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ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 6

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code Course Name Semester Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
SKY1008 Health Informatics Fall 2 2 3 4
This catalog is for information purposes. Course status is determined by the relevant department at the beginning of semester.

Basic information

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.

Learning Outcomes

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

Course Content

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.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

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

Sources

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.

Evaluation System

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

ECTS / Workload Table

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

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Low 3 Average 4 High 5 Highest
           
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) Adequate knowledge in mathematics, science and electric-electronic engineering subjects; ability to use theoretical and applied information in these areas to model and solve engineering problems.
2) Ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; ability to select and apply proper analysis and modeling methods for this purpose.
3) Ability to design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions, in such a way as to meet the desired result; ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose. (Realistic constraints and conditions may include factors such as economic and environmental issues, sustainability, manufacturability, ethics, health, safety issues, and social and political issues, according to the nature of the design.)
4) Ability to devise, select, and use modern techniques and tools needed for electrical-electronic engineering practice; ability to employ information technologies effectively.
5) Ability to design and conduct experiments, gather data, analyze and interpret results for investigating engineering problems.
6) Ability to work efficiently in intra-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; ability to work individually.
7) Ability to communicate effectively in English and Turkish (if he/she is a Turkish citizen), both orally and in writing.
8) Recognition of the need for lifelong learning; ability to access information, to follow developments in science and technology, and to continue to educate him/herself.
9) Awareness of professional and ethical responsibility.
10) Information about business life practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; awareness of entrepreneurship, innovation, and sustainable development.
11) Knowledge about contemporary issues and the global and societal effects of engineering practices on health, environment, and safety; awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions.