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Course Description Course Name : Physics of Sound and Music Course Code : MÜZ 725 Course Type : Optional Level of Course : Second Cycle Year of Study : 1 Course Semester : Spring (16 Weeks) ECTS : 2 Name of Lecturer(s) : Assoc.Prof.Dr. MEHMET KARAKILÇIK Learning Outcomes of the Course : Learns one of the main subjects in physics; the vibration and wave motion Defines the types of physical waves; velocity, energy, overlap, interference, reflection and transition of physical waves Knows the physics, pace ,velocity, power, intensity, frequency, occurrence, spread in the air, resources, pressure, spatial acoustics, acoustics regulatory materials of sound waves. Establishes the relationship between sound and music. Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : MÜZ 708 The Social Foundations of Music Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : Students learns the subjects related to sound waves, sound creation, sound sources, frequency, sound amplitude as physics, and thus they have a knowledge about the relationship between sound and music. Course Contents : Vibrational motion, Wave motion, The sound waves and its speed and frequency, Sound creation, Dissemination of sound in air, Sound intensity, Sound sources, Sound pressure, Pitch and frequency of the sound, Spatial acoustics, Acoustics regulatory materials, The relationship between sound and music, and musical instruments. Language of Instruction : Turkish Work Place : Classroom   Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods 1 Vibrational motion Textbook and other resources Lecture notes, Power Point presentation and problem solving, homework 2 Vibrational motion Textbook and other resources Lecture notes, Power Point presentation and problem solving, homework 3 Wave motion Textbook and other resources Lecture notes, Power Point presentation and problem solving, homework 4 The sound waves and its speed and frequency Textbook and other resources Lecture notes, Power Point presentation and problem solving, homework 5 Sound creation Textbook and other resources Lecture notes, Power Point presentation and problem solving, homework 6 Dissemination of sound in air Textbook and other resources Lecture notes, Power Point presentation and problem solving, homework 7 Sound intensity Textbook and other resources Lecture notes, Power Point presentation and problem solving, homework 8 Sound sources Textbook and other resources Lecture notes, Power Point presentation and problem solving, homework 9 Midterm Exam Solving problems related to course topics Written exam. 10 Sound pressure Textbook and other resources Lecture notes, Power Point presentation and problem solving, homework 11 Pitch and frequency of the sound Textbook and other resources Lecture notes, Power Point presentation and problem solving, homework 12 Spatial acoustics Textbook and other resources Lecture notes, Power Point presentation and problem solving, homework 13 Acoustics regulatory materials Textbook and other resources Lecture notes, Power Point presentation and problem solving, homework 14 The relationship between sound and music Textbook and other resources Lecture notes, Power Point presentation and problem solving, homework 15 Musical instruments Textbook and other resources Lecture notes, Power Point presentation and problem solving, homework 16/17 Final Exam. Solving problems related to course topics Written Exam.   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s)  M. Ayhan Zeren, Music of Physics, Pan Publishing, 2003, Ankara  Emel Bek, An Overview of Physical Musical Instruments, 2009, Ankara Required Course Material(s)   Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 80     Homeworks/Projects/Others 6 20 Total 100 Rate of Semester/Year Assessments to Success 40   Final Assessments 100 Rate of Final Assessments to Success 60 Total 100   Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes # Key Learning Outcome Contribution* 1 Earns the habit and consciousness of having artistic ethics and professional discipline. 5 2 Improves the ability of deciphiring the works technically and musically. 4 3 Gains the ability to come together with colleagues and execute musical synergy. 5 4 Has the ability to fulfill the Music Education Program . 5 5 Plays instrumental works that take place in the Music Education Program technically and musically. 5 6 Makes theoretical studies related to the identification of national and international records about music using their professional knowledge and experience. 4 7 Conducts practical studies to be acquainted with the national and international records about music. 4 8 5 9 Conducts independent advanced studies in the field. 5 10 In addition to professional development, continues to improve oneself in the scientific, social, cultural and athletic fields. 4 11 Performs on stage single, as well accompanies on any instrument or band. 4 12 Develops a positive attitude towards having music education and improving himself. 5 13 Critically, evaluates and executes his advanced knowledge and skills acquired in the field. 5 14 Is aware of the responsibility of being a national and international artist. 4 * Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum).   Student Workload - ECTS Works Number Time (Hour) Total Workload (Hour) Course Related Works     Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 14 2 28     Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 1 14 Assesment Related Works     Homeworks, Projects, Others 6 2 12     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 2 2     Final Exam 1 2 2 Total Workload: 58 Total Workload / 25 (h): 2.32 ECTS Credit: 2