GRADUATION THESIS PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
FTY446E	GRADUATION THESIS	8	2	1	2

GENERAL INFORMATION
Language of Instruction :	English
Level of the Course Unit :	BACHELOR'S DEGREE, TYY: + 6.Level, EQF-LLL: 6.Level, QF-EHEA: First Cycle
Type of the Course :	Compulsory
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit	Assist.Prof. GÜLŞAH KONAKOĞLU
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit	Prof. HOSSEIN KARIMI
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	It aims to provide students with the knowledge and skills to conduct individual research and prepare a thesis related to research.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Planning and conducting individual research on current issues related to physiotherapy and rehabilitation, planning the thesis under the supervision of an advisor, literature research, purpose and hypothesis, material and method, results, discussion and stating references, presenting it in a report.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Has the ability to collect, synthesize, analyze and interpret data.
Applies scientific and ethical principles during the evaluation and publication of data.
Generates, develops, implements and evaluates solutions for the problem.
Explains the study in written, verbal and visual.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Individual Research, Literature Review, Web Based Research	Orientation	Individual Research
2	Individual Research, Literature Review, Web Based Research	Research on Topic Selection, Literature Review	Individual Research
3	Individual Research, Literature Review, Web Based Research	Deciding the Thesis Topic and Creating Its Framework	Individual Research
4	Individual Research, Literature Review, Web Based Research	Determination of the Process Steps and Research Method of the Study	Individual Research
5	Individual Research, Literature Review, Web Based Research	Literature Review and Review of Related Articles	Individual Research
6	Individual Research, Literature Review, Web Based Research	Literature Review and Review of Related Articles	Individual Research
7	Individual Research, Literature Review, Web Based Research	Development of Data Collection Tools	Individual Research
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Individual Research, Literature Review, Web Based Research	Application of Data Collection Forms and Tools	Individual Research
10	Individual Research, Literature Review, Web Based Research	Application of Data Collection Forms and Tools	Individual Research
11	Individual Research, Literature Review, Web Based Research	Application of Data Collection Forms and Tools	Individual Research
12	Individual Research, Literature Review, Web Based Research	Data Analysis and Thesis Writing	Individual Research
13	Individual Research, Literature Review, Web Based Research	Data Analysis and Thesis Writing	Individual Research
14	Individual Research, Literature Review, Web Based Research	Data Analysis and Thesis Writing	Individual Research
15	Individual Research, Literature Review, Web Based Research	Data Analysis and Thesis Writing	Individual Research
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Jewell, D. V. (2014). Guide to evidence-based physical therapist practice. Massachusetts: Jones & Bartlett Publishers
Trumble, T. E., Rayan, G. M., Baratz, M. E., Budoff, J. E., & Slutsky, D. J. (2016). Principles of Hand Surgery and Therapy. London: Elsevier.
Stokes, M. (Ed.). (2004). Physical management in neurological rehabilitation. London:Elsevier
Staples W. (2016). Geriatric Physical Therapy. London: McGraw Hill.

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	Has advanced theoretical and applied knowledge supported by textbooks containing basic and current information in the field of physiotherapy and rehabilitation, application tools and multimedia education tools and other resources.						5
2	Has the knowledge to evaluate the nature, source, limits, accuracy, reliability and validity of the information.						5

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Has the knowledge to reach scientific knowledge in the field of physiotherapy and rehabilitation, to monitor, evaluate and apply the current literature.						5

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Using the advanced knowledge and skills acquired in the field of physiotherapy and rehabilitation, it interprets and evaluates scientifically proven data, defines and analyzes problems, develops solutions by considering professional and ethical values ​​based on research and evidence, shares information, and makes teamwork.						5
2	Produces solutions to the problems specific to the field in line with scientific data/evidence.						5

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Provides health education for individuals, families and the society by using the advanced theoretical and practical knowledge gained in the field of physiotherapy and rehabilitation.						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Using advanced knowledge about physiotherapy and rehabilitation, carries out a study independently and takes responsibility as a team member in cooperation with other professional groups working in this field.						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Demonstrates embracing lifelong learning, is open to development and continues this behavior.						5
2	Identifies learning resources, access resources effectively/quickly.						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Shares her thoughts on the issues related to physiotherapy and rehabilitation with quantitative and qualitative data, and shares thoughts with experts and non-experts as an active element of the process, by supporting them with quantitative and qualitative data.						5
2	With the awareness of social responsibility, organizes and implements projects and activities in cooperation with other professional groups for the social environment which they live.						5
3	Follows the information in the field and communicates with colleagues by using a foreign language at least at the European Language Portfolio B1 General Level.						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Collects, interprets and applies data related to the field of physiotherapy and rehabilitation, cooperates with people from related disciplines during the announcement of the results and acts in accordance with social, scientific, cultural and ethical values.						5
2	With Professional identity, sets a role model to colleagues and is an example to the society.						5
3	Knows the importance of ethical principles and ethical committees for the individual and society in the fields of education, practice and research.						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	2	28
Preliminary & Further Study	0	0	0
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	0	0	0
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	0	0	0
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	4	6	24
Field Study	0	0	0
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	19	0	53