Course Description
Introduction to the physics of sound, anatomy and physiology of the central auditory system, and the psychological bases of auditory function.
Athena Title
HEARING SCIENCE
Equivalent Courses
Not open to students with credit in CMSD 4150/6150
Prerequisite
Permission of department
Semester Course Offered
Offered every year.
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Course Objectives
At the end of this couse the student should be able to: 1. Define the basic principles of sound 2. Identify anatomical structures in the human auditory system 3. Explain basic physiologic principles associated with the human auditory system 4. Discuss psychoacoustic aspects of auditory function
Topical Outline
I. Sound waves: Physical Concepts A. Properties of the transmitting medium B. Fundamental physical quantities C. Derived physical quantities D. Spring-mass systems and vibratory motion E. Pendular motion F. Sound wave propogation G. Types of wave motion H. Transfer of energy II. Simple Harmonic Motion A. Sound waves and their dimensions B. Damping characteristics C. Acoustic Impedance III. Sound Measurement A. Absolute and relative measures of acoustic power B. Sound intensity C. Sound pressure D. Decibels and dB IL vs dB SPL E. Combining sound intensities and sound pressures F. Complex Waves G. Spectrum analysis H. Shaping of spectrum with filtering I. Resonance and Resonators J. Sound Distortion K. Sound transmission
Syllabus