Course Unit Code | Course Unit Title | Type of Course Unit | Year of Study | Semester | Number of ECTS Credits | GK-SEÇ3 | History and Philosophy of Science | Elective | 3 | 6 | 3 |
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Level of Course Unit |
First Cycle |
Objectives of the Course |
This course helps to train students who know the general concepts of the history of science, can discuss the effects of scientific developments on philosophical thought, and understand the social, political and economic factors underlying these developments in order to contribute the necessary knowledge and skills in terms of education and training processes. |
Name of Lecturer(s) |
Doç. Dr. Huriye KADAKAL |
Learning Outcomes |
1 | 1 Knows the general concepts of history of science and philosophy of science;
2 Comprehends the relationship between the history of science and the philosophy of science;
3 Learns the necessary conditions for the development of science;
4 Establishes the relationship between science and technology;
5 Learns the scientific method.;
6 Recognizes the philosophy behind scientific revolutions;
7 Discovers the birth of science in the Islamic world;
8 Realizes the importance of scientific activities in the Islamic world;
9 Sees the process of today's understanding of science;
10 Understands the value and place of our country's current scientific developments in the world; |
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Mode of Delivery |
Normal Education |
Prerequisites and co-requisities |
-- |
Recommended Optional Programme Components |
- |
Course Contents |
1 Philosophy, science and the basic concepts of the philosophy of science.
2 Basic problems of the history and philosophy of science.
3 Science, Philosophy and Scientific method.
4 Historical development of sciences and philosophy.
5 Science in ancient times. - Science in Egypt and Mesopotamia. -Science in China and India. -Science in ancient Turks.
6 Science and philosophy in ancient Greece. -The Hellenic Period.
7 - Hellenistic and Roman period.
8 Science and philosophy in the Middle Ages.
9 The birth of science in the Islamic world.
10 Science in the Islamic world.
11 Science during the Renaissance.
12 17th and 18th. science in the century.
13 Science in the 19th and 20th centuries.
14 Science in the Republican Era. |
Weekly Detailed Course Contents |
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1 | 1 Philosophy, science and the basic concepts of the philosophy of science.
2 Basic problems of the history and philosophy of science.
3 Science, Philosophy and Scientific method.
4 Historical development of sciences and philosophy.
5 Science in ancient times. - Science in Egypt and Mesopotamia. -Science in China and India. -Science in ancient Turks.
6 Science and philosophy in ancient Greece. -The Hellenic Period.
7 - Hellenistic and Roman period.
8 Science and philosophy in the Middle Ages.
9 The birth of science in the Islamic world.
10 Science in the Islamic world.
11 Science during the Renaissance.
12 17th and 18th. science in the century.
13 Science in the 19th and 20th centuries.
14 Science in the Republican Era. | | |
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Recommended or Required Reading |
Mason, Stephen F. (2001) History of Sciences, Trans. U. Daydocument, Ankara: Ministry of Culture.
Topdemir, H: Gazi – Unat, Yavuz (2013) History of Science, Ankara: Pegem Akademi Publications.
Topdemir, H: Gazi – Unat, Yavuz (2019) History and Philosophy of Science, Pegem Akademi Publications. |
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
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Assessment Methods and Criteria | |
Midterm Examination | 1 | 100 | SUM | 100 | |
Final Examination | 1 | 100 | SUM | 100 | Term (or Year) Learning Activities | 40 | End Of Term (or Year) Learning Activities | 60 | SUM | 100 |
| Language of Instruction | Turkish | Work Placement(s) | - |
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Workload Calculation |
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Midterm Examination | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Final Examination | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Self Study | 2 | 20 | 40 |
Individual Study for Mid term Examination | 1 | 20 | 20 |
Individual Study for Final Examination | 1 | 20 | 20 |
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Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes |
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* Contribution Level : 1 Very low 2 Low 3 Medium 4 High 5 Very High |
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