HISTORY OF SCIENCE
- Course
- PHIL230 - HISTORY OF SCIENCE
- Department
- Basic Sciences and Humanities
- Course Type
- Course
- Status
- Required
- Language
- English
- Credit
- 3
- ECTS
- 5
- T+P+L
- 3 + 0 + 0
- Course Coordinator(s)
- Assoc. Prof. Dr. Hasan SAMANİ
- Prerequisite
- -
Course Description
Topics to be discussed in the course are: The human need to know and the differences between science and other forms of knowing, the emergence of science in ancient civilizations, scientific works of Plato, Aristotle, Eucleides, Archimedes and Ptolemy, science and philosophy in medieval Europe, science in Islamic Civilization, the scientific studies of Farabi and Avicenna, the effect of Islamic science on the West, scientific studies of Roger Bacon, Francis Bacon and Copernicus, science in Renaissance and Enlightenment, the intellectual foundations of the scientific revolution, the works of Kepler, Galileo and Newton, the birth of the first science societies in Europe, examples from 20th century science, developments in physical, biological and social sciences in the 20th and 21st century.
HISTORY OF SCIENCE
Evaluation Tools (Active Term)
| Item | Type | Weight (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Midterm | Midterm | 40 |
| Final | Final | 60 |
| Total | 100 | |
Course outcomes
No course outcomes have been defined yet.
Course Syllabus
| Week | Topic |
|---|---|
| Week 1 | Introduction: Nature of Science; Science in Prehistoric Times |
| Week 2 | Science in ancient Mesopotamian Civilization |
| Week 3 | Egyptian Science |
| Week 4 | Greek Philosophy and Science: Charecteristics |
| Week 5 | Greek Science I |
| Week 6 | Greek Science II |
| Week 7 | Roman Science |
| Week 8 | Midterm Week |
| Week 9 | Mediaval Science: Christian West |
| Week 10 | Mediaval Science: Islamic World |
| Week 11 | Humanism and Science during the Renaissance |
| Week 12 | Enlightenment and Scientific developments: 17 and 18 centuries |
| Week 13 | Aspects from 19th Century |
| Week 14 | Aspects from 20th century |
| Week 15 | Final Exam Week |
Reference Books & Course Materials
- 01 H.S. Williams-E. Williams, A History of Science,
Learning Outcomes
No learning outcomes have been defined.
Program Outcomes
- P01 Should have sufficient knowledge in mathematics, science, and subjects specific to the relevant engineering discipline.
- P02 Should have the ability to use theoretical and applied knowledge in mathematics, science, and related engineering disciplines in complex engineering problems.
- P03 Should have the ability to detect, define, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems.
- P04 Should have the ability to select and apply appropriate analysis and modeling methods to solve complex engineering problems.
- P05 Should have the ability to design a complex system, process, device, or product to meet specific requirements under realistic constraints and conditions.
- P06 Should have the ability to apply modern design methods.
- P07 Should have the ability to develop, select, and use modern techniques and tools necessary for the analysis and solution of complex problems encountered in engineering applications.
- P08 Should have the ability to use information technologies effectively.
- P09 Should have the ability to design experiments, for the study of complex problems or discipline-specific research topics.
- P10 Should have the ability to conduct experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results for the study of complex problems or discipline-specific research topics.
- P11 Should have the ability to work in intradisciplinary teams.
- P12 Should have the ability to work in interdisciplinary teams.
- P13 Should have the skills to work individually.
- P14 Should have the ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
- P15 Should have the knowledge of at least one foreign language.
- P16 Should be able to write effective reports, understand written reports, and prepare design and production reports.
- P17 Should have the ability to make effective presentations.
- P18 Should have the ability to give and have clear and understandable instructions.
- P19 Should gain consciousness (awareness) about the necessity of lifelong learning.
- P20 Should have the ability to access information.
- P21 Should have the ability to follow developments in science and technology and constantly renew himself/herself.
- P22 Should gain the awareness of professional and ethical responsibility and should act in accordance with ethical principles.
- P23 Should gain knowledge about the standards used in engineering applications.
- P24 Should gain knowledge about project management, risk management, and change management practices in business life.
- P25 Should gain awareness about entrepreneurship, and innovation.
- P26 Should gain knowledge about development in sustainability.
- P27 Should gain knowledge about the effects of engineering practices on health, environment, and security at universal and social dimensions and the problems of the age reflected in the field of engineering.
- P28 Awareness should be gained about the legal consequences of engineering solutions.
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