Course Description
| Course | Code | Semester | T+P (Hour) | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| INTRODUCTION to EPIDEMIOLOGY and QUANTITATIVE METHODS | - | Fall Semester | 3+0 | 3 | 8 |
| Course Program |
| Prerequisites Courses | |
| Recommended Elective Courses |
| Language of Course | English |
| Course Level | Second Cycle (Master's Degree) |
| Course Type | Elective |
| Course Coordinator | Prof.Dr. Abdulbari BENER |
| Name of Lecturer(s) | Prof.Dr. Abdulbari BENER |
| Assistant(s) | |
| Aim | Epidemiology is the study of the distribution and determinants of health and disease in different human populations and the application of methods to improve disease outcomes. As such, epidemiology is the basic science of public health. This course is designed to introduce students in all fields of public health to the background, basic principles, and methods of public health epidemiology. We will also discuss the biological, behavioral, sociocultural, and environmental factors associated with the etiology and distribution of health and disease. Topics covered in this course include basic principles of epidemiology; measures of disease frequency; epidemiologic study designs: experimental and observational; bias; confounding; outbreak investigations; - 2 - screening; causality; and ethical issues in epidemiologic research. In addition, students will develop skills to read, interpret and evaluate health information from published epidemiologic studies.. |
| Course Content | This course contains; Discipline Specific Competencies: Understand the patterns of disease and injury in human populations and apply to the control of health problems. Concentration-Specific Competencies: Epidemiology,Identify which chronic, infectious, and degenerative diseases contribute the most morbidity within and across populations.,Describe the trends in mortality due to the most common infectious, chronic and degenerative diseases within and across populations.,Identify the appropriate analytic methods for calculating key measures of morbidity (i.e. prevalence, incidence), mortality (e.g. mortality rates, etc) and measures of association (e.g. risk ratio, rate ratio, odds ratio, etc.),Develop and apply statistical reasoning and methods in addressing, analyzing and solving problems in public health; health care; and biomedical, clinical and population based research.,Identify determinants for diseases that include individual, social/contextual, and structural determinants of morbidity and mortality trends within and across populations.,Identify the appropriate analytic methods for calculating key measures of morbidity (i.e. prevalence, incidence), mortality (e.g. mortality rates, etc), and measures of association (e.g. risk ratio, rate ratio, odds ratio, etc.),Develop and apply statistical reasoning and methods in addressing, analyzing, and solving problems in public health; health care; and biomedical, clinical, and population-based research.,Develop and apply statistical reasoning and methods in addressing, analyzing and solving problems in public health; health care; and biomedical, clinical and populationbased research-2,Develop and apply statistical reasoning and methods in addressing, analyzing and solving problems in public health; health care; and biomedical, clinical and populationbased research-3,patterns of disease and injury in human populations and the control of health problems.,Demonstrate ethical choices, values and professional practices implicit in public health decisions while considering the effect of choices on community stewardship, equity, social justice and accountability., Information to different audiences in-person, through information technologies, or through media channels.,Student presentations. |
| Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
| 1. Explain the role of epidemiology in the field of public health | 10, 12, 14, 16, 9 | A, E |
| 2. Describe and calculate epidemiological measures used to define and quantify health problems in and across defined populations. | 12, 14, 16, 6, 9 | A, E |
| 3. Describe the range of epidemiologic study designs used to examine the health status of a population and be able to evaluate the strengths and limitations of each | 14, 16, 6, 9 | A, E |
| 4. Identify and describe the impact of bias and confounding in epidemiologic studies. | 12, 14, 16, 6, 9 | A, E |
| 5. Understand and use the concepts of screening and testing in a range of health and other settings | 14, 3, 9 | A, E |
| 6. Understand and apply epidemiological criteria needed to establish causal relationships. | 10, 12, 14, 9 | A, E |
