UNI350 Mythology and MedicineIstinye UniversityDegree Programs MidwiferyGeneral Information For StudentsDiploma SupplementErasmus Policy StatementNational Qualifications
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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: UNI350
Course Name: Mythology and Medicine
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: Face to face
Course Coordinator: Prof. Dr. AYDIN ÖZBEK
Course Lecturer(s): Prof.Dr. Aydın Özbek
Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives: Understanding the effects of mythology on medical science, as medical terminology makes use of mythology to a great extent.
Course Content: Introduction to Mythology
The formation of archetypes and Carl Yung
Greek and Roman mythology 1
Greek and Roman mythology 2
Asklepios, god of medicine
Some mythological terms used in medicine
Perseus, Gorgons and Andromeda complex Oedipus and Moira (mire) and Achilles syndrome.
Theseus, Icarus syndrome and the Electra complex
Sexual Disorder Syndromes, Love and Mythology
Mythological psychiatric syndromes 1
Mythological psychiatric syndromes 2
Egyptian Mythology and Thalamus, Pineal 1
Egyptian Mythology and Thalamus, Pineal 2

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) Learning the effect of Greek mythology on medicine,
2) Learning the effect of Roman mythology on medicine,
3) To learn all the mythological terms that form the origin of medical terms
4) Learning the effect of Egyptian mythology on medicine

Course Flow Plan

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Introduction to Mythology
2) The formation of archetypes and Carl Yung
3) Greek and Roman mythology 1
4) Greek and Roman mythology 2
5) Asklepios, god of medicine
6) Some mythological terms used in medicine
7) Midterm
8) Perseus, Gorgons and Andromeda complex
9) Oedipus and Moira (mire) and Achilles syndrome
10) Theseus, Icarus syndrome and the Electra complex
11) Sexual Disorder Syndromes, Love and Mythology
12) Mythological psychiatric syndromes 1
13) Mythological psychiatric syndromes 2
14) Egyptian Mythology and Thalamus, Pineal Gland 1
15) Egyptian Mythology and Thalamus, Pineal Gland 2
16) Final Exam

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Tarafımdan hazırlanmış özel haftalık ders içeriklerinin sunuları
Prof.Dr. Aydın Özbek. Lecture notes and presentations
References: Yunan Mitolojisi
Mısır Mitolojisi
Etimolojik Tıbbi terminoloji. Nobel Tıp Kitabevi
Mythological books

Course - Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Course Learning Outcomes

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Program Outcomes
1) Using the concepts and theories that constitute the basis of care, they know and plan appropriate initiatives in health protection and development.
2) Uses the basic scientific knowledge about health, social and behavioral sciences in midwifery practices through information and communication technologies.
3) In the period between the formation of the pregnancy and the birth, it can give the qualified care which is in need of normal / risk pregnant and his / her family.
4) They can meet the care needs of the pregnant woman and her family during labor and can carry out qualified care and appropriate procedures specific to normal birth stages.
5) Can meet the care needs of normal / risky woman, newborn and family at the postpartum period and make appropriate attempts.
6) To be able to define common gynecological problems in women and to plan and implement necessary care and interventions and to do health education on this subject.
7) It can provide health education and counseling services for women's reproductive health, women of all walks of life and all ages.
8) Performs midwifery practices in line with evidence-based care principles.
9) It establishes positive communication / cooperation with the team in health related practices and can work as an effective team member.
10) It acts in accordance with the ethical principles and values of midwifery profession.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Average 3 Highest
       
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) Using the concepts and theories that constitute the basis of care, they know and plan appropriate initiatives in health protection and development. 3
2) Uses the basic scientific knowledge about health, social and behavioral sciences in midwifery practices through information and communication technologies. 3
3) In the period between the formation of the pregnancy and the birth, it can give the qualified care which is in need of normal / risk pregnant and his / her family. 3
4) They can meet the care needs of the pregnant woman and her family during labor and can carry out qualified care and appropriate procedures specific to normal birth stages. 3
5) Can meet the care needs of normal / risky woman, newborn and family at the postpartum period and make appropriate attempts. 3
6) To be able to define common gynecological problems in women and to plan and implement necessary care and interventions and to do health education on this subject. 3
7) It can provide health education and counseling services for women's reproductive health, women of all walks of life and all ages. 3
8) Performs midwifery practices in line with evidence-based care principles. 3
9) It establishes positive communication / cooperation with the team in health related practices and can work as an effective team member. 2
10) It acts in accordance with the ethical principles and values of midwifery profession. 2

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Midterms 1 % 40
Final 1 % 60
Bütünleme Pratik 1 % 0
total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 40
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 60
total % 100

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 14 7 1 1 126
Midterms 1 2 2 1 5
Final 1 2 2 1 5
Total Workload 136