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
- Knowledge of mathematics, natural sciences, basic engineering, computer-based computation, and topics specific to the relevant engineering discipline.
- Ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, natural sciences, basic engineering, computer-based computation, and topics specific to the relevant engineering discipline to the solution of complex engineering problems.
- Ability to define complex engineering problems by using knowledge of basic sciences, mathematics, and engineering, while considering the relevant United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) related to the problem addressed.
- Ability to formulate complex engineering problems using knowledge of basic sciences, mathematics, and engineering, while considering the relevant United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) associated with the problem addressed.
- Ability to analyse and solve complex engineering problems using knowledge of basic sciences, mathematics, and engineering, while considering the relevant United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) associated with the problem addressed.
- Ability to design creative solutions to complex engineering problems.
- Ability to design complex systems, processes, devices, or products in a way that meets present and future needs while considering realistic constraints and conditions.
- Ability to select and use appropriate techniques and resources—including estimation and modelling—for the analysis and solution of complex engineering problems, while being aware of their limitations.
- Ability to select and use modern engineering and computational tools—including estimation and modelling—for the analysis and solution of complex engineering problems, while being aware of their limitations.
- Ability to conduct literature research and use appropriate research methods for the investigation of complex engineering problems.
- Ability to design experiments for the investigation of complex engineering problems.
- Ability to conduct experiments, collect data, analyse results, and interpret findings for the investigation of complex engineering problems.
- Knowledge of the impacts of engineering practices on society, health and safety, the economy, sustainability, and the environment within the framework of the United Nations Sustainable
- Awareness of the legal implications of engineering solutions within the framework of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
- Knowledge of ethical responsibility and adherence to the principles of professional engineering conduct.
- Awareness of acting impartially without discrimination in any matter and of being inclusive of diversity.
- Ability to work effectively as an individual.
- Ability to work effectively as a team member or leader in intra-disciplinary teams (face-to-face, remote, or hybrid).
- Ability to work effectively as a team member or leader in multidisciplinary teams (face-to-face, remote, or hybrid).
- Ability to communicate effectively in spoken form on technical matters, taking into account the diverse characteristics of the target audience (such as education, language, and profession).
- Ability to communicate effectively in written form on technical matters, taking into account the diverse characteristics of the target audience (such as education, language, and profession).
- Knowledge of professional practices such as project management and economic feasibility analysis.
- Awareness of entrepreneurship and innovation.
- Ability for independent and lifelong learning.
- Ability to adapt to new and emerging technologies.
- Lifelong learning ability that includes the capacity to think critically about technological changes.
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