GNS 207 Key Notes - Reading in Science

GNS 207 (Reading in Science in History Bio-Historical Approach) Key notes abstract from the manual in preparation for test and exam. Prepared by Oluwapelumi Christopher, Iyanda (Undergraduate student of the department of Pure and Applied Physics). Note: Read this together...

GNS 207 (Reading in Science in History Bio-Historical Approach) Key notes abstract from the manual in preparation for test and exam. Prepared by Oluwapelumi Christopher, Iyanda (Undergraduate student of the department of Pure and Applied Physics). Note: Read this together with your Manual, Don't depend only on this!! 1. The nature and trajectories of Science through the ages makes it difficult for the historian to define Science. 2. Scientific revolution is a drastic change in scientific thought that took place during the 16th and 17th century. 3. It was at Alexandria that we first heard of open dissection of the human body. 4. Muslim scientist include: Jabir, Rhazes, Aviceena, Albiruni, Alkindi. 5. The 10th and 11th century was the golden age of Islamic science. 6. Two teachings of Pythagoras are: Metempsychosis, theory that number constitute the true nature of things. 7. Factors that influenced Aristotle philosophical scientific inclinations are: The influence of Nicomachus(influence Aristotle father), The influence of Plato(Aristotle became Plato student), Aristotle association with Alexander (Great Aristotle was Alexander tutor). 8. Aristotle believe the prime mover is God. 9. Four causes as regards nature are: a) The substance is the material b) The architectural plan is the formal c) The execution is the efficient d) The purpose is the Final. 10.Euclid was the father of geometry. 11.Archimedes was the founder of statistics, hydrostatic and mathematical Physics. 12.Two geometrical forms of the screw invented by Archimedes are: a) The Helik b) Cylinder 13.Galen is the first to study Physiology. 14.Nicon is the father of Galen. 15.Sanskirt Numeral is now called Arabic Numerals. 16.Trigonometry is a field developed by Muslim Mathematics. 17.Al-khawarazmi was often referred to as Algebra. 18.In geological studies, the Muslim scientist divided the realm of nature in the three kingdoms of: a) Minerals b) Plants c) Animals 19.Rhazes was the greatest Arabic Alchemist. 20.Al-hayan introduced the scientific method into Chemistry. 21.The foundation of Islamic medicine is known as Al- Tibb Nabawi(Prophetic Medicine) 22.Ibn Sina succeeded in discovering 1400 medical herbs. 23.The first modern hospital with resident physician as early as 8th and 9th centuries were in: a) Baghdad b) Cordoba c) Egypt 24.Rhazes(often known as Razi) was a Persian physician, Philosopher and alchemist who lived during the Islamic golden age. 25.Rhazes was describe as the father of Pediatrics and a pioneer of obstacles and Opthalmology. 26.Rhazes became the first physician to recognize the reaction of the eyes pupil to light. 27.Ibn Sina commonly known in the west as Aviceena was the preeminent philosopher and physician of the Muslim world flourishing during the Islamic golden age. 28.Aviceena(Ibn Sina) is the father of modern Medicine. 29.Algorithm is derived from the name Al-khawarazmi. 30.Alkindi is often referred to as the philosopher of the Arabs. 31.The two brother of Graham bell were: a) Melville Jome Bell b) Edward Charles Bell 32.Graham bell is credited with patenting the first practical telephone. 33.Copernicus wrote the planetory motions. 34.Faraday Michael discovered electromagnetic induction, encyclopedia article on electricity influenced him and his first instrument was electrostatic generator. 35.Faraday discovered three laws: a) law of induction b) law of electrolytes c) law of electrolysis. 36.Albert Einstein was the creator of the special and general theories of relativity, and also pioneer of quantum theory. 37.Galileo Galilei is referred to as the father of modern science, astronomy, and modern Physics. 38. Rene Descartes was the father of modern philosophy. 39. Sir Isaac Newton invented calculus, laws of motion and universal law of gravitation. 40.Isaac Newton contribute to: a) Gravity b) optics c) Law of motion d) Reflective Telescope e) Calculus. 41.Newton was the greatest scientist of all time Thanks so much for reading through, success is yours!!