BİS001 Statistical Methods in Epidemiology I

5 ECTS - 3-1 Duration (T+A)- . Semester- 3 National Credit

Information

Code BİS001
Name Statistical Methods in Epidemiology I
Semester . Semester
Duration (T+A) 3-1 (T-A) (17 Week)
ECTS 5 ECTS
National Credit 3 National Credit
Teaching Language Türkçe
Level Yüksek Lisans Dersi
Type Normal
Mode of study Yüz Yüze Öğretim
Catalog Information Coordinator Prof. Dr. GÜLŞAH SEYDAOĞLU


Course Goal

It is aimed to have knowledge and skills about explaining epidemiology concepts, research designs, epidemics, rate and criteria.

Course Content

The concepts that are frequently used in epidemiology are applied at the basic level of expression and discussion.

Course Precondition

None

Resources

TEMEL EPİDEMİYOLOJİ Sabahat GÜVEN TEZCAN Stokes, Maura E., Charles S. Davis, and Gary G. Koch. 2000. Categorical Data Analysis Using the SAS® System, Second Edition. Cary, NC: SAS Institute Inc.

Notes

Notes


Course Learning Outcomes

Order Course Learning Outcomes
LO01 Explain the basic concepts in epidemiology
LO02 Comprehends the statistical methods used in epidemiology
LO03 Epidemiological Criteria Determining Health Level (Health Indicators)
LO04 Distinguish research designs


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).
PLO02 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Students explain demographic terminologies and statistical methods in the field of health sciences.
PLO03 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Students understand and use medical terminology.
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.
PLO06 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Students design scientific research studies in order to give response to the problem arising from health and clinical sciences
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
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. 3
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.
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. 5


Week Plan

Week Topic Preparation Methods
1 Historical Development of Epidemiology and Uses of Epidemiological Methods Review Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım
2 The Concept of 'Cause' in Epidemiology Review Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap
3 Descriptive Epidemiological Studies Review Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım
4 Case Control Studies Review Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım
5 Cross-Sectional Studies Review Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım
6 Cohort Studies Review Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım
7 Intervention Researches Review Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım
8 Mid-Term Exam Review Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Ödev
9 Methodological Studies Review Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma
10 Infectious Diseases Epidemiology Review Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma
11 Epidemiological Investigation of Epidemics Review Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma
12 Epidemiological Data Sources Review Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Gösterip Yaptırma
13 Epidemiological Criteria Determining Health Level (Health Indicators) Review Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım
14 Standardization of Rates Review Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım
15 Frequent Statistical Methods Used in Epidemiology Review Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Alıştırma ve Uygulama
16 Term Exams Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Ödev
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 6 84
Assesment Related Works
Homeworks, Projects, Others 1 6 6
Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 8 8
Final Exam 1 16 16
Total Workload (Hour) 170
Total Workload / 25 (h) 6,80
ECTS 5 ECTS