Current staff are:
Manager ... W J G Fisher, MSc, DipTchg Deputy Manager ... W Tealby, BSc, GradDipBusAdmin Operations Manager ... I Armstrong, BSc Technologist ... T Mync, BE Senior Systems Programmer ... P Mottram, MSc, DipCompSci Programmers ... A Agnew, BO, BSc, DipCompSci W Goodman, BSc R Heard, BSc, DipEd, DipCompSci H Ling, BE(Hons), MEngSc J Luck, BSc, GradDipCmlComptg G Palmer, BAppSc(Maths) J Reye, BSc R Watson, BE, DipCompSci, MEngSc Data Preparation Supervisor ... S Neill Hardware
DECsystem-10
The central processor is a DECsystem 1091 with 1280K words of memory. The wordsize is 36 bits.
The main peripherals are:
1 fixed disc store unit with a capacity of 500 megabytes;
5 exchangeable disc store units, each with a capacity of 200 megabytes;
2 magnetic tape drives (9 tracks at 1600/800 bpi); 120/60 Kilo characters per second;
1 card reader capable of reading either punched and marked cards at 600 cards per minute;
2 line printers with speeds of 1220 and 660 lines per minute.
There are currently 128 asychronous communication ports and 3 synchronous ports and an Ethernet for the connection of other computers. These are serviced by a console front end and two DN20 processors.
IBM 4381
The central processor of this machine is an I BM 4381-1 with 8 Megabytes of memory. The main peripherals are:
1 fixed disk store with a capacity of 2,500 Megabytes;
1 high speed magnetic tape unit (9 tracks, 1600/6250 bits per inch);
1 line printer with a speed of 800 lines per minute.
There are currently 32 IBM terminal ports and 48 ASCII terminal ports.
Bisynchronous communication is available through a 3705 processor.
The VAX 780
The central processor of this machine is a VAX 780 with a floating-point accelerator and 12 megabytes of memory.
The main peripherals are:
1 fixed disc store with a capacity of 456 megabytes;
1 removeable disc store with a capacity of 206 megabytes;
1 tape drive (9 tracks, 1600 bits per inch);
1 line printer with speed of 800 lines per minute;
1 Summagraphics ID-2-11/48 digitiser (36 x48 inch) with menu tablet;
1 Hewlett Packard HP7221 B plotter - A3 size;
1 Hewlett Packard HP7475A plotters - A3 size;
1 Benson 2222 flatbed plotter - AO size.
1 LN015 Laser printer Graphics workstations include:
1 Tektronix 4014-1 graphics terminal;
1 Tektronix M41158 graphics terminal, with 4957 digitiser tablet;
1 Tektronix 4109 graphics terminal, with 4957 digitiser tablet;
3 Tektronix 4107 graphics terminals, with 4957 Digitiser tablets;
2 Visual 550 graphics terminals.
There are currently 32 asychronous ports and Ethernet connection.
The VAX 750
The central processor of this machine is a VAX 750 with 8 megabytes of memory.
The main peripherals are:
1 fixed disc store with a capacity of 456 megabytes;
1 removeable disc store with a capacity of 206 megabytes;
1 tape drive (9 tracks, 1600 bits per inch).
1 line printer with speed of 800 lines per minute.
There are currently 32 asychronous ports and an Ethernet connection.
The IBM 4331
The central processor of this machine is an IBM 4331-2 with 4 Megabytes of memory. The main peripherals are:
A total of 640 Megabytes of disc storage 1 magnetic tape drive (9 tracks at 1600 bpi) 1 line printer with a speed of 400 lines per minute The Data General S140
The processor is a Data General Eclipse S.140 processor with 512K bytes of memory. Peripherals include 600 megabytes of disc storage, tape drive and printer.
Communications Equipment
There are currently more than 350 terminals of. various types. These include microcomputers, hard copy terminals, graphics display term- inals, a word processing terminal, and many VDUs of various types. They can be located at more than 250 different points throughout the campus.
The majority are connected to the Institute computing network via a MICOM 600/2 Port Selector which allows connection to any of the computers in the network. The Digital supplied computers in the network are linked by DECNET.
Data Preparation Equipment
The Institute has data preparation equipment as follows:
8 keystations attached to an AWA XL40 Data Preparation system for use by Computer Centre staff;
2 keystations attached to the AWA XL40 used by the Finance Department.
Ancillary Equipment
The following equipment is available for stationery handling after printing:
TAB burster/trimmer; UAR CO imprinter; TAB decollator HP Equipment in the Charge of the Faculty of Business Studies The Series 111 processor has 1 Megabyte of memory ( 1 byte - 8 bits) with a cycle of 0.7 usecs.
The system includes:
1 magnetic tape drive- 9 track, 800 bpi, 35 Kch/s; 2 50 Mb moving head disc units; 1 436 1 pm line printer with a 96 ch.set; 1 300 cpm card reader; 1 optical/punch card reader - 180 to 300 cards per minute.
Software
A large and increasing library of software is available at the Computer Centre to compile or interpret various computer languages and to provide for a wide range of applications.
