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Course Description Course Name : Special Studies Course Code : YLZO-201 Course Type : Compulsory Level of Course : Second Cycle Year of Study : 1 Course Semester : Fall (16 Weeks) ECTS : 6 Name of Lecturer(s) : Prof.Dr. SERAP GÖNCÜ KARAKÖK Prof.Dr. OKTAY GÜRSOY Prof.Dr. OSMAN TORUN Prof.Dr. ULVİYE KUMOVA Prof.Dr. ZEYNEL CEBECİ Prof.Dr. G.TAMER KAYAALP Prof.Dr. NUMAN ÖZCAN Prof.Dr. HASAN RÜŞTÜ KUTLU Prof.Dr. NAZAN KOLUMAN DARCAN Prof.Dr. LADİNE ÇELİK BAYKAL Learning Outcomes of the Course : Selects a general research topic in the field of animal science.Identifies relevant literature. Selects a specific thesis topic. Selects the appropriate methodology for research. Discusses and interprets the findings in the light of recent developments and research in the field of study Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : The aim of the course is to enable the students to analyze and interpret the recent developments and research in the particular field of study under the supervision of the supervisor. Course Contents : The course covers selecting a research topic, finding and reviewing the related literature, selecting the appropriate methodology, the analysis, discussion and interpretation of findings in the light of recent developments and research in the field of study. Language of Instruction : Turkish Work Place : Classroom   Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods 1 specific title for study literature review self study and discusion 2 specific title for study literature review self study and discusion 3 specific title for study literature review self study and discusion 4 specific title for study literature review self study and discusion 5 specific title for study literature review self study and discusion 6 specific title for study literature review self study and discusion 7 specific title for study literature review self study and discusion 8 specific title for study literature review self study and discusion 9 exam no exam 10 specific title for study literature review self study and discusion 11 specific title for study literature review self study and discusion 12 specific title for study literature review self study and discusion 13 specific title for study literature review self study and discusion 14 specific title for study literature review self study and discusion 15 specific title for study literature review self study and discusion 16/17 exam no exam   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s)  scientific journals, internet, books Required Course Material(s)   Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 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 At the end of this programme, the students improve and deepen their knowledge in the field of Animal Science by building on the knowledge and competence acquired at the undergraduate level and can employ interdisciplinary interaction in their field of study. 2 2 The students interpret and generate new information and theories in specific fields related to Animal Science using the theoretical and practical knowledge at masters level. Also, they can reveal the cause-effect relationship regarding the problems in their field of study and employ scientific research methods to generate possible solutions. 3 3 The students independently identify potential problems and carry out research studies aiming at solutions in the field of Animal Science. Also, they investigate and develop strategic approaches for potential problems that may arise related to the particular studies. 2 4 The students access and compile information about the latest developments and fundamental sources in the particular field and reach a new synthesis by evaluating and interpreting the existing research. They can make use of this acquired knowledge to practice the profession effectively and follow the improving implementations in the field. 4 5 The students use information in the field of Animal Science, through compiling, interpreting and synthesising it, in order to make social contributions. They make evaluations by creating a plan and framework and taking specific total quality criteria into consideration. They use the skills and knowledge acquired in the field of Animal Science in joint projects with other disciplines. 5 6 The students discuss and pass on the acquired knowledge based on their work in the field by making written and oral presentations. They have speaking and writing competence in at least one foreign language at a level that enables them to keep up with the requirements of the age. They express their ideas clearly using the tools of information and communication technologies. 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 5 30     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 2 2     Final Exam 1 2 2 Total Workload: 146 Total Workload / 25 (h): 5.84 ECTS Credit: 6