Staff
Computer Centre staff are available to advise lecturers, and through them the students, on the use of the Computer Centre facilities to their advantage as well as supporting and operating the equipment.
Current staff are:
Manager ... W J G Fisher, MSc, DipTchg Deputy Manager ... W Teal by, BSc, GradDipBusAdmin Operations Manager ... I Armstrong, BSc Technologist ... T Mync, BE Senior Systems Programmer ... P Mottram, MSc, DipCompSci Programmers ... A Agnew, BD, BSc, DipCompSci W Goodman, BSc R Heard, BSc, DipEd, DipCompSci H Ling, BE(Hons), MEngSc G. Palmer, BAppSc(Maths) T. Smith, BSc R Watson, BE, DipCompSci, MEngSc 2 Vacancies Data Preparation Supervisor ... S Neill A further fourteen members of staff are employed as Shift Leaders, Computer Operators, Key Punch operators, Technicians and Secretary.
Hardware VAX Cluster
The central processors are a VAX 8550 with 32 megabytes of memory and a VAX 780 with 12 megabytes of memory. Both systems have hardware floating point.
The main peripherals are:
Fixed disk storage with 10 spindles and a total capacity of 6,000 megabytes;
2 removable disk stores with a capacity of 206 megabytes each;
2 tape drives (9 tracks, 6250/1600 bits per inch);
2 line printers with a speed of 800 lines per minute;
1 LN01 S laser printer with graphics capability and a speed of 12 pages per minute.
Special Graphics peripherals include:
1 Summagraphics 102-11/48 digitiser (36 x 48) with menu tablet;
2 HP A3 plotters;
1 Benson 2222 flat bed plotter- AO size;
1 Tektronix 4014-1 graphics terminal;
1 Tektronix M4115B 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.
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;
2 magnetic tape drives (9 tracks at 1600/800 bpi); 200/100 kilo characters per second;
1 card reader capable of reading either punched or marked cards at 600 cards per minute;
2 line printers with speeds of 1220 and 660 lines per minute.
There are currently 96 asychronous communication ports and an Ethernet for the connection of other computers. These are serviced by a console front end and a DN20 processor.
IBM 4381
The central processor of this machine is an IBM 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, 6250/1600 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 Data General S140
The processor is a Data General Eclipse 8.140 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 terminals in some areas are connected to the Computer systems by Ethernet at 10 megabits per second.
All the remaining terminals are connected to the network via a MICOM 600/2 Port Selector. These two systems are linked so that any terminal can connect to any of the computers in the network.
The Digital supplied computers in the network are linked by DECnet and there is a synchronous connection between the VAX Cluster and the IBM 4381.
The Institute is taking steps to link the network to other Tertiary Institutions in Australia and New Zealand via Spearnet and to the United States of America via Bitnet.
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 UARCO imprinter TAB decollator 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 VAX machines operate under the VMS operating system.
The operating system for the DECsystem-10 is TOPS-10.
The operating system for the IBM 4381 is VM with CMS.
Languages
The following languages are available on the processors listed after the language name:
COBOL-74 DEC-10 VAX IBM 4381 FORTRAN DEC-10 VAX
BASIC DEC-10 VAX
ALGOL-60 DEC-10 PASCAL DEC-10 VAX SIMULA DEC-10
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DEC-10 VAXLISP DEC-10
SNOBOL DEC-10
OPS-5 VAX
OCCAM VAX
MACR0-10 DEC-10
MACR0-32 VAX
PROLOG DEC-10
MODULA II VAX
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 & CADD/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).
Microcomputer software in the Institute is listed separately in the Microcomputer Software Catalogue.
CADD!CAM Software
The CADD/CAM system runs under the VMS operating system. The main CADD/CAM packages are GDS (Generalised Drafting System) and related software, supplied by Arc Cad centre Ply Ltd., and PALETTE drafting system from Palette Systems.
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 alter 6.30 pm.
THE INSTITUTE BOOKSHOP
Bookshop Manager . .. . .. . .. . .. .. . . .. . . .. . .. . .. . . .. . . Vacant The Institute Bookshop commenced trading in January, 1972. It is located on the second level of the Community Building.
While the Bookshop is conducted as a self-supporting, semi-autonomous business, it is controlled by a QIT 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 IBM PC Compatibles -Hardware and Software, newspapers and magazines, customised rubber stamps and perm a 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 Books hop 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 24 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 development 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 ... T G Cochrane, MPhil, BA, ALAA Location
The AM Fraser Library is centrally located on campus in 'V' Block. The main Library occupies levels 2-5. The Law Library is on Level 6.
