| Course Title | Code | Semester | L+U Hour | Credits | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basic Research Techniques and Ethical Principles | BYL112 | 2. Semester | 2 + 0 | 2.0 | 4.0 |
| Prerequisites | None |
| Language of Instruction | Turkish |
| Course Level | Undergraduate |
| Course Type | |
| Mode of delivery | Face to face |
| Course Coordinator |
Prof. Dr. Şerife Gülsün KIRANKAYA |
| Instructors |
Şerife Gülsün KIRANKAYA |
| Assistants | |
| Goals | This course aims to equip students with the skills to access information in the field of biology, follow the literature, prepare and present assignments and projects; additionally, it aims to instill the principles of scientific ethics in students and convey the importance of adhering to these rules in their research and professional lives. |
| Course Content | The concept of knowledge, scientific method, Accessing scientific knowledge, the scientific method, and its stages Techniques for accessing scientific literature (utilizing published literature and libraries), Techniques for accessing scientific literature (internet search), Techniques for accessing scientific literature (utilizing electronic databases) Assignment preparationProject preparation, Report preparation, Presentation techniques, Basic and professional ethical principles, Research and publication ethics principles, Ethical problems (practical examples) |
| Learning Outcomes |
- To gain knowledge about the concepts of scientific knowledge and the scientific method - To learn the ways to access scientific information - To comprehend the methods of preparing assignments and projects - To comprehend effective report writing and presentation techniques - To gain awareness of professional and scientific ethics - To gain ability to adhere to ethical principles in professional work |
| Week | Topics | Learning Methods |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Week | General introduction to the course, explanation of the ways of knowing | Course Hours |
| 2. Week | The concept of knowledge, scientific method | Course Hours |
| 3. Week | Accessing scientific knowledge, the scientific method, and its stages | Course Hours |
| 4. Week | Techniques for accessing scientific literature (utilizing published literature and libraries) | Course Hours |
| 5. Week | Techniques for accessing scientific literature (internet search) | Course Hours |
| 6. Week | Techniques for accessing scientific literature (utilizing electronic databases) | Course Hours |
| 7. Week | Assignment preparation | Course Hours |
| 8. Week | Midterm | Course Hours |
| 9. Week | Project preparation | Course Hours |
| 10. Week | Report preparation | Course Hours |
| 11. Week | Presentation techniques | Course Hours |
| 12. Week | Basic and professional ethical principles | Course Hours |
| 13. Week | Research and publication ethics principles | Course Hours |
| 14. Week | Ethical problems (practical examples) |
| Lecturer’s notes |
| Program Requirements | Contribution Level | DK1 | DK2 | DK3 | DK4 | DK5 | DK6 | Measurement Method |
|---|
| 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Course's Level of contribution | None | Very Low | Low | Fair | High | Very High |
| Method of assessment/evaluation | Written exam | Oral Exams | Assignment/Project | Laboratory work | Presentation/Seminar |
