Dokuz Eylül University Information Package / Courses Catalog

General Description

History

Dokuz Eylul University Department of Civil Engineering Department of Construction Materials Doctorate Program started to accept students since 2003 and has 12 graduates as of 2021. Our graduates conduct research that examines and develops the chemical, physical and mechanical properties of a wide variety of engineering materials used for bearing purposes such as steel, concrete, wood, etc. Our department is adequately equipped to carry out these studies in terms of laboratory facilities, and many Tübitak, BAP and DPT supported projects are still being carried out or taken on.

Qualification Awarded

Ph.D. in Construction Materials

Level of Qualification

Third Cycle (Doctorate Degree)

Specific Admission Requirements

Second Cycle Degree in the same or in related disciplines. 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 or second cycle (with thesis) cumulative grade point average (GPA) and ALES score. However, ALES requirement is waived for the graduates of doctorate /arts proficiency/medical residency/ dental residency/ veterinary residency/ pharmaceutical residency programs as well as for the admissions to the graduate programs offered by the Conservatory and the departments of Fine Arts Faculty, where students are admitted only by the Artistic Aptitude Test. 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 may be accepted for graduate transfer with the approval of the Department Directorate and decision of the Board of Directors of the Graduate School in case the student fulfills the graduate transfer regulations decided by the General Council of the Graduate School. Previously taken courses at another graduate programme with a successful grade may be recognized by the related programmes with the written request of the students including course contents and the transcript, and by the recommendation of the Department Directorates and by the decision of the Board of Directors. The courses taken by the outgoing Exchange students may have the recognition at the school either as compulsory or elective by the decision of the Board of Directors.

Qualification Requirements and Regulations

4 years, 2 semesters per year, 16 weeks per semester, 240 ECTS in total.

Profile of the Programme

Introduce the necessary advanced knowledge about the properties & production of building materials, quality control, strength and durability tests; ability to interpret the results of research & tests and to take an active role in the design and application; educate and train students to demonstrate ability to research by both theoretical and experimental courses and by experienced team of lecturers & well-equipped laboratory infrastructure.
The programme consists of three branches which are Hydraulics, Hydrology and Water Resources. At the end of the first semester, students decide the branch to study about and advisors are appointed by the decision of the Commitee of Civil Engineering Department then The Graduate School of Natural and Applied Sciences Administration are officially notified.
Facilities for master's programme involve; working offices for master's students, laboratories of Transportation, Topography, Structural Mechanics, Materials of Construction, Geotechniques and Hydraulics Divisions.
Percentage of Courses Taught in English: 30%

Key Learning Outcomes

1	To develop and deepen the current and advanced knowledge in a level of expertise by using research, and to reach the original definitions bringing innovation to his/her field.
2	To be able to develop a new idea, method, design and/or application bringing innovation in his/her field.
3	To be able to apply a known method, design and/or the application to a different area.
4	To be able to participate in the solution of the issues of social and scientific challenges related to his/her field.
5	To understand the field of interdisciplinary interaction, to reach original conclusions by using the information that require expertise.
6	To be able to gain high-level skills in using research methods.
7	To have a skill to use at least one foreign language to be able to follow current developments, to do written, oral and visual communication.
8	To be able to use strategic decision processes in solving problems related to his/her field.
9	To be able to have at least one scientific article published in the national and/or international peer-reviewed journals related to the field, by the way, to extend the frontiers of knowledge in his/her field.
10	To be able to participate in social contributions by following scientific and technological advances.
11	To be able to have initiative in resolving the interdisciplinary problems.

Occupational Profiles of Graduates with Examples

This degree enables the holder to exercise the profession in the public or private sector. Graduate students may work for various public and private companies, and/or some may continue doctorate programmes.

