ECTS - History of Science
History of Science (HUM360) Course Detail
| Course Name | Course Code | Season | Lecture Hours | Application Hours | Lab Hours | Credit | ECTS |
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| History of Science | HUM360 | General Elective | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 4 |
| Pre-requisite Course(s) |
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| N/A |
| Course Language | English |
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| Course Type | Elective Courses |
| Course Level | Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle) |
| Mode of Delivery | Face To Face |
| Learning and Teaching Strategies | Lecture, Discussion, Question and Answer. |
| Course Lecturer(s) |
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| Course Objectives | To teach the main lines of scientific studies in the ancient period; to comprehend the effects of science-philosophy, science-society, science-political power relations and socio-economic structure on science and technology in various periods of history; to emphasise the development of science in the east and west in the Middle Ages and mutual interactions; to understand the methods of modern science; to show the importance of science in our age and to distinguish it from pseudosciences |
| Course Learning Outcomes |
The students who succeeded in this course;
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| Course Content | The origins and historical deveopment of modern science and scientific method; the ways of knowing the world of different cultures and societies changed over time; the relationship between scientific knowledge to other enterprises, such as art and religion; the key aspects and issues in the advancement of science from ancient world to modern ages. |
Weekly Subjects and Releated Preparation Studies
| Week | Subjects | Preparation |
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| 1 | Introduction to the History of Science and the Basic Concepts -The foundation of the discipline of history of science (George Sarton, Aydın Sayılı, Salih Zeki Bey, Adnan Adıvar) -The methods in the history of science (internalist and externalist approaches) | The Cambridge Illustrated History of The World Science, Cambridge University Press, p. 10-61. Kornblith, Hilary, “Internalism and Externalism: A Brief Historical Introduction”Edited by Hilary Kornblith, s.1-9. |
| 2 | Science in Antiquity -Egypt, Mesopotamia, India, China Ancient Greek Civilization, Hellenistic Period and Roman Civilization | Studying the selected parts from the chosen materials (especially, Toby Huff’s The Rise of the Early Modern Science) |
| 3 | Science in the Middle Ages -Christianization and Islamization of the Ancient Greek Philosophy -The Rise of Scholasticism - Translation of the Ancient Greek Text from Arabic into Latin. | Studying the selected parts from the chosen materials |
| 4 | Science in Islamic Civilization and Scientific Activities of Turks in Islamic Civilisation - Umayyads - Abbasids - Karakhanids - Gaznavids - Seljuks | Studying the selected parts from the chosen materials |
| 5 | Renaissance/ Emergence of Modern Science -Art -Engineering -Science | Studying the selected parts from the chosen materials. |
| 6 | Scientific Revolution / Emergence of Modern Science -Galileo - Kepler - Copernicus -Isaac Newton | Studying the selected parts from the chosen materials. |
| 7 | Science in the Age of Enlightenment -Science Academies -Scientific Method -Francis Bacon -Rene Descartes | Studying the selected parts from the chosen materials. |
| 8 | Mid-Term | Presentation |
| 9 | Industrial Revolution, the Effect of Science and Technology on Production (XVIIIth Century) | Studying the selected parts from the chosen materials. |
| 10 | Science in the Modern Age (XIXth Century) | Studying the selected parts from the chosen materials. |
| 11 | The Origin of the Separation between Science and Philosophy | Studying the selected parts from the chosen materials. |
| 12 | The Effects of Modern Sciences in Turkey (Science in Ottoman Empire, XIXth Century) | Studying the selected parts from the chosen materials. |
| 13 | Scientific Developments in the Republican Period in Turkey -The University Reform - The students sent abroad and the studies they carried out upon their return to the country - Institutional innovations in the field of education, science and technology | Studying the selected parts from the chosen materials. |
| 14 | Science in Modern Age (XXth Century) | Studying the selected parts from the chosen materials. |
| 15 | Science in Modern Age (XXIst Century) | Studying the selected parts from the chosen materials. |
| 16 | Final Exam | Assignment |
Sources
| Course Book | 1. Ronan, Colin A., The Cambridge Illustrated History of The World Science, Cambridge University Press, London, 1983. |
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| 2. 2- Tekeli, Sevim vd., Bilim Tarihine Giriş, Nobel Yayıncılık, Ankara 2021. | |
| 3. 3- Mason, Stephen F., Bilimler Tarihi, Türk Tarih Kurumu Yayınları, Ankara 2019. | |
| 4. 4- Huff, Toby E., Erken Modern Bilimin Doğuşu ve Yükselişi- İslam Dünyası, Çin ve Batı |
Evaluation System
