The objectives of this course are :

1. to provide students with background knowledge on geothermal systems. 

2. to introduce students to the selected major aspects of earth science investigations in the geothermal energy exploration and development.

3. to develop students’ ability to apply an integrated knowledge of maths, basic sciences and geological sciences to the solution of problems related to the geothermal potential assessment.

4. to provide students with a general knowledge about the environmental aspects of, and some technical problems encountered during, geothermal energy development.

5. to provide students with opportunities to become familiar with, and to effectively communicate, the current issues related to geothermal energy exploration and development in Turkey.