Medical Biology and Genetics (DR)
PhD TR-NQF-HE: Level 8 QF-EHEA: Third Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 8

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code: TGY6012
Course Name: Scientific research techniques and publication ethics
Semester: Spring
Course Credits:
ECTS
8
Language of instruction: Turkish
Course Condition:
Does the Course Require Work Experience?: No
Type of course: Departmental Elective
Course Level:
PhD TR-NQF-HE:8. Master`s Degree QF-EHEA:Third Cycle EQF-LLL:8. Master`s Degree
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator: Dr. Öğr. Üy. ÖYKÜ GÖNÜL GEYİK
Course Lecturer(s): Öykü GÖNÜL GEYİK
Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives: To recognize the basic concepts related to the scientific research process, to recognize different sources related to scientific research, to access information, to gain critical thinking competence, to have knowledge about scientific result reporting and ethical rules.
Course Content: Scientific Research Designs
Hypothesising
Keeping Scientific Records
Presentation of Data
Scientific Report Writing
Academic Publishing and Indexing
Publication Ethics

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) Recognize basic concepts related to the scientific research process
2) Understanding the importance of science and scientific research
3) Getting to know different sources related to science and scientific research
4) To be informed about the scientific research process

Course Flow Plan

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Course Introduction - Introduction to Scientific Research
2) Scientific Research Designs
3) Writing a Hypothesis
4) Keeping Scientific Records
5) Presentation of Data
6) Scientific Report Writing
7) Academic Publishing and Indexing
8) Publication Ethics
9) Seminar
10) Seminar
11) Seminar
12) Seminar
13) Seminar
14) Seminar

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Bilimsel Araştırma Tasarımları
References: Scientific Research Designs

Course - Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Course Learning Outcomes

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Program Outcomes
1) Follows the current literature in the field of Medical Biology and Genetics, collects information, analyzes and synthesizes it with appropriate evaluation methods and guides clinical practices. 3 3 3 3
2) Uses appropriate methods and technological structures for scientific research, establishes the appropriate hypothesis, and determines research methods. 3 3 3 3
3) Interprets the results obtained as a result of scientific research, transfers and develops the evidence-based knowledge obtained into applications, presents its results at national and international scientific meetings and publishes them in peer-reviewed journals. 2 2 2 2
4) Realizes the principles of lifelong learning by observing professional autonomy within the ethical, deontological and legal framework in Medical Biology and Genetics applications and scientific studies. 3 3 3 3
5) Provides interdisciplinary collaboration in academic and clinical environments and has knowledge and skills in problem solving and management.
6) Uses the information obtained from scientific research and literature for the benefit of society and ensures the shaping of health policies necessary to improve public health and takes part in these policies.
7) Trains biologists who combine clinical experience and academic knowledge, produce, plan and implement creative solutions in the field of medical biology and have qualified knowledge and skills.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Average 3 Highest
       
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) Follows the current literature in the field of Medical Biology and Genetics, collects information, analyzes and synthesizes it with appropriate evaluation methods and guides clinical practices. 3
2) Uses appropriate methods and technological structures for scientific research, establishes the appropriate hypothesis, and determines research methods. 3
3) Interprets the results obtained as a result of scientific research, transfers and develops the evidence-based knowledge obtained into applications, presents its results at national and international scientific meetings and publishes them in peer-reviewed journals. 2
4) Realizes the principles of lifelong learning by observing professional autonomy within the ethical, deontological and legal framework in Medical Biology and Genetics applications and scientific studies. 3
5) Provides interdisciplinary collaboration in academic and clinical environments and has knowledge and skills in problem solving and management.
6) Uses the information obtained from scientific research and literature for the benefit of society and ensures the shaping of health policies necessary to improve public health and takes part in these policies.
7) Trains biologists who combine clinical experience and academic knowledge, produce, plan and implement creative solutions in the field of medical biology and have qualified knowledge and skills.

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Midterms 1 % 50
Final 1 % 50
total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 50
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 50
total % 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Calculation

Activities Number of Activities Workload
Course Hours 14 28
Study Hours Out of Class 16 136
Presentations / Seminar 6 12
Midterms 6 12
Final 2 4
Total Workload 192