HSP600-01 - SPECIAL SUBJECTS

Course Name Code Semester Theory
(hours/week)
Application
(hours/week)
Credit ECTS
SPECIAL SUBJECTS HSP600-01 3rd Semester 4 0 0 30
Prequisites
Course languageTurkish
Course typeMust 
Mode of DeliveryFace-to-Face 
Learning and teaching strategiesDiscussion
Other: Research  
Instructor (s)Faculty members 
Course objectiveTo conduct the M.SC. thesis in accordance with scientific principles 
Learning outcomes
  1. By the end of the course; student; lists the issues related to the field
  2. decides on thesis topic
  3. reviews the literature related with the chosen thesis topic
  4. formulates the problem statement of the research,
  5. plans the research proposal
  6. collects the research data,
  7. analyze the data,
  8. Arranges the tables for research findings and evaluates them, Conclude from the research findings and recommends, Reports the research, Defends his/her research.
Course Content1. Selecting the thesis topic,
2. Reviewing all the references with the selected topic,
3. Preparing the research proposal,
4. Developing a scale
5. Studying on the reliability and validity of the data collection tool
6. Administering the data collection tool and evaluating the findings,
7. Reporting the research results.
8. Presenting and defending the thesis study 
ReferencesAll the references related to selected thesis topic in literature 

Course outline weekly

WeeksTopics
Week 1Selecting the thesis topic
Week 2Reviewing all the references with the selected topic
Week 3Reviewing all the references with the selected topic
Week 4Reviewing all the references with the selected topic
Week 5Developing a data collection tool
Week 6Preparing the research proposal
Week 7Studying on the reliability and validity of the data collection tool
Week 8Administering the data collection tool
Week 9Administering the data collection tool
Week 10Evaluating the findings
Week 11Evaluating the findings
Week 12Reporting the research results
Week 13Reporting the research results
Week 14Presenting and defending the thesis study

Assesment methods

Course activitiesNumberPercentage
Attendance00
Laboratory00
Application00
Field activities1450
Specific practical training00
Assignments00
Presentation1450
Project00
Seminar00
Midterms00
Final exam00
Total100
Percentage of semester activities contributing grade succes28100
Percentage of final exam contributing grade succes00
Total100

WORKLOAD AND ECTS CALCULATION

Activities Number Duration (hour) Total Work Load
Course Duration (x14) 14 4 56
Laboratory 0 0 0
Application000
Specific practical training000
Field activities1020200
Study Hours Out of Class (Preliminary work, reinforcement, ect)1435490
Presentation / Seminar Preparation1411154
Project000
Homework assignment000
Midterms (Study duration)000
Final Exam (Study duration) 000
Total Workload5270900

Matrix Of The Course Learning Outcomes Versus Program Outcomes

D.9. Key Learning OutcomesContrubition level*
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1. Has up-to-date knowledge on public health, which s/he can enhance and deepen.    X
2. Comprehends, assesses, and interprets interdisciplinary interaction in the field of public health.    X
3. Has comprehensive knowledge on methods used in public health and public health program development, implementation and evaluation.    X
4. Has knowledge on research and statistical methods used in the field of public health.    X
5. Able to use theoretical and practical knowledge on public health.    X
6. Combines his/her public health knowledge and skills with appropriate methods and tools to identify health problems in communities and to find solutions by developing policy and strategy recommendations.    X
7. Plans, conducts, analyzes, and reports research studies in public health issues.    X
8. Able to work in teams and share his/her knowledge in identifying public health problems and solutions.    X
9. Assesses international development and progress in the field of public health by considering country-specific conditions.     X
10. Has knowledge on ethical principles with respect to all kinds of scientific and professional work in the area of public health, and acts accordingly.    X
11. Conducts scientific research, writes and presents scientific papers on priority areas of public health.    X
12. Contributes to the national and international health policy work with a public health perspective.    X

*1 Lowest, 2 Low, 3 Average, 4 High, 5 Highest