BTVI Virtual Learning Environment

This course covers the fundamentals of computer hardware and software as well as advanced concepts. Students who  complete this course will be able to describe the internal components of a computer, assemble a computer system, install an operating system, and troubleshoot using system tools and diagnostic software.

Course Description

This course explores the relationship between Production and Transmission for Radio and Television Broadcasting. It discusses the various transmission methods that embraces New Media Technology as well as the conventional methods of transmission. It also discusses the impact online distribution is having (if any) on conventional broadcast transmission methods.

Course Content

·         Broadcasting Basics

·         Broadcast Transmission Process

·         Radio and Television Transmission

·         Transmission Platforms

·         Reception and playback of analog signals

·         NTSC Analog Television

·         ATSC Digital Television

·         Digitization of video and audio

·         Compression standards and coding of digital video and audio signals (MPEG)

·         Principles and standards transmission of digital television signals (DVB) and the playback of digital signals

·         Digital Broadcasting systems

·         Alternative radio delivery systems

·         Alternative television delivery systems

·         Remote broadcasting

Course Objectives

·         Gain an understanding of the basic function of radio and television systems

·         Utilize knowledge of radio and television transmission to produce digital recordings

·         Gain an understanding of compression and coding standards

·         Gain an understanding of the principles of radio and broadcast transmission to effectively set up live radio and television production

Course Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

·         Discuss the importance of production to the broadcast transmission process.

·         Compare and Contrast radio and television transmission.

·         Explore the various transmission platform options, inclusive of traditional and new media technology.

·         Apply the requirements for the transmission of the live radio and television production.

·         Demonstrate a general awareness of the role of broadcast television and radio in understanding social life.

·         Demonstrate an ability to effectively create an innovative solution both independently and cooperatively in remote broadcasting. .

Required Materials    

Text: A Broadcast Engineering Tutorial for Non-Engineers – Fourth Edition

Authors: Skip Pizzi/Graham Jones

Published: Routledge

Year Published: 2014

ISBN-13: 978-0415733380

ISBN-10: 0415733383

Course Assessment and Evaluation

Grading Policy

BTVI uses an alphabetical grading system. A letter grade is given for each course taken. Each letter grade denotes a certain level of achievement in a particular course as follows:

Letter Grade                             Point Value                       Quality Points                            Achievement

A                                                 90 – 100%                                      4                                          Excellent

B                                                 80 – 89%                                        3                                           Above Average

C                                                 70 – 79%                                        2                                           Average

D                                                 60 – 69%                                        1                                           Below Average

F                                                  0 – 59%                                          0                                           Fail

Grade Point Average (GPA)

BTVI’s Grade-Point Average (GPA) scale is 4.0. Grade point averages are used to determine academic standing as well as the awarding of honors.

General & Academic Policy Statements

Academic Integrity

Plagiarism is the borrowing of material from any source without documenting or acknowledging the source.  Be sure that you document all ideas or information that you use in any of your papers (for all of your courses) that are from sources such as books, magazines, CDs, records, newspapers, internet, interviews, movies, radios, television, etc. If you are not sure how to document the information you have selected to use, please ask your instructor.  If you are not sure how to write the information in your own words (paraphrase), then ask your instructor how it should be written.  Remember:  EVEN IF YOU USE YOUR OWN WORDS, YOU MUST STILL DOCUMENT THE SOURCE OF THE IDEA.  If you do not correctly document your paper, you must re-do it until it is correctly documented.  Copying another persons’ work or turning in a paper that you did not write and submitting it as your own will be grounds for a failing grade in the course. “When cheating or plagiarism has occurred, the instructor may take academic action ranging from denial of credit, or assigning a grade of “F” on a specific assignment, examination, or project, to assigning a grade of “F” for the course.  The student may also be subject to further sanctions such as disciplinary probation, suspension or dismissal from the College.” Please refer to the BTVI Student Hand Book for additional information on academic integrity.

Class Attendance/Absenteeism

• Your success in this course will depend in large measure on the interest, willingness, and enthusiasm that you and your classmates bring to the experience. You are expected to be an active participant in study and team activities and in class discussions.  Because so much of the learning experience in this class is interactive and participatory, attendance is mandatory!
• In the event of an absence, it is your responsibility to obtain lecture notes and homework assignments.
• Email your instructor well in advance of your return to class so that you have the homework ready to submit when you come. 
• Please write legibly! 
• Be aware that some of the homework assignments may be based on the activities that occur in the classroom and therefore may not be able to be made up when you are absent from class.
• If you have advanced notice that you will not be in class or if an emergency occurs, please discuss this with the instructor. Emails may be used to contact your instructor. 
• Assignments should be neat and written on college ruled paper in black or blue ink.

Technology Requirements

You will be required to type final drafts of assignments; therefore, a laptop or access to a computer would be beneficial.

Disruptive Student Conduct policy

• As a courtesy to others and to maintain a positive learning environment, please turn your cell phone on silent (NOT vibrate) or off before you enter the class. To resist the temptation of answering text messages, you are advised to put your cell phones away. Speak with the instructor regarding exceptions for emergencies. 
• Texting for any reason during class, a quiz, or a test is strictly prohibited. If you text or answer your cell phone during an assessment, your test or quiz may be confiscated, and you will receive a zero for your score.
• Please note that any one that is not enrolled in the class is not allowed sit in at any time.  This rule also applies to children.

Late Assignment Policy,

• Assignments are due at the beginning of class. Late work will only be allowed with supporting documentation; otherwise, a grade of zero will be received.

Make –Up Exam Policy

If a student has a valid reason for missing an examination, immediately contact the Examination Office by phone (242) 502-6367/6327 or email examoffice@btvi.edu.bs

• you must apply for a special sitting (see Examination Office for an application)
• attach relevant supporting documentation (see chart below) relating to why you could not sit the examination within the examination period,
• have the application approved by your Department Chair and Academic Dean,
•  submit the application to the Examination Office.
• The committee will review the application and respond by email within 24 hours.
• If approved, the examination office will email you with the details of your special sitting.

Special Sitting of Examinations

• • Only students who miss their examinations for valid reasons shall be able to sit their examination free of charge. 
  • Special sittings will be held on the first Friday of the following semester at 9:00 a.m.

The following reasons are invalid for missing an examination and the students presenting these excuses will be able to sit the examination; however, they will be charged a fee of 150 dollars per course.

·         if you misread the examination timetable, forgot, slept in etc.

·         recreational travel (domestic or international)

·         planned or unplanned events, such as weddings and birthday parties

·         routine demands of employment

·         stress or anxiety normally associated with examination.

·         if you did not study or if you were not prepared

·         other grounds considered inappropriate by the Examination Committee

 Note: This course outline is subject to change at the institution’s discretion.

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PERCENTAGES FOR ASSIGNMENTS:
ATTENDANCE                                 10.0%
ASSIGNMENT 1                               3.25%
ASSIGNMENT 2                               3.25%
ASSIGNMENT 3                               3.50%
QUIZ 1                                              5.00%
QUIZ 2                                              5.00%
HOMEWORK                                  10.00%
MIDTERM EXAM                            20.00%
CURRENT TRENDS (GROUP)        10.00%
REFLECTION PAPER                       30.00%
  TOTALS                                       100.00%