CENG478 Medical InformaticsIstanbul Okan UniversityDegree Programs Computer Engineering (English)General Information For StudentsDiploma SupplementErasmus Policy StatementNational Qualifications
Computer Engineering (English)
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 6

General course introduction information

Course Code: CENG478
Course Name: Medical Informatics
Course Semester: Spring
Course Credits:
Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
3 0 3 7
Language of instruction: EN
Course Requisites:
Does the Course Require Work Experience?: No
Type of course: Department 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. PINAR YILDIRIM
Course Lecturer(s): Prof. Dr. PINAR YILDIRIM
Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives: The purpose of medical informatics course is to educate students about information systems in the field of medicine. The course contains these topics: The data in the field of medicine, electronic medical records, standards, health and hospital information systems, telemedicine, health information sources, biomedical data mining, decision support systems.
Course Content: The human body as a machine, physiological systems, measurement systems, and the latest case related to diagnostic techniques, new technologies in patient care and treatment. Computers in medicine: clinical data, information databases in healthcare, electronic patient data, tele-medicine, tele-health. Ethical issues in medical informatics.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
Learning Outcomes
1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) Ability to explain the concepts of information technology in the medical field.
2) Ability to recognize and use hospital information systems and health information resources.
3) Ability to produce informatics solutions in the medical field.
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
3 - Competences
Communication and Social Competence
Learning Competence
Field Specific Competence
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility

Lesson Plan

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) • Introduction and overview of Medical Informatics. • Definiton and purpose. • Subjects and applications of MI. • Systematization of computer applications. • Information and communication. • Basic computer concepts Reading chapter 1.
2) • Data from patients • Different types of data Reading chapter 2.
3) • Introduction to electronic health records. • Types of electronic health records. • Disadvantages of paper based records. • Advantages and disadvantages of electronic health records. Reading chapter 12.
4) • Coding and classification • Codes • Examples of classification cystems Reading chapter 7.
5) • Primary care information systems. • Clinical information systems. Reading chapter 13-14.
6) • Clinical support systems. • Nursing information systems. Reading chapter 13-15.
7) • Introduction to hospital information systems. • History of HIS. • Planning, modeling and development of HIS. • Architectures of HIS. Reading chapter 13-15.
8) • What is telemedicine? • History of telemedicine • The usage of telemedicine • Types of technology • Programs and applications Reading chapter 18. Research and work on projects.
9) Midterm1
10) • Introduction to decision support systems. • Types of decision support systems. • Applications. Reading chapter 22. Research and work on projects.
11) • Biomedical data mining Research and work on projects.
12) Project presentations.
13) Project presentations
14) Overview
15) Final exam

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Biomedical Informatics: Computer Applications in Health Care and Biomedicine
Edward H. Shortliffe, James J. Cimino
@2014| Springer-Verlag London|4th Edition
ISBN: 978-0-13-604259-4
References: Biomedical Informatics: Computer Applications in Health Care and Biomedicine
Edward H. Shortliffe, James J. Cimino
@2014| Springer-Verlag London|4th Edition
ISBN: 978-0-13-604259-4

Course-Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Learning Outcomes

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Program Outcomes
1) Sufficient knowledge in mathematics, science and engineering related to their branches; the ability to apply theoretical and practical knowledge in these areas to model and solve engineering problems.
2) The ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; selecting and applying appropriate analysis and modeling methods for this purpose.
3) The ability to design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions to meet specific requirements; the ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose. (Realistic constraints and conditions include such issues as economy, environmental issues, sustainability, manufacturability, ethics, health, safety, social and political issues, according to the nature of design.)
4) Ability to develop, select and use modern techniques and tools necessary for engineering applications; ability to use information technologies effectively.
5) Ability to design experiments, conduct experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results for examination of engineering problems.
6) The ability to work effectively in disciplinary and multidisciplinary teams; individual work skill.
7) Effective communication skills in Turkish oral and written communication; at least one foreign language knowledge.
8) Awareness of the need for lifelong learning; access to knowledge, ability to follow developments in science and technology, and constant self-renewal.
9) Professional and ethical responsibility.
10) Information on project management and practices in business life such as risk management and change management; awareness about entrepreneurship, innovation and sustainable development.
11) Information on the effects of engineering applications on health, environment and safety in the universal and social dimensions and the problems of the times; awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Low 3 Average 4 High 5 Highest
           
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) Sufficient knowledge in mathematics, science and engineering related to their branches; the ability to apply theoretical and practical knowledge in these areas to model and solve engineering problems.
2) The ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; selecting and applying appropriate analysis and modeling methods for this purpose.
3) The ability to design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions to meet specific requirements; the ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose. (Realistic constraints and conditions include such issues as economy, environmental issues, sustainability, manufacturability, ethics, health, safety, social and political issues, according to the nature of design.)
4) Ability to develop, select and use modern techniques and tools necessary for engineering applications; ability to use information technologies effectively.
5) Ability to design experiments, conduct experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results for examination of engineering problems.
6) The ability to work effectively in disciplinary and multidisciplinary teams; individual work skill.
7) Effective communication skills in Turkish oral and written communication; at least one foreign language knowledge.
8) Awareness of the need for lifelong learning; access to knowledge, ability to follow developments in science and technology, and constant self-renewal.
9) Professional and ethical responsibility.
10) Information on project management and practices in business life such as risk management and change management; awareness about entrepreneurship, innovation and sustainable development.
11) Information on the effects of engineering applications on health, environment and safety in the universal and social dimensions and the problems of the times; awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions.

Learning Activity and Teaching Methods

Expression
Homework
Project preparation

Assessment & Grading Methods and Criteria

Written Exam (Open-ended questions, multiple choice, true-false, matching, fill in the blanks, sequencing)
Homework
Individual Project

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Homework Assignments 1 % 10
Project 1 % 20
Midterms 1 % 30
Final 1 % 40
total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 60
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 40
total % 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Grading

Activities Number of Activities Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours 14 3 42
Project 1 40 40
Homework Assignments 1 30 30
Midterms 1 40 40
Final 1 45 45
Total Workload 197