SHS180 Epidemiology of Infectious Diseases

3 ECTS - 2-0 Duration (T+A)- 2. Semester- 2 National Credit

Information

Unit ABDİ SÜTCÜ HEALTH SERVICES VOCATIONAL SCHOOL
Code SHS180
Name Epidemiology of Infectious Diseases
Term 2026-2027 Academic Year
Semester 2. Semester
Duration (T+A) 2-0 (T-A) (17 Week)
ECTS 3 ECTS
National Credit 2 National Credit
Teaching Language Türkçe
Level Belirsiz
Type Normal
Label E Elective
Mode of study Yüz Yüze Öğretim
Catalog Information Coordinator Yüksekokul Sekreteri MUSTAFA ÇALKAMIŞ
Course Instructor
The current term course schedule has not been prepared yet.


Course Goal / Objective

The study of infectious diseases and epidemiology in terms of person, place, and time. Investigating the causes and solutions to these events. Identifying and defining the historical development of epidemiology, its areas of application, and the criteria used to determine the health level of a population.

Course Content

This course covers topics such as the relationship between causative agents, the environment, and human factors in infectious diseases; frequently used terminology in the epidemiology of infectious diseases; mechanisms of infection spread within the human body; the body's defense mechanisms; and the elements of the infection chain and their roles in infection control.

Course Precondition

None

Resources

Basic Epidemiology, Prof. Dr. Sabahat Güven Tezcan,Gazanfer Aksakoğlu, Combating Infectious Diseases, Dokuz Eylül University Faculty of Medicine Publication. Basic Epidemiology Specific to Health Disciplines, Gülnaz Karatay Güler Ç, Akın L, (2015), Basic Information on Public Health, Hacettepe University Publications, 3rd Edition, Ankara Aydın Avcı, İ. Infectious Diseases, 2nd Edition, Zenmat Printing, Ankara, 2012

Notes

Current Article Reviews,web resources


Course Learning Outcomes

Order Course Learning Outcomes
LO01 In infectious diseases, it explains the relationship between the causative agent, the environment, and humans, and how they interact with each other.
LO02 It defines commonly used terms in the epidemiology of infectious diseases.
LO03 It explains the elements of the infection chain and their roles in infection control.
LO04 It defines epidemics, their modes of transmission, and control methods.
LO05 It explains how various types of infectious diseases can be prevented.
LO06 It examines, reports, and describes outbreaks caused by infectious diseases.


Relation with Program Learning Outcome

Order Type Program Learning Outcomes Level
PLO01 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Distinguish the anatomical and physiological structure of people and explain the relationship between organ systems and anesthesia applications.
PLO02 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Define basic hemodynamic parameters in the body during anesthesia application and fluid replacement, blood and blood products transfusion.
PLO03 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Recognizes the principles of cardiopulmonary resuscitation, intensive care and most common diseases in reanimation.
PLO04 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Explains basic information about disinfection, sterilization and hygiene. 4
PLO05 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal List the steps related to the operating mechanism and care of the anesthesia device.
PLO06 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Explain monitoring methods.
PLO07 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Recognize the monitoring parameters of a patient during and after anesthesia and explain the complications.
PLO08 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Plans drugs and materials to be used before, during and after anesthesia in accordance with clinical protocols.
PLO09 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Lists the steps of anesthesia method to be applied.
PLO10 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Implements the rules of sterilization, disinfection and hygiene. 3
PLO11 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Prepares the patients as desired in the anesthesia outpatient clinic.
PLO12 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Applies basic monitoring methods, prepares advanced monitoring equipments.
PLO13 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Anesthesia method to be applied according to the steps, as requested by the physician and the patient prepares and implements.
PLO14 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı It performs the calibration and maintenance of the anesthesia devices regularly and ensures that they work in the most efficient way.
PLO15 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal During general and regional anesthesia application and follow-up of the patient alone, the anesthesia depth and vital parameters are continuously monitored
PLO16 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Complications of anesthetic drugs and quickly informs the physician.
PLO17 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği After graduation, the student will have the ability to critically evaluate the information he has learned with his knowledge. 3
PLO18 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği To be able to communicate effectively with patients and health workers with professional and ethical responsibility. 3
PLO19 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Use at least one foreign language to follow developments in the field. 2
PLO20 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği Takes measures related to health and safety in the work environment and makes the first intervention. 4


Week Plan

Week Topic Preparation Methods
1 Course Introduction Definition, aims, and historical development of epidemiology. slide presentation, lecture from lecture notes Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap
2 Basic concepts of epidemiology slide presentation, lecture from lecture notes Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım
3 Epidemiological data sources Classification of data sources Characteristics of data sources Data collection tools slide presentation, lecture from lecture notes Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
4 Epidemiological criteria Criteria determining mortality levels (KÖH, BÖH, AÖH) slide presentation, lecture from lecture notes Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma
5 Criteria determining fertility level Criteria determining disease (morbidity) level (Incidence, prevalence) slide presentation, lecture from lecture notes Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Soru-Cevap, Anlatım
6 Planning an epidemiological study; important variables in epidemiological investigations (age, gender, etc.) slide presentation, lecture from lecture notes Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
7 Definition of hospital infections, epidemiology of hospital infections, prevention, protection, duties, authority and responsibilities of infection control nurses. Studying and reviewing lecture notes. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Beyin Fırtınası, Soru-Cevap
8 Mid-Term Exam Studying and reviewing lecture notes. Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav
9 Epidemiology of infectious diseases: concepts and related terms. lecture notes, explanations, slide presentations Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
10 Infectious disease signs and symptoms, fever lecture notes, slide presentations Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
11 infection chain slide presentations, current article reviews Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Beyin Fırtınası, Örnek Olay, Soru-Cevap
12 Types of outbreaks, infectious disease reporting and control, personal protection and isolation methods. slide presentations, current article reviews, Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
13 Identifying types of epidemics, investigating epidemics, important infectious diseases. slide presentations, article review Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
14 important infectious diseases. article reviews and slide presentations Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma
15 Preparing and submitting a research report. Report writing essay Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Bireysel Çalışma, Grup Çalışması
16 Term Exams studying, reviewing, and repeating lecture notes Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Performans Değerlendirmesi
17 Term Exams studying, reviewing, and repeating lecture notes Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav


Student Workload - ECTS

Works Number Time (Hour) Workload (Hour)
Course Related Works
Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 14 2 28
Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 3 42
Assesment Related Works
Homeworks, Projects, Others 0 0 0
Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 1 1
Final Exam 1 1 1
Total Workload (Hour) 72
Total Workload / 25 (h) 2,88
ECTS 3 ECTS

Update Time: 05.05.2026 02:48