Dokuz Eylül University Information Package / Courses Catalog

General Description

History

After establishment of Agricultural Faculty of Ege University in 1955, Geology education started with Assoc. Prof. Dr. Recep Egemen. Geology Department showed an important progress in 1975 and offered to the Geological Engineer and Geophysical Engineer education programmes within the new Earth Sciences department of the Engineering Faculty in the Ege University. Geology and Geophysics programmes, founded in 1978 and remained worked for 4 years in Earth sciences faculty of Ege University before becoming a part of the newly established Dokuz Eylül University. In 1982, all units in Earth Sciences Faculty of Ege University were assembled within the Geological Engineering Department of the Engineering Faculty of Dokuz Eylül University. In the department, in addition to standard laboratories, there is a mineral separation laboratory for radiometric age determination, soil and rock mechanics laboratory to determine physical and mechanical properties of soils and rocks and a fluid inclusion laboratory.

Qualification Awarded

M.Sc. in Applied Geology

Level of Qualification

Second Cycle (Master's Degree)

Specific Admission Requirements

First Cycle Degree in the same or in related disciplines, Transcript, Acceptable score on ALES (Academic Personnel and Graduate Education Entrance Exam) or Equivalent GRE, GMAT score. Acceptable score on Language Proficiency Tests. Acceptable weighted score based on the first cycle cumulative grade point average (GPA) and ALES score. The exceptions to the requirements of ALES and Foreign Language Proficiency scores is announced by the Graduate School. However, ALES requirement is waived for the admissions to the second cycle graduate programs offered by the Conservatory and the departments of Fine Arts Faculty, where students are admitted only by the Artistic Aptitude Test as well as for the graduates of doctorate /arts proficiency/medical residency/ dental residency/ veterinary residency/ pharmaceutical residency programs. Final admission is based on the evaluation of the related academic unit committee. International student admission requirements are decided by the Graduate School Executive Committee.

Specific Arrangements for Recognition of Prior Learning (Formal, Non-Formal and Informal)

According to the Regulations of Dokuz Eylül University for Graduate Schools, students are not connected to the right for internal transfer, previously taken courses at another graduate programme by another university with a successful grade may be recognized by the related programmes after the letter of the students includes course contents and the transcript, and by the recommendation of the head of the departments and by the decision of the Board of Directors. The courses taken by the outgoing Exchange students have the recognition at the school either as compulsory or elective.

Qualification Requirements and Regulations

2 years (excluding one year of English Preparatory School), 2 semesters per year, 16 weeks per semester, 120 ECTS in total.

Profile of the Programme

To bring out the students' abilities and skills, improve the proficiency based on free-thinking and modern education with developing science and technology. To train engineers to meet the needs of the country and the region and make contributions to the development of our country with scientific activities, in the light of science. Thus, students can compete at national and international level to show entrepreneurship and to create his/her own values with the help of cooperation.
For this purpose, two undergraduate educations (formal and night education), and two graduate programs (MSc and PhD) as Economic and Applied Geology are going on. Faculty member of the Mineral Deposit-Geochemistry division and the Mineralogy-Petrography division support to Economic Geology program education. Applied and General Geology division faculties are also support to Applied Geology program. Our department contribute to the science of geology with different projects supported by TUBITAK and University founds.

The basic tasks of the legal obligations arising from Geological Engineering Department:
To give undergraduate and graduate level education,
To train lecturers,
To do scientific research and publications in national and international level,
To organize congresses, symposia, seminars and workshops in national and international level,
To be in contact with the alumni

The department has the following laboratories to conduct research:
Microscope laboratory, hydrogeology laboratory, general geology laboratory, optical mineralogy laboratory, petrography laboratory, mineral deposits laboratory, mineralogy laboratory, geochemistry laboratory, rock-soil mechanics laboratory, sample preparation laboratory, fluid inclusion-ore polishing laboratory, thin-sectin preparation laboratory, acid laboratory (paleontological preparation).

