MECHATRONICS ENGINEERING (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
MCH5887	Seminar	Fall	0	0	0	10

Basic information

Language of instruction:	English
Type of course:	Must Course
Course Level:
Prerequisites:	MCH5888-1 - Master Thesis
Mode of Delivery:	Face to face
Course Coordinator :	Dr. Öğr. Üyesi YALÇIN ÇEKİÇ
Recommended Optional Program Components:	None
Course Objectives:	This course is formulated to give students an opportunity to discuss their field of interest, research topic with their peers. At the end of this course every student will have a preliminary report on their proposed research topic.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
I. Describe the problem.
II. Define the aim of the study
III. Outline the stages of research
IV. List the different approaches, methodologies used in the subject area
V. Point out the advantages and disadvantages of selected methodologies.
VI. Formulate the solution strategy
VII. Propose a plan in terms of tasks and timing

Course Content

Research methods, literature survey, research plan, academic reporting and presentation skills

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Aim of the course, defining the basic concepts, academic honesty pledge.
2)	Defining the area of studies	Library studies
3)	Literature review	Determining the preliminary framework for the study.
4)	Literature review	Drawing the boundaries on the study.
5)	Used approaches and methodologies	Summarizing the used approaches and methodologies in the related field.
6)	Used approaches and methodologies	Choosing an approach or a methodology.
7)	Used approaches and methodologies	Formulating the chosen methodology/approach.
8)	Submission of the first draft	Report preparation
9)	Outline the stages in the research	Dividing the study into phases, determining the boundaries.
10)	Outline the stages in the research	Defining phases in detail.
11)	Group discussions on the proposed formulations	Preparing presentations
12)	Group discussions on the proposed formulations	Studying to give feedbaack
13)	Presenting the final report	Preparing a written and oral report
14)	Presenting the final report	Written and oral presentations

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	A Manual for Writers of Research Papers, Theses, and Dissertations, Seventh Edition: Chicago Style for Students and Researchers (Chicago Guides to Writing, Editing, and Publishing), Kate Tuabian et al., 2007, 7th edition, University of Chicago Press. ISBN-10: 022682337
References:	None

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Seminar	1	% 100
Total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		%
Total		% 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities	Number of Activities	Duration (Hours)	Workload
Course Hours	14	3	42
Study Hours Out of Class	14	7	98
Total Workload			140

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

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

Program Outcomes

Level of Contribution