ET-282: Fundamentals of Audio Electronics

Course, prefix, number, & title: ET-282 Fundamentals of Audio Electronics

Hours (Class, recitation, Laboratory, studio): 1 Lecture Hour, 2 Recitation hours, 3 Laboratory Hours

Credits: 3

Pre-requisites (if any): ET-920 Electrical Technology Fundamentals and MA-321 Mathematics in Contemporary Society

Course Description in college catalog:

This course is an introduction to the technical aspects of sound (and, to some extent, video) recording, editing, and reproduction. It covers both analog and digital storage and processing methods, transmission of data between various kinds of processing equipment, and the interplay between the technical and cognitive aspects. Demonstrations and laboratory experiments will complement class work.

Academic programs for which this course serves as a requirement or an elective:

General Education Outcomes: Below is a listing of General Education Outcome(s) that this course supports.

1. Use analytical reasoning to identify issues or problems and evaluate evidence in order to make informed decisions

2. Apply information management and digital technology skills useful for academic research and lifelong learning

Course-specific student learning outcomes:

Students will acquire technical aspects of sound (and, to some extent, video) recording, editing, and reproduction.

Students will illustrate analog and digital storage and processing methods plus transmission of data between various kinds of processing equipment.

Other program outcomes (if applicable).

1. Integrate knowledge and skills in the program of study

Methods by which student learning will be assessed and evaluated; describe the types of methods to be employed; note whether certain methods are required for all sections:

Exam, labs,Homework

Academic Integrity policy (department or College):
Academic honesty is expected of all students. Any violation of academic integrity is taken extremely seriously. All assignments and projects must be the original work of the student or teammates. Plagiarism will not be tolerated. Any questions regarding academic integrity should be brought to the attention of the instructor. The following is the Queensborough Community College Policy on Academic Integrity: "It is the official policy of the College that all acts or attempted acts that are violations of Academic Integrity be reported to the Office of Student Affairs. At the faculty member's discretion and with the concurrence of the student or students involved, some cases though reported to the Office of Student Affairs may be resolved within the confines of the course and department. The instructor has the authority to adjust the offender's grade as deemed appropriate, including assigning an F to the assignment or exercise or, in more serious cases, an F to the student for the entire course." Read the University's policy on Academic Integrity opens in a new window.

Disabilities
Any student who feels that he or she may need an accommodation based upon the impact of a disability should contact the Office of Accessibility Services in Science Building, Room S-132, 718-631-6257, to coordinate reasonable accommodations for students with documented disabilities. You can visit the Office of Accessibility Services website.