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Course Description Course Name : SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND SOCIAL CHANGE Course Code : SB 208 Course Type : Compulsory Level of Course : First Cycle Year of Study : 2 Course Semester : Spring (16 Weeks) ECTS : 3 Name of Lecturer(s) : Assoc.Prof.Dr. MUZAFFER SÜMBÜL Learning Outcomes of the Course : Comments the world’s science and technology developments in terms of social change . Describes the transition from science to technology Learns and sorts international and Turkish leading scientists in the fields Explains the scientific and technological policies of Turkey. Understands change in the areas of science and comments the developments in scientific area in terms of their effects on human life. Explains the social effects of science, technology and social change. Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : To examine innovations in science and technology from past to present in terms of social change. Course Contents : The content of this course include the past and present relationship between science and technology and the effects of science and technology on social change. Language of Instruction : Turkish Work Place : Classroom   Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods 1 Knowledge, science, information society, technology and social change None lectures 2 History of Science and Technology: First Ages, science and technology related readings The necessary preparations for the panel Following newspaper articles for case analysis question-and-answer, lectures, panel discussions, case study 3 Science and technology in the Middle Ages related readings The necessary preparations for the panel Following newspaper articles for case analysis question-and-answer, lectures, panel discussions, case study 4 Science and Technology In the New Age related readings The necessary preparations for the panel Following newspaper articles for case analysis question-and-answer, lectures, panel discussions, case study 5 The History of Technological Developments: humanity´s common science heritage related readings The necessary preparations for the panel Following newspaper articles for case analysis question-and-answer, lectures, panel discussions, case study 6 The effects of science and technology to social change related readings The necessary preparations for the panel Following newspaper articles for case analysis question-and-answer, lectures, panel discussions, case study 7 Prominent Turkish and foreign scientists related readings The necessary preparations for the panel Following newspaper articles for case analysis question-and-answer, lectures, panel discussions, case study 8 Mid-term exam related readings Written exam 9 Prominent Turkish and foreign scientists related readings The necessary preparations for the panel Following newspaper articles for case analysis question-and-answer, lectures, panel discussions, case study 10 The history of the developmental areas: Tissue and organ transplants related readings The necessary preparations for the panel Following newspaper articles for case analysis question-and-answer, lectures, panel discussions, case study 11 The developmental history of scientific areas: Nano-technology related readings The necessary preparations for the panel Following newspaper articles for case analysis question-and-answer, lectures, panel discussions, case study 12 Scientific developments, such as the effect of gene technology to life related readings The necessary preparations for the panel Following newspaper articles for case analysis question-and-answer, lectures, panel discussions, case study 13 The Turkish Patent Institute, copyright and patent rights related readings The necessary preparations for the panel Following newspaper articles for case analysis question-and-answer, lectures, panel discussions, case study 14 Aerospace and aviation studies related readings The necessary preparations for the panel Case for the analysis of newspaper articles question-and-answer, lectures, panel discussions, case study 15 The history of humanity, science, technology and the future of social change related readings The necessary preparations for the panel Following newspaper articles for case analysis question-and-answer, lectures, panel discussions, case study 16/17 Final Preparing the panel file question-and-answer, lectures, panel discussions, case study   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s)  Bilim, Teknoloji ve Sosyal değişim, Salih Çepni, Hakan Şevki Ayvacı Ahmet Bacanak Pagem yayıncılık Mart 2009  Bilimin serüveni Andrea Gianopoulos, Bruce Stutz, John Langone NTV yayınları Nisan 2008  Bilim Teknoloji ve Sosyal Değişme Bahri Ata, Çev:Adnan Altun Ebru Avcı Harun Er Talip ve ark. Pagem Yayınları Mart 2010,  POSTMAN, Nail: Teknopoli. Yeni Dünya Düzeni. Çev. Mustafa Emre Yılmaz 2.Baskı Paradigma Yayıncılık Bayrak Matbaacılık İstanbul 2006   RONAN, Colın: Bilim Tarihi. Dünya Kültürlerinde Bilimin Tarihi ve Gelişmesi. Çev.: Prof. Dr. Ekmeleddin İhsanoğlu, Prof. Dr. Feza Güngören TÜBİTAK Akademik Dizi 3. Basım Başak Matbaası Ankara 2003 Required Course Material(s)   Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 0     Homeworks/Projects/Others 0 100 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 They use the methods to enrich empathy, critical and creative thinking, effective decision making compatible with humanistic values and problem solving skills. 3 2 They plan teaching-learning process noting students´ individual differences and the characteristics of the subject focus. 0 3 They develop original materials student-oriented instruction and use information technologies. 4 4 They avoid beiong mechanical in measurement and evaluation and use creative and elaborative forms to provide multiple development of the students. 3 5 They explain information production methods of Social Sciences. 0 6 The graduates of Social Studies Education explain basic notions of the Social Sciences. 0 7 They recognize the cultural structures of their own and other societies. They also evaluate reasons and outcomes of changes throughout history. 0 8 They define the location of their place on Earth. They evaluate social, political and economical effects of geographical location and the results of them. 3 9 They become aware of the importance of using natural sciences and arts to apprehend the Earth multidimentionally. They define their scientific, cultural, artistic and social needs and develop themselves continually. 5 10 They relate the disciplines that contribute to content of Social Studies lesson, applying the required specific instruction methods for the program. 3 11 They describe the applications to create democratic learning environment and make the classroom a real piece of life. 0 12 They communicate with their students and social environment in different cultures, they defend the fact that problems can be solved peacefully. 0 13 They recognize scientific basis of education. 5 14 They evaluate themselves in terms of their own professional qualifications. 3 15 They avoid discrimination and defend that living an honorable and human-rights convenient life is required for all humanity. 0 16 They become a citizen-teacher model. They struggle for a solution to current problems of the globe and their own environment as a participant member of the society. 0 17 They value self-confidence, braveness to question and power of changing. They want to study hard and take responsibility for achieving that goal. 4 18 They reach information sources and evaluate their learnings in a critical attitude. 0 19 They value life-long learning. 4 * 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 0 0 0     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 8 8     Final Exam 1 8 8 Total Workload: 72 Total Workload / 25 (h): 2.88 ECTS Credit: 3