Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Language Type Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
Project Preparation Techniques TBG504 Turkish Compulsory 2 + 0 2.0 0.0
Prerequisite Courses
Course Level Graduate
Mode of delivery Face to face
Course Coordinator Prof. Dr. Görkem DÜLGER
Instructor(s)
Goals To provide information about techniques related to the preparation of a research project. Planning the research. To provide students with the necessary knowledge and skills about determining work protocols, scheduling the project, determining the budget, writing a project proposal, what needs to be done while the project is ongoing, writing project interim and final reports, and writing and executing the project by complying with ethical rules.
Course Content Definitions included in the project and basic elements that make up the project, organization selection, project objectives, risk analysis, project stages, plan and coordination, management of resources
Learning Outcomes
# Öğrenme Kazanımı
1 Gains project presentation and defense skills, and acquires self-confidence.
2 Possesses the experience and expertise to prepare a project.
3 Gains Research and Development (R&D) methods.
4 Designs experiments, conducts experiments, collects data, and analyzes and interprets results.
5 Works effectively both individually and in multi-disciplinary teams.
6 Possesses the knowledge to provide consultancy on literature review techniques for thesis research and basic scientific research.
7 Will be able to carry out the planning, execution, and reporting phases of scientific research related to their field independently.
8 Accesses information and conducts resource research for this purpose; uses databases and other information sources.
Lesson Plan (Weekly Topics)
Week Topics/Applications Method
1. Week Introduction to the course and the concept of scientific research Other Activities, Presentation (Preparation)
2. Week Scientific research process and types of research Other Activities, Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
3. Week Research problem and hypothesis development Preparation, After Class Study, Other Activities, Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
4. Week Literature review methods Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Interview, Practice
5. Week Use of scientific databases Research, Practice
6. Week Research design and method selection Research, Other Activities, Interview, Practice
7. Week Experimental planning and data collection methods Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Interview, Presentation (Preparation), Practice
8. Week Ethical rules in scientific research Preparation, After Class Study, Other Activities, Interview
9. Week Project writing techniques Research, Interview, Practice
10. Week TÜBİTAK and national project formats Preparation, After Class Study, Interview, Presentation (Preparation), Practice
11. Week International project applications Other Activities, Interview, Presentation (Preparation), Practice
12. Week Writing scientific reports and articles Research, Other Activities, Presentation (Preparation), Practice
13. Week Presentation of student project drafts Presentation (Preparation)
14. Week Project evaluation and feedback Interview, Practice
*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 Advanced Field Knowledge: Deeply comprehends and evaluates up-to-date and advanced theoretical and practical knowledge in the field of medical biology and genetics.
Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
Program Requirements DK1 DK2 DK3 DK4 DK5 DK6 DK7 DK8
PY1 5 5 4 4 3 3 5 5
Recommended Sources
Ders Kitabı veya Notu Ders Kitabı veya Ders Notu bulunmamaktadır.
Diğer Kaynaklar
  • 1.Hazırlanmış ders notları (ppt sunusu) 2.Halil Seyidoğlu, Bilimsel Araştırma ve Yazma El Kitabı, 11.Baskı, İstanbul, 2016.
  • Day, R.A. & Gastel, B. – How to Write and Publish a Scientific Paper
  • TÜBİTAK Project Writing Guide
ECTS credits and course workload
ECTS credits and course workload Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Ders İçi
Class Hours 14 2 28
Ders Dışı
Homework 4 2 8
Preparation, After Class Study 5 2 10
Research 5 2 10
Presentation (Preparation) 10 2 20
Practice 5 5 25
Sınavlar
Midterm 1 1 1
Homework 1 1 1
Final 1 1 1
Total Workload 104
*AKTS = (Total Workload) / 25,5 ECTS Credit of the Course 0.0