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Spring 2023 Course Syllabus
Course: MUSC-1423 (Section: 1, CRN: 10314) Audio Electronics |
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| Instructor | Leigh Stiles | ||||||||
| stileslc@lamarpa.edu | |||||||||
| Phone | (409) 984-6520 | ||||||||
| Office | Performing Arts Center - Room: 137 | ||||||||
| Office Hours | Class Location: UITC - Room 105 Class Hours: F 11am-4:30pm |
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| Description | Basic concepts in electricity, Ohm's Law, circuit analysis and troubleshooting. Includes soldering techniques and equipment maintenance. | ||||||||
| Required 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. |
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| Additional Materials/Resources | None. | ||||||||
| Corequisites/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) |
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| 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. |
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| 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; 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; QUIZ 3; TEST 1 Week 5: Continue Introduction to Electronics Components and Tools; Capacitors and Capacitance; R/C Circuits; QUIZ 4 Week 6: Ohm's Law; Joule's Law; Using Ohm's Law to Analyze Circuits; Using Ohm's Law for Capacitive Reactance; QUIZ 5 Week 7: Reading Block Diagrams; Reading Schematics; Magnetism and Electricity; Coils, Crystals; QUIZ 6; REVIEW for TEST 2 Week 8: Semiconductors, Diodes and Transistors; Integrated Circuits; QUIZ 7; TEST 2 Week 9: SPRING BREAK - March 13th - March 17th Week 10: The Bipolar Transistor; 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 & 14 Week 15: REVIEW FOR FINAL EXAM FINAL EXAM **All assignments are subject to change, based on class needs.** |
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| 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 13th - March 17th Week 10: Quiz 8 & 9 Week 11: Quiz 10 Week 12: Quiz 11; TEST 3 Week 13: Quiz 12 Week 14: Quiz 13 & 14 Week 15: REVIEW for Final Exam FINAL EXAM Projects TBA to include soldering practice project, pedal projects and cable builds. |
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| Final Exam Date | May 5, 2023 - 11:00 AM Through May 5, 2023 - 4:30 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% Weekly Quizzes - 15% Projects - 25% Tests (x 4) - 40% |
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| 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.** | ||||||||
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| Institutional Policies | |||||||||
| MyLSCPA | Be sure to check your campus email and Course Homepage using MyLSCPA campus web portal. You can also access your grades, transcripts, academic advisors, degree progress, and other services through MyLSCPA. | ||||||||
| Academic Honesty | Academic honesty is expected from all students, and dishonesty in any form will not be tolerated. Please consult the LSCPA policies (Academic Dishonesty section in the Student Handbook) for consequences of academic dishonesty. | ||||||||
| 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. | ||||||||
| COVID 19 Information | The Lamar State College Port Arthur (LSCPA) Student Code of Conduct COVID 19 Policy requires students who have been diagnosed with COVID 19 to report their condition directly to their local health department. Students should also contact their course faculty to report their quarantine status. In addition, this policy requires all students to wear face coverings when directly exposed to COVID 19 in compliance with the criteria included in the policy. For more information please refer to the COVID 19 link on the LSCPA website. | ||||||||
| 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. | ||||||||
| HB 2504 | This syllabus is part of LSCPA's efforts to comply with Texas House Bill 2504. | ||||||||
| Mandatory Reporting of Child Abuse and Neglect | As per Texas law and LSCPA policy, all LSCPA employees, including faculty, are required to report allegations or disclosures of child abuse or neglect to the designated authorities, which may include a local or state law enforcement agency or the Texas Department of Family Protective Services. For more information about mandatory reporting requirements, see LSCPA's Policy and Procedure Manual. | ||||||||
| Title IX and Sexual Misconduct | LSCPA is committed to establishing and maintaining an environment that is free from all forms of sex discrimination, including sexual harassment, sexual violence, and other forms of sexual misconduct. All LSCPA employees, including faculty, have the responsibility to report disclosures of sexual misconduct, including sexual harassment, sexual assault (including rape and acquaintance rape), domestic violence, dating violence, relationship violence, or stalking, to LSCPA's Title IX Coordinator, whose role is to coordinate the college's response to sexual misconduct. For more information about Title IX protections, faculty reporting responsibilities, options for confidential reporting, and the resources available for support visit LSCPA's Title IX website. | ||||||||
| Clery Act Crime Reporting |
For more information about the Clery Act and crime reporting, see the Annual Security & Fire Safety Report and the Campus Security website. |
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| Grievance / Complaint / Concern | 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. | ||||||||
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