Erciyes University - Info Package

Course unit title	Level of course unit	Course unit code	Type of course unit	Semester of course unit	Local credit	ECTS credit	Syllabus
SPECIAL FIELD COURSE 1	Second cycle	BIOL 901		3	5.00	5.00	Print

Description of course unit

Prerequisites and course requisities	None
Language of instruction	English
Coordinator	PROF. DR. NUSRET AYYILDIZ
Lecturer(s)	Department Faculty Members
Teaching assitant(s)	None
Mode of delivery	Face to face
Course objective	The aim of this course is to provide an important contribution in the winning of the student’s knowledge, skill and attitude during the period of thesis studies.
Course description	No giving during the taking of theoretical courses and subsequently the knowledge and experience needed is transmitting to the students in thesis preparation stage.

Course contents

1	Critically reading of scientific papers and books according to the subjects chosen
2	Critically reading of scientific papers and books according to the subjects chosen
3	Critically reading of scientific papers and books according to the subjects chosen
4	Critically reading of scientific papers and books according to the subjects chosen
5	Critically reading of scientific papers and books according to the subjects chosen
6	Critically reading of scientific papers and books according to the subjects chosen
7	Critically reading of scientific papers and books according to the subjects chosen
8	Critically reading of scientific papers and books according to the subjects chosen
9	Critically reading of scientific papers and books according to the subjects chosen
10	Critically reading of scientific papers and books according to the subjects chosen
11	Discussion of advanced research topics in the field
12	Discussion of advanced research topics in the field
13	Discussion of advanced research topics in the field
14	Discussion of advanced research topics in the field
15	Discussion of advanced research topics in the field
16	Discussion of advanced research topics in the field
17	Discussion of advanced research topics in the field
18	Discussion of advanced research topics in the field
19	Discussion of advanced research topics in the field
20	Discussion of advanced research topics in the field

Learning outcomes of the course unit

1	Develope knowledge in the related specialization field,
2	Solve the problems faced in the area by using the research methods,
3	Assess the specialistic knowledge and skill gained through the study with a critical view
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*Contribution level of the course unit to the key learning outcomes

1	Has expert level knowledge in Histology and Embryology sciences,
2	Acts in accordance with the Science, human and animal ethics,
3	Has information on human and animal ethics and acts accordingly,
4	Comprehends how to plan and conduct a scientific study,
5	Gains necessary knowledge and skills to study in the research laboratory,
6	Gains the skill of conducting light microscopy laboratory studies,
7	Keeps up with the scientific innovations,
8	Has the skill of working independently and being able to make collaborations,
9	Has the qualifications of a questioner, analyzer and observer,
10	Has an analytical point of view to solve the problems encountered.
11	Gains the skills of presentation and transferring,
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Number of stars refer to level of contribution from 1 (the least) to 5 (the most)

Planned learning activities, teaching methods and ECTS work load

	Quantity	Time (hour)	Quantity*Time (hour)
Lectures (face to face teaching)	14	4	56
Study hours out of classroom (study before and after the class)	0	0	0
Homework	0	0	0
Presentation / seminar	0	0	0
Quiz	0	0	0
Preparation for midterm exams	0	0	0
Midterm exams	0	0	0
Project (term paper)	0	0	0
Laboratuar	0	0	0
Field study	0	0	0
Preparation for final exam	0	0	0
Final exam	0	0	0
Research	14	5	70
Total work load			126
ECTS			5.00

Assessment methods and criteria

Evaluation during semester	Quantity	Percentage
Midterm exam	0	0
Quiz	0	0
Homework	1	100
Semester total		100
Contribution ratio of evaluation during semester to success		40
Contribution ratio of final exam to success		60
General total		100

Recommended and required reading

Textbook	Scientific papers and books
Additional references	Thesis studies related to the field

Files related to the course unit