General Information

Philosophy Degree (Ph.D.) in Geological Engineering Department of Çukurova University started in 1982. (Geological Engineering Department of Çukurova University started its Philosophy Degree education (Ph.D.) in 1982.). Students who have completed Master of Science program in Geological Engineering are able to solve all problems related to geology in their own fields (structural, stratigraphy, sedimentology, mineral deposits, water and environmental pollution, petrography, dam, road, ground survey etc.), Geological Engineers who want to specialize in the field of advanced education. (Students who have completed Master of Science program in Geological Engineering are able to contiue his/her Ph.D education to solve all problems related to geology in their own fields (e.g. structural, stratigraphy, sedimentology, mineral deposits, water and environmental pollution, petrography, dam, road, ground survey etc.).) A student-based education-research program is aimed at our department.

Length of Programme & Number of Credits

4 Year - 240 ECTS

Feature & Definition

Geological Engineering Department at Cukurova University carries out a curriculum to educate students to become expert geologists who can take a role in the search and extraction of natural resources, recognise the natural events such as landslides and earthquakes, and search for their causes and produce solutions for them. This enables the department to educate expert geologists who have the competency to work individually or in groups to identify geological problems, find solutions for them and apply these solutions with an ethical responsibility.

Mode of Study

Full Time

Head of Department

Prof. Dr. ÜLVİ CAN ÜNLÜGENÇ

ECTS / Course Catalog Coordinator

Doç. Dr. MUSTAFA AKYILDIZ

Erasmus Coordinator

Doç. Dr. MUSTAFA AKYILDIZ

Internship Coordinator

Prof. Dr. SEDAT TÜRKMEN

Orientation Staff

Dr. Öğr. Üyesi HATİCE KARAKILÇIK

Goals

The aim of this course is to educate the graduates who have completed the master's program in Geological Engineering Department, who can develop current and advanced knowledge in their fields with the original researches at the level of expertise, analyze and synthesize with critical approach, contribute to science, have the ability to design and carry out projects. The aim of the program is to educate researchers and academicians who are respectful to social and scientific ethics rules, open to entrepreneurship, open to innovation and have a high reputation in national and international fields.

Objectives

Geological Engineering Department at Cukurova University carries out a curriculum to educate students to become expert geologists who can take a role in the search and extraction of natural resources, recognise the natural events such as landslides and earthquakes, and search for their causes and produce solutions for them. This enables the department to educate expert geologists who have the competency to work individually or in groups to identify geological problems, find solutions for them and apply these solutions with an ethical responsibility.

Specific Admission Requirements

The students can apply to this program providing ALES score, grade point averages and interview in accordance with the regulations of “Çukurova University Graduate Education and Examination Committee” and can pursue their education in their or in related fields.

Qualification Awarded

The students who have successfully accomplished this program gain the Doctorate degree of Geological Engineering.

Level of Qualification

Doctorate

Qualification Requirements of Graduation

Students who meet the conditions within the framework of "C.U. Graduate Education and Training Regulations" A student in the master's program with thesis has to write the results obtained in accordance with the thesis writing rules and defend his thesis orally in front of the jury. The successful student is entitled to receive the title of doctor.

Access to Further Studies

The graduates of this program are eligible to apply for admission to obtain a PhD degree in their or related fields if they pass the evaluation process designated according to the “Regulations of Çukurova University Graduate Studies”, which includes a required ALES score and an adequate English language proficiency.

Internship

There is no internship.

Applied Course

The course is held in the relevant laboratories at the time determined by the Advisor.

Work Placement

There is no on-the-job training.

Double Major, Additional Major & Exchange Possibilities

Erasmus

Employment Opportunities

The graduates having Doctorate degree from Geological Engineering Department have many opportunities of employment in a varitey of state and private companies. The main state companies where the graduates can work include the State Water Works, General Directorate of Motorways, Mineral Research and Exploration Institute, Turkish Petroleum and municipalities. Currently, the majority of the graduates can find jobs in private sector engaged mainly in mineral exploration and extraction companies as well as in construction companies working on tunnels, roadworks and dams. There are also cases where the graduates set up their own jobs mainly in the field of drilling and soil investigation