Chemistry (DR) (English) | |||||
PhD | TR-NQF-HE: Level 8 | QF-EHEA: Third Cycle | EQF-LLL: Level 8 |
Course Code: | CHEM6106 | ||||
Course Name: | Research Methods and Ethics In Chemistry | ||||
Semester: | Spring | ||||
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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: | E-Learning | ||||
Course Coordinator: | Dr. Öğr. Üy. MELİKE ATAKOL | ||||
Course Lecturer(s): | Assoc. Prof. Sinem TUNCEL KOSTAKOĞLU | ||||
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Course Objectives: | To have knowledge about scientific thinking, design, research, analysis and presentation |
Course Content: | An introduction to scientific research, Scientific thinking skills, Literature search, Citation and bibliography tools, Common citation styles, Research design, writing a research proposal, data processing and writing a research report Research article writing and publication skills, Computer skills in data presentation, Slide presentation techniques, Oral presentation techniques Poster presentation techniques, Research Ethics |
The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) Establishes scientific and critical thinking 1) Present scientific data by written, visual and verbal forms. 2) Use various scientific research methods |
Week | Subject | Related Preparation |
1) | An introduction to scientific research | |
2) | Scientific thinking skills | |
3) | How to do a literature search: Using Common databases: Web of Science, SciFinder, Scopus, PubMed.. etc | |
4) | Citation and bibliography tools: EndNote, Mendeley, Common citation styles | |
5) | Research design, writing a research proposal, data processing and writing a research report | |
6) | Research article writing and publication skills | |
7) | Computer skills in data presentation. Table, graphics, diagrams..etc | |
8) | Midterm Exam | |
9) | Slide presentation techniques: Microsoft PowerPoint | |
10) | Oral presentation techniques | |
11) | Poster presentation techniques | |
12) | Research Ethics | |
13) | Project: Scientific report and ppt slides submission and presentation | |
14) | Project: Scientific report and ppt slides submission and presentation |
Course Notes / Textbooks: | Research Methods for Science by M.P. Marder, Cambridge University Press |
References: | Designing Science Presentations 2nd ed., Matt Carter, Academic Press-Elsevier |
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Program Outcomes | |||||
1) Understands the interdisciplinary interaction with which the field of chemistry is related; Achieves original results by using knowledge that requires expertise in analyzing, synthesizing and evaluating new and complex ideas. | |||||
2) Evaluates and uses new information in the field of chemistry with a systematic approach. Develops a new idea, method, design and/or application that brings innovation to the field of chemistry, or applies a known idea, method, design and/or application to a different field, researches, comprehends, designs, adapts and applies an original subject. | |||||
3) Defends the original views when discussing issues in the field with experts and establishes effective communication that demonstrates the competence in the field. Contributes to the process of society becoming and sustaining an information society by introducing scientific, technological, social or cultural advances in the field of chemistry/ | |||||
4) Applies advanced professional development and lifelong learning principles in the field of chemistry in its work. | |||||
5) Contributes to progress in the field by independently carrying out an original study that develops an idea, method, design and/or application or applies a known idea, method, design and/or application to a different field. |
No Effect | 1 Lowest | 2 Average | 3 Highest |
Program Outcomes | Level of Contribution | |
1) | Understands the interdisciplinary interaction with which the field of chemistry is related; Achieves original results by using knowledge that requires expertise in analyzing, synthesizing and evaluating new and complex ideas. | |
2) | Evaluates and uses new information in the field of chemistry with a systematic approach. Develops a new idea, method, design and/or application that brings innovation to the field of chemistry, or applies a known idea, method, design and/or application to a different field, researches, comprehends, designs, adapts and applies an original subject. | |
3) | Defends the original views when discussing issues in the field with experts and establishes effective communication that demonstrates the competence in the field. Contributes to the process of society becoming and sustaining an information society by introducing scientific, technological, social or cultural advances in the field of chemistry/ | |
4) | Applies advanced professional development and lifelong learning principles in the field of chemistry in its work. | |
5) | Contributes to progress in the field by independently carrying out an original study that develops an idea, method, design and/or application or applies a known idea, method, design and/or application to a different field. |
Semester Requirements | Number of Activities | Level of Contribution |
Homework Assignments | 1 | % 30 |
Project | 1 | % 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 | 13 | 3 | 3 | 78 | |||
Study Hours Out of Class | 13 | 4 | 4 | 104 | |||
Presentations / Seminar | 1 | 10 | 10 | 20 | |||
Project | 1 | 10 | 10 | 20 | |||
Homework Assignments | 1 | 10 | 10 | 20 | |||
Final | 1 | 10 | 10 | 20 | |||
Total Workload | 262 |