The objectives of the course are to bring together graduate students, engineers, scientists and managers involved in geothermal energy studies and development; provide a forum for the exchange of ideas on the exploration, development and use of geothermal energy. The course’s subject is on evolution of geothermal systems in Turkey (related to geology and tectonics) and their geochemical characteristics, existing geothermal power projects/plants and associated issues (e.g. corrosion, scaling etc) and environment advantages of in geothermal energy (CO2 mitigated strategy).