Information Package / Course Catalogue
Basic Epidemiology
Course Code: AN194
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Short Cycle (Associate's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 0
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 3
Objectives of the Course

To introduce the discipline of epidemiology and to teach students epidemiological principles and methods in the field of health. To develop students' skills in designing epidemiological research, collecting and analyzing data and using this information to understand and solve health problems.

Course Content

To gain knowledge and skills in disease distribution, causes and control in the field of health by teaching the basic principles and methods of epidemiology discipline

Name of Lecturer(s)
Ins. Belkıs CAN
Learning Outcomes
1.To know quantitative research methods related to health
2.To know the basic rules of research planning and implementation stages
3.To know the usage areas of epidemiology of infectious diseases
4.To know the usage areas of epidemiological methods in epidemic investigation
5.To know the epidemiological criteria that determine the level of health
Recommended or Required Reading
1.DİŞÇİ, R. (2023). Basic and Clinical Biostatistics [Basic and Clinical Biostatistics / Dentist-Dişçi (5th Edition)].
2.Uluslararası ve ulusal makaleler/bildiriler.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Definition of Epidemiology, Historical Development of Epidemiology
Week 2 - Theoretical
Classification of Epidemiological Research, Usage Areas of Epidemiological Methods
Week 3 - Theoretical
Descriptive Epidemiological Studies
Week 4 - Theoretical
Case-Control Studies
Week 5 - Theoretical
Cross-Sectional Studies
Week 6 - Theoretical
Cohort Studies
Week 7 - Theoretical
Intervention Research
Week 8 - Theoretical
Metadological Research
Week 9 - Theoretical
Epidemiology of Infectious Diseases, Epidemiological Investigation of Epidemics
Week 10 - Theoretical
Epidemiological Data Sources and Epidemiological Criteria Determining Health Level
Week 11 - Theoretical
Epidemiology Research Planning
Week 12 - Theoretical
Survey Method and Sampling
Week 13 - Theoretical
Survey Method and Sampling
Week 14 - Theoretical
Survey Method and Sampling
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory142256
Quiz2216
Midterm Examination1516
Final Examination1617
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)75
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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PÇ-8
PÇ-9
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PÇ-12
PÇ-13
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OÇ-1
3
4
OÇ-2
3
3
3
3
4
OÇ-3
3
OÇ-4
3
OÇ-5
3
3
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026