İÇT503 Research MethodsIstanbul Okan UniversityDegree Programs Interior Architecture and Environmental Design with ThesisGeneral Information For StudentsDiploma SupplementErasmus Policy StatementNational Qualifications
Interior Architecture and Environmental Design with Thesis
Master TR-NQF-HE: Level 7 QF-EHEA: Second Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 7

General course introduction information

Course Code: İÇT503
Course Name: Research Methods
Course Semester: Fall
Course Credits:
Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
3 3 6
Language of instruction: TR
Course Requisites:
Does the Course Require Work Experience?: No
Type of course: Compulsory
Course Level:
Master TR-NQF-HE:7. Master`s Degree QF-EHEA:Second Cycle EQF-LLL:7. Master`s Degree
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Dr.Öğr.Üyesi SİNAN SAVAŞ
Course Lecturer(s): Prof. Dr. DEMET IRKLI ERYILDIZ
Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives: The student's knowledge of basic concepts and methodologies in scientific research.
Course Content: Definition of scientific research, its qualifications, concepts in scientific research

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
Learning Outcomes
1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) The student's knowledge of basic concepts and methodologies in scientific research
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
3 - Competences
Communication and Social Competence
Learning Competence
Field Specific Competence
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility

Lesson Plan

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Definition of scientific research, its qualifications, concepts in scientific research None
2) Subject selection in scientific research None
3) Classification of research, sampling techniques in scientific research None
4) Planning the research, planning stages None
5) Preparation of research proposal, evaluation on different research proposals None
6) Research methods, different classifications, history, description and experimental method None
7) Examination of studies conducted with different methods None
8) Preparing a research proposal None
9) Data collection techniques in research None
10) Examination of studies conducted with different data collection techniques None
11) Data processing in research, different data analysis techniques None
12) Report writing in research None
13) Reference systems in scientific research None
14) Examination of different research examples None
15) Examination of different research examples None
16) Final None

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: İslamoğlu, A. H., 2003, Bilimsel Araştırma Yöntemleri, Beta yayınları, İstanbul
Kaptan, S., 1973, Bilimsel Analiz Teknikleri ve İstatistik Yöntemler, Rehber yayınevi, Ankara
Karasar, N.,2005, Bilimsel Araştırma Yöntemi, Nobel yayınevi, Ankara
Knight, A., Ruddock, l.,2008, Adanced Research Methods in Built Environment, Wiley-Blackwell, Singapore
References: Steadman, J. P.,1983, Architectural Morphology, Pion Ltd., London
Özdamar, K.,2003, Modern Bilimsel Araştırma Yöntemleri, Kaan Kitabevi, Eskişehir
Balcı, A.,2005, Saoyal Bilimlerde Araştırma, Pegama yayıncılık, Ankara

Course-Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Learning Outcomes

1

Program Outcomes
1) Have the fundamental knowledge of theoretical and applied principles required in the field of interior architecture
2) Use artistic and cultural values in design process
3) Use contemporary information about the field of interior design materials and manufacturing technologies
4) Have the ability to develop Design problems with a critical perspective and analytical thinking in order to bring out original solutions
5) Being able to independently carry out a work that requires expertise in interior architecture.
6) To be able to critically evaluate the knowledge and skills acquired in interior architecture education and to direct their learning.
7) To be able to systematically convey the current developments in the field of interior architecture and their own studies, by supporting them with quantitative and qualitative data, to groups in and outside the field, in written, verbal and visual formats.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Low 3 Average 4 High 5 Highest
           
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) Have the fundamental knowledge of theoretical and applied principles required in the field of interior architecture
2) Use artistic and cultural values in design process
3) Use contemporary information about the field of interior design materials and manufacturing technologies
4) Have the ability to develop Design problems with a critical perspective and analytical thinking in order to bring out original solutions
5) Being able to independently carry out a work that requires expertise in interior architecture.
6) To be able to critically evaluate the knowledge and skills acquired in interior architecture education and to direct their learning.
7) To be able to systematically convey the current developments in the field of interior architecture and their own studies, by supporting them with quantitative and qualitative data, to groups in and outside the field, in written, verbal and visual formats.

Learning Activity and Teaching Methods

Expression
Individual study and homework
Lesson
Reading
Homework

Assessment & Grading Methods and Criteria

Written Exam (Open-ended questions, multiple choice, true-false, matching, fill in the blanks, sequencing)
Oral Examination
Homework
Presentation
Reporting

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Midterms 1 % 40
Final 1 % 60
total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 40
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 60
total % 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Grading

Activities Number of Activities Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours 1 3 3
Study Hours Out of Class 6 30 180
Midterms 1 3 3
Final 1 3 3
Total Workload 189