| ARCHITECTURE (ENGLISH, THESIS) | |||||
| Master | TR-NQF-HE: Level 7 | QF-EHEA: Second Cycle | EQF-LLL: Level 7 | ||
| Course Code | Course Name | Semester | Theoretical | Practical | Credit | ECTS |
| ARC5888-1 | Master Thesis | Fall | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20 |
| Language of instruction: | English |
| Type of course: | Must Course |
| Course Level: | |
| Mode of Delivery: | Hybrid |
| Course Coordinator : | Assist. Prof. DURNEV ATILGAN YAĞAN |
| Course Lecturer(s): |
Prof. Dr. NİLAY ÜNSAL GÜLMEZ Prof. Dr. EMİNE ÜMRAN TOPÇU Prof. Dr. SEMA ESEN SOYGENİŞ Prof. Dr. MEHMET BENGÜ ULUENGİN Prof. Dr. AYŞE İREM KIRIŞ Prof. Dr. MELTEM VATAN Assoc. Prof. SUZAN GİRGİNKAYA AKDAĞ Assist. Prof. DURNEV ATILGAN YAĞAN |
| Recommended Optional Program Components: | Observation, questionnaire, interviews, measurements, etc. |
| 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. |
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The students who have succeeded in this course; I. Define a research problem for scientific inquiry. II. Conduct and document a comprehensive literature review as part of research preparation. III. Analyze existing literature to identify potential research opportunities. IV. Determine the foundational requirements for conducting scientific research. V. Evaluate and select appropriate methodologies for the chosen research topic. VI. Design a problem-solving framework using the selected methodologies. |
| The course focuses on guiding students through the fundamental stages of research and problem-solving, including: • Defining a research problem and articulating its scope and relevance. • Conducting a literature review to support the problem definition and identify knowledge gaps. • Analyzing existing studies to explore research possibilities and validate the problem context. • Performing requirement analysis to determine the essential needs for addressing the problem. • Developing and evaluating methodologies to devise effective solutions for the defined problem. Teaching Methods and Techniques Used in the Course: Individual Study, Experiment, Field Trip, Observation, Reading, Case Study, Fieldwork, Discussion, Technology-Enhanced Learning, Problem Solving, Project, Implementation, Other. |
| Week | Subject | Related Preparation |
| 1) | Introduction to the Course and Research Problems | Preliminary bibliography research |
| 2) | Problem Definition Process | Methods for defining problems |
| 3) | Literature Review: Purpose and Methods | How to conduct a literature review? |
| 4) | Literature Review | |
| 5) | Literature Review | |
| 6) | Analyzing Existing Studies in Literature | Techniques for literature analysis |
| 7) | Identifying Gaps in Scientific Research | Methods for importance of the study analysis |
| 8) | Requirement Analysis for Research | |
| 9) | Selecting and Analyzing Research Methodologies | Criteria for selecting methodologies |
| 10) | Revision of Problem Definition and Literature Review | Önceki konuların tekrarı |
| 11) | Designing Problem-Solving Methods | Examples of solution methods |
| 12) | Designing Problem-Solving Methods | Methods |
| 13) | Visualizing and Presenting Research Findings | Data visualization techniques |
| 14) | Final Compilation and Evaluation of Research | Preparing for the final presentation |
| Course Notes / Textbooks: | Each thesis study constructs its own biblioraphy |
| References: | ... |
| 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 | |
| Activities | Number of Activities | Duration (Hours) | Workload |
| Course Hours | 14 | 1 | 14 |
| Study Hours Out of Class | 12 | 25 | 300 |
| Paper Submission | 3 | 30 | 90 |
| Final | 1 | 100 | 100 |
| Total Workload | 504 | ||
| 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 |