NNT700-1 - SPECIAL STUDIES

Course Name Code Semester Theory
(hours/week)
Application
(hours/week)
Credit ECTS
SPECIAL STUDIES NNT700-1 5th Semester 5 0 0 30
PrequisitesTo be successful in the proficiency exam in previous semester
Course languageTurkish
Course typeMust 
Mode of DeliveryFace-to-Face 
Learning and teaching strategiesDiscussion
Other  
Instructor (s)Department Academic Staff 
Course objectiveTo conduct the doctoral thesis in accordance with scientific principles. 
Learning outcomes
  1. To be able to make a literature review related to the thesis topic
  2. Organize information based on the literature
  3. To be able to perform related experimental studies
  4. İlgili deneysel çalışmaları gerçekleştirebilme
  5. To be able to analyze data
  6. To be able to tabulate and interpret research findings
  7. To be able to draw conclusions from research findings To be able to make suggestions
  8. To be able to report the research and defend the research
Course Content1. Determination of the thesis topic
2. Reviewing the domestic and international literature related to the thesis topic
3. Planning all aspects of the research
4. Realization of experimental studies
5. Reporting of research results. 
ReferencesLiterature related to the thesis topic 

Course outline weekly

WeeksTopics
Week 1Determination of thesis topic
Week 2Determination of thesis topic
Week 3Determination of thesis topic
Week 4Determination of thesis topic
Week 5Reviewing the domestic and international literature on the thesis topic
Week 6Reviewing the domestic and international literature on the thesis topic
Week 7Reviewing the domestic and international literature on the thesis topic
Week 8Reviewing the domestic and international literature on the thesis topic
Week 9Reviewing the domestic and international literature on the thesis topic
Week 10Reviewing the domestic and international literature on the thesis topic
Week 11Reviewing the domestic and international literature on the thesis topic
Week 12Reviewing the domestic and international literature on the thesis topic
Week 13Reviewing the domestic and international literature on the thesis topic
Week 14Reviewing the domestic and international literature on the thesis topic

Assesment methods

Course activitiesNumberPercentage
Attendance1440
Laboratory00
Application00
Field activities00
Specific practical training00
Assignments00
Presentation1410
Project00
Seminar00
Midterms00
Final exam150
Total100
Percentage of semester activities contributing grade succes050
Percentage of final exam contributing grade succes050
Total100

WORKLOAD AND ECTS CALCULATION

Activities Number Duration (hour) Total Work Load
Course Duration (x14) 14 5 70
Laboratory 14 20 280
Application000
Specific practical training000
Field activities000
Study Hours Out of Class (Preliminary work, reinforcement, ect)1420280
Presentation / Seminar Preparation1417238
Project000
Homework assignment000
Midterms (Study duration)000
Final Exam (Study duration) 13232
Total Workload5794900

Matrix Of The Course Learning Outcomes Versus Program Outcomes

D.9. Key Learning OutcomesContrubition level*
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1. To be able to use mathematics, science and engineering knowledge to develop new methods in nanotechnology and nanomedicine     X
2. To have comprehensive information on the current techniques and methods applied in nanotechnology and nanomedicine    X
3. To develop methods and tools for the identification and understanding of functions and interaction mechanisms at the atomic and molecular level    X
4. To understand the effects of universal and social aspects in nanotechnology and nanomedicine applications.    X
5. To be able to use new technological developments, databases and other knowledge sources efficiently by adopting the importance of life-long learning     X
6. To acquire the ability of analysis, synthesis and evaluation of new ideas and developments in nanotechnology and nanomedicine     X
7. To have awareness of entrepreneurship and innovativeness    X
8. To be able to design an experiment, analyze and interpret the experimental results as a written report.    X
9. An ability to perform disciplinary and interdisciplinary team work     X
10. An ability to present the results of the studies orally or written in national and international platforms and contribute to the scientific literature.    X
11. To have consciousness about professional ethics and social responsibility     X

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