NEM600-02 - SPECIAL SUBJECTS (M.SC. THESIS STUDY)

Course Name Code Semester Theory
(hours/week)
Application
(hours/week)
Credit ECTS
SPECIAL SUBJECTS (M.SC. THESIS STUDY) NEM600-02 4th Semester 4 0 0 30
Prequisites
Course languageTurkish
Course typeMust 
Mode of DeliveryFace-to-Face 
Learning and teaching strategiesLecture
Discussion
Preparing and/or Presenting Reports
Experiment
Problem Solving
Other: Research, computational and/or experimental analysis  
Instructor (s)Mehmet TombakoÄŸlu (Prof.Dr.), Åžule Ergün (Assoc.Prof.Dr.), Cemil Kocar (Assoc.Prof.Dr.), C. Niyazi Sökmen (Prof.Dr.), H. Okan ZabunoÄŸlu (Prof.Dr.), Ayhan Yılmazer (Assoc.Prof.Dr.)  
Course objectiveTo have students carry out M.S. thesis studies in the field of nuclear engineering 
Learning outcomes
  1. To show that the student is proceeding successfully in her/his M.S. thesis study.
Course ContentM.S. thesis study 
ReferencesPertinent books, papers, theses, computer codes etc. 

Course outline weekly

WeeksTopics
Week 1Thesis study (review if continuing, research if starting)
Week 2Planning for the semester
Week 3Development
Week 4Development
Week 5Development
Week 6Report, discussion
Week 7Development
Week 8Development
Week 9Development, discussion
Week 10Report, discussion
Week 11Development
Week 12Development (if in final semester, thesis writing)
Week 13Development (thesis writing)
Week 14Assessment (thesis writing)
Week 15Development (thesis writing)
Week 16Final report (if in final semester, draft thesis)

Assesment methods

Course activitiesNumberPercentage
Attendance00
Laboratory00
Application00
Field activities00
Specific practical training00
Assignments115
Presentation260
Project00
Seminar00
Midterms00
Final exam00
Total75
Percentage of semester activities contributing grade succes0100
Percentage of final exam contributing grade succes00
Total100

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 activities000
Study Hours Out of Class (Preliminary work, reinforcement, ect)1416224
Presentation / Seminar Preparation2185370
Project000
Homework assignment1100100
Midterms (Study duration)000
Final Exam (Study duration) 000
Total Workload31305750

Matrix Of The Course Learning Outcomes Versus Program Outcomes

D.9. Key Learning OutcomesContrubition level*
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1. Graduates of this program: Reach comprehensive and in-depth knowledge, evaluate and utilize it in the areas of nuclear engineering, technology, and applications.    X
2. Set up problems related to nuclear processes and pursue innovative approaches to solve them.    X
3. Design and do research based on analytical, modeling and experimental methods related to nuclear reactor analysis and engineering, nuclear systems, fuel management, nuclear safety, radiation physics and its applications; analyze and interpret complex cases.    X
4. Design and analyze systems, components and/or processes pertinent to nuclear energy, and evaluate social, environmental and economic aspects of the design developing innovative methods/approaches.     X
5. Convey stages and results of their work by writing and/or orally at national and international occasions.     X
6. Are conscious of their occupational and ethical responsibilities.    X
7. Being aware of the importance of lifelong learning, follow the advancements in science and technology and renew themselves continually.    X

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