Spring 2022 Course Syllabus Course: MUSC-1423- Section: 1 Audio Electronics

Instructor Information
Instructor	Leigh Stiles
E-mail	stileslc@lamarpa.edu
Phone	(409) 984-6520
Office	Location: Performing Arts Center - Room: 137 Hours: Class Location: UITC - Room 105 - TR 2pm-4:50pm
COVID 19 Information	The Lamar State College Port Arthur (LSCPA) Student Code of Conduct COVID 19 Policy requires students who have been exposed to COVID 19 or diagnosed with COVID 19 to report their condition on the COVID 19 Notification Form (available via a link on the Student Code of Conduct COVID19 webpage). This information will be provided to the Dean of Student Services. In addition, this policy requires all students to wear face coverings in compliance with the criteria included in the policy. For more information please refer to the COVID 19 link on the LSCPA website.
Course Information
Description	Basic concepts in electricity, Ohm's Law, circuit analysis and troubleshooting. Includes soldering techniques and equipment maintenance.
Prerequisites	None
Learning Outcomes	1. Solve circuit problems using Ohm's Law. (PSLO 1) 2. Demonstrate troubleshooting techniques in recording and sound reinforcement. (PSLO 1) 3. Demonstrate preventive maintenance routines in recording and sound reinforcement. (PSLO 1) 4. Utilize soldering and safety techniques. (PSLO 1) 5. Identifies all main ideas, supporting details, and vocabulary in reading material; demonstrates a full understanding of the reading. (PSLO-Alpha)
Core Objectives
Program Student Learning Outcomes	PSLO Alpha: Demonstrates comprehension of content-area reading material. 1. Applies commercial music sound technology to professional practice. 2. Applies commercial music performance skill to support sound engineering practice. 3. Applies basic music industry principles to professional practice. 4. Demonstrates professional behavior as characterized by a commitment to the profession.
Textbooks	Textbook Purchasing Statement: A student attending Lamar State College Port Arthur is not under any obligation to purchase a textbook from the college-affiliated bookstore. The same textbook may also be available from an independent retailer, including an online retailer. *Textbook Purchasing Statement: A student attending Lamar State College Port Arthur is not under any obligation to purchase a textbook from the college-affiliated bookstore. The same textbook may also be available from an independent retailer, including an online retailer. Electronics, Concepts, Labs, and Projects: For Media Enthusiasts, Students, and Professional Author: Alden Hackmann Publisher: Hal Leonard Books; Pap/Dvdr edition (October 1, 2014) ISBN-10: 1480342432 ISBN-13: 978-1480342439 *PLEASE NOTE: You will be responsible for purchasing components to build your own audio devices. This will cost about $60-$90 depending upon the devices you would like to construct.
Lecture Topics Outline	Week 1: Course Introduction; Syllabus Review; Assignment Review; Some Good Web Resources; What is Audio and Electronics?; The Electrical Representation of Sound; PRE TEST Week 2: Introduction to Basic Electrical Theory; Basic DC; Who is Hugh LeCaine?; Intro to Soldering Irons; Introduction to Schematics; QUIZ 1 Week 3: Introduction to Basic Electrical Theory; Basic AC; Understanding the Fundamentals of Phase; Who is Leon Theramin?; Continue Soldering Introduction; Continue Schematics; REVIEW for TEST 1 on Basic Electrical Theory; QUIZ 2 Week 4: Introduction to Electronics Components and Tools; Resistance and Resistors; DC; AC; Phase; Who is Fritz Sennheiser?; QUIZ 3; TEST 1 Week 5: Continue Introduction to Electronics Components and Tools; Capacitors and Capacitance; R/C Circuits; Who is Georg Neumann?; QUIZ 4 Week 6: Ohm's Law; Joule's Law; Using Ohm's Law to Analyze Circuits; Using Ohm's Law for Capacitive Reactance; Who is Dr. Willi Studer?; QUIZ 5 Week 7: Reading Block Diagrams; Reading Schematics; Magnetism and