Information Package / Course Catalogue
Science and Technology Based Problems
Course Code: FBÖ455
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 understand the effects of developments in science and technology on society and environment, to develop a critical perspective on the interaction between Science and Technology Community Environment

Course Content

The chronological history of science and technological developments; innovations in science and technology (agriculture, artificial cell, transgenic creatures, electronics, automation sen), the positive effects of these innovations on human life, risks to human health, greenhouse gases and global warming, disaster scenarios, projections for the future

Name of Lecturer(s)
Lec. Hediye CAN
Learning Outcomes
1.1) Understanding the nature of science and technology
2.2) Understands the relationship between science and technology
3.3) Realizes the social and environmental context of science and technology
4.4) The technology differs in history in the same subject, has undergone a change and the new developed technology products
5.5) Explain how natural resources, living things and habitats can be protected by using technological products and systems and how wastes from the use of various products and systems can be reduced
6.(6) Knows local, national and global environmental problems and discuss possible solutions and results
7. 7) Understands that science and technology applications can have positive or negative effects on individuals, society and environment
8.8) It is possible to take precautions against the negative effects of science and technology with developments in science and technology;
9.9) Explain that a certain scientific or technological development can have positive or negative, predicted or unforeseen effects to the individual, society and environment.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.1. Ayvacı,H.Ş.,2009; Teknoloji ve Tasarım, Pegema Yayıncılık: Ankara
2.2. Çepni, S., Ayvacı, H. Ş., Bacanak, A. (1999). Fen Teknoloji ve Toplum, Trabzon: Celepler Matbaacılık
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
1) Scientific literacy, technology literacy
Week 2 - Theoretical
2) Scientific knowledge, types of scientific knowledge, scientific processes, characteristics of science
Week 3 - Theoretical
3) Past, present and future of scientific knowledge
Week 4 - Theoretical
4) history of science technology society and environment
Week 5 - Theoretical
5) relation of science technology environment and society
Week 6 - Theoretical
6) genetic and biotechnology applications and its effects on society
Week 7 - Theoretical
7) effects of scientific and techological developments on health
Week 8 - Intermediate Exam
midterm
Week 9 - Theoretical
9) effects of scientific and techological developments on ecosystems and climate
Week 10 - Theoretical
10) greenhouse gases, global warming
Week 11 - Theoretical
11) scientific and technological developments and politics
Week 12 - Theoretical
12) Energy crisis and its consequences
Week 13 - Theoretical
13) biological war
Week 14 - Theoretical
14) scientific and technological developments and ethics
Week 15 - Theoretical
15) General Evaluation
Week 16 - Final Exam
final
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%70
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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4
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026