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THESIS-II PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code Name of the Course Unit Semester In-Class Hours (T+P) Credit ECTS Credit
SBE511 THESIS-II 7 0 0 30

GENERAL INFORMATION

Language of Instruction : Turkish
Level of the Course Unit : MASTER'S DEGREE, TYY: + 7.Level, EQF-LLL: 7.Level, QF-EHEA: Second Cycle
Type of the Course : Compulsory
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit -
Coordinator of the Course Unit Assoc.Prof. İLKE CİRİTCİ
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS

Objectives of the Course Unit: It is aimed to develop and demonstrate the problems and difficulties in the field by applying the systematic theory and research methods acquired in undergraduate and graduate education, and to develop and demonstrate their abilities in defining and explaining them, and to gain knowledge and skills to independently pursue specialist tasks at the end of the master program.
Contents of the Course Unit: Thesis work stages; The examination phase, which can be defined as defining the subject of interest and getting used to the subject, data collection and processing and justification of the thesis topic, defining the limitations, problem(s) to be solved or expected development(s), what the collected information shows, this information in line with the general purposes of the thesis. The planning phase in which what it is about is taken into account, the presentation of the theoretical framework that is seen to be related to the thesis topic, the procedures for data collection and linking the theory to the subject of the thesis, the methods and techniques to be used for the development and implementation of the thesis, the evaluation and monitoring of the plan and development processes of the thesis development processes. the implementation phase, where the thesis is written, corrected, presented and defended.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)

It systematically integrates the theoretical and factual knowledge required for expertise.
Understands the interdisciplinary interaction of the field of study with other disciplines.
Explains the scientific problems in theory and methods.
Associates the relevant literature with the thesis work.
Formulates the problems and implements the advanced tasks within the specified time.
Explains the written, oral and visual techniques of thesis results.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY

Week Preparatory Topics(Subjects) Method
1 Literature review, Individual research Analysing Phase Lecture
2 Literature review, Individual research Analysing Phase Lecture
3 Literature review, Individual research Analysing Phase Lecture
4 Literature review Planing Phase Lecture
5 Literature review Planing Phase Lecture
6 Literature review Presenting a report and/or give a departmental seminar, getting feedbacks and revising the analysing phase Lecture,discussion
7 Literature review Planning Phase Lecture
8 - MID-TERM EXAM -
8 - MID-TERM EXAM -
9 Literature review Planning Phase Lecture
10 Literature review Presenting a report and/or give a departmental seminar, getting feedbacks and revising the planning phase Lecture
11 Literature review Implementation Phase Lecture
12 Literature review Evaluation Phase Lecture, discussion
13 Literature review Evaluation Phase Lecture, discussion
14 Literature review Publishing phase: Writing and updating Lecture, discussion
15 Literature review Publication phase: Thesis completion and presentation Lecture, discussion
16 - FINAL EXAM -
17 - FINAL EXAM -

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING

ASSESSMENT

Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities Number of Activities Degree of Contribution (%) Description
Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5

CONTRIBUTION OF THE COURSE UNIT TO THE PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOMES

KNOWLEDGE

Theoretical

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Have advanced theoretical and practical knowledge supported by graduate education in architecture and course resources containing up-to-date information and contribute to the field with current discussion and research topics in the post-graduate architectural environment.

KNOWLEDGE

Factual

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
To have the ability to use scientific, computer-based information technologies, aesthetic, artistic, historical and cultural background in the field of architecture, and the knowledge and understanding of co-production and discussion with different disciplines.

SKILLS

Cognitive

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
The students are able to have detail information regarding real life, experience and systems by focusing on the discipline of architecture.

SKILLS

Practical

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
They have the knowledge and concepts on the history of art, aesthetic, the skill of CAD use and cultural infrastructure.

OCCUPATIONAL

Autonomy & Responsibility

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
They are able to have planning and management skills under a group responsibility.
2
The students are able to gain the life-time learning skill that is the crucial part of the discipline of architecture
3
They are able to know how to deal with their learning needs in the educational life and after.

OCCUPATIONAL

Learning to Learn

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
They consider the ethical issues strictly in case of collecting data, interpretation of the data, producing the projects and the phase of implementation in the field of architecture.
2
They have sufficient awareness regarding environmental protection and occupational health and safety issues and also they consider risk management and responsibility issues.

OCCUPATIONAL

Communication & Social

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
They are able to transfer or share their comments and/or critiques regarding the architectural projects and problems with certain methods such as written, oral or other presentation techniques. They are also able to inform individuals or institutions in the field of architecture.
2
They are able to share their thoughts and suggestions by supporting them with numerical and qualitative manner in the architectural field with the specialists or not.
3
They are able to produce social responsibility projects and activities regarding social environment and they are also able to take active roles.
4
They are able to use of communication and information technologies effectively and efficiently in the field of architecture.

OCCUPATIONAL

Occupational and/or Vocational

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
They are able to work independently in the field of architecture and its production areas.
2
They are able to take responsibilities in the field of architectural productions in order to solve unpredictable problems and issues.

WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE UNIT

Workload for Learning & Teaching Activities

Type of the Learning Activites Learning Activities (# of week) Duration (hours, h) Workload (h)
Lecture & In-Class Activities 0 0 0
Preliminary & Further Study 0 0 0
Land Surveying 0 0 0
Group Work 0 0 0
Laboratory 0 0 0
Reading 14 6 84
Assignment (Homework) 0 0 0
Project Work 0 0 0
Seminar 0 0 0
Internship 0 0 0
Technical Visit 0 0 0
Web Based Learning 0 0 0
Implementation/Application/Practice 0 0 0
Practice at a workplace 0 0 0
Occupational Activity 0 0 0
Social Activity 0 0 0
Thesis Work 14 40 560
Field Study 0 0 0
Report Writing 0 0 0
Final Exam 1 3 3
Preparation for the Final Exam 1 120 120
Mid-Term Exam 0 0 0
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam 0 0 0
Short Exam 0 0 0
Preparation for the Short Exam 0 0 0
TOTAL 30 0 767
Total Workload of the Course Unit 767
Workload (h) / 25.5 30,1
ECTS Credits allocated for the Course Unit 30,0