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 | $1,164 |
| Domestic tuition unit fee | $4,968 |
| International unit fee | $5,664 |
Unit Outline: Semester 1 2025, Gardens Point, Internal
| Unit code: | PCB240 |
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| Credit points: | 12 |
| Coordinator: | Soniya Yambem | soniya.yambem@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:
- Apply concepts in optics in various scenarios including optical systems and applications and solve a range of problems.
- Conduct, analyse, and draw conclusions from hands-on experimental work, collaboratively and individually.
- 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
You will receive on-going formative feedback from lectorial discussions and practical classes. You will receive summative feedback activities related to practical classes and examinations.
Assessment
Overview
For successful completion of this unit you will be assessed using multiple and varied forms of assessments spread throughout the semester.
Unit Grading Scheme
7- point scale
Assessment Tasks
Assessment: Practical Portfolio
(Formative and summative) - Assessment based on ongoing practical classes. It is a combination of 3 proforma and 2 reports. Pracs are performed in groups of 3-4 students, proforma/reports are individually submitted. Each submission due in one week after each prac experiment session.
Assessment: Demonstration & Viva Voce
(Summative) - You will be asked to demonstrate how to set up, collect and analyze data for a practical experiment (chosen from the series of experiments you have done), followed by questions from assessor on the experiment and topics covered in the class that are related to the experiment.
Assessment: Exam
(Summative) - Problem solving, calculations, and short answer questions. Exam at the end of semester (45%).
Academic Integrity
Academic integrity is a commitment to undertaking academic work and assessment in a manner that is ethical, fair, honest, respectful and accountable.
The Academic Integrity Policy sets out the range of conduct that can be a failure to maintain the standards of academic integrity. This includes, cheating in exams, plagiarism, self-plagiarism, collusion and contract cheating. It also includes providing fraudulent or altered documentation in support of an academic concession application, for example an assignment extension or a deferred exam.
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.
Breaching QUT’s Academic Integrity Policy or engaging in conduct that may defeat or compromise the purpose of assessment can lead to a finding of student misconduct (Code of Conduct – Student) and result in the imposition of penalties under the Management of Student Misconduct Policy, ranging from a grade reduction to exclusion from QUT.
Resources
Resource Materials
Prescribed text(s)
Tunnacliffe AH & Hirst JG, Optics, London: Eastern Press Ltd
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
- Apply scientific knowledge and core skills of vision science and optometry.
Relates to: Exam - Reflect and apply critical thinking, problem solving and analysis to generate optometric and vision science solutions in clinical and scientific settings.
Relates to: Demonstration & Viva Voce - Conduct effective ethical, culturally safe, and evidence-based clinical and technical ocular assessments that include data collection and experimental protocols.
Relates to: Practical Portfolio
Unit Outline: Semester 2 2025, Gardens Point, Internal
| Unit code: | PCB240 |
|---|---|
| Credit points: | 12 |
| Coordinator: | Soniya Yambem | soniya.yambem@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:
- Apply concepts in optics in various scenarios including optical systems and applications and solve a range of problems.
- Conduct, analyse, and draw conclusions from hands-on experimental work, collaboratively and individually.
- 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
You will receive on-going formative feedback from lectorial discussions and practical classes. You will receive summative feedback activities related to practical classes and examinations.
Assessment
Overview
For successful completion of this unit you will be assessed using multiple and varied forms of assessments spread throughout the semester.
Unit Grading Scheme
7- point scale
Assessment Tasks
Assessment: Practical Portfolio
(Formative and summative) - Assessment based on ongoing practical classes. It is a combination of 3 proforma and 2 reports. Pracs are performed in groups of 3-4 students, proforma/reports are individually submitted. Each submission due in one week after each prac experiment session.
Assessment: Demonstration & Viva Voce
(Summative) - You will be asked to demonstrate how to set up, collect and analyze data for a practical experiment (chosen from the series of experiments you have done), followed by questions from assessor on the experiment and topics covered in the class that are related to the experiment.
Assessment: Exam
(Summative) - Problem solving, calculations, and short answer questions. Exam at the end of semester (45%).
Academic Integrity
Academic integrity is a commitment to undertaking academic work and assessment in a manner that is ethical, fair, honest, respectful and accountable.
The Academic Integrity Policy sets out the range of conduct that can be a failure to maintain the standards of academic integrity. This includes, cheating in exams, plagiarism, self-plagiarism, collusion and contract cheating. It also includes providing fraudulent or altered documentation in support of an academic concession application, for example an assignment extension or a deferred exam.
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.
Breaching QUT’s Academic Integrity Policy or engaging in conduct that may defeat or compromise the purpose of assessment can lead to a finding of student misconduct (Code of Conduct – Student) and result in the imposition of penalties under the Management of Student Misconduct Policy, ranging from a grade reduction to exclusion from QUT.
Resources
Resource Materials
Prescribed text(s)
Tunnacliffe AH & Hirst JG, Optics, London: Eastern Press Ltd
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
- Apply scientific knowledge and core skills of vision science and optometry.
Relates to: Exam - Reflect and apply critical thinking, problem solving and analysis to generate optometric and vision science solutions in clinical and scientific settings.
Relates to: Demonstration & Viva Voce - Conduct effective ethical, culturally safe, and evidence-based clinical and technical ocular assessments that include data collection and experimental protocols.
Relates to: Practical Portfolio