COURSE INFORMATION Course Title: RESEARCH METHODS

Code	Course Type	Regular Semester	Theory	Practice	Lab	Credits	ECTS
CE 801	A	1	3	0	0	3	7.5

Academic staff member responsible for the design of the course syllabus (name, surname, academic title/scientific degree, email address and signature)	NA
Lecturer (name, surname, academic title/scientific degree, email address and signature) and Office Hours:	Hüseyin Bilgin
Second Lecturer(s) (name, surname, academic title/scientific degree, email address and signature) and Office Hours:	NA
Teaching Assistant(s) and Office Hours:	NA
Language:	English
Compulsory/Elective:	Elective
Classroom and Meeting Time:	E104
Course Description:	-
Course Objectives:	Understanding and applying the elements of good research design for Civil Engineers is the primary focus of this course. These elements include the critical synthesis of literature and prior knowledge, formulation of research questions, composition of research hypotheses, proper design of field data collection and experiments, collection and analysis of data (observational and experimental), modelling of stochastic data, and interpretation and dissemination of research results.

COURSE OUTLINE

Week	Topics
1	Introduction to research methodology
2	Importance of research in decision Making
3	Defining research problem and formulation of research problem
4	Research designs: Exploratory, Descriptive, And Experimental
5	Data collection and measurement:-Methods and techniques of data collection
6	Data presentation and analysis: Data processing,
7	Report Writing and presentation: Content of reports, formatting of content, and presentation of reports
8	Presentation
9	Presentation
10	Presentation
11	Presentation
12	Presentation
13	Presentation
14	Presentation

Prerequisite(s):	Enrolment in PhDof Engineering (Civil)
Textbook:	C.R. Kothari. "Research Methodology - Methods and Techniques", 2nd Edition, New Delhi, New Age International (P) Limited, 2003. 2 Eileen M. Trauth. "Qualitative Research in IS: Issues & Trends”, USA/London: IDEA Group Publishing, 2001. (ISBN: 1-930708-06-08)
Other References:
Laboratory Work:
Computer Usage:
Others:	No

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES

1	formulate a research question and research aim within their discipline
2	develop a research plan for their PhD thesis
3	conduct and write a literature review based on the research plan with a view to selecting appropriate methodologies for their PhD thesis
4	communicate effectively and defend a research plan both orally and in writing
5	demonstrate high personal ethics and academic conduct
6	critically evaluate an MSc level research plan

COURSE CONTRIBUTION TO... PROGRAM COMPETENCIES (Blank : no contribution, 1: least contribution ... 5: highest contribution)

No	Program Competencies	Cont.
Doctorate (PhD) in Civil Engineering Program
1	an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering
2	an ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs
3	an ability to function on multidisciplinary teams	4
4	an ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems	4
5	an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility	4
6	an ability to communicate effectively	5
7	the broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global and societal context	4
8	a recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life long learning	3
9	a knowledge of contemporary issues	3
10	an ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice	3
11	skills in project management and recognition of international standards and methodologies	3

COURSE EVALUATION METHOD

Method	Quantity	Percentage
Project	1	100
	Total Percent:	100%

ECTS (ALLOCATED BASED ON STUDENT WORKLOAD)

Activities	Quantity	Duration(Hours)	Total Workload(Hours)
Course Duration (Including the exam week: 16x Total course hours)	16	3	48
Hours for off-the-classroom study (Pre-study, practice)	14	4	56
Mid-terms			0
Assignments	4	12	48
Final examination			0
Other	2	17.75	35.5
Total Work Load:			187.5
Total Work Load/25(h):			7.5
ECTS Credit of the Course:			7.5