LITERATURE REVIEW I PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
BEY149E	LITERATURE REVIEW I	1	3	3	3

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:	It is aimed to provide knowledge and attitudes about scientific research methods and techniques and scientific reports.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Methods and techniques used in scientific research, ways to do scientific research and determining the basic principles of scientific research.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Explain the terms used in the field of scientific research.
Explain the characteristics of scientific research.
Explain a scientific research problem.
Studies a scientific problem according to scientific methods.
Explain the scientific methods used in scientific research.
Gives an example a scientific article in terms of its compliance with the scientific criteria.
Solves different functions of scientific research.
Explain scientific research in accordance with the rules of writing a scientific report.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Literature review, Individual research	Basic Concepts in Scientific Research	Lectures, subject-based review preparation, self study.
2	Literature review, Individual research	Fundamentals of Scientific Research	Lectures, subject-based review preparation, self study.
3	Literature review, Individual research	Types of Literature Research	Lectures, subject-based review preparation, self study.
4	Literature review, Individual research	Identifying the Problem	Lectures, subject-based review preparation, self study.
5	Literature review, Individual research	Sampling Methods	Lectures, subject-based review preparation, self study.
6	Literature review, Individual research	Data Collection Tools	Lectures, subject-based review preparation, self study.
7	Literature review, Individual research	Scale Types	Lectures, subject-based review preparation, self study.
8	Literature review, Individual research	Scale Types	Lectures, subject-based review preparation, self study.
9	Literature review, Individual research	Quantitative Research	Lectures, subject-based review preparation, self study.
10	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
11	Literature review, Individual research	Qualitative Research	Lectures, subject-based review preparation, self study.
12	Literature review, Individual research	Reporting	Lectures, subject-based review preparation, self study.
13	Literature review, Individual research	Project: Research Proposal Preparation	Lectures, subject-based review preparation, self study.
14	Literature review, Individual research	Project: Research Proposal Preparation	Lectures, subject-based review preparation, self study.
15	Literature review, Individual research	Project: Research Proposal Preparation	Lectures, subject-based review preparation, self study.
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Taylor, B., & Francis, K. (2013). Qualitative research in the health sciences : Methodologies, methods and processes. Retrieved from https://search.proquest.com
Çepni, S. (2007). Introduction to Research Project Studies. Celepler Printing House, Trabzon.
Karasar, N. (1999), Scientific Research Method, Nobel Publishing Distribution, 9th Edition, Ankara.
Büyüköztürk, Ş.; Kılıç, E.; Akgün, Ö.E.; Karadeniz, Ş.Medavar, P. B. (1994). Advice to Young Scientists. Tübitak Publications
Day, R. A. (2004). How to Write a Scientific Article, How to Publish? Tübitak Publications.
Çınkır, Ş. (Translator) (2014). How to Write a Thesis? Anı Publishing House, Ankara.

ASSESSMENT
Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities	Number of Activities	Degree of Contribution (%)	Description	Examination Method
Mid-Term Exam	1	50		Optical (Test) Exam
Final Exam	1	50		Optical (Test) Exam
TOTAL	2	100

Level of Contribution
0	1	2	3	4	5

KNOWLEDGE
Theoretical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Define the theoretical and practical concepts which comprise the required basic professional knowledge related to medicine and science.		1

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Requires the level of nutrition and dietetics, medical and related science and technology defines the concepts of theoretical and applied knowledge-based.	0

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Describe the advanced level of knowledge and skills in the fields of nutrition and dietetics based on medical and natural sciences,			2

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Recognize advanced level of theoretical and practical knowledge related to nutrients and nutrition, dietetics, community nutrition and institutional food service systems				3

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Take responsibility both as a team member and individually in order to provide that unforeseen complex activities faced in the practices in his/her field are carried out.		1

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Evaluate the advanced knowledge and skills s/he has acquired in his/her field with a critical approach.				3

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Share his/her ideas and solution proposals for problems related to the issues in his/her field with professionals and non-professionals with the support of qualitative and quantitative data.		1

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Discharge the responsibilities, duties and obligations in accordance with the rules and regulations of professional ethics related to nutrition and dietetics				3

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	1	14
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	2	14
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	7	1	7
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	44	0	79