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| Unit | INSTITUTE OF SOCIAL SCIENCES |
| ECONOMICS (MASTER) (WITHOUT THESIS) (EVENING EDUCATION) | |
| Code | EKO717 |
| Name | Science and Ethics |
| Term | 2024-2025 Academic Year |
| Term | Fall |
| Duration (T+A) | 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 9 ECTS |
| National Credit | 3 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Yüksek Lisans Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Dr. Öğr. Üyesi TOLGA KABAŞ |
| Course Instructor |
Dr. Öğr. Üyesi TOLGA KABAŞ
(Güz)
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
|
Course Goal / Objective
The objective of this course is to provide students with in-depth knowledge of ethical issues and scientific responsibilities in scientific research. Students will learn how scientific research can align with ethical principles and how to address ethical challenges in these studies. Additionally, they will assess the societal and environmental impacts of scientific research and understand the importance of responsible decision-making and being a responsible researcher in the scientific community.
Course Content
The relationship between science and ethics, ethical responsibilities in scientific research, research ethics and data accuracy, human rights and ethical boundaries, scientific manipulation and misleading results, ethical rules and the scientific community, environmental ethics and biotechnology, moral responsibility in scientific discoveries, ethical decision-making processes, scientific ethics and social responsibility, the boundaries of ethics and scientific progress, security, privacy, and ethical issues in scientific research, ethical violations in scientific studies and possible solutions.
Course Precondition
There is no course prerequisite.
Resources
Scott Gordon, History and Philosophy of Social Sciences, Küre
Notes
Dr. Tolga Kabaş, Ortodoks İktisat İle İktisat Sosyolojisi, Akademisyen Yayınevi
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Being able to explain the main differences between natural sciences and social sciences |
| LO02 | Explains the relationship between scientific processes and ethical responsibilities. |
| LO03 | Explains the effects of ethical principles and rules on research results in scientific research. |
| LO04 | Explains ethical responsibilities in ensuring the accuracy and reliability of scientific data. |
| LO05 | Explains concepts developed by Auguste Comte, Wilhelm Dilthey, Emile Durkheim, and Max Weber. |
| LO06 | Explain the ethical issues of scientific manipulation and misleading results. |
| LO07 | Explain how to determine human rights and ethical boundaries in scientific research. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Explains the importance of demand and supply and the conditions of the market economy to work better | |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Specifies the role of the market economy, the price advantage of the event. | |
| PLO03 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Specifies the role of the price advantage in market economy | |
| PLO04 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Faces with challenges, produces a numerical and policy options. | |
| PLO05 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Applies the methods of economic analysis. | |
| PLO06 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Acquires the ability of analyzing in the conceptual level ,compares interprets, evaluates and synthesizes ideas in order to develop solutions to the problems. | 5 |
| PLO07 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Uses the theory of economics in analyzing the economic events | |
| PLO08 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Explains economic issues such as determinants of economic growth, causes and costs of unemployment, globalization and economic interdependence of nations. | |
| PLO09 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Evaluates academic writings related to the field of economics. | 4 |
| PLO10 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Takes responsibility individually and / or in a team,leads a team and works effectively | 5 |
| PLO11 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | With the awareness of the necessity of life-long learning, follows the latest developments about his field and improves himself | 5 |
| PLO12 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Recognize and apply social, scientific and professional ethical values. | 5 |
| PLO13 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Expresses himself/herself accurately, both orally and in writing. | 5 |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction To The Course | Source Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Soru-Cevap |
| 2 | Fundamentals of Modern Social Sciences | Source Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Soru-Cevap |
| 3 | Birth of Modern Social Sciences | Source Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Soru-Cevap |
| 4 | Fathers of Modern Social Sciences | Source Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 5 | Emergence of Major Schools in Modern Social Sciences | Source Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Soru-Cevap |
| 6 | Major Characteristics of Modern Social Sciences | Source Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Soru-Cevap |
| 7 | Main Principles of Modern Social Science Schools | Source Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Soru-Cevap |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Review The Topics Discussed in the Lecture Notes and Sources | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav, Ödev |
| 9 | Universal Human Behaviour in Moden Social Sciences | Source Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Soru-Cevap |
| 10 | Basic Methodological Arguements in Modern Social Sciences | Source Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Soru-Cevap |
| 11 | Classical, Neoclassical and Keynesian Schools of Economics | Source Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Soru-Cevap |
| 12 | Scientific Contributions of Leading Economicsts | Source Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Soru-Cevap |
| 13 | Major Ideological Differences Among Leading Economists | Source Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Soru-Cevap |
| 14 | The Contributions of Leading Sociologists (Comte, Dilthey, Durkheim and Weber) | Source Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Soru-Cevap |
| 15 | The Methodological Differences in Comte, Dilthey, Durkheim and Weber | Source Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Soru-Cevap |
| 16 | Term Exams | Review The Topics Discussed in the Lecture Notes and Sources | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 17 | Term Exams | Review The Topics Discussed in the Lecture Notes and Sources | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
Assessment (Exam) Methods and Criteria
| Assessment Type | Midterm / Year Impact | End of Term / End of Year Impact |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Homework | 100 | 40 |
| General Assessment | ||
| Midterm / Year Total | 100 | 40 |
| 1. Final Exam | - | 60 |
| Grand Total | - | 100 |
Student Workload - ECTS
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Related Works | |||
| Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 14 | 8 | 112 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 1 | 15 | 15 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 15 | 15 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 30 | 30 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 214 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 8,56 | ||
| ECTS | 9 ECTS | ||