Environmental Engineering Master Degree With a Thesis Program

Academic Unit Presenting the ProgramEnvironmental Engineering
Program DirectorHead of Department: Assoc. Prof.Dr. Lokman Hakan TECER, ECTS Coordinator: Assist.Prof.Dr. Füsun EKMEKYAPAR
Program TypeMaster Degree With a Thesis Program
Level of Degree EarnedGraduate (Master’s Degree).
Degree EarnedPost graduate diploma is given to the graduates who successfully complete the post graduate study at the Environmental Engineering department depending upon the graduate school of natural and applied sciences.
Education TypeTam zamanlı
Registration Acceptance Conditions(1) Candidates who apply for admission to a master programme should hold a valid bachelor’s degree and, except the applicants to the Department of Music, a minimum score of 55 from the Selection Examination for Academic Personnel and Graduate Studies (ALES) administered by the Student Selection and Placement Centre (ÖSYM). Instead of ALES score, candidates may choose to submit the scores of other internationally accepted examinations whose validity and equivalency are determined by the University Senate. (2) The final admission score is determined as the total sum of %10 of the undergraduate GPA, %50 of ALES score and %40 of the grade received in the entrance examination which is conducted by a jury determined by and representing the Department. The final admission score should be at least 65. The number of accepted students is decided prior to the admission and the successful applicants are shortlisted according to the scores starting with the highest ones.   
Recognition of Prior LearningA student who has successfully completed at least one semester in a comparable master programme at another accredited institution is eligible as a lateral transfer. Lateral transfers are generally admitted after being evaluated on a case by case basis and upon the decision of the administration of the Department and the Graduate School. 
Degree Requirements and Rules to take a minimum of 7 courses with a minimum of 21 local credits.
to succeed in all the courses with a letter grade of at least CC/S
to prepare and defend a master's dissertation
to have a Cumulative Grade Point Average of at least 2.00/4.00 with a minimum of 120 ECTS credits.
Program ProfileThe program aims at producing Environmental Engineers who are highly skilled and able to;1. Use fundamental sciences and engineering knowledge in Environmental Engineering and identify, analyze, and discuss the results. 2. Design Environmental products and/or systems by considering economical, technological and environmental limits. 3. Improve her/his personality and job skills sustainably, and reach to the knowledge along with technology, targeting to be successful in industry, R&D projects and/or academia by having the awareness of ethical values. 4. Work in multidisciplinary areas and have communication ability, tend to adapt him/her to working in a group, have mission and responsibility on social and industry necessities.In the education curriculum of Environmental Engineering department, fundamental science and engineering courses and the courses intended to have Environmental engineering knowledge and ability are given in the first four semester. In respect of 5th semester, elective courses are added into the curriculum that can be chosen by the students to improve themselves in specific Environmental engineering areas. In respect of 7th semester, in order to gain practical experineces, Sector Integrated Education programme is included.
Occupational Profiles of GraduatesEnvironmental Engineers may provide consultancy services for Environmental Risk Assesment and Environmental Impact Assesment projects. Additionally, treatment plant operation, raw material and energy recovery in production are main fields that Environmental Engineers may participate. 
Access To Upper DegreeUpon successful completion of their master programme, the students are encouraged to embark on further academic studies on the graduate level (doctoral programme) on condition of having received the required score in ALES exam, possessing sufficient knowledge of English or another foreign language, and being successful in the entrance examination.
Exams, Assessment and Grading

For a student to have successfully completed the master programme, the GPA should be at least 65.

Grades

The grading system to evaluate the student performance is signified by the values in the chart below. For each course students are graded by letters. Letter grades, coefficients and ratios are as follows:

 

 

Grade

Letter Grade

Local Grade

Status

90-100

AA

4.00

Pass

85-89

BA

3.50

Pass

80-84

BB

3.00

Pass

75-79

CB

2.50

Pass

65-74

CC

2.00

Pass

0-64

FF

0

Fail

Graduation RequirementsRequirements for graduation are as stated in “Principles Regarding the Post graduate Degree” part.
Teaching Methods

Teaching Methods

Teaching methods are determined so as to improve skills, such as teaching-learning strategies, self-discipline, life-long learning, observation, sharing knowledge, presentation, critical thinking, teamwork, effective use of informatics.

Moreover, the choice of teaching methods pays heed to supporting students with different skills. The teaching methods used in the program are listed below*:

 

TEACHING METHODS*

LEARNING ACTIVITIES

MEANS

Course

Listening and interpretation

Standard classroom technologies, multimedia devices, projector, computer, overhead projector

Discussion Course

Listening and interpretation, observation/situation handling, critical thinking, question development

Standard classroom technologies, multimedia devices, projector, computer, overhead projector

Special Support / Structural Examples

Special skills planned beforehand

 

Playing a Role / Drama

Special skills planned beforehand

Standard classroom technologies, special equipment

Problem Solving

Special skills planned beforehand

 

Case Study

Special skills planned beforehand

 

Brainstorming

Listening and interpretation, observation/situation handling, critical thinking, question development, team work

