DEGREE PROGRAMMES

History

Dokuz Eylül University, Engineering Faculty, Metallurgical and Materials Engineering Department was established in 1997 as the first Metallurgical and Materials Engineering Department in the region by the Academicians of Construction and Manufacturing Division of Mechanical Engineering Department. Since its establishment, 15 laboratories have been set up by the projects supported by the State Planning Organization, TUBITAK and the University Scientific Research programs. In its first academic year of 1999-2000, 30 students were enrolled. The quota of formal education is about 70. Formal education in the department is supported by 30% English. In addition to undergraduate education, MSc and PhD Programs of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering are also available in the Graduate School of Natural and Applied Sciences.

Qualification Awarded

Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, Bachelor's Degree (B.Sc)

Level of Qualification

First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)

Specific Admission Requirements

High school diploma, placement through a nation-wide Student Selection Examination.

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

The students who wish to transfer into Dokuz Eylul University from Universities in Türkiye and foreign countries are accepted according to Regulations Concerning switching Between Bachelor s Degree and Associate Level Programs, Double Major and Minor Programs and Interagency Credit Transfer in Higher Education and Conditions of Assessment determined by the University Senate related to the horizontal transitions. For those who wish to transfer to the Bachelor program of the department, from the related Vocational School and Open University programs, Regulations for transfer to Bachelor programs from Vocational Schools and Open University programs of Dokuz Eylul University applies.

Qualification Requirements and Regulations

Students must complete all the courses successfully in order to graduate from 4 year bachelor program. The degree is awarded to students who have successfully completed all the courses in the curriculum, 70 workdays practice, graduation-project, a minimum of 240 ECTS credits and a minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 2.00 / 4.00.

Profile of the Programme

The objectives of the Bachelor s degree program are to educate Metallurgy and Materials Engineers who are able to design, manufacture, characterize and perform applications in the field of Metallurgy and Materials Engineering, define engineering problems, design and select appropriate materials, products and processes and take part in research and development studies, apply energy, cost, environmental, occupational health and safety issues through innovative and sustainable approaches at every stage of the life cycle of a given material, access target information, use their knowledge correctly and have an awareness of the importance of lifelong learning, have the flexibility and adaptability to work in different areas of the sector, cooperate and work in teams, and communicate effectively orally and in writing, have universal, social and professional ethical values and an awareness of environmental protection. For this purpose, students are subjected to vocational courses such as Materials Science, Materials Characterization, Metallurgical Thermodynamics, Physical Metallurgy, Chemical Metallurgy, and Foundry Technology as well as basic science courses and Social/Technical elective courses of Faculty. Students who are successful at undergraduate program may complete double Major Program in Mechanical, Mining, Textile, Computer and Geophysical Engineering Departments. Besides, our students may enroll to minor program of Civil, Electric-Electronic, Geophysical, Textile, Mining, Computer and Mechanical Engineering departments. A second engineering program diploma and a minor program certificate is issued to students who have completed double major and minor programs respectively. Educational status of the department is evaluated and accredited by Association for Evaluation and Accreditation of Engineering Programs (MÃœDEK). Bologna Process (European Higher Education Area alignment studies) which provides easy circulation to the European Higher Education Area country citizens in Europe with the aim to get higher education or work in Europe has started in 2010. The objectives and outcomes of the Bachelors degree program which are determined in the framework of MUDEK are updated accordingly to the feedback of the associates of the department and the expectations of European Education area. Our University is eligible to receive Diploma Supplement Label in 2012 and ECTS Label in 2013. All our students who have graduated in order to cover our students who started their education in the 2005-2006 academic year and afterwards will receive a Diploma Supplement with their Diplomas free of charge. The department has bilateral agreements within ERASMUS+ Students and Scholars Exchange Program and aims to increase the knowledge and experiences by supporting the exchange of students and academics through bilateral agreements with qualified institutions, which have International reputation. Metallurgical and Materials Engineering Department, serve to the public, industry and private sector organizations with qualified and experienced academic and technical staff, advanced laboratories and research facilities. In the Department, Mechanical Testing, Metallography, Characterization, Ceramic, Plastic Forming, Sample Preparation, Chemistry, Corrosion, Casting, Heat Treatment, X-Ray, Electronic Materials, Tribology, Simulation and Advanced Materials laboratories are used in order to maintain educational and research activities.

Key Learning Outcomes

Occupational Profiles of Graduates with Examples

Graduates of the Department of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering can work as production, quality assurance and research and development engineers or as administrators in the automotive, defense, petrochemical, aerospace, energy, and white appliances sectors, integrated metal production plants, rolling mills, foundries, heat treatment, powder metallurgy, forging industry plants, ceramics, polymers and composite materials production and manufacturing facilities. Also our graduates can serve as researchers or academics in various research centers at home and abroad.

Access to Further Studies

May apply to second cycle programmes.

Course Structure Diagram with Credits

Examination Regulations, Assessment and Grading

Related articles of Dokuz Eylul University Regulations of Education-Training and examination for associate and Bachelor Degree (http://ogrenci.deu.edu.tr/index.php option=com_content&view=article&id=10&Itemid=114&lang=tr) and Engineering Faculty Practice of Education and Examination Rules (ftp://ftp.deu.edu.tr/muhendis/yonetmelik/Muhendislik_Fakultesi_Ogretim_Sinav_Uygulama_Esaslari.pdf) are applied concerning examinations and course achievement scores. Graduation grade for courses in the department is CC.
Evaluation and assessment methods for each course are defined in the Course Description Form prepared by the lecturer / faculty members and information is included in the package.

Graduation Requirements

Students must successfully complete all the courses in order to graduate from this four-year Bachelors degree program. This degree is awarded to students who have succeeded in all courses in the program, completed 14 weeks (70 working days) practice, graduation project and provide a minimum of 240 ECTS credit with overall grade point average of at least 2.00 / 4.00.

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

Full-time

Programme Director or Equivalent

Prof. Dr. Ali Aydın Göktaş
Dokuz Eylul University
Department of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering
Tinaztepe Campus, Buca, 35390, Ä°zmir TÃœRKÄ°YE
Phone : + 90-232-301 7451
Fax: +90-232-301 7452
E-mail: aydin.goktas@deu.edu.tr