ARCHITECTURE AND DESIGN (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
ARD6003 Advanced Research on Specialization in Architecture and Design Spring 3 0 3 9
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 : Assist. Prof. BELİNDA TORUS
Course Objectives: Advanced Specialisation course aims at focusing the interest area of the PhD candidate. It includes readings associated with the related research area, encourages students to develop critical thinking/perspective on the related topic. Within the scope candidates are expected to develop a comprehensive review of an interest area related to dissertation proposal.

Learning Outputs

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1- conduct literature review in their own research areas, define and explain basic information about scientific approaches and research methodologies.
2- develop a research proposal by choosing an appropriate methodology for a research question they have determined and conceptualize this proposal.
3- evaluate the results of the literature review, formulate a research problem and analyze the relationships between relevant scientific approaches and methodologies.
4- solve methodological difficulties encountered when conducting a research proposal within the framework of ethical rules and evaluate research processes in terms of validation.

Course Content

In this course, students are encouraged to focus on their research areas and to learn and experience more on how to make research and literature reviews and evaluate them, formulate a research problem, conceptualize and conduct a research proposal, use/select and validate appropriate methodology based on the research question and to develop critical thinking on the related topic. Various methodologies, scientific approaches, research questions, and ethics will be mentioned, evaluate, and discussed throughout the semester.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Introduction
2) Study areas and methodologies are to be discussed.
3) Study areas and methodologies are to be discussed.
4) How to make research, and literature review?
5) Presentation and discussion
6) How to evaluate researches and articles?
7) How to evaluate researches and articles?
8) How to formulate research questions?
9) How to formulate hypothesis?
10) Presentation and discussion
11) How to conceptualize a research proposal?
12) How to use/select an appropriate methodology?
13) How to validate the appropriate methodology?
14) Preparation for the final research and discussion

Sources

Course Notes:
References: Walliman, N. (2017). Research methods: The basics. Routledge. https://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/bahcesehir-ebooks/detail.action?docID=667795 Lucas, R. (2016). Research methods for architecture. London: Laurence King Publishing. Groat, L. N., & Wang, D. (2013). Architectural research methods. John Wiley & Sons.

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 2 % 20
Project % 0
Seminar % 0
Midterms % 0
Preliminary Jury % 0
Final 1 % 40
Paper Submission 2 % 40
Jury % 0
Bütünleme % 0
Total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 60
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 40
Total % 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities Number of Activities Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours 14 3 42
Laboratory 0 0 0
Application 0 0 0
Special Course Internship (Work Placement) 0 0 0
Field Work 0 0 0
Study Hours Out of Class 14 5 70
Presentations / Seminar 3 5 15
Project 0 0 0
Homework Assignments 0 0 0
Quizzes 0 0 0
Preliminary Jury 0 0 0
Midterms 0 0 0
Paper Submission 3 30 90
Jury 0 0 0
Final 1 1 1
Total Workload 218

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) Based on master's qualifications, develops and deepens current and advanced knowledge in their field through original thought and research at an expert level. Grasps the latest developments in the research area and reaches innovative definitions. Analyzes, evaluates, and synthesizes complex ideas with a critical and dialectical approach. Adheres to ethical principles in research and publication. 5
2) Understands interdisciplinary interaction and analyzes and evaluates complex ideas to reach original conclusions. Knows the latest developments in related fields and the interdisciplinary strategies used. 3
3) Identifies problems in research and innovation, solves significant issues, and possesses advanced skills and techniques to expand knowledge. Evaluates new information, develops new ideas, methods, designs, or applications, and adapts them to different fields. Has advanced skills in using research methods. 4
4) Masters in research strategies and techniques, conducts pioneering academic work dialectically, and contributes to academic dialogue. Possesses the ability to critically analyze, synthesize, and evaluate new and complex ideas. 4
5) Communicates effectively with experts, peers, the broader research community, and the general public, demonstrating proficiency in their field of expertise and defending original viewpoints. 3
6) Communicates and discusses orally, in written and visually with peers by using a foreign language a 4
7) Develops new ideas and methods related to their field using creative and critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making processes, contributing to technological, social, and cultural progress. 4
8) Promotes scientific, technological, social, or cultural advancements in their field, contributing to the process of their society becoming a knowledge society and adding to the knowledge in this area through original research. 4
9) Uses strategic decision-making processes in the face of complex problems related to their field, demonstrating functional interaction and operational interaction experience. Establishes, designs, and implements the research process with academic integrity. 3
10) Contributes to solving social, scientific, cultural, and ethical problems related to their field and supports the development of these values. Is effective in solving societal issues and makes strategic decisions on these matters. 4
11) Publishes at least one scientific article related to their field in national or international peer-reviewed journals, or presents at national or international academic events. 2
12) Demonstrates competence and innovation in developing new ideas and processes; makes independent decisions and shows leadership in problem-solving. 4