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	Explains the basic concepts related to the field and associates them with the developmental theories.					4
2	Explains the global, regional and local differences using the basic concepts of human development based on relevant developmental theories.						5
3	Defines and implements the proffesional limitations, competencies and responsibilities that can be used in the academic works and field practices.					4

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Has ability of written and verbal expression in order to collaborate with relevant people and institutions related to the field.						5
2	Describes the basic facts, principles, processes of the other disciplines related to the field and the methods used in practice, analyzes and evaluates at the undergraduate level.						5
3	Finds various solutions to individual and social problems using professional knowledge and skills and being objective.					4

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Formulates the thoughts and practices in the field.						5
2	Contributes with the ideas in works that require teamwork, discusses the ideas to bring up as a matter.						5

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Joins actively to the teamwork.					4
2	Designs and implements an entire study related to the field, analyzes and reports the findings.						5
3	Completes the responsibilities and fulfilling the duties as a team member in a joint work related to the field.						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Works independently in researches and practices related to the field.					4
2	Takes active role and different responsibilities as a team member or a team leader and completes them successfully.					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Displays such a performance which shows that internalizing personal development and lifelong learning is an ongoing process.					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Awares of the individual, personal, social and professional responsibilities.					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Organizes the basic and specific topics, facts and theories related to the field, uses this knowledge in professional practice.					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