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
OPT2006 Optic and Ophthalmic Tools Spring 2 0 2 3
This catalog is for information purposes. Course status is determined by the relevant department at the beginning of semester.

Basic information

Language of instruction: Turkish
Type of course: Departmental Elective
Course Level: Associate (Short Cycle)
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Instructor FIRAT KARA
Course Lecturer(s): Instructor OĞUZHAN NAYIR
Instructor FAHRETTİN HİLMİ KELEŞ
Course Objectives: This course will relate all optical instruments, optical structure and usage related to optics profession.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) Basic elements of optical instruments (mirrors, lenses and prisms) can be categorized
2) It may be interested in the basic characteristics of optical instruments.
3) (S)He will be able to examine the working principle of the camera and the magnifiers.
4) The special microscope will be able to discuss about optical varieties and their usage areas
5) The optical structure of the phocometer and Pupillametrene will be able to discuss the types and principles of use.
6) Recognition of ophthalmic optical instruments used in ophthalmology examination can compare the variety of these instruments, optical structures and fields of use by showing the difference.

Course Content

Technical terms and definitions, basic elements of optical instruments, basic characteristics of optical instruments, definition of pushometer, types. Eyesight examination, eye examinations, eye examinations, eye examinations, pupilometer, magnifying glasses, binoculars, microscopes, telescopes, camera (photographic machine), ophthalmic optics, symptomatology of eye complaints and eye diseases Optic instruments and principles used in routine examination and auxiliary instruments and methods, ophthalmoscopes, retinoscopes, fundus cameras, refractometers, tonometers, slit lamps and surgical microscope types, photo thickener.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Technical terms and definitions, basic elements of optical instruments
2) Basic characteristics of optical instruments
3) Lensometer (focometer) basics, definition of focometer, types I
4) Lensometer (focometer) basics, definition of focometer, types II
5) Display of the lenses on the focometry, determination of dioptric powers of the lenses
6) Pupillometers, magnifiers, binoculars, microscopes, telescopes, cameras (photographic machines), ophthalmic optics I
7) Pupillometers, magnifiers, binoculars, microscopes, telescopes, cameras (photographic machines), ophthalmic optics II
8) Symptomatology of eye complaints and eye diseases I
9) Symptomatology of eye complaints and eye diseases II
10) Low vision optics
11) Eye examinations, routine examination of the eyes and auxiliary instruments and methods, and optical instruments and materials used in examination
12) Ophthalmoscopes, retinoscopes, refractometers
13) Fundus cameras, tonometers, slit lamps
14) Types of surgical microscope, photo thickener.

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Serway and Jewett, Physics for Scientists and Engineers with Modern Physics, 8th Edition, 2007.
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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 14 2 28
Application 14 0 0
Study Hours Out of Class 14 2 28
Midterms 1 10 10
Final 1 20 20
Total Workload 86

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) 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
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) To be able to follow information in his/her field using a foreign language at a basic level
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