BAHÇEŞEHİR UNIVERSITY BİLGİ PAKETİ / DERS KATALOĞU
| BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION | |||||
| Bachelor | TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 | QF-EHEA: First Cycle | EQF-LLL: Level 6 | ||
Course Introduction and Application Information
| Course Code | Course Name | Semester | Theoretical | Practical | Credit | ECTS |
| GEP0502 | Great Discoveries and Inventions in the History of Science | Fall Spring |
3 | 0 | 3 | 4 |
| This catalog is for information purposes. Course status is determined by the relevant department at the beginning of semester. |
Basic information
| Language of instruction: | English |
| Type of course: | GE-Elective |
| Course Level: | Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle) |
| Mode of Delivery: | E-Learning |
| Course Coordinator : | Assoc. Prof. DERYA TARBUCK |
| Course Lecturer(s): |
Assoc. Prof. DERYA TARBUCK |
| Recommended Optional Program Components: | None |
| Course Objectives: | This course aims to understand how scientific knowledge is produced, changes, and affects social life through major discoveries and inventions that have occurred in different periods of scientific history. Important developments in many areas, from astronomy to medicine, from mathematics to physics and technological innovations, will be discussed in a time period extending from ancient times to the modern era. The main purpose of the course is to enable students to understand how scientific thought has evolved in a historical context and to provide a perspective that will enable them to critically evaluate the mutual relationship between science and society. It will be emphasized that inventions are not only the product of individual geniuses, but also structures shaped by the intellectual, cultural, and political conditions of the period. In this context, the course will provide students with conceptual tools to understand the historical development of scientific knowledge and will provide them with the ability to use this information in the evaluation process of scientific and technological developments in today's world. |
Learning Outcomes
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The students who have succeeded in this course; At the end of this course, students are expected to: Identify and explain important scientific and technological discoveries from ancient times to the modern era, Grasp the historical, cultural and philosophical contexts in which these great discoveries emerged, Analyze the effects of scientific developments on society, politics, economy and the world of thought, Work critically with primary and secondary sources related to the history of science, Follow how scientific thought and practices evolved in different civilizations and periods, Evaluate individuals, institutions and knowledge networks that played a role in the development of science, Question the interrelationships between science, technology and society through historical and current examples, Develop historical thinking skills (such as establishing causality, creating chronology, interpreting evidence) |
Course Content
| This course offers a comprehensive and global survey of the development of science and scientific thought across civilizations and time periods, highlighting the diverse cultural, philosophical, and technological contributions to human knowledge. Throughout the course, video lectures and lecture notes are provided each week; starting from the 5th week, weekly assignments are given to ensure that students understand the topics in depth. Teaching methods and techniques used in the course are: lecture, individual work, reading and use of digital resources. |
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
| Week | Subject | Related Preparation |
| 1) | PREHISTORY AND HISTORY VIDEOS AND LECTURE NOTES | |
| 2) | RIVER VALLEY CIVILIZATIONS VIDEOS AND LECTURE NOTES | |
| 3) | HELLENIC SCIENCE VIDEOS AND LECTURE NOTES | |
| 4) | HELLENISTIC SCIENCE VIDEOS AND LECTURE NOTES | |
| 5) | ISLAMIC CONTRIBUTION TO SCIENCE VIDEOS AND LECTURE NOTES WEEKLY ASSIGNMENT | |
| 6) | CHINA’S CONTRIBUTION TO SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY VIDEOS AND LECTURE NOTES WEEKLY ASSIGNMENT | |
| 7) | INDUS RIVER VALLEY CIVILIZATION AND SCIENCE VIDEOS AND LECTURE NOTES MESOAMERICAN CIVILIZATIONS AND SCIENCE VIDEOS AND LECTURE NOTES WEEKLY ASSIGNMENT | |
| 8) | MIDTERM WEEK | |
| 9) | EUROPE AND SCIENCE VIDEOS AND LECTURE NOTES WEEKLY ASSIGNMENT | |
| 10) | COPERNICUS VIDEOS AND LECTURE NOTES WEEKLY ASSIGNMENT | |
| 11) | GALILEO VIDEOS AND LECTURE NOTES WEEKLY ASSIGNMENT | |
| 12) | NEWTON VIDEOS AND LECTURE NOTES WEEKLY ASSIGNMENT | |
| 13) | DARWIN VIDEOS AND LECTURE NOTES WEEKLY ASSIGNMENT | |
| 14) | EINSTEIN VIDEOS AND LECTURE NOTES WEEKLY ASSIGNMENT |
Sources
| Course Notes / Textbooks: | A. C. Crombie, Augustine to Galileo: The History of Science A.D. 400–1650 Peter Dear, Revolutionizing the Sciences: European Knowledge and Its Ambitions, 1500–1700 David Wootton, The Invention of Science: A New History of the Scientific Revolution Thomas Kuhn, The Structure of Scientific Revolutions Patricia Fara, Science: A Four Thousand Year History George Sarton, Introduction to the History of Science (seçmeler) Steven Shapin, The Scientific Revolution |
| References: | A. C. Crombie, Augustine to Galileo: The History of Science A.D. 400–1650 Peter Dear, Revolutionizing the Sciences: European Knowledge and Its Ambitions, 1500–1700 David Wootton, The Invention of Science: A New History of the Scientific Revolution Thomas Kuhn, The Structure of Scientific Revolutions Patricia Fara, Science: A Four Thousand Year History George Sarton, Introduction to the History of Science (seçmeler) Steven Shapin, The Scientific Revolution |
Evaluation System
| Semester Requirements | Number of Activities | Level of Contribution |
| Attendance | 14 | % 5 |
| Homework Assignments | 10 | % 35 |
| Final | 1 | % 60 |
| Total | % 100 | |
| PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK | % 40 | |
| PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK | % 60 | |
| Total | % 100 | |
ECTS / Workload Table
| Activities | Number of Activities | Duration (Hours) | Workload |
| Course Hours | 13 | 3 | 39 |
| Study Hours Out of Class | 13 | 3 | 39 |
| Homework Assignments | 10 | 3 | 30 |
| Final | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Total Workload | 110 | ||
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
| No Effect | 1 Lowest | 2 Low | 3 Average | 4 High | 5 Highest |
| Program Outcomes | Level of Contribution | |
| 1) | Being able to identify problems and ask right questions | 2 |
| 2) | Having problem solving skills and developing necessary analytical attitude | 1 |
| 3) | Comprehending theoretical arguments along with counter arguments in detail | 3 |
| 4) | Gaining awareness of lifelong learning and being qualified for pursuing graduate education | 4 |
| 5) | Applying theoretical concepts in project planning | 3 |
| 6) | Communicating efficiently by accepting differences and carrying out compatible teamwork | 4 |
| 7) | Increasing efficiency rate in business environment | |
| 8) | Developing innovative and creative solutions in face of uncertainty | 3 |
| 9) | Researching to gather information for understanding current threats and opportunities in business | |
| 10) | Being aware of the effects of globalization on society and business while deciding | 2 |
| 11) | Possessing digital competence and utilizing necessary technology | |
| 12) | Communicating in at least one foreign language in academic and daily life | 3 |
| 13) | Possessing managing skills and competence | |
| 14) | Deciding with the awareness of the legal and ethical consequences of business operations | |
| 15) | Expressing opinions that are built through critical thinking process in business and academic environment | 3 |