Information Package / Course Catalogue
History of Science
Course Code: TAR264
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 0
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 3
Objectives of the Course

To investigate science, scientific reasoning and scientific change in the light of the development of science in history.

Course Content

To investigate from a philosophical point of view, science, scientific reasoning and scientific change in the light of the development of science in history.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.To grasp the structure and thought behind the scientific discovery.
2.To understand the living conditions of the scientists and their relations of producing science.
3.To explain science with regard to the living conditions and political, economical structure of the period.
4.To understand the change and development process of science in regard with civilizations
5.Define the origins of the science of the Western Civilizations.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Ronan, C. A., (2003). Bilim Tarihi, Dünya Kültürlerinde Bilim Tarihi ve Gelişmesi, (Çev. İhsanoğlu, E., Günergün, F.), Ankara, Tübitak Akademik Dizi.
2.Cemal Yıldırım, Bilim Tarihi, Remzi Kitabevi, Mayıs 1997.
3.Cemal Yıldırım, Bilimin Öncüleri, Tübitak Yayınları, Mart 1995
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
To explain the question of “Why we need to learn the history of science?”
Week 2 - Theoretical
The Sources of Science
Week 3 - Theoretical
Scientific Developments in Chinese Civilizations
Week 4 - Theoretical
Scientific Developments in Ancient Greek
Week 5 - Theoretical
History of Science in India
Week 6 - Theoretical
Scientific Developments in Islamic World
Week 7 - Theoretical
Science in the Roman and Medieval Age
Week 8 - Theoretical
Effects of Renaissance to the Scientific Thoughts
Week 9 - Theoretical
Effects of Renaissance to the Scientific Thoughts
Week 10 - Theoretical
Science of the New World (Aztec, Inca, Maya)
Week 11 - Theoretical
The Scientific Developments in Seventeenth and Eighteenth Centuries
Week 12 - Theoretical
Copernicus, Galileo and Kepler
Week 13 - Theoretical
Newton's Conception of Science
Week 14 - Theoretical
The Scientific Developments in the 19th and 20th Centuries
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory140228
Assignment112214
Individual Work112012
Midterm Examination1718
Final Examination112113
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)75
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
PÇ-2
PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
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PÇ-9
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OÇ-1
3
3
4
4
3
4
OÇ-2
4
4
3
4
OÇ-3
3
4
4
4
4
OÇ-4
4
4
4
3
5
OÇ-5
3
3
4
4
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026