| Course Title | Code | Semester | L+U Hour | Credits | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phd Thesis I | SKY606 | 0 + 1 | 0.0 | 20.0 |
| Prerequisites | None |
| Language of Instruction | Turkish |
| Course Level | Graduate |
| Course Type | |
| Mode of delivery | One-on-one supervision, independent study, and report presentation. |
| Course Coordinator |
Prof. Dr. Yalçın KARAGÖZ Prof. Dr. Mehmet Nurullah KURUTKAN Prof. Dr. Oğuz KARA Assist. Prof. Dr. Dilek ŞAHİN Prof. Dr. İsmail Hakkı ERASLAN Assist. Prof. Dr. Fuat YALMAN Assoc. Prof. Dr. Yusuf ÖCEL Prof. Dr. Enver BOZDEMİR |
| Instructor(s) | |
| Assistants | |
| Goals | To enable doctoral students to conduct a scientific research process, produce original knowledge on a selected topic, and write a scientific dissertation. |
| Course Content | Identifying the research topic and conducting a literature review. Developing the research methodology and data collection. Analyzing and interpreting findings. Writing and defending the dissertation. Preparing the study in compliance with academic ethics and writing guidelines. |
| Learning Outcomes |
- Conducts an in-depth analysis of the literature related to the thesis topic. - Conducts an in-depth analysis of the literature related to the thesis topic. - Provides original and innovative academic contributions. - Reports research findings in accordance with academic ethical principles. - Presents and discusses the dissertation effectively during the defense process. |
| Week | Topics | Learning Methods |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Week | Research topic is identified, and supervisor approval is obtained. | Preparation, After Class Study |
| 2. Week | Literature review begins, and key sources are evaluated. | Preparation, After Class Study |
| 3. Week | Research design is developed, and a work plan is prepared. | Preparation, After Class Study |
| 4. Week | Data collection methods are planned, and tools are selected. | Preparation, After Class Study |
| 5. Week | Pilot studies are conducted, and feedback is analyzed. | Preparation, After Class Study |
| 6. Week | Data collection process begins. | Preparation, After Class Study |
| 7. Week | Collected data is organized, and analysis methods are applied. | Preparation, After Class Study |
| 8. Week | Research findings are reported, and a preliminary evaluation is conducted. | Preparation, After Class Study |
| 9. Week | Findings are discussed and linked to the literature. | Preparation, After Class Study |
| 10. Week | Thesis writing begins, and the first draft is prepared. | Preparation, After Class Study |
| 11. Week | Evaluation meetings are held with the supervisor on the draft. | Preparation, After Class Study |
| 12. Week | Revisions are made based on the draft text. | Preparation, After Class Study |
| 13. Week | The final draft is completed, and pre-submission checks are made. | Preparation, After Class Study |
| 14. Week | Thesis defense preparations are made, and presentation practices are conducted. | Preparation, After Class Study |
| Determined according to the thesis topic. |
| Program Requirements | Contribution Level | DK1 | DK2 | DK3 | DK4 | Measurement Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PY1 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 40,60 |
| PY2 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 40,60 |
| PY3 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 40,60 |
| PY4 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 40,60 |
| PY5 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 40,60 |
| PY6 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 40,60 |
| PY7 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| PY8 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 40,60 |
| PY9 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 40,60 |
| PY10 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 40,60 |
| PY11 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 40,60 |
| PY12 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 40,60 |
| 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) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homework 1 | 14 | 9 | 126 |
| Homework 2 | 14 | 9 | 126 |
| Quiz 1 | 14 | 7 | 98 |
| Quiz 2 | 14 | 7 | 98 |
| Practice | 5 | 10 | 50 |
| Practice End-Of-Term | 1 | 12 | 12 |
| Total Workload | 510 | ||
| ECTS Credit of the Course | 20.0 | ||
