Information Package

Master's of Engineering and Technology Management without Thesis

MT508

RESEARCH METHODS FOR ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY

Course Code
MT508
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
3 + 0
ECTS
10
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelMaster's Degree Without Thesis
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS10
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. The broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental, and societal context
  2. A knowledge of contemporary issues
  3. An ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNone
Course Description
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Related concepts with engineering and technology
2nd Week Technology management approaches
3rd Week Technology management approaches
4th Week Technological competition strategies
5th Week Information and information resource
6th Week Information and information resource
7th Week The definition, function and types of science
8th Week Midterm
9th Week Definition and the basic characteristics of the scientific method
10th Week The definition, types and attributes of research
11th Week The definition, types and attributes of research
12th Week Research proposal and report preparation threads
13th Week The research process and techniques.
14th Week The research process and techniques.
Recommended or Required Reading(1) Şener Büyüköztürk, Özcan Akgün,Bilimsel Araştırma Yöntemleri, Pegem Yayıncılık 8. Baskı,2011.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Questions/Answers
  • Problem Solving
  • Practice
  • Presentation
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 30
Project 1 30
Attendance 1 5
Total(%) 65
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 65
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 35
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 1 2 2
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work 14 13 182
Preparation for Final exam 1 25 25
Course hours 14 3 42
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 25 25
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 2 2
Homework 1 14 14
Total Work Load292
Total Work Load / 30 (h)9.73
ECTS Credit of the Course10
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No
LO1 LO2 LO3
K1 X X
K2 X
K3
K4 X
K5 X X
K6 X
K7
K8 X
K9
K10
K11