Course Name | Dissertation |
Code | Semester | Theory (hour/week) | Application/Lab (hour/week) | Local Credits | ECTS |
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PSY 699 | Spring | 0 | 0 | 0 | 30 |
Prerequisites | None | |||||
Course Language | English | |||||
Course Type | Required | |||||
Course Level | Third Cycle | |||||
Mode of Delivery | - | |||||
Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course | ||||||
Course Coordinator | - | |||||
Course Lecturer(s) | ||||||
Assistant(s) | - |
Course Objectives | The aim of this course is to guide students in writing a dissertation to satisfy the requirement for obtaining the Ph.D. degree in experimental psychology that demonstrates the expertise and knowledge the candidate has gained throughout her graduate work. |
Learning Outcomes | The students who succeeded in this course;
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Course Description | The Ph.D. candidates write a thesis under guidance of a thesis advisor on a research topic in experimental psychology. The thesis needs to satisfy the formatting requirements in the Guidelines for Thesis Preparation. |
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| Core Courses | |
Major Area Courses | X | |
Supportive Courses | ||
Media and Managment Skills Courses | ||
Transferable Skill Courses |
Week | Subjects | Required Materials |
1 | Defining the subject of dissertation | Research books and scientific papers related to the thesis topic |
2 | Reviewing the Literature | Research books and scientific papers related to the thesis topic |
3 | Reviewing the Literature | Research books and scientific papers related to the thesis topic |
4 | Reviewing the Literature | Research books and scientific papers related to the thesis topic |
5 | Reviewing the Literature | Research books and scientific papers related to the thesis topic |
6 | Reviewing the Literature | Research books and scientific papers related to the thesis topic |
7 | Data collection | Research books and scientific papers related to the thesis topic |
8 | Data collection | Research books and scientific papers related to the thesis topic |
9 | Data collection | Research books and scientific papers related to the thesis topic |
10 | Data analysis | Research books and scientific papers related to the thesis topic |
11 | Data analysis | Research books and scientific papers related to the thesis topic |
12 | Interpreting the results | Research books and scientific papers related to the thesis topic |
13 | Interpreting the results | Research books and scientific papers related to the thesis topic |
14 | Preparation of the thesis draft | Research books and scientific papers related to the thesis topic |
15 | Completion and submission of the thesis | |
16 | Completion and submission of the thesis |
Course Notes/Textbooks | |
Suggested Readings/Materials |
Semester Activities | Number | Weigthing |
Participation | ||
Laboratory / Application | ||
Field Work | ||
Quizzes / Studio Critiques | ||
Portfolio | ||
Homework / Assignments | ||
Presentation / Jury | 1 | 50 |
Project | 1 | 50 |
Seminar / Workshop | ||
Oral Exam | ||
Midterm | ||
Final Exam | ||
Total |
Weighting of Semester Activities on the Final Grade | ||
Weighting of End-of-Semester Activities on the Final Grade | 2 | 100 |
Total |
Semester Activities | Number | Duration (Hours) | Workload |
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Course Hours (Including exam week: 16 x total hours) | 16 | 0 | |
Laboratory / Application Hours (Including exam week: 16 x total hours) | 16 | ||
Study Hours Out of Class | 15 | 40 | 600 |
Field Work | |||
Quizzes / Studio Critiques | |||
Portfolio | |||
Homework / Assignments | |||
Presentation / Jury | 1 | 150 | |
Project | 1 | 150 | |
Seminar / Workshop | |||
Oral Exam | |||
Midterms | |||
Final Exams | |||
Total | 900 |
# | Program Competencies/Outcomes | * Contribution Level | ||||
1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
1 | To be able to develop and deepen the current and advanced knowledge in the experimental science of psychology with original thought and/or research and come up with innovative definitions based on Master's degree qualifications. | X | ||||
2 | To be able to conceive the interdisciplinary interaction which the experimental psychology is related with, come up with original solutions by using knowledge requiring proficiency on analysis, synthesis and assessment of new and complex ideas. | X | ||||
3 | To be able to evaluate and use new methodological knowledge in a systematic way and gain higher level of skills on research methodology of the mind, behavior, and the brain. | X | ||||
4 | To be able to develop an innovative knowledge, method, design and/or practice or adapt an already known knowledge, method, design and/or practice to another field; research, conceive, design, adapt and implement an original subject. | X | ||||
5 | To be able to make critical analysis, synthesis and evaluation of new and complex ideas in the field of experimental psychology. | X | ||||
6 | To be able to develop new ideas and methods in the field of experimental psychology by using high level mental processes such as creative and critical thinking, problem solving and decision making. | X | ||||
7 | To be able to broaden the borders of the knowledge in the field by producing or interpreting an original work or publishing at least one scientific paper in the field in national and/or international refereed journals. | X | ||||
8 | To be able to organize and participate in scientific activities such as workshops, conferences, and panels to elaborate possible solutions to the problems which may be specific to experimental psychology or interdisiplinary. | X | ||||
9 | To be able to contribute to the transition of the community to an information society and its sustainability process by introducing scientific, technological, social or cultural improvements by following pioneer and innovative methods and theories of the mind, behavior and the brain trilogy. | X | ||||
10 | To be able to develope effective and functional means of communication to analyze mental relations and processes in the context of experimental psychology. | X | ||||
11 | To be able to contribute to the solution finding process regarding social, scientific, cultural and ethical problems in the field and support the development of these values. | X | ||||
12 | To be able to write an original dissertation in accordance with the criteria related to the field of Experimental Psychology. | X | ||||
13 | To be able to communicate and discuss orally, in written and visually with peers by using English language. | X |
*1 Lowest, 2 Low, 3 Average, 4 High, 5 Highest