Department of Opticianry

OPT 106 | Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Name

Opticianry I

Code	Semester	Theory (hour/week)	Application/Lab (hour/week)	Local Credits	ECTS
OPT 106	Spring	2	6	5	6

Prerequisites	None
Course Language	Turkish
Course Type	Required
Course Level	Short Cycle
Mode of Delivery	Blended
Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course	Lecture / Presentation
National Occupation Classification	-
Course Coordinator	Öğr. Gör. Dr. Hasan DURMUŞ
Course Lecturer(s)	Öğr. Gör. Dr. Hasan DURMUŞ Öğr. Gör. Türkan ALKAN
Assistant(s)	-

Course Objectives

This course aims that investigate optical lenses in point of chemical structure, diopter and manufacturing shape.

Learning Outcomes

#	Content	PC Sub	* Contribution Level
#	Content	PC Sub	1	2	3	4	5
1	Evaluate the prismatic effect in the lens
2	Offer the lens according to prescription and the needs
3	Define and measure the part required mounting the lens
4	Measure diopter of the lens and cut the lens according to the frame
5	Explain the points that threaten patient health / safety while taking measurements in the preparation of a spectacle or during the testing of products
6

Course Description

The lenses, which are frequently used in the field of opticians, are classified according to their characteristics and recommended according to the prescription and the needs of the user.

Course Category	Core Courses
	Major Area Courses	X
	Supportive Courses
	Media and Management Skills Courses
	Transferable Skill Courses

WEEKLY SUBJECTS AND RELATED PREPARATION STUDIES

Week	Subjects	Related Preparation	Learning Outcome
1	Theoretical (T): Definition of Diopter, Practice (P) : Introducing lenses and measurement of Lens Diopter by Using Spherometer
2	T: Calculation of diopter of the lenses, P: Measurement of Spherical Lenses with Focimeter	Optisyenin Eğitim El Kitabı, p. 20 - 22
3	T: Calculation of diopter of the lenses, P: Measurement of Spherocylindrical Lenses with Focimeter	Gözlükçülük, p. 62 - 74
4	T: Transpose an Rx, P: Measurement of Progressive Lenses with Focimeter	Gözlükçülük, p. 75 - 78
5	T: Glasses Frame Measurements, P: Measurement of Progressive Lenses with Focimeter	Optisyenin Eğitim El Kitabı, p. 45 - 76
6	T: Prismatic Effect of the Lenses, P: Using of Automatic Focimeter	Optisyenin Eğitim El Kitabı, p. 77 - 80
7	T: Prismatic Effect of the Lenses, P: Measurement of Interpupillary Distance	Optisyenin Eğitim El Kitabı, p. 77 - 80
8	Theoretical and Practical Midterms
9	T: Prism Lenses and Fresnel Prisms, P: Edging Process by Hand Edger	Gözlükçülük, s. 82 - 86
10	T: Bifocal lenses, P: Edging Process by Hand Edger	Gözlükçülük, s. 97 - 104
11	T: Multifocal lenses, P: Edging Process by Hand Edger	Optisyenin Eğitim El Kitabı, s. 81 - 88
12	T: Lenticular lenses, P: Edging Process by Hand Edger	Optisyenin Eğitim El Kitabı, s. 99 - 102
13	T: Selecting Lenses for the prescription, P: Edging Process by Automatic Lens	Optisyenin Eğitim El Kitabı, s. 225 - 234
14	T: Lens Prices, P: Edging Process by Automatic Lens Edger	Price book for optical lenses
15	General Review
16	Final

Course Notes/Textbooks	Optisyenin Eğitim El Kitabı, David S. McCleary, Translate: Tuba Özdemir, Nobel Tıp Yayınevi, 2014 ISBN-10: 6053350811
Suggested Readings/Materials	Gözlükçülük, Ertekin AKSAK, Taylan KÜÇÜKER, 2005 Price book for optical lenses

EVALUATION SYSTEM

Semester Activities	Number	Weighting	LO 1	LO 2	LO 3	LO 4	LO 5	LO 6
Participation	1	5
Laboratory / Application	1	40
Field Work
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
Portfolio
Homework / Assignments	1	5
Presentation / Jury
Project
Seminar / Workshop
Oral Exams
Midterm	1	10
Final Exam	1	40
Total

Weighting of Semester Activities on the Final Grade	5	60
Weighting of End-of-Semester Activities on the Final Grade	1	40
Total

ECTS / WORKLOAD TABLE

Semester Activities	Number	Duration (Hours)	Workload
Theoretical Course Hours (Including exam week: 16 x total hours)	16	2	32
Laboratory / Application Hours (Including exam week: '.16.' x total hours)	16	6	96
Study Hours Out of Class			0
Field Work			0
Quizzes / Studio Critiques			0
Portfolio			0
Homework / Assignments	1	7	7
Presentation / Jury			0
Project			0
Seminar / Workshop			0
Oral Exam			0
Midterms	1	10	10
Final Exam	1	35	35
		Total	180

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES AND PROGRAM QUALIFICATIONS RELATIONSHIP

#	PC Sub	Program Competencies/Outcomes	* Contribution Level
#	PC Sub	Program Competencies/Outcomes	1	2	3	4	5
1	To have the required contemporary theoretical and practical knowledge in his/her field		-	-	-	X	-
2	To use the material and technology related to his/her field, and make their maintenance, use the information and communication technologies at basic level		-	-	X	-	-
3	To have the competency to recognize the problems in his/her field, analyze them, develop evidence-based solutions and have the ability to share their suggestions with others		-	-	-	-	-
4	To be aware of legal responsibilities, conduct basic studies in her/his field independently		-	-	-	-	-
5	To communicate with patients, relatives and colleagues properly, comprehensively, honestly and explicitly, transfer his/her thoughts and knowledge through written and oral communication		-	-	-	-	-
6	To take responsibility as an active team member during the practices in his/her field		-	-	X	-	-
7	To commentate and evaluate the scientific information with a critical approach by the help of knowledge gained in his/her field		-	X	-	-	-
8	To comprehend the importance of lifelong learning, to determine and meet her/his learning needs, to develop herself/himself by monitoring the development in science and technology		-	-	-	-	-
9	To act by considering the universal ethical values, social and cultural characteristics		-	-	-	-	-
10	To know the concepts of occupational safety, patient safety, environmental protection and quality, and fulfill the requirements		-	-	X	-	-
11	To be able to follow information in his field and communicate with colleagues in English at least a level of European Language Portfolio A2 General Level		-	-	-	-	-
12	To have knowledge and skills related to the administrative responsibility and management of an optician’s store		-	-	-	-	-
13	To monitor visual health related products, determine the needs of the optician’s store and carry out activities for development		-	-	-	-	-