UNI404 Scientific Research Techniques and Publication EthicsIstinye UniversityDegree Programs OpticianryGeneral Information For StudentsDiploma SupplementErasmus Policy StatementNational Qualifications
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Associate TR-NQF-HE: Level 5 QF-EHEA: Short Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 5

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code: UNI404
Course Name: Scientific Research Techniques and Publication Ethics
Semester: Fall
Spring
Course Credits:
ECTS
5
Language of instruction: Turkish
Course Condition:
Does the Course Require Work Experience?: No
Type of course: University Elective
Course Level:
Associate TR-NQF-HE:5. Master`s Degree QF-EHEA:Short Cycle EQF-LLL:5. Master`s Degree
Mode of Delivery: E-Learning
Course Coordinator: Prof. Dr. YILDIZ İYİDOĞAN
Course Lecturer(s): Yıldız İyidoğan
Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives: The aim is to ensure that students acquire knowledge about the methods and techniques used in scientific research, to emphasize how scientific research should be presented, how it can be formatted into an article, and what ethical considerations should be observed. Additionally, it is intended for students to reinforce their learning by designing and presenting sample projects on selected topics.
Course Content: The content of this course covers techniques for making scientific presentations and key considerations when preparing presentations; the process of conducting and managing scientific research; methods of data collection and interpretation; guidelines for preparing a project or thesis; the steps to follow during scientific research; how to identify potential issues; how to analyze and interpret literature; discussing findings; and explaining scientific misconduct and essential points in research ethics.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;

Course Flow Plan

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Effective presentation techniques none
2) What is scientific research? What are the stages we go through to reach knowledge? none
3) Experimental research methods none
4) Basic concepts in statistics none
5) Literature review, interpretation and promotion of scientific journals none
5) Stages of preparing a scientific research article none
6) Thesis preparation and poster presentation none
7) Science frauds and ethics none
8) Unethical practices none
9) Student presentations none
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Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Sunum notları
References: “İnternet Desteğinde Bilimsel Makale ve Tez Yazımı”. Doç. Dr. Erhan Ayşan
«Bilimsel Araştırma Yöntemleri ve Araştırma Etiği». Prof. Dr. Dursun Kırbaş- Dr. Filiz Ekim Çevik
«Bilimsel Araştırma Teknikleri ve Yayın Etiği». Prof. Dr. Mustafa Altındiş
“Bilimsel Etik ve Araştırma Etiği” Sunuları. Doç. Dr. Orhan Akın
«İ.Ü. Sağlık Bilimleri Enstitüsü Yayın Etiği Semineri» Sunuları. Prof. Dr. İlhan İlkılıç
“Akademik Poster ya da Poster Bildiri Nasıl Hazırlanır?” Sunuları. Yrd. Doç. Dr. Savaş Zafer Şahin
«Etkili Sunum Teknikleri» Sunuları. Prof. Dr. Semra Abbasoğlu
Bilimsel Araştırma Yöntemleri. Prof. Dr. Abdurrahman Tanrıöğen
Bilimsel Araştırma ve e-Kaynaklar. Prof. Dr. Zeynel Dinler
Sağlık Araştırmaları için Temel İstatistik. Doç. Dr. Murat Hayran

Course - Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Course Learning Outcomes
Program Outcomes
1) Knows the basic terms used in optics, the history of optics, its development and the profession of optician.
2) Knows the environmental, social and ethical problems related to her\his profession and assumes the responsibilities related to them.
3) Observes the health and safety measures related to her\his profession.
4) It adopts the total quality philosophy and supports the relevant corporate processes.
5) Gains the basic math and physics knowledge required in the optician profession.
6) Learns information technologies, uses basic computer programs and professional software programs.
7) Knows eye anatomy and optics, has information about eye diseases.
8) Learns the refraction errors, knows the optical equipment used to correct these defects, measures the diopters of optical glasses by means of a phonometer, and determines the type of lens.
9) Knows the properties of materials defined in optics and recognizes optical instruments.
10) She/He reads the prescriptions prepared by the ophthalmologist, supplies the optical equipment, selects the most suitable glass and frame for the patient, and performs the most appropriate glasses assembly procedures in order to eliminate or alleviate vision disorders.
11) When there is a problem with optical materials in the optician laboratory or establishment, she/he understands and fixes the problem.
12) Obtains the knowledge of history belonging to the Ottoman and Republican Periods.
13) Learns Turkish language structure and acquires a basic level of English grammer that will enable her/him to communicate.
14) He/she makes the necessary financial planning in his/her institution and has general accounting knowledge.
15) The researcher is open to changes, has creative, program-solving skills and the ability to share solution suggestions.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Average 3 Highest
       
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) Knows the basic terms used in optics, the history of optics, its development and the profession of optician.
2) Knows the environmental, social and ethical problems related to her\his profession and assumes the responsibilities related to them.
3) Observes the health and safety measures related to her\his profession.
4) It adopts the total quality philosophy and supports the relevant corporate processes.
5) Gains the basic math and physics knowledge required in the optician profession.
6) Learns information technologies, uses basic computer programs and professional software programs.
7) Knows eye anatomy and optics, has information about eye diseases.
8) Learns the refraction errors, knows the optical equipment used to correct these defects, measures the diopters of optical glasses by means of a phonometer, and determines the type of lens.
9) Knows the properties of materials defined in optics and recognizes optical instruments.
10) She/He reads the prescriptions prepared by the ophthalmologist, supplies the optical equipment, selects the most suitable glass and frame for the patient, and performs the most appropriate glasses assembly procedures in order to eliminate or alleviate vision disorders.
11) When there is a problem with optical materials in the optician laboratory or establishment, she/he understands and fixes the problem.
12) Obtains the knowledge of history belonging to the Ottoman and Republican Periods.
13) Learns Turkish language structure and acquires a basic level of English grammer that will enable her/him to communicate.
14) He/she makes the necessary financial planning in his/her institution and has general accounting knowledge.
15) The researcher is open to changes, has creative, program-solving skills and the ability to share solution suggestions.

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Homework Assignments 1 % 50
Presentation 1 % 50
total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 100
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK %
total % 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Calculation

Activities Number of Activities Workload
Course Hours 14 28
Study Hours Out of Class 14 28
Presentations / Seminar 14 28
Homework Assignments 14 30
Total Workload 114