SP541 Hearing and Speech Science   (4.00 cr.)

An introduction to acoustics and psychoacoustics as they apply to hearing and communication process. Students learn the physiology and acoustics of speech and voice production, as well as current research and theory regarding speech perception and audition. Technological advances in the measurement of the parameters of both normal and disordered speech and voice production are introduced. Laboratory sessions during which students analyze the acoustic properties of speech are included. Restricted to foundation program students. Courses at the 500-level are prerequisites for postbaccalaureate students. Credits do not count toward the graduate degree.