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| Unit | TECHNICAL SCIENCES VOCATIONAL SCHOOL |
| Code | ELS116 |
| 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.
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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 | - | Mathematics, science and related fields to gain the basic level of theoretical knowledge of basic engineering. | 4 |
| PLO02 | - | Mathematics, science and gain practical knowledge in the basic level in the field of basic engineering. | 0 |
| PLO03 | - | 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. | 5 |
| PLO04 | - | Modern techniques that are needed for applications in the field of information technology tools and to select. | 2 |
| PLO05 | - | The basic level of computer software and hardware required by the field of modern techniques, tools, and gain the ability to use information technologies. | 0 |
| PLO06 | - | For applications related to the field to produce solutions when they encounter unexpected situations, or take responsibility for the team to win the individual working ability. | 4 |
| PLO07 | - | Using the basic level of knowledge and skills gained in the field, interpret and evaluate data, identify problems, to analyze, to have the ability to develop solutions based on evidence. | 5 |
| PLO08 | - | Modern techniques that are required for applications related to the field, to select the tools and be able to use information technologies and effective. | 2 |
| PLO09 | - | Industry and gain practical skills in the services sector by examining the relevant processes are in place. | 0 |
| PLO10 | - | The machine and to use computer programs used in Metal Technology business sectors. | 0 |
| PLO11 | - | Will be able to follow the latest developments in the field of judges and their effective communication techniques to have knowledge of a foreign language level. | 0 |
| PLO12 | - | Know the equivalent English term basic level of English and professional. | 0 |
| PLO13 | - | Professional background related to the field and gained the ability to perform the drawings of the project. | 0 |
| PLO14 | - | Respectful to the historical value, social responsibility, global, to have a social and professional ethics. | 3 |
| PLO15 | - | Work safety, occupational health, environmental protection and quality consciousness to have. | 1 |
| PLO16 | - | Gain social skills according to the legal and ethical rules. | 1 |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Science and Knowledge | Literature reading | |
| 2 | Scientific Explanation | Literature reading and course review | |
| 3 | Purposes and Types of Scientific Researches | Literature reading and course review | |
| 4 | Scientific Approaches | 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 | Mid-Term Exam | Literature reading and course review | |
| 9 | Survey Methods | Literature reading and course review | |
| 10 | Data Collection and Sampling | 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 | Narration and Writing Language | Literature reading and course review | |
| 16 | Term Exams | Literature reading and course review | |
| 17 | Term Exams | 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 | ||