PCB240 Optics 1
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| Unit code: | PCB240 |
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| Credit points: | 12 |
| Timetable | Details in HiQ, if available |
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| CSP student contribution | $1,118 |
| Domestic tuition unit fee | $4,680 |
| International unit fee | $5,244 |
Unit Outline: Semester 1 2024, Gardens Point, Internal
| Unit code: | PCB240 |
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| Credit points: | 12 |
| Coordinator: | Chao Zhang | ch.zhang@qut.edu.au |
Overview
A unit in basic optics is an essential part of any course for optometrists. The eye is an optical instrument that collects and images light to provide our valuable sense of vision. It is important that we know how to quantify and measure light, and control it in lamp sources, instruments and in detector systems. This unit is specially designed to cover a range of topics relevant to optometrists exploring these aspects of light. You will solve a range of practical problems using the principles of geometrical optics, reflection and refraction from surfaces and thin lenses. The relationships between photometric quantities such as flux, intensity, illumination and luminance will be explored. How the eye perceives colour and its quantitative and qualitative determination through CIE chromaticity coordinates will be investigated. Physical optics will be used to examine monochromatic and chromatic aberrations, the wave nature of light and the occurrence of interference and diffraction.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit you will be able to:
- 1. Understand concepts in optics and apply them in various scenarios including optical systems and applications and solve a range of problems.
- 2. Conduct, analyse, and draw conclusions from hands-on experimental work, collaboratively and individually.
- 3. Communicate scientific information accurately and efficiently either through written or verbal communication mediums.
Content
Topics to be covered include:
Principles of geometrical optics, reflection and refraction of monochromatic, par-axial rays for spherical surfaces and thin lenses.
Photometric quantities (flux, intensity, illumination and luminance; reflection and transmission, and how they are related
The quantitative and qualitative determination of colour, and how it is perceived by the eye, CIE chromaticity coordinates
Monochromatic and chromatic aberrations, the wave nature of light: interference, interferometry, diffraction, polarisation.
Optical instruments and associated aberrations.
The principles of the laser and its application to vision therapy
Learning Approaches
In this unit you will have a combination of lectorials (lecture + tutorial) coupled with a significant component of laboratory work involving the measurement of light in practical situations.
Feedback on Learning and Assessment
Students will receive on-going formative feedback from lecture discussions, practical classes and related activities. They will receive summative feedback on activities related to practical classes and examination.
Assessment
Overview
For successful completion of this unit you will be assessed using multiple and varied forms of assessments throughout the semester.
Unit Grading Scheme
7- point scale
Assessment Tasks
Assessment: Practical Portfolio
(Formative and summative) - Assessments based on ongoing practical classes. It is a combination of proforma and reports.
Assessment: Demonstration & Viva voce
(Summative) -Students will be asked to demonstrate how to set up, collect data and analyse data for a practical experiment (chosen from the series of experiments they have done), followed by questions from assessor on the experiment and related topics that are covered in class.
Assessment: Exam
(Summative) - Problem solving, calculations, and short answer questions. Exam at the end of semester (45%).
Academic Integrity
Students are expected to engage in learning and assessment at QUT with honesty, transparency and fairness. Maintaining academic integrity means upholding these principles and demonstrating valuable professional capabilities based on ethical foundations.
Failure to maintain academic integrity can take many forms. It includes cheating in examinations, plagiarism, self-plagiarism, collusion, and submitting an assessment item completed by another person (e.g. contract cheating). It can also include providing your assessment to another entity, such as to a person or website.
You are encouraged to make use of QUT’s learning support services, resources and tools to assure the academic integrity of your assessment. This includes the use of text matching software that may be available to assist with self-assessing your academic integrity as part of the assessment submission process.
Further details of QUT’s approach to academic integrity are outlined in the Academic integrity policy and the Student Code of Conduct. Breaching QUT’s Academic integrity policy is regarded as student misconduct and can lead to the imposition of penalties ranging from a grade reduction to exclusion from QUT.
Resources
Risk Assessment Statement
There are no out of the ordinary risks associated with this unit.
Course Learning Outcomes
This unit is designed to support your development of the following course/study area learning outcomes.OP45 Bachelor of Vision Science
- Theoretical knowledge in optometry and vision science, introductory clinical and technical skills
Relates to: Exam - Apply critical thinking and knowledge of vision science, ocular anatomy and clinical methods to generate solutions in clinical and scientific settings
Relates to: Demonstration & Viva voce - Apply clinical or technical skills to conduct a safe and effective assessment, data collection, experimental protocol
Relates to: Practical Portfolio