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Subject |
Related Preparation |
1) |
Introduction to the Course and Overview |
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2) |
An Overview of Evaluation and Foundation of Evaluation |
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3) |
Evaluation Methods and Models |
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4) |
Identifying Issues and Formulating Evaluation Questions |
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5) |
Describing the Problem, Target Population, and Need |
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6) |
Planning the Product and Process Evaluation |
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7) |
Choosing the Evaluation Methods and Techniques, Choosing Data Collection Methods |
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8) |
Sampling and Instrumentation (Development and/or Selection) |
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9) |
Data Analysis (Qualitative and Quantitative) |
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10) |
Data Analysis (Qualitative and Quantitative) |
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11) |
Interpreting the Results of the Evaluation |
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12) |
Measuring Efficiency |
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13) |
Project Work & Consultation |
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14) |
Evaluating the Evaluation and Presentations |
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Course Notes / Textbooks: |
Fraenkel, J.R., & Wallen, N.E. (2006). How to design and evaluate research in education. New York, NY: McGraw Hill.
Russ-Eft, D., & Preskill, H. (2009). Evaluation in organizations: A systematic approach to enhancing learning, performance, and change. New York, NY: Basic Books.
Peter H. Rossi, Howard E Freeman, Mark W. Lipsey. 2003. Evaluation: A Systematic Approach. SAGE.
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References: |
Patton, M.Q. (2002). Qualitative research and evaluation methods. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications.
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Program Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
1) |
Utilize the wealth of information stored in computer databases to answer basic biological questions and solve problems such as diagnosis and treatment of diseases. |
3 |
2) |
Acquire an ability to compile and analyze biological information, clearly present and discuss the conclusions, the inferred knowledge and the arguments behind them both in oral and written format. |
4 |
3) |
Develop critical, creative and analytical thinking skills. |
5 |
4) |
Develop effective communication skills and have competence in scientific speaking, reading and writing abilities in English and Turkish. |
3 |
5) |
Gain knowledge of different techniques and methods used in genetics and acquire the relevant laboratory skills. |
4 |
6) |
Detect biological problems, learn to make hypothesis and solve the hypothesis by using variety of experimental and observational methods. |
4 |
7) |
Gain knowledge of methods for collecting quantitative and qualitative data and obtain the related skills. |
3 |
8) |
Conduct research through paying attention to ethics, human values and rights. Pay special attention to confidentiality of information while working with human subjects. |
5 |
9) |
Obtain basic concepts used in theory and practices of molecular biology and genetics and establish associations between them. |
4 |
10) |
Search and use literature to improve himself/herself and follow recent developments in science and technology. |
5 |
11) |
Be aware of the national and international problems in the field and search for solutions. |
4 |