Information Package / Course Catalogue
Inventions That Shape History and Technologies That Will Shape the Future
Course Code: ÜKK235
Course Type: Non Departmental Elective
Couse Group: Short Cycle (Associate's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 0
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 2
Objectives of the Course

The aim of this course is to analyse the scientific, social and cultural impact of the inventions that shaped the history of mankind and to evaluate how groundbreaking technologies that have emerged or are about to emerge in our age can shape the future. With an interdisciplinary approach, students gain technological literacy, innovation awareness and critical perspective inspired by the history of science

Course Content

It sheds light on the history of science through landmark discoveries in the fields of biology, biochemistry and molecular biology. Students analyse the contributions of pioneering scientists and learn to evaluate technology from an ethical and social responsibility perspective. The course aims to provide students with the skills of critical thinking, creative solution generation and scientific foresight.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Lec. Mürüvvet ABBAK
Learning Outcomes
1.Defines the historical contexts of scientific and technological developments.
2.Explains the major inventions that shaped the history of humanity and their effects.
3.Analyses today's pioneering technologies.
4.Discusses scientific trends and predictions that will shape the future.
5.Question technology from social, ethical and philosophical perspectives.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Moleküler Biyoloji – Nobel Yayınları (Ed. Prof. Dr. Mehmet Karataş)
2.Temel ve İleri Moleküler Biyoloji Yöntemleri
3.Lehninger Principles of Biochemistry
4.Bilim Tarihi – Prof. Dr. Sevim Tekeli .Güncel Bilimsel makaleler ve ders içeriklerinden faydalanılacaktır.
5.Osmanlı’da Bilim ve Teknoloji-Aykut Kazancıgil
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Introduction to the History of Science and Ancient Scientists (Hippocrates, Archimedes) Science in the Ottoman Empire, Medieval and Renaissance Science: Avicenna, Leonardo da Vinci
Week 2 - Theoretical
Overview of the History of Science and Technology, Invention of Writing and Recording of Information
Week 3 - Theoretical
Galileo, Newton and the Birth of Modern Science
Week 4 - Theoretical
Electrical and Mechanical Revolution: Faraday, TeslaIndustrial Revolution: Steam Machine, Factoryisation
Week 5 - Theoretical
Mendel and the Discovery of Heredity - Introduction to Molecular Basics
Week 6 - Theoretical
Louis Pasteur and Fundamentals of Microbiology Medical Inventions: Vaccines, Antibiotics, Hygiene
Week 7 - Theoretical
The relationship between the developments that have shaped history and today's age, Scientists Portfolio
Week 8 - Theoretical
Watson & Crick: The Double Helix Structure of DNA (Midterm Exam)
Week 9 - Theoretical
Birth of Biotechnology: Gene Cloning, PCR, NGS, Synthetic Biology, CRISPR, Genetic Design
Week 10 - Theoretical
Quantum Technologies and Neuroscience Developments
Week 11 - Theoretical
Milestones in Medical History: Vaccines, Antibiotics, Organ Transplantation
Week 12 - Theoretical
Artificial Intelligence and Bioinformatics: Analysing Molecular Data
Week 13 - Theoretical
Inventions of 2050, Synthetic Biology and Transhumanism, Ideas that will shape the future
Week 14 - Theoretical
Inventions of 2050, Synthetic Biology and Transhumanism, Ideas that will shape the future
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory140228
Individual Work141014
Midterm Examination1314
Final Examination1516
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)52
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
PÇ-2
PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
PÇ-6
PÇ-7
PÇ-8
OÇ-1
5
5
OÇ-2
5
5
OÇ-3
5
5
OÇ-4
5
5
OÇ-5
5
5
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026