Audiology
Course Details

KTO KARATAY UNIVERSITY
Faculty of Health Sciences
Programme of Audiology
Course Details
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 |
