Information
| Unit | INSTITUTE OF NATURAL AND APPLIED SCIENCES |
| PHYSICS (PhD) | |
| Code | BYEFK1 |
| Name | Scientific Research Tech. And Publication Ethics |
| Term | 2018-2019 Academic Year |
| Term | Fall |
| Duration (T+A) | 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 6 ECTS |
| National Credit | 3 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Belirsiz |
| Type | Enstitü Bilimsel Araştırma Yöntemleri |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Prof. Dr. METİN ÖZDEMİR |
| Course Instructor |
The current term course schedule has not been prepared yet.
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Course Goal / Objective
1. To learn the scope and the basics of scientific research. 2. Learning the methods of data collection and access to scientific information. 3. Reading, understanding and analyzing scientific texts. 4. Learning to prepare a research report. 5. To have information about scientific ethics and to prevent unethical behaviors
Course Content
Ethical Problems in Research, Unethical Behaviors and Prevention, Scientific Research Methods, Scientific Research Planning: Research Problems, Hypotheses and Objectives, Access to Scientific Information: Library, Digital Library, Databases,Scientific Data Collection and Measurement Methods, Data Analysis Methods and Presentations, Validity and Reliability Concepts, Research Proposal Writing-A 'Summary' Proposal Preparation, Research Report Preparation, Reporting Methods, Article Writing Basic Rules and Examples, Higher Education Council Scientific Research and Publication Ethics Instruction.
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Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Learns the scope and basis of scientific research. |
| LO02 | .Learns access to scientific information and methods of data collection. |
| LO03 | Reads, understands and analyzes scientific texts. |
| LO04 | Learns how to prepare research report. |
| LO05 | Have knowledge about scientific ethics and may prevent unethical behaviors. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | - | Based on the qualifications of the MA level, develops and deepens the current and advanced knowledge in the area by unique means of thinking and / or research at mastery level and comes up with original definitions which bring about novelty to the physics area. | |
| PLO02 | - | Use the equipment used in the field. | |
| PLO03 | - | Gain experience on experimental measurements and their graphical representation with appropriate units and accuracy | |
| PLO04 | - | Interpret observational and experimental results. | |
| PLO05 | - | Deduce from sources which are obtained by research during the process of preparing proficiency exam. | |
| PLO06 | - | Interpret information in their field written and oral | |
| PLO07 | - | Demonstrate the knowledge of appropriate mathematical techniques used in physics. | |
| PLO08 | - | Has a knowledge about the logic of scientific research. | |
| PLO09 | - | Makes use of the conceptual and practical knowledge acquired in the physics field at mastery level. | |
| PLO10 | - | Has attained advanced skills to apply research methods in studies related with the physics area. | |
| PLO11 | - | Develops a scientific method that brings innovation to science. | |
| PLO12 | - | Performs the critical analysis, synthesis and evaluation of new and complicated thought. | |
| PLO13 | - | Can demonstrate the ability to perform an independent research in a specific issue related to physics. | |
| PLO14 | - | Acts as a leader in environments where it is necessary to solve original and interdisciplinary problems. | |
| PLO15 | - | To keep track of the developments in physics and updates himself/herself invariably. | |
| PLO16 | - | Can calculate the predictions of a physical theory and compare with the experimental results. | |
| PLO17 | - | Comprehends the interdisciplinary interaction with which the physics area is related. | |
| PLO18 | - | Shares his/her ideas and suggestions for solutions to the physical problems with experts and non-experts by supporting them with quantitative and qualitative data. | |
| PLO19 | - | Can develop original solutions to physical problems. | |
| PLO20 | - | Can prepare a scientific article and can publish scientific articles about his/her field in international refereed journals. |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Scientific knowledge and Introduction to Scientific Research Techniques | study lecture notes and make a search of subject on internet | |
| 2 | Ethics and basic ethical rules in scientific research | study lecture notes and make a search of subject on internet | |
| 3 | Ethical problems/unethical behaviors and their prevention | study lecture notes and make a search of subject on internet | |
| 4 | Scientific research methods | study lecture notes and make a search of subject on internet | |
| 5 | Scientific research methods (cont'd) | study lecture notes and make a search of subject on internet | |
| 6 | Planning in scientific research: research problems, hypotheses and purposes | study lecture notes and make a search of subject on internet | |
| 7 | Access to scientific knowledge: library, digital library, databases | study lecture notes and make a search of subject on internet | |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | mid-term exam | |
| 9 | Scientific data collection and measurement methods | study lecture notes and make a search of subject on internet | |
| 10 | Data analysis methods and their presentation | study lecture notes and make a search of subject on internet | |
| 11 | Data validation and confidance | study lecture notes and make a search of subject on internet | |
| 12 | Writing a research proposal- preparing a 'summary' proposal | study lecture notes and make a search of subject on internet | |
| 13 | Preparing a research report/methods of reporting | study lecture notes and make a search of subject on internet | |
| 14 | Basic rules in manuscript preparation and examples | study lecture notes and make a search of subject on internet | |
| 15 | Scientific research and publishing ethics guidelines of council of higher education | study lecture notes and make a search of subject on internet | |
| 16 | Term Exams | term exams | |
| 17 | Term Exams | term exams |