Master of Arts in Gastronomy non-thesis
Master	TR-NQF-HE: Level 7	QF-EHEA: Second Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 7

General course introduction information

Course Code:

GST600

Course Name:

Graduation Project

Course Semester:

Fall

Course Credits:

Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
0	0	0	20

Language of instruction:

Course Requisites:

Does the Course Require Work Experience?:

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:

Course Coordinator :

Ar.Gör. MÜGE KAYA

Course Lecturer(s):

Assoc. Prof. İLKAY GÖK

Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives:

1. will be able to design an original scientific research topic.
1.1. Identifies a research topic related to one of the branches of pharmacognosy that interests him/her.
1.2. Discusses the basic information related to the topic.
1.3. Compiles recent literature information related to the topic.
1.4. organizes the compiled information.
1.5. Based on the information collected, proposes an original hypothesis for a new area of research that has not yet been studied.

2. Construct the experimental methods necessary to conduct research related to the hypothesis.
2.1. Compiles the previously used experimental methods related to the pharmacognosy subject he/she wants to research.
2.2. questions the working principles of the devices to be used during the research.
2.3. Operates the devices to be used in the research.
2.4. Organizes the experimental parameters to be used during the research.

3. Will be able to analyze the data obtained as a result of his/her experiments.
3.1. Organizes the raw data obtained as a result of experiments.
3.2. Inquires the statistical method to analyze the data as necessary.
3.3. Runs the statistical program to analyze the data.
3.4. Performs data analysis in accordance with the study protocol.
3.5. Distinguishes the statistical significance of the experimental data analyzed.

4. will be able to evaluate the experimental data analyzed from a pharmacognostic point of view. 4.1. Interprets the results obtained from a pharmacognostic point of view.
4.2. Discusses the possible reasons for the findings obtained.
4.3. questions whether the findings obtained coincide with the hypothesis put forward at the beginning of the study.

5. Will be able to structure the findings of his/her scientific study in the form of a scientific report in the light of his/her own evaluations.
5.1. Explains the principles of preparing a scientific report.
5.2. Prepares a text including the hypothesis of the research, study methods, findings and evaluation of the findings.
5.3. Judges the contribution of the findings of his/her research to science in the report he/she prepared.
5.4. Suggests different research areas related to the subject based on the study and the results obtained.

Course Content:

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;

Learning Outcomes

1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
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)	Exchanging ideas about the topics that the student has knowledge and interest in in order to determine the project topic.
2)	Evaluation of the literature reviews on the subject that the student wants to study.
3)	Evaluation of the hypotheses proposed by the student in relation to the thesis topic. Determination of the hypothesis that will be the subject of the thesis study.
4)	Deciding on the research plan and devices to be used within the scope of the thesis study in the light of the literature reviews.
5)	Determination of the parameters for the experiments to be carried out within the scope of the thesis study.
6)	Making the procurement of the material to be used in the experiments to be carried out within the scope of the thesis study.
7)	Conducting thesis experiments.
8)	Conducting thesis experiments.
9)	Conducting thesis experiments.
10)	Conducting thesis experiments.
11)	Conducting thesis experiments.
12)	Conducting thesis experiments.
13)	Conducting thesis experiments.
14)	Evaluation of preliminary data related to the thesis experiments, making changes in the research plan if necessary.
15)	Evaluation of preliminary data related to the thesis experiments, making changes in the research plan if necessary.

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Course-Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Learning Outcomes
Program Outcomes

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Low	3 Average	4 High	5 Highest

Program Outcomes

Level of Contribution

Learning Activity and Teaching Methods

Assessment & Grading Methods and Criteria

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Homework Assignments	1	% 10
Midterms	1	% 40
Final	1	% 50
total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 50
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 50
total		% 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Grading

Activities	Number of Activities	Duration (Hours)	Workload
Course Hours	15	2	30
Presentations / Seminar	1	2	2
Project	1	3	3
Homework Assignments	1	2	2
Paper Submission	1	2	2
Total Workload			39