Course

Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
DINS-0003
Version:
2
Organization's ID:
DINFOS-BTVEM
Organization:
Defense Information School
Location:
Classroom-based
Length:
24 weeks (992 hours)
Minimum Passing Score:
70
ACE Credit Recommendation Period:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 3 DC Electronics
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 3 AC Electronics
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 3 Fundamentals Of Digital Electronics
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 3 Solid State Electronic Circuits
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 3 Electronic Communications Systems
This course is recommended for a total of 15 semester hours in the lower-division baccalaureate/associate degree category.
Description

Objective:

The course objective is to provide basic, entry-level concepts and practical skills required to maintain, operate and repair audio and visual information systems, including radio and television equipment systems, in support of Army, joint and combined operations.

Learning Outcomes:

  • perform computer maintenance
  • construct an audio visual/broadcast local area network
  • use test equipment for signal measurements
  • maintain a still and video camera
  • maintain a multimedia conference room
  • configure an audio console
  • set up, operate and maintain a VTC system
  • maintain a non-linear editing system
  • perform alignments on a studio system
  • establish satellite link
  • operate and maintain a transmitter system
  • perform soldering procedures.
  • describe basic electronic circuit theory

General Topics:

  • Fundamentals of electronics
  • Introduction to electronics
  • AC and DC circuits
  • Solid state electronics
  • Amplifier circuits
  • Wave shaping circuits
  • Digital electronics
  • Circuit fabrication and troubleshooting
  • Television fundamentals
  • Electrical power
  • Corrosion control
  • Audio/video signals
  • RF transmission
  • Video test equipment
  • Computers and networking
  • Computer principles
  • Network principles
  • Non-linear editing systems
  • LAN construction
  • Video teleconferencing systems
  • Audio systems
  • Audio principles
  • Audio automation
  • Audio studios
  • Audio consoles
  • Cameras and VTRs
  • Camera principles
  • Camera maintenance
  • VTR principles
  • VTR maintenance
  • Studio systems
  • Studio principles
  • Studio installation
  • Transmission systems
  • Transmission principles and theory
  • Transmitter maintenance
  • Satellite systems
  • Field training exercise
  • Deployable operations
  • Satellite operations
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

  • Audio Visual Materials
  • Classroom Exercise
  • Computer Based Training
  • Laboratory
  • Lectures
  • Practical Exercises

Methods of Assessment:

  • Examinations
  • Performance Rubrics (Checklists)
Supplemental Materials
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