PHSCS 167

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Descriptive Acoustics of Music and Speech

Physics and Astronomy College of Computational, Mathematical, & Physical Sciences

Course Description

Introductory acoustics course, emphasizing physical principles underlying production and perception of music and speech.

When Taught

Fall and Winter

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3

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3

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3

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Concepts

Learning Outcome

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.

Title

Models of acoustical systems

Learning Outcome

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

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Writing

Learning Outcome

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

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Analysis

Learning Outcome

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