Chemistry Bachelor's Degree Program

Academic Unit Presenting the ProgramChemistry
Program DirectorChair person: Prof. Dr. Yelda YALÇIN GÜRKAN ECTS Coordinator : Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ayça KARASAKAL
Program TypeBachelor's Degree Program
Level of Degree EarnedUndergraduate(Bachelors Degree)
Degree EarnedThe Bachelor s Degree in Chemistry is awarded to the students who successfully complete the programme.
Education Type Tam zamanlı
Registration Acceptance ConditionsThose who have successfully completed their secondary education are eligible.
Recognition of Prior LearningThe process of recognition of prior education by Turkish higher education institutions is still in its incipient stage. Likewise, the recognition of prior education has neither been started nor implemented by all departments at Tekirdag Namik Kemal University. However, a proficiency exam is held at the beginning of each academic year regarding the compulsory Foreign Language Course which is to be offered in the curriculum of all departments. The students who have embarked on a self-learning period or acquired necessary skills in the course are eligible to enter this exam. Those who have successfully passed the exam are eligible not to take the course.
Degree Requirements and Rules The students studying in this undergraduate program are required to have a Cumulative Grade Points Average (Cum.GPA) of not less than 2.00/4.00 and have completed all the courses with at least a letter grade of DD/S in the program in order to graduate. The minimum number of ECTS credits required for graduation is 240. It is also mandatory for the students to complete their compulsory internship in a specified duration and quality.
Program ProfileAim of the undergraduate program in Department of Chemistry is to provide students with a strong background in fundamental areas of theoretical and applied chemistry and to prepare them for careers in related fields of industry or in academic institutions for post-graduate studies.
Occupational Profiles of GraduatesGraduates of the chemistry program are admitted to graduate programs of universities and research institutions either in Turkey or abroad, they may also be occupied in companies making R&D activities in various fields.
Access To Upper DegreeUpon successful completion of their undergraduate programme of study, the students are encouraged to embark on advanced academic studies on the graduate level (master’s and doctoral) on condition of having received the required score in ALES exam and possessing sufficient knowledge of English or another foreign language.
Exams, Assessment and Grading

Students will take a minimum of one midterm examination. In addition to midterms, they will be assigned projects and homeworks whose deadlines will be specified at the beginning of the semester. At the end of each semester, the students are required to take a final examination. The course content, the requirements (midterm, project, assignment and final examination) and their contribution to the final grade is specified on the website. Student regulations and the final examination dates are determined by the university and final examinations take place as announced. The students are graded according to their midterm, project, assignment and final examination results.

The passing grade at Tekirdağ Namık Kemal University is 60 out of 100. However, the grade of the final examination or the retake should be a minimum of 50. Exams are evaluated on a scale of 100. The final grade of a course is the sum total of %30 of the midterm grade and %70 of the final or the retake examination grades. However, the calculation of the final grade of a course can be determined and announced at the beginning of the semester by the Faculty/College Council as the sum total of ranging between %30 – %50 of the midterm examination and %50 – %70 of the final examination as long as the addition equals to a scale of 100. As a result of the calculation, if the value after the decimal is less than five, the grade is finalized by lowering it to the decimal value; if more than five, upgrading it to the next decimal value.

The regulations can be found on https://esas.nku.edu.tr/dosyalar/dokuman/93BCF214-F4D2-31DF-6392-9D90052DC75E.docx 

Final and retake grades are submitted to the Student Affairs along with the evaluation criteria. The grades are announced on the student information system.

 

 

 Grades

 

The grading system to evaluate the student performance is signified by the values in the chart below. For each course students are graded by letters. Letter grades, coefficients and ratios are as follows:

 

Grade

Letter Grade

Local Grade

Status

90-100

AA

4.00

Pass

80-89

BA

3.50

Pass

70-79

BB

3.00

Pass

65-69

CB

2.50

Pass

60-64

CC

2.25

Pass

50-59

DD

2.00

Fail

30-49

FD

1.00

Fail

0-29

FF

0.00

Fail

 

Students are required to retake the courses from which they received DD, FD or FF during the first oncoming semester in which these courses are offered.

