INTRODUCTION TO THESIS AND SEMINAR PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
SBE504	INTRODUCTION TO THESIS AND SEMINAR	3	0	0	18

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	Prof. OSMAN KOPMAZ
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit	Assist.Prof. PERİ GÜNEŞ
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	At the end of this course, students; By adopting the principle of scientific reliability, it is aimed to reach the capacity to conduct research and to propose a thesis proposal.
Contents of the Course Unit:	The content of this course; topic and thesis name determination methods, thesis design and contents page creation, preface, introduction, purpose, importance and appendices, writing the theoretical and conceptual framework, the scope and boundaries, the rules about the universe and sample writing, dependent, independent variables and hypotheses, data collection technique and writing the timing, findings and writing the conclusion part, the rules related to the citation, the application of the thesis.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Develope theoretical knowledge about writing a thesis.
Consider formal rules to be considered while writing a thesis.
Design the method of the thesis writing through the knowledge gained about the research methods.
Write a thesis proposal through theoretical and practical knowledge acquired from this course.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Reading resources	General subject and thesis name determination methods	Lecture, question and answer, discussion, practice
2	Reading resources	Thesis design and creating table of contents	Lecture, question and answer, discussion, practice
3	Reading resources	Foreword, introduction, purpose, importance and writing of annexes	Lecture, question and answer, discussion, practice
4	Reading resources	Writing the theoretical and conceptual framework	Lecture, question and answer, discussion, practice
5	Reading resources	Rules for writing scope and boundaries, universe and sample	Lecture, question and answer, discussion, practice
6	Reading resources	Writing dependent, independent variables and hypotheses	Lecture, question and answer, discussion, practice
7	Reading resources	Data collection technique and timing	Lecture, question and answer, discussion, practice
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Reading resources	Writing the Results and Conclusion	Lecture, question and answer, discussion, practice
10	Reading resources	Rules for citation	Lecture, question and answer, discussion, practice
11	Reading resources	Rules for citation	Lecture, question and answer, discussion, practice
12	Reading resources	Application through thesis studies	Lecture, question and answer, discussion, practice
13	Reading resources	Application through thesis studies	Lecture, question and answer, discussion, practice
14	Reading resources	Application through thesis studies	Lecture, question and answer, discussion, practice
15	Reading resources	Application through thesis studies	Lecture, question and answer, discussion, practice
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Altunişik, R., Coşkun, R., Bayraktaroğlu, S., & Yildirim, E. (2005). Sosyal bilimlerde araştırma yöntemleri. Sakarya Publication, Adapazarı.
Berg, B. L., & Lune, H. (2015). Sosyal bilimlerde nitel araştırma yöntemleri. Eğitim Publication.
Taylor, S. J., Bogdan, R., & DeVault, M. (2015). Introduction to qualitative research methods: A guidebook and resource. John Wiley & Sons.
BECKER, H. (2013). Sosyal Bilimcilerin Yazma Çilesi-Yazımın Sosyal Organizasyonu Kuramı-,(Çev: Şerife Güneş). Ankara: Heretik.

ASSESSMENT
Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities	Number of Activities	Degree of Contribution (%)	Description

Level of Contribution
0	1	2	3	4	5

KNOWLEDGE
Theoretical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Based on engineering undergraduate level qualifications, they can develop their knowledge in Aeronautical Engineering or a different field at the level of expertise						5
2	Be able to comprehend the interdisciplinary interaction related to the field of Aeronautical Engineering.						5

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Can use the theoretical and applied knowledge at the level of expertise gained in the field of Aeronautical Engineering.						5
2	Interpret and create new knowledge by integrating the knowledge gained in the field of Aeronautical Engineering with the knowledge from different disciplines						5
3	Will be able to solve the problems encountered in the field of Aeronautical Engineering by using research methods.						5

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Can independently carry out a work that requires expertise in the field of Aeronautical Engineering.						5
2	Can develop new strategic approaches for the solution of complex and unpredictable problems encountered in applications related to the field of Aeronautical Engineering and produce solutions by taking responsibility.						5
3	Can lead in environments that require solving problems related to Aeronautical Engineering.						5

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Completes and applies distribution information using limited or incomplete data; It integrates knowledge from different disciplines.						5
2	Constructs engineering problems, develops methods to solve them, and applies innovative methods in solutions.						5
3	Develops new and/or original ideas and methods; Develops innovative solutions in system, part or process designs.						5
4	Designs and implements analytical, modeling and experimental based research; Analyzes and interprets complex situations encountered in this process.						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Provides leadership in multidisciplinary teams, develops solution approaches in complex situations and takes responsibility.						5
2	By conducting scientific research in the field of engineering, the student reaches knowledge in depth and breadth, evaluates, interprets and applies the knowledge.						5
3	Completes and applies knowledge using scientific methods using limited or incomplete data; Integrates knowledge from different disciplines.						5
4	Constructs engineering problems, develops methods to solve them, and applies innovative methods in solutions.						5
5	Develops new and/or original ideas and methods; Develops innovative solutions in system, part or process designs.						5
6	Designs and implements analytical, modeling and experimental based research; Analyzes and interprets complex situations encountered in this process.						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Students will be able to critically evaluate the knowledge and skills acquired in the field of Aeronautical Engineering and direct their learning.						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Can systematically convey the current developments in the field of Aeronautical Engineering and their own studies to groups in and outside the field, in written, verbal and visual formats, by supporting them with quantitative and qualitative data.						5
2	Can take action to critically examine social relations and the norms that guide these relations, develop them and change them when necessary.						5
3	Can communicate verbally and in writing using a foreign language at least at the B2 General Level of the European Language Portfolio.						5
4	Can use information and communication technologies at an advanced level along with computer software at the level required by the field.						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	To be able to control and teach these values ​​by taking into account social, scientific, cultural and ethical values ​​in the stages of collecting, interpreting, applying and announcing the data related to the field of Aeronautical Engineering.						5
2	To be able to develop strategy, policy and implementation plans in the field of Aeronautical Engineering and evaluate the obtained results within the framework of quality processes.						5
3	Can use the knowledge, problem solving and/or application skills they have internalized in the field of Aeronautical Engineering in interdisciplinary studies.						5

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	14	10	140
Preliminary & Further Study	12	12	144
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	0	0	0
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	12	12	144
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	0	0	0
Field Study	0	0	0
Report Writing	0	0	0
Final Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Final Exam	1	14	14
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	1	10	10
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	42	0	454