Economics (English)
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 6

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code: UNI352
Course Name: Principles and Applications of Analytical Research Methods
Semester: Spring
Course Credits:
ECTS
5
Language of instruction: English
Course Condition:
Does the Course Require Work Experience?: No
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. ESMA NUR OKATAN
Course Lecturer(s): Dr. Öğr. Ü. Esma Nur Okatan
Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives: The main purpose of the course is to enable students to adapt more easily to evidence-based medicine practices and to better understand the current scientific data published in their fields. In addition, encouraging students to participate in scientific research projects is one of the aims of this course.
Course Content: Introduction to research methodology
Immunological techniques
Microscopy and application areas
Bioluminescence and application areas
Electrophysiological recording methods
Radioactive isotopes and applications
Spectroscopy and application areas
In vivo experimental disease models
In vitro experimental disease models
Cellular Signaling

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) To have basic knowledge of basic medical science research methods
2) To be able to understand the main ideas of scientific research articles
3) Reinforcement of basic knowledge learned in comittee lectures with clinical and research examples

Course Flow Plan

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Introduction to research metodology
2) Immunological techniques-I
3) Immunological techniques-II
4) Microscopy and its applications-I
5) Microscopy and its applications-II
6) Bioluminescence and its applications
7) Electrophysiological Recording Techniques-I
8) Electrophysiological Recording Techniques-II
9) Discussion of the assignments
10) Radioactive isotopes and its applications
11) Specktroscopy and its applications-I
12) In vivo experimental disease models
13) In vitro experimental disease models
14) Cell Signaling

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Helmut Giinzler and Alex Williams Handbook of Analytical Techniques 2002 Wiley,

Roitt’s Essential Immunology, Thirteenth Edition. Peter J. Delves, Seamus J. Martin,Dennis R. Burton, and Ivan M. Roitt.
© 2017 John Wiley & Sons Ltd. Published 2017 by John Wiley & Sons Ltd.Companion

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/
References: Helmut Giinzler and Alex Williams Handbook of Analytical Techniques 2002 Wiley,

Roitt’s Essential Immunology, Thirteenth Edition. Peter J. Delves, Seamus J. Martin,Dennis R. Burton, and Ivan M. Roitt.
© 2017 John Wiley & Sons Ltd. Published 2017 by John Wiley & Sons Ltd.Companion

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/

Course - Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Course Learning Outcomes

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Program Outcomes
1) They have a broad and interdisciplinary perspective on economics using other social sciences and mathematics.
2) They have knowledge and skill about different functions and interactions of economy.
3) They use different theoretical approaches to comprehend and solve various economic problems.
4) They are aware of the needs of society and use their knowledge of economics to meet these needs.
5) They have in-depth knowledge on the current issues of the Turkish economy and the global economy.
6) They have in-depth knowledge on the history of the Turkish economy and basic level knowledge on the history of the global economy.
7) Using various statistical techniques and numerical methods, they establish correct economic models and make analyzes by using statistical programs effectively.
8) They use a foreign language at least at the B1 General Level in terms of European Language Portfolio criteria according to the level of education.
9) They improve their skills of teamwork, negotiation, leadership and entrepreneurship.
10) They have universal ethical values, social responsibility awareness and adequate knowledge of business law.
11) Being able to develop positive attitudes with regards to lifelong learning, they identify their individual learning needs and carry out studies to fulfil them.
12) They express their ideas and solution proposals concerning their field both written and orally, and present and publish them on both national and international platforms.
13) They use information and communication technologies together with a computer software required by the field at least at advanced level of European Computer Driving License .

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Average 3 Highest
       
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) They have a broad and interdisciplinary perspective on economics using other social sciences and mathematics.
2) They have knowledge and skill about different functions and interactions of economy.
3) They use different theoretical approaches to comprehend and solve various economic problems.
4) They are aware of the needs of society and use their knowledge of economics to meet these needs.
5) They have in-depth knowledge on the current issues of the Turkish economy and the global economy.
6) They have in-depth knowledge on the history of the Turkish economy and basic level knowledge on the history of the global economy.
7) Using various statistical techniques and numerical methods, they establish correct economic models and make analyzes by using statistical programs effectively.
8) They use a foreign language at least at the B1 General Level in terms of European Language Portfolio criteria according to the level of education.
9) They improve their skills of teamwork, negotiation, leadership and entrepreneurship.
10) They have universal ethical values, social responsibility awareness and adequate knowledge of business law.
11) Being able to develop positive attitudes with regards to lifelong learning, they identify their individual learning needs and carry out studies to fulfil them.
12) They express their ideas and solution proposals concerning their field both written and orally, and present and publish them on both national and international platforms.
13) They use information and communication technologies together with a computer software required by the field at least at advanced level of European Computer Driving License .

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Homework Assignments 2 % 100
total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 100
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK %
total % 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Calculation

Activities Number of Activities Preparation for the Activity Spent for the Activity Itself Completing the Activity Requirements Workload
Homework Assignments 2 60 120
Total Workload 120