Successful Students

Students who complete their associate or undergraduate degree with a grade point average of 3.00 – 3.49 graduate as honor students; 3.50 and above as high honor students. 

Graduation RequirementsHaving completed the IME (Vocational Education in the Workplace) Program, which must be completed in a program to be selected in large numbers to graduate from the Chemistry Undergraduate Program. The student must complete 240 ECTS to graduate.
Teaching Methods

Teaching methods are determined so as to improve skills, such as teaching-learning strategies, self-discipline, life-long learning, observation, sharing knowledge, presentation, critical thinking, teamwork, effective use of informatics.

Moreover, the choice of teaching methods pays heed to supporting students with different skills. The teaching methods used in the program are listed below*: 

TEACHING METHODS*

LEARNING ACTIVITIES

MEANS

Course

Listening and interpretation

Standard classroom technologies, multimedia devices, projector, computer, overhead projector

Discussion Course

Listening and interpretation, observation/situation handling, critical thinking, question development

Standard classroom technologies, multimedia devices, projector, computer, overhead projector

Special Support / Structural Examples

Special skills planned beforehand

 

Playing a Role / Drama

Special skills planned beforehand

Standard classroom technologies, special equipment

Problem Solving

Special skills planned beforehand

 

Case Study

Special skills planned beforehand

 

Brainstorming

Listening and interpretation, observation/situation handling, critical thinking, question development, team work

Standard classroom technologies, multimedia devices, projector, computer, overhead projector

Small Group Discussion

Listening and interpretation, observation/situation handling, critical thinking, question development

Standard classroom technologies, multimedia devices, projector, computer, overhead projector

Presentation

Listening and interpretation, observation/situation handling

Real or virtual environment suitable for observation

Simulation

Listening and interpretation, observation/situation handling, informatics skills

Real or virtual environment suitable for observation

Seminar

Research – lifelong learning, writing, reading, informatics, listening and interpretation, management skills

Standard classroom technologies, multimedia devices, projector, computer, overhead projector, special equipment

Group Study

Research – lifelong learning, writing, reading, informatics, critical thinking, question development, management skills, team work

 

Field / Land Study

Observation / situation handling, research – lifelong learning, writing, reading

 

Laboratory

Observation/situation handling, informatics, management skills, team work

Special equipment

Homework

Research – lifelong learning, writing, reading, Informatics

Internet database, library database, e-mail

Oral Exam

 

 

Survey and Questionnaire Study

Research – lifelong learning, writing, reading

 

Panel

Listening and interpretation, observation/situation handling

Standard classroom technologies, multimedia devices, projector, computer, overhead projector, special equipment

Guest Speaker

Listening and interpretation, observation/situation handling

Standard classroom technologies, multimedia devices, projector, computer, overhead projector, special equipment

Student Club Activity / Projects

Observation/situation handling, critical thinking, question development, team work, research – lifelong learning, writing, reading, management skills, special skills planned beforehand

 

*One or more of the listed methods can be used depending on the specificity of the course. 

Program Outcomes

1-Ability to discuss the basic principles of chemistry science such as analytical, inorganic, biochemistry, physical and organic chemistry, and establish relationship between chemistry divisions
2-Analyze the basic problems in research laboratories in a variety of industrial firms (biochemistry, pharmaceutical, food, defense industry, environmental, polymer, leather, cosmetics, detergent, dye and health etc.) and interpret the results which are evaluated with using instrumental devices
3-Evaluate the daily literature in chemistry science, and use library and any other information sources effectively
4-Acquire the professional English skills to follow the new developments in chemistry science and literature
5-Construct a new lifestyle which covers every stage of life including chemistry science
6-Use the special computer softwares related to chemistry effectively and compute the chemical calculations with simple molecular models
7-Write the chemical reactions,Outline the reaction writing skills,Interpret the reaction equations, Discuss the three dimensional structures of the reactions
8-Solve the daily problems related to quantum chemistry, chemical kinetics, electrochemistry, and advanced technologies (nanotechnology, biotechnology etc.)
9-Explain the safety rules of chemicals which are used in laboratory and the effects of these chemicals on environment, and apply them according to safety regulations
10-Evaluate the basic principles of mathematics and physics, and use these principles in solution of chemical problems
11-Synthesize, seperate and analyze the chemical compounds by using modern methods and devices
12-Identify the chemical substances related to basic chemistry divisions such as organic,physical, analytical, inorganic biochemistry,Use the laboratory equipments,Make the scientific researches individually or in a group

