Nevşehir Hacı Bektaş Veli University Course Catalogue

Information Of Programmes

INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE / ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING (DOCTORATE DEGREE)

History

In accordance with article 7 / d-2 of Law No. 2547 amended by Law No. 2880, it was found appropriate to open the Department of Environmental Engineering at the meeting of the Higher Education Council dated 14.04.2010 within the Faculty of Engineering and Architecture. Education started in 2012-2013 undergraduate education and in 2013-2014 education started in Aksaray University and joint graduate program. Since 2018-2019 academic year, the program has started its graduate education within its own structure and since 2019-2020 academic year, the program has started its doctorate education within its own structure .The language of education is Turkish.


Qualification Awarded

Graduates who successfully complete the program are awarded a Doctorate degree in the field of Environmental Engineering.

Level of Qualification

Doctorate

Specific Admission Requirements

For admission to doctorate program: - 1) Bachelor's and/or postgraduate degree in acceptable fields 2) Sufficient score from the National Academic Staff & Graduate Education Exam (ALES) 3) English proficiency.

Specific Arrangement For Recognition of Prior Learning


Qualification Requirements and Regulations

Successful completion of minumum 24 credits (240 ECTS) course and 1 seminar course in Environmental Engineering Doctorate Program and to be successful by defending the thesis prepared in the field of Environmental Engineering.

Profile of The Programme

Departmental faculty has strong interest in and demonstrated excellence in teaching and research. Department use the state-of-the-art technology in laboratory classes. The Department has an outstanding record of attracting research grants from NÜ research funds and TUBITAK. The Department has a well-developed program for providing research opportunities to graduate students and so foster student to own MSc in Environment Engineering and earn their life in academic career.

Key Learning Outcomes of the Programme

PO-1 Acquired advanced knowledge in the field of doctoral-level original research and develop the level of expertise and access to the field with innovative results
PO-2 Which are obtained with the use of interdisciplinary work and new assessments to reveal the original results
PO-3 To have advanced level of knowledge of land application practices, and it is necessary to use an interdisciplinary
PO-4 In a systematic way to evaluate the level of expertise in the field of information and to apply
PO-5 Results obtained from studies conducted in their field or a new review by integrating different disciplines to reveal
PO-6 Gathering the original works and projects in different fields, having become an independent study area
PO-7 Capable of the ability to set up his own business in entrepreneurship
PO-8 At least one scientific article must be written at one of the accepted journals related to its field forward by expanding the boundaries of his knowledge
PO-9 To gain the ability to present new projects
PO-10 To be able to evaluate expert-level knowledge and skills acquired in his field and adapt them to the level of expertise
PO-11 Bringing the level of expertise of his professional English to high level of advanced written and verbal level for interpersonal discussion
PO-12 To put the original ideas and defend them as the opinions in the discussion of topics with experts in his field
PO-13 The ability to use the work carried out by the field's ability to convince for jobs, to be able to develop them and when necessary, altering their views on the achievements
PO-14 The ability to use the information in his field for the benefit of the community
PO-15 Solving the problems encountered in studies related to the field, having the competence to decide fast and functional
PO-16 In the anouncement of data collection, interpretation and results related to his interested field, to act as in the social, scientific and ethical values

