PHILOSOPHY OF SCIENCE PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
SOS445	PHILOSOPHY OF SCIENCE	7	3	3	5

GENERAL INFORMATION
Language of Instruction :	Turkish
Level of the Course Unit :	BACHELOR'S DEGREE, TYY: + 6.Level, EQF-LLL: 6.Level, QF-EHEA: First Cycle
Type of the Course :	Elective
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit	Assist.Prof. ADEM ÖZER
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	This course aims to enable students to use the basic concepts of knowledge theory, to distinguish the main trends in epistemology and philosophy of science, to discuss the basic problems related to the structure of knowledge and science.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Contents of the course include the basic concepts and problems of the philosophy of knowledge. In addition to thematic discussions, parts of selected basic texts will be read and discussed in chronological order.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Compares different currents in the philosophy of epistemology and science.
Gives examples of the properties and stages of scientific method.
Distinguishes the basic concepts of epistemology and philosophy of science.
Evaluates science from the conceptual, historical and critical aspects.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	-	Introduction to knowledge and knowledge theory	Lecture, Discussion
2	Reading: Cevizci, p. 21-44.	Justification and trueness theories.	Lecture, Discussion
3	Reading: Ozlem, chapter 2.	The problem of knowledge sources. Empiricism, rationalism.	Lecture, Discussion
4	Reading: Cevizci, s. 44-68.	Possibility of knowledge. Scepticism.	Lecture, Discussion
5	Reading: Ozlem, chapter 3.	Scientific method: perception, observation, description, explanation.	Lecture, Discussion
6	Reading: Ozlem, chapter 4.	Scientific method: concept, law, theory.	Lecture, Discussion
7	Reading: Cevizci, s. 85-100 Reading	Philosophy of Science in Ancient Greece	Lecture, Discussion
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Reading: Cevizci, s. 100-129.	Revision of the semester	Lecture, Discussion
10	Reading: Cevizci, s. 100-129.	Philosophy of Science in Late Primeval Era and Middle Age	Lecture, Discussion
11	Reading: Cevizci, s. 129-151.	Modern rationalism.	Lecture, Discussion
12	Reading: Cevizci, s. 151-186.	Modern empiricism.	Lecture, Discussion
13	Reading: Cevizci, s. 203-211.	Positivism and neo-positivism.	Lecture, Discussion
14	Reading: Cucen, chapter 11.	Post positivism.	Lecture, Discussion
15	Reading: Ozlem, chapter 6.	Historical and social approaches to science	Lecture, Discussion
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Cevizci, Ahmet. (2018). Bilgi felsefesi. Istanbul: Say
Ozlem, Dogan. (2013). Felsefe ve doga bilimleri. Istanbul: Notos
Stroker, Elisabeth. (2010).Bilim kuramına giris. Istanbul: Gundogan
Cucen, . (2017). Bilim felsefesine giriş. Istanbul: Sentez
Okasha, Samir. (2016) Philosophy of Science: Very Short Introduction. Oxford University Press

ASSESSMENT
Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities	Number of Activities	Degree of Contribution (%)	Description

Level of Contribution
0	1	2	3	4	5

KNOWLEDGE
Theoretical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Students will be able to use the knowledge about subjects like art, design, culture and furniture history in their professional life and daily life.

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Students will be able to define the basic concepts of design principles in interior architecture.

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Students will be able to analyze national and international project management and processes in interdisciplinary work with internal and external labor market (public private sector and voluntary organizations)

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Students will be able to apply interior design principles and skills by taking responsibility within an individual or group.
2	Students will be able to use drawing methods and techniques (CAD, 3D max and visual expression programs and freehand drawing) in their design work.

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Students will be able to organize interior architecture, application and technical equipment projects in interdisciplinary cooperation with other professional fields

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Adopting the principle of lifelong learning, students will be able to analyze possible problems and different regulations in interior design and planning areas with innovative, original and sustainable solutions.

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	The Interior Architecture program graduates will be able to organize unique, sustainable projects and activities in their field studies.
2	Students will be able to explain himself/herself in writing and speaking in Turkish and at least one foreign language in order to cooperate with related persons and institutions.

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Interior Architecture program graduates; will be able to develop solutions to issues such as interior application details, furniture design and building cost management using occupational standards and legal frameworks.
2	Interior Architecture program graduates will be able to design sustainable, original and innovative projects for interior architecture such as conceptual design, application detail projects and furniture design in their professional fields
3	Students will be able to organize interior design, application details and furniture design studies with local, regional, national and cultural sensitivity and ethical values interdisciplinary studies in cooperation.

WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE UNIT
Workload for Learning & Teaching Activities
Type of the Learning Activites	Learning Activities (# of week)	Duration (hours, h)	Workload (h)
Lecture & In-Class Activities	14	3	42
Preliminary & Further Study	13	2	26
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	0	0	0
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	12	4	48
Assignment (Homework)	0	0	0
Project Work	0	0	0
Seminar	0	0	0
Internship	0	0	0
Technical Visit	0	0	0
Web Based Learning	0	0	0
Implementation/Application/Practice	0	0	0
Practice at a workplace	0	0	0
Occupational Activity	0	0	0
Social Activity	0	0	0
Thesis Work	0	0	0
Field Study	0	0	0
Report Writing	0	0	0
Final Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Final Exam	1	6	6
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	1	4	4
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	43	0	128