Lesson plan / HISTORY OF SCIENCE

Lesson Information

Course Credit 3.0
Course ECTS Credit 3.0
Teaching Language of Instruction Türkçe
Level of Course Bachelor's Degree, TYYÇ: Level 6, EQF-LLL: Level 6, QF-EHEA: First Cycle
Type of Course University Elective
Mode of Delivery Face-to-face
Does the course require compulsory or optional work experience? G
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Purpose and Content

The aim of the course The students will learn the relations between science and philosophy. Also the will recognize that the scientific development was not in same level in the all part of the world. They will also understand that scientific development must rely on great labor, experience and devotion.
Course Content In the first weeks theoretical basis of science will explained. Scientific developments in ancient Greek, Islam and China will thought. Great discoveries/innovations, which affected humanity, will be discussed. Also, the reason of scientific achievements between 19th century and on will explained

Weekly Course Subjects

1What is science?
2Science and technology
3Philosophy-Belief-Science
4Development of science
5Science in ancient Greek
6Science in Islam
7Science in China
8Science in India
9Science in Europe
10Renaissance-Reformation
11Science in industrialization
122nd science revolution
13Science in 20th century
14Science in 21rd century

Resources

1-Nadir Devlet, Bilim Tarihi Notları
2-Colin A. Ronan (trans. E. İhsanoğlu-F. Günergun), Bilim Tarihi (Dünya Kültürlerinde Bilim Tarihi ve Gelişimi), 2nd ed.. (Ankara: TÜBİTAK 2003)
3-George Basalla (trans. C. Soydemir), Teknolojini Evrimi, 13th ed. (Ankara: TÜBİTAK 2008)