Qualification Awarded

PhD in Physics

Specific Admission Requirements

Applicants applying to undergraduate programs with a bachelor's degree must have a grade of at least 3.00 out of 4 full grades and a minimum grade of 80 on a full marks or an equivalent graduation grade in a department of science approved by EABDB and EYK. At least 80 standard points from ALES, or at least equivalent from one of the exams accepted by the Interuniversity, at least 55 points from YDS or from YÖKDİL, and they must have at least an equivalent score in international foreign language exams. Candidates applying with a master's degree to PhD programs have a master's degree in a science approved by EABDK and approved by the EYK; and at least 55 standard points from ALES, or one of the exams accepted by the Interuniversary Board. They must have at least 55 points from YDS or YÖKDİL, and have obtained at least equivalent scores from national and international foreign language examinations which are accepted as validity by the Interuniversity Board. Success score; 50% of the ALES score is calculated by adding 20% ??of the undergraduate / graduate grade point average and 30% of the written exam grade.The conversion table of YÖK is used to determine the equivalents of GNOs in the system. The achievement score is determined by the Senate not to be less than 65 for doctoral candidates.

Qualification Requirements

Ph.D. program, not less than 21 credits for students admitted with a master's degree with thesis and not less than 60 ECTS for one academic year, minimum seven courses, seminar, proficiency exam, thesis proposal and thesis work ECTS credits

Recognition of Prior Learning

Students are admitted to the quota determined at the beginning of the academic year according to their academic success. The student has to meet the requirements of admission and success, and must have achieved all the courses in the program in which he / she came. Application for horizontal transfers is made on the dates specified in the academic calendar. The admission and orientation of the student is determined by EYK with EABDB / EASDB proposal.

History

The department of Physics has established in 11 September 1995. Master of Science degree programme has started to accept students in 1996 – 1997 academic year and Physics Deparment has started to accept students after completing academic staff and laboratory infrastractures in following 1997 – 1998 academic year. In 2006, Ph. D. Degree programme has started and two Ph. D. students was accepted in 2006 – 2007 Fall semester.

Profile of the Programme

As of the academic year of 2019-2020, there are 5 Professor, 5 Associate Professor, 3 Research Assistant, 3 Research Assistant Doctor, 1 Research Assistants and 4 in our department. The doctoral program is eight semesters for those admitted with a master's degree with thesis except for the time spent in scientific preparation, and the maximum completion time is twelve semesters. It is ten semesters for those admitted with a Bachelor's degree and the maximum completion time is fourteen semesters. Students who have applied to the doctoral program with a bachelor's degree, or who cannot complete their thesis study within the maximum period, who are not successful in their doctoral thesis, are awarded a master's degree without thesis if they have fulfilled the required credit load, project and other conditions for the non-thesis master's degree.

Program Outcomes

1-	Having efficient knowledge and back ground at Solid state physics, quantum mechanics, statistical physics, high energy physics

2-	To become an experienced international academic researcher who has been well educated at national industry and applied sciences.

3-	To achieve academic data and back ground to follow recent developments of physics at international and national level.

4-	To develop scientific background at physics, to grasp physical problems, interpret and analyze these problems.

5-	To offer new, creative and innovative solutions to physical problems.

6-	To prove applicability of his/ her experiences at solutions of physical problems.

7-	To make advanced researches at national and international levels and produce academic publications.

8-	To make disciplinary and inter disciplinary team Works.

9-	To have academic knowledge to create academy- industry corporations.

10-	To have principles and skills on working at national and international research projects lik Framework Programmes.

11-	To have ability to scan sources and literature, to prepare experimental set up, use and apply it and to interpret related outcomes.

12-	To have academic and Professional ethic principles and to defend these principles at all aspects of life.

13-	To develop his/her personal skills within the light of main principles of Physics as a science fort he sake of scientific and technological development.

14-	To present his/her academic outcomes and results on national and international conferences, seminars and workshops and especially to publicize them at SCI academic journals.

15-	To become well equipped at photovoltaics and solar energy systems and to provide development for our country to fullfil national and global energy needs.

Exam Regulations & Assesment & Grading

Students are obliged to attend all theory and practice courses, laboratory studies and exams in education programs.Attendance status is monitored and recorded by the instructor. Each semester, at least one midterm and final exam are given. Students who do not take the exam for a valid reason have the right to take the make-up exam if they are accepted by the Graduate School Administrative Board. Year-end exams are held at the places and dates announced by the department. Student assessment methods can take different forms for each course. Evaluation is generally based on open or closed exams, reports, homework, small written exams, seminar presentations or oral examinations, laboratory or workshop performance. The instructor may also take into account the attendance status of the student in addition to his / her performance and exams.Courses which do not require mid-term and final exams are determined by the department. In such cases, the semester grade is given according to the student's semester performance. Exams; mid-term, final exam and make-up exams. In order for the student to take the final exam; at least 70% of theoretical courses and 80% of laboratories and applications.In order for the student to take the final exam; at least 70% of theoretical courses and at least 80% of laboratory and applications.Exams; written, oral, written-applied and oral-applied. For each course, at least one midterm exam is held in the related semester. The mid-term and final grade grades are decided by EYK at the beginning of each semester with the recommendation of the instructors who have the doctoral degree determined by the Senate. Students can take the proficiency exam twice a year in the fall and spring semesters. The student who is accepted with a master's degree is required to take the proficiency exam until the end of the seventh semester. The proficiency exams are organized and conducted by the doctoral qualification committee of the EABDB proposal and assigned by the Board of Higher Education (EYK) for the duration of the assignment. Doctorate proficiency exam is conducted in two sections, written and oral. Questions and questions asked in oral and written exams are taken into account. Written exam success can be evaluated with grade.

Graduation Requirements

In order to complete the program, at least 7 courses must be successfully completed (seminar, proficiency exam, thesis proposal and thesis work).

Occupational Profiles of Graduates

Graduates of the Department of Physics are employed in many areas related to their profession in the public and private sectors. In addition, when many graduates meet the necessary requirements in the fields of as a lecturer.

Access to Further Studies

Graduates who have successfully completed the PhD program may apply for an academic position to higher education institutions in the same or similar fields, or to a specialist position in research centers in public institutions.

Mode of Study

Formal Education

Programme Director

Prof.Dr. Atilla Coşkun

ECTS Coordinator

Course Structure Diagram with Credits

Evaluation Questionnaires

Course & Program Outcomes Matrix

0 - Etkisi Yok, 1 - En Düşük, 2 - Düşük, 3 - Orta, 4 - Yüksek, 5 - En Yüksek