ACOUSTICS AND SPEECH SCIENCE

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This course provides an understanding of fundamental acoustic principles and their application in the evaluation and treatment of speech and language disorders. Topics such as the nature and description of sound of sound, simple harmonic motion, pressure waves, decibel, frequency, source -filter theory, spectral analysis, signal digitization, and resonance in speech production will be explored. Additionally, the perception of sound will be covered, and acoustic variations in bilingual and diverse populations will be considered. Through an evidence - based approach, students will learn to apply these concepts i n the clinical diagnosis and treatment of patients with speech and hearing disorders.