Quality Management in Health with thesis
Master	TR-NQF-HE: Level 7	QF-EHEA: Second Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 7

General course introduction information

Course Code:

SAY551

Course Name:

Epidemiology

Course Semester:

Fall

Course Credits:

Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
3	0	3	8

Language of instruction:

Course Requisites:

Does the Course Require Work Experience?:

Type of course:

Department Elective

Course Level:

Master

TR-NQF-HE:7. Master`s Degree

QF-EHEA:Second Cycle

EQF-LLL:7. 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	1	2	3	4	5
Program Outcomes
1) Identify and analyze problems in healthcare delivery Can lead in the solution of problems related to quality management in the health sector, develop strategic approaches, and produce solutions related to problems. It can follow scientific and legal developments related to quality management in health, interpret it by combining it with information from different disciplines and create new information. It gives importance to team work and shares information.
2) By making due diligence using research and development methods, it makes new arrangements and improvements in the light of the data obtained, and solves the problems that arise using these methods. It gives importance to patient, employee and facility security, acts within the principles of medical ethics, contributes to the development of patient-patient relatives-health worker relations. Can establish quality management-accreditation systems in health, supervise, continuously improve and develop these systems in all areas of the health sector. It increases efficiency. Can manage scientific studies related to Quality in Health independently.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

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

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	Identify and analyze problems in healthcare delivery Can lead in the solution of problems related to quality management in the health sector, develop strategic approaches, and produce solutions related to problems. It can follow scientific and legal developments related to quality management in health, interpret it by combining it with information from different disciplines and create new information. It gives importance to team work and shares information.
2)	By making due diligence using research and development methods, it makes new arrangements and improvements in the light of the data obtained, and solves the problems that arise using these methods. It gives importance to patient, employee and facility security, acts within the principles of medical ethics, contributes to the development of patient-patient relatives-health worker relations. Can establish quality management-accreditation systems in health, supervise, continuously improve and develop these systems in all areas of the health sector. It increases efficiency. Can manage scientific studies related to Quality in Health independently.

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