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| Code | ELS116 |
| Name | Research Methods and Techniques |
| Term | 2023-2024 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 |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Öğr. Gör.Dr. ÇAĞLAR CENGİZLER |
| Course Instructor |
1 |
Course Goal / Objective
Learning the approaches, methods and basic concepts related to scientific research. Gaining the ability to conduct small-scale research, to evaluate scientific texts and to 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
none
Resources
Lecture Notes
Notes
Lecture Notes
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 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Have sufficient background in mathematics, science and subjects related to their own fields. | |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Gets the ability in interpret and evaluate data, identify problems, develop solutions by using the basic level knowledge and skills in the field. | 5 |
| PLO03 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | 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. | |
| PLO04 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Becomes aware of the need for life-long learning, to follow developments in science and technology and continuous self-renewal with the skill. | 5 |
| PLO05 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Gets the ability in application by following the production processes in industrial and service sector. | 2 |
| PLO06 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Gets the ability to perform drawings of vocational plans and projects related to the field.. | |
| PLO07 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Knows the corporate structure of the company for the profession and gets the entrepreneurial spirit.. | 2 |
| PLO08 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Gets the ability to learn independently in the field of Electricity and to demonstrate that they can apply what they have learned and to take risks independently. | 2 |
| PLO09 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Gets the ability in use the computer software and hardware, modern techniques, tools and the information technologies that are necessary on the field. | |
| PLO10 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Has knowledge about Installation, Electricity transmission and distribution, Control Systems, Electric Motors, Power Electronics, Sensors, Transducers, PLC, Microprocessors, Digital Electronics and Analog Electronics and applies this knowledge. Open in Google Translate. | |
| PLO11 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Gets the skill of designing and drawing professional plans and projects by using computer aided drawing and simulation programs related to the field. | |
| PLO12 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Respects historical values, has awareness of social responsibility, universal, social and professional ethics. | |
| PLO13 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Gets the ability in effective communication techniques and a level of foreign language knowledge to follow the innovations in the field. | |
| PLO14 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Gets the ability to produce solutions for problems related to electricity, to take responsibility in teamwork or to do individual work. | |
| PLO15 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Gets the ability in occupational safety, worker health and environmental protection knowledge and awareness. | |
| PLO16 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Uses the measuring devices in fault analysis of electricity and performs fault and maintenance operations by analyzing the data obtained. |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Science and Knowledge | Literature reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Tartışma |
| 2 | Scientific Explanation | Literature reading and course review | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Tartışma |
| 3 | Purposes and Types of Scientific Researches | Literature reading and course review | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Tartışma |
| 4 | Scientific Approaches | Literature reading and course review | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Tartışma |
| 5 | Scientific Communication Methods | Literature reading and course review | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Tartışma |
| 6 | Data Types and Data Sources | Literature reading and course review | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Tartışma |
| 7 | Data Collection Methods | Literature reading and course review | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Tartışma |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Literature reading and course review | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 9 | Survey Methods | Literature reading and course review | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Tartışma |
| 10 | Data Collection and Sampling | Literature reading and course review | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Tartışma |
| 11 | Scientific Publications | Literature reading and course review | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Tartışma |
| 12 | Academic Theses | Literature reading and course review | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Tartışma |
| 13 | Source Browsing and Sorting | Literature reading and course review | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Tartışma |
| 14 | Thesis Writing Plan | Literature reading and course review | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Tartışma |
| 15 | Narration and Writing Language | Literature reading and course review | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Tartışma |
| 16 | Term Exams | Literature reading and course review | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 17 | Term Exams | Literature reading and course review | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
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 | ||