Course Description
| Course | Code | Semester | T+P (Hour) | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EPIDEMIOLOGY | - | Spring Semester | 2+0 | 2 | 4 |
| Course Program |
| Prerequisites Courses | |
| Recommended Elective Courses |
| Language of Course | Turkish |
| Course Level | First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree) |
| Course Type | Required |
| Course Coordinator | Assist.Prof. Aliye Aslı SONSUZ |
| Name of Lecturer(s) | Assoc.Prof. Ozan Emre EYUPOĞLU |
| Assistant(s) | Research Assistant Yaşar GÖKALP |
| Aim | To provide the students with the basic strategies of epidemiology, its types and uses. |
| Course Content | This course contains; Introduction to Epidemiology,Health Indicators,Epidemiologic Studies-I,Epidemiologic Studies-II,Data collection and evaluation,Causality in Epidemiology,Epidemiology of Chronical Diseases,Epidemiology of Infectious Diseases,Evidence-based medicine and clinical epidemiology,Health records, morbidity and mortality reporting,Epidemiology, health policy and health planning,Case studies,Case studies,Epidemiologic study planning. |
| Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
| At the end of this course, the student; | ||
| 1. Discuss the definition, significance, methods and uses of epidemiology. | 16, 9 | A, E |
| 2. Comprehend epidemiology and its significance. | 16, 9 | A, E |
| 3. Summarize the development and history of epidemiology. | 9 | A, E |
| 4. Identify the uses and data resources of epidemiology. | 16, 9 | A, D, E |
| 5. Explain the causal relation and causality factors of epidemiology. | 13, 9 | D, E |
| 6. Distinguish between epidemiologic methods and types of epidemiologic studies. | 16, 9 | A, D, E |
| 7. Explain descriptive epidemiological studies and its characteristics. | 16, 9 | A, D, E |
| 8. Explain analytical epidemiological studies and its characteristics. | 9 | A, D, E |
| 9. Explain intervention studies and its characteristics. | 9 | A, E |
| 10. Distinguish which epidemiological methods should be used in health-related research. | 16, 6, 9 | A, D, E |
| 11. Discuss the relation between epidemiology and health policies. | 13, 16, 9 | A, E |
| 12. Define the concepts of health policy and health planning. | 16, 9 | A, D, E |
| 13. Explain what health data are and how they are collected. | 16, 9 | A, D, E |
| 14. Interpret health indicators by using health records. | 6, 9 | A, D |
| 15. Discuss the importance of epidemiological studies in developing, implementing and evaluating health policies. | 10, 9 | D, E |
| 16. Evaluate the epidemiological approach to analyze different health problems. | 16, 9 | A, D, E |
| 17. Explain basic concepts of infectious diseases and methods of prevention and control of these diseases. | 16, 9 | A, D, E |
| 18. Define surveillance and explain its uses and significance. | 6, 9 | A, D, E |
| 19. Comprehend the importance of chronical diseases and explain the concepts of prevention and screening as well as their implementations. | 16, 9 | A, D, E |
| Teaching Methods: | 10: Discussion Method, 13: Case Study Method, 16: Question - Answer Technique, 6: Experiential Learning, 9: Lecture Method |
| Assessment Methods: | A: Traditional Written Exam, D: Oral Exam, E: Homework |
Course Outline
| Order | Subjects | Preliminary Work |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to Epidemiology | Review of related resources |
| 2 | Health Indicators | Review of related resources |
| 3 | Epidemiologic Studies-I | Review of related resources |
| 4 | Epidemiologic Studies-II | Review of related resources |
| 5 | Data collection and evaluation | Review of related resources |
| 6 | Causality in Epidemiology | Review of related resources |
| 7 | Epidemiology of Chronical Diseases | Review of related resources |
| 8 | Epidemiology of Infectious Diseases | Review of related resources |
| 9 | Evidence-based medicine and clinical epidemiology | Review of related resources |
| 10 | Health records, morbidity and mortality reporting | Review of related resources |
| 11 | Epidemiology, health policy and health planning | Review of related resources |
| 12 | Case studies | Review of related resources |
| 13 | Case studies | Review of related resources |
| 14 | Epidemiologic study planning | Review of related resources |
| Resources |
