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COMPUTER ENGINEERING (MS) (ENGLISH) PROGRAMME
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Name of the Course Unit Code Year Semester In-Class Hours (T+P) Credit ECTS Credit
RESEARCH METHODOLOGY CMP515 1 2 3+0 3.0 8.0


General Information
Language of Instruction English
Level of the Course Unit Master's Degree, TYYÇ: Level 7, EQF-LLL: Level 7, QF-EHEA: Second Cycle
Type of the Course Compulsory
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit Face-to-face
Work Placement(s) Requirement for the Course Unit No
Coordinator of the Course Unit Dr. RUHSAN ÖNDER
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit Assoc. Prof. (Ph.D.) ROOZBEH VAZIRI
Assistant(s) of the Course Unit

Prerequisites and/or co-requisities of the course unit
CATEGORY OF THE COURSE UNIT
Category of the Course Unit Degree of Contribution (%)
Fundamental Course in the field % 50
Course providing specialised skills to the main field % 50
Course providing supportive skills to the main field -
Course providing humanistic, communication and management skills -
Course providing transferable skills -

Objectives and Contents
Objectives of the Course Unit  Achieving competence and proficiency in the theory of and practice to research  Develop the subject of their research  Encourage the formation of higher level of trained intellectual ability, critical analysis, rigor, and independence of thought  Foster individual judgement, and skill in the application of research theory and methods  Develop skills required in writing research proposals, reports, and dissertation
Contents of the Course Unit In-depth knowledge and understanding of mathematics and science in engineering problems Ability to analyze and interpret data regarding complex engineering systems within multidisciplinary context. Ability to identify, formulate and solve unfamiliar complex engineering problems Ability to apply systems thinking in complex problem solving Ability to engage in independent lifelong learning, to undertake further study autonomously Ability to conduct searches of literature, to pursue detail complex technical issues and to use diverse methods to communicate clearly their conclusions as a member of team
Contribution of the Course Intending to Provide the Professional Education When this course has been completed the student should be able to Understand what research is and what is not Introduce the concept at the heart of every research project Evaluate literature, form a variety of sources, pertinent to the research objectives Identify and justify the basic components of the research framework Explain and justify how researchers will collect research data Put forward a credible research proposal

No
 Key Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to:
1 Understand what research is and what is not
2 Introduce the concept at the heart of every research project
3 Evaluate literature, form a variety of sources, pertinent to the research objectives
4 Identify and justify the basic components of the research framework
5 Explain and justify how researchers will collect research data
6 Put forward a credible research proposal

Learning Activities & Teaching Methods of the Course Unit
Learning Activities & Teaching Methods of the Course Unit

Weekly Course Contents and Study Materials for Preliminary & Further Study
Week Topics (Subjects) Preparatory & Further Activities
1 Foundations of Research No file found
2 Problem Identification and Formulation No file found
3 Literature Survey No file found
4 Research Design No file found
5 Qualitative and Quantitative Research No file found
6 Measurement No file found
7 Data Collection Methods No file found
8 Midterm No file found
9 Sampling Methods No file found
10 Determining the sample size No file found
11 Generating Hypothesis No file found
12 Data Preparation – Univariate Analysis No file found
13 Data Analysis – Bivariate Analysis No file found
14 Interpretation of results and research report writing No file found

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Recommended Sources
Textbook: Ganesan, R. (2011). Research Methodology for Engineers, India: MJP Publishers.

Additional Books:
Nageswara Rao, G. (2012). Research Methodology and Quantitative methods, Hyderabad: BS Publications.
Kothari, C. R. (1980). Research Methodology: Research and techniques, New Delhi: New Age International Publishers
Singh, Y. K. (2006). Fundamental of Research Methodology and Statistics. New Delhi. New International (P) Limited, Publishers.
Kumar, R. (2011). Research Methodology: a step-by-step guide for beginners (3rd edition). London, UK: TJ International Ltd, Padstow, Corwall.

MATERIAL SHARING
Course Notes No file found
Presentations No file found
Homework No file found
Exam Questions & Solutions No file found
Useful Links No file found
Video and Visual Materials No file found
Other No file found
Announcements No file found

