The subject areas at present provided for by this department include Mathematics, Physics and English. The department con- ducts lectures, tutorials and practical work in the subjects for both full time and part time students taking professional and sub- professional courses.
In particular, students following the Fellowship Diploma, and Associate Diploma courses are brought to a standard in Mathe- matics and Physics whereby they may appreciate these subjects as disciplines in their own right and also possess the background knowledge necessary for intelligent progress in the applied fields of industrial chemistry and engineering. The department also conducts classes in English Expression at all course levels. Inclusion of this subject reflects a need for improvement in the capacity of technologists to express themselves clearly and concisely.
At the sub-professional level, the department provides tuition in the basic subjects mentioned above. These not only provide background material for the remaining subjects of their course but also enables the Institute to graduate students who are not only trained for vocation but also educated for life.
Commencing 1967, the Department will offer the first year of a full time Associate Diploma in Science.
Itis intended to serve the dual purpose of preparing scientists for entry to industry or to teaching. The second and third years of the course will specialise in mathematics and physics.
Within the department, a full time course of Optometry is also conducted. Development of the educational requirements of Optometry to its present level, portrays a continual evolution to higher educational standards.
An out-patient Optometry clinic will operate at the Institute of Technology. In the clinic, students will secure experience under professional supervision. Since Optometry is an art as well as a science, it must be cultivated like any other art, by continual practice. The opportunity for the student to gain practical ex- perience and mastery of the art is provided by this clinic.
The Optometry course is based on scientific knowledge con- cerning light and vision. The sciences of optics, biology, anatomy, physiology, pathology and psychology all make important con- tributions.
On graduation, the student will take on the professional title of
"Optometrist", be registered by a State Government Board, and
have the right to practise, applying knowledge and skills to provide
individuals with clear, efficient and comfortable vision.
OPTOMETRY COMMITTEE
C. Gilmour, BSc, BE, DipMEE, AMIE, AMSME, FAIM F. Todd, FIOQ
V. N. Verney, DFC, FBOAHD, DOrth Lond.
Professor M. Shaw, MEng, Whit Schol, MMechE
Co-opted D. Rowe, FBOA H. Brier, FBOA(Hons)
Chairman
Director of Technical Education Optometrist, George Street, City
Lecturer, Queensland Institute of Tech- nology
Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Queensland
Optometrist, Chas Sankey Fraser
Optometrist, A.M.P. Building, Edward Street, City
DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL STUDIES Officer in Charge
F. A. C. Hennessey, BSc Staff
G. E. Curphey, BSc
W. C. Middleton, BSc(Hons), DipEd V. N. Verney, DFC, FBOAHD, DOrth Lond.
J. S. Beck, BSc
C. M. Bothwell, BSc, BEd, ALCM I. R. Brown, BSc
J. A. Davies, DipTech, AppPhysics, GradlEE, Grad lnstP
J. W. Knowles, BA, DipEd D. F. Welburn, BSc R. L. Young, BSc.
E. Hiley, BA, AEd, AAIB
Lecturer Lecturer
Lecturer, Optometry Assistant Lecturer Assistant Lecturer Assistant Lecturer Assistant Lecturer Assistant Lecturer Assistant Lecturer Assistant Lecturer Seconded to teach
ASSOCIATE DIPLOMA IN OPTOMETRY Three (3) years full-time day study.
Completion of the course entitles the graduate to an Associate Diploma and the use of the letters AQIT(Optm).
A holder of this Associate Diploma will have satisfied all the examination requirements of the Board of Optometrical Registration Queensland and may apply for registration to practise as an optometrist in Queensland.
Entrance Requirements: Senior Public-not less than C pass in English, Mathe- matics I, Physics, Chemistry and one other subject.
Subject GS06!--062 GSIO!
CH023 GS096 GS094 GS097 CH095 GS095 GS105 GSlOO GS103 GS091 GS098 GS102 GS104 GS092 GS093 GS099 BS052
First Year English Expression Optics I
Biology I
General Psychology
General and Ocular Anatomy Mechanical Optics I
Tutorials Second Year Physiology General Pathology Physiological Optics Ocular Physiology Optometry I Clinical Optometry I Mechanical Optics II Optics II
Tutorials Third Year Optometry II Clinical Optometry II Contact Lens Practice Ocular Pathology Management
ASSOCIATE DIPLOMA IN SCIENCE (Also see alternative courses in Chemistry Department) Three (3) years full time.
Hours per week
2 6 6 2 4 10 1 5 1 3 2 5 8 5 I 2 7 18 2 2 2
Completion of the course entitles the graduate to an Associate Diploma and the use of the letters AQIT(Sc).
Entrance Requirements: Senior Public-not less than C pass in English, Maths I, Maths II, Physics and Chemistry.
Subjects GS014--015 GS038--039 CH035 CH059--060 CH082--083 CHOO!
