FW 461x/561x: Introduction to Marine Bioacoustics

Course Overview

Animal bioacoustics, also known as bioacoustics, is the study of sound in non-human animals. It encompasses acoustic communication, sound production mechanisms, auditory anatomy and function, sonar, acoustic tracking, and the effects of human-made and environmental noise on animals. This course will specifically focus on marine bioacoustics, covering passive and active acoustic sources, animal communication, standard tools used, the impacts of noise on marine life, and how bioacoustics can contribute to conservation studies. Students will learn how various species produce and utilize sounds, gain handson experience collecting and analyzing acoustic data, and even construct their own hydrophone!  Course info subject to change. 

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