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Course Description Course Name : Master Thesis Course Code : HİS-730 Course Type : Compulsory Level of Course : Second Cycle Year of Study : 2 Course Semester : Fall and Spring (16 Weeks) ECTS : 25 Name of Lecturer(s) : Prof.Dr. SAİT POLAT Prof.Dr. UFUK ÖZGÜ METE Prof.Dr. ÖZGÜL TAP Asst.Prof.Dr. HÜLYA ÖZGÜR Learning Outcomes of the Course : Follows and interprets the literature on this thesis and generates hypotheses about the subject Prepares the project for the thesis according to Project application process and recommended format Selects and applies the techniques which he\she will benefit\use while doing the thesis Plans and applies the experiment for the thesis and interprets the findings. Identifies and solves the problems during the experiments by developing new approaches. Respects the scientific and ethical values in the data collection, evaluation and publication stages Presents the thesis study and current developments in accordance with the presentation plan both oral and written in scientific language Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : HİS 501 Ultrastructure and functions of the cell HİS 502 Basic histologic features of the tissues HİS512 Techniques of Light Microscopy I HİS-715 Seminar Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : Postgraduate students at thesis period gain skills of following, evaluating and discussing the literatures related to their research subject under the responsibility of thesis advisor. The postgraduate students can perform the current technics in their thesis accordance with the principles of laboratory working rules and they can interpret the findings and produce a scientific study. Course Contents : Master thesis is a scientific study conducted by the postgraduate students who successfully complete the courses and the topic of the thesis is suggested by The Deparment, under the responsibility of thesis advisor and approved by The Institute of Health Sciences. Language of Instruction : Turkish Work Place : Class, laboratory, experimental research and application center   Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods 1 Research of the thesis subject Review of the literature, self-study Lecture, question and answer, discussion 2 Review of the literature related to the study subject Review of the literature, self-study Lecture, question and answer, discussion, project-based learning, homework 3 Review article on the subject of thesis Review of the literature, self-study Question and answer, discussion, project-based learning 4 Review article on the subject of thesis Review of the literature, self-study Question and answer, discussion, project-based learning 5 Planning the research related to the subject of thesis Review of the literature, self-study Question and answer, discussion,project-based learning 6 Selecting the appropriate methods on the thesis Review of the literature, self-study Question and answer, discussion, project-based learning 7 Implementation of the experiment in accordance with the plan and methods Learning by doing Question and answer, discussion, project-based learning 8 Implementation of the experiment in accordance with the plan and methods Learning by doing Question and answer, discussion, project-based learning 9 Implementation of the experiment in accordance with the plan and methods Learning by doing Question and answer, discussion, project-based learning 10 Collection of research data Self-study Question and answer, discussion, project-based learning 11 Data analysis Review article Question and answer, discussion 12 Data analysis Review article Question and answer, discussion 13 Interpretation of the data Review article Question and answer, discussion 14 Organization of information based on the literature Review article Writing report 15 Reporting of research results Self-study Writing report 16/17 Thesis Presentation Self-study Oral Interview   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s)  SCI ve SCI EXPANDED research articles and reviews Required Course Material(s)   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 Can identify the structures of the organ at microscope 0 2 Can recognize cells and tissues at light microscope 0 3 Tell the main histological features of cells and tissues. 5 4 Corelate the structure and function of cells. 5 5 Have knowledge of the histologic features of organ systems. 5 6 Have knowledge of embryo development, developmental disorders and the mechanisms. 4 7 Define the methods of light and electron microscopic examination and tissue preparation. 5 8 Have knowledge of general principles about cell culture, histochemistry and immunohistochemistry. 4 9 Prepare solutions and tissues for light and electron microscopic studies . 5 10 Apply the basic methods of staining. 4 11 Distinguish tissue and organ systems in light microscopic level. 5 12 Perform studies as a team member or indıvidual. 5 13 Perform tasks which is given in research projects. 5 14 Develop positive attitudes and behaviors towards lifelong learning. 5 15 Determine and direct needs and resources of learnings by using resources effectively. 5 16 Evaluate knowledges and skills of the master degree critically. 5 17 Communicate effectively. 5 18 Relay ideas and solution offers about current developments in studies by supporting them with quantitative and qualitative data visually and verbally. 5 19 Know the importance of the ethical principles in research studies, evaluations and results. 5 20 Can recognize different staining methods 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) 15 15 225     Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 15 26 390 Assesment Related Works     Homeworks, Projects, Others 1 2 2     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 0 0 0     Final Exam 1 2 2 Total Workload: 619 Total Workload / 25 (h): 24.76 ECTS Credit: 25