SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH METHODS PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
SOS116	SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH METHODS	2	3	3	4

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 :	Compulsory
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit	Prof. SEZER CİHAN KESKEN
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	The aim of this course; to ensure that students have the skills and competence to conduct research by using scientific research methods and observing ethical values.
Contents of the Course Unit:	The content of this course; relationship between science, theory and research, and how the processes related to the design and realization of scientific research and its reporting are carried out.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Basic concepts in scientific research
Research and types of research
Types of measurement and scales
Sampling
Data in scientific research
Analyzing data
Quantitative and qualitative data analysis

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Reading relevant chapters of reference books	The key concepts of scientific research	presentation, discussion, question and answer
2	Reading relevant chapters of reference books	Scientific knowledge and epistemology	presentation, discussion, question and answer
3	Reading relevant chapters of reference books	The design and the process of scientific reserach	presentation, discussion, question and answer
4	Reading relevant chapters of reference books	Universe, population ans sampling	presentation, discussion, question and answer
5	Reading relevant chapters of reference books	The key concepts of qualitative and quantitative research	presentation, discussion, question and answer
6	Reading relevant chapters of reference books	Quantitative methods	presentation, discussion, question and answer
7	Reading relevant chapters of reference books	Qualitative methods	presentation, discussion, question and answer
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Reading relevant chapters of reference books	Data collection and reporting of research	presentation, discussion, question and answer
10	Reading relevant chapters of reference books	The ethical codes of reserach	presentation, discussion, question and answer
11	Reading relevant chapters of reference books	Applied research in communication	presentation, discussion, question and answer
12	Reading relevant chapters of reference books	Content analysis	presentation, discussion, question and answer
13	Reading relevant chapters of reference books	Discourse analysis	presentation, discussion, question and answer
14	Reading relevant chapters of reference books	Semiotic analysis	presentation, discussion, question and answer
15	Reading relevant chapters of reference books	Oral history studies	presentation, discussion, question and answer
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
AZİZ Aysel, Sosyal Bilimlerde Araştırma Yöntemleri ve Teknikleri, 12. Basım, Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık, Ankara, 2018
GERAY Haluk, Toplumsal Araştırmalarda Nicel ve Nitel Yöntemlere Giriş, 2. Baskı, Siyasal Kitabevi, Ankara, 2006
Ed. SEVER Serdar, İSPİR Nevzat Bilge, İletişim Araştırmaları, Anadolu Üniversitesi Yayını No:2676, Eskişehir, 2012
BERGER Arthur Asa, Medya Çözümleme Teknikleri, çev.ed. Nilüfer PEMBECİOĞLU, Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık, Ankara, 2018
John W. CRESWELL Araştırma Deseni Nitel, Nicel ve Karma Yöntem Yaklaşımları, 3. baskı Çev. Editörü: Selçuk BEŞİR DEMİR Eğiten Kitap, Ankara, 2017
Orhan GÖKÇE İçerik Analizi Kuramsal ve Pratik Bilgiler Siyasal Kitabevi, Ankara, 2006
Nuri BİLGİN Sosyal Bilimlerde İçerik Analizi, 3. Baskı Siyasal Kitabevi, Ankara, 2014
Ed. BÖKE Kaan, Sosyal Bilimlerde Araştırma Yöntemleri, 5. Baskı Alfa Yayınları, İstanbul, 2017
Day, Robert (1996). Bilimsel Bir Makale Nasıl Yazılır ve Yayımlanır? Çev. Gülay Aşkar Altay, Ankara: TUBİTAK Yayını.
ECO Umberto , Tez Nasıl Yazılır? 7. Baskı, Can yayınları, İstanbul, 2019
Alberto MANGUEL, Merak, 2. Baskı, YKY, İstanbul, 2019
Ed. Besim YILDIRIM İletişim Araştırmalarında Yöntemeler Uygulama ve Örneklerle Literatürk academia, Konya, 2015
Mario LIVIO Neden? Her Şey Merakla Başladı Altın kitapları, İstanbul, 2018

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	Explain the historical development process of Aviation Management.	0
2	Use computer programs related to Aviation Transportation.	0
3	Define basic concepts related with aviation management.	0

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Relate the information and facts in the field with other social sciences such as law, sociology, philosophy and history.		1
2	Classify the relationship between the basic functions of the business and the interactions between these functions.		1
3	Apply knowledge and skills related to his / her field by considering the legal aspect of occupational health and safety.		1
4	Explain the concepts of entrepreneurship and innovation with the field.			2

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Manage operational activities related to the airline.		1
2	Gain lifelong learning skills and use knowledge of the field in the business life with the awareness of social responsibility.				3

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Prepare written agreements with relevant institutions in accordance with the legislation.		1
2	Perform the theoretical and practical knowledge related to the field with appropriate analytical methods and modeling techniques in business life.				3
3	Manage all phases from planning to implementation of aviation operations as a member of a team.		1
4	Cooperate with stakeholders related to air transport.		1
5	Develop the modern techniques and tools necessary for applications related to the field.				3

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Execute a study in his/her field independently.		1
2	Decide as an individual or a team member to solve the problems encountered in applications related to the field.		1

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Evaluate advanced knowledge and skills in his/her field with a critical approach.		1
2	Apply activities to improve his/her performance and his / her responsibility in line with the learning objectives by determining the learning needs.			2

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Communicate with people and institutions related to the field in writing and verbally.		1
2	Explain his/her thoughts on the issues related to the field and suggestions for solutions to the problems by the related departments by using supporting quantitative and qualitative data.		1
3	Organize projects and activities for the social environment with social responsibility consciousness and to be able to apply those.		1

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Manage airports and terminal operations efficiently using aviation and business information.		1

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	13	1	13
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	0	0	0
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	0	0	0
Assignment (Homework)	1	5	5
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	5	3	15
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	5	5	25
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	40	0	102