| Course code | MTX722 |
| Name of the course | Auditory Psychology and Acoustics |
| Languages of instruction | english |
| Teaching staff | |
| Responsible staff member | Allan Vurma |
| Graded or pass/fail examinations |
| Semester |
| ECTS |
| Total ECTS | 3 ECTS |
Course aims
To provide the students with the basic knowledge about (1) how sounds can be objectively described and what are the basic mechanisms of human sound perception, but also (2) about different aspects of sound propagation in various acoustical environments and about how these aspects have impact on how music is perceived and produced.
Learning outcomes
After successful finishing of this course, the student will be familiar with the basic knowledge on the hearing psychology and the acoustics. He/she is able to understand the dependence of musical culture on the physical world and human physiology as well as on the restrictions of human perception mechanisms.
