Information Package

Program of Industrial Engineering (English 30%)

SOS326

SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING PHILOSOPHY

Course Code
SOS326
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
3 + 0
ECTS
3
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelBachelor's Degree
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS3
Name of Lecturer(s) -
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Have the ability to learn the stages of philosophical thought and its interaction with engineering
  2. Have the ability to learn about the historical development of technology
  3. Have the ability to the logical processes
  4. Have the ability to understand the importance of scientific thinking in engineering
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme Components
Course DescriptionIn this course, the stages of philosophical thought and its interaction with engineering, the historical development of technology, logical thinking processes, the importance of scientific thought in engineering are covered.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Scientific approaches
2nd Week The structure of modern science
3rd Week Philosophy
4th Week Science and engineering ethics
5th Week Technological discoveries
6th Week Fundamentals of analytical thinking
7th Week The nature of engineering design
8th Week Midterm
9th Week Problem identification
10th Week Needs analysis
11th Week Research and conclusion building
12th Week Analyzing scientific events
13th Week Presentation: Project/Assignment/Article
14th Week Presentation: Project/Assignment/Article
Recommended or Required Reading(1) Mühendislikte Felsefe, Mantık, Bilim ve Etik, Zekai Şen, Su Vakfı, 2011;
(2) Bir Mühendisin Dünyası, James L. Adams, TÜBİTAK Yay.(Çev.), 1994;
(3) Eski Yunan ve Roma'da Mühendislik, J. G. Landels, TÜBİTAK Yay. 1996.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Questions/Answers
  • Presentation
  • Practice
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 25
Assignment 2 10
Quiz 1 20
Project 1 15
Attendance 1 5
Total(%) 75
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 75
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 25
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 1 2 2
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work
Preparation for Final exam 1 10 10
Course hours 14 3 42
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 10 10
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 2 2
Homework 2 5 10
Project 1 10 10
Total Work Load86
Total Work Load / 30 (h)2.86
ECTS Credit of the Course3
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No
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