RAF801 - RESEARCH STUDIES ON THESIS II

Course Name Code Semester Theory
(hours/week)
Application
(hours/week)
Credit ECTS
RESEARCH STUDIES ON THESIS II RAF801 Any Semester/Year 3 2 4 10
Prequisites
Course languageTurkish
Course typeElective 
Mode of DeliveryFace-to-Face 
Learning and teaching strategiesDiscussion
Question and Answer
Preparing and/or Presenting Reports
Drill and Practice
Problem Solving
 
Instructor (s)Prof. Ferah Yıldız; Prof. Faruk Zorlu; Prof. Mustafa Cengiz; Prof. Gökhan ÖzyiÄŸit; Prof. Gözde Yazıcı; Prof. Pervin Hürmüz; Prof. Melis Gültekin; Assoc. Prof. Sezin Yüce Sarı; Assoc. Prof. Mete YeÄŸiner; Assoc. Prof. Fatin Biltekin 
Course objectiveComprehending how to perform scientific research, how to reach to information and sources, and how to evaluate and interpret the information.  
Learning outcomes
  1. At the end of this course, a student will learn the methodology of scientific research.
  2. Learn how to start a research,
  3. Learn how to perform the literature survey and to reach the information,
  4. Learn how to evaluate and process the information,
  5. Learn how to analyze and synthesize,
  6. Learn how to make a scientific discussion,
  7. Learn how to report the results of his/her study.
Course ContentResearch studies on thesis  
ReferencesDepending on the research subject  

Course outline weekly

WeeksTopics
Week 1Literature Survey
Week 2Literature Survey
Week 3Literature Survey
Week 4Literature Survey
Week 5Literature Survey
Week 6Literature Survey
Week 7Research and Information Processing
Week 8Research and Information Processing
Week 9Research and Information Processing
Week 10Research and Information Processing
Week 11Research and Information Processing
Week 12Research and Information Processing
Week 13Research and Information Processing
Week 14Research and Information Processing
Week 15Research Report
Week 16Research Report

Assesment methods

Course activitiesNumberPercentage
Attendance00
Laboratory00
Application150
Field activities00
Specific practical training00
Assignments00
Presentation150
Project00
Seminar00
Midterms00
Final exam00
Total100
Percentage of semester activities contributing grade succes150
Percentage of final exam contributing grade succes150
Total100

WORKLOAD AND ECTS CALCULATION

Activities Number Duration (hour) Total Work Load
Course Duration (x14) 0 0 0
Laboratory 0 0 0
Application1100100
Specific practical training000
Field activities000
Study Hours Out of Class (Preliminary work, reinforcement, ect)1160160
Presentation / Seminar Preparation14040
Project000
Homework assignment000
Midterms (Study duration)000
Final Exam (Study duration) 000
Total Workload3300300

Matrix Of The Course Learning Outcomes Versus Program Outcomes

D.9. Key Learning OutcomesContrubition level*
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1. Have comprehensive knowledge on radiotherapy machines and their properties to perform the calibration and QA.    X
2. Comprehend treatment planning and applications of radiotherapy to make a decision individually.   X 
3. Know the weight of ethics in clinics and their research studies along with having advanced knowledge on clinical and basic oncology.    X
4. Follow the advances in radiotherapy physics systematically and adapt them into their research in an original form.    X
5. Prepare complex treatment plans in accuracy and precision.    X
6. Prepare scientific reports and articles by organizing their research.    X
7. Use informatics technology both in clinics and research at an advanced level.    X
8. Find alternative solutions by critical approach to the subjects in radiotherapy.    X
9. Publish their PhD studies and thus scientifically contribute to their field.    X
10. Develop good communication with physicians and other medical staff and handle the problems together to find original solutions.   X 
11. Work independently as well as in a team in clinics and research studies.    X
12. Follow the advances in radiotherapy and develop written and verbal communication with colleagues.    X
13. Have experience in interdisciplinary studies and use their knowledge and skills effectively in these studies.    X

*1 Lowest, 2 Low, 3 Average, 4 High, 5 Highest