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Program of International Trade and Finance

ULT260

SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH METHODS AND ETHICS

Course Code
ULT260
Semester
Fourth Term (Spring)
Theory+Practice
2 + 0
ECTS
3
Course TypeCompulsory Course
Course LevelBachelor's Degree
Year of Study2
SemesterFourth Term (Spring)
ECTS3
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Learn ethical theories and the importance of ethical values in scientific research.
  2. Learn the method of scientific research.
  3. Cite and reference sources in accordance with the rules, while writing scientific research.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNone
Course DescriptionThe aim of this course is to emphasize the importance of scientific research and to enable students to comprehend the importance of ethical values in scientific research by analyzing the published scientific articles, how the logic of scientific thought is developed, and the basic steps of scientific studies are examined in practice.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Obtaining science and knowledge
2nd Week Ethical theories
3rd Week Ethical theories
4th Week Scientific research method on the basis of ethics
5th Week Research method
6th Week Scientific research ethics
7th Week Qualitative and quantitative research
8th Week Midterm exam
9th Week Preparation of scientific publication
10th Week Discussion of homework in class
11th Week On the concepts of unethical research in scientific research
12th Week Homework presentations
13th Week Homework presentations
14th Week Review
Recommended or Required ReadingLecture Notes
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Discussion
  • Questions/Answers
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 30
Assignment 1 30
Total(%) 60
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 60
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 40
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 1 1 1
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work
Preparation for Final exam 1 20 20
Course hours 14 3 42
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 15 15
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 1 1
Homework 1 15 15
Total Work Load94
Total Work Load / 30 (h)3.13
ECTS Credit of the Course3
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No

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