Dokuz Eylül University Information Package / Courses Catalog

General Description

History

The Department of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering of DokuzEylül University, was established in 1997. Since its establishment, education and research laboratories have been set up by the financial support of the State Planning Organization, TUBITAK and the University Scientific Research programs. In its first academic year of 1999-2000, 30 students were enrolled. Students are admitted also to M. Sc. and Ph. D. Programs within the quota announced by Institute of Natural and Applied Sciences every year.

Qualification Awarded

Ph. D. in Metallurgical and Material Engineering (30% English)

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

The doctorate program consists of at least seven courses, thesis proposal, research course, PhD qualifing exam, seminar and thesis study with a minimum of 21 credits. Students who have fulfilled all the obligations including the ECTS specified in the Regulation of the Graduate School of Natural and Applied Sciences can complete the program in at least three years. The student workload for a semester is 30 ECTS, and the total workload required for the completion of the PhD program is 240 ECTS.

Profile of the Programme

The objectives of Dokuz Eylul University Metalurgical and Materials Engineering the Doctoral degree programme are to graduate scientists who are investigative, innovative, self-confident, able to develop new ideas and techniques through innovative and creative thinking, possess problem solving and decision making skills, are conscious of work ethics and protectors of the natural environment as well as able to contribute to science and technology in their own fields. The program is carried out as Department of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering.Current research topics that are mainly studied in the program can be summarized as materials science, extractive metallurgy, casting technologies, composite materials, biomaterials, nanomaterials, sensor technologies, aerospace and aviation materials, ceramic materials, surface modification techniques, corrosion, fracture mechanics and failure analysis. The educational and research activities continue with academic staff consisting of 3 professors, 8 associative professors, 2 assistant professors, 1 lecturer and 7 research assistants, as of 2023. Students enrolled in the Ph.D. program have the opportunity to continue their education at universities with which we have agreements abroad within the framework of Erasmus program. In the Department, 15 laboratories (Mechanical Testing, Metallography, Characterization, Ceramic, Plastic Forming, Sample Preparation, Chemistry, Corrosion, Casting, Heat Treatment, X-Ray, Electronic Materials, Tribology, Simulation and Advanced Materials) operate in order to maintain educational and research activities. At least 30% of the courses given are in English.

Key Learning Outcomes

1	To develop and deepen the recent and advanced information at the level of expertise based on the master degree proficiency,
2	To understand the interaction between various disciplines related to the field and achieve original results from new and complex ideas by analysis, synthesis and evaluation by using expert knowledge,
3	To approach systematically the new information in the field, and to achieve high level skill in the research methods,
4	To be able to develop a new scientific method that brings innovation to science or apply a known method to a different area, and to be able to understand, search, design, implement and contribute to an original topic,
5	To be able to critically analyze, evaluate and connect new and sophisticated ideas,
6	To be able to publish in national and international peer-reviewed journals those extend the borders of knowledge,
7	To be able to show leadership in solving unique and interdisciplinary problems,
8	To be able to develop new ideas and techniques by using thought processes such as innovative and creative thinking, problem solving as well as decision making,
9	To have an ability to critically examine, develop and if necessary manage the actions to change social relationships and norms that direct these relations,
10	To be able to show competence in defending the original views, and communicate effectively in an expert community,
11	To be able to communicate and discuss the written, oral and visual communications in advanced level at least in one foreign language,
12	To contribute on becoming an information society by introducing technological advances in academic and professional context on various platforms,
13	To use strategically decision making processes in problem solving approaches and establish effective communication,
14	To be able to solve social, scientific and ethical issues faced in the area and during the professional activities,

