Physics (DR) (English) | |||||
PhD | TR-NQF-HE: Level 8 | QF-EHEA: Third Cycle | EQF-LLL: Level 8 |
Course Code: | PHYS6201 | ||||
Course Name: | Research Methods and Ethics | ||||
Semester: | Fall | ||||
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Language of instruction: | English | ||||
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Does the Course Require Work Experience?: | No | ||||
Type of course: | Compulsory Courses | ||||
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Mode of Delivery: | Face to face | ||||
Course Coordinator: | Prof. Dr. SERKANT ALİ ÇETİN | ||||
Course Lecturer(s): | Serkant Ali Çetin | ||||
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Course Objectives: | Discussion of research methods and various ethical issues facing practicing physicist when obtaining, recording and analyzing data; publishing research results; collaborating with other scientist; interacting with society. Historical and sample case studies |
Course Content: | Scientific methods, academic ethics, research design, data collection and analysis, evaluation of research papers, scientific writing. |
The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) Students will be able to present a project-based research topic. 2) Students will be able to design a study and learn the practices necessary to collect and analyze data in scientific research. |
Week | Subject | Related Preparation |
1) | Course introduction | |
2) | The scientific method | |
3) | Methods of data collection and analysis in quantitative and qualitative research | |
4) | Measurements and their uncertainties | |
5) | Measurements and their uncertainties | |
6) | Project proposal writing | |
7) | Mid-term exam | |
8) | Scientific paper writing | |
9) | Scientific research ethics | |
10) | Case studies – Chernobyl disaster | |
11) | Case studies – Challenger disaster | |
12) | Case studies – A conflict of interest scenario | |
13) | Case studies – A confidentiality scenario | |
14) | Final exam |
Course Notes / Textbooks: | E. Bright Wilson Jr., “An Introduction to Scientific Research,” Dover Publications; Rev Sub edition (1991), Charles B. Fleddermann, “Engineering Ethics,” Pearson; 4th Edition (2011) |
References: | E. Bright Wilson Jr., “An Introduction to Scientific Research,” Dover Publications; Rev Sub edition (1991), Charles B. Fleddermann, “Engineering Ethics,” Pearson; 4th Edition (2011) |
Course Learning Outcomes | 1 |
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Program Outcomes | |||||||||
1) Possession of fundamental and recents theories and experimental techniques in the field of high energy and particle physics. | 1 | 1 | |||||||
2) Effective use of the theoretical knowledge on applications. | 1 | 1 | |||||||
3) Competence in using analysis tools and equipment in experimental studies. | 1 | 1 | |||||||
4) Advanced design competence about particle detectors and/or particle accelerators. | 1 | 1 | |||||||
5) Possession of data acquisition, data analysis and data processing skills. | 1 | 1 | |||||||
6) Competence to do independent research in the field of High Energy and Particle Physics. | 1 | 1 | |||||||
7) Having R&D and/or P&D experience on Particle Detectors and Particle Accelerators. | 1 | 1 | |||||||
8) Collaborative work competence required by experimental and phenomenological research activities in the field of High Energy and Particle Physics. | 1 | 1 | |||||||
9) Competence in understanding, using and developing the software and hardware required by particle physics research and applications, from data analysis to detector and accelerator design. | 1 | 1 |
No Effect | 1 Lowest | 2 Average | 3 Highest |
Program Outcomes | Level of Contribution | |
1) | Possession of fundamental and recents theories and experimental techniques in the field of high energy and particle physics. | 1 |
2) | Effective use of the theoretical knowledge on applications. | 1 |
3) | Competence in using analysis tools and equipment in experimental studies. | 1 |
4) | Advanced design competence about particle detectors and/or particle accelerators. | 1 |
5) | Possession of data acquisition, data analysis and data processing skills. | 2 |
6) | Competence to do independent research in the field of High Energy and Particle Physics. | 1 |
7) | Having R&D and/or P&D experience on Particle Detectors and Particle Accelerators. | 1 |
8) | Collaborative work competence required by experimental and phenomenological research activities in the field of High Energy and Particle Physics. | 1 |
9) | Competence in understanding, using and developing the software and hardware required by particle physics research and applications, from data analysis to detector and accelerator design. | 1 |
Semester Requirements | Number of Activities | Level of Contribution |
Quizzes | 1 | % 15 |
Homework Assignments | 1 | % 15 |
Presentation | 2 | % 30 |
Final | 1 | % 40 |
total | % 100 | |
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK | % 60 | |
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK | % 40 | |
total | % 100 |
Activities | Number of Activities | Preparation for the Activity | Spent for the Activity Itself | Completing the Activity Requirements | Workload | ||
Course Hours | 14 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 98 | ||
Presentations / Seminar | 2 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 14 | ||
Homework Assignments | 2 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 14 | ||
Final | 1 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 8 | ||
Total Workload | 134 |