Child Development
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 6

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code: UNI255
Course Name: Project Management
Semester: Fall
Course Credits:
ECTS
5
Language of instruction: Turkish
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:
Course Coordinator: Dr. Öğr. Üy. İLAYDA İSABETLİ FİDAN
Course Lecturer(s): Dr. İlayda İsabetli Fidan
Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives: The aim of this course is to increase students' skills and competencies in developing, writing and managing scientific projects. The course content will be supported by case studies and real research, and theoretical knowledge will be transformed into scientific research by discussing the conditions under which successful scientific projects are put forward and how their outputs are disseminated. Thus, students will improve themselves and prepare for their future careers by actively participating in applied projects during their university years.
Course Content: This course covers the steps of developing a scientific project. In this context, project logic, fundamentals of scientific research, development of creative ideas, literature review, design of the research, turning it into a project, planning, reporting and presentation will be discussed in detail. The course will be completed with the complete writing, presentation and, if appropriate, application of a project.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) Can conduct comprehensive literature research
2) Can create innovative ideas for academic studies
3) Can mature an idea within the framework of scientific research methods
4) can turn their research into scientific projects for TUBITAK/EU and other institutions in accordance with the aims and objectives
5) Have skills in project management

Course Flow Plan

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Introduction (Scientific research, project, innovation, R&D)
2) Fundamentals of scientific research – 1 (basic concepts, characteristics of scientific research, aims and objectives)
3) Fundamentals of scientific research -2 (academic studies, project examples, project supports, TUBITAK, EU projects and other organizations supporting projects)
4) Fundamentals of scientific research – 3 (project examples in health sciences, social sciences, natural sciences and other fields)
5) Developing an idea for a scientific research (research problem, creating original value)
6) Literature review and Ethics
7) Research design (selection of appropriate methods for research)
8) Midterm – presentation (detailed literature review on a selected topic, preparation in the form of a research proposal)
9) Project writing stages – 1 (Tübitak projects)
10) Project writing stages – 2 (EU projects)
11) Project writing stages – 3 (Other projects)
12) Project management -1 (basic concepts, project management stages, project life cycle)
13) Project management – ​​2 (planning, risks and limits, budget)
14) Project management – ​​3 (current techniques)
15) Final - Presentation

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Ulusal ve uluslararası proje örnekleri
References: National and international project examples

Course - Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Course Learning Outcomes

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Program Outcomes
1) Have the basic theoretical knowledge about health, education and support services, organizational structure and systematic.
2) Uses the sciences such as health, education and psychology in addition to the basic knowledge and skills of the Child Development discipline and uses these sciences effectively.
3) To express himself/herself as an individual and a team member in the education, justice, culture, health and other related institutions related to Child Development, he/she carries out the necessary professional work independently and takes responsibility.
4) To understand the basic concepts, approaches and theories related to the field of child development, relate the current experiences with national and international developments.
5) Acts in accordance with social, scientific, cultural and ethical values in all studies in the field of Child Development.
6) Defines the problems encountered based on the knowledge and skills required by the discipline of Child Development and develops solutions.
7) Determines the learning needs of lifelong learning related to Child Development and makes the necessary guidance.
8) Works in collaboration with the family and the child and social, cultural structure and works in cooperation with the area of Child Development.
9) Plans, prepares and evaluates the materials (books, information notes, booklets, toys, educational instructional tools etc.) required by the field of Child Development and uses the materials in accordance with the best interests of the child and the family.
10) Knows the basic knowledge necessary for professional practices in education, justice, culture, health and other related institutions about child development.
11) Acts in accordance with professional ethics and social responsibility in all social practices and professional practices.
12) Participate the society and other professional groups about child development.
13) Have the ability to use advanced computer skills in terms of European computer use license.
14) Have the ability to use advanced computer skills in terms of European computer use license.
15) They are sensitive regarding the universality of social rights and quality and protection of cultural values and occupational health and safety issues in the field of Child Development.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

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Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) Have the basic theoretical knowledge about health, education and support services, organizational structure and systematic. 1
2) Uses the sciences such as health, education and psychology in addition to the basic knowledge and skills of the Child Development discipline and uses these sciences effectively. 1
3) To express himself/herself as an individual and a team member in the education, justice, culture, health and other related institutions related to Child Development, he/she carries out the necessary professional work independently and takes responsibility. 1
4) To understand the basic concepts, approaches and theories related to the field of child development, relate the current experiences with national and international developments. 1
5) Acts in accordance with social, scientific, cultural and ethical values in all studies in the field of Child Development. 1
6) Defines the problems encountered based on the knowledge and skills required by the discipline of Child Development and develops solutions. 1
7) Determines the learning needs of lifelong learning related to Child Development and makes the necessary guidance. 1
8) Works in collaboration with the family and the child and social, cultural structure and works in cooperation with the area of Child Development. 1
9) Plans, prepares and evaluates the materials (books, information notes, booklets, toys, educational instructional tools etc.) required by the field of Child Development and uses the materials in accordance with the best interests of the child and the family. 1
10) Knows the basic knowledge necessary for professional practices in education, justice, culture, health and other related institutions about child development. 1
11) Acts in accordance with professional ethics and social responsibility in all social practices and professional practices. 1
12) Participate the society and other professional groups about child development. 1
13) Have the ability to use advanced computer skills in terms of European computer use license. 1
14) Have the ability to use advanced computer skills in terms of European computer use license. 1
15) They are sensitive regarding the universality of social rights and quality and protection of cultural values and occupational health and safety issues in the field of Child Development. 1

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Midterms 1 % 40
Final 1 % 60
total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 40
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 60
total % 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Calculation

Activities Number of Activities Workload
Course Hours 15 45
Study Hours Out of Class 15 16
Project 14 14
Midterms 8 24
Final 15 37
Total Workload 136