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| Code | ETS110 |
| 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 |
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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 | Adoption of science and information concepts |
| LO02 | Comprehension of scientific explanation and scientific approaches |
| LO03 | Learning the aims and types of scientific researches |
| LO04 | Perception of the planning aspect of scientific research |
| LO05 | Learning of scientific communication methods |
| LO06 | Determination of sources of data varieties |
| LO07 | Understanding of data collection methods |
| LO08 | Learning of survey methods |
| LO09 | Understanding data organization and analysis |
| LO10 | Perception of scientific publications and publishing process |
| LO11 | Comprehension of the academic thesis making process |
| LO12 | Learning of source scanning and classification |
| LO13 | Getting the planning skills of thesis writing |
| LO14 | Understanding references management |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Gets adequate knowledge in mathematics, science, and issues related to their areas. | |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Interprets data using basic knowledge and skills acquired in the field. | 5 |
| PLO03 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Knows the concepts related to electronics and electronic circuit elements. | |
| PLO04 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Becomes aware of the need for life-long learning 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 | Makes drawings of professional plans and projects related to the field. | |
| PLO07 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Knows the corporate structure of the company for the profession. | |
| PLO08 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Demonstrates ability to independently apply what they have learned in the field of Electronic Technology. | 3 |
| 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 | Gets the knowledge of Control Systems, Electric Motors, Power Electronics, Sensors, Transducers, PLC, Microprocessors, Digital Electronics, Analog Electronics. | |
| PLO11 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Gets the skill of 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 | Produces solutions for electronic problems in team work or individual work. | 3 |
| 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 electronic circuits. |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Science and Knowledge | Literature reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Tartışma |
| 2 | Scientific Explanation and Scientific Approaches | Literature reading and course review | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Tartışma |
| 3 | Purposes and Types of Scientific Researches | Literature reading and course review | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Tartışma |
| 4 | Planning of Scientific Studies | 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 | Midterm Exam | Literature reading and course review | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 9 | Data Collection Sampling | Literature reading and course review | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Tartışma |
| 10 | Organizing and Analyzing the Data | 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 | References Management | Literature reading and course review | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Tartışma |
| 16 | Final Exam | Literature reading and course review | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 17 | Final Exam | 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 | ||