1. SECOND CYCLE - MASTER'S DEGREE
  2. THE GRADUATE SCHOOL OF NATURAL AND APPLIED SCIENCES
  3. GEOLOGICAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT
General Information Prog. Learning Outcomes Teaching & Learning Methods Course Structure Course & Learning Outcomes LO - NQF-HETR Relation LO - FOE (Academic) LO - FOE (Vocational)

1149 Geological Engineering

GENERAL INFORMATION
Geological Engineering was established in 1994 at Kınıklı Campus. Although has a short history, the department developed itself in terms of the number of faculty members and laboratory facilities and became one of the important departments in our country. 18 faculty members, 6 research assistants, 3 specialists, one administrative and three technical staff have been working in the department. Various, local, national and international projects completed and some of them are still being carried out, detailed information about projects can be found on the personal web pages.

Objective
Geological Engineering encompasses the professional engineering applications of geology to mineral resources research and exploration, surface and underground engineering construction problems, groundwater and geothermal energy development and related problems. Geological Engineering requires the integration of geological science and engineering principles and methods, beyond the concepts of geology as a science, for the recognition, analysis is and solution of various engineering problems which require professional and specialized geological investigations.


Admission Requirements
First cycle degree, acceptable score on centralized graduate entrance exam, placement through local oral/written exam and certificate of English proficiency

Graduation Requirements
A student must complete the required course load (21 PAU credits) and 1 seminer course with a CGPA of at least 3.00/4.00; present a research seminar and successfully prepare and defend a thesis.

Career Opportunties
Master students can be founded in Tubitak Projects including their study subject during their master thesis or employed by commercial company about their expertises.

Qualification Awarded
Geological Engineering

Level of Qualification
Second Cycle (Master's Degree)

Recognition of Prior Learning
Recognition of previous structured lectures in Turkish Higher Education Institutions, transitions in vertical, horizontal and university are realized within the scope of the "Higher Education Regulations", "REGULATION BETWEEN THE BACHELORS AND GRADUATE DEGREE PROGRAMS, ON HIGHER EDUCATION AND TRANSITION BETWEEN DOUBLE MAJOR DALL, SIDE DALL AND CREDIT TRANSFER STANDARDS

Qualification Requirements and Regulations
A student must complete the required course load (21 PAU credits) and 1 seminer course with a CGPA of at least 3.00/4.00; present a research seminar and successfully prepare and defend a thesis.

Access to Further Studies
May apply to PhD programs

Mode of Study
Full Time

Examination Regulations, Assessment and Grading
Measurement and evaluation methods that is applied for each course, is detailed in "Course Structure&ECTS Credits".

Contact (Programme Director or Equivalent)
PositionName SurnamePhoneFaxE-Mail
HEAD OF THE DEPARTMENT OF INSTITUTEProf. Dr. HALİL KUMSAR  hkumsar@pau.edu.tr


PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES
1tDifferential equations to include math, calculus-based physics, general chemistry qualification.
2Ability to application of math, physics and chemistry knowledges to solution of geological problems
3To obtain general information about Geophysical methods and understanding the main methods and evaluation a geophysical report
4The general ability of recognition, interpretation of environmental conditions and prediction of the about ages of the sedimentary rocks
5Ability to prepare a geologic map in the field, having knowledge about field geology, preparing cross sections from a geologic map and applications of map and section data to solution of a problem
6Understanding and interpretations of geological principles and processes
7Ability to animate and solution of three dimensional geological problems
8Sufficiency in statics, strength and engineering mechanics and applicability of those recoveries in the solution of geological problems
9Ability to make probability calculations in geological engineering applications and applications of statistical methods to solution of geological problems
10Ability to application at least one of; surveying, quality assessment and management of groundwaters and ore deposits
11Distinction, nomenclature and classification of minerals and rocks
12Understanding the ore, gang minerals and tenor concepts and ability to prospection in mining sector and mine surveyings
13Ability to work in interdisciplinary projects (with geophysical, environmental, civil, forest, photogrammetry and mining engineers and also biologists and chemists)
14Generally, having knowledge about GIS softwares, et least learning one software and using it a project
15Ability to optimize financial aspects and service buying, and design a project which a geological engineer may face in his working life and prepare a report
16Computer and software using ability, et least one software using in a project which is related to profession
17Ability to understand and solve of soil and rock mechanics problem
18Knowing law and related regulations of geological engineering and applicability to reports and projects
19Ability to prepare report, presentation and communication skill
20Having professional ethics (sensible to environment, respectful to people, society and colleagues)
TEACHING & LEARNING METHODS
NameComments
LecturingLecturing is one of the methods that come first, where the teacher is in the center. It is a method where the teacher actively describes topics and the students are passive listeners. With this method, lesson proceeds in the form of report, description and explanation.
DebateDepending on the situation, debate is a tool that allows all students, or a specific portion of the class to participate in the lesson. In this method, members of the group discuss a topic by addressing the various points of view and discuss alternative opinions about problem-solving.
DemonstrationIn this method the teacher demonstrates, an experiment, test, in front of the class. And then assists students to do so too. Students learn not only by just by looking and watching, but also by taking part and participating. This method is usually applied when teaching skills.
Case Study Case studies require students to actively participate while using an analytical perspective to think about real and problematic events. The problematic event may be real or very close to real life. Student(s) working on the documents that include the necessary data and descriptions of the
Problem SolvingThe name given to any doubt or ambiguity that arises is, a problem. Problems which usually have a role in human life, that have preventing or annoying aspects are solved by considering the stages of scientific methods. (a) Problems are determined. (b) The problem is identified. 
Cooperative LearningCooperative Learning is; a kind of learning that is based on students working together for a common purpose. Children with different skills come together in heterogeneous groups and learn by helping each other. Students gain experiences such as becoming aware of the unity within the
Technical TourIs a method that takes learning to the out of the classroom. It is a method that provides students to make direct observations and to gain information by taking them to places, such as factories, museums, libraries, various government agencies, mountains, forests, lakes, parks and gardens.
Observation Although we generally get information related to the nature through observations, the Observation method can also be used for other situations and under other conditions. We try to reach certain generalizations by thinking about our findings which we gather from our observations.
Testing Means reaching results by using various information with certain mechanisms, which are set up to imitate natural events in artificial environments and to have students take a certain topics and applying them to reach certain aims/objectives. Nature researchers, scientists, and educators

PO - NQF-HETR Relation
NQF-HETR CategoryNQF-HETR Sub-CategoryNQF-HETRLearning Outcomes
INFORMATION  01
INFORMATION  02
SKILLS  01
SKILLS  02
SKILLS  03
COMPETENCIESCommunication and Social Competence 01
COMPETENCIESCommunication and Social Competence 02
COMPETENCIESCommunication and Social Competence 03
COMPETENCIESCommunication and Social Competence 04
COMPETENCIESCompetence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility 01
COMPETENCIESCompetence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility 02
COMPETENCIESCompetence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility 03
COMPETENCIESField Specific Competencies 01
COMPETENCIESField Specific Competencies 02
COMPETENCIESField Specific Competencies 03
COMPETENCIESLearning Competence 01
    

PO - FOE (Academic)
FOE CategoryFOE Sub-CategoryFOELearning Outcomes
INFORMATION  01
INFORMATION  02
INFORMATION  03
INFORMATION  04
SKILLS  01
SKILLS  02
SKILLS  03
SKILLS  04
COMPETENCIESCommunication and Social Competence 01
COMPETENCIESCommunication and Social Competence 02
COMPETENCIESCommunication and Social Competence 03
COMPETENCIESCommunication and Social Competence 04
COMPETENCIESCommunication and Social Competence 05
COMPETENCIESCommunication and Social Competence 06
COMPETENCIESCommunication and Social Competence 07
COMPETENCIESCommunication and Social Competence 08
COMPETENCIESCompetence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility 01
COMPETENCIESCompetence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility 02
COMPETENCIESCompetence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility 03
COMPETENCIESCompetence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility 04
COMPETENCIESCompetence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility 05
COMPETENCIESCompetence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility 06
COMPETENCIESField Specific Competencies 01
COMPETENCIESField Specific Competencies 02
COMPETENCIESField Specific Competencies 03
COMPETENCIESField Specific Competencies 04
COMPETENCIESLearning Competence 01
COMPETENCIESLearning Competence 02
COMPETENCIESLearning Competence 03
COMPETENCIESLearning Competence 04
    

