Ordu University Lifelong Learning Programme

Description of Individual Course Units

Course Unit Code	Course Unit Title	Type of Course Unit	Year of Study	Semester	Number of ECTS Credits
PM608-14	RESEARCH METHODS AND TECHNIQUES IN LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE	Compulsory	1	2	6

Level of Course Unit

Second Cycle

Objectives of the Course

1. To ensure that they have knowledge of scientific research methods 2. To have knowledge about science ethics 3. Describing the components of a research to be done in the field of Landscape Architecture 4. Establishing the principles of problem determination, creation of research question, choice of purpose and appropriate method in landscape researches 5. To introduce qualitative and quantitative methods in landscape research 6. To provide information on the preparation of research proposal and final report

Name of Lecturer(s)

Learning Outcomes

1	Have interest about scientific research techniques
2	know how to behave in accordance with scientific ethics in your research and scientific studies
3	know the dimensions of research in the field of landscape architecture
4	Can design a research purpose, hypothesis, questions and analysis
5	Know the differences between qualitative and quantitative research and how to do it
6	Know all stages of a research project and produce written material about them

Mode of Delivery

Formal Education

Prerequisites and co-requisities

None

Recommended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Contents

Science and research; scientific research and paradigms, quantitative research approach, qualitative research approach, information on the effects of approaches on educational research. To give information about scientific ethics, scientific and ethical behaviors and sanctions applied against these behaviors. Determining the research question, hypothesis, purpose and scope of landscape architecture theory and practice; qualitative and quantitative research methods; hybrid research methods; validity and reliability in landscape research; Providing information on the creation of research proposals. Examination and evaluation of case studies that applied research methods and techniques applied in past and present. In the practice of the course; in line with the problems and objectives set forth for a specific area; to work on creating a unique methodology.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week	Theoretical	Practice	Laboratory
1	Scientific Communication, information literacy
2	Basic qualities that should be in the research
3	Scientific Method
4	Literature search
5	Research methods and techniques
6	Research methods and technologies
7	Research methods and technologies
8	Topic Selection
9	Scientific research
10	Scientific research
11	Scientific research and ethics
12	Scientific research also prevents unethical behavior
13	Scientific Writing Rules
14	Scientific article preparation
15	Preparation of scientific thesis
16	Preparation of scientific thesis

Recommended or Required Reading

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Assessment Methods and Criteria

Term (or Year) Learning Activities	Quantity	Weight
SUM		0
End Of Term (or Year) Learning Activities	Quantity	Weight
SUM		0
Yarıyıl (Yıl) İçi Etkinlikleri		40
Yarıyıl (Yıl) Sonu Etkinlikleri		60
SUM		100

Language of Instruction

Work Placement(s)

None

Workload Calculation

Activities	Number	Time (hours)	Total Work Load (hours)
Midterm Examination	1	2	2
Final Examination	1	4	4
Attending Lectures	14	6	84
Report Preparation	1	10	10
Report Presentation	1	6	6
Project Preparation	1	10	10
Writing Paper	1	20	20
Criticising Paper	1	4	4
Self Study	2	20	40
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)			180

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

	PO 1	PO 2	PO 3	PO 4	PO 5	PO 6	PO 7	PO 8	PO 9	PO 10	PO 11	PO 12	PO 13	PO 14	PO 15	PO 16	PO 17	PO 18	PO 19	PO 20	PO 21	PO 22
LO1		4									4	4						5			5
LO2		3									3							5			5
LO3		4																5			5
LO4		4																5			5
LO5		4																5		5	5
LO6		5	5	5														5			5

* Contribution Level : 1 Very low 2 Low 3 Medium 4 High 5 Very High