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Second Cycle Programmes (Master's Degree)

Graduate School of Natural and Applied Sciences - Natural History - - Second Cycle Programme with Thesis

General Description

Rectorate of Ege University letter’s which dated 02.07.1996 and numbered B.30.2.EGE.0.70.72.00.140-5197, founded the Natural History Department within Ege University Graduate School of Natural and Applied Sciences; the Council of Higher Education meeting dated 16.04.1997; taking into consideration the positive opinion of the Council of Intercollegiate, law numbered 2547-2880 7/d-2 and Postgraduate Education and Training Institutes Organization and Operation Regulations law no 5/d, Presidency of the Council of Higher Education dated 28.04.1997 and numbered B.30.2.EÖB.0.00.00.03.04.02-758-7492 thereunder in question were eligible to bid. Rectorate of Ege University dated 13.05.1997 and letter numbered B.30.2.EGE.0.70.72.00/140-3454, the Council of Graduate School of Natural and Applied Sciences dated 26.05.1997 and meeting numbered 1997/18, founded the Natural History Department within Ege University Graduate School of Natural and Applied Sciences decided.

The Master’s Degree in Natural History is awarded to the graduates who have successfully fulfilled all programme requirements.

Length of Programme

2 Year, 4 Semesters

Total Credits

120 ECTS

Level of Qualification According to the National Qualification Framework and the European Qualifications Framework

EQF-LLL 7

The applicants who hold a Bachelor's Degree and willing to enroll in the Master's programme may apply to the Directorate of the Graduate School with the documents: 1-Sufficient score (at least 55 out of 100) from the Academic Staff and Graduate Study Education Exam (ALES) conducted by Student Selection and Placement Center (OSYM) or GRE Graduate Record Examination (GRE) score or Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) score equivalent to ALES score of 55. 2-English proficiency (at least 70 out of 100 from the Profiency Exam conducted by Ege University Foreign Language Department, or at least 50 out of 100 from ÜDS (University Language Examination conducted by OSYM) or TOEFL or IELTS score equivalent to UDS score of 50. The candidates fulfilling the criteria outlined above are invited to interwiev. The assessment for admission to masters programs is based on : 50% of ALES, 25% of academic success in the undergraduate programme (cumulative grade point average (CGPA) ) and 25% of interview grade. The required minimum interview grade is 50 out of 100. The candidates having an assessed score of 60 at least are accepted into the Master's programme. The results of the evaluation are announced by the Directorate of Graduate School.

The rules for recognition of formal prior learning are well defined. A student who is currently enrolled in a Master's Degree programme in the same discipline at another institution and has successfully completed at least one semester, upon submitting all required documents before the deadline, may transfer to the Master's Programme at EGE University upon the recommendation of the department administration and with the approval of the Administrative Committee of the Graduate School. The decision taken will also include eligibility for exemption from some course requirements of the graduate program. Students who transfer from another university must be successful in the EGE University English Proficiency Exam or in an equivalent English examination. Recognition of prior non-formal and in-formal learning is at the beginning stage in Turkish Higher Education Institutions. Ege University is not an exception to this.

The programme consists of a minimum of seven courses delivered within the graduate programme of the department and in related fields, one seminar course, and thesis, with a minimum of 21 local credits. The seminar course and thesis are non-credit and graded on a pass/fail basis. The duration of the programme is four semesters. The maximum period to complete course work in a masters program with thesis is 4 semesters. However, with the approval of their advisors, students can in subsequent semesters take additional departmental courses with or without credits. The total ECTS credits of the programme is 120 ECTS. A student may take undergraduate courses on the condition that the courses have not been taken during the undergraduate program. However, at most two of these courses may be counted to the Master's course load and credits. Students must register for thesis work and the Specialization Field course offered by his supervisor every semester following the semester, in which the supervisor is appointed. A student who has completed work on the thesis within the time period, must write a thesis, using the data collected, according to the specifications of the Graduate School Thesis Writing Guide. The thesis must be defended in front of a jury. The Master's thesis jury is appointed on the recommendations of the relevant Department Chairperson and with the approval of the Administrative Committee of the Graduate School. The jury is composed of the thesis supervisor and 3 to 5 faculty members. Of the appointed jury members, up to one may be selected from another Department or another University. In case the jury consists of 3 members, the co-supervisor cannot be the jury member. A majority vote by the jury members determines the outcome of the thesis or examination. The vote can be for "acceptance", "rejection" or "correction". The Department Chairperson will inform the Director of the Graduate School, in writing, of the jury's decision within 3 days. To correct or change a thesis found incomplete and/or inadequate by the jury, the jury must specify in its report that such corrections are necessary. A student may be given, by a decision of the Administrative Committee of the Graduate School, up to three months to complete the corrections. The student must then retake the thesis examination.

The aim of the Natural History Department; to determinate the problems related to the natural history and nature, to gain the ability to solve problems by doing data collection and synthesis.

Can work in organizations such as the Natural history museums, Archaeological museums, General Directorate of Mineral Research and Exploration, General Directorate of State Hydraulic Works

Graduates who successfully completed the Master's Degree may apply to doctorate (third cycle) programmes in the same or in related disciplines.

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 Master`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 are explained in the section “Qualification Requirements and Regulations” .

