The course is about human hearing and gives basic knowledge about design requirements for technical sound presentation and sound transmission systems, with regard for human auditory perception.
EN2100 Sound Perception 7.5 credits
This course has been discontinued.
Last planned examination: Autumn 2014
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Course syllabus as PDF
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Course syllabus EN2100 (Autumn 2009–)Content and learning outcomes
Course contents
Intended learning outcomes
The participants shall after the course
- understand in some detail how human hearing works
- be able to assess how sound perception affects the usefulness of technical systems for sound reproduction
- be able to apply basic psychoacoustic testing methods to measure hearing or to evaluate the sound quality of reproducing systems
- be able to use computational models for estimating subjective properties of sounds and systems, such as loudness and speech intelligibility
- have some knowledge of the consequences of hearing impairments and limitations in technical aids for the hearing impaired.
Literature and preparations
Specific prerequisites
For single course students: 120 credits and documented proficiency in English B or equivalent
Recommended prerequisites
- Basic differential and integral calculus.
- SF1901, Probability Theory and Statistics, or equivalent.
Equipment
Literature
Moore B. 2003. An Introduction to the Psychology of Hearing. 5th Ed. Academic Press.
Arne Leijon (20xx) Sound Perception: Introduction and Exercise Problems. KTH. (latest version)
Examination and completion
If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.
Grading scale
Examination
- INL1 - Individual Assignment, 1.0 credits, grading scale: P, F
- LAB1 - Laboratory Work, 0.5 credits, grading scale: P, F
- TEN1 - Examination, 6.0 credits, grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
Based on recommendation from KTH’s coordinator for disabilities, the examiner will decide how to adapt an examination for students with documented disability.
The examiner may apply another examination format when re-examining individual students.
Other requirements for final grade
Exam 6 p (A-F). Homework assignment 1 p (P/F). Lab exercise 0.5 p (P/F).
Opportunity to complete the requirements via supplementary examination
Opportunity to raise an approved grade via renewed examination
Examiner
Ethical approach
- All members of a group are responsible for the group's work.
- In any assessment, every student shall honestly disclose any help received and sources used.
- In an oral assessment, every student shall be able to present and answer questions about the entire assignment and solution.
Further information
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Add-on studies
Contact
Supplementary information
All course material in English. Student assignment reports in either Swedish or English.