| 7. Understand and apply key ethical issues to the conduct of epidemiological and other scientific investigations | 10, 14, 6, 9 | A, E |
| 8. Critically read and evaluate epidemiologic studies in the medical or public health literature. | 10, 12, 14, 16, 6, 9 | A, E |
| Teaching Methods: | 10: Discussion Method, 12: Problem Solving Method, 14: Self Study Method, 16: Question - Answer Technique, 3: Problem Baded Learning Model, 6: Experiential Learning, 9: Lecture Method |
| Assessment Methods: | A: Traditional Written Exam, E: Homework |
Course Outline
| Order | Subjects | Preliminary Work |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Discipline Specific Competencies: Understand the patterns of disease and injury in human populations and apply to the control of health problems. Concentration-Specific Competencies: Epidemiology | Related chapters in textbooks |
| 2 | Identify which chronic, infectious, and degenerative diseases contribute the most morbidity within and across populations. | Related chapters in textbooks |
| 3 | Describe the trends in mortality due to the most common infectious, chronic and degenerative diseases within and across populations. | Related chapters in textbooks |
| 4 | Identify the appropriate analytic methods for calculating key measures of morbidity (i.e. prevalence, incidence), mortality (e.g. mortality rates, etc) and measures of association (e.g. risk ratio, rate ratio, odds ratio, etc.) | Related chapters in textbooks |
| 5 | Develop and apply statistical reasoning and methods in addressing, analyzing and solving problems in public health; health care; and biomedical, clinical and population based research. | Related chapters in textbooks |
| 6 | Identify determinants for diseases that include individual, social/contextual, and structural determinants of morbidity and mortality trends within and across populations. | Related chapters in textbooks |
| 7 | Identify the appropriate analytic methods for calculating key measures of morbidity (i.e. prevalence, incidence), mortality (e.g. mortality rates, etc), and measures of association (e.g. risk ratio, rate ratio, odds ratio, etc.) | Related chapters in textbooks |
| 8 | Develop and apply statistical reasoning and methods in addressing, analyzing, and solving problems in public health; health care; and biomedical, clinical, and population-based research. | Related chapters in textbooks |
| 9 | Develop and apply statistical reasoning and methods in addressing, analyzing and solving problems in public health; health care; and biomedical, clinical and populationbased research-2 | Related chapters in textbooks |
| 10 | Develop and apply statistical reasoning and methods in addressing, analyzing and solving problems in public health; health care; and biomedical, clinical and populationbased research-3 | Related chapters in textbooks |
| 11 | patterns of disease and injury in human populations and the control of health problems. | Related chapters in textbooks |
| 12 | Demonstrate ethical choices, values and professional practices implicit in public health decisions while considering the effect of choices on community stewardship, equity, social justice and accountability. | Related chapters in textbooks |
| 13 | Information to different audiences in-person, through information technologies, or through media channels. | Related chapters in textbooks |
| 14 | Student presentations | Related chapters in textbooks |
| Resources |
| 1. 1. Aschengrau A & Seage GR. Essentials of Epidemiology in Public Health. 3 rd Edition (2014). 2.Elliott P, Cuzick J, English D, Stern R. Geographical and Environmental Epidemiology: Methods for Small-Area Studies. New York: Oxford University Press, 1993. 3.Elwood J M. Critical Appraisal of Epidemiological Studies and Clinical Trials, 2nd ed. Oxford, New York, Melbourne: Oxford University Press, 1998. 4. Beaglehole, R. Bonita, R., Kjellstrom, T. Basic Epidemiology ,World Health Organization, 2007 5. Brownson, R.C., Petitti, D.B.Applied Epidemiology, 2nd ed. Oxford University Press, 2006 |
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
| Course Contribution to Program Qualifications | |||||||
| No | Program Qualification | Contribution Level | |||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |||
| 1 | Can use advanced theoretical and applied knowledge gained in the fields of theoretical and applied biostatistics. | X | |||||
| 2 | Can use the knowledge of basic probability and statistics theories and applications at the level of expertise. | X | |||||
| 3 | They have knowledge of all kinds of research design in the field of health | X | |||||
| 4 | Can design, construct and propose solutions for research in the field of health. | X | |||||
