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| Unit | ABDİ SÜTCÜ HEALTH SERVICES VOCATIONAL SCHOOL |
| Code | SHS180 |
| Name | Epidemiology of Infectious Diseases |
| Term | 2026-2027 Academic Year |
| Semester | 2. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 2-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 3 ECTS |
| National Credit | 2 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Belirsiz |
| Type | Normal |
| Label | E Elective |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Yüksekokul Sekreteri MUSTAFA ÇALKAMIŞ |
| Course Instructor |
The current term course schedule has not been prepared yet.
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Course Goal / Objective
The study of infectious diseases and epidemiology in terms of person, place, and time. Investigating the causes and solutions to these events. Identifying and defining the historical development of epidemiology, its areas of application, and the criteria used to determine the health level of a population.
Course Content
This course covers topics such as the relationship between causative agents, the environment, and human factors in infectious diseases; frequently used terminology in the epidemiology of infectious diseases; mechanisms of infection spread within the human body; the body's defense mechanisms; and the elements of the infection chain and their roles in infection control.
Course Precondition
None
Resources
Basic Epidemiology, Prof. Dr. Sabahat Güven Tezcan,Gazanfer Aksakoğlu, Combating Infectious Diseases, Dokuz Eylül University Faculty of Medicine Publication. Basic Epidemiology Specific to Health Disciplines, Gülnaz Karatay Güler Ç, Akın L, (2015), Basic Information on Public Health, Hacettepe University Publications, 3rd Edition, Ankara Aydın Avcı, İ. Infectious Diseases, 2nd Edition, Zenmat Printing, Ankara, 2012
Notes
Current Article Reviews,web resources
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | In infectious diseases, it explains the relationship between the causative agent, the environment, and humans, and how they interact with each other. |
| LO02 | It defines commonly used terms in the epidemiology of infectious diseases. |
| LO03 | It explains the elements of the infection chain and their roles in infection control. |
| LO04 | It defines epidemics, their modes of transmission, and control methods. |
| LO05 | It explains how various types of infectious diseases can be prevented. |
| LO06 | It examines, reports, and describes outbreaks caused by infectious diseases. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Explains basic principles and concepts with elderly care. | |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | States aging, aging process and changes in the aging process. | |
| PLO03 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Explains personal , social, cultural differences of elderly individuals, and the basic information for improving the quality of life . | |
| PLO04 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Distinguishes social , professional , ethical principles and laws in elderly care. | |
| PLO05 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Describes interventions in elderly care. | |
| PLO06 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Describes interventions personal , social, cultural differences of elderly individuals regarding enviromental regulations in home aged care. | |
| PLO07 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Describes physiological changes in old age and the principles of specific nutrition to common diseases. | |
| PLO08 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Arranges the working environment according to health and occupational safety | 2 |
| PLO09 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Takes initiatives appropriate to the social rehabilitation needs of elderly individuals. | |
| PLO10 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Uses critical thinking , creative thinking and appropriate methods and techniques for the development of problem solving skills . | |
| PLO11 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Uses effectively first aid techniques in case of emergency in the elderly. | |
| PLO12 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Uses effectively interventions in holistic elderly care. | |
| PLO13 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Uses planned basic techniques of physical rehabilitation in the elderly . | |
| PLO14 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Takes responsibility for solving old problems in society as individuals and groups. | |
| PLO15 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Analyzes information with a critical approach by themselves . | |
| PLO16 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Establishes effective and healthy communication with all members of the geriatric team to meet the needs of elderly individuals and ensure correct agreements. | |
| PLO17 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Uses tools , information and communication technologies in working envoriment. | |
| PLO18 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Monitors information in the field using at least one foreign language and comminicates with colleagues. | |
| PLO19 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Initiatives for the thinking and development of their performance . | 3 |
| PLO20 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Monitors artistic, scientific events and current events in community and in the world. | 3 |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Course Introduction Definition, aims, and historical development of epidemiology. | slide presentation, lecture from lecture notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 2 | Basic concepts of epidemiology | slide presentation, lecture from lecture notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 3 | Epidemiological data sources Classification of data sources Characteristics of data sources Data collection tools | slide presentation, lecture from lecture notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 4 | Epidemiological criteria Criteria determining mortality levels (KÖH, BÖH, AÖH) | slide presentation, lecture from lecture notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 5 | Criteria determining fertility level Criteria determining disease (morbidity) level (Incidence, prevalence) | slide presentation, lecture from lecture notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap, Anlatım |
| 6 | Planning an epidemiological study; important variables in epidemiological investigations (age, gender, etc.) | slide presentation, lecture from lecture notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 7 | Definition of hospital infections, epidemiology of hospital infections, prevention, protection, duties, authority and responsibilities of infection control nurses. | Studying and reviewing lecture notes. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Beyin Fırtınası, Soru-Cevap |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Studying and reviewing lecture notes. | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 9 | Epidemiology of infectious diseases: concepts and related terms. | lecture notes, explanations, slide presentations | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 10 | Infectious disease signs and symptoms, fever | lecture notes, slide presentations | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 11 | infection chain | slide presentations, current article reviews | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Beyin Fırtınası, Örnek Olay, Soru-Cevap |
| 12 | Types of outbreaks, infectious disease reporting and control, personal protection and isolation methods. | slide presentations, current article reviews, | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 13 | Identifying types of epidemics, investigating epidemics, important infectious diseases. | slide presentations, article review | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 14 | important infectious diseases. | article reviews and slide presentations | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 15 | Preparing and submitting a research report. | Report writing essay | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Bireysel Çalışma, Grup Çalışması |
| 16 | Term Exams | studying, reviewing, and repeating lecture notes | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Performans Değerlendirmesi |
| 17 | Term Exams | studying, reviewing, and repeating lecture notes | 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 | 3 | 42 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 72 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 2,88 | ||
| ECTS | 3 ECTS | ||