INFECTIOUS DISEASES PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
SMP211	INFECTIOUS DISEASES	3	2	2	3

GENERAL INFORMATION
Language of Instruction :	Turkish
Level of the Course Unit :	ASSOCIATE DEGREE, TYY: + 5.Level, EQF-LLL: 5.Level, QF-EHEA: Short Cycle
Type of the Course :	Compulsory
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit	Lecturer ŞABO KESLER
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit	Lecturer İKBAL DEMİRALP-Lecturer SİBEL CANİTEZ
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	It is aimed to learn the epidemiology of infectious diseases and general epidemiological principles in infectious diseases.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Infectious diseases epidemiology and general epidemiological principles in infectious diseases Causes of infectious diseases Microorganisms and virulence factors Host defense mechanisms Methods of fighting communicable diseases Nosocomial infections and prevention from nosocomial infections Healthcare personnel and hand washing Upper respiratory tract infections Pneumonias Acute diarrhea Urinary tract infections Group A beta-hemolytic streptococci (GGBHS) infections Pulmonary and extrapulmonary tuberculosis Viral hepatitises Sexually transmitted diseases Acquiredimmunodeficiencysyndrome (AIDS) and prevention Infectious complications of blood and blood product transfusion Blood-borne infections and healthcare personnel

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Understanding the epidemiology of infectious diseases
Explain the general epidemiological principles of infectious diseases.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	-	Course Description: Introduction, Purpose and Learning Objectives	Lecture, question and answer, discussion, brainstorming, demonstration
2	-	Infectious diseases epidemiology and general epidemiological principles in infectious diseases	Lecture, question and answer, discussion, brainstorming, demonstration
3	-	Causes, signs and symptoms of infectious diseases	Lecture, question and answer, discussion, brainstorming, demonstration
4	-	Microorganisms and virulence factors Host defense mechanisms, personal protection methods	Lecture, question and answer, discussion, brainstorming, demonstration
5	-	Methods of fighting infectious diseases	Lecture, question and answer, discussion, brainstorming, demonstration
6	-	Respiratory transmitted diseases	Lecture, question and answer, discussion, brainstorming, demonstration
7	-	Upper respiratory tract infections	Lecture, question and answer, discussion, brainstorming, demonstration
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	-	Diseases transmitted through blood and blood products	Lecture, question and answer, discussion, brainstorming, demonstration
10	-	Fecal-Orally transmitted diseases	Lecture, question and answer, discussion, brainstorming, demonstration
11	-	Sexually transmitted diseases Acquiredimmunodeficiencysyndrome (AIDS) and prevention	Lecture, question and answer, discussion, brainstorming, demonstration
12	-	Surgical site infections	Lecture, question and answer, discussion, brainstorming, demonstration
13	-	Group A beta-hemolytic streptococcus (GGBHS) infections Pulmonary and extrapulmonary organ tuberculosis	Lecture, question and answer, discussion, brainstorming, demonstration
14	-	Acute diarrhea	Lecture, question and answer, discussion, brainstorming, demonstration
15	-	Urinary tract infections	Lecture, question and answer, discussion, brainstorming, demonstration
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
DAS kongre kitapları (DAS.org.tr)

ASSESSMENT
Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities	Number of Activities	Degree of Contribution (%)	Description

Level of Contribution
0	1	2	3	4	5

KNOWLEDGE
Theoretical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Defines the basic concepts in the field of Oral and Dental Health Program.
2	Uses medical terminology in the field in which he/she will serve as an intermediate staff member.

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Collaborates with the physician on a team.
2	Communicates effectively with patients, colleagues, and other segments of society, primarily physicians.

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Knows tools and equipment related to his/her field and follows technological developments related to them.
2	Can gain proficiency in computer usage skills.

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Gains competence in applying hygiene rules.

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Applies the processes of obtaining patient information, taking anamnesis and preparing patient files accurately and effectively.
2	Independently creates and implements care plans in oral and dental health services.

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Recognizes professional ethics and legal regulations and explains the scope of professional responsibilities.

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	The concept of lifelong learning and self-development to gain competence in acquiring.

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Ability to express professional ideas to relevant individuals and institutions verbally or in writing, and to examine national and international agendas related to oral and dental health and evaluate possible outcomes.

WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE UNIT
Workload for Learning & Teaching Activities
Type of the Learning Activites	Learning Activities (# of week)	Duration (hours, h)	Workload (h)
Lecture & In-Class Activities	14	2	28
Preliminary & Further Study	14	3	42
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	0	0	0
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	0	0	0
Assignment (Homework)	0	0	0
Project Work	0	0	0
Seminar	0	0	0
Internship	0	0	0
Technical Visit	0	0	0
Web Based Learning	0	0	0
Implementation/Application/Practice	0	0	0
Practice at a workplace	0	0	0
Occupational Activity	0	0	0
Social Activity	0	0	0
Thesis Work	0	0	0
Field Study	0	0	0
Report Writing	0	0	0
Final Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Final Exam	1	4	4
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	1	4	4
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	32	0	80