MATHEMATICS (TURKISH, PHD)
PhD TR-NQF-HE: Level 8 QF-EHEA: Third Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 8

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code Course Name Semester Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
OPT2003 Low Vision Tools Fall 2 0 2 3
The course opens with the approval of the Department at the beginning of each semester

Basic information

Language of instruction: Tr
Type of course: Departmental Elective
Course Level:
Mode of Delivery:
Course Coordinator : Instructor DOĞAN AYDIN
Course Objectives: Recognize the tools of low vision and the structure of the telescope, the structure of magnifiers, the magnifying glasses.

Learning Outputs

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) To have knowledge about low vision and low vision aids and their fitting techniques.
2) To have knowledge about manufacture of spectacle lenses and able to use this knowledge at sales presentations.
3) Able to do eyeglass mounting expertly and adaptate it to the wearer.
4) To have knowledge about prismatic lenses and able to make fitting them to the frames.

Course Content

Low vision and low vision rehabilitation, Low Vision Aids: Glasses I, Low Vision Aids: Glasses II, Low Vision Aids: Hand Magnifiers, Low Vision Aids: Foot Magnifiers, Low Vision Aids: Loops, Low Vision Aids: Telescopes, Low Vision Aids : Bioptics, Low Vision Aids: Telemicroscopes, Low Vision Aids: Intraocular Lenses, Non Optical Low Vision Aids: Illumination, Non Optical Low Vision Aids: Perforated Glasses, Non Optical Low Vision Aids: Projection Tools, Non Optical Low Vision Aids: Braille Alphabet.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Low vision and low vision rehabilitation
2) Low Vision Aids: Glasses I
3) Low Vision Aids: Glasses II
4) Low Vision Aids: Hand Magnifiers
5) Low Vision Aids: Measuring Magnifier
6) Low Vision Aids: Loops
7) Low Vision Aids: Telescopes
8) Low Vision Aids: Bioptics
9) Low Vision Aids: Telemicroscopes
10) Low Vision Aids: Intraocular Lenses
11) Non Optical Low Vision Aids: Illumination
12) Non Optical Low Vision Aids: Perforated Glasses
13) Non Optical Low Vision Aids: Projection Tools
14) Non Optical Low Vision Aids: Braille Alphabet

Sources

Course Notes: 1) Reading aids for adults with low vision, Acosta ve diğ., Wiley, 2018. 2) Temel Optisyenlik, Erdoğan Özdemir ve Onur Yarar, Güneş Tıp Kitabevi, 2016.
References:

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Attendance 14 % 0
Laboratory % 0
Application % 0
Field Work % 0
Special Course Internship (Work Placement) % 0
Quizzes % 0
Homework Assignments % 0
Presentation % 0
Project % 0
Seminar % 0
Midterms 1 % 40
Preliminary Jury % 0
Final 1 % 60
Paper Submission % 0
Jury % 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 0 0
Special Course Internship (Work Placement) 0 0 0
Field Work 0 0 0
Study Hours Out of Class 14 2 28
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 10 10
Paper Submission 0 0 0
Jury 0 0 0
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