CH022
First Year Mathematics I Physics I
Inorganic Chemistry I Organic Chemistry I Physical Chemistry I Analytical Chemistry I Biology I
Hours per week
6 7 I 5 5 4 4 The Second and Third years of the course will be published in the 1968 handbook
CH023
GS091
GS092
GS093
GS061
GS094
GS095
GS096
GS052
GS097
GS098 GS099
Biology I
SYNOPSES OF SUBJECTS
A course dealing largely with the animal kingdom including classification, anatomy, comparative anatomy and physiology, embryology, genetics and ecology. A survey of the plant kingdom is included. The subject affords a background of Biology to para medical courses.
Clinical Optometry I
The practical application of the subject matter contained in Optometry I as a course of clinical training. This section will be conducted in the Optometry Clinic.
Clinical Optometry II
The practical application of the subject matter contained in Optometry I and Optometry II as part of optometrical routine and practice. Most of the allotted time will be spent in the Optometry Clinic.
Contact Lens Practice
The history, development and present day practice of the fitting of all types of haptic contact lenses. Clinical procedures and research problems.
The modifications of lenses. The course will include lectures on the anatomy and physiology of relevant structures. Practical sessions will be conducted in the Optometry Clinic.
English Expression I
Improvement in comprehension and expression; clear thinking; improve- ment in reading habits; reports, instructions, business letters, press releases, writing for the non-technical reader; reading and writing learned articles; use of a library.
General and Ocular Anatomy, Histology and Embryology
The general anatomical outline of the human body, its structure and tissues, considered both macroscopically and microscopically. General embryology. The principles of hereditary.
General Pathology
An outline of the principles of General Pathology with emphasis on symptomatology. Special reference to general conditions likely to manifest ocular signs and symptoms.
General Psychology
An introduction to the study of Psychology, followed by the evolutionary background of Man, the development of sensation and the relevant aspects of the theory of perception. Learning.
After consideration of the psychology of individual differences and the concepts of personality, normality, emotion, motivation and intelligence, abnormal personality problems are dealt with, then psychological study in the applied fields.
Management
The nature of management, processes of management, planning, morale, organisation, direction, leadership, the financial function, managerial accounting, controlling and control techniques, budgetary control, decision-making, current business practices in economic analysis and profit control.
Mechanical Optics I
A series of lectures, demonstrations and practical sessions to give the student a thorough understanding of optics and optical appliances, both from the dispensing and manufacturing aspects.
Mechanical Optics II
The major portion of time allotted for this subject will be spent in actual workshop practice completing prescriptions of the Optometry Clinic.
Ocular Pathology
The normal eye and the recognition of the abnormal eye for referral. The
course will include lectures, demonstrations and the attendance at hospital by students for special instruction.
GSlOO Ocular Physiology
The physiological mechanism of the metabolism and maintenance of the ocular structures. Ocular Protection. The photochemistry of vision.
The physiology of ocular muscles and eye movements.
GSIOl Optics I
An elementary treatment of physical and geometrical optics followed by a more detailed and advanced instruction in the theories of light and physical optics. The behaviour of light at plane and curved surfaces is dealt with; also lenses, thin, thick and cylindrical, and lens systems.
The subject includes the optical treatment of special lenses and optical instrumentation; also, the physical treatment of colour and the explana- tion of light phenomena.
Ancillary mathematical subjects associated with the subject matter are taught.
GS102 Optics II
The application of the subject matter of Optics I to modern optical problems. In addition; the optical treatment of contact lenses.
GS103 Optometry I
The investigation of vision, incorrected and corrected. The objective and subjective methods of refraction and other techniques for the improve- ment of vision. The instrumentation and techniques employed in the external and internal examination of the eyes and related structures.
A full treatment of the errors of refraction, including symptomatology.
Eye strain and visual hygiene. The measurement, fitting and application of clinical optical appliances.
GS104 Optometry II
All aspects of optometrical practice are covered including the more recent techniques for the detection and treatment of refractive anomalies and accommodation abnormalities.
The investigation of -the state and requirements of binocular. vision.
Anomalies of binocular vision and their treatment. Subnormal vision and its treatment.
The visual needs of special tasks and occupations. Ocular protective glasses. The scope and practice of industrial optometry. The elements of illumination engineering.
GSIOS Physiological Optics
The subject considers the eye and the visual processes from physical, physiological, and psychological angles. Image formation in the normal eye and the physiological departures from normality. The focussing adjustment of the ocular system.
The visual functions of Man-light sense, form sense, colour sense. The extent of visual sensations. One-eyed vision and binocular vision. The subject matter is covered by a series of lectures, demonstrations and practical sessions.
CH095 Physiology (Prerequisite CH023)
A study of the functions of and inter-relationships between cells, tissues, organs and systems of the human body with associated practical work.
Topic include the physiology of blood and the cardio-vascular system, respiration, digestion and nutrition, excretion, hormones, and a man's adaptation to his environment. The subject serves as a physiological background to para-medical courses.