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| Course Title | Code | Language | Type | Semester | L+U Hour | Credits | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basic Research Techniques and Ethical Principles | BYL112 | Turkish | Compulsory | 2. Semester | 2 + 0 | 2.0 | 4.0 |
| Prerequisite Courses | |
| Course Level | Undergraduate |
| Mode of delivery | Face to face |
| Course Coordinator | Prof. Dr. Şerife Gülsün KIRANKAYA |
| Instructor(s) | Prof. Dr. Şerife Gülsün KIRANKAYA (Bahar) |
| Goals | The aim of this course is to equip students with the ability to access scientific information in the field of biology, to follow and evaluate the scientific literature, and to develop skills in preparing and presenting assignments and research projects. Additionally, the course aims to enable students to internalize the principles of scientific ethics and to understand the importance of adhering to these principles in their academic and professional careers. |
| Course Content | The concept of knowledge, scientific method, Accessing scientific knowledge, the scientific method, and its stages Techniques for accessing scientific literature (utilizing published literature and libraries), Techniques for accessing scientific literature (internet search), Techniques for accessing scientific literature (utilizing electronic databases) Assignment preparationProject preparation, Report preparation, Presentation techniques, Basic and professional ethical principles, Research and publication ethics principles, Ethical problems (practical examples) |
| # | Öğrenme Kazanımı |
| 1 | Describe the fundamental concepts of scientific knowledge and the scientific method. |
| 2 | Explain the methods of accessing and evaluating scientific information. |
| 3 | Apply appropriate methods for preparing assignments and research projects. |
| 4 | Use effective techniques for scientific reporting and presentation. |
| 5 | Demonstrate awareness of professional and scientific ethical principles. |
| 6 | Apply ethical principles in their academic and professional practices. |
| Week | Topics/Applications | Method |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Week | General introduction to the course, explanation of the ways of knowing | Lecture, Question and Answer |
| 2. Week | The concept of knowledge, scientific method | Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Lecture |
| 3. Week | Accessing scientific knowledge, the scientific method, and its stages | Research, Lecture, Question and Answer |
| 4. Week | Techniques for accessing scientific literature (utilizing published literature and libraries) | Preparation, After Class Study, Lecture, Question and Answer |
| 5. Week | Techniques for accessing scientific literature (internet search) | Preparation, After Class Study, Lecture |
| 6. Week | Techniques for accessing scientific literature (utilizing electronic databases) | Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Lecture, Question and Answer |
| 7. Week | Assignment preparation | Research, Other Activities, Practice, Lecture, Question and Answer |
| 8. Week | Assignment preparation | Research, Practice, Question and Answer |
| 9. Week | Project preparation | Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Question and Answer |
| 10. Week | Report preparation | Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Practice |
| 11. Week | Presentation techniques | Preparation, After Class Study, Practice, Question and Answer |
| 12. Week | Basic and professional ethical principles | |
| 13. Week | Research and publication ethics principles | Research, Discussion |
| 14. Week | Ethical problems (practical examples) | Preparation, After Class Study, Question and Answer, Discussion |
| No | Program Requirements | Level of Contribution | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |||
| 1 | Obtains theoretical and applied information in the field of biological sciences, perceives and recognizes living things in the context of structure, function - functioning, organization and mutual interactions, comprehends and interprets their importance | ✔ | |||||
| 2 | Defines problems related to biology subjects, formulates hypothesis for the solution of problems by making synthesis, tests the hypothesis with various observational and experimental methods, analyzes the results and gains the ability to interpret. | ✔ | |||||
| 3 | Learns the processes and phenomena in the field of life sciences in relation to current knowledge and methods. Using this information, proposes solutions to local and global problems related to field. | ✔ | |||||
| 4 | Selects, applies and develops contemporary techniques and tools in the field of life sciences and effectively uses information technologies as a part of her/his own life. | ✔ | |||||
| 5 | In order to meet the needs of the individual or society, works effectively and takes responsibility in activities and projects for her professional development, both individually and in multidisciplinary groups. | ✔ | |||||
| 6 | Follows scientific publications published/to be published in the field, conveys the information obtained verbally and in writing to colleagues and different segments of the society. Communicates with colleagues in Turkish/English. | ✔ | |||||
| 7 | By following the current scientific and technological developments in biological sciences, gains the competence to develop lifelong learning, knowledge and skills. | ✔ | |||||
| 8 | Have universal and social ethical values and professional responsibility awareness with a scientific point of view. | ✔ | |||||
| 9 | Adheres to the principle of sustainability in theoretical and applied studies related to biological sciences, gains awareness of its effects and legal consequences on a local/global scale. | ✔ | |||||
| Program Requirements | DK1 | DK2 | DK3 | DK4 | DK5 | DK6 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PY1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| PY2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| PY3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| PY4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| PY5 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| PY6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| PY7 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| PY8 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| PY9 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Ders Kitabı veya Notu | Ders Kitabı veya Ders Notu bulunmamaktadır. |
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| Diğer Kaynaklar |
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| Bahar Dönemi | |||
| Responsible Personnel | Grup | Evaluation Method | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prof. Dr. Şerife Gülsün KIRANKAYA | Vize | 20.00 | |
| Prof. Dr. Şerife Gülsün KIRANKAYA | Ödev | 15.00 | |
| Prof. Dr. Şerife Gülsün KIRANKAYA | Ödev | 15.00 | |
| Prof. Dr. Şerife Gülsün KIRANKAYA | Final | 50.00 | |
| Toplam | 100.00 | ||
| ECTS credits and course workload | Quantity | Duration (Hour) | Total Workload (Hour) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Ders İçi |
Class Hours | 14 | 2 | 28 |
|
Ders Dışı |
Preparation, After Class Study | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Research | 14 | 1 | 14 | |
|
Sınavlar |
Midterm | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Homework | 1 | 14 | 14 | |
| Homework Preparation | 1 | 14 | 14 | |
| Final | 1 | 2 | 2 | |
| Total Workload | 102 | |||
| *AKTS = (Total Workload) / 25,5 | ECTS Credit of the Course | 4.0 | ||