Mode of Study (Full-Time, Part-Time, E-Learning )

Full Time

Prof.Dr. Kerim Çiçek Head of Natural History Department Ege Üniversitesi Tabiat Tarihi Araştırma ve Uygulama Merkezi Bornova/İZMİR 35100 Telefon ve Fax: 0 (232) 388 26 01 e-mail: kerim.cicek@ege.edu.tr; tabiattarihi@mail.ege.edu.tr web: http://www.tabiattarihi.ege.edu.tr/

In Natural History Second Cycle Program, three faculty members from the Biology Department (Prof.Dr. Kerim ÇİÇEK, Dr. Serdar MAYDA, and Assoc. Prof. Ortaç ONMUŞ) carry out studies. In the department, 1 chief secretary, 1 technician, 1st Ph.D., and 3 permanent workers are working. In addition, there is the first Natural History Museum of Universities in Turkey. In the museum, a total of 9000 fossils, rock minerals, and zoological materials (invertebrates, amphibians and reptiles, birds and mammals) found as a result of geological, paleontological, and zoological studies from various regions of Turkey are exhibited in 6 different galleries. The museum has a large laboratory where materials are studied. The Natural History Museum is, in a sense, the research laboratory of nature. The museum has a large laboratory and inventory cabinets where materials are studied. Lecturers in Biology Department Zoology Section (Prof.Dr. Dincer AYAZ, Prof. Dr. Hasan YILDIRIM, and Assoc.Prof.Dr. Ahmet MERMER) are supporting Natural History Master Program.

Key Learning Outcomes

1 To be able to conduct research in the chosen field, to create experimental designs, to carry out the experiments their designed, to collect and analyze data, to interpret the results and to develop research based on solution offers.
2 Ability to contact with verbal and written communication at least one foreign language, gaining knowledge and skills to use foreign publications in their studies or homework.
3 To have the ability to work interdisciplinary and to adapt the theories, methods and applications in different fields to the related scope.
4 Necessity of lifelong learning and being able to realize it.
5 To be conscious complying with social sensitivity and ethical values.
6 Evaluate the importance of revealing, classifying, protecting, and maintaining the geological, paleontological, and biological diversity of our country.
7 Contribute to education and training of society on natural history, geological and biological diversity, and instill nature and environmental awareness.

Key Programme Learning Outcomes - NQF for HE in Turkey

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Course Structure Diagram with Credits (60 ECTS per Full-Time Academic Year)

T : Theoretical P: Practice L: Laboratory
1. Semester
Course Unit Code Language of Instruction Course Unit Title Type of Course Unit T P L Number of ECTS Credits Report
FENETKCOK2021 Turkish Scıentıfıc Research Methods wıth Research and Publıcatıon Ethıcs Compulsory 2 - - 4
FENORYT2023 Turkish Graduate Programmes Process Management Compulsory - - - 2
TAT-SG-YL-G Turkish ELECTIVE COURSES 1 Elective - - - 24
Total 2 0 0 30
2. Semester
Course Unit Code Language of Instruction Course Unit Title Type of Course Unit T P L Number of ECTS Credits Report
FENYLSEM Turkish Semınar Compulsory - - - 6
TAT-SG-YL-B Turkish ELECTIVE COURSES 2 Elective - - - 16
Total 0 0 0 22
3. Semester
Course Unit Code Language of Instruction Course Unit Title Type of Course Unit T P L Number of ECTS Credits Report
YLTEZ591 Turkish Thesıs Study Compulsory - - - 26
YLUAD591 Turkish Specıalızatıon Fıeld Compulsory - - - 4
Total 0 0 0 30
4. Semester
Course Unit Code Language of Instruction Course Unit Title Type of Course Unit T P L Number of ECTS Credits Report
YLTEZ592 Turkish Thesıs Study Compulsory - - - 26
YLUAD591 Turkish Specıalızatıon Fıeld Compulsory - - - 4
Total 0 0 0 30
TAT-SG-YL-G - ELECTIVE COURSES 1
Course Unit Code Language of Instruction Course Unit Title Type of Course Unit T P L Number of ECTS Credits Report
9105065112022 Turkish Selected Topıcs on Osteology Elective 2 - 4 8
9105065152013 Turkish Nomenclature Rules ın Paleontology Elective 3 - - 8
9105065192014 Turkish Prıncıples Of Taxonomy Elective 2 2 - 8
9105065211998 Turkish Vertebrata Paleontology and Evolutıon Elective 2 - 4 10
9105065251998 Turkish Senozoıc Paleobıogeography Elective 3 - - 8
9105065292019 Turkish Evolutıonary Ecology Elective 3 - - 8
TAT-SG-YL-B - ELECTIVE COURSES 2
Course Unit Code Language of Instruction Course Unit Title Type of Course Unit T P L Number of ECTS Credits Report
9105065022024 Turkish Natural Monument and Wıld Lıfe Elective 3 - - 8
9105065102022 Turkish Bıologıcal Photography of Tecnıques Elective 3 - 2 8
9105065161998 Turkish Sedımantatıon Envıronments Elective 3 - - 8
9105065282019 Turkish Introductıon to Geometrıc Morphometrıcs Elective 2 2 - 8