| 5 | Can identify and analyze problems in health research and produce solutions based on scientific methods | X | |||||
| 6 | Conducts scientific clinical descriptive or analytical research on priority issues related to the field. | X | |||||
| 7 | Evaluate and explain the information about the field of biostatistics with a critical approach. | X | |||||
| 8 | Observes and teaches social, scientific, and ethical values in the stages of data collection, recording, interpretation, and reporting related to the field of biostatistics. | X | |||||
| 9 | To be familiar with the software commonly used in the fields of biostatistics and to be able to use at least one effectively | X | |||||
| 10 | Conducts studies in the field of biostatistics independently or as a team. | X | |||||
| 11 | Maintains work in the field of biostatistics individually or as a team, can participate in the decision-making process, and make and finalize the necessary planning by using time effectively. | X | |||||
| 12 | Ensure the continuity of her professional development by using the biostatistics field and lifelong learning principles. | X | |||||
| 13 | Publishes a scientific article in a national and international journal or presents it at a scientific meeting. | X | |||||
| 14 | Take part in research, projects and activities in collaboration with other disciplines in the field of health. | X | |||||
| 15 | A sensitive individual, they can use their knowledge for the benefit of society and have sufficient awareness about quality management, occupational safety, and environment in all processes. | X | |||||
| 16 | Can use the knowledge and problem-solving skills synthesized in the field of biostatistics by considering ethical principles in health research. | X | |||||
| 17 | It can be found in national and international policy studies in the field of biostatistics and education. | 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 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Guided Problem Solving | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Resolution of Homework Problems and Submission as a Report | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Term Project | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Presentation of Project / Seminar | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Midterm Exam | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| General Exam | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Performance Task, Maintenance Plan | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Total Workload(Hour) | 0 | |||||
| Dersin AKTS Kredisi = Toplam İş Yükü (Saat)/30*=(0/30) | 0 | |||||
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| INTRODUCTION to EPIDEMIOLOGY and QUANTITATIVE METHODS | - | Fall Semester | 3+0 | 3 | 8 |
| Course Program |
| Prerequisites Courses | |
| Recommended Elective Courses |
| Language of Course | English |
| Course Level | Second Cycle (Master's Degree) |
| Course Type | Elective |
| Course Coordinator | Prof.Dr. Abdulbari BENER |
| Name of Lecturer(s) | Prof.Dr. Abdulbari BENER |
| Assistant(s) | |
| Aim | Epidemiology is the study of the distribution and determinants of health and disease in different human populations and the application of methods to improve disease outcomes. As such, epidemiology is the basic science of public health. This course is designed to introduce students in all fields of public health to the background, basic principles, and methods of public health epidemiology. We will also discuss the biological, behavioral, sociocultural, and environmental factors associated with the etiology and distribution of health and disease. Topics covered in this course include basic principles of epidemiology; measures of disease frequency; epidemiologic study designs: experimental and observational; bias; confounding; outbreak investigations; - 2 - screening; causality; and ethical issues in epidemiologic research. In addition, students will develop skills to read, interpret and evaluate health information from published epidemiologic studies.. |
