İÇT790 - PREPARATION TO DOCTORAL PROFICIENCY

Course Name Code Semester Theory
(hours/week)
Application
(hours/week)
Credit ECTS
PREPARATION TO DOCTORAL PROFICIENCY İÇT790 4th Semester 0 4 2 30
PrequisitesHaving completed the must PhD courses
Course languageTurkish
Course typeMust 
Mode of DeliveryFace-to-Face 
Learning and teaching strategiesOther: self-learning, discussion of advisor  
Instructor (s)Faculty members 
Course objectiveTo define the necessary tasks in order to prepare the PhD Proficiency exam which is composed of written and oral parts. 
Learning outcomes
  1. By the end of the course; students gain knowledge, understanding and skills to succeed in the PhD Proficiency exam.
Course ContentSelf-study to succeed in PhD Proficiency exam 
ReferencesAll relevant literature 

Course outline weekly

WeeksTopics
Week 1Research on the competence of the registered program
Week 2Definition of required scientific tasks for preparation to PhD Proficiency exam
Week 3Self-study, meeting with advisor when required
Week 4Self-study, meeting with advisor when required
Week 5Self-study, meeting with advisor when required
Week 6Self-study, meeting with advisor when required
Week 7Self-study, meeting with advisor when required
Week 8Self-study, meeting with advisor when required
Week 9Self-study, meeting with advisor when required
Week 10Self-study, meeting with advisor when required
Week 11Self-study, meeting with advisor when required
Week 12Self-study, meeting with advisor when required
Week 13Self-study, meeting with advisor when required
Week 14Self-study, meeting with advisor when required
Week 15Self-study, meeting with advisor when required
Week 16PhD Proficiency exam

Assesment methods

Course activitiesNumberPercentage
Attendance00
Laboratory00
Application00
Field activities00
Specific practical training00
Assignments00
Presentation00
Project00
Seminar00
Midterms00
Final exam1100
Total100
Percentage of semester activities contributing grade succes00
Percentage of final exam contributing grade succes1100
Total100

WORKLOAD AND ECTS CALCULATION

Activities Number Duration (hour) Total Work Load
Course Duration (x14) 0 0 0
Laboratory 0 0 0
Application000
Specific practical training000
Field activities000
Study Hours Out of Class (Preliminary work, reinforcement, ect)000
Presentation / Seminar Preparation000
Project000
Homework assignment000
Midterms (Study duration)000
Final Exam (Study duration) 1900900
Total Workload1900900

Matrix Of The Course Learning Outcomes Versus Program Outcomes

D.9. Key Learning OutcomesContrubition level*
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1. Knows main concepts, theories, principles, methods and ethics of design discipline.    X
2. Discusses and directs the current aspects of basic concepts/principles of design and art.    X
3. Uses design knowledge to produce new concepts and theories by making interdisciplinary studies.    X
4. Knows the nature and prospects of scientific research.    X
5. Develops original concepts, principles and theories about design process and methods.    X
6. Demonstrates an ability to analyze and criticize the current tendencies about contemporary design problems and develop and apply the solutions.    X
7. Develops scientific research methods through experimental and innovative processes in the field of design.    X
8. Utilizes design knowledge and methods for benefit of society.    X
9. Plans, establishes and manages academic discussions in the field of design.    X
10. Develops project proposals by making scientific and artistic assessments and transforms the proposals into original art and design works.    X
11. Comprehends the interdisciplinary character of design discipline and shares design knowledge by using at least one foreign language efficiently.    X
12. Produces and improves scientific and artistic knowledge in the field of Interior Architecture and Environmental Design to accomplish lifelong learning ideal.    X
13. Demonstrates an ability in teaching, analyzing and evaluating the design field at an academic level.    X

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