Political Science and Public Administration
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 6

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code: UNI291
Course Name: Holistic Approach in Science
Semester: Spring
Fall
Course Credits:
ECTS
5
Language of instruction: Turkish
Course Condition:
Does the Course Require Work Experience?: Yes
Type of course: University Elective
Course Level:
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree QF-EHEA:First Cycle EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree
Mode of Delivery: E-Learning
Course Coordinator: Dr. Öğr. Üy. EBRU NUR AY
Course Lecturer(s): Asst. Prof. Ebru Nur AY
Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives: This course aims to teach a holistic approach model in science and to raise awareness about the subject, especially among researchers. In addition, it also aims to ensure that our students can approach holistic perspective and methodology for his/her future scientific studies in their research field.
Course Content: An elective course that provides a holistic perspective in science, research approaches, and methodologies skills. It is a weekly 2-hour course.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) What is science? defines the answer to the question.
2) Understands the Importance of Scientific Knowledge and the Role of Scientist.
3) Knows what Research Methods and Techniques are and tries to apply them.
5) Defines and tries to apply the Qualitative Research Approach.
6) Gains knowledge about Multiple Holistic Information Models.

Course Flow Plan

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Introduction to the Course, Objective of the Course and Learning Objectives Lecturer notes
2) What is Science? Lecturer notes
3) The Importance of Scientific Knowledge and the Role of Scientists Lecturer notes
4) Research Methods and Techniques Lecturer notes
5) Qualitative Research Approach I Lecturer notes
6) Qualitative Research Approach II Lecturer notes
7) Multiple Holistic Information Models Lecturer notes
8) Midterm exam
9) Student presentation
10) Student presentation
11) Student presentation
12) Student presentation
13) Student presentation
14) Student presentation

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Öğretim üyesi notları/ Instructor notes
References: Öğretim üyesi notları/ Instructor notes

Course - Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Course Learning Outcomes

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Program Outcomes
1) Defines contemporary developments, approaches and basic concepts in the field of Political Science and Public Administration at national and international level.
2) To have knowledge about the main theoretical debates in the field of Political Science and Public Administration.
3) Relates the interaction of Political Science and Public Administration with other social sciences (philosophy, history, sociology, law, economics, business administration).
4) Examines the political and social processes, problems and the causes of these problems in Turkey and in the world, evaluates them in an interdisciplinary dimension and with a critical perspective.
5) To be able to conduct research in the field of Political Science by using common methods and respecting ethical values.
6) To be able to design and lead research and scientific texts on field-specific topics on their own or in team work.
7) To be able to express his/her opinions, thoughts and suggestions for solutions in written and verbally in the field of Political Science and Public Administration.
8) Uses computer software and information and communication technologies at the advanced level of the European Computer Driving Licence required by the field.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Average 3 Highest
       
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) Defines contemporary developments, approaches and basic concepts in the field of Political Science and Public Administration at national and international level. 2
2) To have knowledge about the main theoretical debates in the field of Political Science and Public Administration. 2
3) Relates the interaction of Political Science and Public Administration with other social sciences (philosophy, history, sociology, law, economics, business administration). 3
4) Examines the political and social processes, problems and the causes of these problems in Turkey and in the world, evaluates them in an interdisciplinary dimension and with a critical perspective. 3
5) To be able to conduct research in the field of Political Science by using common methods and respecting ethical values. 2
6) To be able to design and lead research and scientific texts on field-specific topics on their own or in team work. 2
7) To be able to express his/her opinions, thoughts and suggestions for solutions in written and verbally in the field of Political Science and Public Administration. 2
8) Uses computer software and information and communication technologies at the advanced level of the European Computer Driving Licence required by the field. 2

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Presentation 1 % 60
Midterms 1 % 40
total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 100
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK %
total % 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Calculation

Activities Number of Activities Workload
Course Hours 7 14
Study Hours Out of Class 13 52
Presentations / Seminar 6 12
Homework Assignments 13 39
Midterms 1 1
Total Workload 118