DEGREE PROGRAMMES

: PHYSICS

General Description

History

The graduate program in Physics department, establised at 1997 in Dokuz Eylül University organization has been in progress and graduate the M.S. students since 1998-1999 academic year. The service of our department to graduate education is enhanced with beginning of Ph.D. program at 2003-2004 education year.
General Physics, High Energy and Plasma Physics, Atomic and Molecular Physics, Nuclear Physics, Solid State Physics and Mathematical Physics are major branches of the Department. 3 Professors, 6 Assoc. Prof.Dr., 4 Assist. Prof. Dr., 2 Instructors and 12 Assistants are currently working in the department. The courses offered in Physics program especially emphasize the fundamentals of Physics and then advanced Physics considering all these major subjects. The research laboratories of the department are equipped with the research equipments and facilities needed to do scientific research with the support of Scientific Research Projects Fund of Dokuz Eylül University and TUBITAK.

Qualification Awarded

M.Sc. in Physics

Level of Qualification

Second Cycle (Master's Degree)

Specific Admission Requirements

First Cycle Degree in the same or in related disciplines, Transcript, Acceptable score on ALES (Academic Personnel and Graduate Education Entrance Exam) or Equivalent GRE, GMAT score. Acceptable score on Language Proficiency Tests. Acceptable weighted score based on the first cycle cumulative grade point average (GPA) and ALES score. The exceptions to the requirements of ALES and Foreign Language Proficiency scores is announced by the Graduate School. However, ALES requirement is waived for the admissions to the second cycle graduate programs offered by the Conservatory and the departments of Fine Arts Faculty, where students are admitted only by the Artistic Aptitude Test as well as for the graduates of doctorate /arts proficiency/medical residency/ dental residency/ veterinary residency/ pharmaceutical residency programs. Final admission is based on the evaluation of the related academic unit committee. International student admission requirements are decided by the Graduate School Executive Committee.

Specific Arrangements for Recognition of Prior Learning (Formal, Non-Formal and Informal)

According to the Regulations of Dokuz Eylül University for Graduate Schools, students may be accepted for graduate transfer with the approval of the Department Directorate and decision of the Board of Directors of the Graduate School in case the student fulfills the graduate transfer regulations decided by the General Council of the Graduate School. Previously taken courses at another graduate programme with a successful grade may be recognized by the related programmes with the written request of the students including course contents and the transcript, and by the recommendation of the Department Directorates and by the decision of the Board of Directors. The courses taken by the outgoing Exchange students may have the recognition at the school either as compulsory or elective by the decision of the Board of Directors.

Qualification Requirements and Regulations

2 years (excluding one year of English Preparatory School), 2 semesters per year, 16 weeks per semester, 120 ECTS in total.

Profile of the Programme

The Department of Physics offers programs leading to M.Sc. degrees and Ph. D. in Physics. The principal goal of the graduate program in our department is to provide students with strong background in fundamental areas of theoretical and applied physics and to prepare them for careers in industry or in academic institutions.
The objectives of the program are:
- to educate and train graduate students in a wide range of topics in theoretical and applied physics by developing a thorough understanding of the laws of physics and their applications
- to prepare the student to carry out original and independent research in physics and provide training for professional work in several areas of applied physics
- to give an hands-on experience with current research techniques employed in physics
- to develop the skills to trace the scientific and technological developments in a specific sub-discipline of physics
- to improve the ability to communicate scientific results effectively, both verbally and in writing
- to develop the conscience to gain professional and ethical responsibility
They will be highly proficient at problem solving and will gain ability to solve challenges by thinking creatively. A physics degree will also give a grounding in advanced mathematics. The practical skills gained through planning experiments will also be appreciated by recruiters.
There are several laboratories and facilities served for graduate studies at the department of Physics at Dokuz Eylül University. Research laboratories consist of superconductivity, crystallography and nuclear physics laboratories. M.S. and Ph.D. students can make investigational and educational activities there and undergraduate students can implement the projects as well. Following the laboratory work, the students develop their knowledge and skills about superconducting technologies, X-ray spectroscopy, environmental radioactivity, gamma spectroscopy, Radon measurement etc.. Additionally, a high-performance super computer system capable of parallel computations exist in the department. Otherwise, a modern seminar room available for up to nearly 15 people in the department, equipped with an overhead projector, a slide projector and computer systems is open to undergraduate and graduate students presentations including computer simulated displays.
Percentage of Courses Taught in English: 30%

