MAPÚA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY

School of EE-ECE-COE

VISION
Mapúa shall be an international center of excellence in technology education by:
 providing instructions that are current in content and state-of-the art in delivery;
 engaging in cutting-edge research; and
 responding to the big local and global technological challenges of the times

MISSION
a) The mission of Mapúa Institute of Technology is to disseminate, generate, preserve
and apply scientific, engineering, architectural and IT knowledge.
b) The Institute shall, using the most effective means, provide its students with
professional and advanced scientific and engineering, architectural and information
technology education through rigorous and up-to-date academic programs with
ample opportunities for the exercise of creativity and the experience of discovery.
c) It shall implement curricula that, while being steeped in technologies, shall also be
rich in the humanities, languages and social sciences that will inculcate ethics.
d) The Institute shall advance and preserve knowledge by undertaking research and
reporting on the results of such inquiries.
e) The Institute, singly or in collaboration with others, shall bring to bear the world's
vast store of knowledge in science, engineering and other realms on the problems of
the industry and the community in order to make the Philippines and the world a
better place.

MISSION
PROGRAM EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES
a b c d e
1. To equip graduates with a broad foundation of basic
engineering concepts and fundamentals of Electronics   

addressed by DLHS
Engineering.
2. To develop in graduates the capability to apply learned
concepts in engineering design and to implement them as a    
practicing engineers.
3. To inculcate in graduates the importance of lifelong
   
learning.
4. To develop in graduates an appreciation of technology and
   
determine its application in the advancement of society.

COURSE SYLLABUS

1. Course Code : ECE126

2. Course Title : Broadcast and Acoustics

3. Pre-requisite : ECE123, ECE123L

4. Co-requisite : None

5. Credit/ Class Schedule : 1 unit

6. Course Description : The course deals with studio and room acoustics,
acoustical transducers, mixers, principles and theories of broadcasting audio and video
information with emphasis on the peculiar requirements of modern broadcasting as well
as electronic equipment and peripheral devices necessary for transmission of AM, FM,
and TV signals originating from broadcast studios and remote locations. It includes the
study of the recording and the reproduction of audio and video by tape, disk and film.

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 It covers AM radio, FM radio and TV broadcast standards. It also involves a
comprehensive study of CATV, MATV and CCTV and state-of-the-industry video systems.

7. Program Outcomes and Relationship to Program Educational Objectives

Program
Educational
Program Outcomes
Objectives
1 2 3 4
An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science,
(a) √ √  
and engineering
An ability to design and conduct experiments, as well
(b) √ √ √ √
as to analyze and interpret data
An ability to design a system, component, or process
(c) √ √ √ 
to meet desired needs
(d) An ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams  √ √ √
An ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering
(e) √ √ √ √
problems
An understanding of professional and ethical
(f) √ √ √ √
responsibility
(g) An ability to communicate effectively √ √ √ √
The broad education necessary to understand the
(h) impact of engineering solutions in a global and societal √ √ √ √
context
A recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage
(i) √ √ √ √
in life-long learning
(j) A knowledge of contemporary issues √ √ √ √
An ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern
(k) √ √  √
engineering tools necessary for engineering practice.

8. Course Objectives and Relationship to Program Outcomes:

Course Objectives Program Outcomes

The students should be able to: a b c d e f g h i j k
1. learn the different process of storing
√ √ √ √ √ √ √ √
program material in various media.
2. to know the different acoustical
√ √ √ √ √ √ √ √
phenomena.
3. be familiar with the technical standards
and operating requirements in AM, FM, √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √
TV broadcasting and CATV system.

9. Course Coverage:
METHODOLOGY &
WEEK DAY TOPIC EVALUATION TOOLS
STRATEGY
1 1 Orientation
Sound Characteristics,
Lecture
2 Sound Measurements, Room Recitation, Boardwork
Sample Problems
Acoustics
3 Microphones, Speakers Lecture

