SCHOOL	OF AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES
ACADEMIC UNIT	AGRICULTURE
LEVEL OF STUDIES	UNDERGRADUATE
COURSE CODE	GEB0106	SEMESTER		1
COURSE TITLE	SCIENTIFIC METHODOLOGY - ETHICS AND ELECTRONIC SOURCES
INDEPENDENT TEACHING ACTIVITIES			WEEKLY TEACHING HOURS		CREDITS
Lectures			2
Lab / Op. Exercises			1
Exercises			0
TOTAL HOURS			3		3
COURSE TYPE	General background
PREREQUISITE COURSES
LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION and EXAMINATIONS	Greek
IS THE COURSE OFFERED TO ERASMUS STUDENTS	Yes (in English)
COURSE WEBSITE (URL)

2. LEARNING OUTCOMES

Learning Outcomes
The degree-holders are expected to know, understand and be able to do at the end of the learning period of the lesson «Scientific methodology - ethics and electronic sources » the following: • to know the anatomy and physiology of male and female reproductive system of farm animals (bovine, ovine, caprice, swine, rabbit, equine) • to understand the function of male and female reproductive system (ovarian cycle, spermatogenesis, fertilization process, gestation, parturition, etc.) of farm animals (bovine, ovine, caprine, swine, rabbit, equine) • to be able to take care of female farm animals during peri- or post-partum period • to be able to take care of newborn farm animals
General Competences
The general competences that the degree-holder must acquire are the following: • analysis and synthesis of data and information, with the use of the necessary technology • adapting to new situations • decision-making • working independently • team-work • working in an international and interdisciplinary environment • project planning and management • respect for difference and multiculturalism • respect for the natural environment • showing social, professional and ethical responsibility and sensitivity to gender issues • criticism and self-criticism • production of free, creative and inductive thinking

3. SYLLABUS

• Search ana analysis of review and research articles, scientific books
• References styles
• Reference management software
• Writing scientific papers for publication in scientific journals and conferences
• Guide for authors
• Preparation and presentation of results (tables, figures, etc.), basic principles of statistical analysis
• Preparation for oral and poster presentation

4. TEACHING and LEARNING METHODS - EVALUATION

DELIVERY

Face-to-face

USE OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY

Use of ICT in teaching, laboratory education, communication with students

TEACHING METHODS

Activity	Semester Workload
Lectures	26
Laboratory practice	13
Study and analysis of bibliography	40
Independent study	41






Course total (25 hours of workload per credit uni	120

STUDENT PERFORMANCE EVALUATION

The final official evaluation of the lesson includes: 1) written examination of lectures (80%), 2) laboratory work (20%).
The final written examination consists of:
• multiple choice or/and fill in the blank questionnaires
• true or false questionnaires
• short-answer questions

5. SUGGESTED BIBLIOGRAPHY

-Suggested bibliography :

• Stavros Theophanidis, Methodology of scientific thinking and research: how to apply scientific research and to write a scientific paper. Publisher: G. Benou, 2002 [ISBN: 960-359-042-8]
• Anthi M., Scientific papers at Universities. Publisher: Sideri [ISBN: 978-960-468-048-1 ]
• Zapheiropoulos Kostas, How to apply a scientific project. Publisher: KRITIKI S.A. [ ISBN: 978-960-218-408-0]
• Mantzaris Ioannis, Scientific research, Publisher: MANTZARIS IOANNIS, 2012 [ISBN: 978-960-92475-6-6]
• John M. Swales, Christine Feak (2012). Academic Writing for Graduate Students, 3rd Edition: Essential Tasks and Skills. Publisher: University of Michigan Press [ISBN-13: 9780472034758]
• Alexandrow Garefalakis, Andreas Koutoupis, Ioannis Passas, Research methodology for scientific papers and projects. Publisher: ALEXANDROS S IKE, 2020 [978-618-5440-05-3]
• Evdoridou Elsa, Karakasidis Theodoros, Academic writing, 3rd edition, Publisher: TZIOLA Bros Publications S.A. [978-960-418-560-3]

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