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Subject 'Technology of optical materials and frames'

Name in Estonian: Materjaliõpetus

Year:   2017/2018    2018/2019    2019/2020    2020/2021    2021/2022    

State code4PK11/MÕ
Study languageEstonian
Chair
Credit points 2 ECTS
Grading method Grade prelim (letters)

Aim

Objective
1. To provide knowledge to student about the general and
specific features of materials;
2. to provide detailed knowledge about ophthalmic spectacle
lenses and the materials of spectacle frames, their qualities
and the possibilities for enhancing them.

Study outcome

Learning outcomes
Having passed the subject, the student:
1. knows the metal and plastic materials used in spectacle
frame industry, knows their physical and chemical qualities;
2. knows the chemical, physical and optical qualities of
different ophthalmic lens materials, and can recommend and
process them according to client’s needs;
3. knows the specifications of surface covering and
manufacturing of ophthalmic lenses;
4. is aware about the technologies used for manufacturing
spectacle frames and lenses in optics industry.

Is taught in following curricula

2016: OP  
2015: OP  
2014: OP  
2013: OP  
2012: OP  
2011: OP  
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