At the end of this course, the students; 1) Learns the definition of Public Health, the causes of disease and the basic steps in protecting health. 2) Gain knowledge about the epidemiological characteristics of infectious and chronic diseases and explain prevention and monitoring methods. 3) Gains information about the health problems of society's risk groups (children, women and the elderly). 4) Learns information about global environmental problems and common disasters and what activities need to be done. 5) Learns the current health organization in Turkey and the health personnel working with health institutions
MODE OF DELIVERY
Face to face
PRE-REQUISITES OF THE COURSE
No
RECOMMENDED OPTIONAL PROGRAMME COMPONENT
None
COURSE DEFINITION
It will cover the concept of public health, basic principles in protecting health, duties of individuals and institutions against diseases, organizational models of health services, important public health problems related to the environment, occupational health and safety of employees, and health and social problems specific to women, children and the elderly.
COURSE CONTENTS
WEEK
TOPICS
1st Week
Week 1 Introduction to Public Health (Causes of disease and prevention)
2nd Week
Week 2 Epidemiology of Infectious Diseases
3rd Week
Week 3 Epidemiology of Chronic Diseases
4th Week
Week 4 Old Age and Health Problems
5th Week
Week 5 Research Planning and Sampling
6th Week
Week 6 Health Organization and Management in Turkey
7th Week
Week 7 Midterm exam
8th Week
Week 8 Global Environmental Health Issues
9th Week
Week 9 Disasters and Health Management
10th Week
Week 10 Child Health
11th Week
Week 11: Protecting and Promoting Health
12th Week
Week 12 Women and Reproductive Health
13th Week
Week 13 Gender and Violence
14th Week
Week 14 Basic Rules in Occupational Health and Safety
RECOMENDED OR REQUIRED READING
1. Halk Sağlığı Temel Bilgiler, editörler; Ç. Güler, L. Akın. Ankara: H.Ü. Yayınları, 2012. 2. Tezcan S. Epidemiyoloji Tıbbi Araştırmaların Yöntem Bilimi, 1992. 3. İş Sağlığı ve Güvenliği , N.Bilir ,A.Yıldız. H.Ü Yayınları Ankara 2014 4.Sağlık Bakanlığı Faaliyet Raporu 2020
PLANNED LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND TEACHING METHODS
Lecture,Discussion
ASSESSMENT METHODS AND CRITERIA
Quantity
Percentage(%)
Mid-term
1
40
Total(%)
40
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%)
40
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%)
60
Total(%)
100
ECTS WORKLOAD
Activities
Number
Hours
Workload
Midterm exam
1
1
1
Preparation for Quiz
0
0
0
Individual or group work
14
3
42
Preparation for Final exam
1
12
12
Course hours
14
2
28
Preparation for Midterm exam
1
7
7
Laboratory (including preparation)
0
0
0
Final exam
1
2
2
Homework
0
0
0
Total Workload
92
Total Workload / 30
3,06
ECTS Credits of the Course
3
LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION
Turkish
WORK PLACEMENT(S)
No
KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES (KLO) / MATRIX OF LEARNING OUTCOMES (LO)