Key Learning Outcomes

1   Ability to explain the core physical concepts and their mathematical expressions
2   Ability to apply knowledge of physics and mathematics to novel physical problems, both qualitatively and quantitatively
3   Ability to identify, formulate and solve physical problems
4   Ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern tools necessary for practice
5   Ability to design, set-up and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data
6   Ability to take individual responsibilites and to work as part of a team
7   Ability to effectively communicate knowledge and opinions via written and oral means
8   Ability to recognize the needs and challenges of our age, and assess the global and social impacts of physical solutions
9   Ability to recognize the need for, and be motivated to engage in life-long learning
10   Comprehension of professional and ethical responsibility

Occupational Profiles of Graduates with Examples

This degree enables the holder to exercise the profession in the public or private sector. There are a number of physics-based careers medical physicist, research scientist, scientific laboratory technician, radiation protection adviser, profession in secondary education. Physics graduates also find employment in academic institutions, and government research organisations as well as industries such as, engineering, manufacturing, oil and gas, and telecommunications.
The new accepted form of the graduate program of Physics department of Faculty of Sciences at Dokuz Eylül University is predicted to be more efficient, since the idea that this design will find both domestic and abroad employment opportunities.

MSc physicist can work in broad industrial areas as a medical physicist, research scientist, scientific laboratory technician, radiation protection adviser, etc. MSc physicist at the same time participates in research groups at universities and research institutes. Furthermore, they can be employed as a physics teacher at private or state schools provided that they have a Pedagogical Formation (pedagojik formasyon) Certificate.

Access to Further Studies

May apply to third cycle programmes.

Course Structure Diagram with Credits

In addition to the compulsory courses of the programme, students register to elective courses appropriate for their thesis topic, on the consent of their supervisor. If necessary, on the consent of their supervisor, they can also register to courses from other programmes (from DEU or other universities). It is obligatory to register MAT 5101 and MAT 5102 and PHY 5126 with approval of the supervisor.
T: Theoretical P: Practice L: Laboratory
B: Spring Semester G: Fall Semester H: Full Year
1 .Semester:
Semester No Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Type of Course T P L ECTS
G 1 PHY 5127 QUANTUM THEORY-I COMPULSORY 3 0 0 8
G 2 FBE 5555 SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH TECHNIQUES AND PUBLICATION ETHICS COMPULSORY 3 0 0 5
G 3 PHY 5133 CLASSICAL MECHANICS COMPULSORY 3 0 0 8
G 0 - ELECTIVE COURSE ELECTIVE - - - 9
TOTAL:   30
 
