IMU790-01 - SPECIAL TOPICS

Course Name Code Semester Theory
(hours/week)
Application
(hours/week)
Credit ECTS
SPECIAL TOPICS IMU790-01 5th Semester 5 0 0 30
PrequisitesMust have completed seminars and other required courses.
Course languageEnglish
Course typeMust 
Mode of DeliveryFace-to-Face 
Learning and teaching strategiesLecture
Discussion
Question and Answer
Preparing and/or Presenting Reports
Brain Storming
 
Instructor (s)Student thesis supervisor (academic members of the department) 
Course objectiveConducting the doctoral thesis in accordance with scientific principles and ethics 
Learning outcomes
  1. To put forward the problem about the doctoral thesis
  2. To realize literature review related to the subject of the thesis
  3. To organize information based on the literature
  4. To collect the research data
  5. To arrange research findings
  6. To analyze research findings and evaluate them
  7. To conclude from the research findings and interpret the results
  8. To report the research.
Course ContentDetermining the thesis topic, conducting a literature review on the thesis topic, making a research plan, conducting the research, analyzing the data obtained, evaluating the findings, reporting and presenting the research results. 
ReferencesLiterature related to the thesis topic 

Course outline weekly

WeeksTopics
Week 1Determining the thesis topic
Week 2Determining the thesis topic
Week 3Determining the thesis topic
Week 4Determining the thesis topic
Week 5Performing the literature review related to the subject of the thesis
Week 6Performing the literature review related to the subject of the thesis
Week 7Performing the literature review related to the subject of the thesis
Week 8Performing the literature review related to the subject of the thesis
Week 9Performing the research planning
Week 10Realizing the research study
Week 11Realizing the research study
Week 12Realizing the research study
Week 13Realizing the research study
Week 14Realizing the research study
Week 15Realizing the research study
Week 16Realizing the research study

Assesment methods

Course activitiesNumberPercentage
Attendance00
Laboratory00
Application00
Field activities00
Specific practical training00
Assignments00
Presentation1100
Project00
Seminar00
Midterms00
Final exam00
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) 14 4 56
Laboratory 0 0 0
Application000
Specific practical training000
Field activities000
Study Hours Out of Class (Preliminary work, reinforcement, ect)1440560
Presentation / Seminar Preparation1284284
Project000
Homework assignment000
Midterms (Study duration)000
Final Exam (Study duration) 000
Total Workload29328900

Matrix Of The Course Learning Outcomes Versus Program Outcomes

D.9. Key Learning OutcomesContrubition level*
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1. Ability to use theoretical and applied knowledge in mathematics, science, and Civil Engineering fields in solving complex engineering problems.    X
2. Ability to identify, formulate and solve complex civil engineering problems.    X
3. Ability to design a complex system, process, device, or product to meet specific requirements under realistic constraints and conditions; can apply modern design methods.    X
4. Ability to select and use modern techniques and tools necessary for the analysis and solution of complex problems encountered in engineering applications; can use information technologies effectively.    X
5. Ability to design, conduct experiments, collects data, analyze and interpret results for the study of complex engineering problems or research topics specific to Civil Engineering.    X
6. Ability to work individually and as a team in both intra and interdisciplinary.    X
7. Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing; knows at least one foreign language, especially English; writes effective reports and understands written reports, can prepare design and production reports, make effective presentations, gives and receives clear and understandable instructions.    X
8. Awareness of the necessity of lifelong learning; can access information, follow the developments in science and technology and constantly renew yourself.    X
9. Acts in accordance with ethical principles, has knowledge of professional and ethical responsibility and standards used in engineering practices.    X
10. Knowledge of business practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; awareness of entrepreneurship, and innovation; information about sustainable development.    X
11. Knowledge of the effects of engineering practices on health, environment and safety in universal and social dimensions and the problems of the age reflected in the field of engineering; awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions.    X

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