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Course Description Course Name : Seminar Course Code : EM 404 Course Type : Compulsory Level of Course : First Cycle Year of Study : 4 Course Semester : Spring (16 Weeks) ECTS : 4 Name of Lecturer(s) : Prof.Dr. HASAN ALTAN ÇABUK Prof.Dr. SEDA ŞENGÜL Assoc.Prof.Dr. S.BİLGİN KILIÇ Assoc.Prof.Dr. MEHMET ÖZMEN Asst.Prof.Dr. KENAN LOPÇU Asst.Prof.Dr. ERSİN KIRAL Asst.Prof.Dr. EBRU ÖZGÜR GÜLER Asst.Prof.Dr. GÜLSEN KIRAL Asst.Prof.Dr. CEVAT BİLGİN Asst.Prof.Dr. SEMİN PAKSOY Asst.Prof.Dr. HÜSEYİN GÜLER Res.Asst. FELA ÖZBEY Learning Outcomes of the Course : Understands the stages of scientific research Searches the literature Collects and brings together the references he/she obtained Formulates his/her research problem Analyzes the problem with econometric techniques Makes a report of his/her findings Presents the report Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : In this course the student is expected to prepare and present a seminar on Econometrics on a subject of his/her own choice Course Contents : The basic concepts and steps of the scientific research, the choice of the research problem, the solution to the problem of the selected research proposals, research design, and to produce the submission of the project proposal Language of Instruction : Turkish Work Place : Office of the lecturer   Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods 1 Determining the project topic Literature review Lecture and discussion 2 Determining the project topic Literature review Lecture and discussion 3 Literature review Literature review Lecture and discussion 4 Literature review Literature review Discussion 5 Collecting references Collecting references Lecture and discussion 6 Organization of the collected references Organization of the collected references Lecture and discussion 7 Determining the research problem Determining the research problem Lecture and discussion 8 Presentation of the progress report 9 Data collection Data collection Lecture and discussion 10 Analyzing the problem with the suitable econometric method Econometric analyzes Lecture and discussion 11 Analyzing the problem with the suitable econometric method Econometric analyzes Discussion 12 Analyzing the problem with the suitable econometric method Econometric analyzes Discussion 13 Interpreting findings and writing the final report Writing the report Lecture and discussion 14 Interpreting findings and writing the final report Writing the report Discussion 15 Interpreting findings and writing the final report Writing the report Discussion 16/17 Presentation of the seminar report (Final exam)   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s) Required Course Material(s)  References related with the project topic   Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 0 0     Homeworks/Projects/Others 1 100 Total 100 Rate of Semester/Year Assessments to Success 40   Final Assessments 100 Rate of Final Assessments to Success 60 Total 100   Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes # Key Learning Outcome Contribution* 1 Models problems with Mathematics, Statistics, and Econometrics 5 2 Explains Econometric concepts 5 3 Estimates the model consistently and analyzes & interprets its results 5 4 Acquires basic Mathematics, Statistics and Operation Research concepts 4 5 Equipped with the foundations of Economics, and develops Economic models 3 6 Describes the necessary concepts of Business 2 7 Acquires the ability to analyze, benchmark, evaluate and interpret at conceptual levels to develop solutions to problems 5 8 Collects, edits, and analyzes data 5 9 Uses a package program of Econometrics, Statistics, and Operation Research 5 10 Effectively works, take responsibility, and the leadership individually or as a member of a team 5 11 Awareness towards life-long learning and follow-up of the new information and knowledge in the field of study 1 12 Develops the ability of using different resources in the form of academic rules, synthesis the information gathered, and effective presentation in an area which has not been studied 5 13 Uses Turkish and at least one other foreign language, academically and in the business context 4 14 Good understanding, interpretation, efficient written and oral expression of the people involved 5 15 Questions traditional approaches and their implementation while developing alternative study programs when required 3 16 Recognizes and implements social, scientific, and professional ethic values 2 17 Follows actuality, and interprets the data about economic and social events 3 18 Improves himself/herself constantly by defining educational requirements considering interests and talents in scientific, cultural, art and social fields besides career development 0 * Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum).   Student Workload - ECTS Works Number Time (Hour) Total Workload (Hour) Course Related Works     Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 14 2 28     Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 2 28 Assesment Related Works     Homeworks, Projects, Others 1 20 20     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 0 0 0     Final Exam 1 20 20 Total Workload: 96 Total Workload / 25 (h): 3.84 ECTS Credit: 4