Information Package / Course Catalogue
Leaders of Science
Course Code: FBÖ466
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: 4
Objectives of the Course

Examination of scientists who work on the subjects mentioned in the science curriculum. In this regard, first of all, the historical adventure of science and the scientists who have done studies in science during this adventure will be examined. In this context, the works and life stories of the scientists determined will be discussed scientifically in a way that can be used in classes. In the historical adventure of science, our scientists from the Islamic World, the Ottoman and especially the Republic period will be brought to the fore and our teacher candidates will be tried to mention them more in the lessons. In this way, it is planned for students to see their own scientific history closely and to develop their belief that they too can become scientists.

Course Content

Examination of scientists who work on the subjects mentioned in the science curriculum. In this direction, first of all, within the historical adventure of science, the period of empirical knowledge seen in ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia, one of the first civilizations, the Ancient Greek period when knowledge systems that were not based on experiment were established, the period of real science in the Turkish-Islamic world in the Middle Ages, the period of modern science that emerged from the beginning of the Renaissance in Europe and Scientists who worked in science during these periods will be examined. In this context, the works and life stories of the scientists determined will be discussed scientifically in a way that can be used in classes. With the content of this course, the historical adventure of science will be followed by discussing scientists who have done similar studies and worked in different periods. In the historical adventure of science, our scientists from the Islamic World, the Ottoman and especially the Republic period will be brought to the fore and our teacher candidates will be tried to mention them more in the lessons. In this way, it is planned for students to see their own scientific history closely and to develop their belief that they too can become scientists.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.Students understand that science is a common product of humanity
2.They understand that science and art are important elements that contribute to the development of a country.
3.To be able to convey the stories of scientists who contribute to science in the scientific process to their lives
4.Being able to convey the stories of scientists who contribute to science in the scientific process to their classes.
5.Pre-service teachers should be able to give examples appropriate to the field other than the scientists mentioned in the science curriculum and textbooks.
6.Being able to give examples from our scientists from the Middle Ages Islamic period and especially the Republican period in science classes
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Yıldırım C (2014). Bilimin Öncüleri. Bilim ve Gelecek Kitaplığı, İstanbul.
2.Gadamer H. G. (2023). Bilginin Başlangıcı. Albaraka Yayınları, İstanbul.
3.Ronan C. (2005). Bilim Tarihi. Tübitak Popüler Bilim Kitapları, Ankara.
4.Robinson, A. (2014). bilim İnsanları. Bir Keşfin Destanı. Yapı Kredi Yayınları, İstanbul.
5.Mosley M. & Lynch J. (2011). Bilimin Öyküsü. Türkiye İş Bankası Yayınları, İstanbul.
6.Lecture notes compiled by the faculty member
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
What is science? What are the characteristics of scientific knowledge?
Week 2 - Theoretical
What is the importance of Science and Art in the development of a society?
Week 3 - Theoretical
The period of empirical knowledge seen in ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia, one of the first civilizations
Week 4 - Theoretical
Discussing the scientific developments in the field of science in the period of empirical knowledge, the studies and life stories of scientists who have done research, by telling them scientifically and in a way that can be used in classes.
Week 5 - Theoretical
Ancient Greece (Greek) period in which the existing empirical knowledge was systematized in the first civilizations and a priori (knowledge not based on experience) systems were established.
Week 6 - Theoretical
Discussing the scientific developments in the field of science during the ancient Greek period, the works and life stories of scientists who carried out studies, by scientifically narrating them in a way that can be used in classes.
Week 7 - Theoretical
The period of real science in the Turkish-Islamic world in the Middle Ages
Week 8 - Theoretical
Discussing the scientific developments in the field of science in the Medieval Turkish-Islamic world, the works and life stories of scientists who conducted studies, by scientifically narrating them in a way that can be used in classes. (Midterm exam)
Week 9 - Theoretical
The period of modern science that emerged in Europe from the beginning of the Renaissance
Week 10 - Theoretical
Discussing the scientific developments in the field of science in the modern science period, the works and life stories of scientists who have done research, by scientifically narrating them in a way that can be used in classes.
Week 11 - Theoretical
Scientific developments and scientists in our Republic period
Week 12 - Theoretical
Discussing the scientific developments in the field of science in our Republic period and the works and life stories of scientists who have done research, by narrating them scientifically and in a way that can be used in classes.
Week 13 - Theoretical
Institutions that supported science during the Republic period,
Week 14 - Theoretical
Institutions that supported science during the Republic period,
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory130226
Assignment2048
Reading50525
Individual Work50525
Midterm Examination1617
Final Examination1729
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)100
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026