NQF-HETR Program Outcomes Matrices
TYYC PÇ-1 PÇ-2 PÇ-3 PÇ-4 PÇ-5 PÇ-6 PÇ-7 PÇ-8 PÇ-9 PÇ-10 PÇ-11 PÇ-12 PÇ-13 PÇ-14 PÇ-15 PÇ-16
1- Develop and deepen the current and advanced knowledge in the field with original thought and/or research and come up with innovative definitions based on Master's degree qualifications. X X X
2- Conceive the interdisciplinary interaction which the field is related with ; come up with original solutions by using knowledge requiring proficiency on analysis, synthesis and assessment of new and complex ideas. X X X X X X
1- Evaluate and use new information within the field in a systematic approach. X X X X X X X
2- Develop an innovative knowledge, method, design and/or practice or adapt an already known knowledge, method, design and/or practice to another field; research, conceive, design, adapt and implement an original subject. X X X X X X X X X
3- Critical analysis, synthesis and evaluation of new and complex ideas. X X X X
4- Gain advanced level skills in the use of research methods in the field of study. X X X
1- Contribute the progression in the field by producing an innovative idea, skill, design and/or practice or by adapting an already known idea, skill, design, and/or practice to a different field independently. X X X X X X X X
2- Broaden the borders of the knowledge in the field by producing or interpreting an original work or publishing at least one scientific paper in the field in national and/or international refereed journals. X X X
3- Demonstrate leadership in contexts requiring innovative and interdisciplinary problem solving. X X X X
1- Develop new ideas and methods in the field by using high level mental processes such as creative and critical thinking, problem solving and decision making. X X
1- Investigate and improve social connections and their conducting norms and manage the actions to change them when necessary. X X X X
2- Defend original views when exchanging ideas in the field with professionals and communicate effectively by showing competence in the field. X X
3- Ability to communicate and discuss orally, in written and visually with peers by using a foreign language at least at a level of European Language Portfolio C1 General Level. X X X X
1- Contribute to the transition of the community to an information society and its sustainability process by introducing scientific, technological, social or cultural improvements. X X X X
2- Demonstrate functional interaction by using strategic decision making processes in solving problems encountered in the field. X X X X
3- Contribute to the solution finding process regarding social, scientific, cultural and ethical problems in the field and support the development of these values. X X X X
Basic Area Competencies-Program Outcomes Matrix (Academic Weighted)
Açıklama PÇ-1 PÇ-2 PÇ-3 PÇ-4 PÇ-5 PÇ-6 PÇ-7 PÇ-8 PÇ-9 PÇ-10 PÇ-11 PÇ-12 PÇ-13 PÇ-14 PÇ-15 PÇ-16
The basic sciences understand and apply mathematics and engineering sciences at high level. X X
It has an expansion and in-depth knowledge, including the latest developments in the field. X X X
It reaches the latest information in an area and has a high level of ability to be able to research by grasping them. X X X X X X
It makes a new scientific method or technological product / process that brings innovation to the science or technology, or a comprehensive work that develops a known method to a new area. X X X X X X X
The basic sciences determine and apply mathematics and engineering sciences at the upper level. X X
Have an expansion and in-depth knowledge, including the latest developments in the field. X
Independently detects, designs, implement and finalizes an original research process; manages this process. X X X X X X X X
It contributes to science and technology literature by publishing the outcomes of their academic work in respectable academic environments. X
It makes a new scientific method or technological product / process that brings innovation to the science or technology, or a comprehensive work that develops a known method to a new area. X X X
Transfers scientific, technological, social and cultural developments to the community with evaluation and scientific neutrality and ethical responsibility. X
Independently detects, designs, implement and finalizes an original research process; manages this process. X
In an area, it reaches the latest information and comprehend them with the necessary methods and skills in the necessary methods and skills. X
It makes a new scientific method or technological product / process that brings innovation to the science or technology, or a comprehensive work that develops a known method to a new area. X
It contributes to science and technology literature by publishing the outcomes of their academic work in respectable academic environments. X X
The critical analysis of ideas and developments in the field of expertise makes its synthesis and evaluation. X X X
In the field of expertise, he establishes written and oral effectively with employees and wider scientific and social communities, and the at least a foreign language portfolio of the at least European language portfolio C1 generally written, verbally and visual communication and discusses. X
Assess scientific, technological, social and cultural developments and transfers scientific neutrality and ethical responsibility. X X
In the field of expertise, he establishes written and oral effectively with employees and wider scientific and social communities, and the at least a foreign language portfolio of the at least European language portfolio C1 generally written, verbally and visual communication and discusses. X





