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 :	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. SEDA MUMLU KARANFİL
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	Explain the historical development process of Aviation Management.	0
2	Use computer programs related to Aviation Transportation.	0
3	Define basic concepts related with aviation management.	0

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Relate the information and facts in the field with other social sciences such as law, sociology, philosophy and history.			2
2	Classify the relationship between the basic functions of the business and the interactions between these functions.			2
3	Apply knowledge and skills related to his / her field by considering the legal aspect of occupational health and safety.		1
4	Explain the concepts of entrepreneurship and innovation with the field.			2

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Manage operational activities related to the airline.			2
2	Gain lifelong learning skills and use knowledge of the field in the business life with the awareness of social responsibility.			2

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Prepare written agreements with relevant institutions in accordance with the legislation.		1
2	Perform the theoretical and practical knowledge related to the field with appropriate analytical methods and modeling techniques in business life.			2
3	Manage all phases from planning to implementation of aviation operations as a member of a team.		1
4	Cooperate with stakeholders related to air transport.		1
5	Develop the modern techniques and tools necessary for applications related to the field.	0

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Execute a study in his/her field independently.		1
2	Decide as an individual or a team member to solve the problems encountered in applications related to the field.		1

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Evaluate advanced knowledge and skills in his/her field with a critical approach.		1
2	Apply activities to improve his/her performance and his / her responsibility in line with the learning objectives by determining the learning needs.		1

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Communicate with people and institutions related to the field in writing and verbally.		1
2	Explain his/her thoughts on the issues related to the field and suggestions for solutions to the problems by the related departments by using supporting quantitative and qualitative data.		1
3	Organize projects and activities for the social environment with social responsibility consciousness and to be able to apply those.		1

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Manage airports and terminal operations efficiently using aviation and business information.		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