GAZI UNIVERSITY INFORMATION PACKAGE - 2019 ACADEMIC YEAR

COURSE DESCRIPTION
SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH TECHNIQUES/BM387
Course Title: SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH TECHNIQUES
Credits 3 ECTS 3
Semester 5 Compulsory/Elective Elective
COURSE INFO
 -- LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION
  Turkish
 -- NAME OF LECTURER(S)
  Head of Computer Engineering Department
 -- WEB SITE(S) OF LECTURER(S)
  ceng.gazi.edu.tr
 -- EMAIL(S) OF LECTURER(S)
  bmbb@gazi.edu.tr
 -- LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT
Students identify the basic differences between research methods and define these methods.
Students define the basic steps of scientific research.
Students design a unique scientific research.
Students write a scientific research article in APA style by conducting data analysis.
Students write a scientific research article in APA style by conducting data analysis.
Students write a scientific research article in APA style by conducting data analysis.
Students write a scientific research article in APA style by conducting data analysis.
Students write a scientific research article in APA style by conducting data analysis.
Students write a scientific research article in APA style by conducting data analysis.
Students write a scientific research article in APA style by conducting data analysis.
 -- MODE OF DELIVERY
  The mode of delivery of this course is Face to face
 -- PREREQUISITES AND CO-REQUISITES
  There is no prerequisite or co-requisite for this course.
 -- RECOMMENDED OPTIONAL PROGRAMME COMPONENTS
  There is no recommended optional programme component for this course.
 --COURSE CONTENT
1. Week  Introduction to the course.What is science and scientific methodology?
2. Week  Social sciences vs. other sciences.
3. Week  Introduction to Research Methodology.
4. Week  Theory and hypotheses
5. Week  Sampling
6. Week  Measurement, reliability
7. Week  Validity
8. Week  Research design
9. Week  Survey Research
10. Week  Data Analysis
11. Week  Data Analysis
12. Week  Qualitative Research
13. Week  Research Ethics
14. Week  Sample Research Articles
15. Week  Project Work Guidance
16. Week  Project Work Guidance
 -- RECOMMENDED OR REQUIRED READING
  Bailey, K.D. (1978) Methods of Social Research. NewYork: The Free Press. Kumar, R. (1999) Research Methodology. London: Sage Publications.
 -- PLANNED LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND TEACHING METHODS
  Lecture, Question & Answer
 -- WORK PLACEMENT(S)
  Not Applicable
 -- ASSESSMENT METHODS AND CRITERIA
 
Quantity
Percentage
 Mid-terms
1
60
 Assignment
5
0
 Exercises
0
0
 Projects
0
0
 Practice
0
0
 Quiz
0
0
 Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade  
40
 Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade  
60
 -- WORKLOAD
 Efficiency  Total Week Count  Weekly Duration (in hour)  Total Workload in Semester
 Theoretical Study Hours of Course Per Week
15
3
45
 Practising Hours of Course Per Week
0
 Reading
10
2
20
 Searching in Internet and Library
10
1
10
 Designing and Applying Materials
0
 Preparing Reports
0
 Preparing Presentation
0
 Presentation
0
 Mid-Term and Studying for Mid-Term
1
4
4
 Final and Studying for Final
1
5
5
 Other
0
 TOTAL WORKLOAD: 
84
 TOTAL WORKLOAD / 25: 
3.36
 ECTS: 
3
 -- COURSE'S CONTRIBUTION TO PROGRAM
NO
 PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES
1
2
3
4
5
1Has necessary theoretical and practical knowledge in mathematics, life sciences, computation and computer engineering fieldsX
2Defines engineering problems, comes up with feasible analytical approaches for the solution, selects and applies appropriate modeling methods and ICT techniquesX
3Has the ability of surveying the literature, gathering data, setting up and doing experiments, analyzing the results towards the solution of an engineering problemX
4Has the ability of designing and evaluating the system (which is the outcome of a solved problem) under real life requirements and constraintsX
5To realize the system design, applies efficient project management by ensuring careful resource and process planningX
6In multidisciplinary and disciplinary projects, works efficiently as a result oriented team leader or playerX
7Uses required ICT technologies and at least one computer software at the Advanced Level of European Computer Driving LicenseX
8Has the ability of communicating in English and Turkish, uses both languages to follow technological advancement in his area and to prepare technical documentsX
9Acknowledges the necessity of lifelong learning, hence has the ability of keeping himself updated and following the advancement in science and technologyX
10Has the awareness of ethical and professional responsibilities, has the knowledge of ICT Law Principles and applies them in his professional workX
11Considers the institutional, social and environmental effects of ICT applications and has the awareness of ethical rules in these areasX