aud4hes acoustics
ACOUSTICS AND PSYCHOACOUSTICS
AUD4HES
2017
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
An understanding of the nature of sound is fundamental to the field of Audiology. This subject includes an overview of the basic principles underlying the nature, analysis and perception of sound and speech. Through reading, demonstrations, exercises, projects and lectures, you will develop a foundation of the concepts that underline acoustics and psychoacoustics. You will apply these concepts to practical problems in Audiology. Theoretical knowledge will be complemented with hands-on lab exercises. Your learning in this subject will be assessed through exams, practical demonstrations and the writing of an audiometer acoustic calibration report.
SchoolSchool of Allied Health
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorAndrea Simpson
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 4 - UG/Hons/1st Yr PG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Must be enrolled in one of the following course codes: HZHCCA, HZHAUD, HZHCAU and must have passed 300 credit points. Or Must be enrolled in HMAUD and no other rule applies.
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Fundamentals of hearing: an introduction. | Recommended | Yost, JW 2007 | 5TH EDN, ACADEMIC PRESS, SAN DIEGO. |
| Readings | Introduction to sound: acoustics for the hearing and speech sciences. | Recommended | Speaks, CE 1999 | 3RD EDN, SINGULAR PUBLISHING GROUP, SAN DIEGO. |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Demonstrate mastery of the theory of the nature of sound acoustics and its applications to the field of Clinical Audiology.
- Activities:
- Lecture and workshop classes. Additional information (notes, websites, animations and an interactive 'additive synthesis demo' application) provided on the LMS/lab computers. Worksheet of practice problems (not assessed). Components of a written examination.
02. Communicate an understanding of sound intensity, sound pressure, and how they are related.
- Activities:
- Lecture and workshop classes. Additional information (notes, websites, animations and an interactive 'additive synthesis demo' application) provided on the LMS/lab computers. Worksheet of practice problems (not assessed). Components of a written examination.
03. Demonstrate mastery of the theory of acoustic phonetics and its applications to the field of Clinical Audiology.
- Activities:
- Lecture and workshop classes. Additional information (notes, websites, animations and an interactive 'additive synthesis demo' application) provided on the LMS/lab computers. Worksheet of practice problems (not assessed). Components of a written examination.
04. Evaluate and implement appropriate calibration checks on equipment for a variety of client and equipment needs.
- Activities:
- Lecture and workshop classes. Additional information (notes, websites, animations and an interactive 'additive synthesis demo' application) provided on the LMS/lab computers. Worksheet of practice problems (not assessed). Components of a written examination.
Subject options
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Melbourne, 2017, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorAndrea Simpson
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours lecture per week from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
TutorialWeek: 13 - 22
One 1.0 hours tutorial every four weeks from week 13 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Tutorials begin in the 4th week"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One 30 minute MCQ (500 word equivalent) | 10 | 01, 02, 03 | |
| One 2,000 word written assignment | 30 | 01, 04 | |
| One 2-hour written examination (2,000 word equivalence) | 60 | 01, 02, 04 |