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| Course Description |
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| Course Name |
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Thesis Work |
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| Course Code |
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YLTBT-301 |
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| Course Type |
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Compulsory |
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| Level of Course |
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Second Cycle |
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| Year of Study |
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2 |
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| Course Semester |
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Fall (16 Weeks) |
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| ECTS |
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24 |
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| Name of Lecturer(s) |
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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
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| Learning Outcomes of the Course |
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Gains an awareness and appreciation of ethical principles in research
Knows methods of accessing knowledge and information andis 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
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| Mode of Delivery |
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Face-to-Face |
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| Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites |
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None |
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| Recommended Optional Programme Components |
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None |
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| Aim(s) of Course |
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The purpose of this course is help students conduct independent research in field crops with based on scientific principles, complete research in a timely manner, and present and publish findings in a convincing way |
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| Course Contents |
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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 |
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| Language of Instruction |
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Turkish |
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| Work Place |
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Classes, laboratory, greenhouse, field |
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Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities |
| Week | Subject | Student's Preliminary Work | Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
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1 |
Literature review, access to information, experimental studies |
None |
Lecture, discussion and practice |
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2 |
Literature review, access to information, experimental studies |
None |
Lecture, discussion and practice |
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3 |
Literature review, access to information, experimental studies |
None |
Lecture, discussion and practice |
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4 |
Literature review, access to information, experimental studies |
None |
Lecture, discussion and practice |
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5 |
Literature review, access to information, experimental studies |
None |
Lecture, discussion and practice |
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6 |
Literature review, access to information, experimental studies |
None |
Lecture, discussion and practice |
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7 |
Literature review, access to information, experimental studies |
None |
Lecture, discussion and practice |
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8 |
Literature review, access to information, experimental studies |
None |
Lecture, discussion and practice |
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9 |
Literature review, access to information, experimental studies |
None |
Lecture, discussion and practice |
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10 |
Literature review, access to information, experimental studies |
None |
Lecture, discussion and practice |
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11 |
Literature review, access to information, experimental studies |
None |
Lecture, discussion and practice |
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12 |
Literature review, access to information, experimental studies |
None |
Lecture, discussion and practice |
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13 |
Literature review, access to information, experimental studies |
None |
Lecture, discussion and practice |
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14 |
Literature review, access to information, experimental studies |
None |
Lecture, discussion and practice |
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15 |
Literature review, access to information, experimental studies |
None |
Lecture, discussion and practice |
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16/17 |
Literature review, access to information, experimental studies |
None |
Lecture, discussion and practice |
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Required Course Resources |
| Resource Type | Resource Name |
| Recommended Course Material(s) |
 All material recommended by advisor
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| Required Course Material(s) | |
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Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria |
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Semester/Year Assessments |
Number |
Contribution Percentage |
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Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) |
5 |
60 |
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Homeworks/Projects/Others |
2 |
40 |
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Total |
100 |
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Rate of Semester/Year Assessments to Success |
40 |
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Final Assessments
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100 |
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Rate of Final Assessments to Success
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60 |
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Total |
100 |
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| Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes |
| # | Key Learning Outcome | Contribution* |
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1 |
Graduates become a specialist on the field crops area by improving their skills. |
5 |
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2 |
They comprehend interdisciplinary interaction in his specialization area. |
5 |
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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. |
5 |
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4 |
They can synthesize and interpret interdisciplinary knowledge by using theoretical and practical skills at a specialist level in field crops area. |
5 |
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5 |
They find solutions for problems related to field crops by using research methods and establish cause effect relationships. |
5 |
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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. |
5 |
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7 |
They determine a problem independently in field crops subject, provide solutions, evaluate the results and implement whenever required. |
5 |
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They are qualified to solve a problem in their field. |
5 |
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They are equipped with analytical and critical thinking ability to direct their learning and to conduct advanced studies in their fields independently. |
5 |
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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. |
4 |
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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 |
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12 |
They develop policy, strategy and experimental plans related to field crops area and evaluate obtained results within the framework of quality processes. |
0 |
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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. |
4 |
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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). |
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| Student Workload - ECTS |
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Total Workload (Hour) |
| Course Related Works |
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Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) |
14 |
20 |
280 |
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Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) |
14 |
20 |
280 |
| Assesment Related Works |
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Homeworks, Projects, Others |
2 |
20 |
40 |
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Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) |
5 |
0 |
0 |
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Final Exam |
5 |
0 |
0 |
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Total Workload: | 600 |
| Total Workload / 25 (h): | 24 |
| ECTS Credit: | 24 |
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