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  Course Description
Course Name : History of Science

Course Code : KMS106

Course Type : Optional

Level of Course : First Cycle

Year of Study : 1

Course Semester : Spring (16 Weeks)

ECTS : 2

Name of Lecturer(s) : Prof.Dr. BİLGEHAN GÜZEL

Learning Outcomes of the Course : Explains the science of the first ages.
Explains scientific activities in this period the Turks into Islam.
Relates close to the era of science.

Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face

Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None

Recommended Optional Programme Components : None

Aim(s) of Course : Development of scientific knowledge, to gain basic information about the process of research and investigation methods.

Course Contents : In the first ages of science, science in the Greek and Roman Period of science in the Middle Ages the Christian world, science, science in the world of medieval Islam, the Turks into Islam and scientific activities in this period, a new era (science during the Renaissance), the traditionalist and the scientific, close to the age of science, theoretical taught courses and examples.

Language of Instruction : Turkish

Work Place : R2-101


  Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities
Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 In the first ages of science, Resources and handouts to read on the subject. Lecture, demonstration, discussion.
2 The period of Greek science; Resources and handouts to read on the subject. Lecture, demonstration, discussion.
3 The period of Greek science; Resources and handouts to read on the subject. Lecture, demonstration, discussion.
4 Science in the Roman period;   Resources and handouts to read on the subject. Lecture, demonstration, discussion.
5 Science in the Roman period; Resources and handouts to read on the subject. Lecture, demonstration, discussion.
6 The medieval Christian world of science; Resources and handouts to read on the subject. Lecture, demonstration, discussion.
7 Science of the Middle Ages in the Islamic world; Resources and handouts to read on the subject. Lecture, demonstration, discussion.
8 Mid-term exam Midterm exam preparation. Written exam.
9 Science of the Middle Ages in the Islamic world; Resources and handouts to read on the subject. Lecture, demonstration, discussion.
10 Scientific activities in this period the Turks into Islam; Resources and handouts to read on the subject. Lecture, demonstration, discussion.
11 Scientific activities in this period the Turks into Islam; Resources and handouts to read on the subject. Lecture, demonstration, discussion.
12 New-age (science during the Renaissance); Resources and handouts to read on the subject. Lecture, demonstration, discussion.
13 New-age (science during the Renaissance); Resources and handouts to read on the subject. Lecture, demonstration, discussion.
14 Traditional era of science; Resources and handouts to read on the subject. Lecture, demonstration, discussion.
15 Close to the era of science; Science in the Republic of Turkey. Resources and handouts to read on the subject. Lecture, demonstration, discussion.
16/17 Final Preparation for the finals. Written exam.


  Required Course Resources
Resource Type Resource Name
Recommended Course Material(s)  Sevim Tekeli, Esin Kahya, Melek Dosay, Remzi Demir, Hüseyin G. Topdemir, Yavuz Unat, Ayten (Koç) Aydın, Introduction to the History of Science, Nobel Yayın Evi, 2007.
Required Course Material(s)


  Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria
Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 50
    Homeworks/Projects/Others 1 50
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 Feel comfortable with chemistry knowledge and capable to make relation with practical applicaitons 4
2 Observe and analyze the developments, directions and needs of industires for sustainability 4
3 Acquire life long education capability 4
4 Have capability of reaching for information 4
5 Acknowledge about total quality and relating the knowledge from different disciplines 3
6 Have capability of evaluating the national sources for technology development 4
7 Have capability of transmitting the knowledge and relating different disciplines 5
8 Gain the ability to achieve new knowledge and technology 5
9 Learn problem solving methodolygy and creative thinking 5
10 Have capability of bringing together theory and practical applicaiton 5
11 Feel comfortable with laboratory studies 5
12 Follow the developments in chemistry industries 5
13 Monitor progress in the field of chemistry. 5
14 Have capability of team work and leadership 5
15 Acquire property of objective and critical view 5
* 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 2 28
    Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 2 28
Assesment Related Works
    Homeworks, Projects, Others 1 2 2
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 2 2
    Final Exam 1 2 2
Total Workload: 62
Total Workload / 25 (h): 2.48
ECTS Credit: 2