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 Vinyl disc recording /
2 1 playback and Tape Lecture
recording / playback
2 CD recording / playback Lecture
Acoustics and Program
3 Lecture Quiz 1
Sources
AM Broadcasting
3 1 Frequency Standards and Lecture Recitation
Allocations
2 Studio – Transmitter Set up Lecture
3 AM Receivers Lecture
4 1 Coverage Mapping Lecture
2 AM Broadcasting Quiz 2
FM Broadcasting
3 Frequency Standards and Lecture Recitation
Allocations
5 1 Studio-Transmitter Set up Lecture
2 Stereo FM Receivers Lecture Recitation
3 Coverage Mapping Lecture
6 1 FM Broadcasting Quiz 3
TV Broadcasting
2 Channel Allocations and Lecture Recitation
Standards / Motion Pictures
3 Monochrome Transmission Lecture
7 1 TV Broadcast set up Lecture
2 TV Broadcast Receivers Lecture
3 TV Coverage Mapping Lecture
8 1 TV Broadcasting Quiz 4
Colored TV Transmission
2 Lecture
and Reception
3 CATV Fundamentals Lecture
9 1 Basic Design Lecture
2 Color TV and CATV Quiz 5
3 Video Recording Lecture
10 1 VCDs / DVDs Lecture
2 Digital Television Lecture
3 Recording and Digital TV Quiz 6
11 Final Examination

10. Course Outcomes and Relationship to Course Objectives/ Program Outcomes

Course Outcomes Course

Program Outcomes
A student completing this course should Objectives
at the minimum be able to: 1 2 3 a b c d e f g h I j K
1. Describe the characteristics of sound
√ √ √ √
waves
2. Calculate sound pressure, sound
intensity, and other problems involved √ √ √
in sound measurement.
3. Compute for the reverberation time
√ √ √ √
for different types of rooms.
4. Know the different acoustical
√ √ √ √ √
phenomena.
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5. Learn the different ways of storing
program materials i.e. disk recording, √ √ √ √ √ √ √
cd recording and tape recording.
6. Know the allocation of frequencies in
√ √ √ √ √ √ √ √
AM, FM, and TV broadcasting.
7. Describe a studio setup. √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √
8. Identify the program sources
connected in a studio console and √ √ √ √ √
explain how each works.
9. Differentiate a monophonic FM signal
√ √ √ √
from a stereo FM signal.
10.. Explain the difference between
√ √ √ √ √
monochrome and color TV system.
11. Know the fundamentals in cable TV
√ √ √ √ √
system.
12. Design a cable TV system. √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √

11. Contribution of Course to Meeting the Professional Component

Communications Engineering Topics : 100%

12. Textbook : None

13. Course Evaluation: At least 4 quizzes of 150 points each

1 Final Examination of 200 points
Seatworks, Assignments, Board works
Passing: 60%

14. Other References:

Broadcasting and Optical Communications Technology, Dorf, Richard, 2006

Acoustics by Kuttruff, 2006
Broadcasting & optical communication technology by Richard C. Dorf, 2006
Mastering Digital Television by Whitaker, 2006
Broadcasting and optical communication technology, 3rd ed by Dorf, R, 2006
Digital multimedia. 2nd ed. By Chapman, Nigel 2004
An introduction to video and audio measurement. 3rd ed. By Hodges, Peter,
2004
DVD studio pro 2 by Ramseier, Adrian, 2004
Master handbook of audio production by Whitaker, Jerry C., 2003
Loudspeaker and headphone handbook. 3rd ed. By Borwick, John, 2001
Digital audio broadcasting : principles & applications by Hoeg, W, 2001
Newness guide to television & video technology by Trundle, Eugene, 2001
Coding and modulation for digital television by Drury, Gordon, 2001
Digital television by Ibrahim, Fauzi, 2001
Digital TV over broadband harvesting bandwidth by Van Tassel, Joan by 2001
Digital Audio technology
Digital sound processing for music and multimedia by Kirk, Ross, 2001
Protocols for high speed networks by Touch, Joseph, 2000
Standard handbook of video and television. 3rd ed. By Whitaker, Jerry C.,
2000
Video and television engineer's field manual by Whitaker, Jerry C., 2000
HDTV and video system repair by Ross, John, 2000
Audio system technology level III handbook for installers and engineers by
Bushnell, Bob, 2000
Audio explained by Talbot-Smith, M, 2000
DVD player fundamentals by Ross, John, 2000
Handbook of Radio and Wireless Technology by Gibilisco, Stan, 1999
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 Basic television and video systems by Grob, Bernard, 1999
Studio and camcorder television production by Utz, Peter, 1999
Digital basics for cable television systems by Thomas, Jeffrey, 1999
ES & T Audio troubleshooting and repair

15. Course Materials Made Available

Course goals and instructional objectives
Course schedule for lecture and examinations
Sample of seatwork sets from students
Sample of written examination of students
End-of-Course Student Assessment report

16.Committee Members:
Engr. Alejandro Ballado Jr
ahballado@mapua.edu.ph
Engr. Jose Rizal Umipig
jrumipig@mapua.edu.ph
Engr. James Rodney Santiago
247-5000 local 2300

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