COURSE INFORMATION Course Title: RESEARCH METHODS

Code	Course Type	Regular Semester	Theory	Practice	Lab	Credits	ECTS
ARCH 864	D	99	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:	Odeta Manahasa
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:	E011
Course Description:	-
Course Objectives:	Develop an understanding and an appreciation of the quantitative and qualitative research methods; develop an understanding of the principles and processes involved in developing and addressing a specific research question.

COURSE OUTLINE

Week	Topics
1	Introduction to Research Methods/Research Theory; Research Ethics
2	Defining a Research Project; Main Research Methods: Nature of data
3	Methodology and Type of Research Methods Choice
4	Research Design and Sampling; How to prepare a Research Proposal
5	Finding and Reviewing the Literature
6	Collecting and Analyzing secondary data / collecting primary data Qualitative and Quantitative Research
7	Research Proposal (submission); How to Prepare a Research Article
8	Data Collection Methods – I (Interviews, Questionnaires, Focus Groups)
9	Data Collection Methods – II (Experimental Types of Research)
10	Processing and Data Analysis for Qualitative Research
11	Processing and Data Analysis for Quantitative Research
12	Interpretation and Research Writing - I
13	Interpretation and Research Writing; Discussion on Research Articles
14	What’s Next? How and Where to Submit your Reseach; Journal Selection

Prerequisite(s):	None
Textbook:	1. Beins, B. C. (2004). Research Methods: A Tool for Life. Boston: Allyn & Bacon. 2. Research Methods and Statistics: A Critical Thinking Approach by Sherri L. Jackson.
Other References:	Walliman N. (2011). Research methods, the basics.
Laboratory Work:	-
Computer Usage:	yes
Others:	No

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES

1	Develop core competencies in writing a research proposal;
2	Demonstrating, understanding and applying basic research concepts;
3	Demonstrating an understanding the ethical dimensions of conducting applied research;
4	Planning and conducting basic qualitative and quantitative research;
5	Demonstrating and understanding of writing a research proposal and report;
6	Application of systematic approaches to the conduct and management of engineering projects;
7	Effective oral and written communication in professional and lay domains; Professional use and management of information.

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

No	Program Competencies	Cont.
Doctorate (PhD) in Architecture Program
1	Speaking and Writing Skills Ability to read, write, listen, and speak effectively	5
2	Critical Thinking Skills Ability to raise clear and precise questions, use abstract ideas to interpret information, consider diverse points of view, reach well-reasoned conclusions, and test them against relevant criteria and standards	5
3	Graphics Skills Ability to use appropriate representational media, including freehand drawing and computer technology, to convey essential formal elements at each stage of the programming and design process	5
4	Research Skills Ability to gather, assess, record, and apply relevant information in architectural course work	5
5	Formal Ordering Systems Understanding of the fundamentals of visual perception and the principles and systems of order that inform two- and three-dimensional design, architectural composition, and urban design	3
6	Fundamental Design Skills Ability to use basic architectural principles in the design of buildings, interior spaces, and sites	3
7	Collaborative Skills Ability to recognize the varied talent found in interdisciplinary design project teams in professional practice and work in collaboration with other students as members of a design team	4
8	International Traditions Understanding of the International architectural canons and traditions in architecture, landscape and urban design, as well as the climatic, technological, culture-economic, and other cultural factors that have shaped and sustained them	2
9	National and Regional Traditions Understanding of national traditions and the local regional heritage in architecture, landscape design and urban design, including the vernacular tradition	3
10	Use of Precedents Ability to incorporate relevant precedents into architecture and urban design projects	3
11	Conservation and Restoration of Historical Districts Knowledge on historical districts and the gain of conservation consciousness documentation of historical buildings and the understanding the techniques which are needed to prepare restoration projects.	2
12	Human Behavior Understanding of the theories and methods of inquiry that seek to clarify the relationship between human behavior and the physical environment	3
13	Human Diversity Understanding of the diverse needs, values, behavioral norms, physical ability, and social and spatial patterns that characterize different cultures and individuals and the implication of this diversity for the societal roles and responsibilities of architects	3

COURSE EVALUATION METHOD

Method	Quantity	Percentage
Homework	3	5
Midterm Exam(s)	1	25
Presentation	1	15
Term Paper	1	35
Other	1	10
	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	5	80
Hours for off-the-classroom study (Pre-study, practice)	13	5	65
Mid-terms			0
Assignments	1	15	15
Final examination	1	10	10
Other	7	2.5	17.5
Total Work Load:			187.5
Total Work Load/25(h):			7.5
ECTS Credit of the Course:			7.5