Ph.D. In Computer Engineering

CE 699 | Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Name

Thesis

Code	Semester	Theory (hour/week)	Application/Lab (hour/week)	Local Credits	ECTS
CE 699	Fall	0	0	0	30

Prerequisites	None
Course Language	English
Course Type	Required
Course Level	Third Cycle
Mode of Delivery	-
Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course	-
National Occupation Classification	-
Course Coordinator	-
Course Lecturer(s)	-
Assistant(s)	-

Course Objectives

The aim of this module is to provide the student with an opportunity to independently research, investigate, critically evaluate and formally present a study of an issue in the selected topic.

Learning Outcomes

#	Content	PC Sub	* Contribution Level
#	Content	PC Sub	1	2	3	4	5
1	Will be able to apply appropriate research methods to the investigation and study of a practical, theoretical, case study or applied investigation of an area of study.
2	Will critically evaluate the research method and findings and place it in the context of the field of study.
3	Will construct a coherent and cogent dissertation to report the findings of the investigation.
4	Will present an original study of an issue in the selected topic in academic context.
5	Will be able to develop new academic publications for academic journals.

Course Description

To determine original problems which have not been studied previously through a detailed literature review. Analysis of approach methods towards the determined problems. Obtaining new methods and results.

Course Category	Core Courses
	Major Area Courses	X
	Supportive Courses
	Media and Management Skills Courses
	Transferable Skill Courses

WEEKLY SUBJECTS AND RELATED PREPARATION STUDIES

Week	Subjects	Related Preparation	Learning Outcome
1	Defining the subject of dissertation	Research books and scientific papers related to the thesis topic
2	Scanning the Literature	Research books and scientific papers related to the thesis topic
3	Scanning the Literature	Research books and scientific papers related to the thesis topic
4	Scanning the Literature	Research books and scientific papers related to the thesis topic
5	Scanning the Literature	Research books and scientific papers related to the thesis topic
6	Scanning the Literature	Research books and scientific papers related to the thesis topic
7	Examination and data collection	Research books and scientific papers related to the thesis topic
8	Examination and data collection	Research books and scientific papers related to the thesis topic
9	Examination and data collection	Research books and scientific papers related to the thesis topic
10	Evaluating the analysis and results	Research books and scientific papers related to the thesis topic
11	Evaluating the analysis and results	Research books and scientific papers related to the thesis topic
12	Evaluating the analysis and results	Research books and scientific papers related to the thesis topic
13	Evaluating the analysis and results	Research books and scientific papers related to the thesis topic
14	Preparation of the thesis draft	Research books and scientific papers related to the thesis topic
15	Completion and submission of the thesis	Research books and scientific papers related to the thesis topic
16	-

Course Notes/Textbooks	Rudestam, K.E. and Newton R.R. 2000 Surviving Your Dissertation: A Comprehensive Guide to Content and Process Sage Publications: UKSharp, J A
Suggested Readings/Materials	Peters, J, & Howard, K 2002 The management of a student research project Gower: AldershotBerry, R 200 The research Project: How to write it Routledge: UK

EVALUATION SYSTEM

Semester Activities	Number	Weighting	LO 1	LO 2	LO 3	LO 4	LO 5
Participation
Laboratory / Application
Field Work
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
Portfolio
Homework / Assignments
Presentation / Jury	1	50
Project	1	50
Seminar / Workshop
Oral Exams
Midterm
Final Exam
Total

Weighting of Semester Activities on the Final Grade	2	100
Weighting of End-of-Semester Activities on the Final Grade
Total

ECTS / WORKLOAD TABLE

Semester Activities	Number	Duration (Hours)	Workload
Theoretical Course Hours (Including exam week: 16 x total hours)	16		0
Laboratory / Application Hours (Including exam week: '.16.' x total hours)	16		0
Study Hours Out of Class	15	40	600
Field Work			0
Quizzes / Studio Critiques			0
Portfolio			0
Homework / Assignments			0
Presentation / Jury	1	150	150
Project	1	150	150
Seminar / Workshop			0
Oral Exam			0
Midterms			0
Final Exam			0
		Total	900

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES AND PROGRAM QUALIFICATIONS RELATIONSHIP

#	PC Sub	Program Competencies/Outcomes	* Contribution Level
#	PC Sub	Program Competencies/Outcomes	1	2	3	4	5
1	Understands and applies the foundational theories of Computer Engineering in a high level.		-	X	-	-	-
2	Possesses a great depth and breadth of knowledge about Computer Engineering including the latest developments.		-	-	-	X	-
3	Can reach the latest information in Computer Engineering and possesses a high level of proficiency in the methods and abilities necessary to comprehend it and conduct research with it.		-	-	-	-	X
4	Conducts a comprehensive study that introduces innovation to science and technology, develops a new scientific procedure or a technological product/process, or applies a known method in a new field.		-	-	-	-	X
5	Independently understands, designs, implements and concludes a unique research process in addition to managing it.		-	-	-	-	X
6	Contributes to science and technology literature by publishing the output of his/her academic studies in respectable academic outlets.		-	-	-	-	X
7	Interprets scientific, technological, social and cultural developments and relates them to the general public with a commitment to scientific objectivity and ethical responsibility.		-	-	-	-	X
8	Performs critical analysis, synthesis and evaluation of ideas and developments in Computer Engineering.		-	-	-	-	X
9	Performs verbal and written communications with professionals as well as broader scientific and social communities in Computer Engineering, by using English at least at the European Language Portfolio C1 General level, performs written, oral and visual communications and discussions in a high level.		-	-	-	-	X
10	Develops strategies, policies and plans about systems and topics that Computer Engineering uses, and interprets the outcomes.		-	-	-	X	-