DEPARTMENT OF MOLECULAR BIOLOGY AND GENETICS (ENGLISH)
Bachelor	TR-NQF-HE: Level 6	QF-EHEA: First Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 6

Ders Genel Tanıtım Bilgileri

Course Code:

1414002009

Ders İsmi:

Research Studies

Ders Yarıyılı:

Spring

Ders Kredileri:

Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
2	2	3	5

Language of instruction:

Ders Koşulu:

Ders İş Deneyimini Gerektiriyor mu?:

Type of course:

Department Elective

Course Level:

Bachelor

TR-NQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree

QF-EHEA:First Cycle

EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree

Mode of Delivery:

Face to face

Course Coordinator :

Dr.Öğr.Üyesi Dilek Betül SARIDEDE

Course Lecturer(s):

Dr.Öğr.Üyesi Dilek Betül SARIDEDE

Course Assistants:

Dersin Amaç ve İçeriği

Course Objectives:

This course covers the systematic approaches, and tecniques for the formulation of hypotheses, experimental design, subject selection, data collection, data analysis and interpretation, and report of the results to conduct academic research

Course Content:

Ethical Issues in Research / Unethical Behaviors and Prevention, Scientific Research Methods, Scientific Research Planning: Research Problems, Hypotheses and Objectives, Access to Scientific Information: Library, Digital Library, Databases, Scientific Data Collection and Measurement Methods, Data Analysis Methods and Presentation, Validity and Reliability Concepts, Research Proposal Writing - A 'Summary' Proposal Preparation, Research Report Preparation / Reporting Methods, Article Writing Basic Rules and Examples, Higher Education Council Scientific Research and Publication Ethics Directive.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;

Learning Outcomes

1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) Develop a basic understanding of some basic concepts of reasearch and its methodologies
2) Identfy appropriate research topics
3) Select and define appropriate research problems and parameters
4) Prepare project proposal
5) Write a resarch report and thesis
6) Write a resarch proposal (grants)
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
1) Organize and conduct research
3 - Competences
Communication and Social Competence
Learning Competence
Field Specific Competence
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility

Ders Akış Planı

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Overview of Research and Its Methodologies	Text Book and Lecture Notes
2)	Ethics in Scientific Research	Text Book and Lecture Notes
3)	Hypotheses Formation	Text Book and Lecture Notes
4)	Literature Review	Text Book and Lecture Notes
5)	Research and Hypothesis Testing	Text Book and Lecture Notes
6)	Fundamentals of Experimental Design	Text Book and Lecture Notes
7)	Data Collection in Research	Text Book and Lecture Notes
8)	Midterm
9)	Keeping a Laboratory Notebook and Computer Records	Text Book and Lecture Notes
10)	Basic Data Analysis and Statistics	Text Book and Lecture Notes
11)	Writing Research Reports and Thesis	Text Book and Lecture Notes
12)	Writing Research Proposal (Grants)	Text Book and Lecture Notes
13)	Critically Critiquing Research Reports	Text Book and Lecture Notes
14)	Student Project Presentation	Text Book and Lecture Notes
15)	Student Project Presentation	Text Book and Lecture Notes

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	Hofmann A.H. (2010). Scientific Writing and Communication: Papers, Proposals, and Presentations. United Kingdom: Oxford University Press. A Step-by-Step Guide to Conducting Quantitative Research by Dr. Bunnie Claxton and Michelle Barthlow \| Nov 3, 2023 Conducting Research: Social and Behavioral Science Methods by Lawrence Orcher \| Jan 1, 2014
References:	Hofmann A.H. (2010). Scientific Writing and Communication: Papers, Proposals, and Presentations. United Kingdom: Oxford University Press. A Step-by-Step Guide to Conducting Quantitative Research by Dr. Bunnie Claxton and Michelle Barthlow \| Nov 3, 2023 Conducting Research: Social and Behavioral Science Methods by Lawrence Orcher \| Jan 1, 2014

