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ME791 - Acoustic Devices

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