SCI 401 Current Trends in Scientific ResearchMEF UniversityDegree Programs PsychologyGeneral Information For StudentsDiploma SupplementErasmus Policy Statement
Psychology
Bachelor Length of the Programme: 4 Number of Credits: 240 TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF: Level 6

Ders Genel Tanıtım Bilgileri

School/Faculty/Institute Faculty of Engineering
Course Code SCI 401
Course Title in English Current Trends in Scientific Research
Course Title in Turkish Bilimsel Araştırmada Güncel Eğilimler
Language of Instruction EN
Type of Course Seçiniz
Level of Course Seçiniz
Semester Fall
Contact Hours per Week
Lecture: Recitation: Lab: Other: 3
Estimated Student Workload 143.5 hours per semester
Number of Credits 6 ECTS
Grading Mode Standard Letter Grade
Pre-requisites None
Expected Prior Knowledge None
Co-requisites None
Registration Restrictions None
Overall Educational Objective
Course Description
Course Description in Turkish

Course Learning Outcomes and Competences

Upon successful completion of the course, the learner is expected to be able to:
1) show ability to plan and monitor one’s own learning;
2) show ability to find information about and conduct a literature review on a scientific research topic;
3) describe the current and future trends on a scientific research topic;
4) organize and deliver effective written and verbal communication.
Program Learning Outcomes/Course Learning Outcomes 1 2 3 4
1) Thorough knowledge of the major concepts, theoretical perspectives, empirical findings, and historical trends in psychology.
2) Understanding of and ability to apply essential research methods in psychology, including research design, data analysis, and data interpretation.
3) Competence to use critical and creative thinking, skeptical inquiry and a scientific approach to solving problems related to behavior and mental processes.
4) Understanding and ability to apply psychological principles, skills and values in personal, social, and organizational contexts.
5) Ability to weigh evidence, to tolerate ambiguity, and to reflect other values that underpin psychology as a discipline.
6) Internalization and dissemination of professional ethical standards.
7) Demonstration of competence in information technologies, and the ability to use computer and other technologies for purposes related to the pursuit of knowledge in psychology and the broader social sciences.
8) Skills to communicate the knowledge of psychological science effectively, in a variety of formats, in both Turkish and in English (in English, at least CEFR B2 level).
9) Recognition, understanding, and respect for the complexity of sociocultural and international diversity.
10) Recognition for the need for, and the skills to pursue, lifelong learning, inquiry, and self-improvement.
11) Ability to formulate critical hypotheses based on psychological theory and literature, and design studies to test those hypotheses.
12) Ability to acquire knowledge independently, and to plan one’s own learning.
13) Demonstration of advanced competence in the clarity and composition of written work and presentations.

Relation to Program Outcomes and Competences

N None S Supportive H Highly Related
     
Program Outcomes and Competences Level Assessed by
1) Thorough knowledge of the major concepts, theoretical perspectives, empirical findings, and historical trends in psychology. N
2) Understanding of and ability to apply essential research methods in psychology, including research design, data analysis, and data interpretation. N
3) Competence to use critical and creative thinking, skeptical inquiry and a scientific approach to solving problems related to behavior and mental processes. H Exam,HW,Participation
4) Understanding and ability to apply psychological principles, skills and values in personal, social, and organizational contexts. N
5) Ability to weigh evidence, to tolerate ambiguity, and to reflect other values that underpin psychology as a discipline. N
6) Internalization and dissemination of professional ethical standards. N
7) Demonstration of competence in information technologies, and the ability to use computer and other technologies for purposes related to the pursuit of knowledge in psychology and the broader social sciences. N
8) Skills to communicate the knowledge of psychological science effectively, in a variety of formats, in both Turkish and in English (in English, at least CEFR B2 level). N
9) Recognition, understanding, and respect for the complexity of sociocultural and international diversity. S Participation
10) Recognition for the need for, and the skills to pursue, lifelong learning, inquiry, and self-improvement. S HW,Participation
11) Ability to formulate critical hypotheses based on psychological theory and literature, and design studies to test those hypotheses. N
12) Ability to acquire knowledge independently, and to plan one’s own learning. S Exam,HW
13) Demonstration of advanced competence in the clarity and composition of written work and presentations. H Exam,HW
Prepared by and Date SEMRA AĞRALI ,
Course Coordinator EGEMEN BİLGİN
Semester Fall
Name of Instructor Asst. Prof. Dr. EGEMEN BİLGİN

Course Contents

Week Subject
1) Weekly meeting with the advisor and weekly report submission.
2) Weekly meeting with the advisor and weekly report submission.
3) Weekly meeting with the advisor and weekly report submission.
4) Weekly meeting with the advisor and proposal report submission.
5) Weekly meeting with the advisor and weekly report submission.
6) Weekly meeting with the advisor and weekly report submission.
7) Weekly meeting with the advisor and weekly report submission.
8) Weekly meeting with the advisor and weekly report submission.
9) Mid evaluation of the progress of the project through the submitted report and a presentation
10) Weekly meeting with the advisor and weekly report submission.
11) Weekly meeting with the advisor and weekly report submission.
12) Weekly meeting with the advisor and weekly report submission.
13) Weekly meeting with the advisor and weekly report submission.
14) Final report submission and presentations
15) Final examination period
16) Final examination period
Required/Recommended Readings
Teaching MethodsSupervised by an advisor
Homework and ProjectsProject-based course
Laboratory Work
Computer Use
Other Activities
Assessment Methods
Assessment Tools Count Weight
Presentation 1 % 30
Project 1 % 70
TOTAL % 100
Course Administration agralis@mef.edu.tr

Homework: N/A Rules for late submission of assignments: Advisor’s decision

ECTS Student Workload Estimation

Activity No/Weeks Hours Calculation
No/Weeks per Semester Preparing for the Activity Spent in the Activity Itself Completing the Activity Requirements
Study Hours Out of Class 14 3 3 1 98
Presentations / Seminar 1 0.5 0.5 1
Project 1 45 0.5 45.5
Total Workload 144.5
Total Workload/25 5.8
ECTS 6