Nevşehir Hacı Bektaş Veli University Course Catalogue

Information Of Programmes

INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE / METALURJI VE MALZEME MüHENDISLIğI ANA BILIM DALı DOKTORA(ÖNERILEN PROGRAM)

History

It is in the application phase.


Qualification Awarded

Graduates who have successfully completed the program are awarded a Ph.D in the field of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering.


Level of Qualification

Ph.D


Specific Admission Requirements

For admission to Ph.D program: 1- Bachelor's and Master of Science Degree in acceptable fields 2- Sufficient score from the National Academic Staff & Graduate Education Exam (ALES) 3- English proficiency.


Specific Arrangement For Recognition of Prior Learning

Recognition of prior learning in Turkish higher education institutions are still in progress. Therefore, recognition of prior learning in Nevşehir Hacı Bektaş Veli University has not been fully accomplished. However, exemption exams from such lessons as Computer Sciences and English are held at the beginning of every academic year. Students who consider themselves capable of meeting the learning outcomes of such lessons are welcome to take the exemption test. Those who have passed the exemption test are exempt from the relevant lesson.


Qualification Requirements and Regulations

In order to receive a Ph.D degree in Metallurgy and Material Engineering field, students have to successfully complete their courses, give a seminar about their thesis subjects, pass a doctoral qualification, and present and defend a review or original research thesis.


Profile of The Programme

Our program consist of expert academics in the field, the necessary studies are carried out along with the courses. The aim of our department is to nurture Metallurgical and Materials Engineers with equipped the ability of problem-solving, undertake high responsibility, national, moral and ethical values, contemporary.


Key Learning Outcomes of the Programme

PO-1 Accesses information in depth and breadth by conducting scientific research in the field of engineering, evaluates, interprets and applies information.
PO-2 Completes and applies information using scientific methods using limited or incomplete data; integrates information from different disciplines.
PO-3 Constructs engineering problems, develops methods to solve them and applies innovative methods in solutions.
PO-4 Leads multi-disciplinary teams, develops solution approaches in complex situations and takes responsibility.
PO-5 Is aware of new and developing applications of the profession; examines and learns them when necessary.
PO-6 Develops methods to solve defined technological problems and applies innovative methods in solutions.
PO-7 Communicates the processes and results of their studies systematically and clearly in written or oral form in national and international environments in that field or outside the field.
PO-8 Observes social, scientific and ethical values ​​in the stages of data collection, interpretation and announcement and in all professional activities.

NQF-HETR Program Outcomes Matrices
TYYC PÇ-1 PÇ-2 PÇ-3 PÇ-4 PÇ-5 PÇ-6 PÇ-7 PÇ-8
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
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
1- Evaluate and use new information within the field in a systematic approach. 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
3- Critical analysis, synthesis and evaluation of new and complex ideas. X
4- Gain advanced level skills in the use of research methods in the field of study. 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 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
3- Demonstrate leadership in contexts requiring innovative and interdisciplinary problem solving. 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
1- Investigate and improve social connections and their conducting norms and manage the actions to change them when necessary. X X
2- Defend original views when exchanging ideas in the field with professionals and communicate effectively by showing competence in the field. 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
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
2- Demonstrate functional interaction by using strategic decision making processes in solving problems encountered in the field. 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
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
The basic sciences understand and apply mathematics and engineering sciences at high level. X X
It has an expansion and in-depth knowledge, including the latest developments in the field. 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
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
The basic sciences determine and apply mathematics and engineering sciences at the upper level. X X
Have an expansion and in-depth knowledge, including the latest developments in the field. X X
Independently detects, designs, implement and finalizes an original research process; manages this process. X
It contributes to science and technology literature by publishing the outcomes of their academic work in respectable academic environments. 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
Transfers scientific, technological, social and cultural developments to the community with evaluation and scientific neutrality and ethical responsibility. X
Independently detects, designs, implement and finalizes an original research process; manages this process. 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
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
The critical analysis of ideas and developments in the field of expertise makes its synthesis and evaluation. 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
Assess scientific, technological, social and cultural developments and transfers scientific neutrality and ethical responsibility. 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
KNOWLEDGE Theoretical-Conceptual The basic sciences understand and apply mathematics and engineering sciences at high level. 1 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 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 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 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 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 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 Cognitive-Practical SKILLS
COMPETENCES Assess scientific, technological, social and cultural developments and transfers scientific neutrality and ethical responsibility. 1 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 2- Demonstrate functional interaction by using strategic decision making processes in solving problems encountered in the field. Field Specific Competence COMPETENCES
COMPETENCES 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 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 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 3- Demonstrate leadership in contexts requiring innovative and interdisciplinary problem solving. Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility COMPETENCES
COMPETENCES Independently detects, designs, implement and finalizes an original research process; manages this process. 1 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 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 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 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 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 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

