Linguistics - The Physics of Speech

Catalog description

An introduction to the acoustic structure of speech intended for nonscience majors. Emphasis will be placed on the methods and standards by which scientists measure and evaluate the physical characteristics of speech. Topics will include: simple harmonic motion, the propagation of sound waves, aerodynamic aspects of vocal fold vibration, resonance, digital speech processing, frequency analysis, and speech synthesis. Three class hours and one laboratory per week. (Same as SPLH 220.) Prerequisite: MATH 101 or 104 or equivalent. Satisfies: Goal 1 Outcome 2 (GE12) , Math and Statistics (MTS)