Course Name :  Dissertation Project - I

Degree: BSc

Code

Year/Semester

Local Credits

ECTS Credits

Course Implementation, Hours/Week

Course

Tutorial

Laboratory

NAME 412

4/7

4

8

2

2

2

Department

Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering

Instructors

Assist. Prof. Ziya Saydam

Contact Information

zsaydam@pirireis.edu.tr

Office Hours

Tuesday 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 preprare 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

ECTS/

WORKLOAD TABLE

Activities

Count

Hours

Total

Workload

Lecture

14

3

42

Midterm

Quiz

Homework

Term Paper/Project

Laboratory Work

Practices

Proposal

1

33

33

Seminar

Critics

Field Study

Final Exam

1

125

125

Total Workload

200

Total Workload/25

8

Course ECTS Credits

8

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

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 fluid mechanics, structural mechanics, material selection and energy/propulsion systems in the context of marine vehicles and offshore structures.

X