BIOMEDICAL 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
SKY3072	Literacy of Health	Spring	2	0	2	6

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 Objectives:	access to health information resources to protect, maintain, improve and improve the quality of life of students and Correct use and understanding of this information

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
Graduates have knowledge about theoretical and practical information related to the field of health management and to be able to implement this knowledge; gain knowledge and skills on understanding, analyzing and directing administrative, financial, technical, juridical and medical process of health organizations; understand basic elements and characteristics of health system and to understand to analyze health policy; have knowledge and skills on managing information systems on health management and to be able to effectively us it.

Course Content

Dimensions of Health Literacy and Its Importance
Main Determinant of Health: Health Literacy
Health Literacy in The World
Tests Used to Measure Health Literacy
Health Literacy Survey Results and Interpretation in Turkey
Mass Communication and Critical Health Literacy
Mobile Health and Health Literacy
Nutrition and Health Literacy
Health literacy in terms of women's health
Health Literacy for Active Aging
Health Expenditures of Health Literacy and Use of Health Services
Evaluation in Terms of
An Overview

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Introduction to Health Literacy	Türkiye Sağlık Okuryazarlığı Araştırması,2014 Sağlık ve Sosyal Hizmet Çalışanları Sendikası Prof. Dr. Şengül HABLEMİTOĞLU, 2015, Sağlık Okuryazarlığı, Ankara Üniversitesi
2)	The Conceptual Framework of Health Literacy	Türkiye Sağlık Okuryazarlığı Araştırması,2014 Sağlık ve Sosyal Hizmet Çalışanları Sendikası Prof. Dr. Şengül HABLEMİTOĞLU, 2015, Sağlık Okuryazarlığı, Ankara Üniversitesi
3)	Development of Health Literacy I	Türkiye Sağlık Okuryazarlığı Araştırması,2014 Sağlık ve Sosyal Hizmet Çalışanları Sendikası Prof. Dr. Şengül HABLEMİTOĞLU, 2015, Sağlık Okuryazarlığı, Ankara Üniversitesi
4)	Development of Health Literacy II	Türkiye Sağlık Okuryazarlığı Araştırması,2014 Sağlık ve Sosyal Hizmet Çalışanları Sendikası Prof. Dr. Şengül HABLEMİTOĞLU, 2015, Sağlık Okuryazarlığı, Ankara Üniversitesi
5)	Health literacy training in EU	Türkiye Sağlık Okuryazarlığı Araştırması,2014 Sağlık ve Sosyal Hizmet Çalışanları Sendikası Prof. Dr. Şengül HABLEMİTOĞLU, 2015, Sağlık Okuryazarlığı, Ankara Üniversitesi
6)	Conceptual Model and Scales Used in Health Literacy	Türkiye Sağlık Okuryazarlığı Araştırması,2014 Sağlık ve Sosyal Hizmet Çalışanları Sendikası Prof. Dr. Şengül HABLEMİTOĞLU, 2015, Sağlık Okuryazarlığı, Ankara Üniversitesi
7)	Studies on Increasing Health Literacy in Society	Türkiye Sağlık Okuryazarlığı Araştırması,2014 Sağlık ve Sosyal Hizmet Çalışanları Sendikası Prof. Dr. Şengül HABLEMİTOĞLU, 2015, Sağlık Okuryazarlığı, Ankara Üniversitesi
8)	Mid-Term
9)	Main determinants of health literacy	Türkiye Sağlık Okuryazarlığı Araştırması,2014 Sağlık ve Sosyal Hizmet Çalışanları Sendikası Prof. Dr. Şengül HABLEMİTOĞLU, 2015, Sağlık Okuryazarlığı, Ankara Üniversitesi
10)	Health Literacy in Turkey	Türkiye Sağlık Okuryazarlığı Araştırması,2014 Sağlık ve Sosyal Hizmet Çalışanları Sendikası Prof. Dr. Şengül HABLEMİTOĞLU, 2015, Sağlık Okuryazarlığı, Ankara Üniversitesi
11)	Health Literacy in Health Institutions	Türkiye Sağlık Okuryazarlığı Araştırması,2014 Sağlık ve Sosyal Hizmet Çalışanları Sendikası Prof. Dr. Şengül HABLEMİTOĞLU, 2015, Sağlık Okuryazarlığı, Ankara Üniversitesi
12)	Health Literacy Relationship with Mass Media	Türkiye Sağlık Okuryazarlığı Araştırması,2014 Sağlık ve Sosyal Hizmet Çalışanları Sendikası Prof. Dr. Şengül HABLEMİTOĞLU, 2015, Sağlık Okuryazarlığı, Ankara Üniversitesi
13)	Evaluation of Health Literacy Readership in Terms of Health Services Use	Türkiye Sağlık Okuryazarlığı Araştırması,2014 Sağlık ve Sosyal Hizmet Çalışanları Sendikası Prof. Dr. Şengül HABLEMİTOĞLU, 2015, Sağlık Okuryazarlığı, Ankara Üniversitesi
14)	Overview	Türkiye Sağlık Okuryazarlığı Araştırması,2014 Sağlık ve Sosyal Hizmet Çalışanları Sendikası Prof. Dr. Şengül HABLEMİTOĞLU, 2015, Sağlık Okuryazarlığı, Ankara Üniversitesi

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	Haftalık olarak verilecektir./Will be given weekly.
References:	Türkiye Sağlık Okuryazarlığı Araştırması,2014 Sağlık ve Sosyal Hizmet Çalışanları Sendikası Prof. Dr. Şengül HABLEMİTOĞLU, 2015, Sağlık Okuryazarlığı, Ankara Üniversitesi

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Midterms	1	% 40
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
Study Hours Out of Class	12	10	120
Midterms	1	1	1
Final	1	1	1
Total Workload			150

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 of subjects specific to mathematics (analysis, linear, algebra, differential equations, statistics), science (physics, chemistry, biology) and related engineering discipline, and the ability to use theoretical and applied knowledge in these fields in complex engineering problems.
2)	Identify, formulate, and solve complex Biomedical Engineering problems; select and apply proper modeling and analysis methods for this purpose
3)	Design complex Biomedical systems, processes, devices or products under realistic constraints and conditions, in such a way as to meet the desired result; apply modern design methods for this purpose.
4)	Devise, select, and use modern techniques and tools needed for solving complex problems in Biomedical Engineering practice; employ information technologies effectively.
5)	Design and conduct numerical or physical experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results for investigating the complex problems specific to Biomedical Engineering.
6)	Cooperate efficiently in intra-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; and show self-reliance when working on Biomedical Engineering-related problems.
7)	Ability to communicate effectively in Turkish, oral and written, to have gained the level of English language knowledge (European Language Portfolio B1 general level) to follow the innovations in the field of Biomedical Engineering; gain the ability to write and understand written reports effectively, to prepare design and production reports, to make effective presentations, to give and receive clear and understandable instructions.
8)	Recognize the need for life-long learning; show ability to access information, to follow developments in science and technology, and to continuously educate oneself.
9)	Having knowledge for the importance of acting in accordance with the ethical principles of biomedical engineering and the awareness of professional responsibility and ethical responsibility and the standards used in biomedical engineering applications
10)	Learn about business life practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; develop an awareness of entrepreneurship, innovation, and sustainable development.
11)	Acquire knowledge about the effects of practices of Biomedical Engineering on health, environment, security in universal and social scope, and the contemporary problems of Biomedical Engineering; is aware of the legal consequences of Mechatronics engineering solutions.