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Associate TR-NQF-HE: Level 5 QF-EHEA: Short Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 5

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code: UNI291
Course Name: Holistic Approach in Science
Semester: 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:
Associate TR-NQF-HE:5. Master`s Degree QF-EHEA:Short Cycle EQF-LLL:5. 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) To have theoretical and practical knowledge at the basic level supported by textbooks, application tools and other sources with current knowledge in the field based on the qualifications gained at the secondary level.
2) To gain the ability to use the theoretical and practical knowledge at the basic level in the same field at an advanced level or at the same level. To be able to interpret and evaluate data, to define problems, to analyze and to develop solutions based on evidence, by using basic knowledge and skills acquired in the field.
3) -To be able to transfer his / her thoughts at the level of basic knowledge and skills related to his / her field through written and verbal communication. -To be able to share his / her thoughts and solutions to the problems related to his / her field with experts and non-experts. -To be able to follow information in his / her field and communicate with his / her colleagues by using a foreign language at least at a level of European Language Portfolio A2 General Level. -To be able to use information and communication technologies together with computer software at the basic level of European Computer Driving License required by the field.
4) -To be able to evaluate the basic knowledge and skills acquired in the field with a critical approach, to determine and meet the learning needs. -To be able to direct his / her education to an advanced education level in the same field or to a profession at the same level. -Gaining consciousness of lifelong learning.
5) -To have social, scientific, cultural and ethical values in the stages of gathering, applying and announcing the results related to the field. -To have sufficient consciousness about the universality of social rights, social justice, quality and cultural values, environmental protection, occupational health and safety.
6) -To be able to conduct a basic level study independently. -To be able to take responsibility as a team member to solve unforeseen complex problems encountered in the applications related to the field. -To be able to carry out activities for the development of employees working under their responsibility within the framework of a project.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

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Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) To have theoretical and practical knowledge at the basic level supported by textbooks, application tools and other sources with current knowledge in the field based on the qualifications gained at the secondary level.
2) To gain the ability to use the theoretical and practical knowledge at the basic level in the same field at an advanced level or at the same level. To be able to interpret and evaluate data, to define problems, to analyze and to develop solutions based on evidence, by using basic knowledge and skills acquired in the field.
3) -To be able to transfer his / her thoughts at the level of basic knowledge and skills related to his / her field through written and verbal communication. -To be able to share his / her thoughts and solutions to the problems related to his / her field with experts and non-experts. -To be able to follow information in his / her field and communicate with his / her colleagues by using a foreign language at least at a level of European Language Portfolio A2 General Level. -To be able to use information and communication technologies together with computer software at the basic level of European Computer Driving License required by the field.
4) -To be able to evaluate the basic knowledge and skills acquired in the field with a critical approach, to determine and meet the learning needs. -To be able to direct his / her education to an advanced education level in the same field or to a profession at the same level. -Gaining consciousness of lifelong learning.
5) -To have social, scientific, cultural and ethical values in the stages of gathering, applying and announcing the results related to the field. -To have sufficient consciousness about the universality of social rights, social justice, quality and cultural values, environmental protection, occupational health and safety.
6) -To be able to conduct a basic level study independently. -To be able to take responsibility as a team member to solve unforeseen complex problems encountered in the applications related to the field. -To be able to carry out activities for the development of employees working under their responsibility within the framework of a project.

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