This is an online introductory course on the basic physics of sound as music. This course is appropriate for mature learners who can be self-directed. It could be used for adult learners in the professional world, college level learners, or even high school aged learners who are able to grasp the concepts. Learners may interact with the course online or download in a variety of formats including: Word, PDF, RSS, Epub2, OUXML File, or OUXML Pckg.
Type of Material:
• Short online course (in online format). • Short eBook (in downloadable format).
Recommended Uses:
Self-Paced
Homework on basic physics of acoustics
Technical Requirements:
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Identify Major Learning Goals:
• Describe the physical properties of sound • Explain sound as a basic property of music • Describe perceptions of sound as music using appropriate terminology. • Explain the correlations between music and technology
Target Student Population:
• Professional (science, math, sound engineering, music informational) • College Lower (Gen Ed. science, math, sound engineering, music appreciation, science and technology) • College Upper Division (science, math, sound engineering, music appreciation, science and technology) • Potential use in High School (college prep, science, math, sound engineering, music appreciation, science and technology)
Prerequisite Knowledge or Skills:
• None necessary • Helpful to have had some acoustic and/or music training
Content Quality
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Strengths:
• Self-contained course providing enough information for familiarity with the concepts. • Provides multiple opportunities to test new knowledge • Provides real-world examples • Shows the relationship between the concepts • Differentiates the types with specific examples • Succeeds in teaching to the stated learning goal
Concerns:
Content presentation is very simple and dry. It could benefit from illustrations. Content at the end of the material is based on what was presented in previous chapters and requires completion in sequence for full understanding.
Potential Effectiveness as a Teaching Tool
Rating:
Strengths:
The content can be used to supplement a textbook or to replace a textbook for the basics of sound production
Concerns:
The use of the words “An Introduction” in the title alludes to the fact that no prerequisite knowledge is necessary. However, this is not specifically stated in the course.
Ease of Use for Both Students and Faculty
Rating:
Strengths:
Easy to use and navigate
Concerns:
The audio examples are not accessible to the hearing impaired. (A statement indicating that this course is intended for “hearing learners only” and/or that “hearing impairment will potentially negatively impact a learner’s experience with the course” would be sufficient to warn learners that there will aspects of the class that will be inaccessible to the hearing impaired.
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