BİS553 Epidemiology

5 ECTS - 2-1 Duration (T+A)- . Semester- 2 National Credit

Information

Code BİS553
Name Epidemiology
Semester . Semester
Duration (T+A) 2-1 (T-A) (17 Week)
ECTS 5 ECTS
National Credit 2 National Credit
Teaching Language Türkçe
Level Yüksek Lisans Dersi
Type Normal
Mode of study Yüz Yüze Öğretim
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Course Goal

It is aimed to convey the basic principles about epidemiological research types, basic features of research, research planning and implementation stages to students.

Course Content

In this course, the types of research used in epidemiology and the basic features of these types are explained. The basic principles of epidemiological research planning and implementation are covered.

Course Precondition

None

Resources

Sabahat Tezcan, «Epidemiyoloji», Hacettepe Halk Sağlığı Vakfı. 1992

Notes

Celentano, David D., and David D. Celentano. Gordis Epidemiology. Elsevier Health Science, 2020.


Course Learning Outcomes

Order Course Learning Outcomes
LO01 Counts epidemiological research types
LO02 Distinguishes epidemiological research types
LO03 Plans research by knowing the basic features of the research
LO04 Anticipates problems that may arise in the implementation of a planned research and proposes backup plans


Relation with Program Learning Outcome

Order Type Program Learning Outcomes Level
PLO01 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Students comprehends the fundamentals of statistical theory related to the field of health ( probability and bayesian biostatistics). 2
PLO02 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Students explain demographic terminologies and statistical methods in the field of health sciences. 3
PLO03 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Students understand and use medical terminology. 4
PLO04 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Students collect data from research studies, analyze, and make inferences 3
PLO05 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Students knows the system of international classification of diseases, obtain and analyze hospital statistics. 2
PLO06 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Students design scientific research studies in order to give response to the problem arising from health and clinical sciences 5
PLO07 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Students select the appropriate statistical procedure for analysis , apply and make inferences.
PLO08 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Students use the necessary statistical packages for analysis, if necessary write and develop software.
PLO09 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Students follow the latest development in medical informatics and employ frequently used tools and methods.
PLO10 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği Students design health survey, determine the sampling method and conduct the survey 5
PLO11 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği Students select and use proper statistical procedure for diagnosis and in making inferences for the data in health and clinical medicine and provide consultance to clinicians in the field.
PLO12 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Students develop the ability of critical thinking, make a conclusion with a critical approach to the evidence 3
PLO13 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Students apply analytical procedure to frequently used survival data, multivariate procedure and regression techniques.
PLO14 Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik Students provide consulting services by using effective communication skills; take part in research teamworks; defend the ethical rules. 3
PLO15 Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik Students explain the fundamental terminologies in epidemiology, guide researchers conducting field survey and clinical studies, develop methodologies in determining disease risk factor and disease burden and advise for choosing proper diagnostic test. 4


Week Plan

Week Topic Preparation Methods
1 Definition of epidemiology - strategies Studying the appropriate chapter in the given resource book Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap
2 Historical development of epidemiology Studying the appropriate chapter in the given resource book Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma
3 Applications of epidemiological methods Studying the appropriate chapter in the given resource book Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap
4 Descriptive epidemiology Studying the appropriate chapter in the given resource book Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap
5 The concept of 'cause' in epidemiology (associations) Studying the appropriate chapter in the given resource book Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma
6 Case-control studies Studying the appropriate chapter in the given resource book Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma, Alıştırma ve Uygulama
7 Cross-sectional studies Studying the appropriate chapter in the given resource book Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Tartışma
8 Mid-Term Exam Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Ödev
9 Cohort studies Studying the appropriate chapter in the given resource book Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Tartışma
10 Intervention studies Studying the appropriate chapter in the given resource book Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Tartışma
11 Methodological studies (evaluation of diagnostic/measurement methods and measurers) Studying the appropriate chapter in the given resource book Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Tartışma
12 Epidemiological data sources Studying the appropriate chapter in the given resource book Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma
13 Epidemiological criteria determining the level of health 1 Studying the appropriate chapter in the given resource book Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Gösterip Yaptırma
14 Epidemiological criteria determining the level of health 2 Studying the appropriate chapter in the given resource book Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Tartışma
15 Planning and writing the research Studying the appropriate chapter in the given resource book Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma
16 Term Exams Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav
17 Term Exams Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav


Student Workload - ECTS

Works Number Time (Hour) Workload (Hour)
Course Related Works
Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 14 4 56
Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 2 28
Assesment Related Works
Homeworks, Projects, Others 4 4 16
Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 0 0 0
Final Exam 1 18 18
Total Workload (Hour) 118
Total Workload / 25 (h) 4,72
ECTS 5 ECTS