PO - FOE (Vocational)
FOE CategoryFOE Sub-CategoryFOELearning Outcomes
INFORMATION  01
INFORMATION  02
SKILLS  01
SKILLS  02
SKILLS  03
SKILLS  04
COMPETENCIESCommunication and Social Competence 01
COMPETENCIESCommunication and Social Competence 02
COMPETENCIESCommunication and Social Competence 03
COMPETENCIESCommunication and Social Competence 04
COMPETENCIESCommunication and Social Competence 05
COMPETENCIESCompetence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility 01
COMPETENCIESCompetence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility 02
COMPETENCIESCompetence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility 03
COMPETENCIESCompetence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility 04
COMPETENCIESCompetence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility 05
COMPETENCIESField Specific Competencies 01
COMPETENCIESField Specific Competencies 02
COMPETENCIESField Specific Competencies 03
COMPETENCIESField Specific Competencies 04
COMPETENCIESLearning Competence 01
COMPETENCIESLearning Competence 02
COMPETENCIESLearning Competence 03
COMPETENCIESLearning Competence 04
COMPETENCIESLearning Competence 05
    

COURS STRUCTURE & ECTS CREDITS
Year :
Course Plan

1st Semester Course Plan
Course CodeCourse TitleL+P HourECTSCourse Type
JEO 506 ADVANCED STRUCTURAL GEOLOGY 3+0 7,5 Compulsory
FBE 610 METHODS OF RESEARCH AND ETHICS 3+0 7,5 Compulsory
- Geological Engineering Elective-1 4+0 7,5 Elective
- Geological Engineering Elective-1 4+0 7,5 Elective
  Total 30  
1st Semester Elective Groups : Geological Engineering Elective-1

2nd Semester Course Plan
Course CodeCourse TitleL+P HourECTSCourse Type
JEO 599 SEMINAR 0+2 7,5 Compulsory
- Geological Engineering Elective-2 3+0 7,5 Elective
- Geological Engineering Elective-2 3+0 7,5 Elective
- Geological Engineering Elective-2 3+0 7,5 Elective
  Total 30  
2nd Semester Elective Groups : Geological Engineering Elective-2

3rd Semester Course Plan
Course CodeCourse TitleL+P HourECTSCourse Type
JEO 500 MASTER'S THESIS 0+0 20 Compulsory
JEO 700 FIELD OF STUDY COURSE 6+0 10 Compulsory
  Total 30  

4th Semester Course Plan
Course CodeCourse TitleL+P HourECTSCourse Type
JEO 500 MASTER'S THESIS 0+0 20 Compulsory
JEO 700 FIELD OF STUDY COURSE 6+0 10 Compulsory
  Total 30  


