SMART INFRASTRUCTURE TECHNICIAN

The program aims to teach students laboratory techniques, introduce the tools, equipment, and instruments used in analytical processes, and equip them with the skills required to work effectively in laboratory environments.

1. To educate competent graduates who possess a strong theoretical foundation in basic mathematics, natural sciences, and laboratory sciences, and who can comprehend laboratory techniques, instrumentation, chemical handling, and analytical principles.

2. To train laboratory technicians who are capable of applying modern laboratory methods used in food, water, plant–soil, chemical, and medical analyses, and who are competent in sampling, solution preparation, instrument operation, and data evaluation processes.

3. To educate individuals who follow current developments in laboratory technologies, are open to learning new instruments and methods, adopt the principle of lifelong learning, and can quickly adapt to changing sectoral conditions.

4. To educate qualified laboratory technicians who can work in quality control, production, and research laboratories in both public and private sectors, effectively use laboratory instruments, and meet the needs of the industry.

Within the increasing demand in agricultural production, importance that is given to sustainability, food security and the conservation of natural resources increases without harming environment, people and animal health. Therefore, the analysis labs that provide services on this subject throughout Turkey are increasing. Laboratory Technology Program students are authorized to take part in all kinds of food and pharmaceutical industries and laboratories where are located in hospitals as well as performing environmental analyzes.

Graduates can work as laboratory technicians at;

• Relevant Departments of Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Forestry
• Food Quality Control Departments
• Related Departmens of Soil Products Office
• General Directorate of State Hydraulic Works
• Agricultural Laboratories
• Agricultural Research Institues
• Laboratories that analyse soil, plant and fertilisers

The students who will choose this program will spend most of their time in the laboratory. For this reason they must love and adopt this environment. Since the course contents rely heavily on practice, candidates who are open to development, following the latest technological developments, excited while dreaming of working with white coat will be eligible for the department.