Course Overview
The course will explore the science and nature of sound and its real life applications for high fidelity reproduction components and systems such as audio loudspeakers and amplifiers. The course objectives are to dispel the popular misconceptions about audio reproduction and disclose the scientific truth about how we can maximize our listening enjoyment by creating the right listening environment and selecting the correct audio electronic components.
Prerequisite(s)
- No prerequisites are required for this course.
Credits
0.0
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Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the course, the student will be able to:
- Understand the psycho-acoustical properties of sound.
- Gain a practical awareness of the interaction of sound with the listening environment.
- Learn the correct application of Decibels in measurement and calibration of sound.
- Understand the architecture and design of most common audio loudspeakers.
- Learn the important role of electricity in audio reproduction.
- Gain practical insights in the application of electromagnetism in audio recording and playback.
- Understand some design principles and evaluations for audio power amplifiers.
Effective as of Fall 2012
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