Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
- 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
Instructors
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.
Weekly Topics (Content)
Week Topics Learning Methods
1. Week Concepts of Knowledge, Knowledge Sources, Science and Scientific Approach Course Hours Verbal Expression Visual Presentation
2. Week Scientific research methods, literature review, data collection and evaluation Visual Presentation Practice Course Hours Verbal Expression
3. Week Ethics, Scientific Ethics and Unethical Behaviors Course Hours Verbal Expression Visual Presentation
4. Week Factors to Consider in Effective Project Writing Visual Presentation Course Hours Verbal Expression
5. Week Scientific Publication Writing Methods Course Hours Verbal Expression Visual Presentation Practice
6. Week Scientific Publication Writing Methods Course Hours Verbal Expression Practice Visual Presentation
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 Visual Presentation Practice Verbal Expression Course Hours
10. Week Term Paper Research Presentations Course Hours Visual Presentation Practice Verbal Expression
11. Week Term Paper Research Presentations Visual Presentation Practice Verbal Expression Course Hours
12. Week Term Paper Research Presentations Visual Presentation Practice Course Hours Verbal Expression
13. Week Term Paper Research Presentations Verbal Expression Visual Presentation Practice Course Hours
14. Week Term Paper Research Presentations Course Hours Visual Presentation Practice Verbal Expression
Recommended Sources
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.
Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
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 -
*DK = Course's Contrubution.
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
ECTS credits and course workload
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