ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING (ENGLISH, PHD)
PhD TR-NQF-HE: Level 8 QF-EHEA: Third Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 8

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code Course Name Semester Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
EEE6888-2 Ph.D. Thesis Spring 0 0 0 30
Prerequisites:
The course opens with the approval of the Department at the beginning of each semester

Basic information

Language of instruction: En
Type of course: Must Course
Course Level:
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Dr. Öğr. Üyesi CAVİT FATİH KÜÇÜKTEZCAN
Course Objectives: The students will design a comprehensive solution to the research problem

Learning Outputs

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1. Define the scientific research problem for doctoral thesis
2. Do literature review on the research topic
3. Compare the existing methods in the literature
4. Analyze the research problem to find the possible areas of contribution
5. Demonstrate skills for strong, independent, and ethical research

Course Content

Doctoral thesis is an original and an independent study that is performed on a well-defined research problem after completing the theoretical and applied courses. The thesis is guided by an academic advisor who provides support on literature review, generating solutions, and maintaining ethical standards.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Design and implement a comprehensive solution to the research problem
2) Design and implement a comprehensive solution to the research problem
3) Design and implement a comprehensive solution to the research problem
4) Design and implement a comprehensive solution to the research problem
5) Design and implement a comprehensive solution to the research problem
6) Design and implement a comprehensive solution to the research problem
7) Design and implement a comprehensive solution to the research problem
8) Design and implement a comprehensive solution to the research problem
9) Design and implement a comprehensive solution to the research problem
10) Design and implement a comprehensive solution to the research problem
11) Design and implement a comprehensive solution to the research problem
12) Design and implement a comprehensive solution to the research problem
13) Design and implement a comprehensive solution to the research problem
14) Design and implement a comprehensive solution to the research problem
15) Design and implement a comprehensive solution to the research problem
16) Design and implement a comprehensive solution to the research problem

Sources

Course Notes: Books and papers related to the research topic
References: Reference books related to the research topic

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Attendance % 0
Laboratory % 0
Application % 0
Field Work % 0
Special Course Internship (Work Placement) % 0
Quizzes % 0
Homework Assignments % 0
Presentation % 0
Project 16 % 100
Seminar % 0
Midterms % 0
Preliminary Jury % 0
Final % 0
Paper Submission % 0
Jury % 0
Bütünleme % 0
Total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 0
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 100
Total % 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities Number of Activities Workload
Course Hours
Laboratory
Application
Special Course Internship (Work Placement)
Field Work
Study Hours Out of Class
Presentations / Seminar
Project 16 752
Homework Assignments
Quizzes
Preliminary Jury
Midterms
Paper Submission
Jury
Final
Total Workload 752

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) Have sufficient background and an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering to identify, formulate, and solve problems of electrical and electronics engineering 5
2) Be able to define, formulate and solve sophisticated engineering problems by choosing and applying appropriate analysis and modeling techniques and using technical symbols and drawings of electrical and electronics engineering for design, application and communication effectively. 4
3) Have an ability to design or implement an existing design of a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints (realistic constraints may include economic, environmental, social, political, health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability issues depending on the nature of the specific design) 4
4) Be able to develop, choose, adapt and use innovative and up-to-date techniques, skills, information technologies, and modern engineering tools necessary for electrical and electronics engineering practice and adaptation to new applications. 5
5) Be able to design and conduct experiments, as well as to collect, analyze, and interpret relevant data, and use this information to improve designs. 5
6) Be able to function individually as well as to collaborate with others in multidisciplinary teams. 3
7) Be able to communicate effectively in English and Turkish (if he/she is a Turkish citizen). 4
8) Be able to recognize the need for, and to engage in life-long learning as well as a capacity to adapt to changes in the technological environment. 4
9) Have a consciousness of professional and ethical responsibilities as well as workers’ health, environment and work safety. 3
10) Have the knowledge of business practices such as project, risk, management and an awareness of entrepreneurship, innovativeness, and sustainable development. 2
11) Have the broad knowledge necessary to understand the impact of electrical and electronics engineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental, legal, and societal context. 2