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| Unit | |
| Code | SD0328 |
| Name | History of Science and Philosophy |
| Term | 2019-2020 Academic Year |
| Term | Fall |
| Duration (T+A) | 2-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 3 ECTS |
| National Credit | 2 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Belirsiz |
| Label | NFE Non-Field Elective Courses (University) UCC University Common Course |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Prof. Dr. OZAN ŞENKAL |
| Course Instructor |
Prof. Dr. OZAN ŞENKAL
(Güz)
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
|
Course Goal / Objective
The aim of this course is to discuss the basic problems in the history and philosophy of science; science examine the theories and philosophical approaches.
Course Content
293/5000 An overview of the history of science, basic concepts and basic questions, relation between science history and philosophy of science, Vienna Around, Karl R. Popper, Imre Lakatos, Thomas Kuhn, History of Science I (Science in the Renaissance), History of Science II (Science in the Renaissance), Science, Science and Technology in Modern Age
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Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Understands the basic concepts and problems of history and philosophy of science. |
| LO02 | Uses knowledge gained from the history of science |
| LO03 | Analyze the problems of the history and philosophy of science. |
| LO04 | Evaluates the discussions in the history and philosophy of science in the light of new problems. |
| LO05 | It creates new ideas by adapting the discussions in the history and philosophy of science. |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The science of science The history of science The relationship between science, science history and philosophy | Read related sections from notes | |
| 2 | Development of science and thought in antiquity | Read related sections from notes | |
| 3 | Scientific studies of Plato, Aristoteles, Eukleides, Arkhimedes and Ptolemy | Read related sections from notes | |
| 4 | The effect of Aristotle's physics and universe vision on later periods | Read related sections from notes | |
| 5 | Science and philosophy in the Middle Ages. | Read related sections from notes | |
| 6 | General characteristics of Christian Middle Ages. | Read related sections from notes | |
| 7 | General characteristics of Islamic Middle Ages. | Read related sections from notes | |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Read related sections from notes | |
| 9 | Abdulhamid b. Turkish Harezmi, Cabir b. Hayyan et al. | Read related sections from notes | |
| 10 | Examples of scientific studies of Farabi, Avicenna and Ibn al-Heysen. | Read related sections from notes | |
| 11 | The impact of Islamic science and thought on the West. | Read related sections from notes | |
| 12 | Roger Bacon and Francis Bacon and Copernicus. | Read related sections from notes | |
| 13 | The science of Renaissance and Enlightenment | Read related sections from notes | |
| 14 | Kepler, Galileo and Newton's works. | Read related sections from notes | |
| 15 | Examples of contemporary science theories: Quantum and Relativity | Read related sections from notes | |
| 16 | Term Exams | Read related sections from notes | |
| 17 | Term Exams | Read related sections from notes |
Assessment (Exam) Methods and Criteria
| Assessment Type | Midterm / Year Impact | End of Term / End of Year Impact |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Midterm Exam | 100 | 40 |
| General Assessment | ||
| Midterm / Year Total | 100 | 40 |
| 1. Final Exam | - | 60 |
| Grand Total | - | 100 |