COURSE SYLLABUS

SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY IN THE MEDIEVAL

1	Course Title:	SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY IN THE MEDIEVAL
2	Course Code:	OCA5119
3	Type of Course:	Optional
4	Level of Course:	Second Cycle
5	Year of Study:	1
6	Semester:	1
7	ECTS Credits Allocated:	5
8	Theoretical (hour/week):	2
9	Practice (hour/week) :	0
10	Laboratory (hour/week) :	0
11	Prerequisites:
12	Recommended optional programme components:	None
13	Language:	Turkish
14	Mode of Delivery:	Face to face
15	Course Coordinator:	Prof. Dr. DERYA ŞAHİN
16	Course Lecturers:
17	Contactinformation of the Course Coordinator:	Prof. Dr. Derya Şahin Uludağ Üniversitesi Fen-Edebiyat Fakültesi Arkeoloji Bölümü Görükle- Bursa 16059 0.224.2941892 e-mail: dsahin@uludag.edu.tr
18	Website:
19	Objective of the Course:	This course aims to explore the development of scientific thought and the impact of technological innovations on medieval society.
20	Contribution of the Course to Professional Development	Students will examine scientific discoveries, engineering, medicine, astronomy, mathematics, and other technological advancements of the medieval period, gaining an understanding of how knowledge was shaped during this time and how it contributed to modern science. Additionally, the course will discuss the relationship between these scientific and technological developments and the cultural and religious structures of the period.

Learning Outcomes:

1	Students will learn about the evolution of scientific thought in the Medieval period, key discoveries, and their impact on society, gaining an understanding of the scientific contributions of the era.;
2	Students will analyze the technological innovations of the Medieval period and their effects on daily life, agriculture, industry, and medicine, discussing their role in shaping social structures.;
3	Students will explore how scientific and technological advancements in the Medieval period were influenced by and, in turn, impacted cultural and religious frameworks, understanding the social, cultural, and religious factors in the development of scientific thought.;

22	Course Content:

Week	Theoretical	Practical
1	Introduction to Science and Technology in the Medieval Period • The impact of the Medieval period on scientific and technological thought • Overview of science and technology in the Medieval era • The transition from Ancient to Medieval science
2	Scientific Method and Thought in the Medieval Period • Scientific understanding and philosophy in the Medieval period • Natural philosophy and logic • The beginnings of the scientific method and experimental research
3	Medieval Astronomy • Astronomy and astronomical concepts in the Medieval period • Ptolemaic model of the universe and Medieval astronomers • Astronomical observations and calendar calculations
4	Mathematics and Numbers • Mathematical developments in the Medieval period • Hindu-Arabic numerals and calculation methods • The development of mathematical thinking and geometry
5	Medieval Medicine • The state of medical science in the Medieval period • Ancient medical knowledge and Medieval Islamic medicine • Medicinal plants, surgical practices, and diseases
6	Engineering and Construction Technologies • Engineering and construction techniques in the Medieval period • The construction of cathedrals and Gothic architecture engineering knowledge • Aqueducts, bridges, and other engineering projects
7	Medieval Agriculture and Technological Innovations • Tools and machines used in Medieval agriculture • Technological advancements in Medieval farming • Watermills and windmills
8	Mining and Metallurgy in the Medieval Period • Medieval mining and methods of extracting minerals • Blacksmithing and metalworking • New metallurgical techniques and technological advancements
9	Military Technology and Weapons in the Medieval Period • Military technologies of the Medieval period: Shields, archery, siege engines • War strategies and defense systems • The evolution of Medieval weaponry
10	Paper and Written Works in the Medieval Period • Medieval writing and the importance of manuscripts • The production of paper, early use of writing machines, and the printing press • The artistic and scientific role of Medieval manuscripts
11	Science and Technology in the Islamic World • The Islamic Golden Age and its scientific contributions • Astronomy, medicine, mathematics, and engineering in Medieval Islam • The influence of Islamic scholars on Medieval Europe
12	Science and Technology in Medieval Europe • The development of scientific thought in Medieval Europe • Scholasticism and the influence of religion • Foundations of scientific and technological revolutions in Europe
13	The Social Impact of Science and Technology in the Medieval Period • The societal impact of scientific and technological advancements • Changes in education, professions, and daily life • The relationship between scientific knowledge and religion
14	General Review

23	Textbooks, References and/or Other Materials:	• Güven, Ali - Ortaçağ'da Bilim ve Teknoloji (2005) • Karaca, İsmail - Ortaçağ'da İslam Bilimleri (2012) • Meyer, Albrecht - Medieval Science and Technology (2003) • Öztürk, Nihan - Ortaçağ Avrupa’sında Bilimsel Düşünce (2010) • Baker, Robert - Science and Technology in the Medieval World (2015)
24	Assesment

TERM LEARNING ACTIVITIES	NUMBER	PERCENT
Midterm Exam	0	0
Quiz	0	0
Homeworks, Performances	0	0
Final Exam	1	100
Total	1	100
Contribution of Term (Year) Learning Activities to Success Grade		0
Contribution of Final Exam to Success Grade		100
Total		100
Measurement and Evaluation Techniques Used in the Course	The system of relative evaluation is applied.
Information

ECTS / WORK LOAD TABLE

Activites	NUMBER	TIME [Hour]	Total WorkLoad [Hour]
Theoretical	14	2	28
Practicals/Labs	0	0	0
Self Study and Preparation	14	4	56
Homeworks, Performances	0	20	40
Projects	0	0	0
Field Studies	0	0	0
Midtermexams	0	0	0
Others	0	0	0
Final Exams	1	20	20
Total WorkLoad			144
Total workload/ 30 hr			4,8
ECTS Credit of the Course			5

CONTRIBUTION OF LEARNING OUTCOMES TO PROGRAMME QUALIFICATIONS

	PQ1	PQ2	PQ3	PQ4	PQ5	PQ6	PQ7	PQ8	PQ9
LO1	3	1	1	5	3	1	5	3	1
LO2	3	1	1	5	3	1	5	3	1
LO3	3	1	1	5	3	1	5	3	1

LO: Learning Objectives

PQ: Program Qualifications

Contribution Level:

1 Very Low

2 Low

3 Medium

4 High

5 Very High