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CMDS632-11S1 (C) Semester One 2011
Acoustics and Psychoacoustics

0.0900 EFTS
21 Feb 2011 - 26 Jun 2011
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Description

An understanding of the nature of sound is fundamental to the field of Audiology. This course includes an overview of the basic principles underlying the nature, analysis and perception of sound and speech. Psychoacoustic principles, theories of hearing and their relationship to normal hearing, and fundamental principles of speech acoustics are presented. Through readings, demonstrations, exercises, projects and lectures, students will develop a foundation of the concepts that underlie acoustics and psychoacoustics, and will apply these concepts to practical problems in audiology. Theoretical knowledge will be complemented with hands-on lab exercises.

Pre-requisites

Entry subject to approval by the Head of Department.

Timetable

Lectures
Streams Day Time Where
Stream A Monday 1:00pm-3:00pm E17
Wednesday 3:00pm-4:00pm E17

Course Coordinator

Natalie Rickard

Fees

Domestic fee $605.00
International fee $2,682.00


For further information see Department of Communication Disorders.

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