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
OPT2004 Vision Optics and Refraction Spring 2 2 3 7

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 EMRE DOĞAN
Course Objectives: To learn eye and lenses as optical system

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) Define the basic information as an optical system.
2) Describe the refractive state of the eye.
3) Define the visual defects.
4) Explain the basic information about contact lenses.

Course Content

The eye as an optical system, visual field, refractive state of the eye (distant point, cmetropy), refractive defects (age changes, nature, prevalence)

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Eye as Optical System
2) Pupilla response and seeing effect
3) Visual acuity
4) Visual Field
5) Refractive state of the eye (distant point, emetropia)
6) Refractive state of the eye (distant point, emetropia)
7) Midterm exam
8) the Anizometrapy
9) Anisoconia and unilateral aphakia
10) the Accommodation
11) Refractive defects (changes with age)
12) Amethropia correction: Glasses
13) Amethropia correction: Contact lens
14) Amethropia correction: Intraocular lens

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Ders Notları
References: Nesimi Cihan Ünlüçerçi. (2016) Optisyenler için Görme Optiği ve Görme Kusurlarının Düzeltilmesi

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Attendance 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 13 2 26
Application 14 2 28
Study Hours Out of Class 14 5 70
Midterms 1 22 22
Final 1 30 30
Total Workload 176

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 5
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 4
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.) 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