| 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 |
| Instructor(s) |
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 | Preparation, After Class Study Research Course Hours |
| 2. Week | The concept of knowledge, scientific method | Preparation, After Class Study Research Course Hours |
| 3. Week | Accessing scientific knowledge, the scientific method, and its stages | Preparation, After Class Study Research Course Hours |
| 4. Week | Techniques for accessing scientific literature (utilizing published literature and libraries) | Preparation, After Class Study Course Hours Research |
| 5. Week | Techniques for accessing scientific literature (internet search) | Course Hours Research Preparation, After Class Study |
| 6. Week | Techniques for accessing scientific literature (utilizing electronic databases) | Preparation, After Class Study Research Course Hours |
| 7. Week | Assignment preparation | Course Hours Preparation, After Class Study Research Other Activities |
| 8. Week | Midterm | Course Hours |
| 9. Week | Project preparation | Preparation, After Class Study Course Hours Research |
| 10. Week | Report preparation | Preparation, After Class Study Research Course Hours |
| 11. Week | Presentation techniques | Research Course Hours Preparation, After Class Study |
| 12. Week | Basic and professional ethical principles | Course Hours |
| 13. Week | Research and publication ethics principles | Course Hours Research Preparation, After Class Study |
| 14. Week | Ethical problems (practical examples) | Preparation, After Class Study Research Course Hours |
| Lecturer’s notes |
| Program Requirements | Contribution Level | DK1 | DK2 | DK3 | DK4 | DK5 | DK6 | Measurement Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PY1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| PY2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| PY3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| PY4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| PY5 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| PY6 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| PY7 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| PY8 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| PY9 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| 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 |
| Event | Quantity | Duration (Hour) | Total Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Hours | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Preparation, After Class Study | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Research | 14 | 1 | 14 |
| Midterm 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Homework 1 | 1 | 14 | 14 |
| Homework 2 | 1 | 14 | 14 |
| Final | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Total Workload | 102 | ||
| ECTS Credit of the Course | 4.0 | ||
