Instructor: Michael Stucker Email: mstucker@indiana.edu Office: M257A (inside M257) Office Phone: 856-4897 Office Hours: 1:30-2:15pm M and F ***If you need to meet at a time other than the above office hours, just ask.

Course meeting times: Monday and Friday 10:10-11:00 Course meeting room: Simon M344 Lab meeting times: Wednesday 10:10-11:00 or 2:30-3:20 Lab meeting room: Simon Building M257 Section number (Lecture/discussion): 18586 Section numbers (Lab): 21871, 21872 Final Exam: 112:30-2:30 p.m., Friday December 14 in M344

This Syllabus may be updated throughout the semester.
For updates check in at the course web page: http://www.music.indiana.edu/department/audio/academic/A111/A111_Syllabus.html

Required Text: Basic Electronics Theory, Delton T. Horn ISBN0-8306-4199-8
-Each student must also purchase a Tool kit no later than September 12. This will be available from Marketplace.
-Each Student must also purchase a Cable Tester Kit no later than November 14. This will be available from Marketplace.

Optional Course Items: We will be using a circuit simulation program called LiveWire. There are copies on the M257 computers and the room is available for student use (same key as M354). There is a student version of this program available (Windows only) if you would like to purchase a copy.

Course Objectives: At the end of this course students will be able to analyze a simple audio amplifier utilizing vacuum tubes. They will be able to define the function of each component; trace the DC, AC, and signal paths; and determine the resulting output given an input and a circuit.

Disabilities: If any student will require assistance or appropriate accommodations for a disability, please contact the instructor during office hours or via email. If you have not already done so, you must have established your eligibility for disability support through the Office of Disabled Student Services in Franklin Hall room 096 (855-7578).

Homework: There will be regular homework assignments. These may be written assignments to reinforce the previous material, circuit simulation assignments using the M257 lab computers and LiveWire software, or short assignments to clarify the reading. See Assignments below.

Exams: Make-up Exams will be given on the Monday after the exam only if there is an excused absence, see Attendance below.

Assignments: All lab assignments and homework assignments must be turned in to pass the course. All assignments must be turned in to the instructor by the end of class on the assigned day. Late assignments will lose 10 points (a letter grade) for each class meeting day they are late.

Reading: Assigned readings are listed on the syllabus. These must be done by the date listed. You are responsible for reading the assigned sections and coming to class prepared to discuss the material. Class time will not be spent covering material from the reading. Bring questions from the reading to class or email me with them as they come to you. Reminders may not be given about the reading assignments; you are still responsible for them.

Attendance: I expect you to attend each class meeting and to come a) on time; b )having read the assigned material; c) having prepared any required assignments; and d) ready to participate in class discussion. You are responsible for material covered if you are absent (do NOT ask if we covered anything important in class). Absences for illness will be excused if you have an excuse from a doctor. Even for excused absences, the covered material is your responsibility! Absences for School of Music productions are not excused; do not schedule yourself for productions during class.

Final grades: final grades will be figured from the following:
30%: Exams (2 including Final)
20%:Homework
30%: Lab assignments, participation and attendance
20%: Lecture/ discussion participation and attendance