Our department, founded in the academic year 1998-1999 as a part of T.R. Karadeniz Techical University Rize Science and Arts Faculty, continued education under Rize University, on the decision of the Council of Ministers dated March 17, 2006 and published in the official newspaper 01.03.2006. to change the name to Recep Tayyip Erdogan University in 2012. The Mathematics Department began an undergraduate program in 2007-2008 with 40 students and these students graduated in 2010-2011. Study in the Mathematics Department consists of a four years bachelor degree, accepting 67 students for day time classes and 67 student for evening classes, making a total of 134 students annually, and with 294 in total student number for the year 2011-2012. Although the language of instruction is Turkish, some elective courses may be offered in English.

Graduates that successfully fulfill all the requirements of the programme will recieve a "Bachelor Degree in Mathematics".

Acceptance and registration are carried with high school diploma, SSPC exam result and documents required in the SSPC guide.

Recognition of learning(formal) in higher education instutions, transfers between equivalent degree programmes in undergraduate and graduate students of faculties, vocational schools of different higher education instutions or different degree programmes of same higher education institute, regulations of credit transfers in double major and minor is made under the "Regulations of credit transfers in double major, minor and transfers between graduate and undergraduate programmes in higher education institutes" of Board of Higher Education Institutes. Recognition of formal learning has not been started in all programmes of the Recep Tayyip Erdoğan University. However, exemption exams are held at the beginning of each academic year for English and similar courses in the teaching schedules. Students who believe they have the necessary requirements are free to take the exams. Students that pass these exams are exempt from these particular courses.

The period of study in the Mathematics Department is 4 years. Students need to successfully complete 240 ECTS credits from compulsory and elective courses in the education programme and have an average of 2.00.

The Department of Mathematics consists of Analysis and Functions Theory, Applied Mathematics, Topology, Algebra and Numbers Theory, and Geometry. The purpose of the Mathematics Department is to teach the analysis and development of principles, methods and systems of mathematics in accordance with the purposes of Turkish National Education and their mutual relations, and to deliver education on the application of the principles and methods in scientific and technological fields. So a good mathematician with a modern level of scientific thinking skills and research capabilities, internalizing the universal and national values besides the practice of his/her profession, respectful to the human rights and ethical values, beneficial to self, family, nation and humanity is aimed at. Besides analysis, abstract mathematics, physics, differential equations, algebra, differentail geometry, real analysis, complex analysis, topology, functional analysis, professional English and computer sciences and programming languages such as Qbasic , Matlab, Visual Basic, Fortran, and Pascal, which maybe required for their future professions.

Mathematics has a broad application since it is closely related to physics, biology, social sciences and economics. Graduates have a wide range of work opportunities in the public and private sectors. Graduates may work as mathematics teachers in secondary education institutions and courses if they graduate from a secondary education teaching certificate programme. Graduates may also work as a teacher in the fields of statistics, astronomy and space sciences if they are seen as suitably qualified by the department. Some mathematicians work in public institutions, DİE, MTA, TEK, DSİ, some work in private institutions as computer programmer, controller, actuarial specialist and auditor. Today, many mathematicians work in the banking sector. A successful university graduate is often appointed to Lecturer and Research Assistant position.

Candidates that have successfully completed their Bachelor Degree, have acquired a valid score in ALES and langauage exams, can continue study in their choosen fields.

Testing, measurement and evaluation, are made ​​in accordance with Recep Tayyip Erdogan University "Undergraduate and Graduate Education Examination Regulations".

Graduation requirements as described in the section "Qualification Requirements and Regulations".

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Head of Department: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Rusen YILMAZ Tel: +90 464 223 6126 Ext: 1883-1807 Fax: 0464 223 4019 E-mail: rusen.yilmaz @ erdogan.edu.tr Deputy Head of Department: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Kadir KUTLU Tel: +90 464 223 6126 ext: 1806 Fax: 0464 223 4019 E-mail: kadir.kutlu @ erdogan.edu.tr Deputy Head of Department: Asst. Prof. Dr. Ümit DENİZ Tel: +90 464 223 6126 ext: 1809 Fax: 0464 223 4019 E-mail: umit.deniz @ erdogan.edu.tr Section Erasmus / ECTS Coordinator: Asst. Prof. Dr. Yavuz KESİCİOĞLU Tel: +90 464 223 61 26 Ext: 1760 Fax: 0464 223 4019 E-mail: yavuz.kesicioglu @ erdogan.edu.tr   Department Secretary: Serhat Kaldırım Tel: +90 464 223 62 26 Ext: 1806 Fax: 0464 223 4019 E-mail: serhat_kaldirim@hotmail.com

The Mathematics Department, first opened in Engindere, in a building constructed as an apprentice training center and continued education there until 15.07.2002, when the department to the present day Zihni Derin Campus, and into the newly built Faculty of Science of the now Recep Tayyip Erdogan University. Today the Mathematics Department, has advanced facilities with its modern classrooms and computer labs. Students are able to work part-time in the department. A total of 20 administrative staff including 1 professor, 2 associative professors, 3 assistant professors, 11 research assistant and 3 lecturers work in the department. The Department consists of 18 offices, 2 amphitheatres, 2 multimedia rooms, 2 postgraduate classrooms, 1 meeting room, 1 management office and 1 student affairs office. 1 canteen, 1 dining room, 1 fitness room, free wireless internet, 1 study hall, 1 tennis court, 1 football pitch, 1 gym and 1 library providing students with opportunities to develop socially and culturally.