ARCHITECTURE (ENGLISH, THESIS)
Master	TR-NQF-HE: Level 7	QF-EHEA: Second Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 7

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code	Course Name	Semester	Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
ARC5888-1	Master Thesis	Fall	0	0	0	20

Basic information

Language of instruction:	English
Type of course:	Must Course
Course Level:
Mode of Delivery:	Face to face
Course Coordinator :	Dr. Öğr. Üyesi DURNEV ATILGAN YAĞAN
Course Lecturer(s):	Assoc. Prof. NİLAY ÜNSAL GÜLMEZ Assoc. Prof. EMİNE ÜMRAN TOPÇU Prof. Dr. SEMA ESEN SOYGENİŞ Assoc. Prof. MEHMET BENGÜ ULUENGİN Assoc. Prof. AYŞE İREM KIRIŞ Assoc. Prof. MELTEM VATAN Assoc. Prof. SUZAN GİRGİNKAYA AKDAĞ Dr. Öğr. Üyesi DURNEV ATILGAN YAĞAN
Recommended Optional Program Components:	None
Course Objectives:	Master Thesis is composed of two parts. The aim of the first part is to provide students with the ability to prepare a report and present the process and the findings of a scientific research carried on with a critical thinking, in relation to a specific hypothesis and argument on a selected topic approved by his/her advisor and Program Coordinator. It is prerequisite for the second part ARC5888-2 Master Thesis.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
ı. Develops the ability to construct a thesis statement,
II. Differentiate scientific research methods,
III. Reflect critical thinking and analytical skills in research
IV. Organize the process of a self-directed research work
V. Develops the ability to review the literature in a particular field or area of interest,
VI. Identifies gaps or inconsistencies within the research.
VII Communicates the research findings with visual and verbal means.

Course Content

Master Thesis part one covers a study conducted on area of interest and development of a thesis statement within the student’s profession and completed with a presentation of documents concluding the author's research findings, documentation and bibliography.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Discussion on thesis subjects	Preliminary bibliography research
2)	Development of alternative subjects within the thesis study area
3)	Definition of thesis statement
4)	Literature Review
5)	Literature Review
6)	Literature Review
7)	Revisions to thesis statement after the related literature review
8)	Reorganization of research process according to revised thesis statement
9)	Development of research
10)	Development of research
11)	Evaluation of data collected in research
12)	Evaluation of data collected in research
13)	Discussion on the presentation of data ( oral and visual)
14)	Evaluation of the final compilation of the research materials

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	Each thesis study constructs its own biblioraphy
References:	...

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Final	1	% 50
Paper Submission	2	% 50
Total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 50
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 50
Total		% 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities	Number of Activities	Duration (Hours)	Workload
Course Hours	12	2	24
Study Hours Out of Class	12	60	720
Paper Submission	2	1	2
Final	1	1	1
Total Workload			747

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

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

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	Develops the conceptual/theoretical and practical knowledge gained in undergraduate level to higher proficiency level.	5
2)	Be able to conduct researches at proficiency level in Architecture and related disciplines individually and participate or take responsibility in groups.	5
3)	Demostrate an ability to develop new approaches and produce knowledge at proficiency level researches both in architecture and related disciplines.	3
4)	Apply critical thinking methods , identify, formulate, and effectively communicate the critical issues involved in the solution of design problems.	3
5)	Evaluate the phenomena in Architectural History and analyse historical, social, political backgrounds of the contemporary developments .	4
6)	Be able to conduct qualitatif and quantitatif researches on the discipline of Architecture.	5
7)	Be able to communicate the results of his researches, design proposals , conceptual and practical thoughts in the field of architecture using written, oral, visual media	5
8)	Develops the lifelong learning abilities.	2
9)	Engage social, legal, ethical and aesthetical responsibility in the discipline of architecture.	5