Faculty of Medicine
Course Details
KTO KARATAY UNIVERSITY
Medical School
Programme of Faculty of Medicine
Course Details
Medical School
Programme of Faculty of Medicine
Course Details
| Course Code | Course Name | Year | Period | Semester | T+A+L | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KURUL15 | Evidence-Based Medicine and Ethics | 2025 | Autumn | 1 | 66+10+18 | 10 | 8 |
| Course Type | Compulsory |
| Course Cycle | Bachelor's (First Cycle) (TQF-HE: Level 6 / QF-EHEA: Level 1 / EQF-LLL: Level 6) |
| Course Language | Turkish |
| Methods and Techniques | In the course committee, theoretical lectures, question-and-answer sessions, and active participation methods are used. In practical training, laboratory practices, examination of anatomical models, biostatistics computer applications, and study techniques are included. In addition, students'active learning processes are supported through problem-based learning, scenario analysis, individual study, and practice-based learning methods. |
| Mode of Delivery | Face to Face |
| Prerequisites | There are no prerequisites. |
| Coordinator | Assoc. Prof. Tuğçe DURAN |
| Instructor(s) | Assoc. Prof. Tuğçe DURAN |
| Instructor Assistant(s) | Res. Asst. Fatma Nur TÜRKOĞLU |
Course Instructor(s)
| Name and Surname | Room | E-Mail Address | Internal | Meeting Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asst. Prof. Elif GÜLBAHÇE MUTLU | B-Z02 | [email protected] | 7412 | Thursday 13:30-15:30 |
| Asst. Prof. Hatice Nur ŞEFLEK | B-Z06 | [email protected] | 7583 | Monday 14:00-15:00 |
| Asst. Prof. Şerife ALPA | B-Z02 | [email protected] | 7411 | Thursday 11:00-12:00 |
| Res. Asst. Fatma Nur TÜRKOĞLU | B-Z01 | [email protected] | 7260 | |
| Assoc. Prof. Bahriye HORASANLI | B-10 | [email protected] | 7948 | |
| Asst. Prof. Kaniye Zeynep ÇALIŞKAN | B-Z04 | [email protected] | 7493 |
Course Content
The curriculum consists of required core courses (Anatomy, History of Medicine and Ethics, Biostatistics, Histology and Embryology, Clinical Practice, Community-Based Medicine, and Problem-Based Learning) and elective courses. Theoretical courses are held in seminar rooms with full attendance; practical sessions take place in the Anatomy Model Room and the Basic Medical Sciences Laboratories.
Objectives of the Course
In the course;
• General information about joints, including the names, locations, and key characteristics of all joints in the human body;
• The definition, concepts, and principles of medical ethics, and the physician-patient relationship from an ethical perspective;
• The definition of statistics, its application in medicine and health sciences, and the use of the SPSS program;
• Principles of literature search, evaluation, synthesis, and writing;
• An introduction to embryology, its history and stages; the embryonic and fetal periods;
• The organization of panels related to areas of medical practice.
• General information about joints, including the names, locations, and key characteristics of all joints in the human body;
• The definition, concepts, and principles of medical ethics, and the physician-patient relationship from an ethical perspective;
• The definition of statistics, its application in medicine and health sciences, and the use of the SPSS program;
• Principles of literature search, evaluation, synthesis, and writing;
• An introduction to embryology, its history and stages; the embryonic and fetal periods;
• The organization of panels related to areas of medical practice.
