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, 14 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 increased to 70 and unchanged up to date. 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. Education language of MSc and PhD Programs is Turkish.

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 Turkey and foreign countries are accepted according to Regulations Concerning switching Between Bachelors 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 minumum 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 Bachelors degree program is to graduate Metallurgy and Materials Engineers who are; investigative, innovative, creative, self-confident, life-long learners and individuals who apply his/her knowledge correctly, conscious of work ethics and protectors of the natural environment, able to contribute to science, industry and technology in a regional, national and international capacity. For this purpose, students are subjected to vocational courses such as Materials Science, Materials Characterization, Metallurgical Thermodynamics, Physical Metallurgy, Chemical Metallurgy, 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 and Industrial Engineering Departments. Minor program is also open to all 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 (MÜDEK). 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. Diploma Supplement will be given to the students who will graduate from 2011onwards. The University received the Diploma Supplement Label. Work is in progress to obtain ECTS label. The department has five bilateral agreements within ERASMUS Students and Scholars Exchange Program since 2012 and aims to increase the knowledge and experiences by supporting the exchange of students and academics through bilateral agreements with qualified institutions which has International reputation. The educational and research activities continue with academic staff consisting of 7 professors, 3 associate professors, 4 assistant professors, 1 lecturer and 8 research assistants, as of 2013. 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, 14 laboratories (Mechanical Testing, Metallography, Characterization, Ceramic, Plastic Forming, Sample Preparation, Chemistry, Corrosion, Casting and Heat Treatment, X-Ray, Electronic Materials, Tribology, Research and Simulation) operate in order to maintain educational and research activities. These laboratories also serve to the public, industry and other private sector organizations.

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 the automotive, defence, 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://www.deu.edu.tr/DEUWeb/Icerik/Icerik.php KOD=5683) and Engineering Faculty Practice of Education and Examination Rules (http://eng.deu.edu.tr/index.php/tr/oeretim-ve-snav-uygulama-esaslarhhhhhfgf) 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. Ümit CÖCEN
Dokuz Eylul University
Department of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering
Tinaztepe Campus, Buca, 35160, İzmir TÜRKİYE
Phone : + 90-232-301 7458
Fax: +90-232-301 7452
E-mail: umit.cocen@deu.edu.tr

Bölüm Lisans Bologna Koordinatörü:
Assist. Prof. Dr. Isil BIRLIK
Dokuz Eylul University
Department of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering
Tinaztepe Campus, Buca, 35160, İzmir TÜRKİYE
Phone : + 90-232-301 7487
Fax: +90-232-301 7452
E-mail: isil.kayatekin@deu.edu.tr