Information Package / Course Catalogue
Scientific Research Methods
Course Code: VİH552
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Second Cycle (Master's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 0
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 2
Objectives of the Course

This course aims to provide information about how scientific research is done.

Course Content

This course aims to provide students with fundamental knowledge of the scientific research process. Basic principles of research planning, scientific methodology, data collection, research ethics, and scientific reporting will be covered.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.Have information about source scanning.
2.Analyze resources and access to resources.
3.Can evaluate the sources.
4.Interprets the information obtained from sources.
5.Knows how to reach different sources.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Larry P. Tilley, Francis W. K. Smith; Blackwell's Five-Minute Veterinary Consult: Canine and Feline, 5th Edition. Wiley-Blackwell, 2011
2.J. D. Bonagura, D. C. Twedt; Kirk's Current Veterinary Therapy XIV: Small Animal Practice. WB Saunders, 2009
3.Nelson, Richard W., C. C.Guillermo. Small Animal Internal Medicine, 4th Edition, Elsevier Health Sciences, 2008
4.S. J. Ettinger, E. C. Feldman; Textbook Of Veterinary Internal Medicine: Diseases Of The Dog And Cat. WB Saunders, 2003
5.C. M. Kahn, S. Line; The Merck Veterinary Manual, 10th Edition. Merck, 2010
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Learning research techniques
Week 2 - Theoretical
Learning research techniques
Week 3 - Theoretical
Learning research techniques
Week 4 - Theoretical
Learning research techniques
Week 5 - Theoretical
Learning research techniques
Week 6 - Theoretical
Learning research techniques
Week 7 - Theoretical
Learning research techniques, (Mid term Exam)
Week 8 - Theoretical
Learning research techniques
Week 9 - Theoretical
Learning research techniques
Week 10 - Theoretical
Learning research techniques
Week 11 - Theoretical
Learning research techniques
Week 12 - Theoretical
Learning research techniques
Week 13 - Theoretical
Learning research techniques
Week 14 - Theoretical
Learning research techniques
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Attending Lectures1%5
Presentation1%5
Midterm Examination1%20
Final Examination1%70
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory140228
Assignment1044
Reading100110
Midterm Examination1213
Final Examination1415
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)50
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
PÇ-2
PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
PÇ-6
PÇ-7
OÇ-1
3
4
4
3
5
2
5
OÇ-2
3
3
4
4
5
3
2
OÇ-3
4
4
5
3
2
4
5
OÇ-4
3
4
5
2
3
5
4
OÇ-5
3
4
5
3
4
5
3
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026