Master in Earthquake-Prone Constructions and Urban Transformation (Thesis)
The extent of the sociological and economic damage caused by the earthquakes and other natural disasters occurs in our earthquake-prone country is considerable, which requires the research on reducing the risks of a disaster be carried out on an academic platform.
The research required for reducing the risks of a disaster focus on some crucial points such as creating a sustainable information infrastructure for earthquake, and passing on the information directly to the society.
Micro-zoning activities carried out to reduce the risks are vital to determine the risks of an earthquake or another disaster, evaluate the existing zoning plans, and formulate the strategies to be followed in city development plans.
Comprehensive studies would be necessary, through which the building stock analysis, and earthquake safety are scrutinised on a regional and local scale, particularly the settlements which are most likely to be damaged by an earthquake. Ministries, governor’s offices, municipalities, and special provincial administration are the organisations to undertake responsibility for evaluating the earthquake safety of buildings. These organisations also collaborate to evaluate the earthquake safety of the built-in and above-ground distribution systems as well as the building stock. Members of the professions who will participate in the evaluation process must be given trainings in reducing the risks of a disaster and the damages of earthquakes.
Program Specific Requirements
- To apply for the programme, candidates must hold a bachelor’s diploma, and submit the copy of their ALES score (Academic Staff and Postgraduate Education Admission Exam) which must be at least 55 of quantitative weight (SAY). The exam is centrally held by ÖSYM (Centre for Assessment, Selection, and Placement). Bachelor’s Degree holders in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Geological and Geophysical Engineering, Architecture, Environmental Engineering, and Geomatics Engineering can apply for the Programme.
Learning Outcomes
- Learn about the extent of sociological and economic damage caused by earthquakes and other natural disasters in our country and about research based on disaster risk reduction. They will be informed about the necessary work to reduce possible damages resulting from disasters, the creation of a sustainable earthquake information infrastructure, and the direct sharing of this information with society. Gains the ability to conduct scientific research on topics covered within the scope of the program and to prepare and present high-level research/project assignments. Produces original academic studies using correct scientific norms and standards in the field of research and publication. They will have information about micro-zoning studies carried out within the scope of risk reduction, determination of earthquake or other disaster risks, creation of physical plans to reduce their effects, evaluation of existing zoning plans, and creation of strategies to be followed in provincial development plans. Learn about disaster risk reduction and earthquake damage reduction.
Career Opportunities
- Students who graduate from the Earthquake Risk Structures and Urban Transformation Master's Program can take part in Urban Transformation projects, Earthquake Risk Structure Detection & Planning strategies in the sector, and use the skills they have learned. They can establish their own consultancy companies or work in businesses that provide consultancy services in these areas.