Institute of Graduate Studies and Research

Environmental Engineering (PhD)

Duration 5 Years

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About the Program

The aim of the program is to further the works of ethical researchers and experts in their field who hold a global reputation in: environmental engineering and technologies, the identification and provision of solutions to regional and global environmental problems, the contribution to science, the understanding of global research projects, and who can put the policies necessary for environmental protection and sustainability into use. In this program, Ph.D. courses deal with sources of soil, water and air pollution, their effects on environment and existing treatment strategies. In addition, students are educated about and by the latest available technologies for identification of the pollutants in environmental matrices. Students are able to conduct their research in environmental research laboratories and also, they can access scientific documents to investigate the related projects across the world.

Education Opportunities

The Ph.D. in Environmental Engineering program in Cyprus International University aims to train researchers to be able to work in the design, operation, supervision and construction of engineering structures and systems that can ensure the recovery of degraded nature and prevent pollution. Throughout the coursework and thesis study students deal with the main topics of water and waste water treatment plants, water networks, design of transmission lines, solid waste control, modeling and control of air pollution, environmental management and planning and noise pollution control. Students benefit from the analysis laboratory, computer rooms and library to study theoretical and practical components for the courses and thesis. Studies in the field of environmental engineering have an important role in making the world a better place to live in and achieving the objectives of sustainable development.

Career Areas

Graduates of Ph.D. in Environmental Engineering can find employment opportunities in state or private institutions where they would take on project design, implementation and environmental management. As a result of studying in the Department of Environmental Engineering, graduates start their careers in control of the drinking water quality, sewage, the design and construction of storm water networks, as well as the selection, design, construction and operation of domestic and industrial wastewater treatment system, noise pollution control and air pollution and its control. Environmental engineering is a multidisciplinary field therefore; graduates can work together with civil, mechanical, energy engineers as well as political scientists, lawyers and other social scientists in a wide range of projects.

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Institute of Graduate Studies and Research
Graduate Sciences and Education Center, GE106
Tel: +90 392 671 1111 Extension: 2776
Institute E-mail: ciu-institute@ciu.edu.tr

Compulsory Courses

First Semester

ELECTIVE I

Course code

ENVE6X1

Credit

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ELECTIVE II

Course code

ENVE6X2

Credit

Theoretical

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ELECTIVE III

Course code

ENVE6X3

Credit

Theoretical

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ELECTIVE IV

Course code

ENVE6X4

Credit

Theoretical

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ELECTIVE V

Course code

ENVE6X5

Credit

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Second Semester

QUALLIFICATION EXAM

Course code

ENVE650

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It refers to an examination that qualifies students to continue studies at a Ph.D. thesis and see how prepared they are for the looming examinations. It is almost a gauge on how knowledgeable one is within the chosen subject. It is in two steps: Written and oral examination. When the student passes the written exam he/she may take the oral exam in front of jury members. This exam is required as pre-requisite to take ENVE 600.

SEMINAR

Course code

ENVE690

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Seminar presentation and group discussions on selected topics related to the Environmental Engineering.

FREE ELECTIVE I

Course code

ENVE6X6

Credit

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Philosophy of Science

Course code

PHIL601

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This course will follow three main paths: Firstly it will introduce philosophy to doctoral students. The meaning of philosophy, its scope, its sub-branches and its different schools will be the subject topic of the first weeks. Then the course will focus on the relation of philosophy with the sources of knowledge and different sciences. Here, Rationalism, Empiricism and Intuitionism will be covered during the following weeks. In the remaining weeks the course will concentrate on philosophy of science and scientific ethics. Logical positivism, paradigm changes, falsificationism, the questions of “what is science”, “what is pseudo-science?”, “what is the relation between theory and reality?” are amongst topics that will be covered. Finally, the course will concentrate on ethical theories and will particularly cover scientific ethics.

Third Semester

THESIS

Course code

ENVE600

Credit

Theoretical

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160

Supervised independent research on a topic agreed between the student and the supervisor (a faculty member) and approved by the Administrative Committee of the Institute of Graduate Studies and Research. It is evaluated by a jury of three faculty members and two from other universities.

Elective Courses

ADVANCED TOPICS IN BIOTECHNOLOGY

Course code

ENVE614

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Advanced level topics in biotechnology. Different topics will be covered according to the need of students and interest of the instructor.

SPECIAL TOPICS IN ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING

Course code

ENVE633

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Various advanced level topics will be covered on environmental engineering, according to the need of students and interest of the instructor.

ADVANCED TOPICS IN AIR POLLUTION

Course code

ENVE611

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Meteorology for modeling and control of air pollution; the physical and thermodynamic properties of the atmosphere, equations of motion, hydrostatic equation, continuity equation, Geostrophic approximation, geopotential height, thermal wind, baroclinic and barotropic atmosphere, atmospheric stability and inversion. Air pollution concentration models; fixed-box models, diffusion models. Primary particulate control. Control of sulfur oxides and nitrogen oxides.

