Code | Name of the Course Unit | Semester | In-Class Hours (T+P) | Credit | ECTS Credit |
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SOS445 | PHILOSOPHY OF SCIENCE | 3 | 3 | 3 | 5 |
GENERAL INFORMATION |
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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. TARIK ÇAKAR |
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit | |
Course Prerequisite | No |
OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS |
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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) |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities | Number of Activities | Degree of Contribution (%) | Description |
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0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
KNOWLEDGE |
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Theoretical |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Gain sufficient knowledge in Mathematics, Science and Industrial Engineering.
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KNOWLEDGE |
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Factual |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Analyzes and evaluates existing application areas in the field of Industrial Engineering and develops applications for their solutions.
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SKILLS |
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Cognitive |
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Analyzes a system, the components of that system, the process of that system, and designs the system by examining it in line with realistic constraints and goals.
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Gains the ability to model and solve engineering problems.
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SKILLS |
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Practical |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
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Identifies the problems that may be encountered in the field of industrial engineering and acquires the ability to choose and apply the appropriate method to be used in problem solving.
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Selects and uses technical tools necessary for industrial engineering applications; uses information technologies effectively.
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Designs experiments, conducts experiments, collects data, analyzes and interprets the results to examine problems in the field of industrial engineering.
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OCCUPATIONAL |
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Autonomy & Responsibility |
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Gains the ability to work effectively within a team.
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Works effectively individually and takes responsibility.
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Learning to Learn |
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Accesses the necessary information for a determined problem and searches for resources for this purpose.
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Has the ability to follow all developments in the field of industrial engineering and constantly renew itself.
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Communication & Social |
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Gains oral and written communication skills and speaks at least one foreign language.
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OCCUPATIONAL |
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Occupational and/or Vocational |
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Has awareness of professional and ethical responsibility.
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Has knowledge about the universal and social effects of industrial engineering applications and reaches solutions by being aware of the importance of an innovative approach in solving engineering problems.
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WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE UNIT |
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Workload for Learning & Teaching Activities |
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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 |
Total Workload of the Course Unit | 128 | ||
Workload (h) / 25.5 | 5 | ||
ECTS Credits allocated for the Course Unit | 5,0 |