| Course Title | Code | Semester | L+U Hour | Credits | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scientific Ethics and Research Methodology | BIO501 | 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 |
Prof. Dr. Şerife Gülsün KIRANKAYA |
| Instructors |
Şerife Gülsün KIRANKAYA |
| Assistants | |
| Goals | To gain knowledge and skills about the processes of designing, conducting, presenting and publishing scientific research; to teach the ethical principles to be followed in scientific research process |
| Course Content | Science and related concepts (science, theory, law, rule, principle, system, argument, assumption, hypothesis, method), Ethical principles in science, Ethical rules for research and publication, Unethical behaviours and ethical violations in the research and publication process, Evaluation of legal legislation related to research and publication ethics, Scientific information sources, databases and ways of accessing information, Scientific research methods, Planning a scientific publication: Parts of the publication: Title, Authors, Abstract, Introduction, Sections of the scientific publication: Methods and Results, Discussion, Bibliography, Acknowledgements, Appendices, Sections of the scientific publication: Citing literature and design a References section, Table and graph preparation, Preparation of scientific poster and oral presentation, Publication process: journal selection, correspondence and publication |
| Learning Outcomes |
- know the purpose, scope and content characteristics of different types of scientific publications such as articles, papers, books. - gain ability to organise the scientific study in accordance with the main sections and sub-sections and prepare it for publication. - gain ability to use knowledge and software related to the preparation of tables, graphics, etc. required in a scientific publication. - gain ability to search, select and cite the relevant literature for scientific publication, and can use current softwares to design "References" section. - know and adopt the ethical rules that should be considered in preparing scientific publications. - know the processes of submitting, responding to referees, revision, resubmission and printing processes that take place after preparing scientific publications and acts in accordance with these processes. - gain the ability to prepare and fluently present their work in scientific meetings in current presentation formats |
| Week | Topics | Learning Methods |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Week | Science and related concepts (science, theory, law, rule, principle, system, argument, assumption, hypothesis, method) | Visual Presentation Verbal Expression Course Hours |
| 2. Week | Ethical principles in science | Course Hours Verbal Expression Visual Presentation |
| 3. Week | Ethical rules for research and publication | Course Hours Verbal Expression Visual Presentation |
| 4. Week | Unethical behaviours and ethical violations in the research and publication process | Course Hours Verbal Expression Visual Presentation |
| 5. Week | Evaluation of legal legislation related to research and publication ethics | Course Hours Verbal Expression Visual Presentation |
| 6. Week | Scientific information sources, databases and ways of accessing information | Course Hours Visual Presentation Verbal Expression |
| 7. Week | Scientific research methods | Course Hours Verbal Expression Visual Presentation |
| 8. Week | Mid term | Course Hours |
| 9. Week | Planning a scientific publication: Parts of the publication: Title, Authors, Abstract, Introduction | Course Hours Visual Presentation Verbal Expression |
| 10. Week | Sections of the scientific publication: Methods and Results, Discussion, Bibliography, Acknowledgements, Appendices | Course Hours Verbal Expression Visual Presentation |
| 11. Week | Sections of the scientific publication: Citing literature and design a References section | Course Hours Verbal Expression Visual Presentation |
| 12. Week | Table and graph preparation | Course Hours Verbal Expression Visual Presentation |
| 13. Week | Preparation of scientific poster and oral presentation | Course Hours Verbal Expression Visual Presentation |
| 14. Week | Publication process: journal selection, correspondence and publication | Verbal Expression Course Hours Visual Presentation |
| Atasoy N., Boydak M., Çırpan H.A., Kendigelen A., Meriç İ.E., Sarıkaya A.T., Ulubelen A., Yazıcı H., Yıldırım N., 2011, Bilim Etiği, İstanbul Üniversitesi Yayın no: 5048, İstanbul. |
| Barzun J., Graff H.F., 1992, Modern Araştırmacı, TÜBİTAK Populer Bilim Kitapları, 33, Kılıçaslan Matbaacılık, Ankara |
| Day R.A., Bilimsel makale nasıl yazılır, nasıl yayımlanır? TÜBİTAK Yayınları Bilgi Dizisi: 6, Saner Basım Sanayii, Ankara. |
| Gladon R.J., Graves W.R., Kelly J.M., 2011, Getting published in the life sciences, John Wiley & Sonsi Inc. Publication, New Jersey. |
| Program Requirements | Contribution Level | DK1 | DK2 | DK3 | DK4 | DK5 | DK6 | DK7 | Measurement Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PY1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| PY2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| PY3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| PY4 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| PY5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| PY6 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| PY7 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| PY8 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| PY9 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| PY10 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| PY11 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| PY12 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| PY13 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| PY14 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| PY15 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| PY16 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| PY17 | 3 | 0 | 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 | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Other Activities | 3 | 17 | 51 |
| Midterm 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Homework 1 | 1 | 28 | 28 |
| Final | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Total Workload | 153 | ||
| ECTS Credit of the Course | 6.0 | ||
