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ANNOUNCEMENTS ABOUT COMMON COURSES

Dear Students, Starting from the Fall Semester of 2025–2026, ITU has purchased a Pearson Education package for each student to be used in the Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics pool courses. This package will be provided free of charge to all students enrolled in these courses. The package includes all course materials for the pool courses, topic-based weekly practice questions, AI-supported e-texts that can be listened to offline and translated into various world languages via the Pearson+ application, and interactive content that supports active learning and provides course-specific study plans based on feedback.

Exam Rules for Common Courses

Dear Students, Click here for the rules to be followed in the Faculty of Science and Letters Common Course Exams.

ANNOUNCEMENTS ABOUT COMMON COURSES

Dear Students, In the 2025–2026 Spring Semester, all students enrolled in the Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics common courses conducted by the Faculty of Science and Letters will use the Pearson Education Package.

Notice on Class Attendance and Online Homework

Dear Students, In response to questions received from students, the following clarifications and reminders are provided:

Introduction Video to Pearson Mastering Math for Math Courses

Dear students, To help you use the Pearson Mastering Math platform more effectively in your math courses, we kindly ask you to watch the introduction video.

Introduction Video to Pearson Mastering Chemistry for Chemistry Courses

Dear students, To help you use the Pearson Mastering Chemistry platform more effectively in your chemistry courses, we kindly ask you to watch the introduction video.

Introduction Video to Pearson Mastering Physics for Physics Courses

Dear students, To help you use the Pearson Mastering Physics platform more effectively in your physics courses, we kindly ask you to watch the introduction video.

Student Guide and Quiz Access Guide

Dear Students, In order to access the Pearson system, you must complete the registration process in full.

Pearson Turkey Technical Support

Dear Students, In case you experience any issues during quiz access or registration, you can contact the Pearson Turkey Technical Support Team.

6th Organic Chemistry Congress with International Participation

The 6th Organic Chemistry Congress with International Participation (OrgChemTr-6), jointly organized by Istanbul Technical University, Eskişehir Technical University, and the Turkish Chemical Society by the contributions of Istanbul Technical University Rector Prof. Dr. Hasan Mandal, Eskişehir Technical University Rector Prof. Dr. Adnan Özcan, the Turkish Chemical Society, Congress President Prof. Dr. Turan Öztürk, Prof. Dr. İlhami Çelik, and the organizing committee members, Prof. Dr. Arif Kıvrak, Dr. Sultan Funda Ekti, and Dr. Recep İşçi.

Highlighted Articles Published by İTÜ's Physics Engineering Department in 2025/2

The second half of 2025 has been exceptionally productive period for the Istanbul Technical University Physics Engineering Department

Nobel Recognition for Turkish Scientist's Breakthrough on Bacilysin

A significant scientific milestone has been achieved by Prof. Dr. Ayten Yazgan-Karataş and her team at Istanbul Technical University with their recent publication in Annals of Microbiology, titled "The direct regulatory effects of Bacilysin on the cellular physiology of Bacillus subtilis". This study, which reveals the antibiotic bacilysin’s complex role as a global signaling molecule, has received extraordinary acclaim from Nobel Laureate Sir John E. Walker. In a personal congratulatory email, Sir Walker—who won the Nobel Prize in Chemistry—remarked that it was "gratifying" to see research on bacilysin, which was the subject of his own doctoral thesis, reach such a "sophisticated level of understanding." This direct validation from a Nobel Laureate not only honors Dr. Karataş’s sophisticated contribution to microbiology but also highlights the global impact of her team's research in decoding the multilayered regulatory networks of bacteria.

İTÜ MBG Club Proudly Hosts the 18th International ITU Molecular Biology and Genetics Student Congress, Bringing Together Future Scientists and Pioneering Research

The 18th International İTÜ MBG Student Congress (October 31-Novemver 2, 2025) convened 400 global participants, featuring 17 esteemed scientists presenting on biotechnology, stem cell, neuroscience and more. Organized by İTÜ MBG Club, the congress fostered international collaboration, cultural exchange, and innovation, inspiring young scientists and advancing global dialogue in molecular biology and genetics.

