GRADUATE SCHOOL
M.SC. in Bioengineering (With Thesis)
GS 595 | Course Introduction and Application Information
Course Name |
Seminar
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Code
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Semester
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Theory
(hour/week) |
Application/Lab
(hour/week) |
Local Credits
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ECTS
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GS 595
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Spring
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0
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0
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0
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7.5
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Prerequisites |
None
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Course Language |
English
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Course Type |
Required
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Course Level |
Second Cycle
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Mode of Delivery | - | |||||
Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course | - | |||||
Course Coordinator | - | |||||
Course Lecturer(s) | - | |||||
Assistant(s) | - |
Course Objectives | The aim of this course is to guide students in conducting/reviewing an academic study. The students are expected to propose research topics after reviewing the literature on a topic of their interest. The advisor will guide the student through each stage of the research in biweekly meetings. |
Learning Outcomes |
The students who succeeded in this course;
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Course Description | Supervisors and students together will evaluate previous research on the basis of rules of academic writing and discuss how to apply skills related to critical reading, understanding, synthesizing and contrasting and comparing. Students will work together with an assigned instructor on a selected area in their discipline. Students are also required to write a paper/report in this seminar. |
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Major Area Courses | ||
Supportive Courses | ||
Media and Management Skills Courses | ||
Transferable Skill Courses |
WEEKLY SUBJECTS AND RELATED PREPARATION STUDIES
Week | Subjects | Related Preparation |
1 | Individual Study | |
2 | Individual Study | |
3 | Individual Study | |
4 | Individual Study | |
5 | Meet with advisor, Discuss potential topics | Readings assigned by the adviser |
6 | Topic Proposal and Approval | Readings assigned by the adviser |
7 | Independent study | Readings assigned by the adviser |
8 | Develop research outline | Readings assigned by the adviser |
9 | Meet with advisor to discuss literature review and methodology sections | Readings assigned by the adviser |
10 | Independent study | Readings assigned by the adviser |
11 | Independent study | Readings assigned by the adviser |
12 | Independent study | Readings assigned by the adviser |
13 | Discuss draft of independent study with advisor | Readings assigned by the adviser |
14 | Independent study | Readings assigned by the adviser |
15 | Hand in the independent study to advisor | Readings assigned by the adviser |
16 | Review of the Semester |
Course Notes/Textbooks | |
Suggested Readings/Materials |
EVALUATION SYSTEM
Semester Activities | Number | Weigthing |
Participation | ||
Laboratory / Application | ||
Field Work | ||
Quizzes / Studio Critiques | ||
Portfolio | ||
Homework / Assignments | ||
Presentation / Jury | ||
Project |
1
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100
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Seminar / Workshop | ||
Oral Exams | ||
Midterm | ||
Final Exam | ||
Total |
Weighting of Semester Activities on the Final Grade | ||
Weighting of End-of-Semester Activities on the Final Grade | ||
Total |
ECTS / WORKLOAD TABLE
Semester Activities | Number | Duration (Hours) | Workload |
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Theoretical Course Hours (Including exam week: 16 x total hours) |
16
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0
|
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Laboratory / Application Hours (Including exam week: '.16.' x total hours) |
16
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0
|
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Study Hours Out of Class |
0
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Field Work |
0
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Quizzes / Studio Critiques |
0
|
||
Portfolio |
0
|
||
Homework / Assignments |
0
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||
Presentation / Jury |
0
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Project |
1
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225
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225
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Seminar / Workshop |
0
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Oral Exam |
0
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Midterms |
0
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Final Exam |
0
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Total |
225
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COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES AND PROGRAM QUALIFICATIONS RELATIONSHIP
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Program Competencies/Outcomes |
* Contribution Level
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1
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2
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3
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4
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5
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1 | To be able to have adequate knowledge in Mathematics, Life Sciences and Bioengineering; to be able to use theoretical and applied information in these areas to model and solve Bioengineering problems. |
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2 | To be able to use scientific methods to complete and apply information from uncertain, limited or incomplete data; to be able to combine and use information from related disciplines. |
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3 | To be able to design and apply theoretical, experimental and model-based research; to be able to solve complex problems in such processes. |
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4 | Being able to utilize Natural Sciences and Bioengineering principles to design systems, devices and processes. |
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5 | To be able to follow and apply new developments and technologies in the field of Bioengineering. |
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6 | To be able to work effectively in multi-disciplinary teams within the discipline of Bioengineering; to be able to exhibit individual work. |
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7 | To be able to have the knowledge about the social, environmental, health, security and law implications of Bioengineering applications, to be able to have the knowledge to manage projects and business applications, and to be able to be aware of their limitations in professional life. |
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8 | To be able to have the social, scientific and ethical values in the stages of collection, interpretation, dissemination and application of data related to the field of Bioengineering. |
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9 | To be able to prepare an original thesis/term project in accordance with the criteria related to the field of Bioengineering. |
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10 | To be able to follow information about Bioengineering in a foreign language and to be able to participate in discussions in academic environments. |
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11 | To be able to improve the acquired knowledge, skills and qualifications for social and universal purposes regarding the studied area. |
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12 | To be able to recognize regional and global issues/problems, and to be able to develop solutions based on research and scientific evidence related to Bioengineering. |
*1 Lowest, 2 Low, 3 Average, 4 High, 5 Highest