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
OPT1002 Opticianry I Spring 2 2 3 9

Basic information

Language of instruction: Turkish
Type of course: Must Course
Course Level: Associate (Short Cycle)
Mode of Delivery:
Course Coordinator : Instructor FIRAT KARA
Course Lecturer(s): Instructor OĞUZHAN NAYIR
Course Objectives: The aim of the course is to introduce optical materials and devices and to teach them how to use them in the profession.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) To be able to define glasses and lenses according to their characteristics.
2) Knows the raw materials and structure of glasses glass.
3) Recognize glasses frame types.
4) To be able to adjust the glasses frames.
5) To be able to repair glasses frames.
6) To be able to make full frame assembly.

Course Content

Raw materials used in the production of spectacle frames and their properties. Adjust the eyeglass frames to the equilibrium position on the vertical and horizontal axis and adjust to the human face. Measurement of spectacle frames. Definition and Formulation of Diopters, Measurement of Glasses in Manual Fokometer, Refraction Defects, Measurement Eyeglass Lenses - Recognition by Eye and Hand - Recognition by Neutralization - Measuring dioptric powers of lenses by focimeter, focus point and focus distances, general classification of lenses. Recognition of mineral and organic lenses. Types of lenses, thermal, and their physical and chemical properties of lenses.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Properties about Structure of Eyeglasses
2) Refraction Defects and Correction of These Defects with Eyeglasses
3) Organic and Mineral Eyeglasses
4) Polarized, Photochromic and Aspheric Glasses and Their Properties
5) Measurement of Eyeglasses and Their Frames
6) Frame Types (Plastic and Metal) and Frame Structure
7) Eyeglasses Measurement Techniques (Recognize by Focometer, by Spherometer and by Neutralization)
8) Drawing, cutting and shaving of eyeglass lenses by hand
9) Lens and Their Types
10) Frame Measurements, Frame Selection and Adjustment for Face Properly
11) Determination of Values Required for Assembly by Measurement Techniques
12) Determination of Values Required for Assembly by Measurement Techniques
13) Lens Types (Bifocal and Trifocal Lenses)
14) Lens Types (Varilux and Multifocal Lenses)

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Ders Notları

Course Notes
References: Gözlükçülük (Öğr.Görv.Ertekin Aksak-Öğr.Görv.Ecz. Taylan Küçüker /2005) Optisyenin Eğitim El Kitabı (Yrd. Doç. Dr. Tuba Özdemir/Eylül 2014)

Gözlükçülük (Öğr.Görv.Ertekin Aksak-Öğr.Görv.Ecz. Taylan Küçüker /2005) Optisyenin Eğitim El Kitabı (Yrd. Doç. Dr. Tuba Özdemir/Eylül 2014)

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Attendance 14 % 0
Laboratory 14 % 0
Application 14 % 0
Midterms 1 % 40
Final 1 % 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 2 28
Application 14 2 28
Study Hours Out of Class 14 8 112
Midterms 1 30 30
Final 1 30 30
Total Workload 228

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 5
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 5
8) To have knowledge of basic vision devices such as glasses, contact lenses and low vision devices (telescopic products, etc.) 5
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