Operating Systems
The operating system for the DECsystem-10 is TOPS-10. The VAX machines operate under the VMS operating system.
The operating system for the IBM 4381 is VM/Entry with CMS.
The HP3000 runs under the control of the MPE IV operating system.
Languages
The following languages are available on the processors listed after the language name:
COBOL-74 DEC-10 VAX-750 IBM 4381
FORTRAN DEC-10 VAX-750 VAX-780 IBM4331
BASIC DEC-10 VAX-750
ALGOL-60 DEC-10
PASCAL DEC-10 VAX-750 IBM 4331
SIMULA DEC-10
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DEC-10 VAX-780LISP DEC-10
SNOBOL DEC-10
RPG VAX-750
OPS-5 VAX-750
OCCAM VAX-750
MACR0-10 DEC-10
MACR0-11 VAX-750
MACR0-32 VAX-750 VAX-780
PRO LOG DEC-10
MODULA II VAX-750
The HP3000 provides RPG and SPL as well as some of the above.
Application Packages
Users should refer to the Program Library Catalogue for details of the broad range of packages available.
Programs are categorized into the following broad areas:
Engineering Languages Mathematics
Forecasting/Operations Research/Project Management Graphics & GADD/CAM
Science Simulation Statistics Teaching
Business/Financial/Management Word Processing
Data Base and Information Retrieval Cross Assemblers
Editors and Utilities
Software Libraries (including Microcomputer software).
GADD/CAM Software
The GADD/CAM system runs under the VMS operating system. The main GADD/CAM packages are GOS (Generalised Drafting System) and related software, supplied by Applied Research of Cambridge Ltd., and PALETTE drafting system from Palette Systems.
Microcomputer software in the Institute is listed separately in the Microcomputer Software Catalogue.
Operations
All computers are normally run 24 hours a day 7 days a week.
During semesters the counter of the Centre is open from 8.00 am. to 11.30 pm. Monday to Friday, and from 8.00 am. to 12.30 pm. Saturday.
The Terminal Room is available 24 hours a day 7 days a week. The DECsystem-10 may be unavailable prior to 8 am. for preventative maintenance and after 11.00 pm for testing purposes. Maintenance times for other machines will be notified.
During semester breaks the Centre is not open on Saturday mornings and the Terminal Room may close and the systems may not be available after 6.30 pm.
THE INSTITUTE BOOKSHOP
Bookshop Manager ... Mr R Goos The Institute Bookshop was established in 1971 and commenced trading in January, 1972. It is located on the second level of the Community Building.
In 1981, the Bookshop was considerably enlarged and refurbished providing the campus with a more efficient and attractive facility.
While the Bookshop is conducted as a self-supporting, semi-autonomous business, it is controlled by a Bookshop Advisory Board which advises the Director of reports to QIT Council through the Finance Committee.
The prime aim of the Bookshop is to service the QIT community's needs and a full range of textbooks, stationery and other requisites are stocked as well as an increasing range of peripheral texts and general books.
Agencies conducted by the Bookshop include sources for newspapers and magazines, customised rubber stamps and perma plaquing. Cash discounts are available on many lines and personal and corporate 30 day charge accounts may be opened. Mail orders and special orders are welcomed. Telephone orders or shop enquiries may be made to 223 2433 or 223 2391, while managerial matters should be directed to 223 2402.
The Bookshop works closely with academic staff in the textbook adoption process and feedback on performance is provided to depart- ments before, during and after each semester. Assistance in the tracing and selection of textbooks and, indeed, all books is available.
During semesters, the usual trading hours are between 8.45 am. and 6.00 pm. from Monday to Thursday and between 8.30 am. and 5.15 pm. on Friday. Vacation hours are between 8.30 am. and 5.15 pm. from Monday to Friday. Special arrangements for longer hours are made for the commencement of semesters, and are advised by notices displayed at the Bookshop entrance.
EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT UNIT Head of Unit ... Mr. Derick Unwin, BSc(Leeds),
MA(Loughborough).
The Educational Research and Development Unit (ERDU) is responsible for fostering and maintaining good educational practices within the Institute. ERDU personnel involve themselves in close collaboration with academic staff, particularly in the areas of teaching methods and materials, computer assisted learning, assessment and examination techniques, and studies of student characteristics and performance.
In order to further the effective use of modern teaching aids ERDU operates sound and vision recording studios, and provides assistance in the graphic design and photographic fields. The Unit is housed in purpose-built accommodation which facilitates the provision of extensive media services.
ERDU also operates a Computer Based Education facility, where 20 net worked microcomputers provide instruction in various topics.
Other major activities of ERDU include the collation and publication of educational information (an occasional newsletter is published); organ- isation of staff develoment seminars and workshops; and research into educational developments appropriate to the work of QIT.
Location
The Unit is accommodated in 'V' Block. The technical area, comprising studios, graphics workshop, and darkrooms is on Level 1. The office suite, seminar room and self-service workroom is on Level 2.
LIBRARY
Chief Librarian ... Vacant Location
The A M Fraser Library is centrally located on campus in 'V' Block.
