BÄ°K600-01 - SPECIAL TOPICS

Course Name Code Semester Theory
(hours/week)
Application
(hours/week)
Credit ECTS
SPECIAL TOPICS BÄ°K600-01 3rd Semester 4 0 0 30
PrequisitesHaving completed the must master courses
Course languageTurkish
Course typeMust 
Mode of DeliveryFace-to-Face 
Learning and teaching strategiesDiscussion
Observation
Experiment
Drill and Practice
Problem Solving
 
Instructor (s)Faculty members and lecturers 
Course objectivePerforming thesis work based on scientific principles 
Learning outcomes
  1. 1. Reviews the literature, formulates the problem statement of the research related to the thesis, plans the research proposal,
  2. 2. Collects and analyzes the research data,
  3. 3. Prepares tables and figures for research findings and,
  4. 4. Evaluates the research findings, derives conclusions and perspectives,
  5. 5. Reports the research and defends his/her research.
Course ContentSelecting the thesis topic,
2. Reviewing all the references with the selected topic,
3. Preparing the research proposal,
4. Developing a scale,
5. Studying on the reliability and validity of the scale,
6. Administering the scale and evaluating the findings,
7. Reporting the research results.
 
ReferencesAll the references related to selected thesis topic in literature 

Course outline weekly

WeeksTopics
Week 1Selecting the thesis topic
Week 2Selecting the thesis topic
Week 3Selecting the thesis topic
Week 4Selecting the thesis topic
Week 5Reviewing all the references with the selected topic
Week 6Reviewing all the references with the selected topic
Week 7Reviewing all the references with the selected topic
Week 8Reviewing all the references with the selected topic
Week 9Preparing the research proposal
Week 10Preparing the research proposal
Week 11Developing a scale
Week 12Developing a scale
Week 13Developing a scale
Week 14Developing a scale

Assesment methods

Course activitiesNumberPercentage
Attendance00
Laboratory00
Application00
Field activities1450
Specific practical training00
Assignments00
Presentation1450
Project00
Seminar00
Midterms00
Final exam00
Total100
Percentage of semester activities contributing grade succes00
Percentage of final exam contributing grade succes00
Total0

WORKLOAD AND ECTS CALCULATION

Activities Number Duration (hour) Total Work Load
Course Duration (x14) 14 4 56
Laboratory 0 0 0
Application000
Specific practical training000
Field activities1020200
Study Hours Out of Class (Preliminary work, reinforcement, ect)1435490
Presentation / Seminar Preparation1411154
Project000
Homework assignment000
Midterms (Study duration)000
Final Exam (Study duration) 000
Total Workload5270900

Matrix Of The Course Learning Outcomes Versus Program Outcomes

D.9. Key Learning OutcomesContrubition level*
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1. The student has detailed knowledge on biomolecules and metabolism; and applies and enhances this knowledge.   X 
2. The student knows and uses the equipment and instruments specific to the field of biochemistry.    X
3. The student has fundamental laboratory knowledge such as laboratory safety and basic biochemical methods, and uses this information.    X
4. Knows basic statistical methods, applies this knowledge to study and interprets the results.    X
5. Knows professional ethics (intellectual property, academic integrity, ethics in human relations: avoids discrimination, values merit, respects privacy etc), research and publication ethics and applies this information.    X
6. Can access printed and electronic databases in the field and has the capacity to follow up recent advances in biochemistry and related fields.    X
7. Comprehends the interaction of biochemistry with other disciplines and makes use of them.    X 
8. By means of theoretical knowledge and critical reasoning, plans the related experiments and puts into practice the relevant experimental approaches to his/her special field of study.    X
9. Evaluates the results of the study, interprets the data and writes its report.     X
10. Independently or with the help of an advisor can define a scientific or technical problem, propose a solution and if needed solves the problem.    X
11. Takes responsibility in collaborative studies, contributes to the studies and works in harmony.    X
12. Makes a presentation on a recent topic in the field of biochemistry.     
13. Presents or publishes his/her studies in a scientific meeting or a journal.    X
14. Reads, comprehends, interprets and criticizes an article in the field of biochemistry.   X 
15. Has proficiency in English required to follow the advances in biochemistry.     

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