Department of Geological Engineering
Head of Department: Prof.Dr. ERDİN BOZKURT
Web address: http://www.geoe.metu.edu.tr/
General Information on Undergraduate Program
GENERAL INFORMATION
Geological Engineering requires integration of geological science and engineering principles and methods for the recognition, analyses and solution of various engineering problems which require professional and specialized geological investigations.
Geological Engineering encompasses professional engineering application of geology to mineral resources (both metallic and non-metallic) exploration; identification and evaluation of problems associated with surface and underground construction works, site investigation; exploration of construction material sources; development and management of groundwater resources; groundwater contamination and environmental impact assessment; and identification, assessment and remediation of natural hazards.The educational mission of the Geological Engineering Department of the Faculty of Engineering of Middle East Technical University is to graduate professionals who are capable of providing innovative solutions to geological engineering problems met by private, public, industrial and government entities, as well as being able to follow, utilize and disseminate developments in related areas of science and technology.
The undergraduate education of professional geological engineers is based on a balanced combination of mathematics and basic science, engineering science, social sciences and humanities, and departmental courses. The training program includes active laboratory works, computer applications, numerous weekend field trips, field geology training and two periods of summer practice (total of ten weeks). The field geology training is carried out as daily trips within the semester and either as daily trips or as field camps following final exams of the semester. The skill gained by the graduating student is tested through geological engineering design projects.
A wide selection of employment opportunities is offered to the graduates having a good command of a foreign language and a computer literacy skill.
PROGRAM EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES
The Geological Engineering Undergraduate Program is designed to graduate students who in their professional life
1. can successfully practice the geological engineering profession in the areas of natural resources, natural hazards, geotechnical and environmental issues that are related to geological materials and processes,
2. can pursue advanced studies and conduct research in the academic institutions, and
3. are able to discharge the necessary professional responsibilities in areas such as ethical, societal, environmental and self-improvement issues.
The Geological Engineering undergraduate program was accredited by the Engineering AccreditationCommission of ABET, http://www.abet.org.
STUDENT OUTCOMES
Targeted outcomes of the METU Geological Engineering Program of the Faculty of Engineering are listed below:an ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences;
- An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics
- An ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors
- An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences
- An ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts
- An ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives
- An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions
- An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies
- An ability to visualize topographical and geological features in 4-D for solving Geological Engineering problems
Undergraduate Curriculum
First Year » First Semester
| Course Code | Course Name | METU Credit | Contact (h/w) | Lab (h/w) | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PHYS105 | GENERAL PHYSICS I | 4 | 3.00 | 2.00 | 6.5 |
| CHEM111 | GENERAL CHEMISTRY I | 4 | 3.00 | 2.00 | 6.0 |
| MATH119 | CALCULUS WITH ANALYTIC GEOMETRY | 5 | 4.00 | 2.00 | 7.5 |
| GEOE105 | INTRODUCTION TO GEOLOGICAL ENGINEERING | 0 | 2.00 | 0.00 | 3.0 |
| ENG101 | ENGLISH FOR ACADEMIC PURPOSES I | 4 | 4.00 | 1.00 | 6.0 |
| OHS101 | OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY-I | 0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 2.0 |
| IS100 | INTRODUCTION TO INFORMATION TECHNOLOGIES AND APPLICATIONS | 0 | 0.00 | 2.00 | 1.0 |
First Year » Second Semester
