Syllabus ( GST 592 )
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Basic information
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Course title: |
Seminar II |
Course code: |
GST 592 |
Lecturer: |
Assigned academic advisor
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ECTS credits: |
7,5 |
GTU credits: |
0 (0+2+0) |
Year, Semester: |
Güz ve Bahar, Fall and Spring |
Level of course: |
Second Cycle (Master's) |
Type of course: |
Compulsory
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Language of instruction: |
Turkish
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Mode of delivery: |
Face to face , Group study
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Pre- and co-requisites: |
None |
Professional practice: |
No |
Purpose of the course: |
The student will gain the basic knowledge and skills on making a scientific research. |
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Learning outcomes
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Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
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1. Conduct a detailed literature review in a defined topic
Contribution to Program Outcomes
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Define and manipulate advanced concepts of Glass Science and Technology
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Review the literature critically pertaining to his/her research projects, and connect the earlier literature to his/her own results
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Embrace modern methods and tools in the field of glass science and technology
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Acquire scientific knowledge
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Design and conduct research projects independently
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Develop an awareness of continuous learning in relation with modern technology
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Find out new methods to improve his/her knowledge
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Effectively express his/her research ideas and findings both orally and in writing
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Write progress reports clearly on the basis of published documents, thesis, etc
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Defend research outcomes at seminars and conferences
Method of assessment
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Oral exam
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Seminar/presentation
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2. Recognize the literature related to their research area
Contribution to Program Outcomes
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Effectively express his/her research ideas and findings both orally and in writing
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Write progress reports clearly on the basis of published documents, thesis, etc
Method of assessment
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Oral exam
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Seminar/presentation
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3. Present a report about their research in front of an audience
Contribution to Program Outcomes
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Defend research outcomes at seminars and conferences
Method of assessment
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Oral exam
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Seminar/presentation
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Contents
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Week 1: |
Key Words, literature sources, preparation of first draft of the topic of interest |
Week 2: |
Literature survey |
Week 3: |
Literature survey |
Week 4: |
Literature survey |
Week 5: |
Literature survey |
Week 6: |
Literature survey |
Week 7: |
Literature survey |
Week 8: |
Literature survey |
Week 9: |
Assessments of information from literature |
Week 10: |
Assessments of information from literature |
Week 11: |
Assessments of information from literature |
Week 12: |
Assessments of information from literature |
Week 13: |
Assessments of information from literature |
Week 14: |
Preparation for the presentation |
Week 15*: |
Preparation for the presentation |
Week 16*: |
Presentations and assessments |
Textbooks and materials: |
To be nominated as per the selected topic and content. |
Recommended readings: |
To be nominated as per the selected topic and content. |
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* Between 15th and 16th weeks is there a free week for students to prepare for final exam.
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Assessment
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Method of assessment |
Week number |
Weight (%) |
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Mid-terms: |
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0 |
Other in-term studies: |
6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 |
50 |
Project: |
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 13, 14, 15, 16 |
50 |
Homework: |
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0 |
Quiz: |
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0 |
Final exam: |
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0 |
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Total weight: |
(%) |
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Workload
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Activity |
Duration (Hours per week) |
Total number of weeks |
Total hours in term |
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Courses (Face-to-face teaching): |
0 |
0 |
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Own studies outside class: |
0 |
0 |
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Practice, Recitation: |
10 |
6 |
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Homework: |
0 |
0 |
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Term project: |
14 |
9 |
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Term project presentation: |
2 |
1 |
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Quiz: |
0 |
0 |
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Own study for mid-term exam: |
0 |
0 |
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Mid-term: |
0 |
0 |
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Personal studies for final exam: |
0 |
0 |
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Final exam: |
0 |
0 |
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Total workload: |
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Total ECTS credits: |
* |
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* ECTS credit is calculated by dividing total workload by 25. (1 ECTS = 25 work hours)
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