General Information about the Course

Course Code:	GMS404
Course Title:	Graduation Project
Course Semester:	8. Semester / Spring
Course Credits:	Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS 2 2 3 18
Language of instruction:	TR
Prerequisite of the course:	No
Ders İş Deneyimini Gerektiriyor mu?:	No
Type of course:	Mezuniyet
Level of course:	Bachelor TR-NQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree QF-EHEA:First Cycle EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree
Course Lecturer(s):	Prof. Dr. Burak MİL
Course Assistants:

Purpose and content of the course

Course Objectives:	To conduct independent and original research on a specific topic using the knowledge and skills acquired during their undergraduate education, and to develop their academic research, problem-solving, analytical thinking, and project management skills.
Course Objective:	To enable students to learn and apply scientific research processes. To ensure that students gain in-depth knowledge on their chosen topic. To enable students to prepare reports in accordance with academic writing standards. To ensure that students can effectively present their projects both orally and in written form. To develop students' critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Mode of Delivery:	Face to face

Learning Outcomes

Knowledge (Described as Theoritical and/or Factual Knowledge.)

1) Understands research methods and techniques. Learns how to conduct a literature review. Gains in-depth knowledge on the selected topic.

Skills (Describe as Cognitive and/or Practical Skills.)

1) Develops scientific research and project management skills. Acquires the ability to collect, analyze, and interpret data. Enhances academic writing and reporting skills. Gains the ability to effectively present and defend the project.

Competences (Described as "Ability of the learner to apply knowledge and skills autonomously with responsibility", "Learning to learn"," Communication and social" and "Field specific" competences.)

1) Gains the ability to work independently and take responsibility. Develops critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Gains the ability to work and collaborate in interdisciplinary settings.

Course Topics

Week	Subject
Related Preparation	Pekiştirme
1)	Introduction to the course and graduation project requirements
2)	Determining the research topic and literature review
3)	Formulating the research question and hypothesis
4)	Research methodology and data collection techniques
5)	Data collection process
6)	Data analysis methods
7)	Preparation and presentation of the interim report
8)	Receiving feedback and project revision
9)	Interpretation and discussion of results
10)	Project report writing techniques
11)	Preparation of the project report
12)	Review and revision of the project report
13)	Preparation for project presentation
14)	Project presentation and evaluation
References: 1-Büyüköztürk, Ş. (2012). Sosyal bilimler için veri analizi el kitabı. Ankara: Pegem Akademi. 2-Creswell, J. W. (2014). Research design: Qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods approaches (4th ed.). Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage. 3-Karasar, N. (2015). Araştırmalarda rapor hazırlama. Ankara: Nobel Yayıncılık.

Ders - Program Öğrenme Kazanım İlişkisi

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Average	3 Highest

Ders Öğrenme Kazanımları	1	2	3
Program Outcomes
1) PO1: Explains the basic concepts, theories and principles specific to the field of Gastronomy and Culinary Arts.
2) PO2: Conducts kitchen management and operations independently.
3) POÇ 3: Performs various cooking techniques and culinary applications from Turkish and world cuisines at a professional level.
4) PO4: Explains the historical development and diversity of Turkish and world culinary cultures.
5) PO 5: Provides leadership and takes responsibility in teamwork.
6) POÇ 6: Applies food safety, hygiene and sanitation rules.
7) POÇ 7: Produces solutions with an innovative perspective to meet changing consumer expectations.
8) POÇ 8: Analyzes and produces solutions to problems encountered in the field of Gastronomy and Culinary Arts.
9) POÇ 9: Demonstrates behaviors in accordance with environmental awareness and sustainability principles and develops innovative and entrepreneurial ideas.
10) POÇ 10: Uses information and communication technologies, software and tools in the field.
11) POÇ 11: Acting in accordance with professional ethical rules and integrating these rules into business life.

Course Teaching, Learning Methods

Q & A
Case Problem Solving/ Drama- Role/ Case Management
Laboratory
Quantitative Problem Solving
Fieldwork
Group Study / Assignment
Individual Assignment
WEB-based Learning
Internship
Practice in Field
Project Preparation
Report Writing
Seminar
Supervision
Social Activity
Occupational Activity
Occupational Trip
Application (Modelling, Design, Model, Simulation, Experiment et.)
Reading
Thesis Preparation
Field Study
Student Club and Council Activities
Other
Logbook
Interview and Oral Conversation
Research
Watching a movie
Bibliography preparation
Oral, inscribed and visual knowledge production
Taking photographs
Sketching
Mapping and marking
Reading maps
Copying textures
Creating a library of materials
Presentation

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Attendance		% 0
Laboratory		% 0
Application		% 0
Practice Exam		% 0
Quizzes		% 0
Homework Assignments		% 0
Presentation		% 0
Project		% 0
Special Course Internship (Work Placement)		% 0
Field Study		% 0
Article Critical		% 0
Article Writing		% 0
Module Group Study		% 0
Brainstorming		% 0
Role Playing + Dramatizing		% 0
Out of Class Study		% 0
Preliminary Work, Reinforcement		% 0
Application Repetition etc.		% 0
Homework (reading, writing, watching movies, etc.)		% 0
Project Preparation + Presentation		% 0
Report Preparation + Presentation		% 0
Presentation / Seminar Preparation + Presenting		% 0
Oral examination		% 0
Midterms	1	% 40
Final	1	% 60
Practical Final		% 0
Report Submission		% 0
Bütünleme		% 0
Bütünleme Pratik		% 0
Kanaat Notu		% 0
Committee		% 0
Yazma Ödev Dosyası		% 0
Portfolio		% 0
Take-Home Exam		% 0
Logbook		% 0
Participation		% 0
Discussion		% 0
total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 40
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 60
total		% 100

Calculation of Workload and ECTS Credits

Activities	Number of Activities	Workload
Course Hours	14	42
Laboratory
Application	14	56
Practice Exam
Special Course Internship (Work Placement)
Field Work	14	14
Study Hours Out of Class	14	28
Article Critical	14	42
Article Writing	14	42
Module Group Study	14	28
Brainstorming	14	28
Role Playing + Dramatizing
Out-of-Class Study (Pre-study, Reinforcement, Practice Review, etc.)	14	28
Homework (reading, writing, watching movies, etc.)	14	42
Project Preparation + Presentation	14	42
Report Preparation + Presentation	14	42
Presentation / Seminar Preparation + Presenting	14	42
Oral examination
Preparing for Midterm Exams	7	35
MIDTERM EXAM (Visa)	1	3
Preparing for the General Exam	7	35
GENERAL EXAM (Final)	1	3
Participation
Discussion
Portfolio
Take-Home Exam
Logbook
Total Workload		552
ECTS (30 saat = 1 AKTS )		18