| Course Code | Course Name | METU Credit | Contact (h/w) | Lab (h/w) | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PHYS106 | GENERAL PHYSICS II | 4 | 3.00 | 2.00 | 6.5 |
| CHEM112 | GENERAL CHEMISTRY II | 4 | 3.00 | 2.00 | 6.0 |
| MATH120 | CALCULUS OF FUNCTIONS OF SEVERAL VARIABLES | 5 | 4.00 | 2.00 | 7.5 |
| BA100 | CAREER PLANNING | 0 | 1.00 | 0.00 | 2.0 |
| CE101 | CIVIL ENGINEERING DRAWING | 3 | 2.00 | 2.00 | 4.0 |
| ENG102 | ENGLISH FOR ACADEMIC PURPOSES II | 4 | 4.00 | 1.00 | 6.0 |
Second Year » Third Semester
| Course Code | Course Name | METU Credit | Contact (h/w) | Lab (h/w) | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MATH219 | INTRODUCTION TO DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS | 4 | 4.00 | 0.00 | 7.0 |
| ES221 | ENGINEERING MECHANICS I | 3 | 3.00 | 0.00 | 5.0 |
| GEOE209 | PHYSICAL GEOLOGY | 3 | 2.00 | 2.00 | 5.0 |
| GEOE213 | MINERALOGY | 4 | 2.00 | 4.00 | 5.0 |
| RESTRICTED ELECTIVE | |||||
| NONTECHNICAL ELECTIVE | |||||
| Any 1 of the following set | |||||
| HIST2201 | PRINCIPLES OF KEMAL ATATÜRK I | 0 | 2.00 | 0.00 | 2.0 |
| HIST2205 | HISTORY OF THE TURKISH REVOLUTION I | 0 | 2.00 | 0.00 | 2.0 |
Second Year » Fourth Semester
| Course Code | Course Name | METU Credit | Contact (h/w) | Lab (h/w) | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ES224 | STRENGTH OF MATERIALS | 3 | 3.00 | 0.00 | 5.0 |
| GEOE208 | MAPWORK | 3 | 2.00 | 2.00 | 5.0 |
| GEOE210 | PETROGRAPHY | 3 | 1.00 | 4.00 | 5.0 |
| GEOE214 | PRINCIPLES OF STRATIGRAPHY | 3 | 2.00 | 2.00 | 5.0 |
| CENG240 | PROGRAMMING WITH PYTHON FOR ENGINEERS | 3 | 2.00 | 2.00 | 4.0 |
| ENG211 | ACADEMIC ORAL PRESENTATION SKILLS | 3 | 3.00 | 1.00 | 4.0 |
| Any 1 of the following set | |||||
| HIST2202 | PRINCIPLES OF KEMAL ATATÜRK II | 0 | 2.00 | 0.00 | 2.0 |
| HIST2206 | HISTORY OF THE TURKISH REVOLUTION II | 0 | 2.00 | 0.00 | 2.0 |
Third Year » Fifth Semester
| Course Code | Course Name | METU Credit | Contact (h/w) | Lab (h/w) | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GEOE300 | SUMMER PRACTICE I | 0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 8.0 |
| GEOE303 | GEOPHYSICAL PROSPECTING | 3 | 3.00 | 0.00 | 5.0 |
| GEOE309 | HISTORICAL GEOLOGY AND PALEONTOLOGY | 4 | 3.00 | 2.00 | 6.0 |
| GEOE313 | STRUCTURAL GEOLOGY | 3 | 2.00 | 2.00 | 5.0 |
| MINE317 | INTRODUCTION TO ROCK MECHANICS | 3 | 2.00 | 2.00 | 5.0 |
| OHS301 | OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY - II | 0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 2.0 |
| RESTRICTED ELECTIVE | |||||
| NONTECHNICAL ELECTIVE | |||||
| Any 1 of the following set | |||||
| TURK105 | TURKISH I | 0 | 4.00 | 0.00 | 5.0 |
| TURK201 | ELEMENTARY TURKISH I | 0 | 2.00 | 0.00 | 3.0 |
| TURK303 | TURKISH I | 0 | 2.00 | 0.00 | 2.0 |
Third Year » Six Semester
| Course Code | Course Name | METU Credit | Contact (h/w) | Lab (h/w) | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ES303 | STATISTICAL METHODS FOR ENGINEERS | 3 | 3.00 | 0.00 | 5.0 |
| CE364 | SOIL MECHANICS | 3 | 2.00 | 2.00 | 5.0 |
| CE374 | FLUID MECHANICS | 3 | 3.00 | 0.00 | 5.0 |
| GEOE318 | GEOCHEMICAL THERMODYNAMICS | 3 | 3.00 | 0.00 | 5.0 |
| GEOE326 | FIELD GEOLOGY | 2 | 2.00 | 0.00 | 3.5 |
| GEOE327 | FIELD GEOLOGICAL MAPPING | 3 | 0.00 | 6.00 | 6.5 |
| Any 1 of the following set | |||||
| TURK106 | TURKISH II | 0 | 4.00 | 0.00 | 5.0 |
| TURK202 | INTERMEDIATE TURKISH I | 0 | 2.00 | 0.00 | 3.0 |
| TURK304 | TURKISH II | 0 | 2.00 | 0.00 | 2.0 |
Fourth Year » Seven Semester
| Course Code | Course Name | METU Credit | Contact (h/w) | Lab (h/w) | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GEOE400 | SUMMER PRACTICE II | 0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 8.0 |
| GEOE401 | MINERAL DEPOSITS | 3 | 2.00 | 2.00 | 5.0 |
| GEOE407 | ENGINEERING GEOLOGY | 3 | 2.00 | 2.00 | 5.0 |
| GEOE423 | HYDROGEOLOGY | 3 | 2.00 | 2.00 | 5.0 |
| GEOE425 | COMPUTER APPLICATIONS IN GEO.ENG. | 3 | 2.00 | 2.00 | 5.0 |
| GEOE491 | GEOLOGICAL ENGINEERING DESIGN I | 3 | 2.00 | 2.00 | 5.0 |
Fourth Year » Eight Semester
| Course Code | Course Name | METU Credit | Contact (h/w) | Lab (h/w) | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GEOE492 | GEOLOGICAL ENGINEERING DESIGN II | 3 | 1.00 | 4.00 | 6.0 |
| TECHNICAL ELECTIVE | |||||
| TECHNICAL ELECTIVE | |||||
| TECHNICAL ELECTIVE | |||||
| TECHNICAL ELECTIVE | |||||
| FREE ELECTIVE |
h/w: hours per week
Elective Course Category Description
Nontechnical Elective
Two nontechnical elelectives (NTE) should be from the courses listed at http://muhfd.metu.edu.tr/en/nte-courses.
