PSYCHOLOGY | |||||
Bachelor | TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 | QF-EHEA: First Cycle | EQF-LLL: Level 6 |
Course Code | Course Name | Semester | Theoretical | Practical | Credit | ECTS |
SKY1008 | Health Informatics | Spring | 2 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
This catalog is for information purposes. Course status is determined by the relevant department at the beginning of semester. |
Language of instruction: | Turkish |
Type of course: | Non-Departmental Elective |
Course Level: | Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle) |
Mode of Delivery: | Face to face |
Course Coordinator : | Dr. Öğr. Üyesi YONCA SEVİM |
Course Lecturer(s): |
Instructor AHMET YÜCEL |
Recommended Optional Program Components: | None |
Course Objectives: | The objectives of the course are to enable students to gain knowledge about information systems and information technologies, fields of health information systems, e-health, e-health applications in Turkey, development of health information systems applications in the world and in Turkey, hospital information systems, knowledge management and ethical and legal issues in information systems; to enable students to gain knowledge and skills for accessing and using scientific information. The aim of the lab practices is to improve students' skills for using MS Office programs (Word, Excel, Powerpoint) and to enable students gain knowledge for accessing online scientific sources. It is aimed to develop students' technology management skills. |
The students who have succeeded in this course; 1.Use information technologies effectively for accessing scientific information. 2.Practice the code of ethics while using information technologies and scientific information. 3.Define the basic concepts of information systems. 4.Define the health information technologies and applications. 5.Compare the developments of health information systems in the world and in Turkey. 6.Explain the use of e-health applications and health information technologies for health prevention and promotion. 7.Explain the use of information technologies for monitoring patients with chronic diseases. 8. Use the internet effectively for accessing scientific sources. 9. Use basic Office programs at good level. 10.Gain skills in technology management |
This course covers basic concepts of information systems, transition to information society, technology management, health literacy, effective use of internet and computer technologies, informaiton systems used in institutions, health care systems, e-health appliactions, history of e-health in Turkey, Ministry of Health e-health applications and projects, information systems in health services, patient monitoring systems in chronic diseases, hospital information systems, knosledge management and change management in health institutions, ethical issues and security applicaitons in health information systems. |
Week | Subject | Related Preparation |
1) | Basic Concepts of Information Systems | |
2) | Information Systems and Technology Management | |
3) | Health System | |
4) | E-Health: Definition and Practice Areas | |
5) | History of E-Health in Turkey, Ministry of Health E-Health Applications | Mendi, B., Mendi, O., Kronik Hastalıklarda Sağlık Bilişimi, İçinde: Kronik Hastalıklar ve Bakım (Editör Z. Durna, Editör Yardımcısı S. Akın), Nobel Tıp Kitabevleri, 2012, ISBN 978 975 420 909-9, s.545-558. |
6) | Information Systems in Health Services | Mendi, B., Mendi, O., Kronik Hastalıklarda Sağlık Bilişimi, İçinde: Kronik Hastalıklar ve Bakım (Editör Z. Durna, Editör Yardımcısı S. Akın), Nobel Tıp Kitabevleri, 2012, ISBN 978 975 420 909-9, s.545-558. |
7) | Hospital Information Systems | Analysing hospital web sites and online sevices |
8) | Mobile Health Applications | |
9) | Midterm Exam | |
10) | Public Health Information Systems | |
11) | Introduction to Knowledge Management | |
12) | Knowledge Management in Health Institutions | |
13) | Knowledge Management in Health Institutions | |
14) | Change Management in Health Institutions |
Course Notes / Textbooks: | Haftalık olarak verilecektir. / Will be given weekly. |
References: | 1.Bellinger, G., Castro, D., Mills, E. Data, Information, Knowledge, and Wisdom, Systems Thinking, 2004. 2.Betz, F. Teknolojik Yenilik Yönetimi, Çev: Pınar Güren, TÜBİTAK Popüler Bilim Kitapları, Ankara, 2011. 3.Valacich, J., Schneider, C. Information Systems Today: Managing in the Digital World, Pearson, Fourth Edition, 2010. 4.Winter et al. Health Information Systems – Architectures and Strategies, Springer, London, 2011. 5.Mendi, B., Mendi, O., Kronik Hastalıklarda Sağlık Bilişimi, İçinde: Kronik Hastalıklar ve Bakım, Editör Z. Durna,Nobel Tıp Kitabevleri, 2012, ISBN 978 975 420 909-9, s.545-558. |
Semester Requirements | Number of Activities | Level of Contribution |
Homework Assignments | 1 | % 10 |
Midterms | 2 | % 30 |
Final | 1 | % 60 |
Total | % 100 | |
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK | % 40 | |
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK | % 60 | |
Total | % 100 |
Activities | Number of Activities | Duration (Hours) | Workload |
Course Hours | 14 | 2 | 28 |
Application | 25 | 2 | 50 |
Study Hours Out of Class | 10 | 2 | 20 |
Midterms | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Final | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Total Workload | 100 |
No Effect | 1 Lowest | 2 Low | 3 Average | 4 High | 5 Highest |
Program Outcomes | Level of Contribution | |
1) | To develop an interest in the human mind and behavior, to be able to evaluate theories using empirical findings, to understand that psychology is an evidence-based science by acquiring critical thinking skills. | |
2) | To gain a biopsychosocial perspective on human behavior. To understand the biological, psychological, and social variables of behavior. | |
3) | To learn the basic concepts in psychology and the theoretical and practical approaches used to study them (e.g. basic observation and interview techniques). | |
4) | To acquire the methods and skills to access and write information using English as the dominant language in the psychological literature, to recognize and apply scientific research and data evaluation techniques (e.g. correlational, experimental, cross-sectional and longitudinal studies, case studies). | |
5) | To be against discrimination and prejudice; to have ethical concerns while working in research and practice areas. | |
6) | To recognize the main subfields of psychology (experimental, developmental, clinical, cognitive, social and industrial/organizational psychology) and their related fields of study and specialization. | |
7) | To acquire the skills necessary for analyzing, interpreting and presenting the findings as well as problem posing, hypothesizing and data collection, which are the basic elements of scientific studies. | |
8) | To gain the basic knowledge and skills necessary for psychological assessment and evaluation. | |
9) | To acquire basic knowledge of other disciplines (medicine, genetics, biology, economics, sociology, political science, communication, philosophy, anthropology, literature, law, art, etc.) that will contribute to psychology and to use this knowledge in the understanding and interpretation of psychological processes. | |
10) | To develop sensitivity towards social problems; to take responsibility in activities that benefit the field of psychology and society. | |
11) | To have problem solving skills and to be able to develop the necessary analytical approaches for this. | |
12) | To be able to criticize any subject in business and academic life and to be able to express their thoughts. |