Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Language Type Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
Scientific Research Methodology GMS202 Turkish Compulsory 4. Semester 3 + 0 3.0 4.0
Prerequisite Courses
Course Level Undergraduate
Mode of delivery Face to face
Course Coordinator Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Emrah ÖZTÜRK
Instructor(s)
Goals To contribute to students’ ability to conduct a scientific study and to report it within the framework of the stages of the scientific research process.
Course Content Science and the Scientific Approach; Fundamental Concepts Related to the Scientific Research Process; The Scientific Research Process and the Selection of Research Topics; Critical Literature Review; Hypothesis and Strategy Development; Determination of Research Strategies; Data in Scientific Research; Measurement and Scales in Research; Research Population and Sampling; Quantitative Research Methods; Qualitative Research Methods; Preparation of the Research Report; Research Ethics and Presentation Techniques.
Learning Outcomes
# Öğrenme Kazanımı
1 Having knowledge about scientific knowledge and scientific field
2 Having knowledge about steps of the scientific research process,
3 To be able to search for resources
4 To have knowledge about quantitative and qualitative methods
5 Gaining the ability and knowledge to design, conduct and conclude a scientific research
6 Obtaining the knowledge of reporting a scientific research
Lesson Plan (Weekly Topics)
Week Topics/Applications Method
1. Week Science and the scientific approach Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Presentation (Preparation), Lecture, Question and Answer
2. Week Fundamental concepts related to the scientific research process Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Presentation (Preparation), Lecture, Question and Answer
3. Week The scientific research process and selection of the research topic Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Practice, Presentation (Preparation), Lecture, Question and Answer
4. Week Critical literature review, hypothesis and strategy development, and determination of research strategies Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Presentation (Preparation), Lecture, Question and Answer
5. Week Data in scientific research Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Presentation (Preparation), Lecture, Question and Answer
6. Week Measurement and scales in research Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Presentation (Preparation), Lecture, Question and Answer
7. Week Research population and sampling Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Presentation (Preparation), Lecture, Question and Answer
8. Week Quantitative research methods Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Presentation (Preparation), Lecture, Question and Answer
9. Week Qualitative research methods Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Presentation (Preparation), Lecture, Question and Answer
10. Week Preparation of the research report Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Presentation (Preparation), Lecture, Question and Answer
11. Week Research ethics Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Presentation (Preparation), Lecture, Question and Answer
12. Week Presentation techniques Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Presentation (Preparation), Lecture, Question and Answer
13. Week Sample applications Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Presentation (Preparation), Lecture, Question and Answer
14. Week Sample applications Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Presentation (Preparation), Lecture, Question and Answer
*Midterm and final exam dates are not specified in the 14-week course operation plan. Midterm and final exam dates are held on the dates specified in the academic calendar with the decision of the University Senate.
The Matrix for Course & Program Learning Outcomes
No Program Requirements Level of Contribution
1 2 3 4 5
1 Knows and applies the concepts, principles and theories in the field of Gastronomy and Culinary Arts
2 Knows and applies national-international occupational health, work and food safety regulations related to their field
3 Knows and applies business and management functions, menu planning and food and beverage cost control.
4 Gains aesthetic, artistic knowledge and skills related to his field; have the ability of "sensory analysis" and "quality control" for foodstuffs.
5 Knows and applies cover design, food and beverage preparation, presentation and service techniques.
6 Knows classical / modern kitchen applications and cooking methods.
7 Gains knowledge about the properties and nutritional values ​​of foods. In this way; gains the ability to successfully run all of the product living houses from the selection of the raw material to its processing, presentation and consumption.
8 Recognizes Turkish and world cuisines, knows their differences and similarities, knows how to reach all local and international recipes
9 Produces solutions with an innovative perspective to meet changing consumer expectations
10 Can use information and communication technologies at the level required by gastronomy.
11 Knows and applies management theories and practices that can effectively manage a food and beverage business.
12 Acts in accordance with the social, scientific, cultural and ethical values ​​related to the field of gastronomy.
13 Recognizes and understands different cultures; communicates effectively with guests and collaborators and demonstrates presentation skills
14 Demonstrates reading, comprehension, speaking and writing skills in the English language.
15 Demonstrates basic reading, comprehension, speaking and writing skills in a foreign language/languages ​​other than English.
Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
Program Requirements DK1 DK2 DK3 DK4 DK5 DK6
PY1 4 4 4 4 4 4
PY2 4 4 4 4 4 4
PY3 4 4 4 4 4 4
PY4 4 4 4 4 4 4
PY5 4 4 4 4 4 4
PY6 4 4 4 4 4 4
PY7 4 4 4 4 4 4
PY8 4 4 4 4 4 4
PY9 4 4 4 4 4 4
PY10 4 4 4 4 4 4
PY11 4 4 4 4 4 4
PY12 4 4 4 4 4 4
PY13 4 4 4 4 4 4
PY14 2 2 2 2 2 2
PY15 2 2 2 2 2 2
Recommended Sources
Ders Kitabı veya Notu
Diğer Kaynaklar
  • • Coşkun R., Altunışık, R. ve Yıldırım E. (2020), Sosyal Bilimlerde Araştırma Yöntemleri: SPSS Uygulamalı, Sakarya Yayıncılık.
  • • Büyüköztürk, Ş. ve Diğerleri (2021), “Bilimsel Araştırma Yöntemleri”, Pegem Akademi Yayıncılık.
  • • Kozak, M. (2021), Bilimsel Araştırma: Tasarım, Yazım ve Yayım Teknikleri
ECTS credits and course workload
ECTS credits and course workload Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Ders İçi
Class Hours 14 3 42
Ders Dışı
Preparation, After Class Study 14 2 28
Research 10 3 30
Sınavlar
Midterm 1 1 1
Final 1 1 1
Total Workload 102
*AKTS = (Total Workload) / 25,5 ECTS Credit of the Course 4.0