Meeting Information

The Orientation And Introductory Meeting For First-year Students Of The Department Of Biology Was Held

An introductory meeting was held by the Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, Mersin University, for first-year students. Organized with the participation of the department chair and all faculty members, the meeting aimed to support students’ adaptation to the department and to enable direct communication with academic staff.

The opening speech was delivered by Prof. Dr. Süphan KARAYTUĞ, Head of the Department of Biology. Prof. Dr. KARAYTUĞ emphasized the importance of advancing in the light of science and stated that the goals of the Department of Biology go beyond merely transmitting knowledge — they also include nurturing individuals who inquire, question, and produce.

As part of the program, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Failet Özlem ALBAYRAK, the first-year advisor, gave a presentation introducing the department and held an advisory meeting. Dr. ALBAYRAK provided information about the structure, objectives, and program outcomes of the Department of Biology, and also gave detailed explanations about the Erasmus student exchange program.

All academic staff members of the Department of Biology attended the meeting and met the students. This provided students with the opportunity to get to know each faculty member personally and ask their questions directly.

The event was regarded as a productive meeting in which students found answers to their questions, gained comprehensive information about the department, and established direct communication with the faculty members. Participating students expressed that they followed the meeting with great interest and greatly benefited from the information shared about the department.