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Course Description Course Name : Thesis Work Course Code : YLSTT-302 Course Type : Compulsory Level of Course : Second Cycle Year of Study : 2 Course Semester : Spring (16 Weeks) ECTS : 24 Name of Lecturer(s) : Prof.Dr. MUSTAFA AKAR Prof.Dr. M.ZİYA LUGAL GÖKSU Prof.Dr. OYA IŞIK Prof.Dr. SEVİM POLAT Assoc.Prof.Dr. CEM ÇEVİK Assoc.Prof.Dr. FATMA ÇEVİK Assoc.Prof.Dr. TUNCAY KULELİ Asst.Prof.Dr. CANAN TÜRELİ Asst.Prof.Dr. MAKBULE YANGÜN BAYLAN Asst.Prof.Dr. MELTEM MANAŞIRLI Prof.Dr. DURSUN AVŞAR Learning Outcomes of the Course : Has the ability to obtain information and assessment in line with ethical values. Brings new approaches related to the field applications, has the ability to solve problems Follows current developments in the field. Presents the progress in thesis study in written, oral and visual manner Has the ability to obtain information and assessment in line with ethical values. Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : Obtaining to access to information, setting up work, data acquisition, information in accordance with the rules of ethics review and interpret about thesis study. Course Contents : Lliterature search, data collection and assessment, analyze and present the results in writing and orally for the master´s thesis. Language of Instruction : Turkish Work Place : Research Lab of Fisheries Faculty, enf lab   Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods 1 Studying for Master thesis Browsing the related literature, evaluation of findings face to face interview, discussion 2 Studying for Master thesis Browsing the related literature, evaluation of findings face to face interview, discussion 3 Studying for Master thesis Browsing the related literature, evaluation of findings, studies on thesis writing face to face interview, discussion 4 Studying for Master thesis Browsing the related literature, evaluation of findings, studies on thesis writing face to face interview, discussion 5 Studying for Master thesis Browsing the related literature, evaluation of findings, studies on thesis writing face to face interview, discussion 6 Studying for Master thesis Browsing the related literature, evaluation of findings, studies on thesis writing face to face interview, discussion 7 Studying for Master thesis Browsing the related literature, evaluation of findings, studies on thesis writing face to face interview, discussion 8 Presentation mid term report about master thesis study Preparing for mid term report seminar 9 Studying for Master thesis Browsing the related literature, evaluation of findings, studies on thesis writing face to face interview, discussion 10 Studying for Master thesis Browsing the related literature, evaluation of findings, studies on thesis writing face to face interview, discussion 11 Studying for Master thesis Browsing the related literature, evaluation of findings, studies on thesis writing face to face interview, discussion 12 Studying for Master thesis Browsing the related literature, evaluation of findings, studies on thesis writing face to face interview, discussion 13 Studying for Master thesis Browsing the related literature, evaluation of findings, studies on thesis writing face to face interview, discussion 14 Studying for Master thesis Browsing the related literature, evaluation of findings, studies on thesis writing face to face interview, discussion 15 Studying for Master thesis Browsing the related literature, evaluation of findings, studies on thesis writing face to face interview, discussion 16/17 Presentation final report about master thesis study Preparing for presentation Seminar   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s)  Books, articles and other publications about the thesis subject. 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 14 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 Improves theoretical and practical knowledge in the field of Marine and Inland Water Biology and Fisheries Basic Sciences. 5 2 Comprehends interactions between Fisheries Basic Sciences and other disciplines. 4 3 Determines strategies and investigates methods about their field of study in Fisheries Basic Science. 5 4 Produces new information and theories by interpreting and synthesising the information from other disciplines and uses the theoretical and practical information from their field of study in Fisheries Basic Science. 5 5 Collects data, interprets results and suggests solutions by using dialectic research methodology in the certain field of Marine and Inland Water Biology and Fisheries Basic Sciences. 5 6 Independently plans, designs and performs a certain project in the field of Fisheries Basic Sciences. 4 7 Produces solutions by improving new strategic approaches and taking responsibilities for the potential problems in the field of study as an individual or team member. 5 8 Determines the requirements for Fishery Basic Science education, reaches the resources, critically interpretes knowledge and skills and gains experience to direct the education. 4 9 Has positive stance on the lifelong education and uses it for the public benefit by using the gained theoretical and practical knowledge in the field of Marine and Inland Water Biology and Fisheries Basic Sciences. 5 10 Follows the current topics and improvements in the field of Fisheries Basic Sciences, publishes and presents the research results, contributes to constitution of a public conscience in the field of interest. 5 11 Effectively communicates about the field of Marine and Inland Water Biology and Fisheries Basic Sciences by using written and oral presentation tools, follows up and criticizes the meetings and seminars. 4 12 Follows up international publications and communicates with international collaborators by using language skills. 5 13 Uses the communication and information technologies about the field of interest in an advanced level. 5 14 Conforms, controls and teaches social, cultural and scientific ethics in the investigation and publication process of the data related with the field of interest. 5 15 Improves strategies, politics and application codes by following scientific and technological developments on the certain field of Marine and Inland Water Biology and Fisheries Basic Sciences. Investigates and extends the results on behalf of public in frame of total quality management process. 5 16 Uses the abilities and experiences on applications and solving problems that gained during the MSc education for the interdisciplinary studies. 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 16 224     Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 16 224 Assesment Related Works     Homeworks, Projects, Others 14 10 140     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 10 10     Final Exam 1 10 10 Total Workload: 608 Total Workload / 25 (h): 24.32 ECTS Credit: 24