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

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code: UNI162
Course Name: Addiction
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: Prof. Dr. FATMA EKER
Course Lecturer(s): Doç.Dr. Fatma EKER
Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives: Recognizing addiction as a bio-psycho-social illness, recognizing the addiction process, recognizing the addictive behaviors of itself and its surroundings, developing appropriate help seeking behaviors and gaining awareness about healthy life.
Course Content: Definitions of addiction, types of addiction, Risk factors and protective factors in family, peer group and social context that prepare the person for substance addiction process, Tobacco addiction, Alcohol and substance addiction, Principles of healthy life Rational use of technology, withdrawal syndrome and emergencies, Preventive substance addiction scope of studies, Laws on Alcohol and Prohibited Substance use, General information about addiction treatment and self-help groups

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) Understanding the concept of dependence
2) To understand the types and causes of addiction
3) Being informed about the addiction cycle
4) Gain awareness about healthy life
5) Knowledge of rational usage principles of technology
5) To be informed about services for individuals and families with addiction problems
6) Informing about the legal aspect of alcohol and substance use and use,

Course Flow Plan

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Meeting, giving information about the Course Content
2) Definitions of addiction, addiction types
3) Risk factors in the family, peer group and social context that prepare the substance addiction process
4) Protective and preventive factors from substance addiction
5) Tobacco dependence
6) Alcohol and substance dependence
7) Internet addiction and rational using of technology
8) Midterm exam
9) Substance withdrawal syndrome and emergency situations
10) General information about addiction treatment
11) Scope of preventive actions in substance abuse
12) Laws on the Use of Alcohol and Prohibited Substances
13) Self-help groups (AA, NA)
14) Principles of healthy life style
15) Final exam

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: 1) Goldstein A (2001) Addiction: From Biology to Drug Policy, Oxford University Press
2) Ögel, K. ve Erol, B. (2005). Çocuklarda Sigara, Alkol ve Madde Bağımlılığı. İstanbul: MORPA Yayınları
3) Alkol madde bağımlılığı TPD yayınları
4) www.yeşilay.org.tr, www.yeniden.org.tr, www.batem34.com
References: 1) Goldstein A (2001) Addiction: From Biology to Drug Policy, Oxford University Press
2) Ögel, K. ve Erol, B. (2005). Çocuklarda Sigara, Alkol ve Madde Bağımlılığı. İstanbul: MORPA Yayınları
3) Alkol madde bağımlılığı TPD yayınları
4) www.yeşilay.org.tr, www.yeniden.org.tr, www.batem34.com

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
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 5 3 112
Midterms 1 4 2 6
Final 1 4 2 6
Total Workload 124