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| Course Title | Code | Language | Type | Semester | L+U Hour | Credits | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fundamental Problems of Philosophy of Science | FDB 514 | Turkish | Compulsory | 3 + 0 | 3.0 | 6.0 |
| Prerequisite Courses | |
| Course Level | Graduate |
| Mode of delivery | Lecture Question-Answer Discussion Summarizing Analysis Synthesis Interpretation Critical Thinking |
| Course Coordinator | Arş. Gör. Muhammed Tayyib BARIŞAN |
| Instructor(s) | |
| Goals | To gain detailed information about the definition and functions of the philosophy of science, which has gained prominence due to the increasing significance attributed to knowledge in the age of technology, and to examine the fundamental problems encountered within this field. |
| Course Content | The Function and Purpose of Science The Basic Functions of Science Fields Related to the Philosophy of Science Scientific Ethics Scientific Method History of Science Various Scientific Theories Contributions of Scientific Theories to Their Era Different Approaches to the Philosophy of Science Leading Figures in the Philosophy of Science Pioneering Works in the Philosophy of Science Thomas Kuhn and Scientific Revolutions Critiques of Science The Value of Science |
| # | Öğrenme Kazanımı |
| 1 | Defines the fundamental concepts, functions, and the relationship of the philosophy of science with other disciplines. |
| 2 | Analyzes the historical development of the scientific method and the structural characteristics of different scientific theories. |
| 3 | Evaluates different approaches in the philosophy of science comparatively through leading figures and their works. |
| 4 | Discusses the impacts of Thomas Kuhn’s concept of paradigm and the theory of scientific revolutions on the history of science. |
| 5 | Critically examines philosophical problems arising in the context of scientific ethics, the value of science, and critiques of science. |
| Week | Topics/Applications | Method |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Week | The Function and Purpose of Science | Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities |
| 2. Week | The Basic Functions of Science | Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities |
| 3. Week | Fields Related to the Philosophy of Science | Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities |
| 4. Week | Scientific Ethics | Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities |
| 5. Week | Scientific Method | Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities |
| 6. Week | History of Science | Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities |
| 7. Week | Various Scientific Theories | Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities |
| 8. Week | Contributions of Scientific Theories to Their Era | Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities |
| 9. Week | Different Approaches to the Philosophy of Science | Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities |
| 10. Week | Leading Figures in the Philosophy of Science | Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities |
| 11. Week | Pioneering Works in the Philosophy of Science | Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities |
| 12. Week | Thomas Kuhn and The Structure of Scientific Revolutions | Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities |
| 13. Week | Critiques of Science | Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities |
| 14. Week | The Value of Science | Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities |
| No | Program Requirements | Level of Contribution | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |||
| 1 | PQ1: To develop his knowledge in the field of Philosophy and Religious Studies at the level of expertise, based on the information he obtained during his undergraduate period. | ✔ | |||||
| 2 | PQ2: To gain the ability to act according to the awareness of individual and social responsibility by complying with the rules of professional ethics in the process from the selection of the subject in research on Philosophy and Religious Studies to the conclusion of the research and its presentation to the public. | ✔ | |||||
| 3 | PQ3: To learn basic knowledge and approaches in the field of Philosophy and Religious Studies and to acquire the ability to use the knowledge of the field for the benefit of individuals and society. | ✔ | |||||
| 4 | PQ4: In addition to historical information about the field of Philosophy and Religious Studies, to gain the ability to follow current developments in the field and evaluate it in terms of our country's conditions. | ✔ | |||||
| 5 | PQ5: To have the ability to evaluate and interpret the knowledge and skills produced in the field of Philosophy and Religious Studies with a critical approach. | ✔ | |||||
| 6 | PQ6: To have the ability to use the notion gained in the field of Philosophy and Religious Studies in the field of religious services and religious education. | ✔ | |||||
| 7 | PQ7: To gain the ability to access information sources related to the academic field, examine and evaluate them, and use them to solve the problems they address. | ✔ | |||||
| 8 | PQ8: To have the ability to offer solutions to individual and social problems encountered today, using the Philosophy and Religious Studies Notion. | ✔ | |||||
| Program Requirements | DK1 | DK2 | DK3 | DK4 | DK5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PY1 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| PY2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| PY3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| PY4 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| PY5 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| PY6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| PY7 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| PY8 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Ders Kitabı veya Notu | Ders Kitabı veya Ders Notu bulunmamaktadır. |
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| Diğer Kaynaklar |
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| ECTS credits and course workload | Quantity | Duration (Hour) | Total Workload (Hour) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Ders İçi |
Class Hours | 14 | 3 | 42 |
|
Ders Dışı |
Homework | 1 | 20 | 20 |
| Preparation, After Class Study | 14 | 2 | 28 | |
| Research | 1 | 20 | 20 | |
| Presentation (Preparation) | 1 | 13 | 13 | |
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Sınavlar |
Midterm | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Midterm Preparation | 1 | 26 | 26 | |
| Final | 1 | 2 | 2 | |
| Total Workload | 153 | |||
| *AKTS = (Total Workload) / 25,5 | ECTS Credit of the Course | 6.0 | ||
