Nevşehir Hacı Bektaş Veli University Course Catalogue

Information Of Programmes

INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE / JEOLOJİ MÜHENDİSLİĞİ (DOKTORA)

History

The Engineering and Architecture Faculty of Nevşehir University was first signed by the state ministers to be founded based on the 30th article of the law numbered 2809 on December 25, 2009. The Geological Engineering department under the Engineering and Architecture Faculty has started accepting PhD students beginning from January of year 2022. The education language is Turkish.


Qualification Awarded

Students who have completed a total of 180-240 program credits in the ECTS grading scale along with an accomplishment of at least 75 grade point average out of 100 are awarded PhD diploma in the field of Geological Engineering.


Level of Qualification

Doctor of Philosophy


Specific Admission Requirements

Applicants are expected to have an undergraduate degree in Geological Engineering or related field, score satisfactorily in ALES and YDS exams measuring personal qualifications in problem solving and english language.


Specific Arrangement For Recognition of Prior Learning

Successful students who have completed at least one semester in another institute within the university or in the graduate program of another higher education institution and who have not started their thesis work and who have not received any disciplinary punishment can be admitted to graduate programs through lateral transfer. The student who requests lateral transfer must not have failed courses and his grade point average must be at least 75 in master's with and without thesis, and at least 80 in proficiency in doctorate and art.


Qualification Requirements and Regulations

It consists of at least 7 courses, a seminar, a specialization course, a proficiency exam and a thesis for students who are accepted as graduate students. The total credit of the program is at least 180 ECTS credits. It consists of at least 14 courses, two seminars, specialization course, proficiency exam and thesis for students who are accepted as undergraduates. The total credit of the program is at least 240 ECTS credits. Must successfully complete all courses and thesis and obtain a weighted GPA of at least 75 out of 100 in GPA.


Profile of The Programme

In this context, the overall profile of the program is to performing applications on the basis of the geology science in the framework of engineering principles in the following areas: (1) Formation of Earth, physical, chemical and mechanical properties of earth, exploration and development of natural resources (mining, petroleum, coal, industrial raw materials), (2) Underground water resource exploration, development and management, (3) Site selection of engineering structures (dams, tunnels, roads, etc.), characterization, research and analysis of natural building material, and (4) Identification and management of Natural disasters and development of precautions in order to reduce risks.


Key Learning Outcomes of the Programme

PO-1 Have advanced hypothetical and applied knowledge in geological engineering fields
PO-2 Have the ability to define the problems of geological engineering in advanced level, formulate and solve them
PO-3 Know how to use mathematics, science and engineering knowledge gained at undergraduate level to solve advanced geological engineering problems
PO-4 Have the ability to prepare and evaluate projects in geological engineering
PO-5 Have the ability to evaluate scientific and social values for societies and to transfer them to others at every level
PO-6 Have the ability to do research independently in his/her field as well as in other fields and present the results effectively
PO-7 Have the ability to be aware of life-long learning and follow the innovations in his/her field and to be able to use them efficiently
PO-8 Have the ability to work individually, in a team, and in multidisciplinary fields.
PO-9 Have the ability to use modern technologies and computer simulation to develop new projects and solve advanced engineering problems
PO-10 Have the ability to use advanced knowledge in geological engineering field to think systematically and solve problems in multidisciplinary approaches
PO-11 Understands the universal and social effects of geological engineering practices.
PO-12 It carries the necessary sense of responsibility, professional and ethical responsibility to use natural resources in the most efficient way.

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
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 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
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
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 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
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 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 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 X
2- Defend original views when exchanging ideas in the field with professionals and communicate effectively by showing competence in the field. X X 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. 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 X X
2- Demonstrate functional interaction by using strategic decision making processes in solving problems encountered in the field. X X 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 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
The basic sciences understand and apply mathematics and engineering sciences at high level. X X X X X
It has an expansion and in-depth knowledge, including the latest developments in the field. X X X X 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 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
The basic sciences determine and apply mathematics and engineering sciences at the upper level. X X X X X
Have an expansion and in-depth knowledge, including the latest developments in the field. X X X X X
Independently detects, designs, implement and finalizes an original research process; manages this process. 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 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
Transfers scientific, technological, social and cultural developments to the community with evaluation and scientific neutrality and ethical responsibility. X X X
Independently detects, designs, implement and finalizes an original research process; manages this process. X X X X 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 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
It contributes to science and technology literature by publishing the outcomes of their academic work in respectable academic environments. X X X X
The critical analysis of ideas and developments in the field of expertise makes its synthesis and evaluation. X 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 X X X
Assess scientific, technological, social and cultural developments and transfers scientific neutrality and ethical responsibility. X X 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 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
KNOWLEDGE Theoretical-Conceptual The basic sciences understand and apply mathematics and engineering sciences at high level. 1 x x x x x 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 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 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 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 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 x x 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 Cognitive-Practical SKILLS
COMPETENCES Independently detects, designs, implement and finalizes an original research process; manages this process. 1 x x x x x 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. 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 x x x 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 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 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 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 x x x 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. Communication and Social Competence COMPETENCES
COMPETENCES 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 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 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 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
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 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 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 x x 3- Demonstrate leadership in contexts requiring innovative and interdisciplinary problem solving. Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility COMPETENCES

