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Course Description Course Name : Thesis Work Course Code : YLZOT-302 Course Type : Compulsory Level of Course : Sub-Level (Undergraduate Degree) Year of Study : 2 Course Semester : Spring (16 Weeks) ECTS : 24 Name of Lecturer(s) : 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. SERAP GÖNCÜ KARAKÖK Learning Outcomes of the Course : Detects problem and organizes research activity, searches the literature , selects thesis topic , detects method for thesis topic, discusses the assessments of the research and the results of examination in the light of recent developments Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None Recommended Optional Programme Components : No Aim(s) of Course : The aim of this course is to enable the students to determine a problem under the supervision of a faculty member, plan and carry out a scientific study such as problem solving or doing the first practice on a new subject and present the study in front of the jury Course Contents : The course covers topic detection, identification literature, thesis topic selection, thesis, method of detection, discussion of the assessment of the research and results of examination in the light of recent developments. Language of Instruction : Turkish Work Place : laboratuar and field   Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods 1 Topic and literature detection literature review Face to face meeting 2 Topic and literature detection literature review Face to face meeting 3 Topic and literature detection literature review Face to face meeting 4 detection of thesis method literature review Face to face meeting 5 detection of thesis topic, method for thesis topic, discussion of the assessments of the research and the results of examination in the light of recent developments literature review Face to face meeting 6 Thesis study field study self study 7 Thesis study field study self study 8 Thesis study Thesis study self study 9 discussion of the assessments of the research and the results of examination in the light of recent developments literature review Face to face meeting 10 Thesis study Thesis study Face to face meeting 11 Thesis study Thesis study Face to face meeting 12 Thesis study Thesis study Face to face meeting 13 discussion of the assessments of the research and the results of examination in the light of recent developments literature review Face to face meeting 14 Presentation of the study literature review Face to face meeting 15 general evaluation literature review Face to face meeting 16/17 general evaluation literature review Face to face meeting   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s)  Scientific publication and 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 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 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. 4 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. 4 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. 4 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. 4 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. 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) 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 2 2     Final Exam 1 2 2 Total Workload: 592 Total Workload / 25 (h): 23.68 ECTS Credit: 24