VOCATIONAL SCHOOL OF HEALTH SERVICES

Department of Elderly Care

TS 230 | Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Name
History and Philosophy of Science
Code
Semester
Theory
(hour/week)
Application/Lab
(hour/week)
Local Credits
ECTS
TS 230
Fall/Spring
2
0
2
3

Prerequisites
None
Course Language
Turkish
Course Type
Elective
Course Level
Short Cycle
Mode of Delivery -
Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course Discussion
Critical feedback
Lecture / Presentation
Course Coordinator
Course Lecturer(s)
Assistant(s) -
Course Objectives The aim of the course is; to gain knowledge about science, historical development of scientific thought, fundamentals of science and main problems of science.
Learning Outcomes The students who succeeded in this course;
  • define science and scientific method.
  • explain the interaction of economic, social and cultural factors that determine scientific progress
  • sequence the historical development of scientific studies
  • explain the effect of science on people and society
  • describe the topics related to the nature of science and history of science.
Course Description This course will examine the theories about the methods and purposes of science, and their historical development. It will follow the development of science starting from Mesopotamian, Egyptian and Greek origins until today.

 



Course Category

Core Courses
Major Area Courses
Supportive Courses
X
Media and Management Skills Courses
Transferable Skill Courses

 

WEEKLY SUBJECTS AND RELATED PREPARATION STUDIES

Week Subjects Related Preparation
1 Course introduction Introduction to the History and Philosophy of Science
2 Definition and characteristics of science, philosophy of science, scientific method F. Mason, Stephen, BİLİMLER TARİHİ, Çev. Umur Daybelge, Ankara: 2019, Türk Tarih Kurumu. S. 3-47
3 Science in ancient times (Mesopotamia, Sumer) F. Mason, Stephen, BİLİMLER TARİHİ, Çev. Umur Daybelge, Ankara: 2019, Türk Tarih Kurumu. S. 3-58
4 Science in ancient times (Greek and Roman) F. Mason, Stephen, BİLİMLER TARİHİ, Çev. Umur Daybelge, Ankara: 2019, Türk Tarih Kurumu. S. 3-58
5 Science in the Middle Ages (Europe and Islamic geography) F. Mason, Stephen, BİLİMLER TARİHİ, Çev. Umur Daybelge, Ankara: 2019, Türk Tarih Kurumu. S. 59-79
6 Science in the Renaissance Period (Copernicus, Giordano Bruno, Galileo and Understanding of Heliosentric Universe) F. Mason, Stephen, BİLİMLER TARİHİ, Çev. Umur Daybelge, Ankara: 2019, Türk Tarih Kurumu. S. 79-110
7 Scientific Revolution in the 16th and 17th Centuries (Bacon, Descartes) F. Mason, Stephen, BİLİMLER TARİHİ, Çev. Umur Daybelge, Ankara: 2019, Türk Tarih Kurumu. S. 111-148
8 Midterm
9 Science in the 18th century F. Mason, Stephen, BİLİMLER TARİHİ, Çev. Umur Daybelge, Ankara: 2019, Türk Tarih Kurumu. S. 122-156
10 Science and Biology in the 19th century F. Mason, Stephen, BİLİMLER TARİHİ, Çev. Umur Daybelge, Ankara: 2019, Türk Tarih Kurumu. S. 245-274
11 Science at 20th century F. Mason, Stephen, BİLİMLER TARİHİ, Çev. Umur Daybelge, Ankara: 2019, Türk Tarih Kurumu. S. 379-400
12 Scientific Method I-Analytical Tradition, Feyerabend F. Mason, Stephen, BİLİMLER TARİHİ, Çev. Umur Daybelge, Ankara: 2019, Türk Tarih Kurumu. S. 487-577
13 Scientific Method II-Kuhn, Popper F. Mason, Stephen, BİLİMLER TARİHİ, Çev. Umur Daybelge, Ankara: 2019, Türk Tarih Kurumu. S. 487-577
14 Recent scientific research (discussion)
15 Semester Review
16 Final Exam

 

Course Notes/Textbooks

F. MASON, Stephen, BİLİMLER TARİHİ, Çev. Umur Daybelge, Ankara: 2019, Türk Tarih Kurumu  ISBN : 978-975-16-2709-4

Suggested Readings/Materials

Yıldırım, Cemal, Bilim Tarihi, İstanbul:2005, Remzi Kitabevi, ISBN: 975-14-0341-6

Topdemir H. G., Unat Y. Bilim Tarihi ve Felsefesi, Ankara:2020, Pegem Akademi, ISBN: 978-605-241-998-4

Kuhn, S. Thomas, Bilimsel Devrimlerin Yapısı, İstanbul:2005, Kırmızı Yayınları, ISBN: 975-9169-08-8

Popper, Sağduyu Filozofu, Çev: Güzel Cemal, Ankara: 1998, ISBN: 975-7298-09-3

Lakatos, Çoğulculuğun Kuramcısı, Çev: Güzel Cemal, Ankara: 1999, ISBN: 975-7298-18-2

 

EVALUATION SYSTEM

Semester Activities Number Weigthing
Participation
1
5
Laboratory / Application
Field Work
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
Portfolio
Homework / Assignments
1
20
Presentation / Jury
Project
Seminar / Workshop
Oral Exams
Midterm
1
35
Final Exam
1
40
Total

Weighting of Semester Activities on the Final Grade
3
60
Weighting of End-of-Semester Activities on the Final Grade
1
40
Total

ECTS / WORKLOAD TABLE

Semester Activities Number Duration (Hours) Workload
Theoretical Course Hours
(Including exam week: 16 x total hours)
16
2
32
Laboratory / Application Hours
(Including exam week: '.16.' x total hours)
16
0
Study Hours Out of Class
14
1
14
Field Work
0
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
0
Portfolio
0
Homework / Assignments
1
14
14
Presentation / Jury
0
Project
0
Seminar / Workshop
0
Oral Exam
0
Midterms
1
12
12
Final Exam
1
15
15
    Total
87

 

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES AND PROGRAM QUALIFICATIONS RELATIONSHIP

#
Program Competencies/Outcomes
* Contribution Level
1
2
3
4
5
1

To have the required contemporary theoretical and practical knowledge in his/her field

2

To use the material and technology related to his/her field, and make their maintenance, use the information and communication technologies at basic level

3

To have the competency to recognize the problems in his/her field, analyze them, develop evidence-based solutions and have the ability to share their suggestions with others

4

To be aware of legal responsibilities, conduct basic studies in her/his field independently

5

To communicate with patients, relatives and colleagues properly, comprehensively, honestly and explicitly, transfer his/her thoughts and knowledge through written and oral communication

6

To take responsibility as an active team member during the practices in his/her field

7

To commentate and evaluate the scientific information with a critical approach by the help of knowledge gained in his/her field

8

To comprehend the importance of lifelong learning, to determine and meet her/his learning needs, to develop herself/himself by monitoring the development in science and technology

X
9

To act by considering the universal ethical values, social and cultural characteristics

X
10

To know the concepts of occupational safety, patient safety, environmental protection and quality, and fulfill the requirements

11

To be able to follow information in his field and communicate with colleagues in English at least a level of European Language Portfolio A2 General Level

12

To show holistic approach to elderly in terms of physical, emotional and socio-cultural aspects

13

To determine the needs at nursing home and carry out activities for development

*1 Lowest, 2 Low, 3 Average, 4 High, 5 Highest

 


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