Jeoloji Mühendisliği Lisans Diploması

ISCO 08:2114.02

ISCO 08:2114.02

The Department of Geological Engineering provides education for exploration and the exploitation of natural resources, natural phenomena, understanding and solving problems related to nature. In this context, the aim of the department is to train engineers who can analyse and synthesize the exploration and exploitation of natural resources, identification of natural phenomena, investigation of their causes and solution proposals by using science and technology. 

Education and training is carried out in the form of formal education, open learning or distance education. In addition, practical trainings are carried out as internship training in laboratories within higher education institutions and in workplaces related to the profession.

• Adequate knowledge in mathematics, science and subjects specific to the discipline of geological engineering; has the ability to use theoretical and applied knowledge in these areas in complex engineering problems
• Has the ability to identify, define, analyse, formulate, select (or develop) solution models and solve complex geology and geological engineering problems with the knowledge acquired.
• Has the ability to design and implement a complex system, process, device or product related to Geology and Geological Engineering using modern design methods to meet the needs under realistic constraints and conditions.
• Has the ability to develop, select and use modern techniques and tools required for the analysis and solution of a complex problem encountered in Geology and Geological Engineering applications and the ability to use information technologies effectively.
• Has the ability to design experiments, conduct experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results for the investigation of complex engineering problems or research topics specific to the discipline of Geology and Geological Engineering.
• Ability to work effectively in disciplinary and multidisciplinary teams; ability to work individually.
• Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written Turkish; knowledge of at least one foreign language; ability to write effective reports and understand written reports, prepare design and production reports, make effective presentations, give and receive clear and understandable instructions.
• Awareness of the necessity of lifelong learning; has the ability to access information, to follow developments in science and technology, and to continuously renew himself/herself.
• Acting in accordance with ethical principles while solving engineering problems, awareness of professional and ethical responsibility; has knowledge about the standards used in engineering applications.
• Knowledge of business life practices such as project management, risk management and change management; awareness of entrepreneurship and innovation; knowledge of sustainable development.
• Knowledge about the global and societal effects on health, environment and safety in the solution of Geology and Geological Engineering applications and the problems of the era reflected in the field of engineering; awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions.

Advanced level of the key competencies listed below.

• Personal, social and learning to learn competence
• Qualification in mathematics, science, technology and engineering
• Awareness of social responsibility and sustainability
• Lifelong learning competence
• Digital competence
• Ethical behaviour competence
• Entrepreneurship competence
• Citizenship competence

Measurement and evaluation methods; exam types and their contribution to the course grade are determined by the Senates of higher education institutions in accordance with the basic principles determined by the Higher Education Council (YÖK).

• Different methods such as written exam, oral exam, homework, laboratory work/exam, seminar/presentation, term paper/project are used in assessment and evaluation.

Letter-based grading systems are used in the evaluation of student success.

• Exams are evaluated out of 100 points. In converting the grade out of 100 points into a letter grade, the weights of the midterm exam, midterm studies and final exam are taken into account.

Letter grades are given by the instructor according to the following grade intervals.

In evaluating the success grades, the relative evaluation system is applied in courses where the number of students exceeds 10, and the absolute evaluation system is applied in courses where the number of students is below 10.

The relative evaluation system measures the success of the student depending on his performance level compared to other students in his class. Regardless of their mid-term grades, students must get at least 45 out of 100 in the final exam in order to pass a course.

In order to supervise the quality of higher education programmes;

• YÖK is responsible of planning, organising, managing and supervising higher education institution's educational and other activities. •YÖK prepares "University Monitoring and Evaluation Reports" within its own criteria and publishes these reports annually. YÖK prepares reports that include qualitative and quantitative evaluations of higher education institutions in accordance with these annual reports and shares them with general public.

• The "Foundation Higher Education Institutions Report", which includes academic, administrative and financial data of foundation higher education institutions, is published by YÖK annually. These reports, which include quantitative and qualitative evaluations made for foundation higher education institutions, are shared with the public by YÖK.

Quality assurance of undergraduate programs in higher education is provided according to "Procedures and Principles for Quality Assurance of Higher Education Diploma Programmes":

1. Establishment and Approval of Curricula 

YÖK determines the minimum standards and criteria required to open undergraduate programmes in higher education institutions.

1.1. In higher education institutions, the curriculum of undergraduate programmes and the learning outcomes each program will bring to the student are determined by the senates of higher education institutions in accordance with the basic principles determined by YÖK on these issues. 

1.2. After the curriculum of National Core Education Programmes is accepted by the relevant Deans Council, it is implemented by higher education institutions with the approval of YÖK.

2. Assessment and Evaluation: How to measure and evaluate the learning outcomes that each undergraduate programme will bring to the student is carried out in accordance with the teaching and examination regulations prepared by higher education institutions in accordance with the basic principles determined by YÖK.

3. Certification: Students enrolled in undergraduate programmes who successfully complete the course credits and other obligations determined by higher education institutions; receive an undergraduate diploma.

4. Self Evaluation-External Evaluation: In the context of continuous monitoring, higher education institutions enter the "Internal Evaluation Reports" of the previous year into the Information System prepared by the Higher Education Quality Board (YÖKAK) at the beginning of each year. YÖKAK shares the "Institutional Feedback Report" prepared for the external evaluation of higher education institutions. In addition, the accreditation decisions made by the accreditation bodies authorized or recognized by YÖKAK also show that the quality of programmes' qualifications is assured. YÖKAK carries out regular review activities regarding the qualifications determined in accordance with its legislation.

Association for Evaluation and Accreditation of Engineering Education Programs (MÜDEK)

• High school diploma or equivalent,
• Sufficient score from “the Transition to Higher Education Examination (LYS)”,

Graduates of the Department of Geological Engineering can work in public and private sectors in areas related to their profession. Geological Engineers are employed in the public sector, mainly in MTA and TPAO, DSI, İlbank, TKİ, Provincial Directorates of Environment, Urbanization and Climate Change, Special Provincial Administrations, Municipalities and Universities; in the private sector, they are employed in mining, petroleum, drilling and ground survey companies. They can also establish their own workplaces related to their professions.

1.         Law no. 2547 on Higher Education

1.1.      Regulation on the Principles of Transition between Associate and Undergraduate Degree Programs, Double Major, Minor and Credit Transfer Between Institutions in Higher Education Institutions

1.2.      Regulation on the Continuation of Vocational Schools and Open Education Associate Degree Programme Graduates to Undergraduate Education

2.         Law no. 2547 on Higher Education (bylaw-35)

2.1.      Higher Education Quality Assurance and Higher Education Quality Directive

The qualification is valid.