Non-Technical Elective courses existing in all 13 engineering curricula are intended to serve in meeting the following objectives of the education of engineering students and the engineering profession:
- To be aware of their humanistic, social, and environmental responsibilities,
- To be able to consider these factors in their professional decision-making processes,
- To be exposed to a broad spectrum of disciplines other than science and engineering, an
- To be able to establish a sound communication with professionals other than engineers.
The courses taught in the Middle East Technical University that are considered to be in this category are listed according to the departments offering them. Note that these lists do not necessarily imply that departments involved are obliged to offer the courses appearing in these lists to engineering students; rather that they are the lists of courses which may be used to satisfy non-technical elective requirements when taken by engineering students.
Free Elective
Restricted Electives
Two restricted electives should be as:
non-departmental : 3110210 Principles of Economics / 5620231 Engineering Economy
departmental : 5640304 Igneous and Metamorpgic Petrology / 5640310 Sedimentary Petrology
Technical Electives (Four technical electives should be from courses listed below. At least two of four technical electives should be from the courses with engineering desing credit)
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5640402 |
Mineral Deposits of Turkey |
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5640404 |
Geology of Turkey |
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5640406 |
Earthquake Geology |
design credit |
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5640408 |
Geomorphology |
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5640409 |
Photogeology |
design credit |
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5640410 |
Petroleum Geology |
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5640412 |
Exploration and Mining Geology |
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5620413 |
Introduction to GIS |
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5640414 |
Environmental Geology |
design credit |
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5640416 |
Micropaleontology |
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5640417 |
Metamorphic Petrography |
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5640418 |
Geochemistry |
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5640419 |
Gemology |
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5640420 |
Geostatistics |
design credit |
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5640422 |
Coal Geology |
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5640424 |
Geothermal Systems |
design credit |
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5640428 |
Industrial Rocks and Minerals |
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5640429 |
Geowriting |
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5640430 |
Groundwater & Well Hydraulics |
design credit |
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5640431 |
Introduction to Remote Sensing |
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5640432 |
Hydrogeochemistry & Water Quality |
design credit |
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5640433 |
Marine Geology |
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5640434 |
Igneous Petrography |
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5640435 |
Exploration & Dev. of Groundwater Resource |
design credit |
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5640436 |
Stratigrap. & Paleontolo. Analy. in Explo. |
design credit |
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5640437 |
Geomechanics |
design credit |
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5640438 |
Engineering Geological Mapping |
design credit |
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5640441 |
Applied Mineral Science |
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5640443 |
Aerial Thematic Mapping |
design credit |
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5640445 |
Aerial Photography |
design credit |
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5640447 |
Digital Terrain Analysis |
design credit |
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5620446 |
Properties of Fresh & Hardened Concrete |
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5640480 |
Management in Geological Engineering |
design credit |
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5650446 |
Applied Rock Mech.: Underground Struct. |
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5660352 |
Well Logging |
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5640402 |
Mineral Deposits of Turkey |
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5640404 |
Geology of Turkey |
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5640406 |
Earthquake Geology |
design credit |
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5640408 |
Geomorphology |
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5640409 |
Photogeology |
design credit |
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5640410 |
Petroleum Geology |
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5640412 |
Exploration and Mining Geology |
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5620413 |
Introduction to GIS |
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5640414 |
Environmental Geology |
design credit |
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5640416 |
Micropaleontology |
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5640417 |
Metamorphic Petrography |
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5640418 |
Geochemistry |
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5640419 |
Gemology |
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5640420 |
Geostatistics |
design credit |
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5640422 |
Coal Geology |
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5640424 |
Geothermal Systems |
design credit |
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5640428 |
Industrial Rocks and Minerals |
|
|
5640429 |
Geowriting |
|
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5640430 |
Groundwater & Well Hydraulics |
design credit |
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5640431 |
Introduction to Remote Sensing |
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5640432 |
Hydrogeochemistry & Water Quality |
design credit |
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5640433 |
Marine Geology |
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5640434 |
Igneous Petrography |
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5640435 |
Exploration & Dev. of Groundwater Resource |
design credit |
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5640436 |
Stratigrap. & Paleontolo. Analy. in Explo. |
design credit |
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5640437 |
Geomechanics |
design credit |
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5640438 |
Engineering Geological Mapping |
design credit |
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5640441 |
Applied Mineral Science |
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5640443 |
Aerial Thematic Mapping |
design credit |
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5640445 |
Aerial Photography |
design credit |
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5640447 |
Digital Terrain Analysis |
design credit |
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5620446 |
Properties of Fresh & Hardened Concrete |
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5640480 |
Management in Geological Engineering |
design credit |
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5650446 |
Applied Rock Mech.: Underground Struct. |
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5660352 |
Well Logging |