SOUND PHYSICS AND ACOUSTIC PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
ODY146	SOUND PHYSICS AND ACOUSTIC	2	2	2	5

GENERAL INFORMATION
Language of Instruction :	Turkish
Level of the Course Unit :	BACHELOR'S DEGREE, TYY: + 6.Level, EQF-LLL: 6.Level, QF-EHEA: First Cycle
Type of the Course :	Compulsory
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit	Prof. ARİF ÖNDER
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	The aim of the course is to gain knowledge and attitudes about the formation of wave movements, their behavior, their characteristics and what the sound is, how they are formed, their characteristics, and their progress in the outer and middle ear.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Principles of sound physics, acoustic structure of quiet rooms used in audiometric investigations, Reverberation, Psychological characteristics of sound, Calibration principles between measuring instruments and human ear, Acoustic structure of speech and phonetic

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Defines sound wave.
Analyzes how sound waves are generated.
Categorizes sound waves according to wave types.
Explains the behavior of sound waves.
Explains the nuances of sound intensity, quality of sound and timbre.
Explains the relationship between resonance phenomenon and acoustic impedance.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Literature review, Group research, Web-based research, Individual research, Related textbook - Chapter-Pages	What is sound and what are the physical properties of sound?	Presentation, Discussion, Individual study
2	Literature review, Group research, Web-based research, Individual research, Related textbook - Chapter-Pages	Basic concepts of sound physics and acoustics	Presentation, Discussion, Individual study
3	Literature review, Group research, Web-based research, Individual research, Related textbook - Chapter-Pages	Basic concepts of sound physics and acoustics	Presentation, Discussion, Individual study
4	Literature review, Group research, Web-based research, Individual research, Related textbook - Chapter-Pages	Principles of sound physics	Presentation, Discussion, Individual study
5	Literature review, Group research, Web-based research, Individual research, Related textbook - Chapter-Pages	Sound pressure, intensity, frequency, wavelength	Presentation, Discussion, Individual study
6	Literature review, Group research, Web-based research, Individual research, Related textbook - Chapter-Pages	Acoustic	Presentation, Discussion, Individual study
7	Literature review, Group research, Web-based research, Individual research, Related textbook - Chapter-Pages	Acoustic principles of hearing system	Presentation, Discussion, Individual study
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Literature review, Group research, Web-based research, Individual research, Related textbook - Chapter-Pages	Acoustic principles of hearing system	Presentation, Discussion, Individual study
10	Literature review, Group research, Web-based research, Individual research, Related textbook - Chapter-Pages	Measuring equipment	Presentation, Discussion, Individual study
11	Literature review, Group research, Web-based research, Individual research, Related textbook - Chapter-Pages	Acoustic structure of quiet rooms	Presentation, Discussion, Individual study
12	Literature review, Group research, Web-based research, Individual research, Related textbook - Chapter-Pages	reverberation	Presentation, Discussion, Individual study
13	Literature review, Group research, Web-based research, Individual research, Related textbook - Chapter-Pages	Psychological effects of sound	Presentation, Discussion, Individual study
14	Literature review, Group research, Web-based research, Individual research, Related textbook - Chapter-Pages	Acoustic structure of speech	Presentation, Discussion, Individual study
15	Literature review, Group research, Web-based research, Individual research, Related textbook - Chapter-Pages	Psychoacoustic perception	Presentation, Discussion, Individual study
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING

ASSESSMENT
Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities	Number of Activities	Degree of Contribution (%)	Description

Level of Contribution
0	1	2	3	4	5

KNOWLEDGE
Theoretical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Has the basic information on the science of audiology in order to identify and interpret necessary approaches for his/her patients.						5

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Identifies the main phenomenons, principles, processes and practices of audiology science, explains the methods in the field and makes a basic level of analysis and evaluation.						5

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Has the ability to plan a proper audiology program via his/her theoretical and practical knowledge.				3

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Has the ability to execute a proper treatment to his/her patients via his/her theoretical and practical knowledge.		1

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Collaborates with main medical fields.						5
2	Evaluates and interprets the problems about hearing and/or vestibular symptoms of his/her patients guided by relevant specialist, asks consultation from other departments in case of need.		1
3	Responsible to identify, execute and adjust the hearing instrument to his/her patients with hearing loss and hearing aid indication.		1

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Specializes in areas like Pediatric Audiology, Geriartric Audiology, Industrial Audiology, Rehabilitative Audiology, Electrophysiological Measurements, Vestibular Disorders, Vestibular Rehabilitation, Hearing Aids and Implants.				3
2	Prepares instructional and practical studies to provide efficiency, permanency and quality of audiology related services.		1

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Performs his/her duties of expertise in the eyes of judicial authorities and private and government agencies.		1
2	Takes part in a special team for the noise measurements in noisy environments in order to reduce the noise level for the regulation of environmental modifications by identifying individual protectives.	0

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Takes place in the implant board in order to consult his/her patients about applications of cochlear implant, middle ear implants, bone implanted hearing devices (BAHA) and brainstem implant.		1
2	Enables the development of professional standards and policies, determines planning and execution of the assessment and rehabilitation approaches, identifies the efficient applications of new knowledge-based methods and programs and contributes to improve professional and technical standarts.		1
3	Makes studies in order to improve hearing protection of health and for the prevention of hearing loss at work, school and society’s environments for the development of applications related to hearing screening program.		1

WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE UNIT
Workload for Learning & Teaching Activities
Type of the Learning Activites	Learning Activities (# of week)	Duration (hours, h)	Workload (h)
Lecture & In-Class Activities	14	2	28
Preliminary & Further Study	14	2	28
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	0	0	0
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	14	2	28
Assignment (Homework)	0	0	0
Project Work	0	0	0
Seminar	0	0	0
Internship	0	0	0
Technical Visit	0	0	0
Web Based Learning	0	0	0
Implementation/Application/Practice	0	0	0
Practice at a workplace	0	0	0
Occupational Activity	0	0	0
Social Activity	0	0	0
Thesis Work	0	0	0
Field Study	0	0	0
Report Writing	0	0	0
Final Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Final Exam	5	4	20
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	5	4	20
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	54	0	126