OPTİSYENLİK I PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
OPP152	OPTİSYENLİK I	2	4	2	9

GENERAL INFORMATION
Language of Instruction :	Turkish
Level of the Course Unit :	ASSOCIATE DEGREE, TYY: + 5.Level, EQF-LLL: 5.Level, QF-EHEA: Short Cycle
Type of the Course :	Compulsory
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit	Assist.Prof. NİHAN ÜNLÜ
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit	Lecturer SÜMEYRA LEYLA ÖZİNCE
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	Objective: The main objective of this course is to teach the use of lenses and frames related to optometry and to inform students about how to use them in the profession.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Content: The course content can be summarized as follows: eyeglass frames, types and structures of eyeglass lenses, structure and materials of eyeglass lenses, eyeglass usage, eyeglass aesthetics, bifocal, trifocal and Varilux lenses. Glass structure, history, uses and properties Organic and mineral eyeglass lenses: properties, advantages and disadvantages, comparison Properties and uses of polarized, photochromic and aspheric lenses. Recognition of optical prescriptions prepared using different methods, symbols and abbreviations Eyeglass frames and their history Parts of eyeglasses, their structures, types and uses Choosing a frame according to the prescription Choosing a frame suitable for face structure, age and special circumstances Structure, types and properties of lenses Thin and thick-edged lenses Pantoscopic Angle - Retroscopic Angle Bifocal Lenses Trifocal Lenses Varilux Lenses

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Describes different types of eyeglass frames.
Explains the structure of eyeglass lenses.
Identifies different types of lenses.
Practices cutting eyeglass lenses in laboratory classes.
Describes the structure of the raw materials used for eyeglass lenses.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	RESOURCE REVIEW	Glass structure, history, uses and properties	Lecture/Discussion-based Lecture, Supporting and Structural Examples, Demonstration, Application
2	RESOURCE REVIEW	Organic and mineral spectacle lenses: properties, advantages and disadvantages, comparison	Lecture/Discussion-based Lecture, Supporting and Structural Examples, Demonstration, Application
3	RESOURCE REVIEW	Polarized, photochromic and aspheric lenses: properties and uses	Lecture/Discussion-based Lecture, Supporting and Structural Examples, Demonstration, Application
4	RESOURCE REVIEW	Identification of optical prescriptions prepared using different methods, symbols and abbreviations	Lecture/Discussion-based Lecture, Supporting and Structural Examples, Demonstration, Application
5	RESOURCE REVIEW	Eyeglass frames and their history	Lecture/Discussion-based Lecture, Supporting and Structural Examples, Demonstration, Application
6	RESOURCE REVIEW	Parts of eyeglasses: structures, types and uses	Lecture/Discussion-based Lecture, Supporting and Structural Examples, Demonstration, Application
7	RESOURCE REVIEW	Choosing a frame according to the prescription	Lecture/Discussion-based Lecture, Supporting and Structural Examples, Demonstration, Application
8	RESOURCE REVIEW	Choosing a frame suitable for facial structure, age and special circumstances	Lecture/Discussion-based Lecture, Supporting and Structural Examples, Demonstration, Application
9	RESOURCE REVIEW	Structure, types and properties of lenses- SHORT QUIZ	Lecture/Discussion-based Lecture, Supporting and Structural Examples, Demonstration, Application
10	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
11	RESOURCE REVIEW	Thin and thick-edged lenses	Lecture/Discussion-based Lecture, Supporting and Structural Examples, Demonstration, Application
12	RESOURCE REVIEW	Pantoscopic Angle - Retroscopic Angle	Lecture/Discussion-based Lecture, Supporting and Structural Examples, Demonstration, Application
13	RESOURCE REVIEW	Bifocal Lenses	Lecture/Discussion-based Lecture, Supporting and Structural Examples, Demonstration, Application
14	RESOURCE REVIEW	Trifocal Lenses-PRACTICE	Lecture/Discussion-based Lecture, Supporting and Structural Examples, Demonstration, Application
15	RESOURCE REVIEW	Varilux Lenses	Lecture/Discussion-based Lecture, Supporting and Structural Examples, Demonstration, Application
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Bulut, M., & Servisi, A. B. (2004). Türkiye'de gözlük sektörü. İstanbul Ticaret Odası.
Gross, H. (2005). Handbook of Optical Systems.
Fischer, R. E., Tadic-Galeb, B., Yoder, P. R., Galeb, R., Kress, B. C., McClain, S. C., ... & Bob Grant Alastair J. (2000). Optical system design (Vol. 599). New York: McGraw Hill.
Kayın, N., "Optalmik Optisyenin Meslek Kitabı"., Kitap No:4., ISBN 975-97172-9-8

