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| Unit | INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL SCIENCES |
| MEDICAL MICROBIOLOGY (MEDICINE) (MASTER) (WITH THESIS) | |
| Code | MİK518 |
| Name | Epidemiology of Infections |
| Term | 2026-2027 Academic Year |
| Term | Fall and Spring |
| Duration (T+A) | 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 5 ECTS |
| National Credit | 3 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Belirsiz |
| Type | Normal |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Doç. Dr. TOĞRUL NAĞIYEV |
| Course Instructor |
The current term course schedule has not been prepared yet.
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Course Goal / Objective
The aim of this lecture is to teach the epidemiological characteristics of infectious diseases, to understand transmission dynamics, surveillance, and outbreak investigation methods, and to develop evidence-based approaches for prevention and control through epidemiological data analysis.
Course Content
Epidemiology of infections examines transmission dynamics, surveillance, outbreak analysis, vaccination strategies, antimicrobial resistance, healthcare-associated infections, and molecular approaches to understand and control disease spread.
Course Precondition
Not
Resources
1. Gordis, L. (2014). Epidemiology (5th Edition). Elsevier. 2. Friis, R. H., & Sellers, T. A. (2021). Epidemiology for Public Health Practice (6th Edition). Jones & Bartlett.
Notes
1. Reports of World Health Organization 2. Databases of Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Explain fundamental epidemiological concepts and measures of infectious diseases and relate them to clinical data. |
| LO02 | Compare epidemiological study designs and select appropriate research methods. |
| LO03 | Analyze transmission routes and dynamics of infections to develop control strategies. |
| LO04 | Apply outbreak investigation steps and interpret epidemiological data. |
| LO05 | Evaluate surveillance systems and discuss their applications in public health. |
| LO06 | Analyze data on antimicrobial resistance, vaccine epidemiology, and molecular epidemiology to draw scientific conclusions. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | To have up to date knowledge at the level of expertise in the field of health based on undergraduate level qualifications, to develop and deepen them. | 5 |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | To have knowledge about statistics as a tool that is constantly used in studies in the field of health, to use related software effectively. | 2 |
| PLO03 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Uses the theoretical and practical knowledge at the level of expertise in the field of health. | 2 |
| PLO04 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Integrates the knowledge in the field of health with information from different disciplines and interprets it to create new information, analyzes and synthesizes using different research methods and proposes solutions. | 3 |
| PLO05 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Writes the report of his/her research. | |
| PLO06 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Carries out studies related to the field of health independently and / or as a team. | |
| PLO07 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Publishes a scientific article in a national journal or presents it in a scientific meeting. | |
| PLO08 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Conducts scientific clinical and/or descriptive research/presentation/publication on priority issues related to the field and public health | |
| PLO09 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Evaluates the information related to the field of health with a critical approach and directs his/her learning. | |
| PLO10 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | To be able to apply the principles of professional development and lifelong learning in the field of health in his/her studies. | 3 |
| PLO11 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | To be able to systematically discuss and share their knowledge, current developments and their own work in the field of health with groups in the same field or outside the same field in written, oral and visual ways. | 3 |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to Epidemiology and Basic Concepts | Equipment Inspection, Article Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 2 | Epidemiological Measures and Calculations | Equipment Inspection, Article Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 3 | Epidemiological Study Designs I | Equipment Inspection, Article Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 4 | Epidemiological Study Designs II | Equipment Inspection, Article Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 5 | Infection Chain and Transmission Routes | Equipment Inspection, Article Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 6 | Surveillance Systems | Equipment Inspection, Article Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 7 | Outbreak Review | Equipment Inspection, Article Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Studying lecture notes | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Sözlü Sınav |
| 9 | Mathematical Modeling of Infections | Equipment Inspection, Article Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 10 | Vaccine Epidemiology | Equipment Inspection, Article Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 11 | Epidemiology of Antimicrobial Resistance | Equipment Inspection, Article Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 12 | Hospital Infections and Infection Control | Equipment Inspection, Article Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 13 | Global Health and Pandemics | Equipment Inspection, Article Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 14 | Molecular Epidemiology and New Approaches | Equipment Inspection, Article Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 15 | Current Issues and Student Presentations | Equipment Inspection, Article Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Beyin Fırtınası |
| 16 | Term Exams | Studying lecture notes | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav, Performans Değerlendirmesi |
| 17 | Term Exams | Studying lecture notes | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav, Performans Değerlendirmesi |
Student Workload - ECTS
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Related Works | |||
| Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 14 | 4 | 56 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 15 | 15 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 123 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 4,92 | ||
| ECTS | 5 ECTS | ||