KHB700-02 - SPECIAL TOPICS

Course Name Code Semester Theory
(hours/week)
Application
(hours/week)
Credit ECTS
SPECIAL TOPICS KHB700-02 6th Semester 5 0 0 30
PrequisitesHaving completed the must PhD courses
Course languageTurkish
Course typeMust 
Mode of DeliveryFace-to-Face 
Learning and teaching strategiesDiscussion
Other  
Instructor (s)Faculty members and lecturer 
Course objectiveStudying of thesis 
Learning outcomes
  1. Conducting a literature review related to the thesis topic,
  2. Organizing information based on the literature,
  3. Developing data collection tools,
  4. Collecting research data,
  5. Analyzing data,
  6. Compiling and interpret research findings, Drawing conclusions from research findings,
  7. Making recommendations,
  8. Reporting and defending the research.
Course Content1. Determination of the thesis topic.
2. Conducting a domestic and international literature review related to the thesis topic.
3. Planning all aspects of the research.
4. Developing the data collection tool.
5. Conducting validity and reliability studies of the data collection tool.
6. Implementing the data collection tool and evaluating the findings.
7. Reporting the research results. 
ReferencesLiterature related to the thesis topic 

Course outline weekly

WeeksTopics
Week 1Planning all aspects of the research
Week 2Planning all aspects of the research
Week 3Planning all aspects of the research
Week 4Planning all aspects of the research
Week 5Development of data collection tool
Week 6Development of data collection tool
Week 7Development of data collection tool
Week 8Development of data collection tool
Week 9Development of data collection tool
Week 10Development of data collection tool
Week 11Development of data collection tool
Week 12Development of data collection tool
Week 13Development of data collection tool
Week 14Development of data collection tool

Assesment methods

Course activitiesNumberPercentage
Attendance00
Laboratory00
Application00
Field activities1450
Specific practical training00
Assignments00
Presentation1410
Project00
Seminar00
Midterms00
Final exam140
Total100
Percentage of semester activities contributing grade succes2860
Percentage of final exam contributing grade succes140
Total100

WORKLOAD AND ECTS CALCULATION

Activities Number Duration (hour) Total Work Load
Course Duration (x14) 14 5 70
Laboratory 0 0 0
Application000
Specific practical training000
Field activities1420280
Study Hours Out of Class (Preliminary work, reinforcement, ect)1420280
Presentation / Seminar Preparation1417238
Project000
Homework assignment000
Midterms (Study duration)000
Final Exam (Study duration) 13232
Total Workload5794900

Matrix Of The Course Learning Outcomes Versus Program Outcomes

D.9. Key Learning OutcomesContrubition level*
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1. They will know, understand, analyze and assess basic concepts/mechanisms of stem cells    X
2. Find hypothetical solution suggestions to questions/problems related to stem cell concepts and sciences    X
3. Find solutions to stem cell-related problems through hypothetical analyses and develop approaches for applications    X
4. Understand, know stem cell procedures, plan, write and execute science-based projects    X
5. Follow and apply developments related to the stem cells    X
6. Use state-of-the-art information technology produced in their line of work effectively    X
7. Own knowledge and skills required to discuss stem cell sciences and related topics at an international level    X
8. Discuss and defend opinions on theoretic and practical topics in a scientific environment    X
9. Report and publish the results of their stem cell research    X
10. Know ethical principles of stem cell research. Know its importance for individuals and society and respect ethical principles    X
11. Inform people about topics related to stem cell sciences; know standards of stem cell laboratory applications, can apply biosafety rules    X
12. Gain knowledge on stem cells and cellular treatments for clinical applications, use their knowledge in clinic-directed research    X
13. Gain information and knowledge to work in the frame of the regulatory office and/or take responsibility for a stem cell/cellular treatment production-processing facility    X

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