COURSE & PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES
Year : Compulsory Courses
Course TitleC/EPO 01PO 02PO 03PO 04PO 05PO 06PO 07PO 08PO 09PO 10PO 11PO 12PO 13PO 14PO 15PO 16PO 17PO 18PO 19PO 20
ADVANCED STRUCTURAL GEOLOGYC    *               
FIELD OF STUDY COURSEC                    
MASTER'S THESISC                   *
METHODS OF RESEARCH AND ETHICSC                    
POSTGRADUATE COUNSELINGC                    
SEMINARC                  * 
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Elective Courses
Course TitleC/EPO 01PO 02PO 03PO 04PO 05PO 06PO 07PO 08PO 09PO 10PO 11PO 12PO 13PO 14PO 15PO 16PO 17PO 18PO 19PO 20
ADVANCED GEOLOGICAL MAPSE      *             
ADVANCED GEOTECHNICSE                    
ADVANCED INDUSTRIAL RAW MATERIALSE          *         
ADVANCED MAGMATIC ROCKS PETROGRAPHYE          *         
ADVANCED METAMORPHIC ROCKSE          *         
ADVANCED OPTICAL MINERALOGYE          *         
ADVANCED PETROLOGYE          *         
ADVANCED PHOTOGEOLOGYE     *              
ADVANCED QUATERNARY GEOLOGYE   *                
ADVANCED SEDIMENTARY PETROGRAPHYE   *                
ADVANCED SOIL MECHANICSE                    
ADVANCED STRUCTURAL GEOLOGYE    *               
ADVANCED TOPICS IN PETROLEUM GEOLOGYE                    
ADVANCED TUNNELLINGE                    
ANALYSIS OF FOLDE                    
APPLICATIONS OF FLUID INCLUSIONS IN EARTH SCIENCESE                    
APPLIED GEOTECHNICSE                    
ARKEOGEOPHYSICS AND APPLICATIONSE  *                 
BASIN HYDROGEOLOGYE         *          
CASE STUDIES IN ENGINEERING GEOLOGYE                *   
CAVE DEPOSITSE*                   
CLAY GEOLOGYE                    
COMPUTER PROGRAMING ON SOLUTION OF GEOTECHNICAL PROBLEMSE               *    
CONTAMINANT TRANSPORT IN GROUNDWATER AND SURFACE WATERE                    
CONTINENTAL CARBONATESE     *              
DIAGENESIS AND VERY LOW-GRADE METAMORPHISME                    
DISCONTINUITY ANALYSIS FOR ROCK ENGINEERING IE                *   
DISCONTINUITY ANALYSIS IN ROCK ENGINEERING IIE                    
EARTHQUAKE ENGINEERING AND APPLICATION FIELDSE     *              
EARTHQUAKE GEOLOGYE     *              
EARTHQUAKE MECHANICSE                    
EARTHQUAKE PREDICTION APROACHESE                    
ENERGY SOURCESE    *               
ENGINEERING GEOPHYSICSE  *                 
ENVIRONMENTAL GEOCHEMISTRYE *                  
ENVIRONMENTAL GEOPHYSICSE          *         
EVALUATION AND INTERPRETATION OF PETROCHEMICAL DATAE          *         
EXPERIMENTAL SOIL MECHANICSE                *   
GEOARCHAEOLOGYE     *              
GEOCHEMISTRY OF HOT AND MINERALIZED WATERSE         *          
GEOCHEMISTRY OF PHYLLOSILICATESE                    
GEOLOGY OF GOLD DEPOSITSE                    
GEOLOGY OF GOLD MINESE          *         
GEOLOGY OF SEDIMENTARY BASINE   **               
GEOTECHNICAL DATA COLLECTION AND EVALUATIONE                *   
GEOTECHNICAL DESIGN APPLICATIONS WITH IN-SITU FIELD TESTSE                    
GEOTECHNICAL OBSERVATION PROGRAMSE                    
GEOTECHNICAL SITE INVESTIGATIONE                *   
GEOTECHNICS OF ROCK CONDITIONSE                    
GEOTHERMAL FORMATION SYSTEMSE                    
GEOTHERMOMETER APPLICATIONS IN EVALUATION OF GEOTHERMAL FIELDSE         *          
GOLD MINES IN TURKEYE          *         
GRAVITY AND MAGNETIC INTERPRETATIONE                    
GROUND STUDIES IN CONSTRUCTION AND URBAN PLANNINGE                *   
GROUNDWATER GEOCHEMISTRYE         *          
HYDROGEOLOGICAL MAPSE         *          
HYDROLOGICAL APPLICATIONS IN GEOLOGYE                    
IMAGE PROCESSING IN REMOTE SENSINGE             *      
INDUSTRIAL USEAGE OF CLAY MINERALS, CLAY DEPOSITS IN TURKEYE                    
INSTRUMENTAL ANALYSIS METHODS IN GEOLOGYE                    
INVESTIGATION OF ORE DEPOSITSE                    
ISOTOPE GEOCHEMISTRYE *                  
KARST HYDROGEOLOGYE         *          
MAKING GEOTECHNICAL MAP WITH GPS AND GISE             *      
