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| Unit | TECHNICAL SCIENCES VOCATIONAL SCHOOL |
| Code | ETS110 |
| Name | Research Methods and Techniques |
| Term | 2018-2019 Academic Year |
| 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 |
| Label | E Elective |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Öğr. Gör.Dr. ÇAĞLAR CENGİZLER |
| Course Instructor |
Öğr. Gör.Dr. ÇAĞLAR CENGİZLER
(Bahar)
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
|
Course Goal / Objective
This course aims to teach the students about the approaches, methods and basic concepts related to scientific research. At the end of this course, students are expected to conduct small-scale research, evaluate scientific texts and 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
Resources
Notes
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Adoption of science and information concepts |
| LO02 | Comprehension of scientific explanation and scientific approaches |
| LO03 | Learning the aims and types of scientific researches |
| LO04 | Perception of the planning aspect of scientific research |
| LO05 | Learning of scientific communication methods |
| LO06 | Determination of sources of data varieties |
| LO07 | Understanding of data collection methods |
| LO08 | Midterm Exam |
| LO09 | Learning of survey methods |
| LO10 | Understanding data organization and analysis |
| LO11 | Perception of scientific publications and publishing process |
| LO12 | Comprehension of the academic thesis making process |
| LO13 | Learning of source scanning and classification |
| LO14 | Getting the planning skills of thesis writing |
| LO15 | Understanding references management |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | - | In mathematics, science, and issues related to their areas to have adequate infrastructure. | 4 |
| PLO02 | - | Using the basic level knowledge and skills in the field, interpret and evaluate data, identify problems, develop solutions to have the ability. | 5 |
| PLO03 | - | Knows the concepts related to electronics, electronic circuits recognize the elements, electronic circuit elements and electrical measurements and can use in the appropriate circuit. | 0 |
| PLO04 | - | Awareness of the need for life-long learning, to follow developments in science and technology and continuous self-renewal with the skill. | 3 |
| PLO05 | - | Following the application of production processes in industrial and service sector to have the ability. | 0 |
| PLO06 | - | The ability to perform drawings of vocational plans and projects related to the field wins. | 0 |
| PLO07 | - | To recognize the corporate structure of the company for the profession and have the entrepreneurial spirit. | 3 |
| PLO08 | - | To show what they have learned and can apply independently to learn in the field of electronic technology and have the ability to act independently to take risks. | 4 |
| PLO09 | - | Modern techniques that are necessary on the field, and specify the information technologies and effective tools to use. | 3 |
| PLO10 | - | To have knowledge of Electric motors, power electronics, sensors, transducers, PLC, microprocessors, digital electronics, analog electronics , and apply knowledge. | 0 |
| PLO11 | - | Design using simulation programs related to computer-aided drawing and field and professional plan and gain the ability to perform the drawings of the project. | 0 |
| PLO12 | - | Respect for historical values, social responsibility, global, to have a social and professional ethics. | 1 |
| PLO13 | - | Innovations in the field of effective communication techniques and be able to follow the judge to have knowledge of a foreign language. | 0 |
| PLO14 | - | To produce a solution for problems related to electronics, to take responsibility for the team or individual it will be equipped with the ability to work. | 0 |
| PLO15 | - | Occupational safety, health and environmental protection, and to be conscious. | 0 |
| PLO16 | - | Required by the field to be able to use basic computer software and hardware. | 0 |
| PLO17 | - | Use the measuring device is in the failure analysis of electronic circuits effectively, and to analyze the data obtained, performs failure and maintenance. | 0 |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Science and Knowledge | Literature reading | |
| 2 | Scientific Explanation and Scientific Approaches | Literature reading and course review | |
| 3 | Purposes and Types of Scientific Researches | Literature reading and course review | |
| 4 | Planning of Scientific Studies | Literature reading and course review | |
| 5 | Scientific Communication Methods | Literature reading and course review | |
| 6 | Data Types and Data Sources | Literature reading and course review | |
| 7 | Data Collection Methods | Literature reading and course review | |
| 8 | Midterm Exam | Literature reading and course review | |
| 9 | Data Collection Sampling | Literature reading and course review | |
| 10 | Organizing and Analyzing the Data | Literature reading and course review | |
| 11 | Scientific Publications | Literature reading and course review | |
| 12 | Academic Theses | Literature reading and course review | |
| 13 | Source Browsing and Sorting | Literature reading and course review | |
| 14 | Thesis Writing Plan | Literature reading and course review | |
| 15 | References Management | Literature reading and course review | |
| 16 | Final Exam | Literature reading and course review | |
| 17 | Final Exam | Literature reading and course review |
Assessment (Exam) Methods and Criteria
| Assessment Type | Midterm / Year Impact | End of Term / End of Year Impact |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Midterm Exam | 100 | 40 |
| General Assessment | ||
| Midterm / Year Total | 100 | 40 |
| 1. Final Exam | - | 60 |
| Grand Total | - | 100 |
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 | ||