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| Unit | INSTITUTE OF NATURAL AND APPLIED SCIENCES |
| PHYSICS (PhD) | |
| Code | FK633 |
| Name | History of Science I |
| Term | 2018-2019 Academic Year |
| Term | Fall |
| Duration (T+A) | 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 6 ECTS |
| National Credit | 3 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Belirsiz |
| Type | Normal |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Prof. Dr. YÜKSEL UFUKTEPE |
| Course Instructor |
The current term course schedule has not been prepared yet.
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Course Goal / Objective
The main objective of the History of Science in Physics course is to explain to students how the historical, social and economic factors emerged and how science affects society.
Course Content
The birth of science. Science from the perspective of civilizations: Nile and Anatolian civilizations; Asian, Chinese, Indian, Roman, Greek civilizations.
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Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Learns the scope of history of science |
| LO02 | Understands the basics of scientific developments |
| LO03 | Understands the relationship between science and technology |
| LO04 | Understands the impact of science on society |
| LO05 | Understands the relationship between science and philosophy |
| LO06 | Learn the basics of scientific development |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | - | Based on the qualifications of the MA level, develops and deepens the current and advanced knowledge in the area by unique means of thinking and / or research at mastery level and comes up with original definitions which bring about novelty to the physics area. | |
| PLO02 | - | Use the equipment used in the field. | |
| PLO03 | - | Gain experience on experimental measurements and their graphical representation with appropriate units and accuracy | |
| PLO04 | - | Interpret observational and experimental results. | |
| PLO05 | - | Deduce from sources which are obtained by research during the process of preparing proficiency exam. | |
| PLO06 | - | Interpret information in their field written and oral | |
| PLO07 | - | Demonstrate the knowledge of appropriate mathematical techniques used in physics. | |
| PLO08 | - | Has a knowledge about the logic of scientific research. | |
| PLO09 | - | Makes use of the conceptual and practical knowledge acquired in the physics field at mastery level. | |
| PLO10 | - | Has attained advanced skills to apply research methods in studies related with the physics area. | |
| PLO11 | - | Develops a scientific method that brings innovation to science. | |
| PLO12 | - | Performs the critical analysis, synthesis and evaluation of new and complicated thought. | |
| PLO13 | - | Can demonstrate the ability to perform an independent research in a specific issue related to physics. | |
| PLO14 | - | Acts as a leader in environments where it is necessary to solve original and interdisciplinary problems. | |
| PLO15 | - | To keep track of the developments in physics and updates himself/herself invariably. | |
| PLO16 | - | Can calculate the predictions of a physical theory and compare with the experimental results. | |
| PLO17 | - | Comprehends the interdisciplinary interaction with which the physics area is related. | |
| PLO18 | - | Shares his/her ideas and suggestions for solutions to the physical problems with experts and non-experts by supporting them with quantitative and qualitative data. | |
| PLO19 | - | Can develop original solutions to physical problems. | |
| PLO20 | - | Can prepare a scientific article and can publish scientific articles about his/her field in international refereed journals. |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to the history of science | read from the source book | |
| 2 | Objectives and definitions of history of science | read from the source book | |
| 3 | History of Science and Philosophy | read from the source book | |
| 4 | Nature and Scope of Science | read from the source book | |
| 5 | Scientific Thought, Science Theories | read from the source book | |
| 6 | Science in Ancient Civilizations (Egypt) | read from the source book | |
| 7 | Science in Ancient Civilizations (Mesopotamia) | read from the source book | |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | ||
| 9 | Science in Ancient Greece and Hellenistic Period | read from the source book | |
| 10 | Science in the Romans | read from the source book | |
| 11 | Science in Medieval Europe | read from the source book | |
| 12 | Science in the Islamic World | read from the source book | |
| 13 | Renaissance and the birth of modern science | read from the source book | |
| 14 | Age of Enlightenment | read from the source book | |
| 15 | An overview | general reading | |
| 16 | Term Exams | ||
| 17 | Term Exams |