THEORY AND APPLICATION OF ADSORPTION

Course code

ENVE612

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The theory and application of adsorption theory. Applications in water and wastewater treatment. Mathematical models and computer aided modeling techniques. Similarities with filtration models.

ADVANCED ANAEROBIC TREATMENT

Course code

ENVE609

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ADVANCED TOPICS IN HAZARDOUS AND TOXIC WASTES TREATMENT & CONTROL

Course code

ENVE623

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Fundamentals of Hazardous and Toxic waste treatment. Current management practices. Thermal and disposal methods. Site remediation.

ADVANCED WATER CHEMISTRY

Course code

ENVE629

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Concepts in Aquatic Chemistry. Ways to Interpret Changes in Physical/Chemical Systems. Acid/Base Chemistry. Gas/Liquid Equilibrium. Chemistry of Metals. Software for Solving Chemical Equilibrium problems.

ECOLOGY

Course code

ENVS502

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Ects

This course will review major ecological concepts, identify the techniques used by ecologists, provide an overview of local and global environmental issues, and examine individual, group and governmental activities important for protecting natural ecosystems. The course has been designed to provide technical information, to direct the student toward pertinent literature, to identify problems and issues, to utilize research methodology for the study of natural ecosystems, and to consider appropriate solutions and analytical techniques. Discussion and understanding will be emphasized.

RESEARCH METHODS

Course code

EMNT525

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This course is designed to be a background pass to graduate studies. The ability to formulate a research question, finding the data relevant to research questions, analyze those data, and presentation of research findings are skills that will be acquired through this course. Scientific thinking skills and methods of research, using library and online archives, experimental design, and presenting quantitative data are modules covered within the scope of this course. Scientific communication, writing research proposals, scientific reporting and thesis writing are also supported. Conference presentations, time management in research projects, ethical issues, plagiarism and skills of working in a group and networking are also highlighted throughout the semester.

ADVANCED RESEARCH METHODS FOR ENGINEERING

Course code

ENGI660

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This course covers data analysis using statistical methods, e.g., descriptive and multivariate analysis. Furthermore, the course covers the topics of correlation, sampling, estimation, and hypotheses testing. The logic and key assumptions underpinning the multivariate ordinary least squares regression model will be given together with more advanced subjects such as the analysis of time series and panel data analysis. The emphasis will be on achieving a smooth transition between theory, model definition, and outcome presentation. It will illustrate several methods of data analysis, presenting the findings of analyses (for example, visually, using graphics, tables, and text), and understanding their meaning. Students will gain hands-on experience with the techniques discussed in this course by applying them to various datasets using statistical software

ANALYTICAL DECISION MAKING

Course code

MISY602

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BIOMATERIALS

Course code

BIOE616

Credit

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ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING CHEMISTRY I

Course code

ENVE201

Credit

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Ects

SPECIAL TOPICS IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES II

Course code

ENVE639

Credit

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Various advanced level topics will be covered on environmental engineering, according to the need of students and interest of the instructor.

STATISTICAL METHODS IN BIO&ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES

Course code

ENVE641

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The main topics of this course are: numerical summary statistics, graphical summary techniques, probability theory, probability distributions, mathematical expectation, special probability distributions (bernoulli, binom, poisson), probability density functions (gama, exponantial, chi-square), linear regression and correlation, excell and spss applications, sampling distributions, hypothesis testing.

TOTAL QUALITY MANAGEMENT

Course code

EMNT502

Credit

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Ects

Total Quality Management (TQM) is a comprehensive and fundamental quality policy that aims continuous improvement. This course focuses on total quality concepts and total quality approach for decision making. In addition to presenting various Total Quality Management concepts and quality improvement tools, importance of customer focus, team formation and problem solving are also underlined. The key actions that highlights importance of quality through planning, design and control are discussed. Up-to-date quality standards and award models are discussed and criticized using real life cases. Aim of the course is to give total quality concept to the students. Also the course explains total quality management decision methods.

PROJECT SCHEDULING

Course code

EMNT503

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The project schedule is the tool that communicates what work needs to be performed, which resources of the organization will perform the work and the timeframes in which that work needs to be performed. The project schedule should reflect all of the work associated with delivering the project on time. The aim of this course is to give the principles of project management, representation of project operations such as project breakdown, network representation and terminology, network data. The course content includes network planning with respect to costs and durations: critical path analysis, linear time cost trade-off analysis, resource-constrained network planning, resource scheduling and resource leveling.

COMPUTER AIDED DATA ANALYSIS

Course code

EMNT515

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Following a general introduction, the qualitative and quantitative data, their systems of collection and analysis are given to the students. Regression and correlation analysis concepts. Case studies and solutions by using relevant software such as SPSS. Quality control concepts with respect to data analysis. Students will be able to manage qualitative data in an efficient and accessible manner, develop a qualitative data analysis plan, choose and apply different inductive and deductive approaches to coding appropriate to the data type and the context in which results will be used, employ and write analytical memos to aid in interpretation of qualitative data, understand the basic functions of computer-aided qualitative data analysis software, present qualitative findings in different settings using formats appropriate for different audiences.

