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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

Course Credits:

ECTS

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	1	2	3	5	6
Program Outcomes
1) To have knowledge about the basic theoretical debates in Political Science and Public Administration.
2) To define contemporary developments, approaches and basic concepts in Political Science and Public Administration at national and international level.
3) Relate the interaction of the Department of Political Science and Public Administration with other social sciences (philosophy, history, sociology, law, economy, business).
4) Evaluate and discuss the events in interdisciplinary dimension, acquire knowledge and skills, conduct research using social sciences methods and follow the field.
5) Political and social processes that take place in Turkey and in the world, able to solve problems and the causes of these problems, on the relationship of citizens with political structures reveals scientifically.
6) To design and to prepare scientific studies such as theoretical or experimental projects, reports, articles and theses, either on their own or with others, and uses qualitative and quantitative research techniques related to their field.
7) To use leadership characteristics in Political Science and Public Administration with the awareness of compliance with team work.
8) Develops behavior according to ethics and social values and evaluates what they have learned by deciding what they need and critically question the information they have acquired.
9) Transmits the opinions, thoughts and solutions in Political Science and Public Administration to the related persons and institutions in written and oral form.
10) According to the level of European Language Portfolio, a foreign language is at least A2 for Pre-Bachelor's degree according to the level of education; At least B1 for the License; To be able to use at least C1 and at least C1 General Level for PhD.
11) To be able to use information and communication technologies together with computer software in at least the European Computer Driving License Basic Level (Associate) or Advanced Level (Associate and Associate) required by the department.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Average	3 Highest

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	To have knowledge about the basic theoretical debates in Political Science and Public Administration.	1
2)	To define contemporary developments, approaches and basic concepts in Political Science and Public Administration at national and international level.	1
3)	Relate the interaction of the Department of Political Science and Public Administration with other social sciences (philosophy, history, sociology, law, economy, business).	3
4)	Evaluate and discuss the events in interdisciplinary dimension, acquire knowledge and skills, conduct research using social sciences methods and follow the field.	3
5)	Political and social processes that take place in Turkey and in the world, able to solve problems and the causes of these problems, on the relationship of citizens with political structures reveals scientifically.	3
6)	To design and to prepare scientific studies such as theoretical or experimental projects, reports, articles and theses, either on their own or with others, and uses qualitative and quantitative research techniques related to their field.	2
7)	To use leadership characteristics in Political Science and Public Administration with the awareness of compliance with team work.	2
8)	Develops behavior according to ethics and social values and evaluates what they have learned by deciding what they need and critically question the information they have acquired.	2
9)	Transmits the opinions, thoughts and solutions in Political Science and Public Administration to the related persons and institutions in written and oral form.	1
10)	According to the level of European Language Portfolio, a foreign language is at least A2 for Pre-Bachelor's degree according to the level of education; At least B1 for the License; To be able to use at least C1 and at least C1 General Level for PhD.	2
11)	To be able to use information and communication technologies together with computer software in at least the European Computer Driving License Basic Level (Associate) or Advanced Level (Associate and Associate) required by the department.	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