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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:

FEL403

Course Name:

Ontology

Semester:

Fall

Course Credits:

ECTS

Language of instruction:

Turkish

Course Condition:

Does the Course Require Work Experience?:

Type of course:

Compulsory Courses

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:

Dr. Öğr. Üy. İBRAHİM EYLEM DOĞAN

Course Lecturer(s):

Dr. Öğr. Üy. Hanife Bilgili

Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives:	It aims to comprehend the basic theories of the philosophy of being through the concepts of object, event, existence, sameness, the problem of universals, spatio-temporal continuity and change.
Course Content:	“What is existence?”, “What is the condition of existence?”, “What are the types of existence?” The concepts of object, event, existence, sameness, universals, spatio-temporal continuity and change, which are the subject of ontology, will be examined.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) Learns the problem and principles of existence.
2) Makes in-depth inquiries about the problem of existence.
3) Gains knowledge of different definitions of existence.

Course Flow Plan

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Knowledge and doubt: Descartes 1	Varlık Felsefesi, Hazırlayanlar: A. Kadir Çüçen, Melek Zeynep Zafer, Adnan Esenyel, Ezgi Kitabevi, 2009.
2)	Knowledge and doubt: Descartes 2	Varlık Felsefesi, Hazırlayanlar: A. Kadir Çüçen, Melek Zeynep Zafer, Adnan Esenyel, Ezgi Kitabevi, 2009.
3)	Mind 1	Varlık Felsefesi, Hazırlayanlar: A. Kadir Çüçen, Melek Zeynep Zafer, Adnan Esenyel, Ezgi Kitabevi, 2009.
4)	Mind 2	Varlık Felsefesi, Hazırlayanlar: A. Kadir Çüçen, Melek Zeynep Zafer, Adnan Esenyel, Ezgi Kitabevi, 2009.
5)	Mind 3	Varlık Felsefesi, Hazırlayanlar: A. Kadir Çüçen, Melek Zeynep Zafer, Adnan Esenyel, Ezgi Kitabevi, 2009.
6)	Mind and self	Varlık Felsefesi, Hazırlayanlar: A. Kadir Çüçen, Melek Zeynep Zafer, Adnan Esenyel, Ezgi Kitabevi, 2009.
7)	Mind and Self-2	Varlık Felsefesi, Hazırlayanlar: A. Kadir Çüçen, Melek Zeynep Zafer, Adnan Esenyel, Ezgi Kitabevi, 2009.
8)	MIDTERM EXAM
9)	Freedom and action	Metafizik: Kavram ve Problemleriyle Varlık Felsefesi, Hazırlayan: Prof. Dr. A. Kadir Çüçen, SENTEZ YAYINLARI, 2019.
10)	Freedom and action 2	Metafizik: Kavram ve Problemleriyle Varlık Felsefesi, Hazırlayan: Prof. Dr. A. Kadir Çüçen, SENTEZ YAYINLARI, 2019.
11)	Freedom and action 3	Metafizik: Kavram ve Problemleriyle Varlık Felsefesi, Hazırlayan: Prof. Dr. A. Kadir Çüçen, SENTEZ YAYINLARI, 2019.
12)	Mind and body	Metafizik: Kavram ve Problemleriyle Varlık Felsefesi, Hazırlayan: Prof. Dr. A. Kadir Çüçen, SENTEZ YAYINLARI, 2019.
13)	Ontology of events	Metafizik: Kavram ve Problemleriyle Varlık Felsefesi, Hazırlayan: Prof. Dr. A. Kadir Çüçen, SENTEZ YAYINLARI, 2019.
14)	Ontology of physical objects	Metafizik: Kavram ve Problemleriyle Varlık Felsefesi, Hazırlayan: Prof. Dr. A. Kadir Çüçen, SENTEZ YAYINLARI, 2019.
15)	FINAL EXAM

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	Varlık Felsefesi, Hazırlayanlar: A. Kadir Çüçen, Melek Zeynep Zafer, Adnan Esenyel, Ezgi Kitabevi, 2009. Metafizik: Kavram ve Problemleriyle Varlık Felsefesi, Hazırlayan: Prof. Dr. A. Kadir Çüçen, SENTEZ YAYINLARI, 2019.
References:	Varlık Felsefesi, Hazırlayanlar: A. Kadir Çüçen, Melek Zeynep Zafer, Adnan Esenyel, Ezgi Kitabevi, 2009. Metafizik: Kavram ve Problemleriyle Varlık Felsefesi, Hazırlayan: Prof. Dr. A. Kadir Çüçen, SENTEZ YAYINLARI, 2019.

Course - Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Course Learning Outcomes	1	2	3
Program Outcomes
1) Gains comprehensive knowledge about the history of philosophy from antiquity to the present day.
2) Acquires analytical and critical thinking skills.
3) Obtains comprehensive knowledge about fundamental disciplines such as ontology, epistemology, ethics.
4) Acquires theoretical knowledge in the field of logic and gains the ability to apply this knowledge in practice.
5) Develops skills in close reading, logical analysis, and interpretation of philosophical texts, as well as reasoning abilities.
6) Learns philosophical inquiry and various methods of reasoning.
7) Develops a positive attitude towards lifelong learning.
8) Evaluates historical and current events from a philosophical perspective.
9) Gains the ability to conduct independent research and analysis, interpret texts, and write philosophical texts.
10) Uses English at least at the European Language Portfolio B1 General Level to follow information in the field and communicate with colleagues.
11) Expresses thoughts on philosophical topics and proposes solutions to problems in written and oral form.
12) Learns to apply philosophical inquiry skills in interdisciplinary studies and transfer these skills to other disciplines.
13) Gains a historical perspective on the deterministic relationship between philosophy and science.
14) Acquires historical knowledge about the meanings and scope of basic philosophical concepts.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Average	3 Highest

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	Gains comprehensive knowledge about the history of philosophy from antiquity to the present day.
2)	Acquires analytical and critical thinking skills.
3)	Obtains comprehensive knowledge about fundamental disciplines such as ontology, epistemology, ethics.
4)	Acquires theoretical knowledge in the field of logic and gains the ability to apply this knowledge in practice.
5)	Develops skills in close reading, logical analysis, and interpretation of philosophical texts, as well as reasoning abilities.
6)	Learns philosophical inquiry and various methods of reasoning.
7)	Develops a positive attitude towards lifelong learning.
8)	Evaluates historical and current events from a philosophical perspective.
9)	Gains the ability to conduct independent research and analysis, interpret texts, and write philosophical texts.
10)	Uses English at least at the European Language Portfolio B1 General Level to follow information in the field and communicate with colleagues.
11)	Expresses thoughts on philosophical topics and proposes solutions to problems in written and oral form.
12)	Learns to apply philosophical inquiry skills in interdisciplinary studies and transfer these skills to other disciplines.
13)	Gains a historical perspective on the deterministic relationship between philosophy and science.
14)	Acquires historical knowledge about the meanings and scope of basic philosophical concepts.

Assessment & Grading

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

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	13	2	3	3	104
Midterms	1	13	2	5	20
Final	1	18	3	6	27
Total Workload					151