Dokuz Eylül University Information Package / Courses Catalog

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

Semester	No	Course Unit Code	Course Unit Title	Course Unit Type	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. 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
ALL COURSES
Z	1	GEE 5001	SEDIMENTARY BASIN ANALYSIS	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	7
Z	2	GEE 5110	PLANKTONIC FORAMINIFERA	ELECTIVE	2	2	0	8
Z	3	GEE 5003	ADVANCED STRUCTURAL GEOLOGY	ELECTIVE	2	2	0	8
Z	4	GEE 5005	NOMENCLATURE RULES IN PALEONTOLOGY	ELECTIVE	2	0	0	7
Z	5	GEE 5006	PALEOECOLOGY	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	9
Z	6	GEE 5019	ADVANCED ENGINEERING GEOLOGY	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	7
Z	7	GEE 5024	ADVANCED METHODS OF STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS	ELECTIVE	2	2	0	8
Z	8	GEE 5025	APPLIED GEOMORPHOLOGY	ELECTIVE	1	2	0	6
Z	9	GEE 5031	PLATE TECTONICS AND SEDIMENT BASINS	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	7
Z	10	GEE 5036	KARST HYDROGEOLOGY	ELECTIVE	2	2	0	8
Z	11	GEE 5038	EVOLUTION AND BIOGEOGRAPHY	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	7
Z	12	GEE 5041	EXPLORATION OF GROUND WATER, MANAGEMENT AND POLLUTION -I	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	7
Z	13	GEE 5042	GRABEN TECTONICS	ELECTIVE	2	2	0	8
Z	14	GEE 5044	GEOLOGICAL CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	7
Z	15	GEE 5047	PALINOLOGY	ELECTIVE	2	2	0	8
Z	16	GEE 5051	FORAMINIFERAL MICROPALEONTOLOGY	ELECTIVE	2	2	0	8
Z	17	GEE 5054	MICROTECTONIC ANALYSIS	ELECTIVE	2	2	0	8
Z	18	GEE 5056	PALEOSISMOLOGY	ELECTIVE	2	2	0	8
Z	19	GEE 5059	THERMAL WATER AND GEOTHERMAL ENERGY	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	8
Z	20	GEE 5062	EVOLUTION AND TAXONOMY	ELECTIVE	2	0	0	7
Z	21	GEE 5067	GEOHAZARDS	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	7
Z	22	GEE 5069	SURFACE HYDROLOGY AND HYDROMETRY	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	8
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 5079	CARBONATE DEPOSITION ENVIRONMENTS	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	7
Z	26	GEE 5080	GEOTHERMAL WATER CHEMISTRY AND MODELING	ELECTIVE	2	2	0	7
Z	27	GEE 5083	TERRAIN EVALUATION	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	7
Z	28	GEE 5084	ADVANCED HYDROGEOLOGY	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	8
Z	29	GEE 5086	MAPPING OF VOLCANIC SEQUENCES AND FIELD STUDIES	ELECTIVE	2	2	0	7
Z	30	GEE 5089	HYDROGEOCHEMISTRY	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	8
Z	31	GEE 5092	SITE INVESTIGATIONS	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	7
Z	32	GEE 5094	APPLIED ROCK MECHANICS	ELECTIVE	2	2	0	8
Z	33	GEE 6004	TERTIARY PALINOLOGY OF TüRKIYE	ELECTIVE	2	2	0	8
Z	34	GEE 5002	PALEOGEOGRAPHY	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	7
Z	35	GEE 5115	BIOSTRATIGRAPHY	ELECTIVE	2	2	0	8
Z	36	GEE 5108	GEOLOGY OF NATURAL BUILDING STONES	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	8
Z	37	GEE 5107	ROCK MATERIALS USED IN ENGINEERING PROJECTS	ELECTIVE	2	2	0	8
Z	38	GEE 5106	HYDROGEOLOGY AND HYDROCHEMISTRY OF WETLANDS	ELECTIVE	2	2	0	8
Z	39	GEE 5087	SEQUENCE STRATIGRAPHY	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	7
Z	40	GEE 5088	CARBONATES	ELECTIVE	2	2	0	7
Z	41	GEE 5090	ADVANCED MAPPING METHODS IN APPLIED GEOLOGY	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	8
Z	42	GEE 5074	CONTINENTAL SEDIMENTS	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	7
Z	43	GEE 5103	REMOTE SENSING METHODS IN APPLIED GEOLOGY	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	7
G	44	MAT 5102	NUMERICAL AND APPROXIMATE METHODS	REQUIRED	3	0	0	9
B	45	FBE 6666	PHILOSOPHY OF SCIENCE AND ETHICS	REQUIRED	3	0	0	5
B	46	GEE 6094	PH.D. SEMINAR	SEMINAR	0	3	0	5
B	47	GEE 6099	PH.D. THESIS	THESIS	0	0	0	150
B	48	GEE 6098	PH.D. RESEARCH	EXPERTNESS	3	0	0	9

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

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