Opticianry Preview
Associate	TR-NQF-HE: Level 5	QF-EHEA: Short Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 5

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code:

SHM030

Course Name:

Basic Cognitive Processes

Semester:

Fall

Course Credits:

ECTS

Language of instruction:

Turkish

Course Condition:

Does the Course Require Work Experience?:

Type of course:

Departmental Elective

Course Level:

Associate

TR-NQF-HE:5. Master`s Degree

QF-EHEA:Short Cycle

EQF-LLL:5. Master`s Degree

Mode of Delivery:

E-Learning

Course Coordinator:

Öğr. Gör. VEDAT GÖKEN

Course Lecturer(s):

BETÜL KOÇARSLAN

Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives:	The aim of this course is to provide a general view of higher cognitive functions such as thinking, learning, memory and understanding the relationship between human behaviors and executive functions.
Course Content:	This course includes the definitions and mechanisms of executive functions such as attention, memory, learning, language and thinking.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) Has a general view about the brain and brain functions.
2) Gains a general understanding about neuroscience.
3) Recognizes and defines executive functions such as attention, memory and learning.
4) Defines the term 'intelligence'.
5) Has a knowledge about the relationship between giftedness and the environment.
6) Has a general view of current developments about neuroscience.

Course Flow Plan

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	The Brain: Definition and Basic Functions
2)	Milestones of Neuroscience
3)	The limbic system
4)	Attention Process
5)	Memory and Principles Of Memory
6)	Learning
7)	The Intelligence
8)	Midterm
9)	Giftedness and the environment
10)	Language and Communication
11)	Extraordinary Brains
12)	Social Brain
13)	The Brain and the Future
14)	Current Readings in Neuroscience-1
15)	Current Readings in Neuroscience-2
16)	Final Exam

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	Brain. Carter, R. Davranışsal Nöroloji. Tanrıdağ, O. Sosyal Nörobilim. Tanrıdağ, O.
References:	Brain. Carter, R. Davranışsal Nöroloji. Tanrıdağ, O. Sosyal Nörobilim. Tanrıdağ, O.

Course - Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Course Learning Outcomes	1	2	3	4	5	6
Program Outcomes
1) Knows the basic terms used in optics, the history of optics, its development and the profession of optician.
2) Knows the environmental, social and ethical problems related to her\his profession and assumes the responsibilities related to them.
3) Observes the health and safety measures related to her\his profession.
4) It adopts the total quality philosophy and supports the relevant corporate processes.
5) Gains the basic math and physics knowledge required in the optician profession.
6) Learns information technologies, uses basic computer programs and professional software programs.
7) Knows eye anatomy and optics, has information about eye diseases.
8) Learns the refraction errors, knows the optical equipment used to correct these defects, measures the diopters of optical glasses by means of a phonometer, and determines the type of lens.
9) Knows the properties of materials defined in optics and recognizes optical instruments.
10) She/He reads the prescriptions prepared by the ophthalmologist, supplies the optical equipment, selects the most suitable glass and frame for the patient, and performs the most appropriate glasses assembly procedures in order to eliminate or alleviate vision disorders.
11) When there is a problem with optical materials in the optician laboratory or establishment, she/he understands and fixes the problem.
12) Obtains the knowledge of history belonging to the Ottoman and Republican Periods.
13) Learns Turkish language structure and acquires a basic level of English grammer that will enable her/him to communicate.
14) He/she makes the necessary financial planning in his/her institution and has general accounting knowledge.
15) The researcher is open to changes, has creative, program-solving skills and the ability to share solution suggestions.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Average	3 Highest

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	Knows the basic terms used in optics, the history of optics, its development and the profession of optician.
2)	Knows the environmental, social and ethical problems related to her\his profession and assumes the responsibilities related to them.
3)	Observes the health and safety measures related to her\his profession.
4)	It adopts the total quality philosophy and supports the relevant corporate processes.
5)	Gains the basic math and physics knowledge required in the optician profession.
6)	Learns information technologies, uses basic computer programs and professional software programs.
7)	Knows eye anatomy and optics, has information about eye diseases.
8)	Learns the refraction errors, knows the optical equipment used to correct these defects, measures the diopters of optical glasses by means of a phonometer, and determines the type of lens.
9)	Knows the properties of materials defined in optics and recognizes optical instruments.
10)	She/He reads the prescriptions prepared by the ophthalmologist, supplies the optical equipment, selects the most suitable glass and frame for the patient, and performs the most appropriate glasses assembly procedures in order to eliminate or alleviate vision disorders.
11)	When there is a problem with optical materials in the optician laboratory or establishment, she/he understands and fixes the problem.
12)	Obtains the knowledge of history belonging to the Ottoman and Republican Periods.
13)	Learns Turkish language structure and acquires a basic level of English grammer that will enable her/him to communicate.
14)	He/she makes the necessary financial planning in his/her institution and has general accounting knowledge.
15)	The researcher is open to changes, has creative, program-solving skills and the ability to share solution suggestions.

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Midterms	1	% 40
Final	1	% 60
total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 40
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 60
total		% 100