Psychology (English) | |||||
Bachelor | TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 | QF-EHEA: First Cycle | EQF-LLL: Level 6 |
Course Code: | UNI267 | ||||
Course Name: | Cosmology History | ||||
Semester: | Fall | ||||
Course Credits: |
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Language of instruction: | English | ||||
Course Condition: | |||||
Does the Course Require Work Experience?: | No | ||||
Type of course: | University Elective | ||||
Course Level: |
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Mode of Delivery: | E-Learning | ||||
Course Coordinator: | Öğr. Gör. EMRE DEMİR | ||||
Course Lecturer(s): | Öğr. Gör. Emre DEMİR | ||||
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Course Objectives: | Students who are successful in this course, without any knowledge of physics or mathematics (and geometry), have been purposed to be introduced the history of cosmology theories in chronological order, which is an important part of the history of science and to make them realize how the human thought and belief structures have evolved in this process, as well as their practical skills. In this sense, the aim of this course is to make them comprehend the basis of current issues about cosmology and the point it has reached, and to make students curious about scientific thinking and research. |
Course Content: | They understand how humanity's way of thinking astronomy and later cosmology evolved, starting with prehistoric civilizations. With this knowledge, they see in a general chronology how practical applications such as religion and mainly the calendar, and then scientific developments of each period (with knowledge of mathematics / geometry and physics) are used for questions and solutions about the Universe. Meanwhile, they get simple information about prehistoric and post-historical civilizations and get to know scientists and thinkers. |
The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) Explains the emergence and development of information about cosmology in the prehistoric and post-historical period in general terms. 2) outlines basic popular knowledge about the history of cosmology and contemporary theories. |
Week | Subject | Related Preparation |
1) | Introduction of Basic Concepts | Instructor Lecture notes |
2) | The Universe Ideas in Ancient Egypt | Instructor Lecture notes |
3) | The Universe Ideas in Ancient Mesopotamian Civilizations | Instructor Lecture notes |
4) | The Universe Ideas in Ancient China | Instructor Lecture notes |
5) | The Universe Ideas in Ancient India | Instructor Lecture notes |
6) | The Universe Ideas in Pre-Islamic Turks | Instructor Lecture notes |
7) | The Universe Ideas in Ancient Central and South American Civilizations | Instructor Lecture notes |
8) | Mid-term | |
9) | The Universe Ideas in Ancient Greek Civilization | Instructor Lecture notes |
10) | The Universe Ideas through the eras of Hellenistic and Roman | Instructor Lecture notes |
11) | The Universe Ideas in the Medieval Christian and Islamic World | Instructor Lecture notes |
12) | The Universe Ideas in the Renaissance and Enlightenment Periods | Instructor Lecture notes |
13) | The Theories of the Universe in the 19th Century | Instructor Lecture notes |
14) | The Theories of the Universe in the 20th and 21st Centuries | Instructor Lecture notes |
15) | Final Exam |
Course Notes / Textbooks: | Öğretim Elemanı Ders notları - Instructor Lecture notes |
References: | Öğretim Elemanı Ders notları - Instructor Lecture notes |
Course Learning Outcomes | 1 |
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Program Outcomes | ||||||||||||||
1) Have the theoretical knowledge related to major sub areas of psychology. | ||||||||||||||
2) Apply psychological concepts and theories in a variety of applied settings. | ||||||||||||||
3) Define and explain the cognitive, emotional and behavioral processes of human beings. | ||||||||||||||
4) Evaluate psychological evidence and assumptions in a scientific and critical way. | ||||||||||||||
5) Collect and analyze psychological research data and interpret and report the findings in accordance to scientific publication rules. | ||||||||||||||
6) Develop and utilize assessment and measurement tools for psychological phenomena. | ||||||||||||||
7) Have the skills and abilities to follow innovations and developments in psyhology and other related sciences. | ||||||||||||||
8) Have knowledge and skills to work effectively on individual or group basis. | ||||||||||||||
9) Have knowledge and skills to communicate in a clear and effective manner in national and international settings. | ||||||||||||||
10) Behave in accordance with professional code of conduct and ethics related to psychology. | ||||||||||||||
11) Behave in an unprejudiced and equal way towards various identity groups such as age, gender, language, race, religion and social class in scientific and professional acitivities. | ||||||||||||||
12) Have respect for universal values and human and animal rights. | ||||||||||||||
13) Use a foreign language at least B1 level of European Language Portfolio. | ||||||||||||||
14) Use computer softwares as well as information and communication technologies at least Basic level of European Computer Driving Licence. |
No Effect | 1 Lowest | 2 Average | 3 Highest |
Program Outcomes | Level of Contribution | |
1) | Have the theoretical knowledge related to major sub areas of psychology. | |
2) | Apply psychological concepts and theories in a variety of applied settings. | |
3) | Define and explain the cognitive, emotional and behavioral processes of human beings. | |
4) | Evaluate psychological evidence and assumptions in a scientific and critical way. | |
5) | Collect and analyze psychological research data and interpret and report the findings in accordance to scientific publication rules. | |
6) | Develop and utilize assessment and measurement tools for psychological phenomena. | |
7) | Have the skills and abilities to follow innovations and developments in psyhology and other related sciences. | |
8) | Have knowledge and skills to work effectively on individual or group basis. | |
9) | Have knowledge and skills to communicate in a clear and effective manner in national and international settings. | |
10) | Behave in accordance with professional code of conduct and ethics related to psychology. | |
11) | Behave in an unprejudiced and equal way towards various identity groups such as age, gender, language, race, religion and social class in scientific and professional acitivities. | |
12) | Have respect for universal values and human and animal rights. | |
13) | Use a foreign language at least B1 level of European Language Portfolio. | |
14) | Use computer softwares as well as information and communication technologies at least Basic level of European Computer Driving Licence. |
Semester Requirements | Number of Activities | Level of Contribution |
Midterms | 1 | % 40 |
Final | 1 | % 60 |
total | % 100 | |
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK | % 40 | |
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK | % 60 | |
total | % 100 |
Activities | Number of Activities | Preparation for the Activity | Spent for the Activity Itself | Completing the Activity Requirements | Workload | ||
Course Hours | 14 | 4 | 2 | 84 | |||
Study Hours Out of Class | 14 | 0 | 1 | 14 | |||
Midterms | 1 | 14 | 1 | 15 | |||
Final | 1 | 14 | 1 | 15 | |||
Total Workload | 128 |