Occupational Profiles of Graduates with Examples

The graduates of Geological Engineering can find jobs in state institutions, such as universities, Mineral Research & Exploration General Directorate (MTA), General Directorate of State Hydraulic Works (DSİ), Turkish Petroleum Corporation (TPAO), Disaster Affairs Earthquake Research Institute, City Administrations, General Directorate of Highways (TCK), Government Offices (Ministry of Public Works, Ministry of Environment), and municipalities. Private companies, such as geological firms engaged in soil studies, construction firms working on geotechnical problems, mine and underground water management companies. Graduates of this program can be employed in state institutions if he/she gets high score from KPSS exam.


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
JM 501 PHYSİCAL GEOLOGY I 3 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 5 Fall Semester Optional 6
JM 507 GENERAL MAP KNOWLEDGE 3 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 5 Fall Semester Optional 6
JM 503 ROCK SCIENCE 3 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 5 Fall Semester Optional 6
JM 505 MINERALOGY AND PETROGRAPHY I 3 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 5 Fall Semester Optional 6
JM 509 STRATIGRAPHY 3 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 5 Fall Semester Optional 6
Total:
30

2. Semester Course Plan

Course Code Course Title Theoretical Practice Year Semester of Study Type of Course ECTS
JM 502 PHYSİCAL GEOLOGY II 3 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 5 Spring Semester Optional 6
JM 508 ADVANCED FIELD GEOLOGY 3 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 5 Spring Semester Optional 6
JM 504 GEOLOGICAL MAP KNOWLEDGE 3 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 5 Spring Semester Optional 6
JM 506 MINERALOGY AND PETROGRAPHY II 3 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 5 Spring Semester Optional 6
JM 510 HISTORICAL GEOLOGY 3 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 5 Spring Semester Optional 6
Total:
30

1. Semester Course Plan

Course Code Course Title Theoretical Practice Year Semester of Study Type of Course ECTS
JM 601 SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH AND ETHICS 3 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 1 Fall Semester Compulsory 6
SEÇ 601 Elective Pool 601 - 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
JM 602 SEMINAR 3 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 1 Spring Semester Compulsory 12
SEÇ 602 Elective Pool 2 - Hour(s) - Hour(s) 1 Spring Semester Optional 18
Total:
30

3. Semester Course Plan

Course Code Course Title Theoretical Practice Year Semester of Study Type of Course ECTS
JM 900 QUALIFICATION STUDY 0 Hour(s) 1 Hour(s) 2 Fall Semester Compulsory 30
Total:
30

4. Semester Course Plan

Course Code Course Title Theoretical Practice Year Semester of Study Type of Course ECTS
JM 902 THESIS STUDIES 0 Hour(s) 1 Hour(s) 2 Spring Semester Compulsory 24
JM 904 SPECIAL 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
JM 901 THESIS STUDIES 0 Hour(s) 1 Hour(s) 3 Fall Semester Compulsory 24
JM 903 SPECIAL COURSE 4 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 3 Fall Semester Compulsory 6
Total:
30

6. Semester Course Plan

Course Code Course Title Theoretical Practice Year Semester of Study Type of Course ECTS
JM 902 THESIS STUDIES 0 Hour(s) 1 Hour(s) 3 Spring Semester Compulsory 24
JM 904 SPECIAL 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
JM 901 THESIS STUDIES 0 Hour(s) 1 Hour(s) 4 Fall Semester Compulsory 24
JM 903 SPECIAL 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
JM 902 THESIS STUDIES 0 Hour(s) 1 Hour(s) 4 Spring Semester Compulsory 24
JM 904 SPECIAL COURSE 4 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 4 Spring Semester Compulsory 6
Total:
30

