UNI350 Mythology and MedicineIstinye UniversityDegree Programs Political Science and Public AdministrationGeneral Information For StudentsDiploma SupplementErasmus Policy StatementNational Qualifications
Political Science and Public Administration

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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) Defines contemporary developments, approaches and basic concepts in the field of Political Science and Public Administration at national and international level.
2) To have knowledge about the main theoretical debates in the field of Political Science and Public Administration.
3) Relates the interaction of Political Science and Public Administration with other social sciences (philosophy, history, sociology, law, economics, business administration).
4) Examines the political and social processes, problems and the causes of these problems in Turkey and in the world, evaluates them in an interdisciplinary dimension and with a critical perspective.
5) To be able to conduct research in the field of Political Science by using common methods and respecting ethical values.
6) To be able to design and lead research and scientific texts on field-specific topics on their own or in team work.
7) To be able to express his/her opinions, thoughts and suggestions for solutions in written and verbally in the field of Political Science and Public Administration.
8) Uses computer software and information and communication technologies at the advanced level of the European Computer Driving Licence required by the field.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Average 3 Highest
       
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) Defines contemporary developments, approaches and basic concepts in the field of Political Science and Public Administration at national and international level. 2
2) To have knowledge about the main theoretical debates in the field of Political Science and Public Administration. 2
3) Relates the interaction of Political Science and Public Administration with other social sciences (philosophy, history, sociology, law, economics, business administration). 3
4) Examines the political and social processes, problems and the causes of these problems in Turkey and in the world, evaluates them in an interdisciplinary dimension and with a critical perspective. 3
5) To be able to conduct research in the field of Political Science by using common methods and respecting ethical values. 2
6) To be able to design and lead research and scientific texts on field-specific topics on their own or in team work. 2
7) To be able to express his/her opinions, thoughts and suggestions for solutions in written and verbally in the field of Political Science and Public Administration. 2
8) Uses computer software and information and communication technologies at the advanced level of the European Computer Driving Licence required by the field. 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