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Course Details
KTO KARATAY UNIVERSITY
Faculty of Health Sciences
Programme of Child Development
Course Details
Course Code Course Name Year Period Semester T+A+L Credit ECTS
01871401 Philosophy 4 Autumn 7 2+0+0 3 5
Course Type Elective
Course Cycle Bachelor's (First Cycle) (TQF-HE: Level 6 / QF-EHEA: Level 1 / EQF-LLL: Level 6)
Course Language Turkish
Methods and Techniques Anlatım,soru-cevap,Tartışma
Mode of Delivery Face to Face
Prerequisites -
Coordinator -
Instructor(s) Prof. Hüsamettin ERDEM
Instructor Assistant(s) -
Course Instructor(s)
Name and Surname Room E-Mail Address Internal Meeting Hours
Prof. Hüsamettin ERDEM - [email protected]
Course Content
Basic philosophical problems and basic philosophical debates developing within the framework of these problems are explained in relation to the history of philosophy. Basic debates in the fields of knowledge, science, individual, society, politics, morality and art are explained in an informative and critical way, as required by the subject, based on the thoughts of philosophers such as Socrates, Plato, Aristotle, Descartes, Locke, Hobbes and Kant.
Objectives of the Course
The aim of this course is to lead students to understand and educate among the basic and unifying principles of philosophy, science, history and education. This course also aims to improve students? knowledge and understanding of the history and philosophy of science and its role in our social and educational processes.
Contribution of the Course to Field Teaching
Basic Vocational Courses
Specialization / Field Courses
Support Courses X
Transferable Skills Courses
Humanities, Communication and Management Skills Courses
Relationships between Course Learning Outcomes and Program Outcomes
Relationship Levels
Lowest Low Medium High Highest
1 2 3 4 5
# Program Learning Outcomes Level
P5 As an example to society, democracy, human rights, social, scientific and professional ethical values, and relevant laws, regulations and legislation are respected by external attitudes and behaviour. 2
P10 It has a consciousness of universal and social responsibility by integrating sustainable development goals into professional work in the field with innovative, technology-based and collaborative approaches. 1
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
No Learning Outcomes Outcome Relationship Measurement Method **
O1 Democracy knows human rights, social, scientific and professional ethical values, explains the relevant laws, regulations and legislation. P.5.1 1
O2 Refers to behaviour that is consistent with social, scientific and professional ethical values during the period of professional work. P.5.2 1
O3 Examines relevant laws, regulations and legislation.. P.5.4 1
O4 Explain sustainable development goals and innovative, technology-enabled and collaborative approaches P.10.1 1
** Written Exam: 1, Oral Exam: 2, Homework: 3, Lab./Exam: 4, Seminar/Presentation: 5, Term Paper: 6, Application: 7
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week Topics
1 Entrance
2 Science and Philosophy
3 Sokrates, Platon, Aristoteles
4 Descartes
5 Locke et Kant
6 Karl Popper
7 August Comte
8 VISA (Midterm exam)
9 Free Will and Determinism
10 Etik
11 Political Philosophy: Plato and Hobbes
12 Estetique
14 Fınal
Textbook or Material
Resources Prof. Dr. Hüsamettin ERDEM, Introduction to Philosophy, HÜ-ER Publications, Konya, 2024
Perry, Bock (1997). Western Civilization: A brief history. Houghton M. Pub.
Evaluation Method and Passing Criteria
In-Term Studies Quantity Percentage
Attendance - -
Practice - -
Field Study - -
Course Specific Internship (If Any) - -
Homework - -
Presentation - -
Projects - -
Seminar - -
Quiz - -
Listening - -
Midterms 1 40 (%)
Final Exam 1 60 (%)
Total 100 (%)
ECTS / Working Load Table
Quantity Duration Total Work Load
Course Week Number and Time 14 2 28
Out-of-Class Study Time (Pre-study, Library, Reinforcement) 14 7 98
Midterms 1 12 12
Quiz 0 0 0
Homework 0 0 0
Practice 0 0 0
Laboratory 0 0 0
Project 0 0 0
Workshop 0 0 0
Presentation/Seminar Preparation 0 0 0
Fieldwork 0 0 0
Final Exam 1 12 12
Other 0 0 0
Total Work Load: 150
Total Work Load / 30 5
Course ECTS Credits: 5
Course - Learning Outcomes Matrix
Relationship Levels
Lowest Low Medium High Highest
1 2 3 4 5
# Learning Outcomes P5 P10
O1 Democracy knows human rights, social, scientific and professional ethical values, explains the relevant laws, regulations and legislation. 4 -
O2 Refers to behaviour that is consistent with social, scientific and professional ethical values during the period of professional work. 4 -
O3 Examines relevant laws, regulations and legislation.. 4 -
O4 Explain sustainable development goals and innovative, technology-enabled and collaborative approaches - 4