Psychology
Bachelor	Length of the Programme: 4	Number of Credits: 240	TR-NQF-HE: Level 6	QF-EHEA: First Cycle	EQF: Level 6

ECTS Course Information Package

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

Type of Course

Select

Level of Course

Select

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

Co-requisites

None

Expected Prior Knowledge

Basic knowledge of scientific research

Registration Restrictions

Only 3rd and 4th year students

Overall Educational Objective

To learn the background of a scientific research topic and analyze its current trends in order to develop insight about its future

Course Description

This course is designed to teach students the evolution of a scientific research by having students work on a project that includes a scientific research topic. The students will first review the literature about the topic that they selected to work under the supervision of an advisor. Then, they will discuss the current trends on the area of their topic and briefly explain the development that they expect to happen based on their research. Finally, they will write a report that includes the literature review, current trends and the future of the topic that they selected.

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 Methods

Supervised by an advisor

Homework and Projects

Project-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