Information Package

Master's of Interior Architecture and Environmental Design with Thesis

IAED501

RESEARCH METHODS

Course Code
IAED501
Semester
First Term (Fall)
Theory+Practice
2 + 2
ECTS
10
Course TypeCompulsory Course
Course LevelMaster's Degree With Thesis
Year of Study1
SemesterFirst Term (Fall)
ECTS10
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. To gain the theoretical knowledge necessary for an academic study in the field of interior architecture. and post-positivist approaches learn to establish the connection between Theory and Method.
  2. Ability to read and write theoretically in the field of interior architecture
  3. To be able to analyze research methods in the field of interior architecture.
  4. To be able to develop research designs in the field of interior architecture.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNone
Course Description
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Definition of Scientific Research
2nd Week Basic Concepts in Scientific Research
3rd Week Quantitative Research
4th Week Surrey Preperation
5th Week Qualitetive Research
6th Week Consituting the Observation Question
7th Week MIDTERM
8th Week Literature searching
9th Week Chosing the subject
10th Week Problems and sub-problems
11th Week Conceptual frame
12th Week Findings
13th Week Conclusion
14th Week Suggestions
Recommended or Required ReadingKARASAR,N., Bilimsel Araştırma Yöntemleri, A.Ü., 2012
ÖZDEMER,K., Modern Bilimsel Araştırma Yöntemleri, Kaan Kitabevi, 2003, İstanbul
TEPECİK,A. Bilimsel Araştırma Yöntemleri Ders Notları, 2012
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Project
  • Lecture
  • Discussion
  • Questions/Answers
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 20
Assignment 1 10
Quiz 1 10
Total(%) 40
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 40
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 60
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 2 5 10
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work 14 13 182
Preparation for Final exam 1 20 20
Course hours 14 4 56
Preparation for Midterm exam 2 5 10
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 12 12
Homework 2 5 10
Workshop
Meeting with advisor
Total Work Load300
Total Work Load / 30 (h)10
ECTS Credit of the Course10
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No
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