BROAD 155 Characteristics of Sound
This course introduces students to the physical nature of sound and how the ear translates it from a physical phenomenon to a sensory one. Topics include waveform characteristics, reflection, diffraction, frequency response, phase, loudness levels, sound-pressure levels, thresholds, and perceptions.
CIP: 10.0202
EPC: 628
Cross Listed Courses
N/A
Prerequisite
None
Corequisite
Students should take BROAD 120, 124, and 155 concurrently for degree pathway purposes.
Offered
Fall
Outcomes
- Describe the fundamental physics of sound.
- Explain the characteristics of sound waves.
- Describe the functions of the typical human ear.
Area of Study:
Career Education
Instructional Mode:
Hybrid, Web-enhanced