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CHILD HEALTH AND DISEASES PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code Name of the Course Unit Semester In-Class Hours (T+P) Credit ECTS Credit
CGY445 CHILD HEALTH AND DISEASES 7 3 3 5

GENERAL INFORMATION

Language of Instruction : Turkish
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 Lecturer EMEL ÇAKAR
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,
The factors affecting the healthy development of the child and the immune system.
Categorizes common infectious diseases in children and their general symptoms.
Regulates the measures to protect children's health, school and its environment.
Defines the characteristics of the sick child and expresses 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 Research Child health at birth Lecture, 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 Individual Research, Literature Review 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

ASSESSMENT

Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities Number of Activities Degree of Contribution (%) Description
Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5

CONTRIBUTION OF THE COURSE UNIT TO THE PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOMES

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.
3
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.
4
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.
4
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.
5
2
Designs and implements an entire study related to the field, analyzes and reports the findings.
4
3
Completes the responsibilities and fulfilling the duties as a team member in a joint work related to the field.
4

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.
3
2
Takes active role and different responsibilities as a team member or a team leader and completes them successfully.
3

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.
5

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.
5

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
Total Workload of the Course Unit 128
Workload (h) / 25.5 5
ECTS Credits allocated for the Course Unit 5,0