Information
| Unit | INSTITUTE OF NATURAL AND APPLIED SCIENCES |
| PHYSICS (PhD) | |
| Code | FK630 |
| Name | History of Science in physics II |
| Term | 2018-2019 Academic Year |
| Term | Spring |
| 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.
Course Precondition
Resources
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Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Learns the development of the history of science |
| LO02 | Understands the scientific approach |
| LO03 | Understand the elements that develop science |
| LO04 | Understand the relationship between science and technology |
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 | An overview of the history of science | Reading from the source book | |
| 2 | Philosophy of Science | Reading from the source book | |
| 3 | Industrial Revolution and Science | Reading from the source book | |
| 4 | Contemporary Science | Reading from the source book | |
| 5 | Developments in science in the 16th century | Reading from the source book | |
| 6 | Science in the 17th century | Reading from the source book | |
| 7 | Science in the 18th century | Reading from the source book | |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | ||
| 9 | Science Today | Reading from the source book | |
| 10 | Science in the 19th century | Reading from the source book | |
| 11 | Science in Republic of Turkey | Reading from the source book | |
| 12 | FamousTurkish Scientists | Reading from the source book | |
| 13 | An overview | Reading from the source book | |
| 14 | FamousTurkish Physicisit | Reading from the source book | |
| 15 | An Overview | Reading from the source book | |
| 16 | Term Exams | ||
| 17 | Term Exams |