Optician
Course Details

KTO KARATAY UNIVERSITY
Vocational School of Medical Services
Programme of Optician
Course Details
Vocational School of Medical Services
Programme of Optician
Course Details

| Course Code | Course Name | Year | Period | Semester | T+A+L | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04810001 | Introduction to Optician | 1 | Autumn | 1 | 2+0+0 | 4 | 4 |
| Course Type | Compulsory |
| Course Cycle | Associate (Short Cycle) (TQF-HE: Level 5 / QF-EHEA: Short Cycle / EQF-LLL: Level 5) |
| Course Language | Turkish |
| Methods and Techniques | - |
| Mode of Delivery | Face to Face |
| Prerequisites | - |
| Coordinator | - |
| Instructor(s) | Lect. Şeyma KAHVECİ |
| Instructor Assistant(s) | - |
Course Instructor(s)
| Name and Surname | Room | E-Mail Address | Internal | Meeting Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lect. Şeyma KAHVECİ | B-Z23 | [email protected] | 7956 | Tuesday 13:00-15:00 |
Course Content
Job Descriptions, Duties, Authorities, and Responsibilities; Professional Regulations; Historical Development of the Profession; The Status of Optometry in Turkey and Around the World.
Objectives of the Course
To gain basic knowledge about the optician profession.
Contribution of the Course to Field Teaching
| Basic Vocational Courses | X |
| Specialization / Field Courses | X |
| Support Courses | |
| Transferable Skills Courses | |
| Humanities, Communication and Management Skills Courses |
Relationships between Course Learning Outcomes and Program Outcomes
| Relationship Levels | ||||
| Lowest | Low | Medium | High | Highest |
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| # | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|
| P1 | Transfer the theoretical and theoretical knowledge acquired in the field of opticianry to practice in the field. | 3 |
| P6 | Have a basic level of practical knowledge in the field of opticianry and critically evaluate basic knowledge and skills. | 5 |
Course Learning Outcomes
| Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to: | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| No | Learning Outcomes | Outcome Relationship | Measurement Method ** |
| O1 | To be able to explain the theoretical and theoretical knowledge acquired in the field of opticianry. | P.1.1 | 1 |
| O2 | To be able to assimilate the theoretical and theoretical knowledge acquired in the field of opticianry in practice in the field. | P.1.2 | 1 |
| O3 | To be able to explain the use of basic level knowledge in the context of the field of opticianry. | P.6.1 | 1 |
| O4 | To be able to comprehend the effect of basic level knowledge on the field of opticianry. | P.6.2 | 1 |
| O5 | To be able to analyze the basic level of knowledge acquired by addressing the impact on the field of opticianry. | P.6.4 | 1 |
| ** Written Exam: 1, Oral Exam: 2, Homework: 3, Lab./Exam: 4, Seminar/Presentation: 5, Term Paper: 6, Application: 7 | |||
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
| Week | Topics |
|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction, scope, justification and importance of the course. |
| 2 | Definition of optician profession, optician's duties and responsibilities |
| 3 | Glass structure, history, usage areas and properties |
| 4 | Historical development of the optician profession in Turkey |
| 5 | The state of optics and optometry education in the world |
| 6 | Professional organizations, Non-governmental organizations |
| 7 | General Review/Quiz |
| 8 | Midterm |
| 9 | Teminological terms, visual defects, spectacle lens and frame terms |
| 10 | Teminological terms, visual defects, spectacle lens and frame terms |
| 11 | Law No. 5193 on Opticians |
| 12 | Regulation on Opticians Establishments |
| 13 | Turkish Opticians and Opticians Regulation |
| 14 | Turkish Opticians- Opticians Association Deontology Regulation |
| 15 | An overview |
| 16 | final exam |
Textbook or Material
| Resources | Özdemir E and Yarar O., 2016. Basic Optics, Güneş Medical Bookstores |
| Özdemir E and Yarar O., 2016. Basic Optics, Güneş Medical Bookstores |
Evaluation Method and Passing Criteria
| In-Term Studies | Quantity | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Attendance | - | - |
| Laboratory | - | - |
| Practice | - | - |
| Field Study | - | - |
| Course Specific Internship (If Any) | - | - |
| Homework | - | - |
| Presentation | - | - |
| Projects | - | - |
| Seminar | - | - |
| Quiz | - | - |
| Listening | - | - |
| Midterms | 1 | 40 (%) |
| Final Exam | 1 | 60 (%) |
| Total | 100 (%) | |
ECTS / Working Load Table
| Quantity | Duration | Total Work Load | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Week Number and Time | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Out-of-Class Study Time (Pre-study, Library, Reinforcement) | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Midterms | 1 | 20 | 20 |
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Homework | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Practice | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Laboratory | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Project | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Workshop | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Presentation/Seminar Preparation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fieldwork | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 30 | 30 |
| Other | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Work Load: | 106 | ||
| Total Work Load / 30 | 3,53 | ||
| Course ECTS Credits: | 4 | ||
Course - Learning Outcomes Matrix
| Relationship Levels | ||||
| Lowest | Low | Medium | High | Highest |
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| # | Learning Outcomes | P1 | P6 |
|---|---|---|---|
| O1 | To be able to explain the theoretical and theoretical knowledge acquired in the field of opticianry. | 3 | - |
| O2 | To be able to assimilate the theoretical and theoretical knowledge acquired in the field of opticianry in practice in the field. | 3 | - |
| O3 | To be able to explain the use of basic level knowledge in the context of the field of opticianry. | - | 5 |
| O4 | To be able to comprehend the effect of basic level knowledge on the field of opticianry. | - | 5 |
| O5 | To be able to analyze the basic level of knowledge acquired by addressing the impact on the field of opticianry. | - | 5 |
