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FIZ4042Graduation Project0+2+0ECTS:5
Year / SemesterSpring Semester
Level of CourseFirst Cycle
Status Compulsory
DepartmentDEPARTMENT of PHYSICS
Prerequisites and co-requisitesNone
Mode of Delivery
Contact Hours14 weeks - 2 hours of practicals per week
LecturerProf. Dr. Alev AYDINER
Co-LecturerFaculty members of the department
Language of instructionTurkish
Professional practise ( internship ) None
 
The aim of the course:
All physics students must undertake a thesis project under the supervision of a faculty member. Students completing this course will be able to prepare and defend a physics subject for presentation.
 
Learning OutcomesCTPOTOA
Upon successful completion of the course, the students will be able to :
LO - 1 : learn how to use knowlodge gained in undergrauted courses4 - 6 - 82,
LO - 2 : learn to have information about a subject4 - 6 - 82,
LO - 3 : learn to writte their investigation4 - 6 - 82,
LO - 4 : learn to give information and presentation about a subject4 - 6 - 82,
CTPO : Contribution to programme outcomes, TOA :Type of assessment (1: written exam, 2: Oral exam, 3: Homework assignment, 4: Laboratory exercise/exam, 5: Seminar / presentation, 6: Term paper), LO : Learning Outcome

 
Contents of the Course
The various subjects in Physics can be given to students for this project.
 
Course Syllabus
 WeekSubjectRelated Notes / Files
 Week 1Choosing a graduation project topic
 Week 2Ethical Values ??and Scientific Integrity: What is plagiarism? Citation rules.
 Week 3Research Ethics and Publication Principles: Responsibility in knowledge production, fairness in sharing.
 Week 4Professional Ethics and Interdisciplinary Ethical Dilemmas
 Week 5Literature Review Methods: How to find academic sources?
 Week 6Information Note and Summarization Techniques
 Week 7Final Project Structure and Content: Segmentation, planning
 Week 8Academic Writing Guidelines: Bibliography, formatting, and style of writing.
 Week 9Initial Draft Preparation and Feedback
 Week 10Reviewing Written Drafts: Content and Format Evaluation
 Week 11Reviewing Written Drafts: Feedback and Guidance
 Week 12Checking the Written Final Project
 Week 13Final Review of Written Project
 Week 14Presentation Techniques: Narrative structure, timing and emphasis, slide design, addressing the audience.
 Week 15Individual Presentation Rehearsal
 Week 16Presentation
 
Textbook / Material
 
Recommended Reading
 
Method of Assessment
Type of assessmentWeek NoDate

Duration (hours)Weight (%)
Presentation 16 /06/2026 2 100
 
Student Work Load and its Distribution
Type of workDuration (hours pw)

No of weeks / Number of activity

Hours in total per term
Yüz yüze eğitim 2 14 28
Sınıf dışı çalışma 7 14 98
Dönem sonu sınavı için hazırlık 4 1 4
Dönem sonu sınavı 2 1 2
Total work load132