Electricity; Coils, Crystals; Who is Dr. Harry F. Olsen?; QUIZ 6; REVIEW for TEST 2 Week 8: Semiconductors, Diodes and Transistors; Integrated Circuits; QUIZ 7; TEST 2 Week 9: SPRING BREAK - March 14th - March 18th Week 10: The Bipolar Transistor; Who is Bill Putnam?; QUIZ 8 & 9 Week 11: The Field Effect Transistor; QUIZ 10; REVIEW for TEST 3 Week 12: Electron Tubes; QUIZ 11; TEST 3 Week 13: Transformers More Than Meets The Eye?; Who is Rupert Neve?; QUIZ 12 Week 14: The Audio Signal; Frequency Response of Practical Audio Devices; Audio Characteristics and Components; QUIZ 13 Week 15: REVIEW FOR FINAL EXAM; QUIZ 14 FINAL EXAM **All assignments are subject to change, based on class needs.**
Major Assignments Schedule	Week 1: PRE TEST Week 2: Quiz 1 Week 3: Quiz 2 Week 4: Quiz 3; TEST 1 Week 5: Quiz 4 Week 6: Quiz 5 Week 7: Quiz 6 Week 8: Quiz 7; TEST 2 Week 9: SPRING BREAK - March 14th - March 18th Week 10: Quiz 8 & 9 Week 11: Quiz 10 Week 12: Quiz 11; TEST 3 Week 13: Quiz 12 Week 14: Quiz 13 Week 15: Quiz 14 FINAL EXAM Projects TBA to include soldering practice project, pedal projects and cable builds.
Final Exam Date	May 5, 2022 - 2:00 PM   Through  May 5, 2022 - 4:50 PM
Grading Scale	90 - 100=A    80 - 89=B    70 - 79=C     60 - 69=D    Below 59 = F
Determination of Final Grade	Attendance / Class Participation - 20% Quizzes - 15% (Weekly Vocabulary Quizzes) Projects - 25% Tests (x 4) - 40%
Course Policies
Instructor Policies	No late work will be accepted in this class unless the student presents proof of extenuating circumstances. Students can email me at anytime at stileslc@lamarpa.edu and I will respond as quickly as possible. All grades will be available on Blackboard.
Attendance Policy	Attendance will be taken at the start of each class. Students arriving 15 minutes or more after start of class or leaving early will be considered late. You get one 'free' absence before your lates/absences start to count against your grade in the attendance category. After that, EACH UNEXCUSED ABSENCE DEDUCTS 10% OF YOUR ATTENDANCE GRADE. If you are late for class or leave class early 3 times you will receive an additional absence every instance this occurs. 3 lates = 1 unexcused absence. **Excused absences will be considered on a case by case basis. YOU MUST E-MAIL YOUR INSTRUCTOR BEFORE YOU MISS CLASS with an explanation of why you will be absent. The date and time of the e-mail will be considered. Excused absences are conditional upon this.**
Academic Honesty	Academic honesty is expected from all students, and dishonesty in any form will not be tolerated. Please consult the LSC-PA policies (Section IX, subsection A, in the Faculty Handbook) for consequences of academic dishonesty.
Facility Policies	No food or tobacco products are allowed in the classroom. Only students enrolled in the course are allowed in the classroom, except by special instructor permission. Use of electronic devices is prohibited.
Important Information
ADA Considerations	The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal anti-discrimination statute that provides comprehensive civil rights for persons with disabilities. Among other things, this legislation requires that all students with disabilities be guaranteed a learning environment that provides for reasonable accommodation of their disabilities. If you believe you have a disability requiring an accommodation, please contact the the Office for Disability Services Coordinator, Room 231, in the Madison Monroe Building. The phone number is (409) 984-6241.
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Other
HB 2504	This syllabus is part of LSC-PA's efforts to comply with Texas House Bill 2504.
Department	Commercial Music, Visual and Performing Arts Chair: Richard Vandewalker E-mail: vandewalkerre@lamarpa.edu Phone: (409) 984-6520 If you have a grievance, complaint, or concern about this course that has not been resolved through discussion with the Instructor, please consult the Department Chair.