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| Code | EBE001 |
| Name | Climate Change and Women Health |
| Term | 2024-2025 Academic Year |
| Term | Fall and Spring |
| Duration (T+A) | 2-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 4 ECTS |
| National Credit | 2 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Doktora Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Doç. Dr. BURCU AVCIBAY VURGEÇ |
| Course Instructor |
1 |
Course Goal / Objective
Teaching the effects of climate change on health and developing preventive and adaptive behaviors in health professionals
Course Content
Climate change, the social, demographic, economic and environmental factors that cause climate change, the consequences of climate change, the effects of climate change on human health, the physical and social consequences of climate change, national global policies on adaptation to climate change, solutions to stop the effects of climate change.
Course Precondition
None
Resources
World Health Organisation, Climate Change and Health Course Modules. Avaible at: https://www.who.int/publications/i/item/SEA-EH-585 Global Consortium on Climate and Health Education. Available: https://www.publichealth.columbia.edu/research/centers/global-consortium-climate-health-education UN Climate Change. Available: https://unfccc.int/about-us/about-the-secretariat
Notes
Lancet Countdown. Avaible at: https://www.lancetcountdown.org/
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Explain climate change, its causes and the resulting risks. |
| LO02 | Explain the direct and indirect effects of climate change on public health. |
| LO03 | Explain the direct and indirect effects of climate change on women health. |
| LO04 | Develop adaptation and mitigation strategies against the negative health effects of climate change on maternal and child health. |
| LO05 | Follow national and global policies to reduce the effects of climate change on maternal and child health. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Develops and deepens the current and advanced knowledge in the field of midwifery with the knowledge obtained from different disciplines, original thought, and/or research, and reaches original results that can bring innovation to the field of midwifery. | |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | With evidence-based practices, an ethical approach, and professional philosophy, she sets an example for her colleagues, healthcare team, and society. | |
| PLO03 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Carries out projects and research that will contribute to the social development and strengthening of the midwifery profession, independently or in a team, and reflects the results of its practices. | 3 |
| PLO04 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Maintains professional and individual development by adopting lifelong learning as a principle, and develops new thoughts and methods about midwifery by using high-level mental processes such as creative and critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making. | 3 |
| PLO05 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Has the point of view to develop concepts, theories, and models related to the midwifery profession, can develop innovative ideas, method design, and application or adapt a known idea, method, or practice to a different field. | |
| PLO06 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Has a high level of knowledge on research methods and performs statistical analysis to evaluate a scientific article. | |
| PLO07 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Publishes the results obtained from original research and projects in national/internationally accepted peer-reviewed scientific journals and presents them at scientific meetings. | |
| PLO08 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Pioneers the development of field-specific policies by analyzing the needs of society, adopting innovative approaches, and accessing the right information easily and quickly. | 5 |
| PLO09 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Has developed leadership skills, takes responsibility for the solution of midwifery and related interdisciplinary problems, and leads by using strategic decision-making processes. | 3 |
| PLO10 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Using their knowledge of teaching methods and techniques, they can create a training program in their field, conduct training, and evaluate the results. |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Definition of climate change and basic concepts | Reading, research | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Bireysel Çalışma |
| 2 | Direct and indirect effects of climate change on health | Reading, research | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Beyin Fırtınası |
| 3 | Effects of climate change on public health | Reading, research | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Beyin Fırtınası |
| 4 | Effects of climate change on women health | Reading, research | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Beyin Fırtınası |
| 5 | Health effects of extreme weather events on women health | Reading, research | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Beyin Fırtınası |
| 6 | Water and foodborne diseases and women health | Reading, research | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Beyin Fırtınası |
| 7 | Food security and malnutrition on women health | Reading, research | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap, Anlatım, Tartışma, Beyin Fırtınası, Bireysel Çalışma |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Repeat the course lessons | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Performans Değerlendirmesi |
| 9 | Effects on air quality and women health | Reading, research | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Bireysel Çalışma |
| 10 | Vector-borne diseases and women health | Reading, research | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Beyin Fırtınası |
| 11 | Discussing climate change from a gender equality perspective | Reading, research | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Beyin Fırtınası |
| 12 | National and global policies in adaptation to climate change | Reading, research | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Bireysel Çalışma |
| 13 | The roles of midwives in mitigating the effects of climate-1 | Reading, research | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Beyin Fırtınası, Tartışma |
| 14 | Climate Change and Health Communication-2 | Reading, research | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 15 | Climate Change and Advocacy | Reading, research | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Gösterip Yaptırma |
| 16 | Term Exams | Repeat the course lessons | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 17 | Term Exams | Repeat the course lessons | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
Student Workload - ECTS
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Related Works | |||
| Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 14 | 4 | 56 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 1 | 5 | 5 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 5 | 5 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 5 | 5 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 99 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 3,96 | ||
| ECTS | 4 ECTS | ||