CHILD HEALTH AND DISEASES PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
CGY445E	CHILD HEALTH AND DISEASES	7	3	3	5

GENERAL INFORMATION
Language of Instruction :	English
Level of the Course Unit :	BACHELOR'S DEGREE, TYY: + 6.Level, EQF-LLL: 6.Level, QF-EHEA: First Cycle
Type of the Course :	Compulsory
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit	Assist.Prof. NURTEN ELKİN
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit	Prof. WILLIAM MOSIER
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	The aim of the course is provide students with knowledge and skills related to child health and diseases, immune system, explaining the characteristics of healthy and sick children, classifying common infectious diseases and general symptoms in children, arranging measures to protect child health, school and its environment.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Basic concepts of health and disease, Health and its importance, Factors affecting health, Factors that may affect child health before, during and after birth, The importance given by the society to child health, Protection measures against diseases, Immune system and vaccination schedule, Recognizing the characteristics of the sick child. Infectious diseases common in children aged 6 years.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Explains the definition of health, factors affecting the healthy development of the child and the immune system.
Explains common infectious diseases and general symptoms in children.
Identifies measures related to the school and its environment that protect child health.
Explains the characteristics of the sick child and explains the principles of care and protection.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Literature Search, Web Based Research	Basic concepts of health and disease	Lecture, Discussion, Question & Answer
2	Web Based Research, Individual Research	Importance of health, factors affecting health	Lecture, Discussion
3	Literature Search, Web Based Research	Prenatal child health	Discussion, Question and Answer, Brainstorming
4	Literature Search, Web Based Research	Prenatal child health	Lecture, Q&A
5	Web Based Researc	Child health at birth	Discussion, Question and Answer, Brainstorming
6	Collaborative group work, Web Based Research	Child health at birth	Lecture, Question and Answer, Brainstorming
7	Literature Search, Web Based Research,	Postpartum child health	Lecture, Discussion
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Web Based Research, Literature Search	Postpartum child health	Creative Working Method, Lecture, Discussion
10	Literature Review, Individual Research	The importance that society attaches to child health	Discussion, Lecture, Case Study
11	Literature Review, Individual Research	Prevention measures against diseases	Lecture, Case Study, Question and Answer
12	Literature Search	Vaccination schedule	Lecture, Discussion, Creative Working Method
13	Individual Research, Web Based Research	Recognizing the characteristics of the diseased child	Discussion, Lecture, Brainstorming
14	Visual Resources, Web Based Research	Infectious diseases in children aged 0-6 years	Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
15	Visual Resources, Web Based Research	Infectious diseases in children aged 0-6 years	Question and Answer, Lecture, Discussion, Case Study
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Erdem Y. (2011). Çocuk Gelişimi ve Eğitimi Çocuk Hastalıkları. Ankara: Vize Yayıncılık
Acar A. (2017). Çocuk Sağlığı ve Hastalıkları. Ankara: Eğiten Kitap

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	To have advanced theoretical and applied knowledge supported by textbooks, application tools and other resources containing up-to-date information in the field of Child Development.						5

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	To have advanced theoretical and applied knowledge supported by textbooks, application tools and other resources containing up-to-date information in the field of Child Development.					4

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	To be able to use advanced theoretical and applied knowledge gained in the field of Child Development.					4

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	To be able to interpret and evaluate data, to define and analyze problems, to develop solutions based on research and evidence by using the advanced knowledge and skills acquired in the field of Child Development.				3

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Being able to independently carry out an advanced study in the field of Child Development.					4
2	To be able to take responsibility individually and as a team member to solve complex unforeseen problems encountered in practices related to Child Development.					4
3	To be able to understand and manage the activities for the development of the employees under his/her responsibility within the framework of a project.				3

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Being able to critically evaluate the advanced knowledge and skills acquired in the field of Child Development.					4
2	Ability to identify learning needs and direct learning.					4
3	Developing a positive attitude towards lifelong learning						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	To be able to inform relevant persons and institutions on issues related to Child Development; to be able to convey their thoughts and solutions to the problems verbally and in writing.						5
2	To be able to share with experts and non-experts, by supporting them with quantitative and qualitative data, their thoughts and solutions to problems in the field of Child Development.					4
3	Being able to organize and implement projects and activities for the social environment in which they live with the awareness of social responsibility.					4
4	To be able to follow the information in the field and communicate with colleagues by using a foreign language at least at the European Language Portfolio B1 General Level.					4
5	To be able to use information and communication technologies together with computer software at the Advanced Level of the European Computer Use License required by the Child Development field.			2

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	To act in accordance with social, scientific, cultural and ethical values in the stages of collecting, interpreting, applying and announcing the results related to Child Development.					4
2	To have sufficient awareness of the universality of social rights, social justice, quality culture and protection of cultural values, environmental protection, occupational health and safety.					4

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	3	42
Preliminary & Further Study	14	3	42
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	0	0	0
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	14	3	42
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	0	0	0
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	0	0	0
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	44	0	128