Percentage of Courses Taught in English: 30%

Key Learning Outcomes

1	Develop and extend acquired theoretical understanding provided by undergraduate education (knowledge).
2	Define geological problems and propose solutions (skill).
3	Ability to conduct experiments, analysis, and measurements and interpret results (skill).
4	Command of software used in the field (specialization).
5	Command of English language at European Common Framework B2 level (communication and social competence).
6	Adapt field knowledge to cross-disciplinary projects; interpret findings and synthesize results (specialization).
7	Solve problems in the field using contemporary research techniques and technological methods (skill).
8	Ability to draw geological maps that will facilitate solving problems (specialization).
9	Ability to conduct independent research as well as taking part in collaborative studies (specialization).
10	Present results and findings in national and international meetings and conferences (communication and social competence).
11	Define and describe conditions of mineral, rock and water formations and equilibrium conditions (specialization).
12	Explore and economically evaluate resources of minerals, rocks, and water (specialization).
13	Knowledge of rules and regulations regarding exploration and operation of mineral resources and assess environmental effects (specialization).
14	Understanding, abiding, and enforcing academic and professional ethics in the course of gathering, interpreting data, and publicizing findings (communication and social competence).

Occupational Profiles of Graduates with Examples

Graduates from Applied Geology programme work in dam-tunnel, soil mechanics, hydrogeology, and geothermal areas. While their 40% works in governmental companies, 60% percent does in private sector. On the average, 70% of our graduates are enrolled in their speciality field.

Access to Further Studies

May apply to third cycle programmes.

Course Structure Diagram with Credits

Semester	No	Course Unit Code	Course Unit Title	Type of Course	T	P	L	ECTS
In addition to the compulsory courses of the programme, students register to elective courses appropriate for their thesis topic, on the consent of their supervisor. If necessary, on the consent of their supervisor, they can also register to courses from other programmes (from DEU or other universities). It is obligatory to register MAT5102 Numerical and Approximate Methods (3 0 0). The course can be taken either semester.
T: Theoretical P: Practice L: Laboratory B: Spring Semester G: Fall Semester H: Full Year
1 .Semester:
G	1	FBE 5555	SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH TECHNIQUES AND PUBLICATION ETHICS	COMPULSORY	3	0	0	5
G	2	GEE 5098	M.SC. RESEARCH	COMPULSORY	2	0	0	3
G	0	-	ELECTIVE COURSE	ELECTIVE	-	-	-	22
TOTAL:								30

1 .Semester Elective:
Semester	No	Course Unit Code	Course Unit Title	Type of Course	T	P	L	ECTS
G	1	GEE 5001	SEDIMENTARY BASIN ANALYSIS	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	7
G	2	GEE 5115	BIOSTRATIGRAPHY	ELECTIVE	2	2	0	8
G	3	GEE 5005	NOMENCLATURE RULES IN PALEONTOLOGY	ELECTIVE	2	0	0	7
G	4	GEE 5019	ADVANCED ENGINEERING GEOLOGY	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	7
G	5	GEE 5025	APPLIED GEOMORPHOLOGY	ELECTIVE	1	2	0	6
G	6	GEE 5031	PLATE TECTONICS AND SEDIMENT BASINS	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	7
G	7	GEE 5041	EXPLORATION OF GROUND WATER, MANAGEMENT AND POLLUTION -I	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	7
G	8	GEE 5047	PALINOLOGY	ELECTIVE	2	2	0	8
G	9	GEE 5051	FORAMINIFERAL MICROPALEONTOLOGY	ELECTIVE	2	2	0	8
G	10	GEE 5059	THERMAL WATER AND GEOTHERMAL ENERGY	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	8
G	11	GEE 5067	GEOHAZARDS	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	7
G	12	GEE 5069	SURFACE HYDROLOGY AND HYDROMETRY	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	8
G	13	GEE 5079	CARBONATE DEPOSITION ENVIRONMENTS	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	7
G	14	GEE 5083	TERRAIN EVALUATION	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	7
G	15	GEE 5089	HYDROGEOCHEMISTRY	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	8
G	16	GEE 5087	SEQUENCE STRATIGRAPHY	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	7
G	17	GEE 5103	REMOTE SENSING METHODS IN APPLIED GEOLOGY	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	7
G	18	GEE 5106	HYDROGEOLOGY AND HYDROCHEMISTRY OF WETLANDS	ELECTIVE	2	2	0	8
G	19	GEE 5107	ROCK MATERIALS USED IN ENGINEERING PROJECTS	ELECTIVE	2	2	0	8
G	20	GEE 5003	ADVANCED STRUCTURAL GEOLOGY	ELECTIVE	2	2	0	8

