CHEM600 PH.D. THESIS
| Course Code: | 2340600 |
| METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): | 0 (0.00 - 0.00) |
| ECTS Credit: | 130.0 |
| Department: | Chemistry |
| Language of Instruction: | English |
| Level of Study: | PhD |
| Course Coordinator: | Prof.Dr. AYŞEN YILMAZ |
| Offered Semester: | Fall and Spring Semesters. |
Course Objectives
The program emphasizes critical thinking, rigorous research methods, and effective communication of scientific ideas, preparing students for careers in academia, industry, or government. Students in this program are encouraged to pursue their interests through coursework that complements their research goals.
Course Content
Program of research leading to Ph.D. degree, arranged between student and a faculty member. Students register to this course in all semesters starting from the beginning of their third semester while the research program or write-up of thesis is in progress.
Course Learning Outcomes
Acquire knowledge in depth and breadth, including the latest developments, via scientific research in their field; evaluate, interpret and apply this knowledge by utilizing basic sciences and applications at the highest level.
Perform comprehensive studies to develop a new scientific method that brings about novelty to science.
Complement and apply, at the highest level, uncertain, limited or incomplete knowledge using scientific methods; are capable of integrating knowledge from different disciplines.
Are aware of the new and developing applications of their profession; can study and learn about these applications when necessary.
Can define and formulate problems relevant to their field, develop solutions to solve these problems and employ innovative methods for these solutions.
Develop new and/or original ideas and methods; design complex processes and develop innovative/alternative solutions in design.
Independently design, apply, and bring to completion, an original research experiments, collect data and discuss results for delivering scientific comments.
Can effectively function within intra- or interdisciplinary teams, can lead such teams and formulate solution approaches under complex situations; can work independently and assume responsibility.
Contribute to scientific literature by publishing the output of their academic studies in respected academic media.
Are informed and aware of the limitations of social, environmental, health and safety-related and legal dimensions on engineering applications.
Uphold social, scientific and ethical values in acquisition, interpretation and communication of data and in all activities related to their profession.