Course Objectives: |
The aim of this course is to teach the definition of epidemiology, principles, data sources, epidemiological criteria, research methods, planning of epidemiological research, epidemiology of infectious diseases, investigation of epidemics, epidemiology of chronic diseases. |
Course Content: |
Definition and history of epidemiology,
Epidemiological principles,
Epidemiological data sources,
Epidemiological criteria,
Epidemiological research methods,
Planning of epidemiological researches,
Infectious diseases epidemiology,
Epidemiology of chronic diseases. |
Week |
Subject |
Related Preparation |
1) |
Definition of epidemiology
Epidemiological principles
Usage areas of epidemiological methods |
Reading the required section of the book
Power point presentation
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2) |
Health measures in epidemiology |
Reading the required section of the book
Power point presentation |
3) |
Infectious diseases epidemiology |
Reading the required section of the book
Power point presentation |
4) |
Epidemiology of chronic diseases |
Reading the required section of the book
Power point presentation |
5) |
Descriptive researches
|
Reading the required section of the book
Power point presentation |
6) |
Analytical research-Cross-sectional studies |
Reading the required section of the book
Power point presentation |
7) |
Analytical research-Case-control studies
|
Reading the required section of the book
Power point presentation |
8) |
Analytical research-Cohort studies
|
Reading the required section of the book
Power point presentation |
9) |
Experimental research
|
Reading the required section of the book
Power point presentation |
10) |
Methodological research
|
Reading the required section of the book
Power point presentation |
11) |
Scientific research planning
|
Reading the required section of the book
Power point presentation |
12) |
Collection of research data
|
Reading the required section of the book
Power point presentation |
13) |
Evaluation of research data |
Reading the required section of the book
Power point presentation |
14) |
Writing and presenting a research report
|
Reading the required section of the book
Power point presentation |
15) |
Final exam |
Final exam |
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Program Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
1) |
It has up-to-date knowledge on nutrition and dietetics. |
5 |
2) |
During and after graduation, the institutional, national and international scientific meetings are held. |
4 |
3) |
Has knowledge of reaching scientific knowledge in nutrition and dietetics, monitoring, evaluating and applying current literature |
4 |
4) |
It contributes, conducts, manages and evaluates the scientific information in the direction of ethical principles, taking into account the opinions, the individual and the society, and will direct the national and international nutrition plans and policies. |
4 |
5) |
Can convey the thoughts and projects in the field effectively |
5 |