GAZI UNIVERSITY INFORMATION PACKAGE - 2019 ACADEMIC YEAR

COURSE DESCRIPTION
INTRODUCTION TO EXPERIMENTAL SCIENCES/İST- 122
Course Title: INTRODUCTION TO EXPERIMENTAL SCIENCES
Credits 2 ECTS 3
Semester 2 Compulsory/Elective Elective
COURSE INFO
 -- LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION
  TURKISH
 -- NAME OF LECTURER(S)
  Prof. Dr. Mustafa Y. ATA
 -- WEB SITE(S) OF LECTURER(S)
  http://www.websitem.gazi.edu.tr/site/Myata
 -- EMAIL(S) OF LECTURER(S)
  yavuzata@gazi.edu.tr
 -- LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT
Disciminates scientific vs non-scientific
Knows the limits of science
Knows the fundamental concepts of methodology of observational and experimental sciences
 -- MODE OF DELIVERY
  The mode of delivery is face to face
 -- PREREQUISITES AND CO-REQUISITES
  There is no prerequisite or co-requisite
 -- RECOMMENDED OPTIONAL PROGRAMME COMPONENTS
  There is no recommended optional programme component for this course
 --COURSE CONTENT
1. Week  What is Science
2. Week  Logical Inference Formats
3. Week  Scope and Limits of Scientific Method
4. Week  Classic and Contemporary Review of the Scientific Method
5. Week  Observation and Experiment
6. Week  Scientific Measurement
7. Week  Scientific Explanation
8. Week  Concept of Scientific Law
9. Week  Argument Verification
10. Week  Midterm
11. Week  Principle of Causality in Science
12. Week  Structure and Function of Scientific Theories
13. Week  Scientific Ethic
14. Week  Theories of Experiment
15. Week  Fundamentals of Statistical Thinking
16. Week  Final Exam
 -- RECOMMENDED OR REQUIRED READING
  Grant, Edward(1986) Orta Çağda Fizik Bilimleri, Çev.:Aykut Göker, Ankara:Verso Yayınları Richard (1995) Modern Bilimin Oluşumu, Çev.İ.H.Duru, TÜBİTAK, Ankara. Yıldırım, Cemal (1973) Bilim Felsefesi, Remzi Kitabevi, İstanbul.
 -- PLANNED LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND TEACHING METHODS
  Expression, answer-questions, presentation
 -- WORK PLACEMENT(S)
  No
 -- ASSESSMENT METHODS AND CRITERIA
 
Quantity
Percentage
 Mid-terms
1
20
 Assignment
0
0
 Exercises
0
0
 Projects
0
0
 Practice
0
0
 Quiz
1
20
 Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade  
40
 Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade  
60
 -- WORKLOAD
 Efficiency  Total Week Count  Weekly Duration (in hour)  Total Workload in Semester
 Theoretical Study Hours of Course Per Week
14
2
28
 Practising Hours of Course Per Week
0
 Reading
0
 Searching in Internet and Library
0
 Designing and Applying Materials
0
 Preparing Reports
0
 Preparing Presentation
0
 Presentation
0
 Mid-Term and Studying for Mid-Term
1
20
20
 Final and Studying for Final
1
20
20
 Other
0
 TOTAL WORKLOAD: 
68
 TOTAL WORKLOAD / 25: 
2.72
 ECTS: 
3
 -- COURSE'S CONTRIBUTION TO PROGRAM
NO
 PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES
1
2
3
4
5
11. The statistical textbooks which include latest information about statistics, equipment and other resources supported by scientific approach on undergraduate level have theoretical and practical knowledge.X
22. Statisticians by using knowledge and skills acquired at bachelor degree level model, analyze, and interpret datasets.X
33. Statisticians identify and analyze the problems with current developments in statistic and also develop solutions based upon researches and proofs.X
44. Statisticians apply theoretical and practical knowledge acquired in Statistics at bachelor degree level to the current problems.X
55. Statisticians have the ability to use computer software and computing technology at the certain level required by statistics field.X
66. Statisticians take responsibility at disciplinary and interdisciplinary studies as an individual or a team member.X
77. Statisticians must have knowledge and ability to follow development in the field of Statistics, and must develop life long-learning attitudes.X
88. By using a foreign language, statistician can keep track of every statistical information, and communicate with colleagues.X
99. Applying the statistical knowledge in the professional sense, statistician has social, scientific, and ethical values.X
1010. A statistician must have the ability to social sensitivity and socialization.X
1111. During the process of inference, a statistician uses time efficiently with the analytical thinking ability.X