Library collections presently occupy five levels, the Law collection occupying the uppermost of these.
Hours
During semester, the Library is normally open from 8 am to 10 pm, but these hours may vary according to circumstances. On weekends during semester the Library is also open. In 1987 the weekend hours of opening are 11 am to 5 pm Saturday and Sunday, and the Library was also open on all public holidays during semester except Easter.
Collections
The Library's collection of books, journals and other media, have been developed to support teaching and research at the Institute, reflecting the courses taught and the research orientations of Institute staff. The main collection has approximately 165,000 books and 4,600 periodical titles. About 1,000 sixteen millimetre films and videotapes, with several thousand other media, and a large map collection, comprise the audio visual collection. Also important are the Law Library and the Main Library's Reference collection, the latter housing many specialised books, including manufacturers' catalogues and Australian, British and American Standards.
From 1984, the QIT Library has also housed the collection of the Royal Society of Queensland.
The collections are classified and arranged by the Dewey system.
Services
The Library is staffed by teams of professional librarians responsible for technical and reader services, with support from administrative staff for the various services provided. Computerised applications for the assist- ance of readers have been introduced. The most important is the on line catalogue, enabling users to find out, via a terminal, whether a book is held and whether it is available.
Services to readers offered by the Library include:
(a) loans, including interlibrary loans of books, journal articles and films;
(b) copying (from paper and microform);
(c) reference (answer) services, including an extensive computerised information service retrieving data from remote bibliographic, text, and numeric (e.g. statistical) databases;
(d) instructional services, normally, education and guidance in the
use of library resources, and information sources generally. Some of this activity has been embedded within first year courses at the Institute. This instruction extends to lectures and demonstrations of more recent developments in computerised information retrieval;
(e) workspace services - these include, in addition to the normal provision of study facilities, seminar room and audio visual media viewing and listening areas. An important addition to this in 1986 was the Computer Based Education facility on Level Two.
(f) additional services -such as obtaining translations, and mounting displays relating to library materials and information.
Further Information
The Library publishes extensive guides to its collections and services.
To obtain these, call at the Information Desk on Level Three of 'V' Block, (the entrance level to the Library). For general information, call 223 2493.
For information on loans, call 223 2214.
Q SEARCH
General Manager ... RF Bange, BEng(Hons)(Qld), MEngSc(Qld), GradDipBusAdmin(QIT), LGE, FIE(Aust), FASCE, MAWWA, FAIM.
Q SEARCH is the internal agency of the Queensland Institute of Technology providing access to the diverse resources of the Institute which may be applied to the solution of problems arising in commerce, industry, government and the community generally.
Q SEARCH was established by the Institute Council in November 1981 to meet the growing demand for access to Institute expertise and facilities. The General Manager is supported by a team providing expert advice and administrative support across the full range of Q SEARCH services which embrace:
- sponsored research and development programs - commercial and advisory services
- course and conference secretariat
- innovation development and technology transfer
Under the sponsored research and development activities, Q SEARCH provides assistance to staff members and departments in the develop- ment of proposals and in the administration of research and development grants. Q SEARCH acts as a principal contact point for organisations and agencies, both public and private, which sponsor research activities.
The commercial and advisory services of Q SEARCH support the general consultancy, testing and advisory facilities available within the Institute. These problem solving capabilities can be accessed through the project management and administration facilities of Q SEARCH.
The course and conference secretariat provides a comprehensive conference, seminar and course management system which enables the effective conduct of special purpose courses for the community.
The innovation development and technology transfer role of Q SEARCH is in keeping with the lnstitute's desire to foster technology transfer. It provides the mechanisms to develop and market new inventions, products, processes and other developments created within the Institute either alone or in conjunction with industry.
Q SEARCH can access more than 600 academic and technical staff of the Institute and a large number of well equipped laboratories and analytical facilities. It can thus provide professional services, consultancy and research facilities across a wide range of disciplines. In particular it can provide assistance to organisations and individuals in dealing with problems where the solution calls for:
(a) highly specialised facilities
(b) multidisciplinary skills and resources
(c) experience and facilities not normally available commercially.
All work carried out by Q SEARCH is independent and strictly confid- ential in accordance with accepted professional ethical standards. The fees charged for commercial services are likewise consistent with those which would apply for professional consultants and there is full cost recovery for the use of Institute services and facilities.
Within its innovation development role, Q SEARCH services include assistance in negotiation for software, courseware and publication rights, interfacing with venture capital markets, and development of innovative joint venture proposals.
Q SEARCH can also provide specially packaged courses for professional, technical and supervisory personnel, and its conference support services are available for external organisations and associations. As part of the lnstitute's commitment to technological development, Q SEARCH is responsible for co-ordinating Institute courses and programs associated · with national and international funding agencies for developing nations.
For general advice and enquiries or to arrange an obligation free discussion, contact:
The General Manager, Q SEARCH,
Queensland Institute of Technology, GPO Box 2434, Brisbane, Qld. 4001 Telephone: (07) 223 2747 Telex: 44699 Q SEARCH - Access to Expertise