GRADUATION THESIS PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
FTY446E	GRADUATION THESIS	8	2	1	2

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	Prof. ZUHAL KUNDURACILAR
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit	Assist.Prof. HÜSNİYE MERVE DEMİRER
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	It is aimed to provide information, attitude and skills related to conducting individual research and preparing a research thesis.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Planning and conducting individual research on current issues related to physiotherapy and rehabilitation, planning the thesis under the supervision of an advisor, literature research, purpose and hypothesis, material and method, results, discussion and stating references, presenting it in a report.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Transforms skills related to data collection, synthesis, analysis, and interpretation.
Applies scientific and ethical principles during the evaluation and publication of data.
Generates, develops, applies, and evaluates solutions to problems.
Presents the study in written, oral, and visual formats.
Restructures the research problem with evidence-based theoretical knowledge by reviewing current literature specific to the field.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Individual Research	Orientation (Thesis Process, Expectations, and Academic Ethics)	Discussion
2	Literature Review	Research for Topic Selection (Problem Definition and Research Question)	Individual Research
3	Web-Based Research	Finalization of the Thesis Topic and Establishment of the Framework (Aim, Scope, and Hypothesis)	Discussion
4	Literature Review, Individual Research	Determination of the Study Procedures and Research Method (Research Design, Population and Sample)	Question–Answer
5	Literature Review	Literature Review and Examination of Relevant Articles (Source Selection and Synthesis)	Individual Research
6	Web-Based Research	Literature Review and Examination of Relevant Articles (Critical Evaluation of Sources)	Discussion
7	Individual Research	Development of Data Collection Instruments (Scales, Questionnaires, and Assessment Forms)	Question–Answer
8	Individual Research, Web-Based Research	Implementation of Data Collection Forms and Instruments (Pilot Study)	Individual Research
9	Individual Research	Implementation of Data Collection Forms and Instruments (Main Data Collection Process)	Discussion
10	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
11	Literature Review	Implementation of Data Collection Forms and Instruments (Data Checking and Organization)	Individual Research
12	Individual Research	Data Analysis and Thesis Writing (Statistical Analysis)	Question–Answer
13	Web-Based Research	Data Analysis and Thesis Writing (Interpretation of Findings)	Discussion
14	Individual Research	Data Analysis and Thesis Writing (Discussion and Conclusion Sections)	Individual Research
15	Literature Review	Data Analysis and Thesis Writing (Final Review and Editing of the Thesis)	Discussion
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Ergun, N., & Baltacı, G. (2015). Spor yaralanmalarında fizyoterapi ve rehabilitasyon prensipleri. Ankara: Hacettepe Üniversitesi Fizik Tedavi ve Rehabilitasyon Yüksekokulu.
Jewell, D. V. (2014). Guide to evidence-based physical therapist practice. Massachusetts: Jones & Bartlett Publishers
Karaduman, A., Yılmaz, Ö., & Alemdaroğlu, İ. (2014). Pediatrik nöromusküler hastalıklarda fizyoterapi ve rehabilitasyon. Ankara: Pelikan Yayıncılık.
Staples W. (2016). Geriatric Physical Therapy. London: McGraw Hill.
Stokes, M. (Ed.). (2004). Physical management in neurological rehabilitation. London:Elsevier
Trumble, T. E., Rayan, G. M., Baratz, M. E., Budoff, J. E., & Slutsky, D. J. (2016). Principles of Hand Surgery and Therapy. London: Elsevier.
Unal, E. (2014). Romatizmal Hastalıklarda Biyopsikoosoyal Model: Bilişsel Egzersiz Terapi Yaklaşımı. Ankara: Pelikan Yayıncılık.
Ergun, N., & Baltacı, G. (2015). Spor yaralanmalarında fizyoterapi ve rehabilitasyon prensipleri. Ankara: Hacettepe Üniversitesi Fizik Tedavi ve Rehabilitasyon Yüksekokulu.
Jewell, D. V. (2014). Guide to evidence-based physical therapist practice. Massachusetts: Jones & Bartlett Publishers
Karaduman, A., Yılmaz, Ö., & Alemdaroğlu, İ. (2014). Pediatrik nöromusküler hastalıklarda fizyoterapi ve rehabilitasyon. Ankara: Pelikan Yayıncılık.
Staples W. (2016). Geriatric Physical Therapy. London: McGraw Hill.
Stokes, M. (Ed.). (2004). Physical management in neurological rehabilitation. London:Elsevier
Trumble, T. E., Rayan, G. M., Baratz, M. E., Budoff, J. E., & Slutsky, D. J. (2016). Principles of Hand Surgery and Therapy. London: Elsevier.
Unal, E. (2014). Romatizmal Hastalıklarda Biyopsikoosoyal Model: Bilişsel Egzersiz Terapi Yaklaşımı. Ankara: Pelikan Yayıncılık.

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	Defines the current theory and practice in the field of physiotherapy and rehabilitation.						5
2	Explain the basic concepts of other medical sciences who related physiotherapy and rehabilitation					4

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Explain the basic phenomenon of sub-fields of physiotherapy and rehabilitation about principles, processes and applications, make a basic level of analysis and evaluation						5

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Has the ability to physiotherapy and rehabilitation program planning with learned theoretical and practical knowledge.						5

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Apply for physiotherapy and rehabilitation program according to ethical principles, follow developments, make program changes or end the program if necessary						5
2	Used for the information which gained from advanced studies for the protection of public health						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Independently conduct vocational and academic studies with the knowledge related to the field of physiotherapy and rehabilitation, finds solutions to the problems faced						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Adopts personal development and lifelong learning.						5
2	Knows how to reach the necessary resources to address the learning needs						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Establishes effective communication with other relevant professional groups during physiotherapy and rehabilitation services.					4
2	Gives a contribution to the profession related quality improvement, education and promotion programs						5
3	Take responsibility in joint studies performed by different disciplines as a team member, contribute on the subject				3

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Have sufficient professional experience in clinical practice to use vocational autonomy					4
2	The use of all the equipment and hardware in physiotherapy and rehabilitation clinics, provides environmental layout and task flow for clinic.						5
3	Keeps records of service quality monitoring and for scientific research, prepares reports, participant for project implements						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	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	14	4	56
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	14	0	56