Curriculum

Chemistry


1st Class

2025-2026 Fall Semester
Course Code Course Name Browse T A ECTS
MAT101 Calculus I 3 0 3
KRYP01 Career Planning 1 0 2
YDİ101 Foreign Language I (English) 2 0 2
KIMB109 General Chemistry I 4 0 4
KIMB111 General Chemistry Laboratory I 0 4 4
FZK115 Physics I 3 0 3
KIMB116 Physics Laboratory I 0 2 3
ATİ101 Principles of Atatürk and History of Turkish Revolution I 2 0 2
TDİ101 Turkish Language I 2 0 2
İSGL101 Work Health and Safety at Work I 2 0 2
Elective KİMYA BÖLÜMÜ 1.SINIF GÜZ DÖNEMİ() 3
KIMB344 Chemical Products and Life 3 0 3
Total ECTS: 30

2025-2026 Spring Semester
Course Code Course Name Browse T A ECTS
MAT102 Calculus II 3 0 3
YDİ102 Foreign Language II (English) 2 0 2
KIMB110 General Chemistry II 4 0 4
KIMB112 General Chemistry Laboratory II 0 4 4
FZK104 Physics II 3 0 3
KIMB118 Physics Laboratory II 0 3 4
ATİ102 Principles of Atatürk and History of Turkish Revolution II 2 0 2
TDİ102 Turkish Language II 2 0 2
İSGL102 Work Health and Safety at Work II 2 0 2
Elective KİMYA BÖLÜMÜ 1. SINIF BAHAR (4 AKTS)() 4
KIMB312 Food Chemistry 3 0 4
KIMB427 Plant Chemistry 3 0 4
Total ECTS: 30
Total ECTS(Year): 60
2nd Class

2025-2026 Fall Semester
Course Code Course Name Browse T A ECTS
KIMB201 Analytical Chemistry I 4 0 4
KIMB203 Analytical Chermistry Laboratory I 0 5 5
KIMB207 Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory I 0 4 4
KIMB205 Inorganic Chermistry I 4 0 4
KIMB213 Laboratory Safety and Technique 2 0 2
KIMB211 Mathematics for Chemist 3 0 3
Elective KİMYA BÖLÜMÜ 2.SINIF GÜZ DÖNEMİ() 8
KIMB229 Chemical Bonding 3 0 4
KİMB221 Scientific English I 3 0 4
Total ECTS: 30

2025-2026 Spring Semester
Course Code Course Name Browse T A ECTS
KIMB230 Analytical Chemistry II 4 0 4
KIMB232 Analytical Chemistry Laboratory II 0 5 5
KIMB206 Inorganic Chermistry II 4 0 5
KIMB208 Inorganic Chermistry Laboratory II 0 4 4
KIMB210 Introduction to Organic Chemistry 2 0 4
Elective KİMYA BÖLÜMÜ 2.SINIF BAHAR DÖNEMİ() 8
KİMB239 Industrial Organic Chemistry 3 0 4
KIMB219 Scientific English II 3 0 4
KIMB226 Separation Techniques 3 0 4
KIMB228 Synthesis of Active Pharmaceutical Substances 3 0 4
Total ECTS: 30
Total ECTS(Year): 60
3rd Class

