Information Package / Course Catalogue
Scientific Research Techniques and Research - Publication Ethics
Course Code: ZPM601
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Third Cycle (Doctorate Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 3
Prt.: 0
Credit: 3
Lab: 0
ECTS: 8
Objectives of the Course

Introduction of science and research concepts and scientific research techniques in modern sense to students. Teaching basic research topics in landscape architecture, teaching research-based publishing and acquiring ethical behavior

Course Content

Contemporary science and research concepts, scientific research techniques, basic research topics in landscape architecture, research design, goal setting and hypothesis, problem tree, logical framework and method flow chart, ethical behavior in research and publication process

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.Internalization of concepts of science and research in contemporary meaning
2.Learning basic research topics in landscape architecture
3.Recognition of scientific research techniques
4.Acquisition of research based publishing approach
5.Understanding the importance of ethical behavior in the process of research and publication
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Yüksel, A., A. Yanık, R. A. Ayazlar, 2015. Bilimsel araştırma yöntemleri. Kavramlar, Analizler, Araştırmalar. Seçkin Yayıncılık, ISBN:9789750233913, 272s.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Contemporary science and research concepts
Week 2 - Theoretical
Scientific research techniques
Week 3 - Theoretical
Basic research topics in landscape architecture
Week 4 - Theoretical
Research examples in landscape architecture
Week 5 - Theoretical
Research examples in landscape architecture
Week 6 - Theoretical
Research design
Week 7 - Theoretical
Goal setting and hypothesis
Week 8 - Intermediate Exam
Mid-term exam
Week 9 - Theoretical
Individual term paper on research design
Week 10 - Theoretical
Preparing research-based publications
Week 11 - Theoretical
Ethical behavior in the process of research and publication
Week 12 - Theoretical
Preparing term paper
Week 13 - Theoretical
Preparing term paper
Week 14 - Theoretical
Preparing term paper
Week 15 - Theoretical
Preparing term paper
Week 16 - Final Exam
Final exam
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Attending Lectures1%5
Presentation1%10
Assignment1%15
Midterm Examination1%30
Final Examination1%70
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory140342
Assignment121122
Presentation 120121
Reading143042
Individual Work143042
Final Examination130131
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)200
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
OÇ-1
3
3
3
OÇ-2
5
OÇ-3
5
OÇ-4
3
4
OÇ-5
3
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026