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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:

UNI248

Course Name:

Paradox

Semester:

Fall

Course Credits:

ECTS

Language of instruction:

English

Course Condition:

Does the Course Require Work Experience?:

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:

E-Learning

Course Coordinator:

Dr. Öğr. Üy. İBRAHİM EYLEM DOĞAN

Course Lecturer(s):

Dr. Öğr. Üy. Hanife Bilgili

Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives:	This course aims at expanding students’ capacity to think rigorously about paradoxes and introducing students to a number of core topics in metaphysics, philosophy of logic, probability, and philosophy of language.
Course Content:	A selective course which introduces students from all departments to the world of paradoxes, the way they work, the ways to refute them, and reveals the theoretical illusion that grants them their strength. It is a weekly 3-hour course.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) Analyze paradoxes and draw their structure.
2) Categorize paradoxes according to the philosophical foundation behind them
3) Discuss the philosophical implications of paradoxes.

Course Flow Plan

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Introduction
2)	What is a paradox?
3)	How do paradoxes work?
4)	Metaphysical Paradoxes: The Ship of Theseus
5)	Vagueness: Sorites Paradox
6)	Infinity: Achilles and Tortoise
7)	Self-Reference: The Liar Paradox
8)	MIDTERM
9)	Self-Reference: The Pinocchio Paradox
10)	Metaknowledge: The Crocodile Paradox
11)	Principle of Sufficient Reason: Buridan’s Donkey
12)	Likelihood: Raven’s Paradox
13)	Set Theory: Barber Paradox
14)	The Closure Principle: The Lottery Paradox
15)	Probability: The Monty Hall Problem The Paradox of Surprise Test
16)	FINAL

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	Mark Sainsbury, ‘Paradoxes’, 1995, Cambridge University Press.
References:	Selected readings from Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy on plato.stanford.edu

Course - Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Course Learning Outcomes	1	2	3
Program Outcomes
2) Possesses the necessary knowledge and skills to fulfill nursing roles and functions.
2) Fulfills the health care needs of individuals, families, and society by utilizing professional roles through a holistic and evidence-based approach, in accordance with the nursing process, ethical principles, patient safety, and quality standards.
3) Uses care and informatics technologies in nursing practice, research, education, and management.
4) Establishes effective communication and collaboration with individuals, families, society, colleagues, other healthcare team members, and organizations for the development and delivery of healthcare services.
5) Accesses international nursing literature through the use of a foreign language.
6) Adheres to the relevant legislation in professional nursing practices.
7) Applies lifelong learning, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills in personal and professional life.
8) Determines protection and nursing care priorities in situations that impact public health on a large scale, such as natural disasters and pandemics, and demonstrates responsiveness in crisis management.
9) Contributes to the development, implementation, evaluation, and continuous improvement of health policies and organizational quality systems.
10) Takes an active role in research, projects, and activities with a sense of social responsibility.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Average	3 Highest

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
2)	Possesses the necessary knowledge and skills to fulfill nursing roles and functions.
2)	Fulfills the health care needs of individuals, families, and society by utilizing professional roles through a holistic and evidence-based approach, in accordance with the nursing process, ethical principles, patient safety, and quality standards.
3)	Uses care and informatics technologies in nursing practice, research, education, and management.
4)	Establishes effective communication and collaboration with individuals, families, society, colleagues, other healthcare team members, and organizations for the development and delivery of healthcare services.
5)	Accesses international nursing literature through the use of a foreign language.
6)	Adheres to the relevant legislation in professional nursing practices.
7)	Applies lifelong learning, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills in personal and professional life.
8)	Determines protection and nursing care priorities in situations that impact public health on a large scale, such as natural disasters and pandemics, and demonstrates responsiveness in crisis management.
9)	Contributes to the development, implementation, evaluation, and continuous improvement of health policies and organizational quality systems.
10)	Takes an active role in research, projects, and activities with a sense of social responsibility.

Assessment & Grading

Değerlendirme Yöntemleri ve Kriterleri	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Midterms	1	% 40
Final	1	% 60
total		% 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Calculation

Activities	Number of Activities	Preparation for the Activity	Aktivitede Harcanan Süre	Completing the Activity Requirements	Workload
Course Hours	14	1	3	3	98
Midterms	1	10	1	1	12
Final	1	15	1	1	17
Total Workload					127