SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH METHODS PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
SOC116	SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH METHODS	2	3	3	4

GENERAL INFORMATION
Language of Instruction :	English
Level of the Course Unit :	, TYY: + , EQF-LLL: , QF-EHEA:
Type of the Course :	Compulsory
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	At the end of this course, students will be able to apply the basic principles that will enable them to conduct academic research in international scientific standards in the field of social sciences and to choose the right data collection and analysis methods in accordance with the subject of the research.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Contents of the course include; research on the basic concepts of the philosophy and methodology of science in social sciences, comparing the data types in various respects, exemplifying the methods of data collection and analysis in social sciences, as well as effective use of academic resources and the ability to transfer research results correctly.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Know the research methods and basic principles of scientific research.
Discuss the basic concepts of and issues regarding scientific methods and research process.
Decide which topic he/she should write about by using a research method.
Apply the spelling format required to present scientific research proposal in academic context and publish the results obtained.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Reading: Walliman, chapters 3 and 5	Scientific Method and The Philosophy of Science	Lecture, discussion
2	Reading: Walliman, chapter 2	An Approach to Academic Writing	Lecture, discussion
3	Reading: Corbetta, chapter 1	Writing General-Specific Texts	Lecture, discussion
4	Reading: Walliman, chapter 6	Problem, Process and Solution	Lecture, discussion
5	Reading: Walliman, chapter 6	Data types: qualitative-quantitative	Lecture, discussion
6	Reading: Walliman, chapter 7	Gathering the Secondary Data	Lecture, discussion
7	Reading: Walliman, chapter 7	Analysis of the Secondary Data	Lecture, discussion
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Reading: Corbetta, chapter 8	Gathering the Primary Data: Sampling	Lecture, discussion
10	Reading: Corbetta, chapter 5	Gathering the Primary Data: Questionnaire	Lecture, discussion
11	Reading: Corbetta, chapter 9	Gathering the Primary Data: Participatory observation	Lecture, discussion
12	Reading: Corbetta, chapter 10	Gathering the Primary Data: Interview	Lecture, discussion
13	Reading: Walliman, chapters 9 and 10	Analysis of the Primary Data	Lecture, discussion
14	Reading: Walliman, chapter 11	Research proposal and article writing techniques	Lecture, discussion
15	Reading: Walliman, chapter 4	Research ethics	Lecture, discussion
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Walliman, N., (2011), Research methods: the basics. Routledge: London & New York.
John M. Swales and Christine B. Feak, Academic Writing for Graduate Students: Essential Tasks and Skills, (United States of America: The University of Michigan Press, 2009).
Prof. Dr. Sait Gürbüz ve Doç. Dr. Faruk Şahin, Sosyal Bilimlerde Araştırma Yöntemleri: Felsefe-Yöntem-Analiz, (Ankara: Seçkin Yayıncılık, Eylül 2017), Gözden Geçirilmiş ve Güncellenmiş 4. Baskı.
Doç. Dr. Ferhat Sayım, Sosyal Bilimlerde Araştırma ve Tez Yazım Yöntemleri: Konu Tespiti-Süreç Yönetimi-Tez Yazımı, (Ankara: Seçkin Yayıncılık, Mart 2017), Güncellenmiş ve Genişletilmiş 2. Baskı.

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	Defines/explains concepts of the area of Civil Aviation Management.	0
2	Possesses theoretical and practical knowledge supported by textbooks with updated information, practice equipments and other resource on basic level based on qualifications gained at secondary education level.	0
3	Identifies the process of the terms of Civil Aviation Management Program from past to present.	0
4	Identifies the packaged software of Civil Aviation Management Program.	0

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Possesses the basic legal, social and environmental knowledge that are needed by the aviation transportation and management.		1
2	Know the relationship between the basic functions of management. Classify and explain the relationships and intgeractions between these functions.		1
3	Has a sufficient level of consciousness about the issues of social rights, social justice, quality, cultural values and also about environmental protection, occupational health and safety.	0
4	Has an awareness on entrepreneurship and innovativeness.		1

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Identifies aim and missions for the firms in the fiend of aviation.		1
2	Uses his/her knowledge of area by raising lifelong learning skills and social responsibility in business life.	0
3	Transfers the conceptual knowledge to the application.	0
4	Interprets and analyzes the information about the field, defines problems and offer solutions to them.					4

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Makes agreements with institutions of Civil Aviation Management appropriate to legislation.	0
2	Puts into practice the conceptual and applied knowledge choosing appropriate anaytical methods and modelling techniques.	0
3	Has the ability to transfer the new information on the field to the employees and team members.	0
4	Able to communicate effectively and efficiently with the people and institutions in the field.			2
5	Able to use information technologies effectively and to develop modern techniques and utilities required by the applications in the fielf of civil aviation transport management.		1

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Has ability to work independently on a project related to the field.		1
2	Takes responsibility both as a team member and an individual in order to provide that unforeseen complex activities faced in the practices in the field of Civil Aviation.		1
3	Takes risks and responsibility for the actualization of knowledge, ideas, practices or technologies that bring innovation to the field of Civil Aviation.		1

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Evaluates the advanced knowledge and skills s/he has acquired in the field of Civil Aviation with a critical approach.		1
2	Determines learning needs. Plans and manages activities to improve the work performance of his/hers subordinates in line with the learning objectives.				3

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Informs people and institutions on issues related to the field of Civil Aviation, expresses his/her ideas and solution proposals for problems both in written and verbal ways.	0
2	Shares his/her ideas and solution proposals for problems related to the issues in the field of Civil Aviation with professionals and non-professionals with the support of qualitative and quantitative data.						5
3	Organizes and implements projects and activities for his/her social environment with a sense of social responsibility.			2

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Has a sufficient level of knowledge on managing of the airports and terminals effectively, and also providing passengers a safe and comfortable travel.		1

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	13	1	13
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	0	0	0
Field Study	0	0	0
Report Writing	0	0	0
Final Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Final Exam	7	4	28
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	5	3	15
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	41	0	100