ABL655 Philosophy of Science

5 ECTS - 2-0 Duration (T+A)- . Semester- 2 National Credit

Information

Code ABL655
Name Philosophy of Science
Semester . Semester
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 Goal

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 Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Beyin Fırtınası, Bireysel Çalışma, Problem Çözme
2 The relationship between science, religion and philosophy Reading Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Bireysel Çalışma
3 Science and interdisciplinary relationship Reading Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap
4 The relationship between science and language Reading Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Alıştırma ve Uygulama
5 Scope and limits of scientific method Reading Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
6 Scientific method interpretations; Classic review, Modern reviews Reading Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Beyin Fırtınası
7 Case concept, Observation, Experiment Reading Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Beyin Fırtınası
8 Mid-Term Exam Reading Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav
9 Logical structure of measurement Reading Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Beyin Fırtınası, Problem Çözme
10 Scientific Description; Description and Description Reading Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma, Benzetim, Beyin Fırtınası
11 Concepts of scientific law Reading Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Beyin Fırtınası
12 Hypothesis and Hypothesis Verification Reading Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Soru-Cevap, Anlatım, Alıştırma ve Uygulama
13 The principle of causality in science Reading Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
14 Science and Theory Reading Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
15 Responsibility of Scientists, Science and Humanism. Reading Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Altı Şapka, Örnek Olay
16 Term Exams Reading Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav
17 Term Exams reading Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav


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