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Masters and Doctorate Degree

Second Cycle Programmes (Master's Degree)

 

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



General Description
History
Department of Animal Science was established in 1955 with the establishment of the Faculty of Agriculture, Ege University. The name of the department was initialy " Department of Animal Husbandry and Breeding". The department had "Animal Science Chair" and "Feeds and Animal Nutrition Chair" in that time. In 1973, the department’s name became "Department of Animal Science" and had units as "Animal Husbandry and Fisheries Chair" and "Feeds and Animal Nutrition Chair". Department of Animal Science in 1981 was then restructured again and consist of three main science branch. These units were "Animal Husbandry", "Feeds and Animal Nutrition" and "Biometry and Genetics".
Qualification Awarded
The Master’s Degree in Animal Science (second cycle in Animal Science) is awarded to the graduates who have successfully fulfilled all programme requirements.
Level of Qualification
Second Cycle
Specific Admission Requirements
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.
Specific Arrangements For Recognition Of Prior Learning (Formal, Non-Formal and Informal)
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.
Qualification Requirements and Regulations
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.
Profile of The Programme
Animal Science is a science related to the production, feeding and breeding of economically important animals. The aim of the department is to do quality research for healthy animal products from farm to table to improve the quality of life for the community and to train agricultural engineers with adequate knowledge and skills of the profession with universal qualities.
Occupational Profiles of Graduates With Examples
Our graduates in institutions have the opportunity to work under the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, agricultural research institutions, agricultural cooperatives, banks, and municipalities, and in firms related with agricultural production, import and export sectors. In recent years, there is an increase in demands for agriculture engineers graduated from department of animal science. They also worked in poultry, dairy and beef farms, feed mills, special food analysis laboratories, domestic and foreign private firms marketing feed additives. On the other hand, graduates can manage successfully their own farms.
Access to Further Studies
Graduates who successfully completed the Master's Degree may apply to doctorate (third cycle) programmes in the same or in related disciplines.
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 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
Graduation requirements are explained in the section “Qualification Requirements and Regulations” .
Mode of Study (Full-Time, Part-Time, E-Learning )
Full-Time
Address, Programme Director or Equivalent
Prof.Dr.Süleyman AKKAN (Program Head) Prof. Dr. Yavuz AKBAŞ (AKTS/DS Coordinator) Ege University Faculty of Agriculture Department of Animal Sceience 35100 Bornova, Izmir, TURKEY Tel: (232) 311 27 08 Fax: (232) 388 18 67 e-mail: zootekni@mail.ege.edu.tr web : http://agr.ege.edu.tr/zootekni
Facilities
Research, practice and production facilities used in the department: Poultry Research and Implementation Unit Cattle Research and Implementation Unit, Small Ruminant Research and Implementation Unit, In addition to these facilities there are also several laboratories for the physical, chemical and biological analysis of animal products and feeds. They are: Chemical Analysis Laboratory, Physiology Laboratory, Microbiology Laboratory, Meat, Dairy and Egg Analysis Laboratory, Beekeeping Laboratory, Biological Analysis Laboratory.

Key Learning Outcomes
1 Increase information skills in “animal husbandry and breeding”, “feeds and animal nutrition” or “biometry and genetics” on qualification of undergraduate education.
2 Design and analyze of an experiment in the fields of animal science and interpret the results and develop research-based solutions.
3 Develop scientific information using existing data in the fields of animal science and use this information with scientific, social and ethical responsibility.
4 Transfer to current developments into the field of animal science using written, oral and visual aspects.
5 Take responsibility to develop new strategic approaches to regional, national or international problems under unforeseen circumstances in the field of animal science.
6 Evaluate quality processes and products derived from animal production.
7 Use and develop information technologies, software and hardware in animal science.
8 Apply problem-solving skills learned in animal science into interdisciplinary studies.

