Course Information


Course Information
Course Title Code Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
RESEARCH TECHNIQUES EDP214 4. Semester 2 + 0 2.0 2.0

Prerequisites None

Language of Instruction English
Course Level Bachelor's Degree
Course Type Compulsory
Mode of delivery
Course Coordinator
Instructors
Assistants
Goals Students will establish or advance their understanding of research through critical exploration of research language and approaches. The course introduces the elements of the research process within quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods approaches. Health related research literature will be used to aid the student in learning to read, understand, and critically analyze published materials. The preparation of research proposals and reports will be emphasized.
Course Content Research terminology in biomedical engineering, Ethical principles and challenges of biomedical research, Approval processes, Quantitative, qualitative and mixed methods approaches to research, Literature review process, Critical analysis of published research
Learning Outcomes 1) Defines basic concepts of research.
2) Gains information of gantt charts in biomedical research
3) Defines and compares quantitative, qualitative and mixed research models.

Weekly Topics (Content)
Week Topics Teaching and Learning Methods and Techniques Study Materials
1. Week Introduction to Research and the Research Process Lecture
Brainstorming
Problem Based Learning 		Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
2. Week Research Ethics and Integrity Lecture
Brainstorming
Problem Based Learning 		Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
3. Week Literature review Discussion
Brainstorming
Project Based Learning 		Practice (Teaching Practice, Music/Musical Instrument Practice, Statistics, Laboratory, Field Work, Clinic and Polyclinic Practice)
4. Week Introduction to Qualitative Research, Study Designs and Methods Lecture
Brainstorming
Problem Based Learning 		Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
5. Week Analysis and Interpretation of Qualitative Data Question Answer
Brainstorming
Project Based Learning 		Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
6. Week Introduction to Quantitative Research, Study Designs and Methods Question Answer
Brainstorming
Project Based Learning 		Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
7. Week Analysis and Interpretation of Quantitative Data Lecture
Brainstorming
Project Based Learning 		Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
8. Week Midterm Exam Question Answer
Brainstorming
Project Based Learning 		Practice (Teaching Practice, Music/Musical Instrument Practice, Statistics, Laboratory, Field Work, Clinic and Polyclinic Practice)
9. Week Analysis and Interpretation of Mixed Methods Data Lecture
Brainstorming
Project Based Learning 		Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
10. Week Funding and research costs Lecture
Brainstorming
Project Based Learning 		Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
11. Week Critical appraisal of published work Lecture; Question Answer
Brainstorming
Project Based Learning 		Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
12. Week Statistical analysis for non-statisticians Lecture
Brainstorming
Project Based Learning 		Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
13. Week Report presentation Discussion
Colloquium
Project Based Learning 		Project (Including Preparation and presentation Time) Report (Including Preparation and presentation Time)
14. Week Report presentation Discussion
Colloquium
Project Based Learning 		Project (Including Preparation and presentation Time) Report (Including Preparation and presentation Time)

Sources Used in This Course
Recommended Sources
Thiel, D. V. (2014). Research Methods for Engineers. United Kingdom: Cambridge University Press.

Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
Program RequirementsContribution LevelDK1DK2DK3
PY15000
PY25000
PY35000
PY45000

*DK = Course's Contrubution.
0 1 2 3 4 5
Level of contribution None Very Low Low Fair High Very High
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ECTS credits and course workload
Event Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Course Duration (Total weeks*Hours per week) 14 3
Work Hour outside Classroom (Preparation, strengthening) 14 5
Presentation (Including Preparation Time) 1 5
Project (Including Preparation and presentation Time) 1 15
Report (Including Preparation and presentation Time) 1 15
Midterm Exam 1 2
Time to prepare for Midterm Exam 1 10
Final Exam 1 2
Time to prepare for Final Exam 1 20
Total Workload
Total Workload / 30 (s)
ECTS Credit of the Course
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Course Information
  • Course Information
  • Weekly Topics (Content)
  • Sources Used in This Course
  • Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
  • ECTS credits and course workload