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Course Description Course Name : Special Studies Course Code : IEM1 700 Course Type : Compulsory Level of Course : Second Cycle Year of Study : First 2 Year Course Semester : Fall and Spring (16 Weeks) ECTS : 6 Name of Lecturer(s) : 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 Prof.Dr. HASAN ALTAN ÇABUK Res.Asst. FELA ÖZBEY Learning Outcomes of the Course : Knows how to reach the literature on Econometrics in Turkish and foreign languages. Reaches and examines the references in the field of Econometrics. Knows which topics in Econometrics has not been studied yet and defines the topics worth for research. Defines his/her field of study. Examines the references related to his/her field of study. Defines which variable(s) are necessary to evaluate the topic based on examining references. Defines the research problem. Writes the introduction of the study by using journals, books etc about the research problem. Defines which method is going to be used to solve the problem. Does a pre-research on thesis topic. Gets help from his/her academic consultant on the necessary steps of the preparation of the thesis. Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : The aim of this course is to help students with examining the literature and defining variables on which the thesis subject is based, to help define the thesis subject and the method, and to provide the scientific guidance to the student on his/her thesis. Course Contents : The course covers planning a research, doing a research, data collection and analysis ,presenting the results in a written report, and writing techniques. 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 Information about the course outline, works to be done, methods and techniques to be used and the evaluation. Lecture 2 Ways to reach references in Turkish and foreign languages. SEYİDOĞLU, H. (2003), “Bilimsel Araştırma ve Yazma El Kitabı”, Güzem Yayınları, 9. Baskı: İstanbul Articles, books, book chapters on selected topics DAY, R.A., 1996. Bilimsel Bir Makale Nasıl Yazılır ve Yayımlanır? Lecture, discussion 3 Presentation of the references gathered about the topic and method in the field of Econometrics. SEYİDOĞLU, H. (2003), “Bilimsel Araştırma ve Yazma El Kitabı”, Güzem Yayınları, 9. Baskı: İstanbul Articles, books, book chapters on selected topics DAY, R.A., 1996. Bilimsel Bir Makale Nasıl Yazılır ve Yayımlanır? Lecture, discussion 4 Defining the fields required to study in the field of Econometrics. Reading articles, books, book chapters on selected topics Brainstorming, discussion 5 Deciding which of these topics is going to be studied. Reading articles, books, book chapters on selected topics Brainstorming, discussion 6 Examining references on the selected topic. Reading articles, books, book chapters on selected topics Lecture, brainstorming, discussion 7 Deciding which variables are going to be used on the topic. Reading articles, books, book chapters on selected topics Brainstorming, discussion 8 First report (Midterm exam) Oral presentation 9 Defining the research problem. Reading articles, books, book chapters on selected topics Brainstorming, discussion 10 Defining the proper method for the research problem. Reading articles, books, book chapters on selected topics Brainstorming, discussion 11 Defining the sample. Reading articles, books, book chapters on selected topics Brainstorming, discussion 12 Defining the sampling techniques. Reading articles, books, book chapters on selected topics Lecture, brainstorming, discussion 13 Doing a pre-research before the main research. SEYİDOĞLU, H. (2003), “Bilimsel Araştırma ve Yazma El Kitabı”, Güzem Yayınları, 9. Baskı: İstanbul Articles, books, book chapters on selected topics DAY, R.A., 1996. Bilimsel Bir Makale Nasıl Yazılır ve Yayımlanır? Brainstorming, discussion 14 Evaluation of the pre-research. Oral presentation 15 Planning of the main research. SEYİDOĞLU, H. (2003), “Bilimsel Araştırma ve Yazma El Kitabı”, Güzem Yayınları, 9. Baskı: İstanbul Articles, books, book chapters on selected topics DAY, R.A., 1996. Bilimsel Bir Makale Nasıl Yazılır ve Yayımlanır? Lecture, brainstorming, discussion 16/17 Final report (Final Exam) Oral presentation   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s)  SEYİDOĞLU, H. (2003), “Bilimsel Araştırma ve Yazma El Kitabı”, Güzem Yayınları, 9. Baskı: İstanbul Required Course Material(s)  Thesis Writing Rules of C.U. Institute of Social Sciences  Articles, books, book chapters on selected topics  DAY, R.A., 1996. Bilimsel Bir Makale Nasıl Yazılır ve Yayımlanır? (Ankara:TUBİTAK) (http://journals.tubitak.gov.tr/kitap/maknasyaz/maknasyaz.pdf)   Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 40     Homeworks/Projects/Others 1 60 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 Explains Econometric concepts 4 2 Equipped with the foundations of Economics, develops Economic models 4 3 Models problems using the knowledge of Mathematics, Statistics, and Econometrics 5 4 Acquires the ability to analyze, benchmark, evaluate and interpret at conceptual levels to develop solutions to problems 5 5 Collects, edits, and analyzes data 5 6 Uses advanced software packages concerning Econometrics, Statistics, and Operation Research 3 7 Develops the ability to use different resources in an area which has not been studied in the scope of academic rules, synthesizes the information gathered, and gives effective presentations 4 8 Speaks Turkish and at least one other foreign language in accordance with the requirements of academic and business life. 5 9 Questions traditional approaches and their implementation and develops alternative study programs when required 4 10 Recognizes and implements social, scientific, and professional ethic values 5 11 Gives a consistent estimate for the model and analyzes and interprets its results 3 12 Takes responsibility individually and/or as a member of a team; leads a team and works effectively 3 13 Defines the concepts of statistics, operations research and mathematics. 4 14 Knowing the necessity of life-long learning, follows the latest developments in the field of study and improves himself continiously 4 15 Follows the current issues, and interprets the data about economic and social events. 0 16 Understands and interprets the feelings, thoughts and behaviours of people and expresses himself/herself orally and in written form efficiently 3 * 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 5 70     Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 5 70 Assesment Related Works     Homeworks, Projects, Others 1 15 15     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 1 1     Final Exam 1 1 1 Total Workload: 157 Total Workload / 25 (h): 6.28 ECTS Credit: 6