Jan 30, 2025

2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog

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2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog

Audio Engineering Technology, B.S. (Broadcast Concentration)

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Program Director: David Shuman

Educational Objectives

All graduates in the Audio Engineering Technology program will

be competent for successful long-term professional practice in audio engineering technology and related disciplines (broadcast networks, multimedia firms, etc.); and
understand the importance of lifelong learning and staying current in the field by participation in professional societies, earning advanced degrees, and receiving additional training or certifications.

Note(s):

See Program Requirement Notes-CETA for superscripts above.

Requirements for Bachelor of Science in Audio Engineering Technology (Broadcast Concentration):

123 credits ¹
Credits in the major: 75 ¹⁹

Year 1

First Semester (15 credits)

US 150 - First Year Success Seminar 1 credit(s)
AUD 122 - Audio Recording Principles for Engineering Technology 4 credit(s)
ECT 110P - Practical Projects 3 credit(s)
ECT 111 - DC Electrical Fundamentals for Engineering Technology 4 credit(s)
MTH 112 - Precalculus I for Engineering Technology 3 credit(s)

Second Semester (16 credits)

AUD 161P - Modern Recording Techniques for Engineering Technology 3 credit(s)
CMM 110 - Communication in the Digital Age 3 credit(s)
ECT 121 - AC Electrical Fundamentals for Engineering Technology 4 credit(s)
MTH 122 - Precalculus II for Engineering Technology 3 credit(s)
WRT 110W - Academic Writing I 3 credit(s)

Year 2

First Semester (17 credits)

AUD 266 - The Art of the Audio Mix for Engineering Technology 3 credit(s)
ECT 122 - Introduction to Digital Devices for Engineering Technology 4 credit(s)
ECT 231 - Solid-State Fundamentals for Engineering Technology 4 credit(s)
MTH 232 - Calculus I for Engineering Technology 3 credit(s)
UIS - University Interdisciplinary Studies 3 credit(s) ⁵

Second Semester (16 credits)

AUD 282 - Live Sound/Media Systems 3 credit(s)
ECT 241 - Analog Devices and Circuits for Engineering Technology 4 credit(s)
MTH 241 - Calculus II for Engineering Technology 3 credit(s)
WRT 215W - Introduction to Professional Writing 3 credit(s)
UIS - University Interdisciplinary Studies 3 credit(s) ⁵

Year 3

First Semester (16 credits)

AUD 362P - Audio System Integration for Engineering Technology 4 credit(s)
ECT 352 - RF Communications for Engineering Technology 4 credit(s)
ECT 472 - Network Configuration & Management for Engineering Technology 4 credit(s)
PHY 120 - Algebra-Based Physics I 4 credit(s)

Second Semester (17 credits)

AUD 384 - Digital Audio Systems 3 credit(s)
CMM 244 - Introduction to Television Production 3 credit(s)
ECT 473 - Advanced Routing & Switching for Engineering Technology 4 credit(s)
PHY 121 - Algebra-Based Physics II 4 credit(s)
UISS 340D - Ethics in the Professions 3 credit(s)

Year 4

First Semester (14 credits)

AUD 358 - Audio Visual Systems 3 credit(s)
AUD 471 - Senior Project I 2 credit(s)
ES 262 - Introduction to Acoustics 3 credit(s)
CMM 214 - Introduction to Digital Media Production 3 credit(s)
CMM 314 - Sports Broadcasting 3 credit(s)

Second Semester (12 credits)

AUD 481P - Senior Project II 3 credit(s)
CMM 324 - Non-linear Editing 3 credit(s)
CMM 465W - Student Firms: UH Hawk Productions OR CMM 467W - Student Firms: The Studio 3 credit(s)
UIS - University Interdisciplinary Studies 3 credit(s) ⁵