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COURSE INFORMATION
Course CodeCourse TitleL+P HourSemesterECTS
FEL 132PHILOSOPHY OF TECHNOLOGY2 + 08th Semester3,5

COURSE DESCRIPTION
Course Level Bachelor's Degree
Course Type Elective
Course Objective Philosophy of technology examines the characteristics of technology and its relations with society.
Course Content This discipline focuses on technology-ethics, science-technology and human-technology relations or the political dimensions of technology.
Prerequisites No the prerequisite of lesson.
Corequisite No the corequisite of lesson.
Mode of Delivery Face to Face

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES
1To be able to reach a clear understanding of the technique and technology concepts, and to develop a holistic philosophical stance toward technology
2To think in a versatile and critical way on philosophical problems
3To evaluate the current problems from the perspectives of the philosophers examined
4To be able to express personal opinions on the problem discussed in the light of the texts examined
5To be able to contribute to the solution of technology problems by applying a philosophical approach
6To be able to develop a philosophical approach to the current technology and technology education problems in Turkey

COURSE'S CONTRIBUTION TO PROGRAM
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ECTS ALLOCATED BASED ON STUDENT WORKLOAD BY THE COURSE DESCRIPTION
ActivitiesQuantityDuration (Hour)Total Work Load (Hour)
Course Duration (14 weeks/theoric+practical)14228
Hours for off-the-classroom study (Pre-study, practice)14342
Mid-terms11010
Final examination11111
Total Work Load

ECTS Credit of the Course






91

3,5
COURSE DETAILS
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 Course TermNoInstructors
Details 2023-2024 Spring2NUSRET ERDİ ELMACI


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Course Details
Course Code Course Title L+P Hour Course Code Language Of Instruction Course Semester
FEL 132 PHILOSOPHY OF TECHNOLOGY 2 + 0 2 Turkish 2023-2024 Spring
Course Coordinator  E-Mail  Phone Number  Course Location Attendance
Res. Assist. NUSRET ERDİ ELMACI nelmaci@pau.edu.tr FEN B0217 %70
Goals Philosophy of technology examines the characteristics of technology and its relations with society.
Content This discipline focuses on technology-ethics, science-technology and human-technology relations or the political dimensions of technology.
Topics
WeeksTopics
1 Examining the relationship between human and technology
2 Defining technology and learning the basic problems of the philosophy of technology
3 Thoughts about technology before the modern era
4 Developments of the modern period and their effects on the position of technology
5 Capitalism and Technology
6 Marx's theory of alienation
7 Debates on the relationship between science and technology
8 mid-term exam
9 Technology in Heidegger's philosophy
10 20th century scientific developments, pragmatism and technology
11 The role of technology in 20th century wars and its effects on philosophical theories
12 Technology in terms of postmodern theories
13 Philosophical problems raised by internet technology
14 General evaluation
Materials
Materials are not specified.
Resources
Course Assessment
Assesment MethodsPercentage (%)Assesment Methods Title
Final Exam60Final Exam
Midterm Exam40Midterm Exam
L+P: Lecture and Practice
PQ: Program Learning Outcomes
LO: Course Learning Outcomes