Course

Course Summary
Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
DINS-0003
Organization's ID:
DINFOS-BTVEM
Organization:
Defense Information School
Location:
Classroom-based
Length:
24 weeks (992 hours)
Dates Offered:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 3 DC circuits
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 3 AC circuits
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 3 Electronics I
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 3 Electronic communication systems
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 3 Electronic systems troubleshooting and maintenance
This course is recommended for a total of 15 semester hours in the lower-division 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:

  • Describe basic electronic circuit theory.
  • 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
  • Operate and maintain a transmitter system
  • Perform soldering procedures
  • Establish satellite link

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
  • Project-based Instruction

Methods of Assessment:

  • Examinations
  • Performance Rubrics (Checklists)
  • Quizzes

Minimum Passing Score:

70%
Supplemental Materials