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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) Have the theoretical knowledge related to major sub areas of psychology.
2) Apply psychological concepts and theories in a variety of applied settings.
3) Define and explain the cognitive, emotional and behavioral processes of human beings.
4) Evaluate psychological evidence and assumptions in a scientific and critical way.
5) Collect and analyze psychological research data and interpret and report the findings in accordance to scientific publication rules.
6) Develop and utilize assessment and measurement tools for psychological phenomena.
7) Have the skills and abilities to follow innovations and developments in psyhology and other related sciences.
8) Have knowledge and skills to work effectively on individual or group basis.
9) Have knowledge and skills to communicate in a clear and effective manner in national and international settings.
10) Behave in accordance with professional code of conduct and ethics related to psychology.
11) Behave in an unprejudiced and equal way towards various identity groups such as age, gender, language, race, religion and social class in scientific and professional acitivities.
12) Have respect for universal values and human and animal rights.
13) Use a foreign language at least B1 level of European Language Portfolio.
14) Use computer softwares as well as information and communication technologies at least Basic level of European Computer Driving Licence.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Average 3 Highest
       
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) Have the theoretical knowledge related to major sub areas of psychology.
2) Apply psychological concepts and theories in a variety of applied settings.
3) Define and explain the cognitive, emotional and behavioral processes of human beings.
4) Evaluate psychological evidence and assumptions in a scientific and critical way.
5) Collect and analyze psychological research data and interpret and report the findings in accordance to scientific publication rules.
6) Develop and utilize assessment and measurement tools for psychological phenomena.
7) Have the skills and abilities to follow innovations and developments in psyhology and other related sciences.
8) Have knowledge and skills to work effectively on individual or group basis.
9) Have knowledge and skills to communicate in a clear and effective manner in national and international settings.
10) Behave in accordance with professional code of conduct and ethics related to psychology.
11) Behave in an unprejudiced and equal way towards various identity groups such as age, gender, language, race, religion and social class in scientific and professional acitivities.
12) Have respect for universal values and human and animal rights.
13) Use a foreign language at least B1 level of European Language Portfolio.
14) Use computer softwares as well as information and communication technologies at least Basic level of European Computer Driving Licence.

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