ADVANCED OXIDATION PROCESSES

Course code

ENVE512

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Advanced oxidation processes (AOPS) are a combination ozone, hydrogen peroxide, UV light, and catalysts to oxidize chemical compounds that can not be removed by the simple oxidation techniques. The class focuses on AOPs such as UV/O3, UV/H2O2, UV/TiO2, O3/H2O2, O3/FeOH, etc. It discusses the advantages and limitations of AOPs, and the effect of water quality parameters on the efficiency of AOPs.

ADVANCED BIOLOGICAL NUTRIENT REMOVAL

Course code

ENVS625

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Ects

ENERGY - PAST, PRESENT & FUTURE

Course code

ENRE501

Credit

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ENERJİ - GEÇMİŞ, BUGÜN & GELECEK

TECHNIQUES IN TISSUE CULTURE AND CELLULAR BIOENGINEERING

Course code

BIOE502

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This is a course will begin with introducing practical skills for the isolation of animals cells for in vitro studies, maintenance of animal cells in vitro, manipulation of animal cells in vitro, and application of molecular techniques to in vitro situations. This course also designed to bridge cell biology with engineering. At the completion of this course, the students should be able to: Discuss the molecular and cellular basis of life from an engineering perspective, identify crucial molecular parameters involved in cellular events measure and manipulate molecular parameters experimentally, apply engineering principles, concepts, and mathematical modelling in studying molecular parameters, cell structure, function, and appropriately capture the salient features of the cellular phenomena. In addition, the students should be able to manipulate the behaviour of biological cells, examine structure-function relationship and explore and criticize the existing and emerging technologies that exploit and extend our knowledge of molecular and cell biology.

BIOSENSORS

Course code

BIOE507

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This course will cover the principles, technologies, methods and applications of biosensors and bioinstrumentation. The objective of this course is to link engineering principles to understanding of biosystems in sensors and bioelectronics. It will provide the student with detail of methods and procedures used in the design, fabrication and application of biosensors and bioelectronic devices. The fundamentals of measurement science are applied to optical, electrochemical, mass, and pressure signal transduction. Upon successful completion of this course, students are expected to be able to explain biosensing and transducing techniques, design and construct biosensors instrumentation.

TISSUE ENGINEERING

Course code

BIOE512

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This course will focus on the selection, processing, testing and performance of materials used in biomedical applications with special emphasis upon tissue engineering. Topics include material selection and processing, mechanisms and kinetics of material degradation, cell-material interactions and interfaces; effect of construct architecture on tissue growth; and transport through engineered tissues. Examples of engineering tissues for replacing cartilage, bone, tendons, ligaments, skin and liver will be presented. Nanotechology will also be covered.

BIONANOTECHNOLOGY

Course code

BIOE522

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BIOSEPERATIONS

Course code

BIOE606

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PHYSIOLOGY FOR ENGINEERS

Course code

BIOE613

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FERMENTATION MICROBIOLOGY

Course code

BIOE631

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CONSTRUCTIN RISK MANAGEMENT

Course code

CVLE662

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WASTEWATER ENGINEERING DESIGN

Course code

ENVE422

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ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING CHEMISTRY II

Course code

ENVE202

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Environmental Engineering Chemistry II course deals with Wastewater Quality Parameters, such as Dissolved Oxygen, Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD), Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD), Total Organic Carbon, or shortly the Organic Compounds in Water and Wastewater. It is also important to have information about Oil and Grease, Nitrogen, Sulfate, Phosphorus and Phosphate, Surfactants, Trace Contaminants, Toxicity, Heavy Metals. In this course students learn about Gas Analysis, Instrumental Analysis - Gas, Liquid, Ion Chromatography and other instrumental analysis devices. The course further helps the students to understand the pollution concept and how to express and use them to find solutions to the environmental pollution.

STATISTICAL COMPUTER APPLICATIONS FOR SOCIAL SCIENCES

Course code

STAT602

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Entering the data collected to the computer, organizing and getting data ready for statistical analyses; normal distribution and sampling distribution of the mean; establishing confidence intervals; writing research questions, research hypotheses, null hypotheses; hypothesis testing. Descriptive statistics: Measures of central tendency and position measurements (arithmetic mean, median, peak, percentile and quartile); measures of variability (distribution width, variance, standard deviation); display of data. Inferential statistics: t-test applications (single-sample t-test, independent samples t-test, dependent samples t-test), analysis of variance applications (one-way ANOVA, two-way ANOVA, MANOVA, ANCOVA); correlations (Pearson and Spearman correlation coefficients), partial correlation; multiple linear regression; exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses; reliability; non-parametric tests (Wilcoxon signed rank test, Mann-Whitney U test, Kruskal-Wallis test, Chi-Square tests); interpreting and writing results of analyses.

Philosophy of Science

Course code

PHIL601

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