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Course Description Course Name : Special Area Course Course Code : YLMM-201 Course Type : Compulsory Level of Course : Second Cycle Year of Study : 1 Course Semester : Spring (16 Weeks) ECTS : 6 Name of Lecturer(s) : Prof.Dr. ERKİN ERTEN Assoc.Prof.Dr. SIDIKA SEREN GÜVEN AKAVCI Asst.Prof.Dr. FAZİLET DUYGU SABAN Asst.Prof.Dr. SERPİL ÇERÇİ Asst.Prof.Dr. MUSTAFA YEĞİN Asst.Prof.Dr. ONUR KARAGENÇ ERMAN Instructor ALTAY ÇOLAK Learning Outcomes of the Course : Learns the basic principles of working scientifically in the area of chosen as the subject of the thesis. Gains ability of interpreting scientific data. Gains the writing of thesis in accordance with the rules of academic writing, the ability of presenting the face of a community. Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : Giving the knowledge and ability of being an expert in a specific area, and giving the skills of evaluation, interpretation and presenting of obtained results with the scientific methods to the student. Course Contents : Investigation of the books and articles related to the field of expertise, interpretation of data, the presentation of the conclusions obtained from the various methods with a scientific language. Language of Instruction : Turkish Work Place : Seminar Hall   Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods 1 Determining the appropriate method in the field of working Lecture, discussion, and application 2 Selection and examination of books and articles in the field of study Lecture, discussion, and application 3 Selection and examination of books and articles in the field of study Lecture, discussion, and application 4 Selection and examination of books and articles in the field of study Lecture, discussion, and application 5 Selection and examination of books and articles in the field of study Lecture, discussion, and application 6 Selection and examination of books and articles in the field of study Lecture, discussion, and application 7 Doing the analysis and synthesis about the subject of profession with the obtained information and methods determined beforehand Lecture, discussion, and application 8 Doing the analysis and synthesis about the subject of profession with the obtained information and methods determined beforehand Lecture, discussion, and application 9 Doing the analysis and synthesis about the subject of profession with the obtained information and methods determined beforehand Lecture, discussion, and application 10 Doing the analysis and synthesis about the subject of profession with the obtained information and methods determined beforehand Lecture, discussion, and application 11 Doing the analysis and synthesis about the subject of profession with the obtained information and methods determined beforehand Lecture, discussion, and application 12 Doing the analysis and synthesis about the subject of profession with the obtained information and methods determined beforehand Lecture, discussion, and application 13 Interpretation of the obtained data Lecture, discussion, and application 14 Interpretation of the obtained data Lecture, discussion, and application 15 Interpretation of the obtained data Lecture, discussion, and application 16/17 Presentation of the results with a scientific language Lecture, discussion, and application   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s)  Books, articles and other scientific documents on the subject of expertise. Required Course Material(s)   Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 0 50     Homeworks/Projects/Others 6 50 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 Produces comprehensive projects related to the field: produces a comprehensive project using acquired knowledge, understanding and the skills [with an inter-disciplinary, multi-disciplinary, beyond disciplines approach] demonstrating the capacity of making decisions on different scales of design / planning. 0 2 On the basis of the competencies gained at the undergraduate level, has advanced level of knowledge and understanding that is needed for original studies in the fields of architecture, planning, and design. 0 3 Gains needed cognitive and practical skills required for competence in professional practice. 5 4 Gains skills for necessary specialized problem-solving skills to develop new knowledge and methods related to the field of research and to integrate knowledge from different fields. 5 5 Carries out academic research in a critical manner and participates in academic dialogues to reach critical and categorical results. 5 6 Manages an independent study that requires expertise in the relevant field. 5 7 Has the critical awareness about problems concerning the nature of knowledge, sources, production of knowledge and testing related to the fields of Architecture / Planning / design and other related areas. 0 8 Applies the acquired knowledge, understanding and problem-solving skills in new but unusual environments as well as in broader, interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary contexts. 0 9 Acts independently and takes responsibility in working and learning environments, defines and manages a project. 5 10 Manages and transforms working or learning contexts that require new, complex, unpredictable strategic approaches. 0 11 Contributes to the professional knowledge and practice of the teams that work in academic environment or application field and/or takes responsibility to review strategic performance. 5 12 Has the learning skills that allows largely independent management of education or pursues its own navigation. 5 13 Shares clearly and systematically the findings and conclusions reached as a result of a study and the basis of the knowledge and rationale of the findings with experts and non-experts. 5 14 Shows the dialectical thinking on social norms and relationships, leads for change. 0 15 Communicates written and orally, using at least one foreign language in the level of European Language Portfolio B2 General. 0 16 Uses language, symbols and texts interactively. 5 17 Uses computer software with information and communication technologies interactively in advanced level needed for the field. 5 18 Conducts an academic study in a critical and systematic way, carries out academic dialogue for critical and categorical results, presents and publishes papers in national and international environments. 5 19 Has the required competencies required to earn the certification for professional practice. 5 20 Integrates and handles complex situations, produces decisions with incomplete or limited information, being aware of the social and ethical responsibilities that may arise from the implementation of the decisions and the acquired knowledge, 5 * 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 4 56     Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 4 56 Assesment Related Works     Homeworks, Projects, Others 6 8 48     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 0 0 0     Final Exam 0 0 0 Total Workload: 160 Total Workload / 25 (h): 6.4 ECTS Credit: 6