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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

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

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

Learning Outcomes

No learning outcomes have been defined.

Program Outcomes

  1. P01 Has knowledge of the basic concepts, theory and methods in the field of public relations, advertising, marketing and integrated marketing communications.
  2. P02 Has knowledge of the appropriate media planning processes for target audiences in the field of public relations and advertising.
  3. P03 Is able to write periodic reports on the activities carried out in the fields of public relations and advertising.
  4. P04 Is able to use research and planning methods and techniques related to public relations and advertising.
  5. P05 Knows organisational crisis management processes.
  6. P06 Knows the media and digital media communication techniques and processes related to the promotion of institutions and organisations.
  7. P07 Knows the creation and application of media strategy in the field of public relations and advertising.
  8. P08 Has knowledge of legal regulations and ethics related to public relations and advertising.
  9. P09 Is able to conduct marketing and consumer behavior research and undertake planning based on this research data.
  10. P10 Is able to conduct public relations and advertising campaigns.
  11. P11 Is able to use digital media and social media in the fields of public relations and advertising.
  12. P12 Has the ability to use current and effective presentation techniques in the field of public relations and advertising.
  13. P13 Is able to monitor social developments and changes in the behavior of the target audience and use the information obtained to design public relations and advertising campaigns.
  14. P14 Is able to take initiative in solving problems in the fields of public relations and advertising by acting as a responsible individual as well as a team member.
  15. P15 Is able to create and implement brand and communication strategies.
  16. P16 Is able to analyse consumer behavior in traditional and digital channels of communication using scientific methods and to evaluate the unique dynamics of these channels.
  17. P17 Is aware of and acts in accordance with the standards and ethical codes of national and international professional organisations in the fields of public relations and advertising.
  18. P18 Can communicate effectively within an international study and work environments.
  19. P19 Can apply their learning into practice in real work contexts,

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