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) |
It obtains information about technological tools to reach the current knowledge. |
4 |
3) |
Using technology, it analyzes and synthesizes scientific information, develops interpretations, reports and solution proposals, and shares information with different disciplines and colleagues by communicating in line with ethical principles. |
5 |
4) |
Taking responsibilities when faced with problems related to the field, collecting examples, bringing solution proposals, using teamwork and communication and information technology. |
5 |
5) |
Adopts lifelong learning principles and evaluates, discusses, interprets statistically based on the statistically based practice of scientific articles in the direction of ethical principles with a critical approach. |
4 |
6) |
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 |