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
The course opens with the approval of the Department at the beginning of each semester

Basic information

Language of instruction: Tr
Type of course: Must Course
Course Level: Associate
Mode of Delivery:
Course Coordinator : Instructor DOĞAN AYDIN
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 Outputs

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: 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
Field Work 0 % 0
Special Course Internship (Work Placement) 0 % 0
Quizzes 0 % 0
Homework Assignments 0 % 0
Presentation 0 % 0
Project 0 % 0
Seminar 0 % 0
Midterms 1 % 40
Preliminary Jury 0 % 0
Final 1 % 60
Paper Submission 0 % 0
Jury 0 % 0
Bütünleme % 0
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
Laboratory 0 0 0
Application 14 2 28
Special Course Internship (Work Placement) 0 0 0
Field Work 0 0 0
Study Hours Out of Class 14 8 112
Presentations / Seminar 0 0 0
Project 0 0 0
Homework Assignments 0 0 0
Quizzes 0 0 0
Preliminary Jury 0 0 0
Midterms 1 30 30
Paper Submission 0 0 0
Jury 0 0 0
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) The student acquires theoretical and practical knowledge related to his field at a basic level. 5
2) The student owns information about moral discipline and ethical rules related to his field. 5
3) The student uses theoretical and practical knowledge related to his field at a basic level; basic fundamental computer programs and related technologies. 4
4) The student manages a duty independently by using the knowledge about his field at a basic level. 5
5) The student evaluates the knowledge about his field at a basic level with a critical approach, he designates his learning needs and directs his learning. 5
6) The student uses information and communication technologies with at least at basic level of European Computer Using Licence basic level of computer software which his field of study requires. 3
7) The student complies with and contributes to quality management and processes. 5
8) The student has sufficient consciousness about individual and public health, environmental protection and work safety issues. 5
9) The student acts in accordance with laws, regulations, legislations and professional ethics related to individual duties, rights and responsibilities. 5