MEB600-02 - SPECIAL SUBJECT (THESIS)

Course Name Code Semester Theory
(hours/week)
Application
(hours/week)
Credit ECTS
SPECIAL SUBJECT (THESIS) MEB600-02 4th Semester 4 0 0 30
PrequisitesStudents must complete a minimum total of 60 ECTS credits.
Course languageTurkish
Course typeMust 
Mode of DeliveryFace-to-Face 
Learning and teaching strategiesDiscussion
Experiment
Problem Solving
 
Instructor (s)Advisor 
Course objectiveStudying of thesis 
Learning outcomes
  1. At the end of this course students will; Review the literature related with the chosen thesis topic.
  2. Perform the experiments according to his/her hypothesis.
  3. Analyze and annotate the experimental data.
  4. Present and defend the thesis.
Course Content1. Selecting the thesis topic,
2. Reviewing all the references about the selected topic,
3. Preparing the research proposal,
4. Performing the experiments,
5. Evaluating the experimental findings,
6. Reporting the research results. 
ReferencesAll the references related to selected thesis topic in literature 

Course outline weekly

WeeksTopics
Week 1Experimental studies
Week 2Experimental studies
Week 3Experimental studies
Week 4Experimental studies
Week 5Experimental studies
Week 6Experimental studies
Week 7Experimental studies
Week 8Experimental studies
Week 9Evaluating the findings
Week 10Evaluating the findings
Week 11Evaluating the findings
Week 12Reporting the research results
Week 13Reporting the research results
Week 14Reporting the research results
Week 15Preparation to thesis examination
Week 16Thesis Examination

Assesment methods

Course activitiesNumberPercentage
Attendance00
Laboratory00
Application00
Field activities00
Specific practical training00
Assignments00
Presentation00
Project00
Seminar00
Midterms00
Final exam1100
Total100
Percentage of semester activities contributing grade succes00
Percentage of final exam contributing grade succes1100
Total100

WORKLOAD AND ECTS CALCULATION

Activities Number Duration (hour) Total Work Load
Course Duration (x14) 14 3 42
Laboratory 14 33 462
Application000
Specific practical training000
Field activities000
Study Hours Out of Class (Preliminary work, reinforcement, ect)1620320
Presentation / Seminar Preparation31236
Project000
Homework assignment000
Midterms (Study duration)000
Final Exam (Study duration) 14040
Total Workload48108900

Matrix Of The Course Learning Outcomes Versus Program Outcomes

D.9. Key Learning OutcomesContrubition level*
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1. Learn and evaluate information in the field of cell biology.(KNOWLEDGE)     
2. Learn and evaluate information in the field of molecular biology and molecular genetics. (KNOWLEDGE)     
3. Learn and evaluate information in the field of inheritance. (KNOWLEDGE)     
4. Use fundamental techniques in the field of life sciences. (SKILLS)    X
5. Design and perform experiments, analyze the results. (SKILLS)    X
6. Gain basic knowledge in bioinformatics and use of databases.(SKILLS)     
7. Transfer their knowledge and skills written or oral format. (SKILLS)     
8. Analyze theoretical problems and address scientific questions.(QUALIFICATION)    X
9. Read and interpret scientific papers and follow scientific developments in the field of life sciences. (QUALIFICATION)     
10. Follow biosafety regulations successfully. (QUALIFICATION)    X
11. Effectively work individually and in a collaborative manner. (QUALIFICATION)     X
12. Gain professional and ethical thinking. (QUALIFICATION)    X

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