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Course Details
KTO KARATAY UNIVERSITY
Faculty of Health Sciences
Programme of Audiology
Course Details
Course Code Course Name Year Period Semester T+A+L Credit ECTS
01910108 Sound Physics and Acoustics 1 Autumn 1 2+0+0 3 3
Course Type Compulsory
Course Cycle Bachelor's (First Cycle) (TQF-HE: Level 6 / QF-EHEA: Level 1 / EQF-LLL: Level 6)
Course Language Turkish
Methods and Techniques -
Mode of Delivery Face to Face
Prerequisites -
Coordinator -
Instructor(s) Asst. Prof. Gamze EKİCİ
Instructor Assistant(s) -
Course Instructor(s)
Name and Surname Room E-Mail Address Internal Meeting Hours
Asst. Prof. Gamze EKİCİ B-131 [email protected] 7955 Tuesday
14:00-16:00
Course Content
The formation and physical properties of sound, the concept of decibel, psychoacoustic properties of sound, audibility and propagation of sound, complex sounds and noise, speech sounds and acoustic properties.
Objectives of the Course
In this course, the psychoacoustical and physical properties of sound, speech sounds and acoustic properties of the general topics of sound physics and psychoacoustics to gain detailed knowledge and skills.
Contribution of the Course to Field Teaching
Basic Vocational Courses X
Specialization / Field Courses
Support Courses
Transferable Skills Courses
Humanities, Communication and Management Skills Courses
Relationships between Course Learning Outcomes and Program Outcomes
Relationship Levels
Lowest Low Medium High Highest
1 2 3 4 5
# Program Learning Outcomes Level
P1 Has the basic and updated theoretical and practical knowledge in the field of audiology. 5
P4 Takes responsibility by using the undergraduate knowledge acquired in the field of audiology. Has the ability to carry out independent work individually and in groups. 5
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
No Learning Outcomes Outcome Relationship Measurement Method **
O1 Recalls the basic and updated theoretical and practical knowledge in the field of audiology. P.1.1 1
O2 Applies basic and updated theoretical knowledge in the field of audiology. P.1.2 1
O3 Explains the undergraduate knowledge gained in the field of audiology. P.4.1 1
** Written Exam: 1, Oral Exam: 2, Homework: 3, Lab./Exam: 4, Seminar/Presentation: 5, Term Paper: 6, Application: 7
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week Topics
1 Understanding the basic concepts of physics, basic quantities, units of measurement and principles of physics
2 Defining vector and scalar quantities
3 Representation of vectors in three dimensions, addition and subtraction of vectors.
4 Scalar and vector products of two vectors
5 Wave Motion
6 Sound Formation and Sound Wave Properties
7 Sound Formation and Sound Wave Properties
8 Midterm
9 Sound Intensity, Energy and Sound Intensity Level
9 Sound Intensity, Energy and Sound Intensity Level
10 Interference and Beating of Sound Waves
11 Doppler Effect and Shock Waves
12 Resonance in Sound Waves
13 Reflection, Refraction and Diffraction in Sound Waves
14 Hearing-Ear Structure-Hearing Loss
15 General Review
16 Final Exam
Textbook or Material
Resources Şule Çekiç, 2023. Introduction to Audiology, Nobel Akaemi Publishing, ISBN: 9786253970444
Robert J. Beichner, Raymond A. Serway, 2011. Serway Physics for Science and Engineering 2, Palme Bookstore.
Evaluation Method and Passing Criteria
In-Term Studies Quantity Percentage
Practice - -
Course Specific Internship (If Any) - -
Homework - -
Presentation - -
Projects - -
Seminar - -
Midterms 1 40 (%)
Final Exam 1 60 (%)
Total 100 (%)
ECTS / Working Load Table
Quantity Duration Total Work Load
Course Week Number and Time 14 2 28
Out-of-Class Study Time (Pre-study, Library, Reinforcement) 14 2 28
Midterms 1 15 15
Quiz 0 0 0
Homework 0 0 0
Practice 0 0 0
Laboratory 0 0 0
Project 0 0 0
Workshop 0 0 0
Presentation/Seminar Preparation 0 0 0
Fieldwork 0 0 0
Final Exam 1 20 20
Other 0 0 0
Total Work Load: 91
Total Work Load / 30 3,03
Course ECTS Credits: 3
Course - Learning Outcomes Matrix
Relationship Levels
Lowest Low Medium High Highest
1 2 3 4 5
# Learning Outcomes P1 P4
O1 Recalls the basic and updated theoretical and practical knowledge in the field of audiology. 5 -
O2 Applies basic and updated theoretical knowledge in the field of audiology. 5 -
O3 Explains the undergraduate knowledge gained in the field of audiology. - 5