| Course Title | Code | Semester | L+U Hour | Credits | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phd Thesis II | SKY608 | 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 Prof. Dr. İsmail Hakkı ERASLAN Assist. Prof. Dr. Dilek ŞAHİN 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 | ||
