INTRODUCTION TO THESIS AND SEMINAR PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
SBE604	INTRODUCTION TO THESIS AND SEMINAR	3	0	0	18

GENERAL INFORMATION
Language of Instruction :	Turkish
Level of the Course Unit :	DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY, TYY: + 7.Level, EQF-LLL: 7.Level, QF-EHEA: Third Cycle
Type of the Course :	Compulsory
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit	Prof. AHMET CİHAT BAYTAŞ
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	The aim of the course is to teach students how to make a literature review, conduct research and prepare a thesis proposal form, and to provide students with the skills to write a thesis according to scientific principles.
Contents of the Course Unit:	The course content covers scientific research, source scanning, quantitative and qualitative research methods, footnote systems and thesis proposal form preparation.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Create a thesis proposal form
Write scientific research articles using different research techniques

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	-	Preliminary information about the basic concepts, the purpose and content of the course.	Lecture, question and answer
2	Reading articles on the subject	Science and scientific approach	Lecture, question-answer, discussion
3	Reading articles on the subject	Scientific research and literature review	Lecture, question-answer, discussion
4	Reading articles on the subject	Basic elements of the research process	Lecture, question-answer, discussion
5	Reading articles on the subject	Problem-Research question-Hypothesis	Lecture, question-answer, discussion
6	Reading articles on the subject	Methodology	Lecture, question-answer, discussion
7	Reading articles on the subject	Quantitative and Qualitative Research Techniques	Lecture, question-answer, discussion
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Reading articles on the subject	Survey method	Lecture, question-answer, discussion
10	Reading articles on the subject	Case study	Lecture, question-answer, discussion
11	Reading articles on the subject	Quotation and reference	Lecture, question-answer, discussion
12	-	How to write scientific research article	Lecture, question-answer, discussion
13	-	How to write scientific research article	Lecture, question-answer, discussion
14	-	How to prepare the thesis proposal form	-
15	-	How to prepare the thesis proposal form	-
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Gürbüz, S., & Şahin, F. (2014). Sosyal bilimlerde araştırma yöntemleri. Ankara: Seçkin Yayıncılık, (s 271).
Anderson, R. E., Tatham, R. L., & Black, W. C. (1992). Multivariate data analysis: With readings. Macmillan Publishing Company.
King, G., Keohane, R.& Verba, S. (1994).Designing Social Inquiry: Scientific Inference in Qualitative Research. Princeton University Press
İlgili alandaki doktora ve yüksek lisans tezleri

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 master level qualifications, they can develop their knowledge in Aeronautical Engineering or a different field at the level of expertise

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.

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Can lead in environments that require solving problems related to Aeronautical Engineering.
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.
3	Can lead in environments that require solving problems related to Aeronautical Engineering.

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Constructs engineering problems, develops methods to solve them, and applies innovative methods in solutions.

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

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.

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Can use information and communication technologies at an advanced level along with computer software at the level required by the field.

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	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.
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.
3	Can use the knowledge, problem solving and/or application skills they have internalized in the field of Aeronautical Engineering in interdisciplinary studies.

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	3	42
Preliminary & Further Study	14	8	112
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	0	0	0
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	14	7	98
Assignment (Homework)	14	6	84
Project Work	1	20	20
Seminar	0	0	0
Internship	0	0	0
Technical Visit	0	0	0
Web Based Learning	14	5	70
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	1	20	20
Final Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Final Exam	1	5	5
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	1	5	5
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	76	0	458