GASTRONOMY (TURKISH)
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
TDS2003 Public Health Fall 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: Bachelor’s Degree (First 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) - Possess advanced level theoretical and practical knowledge supported by textbooks with updated information, practice equipments and other resources.
2) Use of advanced theoretical and practical knowledge within the field. -Interpret and evaluate data, define and analyze problems, develop solutions based on research and proofs by using acquired advanced knowledge and skills within the field.
3) Inform people and institutions, transfer ideas and solution proposals to problems in written and orally on issues in the field. - Share the ideas and solution proposals to problems on issues in the field with professionals and non-professionals by the support of qualitative and quantitative data. -Organize and implement project and activities for social environment with a sense of social responsibility. -Monitor the developments in the field and communicate with peers by using a foreign language at least at a level of European Language Portfolio B1 General Level. -Use informatics and communication technologies with at least a minimum level of European Computer Driving License Advanced Level software knowledge.
4) Evaluate the knowledge and skills acquired at an advanced level in the field with a critical approach. -Determine learning needs and direct the learning. -Develop positive attitude towards lifelong learning.
5) Act in accordance with social, scientific, cultural and ethic values on the stages of gathering, implementation and release of the results of data related to the field. - Possess sufficient consciousness about the issues of universality of social rights, social justice, quality, cultural values and also, environmental protection, worker's health and security.
6) Conduct studies at an advanced level in the field independently. - Take responsibility both as a team member and individually in order to solve unexpected complex problems faced within the implementations in the field. - Planning and managing activities towards the development of subordinates in the framework of a project