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Bachelor TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 6

Course General Introduction Information

Course Code: ECZ124
Course Name: Public Health
Course Semester: Spring
Course Credits:
ECTS
3
Language of instruction: TR
Course Requirement:
Does the Course Require Work Experience?: No
Type of course: Necessary
Course Level:
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree QF-EHEA:First Cycle EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Ar.Gör. CELİLE DERVİŞOĞLU
Course Lecturer(s): Öğr.Gör. HAMİT TOLGA ÖZDEMİR
Course Assistants:

Course Purpose and Content

Course Objectives: To give information about the basics of public health, important health problems, methods of prevention from diseases and to gain a public health perspective to health problems.
Course Content: Introduction to public health, basic concepts and definitions of the subjects of this course, basic epidemiology, environmental health and waste management, basic health services, hazards and risks of health workers, infectious diseases, noncommunicable diseases, sexual health, family members, maternal and women's health, child health. , immunization, polypharmacy and drug interactions, rational drug use, pandemics and society.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) To be able to explain general concepts related to public health
2) To be able to define communicable and non-communicable diseases
3) To be able to explain the epidemiology of diseases, prevention and control measures,
4) Should be able to explain the role of pharmacists in the protection of public health

Course Flow Plan

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Introduction to public health, basic concepts and definitions
2) Basic epidemiology
3) Environmental health and waste management
4) Basic health services
5) Occupational hazards and risks of healthcare workers
6) Infectious diseases
7) Noncommunicable diseases
8) Midterm
9) Sexual health, family planning
10) Maternal and women's health
10) Maternal and women's health
11) Child health
12) Immunization
13) Polypharmacy and Drug Interactions
14) Rational drug use
15) Community mental health
16) Final

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:
References: Haugan, G., & Eriksson, M. (2021). Health promotion in health care–vital theories and research.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Medium 3 Highest
       
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) Access, evaluate and apply up-to-date scientific knowledge in the field of pharmacy 2
2) It conveys information to patients, health personnel and society on all matters related to drugs. 3
3) Has the necessary knowledge about the therapeutic effects, drug forms, pharmacokinetic properties, stability and incompatibilities of drug active substances and can use this information. 2
4) Recognizes, controls and standardizes quality assurance issues and processes of all pharmaceutical-related products. 1
5) Has knowledge and equipment about the administration and use of the drug to the patient, advises on rational and safe drug use, and supports pharmacovigilance practices. 3
6) Has knowledge about the production and production technologies of natural and synthetic pharmaceutical raw materials. 1
7) Have knowledge about the concepts related to the functioning, maintenance and pathology of biological systems that form the basis of human health. 1
8) Has sufficient knowledge and application skills on research, development and production of pharmaceutical and cosmetic products. 3
9) Plans and implements all subjects within the scope of pharmacy services in the hospital. 2
10) Has knowledge about licensing conditions, data protection, patent and pharmacoeconomics in pharmaceuticals. 2
11) She/He is administratively and technically equipped in every field where the pharmacy profession is responsible by law, and produces solutions to problems in line with scientific data / evidence. 2
12) Combines basic and applied sciences with pharmacy profession practices and uses them in the field of pharmacy. 2
13) Has sufficient knowledge and application skills on physical, chemical, biological and toxicological analyzes of pharmaceutical, biotechnological and radiopharmaceutical products. 2
14) Acts in accordance with ethical and legal principles in the field of pharmacy. 2
15) Has the necessary competencies to work with colleagues and other health professionals in terms of communicative, managerial and social skills. 2
16) Provides consultancy on medicinal plants, herbal supplements and food supplements. 1
17) Knows pharmaceutical care practices, understands and evaluates drug interactions. 1
18) Knows the risks associated with the use of drugs and other chemical substances and laboratory practice. 2

Learning Activity and Teaching Methods

Alan Çalışması
Anlatım
Course
Homework

Measurement and Evaluation Methods and Criteria

Yazılı Sınav (Açık uçlu sorular, çoktan seçmeli, doğru yanlış, eşleştirme, boşluk doldurma, sıralama)
Homework

Assessment & Grading

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

İş Yükü ve AKTS Kredisi Hesaplaması

Activities Number of Activities Aktiviteye Hazırlık Aktivitede Harçanan Süre Aktivite Gereksinimi İçin Süre Workload
Course Hours 14 2 28
Study Hours Out of Class 14 2 28
Midterms 1 1 1
Final 1 1 1
Total Workload 58