Occupational Profiles of Graduates with Examples

Materials Engineers have widely business areas in public and private sectors as the three main material groups are metallic, ceramic and polymeric material sector and in addition to these sector groups engineers can work in area of composite materials, nanocomposite materials, electronic materials, and biomaterials. Materials Engineers who prefer metallurgical field are especially work in plants such as production of metal raw materials, processing of metal raw materials, the production of metal alloys and conversion of these metal raw materials to final product. Materials Engineers who prefer ceramic field are especially work in plants such as the production of ceramic raw materials, processing of ceramic raw materials, the production of ceramic mixtures and conversion of these ceramic materials to final product. In addition to these sectors, they can work in automotive and white goods industry, space-plane industry, biomedical sector, sector of electronic and fiber optic materials as a more subjective. Materials Engineers who prefer polymer field are especially work in plants such as production of polymer raw materials, processing of polymer raw materials, the production of polymer mixtures and conversion of these polymer raw materials to final product. Furthermore, they can work in various sectors which contain polymer materials as an insulator such as textile, space-plane industry, automotive and white goods industry, biomedical sector, sector of fuel cell and battery industry and electronics industry. In addition to these sectors materials engineers who prefer work in composite materials, nanocomposite material, and electronic material and biomaterial fields will be find the opportunity to work in the above-mentioned sectors. Nowadays, the sole aim of materials sector especially upgrade to advance levels the properties of traditional materials with fabrication of nanocomposite.


Access to Further Studies

The upper level is completed with Ph.D.


Course Structure Diagram with Credits

1. Semester Course Plan

Course Code Course Title Theoretical Practice Year Semester of Study Type of Course ECTS
MLZ601 SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH AND ETHICS 3 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 1 Fall Semester Compulsory 6
MLZ635 ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGIES 3 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 1 Fall Semester Compulsory 6
SDH1 Elective Course Pool 1 - Hour(s) - Hour(s) 1 Fall Semester Optional 24
Total:
36

2. Semester Course Plan

Course Code Course Title Theoretical Practice Year Semester of Study Type of Course ECTS
MLZ690 SEMINAR 0 Hour(s) 2 Hour(s) 1 Spring Semester Compulsory 12
SDH2 Elective Course Pool 1 - Hour(s) - Hour(s) 1 Spring Semester Optional 12
Total:
24

3. Semester Course Plan

Course Code Course Title Theoretical Practice Year Semester of Study Type of Course ECTS
MLZ691 PH.D. QUALIFYING 0 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 2 Fall Semester Compulsory 30
Total:
30

5. Semester Course Plan

Course Code Course Title Theoretical Practice Year Semester of Study Type of Course ECTS
MLZ697 PH.D. THESIS 0 Hour(s) 1 Hour(s) 3 Fall Semester Compulsory 8
MLZ695 SPECIALIZATION FIELD COURSE 4 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 3 Fall Semester Compulsory 8
Total:
16

6. Semester Course Plan

Course Code Course Title Theoretical Practice Year Semester of Study Type of Course ECTS
MLZ698 PH.D. THESIS 0 Hour(s) 1 Hour(s) 3 Spring Semester Compulsory 8
MLZ696 SPECIALIZATION FIELD COURSE 4 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 3 Spring Semester Compulsory 8
Total:
16

