INTRODUCTION TO THESIS AND SEMINAR PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
ESS504	INTRODUCTION TO THESIS AND SEMINAR	3	0	0	18

GENERAL INFORMATION
Language of Instruction :	English
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. AHMAD RESHAD NOORI
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit	Assoc.Prof. ANIL NİŞ
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	At the end of this course, students will: By adopting the principle of scientific reliability, it is aimed for the student to have the capacity to conduct research and present a thesis proposal.
Contents of the Course Unit:	The content of this course; methods of determining the topic and thesis name, thesis design and creating a contents page, writing the preface, introduction, purpose, importance and appendices, writing the theoretical and conceptual framework, rules for writing the scope and boundaries, universe and sample, writing dependent and independent variables and hypotheses, Writing the data collection technique and timing, writing the findings and conclusion section, rules regarding referencing, and thesis studies constitute application topics.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Develops theoretical knowledge of thesis writing.
Analyzes the prescribed regulations that should be taken into account when writing a thesis.
The individual formulates the approach for their thesis based on their acquired expertise in research methodologies.
Writes a thesis proposal using the theoretical and practical knowledge gained from this course.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Reading	Methods of determining general topic and thesis name	Lecture & Question Answer & Research & Problem Solving
2	Reading	Creation of a thesis design and contents page.	Lecture & Question Answer & Research & Problem Solving
3	Reading	Composing the preface, introduction, purpose, importance, and annexes.	Lecture & Question Answer & Research & Problem Solving
4	Reading	Writing the theoretical and conceptual framework	Lecture & Question Answer & Research & Problem Solving
5	Reading	Rules for writing scope and boundaries, population and sample	Lecture & Question Answer & Research & Problem Solving
6	Reading	Writing dependent, independent variables and hypotheses	Lecture & Question Answer & Research & Problem Solving
7	Reading	Writing data collection technique and schedule	Lecture & Question Answer & Research & Problem Solving
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Reading	Writing the Findings and Conclusion section	Lecture & Question Answer & Research & Problem Solving
10	Reading	Rules for citation and referencing	Lecture & Question Answer & Research & Problem Solving
11	Reading	Rules for citation and referencing	Lecture & Question Answer & Research & Problem Solving
12	Reading	Practice through thesis studies	Lecture & Question Answer & Research & Problem Solving
13	Reading	Practice through thesis studies	Lecture & Question Answer & Research & Problem Solving
14	Reading	Practice through thesis studies	Lecture & Question Answer & Research & Problem Solving
15	Reading	Practice through thesis studies	Lecture & Question Answer & Research & Problem Solving
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	Students could be define and formulate complex engineering problems.				3
2	Students develop the knowladge an mathematic, science and engineering				3

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Able to reach widely informationsby means of modern methods and techniques applied in engineering.					4
2	They acquire to reach and provide new knowledge at high level					4

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Students use computer hardware and software for the solution of civil engineering problems	0
2	Students can find or reach data and design experiment on field and labrotory for solving civil engineering problems						5
3	They applicate modern design methods in solution problems		1
4	They acquire skills in understanding and aplication in social environment					4

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Students use modern planning and mangement techniques in engineering projects	0
2	They transform the knowledge that already have in to the application						5
3	They can work in different fields			2
4	They acquire skills in learning and aplication in their profession			2

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Can take responsibility for solving problems in engineering	0
2	Could lead in working group for having ethic rules		1
3	They are conscious of ethic responsibilty				3
4	They can make a leadership in work team	0
5	They are conscious of defining new data and acquire skill reaching evaluate data					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Students constanly renews themselves adopt to new conditions						5
2	They can reache the knowledge that they are researching					4
3	They asses and comment the knowledge					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Can read an article and evaluate for the solution of problems	0
2	They follow the new developments in engineering				3
3	They are conscious on the responsibility of their profesion	0

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	They inform to people in any problems or issues in order to solve the problems					4
2	They also renew their information on the point under the different conditions					4
3	They inform on the issues of solution of engineering problem to different social groups in oral or writing				3

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