Description of Individual Course Units
Course Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleType of Course UnitYear of StudySemesterNumber of ECTS Credits
0100100000HISTORY OF SCIENCEElective243
Level of Course Unit
First Cycle
Objectives of the Course
Definitions and discussions on science in the historical development process. Definition of science in the historical process. Scientific developments in different civilizations throughout history.
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1Explains the subjects of science-the need to know-the principles of scientific method.
2It gives information about scientific developments in ancient civilizations, Ancient Greek period, Hellenistic era and Romans period.
3Explain scientific developments in the medieval Western world and the Islamic world.
4It gives information about the Renaissance and modern age science.
Mode of Delivery
Daytime Class
Prerequisites and co-requisities
Recommended Optional Programme Components
Course Contents
Science in ancient times. Contributions of civilizations to science. Scientific developments throughout history.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTheoreticalPracticeLaboratory
1Learning and accumulating knowledge, the birth of science
2Science-philosophy relationship -Scientific method
3An overview of the history of science
4Early civilizations and ancient science
5science in ancient greece
6science in the Hellenistic age
7science in the Romans
8Science in the Middle Ages
9science in the Islamic world
10science in the renaissance
11Science in the modern age
12Science in the modern age
13An overview
Recommended or Required Reading
Yavuz Unat, Hüseyin Gazi Topdemir
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Term (or Year) Learning ActivitiesQuantityWeight
Midterm Examination1100
SUM100
End Of Term (or Year) Learning ActivitiesQuantityWeight
Final Examination1100
SUM100
Term (or Year) Learning Activities40
End Of Term (or Year) Learning Activities60
SUM100
Language of Instruction
Work Placement(s)
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesNumberTime (hours)Total Work Load (hours)
Final Examination111
Makeup Examination111
Self Study13030
Individual Study for Mid term Examination13030
Individual Study for Final Examination11010
Homework11818
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)90
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