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
OPT1004 Ocular Anatomy and Physiology Spring 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 ZEYNEP GÜL
Course Objectives: The aim of this course is to make the students understand anatomic structure of the eye and physiology of vision.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
1) Define anatomical structure and features of the eye.
2) Define visual pathways and visual cortical areas
3) Explain the refractive structures and their function in the eye
4) Define how visual perception occurs
5) Explain the reflexes related to vision.

Course Content

Bulbus Oculi, Layers of Bulbus Oculi, Refractive Structures, Auxiliary Parts of Eye, Nervus Opticus and Optic Tract, Reflexes Related to Eye, Introduction to Eye Physiology, Optics of Eye, Retina and Its Functions, Visual Perception in Central Nervous System.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Introduction to Ocular Anatomy and Physiology
2) Anatomy of Orbita
3) Extraocular Muscles
4) Anatomical Structure of Bulbus Oculi
5) Conjunctiva, Sclera, Cornea and Retina
6) Optic Tracts and Cranial Nerves
7) Visual Areas
8) Midterm Exam
9) Refractive Structures and Their Function
10) Excitation of Retina
11) Visual Perception
12) Visual Perception
13) Reflexes Related to Vision
14) Color Perception

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Gözün Anatomisi ve Fizyolojisi, Hikmet BAŞMAK, Esen Ofset Matbaacılık, 2005
References: 1- Prof.Dr. Kayıhan Şahinoğlu, Kliniğe Yönelik Anatomi, 2007 2- Prof.Dr. Mehmet Yıldırım, İnsan Anatomisi Atlası, 2006 3- Yüksekokullar için Fizyoloji. Ed.Prof.Dr. Berrak Ç.Yeğen. Yüce Yayım, 2014 4- Ganong un Tıbbi Fizyolojisi, Çeviri editörü Prof. Dr. Hakkı GÖKBEL, 2011 5- Ahmet Özer. Görme Optiği ve Refraksiyon. Esen Ofset Matbaacılık, 2005 6- Aydın P. Çeviri Editörü. Amerikan Göz Akademisi Temel ve Klinik Bilimler Kursu, Cilt 3, Klinik Optik, Güneş Tıp Kitabevi, Ankara 2008.

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Attendance 13 % 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 13 3 39
Application 14 0 0
Study Hours Out of Class 14 4 56
Midterms 1 33 33
Final 1 30 30
Total Workload 158

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 2
2) To be able to use terminology specific to the health field effectively
3) To know the legislation regarding his/her duties, rights and responsibilities and to act in accordance with professional ethical rules 2
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 3
5) To be able to follow information in his/her field using a foreign language at a basic level 3
6) To be able to apply changing techniques and use new tools and devices depending on developing technology
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
8) To have knowledge of basic vision devices such as glasses, contact lenses and low vision devices (telescopic products, etc.)
9) To be able to select, sell and prepare basic vision devices according to the prescription and ensure their adaptation to the user
10) To be able to measure the diopter of prescription glasses and contact lenses and make the necessary adjustments for their fitting