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Course Description

CourseCodeSemesterT+P (Hour)CreditECTS
PHILOSOPHY of SCIENCE & MEDICINE-Yearly12+0-1
Course Program
Prerequisites Courses
Recommended Elective Courses
Language of CourseTurkish
Course LevelFirst Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Course TypeCommittee Course
Course CoordinatorProf.Dr. Mehmet GÜNENÇ
Name of Lecturer(s)Prof.Dr. Mehmet GÜNENÇ
Assistant(s)
AimTo give students an understanding of what it means to think and how to think more accurately.
Course ContentThis course contains; How to reach the truth? What is science? Introduction to the philosophy of science - ,Scientific developments in hunter-gatherers and agricultural societies -,World-centered understanding of science and truth - ,Science-based science and truth conception -,Modern science and truth: Special-general relativity and quantum theory - ,Man's view of himself: What we learned from anthropology and biology - ,Scientific developments and perception of the truth -,Exaltation of Logic and Enlightenment: The birth of modern scientific understanding - ,Logical Positivism and Experimentalism -,Realism and Instrumentalism - ,Induction and analytical thinking -,Popper's Falsification principle and the principle of Kuhn's paradigm ,Lakatos's research program and Feyerabend's anarchist science ,Scientific knowledge and understanding of truth.
Dersin Öğrenme KazanımlarıTeaching MethodsAssessment Methods
10, 13, 16, 6, 9A, E
10, 13, 16, 6, 9A, E
10, 13, 16, 6, 9A, E
10, 13, 16, 6, 9A, E
10, 13, 16, 6, 9A, E
10, 13, 16, 6, 9A, E
10, 13, 16, 6, 9A, E
10, 13, 16, 6, 9A, E
10, 13, 16, 6, 9A, E
10, 13, 16, 6, 9A, E
Teaching Methods:10: Discussion Method, 13: Case Study Method, 16: Question - Answer Technique, 6: Experiential Learning, 9: Lecture Method
Assessment Methods:A: Traditional Written Exam, E: Homework

Course Outline

OrderSubjectsPreliminary Work
1How to reach the truth? What is science? Introduction to the philosophy of science - Reading the related course note
2Scientific developments in hunter-gatherers and agricultural societies -Reading the related course note
3World-centered understanding of science and truth - Reading the related lecture notes
4Science-based science and truth conception - Reading the relevant course note
5Modern science and truth: Special-general relativity and quantum theory - Reading the related lecture notes
6Man's view of himself: What we learned from anthropology and biology - Reading the relevant lecture note
7Scientific developments and perception of the truth - Reading the related lecture notes -
8Exaltation of Logic and Enlightenment: The birth of modern scientific understanding - Reading the related course note
9Logical Positivism and Experimentalism -Reading the related course note
10Realism and Instrumentalism - Reading the Related Lecture Note
11Induction and analytical thinking - Reading the related lecture notes
12Popper's Falsification principle and the principle of Kuhn's paradigm - Reading the relevant course note
13Lakatos's research program and Feyerabend's anarchist science Reading the related course note
14Scientific knowledge and understanding of truthReading the related course note
Resources
Clifford D. Conner, Halkın Bilim Tarihi, Tübitak Yayınları, 2012. - Jared Diamond, Tüfek Mikrop ve Çelik, Tübitak Yayınları, 2013. - John Waller, Mikrobun Keşfi, Tübitak Yayınları, 2014. - Richard DeWitt, Worldviews, Wiley-Blackwell, 2010.

