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FACULTY OF LETTERS & SCIENCE / BIY 491 - BIOLOGY

Code: BIY 491 Course Title: PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND REPORTING METHODS Theoretical+Practice: 2+0 ECTS: 3
Year/Semester of Study 4 / Fall Semester
Level of Course 1st Cycle Degree Programme
Type of Course Compulsory
Department BIOLOGY
Pre-requisities and Co-requisites None
Mode of Delivery Face to Face
Teaching Period 14 Weeks
Name of Lecturer ERDOĞAN ÇİÇEK (erdogancicek@nevsehir.edu.tr)
Name of Lecturer(s) HANİFE ÖZBAY,
Language of Instruction Turkish
Work Placement(s) None
Objectives of the Course
Understanding scientific research logic, learning methods, collecting data, analysing data and reporting. Write and sign an effective article.

Learning Outcomes PO MME
The students who succeeded in this course:
LO-1 can describe terminology, concept and methodoloyg for scientific research PO-2 Transfer and adapt what they have acquired in the field of Biology to other disciplines
PO-3 Are creative, resourceful in terms of conducting biological analysis and equipped with the communication and social skills necessary to take part in team work
PO-5 Are dedicated to improve themselves by keeping abreast of the developments in science, technology and modern topics
PO-7 Are able to use the modern techniques and devices necessary for the current practices in the field of Biology
PO-8 Are able to collaborate both intra- and interdisciplinary by planning and managing the activities regarding the development of the members subordinate to them
PO-10 Have the professional and ethical responsibility in the process of the collection, evaluation and implementation of the data in the field of study and publishing the results
PO-14 Are able to use the information and communication technology required by the field of Biology with a competence at the level of European Computer Driving License
Presentation
LO-2 Learn how to write scientific research report PO-2 Transfer and adapt what they have acquired in the field of Biology to other disciplines
PO-3 Are creative, resourceful in terms of conducting biological analysis and equipped with the communication and social skills necessary to take part in team work
PO-8 Are able to collaborate both intra- and interdisciplinary by planning and managing the activities regarding the development of the members subordinate to them
PO-9 Are able to express themselves in verbal and written communication having the ability to work individually, take initiatives and make their own decisions
PO-10 Have the professional and ethical responsibility in the process of the collection, evaluation and implementation of the data in the field of study and publishing the results
PO-14 Are able to use the information and communication technology required by the field of Biology with a competence at the level of European Computer Driving License
Presentation
LO-3 Learn effective presentation techniques PO-3 Are creative, resourceful in terms of conducting biological analysis and equipped with the communication and social skills necessary to take part in team work
PO-9 Are able to express themselves in verbal and written communication having the ability to work individually, take initiatives and make their own decisions
Presentation
PO: Programme Outcomes
MME:Method of measurement & Evaluation

Course Contents
Planning scientific study, method, material, experience, analyses, comment of results and reporting. sing methods of research results short, abstract and understandable.
Weekly Course Content
Week Subject Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 Science and science-related concepts, History of Science Classroom lessons, question and answer
2 The process of scientific research, research topic selection, research to determine the boundaries of Classroom lessons, question and answer
3 Scan of resources, Hypotheses Development and Strategy, Research Strategy Determination Individual or group work
4 Sampling Universe and research, the main mass of the definition, Environmental Sampling, Sampling Method Individual or group work
5 Data, Data Sources, Primary and Secondary Data Individual or group work
6 Questionnaire, interview and observation techniques Individual or group work
7 Quantitative Research Methods, Data Preparation for Analysis, Testing and Measurement Errors, Data Preparation Process Individual or group work
8 mid-term exam
9 Qualitative Research Methods, Qualitative research Logic Individual or group work
10 Methods used in qualitative research, Trail Work, Stakeholder Analysis, Case Method Individual or group work
11 Preparation of research reports, the study of the content creation, writing style should be used in Individual or group work
12 Format and Scope of Research Report Individual or group work
13 Research Report Writing Presentation
14 Research Ethics, Scientific Ethics Rules Presentation
15 Preparation of Statistical Applications Research Reports Presentation
16 final exam
Recommend Course Book / Supplementary Book/Reading
1 Ders notları
Required Course instruments and materials
Computer, book, projection

Assessment Methods
Type of Assessment Week Hours Weight(%)
mid-term exam
Other assessment methods
1.Oral Examination
2.Quiz
3.Laboratory exam
4.Presentation 14 1 40
5.Report 16 1 60
6.Workshop
7.Performance Project
8.Term Paper
9.Project
final exam

Student Work Load
Type of Work Weekly Hours Number of Weeks Work Load
Weekly Course Hours (Theoretical+Practice) 2 14 28
Outside Class
       a) Reading 2 14 28
       b) Search in internet/Library 2 14 28
       c) Performance Project 0
       d) Prepare a workshop/Presentation/Report 1 14 14
       e) Term paper/Project 0
Oral Examination 0
Quiz 0
Laboratory exam 0
Own study for mid-term exam 0
mid-term exam 0
Own study for final exam 0
final exam 0
0
0
Total work load; 98