Elective Pool 601

Course Code Course Title Theoretical Practice Year Semester of Study Type of Course ECTS
JM 621 ALKALINE ACTIVATED BINDERS 3 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 1 Fall Semester Optional 6
JM 615 3-D MODELING IN GEOLOGY 3 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 1 Fall Semester Optional 6
JM 603 GEOLOGICAL HAZARDS 3 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 1 Fall Semester Optional 6
JM 607 CURRENT METHODS IN THE ASSESSMENT OF ROCKFALLS 3 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 1 Fall Semester Optional 6
JM 617 METHODS OF CHEMICAL ANALYSIS IN ROCKS 3 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 1 Fall Semester Optional 6
JM 605 ENGINEERING GEOLOGY CASE PRACTICES 3 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 1 Fall Semester Optional 6
JM 609 PALEOGEOGRAPHY 3 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 1 Fall Semester Optional 6
JM 611 PLATE TECTONICS AND MINERAL DEPOSITS 3 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 1 Fall Semester Optional 6
JM 619 USE OF PUMICE AND PERLITE AS CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL 3 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 1 Fall Semester Optional 6
JM 613 FLUID INCLUSIONS 3 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 1 Fall Semester Optional 6

Elective Pool 2

Course Code Course Title Theoretical Practice Year Semester of Study Type of Course ECTS
JM 612 ALTERATION MINERALOGY 3 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 1 Spring Semester Optional 6
JM 614 UNDERGROUND AND SURFACE MODELING IN GEOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION 3 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 1 Spring Semester Optional 6
JM 622 PERMEABLE CONCRETES 3 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 1 Spring Semester Optional 6
JM 616 GEOLOGY AND PETROLOGY OF GRANITE 3 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 1 Spring Semester Optional 6
JM 610 RECENT BENTHIC FORAMINIFERES 3 Hour(s) 3 Hour(s) 1 Spring Semester Optional 6
JM 620 SELF-SETTING MORTARS 3 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 1 Spring Semester Optional 6
JM 606 KINEMATIC ANALYSIS OF DISCONTINUITIES 3 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 1 Spring Semester Optional 6
JM 604 ENGINEERING GEOLOGY IN HISTORICAL AND NATURAL HERITAGES 3 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 1 Spring Semester Optional 6
JM 618 VOLCANOCLASTIC ROCKS 3 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 1 Spring Semester Optional 6
JM 608 GEOENGINEERING PROBLEMS IN WEAK ROCKS 3 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 1 Spring Semester Optional 6

Examination Regulations, Assessment and Grading

Courses taken by a student have to be pre-approved by the student’s advisor every semester. At least 70% attendance for the theoretical classes and at least 80% attendance for the applied classes including workshop studies are obligatory to be able to attend the final exam. Students must attend at least one mid-term exam and a final exam for each course. 40% of the mid-term exam (homework, lab classes, quizzes, multiple choice tests) plus 60% of the final exam is accounted for evaluating the student’s performance in a course. Students should get at least 70 points out of 100 for each course. A student is considered successful for a course when he/she scores AA, BA, BB or CB.


Graduation Requirements

In order to successfully complete the Geological Engineering Ph.D. program, it is necessary to pass all the courses available in the program (180 for Master's Degree students, 240 ECTS for Undergraduate Degree Students), to obtain a weighted grade point average of at least 75 out of 100, and to successfully complete the Ph.D. thesis.


Mode of Study

Formal Education


Facilities

Educational activities in our department are carried out with 3 Professors, 1 Associate Professor, 2 doctoral lecturers and 1 research assistant. In our department, courses are carried out in classrooms with a capacity of 30 people and with projection device. There are 1 Petrography Laboratory, 1 Rock-Soil Mechanics Laboratory and 1 seminar hall. Students of our department can benefit from the computer laboratory, which is open all day, free of charge.


Programme Director or Equivalent

Address : Nevşehir Hacı Bektaş Veli University, Faculty of Engineering and Architecture, Department of Geological Engineering 2000 Evler Mah. Zübeyde Hanım Cad. 50300 – Nevsehir Tel: 0 384 228 10 00 / 15022 Fax: 0 384 215 10 37 Web Address: http://jeoloji.nevsehir.edu.tr e-mail: jeoloji@nevsehir.edu.tr Head of Department : Prof. Dr. İsmail DİNÇER Tel: 0 384 228 10 00 / 15022 Department ECTS/DS Coordinator: Prof. Dr. İsmail DİNÇER Tel: 0 384 228 10 00 / 15022