2025-2026 Fall Semester
Course Code Course Name Browse T A ECTS
KIMB309 Instrumental Analysis I 2 2 4
KIMB305 Organic Chemistry I 5 0 5
KIMB307 Organic Chemistry Laboratory I 0 4 4
KIMB301 Physical Chemistry I 5 0 5
KİMB303 Physical Chemistry Laboratory I 0 4 4
Elective KİMYA BÖLÜMÜ 3.SINIF GÜZ DÖNEMİ() 5
KİMB353 Cosmetic Chemistry 3 0 4
KİMB357 First Aid 1 0 1
KİMB347 High-Tech Ceramics 3 0 4
KIMB325 Medicinal Chemistry 3 0 4
KIMB339 Naming in Organic Compounds 3 0 4
KİMB355 Social Responsibility 1 0 1
Elective(From Other Department) You Can Take Courses TOTAL 3 ECTS from Elective(Over All University and From Other Department) 3
SOSBS313 Sociology of Consumption(Sociology) 3 0 4
Elective(Over All University) You Can Take Courses TOTAL 3 ECTS from Elective(Over All University and From Other Department) 3
UNİSEC-İHF 010 Advanced Ottoman Turkish(İlahiyat Fak.-İlahiyat) 2 0 3
UNİSEC-FEF 007 Anatolian Cultural History and Archeology(Fen - Edebiyat Fak.-arkeo) 2 0 3
UNİSEC-CMF 004 Climate Information(Çorlu Müh. Fak.-Çevr.Müh.) 2 0 3
UNİSEC-HF 001 Communication and Social Media Law(Hukuk Fakültesi-Hukuk) 2 0 3
UNİSEC-İHF 001 Current Faith Problems(İlahiyat Fak.-İlahiyat) 2 0 3
UNİSEC-CMF 012 Electric Vehicles(Çorlu Müh. Fak.-Mak.Müh.) 2 0 3
UNİSEC-İBF 009 entrepreneurship(İktisadi ve İdari Bil. Fak.-İkt) 2 0 3
UNİSEC-ZF 006 entrepreneurship(Ziraat Fak.-Tar.Ek.) 2 0 3
UNİSEC-İBF 009 entrepreneurship(İktisadi ve İdari Bil. Fak.-İşlt.) 2 0 3
UNİSEC-CMF 005 Environmental Policies in the EU and Turkey(Çorlu Müh. Fak.-Çevr.Müh.) 2 0 3
UNİSEC-ZF 005 Functional Foods(Ziraat Fak.-Gıd.Müh.) 2 0 3
PSK210 Happiness(Fen - Edebiyat Fak.-Psikoloji) 2 0 4
UNİSEC-FEF 021 History and Geography of Agriculture(Fen - Edebiyat Fak.-Coğrafya) 2 0 3
UNİSEC-FEF 018 History of civilization(Fen - Edebiyat Fak.-Tarih) 2 0 3
UNİSEC-FEF 011 History of Thought(Fen - Edebiyat Fak.-Fra.Dil.Ed.) 2 0 3
UNİSEC-ZF 014 Hobby Poultry Production(Ziraat Fak.-Zootek.) 2 0 3
UNİSEC-ZF 007 Honey Bee Breeding Techniques(Ziraat Fak.-Tar.Bytek.) 2 0 3
UNİSEC-VEF 002 Human-Animal Bond and Interaction(Veteriner Fak.-Veteriner) 2 0 3
UNİSEC-CMF 007 Introduction to Fundamentals of Electrotechnics(Çorlu Müh. Fak.-Elek-Elektro Müh.) 2 0 3
UNİSEC-FEF 015 Introduction to Generative AI(Fen - Edebiyat Fak.-Matematik) 2 0 3
UNİSEC-İHF 004 Introduction to Reading the Quran(İlahiyat Fak.-İlahiyat) 2 0 3
UNİSEC-ZF 012 Life and Survival in Nature(Ziraat Fak.-Top.Bil.Bit.Bes.) 2 0 3
UNİSEC-İHF 006 Main Topics of the Quran(İlahiyat Fak.-İlahiyat) 2 0 3
UNİSEC-VEF 003 Medical Terminology(Veteriner Fak.-Veteriner) 2 0 3
UNİSEC-ZF 010 Medicinal and Aromatic Plants(Ziraat Fak.-Tar.Bitk.) 2 0 3
UNİSEC-GSF 009 Nature Conservation Policies(Güz. San.,Tas. ve Mim. Fak.-Pey.Mim.) 2 0 3
UNİSEC-ZF 013 Organic Animal Production(Ziraat Fak.-Zootek.) 2 0 3
UNİSEC-ZF 009 Organic farming(Ziraat Fak.-Tar.Bitk.) 2 0 3
UNİSEC-GSF 006 Picture from the Viewer´s Perspective(Güz. San.,Tas. ve Mim. Fak.-Resim) 2 0 3
UNİSEC-ZF 008 Plant Genetic Resources(Ziraat Fak.-Tar.Bytek.) 2 0 3
UNİSEC-İHF 002 Religious Movements and Congregations in Turkey(İlahiyat Fak.-İlahiyat) 2 0 3
UNİSEC-CMF 010 Research and Reporting Techniques(Çorlu Müh. Fak.-İnş.Müh.) 2 0 3
UNİSEC-VEF 001 Residue and Public Health(Veteriner Fak.-Veteriner) 2 0 3
UNİSEC-SBF 001 Risk Management in Disasters(S.B.F-Ac.Yrd.Af.Yön) 2 0 3
UNİSEC-İBF 011 Social Life Women and Economy(İktisadi ve İdari Bil. Fak.-Maliye) 2 0 3
UNİSEC-FEF 023 Sociology of Consumption(Fen - Edebiyat Fak.-Sosyoloji) 2 0 3
UNİSEC-SPF 002 Sports and Tourism(Spor Bil.Fak.-) 2 0 3
UNİSEC-CMF 006 Sustainability and Life Cycle Analysis(Çorlu Müh. Fak.-Çevr.Müh.) 2 0 3
UNİSEC-TMDK 001 Turkish Music I(Türk Müziği Devlet Kons.-Çalgı Eğitimi) 2 0 3
Total ECTS: 30

