Module Details
| Module Code: |
MEDI C1618 |
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Module Title:
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Principles of Sound
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Title:
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Principles of Sound
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| Module Level:: |
6 |
| Module Coordinator: |
Cathal Nolan
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| Module Author:: |
Pat Chambers
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| Module Description: |
The aim of this module is to allow the student the opportunity to understand difficult but fundamental ideas from Physics & acoustics with an emphasis on their practical ramifications. It is furthermore envisioned that the knowledge developed here can later be extended as it will compliment later modules, which they will undertake in their degree, that focus on microphones & other audio studio equipment.
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| Learning Outcomes |
| On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to: |
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Learning Outcome Description |
| LO1 |
Describe the properties of sound such as pitch, loudness & timbre. |
| LO2 |
Comprehend & measure sound & its properties. |
| LO3 |
Relate the properties & measurements of sound with the principles of the technologies that capture, store, process and transmit sound. |
| LO4 |
Demonstrate competency in the ability to measure and characterise sound in relation to how it is processed by the human ear and brain. |
| LO5 |
Judge & appraise important parameters of sound reproduction such as equalisation and filtering along with speaker types and ratings. |
| LO6 |
Evaluate digital & analogue sound reproduction methods. |
| LO7 |
Develop problem-solving skills broad enough to be applied in an industry where the use of technology changes rapidly. |
| Dependencies |
Module Recommendations
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is recommended before enrolment in this module.
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| No recommendations listed |
Co-requisite Modules
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| No Co-requisite modules listed |
Additional Requisite Information
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No Co Requisites listed
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| Indicative Content |
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Waves & units
Watts, acoustic dB, power dB, SI units, review of wave equation, amplitude, frequency, phase, period, constructive interference, destructive interference, relation of pitch to frequency/wavelength, relation of loudness/intensity to amplitude.
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Sound
Frequency, loudness, timbre, acoustic resonance & damping, Doppler effect, Fletcher-Munson/Phons curves, harmonics/partials/overtones, beat frequency of separate sources.
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Audio equipment
Speaker design & speaker ratings, microphones, digital and analogue sound reproduction, sampling & aliasing, Fourier series, filtering & equalisation, characterisation of acoustic quality of musical instruments.
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Module Content & Assessment
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| Assessment Breakdown | % |
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| Continuous Assessment | 40.00% |
| Project | 30.00% |
| Practical | 30.00% |
Assessments
| Reassessment Requirement |
Repeat examination
Reassessment of this module will consist of a repeat examination. It is possible that there will also be a requirement to be reassessed in a coursework element.
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Reassessment Description
Learners that fail but achieve a minimum final percentage of 30% in the module will be eligible for one or more of the following: Submit assignment, Re-submit components, Practical examination, Interview or Presentation.
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SETU Carlow Campus reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment
Module Workload
| Workload: Full Time |
| Workload Type |
Workload Category |
Contact Type |
Workload Description |
Frequency |
Average Weekly Learner Workload |
Hours |
| Lecture |
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Contact |
Delivery will consist of lectures with embedded tutorial sessions. |
Every Week |
1.00 |
1 |
| Laboratory |
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Contact |
Delivery will consist of Physics laboratory sessions problem-solving and measurement. |
Every Week |
2.00 |
2 |
| Independent Learning |
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Non Contact |
Reading, projects, study. |
Every Week |
5.00 |
5 |
| Total Weekly Contact Hours |
3.00 |
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Module Resources
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| Recommended Book Resources |
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P.U.P.A. Gilbert, W. Haeberli. Physics in the arts, Elsevier.
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M. Talbot-Smith. Sound engineer’s pocket book, Focal Press.
| | This module does not have any article/paper resources |
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| This module does not have any other resources |
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