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Course # / Title: |
AET 3270 Studio Maintenance and Electronics 2 |
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Course Credit Hours: |
3 Hours |
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Semester: |
Spring 2009 |
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Instructor: |
Sal Greco |
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Instructor Contacts: |
615-429-7754 grecos@mail.belmont.edu |
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Instructor Office Hours: |
Mon-Fri at Oceanway Nashville |
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Class Location: |
MCREMSB23 Campus Studio B SSL |
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Meeting Time(s): |
Friday 11-1:30 PM |
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Final Exam: |
Thursday May 7 11am -1pm |
Course Description: AET 3270. Studio Maintenance and Electronics 2 (3), Prerequisites: AET 3260 or permission of instructor .An analysis of preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of recording studio components including advanced electronic circuitry as related to the recording studio. (Lab hours required)
Course Outcomes: At the end of this course, the student will be able to:
ú evaluate electronic circuits in theory and practice through reverse engineering.
Performance Tasks: During this course, the student will:
ú demonstrate advanced wiring and soldering skills.
ú calibrate electronic test equipment and use to interpret results.
ú build related electronic assemblies using point-to-point techniques.
ú apply an advanced knowledge of signal flow.
Assessment Tools: During this course, outcome mastery will be evaluated by:
Testing & Assignments:
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Activity |
Credit |
Purpose/Description |
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1. Homework and Tests |
10% |
Based on reading assignments and class lecture, homework and tests will assess the student’s knowledge base of the topic. |
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2. Midterm |
20% |
Based on written assignments, handouts, verbal instruction, and demonstrations in class, exam will measure student’s composite knowledge base of the subject. |
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3. Mic Pre project and group project |
50% |
Project relies on the student’s ability to: 1) build required circuit assemblies on schedule 2) assemble and solder to class specification standard 3) provide a working model passing satisfactory electronic testing |
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4. Final Exam
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20%
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Scope Practical Exam -students demonstrate the calibration and use of the oscilloscope and other Test equipment by taking measurements on their projects, decoding electronic schematics to produce the desired outcome. |
Course & Classroom Policies:
Attendance & Participation: Class attendance follows university policy as stated in the current Undergraduate Bulletin. Class participation is expected; attendance and absence will be noted.
When the number of absences for any reason exceeds four scheduled class meetings the student is involuntarily dropped from the course with a grade of “WF.” Appeal is to the Provost.
Materials: Currently, there is no required text at this time for this course. If you would like more in-depth information, texts can be recommended by the instructor. Students will need to provide a case for the mic pre project subject to the approval of the instructor.
Grade Evaluation: As per CEMB policy, the grade assignment scale for this course is:
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Grade |
Percent (GPA) |
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A |
94 (4.0) |
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A- |
90 (3.7) |
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B+ |
87 (3.3) |
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B |
84 (3.0) |
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B- |
80 (2.7) |
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C+ |
77 (2.3) |
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C |
74 (2.0) |
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C- |
70 (1.7) |
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Final grades below 70 % will not apply to the major. |
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D+ |
67 |
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D |
64 |
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D- |
60 |
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F |
< 60 |
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.
Class Schedule
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Date |
Day |
Topic |
Activity |
Assignments |
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Week 1 |
FRI |
Review/class policy /projects |
Verbal Instruction |
project#1 |
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Week 2 |
FRI |
Project work/studio repair |
Hands on trouble shooting |
project#1 |
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Week 3 |
FRI |
The Toft Console |
Hands on trouble shooting |
project#1 |
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Week 4 |
FRI |
Analog Tape Alignment |
Hands on calabration |
project#1 |
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Week 5 |
FRI |
Listening at Oceanway |
critical listening |
Class Paper |
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Week 6 |
FRI |
Project evalutaion |
1st testing of project #1 |
Lab work |
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Week 7 |
FRI |
Project#2 |
start 2nd Project |
Lab work |
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Week 8 |
FRI |
Midterm project due/TEST |
TEST |
Working project1 |
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Week 9 |
FRI |
NO Class Spring break |
week off |
project #2 |
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Week 10 |
FRI |
Reverse engineering module |
Build test jig |
Lab work |
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Week 11 |
FRI |
Reverse engineering module |
Build test jig |
project #2 |
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Week 12 |
FRI |
Speaker Tuning |
Taking measurements |
project #2 |
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Week 13 |
FRI |
NO Class Easter Break |
week off |
project #2 |
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Week 14 |
FRI |
Project#2 evalution |
1st testing of 2nd Project |
lab work |
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Week 15 |
FRI |
Studio modifaction |
Update of systems |
lab work |
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Week 16 |
FRI |
Final project due/TEST |
TEST |
Working project 2 |
Lab Schedule:
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Date |
Activity |
Project # |
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week 1 |
No Lab |
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week2 |
Drii Tube Mic Pre Case |
1 |
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week3 |
wire phase /pad I/O Power |
1 |
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week4 |
Buid Power supply |
1 |
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week5 |
Install amp card finish up |
1 |
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week6 |
No Lab |
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week7 |
Start Project 2 |
2 |
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week8 |
student determines task |
2 |
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week9 |
student determines task |
2 |
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week10 |
student determines task |
2 |
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week11 |
student determines task |
2 |
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week12 |
student determines task |
2 |
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week13 |
student determines task |
2 |
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week14 |
Turn in Project 2 |
2 |
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week15 |
LAST CHANCE LAB WORK TO AVOID GRADE OF "F" ON PROJECT |
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week16 |
No Lab |
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