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Bachelor TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 6

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code: UNI292
Course Name: Epidemiology
Semester: Spring
Course Credits:
ECTS
5
Language of instruction: Turkish
Course Condition:
Does the Course Require Work Experience?: No
Type of course: University Elective
Course Level:
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree QF-EHEA:First Cycle EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree
Mode of Delivery: E-Learning
Course Coordinator: Öğr. Gör. KADRİYE UZUN
Course Lecturer(s): Öğr. Gör. KADRİYE UZUN
Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives: In this course, it is aimed that the students define the science of epidemiology and have general knowledge about the usage areas of epidemiology.
Course Content: Lesson; Basic concepts of epidemiology, characteristics of epidemiological research, interaction between agent-environment-human, application areas of epidemiology (infectious diseases, cardiovascular diseases, cancer epidemiology) are included.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) The individual has the basic knowledge necessary to fulfill her professional role and responsibilities in meeting the health care needs of the family and society.
2) Knows the rights and safety of the healthy/sick individual, as well as his/her legal responsibilities.
3) Uses developing technology and innovative approaches together with scientific knowledge in its applications.
4) Works collaboratively with the health care team and other disciplines.
5) Has the ability to communicate effectively in written and verbal communication with the individual, family, community and team members

Course Flow Plan

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Introduction to the Course, Purpose of the Course and Learning Objectives
2) Epidemiology definition and usage areas
3) Epidemiology definition and usage areas
4) Epidemiological data sources
5) Epidemiological data sources
6) Region Population
7) Region Population
8) Genel Tekrar
9) Midterm
10) Epidemiological study methods (Cohort Studies)
11) Epidemiological study methods (Cross-sectional-Case Control)
12) Epidemiological study methods (Methodological Studies)
13) Infectious Diseases Epidemiology
14) Epidemiology of Non-Communicable Diseases
15) final exam

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Öğretim Görevlisi Notları
References: Kubilay G., Emiroğlu N., Baybuğa Subaşı M., Örsal Ö., Kesgin Tokur M. (Ed) Sağlık Bilimlerinde Epidemiyoloji (2017). Göktuğ Basın Yayın ve Dağıtım, Amasya, s. 9-219.
• 2.Karasar N. Bilimsel Araştırma Yöntemi. 19. Baskı. İstanbul: Nobel Yayın Dağıtım; 2009.
• 3.Tezcan S. Epidemiyoloji. Hacettepe Halk Sağlığı Vakfı Yayın No: 92/1, Meteksan A.Ş. Ankara; 1992.

Course - Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Course Learning Outcomes

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Program Outcomes
1) Have the theoretical knowledge in major sub areas of psychology.
2) Apply psychological consepts and theories in a variety of applied settings
3) Identify and explain the cognitive, emotional and behavioral processes of human.
4) Evaluate evidence and assumptions in a scientific and critical view.
5) Collect and analyze the research data and report the findings in accordance to ethical publication rules.
6) Develop and utilize measurement tools for psychological phenomena.
7) Have the skills and abilities to follow advances in psyhology and other related sciences.
8) Have the skills and abilities to work effectively on individual and group based.
9) Have the skills and abilities to communicate in a clear and effective manner in national and international settings.
10) Behave in accordance to the professional code of ethics applied to psychology.
11) Be unprejudiced and equal to various identity groups based on such as age, gender, language, race, religion and social class in scientific and professional acitivities.
12) Have enhanced awareness of universal values as well as human and animal rights.
13) Master a foreign language at least B1 level of European Language Portfolio.
14) Master the computer softwares within information and communication technologies at least European computer driving licence.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Average 3 Highest
       
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) Have the theoretical knowledge in major sub areas of psychology.
2) Apply psychological consepts and theories in a variety of applied settings
3) Identify and explain the cognitive, emotional and behavioral processes of human.
4) Evaluate evidence and assumptions in a scientific and critical view.
5) Collect and analyze the research data and report the findings in accordance to ethical publication rules.
6) Develop and utilize measurement tools for psychological phenomena.
7) Have the skills and abilities to follow advances in psyhology and other related sciences.
8) Have the skills and abilities to work effectively on individual and group based.
9) Have the skills and abilities to communicate in a clear and effective manner in national and international settings.
10) Behave in accordance to the professional code of ethics applied to psychology.
11) Be unprejudiced and equal to various identity groups based on such as age, gender, language, race, religion and social class in scientific and professional acitivities.
12) Have enhanced awareness of universal values as well as human and animal rights.
13) Master a foreign language at least B1 level of European Language Portfolio.
14) Master the computer softwares within information and communication technologies at least European computer driving licence.

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
total %
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 0
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK %
total %

Workload and ECTS Credit Calculation

Activities Number of Activities Preparation for the Activity Spent for the Activity Itself Completing the Activity Requirements Workload
Course Hours 3 0 0
Laboratory 2 0 0
Study Hours Out of Class 2 0 0
Midterms 1 40 40
Final 1 60 60
Total Workload 100