Course Description
| Course | Code | Semester | T+P (Hour) | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MANAGERIAL EPIDEMIOLOGY | - | Spring Semester | 3+0 | 3 | 8 |
| Course Program |
| Prerequisites Courses | |
| Recommended Elective Courses |
| Language of Course | Turkish |
| Course Level | Second Cycle (Master's Degree) |
| Course Type | Required |
| Course Coordinator | Assoc.Prof. Ozan Emre EYUPOĞLU |
| Name of Lecturer(s) | Prof.Dr. Osman Erol HAYRAN |
| 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 | 1. Improves upon and deepens the knowledge she/he gained at the health management undergraduate program to the level of an expert in the field. | X | |||||
| 2 | 2. Comprehends and explains the interaction between health management and related disciplines. | X | |||||
| 3 | 3. Has the ability to make use of and communicate with staff the theoretical and applied knowledge he/she gained in the field of health management. | X | |||||
| 4 | 4. Analyzes, interprets and evaluates events by integrating theoretical and applied knowledge of health management with knowledge from other related disciplines. | X | |||||
| 5 | 5. Analyzes problematic areas in the field of health management with scientific research methods and develops solutions. | X | |||||
| 6 | 6. Independently carries out a project and makes decisions related to it when necessary. | X | |||||
| 7 | 7. Takes part in identifying mission, vision, aims and goals as part of strategic planning of the institution for which he/she works. | X | |||||
| 8 | 8. Provides new strategic solutions in complicated situations not foreseen in the field of health management. | X | |||||
| 9 | 9. Since she/he internalized the principle of lifelong learning, she/he critically evaluates whether or not the information she/he gained in the field of health management is current, directs his/her learning and independently conducts advanced level studies. | X | |||||
| 10 | 10. Shares his/her thoughts and suggestions about current developments in health management with the inner and outside stakeholders of the instituions she/he Works for verbally and in writing. | X | |||||
| 11 | 11. Communicates verbally and in writing in a foreign language at least at the European Language Portfolio B2 General Level. | X | |||||
| 12 | 12. Knows computer software at a sufficient level to do analysis related to his/her studies, and uses health information and communication technologies at an advanced level. | X | |||||
| 13 | 13. Develops strategies regarding health management, makes plans and develops policies for applying these strategies, and performs periodical checks and corrections during the strategic management process. | X | |||||
| 14 | 14. Contributes to international health policy projects as well as developing national health policies. | X | |||||
| 15 | 15. Teaches and monitors the social, scientific, and ethical values at the stages of data collection, publication, and application in relation to health management. | X | |||||
| 16 | 16. Applies the knowledge and skills she/he gained at the field of health management in interdisciplinary projects related to the field. | 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 | - | Spring Semester | 3+0 | 3 | 8 |
| Course Program |
| Prerequisites Courses | |
| Recommended Elective Courses |
| Language of Course | Turkish |
| Course Level | Second Cycle (Master's Degree) |
| Course Type | Required |
| Course Coordinator | Assoc.Prof. Ozan Emre EYUPOĞLU |
| Name of Lecturer(s) | Prof.Dr. Osman Erol HAYRAN |
| 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 | 1. Improves upon and deepens the knowledge she/he gained at the health management undergraduate program to the level of an expert in the field. | X | |||||
| 2 | 2. Comprehends and explains the interaction between health management and related disciplines. | X | |||||
| 3 | 3. Has the ability to make use of and communicate with staff the theoretical and applied knowledge he/she gained in the field of health management. | X | |||||
| 4 | 4. Analyzes, interprets and evaluates events by integrating theoretical and applied knowledge of health management with knowledge from other related disciplines. | X | |||||
| 5 | 5. Analyzes problematic areas in the field of health management with scientific research methods and develops solutions. | X | |||||
| 6 | 6. Independently carries out a project and makes decisions related to it when necessary. | X | |||||
| 7 | 7. Takes part in identifying mission, vision, aims and goals as part of strategic planning of the institution for which he/she works. | X | |||||
| 8 | 8. Provides new strategic solutions in complicated situations not foreseen in the field of health management. | X | |||||
| 9 | 9. Since she/he internalized the principle of lifelong learning, she/he critically evaluates whether or not the information she/he gained in the field of health management is current, directs his/her learning and independently conducts advanced level studies. | X | |||||
| 10 | 10. Shares his/her thoughts and suggestions about current developments in health management with the inner and outside stakeholders of the instituions she/he Works for verbally and in writing. | X | |||||
| 11 | 11. Communicates verbally and in writing in a foreign language at least at the European Language Portfolio B2 General Level. | X | |||||
| 12 | 12. Knows computer software at a sufficient level to do analysis related to his/her studies, and uses health information and communication technologies at an advanced level. | X | |||||
| 13 | 13. Develops strategies regarding health management, makes plans and develops policies for applying these strategies, and performs periodical checks and corrections during the strategic management process. | X | |||||
| 14 | 14. Contributes to international health policy projects as well as developing national health policies. | X | |||||
| 15 | 15. Teaches and monitors the social, scientific, and ethical values at the stages of data collection, publication, and application in relation to health management. | X | |||||
| 16 | 16. Applies the knowledge and skills she/he gained at the field of health management in interdisciplinary projects related to the field. | X | |||||
Assessment Methods
| Contribution Level | Absolute Evaluation | |
| Rate of Midterm Exam to Success | 50 | |
| Rate of Final Exam to Success | 50 | |
| Total | 100 | |