This course introduces students to the physical nature of sound and how the ear translates it from a physical phenomenon to a sensory one. Topics include waveform characteristics, reflection, diffraction, frequency response, phase, loudness levels, sound-pressure levels, thresholds, and perceptions.
Outcomes
- Describe the fundamental physics of sound.
- Explain the characteristics of sound waves.
- Describe the functions of the typical human ear.
Distribution
Professional Education
Campus
Central
Area of Study
Career Education