Standard classroom technologies, multimedia devices, projector, computer, overhead projector

Small Group Discussion

Listening and interpretation, observation/situation handling, critical thinking, question development

Standard classroom technologies, multimedia devices, projector, computer, overhead projector

Presentation

Listening and interpretation, observation/situation handling

Real or virtual environment suitable for observation

Simulation

Listening and interpretation, observation/situation handling, informatics skills

Real or virtual environment suitable for observation

Seminar

Research – lifelong learning, writing, reading, informatics, listening and interpretation, management skills

Standard classroom technologies, multimedia devices, projector, computer, overhead projector, special equipment

Group Study

Research – lifelong learning, writing, reading, informatics, critical thinking, question development, management skills, team work

 

Field / Land Study

Observation / situation handling, research – lifelong learning, writing, reading

 

Laboratory

Observation/situation handling, informatics, management skills, team work

Special equipment

Homework

Research – lifelong learning, writing, reading, Informatics

Internet database, library database, e-mail

Oral Exam

 

 

Survey and Questionnaire Study

Research – lifelong learning, writing, reading

 

Panel

Listening and interpretation, observation/situation handling

Standard classroom technologies, multimedia devices, projector, computer, overhead projector, special equipment

Guest Speaker

Listening and interpretation, observation/situation handling

Standard classroom technologies, multimedia devices, projector, computer, overhead projector, special equipment

Student Club Activity / Projects

Observation/situation handling, critical thinking, question development, team work, research – lifelong learning, writing, reading, management skills, special skills planned beforehand

 

 

*One or more of the listed methods can be used depending on the specificity of the course. 

 

Program Outcomes

1-To have the ability to present the results of scientific studies in written and oral formats in scientific articles and reports.
2-Being able to design/edit experimental studies and establish and implement the necessary system or mechanism.
3-Gaining interdisciplinary working skills
4-To provide the student with the skills to collect, analyze and interpret data related to the problems in the field.
5-To make the student comprehend how to use the basic knowledge gained during undergraduate education as an environmental engineer in solving engineering problems.
6-To provide the student with the ability to constantly improve herself in her professional life
7-To prepare the student to approach environmental problems, to be able to synthesize and design possible solutions
8-To prepare the student to effectively present solutions produced in written, oral and electronic media

Curriculum

Environmental Engineering


Course

2025-2026 Fall Semester
Course Code Course Name Browse T A ECTS
LÜ-FBE-04 Scientific Research Techniques and Scientific Ethics 3 0 5
LÜ-FBE-01 Special Topics 8 0 10
Elective 2025-2026 Güz Dönemi Çevre Mühendisliği Seçmeli Dersler() 45
LÜ-CBT-06 Adsorption and Its Applications in Environmental Engineering 3 0 5
LÜ-ÇM-05 Advanced Wastewater Treatment 3 0 5
LÜ-ÇM-48 Aktif Çamur Sistemlerinin Tasarımında Modelleme Yaklaşımı Ve Uygulamaları 3 0 5
LÜ-CBT-19 Alternative water sources and Management 3 0 5
LÜ-CBT-12 Anaerobıc Treatment Processes 3 0 5
LÜ-ÇM-30 Arıtma Çamurlarının Bertarafında Kullanılan Termal Prosesler 3 0 5
LÜ-ÇM-17 Biological Treatment Systems and Inhibition 3 0 5
LÜ-CBT-11 Carbon Markets 3 0 5
LÜ-CBT-08 Continuinty and Recovery of Wastes 3 0 5
LÜ-ÇM-37 Data Mining and Statistical Analysis Methodologies 3 0 5
LÜ-CBT-25 Disposal of Organic Fraction of Solid Wastes 3 0 5
LÜ-ÇM-19 Elements of Bioenvironmental Engineering 3 0 5
LÜ-ÇM-26 Environmental Biotechnology 3 0 5
LÜ-CBT-01 Environmental Toxic effects of Pharmaceuticals 3 0 5
LÜ-ÇM-28 Environmental Toxicology 3 0 5
LÜ-ÇM-38 Global climate change and its effects 3 0 5
LÜ-CBT-17 Groundwater Pollution and Remediation 3 0 5
LÜ-ÇM-18 Hazardous Waste Management 3 0 5
LÜ-ÇM-04 Industrial Wastewater Technology 3 0 5
LÜ-CBT-15 Landfill Sites 3 0 5
LÜ-ÇM-08 Marine Pollution and Atmospheric Transport 3 0 5
LÜ-ÇM-23 Membrane Processes in Environmental Engineering 3 0 5
LÜ-CBT-20 Nanotechnology Application in Water Treatment 3 0 5
LÜ-ÇM-50 Natural Treatment Methods 3 0 5
LÜ-ÇM-03 Novel Bioprocess for Waste Treatment 3 0 5
LÜ-ÇM-20 Physico-Chemical Methods in Environmental Engineering 3 0 5
LÜ-CBT-16 Pollution of River and Marine Sediments and Disposal 3 0 5
LÜ-CBT-18 Reclamation and Reuse of Urbanwastewater and Greywater 3 0 5
LÜ-CBT-05 Recycling and Recovery of Process Wastewater in Industry 3 0 5
LÜ-ÇM-34 Site Selection and Design for the Solid Waste Storage Area 3 0 5
LÜ-ÇM-11 Soil Pollutants and Remove Pollution 3 0 5
LÜ-CBT-22 Specific Pollutants II: Fate and Determination 3 0 5
LÜ-CBT-24 Specific Pollutants IV: Ecological Effects 3 0 5
LÜ-CBT-21 Specific Pollutants: Sources 3 0 5
LÜ-ÇM-29 Sustainable Watershed Management 3 0 5
LÜ-ÇM-47 Treatment and Recovery of Industrial Wastewater With Membrane Fıltration Systems 3 0 5
LÜ-ÇM-09 Waste Treatment Through Process Design 3 0 5
LÜ-ÇM-10 Water Chemistry 3 0 5
Total ECTS: 60

