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| Code | EBE640 |
| Name | History and Philosophy of Science |
| Term | 2024-2025 Academic Year |
| Term | Fall and Spring |
| Duration (T+A) | 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 5 ECTS |
| National Credit | 3 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Doktora Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | |
| Course Instructor |
1 |
Course Goal / Objective
This course covers fundamental issues in the philosophy of science, especially the nature of the scientific method, theory change, rationality and scientific realism, verification of theories, and the boundaries of science and non-science.
Course Content
Development of science, scientific theories, philosophy of science and problems in philosophy of science
Course Precondition
None
Resources
Clifford D. Conner People's History of Science, Ankara: Tübitak, 2010. Cemal Yıldırım History of Science Istanbul: Remzi Bookstore, 2012.
Notes
Thomas S. Kuhn The Structure of Scientific Revolutions, Istanbul: Kırmızı, 2008.
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Knows the importance of research in the field of health. |
| LO02 | Knows the contribution of midwifery/nursing research to the development of the profession. |
| LO03 | Knows the basic principles of medical ethics. |
| LO04 | Knows the importance of ethics in research. |
| LO05 | Has knowledge on the behave ethically each stage of research since stage of planning. |
| LO06 | Has knowledge on the importance of protect biological assets and nature. |
| LO07 | Provide the information to respondents about subjects of research with an understandable tongue,and takes their consents. |
| LO08 | Protect the privacy of respondents. |
| LO09 | Keep the safety of respondents at optimal level. |
| LO10 | Has knowledge on the international declarations about the research. |
| LO11 | Understand the importance of scientific misconduct. |
| LO12 | Explain the form of scientific misconduct. |
| LO13 | Plan, implement, evaluate and present researchs related to midwifery / nursing care and research |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Develops and deepens the current and advanced knowledge in the field of midwifery with the knowledge obtained from different disciplines, original thought, and/or research, and reaches original results that can bring innovation to the field of midwifery. | 4 |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | With evidence-based practices, an ethical approach, and professional philosophy, she sets an example for her colleagues, healthcare team, and society. | 3 |
| PLO03 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Carries out projects and research that will contribute to the social development and strengthening of the midwifery profession, independently or in a team, and reflects the results of its practices. | 3 |
| PLO04 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Maintains professional and individual development by adopting lifelong learning as a principle, and develops new thoughts and methods about midwifery by using high-level mental processes such as creative and critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making. | 5 |
| PLO05 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Has the point of view to develop concepts, theories, and models related to the midwifery profession, can develop innovative ideas, method design, and application or adapt a known idea, method, or practice to a different field. | 5 |
| PLO06 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Has a high level of knowledge on research methods and performs statistical analysis to evaluate a scientific article. | |
| PLO07 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Publishes the results obtained from original research and projects in national/internationally accepted peer-reviewed scientific journals and presents them at scientific meetings. | 2 |
| PLO08 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Pioneers the development of field-specific policies by analyzing the needs of society, adopting innovative approaches, and accessing the right information easily and quickly. | 5 |
| PLO09 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Has developed leadership skills, takes responsibility for the solution of midwifery and related interdisciplinary problems, and leads by using strategic decision-making processes. | 5 |
| PLO10 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Using their knowledge of teaching methods and techniques, they can create a training program in their field, conduct training, and evaluate the results. |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction: Course description and literature review | Reading, research | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap, Anlatım |
| 2 | Answers to the question "What is science" | Reading, research | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap, Anlatım |
| 3 | A brief history of the concept of science | Reading, research | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap, Anlatım |
| 4 | Boundary problem | Reading, research | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap, Anlatım |
| 5 | Logical analysis, logical positivism, and sense-experience-based verification | Reading, research | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap, Anlatım |
| 6 | Popper and sense-experienced falsification | Reading, research | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap, Anlatım |
| 7 | Lakatos and refined falsificationism | Reading, research | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap, Anlatım |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Read, Repeat | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 9 | P.Duhem, É. Science designs by Meyerson and A.Koyré | Reading, research | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap, Anlatım |
| 10 | P.Duhem, É. Science designs by Meyerson and A.Koyré-2 | Reading, research | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap, Anlatım |
| 11 | P.Duhem, É. Science designs by Meyerson and A.Koyré-3 | Reading, research | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap, Anlatım |
| 12 | Duhem-Quine thesis and holistic validation | Reading, research | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap, Anlatım |
| 13 | T. Kuhn and paradigms | Reading, research | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap, Anlatım |
| 14 | Ordinary science, extraordinary science, and paradigm shifts | Reading, research | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap, Anlatım |
| 15 | Kuhn and paradigm-based validation | Reading, research | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap, Anlatım |
| 16 | Term Exams | Read, Repeat | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap, Anlatım |
| 17 | Term Exams | Read, Repeat | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap, Anlatım |
Student Workload - ECTS
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Related Works | |||
| Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 12 | 12 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 18 | 18 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 114 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 4,56 | ||
| ECTS | 5 ECTS | ||