Program Overview

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Course Syllabus for Physics and Acoustics

Essential Data

• Course code: 1AU066
• Course name: Physics and acoustics
• Credits: 7.5
• Form of Education: Higher education, study regulation of 2007
• Main field of study: Audiology
• Level: G1 - First cycle 1
• Grading scale: Fail (U) or pass (G)
• Department: Department of Clinical Science, Intervention and Technology
• Course syllabus valid from: Spring semester 2024

Specific Entry Requirements

• Mathematics 2a or 2b or 2c
• Natural Sciences 2
• Social Sciences 1b or 1a1+1a2

Outcomes

The general aims of the course are that the student should acquire the basic knowledge in mathematics and physiology required for later technical courses and parts in the Study Programme in Audiology.

Learning Outcomes of the Course

On completion of the course, the student should be able to:

• Explain basic concepts in mechanics and relate these to basic wave physics and acoustics
• Account for basic properties of sound
• Understand and explain relationships in simple circuits, and demonstrate knowledge of basic electricity safety
• Understand the meaning of mathematical formulas and graphs used in mechanics, wave physics, acoustics, and electricity and apply them to solve simple tasks
• Understand, present, and carry out simple physical measurements

Content

The course consists of the following modules:

Physics and Acoustics, 6.0 credits

• Grading scale: GU
• The course's major part is an introductory course to the fields of scientific working methods in the subject areas of mechanics, wave physics, acoustics, and electricity
• Special emphasis is placed on the interpretation of various types of graphs
• Mechanics focuses on concepts such as velocity, acceleration, force, pressure, and the transfer of energy and momentum
• Basic wave physics includes knowledge of various types of waves, wave propagation, impedance, and phenomena such as resonance and standing waves
• Wave physics application in acoustics is highlighted, and concepts such as sound production, sound transmission, and reflection are brought up in the acoustics part
• Electromagnetism includes basic knowledge of electric circuits, measurement of electric quantities, and electric safety

Physical Measurements, 1.5 credits

• Grading scale: GU
• The part includes laboratories with physical measurements in the above areas
• The laboratories must be documented and reported in table and graph form
• In addition, the module includes calculation exercises in the form of written assignments

Teaching Methods

Teaching methods that occur are:

• Lectures
• Laboratory sessions
• Calculation exercises
• Demonstrations
• Laboratory sessions are compulsory

Examination

Physics and Acoustics, 6 credits

• Written examination
• Attendance at mandatory educational elements

Physical Measurements, 1.5 credits

• Written laboratory reports
• Attendance at mandatory educational elements

A student who is not approved after the regular examination session has the right to participate in five further examination sessions. At each round of the course, there is an ordinary examination opportunity and two re-examination opportunities. If the student has completed six failed exams/exams/assignments, no further examination opportunity is given. Completion of a written assignment is counted as an examination opportunity. Submission of blank writing counts as an examination opportunity. An examination session for which the student registered but did not participate is not counted as an examination session.

Transitional Provisions

The course has been discontinued and was given for the last time spring term 2024. Examination according to this syllabus is given the last time spring term 2026 for students who did not complete the course with a passing result.

Other Directives

Assessment criteria for the examination, specific instructions for certain tasks, and a schedule specifying mandatory elements and a list of responsible teachers can be found on the relevant learning platform at the start of the course.

The course evaluation will be carried out in accordance with the guidelines established by the Committee for Higher Education. The course evaluation will be carried out both through a written course evaluation, at the end of the course, and through an oral course forum at least once in connection with the course, where the students may express their opinions.

Teaching elements may be held in English.

The course may not be credited in the degree at the same time as a completed and approved course, whose content of which fully or partially complies to the content of the course.

Literature and Other Teaching Aids

Mandatory Literature

• Emanuel, Diana C.; Letowski, Tomasz, Hearing science, Philadelphia: Wolters Kluwer Health/Lippincott Williams and Wilkins, c2009 - xv, 335 p. ISBN: , LIBRIS-ID: ,

Scientific papers and other relevant materials may be added.

Recommended Literature

• Jerkert, Jesper, Akustik från grunden, 2. uppl.: Stockholm: Karolinska Institutet, 2008 - 224 s. ISBN: -2, LIBRIS-ID: , This book is available as a pdf file.
• Speaks, Charles E, Introduction to sound: acoustics for the hearing and speech sciences, 3. ed.: San Diego: Singular Pub. Group, c1999 - xiii, 316 p. ISBN: -4, LIBRIS-ID: ,

In-depth Literature

• Jönsson, A; Johansson, C, Tänkesätt inom fysiken, Huddinge: Karolinska Institutet, - 35 s. This booklet is available as a pdf file.
• Johansson, C., Förberedande kurs i matematik för Audionomprogrammet, Stockholm: Hälsohögskolan, 1996 - 72 s. This booklet is available as a pdf file.