2025-2026 Spring Semester
Course Code Course Name Browse T A ECTS
LÜ-FBE-02 MSc. Seminar 0 2 5
LÜ-FBE-04 Scientific Research Techniques and Scientific Ethics 3 0 5
LÜ-FBE-01 Special Topics 8 0 10
Elective 2025-2026 Bahar Dönemi Çevre Mühendisliği Seçmeli Dersler() 45
LÜ-CBT-06 Adsorption and Its Applications in Environmental Engineering 3 0 5
LÜ-ÇM-05 Advanced Wastewater Treatment 3 0 5
LÜ-CBT-19 Alternative water sources and Management 3 0 5
LÜ-CBT-12 Anaerobıc Treatment Processes 3 0 5
LÜ-ÇM-30 Arıtma Çamurlarının Bertarafında Kullanılan Termal Prosesler 3 0 5
LÜ-ÇM-36 Atmospheric Particulate Matter 3 0 5
LÜ-ÇM-17 Biological Treatment Systems and Inhibition 3 0 5
LÜ-CBT-08 Continuinty and Recovery of Wastes 3 0 5
LÜ-CBT-25 Disposal of Organic Fraction of Solid Wastes 3 0 5
LÜ-ÇM-19 Elements of Bioenvironmental Engineering 3 0 5
LÜ-CBT-04 Energy Eficciency in Industry and Environment 3 0 5
LÜ-ÇM-26 Environmental Biotechnology 3 0 5
LÜ-CBT-01 Environmental Toxic effects of Pharmaceuticals 3 0 5
LÜ-ÇM-28 Environmental Toxicology 3 0 5
LÜ-ÇM-38 Global climate change and its effects 3 0 5
LÜ-ÇM-18 Hazardous Waste Management 3 0 5
LÜ-ÇM-04 Industrial Wastewater Technology 3 0 5
LÜ-CBT-15 Landfill Sites 3 0 5
LÜ-ÇM-08 Marine Pollution and Atmospheric Transport 3 0 5
LÜ-ÇM-23 Membrane Processes in Environmental Engineering 3 0 5
LÜ-ÇM-45 Microplastic (Mp) Pollution Detection And Removal Technologies 3 0 5
LÜ-CBT-20 Nanotechnology Application in Water Treatment 3 0 5
LÜ-ÇM-50 Natural Treatment Methods 3 0 5
LÜ-ÇM-03 Novel Bioprocess for Waste Treatment 3 0 5
LÜ-ÇM-49 Occupational Health and Safety Risk Assessment Methodologies and Industrial Applications 3 0 5
LÜ-ÇM-20 Physico-Chemical Methods in Environmental Engineering 3 0 5
LÜ-CBT-16 Pollution of River and Marine Sediments and Disposal 3 0 5
LÜ-CBT-18 Reclamation and Reuse of Urbanwastewater and Greywater 3 0 5
LÜ-ÇM-34 Site Selection and Design for the Solid Waste Storage Area 3 0 5
LÜ-CBT-22 Specific Pollutants II: Fate and Determination 3 0 5
LÜ-CBT-23 Specific Pollutants III: Removal Methods 3 0 5
LÜ-CBT-24 Specific Pollutants IV: Ecological Effects 3 0 5
LÜ-CBT-21 Specific Pollutants: Sources 3 0 5
LÜ-ÇM-29 Sustainable Watershed Management 3 0 5
LÜ-ÇM-09 Waste Treatment Through Process Design 3 0 5
LÜ-ÇM-10 Water Chemistry 3 0 5
Total ECTS: 65
Total ECTS(Year): 125
Thesis

2025-2026 Fall Semester
Course Code Course Name Browse T A ECTS
LÜ-FBE-01 Special Topics 8 0 10
LÜ TEZ Thesis 0 0 20
Total ECTS: 30

2025-2026 Spring Semester
Course Code Course Name Browse T A ECTS
LÜ-FBE-01 Special Topics 8 0 10
LÜ TEZ Thesis 0 0 20
Total ECTS: 30
Total ECTS(Year): 60