Acoustics

Subject AUDI90015 (2016)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2016.

Credit Points: 6.25
Level: 9 (Graduate/Postgraduate)
Dates & Locations:

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2016:

Semester 1, Parkville - Taught on campus.
Pre-teaching Period Start not applicable
Teaching Period 29-Feb-2016 to 29-May-2016
Assessment Period End 24-Jun-2016
Last date to Self-Enrol 11-Mar-2016
Census Date 31-Mar-2016
Last date to Withdraw without fail 06-May-2016


Timetable can be viewed here. For information about these dates, click here.
Time Commitment: Contact Hours: 19 hours
Total Time Commitment:

85 hours
Prerequisites:

Nil
Corequisites:

Nil
Recommended Background Knowledge:

N/A
Non Allowed Subjects:

N/A
Core Participation Requirements:

For the purposes of considering request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Cwth 2005), and Student Support and Engagement Policy, academic requirements for this subject are articulated in the Subject Overview, Learning Outcomes, Assessment and Generic Skills sections of this entry.

It is University policy to take all reasonable steps to minimise the impact of disability upon academic study, and reasonable adjustments will be made to enhance a student's participation in the University's programs. Students who feel their disability may impact on meeting the requirements of this subject are encouraged to discuss this matter with a Faculty Student Adviser and Student Equity and Disability Support: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/disability

Coordinator

Mr Dominic Power

Contact

dpower@unimelb.edu.au

Subject Overview:

This subject explores the physics of the generation, propagation and measurement of sound.
Learning Outcomes:

On completion of this subject, students should:

  • Understand the physical parameters of sound (intensity, frequency, period and phase).
  • Understand the concept of the decibel and be able to convert sound pressure and intensity levels to decibels and vice versa.
  • Understand complex waves and resonance, and how these concepts relate to filters and speech acoustics.
  • Understand sound transmission and room acoustics, and be able to measure sound levels and calculate reverberation time in a room.
  • Understand the concept of impedance and how mechanical and acoustic impedance relate to audiological testing.
Assessment:
  • Two short tests during class worth 10% each – 20%
  • A two hour written examination at the end of the semester – 80%.

Hurdle Requirement: Students must pass the written examination in order to pass this subject.
Prescribed Texts:

Nil
Recommended Texts:

Nil
Breadth Options:

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.
Fees Information: Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
Generic Skills:

On completion of this subject, students should show:

  • Well developed problem-solving abilities
  • An ability to evaluate and synthesise information in a flexible manner
  • A capacity to articulate their knowledge in both oral and written formats
Related Course(s): Master of Clinical Audiology

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