Acoustics (AUDI90015)

Graduate courseworkPoints: 6.25On Campus (Parkville)

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Overview

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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.

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

Last updated: 3 November 2022

Eligibility and requirements

Prerequisites

Nil

Corequisites

Nil

Non-allowed subjects

N/A

Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)

The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.

Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home

Last updated: 3 November 2022

Assessment

Additional details

  • Two short tests during class worth 10% each (20%)
  • Two-hour written examination at the end of the semester (80%) [Hurdle Requirement]

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

Last updated: 3 November 2022

Dates & times

  • Semester 1
    Principal coordinatorDominic Power
    Mode of deliveryOn Campus (Parkville)
    Contact hours19 hours
    Total time commitment85 hours
    Teaching period 4 March 2019 to 2 June 2019
    Last self-enrol date15 March 2019
    Census date31 March 2019
    Last date to withdraw without fail10 May 2019
    Assessment period ends28 June 2019

    Semester 1 contact information

    dpower@unimelb.edu.au

Time commitment details

85 hours

Last updated: 3 November 2022

Further information

  • Texts

    Prescribed texts

    Nil

    Recommended texts and other resources

    Nil

  • Related Handbook entries

    This subject contributes to the following:

    TypeName
    CourseMaster of Clinical Audiology
  • Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students

    This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on exchange and study abroad. Students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject.

Last updated: 3 November 2022