Scientific image of the world
Course: International Economy
Structural unit: Faculty of Economics
Title
Scientific image of the world
Code
ОК 07
Module type
Обов’язкова дисципліна для ОП
Educational cycle
First
Year of study when the component is delivered
2021/2022
Semester/trimester when the component is delivered
2 Semester
Number of ECTS credits allocated
3
Learning outcomes
PLO2. Reproduce moral, cultural, scientific values, to increase the achievements of society in the socio-economic sphere, to promote a healthy lifestyle.
PLO15. Demonstrate basic skills of creative and critical thinking in research and professional communication.
PLO21. Be able to think abstractly, apply analysis and synthesis to identify key characteristics of economic systems at different levels, as well as the behavior of their subjects.
PLO23. Show skills of independent work, demonstrate critical, creative, self-critical thinking.
Form of study
Prerequisites and co-requisites
To study the course students need basic knowledge of physics (understanding of concepts such as speed, force, acceleration, mass, matter, light), astronomy (star, planet, galaxy), biology and chemistry (molecule, cell, organism). To understand physical formulas it is necessary to know the basics of mathematics in high school. In addition, general knowledge of the history of human development (including the history of economics and economic thought) is desirable for understanding the evolution of scientific thought in Antiquity, the Middle Ages, the Renaissance, and so on.
Course content
The discipline “Scientific Image of the World” should be considered as a translation of the language disciplines of the OP “Economics to Business” of the first (bachelor’s level of higher education). Її education is necessary for the formation of a professional scientific image of the world of fahіvtsіv in the order of the humanities. The course “Scientific image of the world” helps to understand the realities of the folding world and to master the modern theories, which will deepen the methods of scientific research. The discipline is composed of three change modules.
Recommended or required reading and other learning resources/tools
1. M.V. Vysotsky. Natural science: scientific image of the world: text of lectures, Kiev University of Kyiv, 2018.
2. Michio boil. Physics of the future. Chronicle, 2013.
3. Michio boil. The future of the mind. Scientific attempts to grasp, improve and enhance intelligence. Chronicle, 2020.
4. Michio boil. Hyper space. Chronicle, 2020.
5. Paul Devis. Super forces. Mir, 1989.
6. Yuval Noah Harari. 21 Lesson for the 21st Century. Book Chef, 2020.
7. Yuval Noah Harari. Sapiens. The person is smart. A short history of mankind. Book Chef, 2021.
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
Lectures, seminars, individual independent work.
Assessment methods and criteria
Oral reports, creative tasks, tests
Language of instruction
Ukrainian
Lecturers
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Departments
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