ARCH601 SeminarIstanbul Okan UniversityDegree Programs PhD in Architecture (English) with a master's degreeGeneral Information For StudentsDiploma SupplementErasmus Policy StatementNational Qualifications
PhD in Architecture (English) with a master's degree
PhD TR-NQF-HE: Level 8 QF-EHEA: Third Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 8

General course introduction information

Course Code: ARCH601
Course Name: Seminar
Course Semester: Spring
Course Credits:
Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
0 0 0 12
Language of instruction: EN
Course Requisites:
Does the Course Require Work Experience?: No
Type of course: Compulsory
Course Level:
PhD TR-NQF-HE:8. Master`s Degree QF-EHEA:Third Cycle EQF-LLL:8. Master`s Degree
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Dr.Öğr.Üyesi ÖZGÜN ARIN
Course Lecturer(s): Dr.Öğr.Üyesi EDA ÖZSOY
Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives: • Preparing a specific subject-oriented scientific report using scientific methodology, research design and data collection methods,
• Learning the types of scientific publications (thesis, article, paper, research report, etc.) and their effective use in scientific research and reporting,
• Evaluation of successful presentation techniques,
• Supporting current developments and personal studies in the field of research with quantitative and qualitative data, and systematically transferring them to groups in the field of study and outside the field, in written, verbal and visual formats.
Course Content: Scientific research approach, literature analysis; research design, quantitative and qualitative research methods, data collection, thesis, research project, and scientific article writing techniques, methods to be followed while conducting research, principles to be followed while publishing, ethical principles for reference, points to be considered in order to make a successful presentation, thesis topic /Preparation of the presentations to be made within the scope of the research subject area and the report on the research subject

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
Learning Outcomes
1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) To be able to understand and apply scientific research methods
2) To be able to do literature review and literature analysis
3) To understand the types of scientific publications and their basic features, to be able to use them in research and reporting.
4) To prepare a specific subject-oriented scientific report and to have the ability to prepare a presentation on the chosen topic in the field.
5) To have learned to address the audience verbally/vocally/visually while making a presentation, to understand the importance of communication during the presentation, to have the ability to speak comfortably in front of the public.
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) Meeting, discussion of course content
2) Scientific research methods, literature review, data collection and evaluation-1
3) Scientific research methods, literature review, data collection and evaluation-2
4) Scientific research methods, literature review, data collection and evaluation-3
5) Scientific report writing techniques-1
6) Scientific report writing techniques-2
7) Scientific report writing techniques-3
8) Term Presentations-1
9) Term Presentations-2
10) Informing about the points to be considered in order to make a successful presentation.
11) The steps in the presentation preparation process, the importance of communication in the presentation.
12) Using voice and body language while presenting. The importance of timing in presentation. Visual effect in presentation, selection and use of visual aids, management of the question-answer section
13) End of Term Presentations
14) End of Term Presentations and submission of research reports

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: -
References: • Andrwe Bradbury (2006) Çeviri: H.Elçi, Başarılı Sunum Teknikleri, Kaizen Yayıncılık.
• Alley M. (2013) The Craft of Scientific Presentations: Critical Steps to Succeed and Critical Errors to Avoid, Springer.
• Trochim, W.M.K. (2016) Research Methods Essential Knowledge Base. Cornell University.
• Schwabish J. (2016) Better Presentations: A Guide for Scholars, Researchers, and Wonks, Columbia University Press.
• Richard Bowen, W. (2014) Engineering Ethics Challenges and Opportunities”, Springer e-book.

Course-Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Learning Outcomes

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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

Expression
Individual study and homework
Lesson
Reading

Assessment & Grading Methods and Criteria

Homework
Application
Presentation

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Attendance 14 % 10
Quizzes 1 % 15
Homework Assignments 1 % 25
Preliminary Jury 2 % 25
Final 1 % 25
total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 75
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 25
total % 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Grading

Activities Number of Activities Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours 14 3 42
Study Hours Out of Class 14 6 84
Project 2 3 6
Quizzes 2 2 4
Preliminary Jury 3 4 12
Paper Submission 3 3 9
Final 1 3 3
Total Workload 160