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| Unit | INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL SCIENCES |
| TRANSLATIONAL MEDICINE (MASTER) (WITH THESIS) (ENGLISH) (INTERDISCIPLINARY) | |
| Code | Trans535 |
| Name | Scientific Research Methods and Ethics |
| Term | 2025-2026 Academic Year |
| Term | Fall and Spring |
| Duration (T+A) | 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 6 ECTS |
| National Credit | 3 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | İngilizce |
| Level | Lisansüstü Ortak Havuzu |
| Type | Normal |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Doç. Dr. Yasemin SAYGIDEĞER |
| Course Instructor |
Doç. Dr. Yasemin SAYGIDEĞER
(Bahar)
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
|
Course Goal / Objective
The aim of this course is to provide students with the ability to plan, conduct, and report scientific research in accordance with ethical principles. The course aims to enhance students’ critical appraisal of scientific literature, research design skills, and awareness of research ethics.
Course Content
This course covers the fundamental principles of scientific research methodology and research ethics. Topics include formulation of scientific problems, hypothesis development, research design (quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods), sampling strategies, data collection techniques, basic statistical approaches, scientific writing, and the publication process. In addition, research and publication ethics, ethical principles in human and animal research, ethics committee procedures, plagiarism, data integrity, conflict of interest, and responsible research practices are discussed.
Course Precondition
None
Resources
Creswell JW. Research Design: Qualitative, Quantitative, and Mixed Methods Approaches. Hulley SB et al. Designing Clinical Research. Day RA, Gastel B. How to Write and Publish a Scientific Paper. Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) Guidelines.
Notes
World Medical Association. Declaration of Helsinki ICMJE Recommendations ARRIVE Guidelines CONSORT, STROBE, PRISMA Guidelines TÜBİTAK Araştırma ve Yayın Etiği Kuralları
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Explains the fundamental stages of the scientific research process. |
| LO02 | Selects appropriate research methods and designs. |
| LO03 | Critically appraises scientific literature. |
| LO04 | Explains and applies principles of research and publication ethics. |
| LO05 | Prepares a scientific research proposal. |
| LO06 | Adopts responsible and accurate use of scientific data. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Develops and deepens knowledge in the field of translational medicine to the proficiency level based on bachelor-level qualifications. | |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Conceives the interdisciplinary interaction in which the field is related to translational medicine | |
| PLO03 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Knows the information technologies, technical equipment, and field-specific devices and instruments at the level required by the field of Translational Medicine. | |
| PLO04 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Knows statistics as a tool that is constantly used in studies in the field of Translational Medicine, and uses relevant software effectively. | 1 |
| PLO05 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Uses of theoretical and practical knowledge within the field at a proficiency level. | |
| PLO06 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Interprets the knowledge about the field by integrating the information gathered from different disciplines and formulates new knowledge. | |
| PLO07 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Makes necessary investigations by using tools, devices, and instruments required for knowledge and technologies about translational medicine and related disciplines at an advanced level; develops a new and creative solution (device, method, treatment, drug) for the problems. | |
| PLO08 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Solves the problem faced related to the field by using research methods. | |
| PLO09 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Plans and conducts an experimental study. | |
| PLO10 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Takes responsibility and develops new strategic solutions as a team member in order to solve unexpected complex problems faced within the applications in the field, evaluates the results, and applies when necessary. | |
| PLO11 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Conducts scientific studies in translational medicine and related fields independently or as a team member. | |
| PLO12 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Publishes a scientific paper in a national journal or presents it at a scientific meeting. | 1 |
| PLO13 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Evaluates knowledge and skills acquired at proficiency level in the field with a critical approach and direct the learning. | 1 |
| PLO14 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Applies the principles of advanced professional development and lifelong learning in the field of Translational Medicine. | 2 |
| PLO15 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Communicates current developments and studies within the field to both professional and non-professional groups systematically using written, oral and visual techniques by supporting quantitative and qualitative data. | |
| PLO16 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Communicates and discusses orally, in writing, and visually with peers by using a foreign language at least at a level of European Language Portfolio B2 General Level. | |
| PLO17 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Develops strategy, policy, and implementation plans on the issues related to the field and assess the findings within the frame of quality processes and ethics. |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to Scientific Research | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 2 | Scientific Problem & Hypothesis | reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Tartışma |
| 3 | Research Designs | reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 4 | Quantitative Methods | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 5 | Qualitative Methods | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 6 | Sampling & Data Collection | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 7 | p-value | reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Tartışma |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
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| 9 | Scientific writing | reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 10 | Publication Process | reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 11 | Research Ethics | reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 12 | Human & Animal Research Ethics | reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 13 | Plagiarism & Data Integrity | reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 14 | Ethics Committees | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 15 | Project Presentations | Preparing Presentation | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 16 | Term Exams | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Ödev |
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| 17 | Term Exams | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
Student Workload - ECTS
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Related Works | |||
| Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 14 | 6 | 84 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 156 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 6,24 | ||
| ECTS | 6 ECTS | ||