| 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) | |
| Goals | This course aims to equip students with the skills to access information in the field of biology, follow the literature, prepare and present assignments and projects; additionally, it aims to instill the principles of scientific ethics in students and convey the importance of adhering to these rules in their research and professional lives. |
| 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 | To gain knowledge about the concepts of scientific knowledge and the scientific method |
| 2 | To learn the ways to access scientific information |
| 3 | To comprehend the methods of preparing assignments and projects |
| 4 | To comprehend effective report writing and presentation techniques |
| 5 | To gain awareness of professional and scientific ethics |
| 6 | To gain ability to adhere to ethical principles in professional work |
| Week | Topics/Applications | Method |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Week | General introduction to the course, explanation of the ways of knowing | Preparation, After Class Study, Research |
| 2. Week | The concept of knowledge, scientific method | Research, Preparation, After Class Study |
| 3. Week | Accessing scientific knowledge, the scientific method, and its stages | Preparation, After Class Study, Research |
| 4. Week | Techniques for accessing scientific literature (utilizing published literature and libraries) | Preparation, After Class Study, Research |
| 5. Week | Techniques for accessing scientific literature (internet search) | Preparation, After Class Study, Research |
| 6. Week | Techniques for accessing scientific literature (utilizing electronic databases) | Preparation, After Class Study, Research |
| 7. Week | Assignment preparation | Other Activities, Research, Preparation, After Class Study |
| 8. Week | Midterm | |
| 9. Week | Project preparation | Preparation, After Class Study, Research |
| 10. Week | Report preparation | Preparation, After Class Study, Research |
| 11. Week | Presentation techniques | Preparation, After Class Study, Research |
| 12. Week | Basic and professional ethical principles | |
| 13. Week | Research and publication ethics principles | Research, Preparation, After Class Study |
| 14. Week | Ethical problems (practical examples) | Research, Preparation, After Class Study |
| 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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| 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 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Homework 1 | 1 | 14 | 14 | |
| Homework 2 | 1 | 14 | 14 | |
| Final | 1 | 2 | 2 | |
| Total Workload | 102 | |||
| *AKTS = (Total Workload) / 25,5 | ECTS Credit of the Course | 4.0 | ||
