Qualification Awarded

Successful completion of the Optician Program is awarded the title 'OPTICIAN'. With the title of Optician, they can carry out the responsibilities of managing director in their own optical stores or other optical stores, take part in glass-coating industry activities in the sector, or work in glasses and sellers.

Specific Admission Requirements

Candidate students who will apply to the Optician Program can be placed in the Optician Program according to the score they get from the TYT type according to the exam results made by Student Selection and Placement System (ÖSYM).

Qualification Requirements

Students who have successfully completed all of the courses in the program (total ECTS 120 total) and who get a CGPA of at least 2.00 out of 4.00 are eligible to graduate with the title of Optician.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Applicable laws and regulations apply to all transition processes.

History

Muğla Sıtkı Koçman University in the field of Optician Program Since 1993-1994 academic year, education-teaching activities are continuing successfully. Our Optician Program continues to provide leading graduates of professional and informed industry with the expert teachers in the field.

Profile of the Programme

The aim of the Optician Program is to provide qualified Opticians who are able to adapt to the person who needs visual rehabilitation by preparing prescription glasses, all kinds of lenses, optical glasses, glasses frames, protective goggles and sunglasses in prescriptions given by doctors specializing in eye diseases. To grow. The duration of the program is 2 years. Through the theoretical and modern equipment taught during these periods, the knowledge and skills that will be used by the students in the opticianry sector are gained by the practical trainings given and it is ensured that these skills are strengthened with summer semester internships at the end of every year. All Optician students who graduate are graduated from the sector.

Program Outcomes

1-	Have basic theoretical knowledge in the field of optics.

2-	Explains terms related to the field of optometry.

3-	Have basic applied knowledge in the field of optics.

4-	Gain knowledge of applying basic knowledge in the field of optics.

5-	Defines the problems encountered in the field of optics with respect to the unexpected situation related to the devices.

6-	Defines the basic security deficiencies and problems that are missing in the field of optics and finds solutions.

7-	Performs a given assignment independently using basic knowledge that he / she has in the field of optics.

8-	Lifelong learning consciousness determines learning needs and reaches information sources. Critically improves basic knowledge and skills in the field.

9-	Informs related persons and institutions about technological knowledge and skills that are related to the field of optometry and transfers suggestions for solutions to problems in written and oral form.

10-	Individual and public health have adequate consensus on occupational safety and environmental protection issues, aware of environmental threats, and adhere to environmental and human health protection rules.

11-	Uses basic skills and knowledge in the field of optics, serves as a team member in the face of any problems.

12-	In the technical equipment that can use information and communication skills and develop technology that can be applied to the field, it should be capable of synthesizing information and having comfortable eye and hand coordination.

13-	Has the ability to work with other health disciplines.

14-	Uses the basic level computer software, information and communication technologies required by the field.

15-	Has basic scientific knowledge in reaching, evaluating and practicing skills; Be able to master the anatomy with the basic structures and systems of the human body.

Exam Regulations & Assesment & Grading

Students are given midterm and final exam for each course. The achievement grade is 40% for the midterm exam and 60% for the final exam. In the courses which are applied, the contribution of the midterm exam is 20%, the practice exam 30%, the contribution of the final exam is 50%. All exams are evaluated over 100 points. Students who take one of the letter grades (DD) and above are considered to have completed the course. At the end of each semester, the students may take the make-up exam from the courses for that semester.

Graduation Requirements

Students who successfully complete all the courses in the program (total 120 ECTS credits) and achieve a GPA of at least 2.0 out of 4.00 will be eligible to graduate with the title of Optician.

Occupational Profiles of Graduates

Graduates of Optician Program can open their own Optician Institution (Optics Store) in the province or district they desire with the title of "Optician" according to the principles of Law No. 5193 on Optician. They may also work as responsible managers in optical shops owned by private or legal persons, if the same law requires the relevant article in accordance with the provisions. Or they can work in factories or companies manufacturing or importing glasses and frames.

Access to Further Studies

Successful candidates who have successfully completed their associate degree education, if they are successful in the Vertical Transfer Exam conducted by OSYM, They can make a vertical transition to the Physics, Optical and Acoustical Engineering or Physics Engineering.

Mode of Study

Undergraduate The aim of this program is to train the intermediate staff who will meet the needs in the optical sector as an optician by gaining the necessary knowledge and skills.

Programme Director

Associate Prof.Dr. Ali İmran VAİZOĞULLAR

ECTS Coordinator

Asist Prof.Dr. Yusuf SAMANCIOĞLU

Course Structure Diagram with Credits

Evaluation Questionnaires

Course & Program Outcomes Matrix