UNI350 Mythology and MedicineIstinye UniversityDegree Programs Political Science and Public AdministrationGeneral Information For StudentsDiploma SupplementErasmus Policy StatementNational Qualifications
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Bachelor TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 6

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code: UNI350
Course Name: Mythology and Medicine
Semester: Fall
Course Credits:
ECTS
5
Language of instruction: Turkish
Course Condition:
Does the Course Require Work Experience?: No
Type of course: University Elective
Course Level:
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree QF-EHEA:First Cycle EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator: Prof. Dr. AYDIN ÖZBEK
Course Lecturer(s): Prof.Dr. Aydın Özbek
Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives: Understanding the effects of mythology on medical science, as medical terminology makes use of mythology to a great extent.
Course Content: Introduction to Mythology
The formation of archetypes and Carl Yung
Greek and Roman mythology 1
Greek and Roman mythology 2
Asklepios, god of medicine
Some mythological terms used in medicine
Perseus, Gorgons and Andromeda complex Oedipus and Moira (mire) and Achilles syndrome.
Theseus, Icarus syndrome and the Electra complex
Sexual Disorder Syndromes, Love and Mythology
Mythological psychiatric syndromes 1
Mythological psychiatric syndromes 2
Egyptian Mythology and Thalamus, Pineal 1
Egyptian Mythology and Thalamus, Pineal 2

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) Learning the effect of Greek mythology on medicine,
2) Learning the effect of Roman mythology on medicine,
3) To learn all the mythological terms that form the origin of medical terms
4) Learning the effect of Egyptian mythology on medicine

Course Flow Plan

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Introduction to Mythology
2) The formation of archetypes and Carl Yung
3) Greek and Roman mythology 1
4) Greek and Roman mythology 2
5) Asklepios, god of medicine
6) Some mythological terms used in medicine
7) Midterm
8) Perseus, Gorgons and Andromeda complex
9) Oedipus and Moira (mire) and Achilles syndrome
10) Theseus, Icarus syndrome and the Electra complex
11) Sexual Disorder Syndromes, Love and Mythology
12) Mythological psychiatric syndromes 1
13) Mythological psychiatric syndromes 2
14) Egyptian Mythology and Thalamus, Pineal Gland 1
15) Egyptian Mythology and Thalamus, Pineal Gland 2
16) Final Exam

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Tarafımdan hazırlanmış özel haftalık ders içeriklerinin sunuları
Prof.Dr. Aydın Özbek. Lecture notes and presentations
References: Yunan Mitolojisi
Mısır Mitolojisi
Etimolojik Tıbbi terminoloji. Nobel Tıp Kitabevi
Mythological books

Course - Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Course Learning Outcomes

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Program Outcomes
1) To have knowledge about the basic theoretical debates in Political Science and Public Administration.
2) To define contemporary developments, approaches and basic concepts in Political Science and Public Administration at national and international level.
3) Relate the interaction of the Department of Political Science and Public Administration with other social sciences (philosophy, history, sociology, law, economy, business).
4) Evaluate and discuss the events in interdisciplinary dimension, acquire knowledge and skills, conduct research using social sciences methods and follow the field.
5) Political and social processes that take place in Turkey and in the world, able to solve problems and the causes of these problems, on the relationship of citizens with political structures reveals scientifically.
6) To design and to prepare scientific studies such as theoretical or experimental projects, reports, articles and theses, either on their own or with others, and uses qualitative and quantitative research techniques related to their field.
7) To use leadership characteristics in Political Science and Public Administration with the awareness of compliance with team work.
8) Develops behavior according to ethics and social values and evaluates what they have learned by deciding what they need and critically question the information they have acquired.
9) Transmits the opinions, thoughts and solutions in Political Science and Public Administration to the related persons and institutions in written and oral form.
10) According to the level of European Language Portfolio, a foreign language is at least A2 for Pre-Bachelor's degree according to the level of education; At least B1 for the License; To be able to use at least C1 and at least C1 General Level for PhD.
11) To be able to use information and communication technologies together with computer software in at least the European Computer Driving License Basic Level (Associate) or Advanced Level (Associate and Associate) required by the department.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Average 3 Highest
       
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) To have knowledge about the basic theoretical debates in Political Science and Public Administration. 1
2) To define contemporary developments, approaches and basic concepts in Political Science and Public Administration at national and international level. 1
3) Relate the interaction of the Department of Political Science and Public Administration with other social sciences (philosophy, history, sociology, law, economy, business). 3
4) Evaluate and discuss the events in interdisciplinary dimension, acquire knowledge and skills, conduct research using social sciences methods and follow the field. 3
5) Political and social processes that take place in Turkey and in the world, able to solve problems and the causes of these problems, on the relationship of citizens with political structures reveals scientifically. 3
6) To design and to prepare scientific studies such as theoretical or experimental projects, reports, articles and theses, either on their own or with others, and uses qualitative and quantitative research techniques related to their field. 2
7) To use leadership characteristics in Political Science and Public Administration with the awareness of compliance with team work. 2
8) Develops behavior according to ethics and social values and evaluates what they have learned by deciding what they need and critically question the information they have acquired. 2
9) Transmits the opinions, thoughts and solutions in Political Science and Public Administration to the related persons and institutions in written and oral form. 1
10) According to the level of European Language Portfolio, a foreign language is at least A2 for Pre-Bachelor's degree according to the level of education; At least B1 for the License; To be able to use at least C1 and at least C1 General Level for PhD. 2
11) To be able to use information and communication technologies together with computer software in at least the European Computer Driving License Basic Level (Associate) or Advanced Level (Associate and Associate) required by the department. 2

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Midterms 1 % 40
Final 1 % 60
Bütünleme Pratik 1 % 0
total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 40
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 60
total % 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Calculation

Activities Number of Activities Preparation for the Activity Spent for the Activity Itself Completing the Activity Requirements Workload
Course Hours 14 7 1 1 126
Midterms 1 2 2 1 5
Final 1 2 2 1 5
Total Workload 136