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Course Information
Course Code
9060715
Course Section
1
Course Title
FUTURE STUDIES FOR HEALTHCARE
Course Credit
3
Course ECTS
8.0
Course Catalog Description
Prerequisites
No prerequisites
Schedule
Friday , 09:40 - 12:30, II-04
Instructor Information
Name/Title
Assoc.Prof.Dr. YEŞİM AYDIN SON
Office Address
ODTÜ Informatics Institute B-207
Email
[email protected]
Personal Website
http://www.metu.edu.tr/~yesim/
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Social Media
https://www.linkedin.com/in/draydinson
Office Phone
Office Hours
appointment by email
Name/Title
Academic Staff CENK TEZCAN
Office Address
Email
[email protected]
Office Phone
Office Hours
Course Objectives
At the end of the semester students:
knows fundamental conceptsof Futures Studies
gain knowledge on the emerging trends in the area of Healthcare
develop skills to offer new solutions to the current problem areas in their specialized
sub domains.
learns basics of project proposal writing and practice their presentation skills
Course Learning Outcomes
When the course is successfully completed students are able to:
define the fundamental concepts of Futures Studies
state the currently emerging megatrends
forcast future senarios in the area of Healthcare
propose solutions in the emerging/forseen problems in their specialized sub domains
develop project proposals on future Healthcare research and development of new
products/tools
develop a blog on a subject of their interest and the future of the area
practice their presentation skills and learn how to better defend their proposals
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Program Outcomes Matrix
Master's (with thesis)
Program Outcomes
Level of
Contribution
0
1
2
3
In their expertised areas (medical informatics systems, clinical decision
1 support systems, neuroscience signal/image analysis) they have
theoretical and practical knowledge.
2
They are able to make analyses and modelling with informatics and
statistical methods.
3
They have a wide acquaintance with one of the most commonly used
programming languages.
4
They are aware of the current problems in Medical informatics domain
and they can solve problems in their specialized sub domains.
5
They are able to develep new ideas in Medical Informatics sector and
design projects with these ideas.
6
They have technical background to develop national and international
medical informatics systems.
7
They know the national health policies and they can determine needs
related to these policies and the can provide solutions towards them.
They are able to determine the required applications in Medical
8 Informatics, Medical Technologies and other related areas and they can
develop product oriented solutions.
9
They can work in multidiscipliner teams and they play a leader and/or a
bridge role in interdiscipliner communication.
10
They are able to transfer research results and currrent progresses in
verbal and written media.
11 They have advanced English languange skills as a foreign language.
12 They have academic morality.
Master's (non-thesis)
Program Outcomes
Level of
Contribution
0
1
2
3
In their expertised areas (medical informatics systems, clinical decision
1 support systems, neuroscience signal/image analysis) they have
theoretical and practical knowledge.
2
They are able to make analyses and modelling with informatics and
statistical methods.
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Program Outcomes
Level of
Contribution
0
3
1
2
3
They have a wide acquaintance with one of the most commonly used
programming languages.
4 They are aware of the current problems in Medical informatics domain.
5 They are able to develep new ideas in Medical Informatics sector.
6
They have technical background to develop national and international
medical informatics systems.
7
They know the national health policies and they can determine needs
related to these policies and the can provide solutions towards them.
They are able to determine the required applications in Medical
8 Informatics, Medical Technologies and other related areas and they can
develop product oriented solutions.
9
They can work in multidiscipliner teams and they function as a bridge
between disciplines.
10
They are able to transfer research results and currrent progresses in
verbal and written media.
11 They have advanced English languange skills as a foreign language.
12 They have academic morality.
Doctoral
Program Outcomes
Level of
Contribution
0
1
2
3
In their expertised areas (medical informatics systems, clinical decision
1 support systems, neuroscience signal/image analysis) they have
theoretical and practical knowledge.
2
They perform data analysis and modelling based on informatics and
statistical methods and develop new methods.
3
They have a wide acquaintance with one of the most commonly used
programming languages.
4
They are aware of the current problems in the area of Medical informatics
and they can solve problems in their specialized sub domains.
5
They are able to develep new ideas in Medical Informatics sector and
offer projects and function as project managers.
6
The have technical background to develop and manage national and
international medical informatics systems.
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Level of
Contribution
Program Outcomes
0
7
1
2
3
They know the national health policies and they can determine needs
related to these policies and they can provide solutions towards them.
They are able to determine the required applications in Medical
8 Informatics, Medical Technologies, and other related areas and they can
develop product oriented solutions.
9
They can work in multidiscipline teams and they play a leader and/or a
bridge role in interdiscipliner communication.
10
They are able to transfer research results and currrent progresses in
verbal and written mediums.
11 They are fluent in English as a foreign language.
12 They have academic morality.
0: No Contribution 1: Little Contribution 2: Partial Contribution 3: Full Contribution
Instructional Methods
Classes are presented by instructors and invited speakers working in the field of Medical
Informatics. Students are expected to participate in all courses and seminars. Question
answer sessions at the end of each course facilitates active learning.
Each student developes one proposal on a current problem in the area of Medical
Informatiscs and presents it at the end of the semester.
