Faculty Of Engıneerıng
Industrıal Engıneerıng (Englısh)

Course Information

HISTORY OF CIVILIZATION AND SCIENCE
Code Semester Theoretical Practice National Credit ECTS Credit
Hour / Week
HIS202 Spring 2 0 2 4

Prerequisites and co-requisites
Language of instruction English
Type Elective
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 Adequate knowledge in mathematics, science and engineering subjects pertaining to the relevant discipline; ability to use theoretical and applied information in these areas to model and solve engineering problems.
2 Ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; ability to select and apply proper analysis and modeling methods for this purpose.
3 Ability to design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions, in such a way as to meet the desired result; ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose. (Realistic constraints and conditions may include factors such as economic and environmental issues, sustainability, manufacturability, ethics, health, safety issues, and social and political issues, according to the nature of the design.)
4 Ability to devise, select, and use modern techniques and tools needed for engineering practice; ability to employ information technologies effectively.
5 Ability to design and conduct experiments, gather data, analyze and interpret results for investigating engineering problems.
6 Ability to work efficiently in intra-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; ability to work individually.
7 Ability to communicate effectively in Turkish, both orally and in writing; knowledge of a minimum of one foreign language.

Course Syllabus

# Subjects Teaching Methods and Technics
1 Introduction Lecturing
2 Description of Science Lecturing
3 History of Human Beings Lecturing
4 History of Civilizations Lecturing
5 Science in Ancient Greece Lecturing
6 Science in Asia Minor and Mesopotamia Lecturing
7 Midterm Exam
8 Science in Ancient Indian and Egyptian Cultures Lecturing
9 Science in Ancient China Lecturing
10 Science in Islam Lecturing
11 Science and Christianity Lecturing
12 Science in European history Lecturing
13 Science after WWI and WWII Lecturing
14 Science and Turkey Lecturing
15 Science and Turkey Lecturing
16 Final Exam 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 Adequate knowledge in mathematics, science and engineering subjects pertaining to the relevant discipline; ability to use theoretical and applied information in these areas to model and solve engineering problems. 3 1͵2
2 Ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; ability to select and apply proper analysis and modeling methods for this purpose. 3 1͵2
3 Ability to design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions, in such a way as to meet the desired result; ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose. (Realistic constraints and conditions may include factors such as economic and environmental issues, sustainability, manufacturability, ethics, health, safety issues, and social and political issues, according to the nature of the design.) 2 1͵2
4 Ability to devise, select, and use modern techniques and tools needed for engineering practice; ability to employ information technologies effectively. 2 1͵2
5 Ability to design and conduct experiments, gather data, analyze and interpret results for investigating engineering problems. 2 1͵2
6 Ability to work efficiently in intra-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; ability to work individually. 4 1͵2
7 Ability to communicate effectively in Turkish, both orally and in writing; knowledge of a minimum of one foreign language. 4 1͵2
PS. The numbers, which are shown in the column Method of Assessment, presents the methods shown in the previous table, titled as Method of Assessment.

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 3 42
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 6 6
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 10 10
16 Final Exam 1 1 1
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