FTR4015 Biostatistics

Bahçeşehir University

Degree Programs

SPEECH AND LANGUAGE THERAPY

General Information For Students

Diploma Supplement Erasmus Policy Statement

National Qualifications Bologna Commission

SPEECH AND LANGUAGE THERAPY
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
FTR4015	Biostatistics	Fall	2	0	2	2

Basic information

Language of instruction:	Turkish
Type of course:	Must Course
Course Level:	Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery:	E-Learning
Course Coordinator :	Assoc. Prof. HASAN KEREM ALPTEKİN
Course Lecturer(s):	Prof. Dr. HALİM İŞSEVER Dr. Öğr. Üyesi HAZAL GENÇ
Recommended Optional Program Components:	none
Course Objectives:	To learn basic concepts and statistical principles and to acquire data collection, classification and summarizing skills by using this information.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
- Plan a research
- Collect data
- Analyze the data
- Write a report

Course Content

Teaches the use of biostatistics in health sciences.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Basic statistical concepts and biostatistics
2)	Classification of data
3)	Summarizing the data
4)	Tables and graphics
5)	Theoretical distributions
6)	Normality tests and graphs
7)	Midterm
8)	Sampling methods
9)	Sampling methods
10)	Calculation of sample size
11)	Hypothesis tests
12)	Hypothesis tests
13)	Correlation and regression analysis
14)	Overview

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	Haftalık olarak verilecektir. / Will be given weekly.
References:	Hayran, O., Özbek, H. (2012) Sağlık Bilimlerinde Araştırma ve İstatistik Yöntemler. İstanbul: Nobel Tıp Kitabevleri

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Attendance	13	% 0
Midterms	2	% 40
Final	2	% 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	13	2	26
Study Hours Out of Class	6	4	24
Midterms	1	2	2
Final	1	2	2
Total Workload			54

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)	To use theoretic and methodological approach, evidence-based principles and scientific literature in Speech and Language Therapy field systematically for practice.	2
2)	To have theoretic and practical knowledge for individual's, family's and the community's health promotion and protection.	2
3)	To use information and health technologies in practice and research in the field of Speech and Language Therapy.	2
4)	To communicate effectively with advisee, colleagues for effective professional relationships.	2
5)	To be able to monitor occupational information using at least one foreign language, to collaborate and communicate with colleagues at international level.	2
6)	To use life-long learning, problem-solving and critical thinking skills.	2
7)	To act in accordance with ethical principles and values in professional practice.	2
8)	To take part in research, projects and activities within sense of social responsibility and interdisciplinary approach.	2
9)	To be able to search for literature in health sciences databases and information sources to access to information and use the information effectively.	2
10)	To take responsibility and participate in the processes actively for training of other therapist, education of health professionals and individuals about speech and languege therapy.	2
11)	To carry out speech and languge therapy practices considering cultural differences and different health needs of different groups in the community.	2