| Course Content | This course contains; Discipline Specific Competencies: Understand the patterns of disease and injury in human populations and apply to the control of health problems. Concentration-Specific Competencies: Epidemiology,Identify which chronic, infectious, and degenerative diseases contribute the most morbidity within and across populations.,Describe the trends in mortality due to the most common infectious, chronic and degenerative diseases within and across populations.,Identify the appropriate analytic methods for calculating key measures of morbidity (i.e. prevalence, incidence), mortality (e.g. mortality rates, etc) and measures of association (e.g. risk ratio, rate ratio, odds ratio, etc.),Develop and apply statistical reasoning and methods in addressing, analyzing and solving problems in public health; health care; and biomedical, clinical and population based research.,Identify determinants for diseases that include individual, social/contextual, and structural determinants of morbidity and mortality trends within and across populations.,Identify the appropriate analytic methods for calculating key measures of morbidity (i.e. prevalence, incidence), mortality (e.g. mortality rates, etc), and measures of association (e.g. risk ratio, rate ratio, odds ratio, etc.),Develop and apply statistical reasoning and methods in addressing, analyzing, and solving problems in public health; health care; and biomedical, clinical, and population-based research.,Develop and apply statistical reasoning and methods in addressing, analyzing and solving problems in public health; health care; and biomedical, clinical and populationbased research-2,Develop and apply statistical reasoning and methods in addressing, analyzing and solving problems in public health; health care; and biomedical, clinical and populationbased research-3,patterns of disease and injury in human populations and the control of health problems.,Demonstrate ethical choices, values and professional practices implicit in public health decisions while considering the effect of choices on community stewardship, equity, social justice and accountability., Information to different audiences in-person, through information technologies, or through media channels.,Student presentations. |
| Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
| 1. Explain the role of epidemiology in the field of public health | 10, 12, 14, 16, 9 | A, E |
| 2. Describe and calculate epidemiological measures used to define and quantify health problems in and across defined populations. | 12, 14, 16, 6, 9 | A, E |
| 3. Describe the range of epidemiologic study designs used to examine the health status of a population and be able to evaluate the strengths and limitations of each | 14, 16, 6, 9 | A, E |
| 4. Identify and describe the impact of bias and confounding in epidemiologic studies. | 12, 14, 16, 6, 9 | A, E |
| 5. Understand and use the concepts of screening and testing in a range of health and other settings | 14, 3, 9 | A, E |
| 6. Understand and apply epidemiological criteria needed to establish causal relationships. | 10, 12, 14, 9 | A, E |
| 7. Understand and apply key ethical issues to the conduct of epidemiological and other scientific investigations | 10, 14, 6, 9 | A, E |
| 8. Critically read and evaluate epidemiologic studies in the medical or public health literature. | 10, 12, 14, 16, 6, 9 | A, E |
| Teaching Methods: | 10: Discussion Method, 12: Problem Solving Method, 14: Self Study Method, 16: Question - Answer Technique, 3: Problem Baded Learning Model, 6: Experiential Learning, 9: Lecture Method |
| Assessment Methods: | A: Traditional Written Exam, E: Homework |
Course Outline
| Order | Subjects | Preliminary Work |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Discipline Specific Competencies: Understand the patterns of disease and injury in human populations and apply to the control of health problems. Concentration-Specific Competencies: Epidemiology | Related chapters in textbooks |
| 2 | Identify which chronic, infectious, and degenerative diseases contribute the most morbidity within and across populations. | Related chapters in textbooks |
| 3 | Describe the trends in mortality due to the most common infectious, chronic and degenerative diseases within and across populations. | Related chapters in textbooks |
| 4 | Identify the appropriate analytic methods for calculating key measures of morbidity (i.e. prevalence, incidence), mortality (e.g. mortality rates, etc) and measures of association (e.g. risk ratio, rate ratio, odds ratio, etc.) | Related chapters in textbooks |
| 5 | Develop and apply statistical reasoning and methods in addressing, analyzing and solving problems in public health; health care; and biomedical, clinical and population based research. | Related chapters in textbooks |
| 6 | Identify determinants for diseases that include individual, social/contextual, and structural determinants of morbidity and mortality trends within and across populations. | Related chapters in textbooks |
| 7 | Identify the appropriate analytic methods for calculating key measures of morbidity (i.e. prevalence, incidence), mortality (e.g. mortality rates, etc), and measures of association (e.g. risk ratio, rate ratio, odds ratio, etc.) | Related chapters in textbooks |
