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 | Elective |
| 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 | (S)he uses theoretical knowledge in health economics | X | |||||
| 2 | (S)he analyses and interprets empirical studies in health economics. | X | |||||
| 3 | (S)he proposes policies at both micro and macro level in the face of problems in health economics. | ||||||
| 4 | (S)he uses mathematical and statistical methods that are necessary for health economics. | X | |||||
| 5 | (S)he uses at least one computer program utilized for analyses in health economics (SPSS, Eviews, STATA, R ve MATLAB). | X | |||||
| 6 | (S)he has the management culture required to solve existing and potential problems encountered in practice. | ||||||
| 7 | (S)he develops both individual- and team-work based qualified projects. | ||||||
| 8 | (S)he develops (her) his awareness of lifetime learning, follows the developments in (her) his field and adopts a critical approach. | X | |||||
| 9 | (S)he shares (her) his opinions and suggestions relying on quantitative and qualitative data with relevant parties (bureaucrats, experts, business people, bankers etc.) through a social conscience. | ||||||
| 10 | (S)he delivers (her) his opinions by making effective use of modern technologies and of at least one foreign language. | ||||||
| 11 | (S)he processes professional information in light of ethical values and social rights. | ||||||
| 12 | (S)he can contribute to health economics based on the proficiency (s)he obtained in the field. | ||||||
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 | Elective |
| 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 | (S)he uses theoretical knowledge in health economics | X | |||||
| 2 | (S)he analyses and interprets empirical studies in health economics. | X | |||||
| 3 | (S)he proposes policies at both micro and macro level in the face of problems in health economics. | ||||||
| 4 | (S)he uses mathematical and statistical methods that are necessary for health economics. | X | |||||
| 5 | (S)he uses at least one computer program utilized for analyses in health economics (SPSS, Eviews, STATA, R ve MATLAB). | X | |||||
| 6 | (S)he has the management culture required to solve existing and potential problems encountered in practice. | ||||||
| 7 | (S)he develops both individual- and team-work based qualified projects. | ||||||
| 8 | (S)he develops (her) his awareness of lifetime learning, follows the developments in (her) his field and adopts a critical approach. | X | |||||
| 9 | (S)he shares (her) his opinions and suggestions relying on quantitative and qualitative data with relevant parties (bureaucrats, experts, business people, bankers etc.) through a social conscience. | ||||||
| 10 | (S)he delivers (her) his opinions by making effective use of modern technologies and of at least one foreign language. | ||||||
| 11 | (S)he processes professional information in light of ethical values and social rights. | ||||||
| 12 | (S)he can contribute to health economics based on the proficiency (s)he obtained in the field. | ||||||
Assessment Methods
| Contribution Level | Absolute Evaluation | |
| Rate of Midterm Exam to Success | 50 | |
| Rate of Final Exam to Success | 50 | |
| Total | 100 | |