07/08/2014
The Preparatory Programme for Science of Nature (PreNS) is an optional program that is offered before the beginning of each Fall Semester and is open to all freshmen. The attendees are awarded a participation certificate1 upon their completion of the program.
The program constitutes of a Course and Scientific & Cultural Workshops, and it is structured to facilitate the freshmen’s adaptation to the university life and to contribute to their academic success in University Courses2 and in particular in Science of Nature Courses2.
The purpose of the Course is to prepare students with different educational backgrounds for the common curriculum of the freshman year. The course contributes to the comprehension of basic mathematical concepts and equips the students with basic tools that are necessary for the cognition of fundamental concepts in sciences. While the basic mathematical concepts, such as algebra, analytic geometry, differentiation, integration and trigonometric functions, remain at the core, the course content is designed to cover their applications such as vectors, velocity, acceleration, force, work and energy. The course is offered in an interactive environment and engages the participation of fellow students from Academic Support Program3.
Scientific & Cultural Workshops are operated with the collaboration of faculty members, experts and the students working at Academic Support Program. The workshops consist of activities whereby the students are introduced to an enjoyable learning media, and get involved in lab-experiments, discussion sessions on the screened movies, space observation, cultural trips and more.
The program also introduces the students to the Academic Support Program, which is an integral part of Sabancı University’s educational system.
The students who do not feel confident about their basic science or mathematics background knowledge are strongly recommended to register to the Preparatory Program for Science of Nature.
05–13 September 2014 09:30 – 12:00 Lectures 14:00 – 16:30 Workshops 16:40 – 18:30 Recitation 20:00 – 22:30 Workshops 07 September 2014 Cultural Tours4: İstanbul Boat Trip, The Sabancı University Sakıp Sabancı Museum | Selected Topics from Scientific and Cultural Workshops: · Socrates / Galileo · Nano Carbon Materials · The Hunt for Micrometeorites · Women of Mathematics · Fellini / Chaplin · Catch the killer! – Forensic Science · Selected Movies: The Great Gatsby, Inherit the Wind, The Invention of Lying, Space Odyssey: 2001, Taking Sides, … |
Registration: 11 August – 05 September Registration fee: 280 TL. |
The registration fee must be deposited in the account no IBAN: TR07 00046007 1388 8000 048754 at the Sabancı University branch of Akbank. For registration, the attached form together with the receipt must be presented to the Center for Individual and Academic Development Secretarial office no later than September 05, 2014. Accommodation at Sabancı University dormitories is possible during the time interval of the program.5
Participants are expected to be at University Center Cinema Hall (G030) at 09:15 am on September, 5th.
1To be eligible for a Participation Certificate the attendees are expected to participate all lectures, recitations and related tests as well as to participate at least 70% of the Scientific and Cultural Workshops.
2http://www.sabanciuniv.edu/eng/?ogrenim/universite_dersleri/universite_d...
4For cultural tours, an extra charge will be due depending on the number of program participants.
5Program registration does not include the accommodation fee. Receipts for accommodation must be presented to the Accommodation and Health Services Administration office. Accommodation at Sabancı University Student Dormitories in a double room per person for 12 days is 200TL.
For more information please contact:
Akif Ulaş Bilgiç CIAD (Center for Individual and Academic Development) Academic Support Program University Center, First Floor, UC–1004 Phone: 216 483 9496 Fax: 216 483 9480 E-mail: ubilgic@sabanciuniv.edu | Emel Bostan CIAD (Center for Individual and Academic Development) Academic Support Program University Center, First Floor, UC–1003-B Phone: 216 483 9456 Fax: 216 483 9480 E-mail: emel@sabanciuniv.edu |
