Descriptive Acoustics of Music and Speech

Descriptive Acoustics of Music and Speech
Introductory acoustics course, emphasizing physical principles underlying production and perception of music and speech.
PHSCS
167
 Hours3.0 Credit, 3.0 Lecture, 0.0 Lab
 PrerequisitesNone
 TaughtFall, Winter
 ProgramsContaining PHSCS 167
Course Outcomes

Concepts

Define the basic terminologies of acoustics, identify physical principles involved in common situations and answer conceptual questions related to hearing, speech, audio, listening environments, and musical instruments.

Models of acoustical systems

Apply scientific models to analysis of hearing, speech and musical instruments, etc.

Analysis

Solve basic problems related to hearing, speech, audio, listening environments, and musical instruments.

Writing

Write effectively using the terminology of acoustics and logically outline how acoustics is important in a discipline of their choice.