Information Package / Course Catalogue
Systems Thinking in Science
Course Code: FBÖ472
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

The aim of this course is to learn what systems thinking is and how it can be developed in science teaching.

Course Content

Definition and Development of Systems Thinking, Conceptual Dimension of Systemic Thinking, Systemic Thinking in Science, Development of Systemic Thinking

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.Understands systems thinking.
2.Makes sense of systems thinking in different contexts.
3.Understands the importance of systemic thinking.
4.Gains insight into the solution of complex problems through systemic thinking in science.
5.Creates activities regarding systems thinking.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Sweeney, L. B., & Meadows, D. (2010). The systems thinking playbook: Exercises to stretch and build learning and systems thinking capabilities. Chelsea Green Publishing.
2.Ackoff, R. L. (1994). Systems thinking and thinking systems. System Dynamics Review, 10(2-3), 175-188.
3.Meadows, D. H. (2021). Sistemlerle düşünmek (Türkçe çeviri, Pegem Akademi Yayınları).
4.Weinberg, G. M. (2001). An introduction to general systems thinking (Rev. ed.). Dorset House Publishing.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Mechanical Worldview, Science and Technology
Week 2 - Theoretical
Complex Problems and Holistic Thinking
Week 3 - Theoretical
What is Systems Thinking?
Week 4 - Theoretical
Systems Rules
Week 5 - Theoretical
Systems in Science
Week 6 - Theoretical
Systems Thinking in Biology
Week 7 - Theoretical
Environment and Systems Thinking
Week 8 - Theoretical
Aims, Elements, and Interconnections
Week 9 - Theoretical
Explaning the Nature of Connections: Cyclic Diagrams
Week 10 - Theoretical
Feedback Mechanisms
Week 11 - Theoretical
Stock, Flows, and Variables
Week 12 - Theoretical
Modeling Systems
Week 13 - Theoretical
Developing Systems Thinking in Science
Week 14 - Theoretical
Activities on Systems Thinking
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory72228
Assignment32212
Reading50525
Individual Work50525
Midterm Examination1516
Final Examination1314
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)100
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
PÇ-2
PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
PÇ-6
PÇ-7
PÇ-8
PÇ-9
PÇ-10
OÇ-1
4
4
3
OÇ-2
4
5
3
OÇ-3
4
5
3
OÇ-4
4
4
5
OÇ-5
4
5
5
3
2
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026