ELS116 Research Methods and Techniques

3 ECTS - 2-0 Duration (T+A)- 2. Semester- 2 National Credit

Information

Code ELS116
Name Research Methods and Techniques
Semester 2. Semester
Duration (T+A) 2-0 (T-A) (17 Week)
ECTS 3 ECTS
National Credit 2 National Credit
Teaching Language Türkçe
Level Ön Lisans Dersi
Type Normal
Mode of study Yüz Yüze Öğretim
Catalog Information Coordinator Öğr. Gör.Dr. ÇAĞLAR CENGİZLER


Course Goal

Learning the approaches, methods and basic concepts related to scientific research. Gaining the ability to conduct small-scale research, to evaluate scientific texts and to develop a critical perspective.

Course Content

Basic concepts related to science and basic concepts (fact, knowledge, absolute, true, false, universal knowledge etc.), basic knowledge about science history, structure of scientific research, scientific methods and different opinions about these methods, problem, research model, universe and sample, And data collection methods (quantitative and qualitative data collection techniques), recording, analysis, interpretation and reporting of data.

Course Precondition

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Course Learning Outcomes

Order Course Learning Outcomes
LO01 Student percieves the science and information concepts
LO02 Understands the scientific explanations
LO03 Learns the objectives and varieties of scientific researches
LO04 Learns scientific approaches
LO05 Comprehens the scientific communication methods
LO06 Understans the data types and data sources
LO07 Learns the data collection methods


Relation with Program Learning Outcome

Order Type Program Learning Outcomes Level
PLO01 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Have sufficient background in mathematics, science and subjects related to their own fields.
PLO02 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Gets the ability in interpret and evaluate data, identify problems, develop solutions by using the basic level knowledge and skills in the field. 5
PLO03 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Using the basic level of knowledge and skills gained in the field to interpret and evaluate data, identify problems, to analyze, to have the ability to develop solutions based on evidence.
PLO04 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Becomes aware of the need for life-long learning, to follow developments in science and technology and continuous self-renewal with the skill. 5
PLO05 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Gets the ability in application by following the production processes in industrial and service sector. 2
PLO06 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Gets the ability to perform drawings of vocational plans and projects related to the field..
PLO07 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Knows the corporate structure of the company for the profession and gets the entrepreneurial spirit.. 2
PLO08 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Gets the ability to learn independently in the field of Electricity and to demonstrate that they can apply what they have learned and to take risks independently. 2
PLO09 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Gets the ability in use the computer software and hardware, modern techniques, tools and the information technologies that are necessary on the field.
PLO10 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Has knowledge about Installation, Electricity transmission and distribution, Control Systems, Electric Motors, Power Electronics, Sensors, Transducers, PLC, Microprocessors, Digital Electronics and Analog Electronics and applies this knowledge. Open in Google Translate.
PLO11 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Gets the skill of designing and drawing professional plans and projects by using computer aided drawing and simulation programs related to the field.
PLO12 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği Respects historical values, has awareness of social responsibility, universal, social and professional ethics.
PLO13 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği Gets the ability in effective communication techniques and a level of foreign language knowledge to follow the innovations in the field.
PLO14 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği Gets the ability to produce solutions for problems related to electricity, to take responsibility in teamwork or to do individual work.
PLO15 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Gets the ability in occupational safety, worker health and environmental protection knowledge and awareness.
PLO16 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Uses the measuring devices in fault analysis of electricity and performs fault and maintenance operations by analyzing the data obtained.


Week Plan

Week Topic Preparation Methods
1 Science and Knowledge Literature reading Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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2 Scientific Explanation Literature reading and course review Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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3 Purposes and Types of Scientific Researches Literature reading and course review Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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4 Scientific Approaches Literature reading and course review Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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5 Scientific Communication Methods Literature reading and course review Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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6 Data Types and Data Sources Literature reading and course review Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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7 Data Collection Methods Literature reading and course review Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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8 Mid-Term Exam Literature reading and course review Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav
9 Survey Methods Literature reading and course review Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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10 Data Collection and Sampling Literature reading and course review Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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11 Scientific Publications Literature reading and course review Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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12 Academic Theses Literature reading and course review Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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13 Source Browsing and Sorting Literature reading and course review Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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14 Thesis Writing Plan Literature reading and course review Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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15 Narration and Writing Language Literature reading and course review Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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16 Term Exams Literature reading and course review Ölçme Yöntemleri:
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17 Term Exams Literature reading and course review Ölçme Yöntemleri:
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Student Workload - ECTS

Works Number Time (Hour) Workload (Hour)
Course Related Works
Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 14 2 28
Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 2 28
Assesment Related Works
Homeworks, Projects, Others 0 0 0
Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 6 6
Final Exam 1 16 16
Total Workload (Hour) 78
Total Workload / 25 (h) 3,12
ECTS 3 ECTS