SAY551 EpidemiologyIstanbul Okan UniversityDegree Programs PhD in Healthcare Management with a bachelor's degree General Information For StudentsDiploma SupplementErasmus Policy StatementNational Qualifications
PhD in Healthcare Management with a bachelor's degree
PhD TR-NQF-HE: Level 8 QF-EHEA: Third Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 8

General course introduction information

Course Code: SAY551
Course Name: Epidemiology
Course Semester: Fall
Spring
Course Credits:
Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
3 0 3 8
Language of instruction: TR
Course Requisites:
Does the Course Require Work Experience?: No
Type of course: Scientific Preparation
Course Level:
PhD TR-NQF-HE:8. Master`s Degree QF-EHEA:Third Cycle EQF-LLL:8. Master`s Degree
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Prof. Dr. MİTHAT KIYAK
Course Lecturer(s): Dr.Öğr.Üyesi NEVZAT BİLGİN
Dr.Öğr.Üyesi FUNDA ŞENSOY
Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

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.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
Learning Outcomes
1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) Definition, history, principles and research methods of epidemiology
2) Identification of health determinants and epidemiological criteria.
3) Identification of research methods
4) To be able to classify and explain epidemiological research methods.
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
1) To be able to plan epidemiological research.
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) Definition of epidemiology Epidemiological principles Usage areas of epidemiological methods Reading the required section of the book Power point presentation
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

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Öğretim elemanı ders notları
References: 1. Tezcan S; Epidemiyoloji. Tıbbi Araştırmaların Yöntem Bilimi
2. Akbulut T, Sabuncu H; Epidemiyoloji. Prensip ve Uygulamalar
3. Bonita R, Beaglehole R, Kjellström T; Temel Epidemiyoloji
4. Gibney M, Margetts B, Kearney J. Public Health Nutrition 1st Edition, 2004, Blackwell Publishing
5. Nnakwe NE. Community Nutrition 1st Edition, 2009, Jones and Bartlett Publishers
6. WHO publications

Course-Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Learning Outcomes

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Program Outcomes

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Low 3 Average 4 High 5 Highest
           
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution

Learning Activity and Teaching Methods

Expression
Brainstorming/ Six tihnking hats
Individual study and homework
Lesson
Group study and homework
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
Homework Assignments 1 % 40
Final 1 % 60
total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 40
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 60
total % 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Grading

Activities Number of Activities Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours 14 3 42
Study Hours Out of Class 14 6 84
Presentations / Seminar 1 20 20
Homework Assignments 2 20 40
Paper Submission 1 20 20
Final 1 20 20
Total Workload 226