2255 GEOGRAPHY PhD.

GENERAL INFORMATION
Department of Geography Doctorate Program trains experts and researchers with a PhD degree who can analyze and interpret scientific research and information in the field of Geography, and conduct independent research on an original subject. The program will start accepting students from the 2023-2024 academic year. Geography PhD Program; Geography Teaching departments of Education Faculties and similar institutions in our universities under different names such as the Faculty of Arts and Sciences, Faculty of Languages and History and Geography (DTCF), Faculty of Letters, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Faculty of Humanities and Letters, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, which may change their new names in the future. It includes graduates of Geography undergraduate programs of the faculties and graduates of geography programs from abroad whose equivalence has been accepted by YÖK.

Objective
It aims to train researchers and scientists who can make scientific evaluations in human interaction with the elements of the Natural and Human Environment, understand the construction of space, produce solutions to current problems and use innovative technologies, and add innovative ideas to science.


Admission Requirements
Geography Experts who have a Master's degree from the Geography Programs of the Institutes can apply. ALES grade; According to the valid grades of ÜDS/KPDS/YÖKDİL and foreign language exams accepted as equivalent and the rates of Master's Graduation Grade determined by Pamukkale University and in accordance with the Pamukkale University Graduate Regulations.

Graduation Requirements
Students who successfully complete the compulsory and elective courses in the curriculum of the program and a PhD thesis and meet the necessary conditions for graduation according to Pamukkale University postgraduate regulations are entitled to receive a PhD diploma after defending their theses in front of the jury and being successful.

Career Opportunties
Doctoral graduates can benefit from the rich job opportunities offered by the private sector doing business in Turkey, as well as work as field experts in relevant public institutions and organizations and various research institutions. Graduates; By fulfilling the necessary pedagogical conditions, they will have the right to teach Geography in the secondary education programs of formal education institutions. Graduates who wish will be able to continue their studies as academics at universities.

Qualification Awarded
Geography Phd.

Level of Qualification
Third Cycle (Doctorate Degree)

Recognition of Prior Learning
A successful student who has completed at least one semester in another institution / department of the university or another post-graduate program of another higher education institution may be admitted to the post-graduate programs by horizontal transfer. The conditions for acceptance by horizontal transfer are determined by the Senate.

Qualification Requirements and Regulations
Students who successfully complete the compulsory and elective courses in the curriculum of the program and a PhD thesis and meet the necessary conditions for graduation according to Pamukkale University postgraduate regulations are entitled to receive a PhD diploma after defending their theses in front of the jury and being successful.

Access to Further Studies
A student graduated with a good PhD Degree may carry on an academic carrier as a lecturer or post doctorate researcher.

Mode of Study
Full Time

Examination Regulations, Assessment and Grading
Measurement and evaluation methods that is applied for each course, is detailed in "Course Structure&ECTS Credits".

Contact (Programme Director or Equivalent)
PositionName SurnamePhoneFaxE-Mail
HEAD OF THE DEPARTMENT OF INSTITUTEProf. Dr. HASAN KARA  hasankara@pau.edu.tr


PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES
1To have knowledge about the basic concepts and phenomena of geography
2To be able to present a new result or evaluation obtained in studies by comparing it with different disciplines.
3To be able to evaluate the original results obtained with the studies carried out in the field.
4To acquire the skill of writing and publishing scientific articles in geography.
5To use quantitative and qualitative methods and techniques in a research in the field of geography
6Gain the ability to analyze, interpret and map the data obtained in the research area.
7Gaining high-level skills in geographical research methods
8Gaining the ability to follow national and international studies in the field of geography and to observe the development in the field
9To learn the methods of submitting publications to top-level journals and congresses in the field
TEACHING & LEARNING METHODS
NameComments
LecturingLecturing is one of the methods that come first, where the teacher is in the center. It is a method where the teacher actively describes topics and the students are passive listeners. With this method, lesson proceeds in the form of report, description and explanation.
DebateDepending on the situation, debate is a tool that allows all students, or a specific portion of the class to participate in the lesson. In this method, members of the group discuss a topic by addressing the various points of view and discuss alternative opinions about problem-solving.
Case Study Case studies require students to actively participate while using an analytical perspective to think about real and problematic events. The problematic event may be real or very close to real life. Student(s) working on the documents that include the necessary data and descriptions of the
Problem SolvingThe name given to any doubt or ambiguity that arises is, a problem. Problems which usually have a role in human life, that have preventing or annoying aspects are solved by considering the stages of scientific methods. (a) Problems are determined. (b) The problem is identified. 
Cooperative LearningCooperative Learning is; a kind of learning that is based on the students working together for a common purpose. Children with different skills come together in heterogeneous groups to learn by helping each other. Students gain experiences such as becoming aware of the unity
Questions –AnswersThe different types of Questions used (associative, differential, assessment, requesting information, motivating, and brainstorming) although students get in to more active positions during the process; the method is teacher-centered. If possible Questions, that serve a purpose and
Concept MapsExpress a relation network, based on figures, graphics and words propositions and principles. It enables visual learning. These steps are followed: 1) Concepts about the subjects to be taught are listed. 2) The name of the subject that will be taught is written at the top.3) Relations between
Cooperative LearningCooperative Learning is; a kind of learning that is based on students working together for a common purpose. Children with different skills come together in heterogeneous groups and learn by helping each other. Students gain experiences such as becoming aware of the unity within the
ProjectProject-based learning is a learning way which leads students to deal with interesting problems and to create extraordinary products at the end of this. It allows students to use their creativity and it requires them to look at events perceptively.
Technical TourIs a method that takes learning to the out of the classroom. It is a method that provides students to make direct observations and to gain information by taking them to places, such as factories, museums, libraries, various government agencies, mountains, forests, lakes, parks and gardens.
Observation Although we generally get information related to the nature through observations, the Observation method can also be used for other situations and under other conditions. We try to reach certain generalizations by thinking about our findings which we gather from our observations.
Testing Means reaching results by using various information with certain mechanisms, which are set up to imitate natural events in artificial environments and to have students take a certain topics and applying them to reach certain aims/objectives. Nature researchers, scientists, and educators
InterviewThis is when the teacher brings in (writers, artists, designers, writers, illustrators, etc.) because he/she is not equipped with the adequate facilities to do with certain issues or situations. It is a technique that triggers the senses of students. In some cases, students interview certain people
DebateDebate is a type of discussion on a topic in compliance with certain rules and procedures. Debate, is two groups of students in either twos or threes, putting forward points, which are for or against an idea, proposal, point, action or recommendation.  The aim is to discuss topic ideas that
Vision Development This technique is not all the students in small groups, but all students participating in a study as a class. It is a discussion technique, used to teach students to respect others views and improve their vision, when thinking about conflicting points of view. Topics with apparent contradictions 
Brainstorming Brainstorming is a group work process that has been regulated to reach solutions for a problem without limitations or evaluation. The purpose of brainstorming is to make it easier for students to express themselves and to generate ideas. This technique is used as a high-level discussion

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COMPETENCIESCompetence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility 02
COMPETENCIESCompetence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility 03
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COURS STRUCTURE & ECTS CREDITS
Year :
Course Plan

1st Semester Course Plan
Course CodeCourse TitleL+P HourECTSCourse Type
- Elective- 1 3+0 6 Elective
- Geography PhD Elective-1 3+0 6 Elective
- Geography PhD Elective-1 3+0 6 Elective
- Geography PhD Elective-1 3+0 6 Elective
- Geography PhD Elective-1 3+0 6 Elective
  Total 30  
1st Semester Elective Groups : Elective- 1
1st Semester Elective Groups : Geography PhD Elective-1

2nd Semester Course Plan
Course CodeCourse TitleL+P HourECTSCourse Type
- Geography PhD Elective-2 3+0 6 Elective
- Geography PhD Elective-2 3+0 6 Elective
- Geography PhD Elective-2 3+0 6 Elective
- Elective- 2 3+0 6 Elective
- Elective- 3 0+2 6 Elective
  Total 30  
2nd Semester Elective Groups : Elective- 2
2nd Semester Elective Groups : Elective- 3
2nd Semester Elective Groups : Geography PhD Elective-2

