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  Course Description
Course Name : Master Thesis

Course Code : IEM1 701

Course Type : Compulsory

Level of Course : Second Cycle

Year of Study : 2

Course Semester : Fall and Spring (16 Weeks)

ECTS : 24

Name of Lecturer(s) : Prof.Dr. HASAN ALTAN ÇABUK
Prof.Dr. SEDA ŞENGÜL
Assoc.Prof.Dr. S.BİLGİN KILIÇ
Assoc.Prof.Dr. MEHMET ÖZMEN
Asst.Prof.Dr. KENAN LOPÇU
Asst.Prof.Dr. ERSİN KIRAL
Asst.Prof.Dr. EBRU ÖZGÜR GÜLER
Asst.Prof.Dr. GÜLSEN KIRAL
Asst.Prof.Dr. CEVAT BİLGİN
Asst.Prof.Dr. SEMİN PAKSOY
Asst.Prof.Dr. HÜSEYİN GÜLER
Res.Asst. FELA ÖZBEY

Learning Outcomes of the Course : Gains the ability to obtain and evaluate information in line with ethical values
Gains the ability to bring new approaches related to the field applications and to solve a problem
Follows current developments in the field
Presents the progress in thesis study in written, oral and visual forms
Plans a study individually or as a part of a team

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 provide the students with the ability to access information about the thesis study, set up work, collect data, review and interpret information in accordance with the rules of ethics.

Course Contents : The course covers searching literature, data collection and assessment, analysis and presentation of the results orally and in written form for the master´s thesis

Language of Instruction : Turkish

Work Place : Office of the lecturer


  Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities
Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 Study for Master thesis Books, articles and other publications about the thesis subject Student Activities / projects
2 Study for Master thesis Books, articles and other publications about the thesis subject Student Activities / projects
3 Study for Master thesis Books, articles and other publications about the thesis subject Student Activities / projects
4 Study for Master thesis Books, articles and other publications about the thesis subject Student Activities / projects
5 Study for Master thesis Books, articles and other publications about the thesis subject Student Activities / projects
6 Study for Master thesis Books, articles and other publications about the thesis subject Student Activities / projects
7 Study for Master thesis Books, articles and other publications about the thesis subject Student Activities / projects
8 Midterm report Seminar
9 Study for Master thesis Books, articles and other publications about the thesis subject Student Activities / projects
10 Study for Master thesis Books, articles and other publications about the thesis subject Student Activities / projects
11 Study for Master thesis Books, articles and other publications about the thesis subject Student Activities / projects
12 Presentation of term report about master thesis study Books, articles and other publications about the thesis subject Student Activities / projects
13 Presentation of term report about master thesis study Books, articles and other publications about the thesis subject Student Activities / projects
14 Presentation of term report about master thesis study Books, articles and other publications about the thesis subject Student Activities / projects
15 Presentation of term report about master thesis study Books, articles and other publications about the thesis subject Student Activities / projects
16/17 Final report 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 Explains Econometric concepts 5
2 Equipped with the foundations of Economics, develops Economic models 4
3 Models problems using the knowledge of Mathematics, Statistics, and Econometrics 5
4 Acquires the ability to analyze, benchmark, evaluate and interpret at conceptual levels to develop solutions to problems 5
5 Collects, edits, and analyzes data 5
6 Uses advanced software packages concerning Econometrics, Statistics, and Operation Research 5
7 Develops the ability to use different resources in an area which has not been studied in the scope of academic rules, synthesizes the information gathered, and gives effective presentations 5
8 Speaks Turkish and at least one other foreign language in accordance with the requirements of academic and business life. 4
9 Questions traditional approaches and their implementation and develops alternative study programs when required 4
10 Recognizes and implements social, scientific, and professional ethic values 3
11 Gives a consistent estimate for the model and analyzes and interprets its results 4
12 Takes responsibility individually and/or as a member of a team; leads a team and works effectively 5
13 Defines the concepts of statistics, operations research and mathematics. 4
14 Knowing the necessity of life-long learning, follows the latest developments in the field of study and improves himself continiously 3
15 Follows the current issues, and interprets the data about economic and social events. 4
16 Understands and interprets the feelings, thoughts and behaviours of people and expresses himself/herself orally and in written form efficiently 3
* 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