Yozgat Bozok University Lifelong Learning Programme

INSTITUTE OF SCIENCES - CIVIL ENGINEERING (PhD) -

General Description | Key Learning Outcomes | Course Structure Diagram with Credits | Key Programme Learning Outcomes - NQF for HE in Turkey

General Description

History
Faculty of Engineering-Architecture of the Erciyes University Yozgat Campus established with Decree Law No. 496 in 1993 has Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Geological Engineering, and Architecture departments. Education of the Civil Engineering department was started 1994 -1995 academic year in Yozgat Campus. With the establishment of Bozok University, Education of the Civil Engineering Division has continued as Bozok University Graduate School of Natural and Applied Science since 2009.
Qualification Awarded
PhD in Civil Engineering (third cycle in Civil Engineering) is awarded to the graduates who have successfully fulfilled all programme requirements.
Level of Qualification (Short Cycle , First Cycle , Second Cycle, Third Cycle)
Third Cycle
Specific Admission Requirements
Students are accepted to PhD program by doing interview. Number of students to be admitted to graduate programs and the qualifications of the candidate students, are announced before the beginning of each semester. Application requirements and deadlines of this announcement, candidates will be interviewed the place and date specified. Equivalence of bachelor's degrees obtained abroad by Higher Education Council (HEC) must be approved. Candidates ALES documents by the deadline specified in the notice, graduate diplomas, their success in graduate level courses in reading notes, certified documents indicating graduation grade point averages, director of the institute shall apply together with other information on the record. Applicants are organized and carried out operations directorate of the institute.
Specific Arrangements For Recognition Of Prior Learning (Formal, Non-Formal and Informal)
Another department of the same institute at the university or other institution of higher education institution, depending on the equivalent of successful students who have completed at least one semester graduate program, graduate programs may be accepted by transfer.
Qualification Requirements and Regulations
The programme consists of a minimum of eight courses delivered within the graduate programme of the department and in related fields, one seminar course, and thesis, with a minimum of 24 local credits.
Profile of The Programme
The programme has four brances; construction, hydraulics, geotechnics and transportation. Under the supervision of their supervisor, the students enroll the compulsory and elective courses of relevant discipline, finalise and defend their thesis.
Occupational Profiles of Graduates With Examples
Graduate students work for various public and private companies.
Access to Further Studies

Examination Regulations, Assessment and Grading
Students are required to take a mid-term examination and/or complete other assigned projects/homework during the semester and, additionally, are required to take a final examination and/or complete a final project for course evaluation. The final grade is based on the mid-term examination grade, the final examination grade and/or evaluation of final project, with the contributions of 40% and 60%, respectively. To pass any course, a PhD's student must receive at least 70 out of 100. Students must repeat courses they have failed or may substitute courses the Department accepts as equivalent. The assessment for each course is described in detail in “Individual Course Description”.
Graduation Requirements

Mode of Study (Full-Time, Part-Time, E-Learning )
Full-Time
Address, Programme Director or Equivalent
Yozgat Bozok University, Graduate School of Natural and Applied Sciences, Civil Engineering Department, Yozgat, Programme Director: Prof. Dr. Yüksel TAŞDEMİR, +90354 242 10 01- (ext.: 1670)
Facilities
Facilities for PhD's programme involve; working offices for students, laboratories of Construction, Materials of Construction, Geotechniques and Hydraulics Divisions.

Key Learning Outcomes

1	He / she can also establish theoretical and practical knowledge in the interdisciplinary fields, and can reach original solutions based on the qualifications of the master's degree.
2	He / she can use databases and other sources of information to access the information, and can search for resources for this purpose.
3	He / she has ability to analyse the system component or process in their field and can design it under realistic constraints to meet the required requirements. He / she can apply modern design methods in this direction.
4	He / she has the ability to work effectively in individual and multidisciplinary teams and has the confidence to take responsibility.
5	He / she can design and conduct experiments, collect data, analyse and interpret the results.
6	He / she is awareness of the need for lifelong learning, can follow developments in science and technology and can constantly renew himself/herself.
7	He / she is awareness of project management, workplace practices, environment, work safety and health; has knowledge about the legal consequences of engineering applications.
8	He / she is conscious of the effects of universal and social dimensions of engineering solutions and applications. He/she is aware of entrepreneurship and innovativeness issues and has knowledge about the problems of the times.
9	He / she can do original studies on new and different topics in the background of studies done at the doctorate phase as a contribution to the science.

Key Programme Learning Outcomes - NQF for HE in Turkey

TYYÇ		Key Learning Outcomes
TYYÇ		1	2	2	3	3	3	3	3	3
KNOWLEDGE	1
KNOWLEDGE	2
SKILLS	1
	2
	3
	4
COMPETENCES (Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility)	1
	2
	3
COMPETENCES (Learning Competence)	1
COMPETENCES (Communication and Social Competence)	1
	2
	3
COMPETENCES (Field Specific Competence)	1
	2
	3

Course Structure Diagram with Credits