ME599 RESEARCH METHODS AND ETHICS IN ENGINEERING

Course Code:5690599
METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week):0 (0.00 - 0.00)
ECTS Credit:10.0
Department:Mechanical Engineering
Language of Instruction:English
Level of Study:Graduate
Course Coordinator:Assoc.Prof.Dr. ENDER YILDIRIM
Offered Semester:Spring Semesters.

Course Objectives


Course Content

Basic concepts: Research, Research methodology, Scientific method, Logical thinking; Problem identification and hypothesis; Types of research methods; Project proposal; How to conduct a literature survey, how to design a study; How to analyze and present results of a study; How to prepare a manuscript; How the scientific publication system works, Conflict of interest; Plagiarism; Code of ethics in engineering; Research misconduct; Rights and responsibilities of engineers.


Course Learning Outcomes