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

General course introduction information

Course Code:

SAG403

Course Name:

Epidemiology

Course Semester:

Fall

Course Credits:

Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
3	0	3	6

Language of instruction:

Course Requisites:

Does the Course Require Work Experience?:

Type of course:

Compulsory

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. MİTHAT KIYAK

Course Lecturer(s):

Dr.Öğr.Üyesi MEHTAP ATASEVEN BULUN

Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives:	As a methodology, it is to evaluate the basic strategies of epidemiology and epidemiological research types and fields of use.
Course Content:	Scientific Research Planning History of Scientific Thought Epidemiology Concepts Uses of Epidemiology research methods Descriptive Research Midterm Analytical Investigations Experimental Investigations Methodological Research Outbreak Management Hospital Epidemiology Article Presentations

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;

Learning Outcomes

1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) Explains the concept of epidemiology, person, place and time.
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
1) 2.1) By discussing the determinants of health, they can tell some health scientists in the scientific thinking process and their contribution to epidemiology.
3 - Competences
Communication and Social Competence
1) 2.1) Classify and explain epidemiological research methods.
Learning Competence
1) 2.1) It may perceive the epidemiology of major illnesses and health events.
Field Specific Competence
1) 2.1) Explain what should be done in epidemic management. 2.2) Explains the concept of epidemiology, person, place and time.
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility

Lesson Plan

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	1. Introduction to epidemiology	yok
2)	2. Health indicators used in epidemiology	reading
3)	3. Epidemiological Investigations-I	reading
4)	4. Epidemiological Investigations-II	reading
5)	5. Data collection and evaluation in epidemiology	reading
6)	6. Causality in epidemiology	reading
7)	Epidemiology of chronic diseases	reading
8)	mid term	getting ready to exam
9)	9. Evidence-based medicine and clinical epidemiology	reading
10)	11. Epidemiology, health policy and planning	reading
11)	case study	reading
12)	case study	reading
13)	Epidemiological research planning	reading
14)	presentating homeworks	presentation
15)	final exam	getting ready to exam

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:

 Epidemiyoloji kavramını açıklayabilecek,
 Kişi yer ve zaman özelliklerini açıklayabilecek
 Sağlığın belirleyicilerini tartışabilecek,
 Bilimsel düşünce sürecindeki bazı sağlık bilimcilerini ve onların yaptıklarını anlatabilecek,
 Bilimsel yöntemin aşamalarını sayabilecek,
 Epidemiyolojik araştırma yöntemlerini sınıflandırabilecek,
 Epidemiyolojik araştıma yöntemlerini açıklayabilecek,
 Epidemiyolojik bir araştırmayı planlayabilecek,
 Bilimsel araşatırma taslağı yazabilecek
 Epidemiyolojik ölçütleri açıklayabilecek
 Önemli hastalıkların epidemiyolojisi hakkında yorum yapabilecek
Salgın yönetiminde yapılması gerekenleri sıralayabilecek
/  Explain the concept of epidemiology,
 Ability to explain location and time properties
• Discuss the determinants of health,
 To explain some health scientists and their works in scientific thinking process,
 the steps of the scientific method,
 Classify epidemiological research methods,
• Explain epidemiological research methods,
• plan an epidemiological study,
 Writing a scientific research draft
 explain the epidemiological criteria
 Will be able to comment on the epidemiology of important diseases
List out what to do in outbreak management

References:

 Halk Sağlığı, Temel Bilgiler
Prof.Dr.Çağatay Güler, Prof.Dr.Levent Akın
Hacettepe Üniversitesi Yayınları,2006

Course-Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Learning Outcomes	1
Program Outcomes
1) Defines and interprets the concepts in the field of health and health management.
2) Can specify aim and objectives for organization/institution. Has the ability to transfer them to workers and collegues, to lead people at the workplace and to inspire team spirit.
3) Analyzes the relationship between organization/ institution’s stakeholders and competitors. Executes the related activities effectively.
4) Can evaluate the health legislation, laws and regulations based on these and the recent changes.Can prepare the contracts and present solutions related with them.
5) Has the ability to interpret, analyze, identify the problems and making propositions by using information about health management in her/his decisions, practice and behaviors.
6) Uses the adequate level of English in order to follow sectoral developments, make scientific research, communicate and to sustain business relationships with the second foreign language.
7) Uses the computer programs required by the field and information and communication technologies.
8) Can analyze public health problems, generate solutions according to the needs and accordingly create health education and communication programs.
9) Acts in accordance with the organization/institution, business, social and scientific ethical values. Has the awareness of cultural values and environmental protection, quality, occupational health and safety issues.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Low	3 Average	4 High	5 Highest

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	Defines and interprets the concepts in the field of health and health management.	5
2)	Can specify aim and objectives for organization/institution. Has the ability to transfer them to workers and collegues, to lead people at the workplace and to inspire team spirit.	5
3)	Analyzes the relationship between organization/ institution’s stakeholders and competitors. Executes the related activities effectively.	5
4)	Can evaluate the health legislation, laws and regulations based on these and the recent changes.Can prepare the contracts and present solutions related with them.	5
5)	Has the ability to interpret, analyze, identify the problems and making propositions by using information about health management in her/his decisions, practice and behaviors.	5
6)	Uses the adequate level of English in order to follow sectoral developments, make scientific research, communicate and to sustain business relationships with the second foreign language.
7)	Uses the computer programs required by the field and information and communication technologies.
8)	Can analyze public health problems, generate solutions according to the needs and accordingly create health education and communication programs.	5
9)	Acts in accordance with the organization/institution, business, social and scientific ethical values. Has the awareness of cultural values and environmental protection, quality, occupational health and safety issues.	5

Learning Activity and Teaching Methods

Expression
Lesson
Group study and homework

Assessment & Grading Methods and Criteria

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

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Attendance	10	% 10
Homework Assignments	1	% 10
Midterms	1	% 30
Final	1	% 50
total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 50
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 50
total		% 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Grading

Activities	Number of Activities	Duration (Hours)	Workload
Course Hours	15	3	45
Study Hours Out of Class	15	5	75
Presentations / Seminar	15	3	45
Homework Assignments	2	3	6
Midterms	1	1	1
Final	1	1	1
Total Workload			173