| 8 | Develop and apply statistical reasoning and methods in addressing, analyzing, and solving problems in public health; health care; and biomedical, clinical, and population-based research. | Related chapters in textbooks |
| 9 | Develop and apply statistical reasoning and methods in addressing, analyzing and solving problems in public health; health care; and biomedical, clinical and populationbased research-2 | Related chapters in textbooks |
| 10 | Develop and apply statistical reasoning and methods in addressing, analyzing and solving problems in public health; health care; and biomedical, clinical and populationbased research-3 | Related chapters in textbooks |
| 11 | patterns of disease and injury in human populations and the control of health problems. | Related chapters in textbooks |
| 12 | Demonstrate ethical choices, values and professional practices implicit in public health decisions while considering the effect of choices on community stewardship, equity, social justice and accountability. | Related chapters in textbooks |
| 13 | Information to different audiences in-person, through information technologies, or through media channels. | Related chapters in textbooks |
| 14 | Student presentations | Related chapters in textbooks |
| Resources |
| 1. 1. Aschengrau A & Seage GR. Essentials of Epidemiology in Public Health. 3 rd Edition (2014). 2.Elliott P, Cuzick J, English D, Stern R. Geographical and Environmental Epidemiology: Methods for Small-Area Studies. New York: Oxford University Press, 1993. 3.Elwood J M. Critical Appraisal of Epidemiological Studies and Clinical Trials, 2nd ed. Oxford, New York, Melbourne: Oxford University Press, 1998. 4. Beaglehole, R. Bonita, R., Kjellstrom, T. Basic Epidemiology ,World Health Organization, 2007 5. Brownson, R.C., Petitti, D.B.Applied Epidemiology, 2nd ed. Oxford University Press, 2006 |
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
| Course Contribution to Program Qualifications | |||||||
| No | Program Qualification | Contribution Level | |||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |||
| 1 | Can use advanced theoretical and applied knowledge gained in the fields of theoretical and applied biostatistics. | X | |||||
| 2 | Can use the knowledge of basic probability and statistics theories and applications at the level of expertise. | X | |||||
| 3 | They have knowledge of all kinds of research design in the field of health | X | |||||
| 4 | Can design, construct and propose solutions for research in the field of health. | X | |||||
| 5 | Can identify and analyze problems in health research and produce solutions based on scientific methods | X | |||||
| 6 | Conducts scientific clinical descriptive or analytical research on priority issues related to the field. | X | |||||
| 7 | Evaluate and explain the information about the field of biostatistics with a critical approach. | X | |||||
| 8 | Observes and teaches social, scientific, and ethical values in the stages of data collection, recording, interpretation, and reporting related to the field of biostatistics. | X | |||||
| 9 | To be familiar with the software commonly used in the fields of biostatistics and to be able to use at least one effectively | X | |||||
| 10 | Conducts studies in the field of biostatistics independently or as a team. | X | |||||
| 11 | Maintains work in the field of biostatistics individually or as a team, can participate in the decision-making process, and make and finalize the necessary planning by using time effectively. | X | |||||
| 12 | Ensure the continuity of her professional development by using the biostatistics field and lifelong learning principles. | X | |||||
| 13 | Publishes a scientific article in a national and international journal or presents it at a scientific meeting. | X | |||||
| 14 | Take part in research, projects and activities in collaboration with other disciplines in the field of health. | X | |||||
| 15 | A sensitive individual, they can use their knowledge for the benefit of society and have sufficient awareness about quality management, occupational safety, and environment in all processes. | X | |||||
| 16 | Can use the knowledge and problem-solving skills synthesized in the field of biostatistics by considering ethical principles in health research. | X | |||||
| 17 | It can be found in national and international policy studies in the field of biostatistics and education. | X | |||||
Assessment Methods
| Contribution Level | Absolute Evaluation | |
| Rate of Midterm Exam to Success | 50 | |
| Rate of Final Exam to Success | 50 | |
| Total | 100 | |