Information Package / Course Catalogue
Project and Thesis Studies I
Course Code: TE403
Course Type: Required
Couse Group: First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 0
Prt.: 2
Credit: 1
Lab: 0
ECTS: 4
Objectives of the Course

The purpose of this course is to teach the making of research with in the framework of the scientific rules to the students on subjects of Agricultural Economics. In this context, appropriate data collection, analysis and interpretation of analytical point of view with the help of rules of thesis writing. And provide the students with the ability of presentation in front of an audience, related to a particular subject and within the framework of particular rules. Besides, students will improve their theorical and practical skills related to their chosen topic for the thesis.

Course Content

data collection methods - data analysis methods - rules of scientific report writing - effective presantation techniques - individual research - seminar presentations - Thesis writing. This course provides to students obtaining of some information on tools and methods will be employed in their studies, worklife and also to consititute summary content of the course in their studies of project and thesis. They will learn how to use theoretical skills to practise in work life and science life.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Lec. Halil İbrahim YILMAZ
Prof. Altuğ ÖZDEN
Prof. Cemal ATICI
Prof. Ferit ÇOBANOĞLU
Prof. Gökhan ÇINAR
Prof. Göksel ARMAĞAN
Prof. Osman Orkan ÖZER
Prof. Renan TUNALIOĞLU
Res. Assist. Sıdıka BOZKIRAN YILMAZ
Learning Outcomes
1.To be able to determine problem and hypothesis on agricultural economics, data collecting, analysis, analytical thinking, defining interpretation and solutions
2.To be able to define craft data and knowledge,
3.To be able to apply technique of scientific writing report,
4.To be able to acquire abilities of scientific presentation and defense in the face of community,
5.To be able to present information about thesis topic selected
6.To be able to report sufficient knowledge on current issues of agricultural economics
7.To be abl to make analytical and logical implications in scientific studies
8.To be able to make an effective presentation with appropriate techniques
9.To be able to reinforce personal development carrying out research studies via individual and working group comprised two persons and also by way of making presentation.
10.To be able to to work by sticking to a plan
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Arıkan, R. (1995), Araştırma Teknikleri ve Rapor Yazma, Tütibay Yayınları, Ankara.
2.Bailey, K. (1987). Methods of Social Research. 3rd edition. New York: The Free Press. London-. Collier Macmillan Publishers.
3.Day, R.A. (2001), Bilimsel Bir Makale Nasıl Yazılır ve Yayımlanır?, Çev. Gülay Aşkar Altay, Tübitak, Ankara.
4.Karasar, N. (1995), Araştırmalarda Rapor Hazırlama, 8.basım, 3A Araştırma Eğitim Danışmanlık Ltd.Şti., Ankara.
5.Karasar N. (1995), Bilimsel Araştırma Yöntemi, 7.basım, 3A Araştırma Eğitim Danışmanlık Ltd.Şti., Ankara.
6.McQueen R.A., Knussen C. (2002), Research methods for Social Science: a practical introduction, Harlow, England: PrenticeHall.
7.Miran, B., (2002), Temel İstatistik. Ege Üniversitesi Basımevi, İzmir.
8.Seyidoğlu, H. (1987), Bilimsel Araştırma ve Yazma El Kitabı, Olgaç Matbaası, Ankara.
9.Cinemre A,H., Ekberli, İ., Ceylan V. 2008. Ekonomik Analizde Matematiğin Kullanılması,OMU, Ziraat Fak Yayınları ders Kitabı No:61. Samsun
10.Sarıaslan H. 1997. Yatırım Projelerinin hazırlanması ve Değerlendirilmesi,3. Baskı, Turhan Kitapevi
11.Tokol, T. 2006. Pazarlama Araştırması, Nobel Yayın Dağıtım.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Elucidating on content and teaching of the course
Week 2 - Theoretical
Identification, scope and stages of scientific research
Week 3 - Theoretical
Literature review and research techniques,Preparing of disposition
Week 4 - Theoretical
Data collection and methods of sample drawing from population
Week 5 - Theoretical
Preparing techniques of questionnaire form and survey study
Week 6 - Theoretical
Preparing of table and graphic, descriptive statistics, and calculation of index
Week 7 - Theoretical
Methods of data analysis I
Week 8 - Theoretical
Methods of data analysis II
Week 9 - Theoretical
Principles of scientific report writing, chapters of scientific report
Week 10 - Theoretical
Preparing of literature
Week 11 - Theoretical
Employing of effective presentation techniques
Week 12 - Theoretical
Research and survey study
Week 13 - Theoretical
Writing of thesis
Week 14 - Theoretical
Evaluation and presentation of thesis
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Practice144284
Midterm Examination1516
Final Examination19110
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)100
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
PÇ-2
PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
PÇ-6
PÇ-7
PÇ-8
PÇ-9
PÇ-10
OÇ-1
4
4
5
5
3
3
3
3
1
3
OÇ-2
4
4
5
5
3
3
3
3
1
3
OÇ-3
5
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
1
3
OÇ-4
2
5
4
OÇ-5
2
2
4
3
3
4
4
OÇ-6
1
1
4
2
3
3
3
1
OÇ-7
2
5
5
5
3
3
3
1
4
1
OÇ-8
5
3
OÇ-9
3
5
4
OÇ-10
1
2
2
3
5
5
3
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