Ders - Program Öğrenme Kazanım İlişkisi

Ders Öğrenme Kazanımları	1	2	3	4	6	7	5
Program Outcomes
1) PÇ 1.1) To have sufficient knowledge required by the field of molecular biology and genetics
2) PO 1.2) To be able to use the theoretical knowledge required by the field of molecular biology and genetics
3) PO 1.3) To be able to apply the skills required by the field of molecular biology and genetics in the field
4) PO 2.1) To be able to identify, define and interpret the problems in the field of Molecular Biology and Genetics
5) PO 2.2) To be able to select appropriate analysis and modeling methods to solve problems in the field of Molecular Biology and Genetics
6) PO 2.3) To be able to apply appropriate analysis and modeling methods to solve problems in the field of Molecular Biology and Genetics
7) PO 3.1) To be able to understand and interpret any process, event, phenomenon, equipment or product
8) PO 3.2) To be able to solve the problems encountered with appropriate and contemporary methods
9) PO 4.) To be able to show interest in different disciplines outside the field for personal and professional development
10) PO 5.1) To be able to select and use modern tools necessary for Molecular Biology and Genetics applications
11) PO 5.2)To be able to use information technologies effectively for Molecular Biology and Genetics applications
12) PO 6) To be able to design, experiment, field study, data collection, data analysis, reporting, archiving, text solving and/or interpretation in the field of Molecular Biology and Genetics
13) PO 7) To be able to take responsibility as an individual and a team member, to produce solutions and to communicate well in unexpected complex situations that may be encountered in applications in the field of Molecular Biology and Genetics.
14) PO 8.1) To be able to communicate effectively both orally and in writing in Turkish in order to plan academic studies in the field of Molecular Biology and Genetics and to carry out them independently or jointly with stakeholders
15) PO 8.2) To be able to communicate orally and in writing in at least one foreign language in order to plan academic studies in the field of Molecular Biology and Genetics and to conduct them independently or jointly with stakeholders
16) PO 9) To have the awareness of the necessity of lifelong learning, to have the ability to access information, to follow developments in science and technology and to have the ability to constantly renew oneself.
17) PO 10) To have social, scientific, ethical values and awareness of protecting these values in the stages of collecting, interpreting, announcing and applying data related to the field of Molecular Biology and Genetics.
18) PO 11) To be able to comprehend the universal and social effects of Molecular Biology and Genetics applications (environmental problems, economy, sustainability, etc.) and legal aspects

Ders - Öğrenme Kazanımı İlişkisi

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Low	3 Average	4 High	5 Highest

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	PÇ 1.1) To have sufficient knowledge required by the field of molecular biology and genetics
2)	PO 1.2) To be able to use the theoretical knowledge required by the field of molecular biology and genetics
3)	PO 1.3) To be able to apply the skills required by the field of molecular biology and genetics in the field
4)	PO 2.1) To be able to identify, define and interpret the problems in the field of Molecular Biology and Genetics
5)	PO 2.2) To be able to select appropriate analysis and modeling methods to solve problems in the field of Molecular Biology and Genetics
6)	PO 2.3) To be able to apply appropriate analysis and modeling methods to solve problems in the field of Molecular Biology and Genetics
7)	PO 3.1) To be able to understand and interpret any process, event, phenomenon, equipment or product
8)	PO 3.2) To be able to solve the problems encountered with appropriate and contemporary methods
9)	PO 4.) To be able to show interest in different disciplines outside the field for personal and professional development
10)	PO 5.1) To be able to select and use modern tools necessary for Molecular Biology and Genetics applications
11)	PO 5.2)To be able to use information technologies effectively for Molecular Biology and Genetics applications
12)	PO 6) To be able to design, experiment, field study, data collection, data analysis, reporting, archiving, text solving and/or interpretation in the field of Molecular Biology and Genetics
13)	PO 7) To be able to take responsibility as an individual and a team member, to produce solutions and to communicate well in unexpected complex situations that may be encountered in applications in the field of Molecular Biology and Genetics.
14)	PO 8.1) To be able to communicate effectively both orally and in writing in Turkish in order to plan academic studies in the field of Molecular Biology and Genetics and to carry out them independently or jointly with stakeholders
15)	PO 8.2) To be able to communicate orally and in writing in at least one foreign language in order to plan academic studies in the field of Molecular Biology and Genetics and to conduct them independently or jointly with stakeholders
16)	PO 9) To have the awareness of the necessity of lifelong learning, to have the ability to access information, to follow developments in science and technology and to have the ability to constantly renew oneself.
17)	PO 10) To have social, scientific, ethical values and awareness of protecting these values in the stages of collecting, interpreting, announcing and applying data related to the field of Molecular Biology and Genetics.
18)	PO 11) To be able to comprehend the universal and social effects of Molecular Biology and Genetics applications (environmental problems, economy, sustainability, etc.) and legal aspects

Öğrenme Etkinliği ve Öğretme Yöntemleri

Anlatım
Course
Proje Hazırlama

Ölçme ve Değerlendirme Yöntemleri ve Kriterleri

Yazılı Sınav (Açık uçlu sorular, çoktan seçmeli, doğru yanlış, eşleştirme, boşluk doldurma, sıralama)
Bireysel Proje
Sunum

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Homework Assignments	7	% 10
Midterms	1	% 30
Semester Final Exam	1	% 60
total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 40
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 60
total		% 100

İş Yükü ve AKTS Kredisi Hesaplaması

Activities	Number of Activities	Duration (Hours)	Workload
Course Hours	15	4	60
Project	5	10	50
Midterms	1	20	20
Final	1	30	30
Total Workload			160