3rd Semester Course Plan
Course CodeCourse TitleL+P HourECTSCourse Type
- GEOGRAPHY PhD ELECTIVE - III 3+0 6 Elective
- GEOGRAPHY PhD ELECTIVE - III 3+0 6 Elective
- GEOGRAPHY PhD ELECTIVE - III 3+0 6 Elective
- GEOGRAPHY PhD ELECTIVE - III 3+0 6 Elective
- Elective- 4 0+2 6 Elective
  Total 30  
3rd Semester Elective Groups : Elective- 4
3rd Semester Elective Groups : GEOGRAPHY PhD ELECTIVE - III

4th Semester Course Plan
Course CodeCourse TitleL+P HourECTSCourse Type
- Elective- 5 0+0 15 Elective
- Elective- 6 0+0 15 Elective
  Total 30  
4th Semester Elective Groups : Elective- 5
4th Semester Elective Groups : Elective- 6

5th Semester Course Plan
Course CodeCourse TitleL+P HourECTSCourse Type
- Elective- 7 0+0 20 Elective
- Elective- 8 8+0 10 Elective
  Total 30  
5th Semester Elective Groups : Elective- 7
5th Semester Elective Groups : Elective- 8

6th Semester Course Plan
Course CodeCourse TitleL+P HourECTSCourse Type
- Elective- 7 0+0 20 Elective
- Elective- 8 8+0 10 Elective
  Total 30  
6th Semester Elective Groups : Elective- 7
6th Semester Elective Groups : Elective- 8

7th Semester Course Plan
Course CodeCourse TitleL+P HourECTSCourse Type
- Elective- 7 0+0 20 Elective
- Elective- 8 8+0 10 Elective
  Total 30  
7th Semester Elective Groups : Elective- 7
7th Semester Elective Groups : Elective- 8

8th Semester Course Plan
Course CodeCourse TitleL+P HourECTSCourse Type
- Elective- 8 8+0 10 Elective
- Elective- 7 0+0 20 Elective
  Total 30  
8th Semester Elective Groups : Elective- 7
8th Semester Elective Groups : Elective- 8


COURSE & PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES
Year : Compulsory Courses
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Elective Courses
Course TitleC/EPO 01PO 02PO 03PO 04PO 05PO 06PO 07PO 08PO 09
AIR POLLUTIONE         
APPLIED HYDROGRAPHYE         
DENDROCLIMATOLOGYE         
DOCTORAL SEMINAR- IE         
DOCTORAL SEMINAR- IIE         
DOCTORAL SPECIALIZATION COURSEE         
DOCTORAL THESISE         
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT AND METHODSE         
ENVIRONMENTAL IZOTOPS AND GEOCRONOLOGYE         
EURASIAN SECURITY AND GEOPOLITICSE         
EVALUATION OF METEOROLOGICAL DATAE         
GEOGRAPHICAL ECOLOGYE         
GEOGRAPHICAL RESOURCES OF CULTURAL TOURISME         
GLOBAL WATER ISSUESE         
HISTORY OF GEOGRAPHY SCIENCEE         
KARST SYSTEMS AND SPELEOLOGYE         
LITERARY GEOGRAPHYE         
METHODS OF SPATIAL ANALYSIS IN GEOGRAPHYE         
MIGRATION STUDIESE         
NEW WORLD ORDER AND TURKEYE         
PALAEOCLIMATE AND ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTSE         
PHILOSOPHY OF GEOGRAPHY SCIENCEE         
POPULATION POLICIESE         
POSTGRADUATE COUNSELINGE         
PROFICIENCY EXAM PREPARATIONE         
QUALITATIVE RESEARCH METHODSE         
QUATERNARY RESEARCHE         
REGIONAL GEOGRAPHY METHODOLOGYE         
RELOCATED SETTLEMENTS IN TURKEYE         
SUSTAINABLE TOURISM MANAGEMENTE         
THE DEVELOPMENT OF GEOGRAPHY IN TURKEYE         
THESIS PROPOSAL PREPARATIONE         
TURKEY AND EUROPEAN UNIONE         
TURKISH CULTURAL GEOGRAPHYE         
TURKISH WORLD GEOPOLITICSE         
URBAN IDENTITY AND URBAN PROTECTION IN TURKEYE         
URBAN LAND USEE         
URBAN PROBLEMS IN TURKEYE         
URBANISATION IN TURKEYE         
URBANıZATION IN THE WORLDE         
WETLANDS OF TURKEYE         
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NQF-HETR : National Qualifications Framework For Higher Education in Turkey