2025-2026 Spring Semester
Course Code Course Name Browse T A ECTS
KİMB445 Biochemistry I 4 0 4
KİMB403 Biochemistry Laboratory I 0 4 4
KIMB306 Instrumental Analysis II 2 2 4
KIMB308 Organic Chemistry II 5 0 5
KIMB310 Organic Chemistry Laboratory II 0 4 4
KIMB302 Physical Chemistry II 5 0 5
KIMB304 Physical Chemistry Laboratory II 0 4 4
Total ECTS: 30
Total ECTS(Year): 60
4th Class

2025-2026 Fall Semester
Course Code Course Name Browse T A ECTS
KİMB448 Biochemistry II 4 0 4
KIMB404 Biochemistry LaboratoryI II 0 4 4
Elective 4. SINIF GÜZ DÖNEMİ 24 AKTS() 22
KİMB407 Chemical Kinetics 3 0 3
KIMB425 Chemical Literature and Ethics 3 0 4
KİMB404 Core Chemistry 3 0 3
KİMB465 Detergent Chemistry 3 0 4
KİMB408 Fiber and Fiber Chemistry 3 0 3
KİMB410 Hydrogels and Applications 3 0 3
KİMB447 Technical English for Chemists 3 0 4
KİMB461 Water Chemistry 3 0 4
Total ECTS: 30

2025-2026 Spring Semester
Course Code Course Name Browse T A ECTS
KİMB443 Graduation Thesis 0 2 2
Elective KİMYA BÖLÜMÜ 4.SINIF BAHAR DÖNEMİ() 28
KİMB418 Archaeochemistry 3 0 3
KİMB416 Chromatographic Methods 3 0 4
KİMB424 Corrosion Chemistry 3 0 3
KİMB415 Drug Applications in Organic Chemistry 3 0 3
KİMB413 Internship (30 days) 0 0 5
KİMB425 Laws of Thermodynamics 3 0 4
KİMB414 Polymeric Biomaterials 3 0 3
KİMB423 Textile Chemsitry 3 0 4
KIMIN002 Vocational Education Program in Business (İMEP) 5 0 28
Total ECTS: 30
Total ECTS(Year): 60