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SPE 138: Sound And Auditory Mechanism
3 credits
Basic acoustics, anatomy and physiology of the auditory mechanism, and principles of psychoacoustics are studied.
Learning Goals
Course Goals and Objectives:At the completion of this course, students will be able to:1. Describe the physical attributes of sound2. Describe the principles and conventions of decibels3. Describe the anatomy and physiology of the auditory and vestibular systems 4. Recognize the basic processes of auditory perception
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