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Physics for Audio Engineering

I teach a course entitled "Physics for Audio Engineering Technology", which is essentially an applied acoustics class. In terms of technical difficulty, it's pitched somewhat more advanced than a typical "physics of music" class, but not as technical as a full acoustics class (e.g., we use no differential equations).

Course:

PHY2010: Physics for Audio Engineering Technology

Date Added to MERLOT:: December 1, 2011
Created by:: Scott Hawley
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Prerequisites

PHY1140: Introduction to Physics

College Algebra

Pedagogical Approach & Learning Outcomes

Pedagogical Approach

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Learning Outcomes

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Assessment & Other Information

Assessment

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Other Information

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Course Resources

Music Acoustics (Collection)

I use the hearing test as a lecture demonstration to generate a class-average equal loudness curve.
Acoustics and Vibration Animations (Animation)

I show these animations to students to help them understand how sound waves propagate.
HyperPhysics Sound and Hearing (Tutorial)

I have students fill out a "scavenger hunt," by navigating around the web site and answering questions about sound... More
Basic Acoustics (Simulation)

I have yet to use this in a course but the animations are excellent.
Physlet Physics 3e (Collection)

I have not yet used these in a course, however many of the wave-related animations (e.g. "Superposition" and "Wave3D" in... More
Physics and Astronomy Applets (Simulation)

The Wave Play applet is useful for teaching students about superposition. Dr. Knop has used it for in-class exercises... More
Interactive Damped Simple Harmonic Motion Applet (Simulation)