Chemistry (English) Preview
Bachelor	TR-NQF-HE: Level 6	QF-EHEA: First Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 6

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code:

CHEM409

Course Name:

Capstone Project 1

Semester:

Fall

Course Credits:

ECTS

Language of instruction:

English

Course Condition:

Does the Course Require Work Experience?:

Type of course:

Compulsory Courses

Course Level:

Bachelor

TR-NQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree

QF-EHEA:First Cycle

EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree

Mode of Delivery:

Face to face

Course Coordinator:

Dr. Öğr. Üy. MELİKE ATAKOL

Course Lecturer(s):

Çiğdem Bilici

Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives:	The main objectives for this course is to introduce students to the tools that help them (1) synthesize knowledge of all of their experiences in the chemistry curriculum; (2) develop critical thinking to improve their creativity and problem solving skills; and (3) develop and create practical solutions for some of the major scientific and technological challenges of the 21st century.
Course Content:	Determining the topic, Literature review, Writing a thesis proposal

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) Have a strong literature background in chemical research fields,
2) Improve self-directed learning skills,
3) Analyze problems from multi-disciplinary viewpoints, and integrate information from many different international sources,
4) Dominate collaborative practices by learning to work together,
5) Learns how to use informatics techniques to conduct research and scientific ethical values.

Course Flow Plan

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Determining a topic by meeting with the adviser
2)	Determining a topic by meeting with the adviser
3)	Literature Search
4)	Literature Search
5)	Literature Search
6)	Literature Search
7)	Literature Search
8)	Literature Search
9)	Writing Thesis Proposal
10)	Writing Thesis Proposal
11)	Writing Thesis Proposal
12)	Writing Thesis Proposal
13)	Writing Thesis Proposal
14)	Writing Thesis Proposal

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	Belirlenen Bitirme Tezi konusu ile ilgili alanlarda bilimsel literatür, doktora, yüksek lisans ve lisans tezleri, kitaplar ve yazılımlar. Scientific literature, doctoral, master's and undergraduate theses, books and software in fields related to the determined thesis topic.
References:	Belirlenen Bitirme Tezi konusu ile ilgili alanlarda bilimsel literatür, doktora, yüksek lisans ve lisans tezleri, kitaplar ve yazılımlar. Scientific literature, doctoral, master's and undergraduate theses, books and software in fields related to the determined thesis topic.

Course - Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Course Learning Outcomes	1	2	3	4	5
Program Outcomes
1) Knows the basic concepts related to the theory and applications of chemistry, uses theoretical and applied knowledge, can select, develop and design methods.
2) Makes experimental planning and application for analysis, synthesis, separation and purification methods, provide solutions to the problems encountered and interpret the results.
3) Expresses the basic principles of sample preparation techniques and instrumental analysis methods used in qualitative and quantitative analysis of items, discusses their application areas.
4) Has knowledge about the sources, production, industrial applications and technologies of chemical substances.
5) Makes structural analyzes of chemical substances and interprets the results.
6) Work individually and in multidisciplinary groups, take responsibility, plan their tasks and use time effectively.			2
7) Follows the information in the field and communicates with colleagues by using English at a professional level.				2
8) Uses information and communication technologies along with computer software at the level required by the field.					2
9) Follows the national and international chemistry literature, transfers the knowledge gained orally or in writing.	3
10) Determines self-learning needs, manages/directs his/her learning.		2
11) Takes responsibility and adheres to the ethical values required by these responsibilities.					2

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Average	3 Highest

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	Knows the basic concepts related to the theory and applications of chemistry, uses theoretical and applied knowledge, can select, develop and design methods.
2)	Makes experimental planning and application for analysis, synthesis, separation and purification methods, provide solutions to the problems encountered and interpret the results.
3)	Expresses the basic principles of sample preparation techniques and instrumental analysis methods used in qualitative and quantitative analysis of items, discusses their application areas.
4)	Has knowledge about the sources, production, industrial applications and technologies of chemical substances.
5)	Makes structural analyzes of chemical substances and interprets the results.
6)	Work individually and in multidisciplinary groups, take responsibility, plan their tasks and use time effectively.	2
7)	Follows the information in the field and communicates with colleagues by using English at a professional level.	2
8)	Uses information and communication technologies along with computer software at the level required by the field.	2
9)	Follows the national and international chemistry literature, transfers the knowledge gained orally or in writing.	3
10)	Determines self-learning needs, manages/directs his/her learning.	2
11)	Takes responsibility and adheres to the ethical values required by these responsibilities.	2

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Application	14	% 100
total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		%
total		% 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Calculation

Activities	Number of Activities	Preparation for the Activity	Spent for the Activity Itself	Completing the Activity Requirements	Workload
Application	14	8			112
Study Hours Out of Class	14	8			112
Total Workload					224