Kocaeli University / European Credit Transfer System (ECTS)

Name of Lecturer(s)

Associate Prof. Dr. Mehlika Özlem SÖNMEZ

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
Program Competencies-Learning Outcomes Relation

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

1) Gain the skills for scientific thinking.
2) Acquire the ability to complete a scientific project, by applying scientific rules from the beginning to the end.
3) Gain the necassary knowledge in order to present a scientific research properly.
4) Act according to scientific ethics.
5) Comprehend general definitions and concepts of science.

Program Competencies-Learning Outcomes Relation

		Program Competencies
		1	2	3	4	5	6
Learning Outcomes
	1	High	High	High	High	High	High
	2	Middle	Middle	Middle	Middle	Middle	Middle
	3	High	High	Middle	High	Middle	High
	4	Middle	High	High	High	Middle	Middle
	5	Middle	High	High	High	Middle	Middle

Mode of Delivery

Face to Face

Prerequisites and Co-Requisites

None

Recommended Optional Programme Components

Not Required

Course Contents

In this course, the definiton of science and scientific research, through a scientific research process asking a viable research question, making a related literature review, generating hypothesis, techniques for gathering data, deciding on a sample, quantitative and qualitative analysis techniques and preparing a research paper will be elaborated.

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

1) Lecture
2) Question-Answer
3) Drill and Practice

Assessment Methods and Criteria

Contribution of Semester Studies to Course Grade

60%

		Number	Percentage
Semester Studies	Quiz	1	50%
Semester Studies	Quiz	2	50%

Contribution of Final Examination to Course Grade

40%

Total

100%

Language of Instruction

English

Work Placement(s)