GRADUATION PROJECT I PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
COM497	GRADUATION PROJECT I	7	2	1	3

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. OĞUZHAN ÖZTAŞ
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite	COM201 - OBJECT ORIENTED PROGRAMMING

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	1. Designing a system, process or component to meet the requirements 2. Identifying, formulating and solving an engineering problem 3. Implementing modern engineering tools and necessary technical engineering skills 4. Developing communication skills
Contents of the Course Unit:	This course includes a project design. Groups of 2 or 3 people can be formed for the project. The project to be designed can be a software or hardware project. The course covers the process from project selection to completion and presentation of the project. This course allows students to use what they have learned throughout their education.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Ability to design a system, process or component to meet requirements
Ability to identify, formulate and solve engineering problems
Ability to apply modern engineering tools and necessary technical engineering skills
Effective communication skills
Ability to produce detailed project reports

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Reading and Research	Determining the Subject of the Project Work	Application
2	Reading and Research	Project Work Preliminary Preparation and Time Planning	Application
3	Reading and Research	Source Research (Literature - Literature Review) Study	Application
4	Reading and Research	Source Research (Literature - Literature Review) Study	Application
5	Reading and Research	Evaluation of Resources and Determination of Resources to be Used Effectively	Application
6	Reading and Research	Identifying Requirements and Creating Support for the Work Process	Application
7	Reading and Research	Preparation and Presentation of the Source Scan and Information Gathering Report	Application
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Reading and Research	Starting the Implementation of the Study	Application
10	Reading and Research	Creation of Data Related to the Study	Application
11	Reading and Research	Analysis of Data Related to the Study	Application
12	Reading and Research	Observation of Practices in the Study	Application
13	Reading and Research	Design of the Study and Interpretation of Results	Application
14	Reading and Research	Preparation and Writing of Project Report	Application
15	Reading and Research	Submission of Project Report	Application
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Research Papers, Projects
Kosky, P. vd. (2016). Exploring Engineering: An Introduction to Engineering and Design. Elsevier, ABD.
Murray, A. (2016). The Complete Software Project Manager, Mastering Technology from Planning to Launch and Beyond. Wilwy Yayını, ABD.
Jack, H. (2013). Engineering Design, Planning and Management. Elsevier, (ABD)
Fairley, R.E. (2011). Managing and Leading Software Projects. Wiley, ABD.
Ford, R.M. ve Coulston, C.S. (2008) Design for Electrical and Computer Engineers, McGraw Hill, ABD.

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	Explains the fundamental engineering concepts of computer science and relates them to the groundwork of computer science.

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Uses theoretical and practical knowledge coming from mathematics, probability, statistics and various other branches of life sciences, to find solutions to engineering problems.

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Determines the components and the underlying process of a system and designs an appropriate computational model under reasonable constraints.
2	Designs a computer-aided conceptual model with modern techniques.

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Determines, detects and analyzes the areas of computer science applications and develops appropriate solutions.
2	Identifies, models and solves computer engineering problems by applying appropriate analytical methods.
3	Determines and uses the necessary information technologies in an efficient way for engineering applications.

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Possess the responsibility and ability to design and conduct experiments for engineering problems by collecting, analyzing and interpreting data.
2	Possess the ability to conduct effective individual study.
3	Takes responsibility as a team work and contributes in an effective way.

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	0	0	0
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	0	0	0
Field Study	0	0	0
Report Writing	0	0	0
Final Exam	0	0	0
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	0	0	0