Course Description
Course | Code | Semester | T+P (Hour) | Credit | ECTS |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
MANAGERIAL EPIDEMIOLOGY | SSMY1223910 | Spring Semester | 3+0 | 3 | 8 |
Course Program | Pazartesi 15:30-16:15 Pazartesi 16:30-17:15 Pazartesi 17:30-18:15 |
Prerequisites Courses | |
Recommended Elective Courses |
Language of Course | Turkish |
Course Level | Second Cycle (Master's Degree) |
Course Type | Elective |
Course Coordinator | Assoc.Prof. Ozan Emre EYUPOĞLU |
Name of Lecturer(s) | Assoc.Prof. Ozan Emre EYUPOĞLU |
Assistant(s) | Research. Assist. Yaşar GÖKALP |
Aim | To evaluate the basic strategies of epidemiology and to learn the skills of using epidemiological studies as a management tool. |
Course Content | This course contains; Introduction to epidemiology: Definition and areas of use ,Evidence-Based Management and Epidemiology ,Variable, Data, Information, Knowledge ,Types of epidemiological research: Observational studies ,Types of epidemiological research: Experimental studies ,Concepts of causality and risk ,Concepts of health and disease and their determinants ,Health status and health level measures ,Mortality and mortality criteria ,Standardization of metrics ,Quality of Life and Burden of Disease concepts ,Evaluating healthcare: TQM metrics ,Evaluating health services: Service use criteria ,Epidemiological and Demographic Transition Theories . |
Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
Discusses the definition, usage, methods and areas of use of epidemiology. | 10, 14, 16, 19, 9 | A, E |
Explains the cause-effect relationship and causality factors in epidemiology. | 10, 14, 16, 19, 9 | A, E |
Can distinguish epidemiological research methods and research types. | 10, 14, 16, 19, 9 | A, E |
Uses the epidemiological approach in examining different health problems. | 10, 14, 16, 19, 9 | A, E |
Measures infectious diseases control programs. | 10, 14, 16, 19, 9 | A, E |
Discusses the relationship between epidemiology and health policies. | 10, 14, 16, 19, 9 | A, E |
Applies epidemiological principles in planning health services and evaluating programs. | 10, 14, 16, 19, 9 | A, E |
Interprets health indicators. | 10, 14, 16, 19, 9 | A, E |
Teaching Methods: | 10: Discussion Method, 14: Self Study Method, 16: Question - Answer Technique, 19: Brainstorming Technique, 9: Lecture Method |
Assessment Methods: | A: Traditional Written Exam, E: Homework |
Course Outline
Order | Subjects | Preliminary Work |
---|---|---|
1 | Introduction to epidemiology: Definition and areas of use | Examination of academic studies on the subject. |
2 | Evidence-Based Management and Epidemiology | Examination of academic studies on the subject. |
3 | Variable, Data, Information, Knowledge | Examination of academic studies on the subject. |
4 | Types of epidemiological research: Observational studies | Examination of academic studies on the subject. |
5 | Types of epidemiological research: Experimental studies | Examination of academic studies on the subject. |
6 | Concepts of causality and risk | Examination of academic studies on the subject. |
7 | Concepts of health and disease and their determinants | Examination of academic studies on the subject. |
8 | Health status and health level measures | Examination of academic studies on the subject. |
9 | Mortality and mortality criteria | Examination of academic studies on the subject. |
10 | Standardization of metrics | Examination of academic studies on the subject. |
11 | Quality of Life and Burden of Disease concepts | Examination of academic studies on the subject. |
12 | Evaluating healthcare: TQM metrics | Examination of academic studies on the subject. |
13 | Evaluating health services: Service use criteria | Examination of academic studies on the subject. |
14 | Epidemiological and Demographic Transition Theories | Examination of academic studies on the subject. |
Resources |
Lecture Notes, Powerpoint Presentations, Web pages related to the subject |
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications | |||||||
No | Program Qualification | Contribution Level | |||||
1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |||
1 | Develop and deepen knowledge in the same or in a different field to the proficiency level based on Bachelor level qualifications. | X | |||||
2 | Conceive the interdisciplinary interaction which the field is related with. | X | |||||
3 | Use of theoretical and practical knowledge within the field at a proficiency level and solve the problem faced related to the field by using research methods. | X | |||||
4 | Interpret the knowledge about the field by integrating the information gathered from different disciplines and formulate new knowledge. | X | |||||
5 | Independently conduct studies that require proficiency in the field. | ||||||
6 | Take responsibility and develop new strategic solutions as a team member in order to solve unexpected complex problems faced within the applications in the field. | ||||||
7 | Evaluate knowledge and skills acquired at proficiency level in the field with a critical approach and direct the learning. | X | |||||
8 | Investigate, improve social connections and their conducting norms with a critical view and act to change them when necessary. Communicate with peers by using a foreign language at least at a level of European Language Portfolio B2 General Level. | X | |||||
9 | Define the social and environmental aspects of engineering applications. | ||||||
10 | Audit the data gathering, interpretation, implementation and announcement stages by taking into consideration the cultural, scientific, and ethic values and teach these values. | X |
Assessment Methods
Contribution Level | Absolute Evaluation | |
Rate of Midterm Exam to Success | 50 | |
Rate of Final Exam to Success | 50 | |
Total | 100 |
ECTS / Workload Table | ||||||
Activities | Number of | Duration(Hour) | Total Workload(Hour) | |||
Course Hours | 14 | 3 | 42 | |||
Guided Problem Solving | 5 | 20 | 100 | |||
Resolution of Homework Problems and Submission as a Report | 3 | 5 | 15 | |||
Term Project | 7 | 4 | 28 | |||
Presentation of Project / Seminar | 3 | 3 | 9 | |||
