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Physics of Sound, 6 credits
Ljudfysik, 6 hp
TFYA65
Main field of study
Applied Physics Media Technology and EngineeringCourse level
First cycleCourse type
Programme courseExaminer
Per SandströmDirector of studies or equivalent
Magnus JohanssonEducation components
Preliminary scheduled hours: 40 hRecommended self-study hours: 120 h
ECV = Elective / Compulsory / Voluntary
| Course offered for | Semester | Period | Timetable module | Language | Campus | ECV | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6CMEN | Media Technology and Engineering, M Sc in Engineering | 5 (Autumn 2017) | 1 | 1 | Swedish | Norrköping, Norrköping | C |
Main field of study
Applied Physics, Media Technology and EngineeringCourse level
First cycleAdvancement level
G2XCourse offered for
- Media Technology and Engineering, M Sc in Engineering
Entry requirements
Note: Admission requirements for non-programme students usually also include admission requirements for the programme and threshold requirements for progression within the programme, or corresponding.
Prerequisites
Signals and Systems, Transforms TheoryIntended learning outcomes
The course aims at providing the students knowledge about sound and acoustics.
After the course the student should be able to:
- Recognize, describe and solve simple problems of sound generation, propagation and other phenomena related to sound waves.
- Know and explain about the human perception of sound.
- Understand and explain the description of sound in the frequency domain
- Describe the function and properties of electronic circuits related to audio technology, and know how common audio related measurements are performed.
- Understand the basic concepts of room acoustic and explain how to influence the acoustics of a room.
- Know the basics of different audio formats, audio recording and post treatment as well as digital audio and signal processing.
Course content
Basic description of sound waves and physical phenomena related to them. Sound propagation and room acoustics. Psycho-acoustics: the human perception of sound. Properties of some different sound producers. Audio measurements and electronic circuits related to the sound. Introduction to digital sound, various digital audio formats and signal processing. The basics of sound recording and audio processing.
Teaching and working methods
The course consists of lectures, laboratory experiments and a project assignment.
Examination
| PRA1 | Project assignment | 1.5 credits | U, G |
| LAB1 | Laboratory work | 1.5 credits | U, G |
| TEN1 | Written examination | 3 credits | U, 3, 4, 5 |
Grades
Four-grade scale, LiU, U, 3, 4, 5Department
Institutionen för fysik, kemi och biologiDirector of Studies or equivalent
Magnus JohanssonExaminer
Per SandströmCourse website and other links
http://www.ifm.liu.se/undergradEducation components
Preliminary scheduled hours: 40 hRecommended self-study hours: 120 h
Course literature
Additional literature
Books
- Alton F. Everest, Master Handbook of Acoustics
- Ken C. Pohlmann, Principles of Digital Audio
| Code | Name | Scope | Grading scale |
|---|---|---|---|
| PRA1 | Project assignment | 1.5 credits | U, G |
| LAB1 | Laboratory work | 1.5 credits | U, G |
| TEN1 | Written examination | 3 credits | U, 3, 4, 5 |
Regulations (apply to LiU in its entirety)
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LiU’s rule book for education at first-cycle and second-cycle levels is available at http://styrdokument.liu.se/Regelsamling/Innehall/Utbildning_pa_grund-_och_avancerad_niva.
Additional literature
Books
Alton F. Everest, Master Handbook of Acoustics
Ken C. Pohlmann, Principles of Digital Audio
Note: The course matrix might contain more information in Swedish.
I = Introduce, U = Teach, A = Utilize
| I | U | A | Modules | Comment | ||
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| 1.1 Knowledge of underlying mathematics and science (G1X level) |
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| 1.2 Fundamental engineering knowledge (G1X level) |
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| 1.3 Further knowledge, methods, and tools in one or several subjects in engineering or natural science (G2X level) |
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| 1.4 Advanced knowledge, methods, and tools in one or several subjects in engineering or natural sciences (A1X level) |
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| 1.5 Insight into current research and development work |
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| 2. PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES | ||||||
| 2.1 Analytical reasoning and problem solving |
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| 2.2 Experimentation, investigation, and knowledge discovery |
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| 2.3 System thinking |
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| 2.4 Attitudes, thought, and learning |
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| 2.5 Ethics, equity, and other responsibilities |
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| 3. INTERPERSONAL SKILLS: TEAMWORK AND COMMUNICATION | ||||||
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| 3.2 Communications |
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| 3.3 Communication in foreign languages |
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| 4. CONCEIVING, DESIGNING, IMPLEMENTING AND OPERATING SYSTEMS IN THE ENTERPRISE, SOCIETAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTEXT | ||||||
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| 4.3 Conceiving, system engineering and management |
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| 4.4 Designing |
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| 4.5 Implementing |
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| 4.6 Operating |
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| 5. PLANNING, EXECUTION AND PRESENTATION OF RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS WITH RESPECT TO SCIENTIFIC AND SOCIETAL NEEDS AND REQUIREMENTS | ||||||
| 5.1 Societal conditions, including economic, social, and ecological aspects of sustainable development for knowledge development |
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| 5.2 Economic conditions for knowledge development |
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| 5.3 Identification of needs, structuring and planning of research or development projects |
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| 5.4 Execution of research or development projects |
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| 5.5 Presentation and evaluation of research or development projects |
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