| 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 | 3 | 5 | 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 |
| Attending Lectures | 8 | 1 | 8 |
| Discussion | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Question-Answer | 12 | 1 | 12 |
| Report Preparation | 6 | 2 | 12 |
| Report Presentation | 6 | 2 | 12 |
| Criticising Paper | 6 | 2 | 12 |
| Self Study | 6 | 3 | 18 |
| Individual Study for Mid term Examination | 6 | 2 | 12 |
| Individual Study for Final Examination | 4 | 2 | 8 |
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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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