Contribution of the Course to Field Teaching
| Basic Vocational Courses | X |
| Specialization / Field Courses | X |
| Support Courses | |
| Transferable Skills Courses | |
| Humanities, Communication and Management Skills Courses |
Relationships between Course Learning Outcomes and Program Outcomes
| Relationship Levels | ||||
| Lowest | Low | Medium | High | Highest |
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| # | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|
| P1 | Has basic and clinical medical knowledge. | 3 |
| P2 | Has the professional skills required for diagnosis, diagnosis and treatment. | 3 |
| P3 | Knows and applies the basic principles for protecting and improving individual and community health. | 4 |
| P4 | Assumes responsibility for lifelong learning and makes self-assessment. | 4 |
| P5 | Work effectively individually and as a team. | 5 |
| P6 | Uses information technologies effectively, especially the current tools required in the field of medicine. | 3 |
| P7 | Communicates effectively both orally and in writing. | 3 |
| P8 | Acts in accordance with professional values, ethical principles and legal regulations. | 4 |
Course Learning Outcomes
| Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to: | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| No | Learning Outcomes | Outcome Relationship | Measurement Method ** |
| O1 | Knows the anatomical, histological, physiological and biochemical properties of the systems that make up the body and can apply basic experimental studies. | P.1.1 | 1,7 |
| O2 | Has a command of current medical terminology. | P.1.2 | 1 |
| O3 | Knows anamnesis, physical examination and clinical approach to the patient within the framework of good medical practice and evidence-based medicine principles. | P.1.3 | 7 |
| O4 | Know the biochemical and microbiological laboratory results, medical imaging and histopathological findings of diseases. | P.1.6 | 1,7 |
| ** Written Exam: 1, Oral Exam: 2, Homework: 3, Lab./Exam: 4, Seminar/Presentation: 5, Term Paper: 6, Application: 7 | |||
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
| Week | Topics |
|---|---|
| 1 | General information about joints, cranium joints, vertebral column joints, thorax and pelvis joints, upper extremity joints, lower extremity joints. |
| 2 | Introduction to statistics and biostatistics, descriptive statistics (measures of central tendency and variability), probability distributions (Binomial, Poisson, and Normal distributions), tables and graphical presentation of data. |
| 3 | t-tests (one-sample, independent two-sample, and paired t-tests), one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA), chi-square tests, correlation and regression analysis, non-parametric tests. |
| 4 | Introduction to embryology, history and endometrial cycle, gametogenesis in males and females, fertilization and implantation, bilaminar and trilaminar germ disc, embryonic and fetal periods, placenta, fetal membranes, multiple pregnancy, and congenital malformations. |
| 5 | Medicine in ancient societies, major civilizations (Mesopotamia, Egypt, Hittite, Chinese, Indian medicine), Greek and Roman medicine, medieval medicine, Islamic medicine, and Turkish medical history (pre-Islamic, Seljuk, Anatolian beyliks, and Ottoman period). |
| 6 | Exam week |
Textbook or Material
Evaluation Method and Passing Criteria
| In-Term Studies | Quantity | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Attendance | - | - |
| Laboratory | - | - |
| Practice | - | - |
| Course Specific Internship (If Any) | - | - |
| Midterms | - | - |
| Final Exam | 1 | 100 (%) |
| Total | 100 (%) | |
ECTS / Working Load Table
| Quantity | Duration | Total Work Load | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Week Number and Time | 6 | 15 | 90 |
| Out-of-Class Study Time (Pre-study, Library, Reinforcement) | 1 | 17 | 17 |
| Midterms | 1 | 50 | 50 |
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Homework | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Practice | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Laboratory | 4 | 7 | 28 |
| Project | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Workshop | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Presentation/Seminar Preparation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fieldwork | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 55 | 55 |
| Other | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Work Load: | 240 | ||
| Total Work Load / 30 | 8 | ||
| Course ECTS Credits: | 8 | ||
Course - Learning Outcomes Matrix
| Relationship Levels | ||||
| Lowest | Low | Medium | High | Highest |
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| # | Learning Outcomes | P1 |
|---|---|---|
| O1 | Knows the anatomical, histological, physiological and biochemical properties of the systems that make up the body and can apply basic experimental studies. | 4 |
| O2 | Has a command of current medical terminology. | 5 |
| O3 | Knows anamnesis, physical examination and clinical approach to the patient within the framework of good medical practice and evidence-based medicine principles. | 3 |
| O4 | Know the biochemical and microbiological laboratory results, medical imaging and histopathological findings of diseases. | 4 |