Turkey Higher Education Qualifications Framework (TYYC, Level 8,) ) Basic Field Competencies (Academic Weighted) PROGRAM ÇIKTILARI TYYÇ
PÇ-1 PÇ-2 PÇ-3 PÇ-4 PÇ-5 PÇ-6 PÇ-7 PÇ-8 PÇ-9 PÇ-10 PÇ-11 PÇ-12 PÇ-13 PÇ-14 PÇ-15 PÇ-16
KNOWLEDGE Theoretical-Conceptual The basic sciences understand and apply mathematics and engineering sciences at high level. 1 x x x x x 1- Develop and deepen the current and advanced knowledge in the field with original thought and/or research and come up with innovative definitions based on Master's degree qualifications. Theoretical-Conceptual KNOWLEDGE
KNOWLEDGE Theoretical-Conceptual It has an expansion and in-depth knowledge, including the latest developments in the field. 2 x x x x x x x x x 2- Conceive the interdisciplinary interaction which the field is related with ; come up with original solutions by using knowledge requiring proficiency on analysis, synthesis and assessment of new and complex ideas. Theoretical-Conceptual KNOWLEDGE
SKILLS Cognitive-Practical It reaches the latest information in an area and has a high level of ability to be able to research by grasping them. 1 x x x x x x x x x x x x x 1- Evaluate and use new information within the field in a systematic approach. Cognitive-Practical SKILLS
SKILLS Cognitive-Practical It makes a new scientific method or technological product / process that brings innovation to the science or technology, or a comprehensive work that develops a known method to a new area. 2 x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x 2- Develop an innovative knowledge, method, design and/or practice or adapt an already known knowledge, method, design and/or practice to another field; research, conceive, design, adapt and implement an original subject. Cognitive-Practical SKILLS
SKILLS Cognitive-Practical The basic sciences determine and apply mathematics and engineering sciences at the upper level. 3 x x x x x x 3- Critical analysis, synthesis and evaluation of new and complex ideas. Cognitive-Practical SKILLS
SKILLS Cognitive-Practical Have an expansion and in-depth knowledge, including the latest developments in the field. 4 x x x x 4- Gain advanced level skills in the use of research methods in the field of study. Cognitive-Practical SKILLS
SKILLS Cognitive-Practical Independently detects, designs, implement and finalizes an original research process; manages this process. 5 x x x x x x x x Cognitive-Practical SKILLS
COMPETENCES It contributes to science and technology literature by publishing the outcomes of their academic work in respectable academic environments. 1 x x x x x x x x x 1- Contribute the progression in the field by producing an innovative idea, skill, design and/or practice or by adapting an already known idea, skill, design, and/or practice to a different field independently. Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility COMPETENCES
COMPETENCES It makes a new scientific method or technological product / process that brings innovation to the science or technology, or a comprehensive work that develops a known method to a new area. 2 x x x x x x 2- Broaden the borders of the knowledge in the field by producing or interpreting an original work or publishing at least one scientific paper in the field in national and/or international refereed journals. Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility COMPETENCES
COMPETENCES Transfers scientific, technological, social and cultural developments to the community with evaluation and scientific neutrality and ethical responsibility. 3 x x x x x 3- Demonstrate leadership in contexts requiring innovative and interdisciplinary problem solving. Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility COMPETENCES
COMPETENCES Independently detects, designs, implement and finalizes an original research process; manages this process. 1 x x x 1- Develop new ideas and methods in the field by using high level mental processes such as creative and critical thinking, problem solving and decision making. Learning Competence COMPETENCES
COMPETENCES In an area, it reaches the latest information and comprehend them with the necessary methods and skills in the necessary methods and skills. 2 x Learning Competence COMPETENCES
COMPETENCES It makes a new scientific method or technological product / process that brings innovation to the science or technology, or a comprehensive work that develops a known method to a new area. 3 x Learning Competence COMPETENCES
COMPETENCES It contributes to science and technology literature by publishing the outcomes of their academic work in respectable academic environments. 4 x x Learning Competence COMPETENCES
COMPETENCES The critical analysis of ideas and developments in the field of expertise makes its synthesis and evaluation. 1 x x x x x x x 1- Investigate and improve social connections and their conducting norms and manage the actions to change them when necessary. Communication and Social Competence COMPETENCES
COMPETENCES In the field of expertise, he establishes written and oral effectively with employees and wider scientific and social communities, and the at least a foreign language portfolio of the at least European language portfolio C1 generally written, verbally and visual communication and discusses. 2 x x x 2- Defend original views when exchanging ideas in the field with professionals and communicate effectively by showing competence in the field. Communication and Social Competence COMPETENCES
COMPETENCES x x x x 3- Ability to communicate and discuss orally, in written and visually with peers by using a foreign language at least at a level of European Language Portfolio C1 General Level. Communication and Social Competence COMPETENCES
COMPETENCES Assess scientific, technological, social and cultural developments and transfers scientific neutrality and ethical responsibility. 1 x x x x x x 1- Contribute to the transition of the community to an information society and its sustainability process by introducing scientific, technological, social or cultural improvements. Field Specific Competence COMPETENCES
COMPETENCES In the field of expertise, he establishes written and oral effectively with employees and wider scientific and social communities, and the at least a foreign language portfolio of the at least European language portfolio C1 generally written, verbally and visual communication and discusses. 2 x x x x x 2- Demonstrate functional interaction by using strategic decision making processes in solving problems encountered in the field. Field Specific Competence COMPETENCES
COMPETENCES x x x x 3- Contribute to the solution finding process regarding social, scientific, cultural and ethical problems in the field and support the development of these values. Field Specific Competence COMPETENCES

