Chemistry

Head of Department

Prof. Dr. Hasan SEÇEN, Tel: (90-442) 231 44 22, E-mail: hesen@atauni.edu.tr

 Departmental ECTS co-ordinator

Yrd.Doç. Dr. Hamdullah KILIÇ, Tel: (90-442) 231 44 26, E-mail: hkilic@atauni.edu.tr 

 Address

                       Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Arts and Sciences, Atatürk University  

25240, Erzurum, TURKEY

Phone    : (90-442) 231 44 22

Fax       : (90-442) 236 09 48 

 GENERAL INFORMATION

      The Department of chemistry, with outstanding faculty, students, and support staff, is among the leading departments in research at Atatürk University. It has had remarkable success in many areas including Organic Chemistry, Analytic Chemistry, Physical Chemistry, and Biochemistry. Department members bring together experience from a wide variety of research universities and institutions. The Department of chemistry, supported by the University Research Fund, the Scientific and Technical Council of Turkey (TÜBİTAK),  and  the State Planning Organization (DPT), produces over 40 publications annually in National and International journals. Admission to the department is nondiscriminatory, and students are admitted on a competitive basis. The Department of Chemistry offers courses of study leading to the doctor of philosophy (PhD) and master of science (MS) in four areas:

• Analytical Chemistry

• Biochemistry

• Organic Chemistry

• Physical Chemistry

      Both the MS and PhD degrees are designed to provide students with the knowledge and research experience necessary to pursue professional careers. A schedule of required courses is established for each student based on his or her needs and interests and the results of proficiency exams administered at enrollment.  University Guest House is available for both married and single foreign students. A wide variety of apartments and rental houses are within walking distance of campus. The university's volume collection is housed in the University Library, within a two-minute walk of the Department of Chemistry. The library subscribes to most major scientific journals and many specialized journals. Material not directly available on campus is easily obtained via interlibrary loan.