CE500 M.S. THESIS
| Course Code: | 5620500 |
| METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): | 0 (0.00 - 0.00) |
| ECTS Credit: | 50.0 |
| Department: | Civil Engineering |
| Language of Instruction: | English |
| Level of Study: | Masters |
| Course Coordinator: | Assoc.Prof.Dr. GÜZİDE ATASOY ÖZCAN |
| Offered Semester: | Fall and Spring Semesters. |
Course Objectives
- Enable students to conduct independent, original research under faculty supervision.
- Develop the ability to formulate and investigate advanced civil engineering problems.
- Enhance skills in analyzing results and communicating research findings.
- Foster ethical research practices and professional responsibility.
Course Content
Program of research leading to M.S. degree arranged between the student and a faculty member. Students register to this course in all semesters starting from the beginning of their second semester. (F&S)*
Course Learning Outcomes
By the end of the course, the student will be able to:
- Formulate a research problem and objectives based on a literature review.
- Design and execute appropriate research methods to investigate the problem.
- Analyze and interpret research data to draw meaningful conclusions.
- Communicate research progress and results effectively in oral and written forms.
- Apply ethical principles and professional responsibility throughout the research process.
Program Outcomes Matrix
| Contribution | |||||
| # | Program Outcomes | No | Yes | ||
| 1 | Conducts research to investigate and solve advanced civil engineering problems using appropriate scientific methods and acquires the fundamental knowledge to evaluate the results. | ✔ | |||
| 2 | Reviews and synthesizes relevant literature to identify the current state of the art. | ✔ | |||
| 3 | Engages in lifelong learning and professional development, and gains familiarity with emerging practices. | ✔ | |||
| 4 | Formulates and solves complex civil engineering problems by selecting and applying appropriate tools and techniques. | ✔ | |||
| 5 | Communicates effectively in written and oral forms, particularly in conveying research processes and outcomes to diverse audiences. | ✔ | |||
| 6 | Upholds professional and ethical responsibility in research, with an awareness of global, societal, environmental, and scientific contexts. | ✔ | |||