Course Unit Code | Course Unit Title | Type of Course Unit | Year of Study | Semester | Number of ECTS Credits | GK-SEÇ4 | Ethics in Science and Research | Elective | 2 | 3 | 3 |
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Level of Course Unit |
First Cycle |
Objectives of the Course |
To ensure that students understand the concept of ethics in general, understand the ethical principles that must be followed in scientific research, and learn the laws and regulations regarding ethical rules. |
Name of Lecturer(s) |
Doç. Dr. Ekrem CENGİZ |
Learning Outcomes |
1 | Learns science and research and development activities and ethical considerations | 2 | Comprehend research and publication ethics, unethical behaviors and ethical violations in the research and publication process. | 3 | Knows the legal regulations and boards related to research and publication ethics. |
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Mode of Delivery |
Normal Education |
Prerequisites and co-requisities |
No |
Recommended Optional Programme Components |
none. |
Course Contents |
Science, the nature of science, its development and scientific research; the concept of ethics and ethical theories; research and publication ethics; unethical behavior and ethical violations during the research process; ethical issues regarding authorship and copyright; biased publication, editing, refereeing and ethics; publication ethics and unethical behavior in the publication process; legal legislation and boards regarding research and publication ethics; Ways to follow in detecting ethical violations; common research and publication ethics violations and methods to prevent them. |
Weekly Detailed Course Contents |
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1 | Science, nature of science, its development and scientific research | | | 2 | Science, nature of science, its development and scientific research | | | 3 | The concept of ethics and ethical theories | | | 4 | Research and publication ethics | | | 5 | Unethical behavior and ethical violations during the research process | | | 6 | Ethical issues regarding authorship and copyright | | | 7 | Exam | | | 8 | Biased publication, editing, refereeing and ethics | | | 9 | Publication ethics and unethical behavior in the publication process | | | 10 | Legal legislation and boards regarding research and publication ethics | | | 11 | Ways to follow in detecting ethical violations | | | 12 | Common research and publication ethics violations | | | 13 | Methods to prevent research and publication ethics violations. | | | 14 | Methods to prevent research and publication ethics violations. | | | 15 | Methods to prevent research and publication ethics violations. | | | 16 | Final Exam | | |
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Recommended or Required Reading |
Yılmaz, K. ve Arık, R.S. (2023). Bilim ve Araştırma Etiği (5. Baskı). Pegem Akademi. |
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
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Assessment Methods and Criteria | |
Midterm Examination | 1 | 100 | SUM | 100 | |
Final Examination | 1 | 100 | SUM | 100 | Term (or Year) Learning Activities | 40 | End Of Term (or Year) Learning Activities | 60 | SUM | 100 |
| Language of Instruction | Turkish | Work Placement(s) | None. |
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Workload Calculation |
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Midterm Examination | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Final Examination | 1 | 2 | 2 |
Report Preparation | 3 | 6 | 18 |
Report Presentation | 2 | 3 | 6 |
Criticising Paper | 6 | 4 | 24 |
Self Study | 6 | 2 | 12 |
Individual Study for Mid term Examination | 1 | 5 | 5 |
Individual Study for Final Examination | 6 | 2 | 12 |
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Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes |
LO1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | LO2 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | LO3 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
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* Contribution Level : 1 Very low 2 Low 3 Medium 4 High 5 Very High |
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