DEGREE PROGRAMMES

: Applied Geology

General Description

History

The acceptance of the students to doctorate program of Applied Geology has been started in the Graduate School of Natural and Applied Sciences within the Dokuz Eylül University, which was founded in 1982 in İzmir according to the Law on Higher Education (Law Number 2547). The Institute has been relocated to the Buca Tınaztepe Campus in 2005.

Qualification Awarded

Ph.D. in Applied Geology

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

The department of Geological Engineering has the following laboratories to conduct research activities.

Hydrogeology Laboratory
General Geology Laboratory
Optical Mineralogy Laboratory
Petrography Laboratory
Ore Deposits Laboratory
Mineralogy Laboratory
Geochemistry Laboratory
Rock and Soil Mechanics Laboratory
Sample Preparation Laboratory
Fluid Inclusion and Ore Microscopy-Petrography Laboratory
Thin Section Preparation and Gemology Laboratory
Organic Petrography Laboratory
X-Ray Laboratory

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

Our alumni have been employed by miscellaneous mining and industrial companies which utilize the geological potential in the Aegean region. Geological potential emphasized above is utilized not only by industrial companies but also self-owned companies established by our graduates. Geological Engineers are able to work at the public sector such as General Directorate of Mineral Research and Exploration (MTA), Turkish Petroleum Corporation (TPAO), General Directorate of State Hydraulics Works (DSI), General Directorate of Turkish Coal Enterprises (TKI), Special Provincial Administrations, Municipalities and related ministries and in universities as academic stuff. At the private sector: the mining, petroleum, marble, ground survey, water well drilling, cement-ceramic factories and also other various engineering companies in roles such as an Exploration , Mine, Survey, Geologist-Geological Engineers. Growing up the problem-solving engineers with multidisciplinary teamwork skills, is the most important issue in our program.

Access to Further Studies

May apply to post doctorate programmes.

Course Structure Diagram with Credits

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. In the case of one of these courses taken during the M.Sc. education, these are 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
 
1 .Semester:
Semester No Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Course Unit Type T P L ECTS
G 0 - ELECTIVE COURSE ELECTIVE - - - 30
TOTAL:   30
 
2 .Semester:
Semester No Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Course Unit Type T P L ECTS
B 1 MAT 5102 NUMERICAL AND APPROXIMATE METHODS COMPULSORY 3 0 0 9
B 2 FBE 6666 PHILOSOPHY OF SCIENCE AND ETHICS COMPULSORY 3 0 0 5
B 3 GEE 6098 PH.D. RESEARCH COMPULSORY 3 0 0 9
B 0 - ELECTIVE COURSE ELECTIVE - - - 7
TOTAL:   30
 
3 .Semester:
Semester No Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Course Unit Type T P L ECTS
G 1 GEE 6094 PH.D. SEMINAR COMPULSORY 0 3 0 5
G 2 GEE 6098 PH.D. RESEARCH COMPULSORY 3 0 0 9
G 0 - ELECTIVE COURSE ELECTIVE - - - 16
TOTAL:   30
 
4 .Semester:
Semester No Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Course Unit Type T P L ECTS
B 1 GEE 6099 PH.D. THESIS COMPULSORY 0 0 0 30
TOTAL:   30
 
5 .Semester:
Semester No Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Course Unit Type T P L ECTS
G 1 GEE 6099 PH.D. THESIS COMPULSORY 0 0 0 30
TOTAL:   30
 
6 .Semester:
Semester No Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Course Unit Type T P L ECTS
B 1 GEE 6099 PH.D. THESIS COMPULSORY 0 0 0 30
TOTAL:   30
 
7 .Semester:
Semester No Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Course Unit Type T P L ECTS
G 1 GEE 6099 PH.D. THESIS COMPULSORY 0 0 0 30
TOTAL:   30
 
8 .Semester:
Semester No Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Course Unit Type T P L ECTS
B 1 GEE 6099 PH.D. THESIS COMPULSORY 0 0 0 30
TOTAL:   30
 
