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. Müzeyyen ATASEVEN |
| 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. | 16, 9 | A, C |
| Teaching Methods: | 16: Question - Answer Technique, 9: Lecture Method |
| Assessment Methods: | 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 professionally assesses and applies the information obtained from foundational theoretical and practical courses supported by textbooks containing current information, practical tools, and other resources in the field of Medical Documentation and Secretarial Services. | X | |||||
| 2 | The student acts in accordance with societal, scientific, cultural, and ethical values in the stages of collecting, interpreting, implementing, and announcing results related to the field of Medical Documentation and Secretarial Services. | X | |||||
| 3 | The student informs relevant individuals and institutions using the foundational knowledge and skills acquired in the field of Medical Documentation and Secretarial Services, and communicates their thoughts and solution proposals for problems both in written and oral form. | X | |||||
| 4 | The student independently carries out a given task using the foundational knowledge they have acquired in the field of Medical Documentation and Secretarial Services. When faced with unforeseen situations in their field, they generate solutions by applying their foundational knowledge. | X | |||||
| 5 | The student, as part of a team, participates in addressing and solving complex problems encountered in practical applications related to the field of Medical Documentation and Secretarial Services. They act in accordance with quality management and processes, taking on individual responsibilities when necessary. | X | |||||
| 6 | The student, as an active team member in practical applications related to the field of Medical Documentation and Secretarial Services, takes on responsibilities in collaborating with other healthcare disciplines. | X | |||||
| 7 | The student has a lifelong learning consciousness. | ||||||
| 8 | The student critically evaluates the foundational knowledge and skills acquired in the field of Medical Documentation and Secretarial Services; identifies learning needs and directs their learning. | X | |||||
| 9 | The student monitors the information about his field and communicates with his colleagues by using a foreign language at least at the European Language Portfolio A2 level. | ||||||
| 10 | The student uses information and communication technologies along with computer software, at least at the basic level of the European Computer Driving License, required by the field of Medical Documentation and Secretarial Services. | ||||||
| 11 | The student establishes effective communication with colleagues, patients, their families, physicians, and other healthcare professionals. | X | |||||
| 12 | The student has sufficient consciousness about individual and public health, environmental protection and work safety issues. | X | |||||
| 13 | The student acts in accordance with laws, regulations, legislations and professional ethics related to individual duties, rights and responsibilities. | X | |||||
| 14 | The student contributes to the stages of data collection, interpretation, implementation and announcing the results related to his field of study in accordance with social, scientific, cultural and ethical values. | 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. Müzeyyen ATASEVEN |
| 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. | 16, 9 | A, C |
| Teaching Methods: | 16: Question - Answer Technique, 9: Lecture Method |
| Assessment Methods: | 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 professionally assesses and applies the information obtained from foundational theoretical and practical courses supported by textbooks containing current information, practical tools, and other resources in the field of Medical Documentation and Secretarial Services. | X | |||||
| 2 | The student acts in accordance with societal, scientific, cultural, and ethical values in the stages of collecting, interpreting, implementing, and announcing results related to the field of Medical Documentation and Secretarial Services. | X | |||||
| 3 | The student informs relevant individuals and institutions using the foundational knowledge and skills acquired in the field of Medical Documentation and Secretarial Services, and communicates their thoughts and solution proposals for problems both in written and oral form. | X | |||||
| 4 | The student independently carries out a given task using the foundational knowledge they have acquired in the field of Medical Documentation and Secretarial Services. When faced with unforeseen situations in their field, they generate solutions by applying their foundational knowledge. | X | |||||
| 5 | The student, as part of a team, participates in addressing and solving complex problems encountered in practical applications related to the field of Medical Documentation and Secretarial Services. They act in accordance with quality management and processes, taking on individual responsibilities when necessary. | X | |||||
| 6 | The student, as an active team member in practical applications related to the field of Medical Documentation and Secretarial Services, takes on responsibilities in collaborating with other healthcare disciplines. | X | |||||
| 7 | The student has a lifelong learning consciousness. | ||||||
| 8 | The student critically evaluates the foundational knowledge and skills acquired in the field of Medical Documentation and Secretarial Services; identifies learning needs and directs their learning. | X | |||||
| 9 | The student monitors the information about his field and communicates with his colleagues by using a foreign language at least at the European Language Portfolio A2 level. | ||||||
| 10 | The student uses information and communication technologies along with computer software, at least at the basic level of the European Computer Driving License, required by the field of Medical Documentation and Secretarial Services. | ||||||
| 11 | The student establishes effective communication with colleagues, patients, their families, physicians, and other healthcare professionals. | X | |||||
| 12 | The student has sufficient consciousness about individual and public health, environmental protection and work safety issues. | X | |||||
| 13 | The student acts in accordance with laws, regulations, legislations and professional ethics related to individual duties, rights and responsibilities. | X | |||||
| 14 | The student contributes to the stages of data collection, interpretation, implementation and announcing the results related to his field of study in accordance with social, scientific, cultural and ethical values. | X | |||||
Assessment Methods
| Contribution Level | Absolute Evaluation | |
| Rate of Midterm Exam to Success | 20 | |
| Rate of Final Exam to Success | 80 | |
| Total | 100 | |