ESF800 - RESEARCH STUDIES ON THESIS-1

Course Name Code Semester Theory
(hours/week)
Application
(hours/week)
Credit ECTS
RESEARCH STUDIES ON THESIS-1 ESF800 Any Semester/Year 2 2 3 8
PrequisitesNone
Course languageTurkish
Course typeElective 
Mode of DeliveryFace-to-Face 
Learning and teaching strategiesLecture
Discussion
Question and Answer
Preparing and/or Presenting Reports
Brain Storming
 
Instructor (s)Advisor 
Course objectiveTransferring special knowledge and experience from advisor to PhD students in the scientific field of the advisor, defining problems on thesis or thesis related subjects by PhD student. PhD student will master the literature on the subject and prepare a literature review that will capture the definition and significance of the problem for at least one of the selected research topics.  
Learning outcomes
  1. Determines the research subjects in the field related to his/her thesis,
  2. Searches the literature on those subjects.
  3. Evaluates the acquired literature.
  4. Knows scientific writing rules.
  5. Knows the parts and the contents of a scientific article.
  6. Writes scientific research articles and/or literature reviews in the field related to his/her thesis.
Course ContentPhD student determines research subjects with his/her advisor, conducts detailed reading and discussions on those subjects and complies them.  
ReferencesScientific research engines, Related literature  

Course outline weekly

WeeksTopics
Week 1The advisor and the student decide on the research topics.
Week 2The advisor and the student decide on the research topics.
Week 3The advisor and the student decide on the research topics.
Week 4Literature review on selected topics
Week 5Literature review on selected topics
Week 6Literature review on selected topics
Week 7Reviewing the research topics determined in line with the literature information
Week 8Repeating the literature review if corrections/changes in research topics are necessary. Compilation of information if it does not need to be repeated.
Week 9Selecting one of the research topics in line with the collected literature information
Week 10Compilation of research on the selected topic in a scientific format.
Week 11Compilation of research on the selected topic in a scientific format.
Week 12Compilation of research on the selected topic in a scientific format.
Week 13Compilation of research on the selected topic in a scientific format.
Week 14Compilation of research on the selected topic in a scientific format.
Week 15Preparation for the final exam
Week 16Final Exam

Assesment methods

Course activitiesNumberPercentage
Attendance
Laboratory
Application
Field activities
Specific practical training
Assignments
Presentation
Project
Seminar
Midterms
Final exam
Total
Percentage of semester activities contributing grade succes
Percentage of final exam contributing grade succes
Total

WORKLOAD AND ECTS CALCULATION

Activities Number Duration (hour) Total Work Load
Course Duration (x14) 0
Laboratory 0
Application0
Specific practical training0
Field activities0
Study Hours Out of Class (Preliminary work, reinforcement, ect)0
Presentation / Seminar Preparation0
Project0
Homework assignment0
Midterms (Study duration)0
Final Exam (Study duration) 0
Total Workload000

Matrix Of The Course Learning Outcomes Versus Program Outcomes

D.9. Key Learning OutcomesContrubition level*
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1. Students will be able to follow the conceptual and scientific developments related to basic measurement and evaluation techniques specific to the Exercise and Sports Physiology, and use the deep and systematic knowledge specific to the field of Exercise and Sports Physiology in their professional and academic studies.    X
2. Has advanced knowledge and skills of ethical values, laboratory safety and technics required for laboratory studies in Exercise and Sport Physiology; considers these values in the data collection process, interpretation and announcement of the data, and understands the importance of this issue for the individual and society.    X
3. Has the competency to analyse and integrate the information from other disciplines, synthesize new information, make decisions and solve problems by using theoretical and applied concepts and principles in Exercise and Sport Physiology with a critical approach.    X
4. Has the competency to conduct, manage and finalize original researche independently that brings innovation to the field and/or that can be applied to a different field with scientific respectability; chose the appropriate statistical methods, interpret the results of his/her work, write the report and present it in scientific meetings and publish.    X
5. Evaluates national/international strategies, politics and practices related to Exercise and Sports Physiology in line with the national values and country realities; contributes to the development of policies for the benefit of the individual and society.   X 
6. Acts in compliance with legislation, professional values and ethical principles in the formation of knowledge related to Exercise and Sports Physiology, and transfers his/her academic and professional knowledge, skills and responsibilities to team work.    X
7. Follows the current literature on Exercise and Sport Physiology, makes critical analysis, synthesis and evaluation of new and complex ideas, reaches original results that will bring innovation to its field.    X
8. Knows the importance of communication with other sciences related to Exercise and Sport Physiology, uses his/her knowledge and problem solving abilities in interdisciplinary studies; uses information and communication technologies at the level required by the field.    X
9. Adopts lifelong learning principles, identifies his/her learning needs and goals, and contributes to quality improvement, vocational training and promotion programs in Exercise and Sports Physiology.   X 
10. Communicates with national and international individuals and institutions, shares the knowledge, defends his/her arguments and presents his/her suggestions on the issues in Exercise and Sports Physiology.    X

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