FACULTY OF BUSINESS
Department of Logistics Management
GENS 203 | Course Introduction and Application Information
Course Name |
Health and Life
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Code
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Semester
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Theory
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Application/Lab
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Local Credits
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ECTS
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GENS 203
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Fall/Spring
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3
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0
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3
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6
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Prerequisites |
None
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Course Language |
English
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Course Type |
Service Course
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Course Level |
-
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Mode of Delivery | - | |||||
Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course | - | |||||
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Course Lecturer(s) | ||||||
Assistant(s) | - |
Course Objectives | 1- to define and list the physical, environmental, social and psychologic health problems of those concerning global health, 2- to inform students about how to provide and sustain a healthy lifespan of their own and the public. |
Learning Outcomes |
The students who succeeded in this course;
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Course Description | 1-Under the topics of physical, social, environmental and mental health, major health problems concerning most of the world's population with their acute and/or chronic effects are evaluated throughout this course. 2-The course content is designed to give students a theoretical background about leading a healthy life. |
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Media and Management Skills Courses | ||
Transferable Skill Courses |
WEEKLY SUBJECTS AND RELATED PREPARATION STUDIES
Week | Subjects | Related Preparation |
1 | Introduction to the course Harms of tobacco use and tobacco addiction treatment options | 1. Lam TH, Ho SY. Tobacco. In: Detels R, Gulliford M, Karim QA, Tan CC (eds). Oxford Textbook of Global Public Health. 6th ed., Oxford: Oxford University Press; 2015. p.1217-1233. 2. Donatelle, Rebecca, Health: The Basics (10th edition). San Francisco, CA Pearson Ed. Inc.. 2013. p.246-266. |
2 | Abuse of alcohol and other substances | 1. Room R. Alcohol. In: Detels R, Gulliford M, Karim QA, Tan CC (eds). Oxford Textbook of Global Public Health. 6th ed., Oxford: Oxford University Press; 2015. p.1249-1262 2. Donatelle, Rebecca, Health: The Basics (10th edition). San Francisco, CA Pearson Ed. Inc.. 2013. p.231-246. |
3 | Healthy sex life- Discussion | 1. Donatelle, Rebecca, Health: The Basics (10th edition). San Francisco, CA Pearson Ed. Inc.. 2013. p.135-201. |
4 | Sexually transmitted infections / HIV-acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) / 1st Assignment | 1. Kamb ML, Garcia PJ. Sexually transmitted infections. In: Detels R, Gulliford M, Karim QA, Tan CC (eds). Oxford Textbook of Global Public Health. 6th ed., Oxford: Oxford University Press; 2015. p.1104-1122. 2. Vermund SH, Solomon S.HIV-acquired immunodeficiency syndrome In: Detels R, Gulliford M, Karim QA, Tan CC ed., Oxford: Oxford University Press; 2015. p.1122-1144. |
5 | Mental Health and problems Stress and ways to cope with stress Quiz | 1. Donatelle, Rebecca, Health: The Basics (10th edition). San Francisco, CA Pearson Ed. Inc.. 2013. p.66-96 |
6 | Lifestyle Medicine and Preventing Diseases a.Diabetes mellitus b.Obesity c.Importance of physical activity | 1. James M. Rippe, Lifestyle Medicine (Second Edition), CRC Press, 2013. p.421-455. p.515-583. p.209-223. |
7 | Lifestyle Medicine and Preventing Diseases -Cardiovascular diseases -Cancers | 1. Reddy KS. Prevention and control of non-communicable diseases. In: Detels R, Gulliford M, Karim QA, Tan CC (eds). Oxford Textbook of Global Public Health. 6th ed., Oxford: Oxford University Press; 2015. p.1476-1484. 2. Wong ND. Epidemiology and prevention in cardiovascular disease. In: Detels R, Gulliford M, Karim QA, Tan CC (eds). Oxford Textbook of Global Public Health. 6th ed., Oxford: Oxford University Press; 2015. p.909-923. |
8 | Occupational Diseases Midterm Exam | 1. Koh D, Aw T-C. Occupational health. In: Detels R, Gulliford M, Karim QA, Tan CC (eds). Oxford Textbook of Global Public Health. 6th ed., Oxford: Oxford University Press; 2015. p.868-900. |
9 | Nutrition Ergonomics | 1. Rakel RE, Rakel D: Textbook of family medicine, 8th ed. edn: Elsevier Health Sciences; 2011. 2. Willems, S., De Maesschalck, S., Deveugele, M., Derese, A., & De Maeseneer, J. (2005). Socio-economic status of the patient and doctor–patient communication: does it make a difference?. Patient education and counseling, 56(2), 139-146. 3. Shetty PS. Food and nutrition. In: Detels R, Gulliford M, Karim QA, Tan CC (eds). Oxford Textbook of Global Public Health. 6th ed., Oxford: Oxford University Press; 2015. p.180-201. 4. Barrero LH, Caban-Martinez AJ. Musculoskeletal disorders. In: Detels R, Gulliford M, Karim QA, Tan CC (eds). Oxford Textbook of Global Public Health. 6th ed., Oxford: Oxford University Press;2015. p.1046-1060. |
10 | Exercise | 1. Laura Larsen, Health Reference Series, Fitness and Exercise Sourcebook (4th edition), Omnigraphics Inc. 2010. p.275-383. |
11 | Sleep 2nd Assignment | 1. Donatelle, Rebecca, Health: The Basics (10th edition). San Francisco, CA Pearson Ed. Inc.. 2013. p.96-109. |
12 | Water and hygiene Effects of radiation on human health | 1. Kheifets L, Green A, Wakeford R.Radiation and public health.. In: Detels R, Gulliford M, Karim Oxford Textbook of Global Public Health. 6th ed., Oxford: Oxford University Press; 2015. p.840-857. |
13 | Indoor and outdoor air pollution Biological and chemical factors affecting individual and public health | 1. Gulliver J, de Hoogh K. Environmental exposure assessment:modelling air pollution concentrations. In: Detels R, Gulliford M, Karim QA, Tan CC (eds). Oxford Textbook of Global Public Health. 6th ed., Oxford: Oxford University Press; 2015. p.857-868. 2. Kelley NS, Osterholm MT. Bioterrorism. In: Detels R, Gulliford M, Karim QA, Tan CC (eds). Oxford Textbook of Global Public Health. 6th ed., Oxford: Oxford University Press; 2015. p.1206-1217 |