Occupational Profiles of Graduates with Examples

Doctorate Graduates in 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 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). For Ph. D. students it is obligatory to take minimum 2 non-credit courses among "Ph. D. Programs Common Elective Courses" and be successful with grade (B) within 4 semesters of course taking period.
T: Theoretical P: Practice L: Laboratory B: Spring Semester G: Fall Semester H: Full Year
ALL COURSES
Z	1	IND 5021	INNOVATION MANAGEMENT	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	8
Z	2	IND 5025	TOTAL QUALITY TECHNIQUES	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	8
Z	3	MEE 5038	FINITE ELEMENT METHODS	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	8
Z	4	MME 5002	ADVANCED TRIBOLOGY	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	8
Z	5	MME 5003	FRACTURE MECHANICS	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	8
Z	6	MME 5004	PLASTIC DEFORMATION PROPERTIES OF METALS	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	8
Z	7	MME 5007	NON-FERROUS METALS	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	8
Z	8	MME 5009	ADVANCED REFRACTORY MATERIALS	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	7
Z	9	MME 5010	HIGH TEMPERATURE CEMENTS	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	7
Z	10	MME 5011	SOL-GEL PROCESSING	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	7
Z	11	MME 5014	ELECTRONIC CERAMICS	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	8
Z	12	MME 5015	PLASMA METALLURGY	ELECTIVE	2	0	0	6
Z	13	MME 5025	HIGH TEMPERATURE CORROSION	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	8
Z	14	MME 5026	ADVANCED CHARACTERIZATION AND MODIFICATION TECHNIQUES	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	9
Z	15	MME 5027	TEXTURE AND ANISOTROPY	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	7
Z	16	MME 5028	NANOTECHNOLOGY	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	8
Z	17	MME 5041	STRUCTURAL THERMODYNAMICS OF MATERIALS	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	8
Z	18	MME 5042	SURFACE TREATMENT OF MATERIALS	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	7
Z	19	MME 5046	HIGH GRADE STEELS	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	8
Z	20	MME 5049	ENVIRONMENT-SENSITIVE CRACKING	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	7
Z	21	MME 6006	FAILURE ANALYSIS	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	8
Z	22	STA 5021	STATISTICAL SOFTWARE İN DATA ANALYSIS	ELECTIVE	2	2	0	7
Z	23	BYT 5007	BIODEGRADATION AND BIOTRANSFORMATION OF ORGANIC SUBSTANCES	ELECTIVE	2	0	0	7
Z	24	MME 5051	TERMOMECHANICAL ANALYSIS OF WELDING	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	7
Z	25	IND 5032	RESPONSE SURFACE METHODOLOGY AND APPLICATIONS IN ENGINEERING	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	8
Z	26	BMT 5005	BIOMEDICAL SENSORS	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	8
Z	27	ENM 5031	MODERN MANAGEMENT TECHNIQUES IN ENGINEERING	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	7
Z	28	ENM 5042	BUSINESS PROCESS ANALYSES AND MODELING	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	6
Z	29	ENM 5040	PROJECT MANAGEMENT	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	7
Z	30	ENM 5033	MANAGERIAL ECONOMICS FOR ENGINEERS	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	7
Z	31	ENM 5038	STATISTICAL TECHNIQUES FOR ENGINEERING MANAGEMENT	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	8
Z	32	MEE 5080	THEORY OF PLASTICITY	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	9
Z	33	MEE 5083	THEORY OF ELASTICITY	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	7
Z	34	MME 6003	SURFACE MODIFICATIONS OF BIOMATERIALS	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	7
Z	35	MME 6005	MECHANICAL PROPERTIES OF THIN FILMS	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	7
Z	36	MME 5053	CARBON NANOMATERIALS	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	7
Z	37	MME 5055	SURFACE ENGINEERING	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	7
Z	38	MME 5057	POLYMERIC NANOCOMPOSITES	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	7
Z	39	MME 5052	POLYMERIC BIOMATERIALS	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	7
Z	40	MME 5054	STRUCTURAL NANOCRYSTALLINE MATERIALS	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	7
Z	41	MME 5056	NANOCOMPOSITES	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	7
Z	42	NNE 5027	PURIFICATION PROCESSES	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	8
Z	43	NNE 5032	PHOTONIC CRYSTALS	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	8
Z	44	NNE 5034	SELF-HEALING MATERIALS	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	8
Z	45	MEE 5089	FUEL CELL TECHNOLOGY	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	9
Z	46	BYT 6012	NANOMATERIALS AND BIOTECHNOLOGICAL APPLICATIONS	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	8
Z	47	NNE 5037	ORGANIC MATERIALS	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	8
Z	48	BMT 5022	BIOMATERIALS: CELL-SURFACE INTERACTIONS	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	7
Z	49	MME 5059	ALUMINIUM TECHNOLOGIES	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	8
Z	50	MME 5061	AEROSPACE MATERIALS	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	8
Z	51	MME 5060	NUCLEAR MATERIALS	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	8
Z	52	MME 5062	SHAPE MEMORY MATERIALS	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	7
Z	53	MME 5064	PRODUCTION OF METASTABLE MATERIALS	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	7
Z	54	İŞG 5004	INNOVATION IN ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	5
Z	55	İŞG 5007	ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LAW	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	5
Z	56	MAT 5101	APPLIED MATHEMATICS	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	9
Z	57	MAT 5151	METHODS OF APPLIED MATHEMATICS	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	9
Z	58	MEE 5110	FRACTURE AND FAILURE MECHANICS OF COMPOSITE MATERIALS	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	8
Z	59	IND 5063	RISK ASSESSMENT AND MANAGEMENT	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	8
Z	60	IND 5065	SUSTAINABLE ENGINEERING	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	8
Z	61	MME 5058	ADVANCED CERAMICS PROCESSING	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	8
Z	62	MAT 5141	MATHEMATICAL METHODS	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	9
Z	63	MEE 6022	THEORY OF COMPOSITE PLATES AND SHELLS	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	8
B	64	MME 6094	PH.D. SEMINAR	SEMINAR	0	3	0	5
B	65	FBE 6666	PHILOSOPHY OF SCIENCE AND ETHICS	REQUIRED	3	0	0	5
B	66	MME 6099	PH.D. THESIS	THESIS	0	0	0	150
B	67	MME 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

As stated in the qualification requirements, the students of the department must be successful in at least 240 ECTS credits including graduate and specialty courses, thesis proposal, doctoral qualifying exam and thesis exam.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

Metallurgical and Materials Engineering Division Chair
Prof. Dr. Ali Aydın GÖKTAŞ
Department of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering,
Kaynaklar Campus 35390 Buca/IZMİR
Phone: +90 (232) 301 7451
Fax: +90 (232) 301 7452
E-mail: aydin.goktas@deu.edu.tr

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