| Course Title | Code | Semester | L+U Hour | Credits | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scientific Ethics and Research Methodology | EEM 569 | 3 + 0 | 3.0 | 6.0 |
| Prerequisites | None |
| Language of Instruction | Turkish |
| Course Level | Graduate |
| Course Type | |
| Mode of delivery | Face to face |
| Course Coordinator |
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Erdem ELİBOL |
| Instructor(s) | |
| Assistants | |
| Goals | Learning the definition of science and scientific research methods, Learning scientific methodology, research design and data collection methods, Learning types of scientific publications (thesis, article, report, etc.), Learning ethical principles to be followed in scientific research and publication, Learning scientific project writing processes, Learning the elements to be considered in writing an academic publication. |
| Course Content | Definition and development of science, scientific research approach, literature analysis, research design, quantitative and qualitative research methods, data collection, thesis, project, and scientific article writing techniques, ethical principles to be followed while conducting research, ethical principles to be followed while publishing, ethical principles in citation, points to be considered for successful presentation, presentations to be made within the scope of thesis topic/own engineering field. |
| Learning Outcomes |
- To learn what science, scientific knowledge, and historical development of science are - To learn scientific research methods and to be able to apply them. - To be able to carry on a literature survey and analysis. - To learn about various types of scientific publications and their basic properties. - To learn, to anticipate and to follow ethics while pursuing a scientific work - To prepare presentations about technical or non-technical subjects. |
| Week | Topics | Learning Methods |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Week | Concepts of Knowledge, Knowledge Sources, Science and Scientific Approach | Visual Presentation Verbal Expression Course Hours |
| 2. Week | Scientific research methods, literature review, data collection and evaluation | Course Hours Verbal Expression Practice Visual Presentation |
| 3. Week | Ethics, Scientific Ethics and Unethical Behaviors | Visual Presentation Course Hours Verbal Expression |
| 4. Week | Factors to Consider in Effective Project Writing | Visual Presentation Course Hours Verbal Expression |
| 5. Week | Scientific Publication Writing Methods | Visual Presentation Verbal Expression Practice Course Hours |
| 6. Week | Scientific Publication Writing Methods | Course Hours Verbal Expression Visual Presentation Practice |
| 7. Week | Effective Scientific Presentation Preparation Methods | |
| 8. Week | Thesis Writing Process and Things to Consider | Other Activities |
| 9. Week | Thesis Writing Process and Things to Consider | Course Hours Verbal Expression Practice Visual Presentation |
| 10. Week | Term Paper Research Presentations | Course Hours Visual Presentation Practice Verbal Expression |
| 11. Week | Term Paper Research Presentations | Practice Visual Presentation Verbal Expression Course Hours |
| 12. Week | Term Paper Research Presentations | Practice Visual Presentation Verbal Expression Course Hours |
| 13. Week | Term Paper Research Presentations | Practice Verbal Expression Visual Presentation Course Hours |
| 14. Week | Term Paper Research Presentations | Practice Visual Presentation Course Hours Verbal Expression |
| Andrwe Bradbury (2006) Çeviri: H.Elçi, Başarılı Sunum Teknikleri, Kaizen Yayıncılık. |
| Alley M. (2013) The Craft of Scientific Presentations: Critical Steps to Succeed and Critical Errors to Avoid, Springer. |
| Richard Bowen, W. (2014) Engineering Ethics Challenges and Opportunities”, Springer e-book. |
| Program Requirements | Contribution Level | DK1 | DK2 | DK3 | DK4 | DK5 | DK6 | Measurement Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PY6 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| PY7 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| PY8 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| PY9 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| PY10 | 3 | 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 | 3 | 42 |
| Preparation, After Class Study | 4 | 2 | 8 |
| Research | 2 | 3 | 6 |
| Verbal Expression | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Visual Presentation | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Practice | 5 | 2 | 10 |
| Midterm 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| Final | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Total Workload | 155 | ||
| ECTS Credit of the Course | 6.0 | ||