| Lecture notes, Powerpoint presentations, Relevant web pages |
| Sabahat Tezcan; Epidemiyoloji. Tıbbi Araştırmaların Yöntem Bilimi Turhan Akbulut, H. Hilmi Sabuncu; Epidemiyoloji. Prensip ve Uygulamalar R. Bonita, R Beaglehole, T Kjellström; Temel Epidemiyoloji |
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
| Course Contribution to Program Qualifications | |||||||
| No | Program Qualification | Contribution Level | |||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |||
| 1 | PQ-1. Learns the national health conditions and the development, implementation and performance evaluation of appropriate health policies, as well as the theoretical and practical knowledge of organization and management of the health sector. | X | |||||
| 2 | PQ-2. Uses theoretical and practical knowledge on business world and management with a critical approach to plan, organize and lead health and health service providers at national and international level. | X | |||||
| 3 | PQ-3. Identifies the relevant job roles in subdivisions of health system organizations and learns about their duties and responsibilities. | X | |||||
| 4 | PQ-4. Knows the social, environmental and behavioral factors related to the development of public and individual health. | X | |||||
| 5 | PQ-5. Applies the knowledge and skills on management of health institutions to manage the functions such as management, production, human resources, finance, accounting, marketing, patient and public relations, quality and patient safety, occupational health and safety, information technologies. | ||||||
| 6 | PQ-6. Analyzes the information on health management scientifically and interprets their results, creates innovative, ethical, socially responsible and sustainable solutions, by using quantitative, qualitative techniques and digital technology innovatively for problem solving and exploiting opportunities in health management. | X | |||||
| 7 | PQ-7. Decide independently and demonstrates leadership qualities in identifying health management problems, develops proposals for solutions, applies them effectively and efficiently and assesses outcomes. | X | |||||
| 8 | PQ-8. Takes responsibility as an individual and/or team member to solve the problems encountered in managing health institutions. | X | |||||
| 9 | PQ-9. Evaluates the personality, culture and behavioral characteristics of the health institutions’ employees and directs them towards the aims of the institution. | ||||||
| 10 | PQ-10. Decides on and applies different ways of accessing information. | X | |||||
| 11 | PQ-11. Continuously develops their professional knowledge and skills; open to change, innovation, entrepreneurship and lifelong learning. | ||||||
| 12 | PQ-12. Shares the views and suggestions on health management issues in writing and orally with stakeholders and communicates effectively with colleagues using an English level of at least European Language Portfolio B1 General. | ||||||
| 13 | PQ-13. Solves problems using effective communication methods, has the ability to use the language in written and oral communication in a correct and proper manner using the terminology of health institutions. | X | |||||
| 14 | PQ-14. Uses information and communication technologies and computer software at least at the European Computer Use License level. | X | |||||
| 15 | PQ-15. Yönetim felsefesini ve yönetimin fonksiyonlarını her bir birime uygun olacak biçimde yönetim uygulamalarına yansıtır. | ||||||
| 16 | PQ-16. Birey olarak dış görünüm olumlu tutum ve davranışlarıyla kuruma örnek olur; sürekli gelişme ve değişime açıktır. | X | |||||
| 17 | PQ-17. Sağlık yönetimi ile ilgili hukuki düzenlemeler ile toplumsal, bilimsel, mesleki etik ilkelere uygun, ülke ya da dünya genelinde genel sağlık sorunlarına duyarlı davranır, çözüm önerilerini yorumlar ve değerlendirir. | X | |||||
Assessment Methods
| Contribution Level | Absolute Evaluation | |
| Rate of Midterm Exam to Success | 40 | |
| Rate of Final Exam to Success | 60 | |
| Total | 100 | |
| ECTS / Workload Table | ||||||
| Activities | Number of | Duration(Hour) | Total Workload(Hour) | |||
| Course Hours | 14 | 2 | 28 | |||
| Guided Problem Solving | 14 | 1 | 14 | |||
| Resolution of Homework Problems and Submission as a Report | 2 | 10 | 20 | |||
