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Master's of Medical Biology with Thesis

MBIO532

INTRODUCTION TO RESERACH

Course Code
MBIO532
Semester
Second Term (Spring)
Theory+Practice
1 + 2
ECTS
8
Course TypeCompulsory Course
Course LevelMaster's Degree With Thesis
Year of Study1
SemesterSecond Term (Spring)
ECTS8
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Students will; Plan and prepare a seminar according to appropriate presentation techniques.
  2. Criticize, compare and present their findings from literature search.
  3. Discuss and answer the questions during presentations.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme Components
Course DescriptionThe purpose of this course is to teach students about the techniques of accessing and examining the scientific knowledge in the field of their thesis. So at the end of this course students will; review the literature related with the chosen thesis topic. Design the experimental analysis thatwill test the hypothesis and propare the thesis propsal. the students will not only be informed about the importance of scientific research but research/publication ethics as well.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week How to reach knowledge
2nd Week Article reading
3rd Week Article reading
4th Week Article reading
5th Week Article reading
6th Week Presentation
7th Week Article reading
8th Week Article reading
9th Week Article reading
10th Week Presentation
11th Week Article reading
12th Week Article reading
13th Week Article reading
14th Week Presentation
15th Week
Recommended or Required ReadingCurrent literature
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Discussion
  • Questions/Answers
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Other 1 100
Total(%) 100
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 100
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 0
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 0 0 0
Preparation for Quiz 0 0 0
Individual or group work 14 10 140
Preparation for Final exam 0 0 0
Course hours 14 1 14
Preparation for Midterm exam 0 0 0
Laboratory (including preparation) 14 2 28
Final exam 0 0 0
Homework 0 0 0
Presentation (including preperation) 1 2.5 2.5
Article 5 11 55
Total Work Load239.5
Total Work Load / 30 (h)7.98
ECTS Credit of the Course8
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No

Programme Qualifications / Learning Outcomes

LO1 LO2 LO3
K1 X
K2 X
K3 X
K4 X
K5 X
K6 X
K7 X
K8 X
K9 X