HÄ°H600-01 - SPECIAL SUBJECT (THESIS)

Course Name Code Semester Theory
(hours/week)
Application
(hours/week)
Credit ECTS
SPECIAL SUBJECT (THESIS) HÄ°H600-01 3rd Semester 4 0 0 30
PrequisitesEarning at least 60 ECTS credits from Medical Nursing Master Programme
Course languageTurkish
Course typeMust 
Mode of DeliveryFace-to-Face 
Learning and teaching strategiesLecture
Other: Consulting, Interview, Review of Sample Thesis, Library Search, Report Writing, Use of Computer Prog  
Instructor (s)Prof. Dr. Leyla Özdemir, Prof. Dr. Sevgisun Kapucu, Assoc. Prof. Ä°matullah Akyar, Assoc. Prof. Zehra Gok Metin, Assist. Prof. Nur Ä°zgü 
Course objectiveThis course aims to train specialist nurses who evaluate internal medicine nursing knowledge in an expert level, names problems and setups methods for solutions, searches and reaches the related literature, collects data, interprets and statistically analyzes the data, systematically presents and reports the work which was conducted with scientific and ethical manner.  
Learning outcomes
  1. 1. Evaluates and advances internal medicine nursing knowledge in an expert level.
  2. 2. Names problems and setups methods as solutions in thesis process.
  3. 3. Searches and reaches the related literature, chooses necessary information.
  4. 4. Develops and/or reaches data collection tools related to thesis work.
  5. 5. Collects, interprets, and statistically analyzes the data of thesis work.
  6. 6. Cooperates and works with multidisciplinary-interdisciplinary teams during thesis process.
  7. 7. Uses informatics technology during thesis research.
  8. 8. Systematically reports and presents thesis in written, oral and visual form.
Course ContentWithin close work with consultant this course teaches knowledge and skills about conducting a thesis work including steps literature search, data collection and analyze, presenting and reporting the finding and research process.  
References1. Current articles and books about the subject. 

Course outline weekly

WeeksTopics
Week 1Studies for Thesis
Week 2Studies for Thesis
Week 3Studies for Thesis
Week 4Studies for Thesis
Week 5Studies for Thesis
Week 6Studies for Thesis
Week 7Studies for Thesis
Week 8Studies for Thesis
Week 9Studies for Thesis
Week 10Studies for Thesis
Week 11Studies for Thesis
Week 12Studies for Thesis
Week 13Studies for Thesis
Week 14Studies for Thesis

Assesment methods

Course activitiesNumberPercentage
Attendance00
Laboratory00
Application00
Field activities1450
Specific practical training00
Assignments1225
Presentation1225
Project00
Seminar00
Midterms00
Final exam00
Total100
Percentage of semester activities contributing grade succes38100
Percentage of final exam contributing grade succes00
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 activities1415210
Study Hours Out of Class (Preliminary work, reinforcement, ect)1440560
Presentation / Seminar Preparation12560
Project000
Homework assignment000
Midterms (Study duration)000
Final Exam (Study duration) 000
Total Workload5465900

Matrix Of The Course Learning Outcomes Versus Program Outcomes

D.9. Key Learning OutcomesContrubition level*
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1. Has current medical nursing knowledge in an expert level    X
2. Interprets, analyzes and synthesizes medical nursing knowledge with different disciplines? knowledge to create original knowledge    X
3. Plans, implements, reports, presents and publishes research which produces solutions to problems in medical nursing    X
4. Uses statistical programs effectively, uses proper statistical methods, interprets results    X
5. Crafts strategic solutions to actual and unpredictable complex issues needed medical nursing expertise, resolves responsibly, evaluates outcomes    X
6. Adopts and uses personal development and lifelong learning principles in the field    X
7. Critiques articles, follows evidence-based practices, conducts research to create evidence for medical nursing     
8. Analyzes concepts&theories that supports evidence-based research&advanced nursing practices    X
9. Reports and presents own knowledge, current developments and studies in medical nursing to national/international peers    X
10. Oversees and teaches social, scientific and ethical values among data collection, interpretation, and presentation     
11. Actively participates in disciplinary studies with healthcare knowledge and skills    X
12. Knows the importance of ethical principles&committees for individual and society, acts ethically     
13. Assumes leadership roles, thinks critically, engages in professional activities    X
14. Acts sensitively to public health, follows and contributes to relevant health-social policies     

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