CHILD DEVELOPMENT (TURKISH)
Associate	TR-NQF-HE: Level 5	QF-EHEA: Short Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 5

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code	Course Name	Semester	Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
TDS2003	Public Health	Spring	3	0	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:	Associate (Short Cycle)
Mode of Delivery:	Face to face
Course Coordinator :	Instructor FIRAT KARA
Course Lecturer(s):	Instructor ERDAL ÇALIŞ Instructor SELMA BAZ Instructor FIRAT KARA
Recommended Optional Program Components:	Archive
Course Objectives:	The aim of the course is to teach basic information about public health approach and issues.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1. Explain the concept of public health and its importance.
2. Define the principles of health management and explain their importance in terms of public health.
3. Discuss the importance of determining priorities in health.
4. Learn to use and evaluate public health view in his / her field of study.
5. Recognize the society, be aware of the changing care needs of the people, identify priority health problems and take measures to reduce health risks.
6. Enable individuals to participate in their own health care by using education and counseling methods, and develops skills for basic behavior that will create a healthy lifestyle and healthy environment.
7. Use all knowledge and experience regarding the health of children, women, adults and the elderly.
8. Can play a leading role in the organization, implementation and evaluation of maternal and child health care services.
9. Understand application systems for school health, occupational health and safety and community mental health services.

Course Content

Definition of health, disease concepts, Advances in science and health services, Control of communicable diseases, Maternal health and family planning, Child health, Adolescent and school health, old age problems, Community nutrition, Importance of environmental health in terms of public health, Occupational health, Health management

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Introduction to Public Health	None
2)	History of Medicine and Primary Health Care	None
3)	Health Policies in Turkey	None
4)	Environmental Health I	None
5)	Environmental Health II	None
6)	Vectors - Occupational Health and Occupational Diseases	None
7)	Home Care, Palliative Care	None
8)	School Health	None
9)	Nutrition I	None
10)	Nutrition II	None
11)	Family planning	None
12)	İnfectious diseases	None
13)	Immunization	None
14)	Harmful Habits and Substance Abuse	None

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	Dersin öğretim elemanı tarafından haftalık olarak verilecektir.
References:	1.Çağatay, G. ve Akın, L., (2015) Halk Sağlığı Temel Bilgiler Üç Cilt, Hacettepe Üniversites Yayınları 3 cilt 2. Sağlık Hizmetlerinde Okul Sağlığı Kitabı, ed. Hilal Özcebe vd., Ankara, Sağlık Bakanlığı Yayın No: 719, 2008.

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Homework Assignments	1	% 20
Midterms	1	% 30
Final	1	% 50
Total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 50
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 50
Total		% 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities	Number of Activities	Duration (Hours)	Workload
Course Hours	14	2	28
Study Hours Out of Class	14	4	56
Homework Assignments	1	12	12
Midterms	1	1	1
Final	1	2	2
Total Workload			99

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)	Be able to fulfill their professional career in the field of child development and education	1
2)	Paying attention to children about proper and good usage of Turkish language.	1
3)	Child development and children's cognitive, affective and psycho-motor development to prepare the appropriate activities.	1
4)	Recognizing the relationship of society, family and child; communıcatıng effectıvely wıth chıld, havıng knowledge and skılls about chıld health and ıllnesses	1
5)	Apply and practice drama,play and music activities.	1
6)	To follow nutrition habbits of children	1
7)	Plan and practice activities for children with special needs.	1
8)	To apply science and technology education for children.	1
9)	Plan and apply free time activities.	1
10)	Using, preparing and maintaining equipments, materials and documents around work environment.	1
11)	Have knowledge and skills about parent education	1
12)	Have knowledge and skills about child health and diseases.	1