SW3992 : Special studies

Department

Department of Soil and Water

Academic Program

Bachelor in Water Science

Type

Compulsory

Credits

02

Prerequisite

SW1014

Overview

The Special Studies course describes the mechanism used in choosing the research topic and its hypotheses, and the objectives to be achieved to reach the desired results. During this course, the student acquires several skills, including, but not limited to, how to collect different data sources, the experiment to be designed, and the choice of research methods. Also through this course, the student learns how to analyze and interpret research results to serve the hypotheses and objectives of the research.

Intended learning outcomes

By the end of the course the student will be able to:

A. Knowledge and understanding

A.1. The student recognizes that the realization of the thing is in its truth, which is certainty and knowledge.

A.2. The student is convinced that the research topic is dealing with a real problem.

A.3. The student is introduced to the different types of curricula and how to collect research information.

A.4. The student is introduced to the integrated approach in applied research - applied study and how to rely on himself in collecting information from reliable sources.

A.5. The student understands that what can be quoted from a text and materials taken from other sources must be formulated in his own style.

B. Mental Skills

B.1. The student learns that the research is an in-depth study that represents the disclosure of a new truth.

B.2. The student learns that the research topic is about the specialization he desires and the connection of the research point to it.

B.3. The student has the opportunity to formulate hypotheses and test their validity.

B.4. The student is trained to use libraries and information centers in a correct way to access the information required for research.

B.5. The student is introduced to the methods of analysis (critical analysis supported by evidence and evidence) or statistical analysis.

C. Practical & professional skills

C.1. The student has scientific experience in choosing the title of the research.

C.2. The student understands the objective of the research, its importance and hypotheses.

C.3. The student is accustomed to using various data sources (books - scientific papers - reports - field data).

C.4 The student determines the two variables by hypothesis (dependent variable and independent variable) according to the nature and purpose of the research.

C.5 The student has the skill of the art of writing and learns the style of diction and presentation.

D. Generic and transferable skills

D.1. The student acquires a way of thinking and accurate investigation aimed at discovering the facts.

D.2. The student learns the mechanism used in choosing the study subject of research.

D.3. The student becomes able to put the direct hypothesis and the zero hypothesis.

D.4. The student has the skill to determine the initial order or division of the research.

D.5. The student becomes able to give an approximate picture of the research in its final form by preparing the research draft.

Teaching and learning methods

Theoretical lectures based on good diction and discussion between students and staff faculty members.

Methods of assessments

Percentage	Evaluation Date	Evaluation methods	No
40%	after the sixth week	written exam	1
60%	after the twelfth week	Discussion of the research topic	2
100 %		Total

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