Information Package / Course Catalogue
Epidemiology
Course Code: BİS603
Course Type: Required
Couse Group: Third Cycle (Doctorate Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 0
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 2
Objectives of the Course

To teach epidemiological measures, risk factors, methods of research, planning and its application areas

Course Content

Descriptive epidemiology, case-control studies, cohort studies, methodological research, sources of error, sampling methods

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.Distinguish the roles and relationships between epidemiology and biostatistics in the prevention of disease and the improvement of health
2.Compute basic descriptive statistics and explore data analytic methods
3.Demonstrate a basic understanding of epidemiologic methods and study design
4.Combine appropriate epidemiological concepts and statistical methods
5.Planning, application and evaluation of epidemiological research
Recommended or Required Reading
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Definition and historical development of epidemiology
Week 2 - Theoretical
Classification of areas of epidemiology and research methods
Week 3 - Theoretical
Descriptive epidemiology
Week 4 - Theoretical
Case-control studies - I
Week 5 - Theoretical
Case-control studies - II
Week 6 - Theoretical
Cross-sectional studies - I
Week 7 - Theoretical
Cohort studies
Week 8 - Theoretical
Literature review and discussion (Midterm Exam)
Week 9 - Theoretical
Cohort studies
Week 10 - Theoretical
Methodological studies
Week 11 - Theoretical
Sources of error in Epidemiology
Week 12 - Theoretical
The use of Epidemiology in infectious diseases and epidemics
Week 13 - Theoretical
Sampling methods
Week 14 - Theoretical
Research planning and research report writing
Week 15 - Final Exam
Final exam
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Attending Lectures1%5
Assignment1%5
Midterm Examination1%20
Final Examination1%70
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory140228
Assignment1202
Midterm Examination110212
Final Examination110212
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)54
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
PÇ-2
PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
PÇ-6
PÇ-7
OÇ-1
4
4
3
3
3
4
3
OÇ-2
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
OÇ-3
4
4
4
3
5
5
5
OÇ-4
OÇ-5
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2026