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Information System
Master TR-NQF-HE: Level 7 QF-EHEA: Second Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 7

General course introduction information

Course Code: BIS541
Course Name: Seminar
Course Semester: Fall
Course Credits:
Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
0 0 0 10
Language of instruction:
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 FERİDUN CEMAL ÖZÇAKIR
Course Lecturer(s): Dr.Öğr.Üyesi NURŞEN TOPÇUBAŞI
Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives: The aim of this course is to enable students to define problems in the field of informatics in accordance with a specific subject and to carry out studies in order to solve the problem. As a result, Students prepare a seminar for the solution of the defined problem.
Course Content: Seminar topic suggestions; selection of the topic of the seminar; preparation of seminar processes and time management; transition to project writing; preparing seminars; seminar presentation.

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
1) To make master's degree seminar studies for the solution of problems in the field of informatics.
Field Specific Competence
1) To be able to define problems in the field of informatics.
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility

Lesson Plan

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Fundamentals of Scientific Research. Knowledge, Science and Scientific Method.
2) Defining the Subject of the Research, Purpose, Literature Review, Importance, Aim, Methods (Modelling), Limitations, Definitions, Plagiarism
3) Deciding on the Research Subject and Problem, Starting the Work Actually.
4) Individual Seminar Preparation
5) Individual Seminar Preparation
6) Evaluation of the Literature Review of the Students Performed in the Individual Seminar Study.
7) Individual Seminar Preparation
8) Interim Evaluation of Student Seminar
9) Individual Seminar Preparation
10) Individual Seminar Preparation
11) Interim Evaluation of the Developed Model
12) Individual Seminar Preparation
13) Individual Seminar Preparation
15) Seminar Presentation - Final Evaluation

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Fundamentals of Project Management, Joseph Heagney, USA, 2012
References: The Project Management Book, Richard Newton,Financial Times,2013

Course-Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Learning Outcomes

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2

Program Outcomes
1) Having knowledge and skills in software development for different environments, systems management, network security, data and database management systems.
2) Keeping up-to-date with current issues about new information systems that are the result of rapid change of information technologies.
3) Be aware of the importance of Information Systems' strategic position in the firm and its role in the creation of new business strategies.
4) To be able to take responsibilities in the information projects as project manager or participant in accordance with the project objectives.
5) Ability to carry out an independent study on the subjects requiring expertise in the field of Information Systems.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Low 3 Average 4 High 5 Highest
           
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) Having knowledge and skills in software development for different environments, systems management, network security, data and database management systems. 5
2) Keeping up-to-date with current issues about new information systems that are the result of rapid change of information technologies. 5
3) Be aware of the importance of Information Systems' strategic position in the firm and its role in the creation of new business strategies. 5
4) To be able to take responsibilities in the information projects as project manager or participant in accordance with the project objectives. 5
5) Ability to carry out an independent study on the subjects requiring expertise in the field of Information Systems. 5

Learning Activity and Teaching Methods

Field Study
Peer Review
Individual study and homework
Problem Solving
Project preparation
Seminar

Assessment & Grading Methods and Criteria

Individual Project
Presentation
Reporting
Tez Sunma

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Seminar 1 % 50
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 14 3 42
Laboratory 12 2 24
Application 12 3 36
Study Hours Out of Class 13 2 26
Presentations / Seminar 1 40 40
Preliminary Jury 1 3 3
Paper Submission 1 20 20
Jury 1 3 3
Final 1 3 3
Total Workload 197