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Bachelor TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 6

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code Course Name Semester Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
ELT5888-1 Thesis Fall 0 0 0 20
This catalog is for information purposes. Course status is determined by the relevant department at the beginning of semester.

Basic information

Language of instruction: English
Type of course: Non-Departmental Elective
Course Level: Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Dr. Öğr. Üyesi ENİSA MEDE
Course Lecturer(s): Dr. Öğr. Üyesi ENİSA MEDE
Prof. Dr. KENAN DİKİLİTAŞ
Recommended Optional Program Components: None
Course Objectives: The aim of the course is to make graduate students who will write a thesis on the research field they have determined make a preliminary study. It aims to make the students write a proposal on the selected problem within a certain time frame.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
To understand the ethic rules to be followed in a research study and how to avoid plagiarism.
To understand how to cite previous studies related to to determined problem.
To find out the appropriate research methods to be used for the determined problem.

Course Content

To make students identify a research topic and write a proposal on the selected field of study.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Introduction
2) Preparing the action plan for the research proposal
3) Editing the attack plan of the thesis proposal
4) Doing literature review
5) Deciding on the research methods
6) Deciding on the data collection tools
7) Deciding on the data collection procedure
8) Deciding on the data analysis methods
9) Comparing data anlysis methods
10) Discussing the part of results writing
11) Getting feedback from the instructor about the study
12) How to write the discussion section
13) Getting feedback form the instructor about the discussion part
14) How to write a conclusion
15) Getting feedback from the instructor about the conclusion part
16) Overall evaluation of the course

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:
References:

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Attendance 1 % 10
Project 1 % 90
Total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 10
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 90
Total % 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities Number of Activities Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours 16 3 48
Application 5 15 75
Field Work 5 20 100
Presentations / Seminar 3 15 45
Homework Assignments 15 30 450
Paper Submission 3 12 36
Total Workload 754

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) Using the theoretical/conceptual and practical knowledge acquired for architectural design, design activities and research.
2) Identifying, defining and effectively discussing aesthetic, functional and structural requirements for solving design problems using critical thinking methods.
3) Being aware of the diversity of social patterns and user needs, values and behavioral norms, which are important inputs in the formation of the built environment, at local, regional, national and international scales.
4) Gaining knowledge and skills about architectural design methods that are focused on people and society, sensitive to natural and built environment in the field of architecture.
5) Gaining skills to understand the relationship between architecture and other disciplines, to be able to cooperate, to develop comprehensive projects; to take responsibility in independent studies and group work.
6) Giving importance to the protection of natural and cultural values in the design of the built environment by being aware of the responsibilities in terms of human rights and social interests.
7) Giving importance to sustainability in the solution of design problems and the use of natural and artificial resources by considering the social, cultural and environmental issues of architecture.
8) Being able to convey and communicate all kinds of conceptual and practical thoughts related to the field of architecture by using written, verbal and visual media and information technologies.
9) Gaining the ability to understand and use technical information about building technology such as structural systems, building materials, building service systems, construction systems, life safety.
10) Being aware of legal and ethical responsibilities in design and application processes.