FLEXIBLE ELECTIVE COURSE ACCORDING TO ECTS
Semester No Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Course Unit Type T P L ECTS
Z 1 GEE 5001 SEDIMENTARY BASIN ANALYSIS ELECTIVE 3 0 0 7
Z 2 GEE 5069 SURFACE HYDROLOGY AND HYDROMETRY ELECTIVE 3 0 0 8
Z 3 GEE 5115 BIOSTRATIGRAPHY ELECTIVE 2 2 0 8
Z 4 GEE 5107 ROCK MATERIALS USED IN ENGINEERING PROJECTS ELECTIVE 2 2 0 8
Z 5 GEE 5106 HYDROGEOLOGY AND HYDROCHEMISTRY OF WETLANDS ELECTIVE 2 2 0 8
Z 6 GEE 5103 REMOTE SENSING METHODS IN APPLIED GEOLOGY ELECTIVE 3 0 0 7
Z 7 GEE 5087 SEQUENCE STRATIGRAPHY ELECTIVE 3 0 0 7
Z 8 GEE 5089 HYDROGEOCHEMISTRY ELECTIVE 3 0 0 8
Z 9 GEE 5083 TERRAIN EVALUATION ELECTIVE 3 0 0 7
Z 10 GEE 5079 CARBONATE DEPOSITION ENVIRONMENTS ELECTIVE 3 0 0 7
Z 11 GEE 5067 GEOHAZARDS ELECTIVE 3 0 0 7
Z 12 GEE 5059 THERMAL WATER AND GEOTHERMAL ENERGY ELECTIVE 3 0 0 8
Z 13 GEE 5051 FORAMINIFERAL MICROPALEONTOLOGY ELECTIVE 2 2 0 8
Z 14 GEE 5047 PALINOLOGY ELECTIVE 2 2 0 8
Z 15 GEE 5041 EXPLORATION OF GROUND WATER, MANAGEMENT AND POLLUTION -I ELECTIVE 3 0 0 7
Z 16 GEE 5031 PLATE TECTONICS AND SEDIMENT BASINS ELECTIVE 3 0 0 7
Z 17 GEE 5025 APPLIED GEOMORPHOLOGY ELECTIVE 1 2 0 6
Z 18 GEE 5019 ADVANCED ENGINEERING GEOLOGY ELECTIVE 3 0 0 7
Z 19 GEE 5005 NOMENCLATURE RULES IN PALEONTOLOGY ELECTIVE 2 0 0 7
Z 20 GEE 5003 ADVANCED STRUCTURAL GEOLOGY ELECTIVE 2 2 0 8
Z 21 GEE 5108 GEOLOGY OF NATURAL BUILDING STONES ELECTIVE 3 0 0 8
Z 22 GEE 5002 PALEOGEOGRAPHY ELECTIVE 3 0 0 7
Z 23 GEE 5070 APPLICATION OF ISOTOPES TO HYDROGEOLOGY ELECTIVE 2 2 0 9
Z 24 GEE 5072 RUDISTS ELECTIVE 2 2 0 8
Z 25 GEE 5062 EVOLUTION AND TAXONOMY ELECTIVE 2 0 0 7
Z 26 GEE 6004 TERTIARY PALINOLOGY OF TüRKIYE ELECTIVE 2 2 0 8
Z 27 GEE 5056 PALEOSISMOLOGY ELECTIVE 2 2 0 8
Z 28 GEE 5054 MICROTECTONIC ANALYSIS ELECTIVE 2 2 0 8
Z 29 GEE 5094 APPLIED ROCK MECHANICS ELECTIVE 2 2 0 8
Z 30 GEE 5092 SITE INVESTIGATIONS ELECTIVE 3 0 0 7
Z 31 GEE 5044 GEOLOGICAL CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS ELECTIVE 3 0 0 7
Z 32 GEE 5042 GRABEN TECTONICS ELECTIVE 2 2 0 8
Z 33 GEE 5074 CONTINENTAL SEDIMENTS ELECTIVE 3 0 0 7
Z 34 GEE 5038 EVOLUTION AND BIOGEOGRAPHY ELECTIVE 3 0 0 7
Z 35 GEE 5036 KARST HYDROGEOLOGY ELECTIVE 2 2 0 8
Z 36 GEE 5086 MAPPING OF VOLCANIC SEQUENCES AND FIELD STUDIES ELECTIVE 2 2 0 7
Z 37 GEE 5084 ADVANCED HYDROGEOLOGY ELECTIVE 3 0 0 8
Z 38 GEE 5024 ADVANCED METHODS OF STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS ELECTIVE 2 2 0 8
Z 39 GEE 5090 ADVANCED MAPPING METHODS IN APPLIED GEOLOGY ELECTIVE 3 0 0 8
Z 40 GEE 5006 PALEOECOLOGY ELECTIVE 3 0 0 9
Z 41 GEE 5080 GEOTHERMAL WATER CHEMISTRY AND MODELING ELECTIVE 2 2 0 7
Z 42 GEE 5088 CARBONATES ELECTIVE 2 2 0 7
Z 43 GEE 5110 PLANKTONIC FORAMINIFERA ELECTIVE 2 2 0 8
 

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

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 Department: Prof. Dr. Tolga OYMAN
e-mail: tolga.oyman@deu.edu.tr
Tel (office): +90 (232) 301 73 01