Highlighted Articles Published by İTÜ's Molecular Biology and Genetics Department in 2025/2

The second half of 2025 has been an exceptionally productive period for the Istanbul Technical University Department of Molecular Biology and Genetics, marked by a diverse range of high-impact publications and international collaborations. From cutting-edge genomic analyses and computational vaccine design to metagenomic exploration of Türkiye’s extreme ecosystems and advances in proteomics and enzyme engineering, our faculty and researchers have contributed significantly to globally relevant scientific questions. These achievements, published across Q1 and Q2 journals, reflect the department’s growing momentum in interdisciplinary research and its commitment to generating knowledge with both fundamental and applied impact. As Istanbul Technical University's Department of Molecular Biology and Genetics continues to expand its scientific footprint, the department stands out as a dynamic hub of innovation, academic excellence, and international engagement.

Prof. Dr. Nurullah Ardıç Discusses Secularism, Islam, and Modernization Theories at Ibn Haldun University

Prof. Dr. Nurullah Ardıç delivered an invited talk titled "Secularization, Modernization, and the Islamic World: Theoretical and Historical Approaches" on October 2, 2025, at Ibn Haldun University's Faculty of Islamic Sciences.

Khamseen–Sadberk Hanım Museum Collaborative Project

Khamseen: Islamic Art History Online and Sadberk Hanım Museum (SHM) continue their project co-directed by Prof. Christiane Gruber (University of Michigan) and Assoc. Prof. Aslıhan Erkmen Birkandan (Istanbul Technical University). This initiative unites esteemed scholars specializing in Islamic and Ottoman book arts to work on the digital humanities field.

Khamseen–Sadberk Hanım Museum Collaborative Project

Assoc Prof. Dr. Ayşe Serdar Presented at ISA: “Fractured Solidarity: Polarized pro-Palestine Mobilizations and State Legitimacy in Turkey”

Research into Turkey’s post-October 7 pro-Palestine mobilizations reveals a fractured protest landscape. While traditional activism remains ideologically polarized, a new youth-led movement is emerging. By analyzing 127 protest events, the study highlights how these activists bridge political divides and face state pressure while seeking public legitimacy.

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We’re Meeting at İTÜ Day!

İTÜ Faculty of Science and Letters Now on Social Media

ANNOUNCEMENTS ABOUT COMMON COURSES

Exam Rules for Common Courses

ANNOUNCEMENTS ABOUT COMMON COURSES

Notice on Class Attendance and Online Homework

Introduction Video to Pearson Mastering Math for Math Courses

Introduction Video to Pearson Mastering Chemistry for Chemistry Courses

Introduction Video to Pearson Mastering Physics for Physics Courses

Student Guide and Quiz Access Guide

Pearson Turkey Technical Support

6th Organic Chemistry Congress with International Participation

Highlighted Articles Published by İTÜ's Physics Engineering Department in 2025/2

Nobel Recognition for Turkish Scientist's Breakthrough on Bacilysin

İTÜ MBG Club Proudly Hosts the 18th International ITU Molecular Biology and Genetics Student Congress, Bringing Together Future Scientists and Pioneering Research

Highlighted Articles Published by İTÜ's Molecular Biology and Genetics Department in 2025/2

Prof. Dr. Nurullah Ardıç Discusses Secularism, Islam, and Modernization Theories at Ibn Haldun University

Khamseen–Sadberk Hanım Museum Collaborative Project

Khamseen–Sadberk Hanım Museum Collaborative Project

Assoc Prof. Dr. Ayşe Serdar Presented at ISA: “Fractured Solidarity: Polarized pro-Palestine Mobilizations and State Legitimacy in Turkey”