Code |
Name of the Course Unit |
Semester |
In-Class Hours (T+P) |
Credit |
ECTS Credit |
EKF407 |
RESEARCH METHODS |
5 |
3 |
3 |
6 |
GENERAL INFORMATION |
Language of Instruction : |
Turkish |
Level of the Course Unit : |
BACHELOR'S DEGREE, TYY: + 6.Level, EQF-LLL: 6.Level, QF-EHEA: First Cycle |
Type of the Course : |
Elective |
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit |
- |
Coordinator of the Course Unit |
Assist.Prof. TURGAY DAĞTEKİN |
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit |
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Course Prerequisite |
No |
OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS |
Objectives of the Course Unit: |
It is aimed to gain knowledge and skills related to case studies about the approaches, methods and techniques necessary to examine the scientific research process in stages and to conduct research on a particular subject. |
Contents of the Course Unit: |
Basic concepts, introduction to scientific research, determination of research topic and question, literature review, determination of research objectives, research methods and models, data collection, reporting, effective presentation techniques, ethics in scientific research |
KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to) |
Explains the basic concepts of qualitative and quantitative research methods in social sciences. |
Explains methods and approaches related to qualitative and quantitative research methods. |
Explains the importance of doing a literature review before scientific research. |
Lists research methods and models. |
Applies descriptive, exploratory and critical research methods as well as quantitative and qualitative methods in his studies. |
Applies effective presentation techniques. |
WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY |
Week |
Preparatory |
Topics(Subjects) |
Method |
1 |
Literature Search |
Basic concepts |
Lecture |
2 |
Literature Search |
Introduction to scientific research |
Lecture |
3 |
Literature Search |
Designing research topic and questions |
Lecture |
4 |
Literature Search |
Literature Scan |
Lecture |
5 |
Literature Search |
Determining Research Objectives |
Lecture, Presentation |
6 |
Literature Search |
Research Methods and Models I |
Lecture, Presentation |
7 |
Literature Search |
Research Methods and Models I |
Lecture, Presentation |
8 |
- |
MID-TERM EXAM |
- |
8 |
- |
MID-TERM EXAM |
- |
9 |
Literature Search |
Preparing questionnaire |
Lecture ,case presentation |
10 |
Literature Search |
Collecting data I |
Lecture, case presentation |
11 |
Literature Search |
Collecting data II |
Lecture, case presentation |
12 |
Literature Search |
Reporting I |
Lecture, case presentation |
13 |
Literature Search |
Reporting II |
Lecture, case presentation |
14 |
Literature Search |
Presentation skills |
Lecture, Presentation |
15 |
Literature Search |
Ethics in scientific research |
Lecture |
16 |
- |
FINAL EXAM |
- |
17 |
- |
FINAL EXAM |
- |
SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING |
W.L. Neumann, Social Research Methods, Vols. 1 and 2, Pearson, 2007. |
Yıldırım, A., & Şimşek, H. (2006). Qualitative research methods in the social sciences. Distinguished Publishing. |
Kincal, R. (2017). Scientific Research Methods. Nobel Publications. |
ASSESSMENT |
Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities |
Number of Activities |
Degree of Contribution (%) |
Description |
Level of Contribution |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
CONTRIBUTION OF THE COURSE UNIT TO THE PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOMES
KNOWLEDGE |
Theoretical |
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Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
1 |
Students can evaluate and apply the knowledge that is gained from lecture notes, application tools and visual and objective sources that support basic theoretical and practical courses,
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5 |
2 |
They can monitor patient follow-up and, if necessary, they can apply appropriate drugs to the cardiopulmonary bypass system under the supervision of specialist doctors and anesthesiologist
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2 |
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KNOWLEDGE |
Factual |
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Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
1 |
They can make installation and applications on Heart-lung machines and other equipment
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2 |
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2 |
They can make the necessary applications in situations requiring first aid.
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2 |
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SKILLS |
Cognitive |
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Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
1 |
Being well-aware of their individual responsibilities within the team, they can analyze the data related to patients and produces results.
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5 |
SKILLS |
Practical |
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Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
1 |
They can make all the practices relevant to perfusion in accordance with perfusion techniques
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2 |
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OCCUPATIONAL |
Autonomy & Responsibility |
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Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
1 |
Being well-aware of their individual responsibilities within the team, they can fulfill their tasks completely.
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5 |
OCCUPATIONAL |
Learning to Learn |
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Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
1 |
They can update their Perfusion-related knowledge, skills and competencies with the self-awareness of a lifelong learning and move further in their personal and professional fields.
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5 |
OCCUPATIONAL |
Communication & Social |
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Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
1 |
They can communicate effectively, informative and ethically with patients, relatives and with other health professionals.
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5 |
OCCUPATIONAL |
Occupational and/or Vocational |
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Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
1 |
They can make the preparation and application of the Heart-Lung machine and other auxiliary equipment
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2 |
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2 |
Compatible with Team work, individual responsibility can be fulfilled.
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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 |
1 |
14 |
Land Surveying |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Group Work |
6 |
4 |
24 |
Laboratory |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Reading |
14 |
2 |
28 |
Assignment (Homework) |
6 |
4 |
24 |
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 |
6 |
1 |
6 |
Final Exam |
1 |
1 |
1 |
Preparation for the Final Exam |
6 |
1 |
6 |
Mid-Term Exam |
1 |
1 |
1 |
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam |
5 |
1 |
5 |
Short Exam |
1 |
1 |
1 |
Preparation for the Short Exam |
0 |
0 |
0 |
TOTAL |
74 |
0 |
152 |
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Total Workload of the Course Unit |
152 |
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Workload (h) / 25.5 |
6 |
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ECTS Credits allocated for the Course Unit |
6,0 |
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