Description of Individual Course Units
Course Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleType of Course UnitYear of StudySemesterNumber of ECTS Credits
SOS1032015138HISTORY OF SCIENCECompulsory114
Level of Course Unit
First Cycle
Objectives of the Course
Aim of this course is, to explain the development of science history beginning from the most ancient civilization, to answer the ?What is science??question
Name of Lecturer(s)
Yrd. Doç. Dr. Hasan YILDIZ
Learning Outcomes
1The student defines what science is
2Explain the basic features of scientific thinking
3Explain the importance of science in human life
4Discusses science philosophy
5Acquire science method
Mode of Delivery
Formal Education
Prerequisites and co-requisities
None
Recommended Optional Programme Components
None
Course Contents
What is science? What are the sources of science? Recognize the Civilizations and Scientists contributed to the development of science
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTheoreticalPracticeLaboratory
1What is science? Scientific research steps, sources of science
2 Birth and prehistory of science
3Science in prehistoric civilizations
4 Science in ancient Greece and Roman Empire
5Science in ancient China and India
6 Science in Islamic civilization
7Science in Roman Empire and Middle Age
8Midterm Exam
9Science after Renaissance
10 Science in 18th century
11Science in 19th century - I
12 Science in 19th century - II
13 Science in 20th century - I
14Science in 20th century - II
15Science today and future science
16Final
Recommended or Required Reading
Cemal Yıldırım, Bilim Tarihi, 1997, Remzi Kitabevi Şafak Ural, Bilim Tarihi, III C., İstanbul, 1995.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Term (or Year) Learning ActivitiesQuantityWeight
SUM0
End Of Term (or Year) Learning ActivitiesQuantityWeight
SUM0
Yarıyıl (Yıl) İçi Etkinlikleri40
Yarıyıl (Yıl) Sonu Etkinlikleri60
SUM100
Language of Instruction
Turkish
Work Placement(s)
None
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesNumberTime (hours)Total Work Load (hours)
Midterm Examination122
Final Examination122
Makeup Examination122
Attending Lectures14228
Discussion14228
Question-Answer14228
Reading14228
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)118
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