Public Sector:

Ministry of Environment and Urban Planning
Ministry of Energy
Ministry of Forestry and Water Affairs
Ministry of Transportation, Maritime Affairs and Communications
Provincial Bank
Social Security Institution
Special Provincial Directorate of Administration
Municipalities
Chamber of Civil Engineers
Universities and Research Centers

Private Sector:

Office and Project Affairs
Construction and Field Works
R&D in Companies
Geotechnical Design and Application Projects
Contruction and Building Materials
Insulation Sectors
Consulting Companies

Access to Further Studies

May apply to post doctorate programmes.

Course Structure Diagram with Credits

Semester	No	Course Unit Code	Course Unit Title	Course Unit Type	T	P	L	ECTS
Students are advised to take in addition to the courses of this program CIE5051 Highway Materials and CIE5022 Pavement Design courses from Transportation Program. 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 to MAT5101 Applied Mathematics (3 0 0) course. The course can be taken either semester. In the case this course is taken during the M.Sc. education, it is not obligatory. The registration must be noticed to the Institute during course registration period by the supervisor.
T: Theoretical P: Practice L: Laboratory B: Spring Semester G: Fall Semester H: Full Year
ALL COURSES
Z	1	CIE 5026	THE NATURE AND BEHAVIOR OF TIMBER	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	7
Z	2	CIE 5072	BUILDING PHYSICS	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	7
Z	3	CIE 5154	DURABILITY OF CONCRETE	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	8
Z	4	CIE 5153	ADVANCED CONCRETE TECHNOLOGY	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	8
Z	5	CIE 5110	BITUMINIOUS MATERIALS	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	8
Z	6	CIE 5111	CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS FOR COASTAL STRUCTURES	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	7
Z	7	CIE 5074	METALLIC CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	8
Z	8	CIE 5075	SPECIAL CONCRETES	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	9
Z	9	CIE 5079	CERAMICS AND GLASSES	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	6
Z	10	CIE 5080	CEMENTITIOUS MATERIALS	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	8
Z	11	CIE 5082	EVALUATION OF EXPERIMENTAL DATA	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	8
Z	12	CIE 5084	ENGINEERING EXPERIMENTATION OF CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	8
Z	13	CIE 5103	REBAR CORROSION IN REINFORCED CONCRETE STRUCTURES	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	7
Z	14	CIE 5105	CEMENTITIOUS MATERIALS WITHOUT CEMENT	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	7
Z	15	CIE 5107	RHEOLOGY OF CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	8
Z	16	CIE 5104	CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS CHARACTERIZATION BY IMAGE ANALYSIS	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	8
Z	17	CIE 5106	DIMENSIONAL STABILITY OF CONCRETE	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	9
Z	18	CIE 5108	ADMIXTURES FOR CONCRETE	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	8
Z	19	CIE 5109	MICROSTRUCTURE OF CEMENT AND CONCRETE	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	8
G	20	MAT 5101	APPLIED MATHEMATICS	REQUIRED	3	0	0	9
B	21	FBE 6666	PHILOSOPHY OF SCIENCE AND ETHICS	REQUIRED	3	0	0	5
B	22	CIE 6099	PH.D. THESIS	THESIS	0	0	0	150
B	23	CIE 6098	PH.D. RESEARCH	EXPERTNESS	3	0	0	9
B	24	CIE 6094	PH.D. SEMINAR	SEMINAR	0	3	0	5

Examination Regulations, Assessment and Grading

Related items of Dokuz Eylül 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

Third Cycle (Doctor of Philosophy) Programme is comprised of courses (at least 67 ECTS),Ph.D.Seminar (5 ECTS), Ph. D. Research (18 ECTS) / Ph. D. Thesis (150 ECTS) courses, thesis proposal, doctoral qualifying examination and thesis examination with a total credit of 240 ECTS. 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 the Department : Prof.Dr.Birol KAYA
E-Mail : birol.kaya@deu.edu.tr
Phone : +90 (232) 301 70 65 / +90 (232) 301 70 05
Post Address : DEÜ Mühendislik Fakültesi İnşaat Mühendisliği Bölümü Tınaztepe Kampüsü 35160 Buca/İZMİR

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