aud4hes acoustics and psychoacoustics
ACOUSTICS AND PSYCHOACOUSTICS
AUD4HES
2020
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
An understanding of the nature of sounds (acoustics) and auditory perception (psychoacoustics) is fundamental to the field of Audiology. In this subject students will develop an understanding of basic concepts that underline acoustics, psychoacoustics and speech perception and will apply this knowledge to practical aspects of audiology.
SchoolAllied Health, Human Services & Sport (Pre 2022)
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorAlicja Malicka
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 4 - UG/Hons/1st Yr PG
Available as ElectiveNo
Learning ActivitiesN/A
Capstone subjectNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Must be admitted in one of the following course codes: HZHCCA, HZHCAU and must have passed HCS2IAA; OR Must be admitted in HMAUD and no other rule applies
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Quota Management StrategyN/A
Quota-conditions or rulesN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Minimum credit point requirementN/A
Assumed knowledgeN/A
Learning resources
Speech Science Primer
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorLawrence, JR
Year2011
Edition/Volume6TH EDN
PublisherLippincott Williams and Wilkins
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Hearing Science
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementPrescribed
AuthorEmanuel, DC & Letowski T
Year2008
Edition/Volume1st Edition
PublisherLippincott Williams and Wilkins
ISBNN/A
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An Introduction to the Psychology of Hearing
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorMoore, BCJ
Year2013
Edition/Volume6TH EDN
PublisherBRILL
ISBNN/A
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Introduction to sound: acoustics for the hearing and speech sciences.
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorSpeaks, CE
Year1999
Edition/Volume3RD EDN
PublisherSINGULAR PUBLISHING GROUP, SAN DIEGO.
ISBNN/A
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Career Ready
Career-focusedNo
Work-based learningNo
Self sourced or Uni sourcedN/A
Entire subject or partial subjectN/A
Total hours/days requiredN/A
Location of WBL activity (region)N/A
WBL addtional requirementsN/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
Graduate Capabilities
Intended Learning Outcomes
Subject options
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Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorAlicja Malicka
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.00 hours lecture per week from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
WorkShopWeek: 13 - 22
One 1.50 hour workshop every four weeks from week 13 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Workshops begin in the 4th week
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
One 30 minute in class MCQ (500 words equivalent)Assessing Module 1 Material | N/A | N/A | No | 10 | SILO1 |
One 1000 word Practical/Experimental problem based learning reportAssessing Module 2 Material | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO3 |
One 1000 word Practical/Experimental problem based learning reportAssessing Module 3 Material | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO3 |
One 2 hour exam (2,000 words equivalent)Assessing Modules 1,2, and 3 Material | N/A | N/A | No | 50 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |