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| Bachelor | TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 | QF-EHEA: First Cycle | EQF-LLL: Level 6 | ||
| Course Code | Course Name | Semester | Theoretical | Practical | Credit | ECTS |
| GEP0812 | Philosophy of Science | Spring | 3 | 0 | 3 | 4 |
| This catalog is for information purposes. Course status is determined by the relevant department at the beginning of semester. |
| Language of instruction: | English |
| Type of course: | GE-Elective |
| Course Level: | Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle) |
| Mode of Delivery: | E-Learning |
| Course Coordinator : | Assist. Prof. BURCU ALARSLAN ULUDAŞ |
| Course Objectives: | The sciences are widely considered to be one of our best sources of knowledge about the world. In this course we will investigate the nature and status of scientific knowledge. We will study several different accounts of the methods used by scientists, including accounts proposed by Carnap, Popper, and Kuhn. We will also ask whether science describes reality. Does the real world actually contain electrons or genes, for example, or is a literal interpretation of our scientific theories unwarranted? |
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The students who have succeeded in this course; Upon completion of the course, students should be able to: Identify central issues or debates in philosophy of science, Articulate and, when appropriate, compare or contrast, different views that might be taken with respect to these issues, Summarize major motivations or arguments for these alternative positions, Present significant objections that have or could be raised to these positions, Assess the relative merits of these arguments and objections |
| The definitions of science and philosophy are made, the importance of science, the characteristics of science, logical inference techniques, the stages of the scientific method, different philosophical views on the scientific method, experiments, observations and measurement processes in the scientific method, some thinkers of the philosophy of science. Teaching methods and techniques used in the course are: lecture, reading, individual work, sample examination and discussion. |
| Week | Subject | Related Preparation |
| 1) | What is science? I | |
| 2) | What is science? II | |
| 3) | Modern science I | |
| 4) | Modern science II | |
| 5) | Karl Popper | |
| 6) | Imre Lakatos | |
| 7) | Thomas Kuhn I | |
| 8) | Midterm Week | |
| 9) | Thomas Kuhn II | |
| 10) | Sociology of science | |
| 11) | Feminist science theory | |
| 12) | A case: Evolutionary theory I | |
| 13) | A case: Evolutionary theory II | |
| 14) | REVIEW |
| Course Notes / Textbooks: | |
| References: | Course Resources Powerpoint presentation files and video recordings which will be uploaded to Itslearning each week. Ppt files will also be uploaded to MsTeams. 1)Cemal Yıldırım, "Bilim Felsefesi" 2) Selçuk Kütük, "Bilim Felsefesi Üzerine" 3) Veysel Sönmez, "Bilim Felsefesi" 4) Alex Rosenberg, "Bilim Felsefesi-Çağdaş Bir Giriş" |
| Semester Requirements | Number of Activities | Level of Contribution |
| Quizzes | 1 | % 10 |
| Midterms | 1 | % 30 |
| Final | 1 | % 60 |
| Total | % 100 | |
| PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK | % 40 | |
| PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK | % 60 | |
| Total | % 100 | |
| Activities | Number of Activities | Duration (Hours) | Workload |
| Course Hours | 13 | 3 | 39 |
| Study Hours Out of Class | 13 | 3 | 39 |
| Quizzes | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| Midterms | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Final | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Total Workload | 92 | ||
| No Effect | 1 Lowest | 2 Low | 3 Average | 4 High | 5 Highest |
| Program Outcomes | Level of Contribution | |
| 1) | Build up a body of knowledge in mathematics, science and industrial engineering subjects; use theoretical and applied information in these areas to model and solve complex engineering problems. | |
| 2) | Identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; select and apply proper analysis and modeling methods for this purpose. | |
| 3) | Design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions, in such a way as to meet the desired result; apply modern design methods for this purpose. The ability to apply modern design methods to meet this objective. | |
| 4) | Devise, select, and use modern techniques and tools needed for solving complex problems in industrial engineering practice; employ information technologies effectively. | |
| 5) | Design and conduct experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results for investigating the complex problems specific to industrial engineering. | |
| 6) | Cooperate efficiently in intra-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; and show self-reliance when working independently. | |
| 7) | Demonstrate effective communication skills in both oral and written English and Turkish. Writing and understanding reports, preparing design and production reports, making effective presentations, giving and receiving clear and understandable instructions. | |
| 8) | Recognize the need for lifelong learning; show ability to access information, to follow developments in science and technology, and to continuously educate him/herself. | 4 |
| 9) | Develop an awareness of professional and ethical responsibility, and behaving accordingly. Information about the standards used in engineering applications. | 3 |
| 10) | Know business life practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; develop an awareness of entrepreneurship, innovation, and sustainable development. | 4 |
| 11) | Know contemporary issues and the global and societal effects of modern age engineering practices on health, environment, and safety; recognize the legal consequences of engineering solutions. | 4 |
| 12) | Develop effective and efficient managerial skills. |