Dokuz Eylül University Information Package / Courses Catalog

General Description

History

After establishment of Agricultural Faculty of Ege University in 1955, Geology education started with Assoc. Prof. Dr. Recep Egemen. Geology Department showed an important progress in 1975 and offered to the Geological Engineer and Geophysical Engineer education programmes within the new Earth Sciences department of the Engineering Faculty in the Ege University. Geology and Geophysics programmes, founded in 1978 and remained worked for 4 years in Earth sciences faculty of Ege University before becoming a part of the newly established Dokuz Eylül University. In 1982, all units in Earth Sciences Faculty of Ege University were assembled within the Geological Engineering Department of the Engineering Faculty of Dokuz Eylül University. In the department, in addition to standard laboratories, there is a mineral separation laboratory for radiometric age determination, soil and rock mechanics laboratory to determine physical and mechanical properties of soils and rocks and a fluid inclusion laboratory.

Qualification Awarded

M.Sc. in Economic Geology

Level of Qualification

Second Cycle (Master's Degree)

Specific Admission Requirements

First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree) diploma; minimum score of 55 from the National Central Graduate Education Entrance Examination (ALES) in the related field; a minimum score of 65 from the graduate school entrance exam; a minimum score of 60 from the nation-wide Foreign Language Exam ( YDS ) or equivalent score from an exam accredited by YÖK or a minimum score of 65 from DEU School of Foreign Languages English Proficiency Test.

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

According to the Regulations of Dokuz Eylül University for Graduate Schools, students are not connected to the right for internal transfer, previously taken courses at another graduate programme by another university with a successful grade may be recognized by the related programmes after the letter of the students includes course contents and the transcript, and by the recommendation of the head of the departments and by the decision of the Board of Directors. The courses taken by the outgoing Exchange students have the recognition at the school either as compulsory or elective.

Qualification Requirements and Regulations

2 years (excluding one year of English Preparatory School), 2 semesters per year, 16 weeks per semester, 120 ECTS in total.

Profile of the Programme

To bring out the students' abilities and skills, improve the proficiency based on free-thinking and modern education with developing science and technology. To train engineers to meet the needs of the country and the region and make contributions to the development of our country with scientific activities, in the light of science. Thus, students can compete at national and international level to show entrepreneurship and to create his/her own values with the help of cooperation.
For this purpose, two undergraduate educations (formal and night education), and two graduate programs (MSc and PhD) as Economic and Applied Geology are going on. Faculty member of the Mineral Deposit-Geochemistry division and the Mineralogy-Petrography division support to Economic Geology program education. Applied and General Geology division faculties are also support to Applied Geology program. Our department contribute to the science of geology with different projects supported by TUBITAK and University founds.
The basic tasks of the legal obligations arising from Geological Engineering Department:
To give undergraduate and graduate level education,
To train lecturers,
To do scientific research and publications in national and international level,
To organize congresses, symposia, seminars and workshops in national and international level,
To be in contact with the alumni

The department has the following laboratories to conduct research:
Microscope laboratory, hydrogeology laboratory, general geology laboratory, optical mineralogy laboratory, petrography laboratory, mineral deposits laboratory, mineralogy laboratory, geochemistry laboratory, rock-soil mechanics laboratory, sample preparation laboratory, fluid inclusion-ore polishing laboratory, thin-sectin preparation laboratory, acid laboratory (paleontological preparation).

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

Graduates from Economic Geology programme work in mining and marble areas. While their 20% works in governmental companies, 80% percent does in private sector. On the average, 60% of our graduates are enrolled in their speciality field.

Access to Further Studies

May apply to third cycle programmes.

Course Structure Diagram with Credits

Semester	No	Course Unit Code	Course Unit Title	Type of Course	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 MAT5002 Numerical and Approximate Methods (3 0 0). The course can be taken either semester.
T: Theoretical P: Practice L: Laboratory B: Spring Semester G: Fall Semester H: Full Year
1 .Semester:
G	1	FBE 5555	SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH TECHNIQUES AND PUBLICATION ETHICS	COMPULSORY	3	0	0	5
G	2	GEE 5098	M.SC. RESEARCH	COMPULSORY	2	0	0	3
G	0	-	ELECTIVE COURSE	ELECTIVE	-	-	-	22
TOTAL:								30

