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| Unit | INSTITUTE OF SOCIAL SCIENCES |
| ISLAMIC HISTORY AND ARTS (MASTER) (WITH THESIS) | |
| Code | İTS733 |
| Name | History of Science in Islam |
| Term | 2024-2025 Academic Year |
| Term | Fall |
| Duration (T+A) | 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 6 ECTS |
| National Credit | 3 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Yüksek Lisans Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
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Course Goal / Objective
This course aims to give students the ability to explain scientific inventions, literature and products of the world of Islamic culture in chronological order by giving examples from various disciplines.
Course Content
The following topics are in the scope of this course: The relationship between Islam and science and scientific training, methodology and the historical process of institutions in Islamic World. The origins of scientific activity in the world of Islamic culture. Philosophy of science in Islamic thought. Science classifications: Separation of disciplines and fields, specialization.
Course Precondition
To have taken compulsory and optional courses.
Resources
Sezgin, Fuat, İslamda Bilim ve Teknik
Notes
SARIÇAM, İbrahim, ERŞAHİN, Seyfettin, İslâm Medeniyeti Tarihi, Ankara 2008.
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Describes the transfer methods and ways of Philosophy and natural sciences from neighboring cultures to Islamic world. |
| LO02 | Shows the classification of classical science and lists religious and positive sciences. |
| LO03 | Describes the scientific training, methodology and the historical process of institutions in Islamic World. |
| LO04 | Explains with examples the reasons for transition to specialization in scientific fields which are different from encyclopedic understanding of science |
| LO05 | Shows examples of inventions and discoveries of Muslims in the history of science and literature |
| LO06 | States the transfer ways of the scientific heritage to the West and its concrete samples from various fields. |
| LO07 | Analyzes the position of Islamic societies in the scientific world of our age and the causes and consequences of regress of Muslims in the field of science and technology |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Develops and deepens his/her knowledge in a different field at the level of expertise based on undergraduate level qualifications in the field of Islamic History and Arts. | 3 |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Understands the interdisciplinary interaction related to the field of Islamic History and Arts and conducts joint studies with different disciplines. | |
| PLO03 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Uses the resources in the related field effectively based on the undergraduate level qualifications gained in the field of Islamic History and Arts. | 5 |
| PLO04 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Uses research methods and techniques applied in the fields of Islamic History and Arts. | 3 |
| PLO05 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Uses the theoretical and practical knowledge at the level of expertise in the field of Islamic History and Arts. | |
| PLO06 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Through the knowledge acquired in the field of Islamic History and Arts, it creates new information by integrating information in different disciplinary fields. | 3 |
| PLO07 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | To be able to solve problems specific to the field of Islamic History and Arts with the most appropriate research methods and techniques. | 4 |
| PLO08 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | To be able to use the specialized knowledge acquired in the field of Islamic History and Arts in order to raise the level of education, culture and art of the society. | 4 |
| PLO09 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | To be able to independently carry out a study that requires specialization in the field of Islamic History and Arts. | |
| PLO10 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Develops new approaches to solve complex and unpredictable problems encountered in applications related to the field of Islamic History and Arts. | 4 |
| PLO11 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | To be able to work independently as an individual in studies carried out in the fields of education, culture and arts and / or to produce solutions by taking responsibility in team work. | 2 |
| PLO12 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | To be able to lead in environments that require solving problems related to the field of Islamic History and Arts; to be able to organize personal, institutional and team work at the level of expertise. | 4 |
| PLO13 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | To be able to evaluate the theoretical and practical knowledge and skills acquired in the field of Islamic History and Arts with a critical approach. | 5 |
| PLO14 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | To be able to effectively teach the knowledge acquired in the field to individuals and groups under his/her responsibility. |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The origins of scientific activity in the world of Islamic culture | Reading the assigned chapter from the recommended book | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 2 | philosophy of science in Islamic thought | Reading the assigned chapter from the recommended book | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 3 | Science classifications: Separation of disciplines and scientific fields, specialization | Reading the assigned chapter from the recommended book | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 4 | Educational and scientific institutions, Art and Politics | Reading the assigned chapter from the recommended book | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap, Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 5 | Literature of Science, mathematical sciences such as Arithmetic, Algebra, Geometry and their technology. | Reading the assigned chapter from the recommended book | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 6 | Astronomy, physics and technologies | Reading the assigned chapter from the recommended book | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 7 | Chemistry, Medical Sciences and Technologies | Reading the assigned chapter from the recommended book | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap, Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 8 | Mid-term exam | Revision | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Ödev |
| 9 | Biology, Botany, Zoology and Veterinary medicine | Reading the assigned chapter from the recommended book | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap, Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 10 | Geology and Meteorology, Mineralogy, Cartography | Reading the assigned chapter from the recommended book | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 11 | The transfer of scientific literature and products of Islamic world to the West and their assimilation | Reading the assigned chapter from the recommended book | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 12 | Discontinuation of scientific developments and studies in the Islamic world. | Reading the assigned chapter from the recommended book | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 13 | Important Figures in the History of Islamic Sciences: Ibn Sina | Reading the assigned chapter from the recommended book | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 14 | Important Figures in the History of Islamic Sciences: Ibn al-Haysam | Reading the assigned chapter from the recommended book | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Soru-Cevap |
| 15 | Important Figures in the History of Islamic Sciences: al-Biruni | Reading the assigned chapter from the recommended book | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 16 | Important Figures in the History of Islamic Sciences: Nasir al-Din al-Tusi | Reading the assigned chapter from the recommended book | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Anlatım |
| 17 | Final | Final exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Ödev |
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 | 5 | 70 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 15 | 15 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 30 | 30 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 157 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 6,28 | ||
| ECTS | 6 ECTS | ||