CONTRIBUTION OF THE COURSE UNIT TO THE PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOMES
KNOWLEDGE
Theoretical
No PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOMES LEVEL OF CONTRIBUTION*
0 1 2 3 4 5
1 Learning the theory of the constructs such as Advanced Neural Networks, Evolutionary Optimization, Advanced Machine Learning, Advanced Digital Image Processing, Advanced Cryptography, Data Analytics, Advanced Data Mining, Advanced mathematics for engineering studies X
Factual
No PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOMES LEVEL OF CONTRIBUTION*
0 1 2 3 4 5
1 GAining knowledge on recent research through literature search and project or report submission assignment on the newly published papers on the theoretical knowledge covered X
SKILLS
Cognitive
No PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOMES LEVEL OF CONTRIBUTION*
0 1 2 3 4 5
1 Being able to prepare reports based on research X
2 Being able to present personally implemented work X
Practical
No PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOMES LEVEL OF CONTRIBUTION*
0 1 2 3 4 5
1 Implementing programming assignments X
PERSONAL & OCCUPATIONAL COMPETENCES IN TERMS OF EACH OF THE FOLLOWING GROUPS
Autonomy & Responsibility
No PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOMES LEVEL OF CONTRIBUTION*
0 1 2 3 4 5
1 Self contained reserach X
2 Being able to present personally conducted research and implementation results X
Learning to Learn
No PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOMES LEVEL OF CONTRIBUTION*
0 1 2 3 4 5
1 research X
2 practical programming implementation X
Communication & Social
No PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOMES LEVEL OF CONTRIBUTION*
0 1 2 3 4 5
1 Being able to express results of conducted research X
2 Being able to express results of programming implementation X
Occupational and/or Vocational
No PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOMES LEVEL OF CONTRIBUTION*
0 1 2 3 4 5
1 Learning methods for data analysis, advanced statistics X
2 Learning programming with new programming languages such as Python X
*Level of Contribution (0-5): Empty-Null (0), 1- Very Low, 2- Low, 3- Medium, 4- High, 5- Very High

No
 Key Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to: 		PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOMES
1 Understand what research is and what is not 1 (1), 2 (5), 3 (5), 4 (1), 5 (1), 6 (5), 7 (5), 8 (5), 9 (1), 10 (5), 11 (1), 12 (1), 13 (1)
2 Introduce the concept at the heart of every research project 1 (1), 2 (5), 3 (5), 4 (1), 5 (1), 6 (5), 7 (5), 8 (5), 9 (1), 10 (5), 11 (1), 12 (1), 13 (1)
3 Evaluate literature, form a variety of sources, pertinent to the research objectives 1 (1), 2 (5), 3 (5), 4 (1), 5 (1), 6 (5), 7 (5), 8 (5), 9 (1), 10 (5), 11 (1), 12 (1), 13 (1)
4 Identify and justify the basic components of the research framework 1 (1), 2 (4), 3 (5), 4 (1), 5 (1), 6 (5), 7 (5), 8 (5), 9 (1), 10 (5), 11 (1), 12 (1), 13 (1)
5 Explain and justify how researchers will collect research data 1 (1), 2 (5), 3 (5), 4 (1), 5 (1), 6 (5), 7 (5), 8 (5), 9 (1), 10 (5), 11 (1), 12 (1), 13 (1)
6 Put forward a credible research proposal1 (1), 2 (5), 3 (5), 4 (1), 5 (1), 6 (5), 7 (5), 8 (5), 9 (1), 10 (5), 11 (1), 12 (1), 13 (1)

Assessment
Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities Number of
Activities		 Degree of Contribution (%)
Mid-Term Exam 0 -
Computer Based Presentation 0 -
Short Exam 0 -
Presentation of Report 0 -
Homework Assessment 0 -
Oral Exam 0 -
Presentation of Thesis 0 -
Presentation of Document 0 -
Expert Assessment 0 -
Board Exam 0 -
Practice Exam 0 -
Year-End Final Exam 0 -
Internship Exam 0 -
TOTAL 0 %100
Contribution of In-Term Assessments to Overall Grade 0 %50
Contribution of Final Exam to Overall Grade 1 %50
TOTAL 1 %100


WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE UNIT
Workload for Learning & Teaching Activities
Type of the Learning Activites Learning Activities
(# of week)		 Duration
(hours, h)		 Workload (h)
Lecture & In-Class Activities 14 3 42
Preliminary & Further Study 14 3 42
Land Surveying 0 0 0
Group Work 0 0 0
Laboratory 0 0 0
Reading 3 10 30
Assignment (Homework) 3 3 9
Project Work 1 20 20
Seminar 0 0 0
Internship 0 0 0
Technical Visit 0 0 0
Web Based Learning 0 0 0
Implementation/Application/Practice 1 10 10
Practice at a workplace 0 0 0
Occupational Activity 0 0 0
Social Activity 0 0 0
Thesis Work 0 0 0
Field Study 0 0 0
Report Writing 3 10 30
Total Workload for Learning & Teaching Activities - - 183
Workload for Assessment Activities
Type of the Assessment Activites # of Assessment Activities
 Duration
(hours, h)		 Workload (h)
Final Exam 1 3 3
Preparation for the Final Exam 1 20 20
Mid-Term Exam 0 0 0
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam 0 0 0
Short Exam 0 0 0
Preparation for the Short Exam 0 0 0
Total Workload for Assessment Activities - - 23
Total Workload of the Course Unit - - 206
Workload (h) / 25.5 8.1
ECTS Credits allocated for the Course Unit 8.0

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