1 .Semester Elective:
Semester No Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Type of Course T P L ECTS
G 1 PHY 5011 SUPERCONDUCTIVITY - I ELECTIVE 3 0 0 7
G 2 PHY 5147 COMPUTATIONAL MICROMAGNETISM ELECTIVE 3 0 0 7
G 3 PHY 5033 MOLECULAR PHYSICS ELECTIVE 3 0 0 7
G 4 PHY 5059 SEMICONDUCTIVITY - I ELECTIVE 3 0 0 7
G 5 PHY 5063 LIQUID CRYSTALS - I ELECTIVE 3 0 0 7
G 6 PHY 5067 STOCHASTIC PROCESSES IN PHYSICS - I ELECTIVE 3 0 0 7
G 7 PHY 5071 COMPUTATIONAL PHYSICS-I ELECTIVE 3 0 0 7
G 8 PHY 5073 NUCLEAR PHYSICS - I ELECTIVE 3 0 0 7
G 9 PHY 5075 NON-EQUILIBRIUM STATISTICAL MECHANICS-I ELECTIVE 3 0 0 7
G 10 PHY 5077 COMPLEX SYSTEMS-I ELECTIVE 3 0 0 7
G 11 PHY 5085 DENSITY FUNCTIONAL THEORY-I ELECTIVE 3 0 0 7
G 12 PHY 5087 QUANTUM THEORY OF MANY-PARTICLE SYSTEMS - I ELECTIVE 3 0 0 7
G 13 PHY 5055 QUANTUM THEORY OF SOLIDS - I ELECTIVE 3 0 0 7
G 14 PHY 5117 PHYSICS OF LOW-DIMENSIONAL SEMICONDUCTOR STRUCTURES-I ELECTIVE 3 0 0 7
G 15 PHY 5101 PHASE TRANSITIONS AND CRITICAL PHENOMENA-I ELECTIVE 3 0 0 7
G 16 PHY 5105 DATA ANALYSIS TECHNIQUES FOR HIGH ENERGY PHYSICS-I ELECTIVE 3 0 0 7
G 17 PHY 5107 DARK MATTER RESEARCH ELECTIVE 3 0 0 7
G 18 PHY 5109 MAGNETIC RESONANCE-I ELECTIVE 3 0 0 7
G 19 PHY 5111 GROUP THEORY ELECTIVE 3 0 0 7
G 20 PHY 5113 QUANTUM OPTICS ELECTIVE 3 0 0 7
G 21 PHY 5115 CRYSTAL ENGINEERING ELECTIVE 3 0 0 7
G 22 PHY 5121 PARTICLE PHYSICS-I ELECTIVE 3 0 0 7
G 23 PHY 5125 MATHEMATICAL METHODS IN PHYSICS - II ELECTIVE 3 0 0 7
G 24 PHY 5139 QUANTUM FIELD THEORY - I ELECTIVE 3 0 0 7
G 25 PHY 5135 NONLINEAR DYNAMICS AND CHAOS-I ELECTIVE 3 0 0 7
G 26 PHY 5131 CLASSICAL ELECTRODYNAMICS-II ELECTIVE 3 0 0 7
G 27 PHY 5129 QUANTUM STATISTICAL MECHANICS ELECTIVE 3 0 0 7
G 28 PHY 5141 INTRODUCTORY TO ELEMENTARY PARTICLE PHYSICS-I ELECTIVE 3 0 0 7
G 29 MAT 5101 APPLIED MATHEMATICS ELECTIVE 3 0 0 9
G 30 PHY 5143 MODERN QUANTUM MECHANICS-I ELECTIVE 2 2 0 8
G 31 PHY 5145 FUNDAMENTALS OF THE MAGNETISM ELECTIVE 3 0 0 7
G 32 PHY 5025 CRYSTALLOGRAPHY - I ELECTIVE 3 0 0 7
 
2 .Semester:
Semester No Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Type of Course T P L ECTS
B 1 PHY 5096 M.SC. SEMINAR COMPULSORY 0 2 0 3
B 2 PHY 5132 CLASSICAL ELECTRODYNAMICS-I COMPULSORY 3 0 0 8
B 3 PHY 5098 M.SC. RESEARCH COMPULSORY 2 0 0 3
B 0 - ELECTIVE COURSE ELECTIVE - - - 16
TOTAL:   30
 
