ME EN 561
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(Me En-Phscs) Fundamentals of Acoustics.
Mechanical Engineering
College of Physical and Mathematical Sciences
Course Description
Vibrating systems, elastic media, mechanical energy, and radiation. Sound generation, transmission, reflection, and reception.
When Taught
Fall
Min
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
0
Other Prerequisites
or equivalent; Phscs 461 or concurrent enrollment
Recommended
Phscs 318, 321; or equivalents
Title
Sound
Learning Outcome
<p>Understand physical phenomena underlying sound propagation including energy, intensity, plane waves, standing waves/normal modes, Helmholtz resonators, reflection, transmission, refraction, and absorption. Apply the acoustic wave equation in one, two, and three dimensional systems.</p>
Title
Communication
Learning Outcome
<p>Communicate effectively with others in the class as you work together to learn the material and solve problems. Practice respect and professionalism in your communications both oral and written as you work in groups on the assignments.</p>
