Faculty Of Engıneerıng
Electrıcal And Electronıcs Engıneerıng (Englısh)
Course Information
| HISTORY OF CIVILIZATION AND SCIENCE | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Code | Semester | Theoretical | Practice | National Credit | ECTS Credit |
| Hour / Week | |||||
| HIS202 | Spring | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Prerequisites and co-requisites | |
|---|---|
| Language of instruction | English |
| Type | Required |
| Level of Course | Bachelor's |
| Lecturer | Prof. Dr. Yusuf Zeren |
| Mode of Delivery | Face to Face |
| Suggested Subject | |
| Professional practise ( internship ) | None |
| Objectives of the Course | The course aims to explain the origins of the science and the nature of the scientific knowledge; the major theories and discoveries which led to modern concept of science are discussed in the following phases: Science in the ancient civilisations (Egypt, Mesopotamia, Greek World); Science in the Medieval Europe and the Islamic World; the Renaissance and the emergence of modern science; science during the Reformation and the Industrial Revolution; the science in todays world and the future of science in Turkey. |
| Contents of the Course | "The course covers issues such as the definition of science: aims, properties, development and stages. History of science: Phylosphy of science, phylosophical trends and their effect of development of science, History of inventions. Epistemology, ontology, nature of scientific concepts, how can be reached to konowledge, scientific information and its properties. Concept of being. Scientific method: Scientific mind, Scientific questionary. Sxcience society: sosyology and antropology of science, ethic of science " |
Learning Outcomes of Course
| # | Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| 1 | Getting knowledge about Description of Science, History of Human Beings and History of Civilizations |
| 2 | Getting knowledge about Science in Asia Minor and Mesopotamia |
| 3 | Getting knowledge about Science in Ancient Indian and Egyptian Cultures |
| 4 | Getting knowledge about Science after WWI and WWII |
Course Syllabus
| # | Subjects | Teaching Methods and Technics |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction | lecture |
| 2 | Description of Science | lecture |
| 3 | History of Human Beings | lecture |
| 4 | History of Civilizations | lecture |
| 5 | Science in Ancient Greece | lecture |
| 6 | Science in Ancient China | lecture |
| 7 | Science in Ancient Indian and Egyptian Cultures | lecture |
| 8 | Science in Asia Minor and Mesopotamia | lecture |
| 9 | Midterm | |
| 10 | Science in Islam | lecture |
| 11 | Science and Christianity | lecture |
| 12 | Science in European history | lecture |
| 13 | Science after WWI and WWII | lecture |
| 14 | Science and Turkey | lecture |
| 15 | ||
| 16 | Final Exam |
Course Syllabus
| # | Material / Resources | Information About Resources | Reference / Recommended Resources |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Colin A.Ronan, History of Science 1983 | ||
| 2 | John Desmond Bernal, Science in History, London 1954 (Übers. Ludwig Boll: Die Wissenschaft in der Geschichte, Berlin, 1967 |
Method of Assessment
| # | Weight | Work Type | Work Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 40% | Mid-Term Exam | Mid-Term Exam |
| 2 | 60% | Final Exam | Final Exam |
Relationship between Learning Outcomes of Course and Program Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcomes | Program Outcomes | Method of Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Getting knowledge about Description of Science, History of Human Beings and History of Civilizations | 3 | 1͵2 |
| 2 | Getting knowledge about Science in Asia Minor and Mesopotamia | 3 | 1͵2 |
| 3 | Getting knowledge about Science in Ancient Indian and Egyptian Cultures | 2 | 1͵2 |
| 4 | Getting knowledge about Science after WWI and WWII | 2 | 1͵2 |
Work Load Details
| # | Type of Work | Quantity | Time (Hour) | Work Load |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Course Duration | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| 2 | Course Duration Except Class (Preliminary Study, Enhancement) | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| 3 | Presentation and Seminar Preparation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | Web Research, Library and Archival Work | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 5 | Document/Information Listing | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 6 | Workshop | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 7 | Preparation for Midterm Exam | 1 | 4 | 4 |
| 8 | Midterm Exam | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 9 | Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 10 | Homework | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 11 | Midterm Project | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 12 | Midterm Exercise | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 13 | Final Project | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 14 | Final Exercise | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 15 | Preparation for Final Exam | 1 | 8 | 8 |
| 16 | Final Exam | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 70 | ||||