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Course Code: 
FDE205
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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