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	3	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	Prof. HAMDİ ALPER ÖZYİĞİT
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	Able to adopt math and science knowledge to the problems of Mechatronic Engineering.

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Can use the scientific methods to solve problems of Mechatronic Engineering.
2	Able to plan experiment, build hardware, collect data using modern devices and analyze data.

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Can define, scientize and solve the actual mechatronics problems.

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Use modern tools such as softwares in engineering design and analysis.

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Prone to work in interdisciplinary teams and be a team leadership.

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Able to find solutions that meet technical and economical expectations when designing a system with components.
2	Can approach with a global perspective to Mechatronics Engineering.
3	Able to keep up to date of self-awarness in the field.
4	Can follow academic and industrial developments related Mechatronics Engineering.

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Able to work in the field, interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary environments.
2	Have written and verbal communication skills in Turkish and English.

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Have professional and ethical values and sensitive to these.
2	Sensitive to health and safety issues in Mechatronic Engineering.
3	Sensitive to social, environmental and economic factors in professional activities.

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