OPTICIANRY (TURKISH)
Associate TR-NQF-HE: Level 5 QF-EHEA: Short Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 5

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code Course Name Semester Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
OPT1005 Introduction to Opticianry Fall 3 0 3 6

Basic information

Language of instruction: Turkish
Type of course: Must Course
Course Level: Associate (Short Cycle)
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Instructor FIRAT KARA
Course Lecturer(s): Instructor FAHRETTİN HİLMİ KELEŞ
Course Objectives: The main aim of this lecture is teaching to classification and identification of the lens to teach dioptrics of lenses according to the characteristics of lenses and glasses frames.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
Learning Outcomes
1) explain the procedure of measuring of lens by sphermeter, recognition and neutralization of lenses.
2) recognize the focometer and prismas.
3) define the lenses in terms of their chemical structures.
4) Recognize the Polaroid lenses.

Course Content

This course contains; 1. Classification and properties of lenses,2. Definition of diopter and formulation of the diopter,3. Deffects of Refractive,4. Correction of axle concept and astigmatism,5. Transpose,6. Recognition and measurement of lenses,7. Techniques of using of Focometer,8. Introduction of glasses frames,9. Identification of diopter power lenses and axle,10. Frame selection and adjustment,11. PD detection distance and the installation height,12. Markürlenmesi lenses , drawing and Shaving,,13. Forces in different meridians diopter lenses,14. Maintenance of the optical tools, hand tools and materials in the opticianry.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Classification and properties of lenses
2) Definition of diopter and formulation of the diopter
3) Deffects of Refractive
4) Correction of axle concept and astigmatism
5) Transpose
6) Recognition and measurement of lenses
7) Techniques of using of Focometer
8) Introduction of glasses frames
9) Identification of diopter power lenses and axle
10) Frame selection and adjustment
11) PD detection distance and the installation height
12) Markurlenmesi lenses , drawing and shaving
13) Forces in different meridians diopter lenses
14) Maintenance of the optical tools, hand tools and materials in the opticianry.

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Temel Optisyenlik, Erdoğan Özdemir ve Onur Yarar, Güneş Tıp Kitabevi, 2016.
References:

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Attendance 14 % 0
Midterms 1 % 40
Final 4 % 60
Total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 40
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 60
Total % 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities Number of Activities Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours 14 3 42
Application 14 0 0
Study Hours Out of Class 14 3 42
Midterms 1 30 30
Final 1 40 40
Total Workload 154

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Low 3 Average 4 High 5 Highest
           
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) To be able to evaluate and apply the knowledge gained from theoretical and practical courses related to the field professionally 5
2) To be able to use terminology specific to the health field effectively 5
3) To know the legislation regarding his/her duties, rights and responsibilities and to act in accordance with professional ethical rules 4
4) To be able to use information and communication technologies on issues related to his/her field and effectively convey his/her professional knowledge through written, verbal and non-verbal communication 5
5) To be able to follow information in his/her field using a foreign language at a basic level 4
6) To be able to apply changing techniques and use new tools and devices depending on developing technology 3
7) To be able to update his/her knowledge, skills and competencies related to his/her field with the awareness of lifelong learning and improve himself/herself personally and professionally 4
8) To have knowledge of basic vision devices such as glasses, contact lenses and low vision devices (telescopic products, etc.) 3
9) To be able to select, sell and prepare basic vision devices according to the prescription and ensure their adaptation to the user 5
10) To be able to measure the diopter of prescription glasses and contact lenses and make the necessary adjustments for their fitting