2 .Semester Elective:
Semester No Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Type of Course T P L ECTS
B 1 PHY 5126 MATHEMATICAL METHODS IN PHYSICS - I ELECTIVE 3 0 0 8
B 2 PHY 5194 MAGNETIC PROPERTIES OF THIN FILMS AND NANOPARTICLES ELECTIVE 3 0 0 7
B 3 PHY 5140 NUCLEAR PHYSICS - II ELECTIVE 3 0 0 8
B 4 PHY 5182 PARTICLE PHYSICS-II ELECTIVE 3 0 0 8
B 5 PHY 5146 SUPERCONDUCTIVITY - II ELECTIVE 3 0 0 8
B 6 PHY 5148 CRYSTALLOGRAPHY - II ELECTIVE 3 0 0 8
B 7 PHY 5162 ADVANCED MOLECULAR PHYSICS ELECTIVE 3 0 0 8
B 8 PHY 5128 QUANTUM THEORY-II ELECTIVE 3 0 0 8
B 9 PHY 5164 SEMICONDUCTIVITY - II ELECTIVE 3 0 0 8
B 10 PHY 5184 LIQUID CRYSTALS - II ELECTIVE 3 0 0 8
B 11 PHY 5136 NONLINEAR-DYNAMICS AND CHAOS-II ELECTIVE 3 0 0 8
B 12 PHY 5150 STOCHASTIC PROCESSES IN PHYSICS - II ELECTIVE 3 0 0 8
B 13 PHY 5152 COMPUTATIONAL PHYSICS-II ELECTIVE 3 0 0 8
B 14 PHY 5186 NON-EQUILIBRIUM STATISTICAL MECHANICS-II ELECTIVE 3 0 0 8
B 15 PHY 5188 COMPLEX SYSTEMS-II ELECTIVE 3 0 0 8
B 16 PHY 5154 DENSITY FUNCTIONAL THEORY-II ELECTIVE 3 0 0 8
B 17 PHY 5166 QUANTUM THEORY OF MANY-PARTICLE SYSTEMS - II ELECTIVE 3 0 0 8
B 18 PHY 5168 PHASE TRANSITIONS AND CRITICAL PHENOMENA-II ELECTIVE 3 0 0 8
B 19 PHY 5170 QUANTUM THEORY OF SOLIDS - II ELECTIVE 3 0 0 8
B 20 PHY 5172 PHYSICS OF LOW-DIMENSIONAL SEMICONDUCTOR STRUCTURES - II ELECTIVE 3 0 0 8
B 21 PHY 5174 DATA ANALYSIS TECHNIQUES FOR HIGH ENERGY PHYSICS-II ELECTIVE 3 0 0 8
B 22 PHY 5176 MAGNETIC RESONANCE - II ELECTIVE 3 0 0 8
B 23 PHY 5178 APERIODIC CRYSTALS ELECTIVE 3 0 0 8
B 24 PHY 5180 MOLECULAR MODELING ELECTIVE 3 0 0 8
B 25 PHY 5144 QUANTUM FIELD THEORY - II ELECTIVE 3 0 0 8
B 26 PHY 5142 RELATIVISTIC QUANTUM THEORY ELECTIVE 3 0 0 8
B 27 PHY 5134 ANALITICAL MECHANICS ELECTIVE 3 0 0 8
B 28 PHY 5156 INTRODUCTORY TO ELEMENTARY PARTICLE PHYSICS-II ELECTIVE 3 0 0 8
B 29 MAT 5102 NUMERICAL AND APPROXIMATE METHODS ELECTIVE 3 0 0 9
B 30 PHY 5190 MODERN QUANTUM MECHANICS-II ELECTIVE 2 2 0 8
B 31 PHY 5192 ARTIFICIAL NEURAL NETWORKS AND APPLICATIONS IN PHYSICS ELECTIVE 3 0 0 7
B 32 PHY 5130 STATICTICAL MECHANICS ELECTIVE 3 0 0 8
 
3.Semester:
Semester No Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Type of Course T P L ECTS
G 1 PHY 5099 M.SC. THESIS COMPULSORY 0 0 0 30
TOTAL:   30
 
4.Semester:
Semester No Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Type of Course T P L ECTS
B 1 PHY 5099 M.SC. THESIS COMPULSORY 0 0 0 30
TOTAL:   30
 

Examination Regulations, Assessment and Grading

Related items of Dokuz Eylul University Regulations of Graduate Education and Exams and related items of Institute of Natural and Applied Sciences Regulations of Education and Code of Practicing Exams are applied for the exams and course grades.
The course evaluation criteria are defined for each course by the instructor(s) of the corresponding course and are given in the Course Description Form found in the information package.

Graduation Requirements

Second Cycle (Master's Degree) Programme with thesis is comprised of courses (at least 54 ECTS), a seminar (3 ECTS), M. Sc. Research (3 ECTS) and M. Sc. Thesis (60 ECTS), in total 120 ECTS credits. Students must have minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 2.50 / 4.00 and completed all the courses with at least CB / S / TP grades.

Mode of Study (Full-Time, Part-Time, E-Learning )

Full-time

Programme Director or Equivalent

Prof. Dr. Serpil ŞAKİROĞLU (Head of Department)
E-mail : serpil.sakiroglu@deu.edu.tr
Telephone : +90 (232) 301 85 11
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