14 | Planetary Health and Politics Environmental Health Problems | 1. Chen C-J. Environmental health issues in public health. In: Detels R, Gulliford M, Karim QA, Tan CC (eds). Oxford Textbook of Global Public Health. 6th ed., Oxford: Oxford University Press;2015. p.823-840. 2. https://www.planetaryhealthalliance.org/planetary-health |
15 | Discussion and general review of the course | |
16 | Final Examination |
Course Notes/Textbooks |
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Suggested Readings/Materials |
EVALUATION SYSTEM
Semester Activities | Number | Weigthing |
Participation |
15
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5
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Laboratory / Application | ||
Field Work | ||
Quizzes / Studio Critiques |
2
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20
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Portfolio | ||
Homework / Assignments |
1
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20
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Presentation / Jury | ||
Project | ||
Seminar / Workshop | ||
Oral Exams | ||
Midterm |
1
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20
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Final Exam |
1
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35
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Total |
Weighting of Semester Activities on the Final Grade |
19
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65
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Weighting of End-of-Semester Activities on the Final Grade |
1
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35
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Total |
ECTS / WORKLOAD TABLE
Semester Activities | Number | Duration (Hours) | Workload |
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Theoretical Course Hours (Including exam week: 16 x total hours) |
16
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3
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48
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Laboratory / Application Hours (Including exam week: '.16.' x total hours) |
16
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0
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Study Hours Out of Class |
15
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2
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30
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Field Work |
0
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Quizzes / Studio Critiques |
2
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14
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28
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Portfolio |
0
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Homework / Assignments |
2
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20
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40
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Presentation / Jury |
0
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Project |
0
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Seminar / Workshop |
0
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Oral Exam |
0
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Midterms |
1
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18
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18
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Final Exam |
1
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30
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30
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Total |
194
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COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES AND PROGRAM QUALIFICATIONS RELATIONSHIP
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Program Competencies/Outcomes |
* Contribution Level
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1
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2
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3
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4
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5
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1 | To be able to analyze complex problems in the field of logistics and supply chains |
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2 | To be able to have good knowledge of sector related market leaders, professional organizations, and contemporary developments in the logistics sector and supply chains |
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3 | To be able to participate in the sector-related communication networks and improve professional competencies within the business sector |
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4 | To be able to use necessary software, information and communication technologies in the fields of logistics management and supply chain |
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5 | To be able to understand and utilize the coordination mechanisms and supply chain integration |
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6 | To be able to analyze the logistics and supply chain processes using the management science perspective and analytical approaches |
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7 | To be able to design, plan and model in order to contribute to decision making within the scope of logistics and supply chains |
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8 | To be able to interpret and evaluate the classical and contemporary theories in the field of logistics and supply chains |
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9 | To be able to conduct projects and participate in teamwork in the field of logistics and supply chains |
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10 | To be able to have an ethical perspective and social responsiveness when making and evaluating decisions. |
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11 | To be able to collect data in the area of logistics and communicate with colleagues in a foreign language ("European Language Portfolio Global Scale", Level B1). |
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12 | To be able to speak a second foreign at a medium level of fluency efficiently. |
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13 | To be able to relate the knowledge accumulated throughout human history to their field of expertise. |
*1 Lowest, 2 Low, 3 Average, 4 High, 5 Highest
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