Description of Individual Course Units
Course Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleType of Course UnitYear of StudySemesterNumber of ECTS Credits
9900001001RESEARCH METHODS AND TECHNIQUES Elective243
Level of Course Unit
Short Cycle
Objectives of the Course
The aims of this course are; 1-To teach how to do feasibility studies.2-Research and Project proposal, design, preparation and realization, to gain the knowledge and skills to present the project and 3. To teach students basic research and presentation techniques.
Name of Lecturer(s)
Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Celal TİLTAY
Learning Outcomes
1To be able to explain research methods and techniques
2To be able to use research methods and techniques effectively
3To be able to conduct new research and prepare reports
4Present new research and projects
5Etkili İletişim Becerileri Kazanma
Mode of Delivery
Daytime Class
Prerequisites and co-requisities
Recommended Optional Programme Components
Course Contents
Scientific Research and Basic Concepts Effective Research Methods, Methods and Techniques Technical Report Writing Effective CV Writing for Engineers and Engineer Candidates Professional Email Writing Effective Communication in Job Interviews Effective Presentation Skills and Practices
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTheoreticalPracticeLaboratory
1Scientific Research and Basic Concepts
2Feasibility Studies, Researching a project topic
3Effective Research Methods, Techniques and Methodologies-I
4Effective Research Methods, Techniques and Methodologies-II
5Technical Report Writing Methods and Techniques-I
6Technical Report Writing Methods and Techniques-II
7Effective CV Writing for Engineers and Engineer Candidates
8Effective Professional Email Writing Methods and Techniques
9Gaining Effective Communication Skills in Professional Life
10Effective Communication Methods in Job Interviews
11Effective Presentation Skills and Practices-I
12Effective Presentation Skills and Practices-II
13Technical Report Writing in Groups According to the Given Research Topic
14Report Presentation According to the Given Research Topic
Recommended or Required Reading
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Term (or Year) Learning ActivitiesQuantityWeight
Midterm Examination1100
SUM100
End Of Term (or Year) Learning ActivitiesQuantityWeight
Final Examination1100
SUM100
Term (or Year) Learning Activities40
End Of Term (or Year) Learning Activities60
SUM100
Language of Instruction
Turkish
Work Placement(s)
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesNumberTime (hours)Total Work Load (hours)
Midterm Examination111
Final Examination111
Brain Storming5315
Report Preparation11515
Report Presentation122
Project Preparation11010
Project Presentation122
Reading21020
Report11515
Homework199
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)90
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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* Contribution Level : 1 Very low 2 Low 3 Medium 4 High 5 Very High
 
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