Tentative Weekly Outline
Week
Topic
Relevant Reading Assignments
1
Introduction to Futures Studies
2
Identifying and Monitoring Change
Cenk Tezcan
3
Planning and Creating Change
Yeşim Aydın Son
4
Envisioning Preferred Studies
Cenk Tezcan
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Week
Topic
Relevant Reading Assignments
5
Emerging Trends in Medicine
Cenk Tezcan
6
Future Healthcare I, Mobile Health
Cenk Tezcan
7
Future Healthcare II, Personalized Medicine
Yeşim Aydın Son
8
Future Healhcare III: Emerging Technologies
Yeşim Aydın Son
9
Planning Personal Futures
Yeşim Aydın Son
10
Leadership
Ufuk Tarhan
11
System Perspective and Social Change
12
The Expected Future and Imagining Difference
13
Critiquing the Field
Course Textbook(s)
"Futuring: The Exploration of the Future" Edward Cornish World Future Society; 1
edition (October 3, 2005)
"Foundations of Futures Studies: Human Science for a New Era: Values, Objectivity,
and the Good Society (Human Science for a New Era S)" by Wendell Bell
•"The Art of the Long View" by Peter Schwartz
•"Physics of the Future", Michio Kaku
"The Future of Medicine: Megatrends in Health Care That Will Improve Your Quality of
Life" by Stephen Schimpff
Course Material(s) and Reading(s)
Material(s)
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Reading(s)
additional reading will assigned and posted to ODTUClass
Supplementary Readings / Resources / E-Resources
Readings
-World is Flat, Thomas Friedman
-Hot, Flat, and Crowded: Why We Need a Green Revolution--and How It Can Renew
America, Thomas Friedman
-The Singularity is near, Ray Kurzweil
-Future Shock, Alvin Toffler
-Third Wave, Alvin Toffler
-A Whole New Mind: Why Right-Brainers Will Rule the Future, Daniel H. Pink
-Mind Set! Reset Your Thinking and See the Future, Collins, 2006, John Naisbitt
Resources
Few Selected Videos to watch and discuss:
The Future We Will Create: Inside the World of TED, 2007
Pirates of Silicon Valley, Martyn Burke, 1999
Beyond Human, Episode 2: Living Machines, Thomas Lucas, PBS, 2001
Computers - Modern Marvels, History Channel, 2005
Video Game Invasion: The History of a Global Obsession, David Comtois, 2004
Origins: Fourteen Billion Years of Cosmic Evolution, Episode 4: Where Are the
Aliens?, NOVA, 2004
Evolution (8 Episode Series): Episode 2 - Great Transformations, PBS, 2001
Judgment Day: Intelligent Design on Trial, NOVA, 2007
World in the Balance: The Population Paradox and China Revs Up, NOVA, 2004 (2
Episodes)
Sicko (Special Edition), Michael Moore, 2007
Future Living 2025, Discovery Channel, 2007
2057: The Body, The City, The World (3 Episodes), Discovery Channel
Future Cars: Episode 1 - Extreme Cars (4 Episodes), Discovery Channel, 2007
Future Weapons: Smart Weapons, (Season 1, Episode 4), Discovery Channel, 2006
Tokyo's Sky City and Transatlantic Tunnel, Extreme Engrg (S1, Ep 1), Discovery
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Channel, 2006
Solar Energy: Saved by the Sun, NOVA, 2007
Energy Crossroads, Chris Fauchere, 2007
Assessment of Student Learning
Assessment
Dates or
deadlines
Midterm and Final Exam
Exams are given over the weekend covering course material. The students are
required to investigate about the
questions and provide thier own discussion on the subject.
Project Report
Students are expected to state a current problem in Medical Informatics and
propose a mini-project to present
their own solution. The project report should cover all aspets of a project
proposal.
Presentation
The projects proposed by the students are presented in class. A slide
presentation is expected to deliver the problem and solution presented to the
class. The presentation is evaluated by the classmates.
Course Grading
Deliverable Grade Points
Midterm Exam 25
Final Exam
25
Project Report 30
Presentation
10
Blog
10
Total
100
Course Policies
Class Attendance
Attendance is required, more than 3 absences without permission will result in failure from
the course
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Class Participation
Participation to classroom discussions are expected from each student.
Late Submission of Assignments
Late submission of assignments will result in penalty of 10 to 25 % deduction of the overall
grade according to late submission date. Instructor has the right to decide if the late
submission will be evaluated or not.
Make up for Exams and Assignments
Make-ups will be granted only to students with documentable excuses for missing the
exam(s)
Information for Students with Disabilities
To obtain disability related academic adjustments and/or auxiliary aids, students with
disabilities must contact the course instructor and the ODTÜ Disability Support Office as
soon as possible. If you need any accommodation for this course because of your disabling
condition, please contact me. For detailed information, please visit the websie of Disability
Support Office: http://engelsiz.metu.edu.tr/
Academic Honesty
The METU Honour Code is as follows: "Every member of METU community adopts the
following honour code as one of the core principles of academic life and strives to develop
an academic environment where continuous adherence to this code is promoted. The
members of the METU community are reliable, responsible and honourable people who
embrace only the success and recognition they deserve, and act with integrity in their use,
evaluation and presentation of facts, data and documents."
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