MICROTECTONICE     *              
MICROTECTONICSE                    
MINERAL GEOCHEMISTRYE                    
MINERALOGICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES OF CLAYSE          *         
MINERALOGICAL AND PETROGRAPHICAL PROPERTIES OF AGGREGATESE          *         
MODEL TESTS IN GEOTECHNICSE                    
MODELLING IN EARTH SCIENCESE                *   
MODELLING IN GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMSE             *      
MOLECULAR FOSSILSE  *                 
NATURAL DISASTERS AND THEIR MITIGATIONE                *   
NATURAL DISSASTERS AND REDUCE EFFETCSE                    
NATURAL INDUSTRIAL RAW MATERIALE          *         
NATURAL STONE TESTS AND STANDARDIZATIONSE                *   
NEW DEVELOPMENTS IN GEOLOGY OF TURKEYE                   *
NUMERICAL METHODS IN ROCK MECHANICSE                    
OPHIOLITHIC ROCKS AND EXAMPLES FROM TURKEYE          *         
ORE MICROSCOPYE                    
ORGANIC GEOCHEMISTRYE                    
PALEOCLIMATOLOGYE            *       
PALEOSEISMOLOGY AND ACTIVE TECTONICE     *              
PETROGENESIS OF VOLCANIC ROCKS AND EXAMPLES FROM TURKEYE          *         
PLATE TECTONICSE     *              
PRINCIPALS OF GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMSE             *      
PRINCIPALS OF REMOTE SENSINGE             *      
PRINCIPLES OF MECHANICAL EXCAVATIONE                    
PRINCIPLES OF NEOTECTONICE     *              
PROBLEMATICAL SOILS AND THEIR ENGINEERING SOLUTIONSE                *   
PYROCLASTIC ROCKSE          *         
REMOTE SENSING APPLICATIONS IN GEOLOGYE             *      
RESEARCH PROJECTE*                   
ROCK CUTTING TECHNOLOGYE                    
SAMPLING AND PHYSICOCHEMICAL ANALYSIS METHODS OF SURFACE AND GROUNDWATERE         *          
SEDIMENTARY FACIES ANALYSISE   *                
SEDIMENTARY ORIGINATES NATURAL STONESE   *                
SEDIMENTARY STRUCTURESE   *                
SEDIMENTOLOGY AND PETROGRAPHY OF CARBONATE ROCKSE                    
SEMINARE                  * 
SIGNIFICANT OIL AND NATURAL GAS FIELDSE         *          
SLOPE STABILITYE                *   
SOIL MECHANICS IN ENGINEERING PRACTICEE                *   
SOIL REMEDIATION AND IMPROVEMENTE                *   
SPECIAL PROBLEMS IN SUBSURFACE GEOLOGYE                    
SPECIAL TOPICS IN GEOLOGY ENGINEERINGE                    
SPECIAL TOPICS IN GEOMORPHOLOGYE                    
SPECTRAL ANALYSIS TECHNIQUES AND APPLICATION IN EARTH SCIENCESE                    
STRATA CONTROL IE                *   
STRATA CONTROL IIE                    
STRIKE SLIP SYSTEMSE      *             
STRUCTURAL PROPERTIES AND OCCURANCE CONDITIONS OF SERPANTINE MINERALSE                    
STRUCTURAL PROPERTIES OF SERPANTINE MINERALS AND OCCURANCE CONDITIONSE          *         
SURFACE HYDROCARBON PROSPECTINGE  *                 
SURFACE PROSPECTINGE                    
THERMODYNAMIC GEOCHEMISTRYE *                  
THREE DIMENTIONAL ANALYSIS TECHNIQUE OF GEOLOGICAL MAPS AND CROSS SECTIONSE      *             
TRAVERTINE GEOLOGYE   *                
ULTRABASIC ROCKS AND RELATED ORE DEPOSITIONE          *         
UNDERGROUND EXCAVATIONS IN ROCK MASSESE                *   
USAGE OF CLAY MINERALS IN INDUSTRY, CLAY DEPOSITES EXAMPLES FROM TURKEYE          *         
UTILIZATION OF SPECIFIC SOFTWARES IN HYDROGEOCHEMISTRYE                    
VOLCANOLOGYE                    
WELL HYDRAULICSE         *          
X-RAYS DIFFRACTION OF GEOLOGICAL MATERIALSE                    
ZEOLITHIC ROCKS, ZEOTITE MINERALS, ZEOLITES INDUSTRY AND EXAMPLES FROM TURKEYE          *         
ZEOLITIC ROCKS, ZEOLITE MINERALS AND THEIR USINGS, EXAMPLES FROM TURKEYE                    
L+P: Lecture and Practice
C: Compulsory
E: Elective
PO: Program Learning Outcomes
TH [5]: Too High
H [4]: High
M [3]: Medium
L [2]: Low
TL [1]: Too Low
None [0]: None
FOE [0]: Field of Education
NQF-HETR : National Qualifications Framework For Higher Education in Turkey