| Requirements | Number | Percentage of Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Attendance/Participation | - | - |
| Laboratory | - | - |
| Application | - | - |
| Field Work | - | - |
| Special Course Internship | - | - |
| Quizzes/Studio Critics | - | - |
| Homework Assignments | 1 | 60 |
| Presentation | 1 | 40 |
| Project | - | - |
| Report | - | - |
| Seminar | - | - |
| Midterms Exams/Midterms Jury | - | - |
| Final Exam/Final Jury | - | - |
| Toplam | 2 | 100 |
| Percentage of Semester Work | |
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| Percentage of Final Work | 100 |
| Total | 100 |
Course Category
| Core Courses | X |
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| Major Area Courses | |
| Supportive Courses | |
| Media and Managment Skills Courses | |
| Transferable Skill Courses |
The Relation Between Course Learning Competencies and Program Qualifications
| # | Program Qualifications / Competencies | Level of Contribution | ||||
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| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
| 1 | Gains adequate knowledge of mathematics, physical sciences and the subjects specific to engineering disciplines; gains the ability to apply theoretical and practical knowledge of these areas in the solution of complex engineering problems. | |||||
| 2 | Gains the ability to define, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; gains the ability to select and apply proper analysis and modeling methods for this purpose. | |||||
| 3 | Gains the ability to design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions in such a way as to meet the specific requirements; gains the ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose. | |||||
| 4 | Gains the ability to select, and use modern techniques and tools needed to analyze and solve complex problems encountered in engineering practices; gains the ability to use information technologies effectively. | |||||
| 5 | Gains the ability to design experiments, conduct experiments, gather data, and analyze and interpret results for investigating complex engineering problems or research areas specific to engineering disciplines. | |||||
| 6 | Gains the ability to work efficiently in inter-, intra-, and multi-disciplinary teams; gains the ability to work individually. | |||||
| 7 | (a) Gains effective oral and written communication skills; gains the ability to write a report properly, understand previously written reports, prepare design and manufacturing reports, deliver influential presentations, give unequivocal instructions, and carry out the instructions properly. (b) Gains the knowledge of, at least, one foreign language; gains the ability to write a report properly, understand previously written reports, prepare design and manufacturing reports, deliver influential presentations, give unequivocal instructions, and carry out the instructions properly in this foreign language. | |||||
| 8 | Gains awareness of the need for lifelong learning; gains the ability to access information, follow developments in science and technology, and adapt and excel oneself continuously. | X | ||||
| 9 | Gains knowledge about acting in conformity with the ethical principles, professional and ethical responsibility and knowledge of the standards employed in engineering applications. | X | ||||
| 10 | Gains knowledge of business practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; gains awareness of entrepreneurship and innovation; knowledge of sustainable development. | |||||
| 11 | Gains knowledge of the global and social effects of engineering practices on health, environment, and safety issues, and knowledge of the contemporary issues in engineering areas; gains awareness of the possible legal consequences of engineering practices. | |||||
| 12 | (a) Gains knowledge of (i) fluid mechanics, (ii) heat transfer, (iii) manufacturing process, (iv) electronics and control, (v) vehicle components design, (vi) vehicle dynamics, (vii) vehicle propulsion/drive and power systems, (viii) technical laws and regulations in automotive engineering field, and (ix) vehicle verification tests. (b) Gains the ability to merge and apply these knowledge in solving multi-disciplinary automotive problems. | |||||
| 13 | Gains the ability to make use of theoretical, experimental, and simulation methods, and computer aided design techniques in automotive engineering field. | |||||
| 14 | Gains he ability to work in the field of vehicle design and manufacturing. | |||||
ECTS/Workload Table
| Activities | Number | Duration (Hours) | Total Workload |
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| Course Hours (Including Exam Week: 16 x Total Hours) | 16 | 3 | 48 |
| Laboratory | |||
| Application | |||
| Special Course Internship | |||
| Field Work | |||
| Study Hours Out of Class | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Presentation/Seminar Prepration | |||
| Project | |||
| Report | |||
| Homework Assignments | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| Quizzes/Studio Critics | |||
| Prepration of Midterm Exams/Midterm Jury | |||
| Prepration of Final Exams/Final Jury | |||
| Total Workload | 100 | ||