Course Information


Course Information
Course Title Code Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
INVESTIGATION METHODS 34201851 1 + 0 1.0 2.0

Prerequisites None

Language of Instruction Turkish
Course Level Graduate Degree
Course Type Compulsory
Mode of delivery Theoretically
Course Coordinator
Instructors Ayşegül KARATAŞ
Assistants Özge İNAL
Ongun Mehmet SAKA
Tansel ÇOMOĞLU
ASLIHAN HİLAL ALGAN
BERRİN KÜÇÜKTÜRKMEN
Gülin AMASYA ÇELİKTEN
Umut Can ÖZ
Goals To gain the knowledge of method which is specific for field in order to perform researches in the Pharmaceutical Technology area.
Course Content Fundamentals of theory development in research methods, experimental design, sample and descriptive statistics in qualitative and quantitative researches and statistical evaluation methods
Learning Outcomes 1) Defines the basic steps and content of a research project.
2) Lists research resources (reference books, databases, internet, etc.).
3) Samples the researches according to methodological perspectives.
4) Recognizes quantitative research techniques such as experiment and content analysis.
5) Defines the function of descriptive statistics in all the researches that will be performed.

Weekly Topics (Content)
Week Topics Teaching and Learning Methods and Techniques Study Materials
1. Week Introduction to Research Methods of Pharmaceutical Technology Lecture
Brainstorming
Problem Based Learning 		Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
2. Week Pharmaceutical Technological Approaches in the Field of Health Lecture
Brainstorming
Problem Based Learning 		Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
3. Week Theory Development in Research Methods Lecture
Brainstorming
Problem Based Learning 		Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
4. Week Definition, extent and area of research Lecture
Brainstorming
Problem Based Learning 		Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
5. Week Definition, extent and area of research Lecture
Brainstorming
Problem Based Learning 		Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
6. Week Quantitative and Qualitative Research Design Lecture
Brainstorming
Problem Based Learning 		Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
7. Week Homework Presentation Question Answer; Problem Solving
Brainstorming
Brain Based Learning 		Homework
8. Week Sample and descriptive statistics in qualitative and quantitative research Lecture
Brainstorming
Problem Based Learning 		Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
9. Week Sample and descriptive statistics in qualitative and quantitative research Lecture
Brainstorming
Problem Based Learning 		Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
10. Week Statistical Evaluations Lecture
Brainstorming
Problem Based Learning 		Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
11. Week Statistical Evaluations Lecture
Brainstorming
Problem Based Learning 		Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
12. Week Experimental Design and Development Lecture
Brainstorming
Problem Based Learning 		Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
13. Week Experimental Design and Development Lecture
Brainstorming
Problem Based Learning 		Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
14. Week Sample solutions Lecture
Brainstorming
Problem Based Learning 		Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
15. Week Sample solutions Lecture
Brainstorming
Problem Based Learning 		Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
16. Week Final Exam Question Answer; Problem Solving
Brainstorming
Brain Based Learning 		Presentation (Including Preparation Time)

Sources Used in This Course
Recommended Sources
Carstensen, J.T., Rhodes, C.T., Drug Stability, Marcel-Dekker Inc, New York, 2000
Parenteral Technology Manual , M. J. Groves , Interpharm Press , Inc. , IL , 1989
Pharmaceutical Preformulation , J. T. Carstensen , Technomic Publishing Company Inc. , PA. , 1998.

ECTS credits and course workload
Event Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Course Duration (Total weeks*Hours per week) 14 1
Work Hour outside Classroom (Preparation, strengthening) 14 1
Midterm Exam 1 1
Time to prepare for Midterm Exam 1 10
Final Exam 1 1
Time to prepare for Final Exam 1 10
Total Workload
Total Workload / 30 (s)
ECTS Credit of the Course
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