Dentistry
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: Fall
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) Has basic and up-to-date knowledge in the field of dentistry, follows scientific publications, and applies evidence-based data to his/her professional practice.
2) Knows well and effectively uses devices, tools, and materials specific to diagnosis and treatment in the field of dentistry.
3) Evaluates the knowledge in the field of dentistry critically, integrates it with the knowledge of disciplines in the field of health, uses it by analyzing and synthesizing it.
4) Produces projects related to the field of dentistry, can work with other health disciplines, takes part as a member of the research team and evaluates and reports the results obtained at a scientific level.
5) Uses information that will contribute to the dentistry profession during practice, takes responsibility, and produces solutions in unforeseen situations.
6) Shares, compares, and exchanges dental knowledge with professional colleagues in social and scientific environments in written, verbal, and visual forms.
7) Within the framework of social, scientific, and ethical values including patient privacy, communicates with patients and their relatives, knows all the characteristics of the patient, and recommends the most appropriate treatment with a patient-centered approach.
8) Follows technological developments, participates in national and international studies, and shares and presents own observations, experiences, and research to further advance dental practices.
9) By adopting the principle of lifelong learning throughout the dentistry profession, follows current evidence-based dental knowledge and uses it during his professional practice.
10) During dental practice, in cases such as abuse and addiction, performs the treatment by exhibiting the behaviors required by social ethics and legal rules, and collects and records the relevant data.
11) Uses basic and current knowledge in the field of dentistry during professional practice for the benefit of society within the framework of national values and country realities.
12) In natural disasters and emergency cases, takes the protective measures required by the dentistry profession; performs professional practices that benefit patients and society
13) Generates ideas regarding health policy in dentistry, prioritizes individual and public health, and carries out preventive and therapeutic medical practices within the framework of scientific, ethical, and quality processes.
14) Differentiates the signs and symptoms commonly encountered in the dentistry profession, makes a treatment plan and refers when necessary, and manages diseases and clinical situations regarding their urgency and patient priority.
15) Can assume the leadership responsibility of the team he/she works for, manage it following scientific criteria, and support the professional development of the team.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Average 3 Highest
       
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) Has basic and up-to-date knowledge in the field of dentistry, follows scientific publications, and applies evidence-based data to his/her professional practice.
2) Knows well and effectively uses devices, tools, and materials specific to diagnosis and treatment in the field of dentistry.
3) Evaluates the knowledge in the field of dentistry critically, integrates it with the knowledge of disciplines in the field of health, uses it by analyzing and synthesizing it.
4) Produces projects related to the field of dentistry, can work with other health disciplines, takes part as a member of the research team and evaluates and reports the results obtained at a scientific level.
5) Uses information that will contribute to the dentistry profession during practice, takes responsibility, and produces solutions in unforeseen situations.
6) Shares, compares, and exchanges dental knowledge with professional colleagues in social and scientific environments in written, verbal, and visual forms.
7) Within the framework of social, scientific, and ethical values including patient privacy, communicates with patients and their relatives, knows all the characteristics of the patient, and recommends the most appropriate treatment with a patient-centered approach.
8) Follows technological developments, participates in national and international studies, and shares and presents own observations, experiences, and research to further advance dental practices.
9) By adopting the principle of lifelong learning throughout the dentistry profession, follows current evidence-based dental knowledge and uses it during his professional practice.
10) During dental practice, in cases such as abuse and addiction, performs the treatment by exhibiting the behaviors required by social ethics and legal rules, and collects and records the relevant data.
11) Uses basic and current knowledge in the field of dentistry during professional practice for the benefit of society within the framework of national values and country realities.
12) In natural disasters and emergency cases, takes the protective measures required by the dentistry profession; performs professional practices that benefit patients and society
13) Generates ideas regarding health policy in dentistry, prioritizes individual and public health, and carries out preventive and therapeutic medical practices within the framework of scientific, ethical, and quality processes.
14) Differentiates the signs and symptoms commonly encountered in the dentistry profession, makes a treatment plan and refers when necessary, and manages diseases and clinical situations regarding their urgency and patient priority.
15) Can assume the leadership responsibility of the team he/she works for, manage it following scientific criteria, and support the professional development of the team.

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