COMD 213

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Hearing Science and Acoustics

Communication Disorders David O. McKay School of Education

Course Description

Hearing anatomy, physiology, and science.

When Taught

Fall; Winter.

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3

Fixed/Max

3

Fixed

3

Fixed

0

Learning Outcome

Acoustics, Sound, and Psychoacoustics: Students will demonstrate an understanding of basic acoustic concepts including the fundamental physics of sound waves and their reception.

Learning Outcome

Decibels and Conversions: Students will demonstrate an understanding of the decibel and demonstrate the ability to convert among various reference systems.

Learning Outcome

Anatomy and Physiology of the Auditory Mechanism:Students will demonstrate an understanding of the collection, transmission, conversion, and processing of sound from the outer-ear to the cerebral cortex.