Fundamentals of Scientific Research

Course Code:

FDE205

Course Period:

Autumn

Course Type:

Area Elective

P:

3

Application:

0

Credits:

3

ECTS:

6

Course Language:

İngilizce

Course Objectives:

Students will be expected to become competent in writing and organizing technical reports and in effectively presenting academic and technical papers. To familiarize students with the nature and benefits of conducting a literature review; To be aware of the planning and management skills that are required in undertaking critical thinking for their research; To reflect upon the value of a good question, and provide an outline research proposal.

Course Content:

To familiarize students with the nature and benefits of conducting a literature review; To be aware of the planning and management skills that are required in undertaking critical thinking for their research; To reflect upon the value of a good question, and provide an outline research proposal.

Course Methodology:

1: Lecture by instructor, 2: Lecture by instructor with class discussion, 3: Problem solving by instructor, 4: Use of simulations, 5: Problem solving assignment, 6: Reading assignment, 7: Laboratory work, 8: Term research paper, 9: Presentation by guest

Course Evaluation Methods:

A: Written exam, B: Multiple-choice exam C: Take-home quiz, D: Experiment report, E: Homework, F: Project, G: Presentation by student

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Course Learning Outcomes

Course Learning Outcomes	Detailed Program Outcomes	Teaching Methods	Assessment Methods
Ability to understand and apply fundamentals of research	6c, 7b, 7c, 8b	1, 2,8	A, E, F, G
Ability to write scientific and technical report	4b, 6a,6c, 7b, 7c, 8b	1, 2,8	A, E, F, G
Ability to follow up on and application of developments in science and technology	6a, 7b, 8a, 8b	1, 2,8	A, E, F, G
Ability to write a research project, to write a literature review, to report a project assignment	4b, 6a, 6c, 7b, 7d, 8a, 8b, 10a	1, 2,8	A, E, F, G
Ability to analyze the analysis data statistically (with SPSS program) and interpret the results	4b, 6c, 7b	1, 2,8	A, E, F, G

Course Flow

COURSE CONTENT
Week	Topics	Study Materials
1-2	Introduction to research, information resources and how to formulate a good research question	Lecture Notes
3-4	Literature and patent search, exercises	Lecture Notes
5-6	Research proposal components, research paper examination	Lecture Notes
7	Food engineering and professional ethics, ways to prevent plagiarism	Lecture Notes
8-12	Report writing, statistical programs that can be used while preparing reports and interpreting data (excel, spss)	Lecture Notes
13-14	Presentations; instructor/peer feedback on content, language, style (of presentations)	Lecture Notes

Recommended Sources

RECOMMENDED SOURCES
Textbook	Lecture Notes
Additional Resources	Open Course Resources

Material Sharing

MATERIAL SHARING
Documents	YULearn
Assignments	YULearn/Turnitin
Exams

Assessment

ASSESSMENT
IN-TERM STUDIES	NUMBER	PERCENTAGE
Midterm exam	1	30
Assignments	3	30
Final exam (Project preparation and presentation)	1	40
Total		100
CONTRIBUTION OF FINAL EXAMINATION TO OVERALL GRADE		40
CONTRIBUTION OF IN-TERM STUDIES TO OVERALL GRADE		60
Total		100

Course’s Contribution to Program

COURSE'S CONTRIBUTION TO PROGRAM OUTCOMES
No	Program Learning Outcomes	check √
1a	Adequate knowledge in mathematics, science and engineering subjects pertaining to the relevant discipline,
1b	Ability to use theoretical and applied knowledge in these areas in complex engineering problems.
2a	Ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems,
2b	Ability to select and apply proper analysis and modeling methods for this purpose.
3a	Ability to design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions, in such a way as to meet the desired result,
3b	Ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose.
4a	Ability to devise, select and use modern techniques and tools needed for analyzing and solving complex problems encountered in engineering practice.
4b	Ability to employ information technologies effectively.	√
5a	Ability to design experiments for investigating complex engineering problems or discipline specific research questions,
5b	Ability to conduct experiments, gather data, analyze and interpret results for investigating complex engineering problems or discipline specific research questions.
6a	Ability to work efficiently in intra-disciplinary teams,	√
6b	Ability to work efficiently in multi-disciplinary teams,
6c	Ability to work individually.	√
7a	Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing,
7b	Knowledge of a minimum of one foreign language,	√
7c	Ability to write effective reports and comprehend written reports, prepare design and production reports,	√
7d	Ability to make effective presentations,	√
7e	Ability to give and receive clear and intelligible instructions.
8a	Recognition of the need for lifelong learning, ability to access information, ability to follow developments in science and technology,	√
8b	Ability to continue to educate him/herself.	√
9a	Consciousness to behave according to ethical principles and professional and ethical responsibility.
9b	Knowledge on standards used in engineering practice.
10a	Knowledge about business life practices such as project management, risk management, change management.	√
10b	Awareness in entrepreneurship and innovation.
10c	Knowledge about sustainable development.
11a	Knowledge about the global and social effects of engineering practices on health, environment, and safety,
11b	Knowledge about contemporary issues of the century reflected into the field of engineering.
11c	Awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions.

ECTS

ECTS ALLOCATED BASED ON STUDENT WORKLOAD BY THE COURSE DESCRIPTION
Activities	Quantity	Duration (Hour)	Total Workload (Hour)
Course Duration	14	3	42
Hours for off-the-classroom study (Pre-study, practice)	14	2	28
Assignments	1	24	24
Project report	3	12	36
Final project	1	15	15
Total Work Load			145
Total Work Load / 25 (h)			5.8
ECTS Credit of the Course			6

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