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INTRODUCTION TO PHILOSOPHY

Course
PHIL102 - INTRODUCTION TO PHILOSOPHY
Department
Basic Sciences and Humanities
Course Type
Course
Status
Required
Language
English
Credit
3
ECTS
4
T+P+L
3 + 0 + 0
Course Coordinator(s)
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nusret Sinan EVCAN
Prerequisite
-
Keywords

Course Description

Philosophy is the attempt to answer the deepest and most fundamental questions about the universe, mind, society, art, etc., in brief, all aspects of the human life. The aim of this course is not only learn the ideas of the great philosophers of the history, but also explore how to improve critical and philosophical thinking skills. The course is designed to acquaint students with the concepts, methods, problems, and theories of different areas within philosophy. İn addition to these, the one of the main objective of the course is to provide an perspective of the philosophy's relation to other disciplines such as sociology, psychology, education, law, etc.

INTRODUCTION TO PHILOSOPHY

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Course outcomes

  1. 01 Describe major ethical theories
  2. 02 Classify major ontological positions
  3. 03 Summarize the thoughts of major political philosophers
  4. 04 Describe the ideas of major philosophers of science
  5. 05 Classify ethical theories

Course Syllabus

Week Topic
Week 1 The meanings of Philosophy, Philosophical Thinking , The scope of philosophy, Analysis, Synthesis, Concepts, Organizing Concepts
Week 2 Epistemology: Theories of truth, logical fallacies
Week 3 Scepticism, Rationalism, Empiricism, Intiutionism
Week 4 Philosophy of Science
Week 5 Metaphysics (the philosophy of Being)
Week 6 The difference between Materialism and Idealism Velazques 138-151
Week 7 The Mind and Body Problem - Velazques pp 75-86
Week 8 Review before Midterm
Week 9 Midterm
Week 10 Philosophy of Morality and Ethics
Week 11 Philosophy of Morality and Ethics
Week 12 Phenomenology and Existentialism - Velazques 171-186
Week 13 Political Philosophy
Week 14 Political Philosophy
Week 15 Review

Reference Books & Course Materials

  1. 01 Manuel Velasquez, Philosophy: A Text with Readings, Wadsworth Cengage, 2011
  2. 02 William F. Lawhead, The Philosophical Journey, Mc Graw Hill, 2011

Learning Outcomes

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Program Outcomes

  1. P01 Gain the ability to apply the Pharmacy profession.
  2. P02 Interpret the accuracy and reliability of the current theoretical and practical knowledge in the field of pharmacy, as well as being able to follow and evaluate innovations.
  3. P03 Practically apply the knowledge they gain on pharmaceutical sciences. The acquired knowledge and skills allow the graduates to act as the closest health consultant to the public with the ability to inform the public.
  4. P04 Evaluate and apply current technology related to basic subjects and principles covering pharmacy and health sciences and take part in in-service training seminars.
  5. P05 Know the risks and evaluation of the use of drugs and other chemicals and safe laboratory practices (GMP).
  6. P06 Acquire the ability to interpret the findings obtained by qualitative and quantitative measurements and to reach valid scientific results from the data.
  7. P07 Prepare pharmaceuticals and provide guidance on the use of pharmaceutical products.
  8. P08 Design research and develop projects related to pharmaceutical products; manage and share the results.
  9. P09 Be competent to accurately and intelligibly communicate and transfer knowledge about prescription content and pharmaceutical products to the patient / user. The graduates are trained on taking necessary precautions for safe drug usage and encouraging rational drug use, as well as providing consultancy and supervision.
  10. P10 Work in an interdisciplinary environment. Graduates can cooperate with other professional groups, participate in vocational training and activities, have proper knowledge and communication skills.
  11. P11 Take part in social responsibility projects related to health. Graduates have awareness on sustainable environment and participate in activities and practices related to their profession.
  12. P12 Open a community pharmacy, also work in hospital pharmacies, can work in different fields related with pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, medical and herbal products, as well as production and quality control in the pharmaceutical industry. Takes part in the professional development of herself/himself, her/his colleagues and pharmacy students.
  13. P13 Implements the legal and professional law and ethics as a health professional, in issues concerning public health.
  14. P14 Knows and applies the processes related to drug design from natural or synthetic sources, as well as development, preparation, analysis and metabolism of drugs in the human body.

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