Elective Course Pool 1

Course Code Course Title Theoretical Practice Year Semester of Study Type of Course ECTS
MLZ621 COMPUTER AIDED DESIGN AND ANALYSIS 3 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 1 Fall Semester Optional 6
MLZ611 HEAT TREATMENT OF STEELS 3 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 1 Fall Semester Optional 6
MLZ635 ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGIES 3 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 1 Fall Semester Compulsory 6
MLZ605 PHASE TRANSFORMATIONS 3 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 1 Fall Semester Optional 6
MLZ617 RAW MATERIALS, PROCESS AND PRODUCTION 3 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 1 Fall Semester Optional 6
MLZ665 HYDROGEN TECHNOLOGIES 3 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 1 Fall Semester Optional 6
MLZ619 ADVANCED CORROSION 3 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 1 Fall Semester Optional 6
MLZ609 ADVANCED MATERIALS SCIENCE 3 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 1 Fall Semester Optional 6
MLZ607 ADVANCED METALLURGICAL THERMODYNAMICS 3 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 1 Fall Semester Optional 6
MLZ623 ADVANCED STRENGTH OF MATERIALS 3 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 1 Fall Semester Optional 6
MLZ603 TECHNOLOGY OF COMPOSITE MATERIALS 3 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 1 Fall Semester Optional 6
MLZ671 NANOMATERIALS AND CHARACTERIZATION TECHNIQUES 3 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 1 Fall Semester Optional 6
MLZ613 SOLID STATE REACTIONS IN CERAMICS 3 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 1 Fall Semester Optional 6
MLZ661 SINTERING ANALYSIS 3 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 1 Spring Semester Optional 5
MLZ615 THERMAL SPRAY COATING 3 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 1 Fall Semester Optional 6

Elective Course Pool 1

Course Code Course Title Theoretical Practice Year Semester of Study Type of Course ECTS
MLZ604 ALLOY THEORY 3 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 1 Spring Semester Optional
MLZ624 COMPUTER AIDED CASTING DESIGN 3 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 1 Spring Semester Optional 6
MLZ606 NON-FERROUS METALS 0 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 1 Spring Semester Optional 3
MLZ670 TISSUE ENGINEERING AND REGENERATİVE MEDICINE 3 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 1 Spring Semester Optional 6
MLZ628 FRACTOGRAPHY 3 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 1 Spring Semester Optional
MLZ626 FAILURE ANALYSIS 3 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 1 Spring Semester Optional 6
MLZ610 ADVANCED WELDING TECHNIQUES 3 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 1 Spring Semester Optional
MLZ618 ADVANCED MATERIAL CHARACTERIZATION TECHNIQUES 3 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 1 Spring Semester Optional 6
MLZ614 ADVANCED POLYMER TECHNOLOGY 3 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 1 Spring Semester Optional
MLZ608 ADVANCED TRIBOLOGY 3 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 1 Spring Semester Optional 6
MLZ630 COMPOSITE MATERIALS AND MECHANICS 3 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 1 Spring Semester Optional 6
MLZ650 MAGNETIC, OPTICAL AND ELECTRICAL PROPERTIES OF MATERIALS 3 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 1 Spring Semester Optional
MLZ612 DEFORMATION AND FRACTURE IN METALS 3 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 1 Spring Semester Optional 6
MLZ616 NANOTECHNOLOGY AND NANOMATERIALS 3 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 1 Spring Semester Optional 6
MLZ632 FINITE ELEMENT ANALYSIS 3 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 1 Spring Semester Optional 6
MLZ651 THREE-DIMENSIONAL PRINTING TECHNOLOGIES 3 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 1 Spring Semester Optional 6
MLZ620 MATERIALS IN RENEWABLE ENERGY TECHNOLOGIES 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.


Graduation Requirements

In order to successfully complete the Ph.D in Metallurgical and Materials Engineering program, it is necessary to pass all the courses available in the program (120 ECTS credits) and successfully complete the Ph.D thesis.


Mode of Study

Full-time


Facilities

The academic activities of the department are carried out with two professors, one associate professor and five doctor modern classrooms with the latest technology courses are conducted. However, students have free access to the opportunities offered by the university during the day.


Programme Director or Equivalent

Nevşehir Hacı Bektas Veli University, Faculty of Engineering and Architecture, Department of Metallurgy and Materials Engineering, 50300 Nevşehir Türkiye Web: http://malzememuhendisligi.nevsehir.edu.tr/ TEL: +90 384 228 10 00 FAX: +90 384 215 10 37 Department head: Prof. Dr. Zahide BAYER ÖZTÜRK