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TOURISM RESEARCH INSTITUTE / TT803 - TOURISM TECHNOLOGIES AND INNOVATION (MASTER'S WITH THESIS)

Code: TT803 Course Title: THESIS STUDY I Theoretical+Practice: 0+1 ECTS: 24
Year/Semester of Study 2 / Fall Semester
Level of Course 2nd Cycle Degree Programme
Type of Course Compulsory
Department TOURISM TECHNOLOGIES AND INNOVATION (MASTER'S WITH THESIS)
Pre-requisities and Co-requisites None
Mode of Delivery Face to Face
Teaching Period 14 Weeks
Name of Lecturer İBRAHİM AKIN ÖZEN (akin@nevsehir.edu.tr)
Name of Lecturer(s)
Language of Instruction Turkish
Work Placement(s) None
Objectives of the Course
The purpose of the course is to improve the analytical thinking and writting skills of students.

Learning Outcomes PO MME
The students who succeeded in this course:
LO-1 Understands and applies all processes of scientific research. PO-1 Develops and implements innovative business models based on technology in the field of tourism.
PO-2 It can use innovative research methods to collect big data, evaluate it and use it in decision processes.
PO-3 It can identify potential tourist profiles and develop product positioning strategies for destinations and tourism businesses.
PO-12 It can search and organize information from different sources and interpret the results to create detailed reports.
PO-14 Can conduct innovative technology-based research on the management and protection of heritage sites.
Presentation
Term Paper
LO-2 Gains the ability to conduct scientific research. PO-1 Develops and implements innovative business models based on technology in the field of tourism.
PO-2 It can use innovative research methods to collect big data, evaluate it and use it in decision processes.
PO-3 It can identify potential tourist profiles and develop product positioning strategies for destinations and tourism businesses.
PO-4 Understands and applies innovation-based marketing strategies in the field of tourism.
PO-12 It can search and organize information from different sources and interpret the results to create detailed reports.
PO-14 Can conduct innovative technology-based research on the management and protection of heritage sites.
Presentation
Term Paper
LO-3 To be able to report and present a scientific study related to the field PO-1 Develops and implements innovative business models based on technology in the field of tourism.
PO-2 It can use innovative research methods to collect big data, evaluate it and use it in decision processes.
PO-3 It can identify potential tourist profiles and develop product positioning strategies for destinations and tourism businesses.
PO-6 Distinguish the current technologies applied in the field of tourism and choose the most suitable one.
PO-7 Knows the concepts of innovation and technology in the field of tourism.
PO-12 It can search and organize information from different sources and interpret the results to create detailed reports.
PO-14 Can conduct innovative technology-based research on the management and protection of heritage sites.
PO-15 Gain problem solving skills by using research methods used in different disciplines.
Presentation
Term Paper
LO-4 Identify appropriate research design and methodology. PO-1 Develops and implements innovative business models based on technology in the field of tourism.
PO-2 It can use innovative research methods to collect big data, evaluate it and use it in decision processes.
PO-3 It can identify potential tourist profiles and develop product positioning strategies for destinations and tourism businesses.
PO-4 Understands and applies innovation-based marketing strategies in the field of tourism.
PO-7 Knows the concepts of innovation and technology in the field of tourism.
PO-12 It can search and organize information from different sources and interpret the results to create detailed reports.
PO-14 Can conduct innovative technology-based research on the management and protection of heritage sites.
Presentation
Term Paper
PO: Programme Outcomes
MME:Method of measurement & Evaluation

Course Contents
This course includes scientific research process, research methods and techniques, referencing, and reporting.
Weekly Course Content
Week Subject Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 Explanation of purpose, contents and methods of the course. Lecture
2 Scientific research process Lecture
3 Scientific research process Lecture
4 Scientific research process Lecture
5 Principals and methots of writting a research proposal Lecture
6 Principals and methots of writting a research proposal Lecture
7 Examining a sample research proposal and idenifying research topics. Lecture, Discussion
8 mid-term exam
9 One to one supervision of students on a regular bases during the writing up stage Consultation Discussion
10 One to one supervision of students on a regular bases during the writing up stage Consultation Discussion
11 One to one supervision of students on a regular bases during the writing up stage Consultation Discussion
12 One to one supervision of students on a regular bases during the writing up stage Consultation Discussion
13 One to one supervision of students on a regular bases during the writing up stage Consultation Discussion
14 One to one supervision of students on a regular bases during the writing up stage Consultation Discussion
15 One to one supervision of students on a regular bases during the writing up stage Consultation Discussion
16 final exam
Recommend Course Book / Supplementary Book/Reading
Required Course instruments and materials

Assessment Methods
Type of Assessment Week Hours Weight(%)
mid-term exam 8 1 20
Other assessment methods
1.Oral Examination
2.Quiz
3.Laboratory exam
4.Presentation 8 2 20
5.Report
6.Workshop
7.Performance Project
8.Term Paper
9.Project
final exam 16 2 60

Student Work Load
Type of Work Weekly Hours Number of Weeks Work Load
Weekly Course Hours (Theoretical+Practice) 1 60 60
Outside Class
       a) Reading 3 50 150
       b) Search in internet/Library 5 20 100
       c) Performance Project 0
       d) Prepare a workshop/Presentation/Report 4 40 160
       e) Term paper/Project 5 50 250
Oral Examination 0
Quiz 0
Laboratory exam 0
Own study for mid-term exam 0
mid-term exam 0
Own study for final exam 0
final exam 0
0
0
Total work load; 720