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Dissertation Project

 

 

PIRI REIS UNIVERSITY

ENGINEERING FACULTY

Electrical and Electronics Engineering Programme

2017 – 2018 Fall Term Course catalog Form

Course Name :  Dissertation Project - I

Degree: BSc

 

Code

 

 

Year/Semester

 

Local Credits

 

ECTS Credits

 

Course Implementation, Hours/Week

Course

Tutorial

Laboratory

EEE 411

4/1

4

8

2

2

2

Department

Electrical and ElectronicsEngineering

Instructors

Prof. Dr. Uğur Çeltekligil

Contact Information

uceltekligil@pirireis.edu.tr

Office Hours

Friday 1000-1200

Web page

PRU Online

Course Type

 Compulsory

Course Language

English

Course Prerequisites

  None

Course Category by Content

Basic Sciences

Engineering Science

Engineering Design

Humanities

%30

%40

%30

-

Course Description

Introduction., scientific reporting techniques, dissertation project proposal preparation, literature review for the dissertation.

 

Course Objectives

 

1.  To provide students with knowledge and skills required for completing the Dissertation Project..

2.  To engage students towards a scientific attitude in researching.

Course Learning Outcomes

Students who successfully complete the course will acquire the fundamental knowledge listed below as a basis for completing their Dissertation Projects.

  1.      Scientific reporting methods.
  2.      Literature review.
  3. Project planning.

Instructional Methods and Techniques

Projection,  PowerPoint,  instruction by writing and drawing on the board.

Tutorial Place

Computer Lab

Co-term Condition

None

Textbook

None

Other References

None

Homework & Projects

Students are expected to prepare a dissertation proposal and complete the background research for the proposed Dissertation Project.

Laboratory Work

Computer Lab

Computer Use

Web, Scientific journals

                   

 

Assessment Criteria

Activities

Quantity

Effects on Grading, %

Attendance

 

 

Midterm

1

40

Quiz

 

 

Homework

 

 

Term Paper/Project

1

60

Laboratory Work

 

 

Practices

 

 

Tutorial

 

 

Seminar

 

 

Presentation

 

 

Field Study

 

 

Final Exam

 

 

TOTAL

 

%100

Effects of Midterm on Grading, %

 

40

Effects of Final on Grading, %

 

60

TOTAL

 

100

 

 

Week

 

Topics

Course Outcomes

1

Introduction,

I-II

2

Presentation of Dissertation Proposal, Interim Reports and Final Dissertation Templates

I-II

3

Scientific Reporting Procedure

I

4

Scientific Reporting Procedure

I

5

Dissertation Proposal Preparation

I-II

6

Dissertation Proposal Preparation

I-II

7

Background Research

II

8

Background Research

II

9

Background Research

II

10

Background Research

II

11

Background Research

II

12

Background Research

II

13

Interim Report I - Preparation

I-II-III

14

Interim Report I - Preparation

I-II-III

 

Relationship between the Course and the Electrical and Electronics Engineering Curriculum

 

 

Program Outcomes

Level of Contribution

1

2

3

a

An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering

 

 

X

b

An  ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data

 

 

X

c

An ability to design a system, component or process to meet desired needs

 

 

X

d

Ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams

X

 

 

e

An ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems

 

 

X

f

An understanding of professional and ethical responsibility

 

X

 

g

An ability to communicate effectively

X

 

 

h

The broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global and societal context

X

 

 

i

A recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning

 

X

 

j

A knowledge of contemporary issues

 

X

 

k

An ability to use the techniques, skills and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice

 

 

X

l

An ability to apply engineering knowledge in electric and electronics

 

 

X

 

         1: Small, 2: Partial, 3: Full

 

Prepared by

Prof. Dr. Uğur Çeltekligil

Date

27.06.2017

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