GAZI UNIVERSITY INFORMATION PACKAGE - 2019 ACADEMIC YEAR

COURSE DESCRIPTION
RESEARCH METHODOLOGIES AND TECHNIQUES/BİL215
Course Title: RESEARCH METHODOLOGIES AND TECHNIQUES
Credits 3 ECTS 3
Course Semester 1 Type of The Course Elective
COURSE INFORMATION
 -- (CATALOG CONTENT)
 -- (TEXTBOOK)
 -- (SUPPLEMENTARY TEXTBOOK)
 -- (PREREQUISITES AND CO-REQUISITES)
 -- LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION
  Turkish
 -- COURSE OBJECTIVES
 -- COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES
Recognize the steps and basic concepts of scientific research process
Classify the research. defines the research problem.
Determines the research design appropriate to the problem
Selects the sampling method appropriate to the research pattern and the data collection tool, Applies data collection process and techniques.

 -- MODE OF DELIVERY
   The mode of delivery of this course is Face to face.
 --WEEKLY SCHEDULE
1. Week  General presentation of the course
2. Week  Introduction to research: Ways of knowing, definition of research, classification of research and ethics
3. Week  Defining the research problem: Variable types
4. Week  The aim of the research, research question,, hypothesis, hypothesis, limitations and definitions
5. Week  Sampling methods
6. Week  Screening, Causal-Comparative and Correlational Patterns
7. Week  Experimental designs
8. Week  Internal and external validity
9. Week  Situation and action research
10. Week  Data Collection Process and Techniques
11. Week   Hypotheses
12. Week  Hypothesis testing
13. Week  Examination of scientific articles and thesis
14. Week  Examination of scientific articles and thesis
15. Week  
16. Week  
 -- TEACHING and LEARNING METHODS
 -- ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
 
Quantity
Total Weighting (%)
 Midterm Exams
1
40
 Assignment
0
0
 Application
0
0
 Projects
0
0
 Practice
0
0
 Quiz
0
0
 Percent of In-term Studies  
40
 Percentage of Final Exam to Total Score  
60
 -- WORKLOAD
 Activity  Total Number of Weeks  Duration (weekly hour)  Total Period Work Load
 Weekly Theoretical Course Hours
14
3
42
 Weekly Tutorial Hours
0
 Reading Tasks
0
 Searching in Internet and Library
14
1
14
 Material Design and Implementation
0
 Report Preparing
0
 Preparing a Presentation
0
 Presentation
0
 Midterm Exam and Preperation for Midterm Exam
7
1
7
 Final Exam and Preperation for Final Exam
8
1
8
 Other (should be emphasized)
0
 TOTAL WORKLOAD: 
71
 TOTAL WORKLOAD / 25: 
2.84
 Course Credit (ECTS): 
3
 -- COURSE'S CONTRIBUTION TO PROGRAM
NO
PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES
1
2
3
4
5
1Has the mathematical and computational knowledge required by the field.X
2Analyze the needs related to computer software with the knowledge learned in the fieldX
3Plans computer software development processes with the knowledge learned in the fieldX
4Develops computer software with the knowledge learned in the fieldX
5Tests the computer software with the knowledge learned in the field
6Has basic theoretical and practical knowledge in internet programming and web design.X
7Use the algorithmic thinking and planning approach in their applications.X
8Detects hardware failures that may occur in computer systems.
9Fixes hardware failures that may occur in computer systems.
10Develops interface designs used in software applications.
11Work effectively individually or in teams by researching, finding solutions when faced with unforeseen situations with the basic knowledge acquired in the field.X
12With the awareness of the necessity of lifelong learning, follows the recent developments in information and communication technologies.X
13Communicates verbally and in writing; use at least one foreign language at least at the level of European Language Portfolio A2 General Level, monitor information in the field of informatics and computer science and communicate with colleagues.X
14Be aware of occupational and ethical responsibility in the field, taking care of occupational ethics in information applications, care about occupational health and safetyX
 -- NAME OF LECTURER(S)
   (Dr. Instructor)
 -- WEB SITE(S) OF LECTURER(S)
   ()
 -- EMAIL(S) OF LECTURER(S)
   (hgedik@gmail.com)