Occupational Profiles of Graduates with Examples

Since the field of environmental engineering and its applications include multidisciplinary topics, environmental engineers mainly in biology, chemistry and construction branches; with other engineering branches depending on the field of study; architects, city and district planners, physicists, chemists and biologists, social scientists such as sociologists, psychologists, lawyers, economists and operators. Students who have completed the 4 year undergraduate program of our university graduate with the title of "Environmental Engineer". Our graduate students; Environment and Urban Planning, Ministry of Forestry and Water Affairs, Ministry of Health, Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Livestock, municipalities, Bank of Provinces, Environmental Consulting Firms, Public Health Laboratory, State Hydraulic Works, Turkey Statistical Institute, TUBITAK, State Planning Organization, Turkey Petroleum Corporation, Private Industrial Facilities, various factories and universities. This program can be appointed as a civil servant in public institutions in case graduates have to get the required score of KPSS.

Access to Further Studies


Course Structure Diagram with Credits

1. Semester Course Plan

Course Code Course Title Theoretical Practice Year Semester of Study Type of Course ECTS
CM 605 SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH AND ETHICS 3 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 1 Fall Semester Compulsory 6
SEC 1 ELECTIVE LESSON POOL 1 - Hour(s) - Hour(s) 1 Fall Semester Optional 24
Total:
 30

2. Semester Course Plan

Course Code Course Title Theoretical Practice Year Semester of Study Type of Course ECTS
CM 606 SEMINAR 0 Hour(s) 2 Hour(s) 1 Spring Semester Compulsory 6
SEC 2 Elective Course Pool 2 - Hour(s) - Hour(s) 1 Spring Semester Optional 24
Total:
 30

3. Semester Course Plan

Course Code Course Title Theoretical Practice Year Semester of Study Type of Course ECTS
CM 603 DOCTORAL THESIS STUDIES 0 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 2 Fall Semester Compulsory 24
CM 601 EXPERTISE FIELD COURSE 4 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 2 Fall Semester Compulsory 6
Total:
 30

4. Semester Course Plan

Course Code Course Title Theoretical Practice Year Semester of Study Type of Course ECTS
CM 604 DOCTORAL THESIS STUDIES 0 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 2 Spring Semester Compulsory 24
CM 602 EXPERTISE FIELD COURSE 4 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 2 Spring Semester Compulsory 6
Total:
 30

5. Semester Course Plan

Course Code Course Title Theoretical Practice Year Semester of Study Type of Course ECTS
CM 600 DOCTORAL QUALIFICATION 0 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 3 Fall Semester Compulsory 30
Total:
 30

6. Semester Course Plan

Course Code Course Title Theoretical Practice Year Semester of Study Type of Course ECTS
CM 604 DOCTORAL THESIS STUDIES 0 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 3 Spring Semester Compulsory 24
CM 602 EXPERTISE FIELD COURSE 4 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 3 Spring Semester Compulsory 6
Total:
 30

7. Semester Course Plan

Course Code Course Title Theoretical Practice Year Semester of Study Type of Course ECTS
CM 603 DOCTORAL THESIS STUDIES 0 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 4 Fall Semester Compulsory 24
CM 601 EXPERTISE FIELD COURSE 4 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 4 Fall Semester Compulsory 6
Total:
 30

8. Semester Course Plan

Course Code Course Title Theoretical Practice Year Semester of Study Type of Course ECTS
CM 604 DOCTORAL THESIS STUDIES 0 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 4 Spring Semester Compulsory 24
CM 602 EXPERTISE FIELD COURSE 4 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 4 Spring Semester Compulsory 6
Total:
 30

