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

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code: OPT110
Course Name: Visual Optics and Refraction
Semester: Spring
Course Credits:
ECTS
4
Language of instruction: Turkish
Course Condition:
Does the Course Require Work Experience?: Yes
Type of course: Compulsory Courses
Course Level:
Associate TR-NQF-HE:5. Master`s Degree QF-EHEA:Short Cycle EQF-LLL:5. Master`s Degree
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator: Öğr. Gör. EMRE DEMİR
Course Lecturer(s): Öğr. Gör. Emre DEMİR
Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives: The aim of this course is to introduce the structure of the human eye, optics of vision and refractive errors of the eye lens, as well as how to correct these defects and the optical equipment used to correct them.
Course Content: -The optics of the human eye and its properties
-Refraction errors and explanation of technical terms
-Transpose
-Writing a prescription for glasses
-Objective and Subjective Inspection Methods

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) Explain the optics of the human eye.
2) Explains professional information about optics.
3) Knows the refraction defects and has information about how to correct the defects.
4) Knows and reads the rules of eyeglass prescription writing.
5) It performs the transpose operation.
6) Knows Objective and Subjective Examination methods.

Course Flow Plan

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) optics of the human eye VISUAL OPTICS AND REFRACTION All Optical and Optometric Professionals Association
2) Visual acuity and visual field VISUAL OPTICS AND REFRACTION All Optical and Optometric Professionals Association Doç. Dr. Ahmet ÖZER
3) Anisometropia, Anisoconia, Anisocoria, Aphakia VISUAL OPTICS AND REFRACTION All Optical and Optometric Professionals Association Doç. Dr. Ahmet ÖZER
4) Introduction to types of ametropia VISUAL OPTICS AND REFRACTION All Optical and Optometric Professionals Association Doç. Dr. Ahmet ÖZER
5) Myopia VISUAL OPTICS AND REFRACTION All Optical and Optometric Professionals Association Doç. Dr. Ahmet ÖZER
6) Hyperopia VISUAL OPTICS AND REFRACTION All Optical and Optometric Professionals Association Doç. Dr. Ahmet ÖZER
7) Midterm
8) Astigmatism VISUAL OPTICS AND REFRACTION All Optical and Optometric Professionals Association Doç. Dr. Ahmet ÖZER
9) Presbyopia VISUAL OPTICS AND REFRACTION All Optical and Optometric Professionals Association Doç. Dr. Ahmet ÖZER
10) Transpose VISUAL OPTICS AND REFRACTION All Optical and Optometric Professionals Association Doç. Dr. Ahmet ÖZER
11) Eyeglass prescription reading. VISUAL OPTICS AND REFRACTION All Optical and Optometric Professionals Association Doç. Dr. Ahmet ÖZER
12) Accommodation VISUAL OPTICS AND REFRACTION All Optical and Optometric Professionals Association Doç. Dr. Ahmet ÖZER
13) Cycloplegia VISUAL OPTICS AND REFRACTION All Optical and Optometric Professionals Association Doç. Dr. Ahmet ÖZER
14) Objective and Subjective Examination Methods VISUAL OPTICS AND REFRACTION All Optical and Optometric Professionals Association Doç. Dr. Ahmet ÖZER
15) Final

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: GÖRME OPTİĞİ VE REFRAKSİYON
Tüm Optik ve Optometrik Meslek Adamları Derneği
Doç. Dr. Ahmet ÖZER
References: GÖRME OPTİĞİ VE REFRAKSİYON
Tüm Optik ve Optometrik Meslek Adamları Derneği
Doç. Dr. Ahmet ÖZER

Course - Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Course Learning Outcomes

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Program Outcomes
1) Knows the basic terms used in optics, the history of optics, its development and the profession of optician. 1
2) Knows the environmental, social and ethical problems related to her\his profession and assumes the responsibilities related to them. 2
3) Observes the health and safety measures related to her\his profession. 1 3
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. 3 3 3 2
6) Learns information technologies, uses basic computer programs and professional software programs.
7) Knows eye anatomy and optics, has information about eye diseases. 3 2 3 1 1 1
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. 3 3 3 3 3 3
9) Knows the properties of materials defined in optics and recognizes optical instruments. 3 1
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. 3 3 3 3 3 3
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. 2
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. 3
9) Knows the properties of materials defined in optics and recognizes optical instruments. 2
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. 3
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
Attendance 10 % 0
Midterms 1 % 40
Final 1 % 60
total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 40
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 60
total % 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Calculation

Activities Number of Activities Workload
Course Hours 13 26
Study Hours Out of Class 13 60
Midterms 1 1
Final 1 1
Total Workload 88