| ENERGY SYSTEMS ENGINEERING | |||||
| Bachelor | TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 | QF-EHEA: First Cycle | EQF-LLL: Level 6 | ||
| Course Code | Course Name | Semester | Theoretical | Practical | Credit | ECTS |
| GEP0502 | Great Discoveries and Inventions in the History of Science | Spring | 3 | 0 | 3 | 5 |
| The course opens with the approval of the Department at the beginning of each semester |
| Language of instruction: | En |
| Type of course: | GE-Elective |
| Course Level: | Bachelor |
| Mode of Delivery: | E-Learning |
| Course Coordinator : | Assoc. Prof. DERYA TARBUCK |
| Course Lecturer(s): |
Assoc. Prof. DERYA TARBUCK |
| 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. |
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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) |
| 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. |
| 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 | ||
| Course Notes: | 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 |
| Semester Requirements | Number of Activities | Level of Contribution |
| Attendance | 14 | % 5 |
| Laboratory | % 0 | |
| Application | % 0 | |
| Field Work | % 0 | |
| Special Course Internship (Work Placement) | % 0 | |
| Quizzes | % 0 | |
| Homework Assignments | 10 | % 35 |
| Presentation | % 0 | |
| Project | % 0 | |
| Seminar | % 0 | |
| Midterms | % 0 | |
| Preliminary Jury | % 0 | |
| Final | 1 | % 60 |
| Paper Submission | % 0 | |
| Jury | % 0 | |
| Bütünleme | % 0 | |
| 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 |
| Laboratory | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Application | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Special Course Internship (Work Placement) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Field Work | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Study Hours Out of Class | 13 | 3 | 39 |
| Presentations / Seminar | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Project | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Homework Assignments | 10 | 3 | 30 |
| Quizzes | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Preliminary Jury | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Midterms | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Paper Submission | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jury | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Final | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Total Workload | 110 | ||
| 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 Energy Systems Engineering subjects; use theoretical and applied information in these areas to model and solve complex engineering problems. | |
| 2) | Ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex Energy Systems Engineering problems; select and apply proper modeling and analysis methods for this purpose. | |
| 3) | Ability to design complex Energy systems, processes, devices or products under realistic constraints and conditions, in such a way as to meet the desired result; apply modern design methods for this purpose. | |
| 4) | Ability to devise, select, and use modern techniques and tools needed for solving complex problems in Energy Systems Engineering practice; employ information technologies effectively. | |
| 5) | Ability to design and conduct numerical or pysical experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results for investigating the complex problems specific to Energy Systems Engineering. | |
| 6) | Ability to cooperate efficiently in intra-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; and show self-reliance when working on Energy Systems-related problems | |
| 7) | Ability to communicate effectively in English and Turkish (if he/she is a Turkish citizen), both orally and in writing. Write and understand reports, prepare design and production reports, deliver effective presentations, give and receive clear and understandable instructions. | |
| 8) | Recognize the need for life-long learning; show ability to access information, to follow developments in science and technology, and to continuously educate oneself. | 3 |
| 9) | Develop an awareness of professional and ethical responsibility, and behave accordingly. Be informed about the standards used in Energy Systems Engineering applications. | |
| 10) | Learn about business life practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; develop an awareness of entrepreneurship, innovation, and sustainable development. | |
| 11) | Acquire knowledge about the effects of practices of Energys Systems Engineering on health, environment, security in universal and social scope, and the contemporary problems of Energys Systems engineering; is aware of the legal consequences of Energys Systems engineering solutions. |