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  Course Description
Course Name : History Of Science İn Physics

Course Code : FZ 451

Course Type : Optional

Level of Course : First Cycle

Year of Study : 4

Course Semester : Fall (16 Weeks)

ECTS : 2

Name of Lecturer(s) : Prof.Dr. YÜKSEL UFUKTEPE

Learning Outcomes of the Course : Participate in discussions about the current level of science stages of progres
Make a general assessment of the importance given to the relationship a country´s level of development, science, scientist
Reach the current level of technology, science, consciousness is a product of the development gains

Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face

Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None

Recommended Optional Programme Components : None

Aim(s) of Course : Emphasizing the importance of the history of science, and science is to pay attention to comprehend the importance of science in the development of the countries.

Course Contents : What is the History of Science, Science Origin, Nature of Scientific Development, Written prehistoric times, Science, Chinese, Indian and Central Asia Politics, Science in China, Hint´te Science, Science Central Asia, Egypt and Mesopotamia, Science, Period of Greek science, Greek era, the beginning of the universe Atomic Theory, Plato Academy Nitellik Appreciation of theoretical astronomy, Aristotle, the Hellenistic Period Science, Romans Science, Medieval Christian the World of Science, Early Middle Ages, the High Middle Ages, late Middle Ages, the medieval Islamic World Science, Nature and Philosophy of Knowledge, Al-Farabi, Ibn SinaYusuf Has Hacip, George Sarton, Qazwini, Islamic Studies, Rebirth (Renaissance) period, Science, Nature, and Philosophy of Knowledge,

Language of Instruction : Turkish

Work Place : Lecture halls of the Faculty


  Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities
Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 Introduction: the history of science objectives and definitions Related topics researched in the course books controversial course
2 The importance of the history of science, science in the development phases Related topics researched in the course books controversial course
3 Science in ancient civilizations Related topics researched in the course books controversial course
4 Egypt Science Related topics researched in the course books controversial course
5 Mesopotamia Science Related topics researched in the course books controversial course
6 Science in China Related topics researched in the course books controversial course
7 Science in India Related topics researched in the course books controversial course
8 midterm exam exam exam
9 Science in Ancient Greece Related topics researched in the course books controversial course
10 The Hellenistic Period Related topics researched in the course books controversial course
11 Roman and Medieval Science Related topics researched in the course books controversial course
12 Science in the Islamic World Related topics researched in the course books controversial course
13 Islamic scholars and outstanding contribution to science, life scientists Related topics researched in the course books controversial course
14 Overall rating Related topics researched in the course books controversial course
15 discussion Related topics researched in the course books controversial course
16/17 final exam exam


  Required Course Resources
Resource Type Resource Name
Recommended Course Material(s)  History of Science, C.Yıldırım, Remzi Bookstore, 2001
 Colin A. Ronan, History of Science, History of Science and Development of World Cultures, TÜBİTAK Publications, 2003
Required Course Material(s)


  Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria
Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 100
    Homeworks/Projects/Others 0 0
Total 100
Rate of Semester/Year Assessments to Success 40
 
Final Assessments 100
Rate of Final Assessments to Success 60
Total 100

  Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes
# Key Learning Outcome Contribution*
1 Have knowledge of a foreign language at least monitoring developments in the field of physics. 0
2 Know the importance of individual development. 5
3 Monitor the developments in the field of physics, learn and evaluate in terms of social ethics. 5
4 Design experiments in the field of physics. 0
5 Explain the basic concepts and principles in the field of physics. 3
6 Evaluate the developmets in the field of Physics by using scientific methods and techniques. 3
7 Combine the knowledge in the field of physics with the other scientific area. 3
8 Identify problems in the field of physics and for the solutions apply the analytical and simulative methods. 1
9 Explain the methods of producing scientific knowledge in the field of physics. 2
10 Reach the Information in the field of physics, for the purpose of classification, and uses. 3
11 Use the advanced theoretical and practical knowledge acquired in the field of physics. 2
12 Inform the specialist or non-specialist groups, orally or in writing on issues related to physics. 2
13 Use the information technologies in Physics area for their purpose. 0
14 Take responsibility as a team or alone to overcome the problems encountered in the field of physics . 0
15 Plan and manage the activities for the professional developments of emplyees under his/her responsibilities. 0
16 Classify, use and critically evaluate the knowledg taken by his/her efforts. 4
17 Know that learning process is life-long and acts accordingly. 5
18 Both with colleagues, as well as off the field of builds relationships ethically use information, communication technologies. Define necessities in learning in scientific, social, cultural and artistic areas and improve himself/herself accordingly. 2
* Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum).

  Student Workload - ECTS
Works Number Time (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Course Related Works
    Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 14 3 42
    Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 7 2 14
Assesment Related Works
    Homeworks, Projects, Others 0 0 0
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 2 2
    Final Exam 1 2 2
Total Workload: 60
Total Workload / 25 (h): 2.4
ECTS Credit: 2