ENGR 5244G - Advanced Acoustics and Noise Control

The main objective of this course is to provide students with a thorough understanding of skills and knowledge of acoustics and noise control as they relate to research and development. This course covers different aspects of acoustics related to the generation, transmission and reception of acoustic waves. In particular, the following topics will be covered: acoustic wave equation and simple solutions, sound transmission, sound absorption in fluids, radiation and reception of sound waves, acoustics of pipes and cavities, resonators, acoustic filters, instability of shear flows and its coupling with sound waves, and active noise control.
Credit hours: 3