THESIS-I PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
SBE501	THESIS-I	5	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	Assist.Prof. NURTEN ELKİN
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)
The study comprehends interdisciplinary with other disciplines.
Creates, solves and / or measures 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 results of the thesis using written, oral and visual techniques.
It systematically integrates the theoretical and factual knowledge required for expertise.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Literature review, Individual research	Analysing Phase	Lecture, Question Answer
2	Literature review	Analysing Phase	Lecture, Question Answer
3	Literature review	Analysing Phase	Lecture, Question Answer
4	Literature review	Analysing Phase	Lecture, Question Answer
5	Literature review	Analysing Phase	Lecture, Question Answer
6	Literature review	Presenting a report and/or give a departmental seminar, getting feedbacks and revising the analysing phase	Lecture, Question Answer
7	Literature review	Planning Phase	Lecture, Question Answer
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Literature review	Planning Phase	Lecture, Question Answer
10	Literature review	Presenting a report and/or give a departmental seminar, getting feedbacks and revising the planning phase	Lecture, Question Answer
11	Literature review	Implementation Phase	Lecture, Question Answer
12	Literature review	Implementation Phase	Lecture, Question Answer
13	Literature review	Implementation Phase	Lecture, Question Answer
14	Literature review	Implementation Phase	Lecture, Question Answer
15	Literature review	Presenting a report and/or give a departmental seminar, getting feedbacks and revising the implementation phase for further development of the thesis	Lecture, Question Answer
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Martin F. and Clark J.G. (2003) Introduction to Audiology, Allyn&Bacon.
Katz J.,(2002) Handbook of Clinical Audiology, Lippincott Williams&Wilkins.
Roeser RJ, Valente M, Hosford-Dunn H.(2000) Audiology Diagnosis, Thieme.

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	To be able to comprehend the interdisciplinary interaction that the field is related to.						5

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Being able to develop and deepen their knowledge at the level of expertise in the same or a different field, based on undergraduate level qualifications.						5

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Uses the theoretical and applied knowledge at the level of expertise acquired in the field of health.						5
2	Interprets to create new information by integrating the knowledge she has in the field of health with the knowledge from different disciplines, analyzes and synthesizes using different research methods and offers solutions.					4
3	Students writes the report of their research.						5
4	Performs the necessary examination, solves problems and problems by using other technological tools, including computers, and devices and tools specific to the field at an advanced level required by the health field.					4
5	Uses statistical software effectively, chooses statistical methods correctly, calculates and interprets correctly.						5

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Uses statistical software effectively, chooses statistical methods correctly, calculates and interprets correctly						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Constructs issues that require expertise in the field of health, proposes solutions, solves problems, evaluates the results obtained and applies them when necessary.						5
2	In case of encountering unforeseen complex situations in the field of health, it develops solutions and produces solutions by taking responsibility.						5
3	It carries out studies related to the field of health independently and / or as a team.						5
4	Publish a scientific article in a national journal or present it at a scientific meeting.					4
5	It conducts scientific clinical and/or descriptive research/presentation/publication on priority issues related to its field and public health.						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Evaluates the information related to the field of health with a critical approach and directs his/her learning.						5
2	Students applies the principles of professional development and lifelong learning in the field of health in their work.						5
3	On the subject of statistical analysis, he/she performs statistical analysis at a level that can read and evaluate a scientific article, follows evidence-based practices and conducts research that will create evidence in his/her field regarding professional practices.						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Students systematically discusses and shares their knowledge, current developments and their own work in the field of health with groups in the same field or outside, in written, oral and visual formats.						5
2	Examines the social relations in the professional and professional environment and the norms that guide these relations with a critical perspective and does what is necessary to improve them.					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Interprets strategy and policy development and implementation plans on health-related issues and evaluates the results in a scientific and ethical framework.						5
2	It observes and teaches social, scientific and ethical values in the stages of collecting, recording, interpreting and announcing data related to the field of health.						5
3	Apply the knowledge and problem-solving skills that their has internalized in the field of health in interdisciplinary studies.						5
4	Evaluates current developments in the field of health in line with national values and country realities, including the child and family, which are the basic units of society.					4
5	Develops strategy, policy and implementation plans on health-related issues and evaluates the results obtained within the framework of quality processes.					4
6	Contributes to national and international health policy studies on promoting health.					4
7	Knows the importance of ethical principles and ethical committees for the individual and society, acts ethically.						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	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	30	420
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	1	100	100
Field Study	1	245	245
Report Writing	0	0	0
Final Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Final Exam	0	0	0
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	17	0	766