Academic Catalog

MASC509 RESEARCH METHODS AND ETHICS IN MARINE SCIENCES

Course Code:	9500509
METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week):	0(0-0)
ECTS Credit:	10.0
Department:	Graduate School Of Marine Sciences
Language of Instruction:	English
Level of Study:	Graduate
Course Coordinator:	Assoc.Prof.Dr. EKÝN AKOÐLU
Offered Semester:	Fall and Spring Semesters.

Course Content

Historical perspectives on the development of ocean sciences, qualitative and quantitative approaches in marine research, meaning of data and their interpretation, types of research outputs and their impact, understanding the ethical issues in scientific research, application of research ethics to marine science specific issues.