Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Language Type Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
Specialized Field Topics SG 998 Turkish Compulsory 8 + 0 0.0 10.0
Prerequisite Courses
Course Level Graduate
Mode of delivery Student interviews, counseling, review and follow-up of process reports, review of the final report.
Course Coordinator Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Ahmet ALBAYRAK
Instructor(s)
Goals This course aims to enable students to fulfill the requirements of scientific research methodology related to the thesis topic they have chosen in consultation with their advisor.
Course Content The process involves reviewing the literature related to the thesis topic, classifying relevant publications, critically examining publications, determining research scales, designing the data collection instrument, selecting samples, planning the fieldwork, collecting data, classifying data, analyzing data, evaluating the analysis results, preparing the research report, and finalizing the thesis
Learning Outcomes
# Öğrenme Kazanımı
1 Ability To Browse Research Related To The Field.
2 Ability to Critically Review Research Articles
3 Ability to Develop Fieldwork Planning
4 Ability to Apply Scientific Research Methods
5 Veri Analizi ve Değerlendirme Yapabilme
6 Ability to Prepare Scientific Research Reports
Lesson Plan (Weekly Topics)
Week Topics/Applications Method
1. Week Content Knowledge Literature Review Research
1. Week Ability to browse research related to the field. Research, Practice
2. Week Ability to Critically Review Research Articles Research, Practice
2. Week Content Knowledge Literature Review Research
3. Week Content Knowledge Literature Review Research
3. Week Ability to Develop Fieldwork Planning Research, Interview, Practice
4. Week Ability to Apply Scientific Research Methods Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Practice
4. Week Review of Literature Critiques Interview
5. Week Determining the Scales Research
5. Week Ability to perform data analysis and evaluation. Research, Practice
6. Week Ability to Prepare Scientific Research Reports Research, Practice
6. Week Determining the Scales Interview
7. Week Selecting Samples Research
8. Week Designing a Data Collection Tool Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
9. Week Data Collection Practice
10. Week Data Collection Practice
11. Week Data Collection Practice
12. Week Data Analysis Practice
13. Week Evaluation of Analysis Results Research, Fieldwork
14. Week Preparation of Analysis Reports Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Presentation (Preparation)
15. Week Finalizing the Thesis Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
*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 About the main areas of Information and Cyber Security . has detailed information.
2 He/she is familiar with common themes and concepts such as encryption, digital signature, security protocols and applies his expertise to effectively design, develop and manage information security.
3 Has the ability to think at different levels of abstraction and detail; Going beyond a narrow realization, it analyzes the different contexts in which an information security system can be considered, including its interactions with the physical world and people.
4 Solves any technical or scientific information security problem by itself and offers the most appropriate possible solution; Has good communication skills to explain the integrity of the solution and clearly explain the assumptions made.
5 Completes a larger-scale project compared to an ordinary course project in order to acquire interpersonal communication skills necessary for effective working in a team.
6 He is aware that the field of information security and cyber security is developing rapidly, security algorithms, security vulnerabilities and attack types change over time. For this reason, he follows information security, cyber attacks and defense mechanisms and cryptographic developments and applications, learns and develops his skills throughout his career.
7 It is aware of the social, legal, ethical and cultural aspects of information security practices and conducts all professional activities ethically and responsibly.
8 Has a good grasp of technical terms in both English and Turkish and can make concise presentations on technical/scientific problems and their solutions to a variety of audiences face-to-face, in writing or electronically.
9 Define research problems and conduct research using scientific methods to solve scientific problems.
Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
Program Requirements DK1 DK2 DK3 DK4 DK5 DK6
PY1 2 2 2 2 2 2
PY2 1 1 1 1 1 1
PY3 3 3 3 3 3 3
PY4 2 2 2 2 2 2
PY5 3 3 3 3 3 3
PY6 3 3 3 3 3 3
PY7 2 2 2 2 2 2
PY8 4 4 4 4 4 4
PY9 5 5 5 5 5 5
Recommended Sources
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Diğer Kaynaklar
  • Research Methods
  • Research Methodology
  • Qualitative Research Methods
ECTS credits and course workload
ECTS credits and course workload Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Ders İçi
Class Hours 14 4 56
Ders Dışı
Preparation, After Class Study 14 1 14
Research 14 3 42
Presentation (Preparation) 14 4 56
Fieldwork 3 6 18
Sınavlar
Final 1 4 4
Total Workload 190
*AKTS = (Total Workload) / 25,5 ECTS Credit of the Course 10.0