Philosopy of Science - I
Medical History and Ethics
Institute of Health Sciences
Third Cycle (Doctorate Degree)
| Course Unit Title | Course Unit Code | Type of Course Unit | Level of Course Unit | Year of Study | Semester | ECTS Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philosopy of Science - I | FEL109 | Elective | Doctorate degree | 1 | Fall | 7 |
Name of Lecturer(s)
Prof. Dr. Aysel DOĞAN AYDIN
Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
1) Develop new insights on the relationship between scientific research and philosopy.
2) Develop critical perspective on the main issues of philsophy of science
3) Be knowledgeable about scientific methods
4) Explain philosophical approaches about scientific explanation
5) Discuss philosophical approaches about laws of nature
6) Comment on philosophical arguments about ontological assumptions of scientific theories
Program Competencies-Learning Outcomes Relation
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| 1 | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | Low | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | |
| 2 | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | |
| 3 | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | |
| 4 | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | |
| 5 | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | |
| 6 | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | |
Mode of Delivery
Face to Face
Prerequisites and Co-Requisites
None
Recommended Optional Programme Components
history of science
Course Contents
In this course, candidates are provided with in-depth knowledge on science-pseudoscience distinction, confirmation of scientific hypotheses, scientific explanation, laws of nature and changes of scientific theories.
Recommended or Required Reading
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Language of Instruction
Turkish
Work Placement(s)
Not Required