OPTİSYENLİĞE GİRİŞ PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
OPP151	OPTİSYENLİĞE GİRİŞ	1	4	2	3

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 aim of this course is to provide fundamental knowledge and skills about the optician profession and optical sciences.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Content: The course covers all technical information related to the practice of opticianry, the history of opticianry, an evaluation of the state of opticianry education worldwide, professional definitions, a brief explanation of eye anatomy and eye defects, and basic information about all materials and machines used in the opticianry profession.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Explain basic terminology used in the practice of the optician profession.
Define basic knowledge in the use of laboratory equipment, hand tools, and materials.
Students taking this course will be able to: Draw conclusions about the development of the optician profession, laws, regulations, history, and deontology.
Explain eyeglass prescriptions and their contents.
Characterize eyeglasses, lenses, frames, and all vision aids.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	RESOURCE REVIEW	Course Introduction, Scope, Rationale, Importance, Rules and Requirements	Lecture Question-Answer Problem Solving
2	RESOURCE REVIEW	The Optician Profession and the Duties of an Optician	Lecture Question-Answer Problem Solving
3	RESOURCE REVIEW	The Optician Profession and the Responsibilities of an Optician	Lecture Question-Answer Problem Solving
4	RESOURCE REVIEW	Historical Development of the Optician Profession in Türkiye	Lecture Question-Answer Problem Solving
5	RESOURCE REVIEW	The State of Opticianry and Optometry Education in the World	Lecture Question-Answer Problem Solving
6	RESOURCE REVIEW	Professional Organizations, Civil Society Organizations	Lecture Question-Answer Problem Solving
7	RESOURCE REVIEW	Terminological Terms, Professional Definitions, Optical Sciences, Vision Defects, Prescription Information, Eyeglass Lens and Frame Terms	Lecture Question-Answer Problem Solving
8	RESOURCE REVIEW	Types of optical glass, eyeglass lenses	Lecture Question-Answer Problem Solving
9	RESOURCE REVIEW	Processes of shaping and hardening optical glass- SHORT QUIZ	Lecture Question-Answer Problem Solving
10	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
11	RESOURCE REVIEW	Composition of optical glass, optical properties of glass, thermal properties of glass, physical properties of glass, chemical properties of glass - SHORT QUIZ	Lecture Question-Answer Problem Solving
12	RESOURCE REVIEW	Characteristics of eyeglass frames, classification of frames according to their rims, classification of frames according to their raw materials, parts of eyeglasses- PRACTICE	Lecture Question-Answer Problem Solving
13	RESOURCE REVIEW	Refractive errors Explanation Question-Answer Problem Solving	Lecture Question-Answer Problem Solving
14	RESOURCE REVIEW	Standards for vision aids, principles of ophthalmic lenses	Lecture Question-Answer Problem Solving
15	RESOURCE REVIEW	Writing prescriptions and reading prescriptions	Lecture Question-Answer Problem Solving
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Özdemir, E., & Kabak, S. (2018). Gözlükçülüğün Tarihsel Gelişimi ve Türkiye’de Gözlük Sektörü. İTO/İDA yayınları.
Kayın, N., "Optalmik Optisyenin Meslek Kitabı"., Kitap No:4., ISBN 975-97172-9-8
Shaver Jr, D. V. (1974). Opticianry, optometry, and ophthalmology: an overview. Medical Care, 754-765.

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.				3

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.						5

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.					4
2	Knowing the risks to the health sector and industry make the right decisions.				3
3	Health sector and the sector's risk requires knowing the true teamwork in the unit, compatible and effective to çalışır.al.			2

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.		1
2	In professional settings, they assume responsibility as an effective team member in workshop and optical sales environments.		1
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.				3
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.		1

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.		1

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	0	0	0
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	0	0	0
Laboratory	14	1	14
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	1	1
Preparation for the Final Exam	1	3	3
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	1	3	3
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	32	0	78