ME791 - Acoustic Devices
Instructor
Sripriya Ramamoorthy
Semester
Autumn’ 20
Course Difficulty
The content involves problem solving and the concepts are a bit involved. Complex equations were derived and used in the exam which was open book. The questions are not straight forward but step marking is done.
Time Commitment Required
6 hours a week
Grading Policy and Statistics
Grading is very chill. If you put in good amount of effort then you can score almost full in the course project which carried 40% marks. Assignments are also leniently graded. The exams were a bit difficult but the grading was very lenient and every effort made to solve the question was rewarded with a good score.
Attendance Policy
None
Topics Covered in the Course
Derivation of equations for the propagation of sound, boundary conditions and the effect of various shapes and mediums. Involves problem solving and logical use of equations. There is a small amount of theory at the end related to the working of human ear, etc.
Tutorials/Assignments/Projects
Assignments were very easy
Feedback on Exams
Exams were extremely straightforward and high-scoring
When to take this course?
Anytime in the fourth year
Review By: Gourav Chopra