Mathematical Fundamentals, basic cryptologic techniques, crypto analysis, elliptic curve cryptology, quantum cryptology.

Introduction to data structures and programming, pointers and arrays, dynamic memory management, object oriented design, linked lists, stacks, queues, Recursion as a Problem-Solving Technique, trees, binary search trees, sets, maps, heaps, priority queues, graphs.

Mathematical model of an image. The frequency concept in an image and its frequency spectrum. Sampling of an image and conditions on sampling frequency. Separability in 2-D signals. Expansion of an image into Fourier series. The 2-D Fourier transform, The Fourier transform of separable images. The z-transform and transfer function. The linear operations applied to an image. Image segmentation. Image restoration. Image compression.

Meaning, importance and aim of the research. Types of the research. Defining the research problem and approaches to the problems and their solutions. Design of the research. Sampling design. Measurement techniques. Data collecting techniques. Analysis of data. Presentation and preparation of research document. Ethic.

Simulation methodology and benchmarking with other techniques, system simulation of discrete events, input analysis and the determination of distributions, random number generation, output analysis in simulation, variance reduction techniques, simulation optimization.

Management functions in project type production systems, stages and methods of production planning and management, project planning and control techniques (CPM, PERT etc.), time-cost analysis in project management and resource balancing problems.

Computer aided production management, just in time production, kanban systems and design, alternative systems of kanban, pull and push systems, optimum production technology, flexible manufacturing systems approach, design and implementation.

Ergonomics in modern industrial environment, adaptation of workplaces to human, psychological topics, work accidents, security management.

Introduction to information systems, input processing and management information systems, database management systems, tools used for system improvement, improvement of information systems, decision support systems, office automation systems, executive information systems, artificial intelligence and expert systems.

Theory and application of advanced engineering economy, equivalence, finance, financial definitions and analysis, project evaluation, profits and behaviors under risk, stochastic analysis.

Material and load definitions, concrete models and the effect of confinement, behavior of columns subjected to axial load, effect of concrete strength on the behavior of the structural member, moment-curvature relationships for the RC members subjected to bending, load- deflection relationships for the RC members, reinforced concrete structural members under earthquake loads.

Lecture series on advanced topics covers special and recent developments in geotechnical engineering applications as: ground motion analysis, site specific foundation engineering applications, Liquefaction analysis of soils under earthquake loads and remediation techniques, remote sensing, seismic hazard assessment, physical and numerical modeling on landslides, soil-structure interaction, structural assessment for historical structures and seismic base isolation.

Special topics on current research topics in civil engineering will be studied.

Vectors in space, matrices, linear equations, determinants, matrix inversion and Cramer's rule, eigenvalue, eigenvectors, first order linear and separable differential equations, higher order differential equations, Laplace transformation and solution of differential equations.

Introduction of asphalt pavement and materials used. Aggregate and bituminous materials. Anti-stripping additives, elastomeric and plastomeric polymers. Water related damage problems. Rutting problem. Cracking and fatigue problem. Aging problem and low temperature cracking. Discussion of the test methods. Hamburg rutting device test method. Modified Lottman test. Indirect tensile strength. Interpretation of adhesion and cohesion problems depending on mixture gradation. Multiple additive options.

Meaning, importance and aim of the research. Types of the research. Defining the research problem and approaches to the problems and their solutions. Design of the research. Sampling design. Measurement techniques. Data collecting techniques. Analysis of data. Presentation and preparation of research document. Ethic.