Course:  AET 3260 Studio Maintenance and Electronics 1

Instructor: Sal Greco; Contacts: 429 7754  grecos@mail.belmont.edu

Semester:  Spring 2007; Class Location: Center for music business Studio B SSL

Meeting Time(s):  MON, WED 1-2:15 PM; Final Exam:  Friday 2PM  May4

Educational Objectives of the Mike Curb College of Entertainment & Music: 1) To provide a personalized, career-oriented and practical education that emphasizes leadership, innovation, private enterprise and entrepreneurship.  2) To equip students with the tools to think critically, communicate effectively, accept responsibility, make successful decisions, and prosper in diverse work environments. 3) To emphasize quality classroom instruction within the parameters of ethical Christian principles.

Course Description: Prerequisites: AET 3090 and permission of instructor. An analysis of preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of recording studio components including an introduction to basic electronic circuitry as related to the recording studio. (Lab hours required)

Learning Outcomes:  The student will demonstrate:

• An appropriate mastery of the basic knowledge and discipline of AC/DC, current, resistance, voltage and power
• An ability to apply the knowledge and identify various electronic components, to include transistors, resistors, capacitors, diodes, transformers, and tubes.
• An ability to conduct, analyze and interpret experiments, and apply experimental results to improve processes.
• An ability to apply creativity in the design of systems, components, or processes appropriate to the program objectives.
• An ability to function effectively in teams.
• An ability to identify, analyze and solve technical problems.
• An ability to communicate effectively
• A recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in lifelong learning.
• An ability to understand professional, ethical and social responsibilities.
• A respect for diversity and knowledge of contemporary professional, societal and global issues.
• A commitment to quality, timeliness, and continuous improvement.
• An appreciation for the arts, humanities, religion, social sciences, and natural sciences.
• An awareness of the complex nature of the world around them and become engaged with that larger world.

Performance Criteria: Students will:

ú Identify electronic components.

ú Describe how they work and solve formula biased problems.

ú Define, interpret, and calibrate the proper test equipment in use in the modern studio.

ú Demonstrate basic soldering skills.

ú Apply the above skills to build assemblies that will allow you to build a project.

ú Demonstrate an understanding of basic signal flow.

ú Use test equipment to evaluate electronic circuits.

ú Create a microphone preamp including a power supply mounted in a case of your choosing.

Honor Code:  It is the responsibility of each student to abide by the Belmont University Honor Code.  “In affirmation of the Belmont University Statement of Values, I pledge that I will not give or receive aid during examinations; I will not give or receive false or impermissible aid in course work, in the preparation of reports, or in any other type of work that is to be used by the instructor as the basis of my grade; I will not engage in any form of academic fraud. Furthermore, I will uphold my responsibility to see to it that others abide by the spirit and letter of this Honor Pledge.”

Accommodation of Disabilities:  In compliance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act, Belmont University will provide reasonable accommodation of all medically documented disabilities.  If you have a disability and would like the university to provide reasonable accommodations of the disability during this course, please notify the Office of the Dean of Students located in Beaman Student Life Center (460-6407) as soon as possible.

Course Requirements:

1.  Attendance: When the number of absences for any reason exceeds four times the number of scheduled class meetings per week, the student is involuntarily dropped from the course with a grade of “WF.” Appeal is to the Provost.

2.  Materials:  handouts, textbooks optional and parts necessary to finish your project.

3.  Assignments:  There will be homework.A mic pre project that is due1 week before the end of class.

Any mic pre not turned in on time will cost 5point's off your final grade. There are no optional assignments.

4.  Testing: Students are expected to take all tests at the scheduled times.  No make-up tests will be given. Final exam is comprehensive.

5.  Basis of grade evaluation: Tests & Homework: 10%

Midterm: 30%

Final: 30%

Project: 30%

100-97 = A+                              79-77 = C+                               

96-93 = A                                    76-73 = C

92-90 = A-                                 72-70 = C-

89-87 = B+                                69-67 = D+

86-83 = B                                  66-63 = D

82-80 = B-                                 62-60 = D-

<60 + F

*Work and instruction on student projects will take place throughout the

Semester as projects warrant. Students will evaluate projects

As part of class work