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Course Description Course Name : Special Area Course Course Code : YLTB-204 Course Type : Compulsory Level of Course : Second Cycle Year of Study : 2 Course Semester : Spring (16 Weeks) ECTS : 6 Name of Lecturer(s) : Prof.Dr. HALİS ARIOĞLU Prof.Dr. RÜŞTÜ HATİPOĞLU Prof.Dr. MENŞURE ÖZGÜVEN Prof.Dr. HAKAN ÖZKAN Prof.Dr. HASAN GÜLCAN Prof.Dr. MÜJDE KOÇ Prof.Dr. VEYİS TANSI Prof.Dr. TACETTİN YAĞBASANLAR Prof.Dr. A.EMİN ANLARSAL Prof.Dr. LEYLA SEZEN TANSI Prof.Dr. SALİHA KIRICI Assoc.Prof.Dr. CELALEDDİN BARUTÇULAR Assoc.Prof.Dr. ÖZGÜL GÖRMÜŞ Asst.Prof.Dr. NURİ SEZER SİNAN Learning Outcomes of the Course : Gains an awareness and appreciation of ethical principles in research Knows methods of accessing knowledge and information and is able to interpret knowledge and information Identifies research questions in his or her area of research, uses an appropriate method for studying these questions, conducts research according to proposed methodology and analyzes data and results Is able to write and present his or her research based on scientific rules and principles Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : The aim is to help each student accepted to ´MSc program´ at the department of agronomy assess and discuss the results of the research using the recent developments under the guidance of an advisor. (like other MSc students, it is obligatory for MSc students of this program to register at the beginning of the semester to take this course) Course Contents : The thesis study involves research related to pre-specified topic and is directed by an academic advisor. The advisor supports the student in his or her research and provides guidance for conducting his or her research in an ethical manner Language of Instruction : Turkish Work Place : Classes, laboratory, greenhouse, field   Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods 1 Literature review, access to information, experimental works None Lecture, discussion and practice 2 Literature review, access to information, experimental works None Lecture, discussion and practice 3 Literature review, access to information, experimental works None Lecture, discussion and practice 4 Literature review, access to information, experimental works None Lecture, discussion and practice 5 Literature review, access to information, experimental works None Lecture, discussion and practice 6 Literature review, access to information, experimental works None Lecture, discussion and practice 7 Literature review, access to information, experimental works None Lecture, discussion and practice 8 Literature review, access to information, experimental works None Lecture, discussion and practice 9 Literature review, access to information, experimental works None Lecture, discussion and practice 10 Literature review, access to information, experimental works None Lecture, discussion and practice 11 Literature review, access to information, experimental works None Lecture, discussion and practice 12 Literature review, access to information, experimental works None Lecture, discussion and practice 13 Literature review, access to information, experimental works None Lecture, discussion and practice 14 Literature review, access to information, experimental works None Lecture, discussion and practice 15 Literature review, access to information, experimental works None Lecture, discussion and practice 16/17 Literature review, access to information, experimental works None Lecture, discussion and practice   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s)  All material recommended by advisor Required Course Material(s)   Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 5 60     Homeworks/Projects/Others 2 40 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 Graduates become a specialist on the field crops area by improving their skills. 5 2 They comprehend interdisciplinary interaction in his specialization area. 3 3 They can follow the latest developments in field crops area and get access to the knowledge source, gather this knowledge, reach new knowledge and synthesize by evaluating available studies and follow the innovations in his field. 3 4 They can synthesize and interpret interdisciplinary knowledge by using theoretical and practical skills at a specialist level in field crops area. 4 5 They find solutions for problems related to field crops by using research methods and establish cause effect relationships. 3 6 They incorporate their knowledge on his special area by combining their knowledge with those from the other scientific areas and produce new knowledge and also solve the problems by using scientific research methods. 4 7 They determine a problem independently in field crops subject, provide solutions, evaluate the results and implement whenever required. 3 8 They are qualified to solve a problem in their field. 0 9 They are equipped with analytical and critical thinking ability to direct their learning and to conduct advanced studies in their fields independently. 4 10 They transfer current developments and their own studies in the field crops area systematically to the his working group and to different groups from other study fields orally or visually by supporting them with qualitative and quantitive data. 3 11 They study and improve the social relationships and standards leading these relationship by a critical point of view and take action when needed. 0 12 They develop policy, strategy and experimental plans related to field crops area and evaluate obtained results within the framework of quality processes. 0 13 They are sensitive about scientific and ethical values during the collection, interpretion and announcement of data related to their subject.They are also capable of teaching and checking these values. 3 14 They are able to understand and translate an article written in a foreign language. 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 5 70     Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 5 70 Assesment Related Works     Homeworks, Projects, Others 2 5 10     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 5 0 0     Final Exam 5 0 0 Total Workload: 150 Total Workload / 25 (h): 6 ECTS Credit: 6