Courses / Module

• describe the physical nature of sound and the various related parameters and phenomena.
• apply the physical properties of sound to the study of timbre and musical acoustics.
• describe the human hearing mechanism.
• discuss the multi-faceted nature of the perception of pitch, localisation and loudness.

• 24 lectures (2 hours weekly)

• Module Graded (numeric value) or Ungraded (Pass/Not Passed): Graded
• Continuous Assessment detail(s): Seminar presentation (30%) 3 hour Written examination (70%).

• Pass standard: 40%
• Could the result of this module be capped? No
• Penalties: Work that is submitted after the published deadline will not be awarded any marks unless there are proven mitigating circumstances. See the Department Postgraduate Handbook for full details.

• Are supplemental/resit registrations permitted? Yes
• Is Supplemental Continuous Assessment registration permitted? No
• Is Supplemental Continuous Assessment capped? No

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