Architecture Graduate Program With Thesis
Course Details

KTO KARATAY UNIVERSITY
Graduate Education Institute
Programme of Architecture Graduate Program With Thesis
Course Details
Graduate Education Institute
Programme of Architecture Graduate Program With Thesis
Course Details

| Course Code | Course Name | Year | Period | Semester | T+A+L | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 82110100 | Scientific Research Techniques | 2026 | Autumn | 1 | 3+0+0 | 7 | 7,5 |
| Course Type | Compulsory |
| Course Cycle | Master's (Second Cycle) (TQF-HE: Level 7 / QF-EHEA: Level 2 / EQF-LLL: Level 7) |
| Course Language | Turkish |
| Methods and Techniques | - |
| Mode of Delivery | Face to Face |
| Prerequisites | - |
| Coordinator | Asst. Prof. Özlem DEMİRKAN |
| Instructor(s) | Asst. Prof. Özlem DEMİRKAN |
| Instructor Assistant(s) | - |
Course Content
Research bases; Scientific methods; Methods and techniques in research (method and material); Experiment, model, simulation, modeling, etc. methods; Literature search and examination; Scientific writing rules; Citation and ethics; The premises that should be found in publications; Thesis and project preparation.
Objectives of the Course
To learn scientific research methods and techniques
Contribution of the Course to Field Teaching
| Basic Vocational Courses | X |
| Specialization / Field Courses | X |
| Support Courses | |
| Transferable Skills Courses | |
| Humanities, Communication and Management Skills Courses |
Relationships between Course Learning Outcomes and Program Outcomes
| Relationship Levels | ||||
| Lowest | Low | Medium | High | Highest |
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| # | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|
| P2 | Bilimsel araştırma yöntemlerini uygulayarak yeni bilgi üretimi | 5 |
Course Learning Outcomes
| Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to: | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| No | Learning Outcomes | Outcome Relationship | Measurement Method ** |
| O1 | P.2.1 | 3 | |
| O2 | P.2.2 | 3 | |
| O3 | P.2.3 | 3 | |
| O4 | P.2.4 | 3 | |
| ** Written Exam: 1, Oral Exam: 2, Homework: 3, Lab./Exam: 4, Seminar/Presentation: 5, Term Paper: 6, Application: 7 | |||
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
| Week | Topics |
|---|---|
| 1 | Research bases |
| 2 | Scientific methods used in research. |
| 3 | Methods and techniques in research (method and material) |
| 4 | Methods and techniques in research (method and material) |
| 5 | Experiment, model, simulation, modeling, etc. methods. |
| 6 | Experiment, model, simulation, modeling, etc. methods. |
| 7 | Literature search, quoting and ethical rules. |
| 8 | Literature search, quoting and ethical rules. |
| 9 | Scientific writing rules |
| 10 | Scientific writing rules |
| 11 | Articles, projects and thesis preparation methods. |
| 12 | Articles, projects and thesis preparation methods. |
| 13 | Detailed examination of a sample one or two scientific studies (paper) |
| 14 | Detailed examination of a sample one or two scientific studies (paper) |
Textbook or Material
| Resources | Architectural Research Methods, Linda Groaat |
Evaluation Method and Passing Criteria
| In-Term Studies | Quantity | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Attendance | - | - |
| Practice | - | - |
| Field Study | - | - |
| Homework | 5 | 20 (%) |
| Presentation | - | - |
| Seminar | - | - |
| Listening | - | - |
| Midterms | 1 | 20 (%) |
| Final Exam | 1 | 60 (%) |
| Total | 100 (%) | |
ECTS / Working Load Table
| Quantity | Duration | Total Work Load | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Week Number and Time | 3 | 14 | 42 |
| Out-of-Class Study Time (Pre-study, Library, Reinforcement) | 2 | 14 | 28 |
| Midterms | 1 | 30 | 30 |
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Homework | 5 | 10 | 50 |
| Practice | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Laboratory | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Project | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Workshop | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Presentation/Seminar Preparation | 1 | 30 | 30 |
| Fieldwork | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 30 | 30 |
| Other | 1 | 15 | 15 |
| Total Work Load: | 225 | ||
| Total Work Load / 30 | 7,50 | ||
| Course ECTS Credits: | 8 | ||
Course - Learning Outcomes Matrix
| Relationship Levels | ||||
| Lowest | Low | Medium | High | Highest |
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| # | Learning Outcomes | P2 |
|---|---|---|
| O1 | Araştırma problemini açık ve özgün biçimde tanımlayabilme, Literatürü eleştirel biçimde inceleyerek araştırma boşluklarını belirleyebilme. | 5 |
| O2 | Veri toplayabilme, analiz edebilme ve sonuçları değerlendirebilme. | 5 |
| O3 | Bilimsel yazım ilkelerine uygun akademik yayın hazırlayabilme ve sunabilme. | 5 |
| O4 | Bulguları tartışarak sentezleyebilme ve öneriler geliştirebilme. | 5 |
