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| Code | DTBB802 |
| Name | Special Area Course |
| Term | 2023-2024 Academic Year |
| Term | Spring |
| Duration (T+A) | 5-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 6 ECTS |
| National Credit | 0 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Doktora Dersi |
| Type | Uzmanlik Alan |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | |
| Course Instructor |
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Course Goal / Objective
The purpose of this course is help students conduct independent research in Soil Science and Plant Nutirtion based on scientific principles, complete research in a timely manner, and present and publish findings in a convincing way.
Course Content
The thesis study involves research related to pre-specified topic and is directed by an academic advisor. The advisor supports the student in his or her research and provides guidance for conducting his or her research in an ethical manner.
Course Precondition
No prerequisites
Resources
Lecture notes to be given and books and scientific articles to be recommended by the relevant advisor
Notes
Resources to be suggested by the relevant advisor
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Gains an awareness and appreciation of ethical principles in research |
| LO02 | Knows methods of accessing knowledge and information and is able to interpret knowledge and information |
| LO03 | Identifies research questions in his or her area of research as well as an appropriate method for studying these questions, conducts research according to proposed methodology and analyze data and results |
| LO04 | Is able to report extant knowledge with adherence to scientific procedures and principles |
| LO05 | Is able to write and present his or her research based on scientific rules and principles by speech or by writing |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Has the intellectual knowledge and skills about the classification of soils in accordance with natural and technical soil classification systems in accordance with their abilities and principles of sustainability by applying the theoretical and practical knowledge in different disciplines and other engineering fields related to his / her field and apply them | |
| PLO02 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Uses the intellectual knowledge to apply new techniques on plant nutrients and applications that provide right nutrition of plants for high quality and economic, environmental and socially sustainable crop production by applying scientific approaches | |
| PLO03 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Develops a new method or applies a known method in different areas that can solve existing problems in dimensions that include the other disciplines in order to analyze soils, their components or the process in which the soils are in and to fulfill the requirements of the principles of sustainable agriculture | |
| PLO04 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Gains the ability to conduct research, design and apply the project in a way to include other disciplines in order to solve the problems encountered in ensuring the proper nutrition of plants in soil or soilless environment | |
| PLO05 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Gains competence in designing, researching and adapting innovations in the application, adaptation and modification of all kinds of soil, plant, fertilizer and water analysis | |
| PLO06 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Contributes to science through an original study that can be published by analyzing problems related to her/his profession by developing a new scientific method or applying a known method | 4 |
| PLO07 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Takes the leadership position in cases where specific and interdisciplinary problems need to be solved | 2 |
| PLO08 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Develops new ideas and methods in the field by using high-level mental processes such as creative and critical thinking, problem solving and decision making; develops a positive attitude towards lifelong learning with the knowledge and skills acquired | 4 |
| PLO09 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Has the ability to communicate effectively in front of an expert group in defending his original ideas, using English (at C1 level) as well besides Turkish | 2 |
| PLO10 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Examines social relations and the norms that direct these relations from a critical point of view, and manages the actions directed to change in order to improve them | 4 |
| PLO11 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Contributes to the process of becoming an information society by introducing the technological advancements in the field in academic and professional context | |
| PLO12 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Produces solutions for the social, scientific, and ethical problems in the field and in business life and contributes to the development of these values | 3 |
| PLO13 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | While specializing in special issues in her/his discipline, she/he establishes functional interaction by using strategic decision-making processes in solving the problems encountered. | 2 |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Literature review, access to information I | Reading, investigation | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Örnek Olay |
| 2 | Literature review, access to information II | Reading, investigation | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Örnek Olay |
| 3 | Literature review, access to information III | Reading, investigation | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Örnek Olay |
| 4 | Literature review, access to information IV | Reading, investigation | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Örnek Olay |
| 5 | Literature review, access to information V | Reading, investigation | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Örnek Olay |
| 6 | Literature review, access to information VI | Reading, investigation | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Örnek Olay |
| 7 | Literature review, access to information VII | Reading, investigation | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Örnek Olay |
| 8 | Mid-term Exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Sözlü Sınav |
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| 9 | Literature review, access to information VIII | Reading, investigation | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Örnek Olay |
| 10 | Literature review, access to information IX | Reading, investigation | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Örnek Olay |
| 11 | Literature review, access to information X | Reading, investigation | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Örnek Olay |
| 12 | Literature review, access to information XI | Reading, investigation | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Örnek Olay |
| 13 | Literature review, access to information XII | Reading, investigation | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Örnek Olay |
| 14 | Literature review, access to information XIII | Reading, investigation | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Örnek Olay |
| 15 | Literature review, access to information XIV | Reading, investigation | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Örnek Olay |
| 16 | Term Exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Sözlü Sınav |
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| 17 | Term Exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Sözlü Sınav |
Student Workload - ECTS
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Related Works | |||
| Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) | 14 | 5 | 70 |
| Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 14 | 5 | 70 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 7 | 7 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 150 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 6,00 | ||
| ECTS | 6 ECTS | ||