Sound perception, 7.5 credits

For admission to the course the student have had completed at least 80 % (48 credits) of courses at semester 1 and 2.

The general the aim of the course is to give the student basic knowledge how man notices and experiences sound and about psychoacoustic concepts and methods of measurement.

The expected learning outcomes of the course
On completion of the course, the student should
- be able to describe and explain concepts such as auditory threshold, loudness, masking, time - and frequency resolution and binaural hearing phenomenon, and be able to relate these concepts to the normal handling individual's audial experience and how this can be measured
- be able to relate the most common types of hearing impairments to perceptual consequences
- be able to choose critically and apply simple psychoacoustic methods of measurement.

Lectures, laboratory sessions, seminars, an interactive computer program is offered as complements to self-study.

Examination takes place through
Part 1: Auditory perception, 6 HE credits
Written examination
Part 2: Psychoacoustic measurements, 1.5 HE credits
Written laboratory report as also be presented orally

For a Pass grade in the course, attendance at compulsory parts is also required. In case of absence from compulsory part, the student is responsible alone to contact course coordinator for complementary assignment. Possibility is given for students who not have become passed at the regular examination to total six examinations, of which the three last in connection with the next occasion then the course is given.

Examination can take place according to earlier literature list during a time of a year after the date then a renewal of the literature list been made. Examination will be provided during a time of two years after a possible close-down of the course.

Study supervision containing assessment criteria for examination, specific instructions for certain tasks and timetable with specification of compulsory parts and list of responsible teachers be distributed at the beginning of the course.
Course evaluation will be carried out according to the guidelines that are established by the Board of education. Course evaluation is carried out both through a written course evaluation at the end of the course and and through oral course forum at least once in connection with course where students can state his opinions.