GRADUATION PROJECT PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
ILT470	GRADUATION PROJECT	8	2	1	7

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. KADİR MERSİN
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	The aim is for students to be able to identify problems within the chosen topic, provide original evaluations and solution suggestions using scientific research methods and techniques, and present their work as an individual thesis in an academic format.
Contents of the Course Unit:	The theoretical approach and concepts supporting the thesis, the examination of national and international examples using scientific research methods and techniques, and their comparison with the field of study constitute the course content.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Understands how to conduct literature research and demonstrates the ability to identify, comprehend, and interpret relevant academic sources.
Analyzes a selected topic independently by explaining its causes and consequences using scientific reasoning.
Applies appropriate methods for conducting literature review and data collection in accordance with academic research principles.
Creates an academic thesis/report following scientific writing standards and demonstrates the ability to structure and present research findings effectively.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Creating a first impression on the student, preparation of the introduction regarding the content and teaching methods of the course	Introduction to Science and Scientific Activity	EXPLANATION, PRESENTATION, EXAMPLE
2	Reading literature, preparing narrative plans and course materials	Concepts of Hypothesis, Abstraction, Theory, and Law	Lecture, Discussion, Evaluation
3	Reading literature, preparing narrative plans and course materials	Research Types and Data Collection Techniques	Lecture, Discussion, Evaluation
4	Reading literature, preparing narrative plans and course materials	Research Types and Data Collection Techniques: Observation and Documentary Review	Lecture, Discussion, Evaluation
5	Reading literature, preparing narrative plans and course materials	Writing of Scientific Research	Discussion, Evaluation
6	Reading literature, preparing narrative plans and course materials	Application	Discussion, Evaluation
7	Reading literature, preparing narrative plans and course materials	Application	Discussion, Evaluation
8	Reading literature, preparing narrative plans and course materials	Application	Discussion, Evaluation
9	Reading literature, preparing narrative plans and course materials	Application	Discussion, Evaluation
10	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
11	Reading literature, preparing narrative plans and course materials	Application	Discussion, Evaluation
12	Reading literature, preparing narrative plans and course materials	Application	Discussion, Evaluation
13	Reading literature, preparing narrative plans and course materials	Application	Discussion, Evaluation
14	Reading literature, preparing narrative plans and course materials	Report Presentation	Discussion, Evaluation
15	Reading literature, preparing narrative plans and course materials	Report Presentation	Discussion, Evaluation
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
KARASAR N.,Bilimsel Araştırma Yöntemleri,Nobel Yayın Dağıtım (2015).
MURRAY R., Tez Nasıl Yazılır, Anı Yayıncılık (2014)

ASSESSMENT
Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities	Number of Activities	Degree of Contribution (%)	Description	Examination Method

Level of Contribution
0	1	2	3	4	5

KNOWLEDGE
Theoretical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	To explain the basic concepts and theories associated with the field of Logistics Management						5

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	To relate concepts and cases in the field of Logistics Management with other fields in Social Sciences						5
2	To make scientific and interdisciplinary research about the cases in the field						5

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	To draw conceptual and theoretical connections between past and present trade and logistics – transportation procedures and to make forecasts for the future.						5

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	To make literature review for analyzing cases in the field of Logistics Management and to use this information for personal studies.						5
2	To use the latest technology for making descriptive and exploratory research and to use this information for personal studies.						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	To conduct a field-specific study individually and to complete it with discipline and responsibility.						5
2	To assume duties and responsibilities in a team work as leader or team member and to fulfil them flawlessly.						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	To analyze data and findings in the field of Logistics Management with respect to cause-effect relations and critical perspective.						5
2	To identify gaps in the theory and practice of Logistics Management and to offer solutions for each.						5
3	To develop ideas as to how to use the information related to the field of Logistics Management in professional life.						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	To convey information related with the field of Logistics Management by using effective presentation and communication techniques.						5
2	To use field-specific information for creation of various projects, activities and social responsibility programmes in the field of Logistics Management.						5
3	To conduct literature review, follow the recent developments and produce written and oral works in a foreign language.						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	To respect social, cultural, scientific and ethical norms and values in the processing and dissemination of data.						5
2	To follow latest developments in the field and direct personal studies accordingly within the framework of the lifelong learning principle.						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	3	42
Preliminary & Further Study	14	4	56
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	0	0	0
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	10	3	30
Assignment (Homework)	1	40	40
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	4	1	4
Final Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Final Exam	1	4	4
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	1	4	4
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	47	0	182