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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
-
Keywords

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

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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

  1. 01 H.S. Williams-E. Williams, A History of Science,

Learning Outcomes

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Program Outcomes

  1. P01 Integrate knowledge of interior architecture principles, spatial organization, and visual perception to develop user-centered, functional, aesthetically enriching, and innovative spatial solutions.
  2. P02 Analyze and evaluate the relationships among user needs, functional constraints, ergonomics, accessibility, and universal design principles to develop interior architecture solutions across different design scales and contexts.
  3. P03 Research, analyze, and relate historical, cultural, and theoretical knowledge to justify design decisions that respect local values while responding to global cultural diversity.
  4. P04 Communicate design ideas effectively by integrating visual communication tools, manual and digital representation techniques, and appropriate digital technologies, including artificial intelligence-assisted visualization methods, where appropriate.
  5. P05 Evaluate and synthesize appropriate materials, color schemes, lighting, and furniture systems using up-to-date technologies and aesthetic principles to shape experiential atmospheres.
  6. P06 Integrate environmental responsibility, occupant health, and ethical principles to develop sustainable, safe, and healthy interior architecture solutions and justify design decisions.
  7. P07 Collaborate and coordinate with professionals from architecture, landscape architecture, engineering, and related disciplines by integrating multidisciplinary knowledge to develop comprehensive spatial solutions.
  8. P08 Critically evaluate research, contemporary approaches, and artificial intelligence-assisted design and research methods to generate innovative knowledge and design solutions while sustaining lifelong learning and professional development.
  9. P09 Justify professional decisions by integrating ethical principles, cultural, societal, and aesthetic responsibilities with the responsible, legal, and ethical use of digital technologies, including artificial intelligence.
  10. P10 Plan, manage, and evaluate interior architecture projects by integrating technical systems, user-centered design methods, regulatory requirements, and contemporary digital project management and design technologies.
  11. P11 Evaluate and reinterpret existing and historic interiors by integrating conservation principles, adaptive reuse strategies, and digital documentation techniques to support cultural continuity and sustainable heritage conservation.
  12. P12 Integrate inclusive and socially responsible design approaches with entrepreneurship, lifelong learning, professional collaboration, and adaptation to technological transformation to contribute to the sustainable advancement of the profession and society.

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