Course Contribution to Program Qualifications

Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
NoProgram QualificationContribution Level
12345
1
PQ-1. He/She has the ability to monitor and evaluate the practical tools used in the field of dentistry, the literature containing the most up-to-date information and other resources.
2
PQ-2. He/She has the knowledge to evaluate the source, accuracy, reliability and validity of the information obtained in the field of dentistry. He/she integrates this information with the information of all disciplines in the field of health, analyzes it and uses it in his/her professional practices.
3
PQ-3. He/She interprets and evaluates scientifically proven data, identifies and analyzes problems, develops solution suggestions and provides the most ideal treatment for patients by using the advanced theoretical and practical knowledge acquired in the field of dentistry.
4
PQ-4. He/She provides health education for individuals, families and society by integrating its knowledge in the field of dentistry with the knowledge of other health disciplines, creating interpretations and new information.
5
PQ-5. He/She clearly conveys her thoughts, problems and solution methods, and produces solutions to problems in line with scientific data and evidence by using the advanced theoretical and practical knowledge he/she has acquired in the field of dentistry.
6
PQ-6. He/She independently carries out a study related to the field of dentistry using her advanced knowledge
7
PQ-7. He/She takes responsibility as a team member or individually to solve complex and unpredictable problems encountered in dental applications.
8
PQ-8. He/She assumes the leadership role in solving problems in the field of dentistry, plans and manages activities for the development of employees under its responsibility and examines and evaluates the process.
9
PQ-9 He/She determines the learning needs and goals in the field of dentistry and directs its learning by accessing resources effectively and quickly. He/She is open to development, develops a positive attitude towards lifelong learning and continues this behavior throughout her professional life.
10
PQ-10. He/She informs relevant people and institutions on issues related to the field of dentistry, listens to their thoughts, wishes and expectations, and conveys his/her own thoughts and solution suggestions to problems to experts and non-experts by supporting them with quantitative and qualitative data.
11
PQ-11. He/she examines and improves his/her knowledge in the field of dentistry with his/her colleagues, patients and relatives, with a critical perspective specific to each individual.
12
PQ-12. He/She knows a foreign language (English) at a level that allows him/her to continue his/her professional development by following international publications and meetings in the field of dentistry and to communicate verbally and in writing with his/her colleagues.
13
PQ-13. He/She uses information and communication technologies along with knowledge of computer software and hardware at the level required by the field of dentistry.
14
PQ-14. While practicing dentistry, he/she respects social, scientific, cultural and ethical values in the collection, interpretation, application and announcement of patient data and teaches these values.
15
PQ-15.He/She develops and implements strategies, policies and implementation plans on matters related to dentistry and evaluates the results within the framework of quality processes.
16
PQ-16. He/She uses the knowledge she has absorbed in the field of dentistry in interdisciplinary studies to solve oral and dental health problems of the individual and community.

Assessment Methods

Contribution LevelAbsolute Evaluation
Rate of Midterm Exam to Success 40
Rate of Final Exam to Success 60
Total 100
ECTS / Workload Table
ActivitiesNumber ofDuration(Hour)Total Workload(Hour)
Course Hours14114
Guided Problem Solving14114
Resolution of Homework Problems and Submission as a Report000
Term Project000
Presentation of Project / Seminar000
Quiz000
Midterm Exam166
General Exam166
Performance Task, Maintenance Plan000
Total Workload(Hour)40
Dersin AKTS Kredisi = Toplam İş Yükü (Saat)/30*=(40/30)1
ECTS of the course: 30 hours of work is counted as 1 ECTS credit.

Detail Informations of the Course

Course Description

CourseCodeSemesterT+P (Hour)CreditECTS
PHILOSOPHY of SCIENCE & MEDICINE-Yearly12+0-1
Course Program
Prerequisites Courses
Recommended Elective Courses
Language of CourseTurkish
Course LevelFirst Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Course TypeCommittee Course
Course CoordinatorProf.Dr. Mehmet GÜNENÇ
Name of Lecturer(s)Prof.Dr. Mehmet GÜNENÇ
Assistant(s)
AimTo give students an understanding of what it means to think and how to think more accurately.
Course ContentThis course contains; How to reach the truth? What is science? Introduction to the philosophy of science - ,Scientific developments in hunter-gatherers and agricultural societies -,World-centered understanding of science and truth - ,Science-based science and truth conception -,Modern science and truth: Special-general relativity and quantum theory - ,Man's view of himself: What we learned from anthropology and biology - ,Scientific developments and perception of the truth -,Exaltation of Logic and Enlightenment: The birth of modern scientific understanding - ,Logical Positivism and Experimentalism -,Realism and Instrumentalism - ,Induction and analytical thinking -,Popper's Falsification principle and the principle of Kuhn's paradigm ,Lakatos's research program and Feyerabend's anarchist science ,Scientific knowledge and understanding of truth.
Dersin Öğrenme KazanımlarıTeaching MethodsAssessment Methods
10, 13, 16, 6, 9A, E
10, 13, 16, 6, 9A, E
10, 13, 16, 6, 9A, E
10, 13, 16, 6, 9A, E
10, 13, 16, 6, 9A, E
10, 13, 16, 6, 9A, E
10, 13, 16, 6, 9A, E
10, 13, 16, 6, 9A, E
10, 13, 16, 6, 9A, E
10, 13, 16, 6, 9A, E
Teaching Methods:10: Discussion Method, 13: Case Study Method, 16: Question - Answer Technique, 6: Experiential Learning, 9: Lecture Method
Assessment Methods:A: Traditional Written Exam, E: Homework