ASSESSMENT
Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities	Number of Activities	Degree of Contribution (%)	Description	Examination Method
Final Exam	1	100		Classical Exam
TOTAL	1	100

Level of Contribution
0	1	2	3	4	5

KNOWLEDGE
Theoretical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Students acquire up-to-date theoretical knowledge in Anatomy, Physiology, Physics, Physics and Geometric Optics, Optical Instruments and Materials, which are required in the field of optometry.		1

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	The principles of occupational health and safety, environmental awareness, professional ethics, and quality assurance processes necessary for safe, controlled, and standards-compliant work in the optician's environment are based on theoretical foundations.				3

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	It evaluates professional problems and situations encountered in the field of optometry with an analytical, critical, and scientifically based approach, and offers appropriate solutions.					4

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	They effectively use professional information technologies, optical design programs, measurement software, and digital data management systems.					4
2	By using optical devices, measuring instruments, and workshop equipment efficiently, safely, and methodically, he integrates them into professional practices by monitoring technological developments.					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Of the obligations to be fulfilled successfully and correctly.						5
2	Knowing the risks to the health sector and industry make the right decisions.		1
3	Health sector and the sector's risk requires knowing the true teamwork in the unit, compatible and effective to çalışır.al.						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	They communicate effectively and clearly, both orally and in writing, expressing their knowledge and opinions in their field, thus maintaining effective communication with colleagues, patients, and other healthcare professionals.						5
2	In professional settings, they assume responsibility as an effective team member in workshop and optical sales environments.						5
3	As an optician, they possess the ability to quickly assess, make appropriate decisions, and generate solutions in unexpected and complex professional situations, thus adapting to varying working conditions.						5
4	As an individual with a lifelong learning culture focused on continuous self-improvement, they follow professional innovations, developments in optical technologies, and current scientific publications.						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	They gain language proficiency in a foreign language that enables them to communicate with healthcare professionals through professional publications and national and international resources.	0
2	Demonstrates practical skills in inventory management, customer relations, sales processes, and compliance with professional regulations in optical retail businesses.					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	By analyzing the technical specifications of eyeglass frames, contact lenses, and optical materials, it selects and adapts products to suit an individual's vision needs.					4
2	The optical workshop ensures product quality by performing frame assembly, lens edge processing, repair, and adjustment processes in accordance with standards.						5
3	By evaluating prescription parameters, it accurately and precisely applies lens centering, optical axis adjustment, pupillary distance measurement, and related optical calculations.						5

WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE UNIT
Workload for Learning & Teaching Activities
Type of the Learning Activites	Learning Activities (# of week)	Duration (hours, h)	Workload (h)
Lecture & In-Class Activities	14	4	56
Preliminary & Further Study	14	5	70
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	0	0	0
Laboratory	14	6	84
Reading	0	0	0
Assignment (Homework)	0	0	0
Project Work	0	0	0
Seminar	0	0	0
Internship	0	0	0
Technical Visit	0	0	0
Web Based Learning	0	0	0
Implementation/Application/Practice	0	0	0
Practice at a workplace	0	0	0
Occupational Activity	0	0	0
Social Activity	0	0	0
Thesis Work	0	0	0
Field Study	0	0	0
Report Writing	0	0	0
Final Exam	1	8	8
Preparation for the Final Exam	1	1	1
Mid-Term Exam	1	4	4
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	46	0	224