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

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code: UNI202
Course Name: Volunteering Studies
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: E-Learning
Course Coordinator: Öğr. Gör. YUNUS EMRE TÜTÜNEKEN
Course Lecturer(s): Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Nurgül DÜRÜSTKAN ELBAŞI
Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives: The main purpose of the course is to strengthen the ties between the university and the society by using the knowledge, skills and experience that students have acquired throughout their education life; humanitarian, social, economic, etc. to raise awareness about problems and various issues and problems in society, especially about migration and disasters, the disabled, and disadvantaged groups; To ensure the development of human, social, cultural, moral values and skills through some volunteering activities that they will participate and carry out, and to increase visibility and awareness in the society on issues such as disabled life, migration and disaster, where social sensitivity is high; thus, to ensure that students take part in voluntary work for a period of time within a pre-prepared plan in a volunteering field of their choice and its results.
Course Content: Management and Organization Concepts; The Concept of Volunteering and Volunteer Management; Basic Volunteering fields (Disaster and Emergency, Environment, Education and Culture, Sports, Health and Social Services etc.); Project Development and Participation in Volunteer Work in the Field; Ethics, Moral, Religious, Traditional Values and Principles in Voluntary Work, Participation in Voluntary Work in Public Institutions, Local Administrations and Non-Governmental Organizations (NGO); Risk Groups and Volunteering in Society; Immigrants and Volunteering

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) To be able to comprehend the importance of volunteering practices.
2) To be able to discuss social problems.
3) To be able to inform people who are not experts about social problems.
4) To be able to determine the local and universal current problems of the society and to prepare projects to produce solutions.
5) To be able to develop a positive attitude towards taking part in volunteering activities voluntarily.
6) To be able to communicate effectively both inside and outside the project while executing the projects.

Course Flow Plan

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Concept of Volunteering, Management and Organization concepts
2) Volunteer management and motivation
3) Determination of project groups
4) The process of project development and preparation of project studies related to social responsibility studies
5) Determination of the project subject and content
6) Definition, characteristics and historical process of non-governmental organization
7) Determination of the project subject and content
8) Midterm
9) Activities of non-governmental organizations in Turkey and the importance of volunteering in NGOs
10) Preparation of the project work
11) Starting the implementation of the project work
12) Starting the implementation of the project work
13) Delivery of project work
14) Presentation and evaluation of the project
15) Final

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Literatür tarama
• STK ve Kamu Kurumlarının Rehberleri
References: • Literatür tarama
• STK ve Kamu Kurumlarının Rehberleri

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
Project 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 Workload
Course Hours 15 15
Application 15 15
Study Hours Out of Class 15 75
Presentations / Seminar 5 10
Final 1 10
Total Workload 125