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

Intended 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; and
understand the concept of impedance and how mechanical and acoustic impedance relate to audiological testing.

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Last updated: 3 November 2022