EFG700-04 - THESIS WORK

Course Name Code Semester Theory
(hours/week)		 Application
(hours/week)		 Credit ECTS
THESIS WORK EFG700-04 8th Semester 5 0 0 30
PrequisitesPhD Degree Program courses must be taken and to be managed
Course languageTurkish
Course typeMust 
Mode of DeliveryFace-to-Face 
Learning and teaching strategiesDiscussion
Field Trip
Drill and Practice
Other: Research, Literature Searching, Discussion, Drill and practise, Field work  
Instructor (s)Teaching Staff of the Department (Supervisor) 
Course objectivePreparing of PhD thesis in scientific framework and in accordance with the scientific principles 
Learning outcomes
  1. At the end of the course period, students get the general concepts and scientific knowledge on;
  2. - how to review of the literature survey techniques; learn to collect and organize knowledge
  3. - how to recognize and to collect the plant material which will be studied
  4. - how to apply experimental methods of practical work on the collected material
  5. - how to draw conclusions from the findings of the research, interprete the results and make recommendations on the results
  6. - how to make reports and to present of the research results
Course ContentDetermination of the subject of the thesis, literature searching on the selected subject, research planning, field work, experimental studies, data collection and evaluation findings, making report of the results of the thesis work. 
ReferencesScientific literatures 

Course outline weekly

WeeksTopics
Week 1Experimental studies and data collection
Week 2Experimental studies and data collection
Week 3Experimental studies and data collection
Week 4Experimental studies and data collection
Week 5Experimental studies and data collection
Week 6Evaluation of collected data
Week 7Evaluation of collected data
Week 8Evaluation of collected data
Week 9Evaluation of collected data
Week 10Evaluation of collected data
Week 11Reporting the results
Week 12Reporting the results
Week 13Reporting the results
Week 14Reporting the results
Week 15Reporting the results
Week 16THESIS DEFENSE EXAMINATION

Assesment methods

Course activitiesNumberPercentage
Attendance1530
Laboratory00
Application1550
Field activities410
Specific practical training00
Assignments00
Presentation410
Project00
Seminar00
Midterms00
Final exam00
Total100
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 5 70
Laboratory 0 0 0
Application1410140
Specific practical training000
Field activities4105420
Study Hours Out of Class (Preliminary work, reinforcement, ect)1415210
Presentation / Seminar Preparation41560
Project000
Homework assignment000
Midterms (Study duration)000
Final Exam (Study duration) 000
Total Workload50150900

Matrix Of The Course Learning Outcomes Versus Program Outcomes

D.9. Key Learning OutcomesContrubition level*
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1. Able to identify, analyze, and assess biological effects of natural-sourced drugs and materials.    X
2. Able to access current scientific Pharmacognosy information proficiently.    X
3. Able to master the biosynthetic pathways, chemical structures, classification, chemical and biological properties, diagnosis, and quantification of primary and secondary metabolism products in natural resources.    X
4. Able to perform and interpret various analyses on natural compounds.    X
5. Able to extract, purify, and characterize new or known compounds.    X
6. Able to assess biological effects of natural extracts and compounds.    X
7. Able to access natural resources responsibly, with environmental awareness    X
8. Able to advise health institutions and patients on public health matters.    X
9. Able to conduct ethical pharmacognostical studies, adhering to laws.    X
10. Able to utilize and evaluate information from reference sources effectively.    X
11. Able to inform the public about natural products through media.    X
12. Able to develop healthcare quality improvement policies addressing health issues.    X
13. Able to utilize natural product knowledge to enhance societal health.    X
14. Able to integrate pharmacognosy with other disciplines to propose solutions.    X
15. Able to provide scientific consultancy on natural products to relevant industries.    X

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