Course Outline

OrderSubjectsPreliminary Work
1How to reach the truth? What is science? Introduction to the philosophy of science - Reading the related course note
2Scientific developments in hunter-gatherers and agricultural societies -Reading the related course note
3World-centered understanding of science and truth - Reading the related lecture notes
4Science-based science and truth conception - Reading the relevant course note
5Modern science and truth: Special-general relativity and quantum theory - Reading the related lecture notes
6Man's view of himself: What we learned from anthropology and biology - Reading the relevant lecture note
7Scientific developments and perception of the truth - Reading the related lecture notes -
8Exaltation of Logic and Enlightenment: The birth of modern scientific understanding - Reading the related course note
9Logical Positivism and Experimentalism -Reading the related course note
10Realism and Instrumentalism - Reading the Related Lecture Note
11Induction and analytical thinking - Reading the related lecture notes
12Popper's Falsification principle and the principle of Kuhn's paradigm - Reading the relevant course note
13Lakatos's research program and Feyerabend's anarchist science Reading the related course note
14Scientific knowledge and understanding of truthReading the related course note
Resources
Clifford D. Conner, Halkın Bilim Tarihi, Tübitak Yayınları, 2012. - Jared Diamond, Tüfek Mikrop ve Çelik, Tübitak Yayınları, 2013. - John Waller, Mikrobun Keşfi, Tübitak Yayınları, 2014. - Richard DeWitt, Worldviews, Wiley-Blackwell, 2010.

Course Contribution to Program Qualifications

Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
NoProgram QualificationContribution Level
12345
1
PQ-1. He/She has the ability to monitor and evaluate the practical tools used in the field of dentistry, the literature containing the most up-to-date information and other resources.
2
PQ-2. He/She has the knowledge to evaluate the source, accuracy, reliability and validity of the information obtained in the field of dentistry. He/she integrates this information with the information of all disciplines in the field of health, analyzes it and uses it in his/her professional practices.
3
PQ-3. He/She interprets and evaluates scientifically proven data, identifies and analyzes problems, develops solution suggestions and provides the most ideal treatment for patients by using the advanced theoretical and practical knowledge acquired in the field of dentistry.
4
PQ-4. He/She provides health education for individuals, families and society by integrating its knowledge in the field of dentistry with the knowledge of other health disciplines, creating interpretations and new information.
5
PQ-5. He/She clearly conveys her thoughts, problems and solution methods, and produces solutions to problems in line with scientific data and evidence by using the advanced theoretical and practical knowledge he/she has acquired in the field of dentistry.
6
PQ-6. He/She independently carries out a study related to the field of dentistry using her advanced knowledge
7
PQ-7. He/She takes responsibility as a team member or individually to solve complex and unpredictable problems encountered in dental applications.
8
PQ-8. He/She assumes the leadership role in solving problems in the field of dentistry, plans and manages activities for the development of employees under its responsibility and examines and evaluates the process.
9
PQ-9 He/She determines the learning needs and goals in the field of dentistry and directs its learning by accessing resources effectively and quickly. He/She is open to development, develops a positive attitude towards lifelong learning and continues this behavior throughout her professional life.
10
PQ-10. He/She informs relevant people and institutions on issues related to the field of dentistry, listens to their thoughts, wishes and expectations, and conveys his/her own thoughts and solution suggestions to problems to experts and non-experts by supporting them with quantitative and qualitative data.
11
PQ-11. He/she examines and improves his/her knowledge in the field of dentistry with his/her colleagues, patients and relatives, with a critical perspective specific to each individual.
12
PQ-12. He/She knows a foreign language (English) at a level that allows him/her to continue his/her professional development by following international publications and meetings in the field of dentistry and to communicate verbally and in writing with his/her colleagues.
13
PQ-13. He/She uses information and communication technologies along with knowledge of computer software and hardware at the level required by the field of dentistry.
14
PQ-14. While practicing dentistry, he/she respects social, scientific, cultural and ethical values in the collection, interpretation, application and announcement of patient data and teaches these values.
15
PQ-15.He/She develops and implements strategies, policies and implementation plans on matters related to dentistry and evaluates the results within the framework of quality processes.
16
PQ-16. He/She uses the knowledge she has absorbed in the field of dentistry in interdisciplinary studies to solve oral and dental health problems of the individual and community.

Assessment Methods

Contribution LevelAbsolute Evaluation
Rate of Midterm Exam to Success 40
Rate of Final Exam to Success 60
Total 100

Numerical Data

Student Success

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