Information Package / Course Catalogue
| 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 | MATH 403 | ||||
| Course Title in English | Independent Research | ||||
| Course Title in Turkish | Bağımsız Araştırma | ||||
| Language of Instruction | EN | ||||
| Type of Course | Independent Studies | ||||
| Level of Course | Intermediate | ||||
| Semester | Fall | ||||
| Contact Hours per Week |
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| Estimated Student Workload | 112 hours per semester | ||||
| Number of Credits | 4 ECTS | ||||
| Grading Mode | Standard Letter Grade | ||||
| Pre-requisites | None | ||||
| Co-requisites | None | ||||
| Expected Prior Knowledge | Basic knowledge about calculus | ||||
| Registration Restrictions | Only 3rd and 4th year students | ||||
| Overall Educational Objective | To learn to study on an independent research topic on a mathematical problem | ||||
| Course Description | This course is designed to teach student conducting a research study by having students work on a project that includes a mathematical research topic. The students will work under the supervision of an advisor and they will write a report that includes the research that they conducted on the topic that they selected. |
Course Learning Outcomes and CompetencesUpon 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 mathematical research topic; 3) describe the current and future trends on a mathematical research topic; 4) organize and deliver effective written and verbal communication. |
| Program Learning Outcomes/Course Learning Outcomes | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
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| 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 , September 2017 |
| Course Coordinator | SEMRA AĞRALI |
| Semester | Fall |
| Name of Instructor | Prof. Dr. SEMRA AĞRALI |
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 proposal submission. |
| 4) | Weekly meeting with the advisor and weekly 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 progress report submission. |
| 9) | Weekly meeting with the advisor and weekly report submission. |
| 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) | Weekly meeting with the advisor and weekly report submission. |
| 15) | Final examination period |
| 16) | Final examination period |
| Required/Recommended Readings | N/A | ||||||||||||
| Teaching Methods | Supervised by an advisor through weekly meetings | ||||||||||||
| Homework and Projects | Project course | ||||||||||||
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| Course Administration |
agralis@mef.edu.tr Homework: N/A Rules for late submission of assignments: Advisor’s decision |
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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 | ||||
| Course Hours | 14 | 4 | 1 | 70 | |||
| Presentations / Seminar | 1 | 11 | 1 | 12 | |||
| Project | 1 | 30 | 30 | ||||
| Total Workload | 112 | ||||||
| Total Workload/25 | 4.5 | ||||||
| ECTS | 4 | ||||||