1 .Semester Elective:
Semester	No	Course Unit Code	Course Unit Title	Type of Course	T	P	L	ECTS
G	1	GEE 5011	MINERAL EQUILIBRIA AND SOLUTIONS	ELECTIVE	2	0	2	8
G	2	GEE 5111	NATURAL ZEOLITES AND ZEOLITIC ROCKS	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	7
G	3	GEE 5021	PETROGRAPHY OF SEDIMENTARY AND DIAGENETIC ROCKS	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	8
G	4	GEE 5023	TECHNOLOGY OF CLAY MINERALS	ELECTIVE	2	2	0	8
G	5	GEE 5035	ORE PETROGRAPHY	ELECTIVE	2	2	0	8
G	6	GEE 5039	THEORY OF MINERAL PARAGENESIS	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	7
G	7	GEE 5053	FLUID INCLUSION AND APPLICATIONS	ELECTIVE	2	2	0	8
G	8	GEE 5055	RADIOACTIVE MINERALS	ELECTIVE	2	0	0	5
G	9	GEE 5057	ENVIRONMENTAL GEOCHEMISTRY	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	7
G	10	GEE 5073	GEMOLOGY	ELECTIVE	1	2	0	7
G	11	GEE 5075	EXPLORATION METHODS OF HARD FOSSILS	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	7
G	12	GEE 5091	METAMORPHIC TEXTURES	ELECTIVE	2	2	0	7
G	13	GEE 5077	ECONOMY AND GEOCHEMISTRY OF RARE EARTH ELEMENTS	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	7
G	14	GEE 5085	ADVANCED OPTIC MINERALOGY METHODS	ELECTIVE	2	2	0	8
G	15	GEE 5105	PRINCIPLES OF STABLE ISOTOPE GEOCHEMISTRY	ELECTIVE	2	2	0	8
G	16	GEE 5109	COSMOGENIC NUCLIDES IN EARTH SCIENCES : THEORY AND APPLICATIONS	ELECTIVE	2	2	0	8
G	17	GEE 5015	EVAPORITES	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	7

2 .Semester:
Semester	No	Course Unit Code	Course Unit Title	Type of Course	T	P	L	ECTS
B	1	MAT 5102	NUMERICAL AND APPROXIMATE METHODS	COMPULSORY	3	0	0	9
B	2	GEE 5096	M.SC. SEMINAR	COMPULSORY	0	2	0	3
B	0	-	ELECTIVE COURSE	ELECTIVE	-	-	-	18
TOTAL:								30

2 .Semester Elective:
Semester	No	Course Unit Code	Course Unit Title	Type of Course	T	P	L	ECTS
B	1	GEE 5008	ECLOGITE AND BLUE SCHISTS	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	9
B	2	GEE 6014	MINERALIZED HYDROTHERMAL SYSTEMS AND EXPLORATION STRATEGIES	ELECTIVE	2	2	0	8
B	3	GEE 5028	GEOCHEMISTRY IN ARCHEOCERAMICS	ELECTIVE	2	0	2	6
B	4	GEE 5030	EVALUATION OF RAW MATERIALS DEPOSITS	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	6
B	5	GEE 5032	BORATES AND SODIUM CARBONATES	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	6
B	6	GEE 5040	ORTHOMAGMATIC ORE DEPOSITS	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	7
B	7	GEE 5046	VOLCANOLOGY	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	9
B	8	GEE 5048	TECHNICAL MINERALOGY	ELECTIVE	2	2	0	7
B	9	GEE 5050	ENERGY ECONOMICS	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	7
B	10	GEE 5052	EQUILIBRIUMTHERMODYNAMICS IN GEOLOGICAL SYSTEMS	ELECTIVE	2	2	0	7
B	11	GEE 5060	TRACE ELEMENTS IN MINERALS	ELECTIVE	2	0	2	7
B	12	GEE 6000	EPITHERMAL ORE DEPOSITS	ELECTIVE	2	2	0	8
B	13	GEE 6002	GEOTHERMOBAROMETRY IN METAMORPHISM	ELECTIVE	2	2	0	8
B	14	GEE 6006	ALTERATIONS	ELECTIVE	2	0	0	7
B	15	GEE 5082	COAL DEPOSITS OF TURKEY	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	7
B	16	GEE 5068	GEOCHEMISTRY IN MINERAL EXPLORATIONS	ELECTIVE	2	2	0	8
B	17	GEE 5102	ADVANCED MAGMATIC PETROGRAPHY	ELECTIVE	2	2	0	7
B	18	GEE 5104	MAGMATIC PETROGENESIS AND GEOCHEMICAL MODELING	ELECTIVE	2	2	0	4
B	19	GEE 6008	PRINCIPLES OF ISOTOPE GEOLOGY AND GEOCHRONOLOGY	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	7
B	20	GEE 6010	ZIRCON : A TINY TIME RECORDER	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	6
B	21	GEE 6012	GEOLOGY OF RADIOACTIVE DEPOSITS	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	7
B	22	GEE 5014	GEOCHEMICAL CYCLES	ELECTIVE	2	2	0	9

3.Semester:
Semester	No	Course Unit Code	Course Unit Title	Type of Course	T	P	L	ECTS
G	1	GEE 5099	M.SC. THESIS	COMPULSORY	0	0	0	30
TOTAL:								30

4.Semester:
Semester	No	Course Unit Code	Course Unit Title	Type of Course	T	P	L	ECTS
B	1	GEE 5099	M.SC. THESIS	COMPULSORY	0	0	0	30
TOTAL:								30

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

Second Cycle (Master's Degree) Programme with thesis is comprised of courses (at least 54 ECTS), a seminar (3 ECTS), M. Sc. Research (3 ECTS) and M. Sc. Thesis (60 ECTS), in total 120 ECTS credits. 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. Mümtaz ÇOLAK
e-mail: mumtaz.colak@deu.edu.tr
Tel (office): +90 (232) 301 73 01
Tel (GSM): +90 (532) 650 51 03

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