Hours
During semester, the Library is normally open from 8 am to 10 pm, Monday to Thursday; 8 am to 8 pm on Friday. The Library is also open at weekends during semester from 11 am to 5 pm. Saturday and Sunday.
These hours may vary according to circumstances. The Library is open on all public holidays during semester except Easter, and during semester breaks (8 am to 6 pm, Monday to Friday only).
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 interests of academic staff. The main collection has approximately ]60,000 books, and 5,600 periodical titles. There are over 1,000 16mm'films and videotapes, and a large map collection.
Also important are the Main Library's Reference collection, which includes a full set of Australian Standards, and the Computer Based Education facility.
The collections are arranged by the Dewey Decimal classification system, and are supported by online computer and microfiche catalogues.
Services
The Library is staffed by professional librarians supported by admin- istrative staff in the two main divisions of Technical Services and Reader Services. Staff in the Reference Services section of the latter are each allocated responsibility for liaison with a Faculty or Department.
Services to readers in addition to lending of library materials include:
Document delivery via local, national and international interlibrary loan and document delivery networks
Photocopying
Information services including quick reference answers, assistance with literature searches and online information retrieval from an extensive range of databases
Guidance in the use of information resources generally and QIT Library in particular. Instructional services include basic orient- ation classes and exercises for new students, use of secondary information sources including abstracts and indexes for students undertaking projects, and demonstrations of computer-based information services.
Facilities for study, including study carrells, seminar rooms, lecture theatres, and supporting audiovisual equipment.
Other services include translations, displays for special events, and advice on information problems generally.
Further Information
Published guides to the Library's collections and services are available
at the Information Desk on Level 3. Contact telephone numbers are:
Lending Services (including renewals) ... 223 2214 Interlibrary loans ... 223 2718 Information desk (including catalogue checks) ... 223 2493 Media Services (films, videos, CBE bookings) ... 223 2218
OSEARCH
General Manager ... R F Bange, BEng(Hons)(Qid), MEngSc(Qid), GradDipBusAdmin(QIT), LGE, FIE(Aust), FASCE, MAWWA, FAIM.
Q SEARCH is an internal agency of the Queensland Institute of Technology. It provides a formal channel through which the extensive resources of the Institute may be accessed for the benefit of local, national and international communities. Q SEARCH has been designated by the Institute as the body responsible for the administration and co-ordination of non-award Institute courses and consultancy programs associated with national and international funding agencies.
Q SEARCH was established by the Institute Council to meet the growing demand for access to the Institute's outstanding expertise and facilities.
The General Manager is supported by a team providing expert advice and administrative support across the full scope of Q SEARCH activities which embrace:
- research and development -interactive consultancy services
- innovation development and technology transfer -educational services
Within its sponsored research and development role, Q SEARCH provides assistance to staff members, schools and centres in the development 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. Since the 0\T is a Government Approved Research Institute, Australian companies can avail themselves of significant tax advantages by contracting research and development programs through Q SEARCH.
The interactive Consultancy and commercial services role of Q SEARCH embraces high level professional advice, testing and analysis and professional secondment. The problem solving capabilities of the Institute can be utilised through the project management and adminis- tration facilities of Q SEARCH and encompass quality assurance programs, courseware and publication rights, interfacing with venture capital markets and the development of innovative joint venture proposals.
The innovation development and technology transfer role of Q SEARCH is in keeping with the Institute's desire to support technology based development in Queensland. Q SEARCH has responsibility for the
commercialisation of invention and the creation of arrangements tor licensing and royalty activities associated with intellectual property arising from Institute research and development. It thus 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 has unparalleled access to the professional academic and technical staff of the Institute and to its well equipped laboratories and analytical facilities.
Q SEARCH is able to provide particular assistance in dealing with projects where the services involve:
-international activities - highly specialised facilities
- multidisciplinary skills and resources
-complex travel, venue and accommodation arrangements 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.
The activities of the educational services division within Q SEARCH include:
-student placement for full fee courses -short courses/continuing education - professional development programs -conference and seminar management
A major responsibility of this unit is the recruitment of full-fee paying students for the postgraduate and undergraduate courses of the Institute. Q SEARCH acts as the first point of contact between full-fee paying overseas students and the Queensland Institute of Technology.
The educational services unit has extensive experience in the organ- isation of training and education activities throughout Australia and overseas, and is able to prepare sepcially tailored programs to meet the identified needs of clients. Particular training objectives can thus be achieved in minimum time and optimum cost.
In addition, the unit also provides highly skilled conference and seminar management services for professional bodies and other organisations.
These services include comprehensive project management and com- puterised registration systems available both for single purpose events or long range development programs.
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, Old. 4001
Telephone: (07) 223 2747 Telex: 44699 Fax: (07) 229 1510 Q SEARCH - Access to Expertise