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Information
| Code | ABL655 |
| Name | Philosophy of Science |
| Term | 2022-2023 Academic Year |
| Term | Spring |
| Duration (T+A) | 2-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 5 ECTS |
| National Credit | 2 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Doktora Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Dr. Öğr. Üyesi SERAP TORUN |
| Course Instructor |
1 |
Course Goal / Objective
The aim of the course is to reveal the historical development of science and philosophy in terms of common problems and to make use of these data in scientific studies.
Course Content
In this course, the scientific propositions which are put forward by thinkers are examined. Transformation of scientific and scientific knowledge in the process is examined and its reflections to the present are evaluated.
Course Precondition
none
Resources
Yıldırım C. Bilim Felsefesi. Remzi Kitabevi, 8. Basım, İstanbul, 2001. Yıldırım C. Bilim Tarihi, Remzi Kitabevi, 7. Basım, İstanbul, 2001. Martin Curdand JA. Cover, Philosophy of Science The Central Issues. Stumpf, S E. , Fieser, J. 2012 Philosophy History and readings. Boston McGraw Hill
Notes
Karl Popper, The Logic of Scientific Discovery;, Conjectures and Refutations. Thomas Kuhn, The Structure of Scientific Revolutions. ElliottS ober, Evidence and Evolution. Karl G. Hempel, Aspects of ScientificExplanation. Wesley Salmon, Scientific Explanation and the Causal Structure of the World. James Woodward, MakingThings Happen: A Theory of Causal Explanation. Bas van Fraassen, The Scientific Image.
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | The student can express the problem of limitation in science and explain the importance of this in terms of general information theory problems. |
| LO02 | Explain the basic theories of scientific explanations and explain the reasons given about them |
| LO03 | Analyze the arguments discussed during the course with the technical meaning of philosophy. |
| LO04 | Knows the characteristics that a scientist should have. |
| LO05 | Determines the methods to be used in analysis and synthesis. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Develops current and advanced knowledge in forensic sciences at the level of expertise. | 2 |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Comprehends the research methods related to Forensic Sciences at expertise level. | 3 |
| PLO03 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Knows the importance of ethical principles for society and person. | 3 |
| PLO04 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Develops a new idea, method, design and/or application on forensic sciences. | 3 |
| PLO05 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Can write scientific articles related to Forensic Sciences. | 2 |
| PLO06 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Are capable of critical analysis, evaluation and synthesis of new and complex ideas. | 2 |
| PLO07 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Follows evidence-based practices and conducts research on professional practices that will constitute evidence in his field. | 1 |
| PLO08 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Defends her/his original views when discussing the issues in her field with experts. | 2 |
| PLO09 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Can communicate with their peers, the larger scholarly community and with society in general about Forensic science area. | 1 |
| PLO10 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Contributes to the solution of social, scientific, cultural and ethical problems encountered in matters related to forensic sciences. | 3 |
| PLO11 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Discusses current developments and her/his own work with different groups in written, oral and visual formats. | 2 |
| PLO12 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Uses the knowledge and research methods obtained in the field in solving forensic cases and events. | 3 |
| PLO13 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Knows the concept of expertise and forensic procedural approach. | |
| PLO14 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Knows crime scene investigation and evidence collection procedures | |
| PLO15 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Knows the concepts of crime, causes of crime and punishment. | 1 |
| PLO16 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Recognizes basic forensic medicine and forensic science applications. |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The importance and definition of science | Reading | |
| 2 | The relationship between science, religion and philosophy | Reading | |
| 3 | Science and interdisciplinary relationship | Reading | |
| 4 | The relationship between science and language | Reading | |
| 5 | Scope and limits of scientific method | Reading | |
| 6 | Scientific method interpretations; Classic review, Modern reviews | Reading | |
| 7 | Case concept, Observation, Experiment | Reading | |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Reading | |
| 9 | Logical structure of measurement | Reading | |
| 10 | Scientific Description; Description and Description | Reading | |
| 11 | Concepts of scientific law | Reading | |
| 12 | Hypothesis and Hypothesis Verification | Reading | |
| 13 | The principle of causality in science | Reading | |
| 14 | Science and Theory | Reading | |
| 15 | Responsibility of Scientists, Science and Humanism. | Reading | |
| 16 | Term Exams | Reading | |
| 17 | Term Exams | reading |
Student Workload - ECTS
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Related Works | |||
| Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 14 | 4 | 56 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 20 | 20 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 114 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 4,56 | ||
| ECTS | 5 ECTS | ||