Quiz | 3 | 5 | 15 | |||
Midterm Exam | 1 | 8 | 8 | |||
General Exam | 1 | 11 | 11 | |||
Performance Task, Maintenance Plan | 2 | 6 | 12 | |||
Total Workload(Hour) | 240 | |||||
Dersin AKTS Kredisi = Toplam İş Yükü (Saat)/30*=(240/30) | 8 | |||||
ECTS of the course: 30 hours of work is counted as 1 ECTS credit. |
Detail Informations of the Course
Course Description
Course | Code | Semester | T+P (Hour) | Credit | ECTS |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
MANAGERIAL EPIDEMIOLOGY | SSMY1223910 | Spring Semester | 3+0 | 3 | 8 |
Course Program | Pazartesi 15:30-16:15 Pazartesi 16:30-17:15 Pazartesi 17:30-18:15 |
Prerequisites Courses | |
Recommended Elective Courses |
Language of Course | Turkish |
Course Level | Second Cycle (Master's Degree) |
Course Type | Elective |
Course Coordinator | Assoc.Prof. Ozan Emre EYUPOĞLU |
Name of Lecturer(s) | Assoc.Prof. Ozan Emre EYUPOĞLU |
Assistant(s) | Research. Assist. Yaşar GÖKALP |
Aim | To evaluate the basic strategies of epidemiology and to learn the skills of using epidemiological studies as a management tool. |
Course Content | This course contains; Introduction to epidemiology: Definition and areas of use ,Evidence-Based Management and Epidemiology ,Variable, Data, Information, Knowledge ,Types of epidemiological research: Observational studies ,Types of epidemiological research: Experimental studies ,Concepts of causality and risk ,Concepts of health and disease and their determinants ,Health status and health level measures ,Mortality and mortality criteria ,Standardization of metrics ,Quality of Life and Burden of Disease concepts ,Evaluating healthcare: TQM metrics ,Evaluating health services: Service use criteria ,Epidemiological and Demographic Transition Theories . |
Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
Discusses the definition, usage, methods and areas of use of epidemiology. | 10, 14, 16, 19, 9 | A, E |
Explains the cause-effect relationship and causality factors in epidemiology. | 10, 14, 16, 19, 9 | A, E |
Can distinguish epidemiological research methods and research types. | 10, 14, 16, 19, 9 | A, E |
Uses the epidemiological approach in examining different health problems. | 10, 14, 16, 19, 9 | A, E |
Measures infectious diseases control programs. | 10, 14, 16, 19, 9 | A, E |
Discusses the relationship between epidemiology and health policies. | 10, 14, 16, 19, 9 | A, E |
Applies epidemiological principles in planning health services and evaluating programs. | 10, 14, 16, 19, 9 | A, E |
Interprets health indicators. | 10, 14, 16, 19, 9 | A, E |
Teaching Methods: | 10: Discussion Method, 14: Self Study Method, 16: Question - Answer Technique, 19: Brainstorming Technique, 9: Lecture Method |
Assessment Methods: | A: Traditional Written Exam, E: Homework |
Course Outline
Order | Subjects | Preliminary Work |
---|---|---|
1 | Introduction to epidemiology: Definition and areas of use | Examination of academic studies on the subject. |
2 | Evidence-Based Management and Epidemiology | Examination of academic studies on the subject. |
3 | Variable, Data, Information, Knowledge | Examination of academic studies on the subject. |
4 | Types of epidemiological research: Observational studies | Examination of academic studies on the subject. |
5 | Types of epidemiological research: Experimental studies | Examination of academic studies on the subject. |
6 | Concepts of causality and risk | Examination of academic studies on the subject. |
7 | Concepts of health and disease and their determinants | Examination of academic studies on the subject. |
8 | Health status and health level measures | Examination of academic studies on the subject. |
9 | Mortality and mortality criteria | Examination of academic studies on the subject. |
10 | Standardization of metrics | Examination of academic studies on the subject. |
11 | Quality of Life and Burden of Disease concepts | Examination of academic studies on the subject. |
12 | Evaluating healthcare: TQM metrics | Examination of academic studies on the subject. |
13 | Evaluating health services: Service use criteria | Examination of academic studies on the subject. |
14 | Epidemiological and Demographic Transition Theories | Examination of academic studies on the subject. |
Resources |
Lecture Notes, Powerpoint Presentations, Web pages related to the subject |
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications | |||||||
No | Program Qualification | Contribution Level | |||||
1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |||
1 | Develop and deepen knowledge in the same or in a different field to the proficiency level based on Bachelor level qualifications. | X | |||||
2 | Conceive the interdisciplinary interaction which the field is related with. | X | |||||
3 | Use of theoretical and practical knowledge within the field at a proficiency level and solve the problem faced related to the field by using research methods. | X | |||||
4 | Interpret the knowledge about the field by integrating the information gathered from different disciplines and formulate new knowledge. | X | |||||
5 | Independently conduct studies that require proficiency in the field. | ||||||
6 | Take responsibility and develop new strategic solutions as a team member in order to solve unexpected complex problems faced within the applications in the field. | ||||||
7 | Evaluate knowledge and skills acquired at proficiency level in the field with a critical approach and direct the learning. | X | |||||
8 | Investigate, improve social connections and their conducting norms with a critical view and act to change them when necessary. Communicate with peers by using a foreign language at least at a level of European Language Portfolio B2 General Level. | X | |||||
9 | Define the social and environmental aspects of engineering applications. | ||||||
10 | Audit the data gathering, interpretation, implementation and announcement stages by taking into consideration the cultural, scientific, and ethic values and teach these values. | X |
Assessment Methods
Contribution Level | Absolute Evaluation | |
Rate of Midterm Exam to Success | 50 | |
Rate of Final Exam to Success | 50 | |
Total | 100 |