COMD 334
Hearing Science and Acoustics
Communication Disorders
David O. McKay School of Education
Course Description
Hearing anatomy, physiology, and science.
When Taught
Fall and Winter
Grade Rule
Grade Rule 8: A, B, C, D, E, I (Standard grade rule)
Min
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
0
Title
Decibels and Conversions
Learning Outcome
Acoustics, Sound, and Psychoacoustics: Students will demonstrate an understanding of basic acoustic concepts including the fundamental physics of sound waves and their reception.
Title
Acoustics and Sound
Learning Outcome
Decibels and Conversions: Students will demonstrate an understanding of the decibel and demonstrate the ability to convert among various reference systems.
Title
Anatomy and Physiology of Auditory Pathway
Learning Outcome
Anatomy and Physiology of the Auditory Mechanism: Students will demonstrate an understanding of the collection, transmission, conversion, and processing of sound from the outer-ear to the cerebral cortex.
