The content of this course is the translation of Greek to Arabic the ancient scientific knowledge to the Arabic world. The reserach that was undertaken in the Islamic world and Islam’s contribution to the western knowlege.
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Course Learning Outcomes
Learning Outcomes Upon the completion of this course a student: |
Program Learning Outcomes |
Teaching Methods |
Assessment Methods |
1. acquires knowledge about scientific activities of Islamic world |
2,6,7 |
1,2,3 |
A,C |
2. acquires knowledge about philosophy of science of philosophers in Islamic world |
4,5,8 |
1,2,3 |
A,C |
3. conceives that there is a strong scientific tradition in Islamic world and conceives the lack of this tradition at the present time |
1,2,9 |
1,2,3 |
A,C |
4. conceives that Islam fundamentally does not contradict with science |
2,3,4,10 |
1,2,3 |
A,C |
5. acquires skill of interpreting on relationship of science and religion |
3,5,8,9 |
1,2,3 |
A,C |
Course Flow
Week |
Topics |
Study Materials |
1 |
General introduction |
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2 |
Position of science and technology in Islam |
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3 |
Classsification of the sciences in Islam |
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4 |
Math in Islamic world |
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5 |
Arithmetic in Islamic world |
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6 |
Algebra in Islamic world |
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7 |
MID-TERM |
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8 |
Works on geometry in Islamic World |
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9 |
Math technology in Islamic World |
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10 |
Math technology in Islamic World |
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11 |
Science of astronomy in Islamic World |
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12 |
Technology of astronomy in Islamic World |
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13 |
Technology of astronomy in Islamic World |
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14 |
Cartography in Islamic World |
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15 |
Deadline of final paper |
Recommended Sources
Textbook |
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Additional Resources |
Bayraktar, Mehmet (2012) İslam’da Bilim ve Teknoloji Tarihi, Ankara, Diyanet Vakfı Yay. |
Material Sharing
Documents |
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Assignments |
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Exams |
Assessment
IN-TERM STUDIES |
NUMBER |
PERCENTAGE |
Mid-terms |
1 |
30 |
Presentations |
1 |
20 |
Final Paper |
1 |
50 |
Total |
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100 |
CONTRIBUTION OF FINAL EXAMINATION TO OVERALL GRADE |
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50 |
CONTRIBUTION OF IN-TERM STUDIES TO OVERALL GRADE |
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50 |
Total |
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100 |
COURSE CATEGORY |
Area-Specific Course |
Course’s Contribution to Program
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Programme Outcomes |
Contribution |
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4 |
5 |
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1 |
Grasps the fundamental concepts and analytical methods necessary to succeed in academic studies in the field of philosophy. |
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X |
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2 |
Acquires a versatile critical and analytical approach, and problem-solving, interpretative and argumentative skills necessary for a successful career in philosophy. |
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X |
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3 |
Communicates effectively, is specifically successful in written and oral presentation, has proper capacities for teamwork and interdisciplinary studies, takes the initiative, has developed a sense of responsibility, contributes original ideas to the field of philosophy, and is loyal to ethical principles. |
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X |
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4 |
Reaches the perfection of pursuing professional and personal development by using all means of knowledge with a view to lifelong learning. |
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X |
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5 |
Develops a consciousness of professional and social ethics. |
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X |
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6 |
Gains the skills of choosing and developing contemporary means required in philosophical applications as well as using computing technologies effectively. |
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X |
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7 |
Acquires substantial knowledge of the history of philosophy. |
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X |
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8 |
Learns a classical and at least one modern foreign language so as to read the historical texts of philosophy in the original. |
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X |
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9 |
Pinpoints, recognizes, grasps and discusses the problems of philosophy within their context in the history of philosophy. |
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X |
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10 |
Develops perfection in reading, understanding and analyzing philosophical texts in different languages. |
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X |
ECTS
Activities |
Quantity |
Duration |
Total |
Course Duration (Including the exam week: 15x Total course hours) |
15 |
4 |
60 |
Hours for off-the-classroom study (Pre-study, practice) |
10 |
3 |
30 |
Mid-terms |
1 |
10 |
10 |
Presentations |
1 |
10 |
10 |
Final Paper |
1 |
15 |
15 |
Total Work Load |
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125 |
Total Work Load / 25 (h) |
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5 |
ECTS Credit of the Course |
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5 |