 

Third Cycle Programmes (Doctorate Degree)

 

Graduate School of Natural and Applied Sciences - Animal Science - Animal Breeding - Third Cycle Programme



General Description
History
 
Qualification Awarded
 
Level of Qualification
Third Cycle
Specific Admission Requirements
The applicants who hold a Master's Degree and willing to enroll in the Doctorate programme may apply to the Directorate of 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 55 out of 100 from ÜDS (University Language Examination conducted by OSYM) or TOEFL or IELTS score equivalent to UDS score of 55. The candidates holding Bachelor's or Master's Degree taught totally in English are exempted from English proficiency requirement. The candidates fulfilling the criteria outlined above are invited to interwiev. The assessment for admission to masters programs is based on : 50% of ALES, 15% of academic success in the undergraduate programme (cumulative grade point average (CGPA) ) 10 % of academic success in the master's programme and 25% of interview grade. The required minimum interview grade is 60 out of 100. The candidates having an assessed score of 65 at least are accepted into the Doctorate programme. The results of the evaluation are announced by the Directorate of Graduate School.
Specific Arrangements For Recognition Of Prior Learning (Formal, Non-Formal and Informal)
The rules for recognition of formal prior learning are well defined. A student who is currently enrolled in a Doctorate 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 Doctorate 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.
Qualification Requirements and Regulations
The doctorate programme consists of a minimum of seven courses, with a minimum of 21 national credits, a qualifying examination, a dissertation proposal, and a dissertation. The period allotted for the completion of the Doctorate programmes is normally eight semesters (four years). However, while it is possible to graduate in a shorter time, it is also possible to have an extension subject to the approval of the graduate school. The seminar course and thesis are non-credit and graded on a pass/fail basis. The total ECTS credits of the programme is 240 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 Doctorate course load and credits. The PhD students are required to take the Doctoral Qualifying Examination, after having successfully completed taught courses. The examination consists of written and oral parts. The Doctoral Qualifying Committee determines by absolute majority whether a candidate has passed or failed the examination. Students who fail the Qualifying Examination may retake the examination the following semester. Students failing the Examination a second time are dismissed from the program. 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 dissertation supervisor who must hold the minimum rank of assistant professor is appointed for each PhD student. When the nature of the dissertation topic requires more than one supervisor, a joint-supervisor may be appointed. A joint-supervisor must hold a doctoral degree. Periodic monitoring of research work by a thesis monitoring committee is required to be awarded the Doctoral degree. 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 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 5 faculty members. Of the appointed jury members, up to two may be selected from another Department or another University. The co-supervisor cannot be the jury member. Thesis defense by the candidate is open to all audience and a jury decides to grant/deny the Doctoral degree. A majority vote by the jury members determines the outcome of the thesis or examination. The vote can be for "acceptance", "rejection" or "correction". A student may be given, by a decision of the Administrative Committee of the Graduate School, up to six months to complete the corrections. The student must then retake the thesis examination.
Profile of The Programme
 
Occupational Profiles of Graduates With Examples
 
Access to Further Studies
Graduates who succesfully completed doctorate degree may apply to both in the same or related disciplines in higher education institutions at home or abroad to get a position in academic staff or to governmental R&D centres to get expert position.
Examination Regulations, Assessment and Grading
 
Graduation Requirements
Graduation requirements are explained in the section “Qualification Requirements and Regulations” .
Mode of Study (Full-Time, Part-Time, E-Learning )
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Address, Programme Director or Equivalent
 
Facilities
 

Key Learning Outcomes
1 Develop and deepen the current and advanced knowledge in "Animal Husbandry and Breeding" fields with original thought and/or research and come up with innovative definitions based on Master's degree qualifications.
2 Conceive the interdisciplinary interaction in the field related; come up with original solutions by using knowledge requiring proficiency on analysis, synthesis and assessment of new ideas,
3 Evaluate and use new information within the field in a systematic approach,
4 Develop an innovative knowledge, method, design and/or practice or adapt an already known knowledge, method, design and/or practice to another field;
5 Contribute the progression in the field by performing an original work independently,
6 Broaden the borders of the knowledge in the field by publishing at least one scientific paper in the field in national or international refereed journals.
7 Demonstrate leadership in contexts requiring innovative and interdisciplinary problem solving.
8 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,
9 To development positive attitudes about lifelong learning with the knowledge and skills acquired in the field,
10 Investigate and improve social connections and their conducting norms and manage the actions to change them when necessary,
11 Defend original views when exchanging ideas in the field with national and international professionals,
12 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.
13 Contribute to the transition of the community to an information society and its sustainability process by introducing scientific, technological, social or cultural improvements,
14 Demonstrate functional interaction by using strategic decision making processes in solving problems encountered in the field,
15 Contribute to the solution finding process regarding scientific, social, cultural and ethical problems in the field and support the development of these values.

 


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