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	Assist.Prof. OĞUZHAN ÖZTAŞ
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit	Assist.Prof. OĞUZHAN ÖZTAŞ
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	Ability to identify, analyze, design, model and solve complex engineering problems based on engineering, science and mathematics fundamentals

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specific needs, taking into account global, cultural, social, environmental and economic factors as well as public health, safety and well-being

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Ability to communicate effectively with various stakeholders

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	The ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering and make informed decisions considering the impact of engineering solutions in their global, economic, environmental and social contexts

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	The ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering and make informed decisions considering the impact of engineering solutions in their global, economic, environmental and social contexts

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Ability to acquire new knowledge and find ways to apply it when necessary, using appropriate learning strategies

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Ability to work effectively in a team where its members lead together, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, set goals, plan tasks, and meet goals

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Ability to design and conduct appropriate experiments, analyze and interpret data, and apply engineering principles to draw conclusions

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