INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING | |||||
Bachelor | TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 | QF-EHEA: First Cycle | EQF-LLL: Level 6 |
Course Code | Course Name | Semester | Theoretical | Practical | Credit | ECTS |
GEP1011 | Health Literacy | Fall | 3 | 0 | 3 | 5 |
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Language of instruction: | Turkish |
Type of course: | GE-Elective |
Course Level: | Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle) |
Mode of Delivery: | Hybrid |
Course Coordinator : | Assist. Prof. SELDA POLAT |
Course Objectives: | The aim of this course is; to teach basic knowledge about Health Literacy (HL) and to gain skills for the use of this knowledge. Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to |
The students who have succeeded in this course; Students who can successfully complete this course; 1-Knows the concepts of health-disease 2-Categorise the concept of health literacy 3-Use the information obtained about health literacy in daily life 4-Knows the concept of health promotion 5-Knows the ways of accessing the right information sources in the field of health |
This course aims to introduce the basic concepts of health literacy and to develop individuals' ability to understand, evaluate and use health-related information. Themes such as the role of health professionals, health literacy in relation to media, health literacy in the context of women's, children's and elderly health are discussed. In addition, the effects of health literacy on individual and community health are discussed. |
Week | Subject | Related Preparation |
1) | Course introduction Course syllabus will be explained in detail | |
2) | Explanation of concepts: Definition of Health Literacy General information and Importance | |
3) | Health Literacy Levels | |
4) | literature review and HL | |
5) | Health Professionals and HL | |
6) | Evaluation of Health Literacy in terms of Health Expenditures and Health Services Utilisation | |
7) | Patient Empowerment and HL | |
8) | MIDTERM | |
9) | Health Literacy in Risky Groups | |
10) | Health Literacy in terms of Women's Health | |
11) | Health Literacy in Children | |
12) | Health Literacy for Active Ageing | |
13) | Media and HL | |
14) | Evaluation of the course |
Course Notes / Textbooks: | 1.Sağlık iletişimi perspektifinde sağlık okuryazarlığı. Figen Sabırcan. [N.p.] : İstanbul. 2021. eBook. Language: Turkish , Veritabanı: eBook Collection (EBSCOhost) 2.Health Literacy : New Directions in Research, Theory and Practice. Logan, Robert A.; IOS Press; Siegel, Elliot R. Series: Studies in Health Technology and Informatics, volume 240. Amsterdam : IOS Press. 2017. eBook., Veritabanı: eBook Collection (EBSCOhost) 3.Health Literacy : Developments, Issues and Outcomes. Perry, Derek; Moore, Robert. Series: Public Health in the 21st Century. Hauppauge, NY : Nova Science Publishers, Inc. 2013. eBook., Veritabanı: eBook Collection (EBSCOhost) 4.Health literacy : breakthroughs in research and practice/ Information Resources Management Association, editor. Pennsylvania : IGI Global, 2017 PDFs (517 pages) : illustrations. Language: English, Veritabanı: Bahçeşehir Üniversitesi Kütüphanesi Katalogu 5.Health Literacy : A Prescription to End Confusion. Institute of Medicine; Board on Neuroscience and Behavioral Health; Committee on Health Literacy; David A. Kindig; Allison M. Panzer; Lynn Nielsen-Bohlman. Washington, D.C. : National Academies Press. 2004. eBook., Veritabanı: eBook Collection (EBSCOhost) |
References: | 1.Sağlık iletişimi perspektifinde sağlık okuryazarlığı. Figen Sabırcan. [N.p.] : İstanbul. 2021. eBook. Language: Turkish , Veritabanı: eBook Collection (EBSCOhost) 2.Health Literacy : New Directions in Research, Theory and Practice. Logan, Robert A.; IOS Press; Siegel, Elliot R. Series: Studies in Health Technology and Informatics, volume 240. Amsterdam : IOS Press. 2017. eBook., Veritabanı: eBook Collection (EBSCOhost) 3.Health Literacy : Developments, Issues and Outcomes. Perry, Derek; Moore, Robert. Series: Public Health in the 21st Century. Hauppauge, NY : Nova Science Publishers, Inc. 2013. eBook., Veritabanı: eBook Collection (EBSCOhost) 4.Health literacy : breakthroughs in research and practice/ Information Resources Management Association, editor. Pennsylvania : IGI Global, 2017 PDFs (517 pages) : illustrations. Language: English, Veritabanı: Bahçeşehir Üniversitesi Kütüphanesi Katalogu 5.Health Literacy : A Prescription to End Confusion. Institute of Medicine; Board on Neuroscience and Behavioral Health; Committee on Health Literacy; David A. Kindig; Allison M. Panzer; Lynn Nielsen-Bohlman. Washington, D.C. : National Academies Press. 2004. eBook., Veritabanı: eBook Collection (EBSCOhost) |
Semester Requirements | Number of Activities | Level of Contribution |
Attendance | 14 | % 10 |
Midterms | 1 | % 40 |
Final | 1 | % 50 |
Total | % 100 | |
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK | % 50 | |
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK | % 50 | |
Total | % 100 |
Activities | Number of Activities | Duration (Hours) | Workload |
Course Hours | 13 | 3 | 39 |
Study Hours Out of Class | 13 | 6 | 78 |
Midterms | 1 | 2 | 2 |
Final | 1 | 2 | 2 |
Total Workload | 121 |
No Effect | 1 Lowest | 2 Low | 3 Average | 4 High | 5 Highest |
Program Outcomes | Level of Contribution | |
1) | Build up a body of knowledge in mathematics, science and industrial engineering subjects; use theoretical and applied information in these areas to model and solve complex engineering problems. | |
2) | Identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; select and apply proper analysis and modeling methods for this purpose. | |
3) | Design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions, in such a way as to meet the desired result; apply modern design methods for this purpose. The ability to apply modern design methods to meet this objective. | |
4) | Devise, select, and use modern techniques and tools needed for solving complex problems in industrial engineering practice; employ information technologies effectively. | |
5) | Design and conduct experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results for investigating the complex problems specific to industrial engineering. | |
6) | Cooperate efficiently in intra-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; and show self-reliance when working independently. | |
7) | Demonstrate effective communication skills in both oral and written English and Turkish. Writing and understanding reports, preparing design and production reports, making effective presentations, giving and receiving clear and understandable instructions. | |
8) | Recognize the need for lifelong learning; show ability to access information, to follow developments in science and technology, and to continuously educate him/herself. | 4 |
9) | Develop an awareness of professional and ethical responsibility, and behaving accordingly. Information about the standards used in engineering applications. | 3 |
10) | Know business life practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; develop an awareness of entrepreneurship, innovation, and sustainable development. | 4 |
11) | Know contemporary issues and the global and societal effects of modern age engineering practices on health, environment, and safety; recognize the legal consequences of engineering solutions. | 4 |
12) | Develop effective and efficient managerial skills. |