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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: FEL408
Course Name: Artificial Intelligence and Cognitive Science
Semester: Spring
Course Credits:
ECTS
6
Language of instruction: Turkish
Course Condition:
Does the Course Require Work Experience?: No
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): Prof. Dr. Hayri Şafak Ural
Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives: This course aims to examine the fundamentals of artificial intelligence and cognitive science.
Course Content: The relationship of artificial intelligence with language and thought, its logical structure, and the basic problems of cognitive science will be discussed.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) Gain knowledge about the theories of consciousness.
2) Gain knowledge of artificial consciousness.
3) Develop a critical perspective on the ethical and legal reflections of artificial consciousness.

Course Flow Plan

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Introduction
2) Intellectual Development of Artificial Intelligence Mehtap Doğan. Yapay Zeka ve Bilinç Problemi. İstanbul: Çizgi Kitabevi, 2020.
3) Theories of Consciousness - 1 Mehtap Doğan. Yapay Zeka ve Bilinç Problemi. İstanbul: Çizgi Kitabevi, 2020.
4) Theories of Consciousness - 2 Mehtap Doğan. Yapay Zeka ve Bilinç Problemi. İstanbul: Çizgi Kitabevi, 2020.
5) Theories of Consciousness - 3 Mehtap Doğan. Yapay Zeka ve Bilinç Problemi. İstanbul: Çizgi Kitabevi, 2020.
6) Modern Theories of Consciousness - 1 Mehtap Doğan. Yapay Zeka ve Bilinç Problemi. İstanbul: Çizgi Kitabevi, 2020.
7) Modern Theories of Consciousness - 2 Mehtap Doğan. Yapay Zeka ve Bilinç Problemi. İstanbul: Çizgi Kitabevi, 2020.
8) Review Mehtap Doğan. Yapay Zeka ve Bilinç Problemi. İstanbul: Çizgi Kitabevi, 2020.
9) Midterm Exam
10) Artificial Consciousness - 1 Mehtap Doğan. Yapay Zeka ve Bilinç Problemi. İstanbul: Çizgi Kitabevi, 2020.
11) Artificial Consciousness - 2 Mehtap Doğan. Yapay Zeka ve Bilinç Problemi. İstanbul: Çizgi Kitabevi, 2020.
12) Artificial Consciousness and Ethics Mehtap Doğan. Yapay Zeka ve Bilinç Problemi. İstanbul: Çizgi Kitabevi, 2020.
13) Artificial Consciousness and the Law Mehtap Doğan. Yapay Zeka ve Bilinç Problemi. İstanbul: Çizgi Kitabevi, 2020.
14) General Review Mehtap Doğan. Yapay Zeka ve Bilinç Problemi. İstanbul: Çizgi Kitabevi, 2020.
15) Final Exam

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Mehtap Doğan. Yapay Zeka ve Bilinç Problemi. İstanbul: Çizgi Kitabevi, 2020.
References: Mehtap Doğan. Yapay Zeka ve Bilinç Problemi. İstanbul: Çizgi Kitabevi, 2020.

Course - Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Course Learning Outcomes

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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. 3 3 3
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. 3 3 3
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. 3
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. 3
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 4 3 91
Midterms 1 12 2 14
Final 1 18 3 21
Total Workload 126