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Science In The Early Years

This course introduces the nature and philosophy of science in early years. It provides a historical background of science and technology, tracing its development from ancient civilizations to the present day. Students will explore the contributions of early human civilizations, the impact of the European Renaissance, and the scientific revolution. The course also examines the industrial revolution and major scientific achievements across the 19th, 20th, and 21st centuries.

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195h
Study Time
13
Weeks
15h
Per Week
none
Math Level
Course Keywords
ScienceTechnologyHistoryCivilizationRenaissance

Course Overview

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Course Difficulty

Beginner Level
Perfect for newcomers to the field
35%
beginner
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Math Level
No Math
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Learning Type
Theoretical Focus

Course Topics

Key areas covered in this course

1

Nature of Science

2

Philosophy of Science

3

History of Science

4

Early Human Civilizations

5

Renaissance

6

Scientific Revolution

7

Industrial Revolution

8

Modern Science

Total Topics8 topics

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No specific requirements needed

This course is designed to be accessible to all students. You can start immediately without any prior knowledge or specific preparation.

Assessment Methods

How your progress will be evaluated (3 methods)

assignments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

tutor-marked assessments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

final examination

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Computer Based Test

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Study Schedule Beta

A structured 13-week journey through the course content

Week
1

Module 1: The Nature and Philosophy of Science

3h

Unit 1: Meaning and Importance of Science and Technology

3 study hours
  • •Read the unit introduction and objectives.
  • •Define science and technology based on different scholars' perspectives.
  • •Explain the importance of science to mankind.
  • •Complete the tutor-marked assignment.
Week
2

Module 1: The Nature and Philosophy of Science

3h

Unit 2: Products and Processes of Science

3 study hours
  • •Describe the products and processes of science.
  • •Give examples of scientific ideas, facts, principles, concepts, laws, and theories.
  • •Explain the processes of science, including observation, classification, and prediction.
  • •Complete the tutor-marked assignment.
Week
3

Module 1: The Nature and Philosophy of Science

3h

Unit 3: Scientific Attitudes and Attributes of Scientists

3 study hours
  • •Define scientific attitudes and their components.
  • •List and explain the major scientific attitudes, such as critical mindedness and objectivity.
  • •Describe the attributes of a scientist.
  • •Complete the tutor-marked assignment.
Week
4

Module 1: The Nature and Philosophy of Science

3h

Unit 4: The Scientific Method

3 study hours
  • •Describe the scientific method and its steps.
  • •Differentiate between inductive and deductive methods.
  • •Give an imaginary illustration of the scientific method.
  • •Complete the tutor-marked assignment.
Week
5

Module 1: The Nature and Philosophy of Science

3h

Unit 5: The Beginning of Human History and Civilization

3 study hours
  • •Describe the nature and origin of man.
  • •Explain the theory of evolution.
  • •Relate how early human civilization has led to the development of modern science and technology.
  • •Complete the tutor-marked assignment.
Week
6

Module II: Contributions of Early Human Civilization to the Development of Modern Science

3h

Unit 6: Science in the Ancient Cities of Egypt and Mesopotamia

3 study hours
  • •Describe the ancient Egyptian civilization and its achievements.
  • •Describe the ancient Mesopotamian civilization and its achievements.
  • •Relate the achievements to the development of science and technology.
  • •Complete the tutor-marked assignment.
Week
7

Module II: Contributions of Early Human Civilization to the Development of Modern Science

3h

Unit 7: Science in Ancient Greek and Rome

3 study hours
  • •Describe the development of ancient Greek and Rome.
  • •State and explain the contributions and achievements of each of the ancient cities.
  • •Relate the achievements of each city to the development of modern science and technology.
  • •Complete the tutor-marked assignment.
Week
8

Module II: Contributions of Early Human Civilization to the Development of Modern Science

3h

Unit 8: Science in Ancient Cities of China, Maya and Indus River Valley

3 study hours
  • •Describe ancient cities of China, Maya, and Indus River Valley.
  • •Explain the contributions of each city to the development of modern science and technology.
  • •Complete the tutor-marked assignment.
Week
9

Module II: Contributions of Early Human Civilization to the Development of Modern Science

3h

Unit 9: Islamic Civilization and Science

3 study hours
  • •State the contributions of Islamic civilization to the development of modern science and technology.
  • •List the major Islamic scientists and their contributions.
  • •Complete the tutor-marked assignment.
Week
10

Module II: Contributions of Early Human Civilization to the Development of Modern Science

3h

Unit 10: Science in the Middle Ages

3 study hours
  • •Briefly discuss science in the dark ages.
  • •Mention and discuss the main features of science in the middle ages.
  • •Explain reasons why science was backward in the middle ages.
  • •Complete the tutor-marked assignment.
Week
11

Module III: Scientific developments in the later years

3h

Unit 11: European Renaissance and the Birth of Modern Science

3 study hours
  • •Define the term Renaissance.
  • •Identify the factors that led to the Renaissance.
  • •Explain the contribution of the Renaissance to the development of modern science and technology.
  • •Complete the tutor-marked assignment.
Week
12

Module III: Scientific developments in the later years

3h

Unit 12: Scientific Developments In the 16 th and 17 th Centuries

3 study hours
  • •Describe the development of science in Europe in the 16th and 17th centuries.
  • •Discuss the factors that led to revolutionary upsurge in Europe in the 16th and 17th centuries.
  • •List some scientists of the 16th and 17th centuries and their contributions.
  • •Complete the tutor-marked assignment.
Week
13

Module III: Scientific developments in the later years

9h

Unit 13: Industrial Revolution and the Scientific Movement of the 18 th and 19 th Centuries

3 study hours
  • •Describe the term Industrial Revolution.
  • •Enumerate the factors that led to the Industrial Revolution in Britain.
  • •Explain the impact of the revolution on the society.
  • •Complete the tutor-marked assignment.

Unit 14: Scientific Developments in the 19 th Century

3 study hours
  • •Enumerate the major scientific achievements of the 19th century.
  • •State some scientists of the 19th century and name what they are credited for.
  • •Complete the tutor-marked assignment.

Unit 15: Major Scientific Achievements in the 20 th and 21 st Centuries

3 study hours
  • •List and explain the major scientific achievements in the 20th century.
  • •List and explain the major scientific achievements in the 21st century.
  • •Briefly explain the nature of science Today.
  • •Complete the tutor-marked assignment.

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Study Tips & Exam Preparation

Expert tips to help you succeed in this course

1

Review the definitions of science and technology from Unit 1 and create your own examples.

2

Make a timeline of major scientific advancements from ancient civilizations to the present.

3

Focus on understanding the key figures and their contributions during the Renaissance and Scientific Revolution.

4

Create concept maps linking the factors that led to the Industrial Revolution and its impacts.

5

Practice explaining the differences between scientific theories, laws, and principles with examples from different fields.

6

Prepare summaries of the major scientific achievements in the 19th, 20th, and 21st centuries, focusing on key scientists and their discoveries.

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