| Course Unit Title | Course Unit Code | Type of Course Unit | Level of Course Unit | Year of Study | Semester | ECTS Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philosophy of Science | MUH119 | Elective | Bachelor's degree | 1 | Fall | 3 |
Name of Lecturer(s)
Associate Prof. Dr. Meriç BİLGİÇ
Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
1) Determining the theoretical logic behind the practice of engineering.
2) Analyzing the theoretical basis of the tradition of scientific thought.
3) Improving the responsibility of an operation in a branch of sciences
4) Distinguishing between scientific and quasi-scientific discourse.
5) Monitoring the run of the scinetific world today.
Program Competencies-Learning Outcomes Relation
| Program Competencies | |||||||||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | ||
| Learning Outcomes | |||||||||||
| 1 | High | High | High | High | High | Middle | Middle | High | Middle | High | |
| 2 | High | High | High | Middle | Middle | Middle | Middle | High | High | High | |
| 3 | Middle | Middle | Middle | High | Middle | High | High | High | Middle | High | |
| 4 | Middle | High | High | High | High | High | Middle | Middle | Middle | Middle | |
| 5 | High | High | High | High | High | Middle | Middle | Middle | Low | Middle | |
Mode of Delivery
Face to Face
Prerequisites and Co-Requisites
None
Recommended Optional Programme Components
None
Course Contents
This course covers the methodological problems of science; the features of scientific knowledge; the theoretical concepts of sciences; an evaluation of social sciences, some popular relations of science with religion, technology, history, economy, etc.; a revaluation of science facing with postmodern technology.
Weekly Schedule
1) The relation of science with the other disciplines2) The features of science
3) Classical and critical approaches to science
4) Scientific methodology
5) The importance of scientific method
6) The types of logical judgements
7) Arguments on induction
8) Midterm examination/Assessment
9) Arguments on induction
10) The importance of the arguments on induction
11) The nature of scientific theories
12) Problem of truth
13) Historical background of scientific methodology
14) Current problems of the philosophy of science
15) An evaluation of science today
16) A short summary for final examination
Recommended or Required Reading
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1) Lecture
2) Question-Answer
3) Discussion
4) Self Study
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Contribution of Midterm Examination to Course Grade |
20% |
|---|---|
Contribution of Final Examination to Course Grade |
80% |
Total |
100% |
Language of Instruction
Turkish
Work Placement(s)
Not Required