Course Name :   Special Research Topics In Engineering Problems

Degree: PhD

Code

Year/Semester

Local Credits

ECTS Credits

Course Implementation, Hours/Week

Course

Tutorial

Laboratory

NAME 608

Fall

3

6.0

3

0

0

Department

Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering

Instructors

Prof. Dr. Nurhan Kahyaoğlu

Contact Information

nkahyaoglu@pirireis.edu.tr, Intercom: 1368, Ofis No: D Block No211

Office Hours

Wednesdays 16:00-17:00

Web page

https://www.pirireis.edu.tr/

Course Type

 Selective

Course Language

English

Course Prerequisites

  None

Course Category by Content

Basic Sciences

Engineering Science

Engineering Design

Humanities

%30

%55

%5

%10

Course Description

This course provide a basis for the students to acquire vision a of high level knowledge in the areas of basic sciences, mathematics and engineering and apply this knowledge to engineering problems of different difficulty levels. They are informed about current scientific research topics, and they learn, develop and implement innovative and novel methods. The students get advanced level knowledge not only in their own areas of specialty but also in other related areas in Engineering and/or relevant areas in other disciplines; and they utilize this knowledge in solving interdisciplinary problems in an efficient and innovative manner.

The graduates acquire skills to conduct advanced level and independent scientific research by accessing contemporary knowledge in their specialty areas; they provide innovative and novel contributions to the world of science and technology; they publish the results of their research in respected national and international scientific journals.

Course Objectives

Explore topics that the students are looking to research, and discover the fields that they are willing to work on by combining scientific knowledge by research methodology, scientific analysis, theory development;data collection and evaluation techniques; technical practice and use of technology; dissemination; ethics in research.

Course Learning Outcomes

1. The graduates acquire in depth knowledge in one of the various specialization areas of Engineering, they are informed about current scientific research topics and they implement innovative methods.
2. The graduates get familiarized in other subspecialty areas related to their specialization in engineering and/or relevant areas in other disciplines.
3. They acquire the skills to conduct and to complete scientific research by accessing contemporary knowledge in their specialty areas
4. The graduates communicate their ideas and work related results in written and oral form concisely.
5. Our graduates internalize rules of research and publication ethics as well as professional ethics.

Instructional Methods and Techniques

Classroom

Tutorial Place

Classroom

Co-term Condition

Textbook

Other References

Exploring the Scientific Method: Cases and Questions, Edited by Steven Gimbel

ISBN-13: 978-0226294834

Homework & Projects

At least two homeworks set will be assigned.  Homework Reports must be prepared individually. 

A mid-term project will be assigned for each student.  (compulsory for mid termgrading). Students will provide innovative and novel contributions to the world of science and technology; they prepare  the results of their research as to be published in respected national and international scientific journals.

Laboratory Work

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Computer Use

Valid

Assessment Criteria

Activities

Quantity

Effects on Grading, %

Attendance

-

-

Midterm

1

30

Quiz

Homework

2

20

Term Paper/Project

1

50

Laboratory Work

Practices

Tutorial

Seminar

Presentation

Field Study

Final Exam

TOTAL

100

Effects of Midterm on Grading, %

50

Effects of Final on Grading, %

50

TOTAL

100

ECTS/

WORKLOAD TABLE

Activities

Count

Hours

Total

Workload

Lecture

14

3

42

Midterm

1

20

20

Quiz

-

-

-

Homework

2

15

30

Term Paper/Project

1

40

40

Laboratory Work

-

-

-

Practices

-

-

-

Tutorial

-

-

-

Seminar

-

-

Presentation

1

15

15

Field Study

Final Exam

Total Workload

147

Total Workload/25

5.96

Course ECTS Credits

6

Week

Topics

Course Outcomes

1

Living in a Problematic Universe

I-II

2

Syntactic View of Theories

I-II

3

Holistic View of Theories

I-II

4

Semantic View of Theories

I-II

5

Critical Views of Scientific Thoeries

I-II

6

Research Methods

I-II

7

Case Study Readings&Writing a Research Proposal-Citing Sources and Avoiding Plagiarism

II-III-V

8

Case Study (Mid-term paper; Drafting an Academic Paper)

II-III-IV-V

9

Case Study; Adding Supportive Information to Claims; revising, editing, and proofreading

I-II-III-IV

10

Case Study: Designing the individual research topic and conducting research in the related disciplines

I-II-III-IV

11

Case Study: Designing the individual research topic and conducting research in the related disciplines

I-II-III-IV

12

Case Study: Designing the individual research topic and conducting research in the related disciplines

I-II-III-IV

13

Preparing  the results of the researchs as like to be published in respected national and international scientific journals

I-II-III-IV-V

14

Preparing  the results of the researchs as like to be published in respected national and international scientific journals

I-II-III-IV-V

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

Course

Outcomes

I

II

III

Programme Outcomes

a

b

c

d

e

f

g

h

i

j

k

l

Prepared by

Prof. Dr. Nurhan Kâhyaoğlu

Date

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