| Term Project | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Presentation of Project / Seminar | 2 | 2 | 4 | |||
| Quiz | 6 | 1 | 6 | |||
| Midterm Exam | 1 | 16 | 16 | |||
| General Exam | 1 | 32 | 32 | |||
| Performance Task, Maintenance Plan | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Total Workload(Hour) | 120 | |||||
| Dersin AKTS Kredisi = Toplam İş Yükü (Saat)/30*=(120/30) | 4 | |||||
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EPIDEMIOLOGY | - | Spring Semester | 2+0 | 2 | 4 |
| Course Program |
| Prerequisites Courses | |
| Recommended Elective Courses |
| Language of Course | Turkish |
| Course Level | First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree) |
| Course Type | Required |
| Course Coordinator | Assist.Prof. Aliye Aslı SONSUZ |
| Name of Lecturer(s) | Assoc.Prof. Ozan Emre EYUPOĞLU |
| Assistant(s) | Research Assistant Yaşar GÖKALP |
| Aim | To provide the students with the basic strategies of epidemiology, its types and uses. |
| Course Content | This course contains; Introduction to Epidemiology,Health Indicators,Epidemiologic Studies-I,Epidemiologic Studies-II,Data collection and evaluation,Causality in Epidemiology,Epidemiology of Chronical Diseases,Epidemiology of Infectious Diseases,Evidence-based medicine and clinical epidemiology,Health records, morbidity and mortality reporting,Epidemiology, health policy and health planning,Case studies,Case studies,Epidemiologic study planning. |
| Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
| At the end of this course, the student; | ||
| 1. Discuss the definition, significance, methods and uses of epidemiology. | 16, 9 | A, E |
| 2. Comprehend epidemiology and its significance. | 16, 9 | A, E |
| 3. Summarize the development and history of epidemiology. | 9 | A, E |
| 4. Identify the uses and data resources of epidemiology. | 16, 9 | A, D, E |
| 5. Explain the causal relation and causality factors of epidemiology. | 13, 9 | D, E |
| 6. Distinguish between epidemiologic methods and types of epidemiologic studies. | 16, 9 | A, D, E |
| 7. Explain descriptive epidemiological studies and its characteristics. | 16, 9 | A, D, E |
| 8. Explain analytical epidemiological studies and its characteristics. | 9 | A, D, E |
| 9. Explain intervention studies and its characteristics. | 9 | A, E |
| 10. Distinguish which epidemiological methods should be used in health-related research. | 16, 6, 9 | A, D, E |
| 11. Discuss the relation between epidemiology and health policies. | 13, 16, 9 | A, E |
| 12. Define the concepts of health policy and health planning. | 16, 9 | A, D, E |
| 13. Explain what health data are and how they are collected. | 16, 9 | A, D, E |
| 14. Interpret health indicators by using health records. | 6, 9 | A, D |
| 15. Discuss the importance of epidemiological studies in developing, implementing and evaluating health policies. | 10, 9 | D, E |
| 16. Evaluate the epidemiological approach to analyze different health problems. | 16, 9 | A, D, E |
| 17. Explain basic concepts of infectious diseases and methods of prevention and control of these diseases. | 16, 9 | A, D, E |
| 18. Define surveillance and explain its uses and significance. | 6, 9 | A, D, E |
| 19. Comprehend the importance of chronical diseases and explain the concepts of prevention and screening as well as their implementations. | 16, 9 | A, D, E |
| Teaching Methods: | 10: Discussion Method, 13: Case Study Method, 16: Question - Answer Technique, 6: Experiential Learning, 9: Lecture Method |
| Assessment Methods: | A: Traditional Written Exam, D: Oral Exam, E: Homework |
Course Outline
| Order | Subjects | Preliminary Work |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to Epidemiology | Review of related resources |
| 2 | Health Indicators | Review of related resources |
| 3 | Epidemiologic Studies-I | Review of related resources |
| 4 | Epidemiologic Studies-II | Review of related resources |
| 5 | Data collection and evaluation | Review of related resources |
| 6 | Causality in Epidemiology | Review of related resources |
| 7 | Epidemiology of Chronical Diseases | Review of related resources |
| 8 | Epidemiology of Infectious Diseases | Review of related resources |
| 9 | Evidence-based medicine and clinical epidemiology | Review of related resources |
| 10 | Health records, morbidity and mortality reporting | Review of related resources |
