Academic Catalog

STPS507 RESEARCH METHODS AND ETHICS IN SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY POLICY STUDIES

Course Code:	8310507
METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week):	3(0-3)
ECTS Credit:	8.0
Department:	Science And Technology Policy Studies
Language of Instruction:	English
Level of Study:	Graduate
Course Coordinator:	Prof.Dr. MEHMET TEOMAN PAMUKCU
Offered Semester:	Fall and Spring Semesters.

Course Content

This course intends to introduce the main terminology and concepts used in science and technology policy studies related research. Students will also be theoretically and practically educated in certain research methods and specifically doing academic research. The curriculum includes an ethics module. The course is designed for students that will write a MS or PhD thesis, but other students can also benefit from the course.