The aim of the course is to assess the basic strategies of epidemiology as a methodology as well as types and uses of epidemiologic studies.
Course Content
This course contains; Introduction to Epidemiology,Health Indicators,Epidemiologic Studies-I,Epidemiologic Studies-II,Data collection and evaluation,Casuality 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
Will be able to explain about the definition, significance, methods and uses of epidemiology.
16, 9
A, C
Will be able to distinguish between epidemiologic methods and types of epidemiologic studies.
16, 9
A, C
Will be able to explain about the relation between epidemiology and health policies.
16, 9
A, C
Will be able to translate the epidemiological approach to analyze different health problems.
A: Traditional Written Exam, C: Multiple-Choice Exam
Course Outline
Order
Subjects
Preliminary Work
1
Introduction to Epidemiology
Reading lecture note
2
Health Indicators
Reading lecture note
3
Epidemiologic Studies-I
Reading lecture note
4
Epidemiologic Studies-II
Reading lecture note
5
Data collection and evaluation
Reading lecture note
6
Casuality in Epidemiology
Reading lecture note
7
Epidemiology of Chronical Diseases
Reading lecture note
8
Epidemiology of Infectious Diseases
Reading lecture note
9
Evidence-based medicine and clinical epidemiology
Reading lecture note
10
Health records, morbidity and mortality reporting
Reading lecture note
11
Epidemiology, health policy and health planning
Reading lecture note
12
Case studies
Reading lecture note
13
Case studies
Reading lecture note
14
Epidemiologic study planning
Reading lecture note
Resources
Lecture notes
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
The student acquires theoretical and practical knowledge related to his field at a basic level.
X
2
The student owns information about moral discipline and ethical rules related to his field.
X
3
The student uses theoretical and practical knowledge related to his field at a basic level; basic fundamental computer programs and related technologies.
X
4
The student manages a duty independently by using the knowledge about his field at a basic level.
X
5
The student evaluates the knowledge about his field at a basic level with a critical approach, he designates his learning needs and directs his learning.
X
6
The student uses information and communication technologies with at least at basic level of European Computer Using Licence basic level of computer software which his field of study requires.
X
7
The student complies with and contributes to quality management and processes.
X
8
The student has sufficient consciousness about individual and public health, environmental protection and work safety issues.
X
9
The student acts in accordance with laws, regulations, legislations and professional ethics related to individual duties, rights and responsibilities.
X
Assessment Methods
Contribution Level
Absolute Evaluation
Rate of Midterm Exam to Success
20
Rate of Final Exam to Success
80
Total
100
ECTS / Workload Table
Activities
Number of
Duration(Hour)
Total Workload(Hour)
Course Hours
14
2
28
Guided Problem Solving
14
2
28
Resolution of Homework Problems and Submission as a Report
2
5
10
Term Project
1
5
5
Presentation of Project / Seminar
1
1
1
Quiz
2
1
2
Midterm Exam
1
11
11
General Exam
1
21
21
Performance Task, Maintenance Plan
0
0
0
Total Workload(Hour)
106
Dersin AKTS Kredisi = Toplam İş Yükü (Saat)/30*=(106/30)
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
Short Cycle (Associate's Degree)
Course Type
Required
Course Coordinator
Lect. Semiha Mervenur KALENDER
Name of Lecturer(s)
Lect. Ceren Selma ŞENTÜRK
Assistant(s)
Aim
The aim of the course is to assess the basic strategies of epidemiology as a methodology as well as types and uses of epidemiologic studies.
Course Content
This course contains; Introduction to Epidemiology,Health Indicators,Epidemiologic Studies-I,Epidemiologic Studies-II,Data collection and evaluation,Casuality 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
Will be able to explain about the definition, significance, methods and uses of epidemiology.
16, 9
A, C
Will be able to distinguish between epidemiologic methods and types of epidemiologic studies.
16, 9
A, C
Will be able to explain about the relation between epidemiology and health policies.
16, 9
A, C
Will be able to translate the epidemiological approach to analyze different health problems.
A: Traditional Written Exam, C: Multiple-Choice Exam
Course Outline
Order
Subjects
Preliminary Work
1
Introduction to Epidemiology
Reading lecture note
2
Health Indicators
Reading lecture note
3
Epidemiologic Studies-I
Reading lecture note
4
Epidemiologic Studies-II
Reading lecture note
5
Data collection and evaluation
Reading lecture note
6
Casuality in Epidemiology
Reading lecture note
7
Epidemiology of Chronical Diseases
Reading lecture note
8
Epidemiology of Infectious Diseases
Reading lecture note
9
Evidence-based medicine and clinical epidemiology
Reading lecture note
10
Health records, morbidity and mortality reporting
Reading lecture note
11
Epidemiology, health policy and health planning
Reading lecture note
12
Case studies
Reading lecture note
13
Case studies
Reading lecture note
14
Epidemiologic study planning
Reading lecture note
Resources
Lecture notes
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
The student acquires theoretical and practical knowledge related to his field at a basic level.
X
2
The student owns information about moral discipline and ethical rules related to his field.
X
3
The student uses theoretical and practical knowledge related to his field at a basic level; basic fundamental computer programs and related technologies.
X
4
The student manages a duty independently by using the knowledge about his field at a basic level.
X
5
The student evaluates the knowledge about his field at a basic level with a critical approach, he designates his learning needs and directs his learning.
X
6
The student uses information and communication technologies with at least at basic level of European Computer Using Licence basic level of computer software which his field of study requires.
X
7
The student complies with and contributes to quality management and processes.
X
8
The student has sufficient consciousness about individual and public health, environmental protection and work safety issues.
X
9
The student acts in accordance with laws, regulations, legislations and professional ethics related to individual duties, rights and responsibilities.