| 11 | Epidemiology, health policy and health planning | Review of related resources |
| 12 | Case studies | Review of related resources |
| 13 | Case studies | Review of related resources |
| 14 | Epidemiologic study planning | Review of related resources |
| Resources |
| Lecture notes, Powerpoint presentations, Relevant web pages |
| Sabahat Tezcan; Epidemiyoloji. Tıbbi Araştırmaların Yöntem Bilimi Turhan Akbulut, H. Hilmi Sabuncu; Epidemiyoloji. Prensip ve Uygulamalar R. Bonita, R Beaglehole, T Kjellström; Temel Epidemiyoloji |
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
| Course Contribution to Program Qualifications | |||||||
| No | Program Qualification | Contribution Level | |||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |||
| 1 | PQ-1. Learns the national health conditions and the development, implementation and performance evaluation of appropriate health policies, as well as the theoretical and practical knowledge of organization and management of the health sector. | X | |||||
| 2 | PQ-2. Uses theoretical and practical knowledge on business world and management with a critical approach to plan, organize and lead health and health service providers at national and international level. | X | |||||
| 3 | PQ-3. Identifies the relevant job roles in subdivisions of health system organizations and learns about their duties and responsibilities. | X | |||||
| 4 | PQ-4. Knows the social, environmental and behavioral factors related to the development of public and individual health. | X | |||||
| 5 | PQ-5. Applies the knowledge and skills on management of health institutions to manage the functions such as management, production, human resources, finance, accounting, marketing, patient and public relations, quality and patient safety, occupational health and safety, information technologies. | ||||||
| 6 | PQ-6. Analyzes the information on health management scientifically and interprets their results, creates innovative, ethical, socially responsible and sustainable solutions, by using quantitative, qualitative techniques and digital technology innovatively for problem solving and exploiting opportunities in health management. | X | |||||
| 7 | PQ-7. Decide independently and demonstrates leadership qualities in identifying health management problems, develops proposals for solutions, applies them effectively and efficiently and assesses outcomes. | X | |||||
| 8 | PQ-8. Takes responsibility as an individual and/or team member to solve the problems encountered in managing health institutions. | X | |||||
| 9 | PQ-9. Evaluates the personality, culture and behavioral characteristics of the health institutions’ employees and directs them towards the aims of the institution. | ||||||
| 10 | PQ-10. Decides on and applies different ways of accessing information. | X | |||||
| 11 | PQ-11. Continuously develops their professional knowledge and skills; open to change, innovation, entrepreneurship and lifelong learning. | ||||||
| 12 | PQ-12. Shares the views and suggestions on health management issues in writing and orally with stakeholders and communicates effectively with colleagues using an English level of at least European Language Portfolio B1 General. | ||||||
| 13 | PQ-13. Solves problems using effective communication methods, has the ability to use the language in written and oral communication in a correct and proper manner using the terminology of health institutions. | X | |||||
| 14 | PQ-14. Uses information and communication technologies and computer software at least at the European Computer Use License level. | X | |||||
| 15 | PQ-15. Yönetim felsefesini ve yönetimin fonksiyonlarını her bir birime uygun olacak biçimde yönetim uygulamalarına yansıtır. | ||||||
| 16 | PQ-16. Birey olarak dış görünüm olumlu tutum ve davranışlarıyla kuruma örnek olur; sürekli gelişme ve değişime açıktır. | X | |||||
| 17 | PQ-17. Sağlık yönetimi ile ilgili hukuki düzenlemeler ile toplumsal, bilimsel, mesleki etik ilkelere uygun, ülke ya da dünya genelinde genel sağlık sorunlarına duyarlı davranır, çözüm önerilerini yorumlar ve değerlendirir. | X | |||||
Assessment Methods
| Contribution Level | Absolute Evaluation | |
| Rate of Midterm Exam to Success | 40 | |
| Rate of Final Exam to Success | 60 | |
| Total | 100 | |