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STUDENTS’ ACCEPTANCE OF MINE ENGINEERING JOB FOR THEIR PROFESSION

M. Gokay, M. K. Gokay

First published: 2009DOI pendingView metrics

Abstract

Students approaches to “mine engineering job” in Selcuk University, Mining Engineering Department is one of the study area to comprehend departmental educational target. This study was taken place by surveying the mining engineering students at Selcuk University. The survey covered first year (grade) students for their ideas and expectations in future. Second and third year students were surveyed for their lectures and difficulties they come across during their education. Fourth year students in the department was tested if they feel ready to start mining engineering job in the mining industry. In this survey study, it was aimed to observe if the students were ready to start their professional life. The outcomes showed that the students had problems in their mind about mining industry and their knowledge. In some limitations, students were found in hesitation to start mining engineering job. They also feel confident about their knowledge and mining engineering future.

Publication details

Title
STUDENTS’ ACCEPTANCE OF MINE ENGINEERING JOB FOR THEIR PROFESSION
Authors
M. Gokay, M. K. Gokay
Proceedings
9th International Multidisciplinary Scientific GeoConference SGEM2009
Publisher
SGEM Scientific GeoConference
Year
2009
Pages
833-840
ISSN
Not available yet
ISBN
954-91818-1-2
Language
en
Publication type
Conference Paper
Keywords
EducationEducation and Accreditationmining engineering studentsstudent concern
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