2 .Semester:
Semester	No	Course Unit Code	Course Unit Title	Type of Course	T	P	L	ECTS
B	1	MAT 5102	NUMERICAL AND APPROXIMATE METHODS	COMPULSORY	3	0	0	9
B	2	GEE 5096	M.SC. SEMINAR	COMPULSORY	0	2	0	3
B	0	-	ELECTIVE COURSE	ELECTIVE	-	-	-	18
TOTAL:								30

2 .Semester Elective:
Semester	No	Course Unit Code	Course Unit Title	Type of Course	T	P	L	ECTS
B	1	GEE 5002	PALEOGEOGRAPHY	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	7
B	2	GEE 5110	PLANKTONIC FORAMINIFERA	ELECTIVE	2	2	0	8
B	3	GEE 5024	ADVANCED METHODS OF STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS	ELECTIVE	2	2	0	8
B	4	GEE 5036	KARST HYDROGEOLOGY	ELECTIVE	2	2	0	8
B	5	GEE 5038	EVOLUTION AND BIOGEOGRAPHY	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	7
B	6	GEE 5042	GRABEN TECTONICS	ELECTIVE	2	2	0	8
B	7	GEE 5044	GEOLOGICAL CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	7
B	8	GEE 5054	MICROTECTONIC ANALYSIS	ELECTIVE	2	2	0	8
B	9	GEE 5056	PALEOSISMOLOGY	ELECTIVE	2	2	0	8
B	10	GEE 5062	EVOLUTION AND TAXONOMY	ELECTIVE	2	0	0	7
B	11	GEE 5070	APPLICATION OF ISOTOPES TO HYDROGEOLOGY	ELECTIVE	2	2	0	9
B	12	GEE 5072	RUDISTS	ELECTIVE	2	2	0	8
B	13	GEE 5080	GEOTHERMAL WATER CHEMISTRY AND MODELING	ELECTIVE	2	2	0	7
B	14	GEE 5084	ADVANCED HYDROGEOLOGY	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	8
B	15	GEE 5086	MAPPING OF VOLCANIC SEQUENCES AND FIELD STUDIES	ELECTIVE	2	2	0	7
B	16	GEE 5092	SITE INVESTIGATIONS	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	7
B	17	GEE 5094	APPLIED ROCK MECHANICS	ELECTIVE	2	2	0	8
B	18	GEE 6004	TERTIARY PALINOLOGY OF TURKEY	ELECTIVE	2	2	0	8
B	19	GEE 5088	CARBONATES	ELECTIVE	2	2	0	7
B	20	GEE 5090	ADVANCED MAPPING METHODS IN APPLIED GEOLOGY	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	8
B	21	GEE 5074	CONTINENTAL SEDIMENTS	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	7
B	22	GEE 5108	GEOLOGY OF NATURAL BUILDING STONES	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	8
B	23	GEE 5006	PALEOECOLOGY	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	9

3.Semester:
Semester	No	Course Unit Code	Course Unit Title	Type of Course	T	P	L	ECTS
G	1	GEE 5099	M.SC. THESIS	COMPULSORY	0	0	0	30
TOTAL:								30

4.Semester:
Semester	No	Course Unit Code	Course Unit Title	Type of Course	T	P	L	ECTS
B	1	GEE 5099	M.SC. THESIS	COMPULSORY	0	0	0	30
TOTAL:								30

Examination Regulations, Assessment and Grading

Related items of Dokuz Eylul University Regulations of Graduate Education and Exams and related items of Institute of Natural and Applied Sciences Regulations of Education and Code of Practicing Exams are applied for the exams and course grades.
The course evaluation criteria are defined for each course by the instructor(s) of the corresponding course and are given in the Course Description Form found in the information package.

Graduation Requirements

Second Cycle (Master's Degree) Programme with thesis is comprised of courses (at least 54 ECTS), a seminar (3 ECTS), M. Sc. Research (3 ECTS) and M. Sc. Thesis (60 ECTS), in total 120 ECTS credits. Students must have minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 2.50 / 4.00 and completed all the courses with at least CB / S / TP grades.

Mode of Study (Full-Time, Part-Time, E-Learning )

Full-time

Programme Director or Equivalent

Head of Department: Prof. Dr. Mümtaz ÇOLAK
e-mail: mumtaz.colak@deu.edu.tr
Tel (office): +90 (232) 301 73 01
Tel (GSM): +90 (532) 650 51 03

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