Geotechnics non-thesis | |||||
Master | TR-NQF-HE: Level 7 | QF-EHEA: Second Cycle | EQF-LLL: Level 7 |
Course Code: | CE502 | ||||||||
Course Name: | Scientific Research Methods and Methodology | ||||||||
Course Semester: | Fall | ||||||||
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Language of instruction: | TR | ||||||||
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Does the Course Require Work Experience?: | No | ||||||||
Type of course: | Compulsory | ||||||||
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Mode of Delivery: | Face to face | ||||||||
Course Coordinator : | Dr.Öğr.Üyesi AGNE KARLIKANOVAITE- BA | ||||||||
Course Lecturer(s): |
Dr.Öğr.Üyesi AGNE KARLIKANOVAITE- BA Dr.Öğr.Üyesi MUSTAFA KURT Assoc. Prof. SELİM DÜNDAR |
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Course Objectives: | The course will cover how to review research related to the student's field of study and how research is conducted in terms of experimental or social sciences in general. Topics to be covered will be typical research designs, the role of literature, how to analyze literature in a field, how to design a study and prepare a research proposal, reading strategies to grasp challenging texts. Moreover: identify the main and supporting ideas in what you read; to be able to analyze academic writings in terms of content, genre, development process and stylistic features. |
Course Content: | Introduction to scientific research. Fundamentals of scientific research. Scientific approaches. Basic concepts in scientific research. Selection of research topic and problem. Critical source review. Data types and data collection tools in scientific research: Survey and Observation. Data types and data collection tools in scientific research. Sample and sample types. Quantitative data analysis. Preparation of the research report. |
The students who have succeeded in this course;
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Week | Subject | Related Preparation |
1) | Course Introduction. Prerequisites of Scientific Study | none |
2) | Fundamentals of Research in the Sciences and Social Sciences properties | none |
3) | Quantitative and Qualitative Research Methods | none |
4) | Scientific Research Steps | none |
5) | Data Collection Techniques | none |
6) | Analysis of Data | none |
7) | Report Writing in Research | none |
8) | Interpreting and Writing Scientific report | none |
9) | Midterm | none |
10) | Use of Research Results | none |
11) | Scientific Research on the Internet | none |
12) | General scheme in Scientific Studies | none |
13) | Scientific Article writing rules in Engineering Sciences | none |
14) | Trends and Topics in the Field of Study | none |
Course Notes / Textbooks: | Prof.Dr. Remzi Y.Kıncal. Bilimsel Araştırma yöntemleri.5Basım,2017; Halit Ertuğrul. Bilimsel Çalışmalarda Teknikler.9Baskı,2012 |
References: | Prof.Dr. Remzi Y.Kıncal. Bilimsel Araştırma yöntemleri.5Basım,2017; Halit Ertuğrul. Bilimsel Çalışmalarda Teknikler.9Baskı,2012 |
Learning Outcomes | 1 |
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Program Outcomes | ||
1) It defines the broad multidisciplinary scope of Geotechnical Engineering and the interaction between related disciplines. | ||
2) Repeats current techniques and methods applied in the field of Geotechnical Engineering and their constraints, effects and results. | ||
3) Systematically conveys the processes and results of studies in written, verbal and visual formats in national and international environments in the field of civil engineering or outside the field. |
No Effect | 1 Lowest | 2 Low | 3 Average | 4 High | 5 Highest |
Program Outcomes | Level of Contribution | |
1) | It defines the broad multidisciplinary scope of Geotechnical Engineering and the interaction between related disciplines. | |
2) | Repeats current techniques and methods applied in the field of Geotechnical Engineering and their constraints, effects and results. | |
3) | Systematically conveys the processes and results of studies in written, verbal and visual formats in national and international environments in the field of civil engineering or outside the field. |
Brainstorming/ Six tihnking hats | |
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Q&A / Discussion | |
Thesis Preparation |
Semester Requirements | Number of Activities | Level of Contribution |
Committee | 42 | % 0 |
Midterms | 1 | % 50 |
Final | 1 | % 50 |
total | % 100 | |
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK | % 50 | |
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK | % 50 | |
total | % 100 |
Activities | Number of Activities | Duration (Hours) | Workload |
Course Hours | 14 | 3 | 42 |
Application | 20 | 0 | 0 |
Project | 2 | 120 | 240 |
Midterms | 1 | 3 | 3 |
Final | 1 | 3 | 3 |
Total Workload | 288 |