ELECTIVE LESSON POOL 1

Course Code Course Title Theoretical Practice Year Semester of Study Type of Course ECTS
CM 631 BIOREMEDIATION 3 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 1 Fall Semester Optional 6
CM 639 ENVIRONMENTAL BIOTECHNOLOGY 3 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 1 Fall Semester Optional 6
CM 625 RECOVERY TECHNIQUES IN INDUSTRIES 3 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 1 Fall Semester Optional 6
CM 607 INDUSTR?AL WASTE MANAGEMENT 3 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 1 Fall Semester Optional 6
CM 623 INDUSTRIAL WATER AND WASTEWATER TREATMENT 3 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 1 Fall Semester Optional 6
CM 619 INSTRUMENTAL ANALYSIS METHODS 3 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 1 Fall Semester Optional 6
CM 645 ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION ANALYSIS WITH IMAGE PROCESSING METHO 3 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 1 Fall Semester Optional 6
CM 621 ADVANCED CHEMICAL TREATMENT METHODS 3 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 1 Fall Semester Optional 6
CM 635 ECOLOGICAL RISK IN POLLUTED AREAS 3 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 1 Fall Semester Optional 6
CM 637 POLLUTION PREVENTION TECHNIQUES 3 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 1 Fall Semester Optional 6
CM 641 FUNDAMENTALS OF AQUATIC TOXICOLOGY 3 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 1 Fall Semester Optional 6
CM 615 MONITORING AND MINIMIZATION OF TOXIC ORGANIC POLLUTANTS 3 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 1 Fall Semester Optional 6

Elective Course Pool 2

Course Code Course Title Theoretical Practice Year Semester of Study Type of Course ECTS
CM 610 BASIC TOPICS IN ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY II 3 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 1 Spring Semester Optional 6
CM 626 ECOLOGICAL NANOTECHNOLOGY 3 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 1 Spring Semester Optional 6
CM 644 INTEGRATED SOIL AND WATER RESOURCES MANAGEMENT 3 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 1 Spring Semester Optional 6

Examination Regulations, Assessment and Grading

The examination, assessment and grading regulations have been set up for the university by the University Senate and the Department of Environmental Engineering is bound by these regulations. The midterm exam (It is also possible to add the marks that students get from homework, quizzes, laboratory to the midterm exam result) contributes 40 % while the final has a share of 60 % on the pass mark. The marking is made out of 100. Grades of 81-100 is assigned a letter grade of AA, 76-80 BA, 70-75 BB, 60-69 CB, 50-59 CC, 45-49 DC, 40-44 DD, 30-39 FD and 0-29 FF. The AA is the highest grade and has a grade credit of 4.00, BA 3.5, BB 3.0, CB 2.5, CC 2.0, DC 1.5, DD 1.0, FD 0.5 and FF 0.0. Grades of AA to CC are pass, DD to FF fail, and DC is conditional pass and requires a CGPA of at least 2.0 for that term. The details given for each course in the programme include the detailed assessment methods together with a description of the second mid-term exam. Each student must register for each course at the beginning of the each semester and attend at least 70% of the each lecture and 80% of each laboratory work in each semester in order to have the right to take the final exam of each theoretical/laboratory course.

Graduation Requirements

In order to complete the program successfully, it is necessary to obtain a weighted average of at least 2.0 out of 4.00 and successfully complete the thesis.

Mode of Study

Full-time

Facilities

Our department offers courses with 1 Professor,2 Assosiate Professors, 2 Assistant Professors, 1 Research Assistant. Each classroom has a projector and a capacity of 50 students. There are 2 laboratories for our staff and students. Moreover, our students enjoy the internet offered free of charge in the internet laboratory.

Programme Director or Equivalent

Nevsehir Haci Bektas Veli University Engineering & Architecture Faculty Department of Environmental Engineering 2000 Evler Mah. Zübeyde Hanım Cad. 50300 – Nevsehir / TURKIYE Web site:http://cevre.nevsehir.edu.tr, Head of Department:Prof.Dr.Şahlan ÖZTÜRK, E-mail:sahlan.ozturk@nevsehir.edu.tr, Dept. ECTS/DS Coordinator: Assoc.Prof.Dr.Serkan ŞAHİNKAYA, e-mail:serkansahinkaya@nevsehir.edu.tr, TEL: 0 384 228 10 00, FAX: 0 384 228 11 23