This list represents an extensive and broad offering of courses which will be used to create an individualized curriculum for the M.Eng., M.S., or Ph.D. in Acoustics. Courses may be selected from offerings directly in acoustics and vibration, including several courses in closely related areas which serve mostly as advanced prerequisites for other courses.
Use the following links to see which ACS are courses will be offered for Fall 2004 and Spring 2005. You can look for more courses being offered at http://soc.our.psu.edu/
Departmental Abbreviations
ACS - Acoustics
AE - Architectural Engineering
AERSP - Aerospace Engineering
BIOE - Bioengineering
CMDIS - Communication Disorders
EE - Electrical Engineering
EMCH - Engineering Mechanics
ESC - Engineering Science
GEOSC - Geosciences
ME - Mechanical Engineering
METEO - Meteorology
PHYS - Physics
SPCOM - Speech CommunicationCourses and their short outlines
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General Acoustics
Underwater Acoustics, Signal Processing and Imaging
Machine Noise and Flow Noise
Vibration
Atmospheric Acoustics and Geoacoustics
Architectural and Environmental Acoustics
Communication including Speech and HearingACS 402 - Introduction to Acoustics - Basic principles of acoustics and perception of sound; fundamentals of applications: electroacoustic transducers, noise measurement and control, architectural and building acoustics, underwater sound. Offered for science and engineering majors.
ACS 501 - Fundamentals of Acoustics I - Vibrational concepts of acoustics: natural frequency and modes, resonances of lumped parameter systems, strings, elastic rods, beams, and membranes.
ACS 597C - Introduction to Acoustics in Fluid Media - Acoustical wave phenomena: propagation, transmission, reflection, and energy; periodic and transient waves; plane, spherical, and standing waves.
ACS 505 - Experimental Techniques in Acoustics (Lab) - Properties of acoustical and vibrational transducers, electronic and other instrumentation used in fundamental data measurement, acquisition, and analysis.
ACS 506 - Experimental Techniques in Ocean Acoustics (Lab) - Development of measurement techniques and experimental procedures for making acoustic measurements in the ocean.
ACS 510 - Fundamentals of Acoustics - In-depth presentation of the fundamental principles of acoustics; designed to prepare students to take advanced courses in acoustics. (For telecommunications students only.)
ACS 514 - Electroacoustic Transducers - The theory, design, and calibration of passive, linear, reciprocal electroacoustic transducers for use in both air and water media.
ACS 515 - Acoustics in Fluid Media - Wave propagation in stationary and moving fluids; acoustic radiation and scattering; standing waves in ducts and cavities.
ACS 516 - Acoustical Data Measurement and Analysis - Presents the engineering applications of recent developments in correlation and spectral analysis to acoustical measurement problems.
ACS 517 - Techniques for Solving Acoustic Field Problems - Transient and time-harmonic acoustic radiation and scattering problems involving various boundary conditions, solved by exact, approximate, and numerical methods.
ACS 519 - Sound-Structure Interaction - Acoustic radiation from and effects of fluid-loading on vibrating infinite and finite plates and shells. Acoustic transmission through and reflection from elastic plates and shells, acoustic excitation of elastic plates and coupling between panels and acoustic spaces.
ACS 590 - Colloquium - Lecture series in Acoustics.
ACS 597 - Thermoacoustics - Fundamentals of acoustically induced heat transport; principles underlying supporting technologies required to exploit thermoacoustic phenomena, thermodynamics of ideal gas mixtures, Carnot and Sitrling Cycle engines, and hydrodynamics. Both Eulerian and Lagrangian descriptions are developed. Topics emphasized in problem sets include resonator design and shock wave suppression, thermoviscous boundary layer dissipation, heat exchanger and loudspeaker design, and analytical and numerical models for practical devices.
ACS 597 - Intensity Techniques - Theory and technique of intensity measurement. Error analysis, applications for sound power, sound transmission and impedance measurements. Use of intensity technique for sound field investigation and radiation from sources.
ACS 597 - Computational Acoustics - Introduction to the computational techniques available for solving acoustics problems. Symbolic manipulation, finite differences, propagation methods, finite methods, boundary elements, grid generation, and scientific visualization.
ACS 597 - Nonlinear Acoustics - Nonlinear effects in acoustics. Nonlinear steepening, generation of overtones, weak shock formation during acoustic wave propagation. Burgers' equation, rise times, shock thicknesses, and other interactions of dissipative and nonlinear processes. Acoustic streaming, parametric arrays, and acoustic radiation pressure.
ACS 597 - Active Control of Sound and Vibration - The course addresses the physical principles and related adaptive signal processing techniques to achieve the control of sound fields and structural vibrations. Topics covered include: propagation in ducts, minimization of radiation using source coupling, sound field control in enclosures, vibration control of lumped element and distributed parameters structures, structural control to minimize acoustic radiation, feedback and feedforward control theory, stability analysis, LMS based algorithms, hardware for control implementation.
ACS 597 - Transducer Techniques and Practices (Lab) - Measurement techniques and practices for quality data collection using electroacoustic transducers: calibration techniques, measurement of transducer response and model parameters, interface electronics, and noise sources.
ESC 536 - Wave Propagation and Scattering - Survey of analytical and numerical methods for solving acoustic, electromagnetic, and elastic wave propagation and scattering problems.
ESC 537 - Multiple Scattering Theories and Dynamic Properties of Composite Materials - Acoustic, dielectric and elastic dynamic properties; periodic and random composites; wave propagation and scattering; attenuation, dispersion; superviscous absorption; sonar, optical, ultrasonic applications.
EMCH 524A - Mathematical Methods in Engineering A - Special functions, boundary value problems, eigenfunctions and eigenvalue problems; applications to engineering systems in mechanics, vibrations, and other fields.
EMCH 524B - Mathematical Methods in Engineering B - Boundary-value problems in curvilinear coordinates, integral transforms; application to diffusion, vibration, Laplac and Helmholtz equations in engineering systems.
EMCH 524C - Mathematical Methods in Engineering C - Green's functions applied to problems in potentials, vibration, wave propagation and diffusion with special emphasis on asymptotic methods.
PHYS 443 - Intermediate Acoustics - Vibrations of point mass and one-, two-, and three- dimensional acoustic systems; emphasis on mathematics, basic acoustics, and physical properties.
PHYS 533 - Theoretical Acoustics - Wave propagation in complex systems and materials: viscoelastic fluids, superfluids, elastic solids, periodic and random media, nonlinear media.
Underwater Acoustics, Signal Processing and Imaging
ACS 511 - Underwater Sound Propagation - Theoretical and empirical treatment of sound propagation in the ocean, including effects of the environment, characteristics of targets, and transducers.
ACS 512 - Sonar Engineering - Theoretical and empirical treatment of problems related to the use of underwater sound in target detection and ranging.
ACS 513 - Digital Signal Processing - Discrete linear systems, transforms, digital filter design and applications, discrete Fourier transforms, spectrum analysis.
ACS 518 - Adaptive Signal Processing - Basic concepts and application of adaptive signal processing techniques; adaptive filters beamformers; optimum space/time processors and their adaptive implementation; adaptive algorithms.
BIOE 506 - Medical Imaging - Medical diagnostic imaging techniques, including generation and detection of X-ray, ultrasound, magnetic resonance, and nuclear radiation; instrumentation and biological effects.
BIOE 516 - Ultrasonic Imaging - Advanced topics and recent developments in ultrasonic imaging.
EE 459 - Introduction to Statistical Theory of Communications - Review of probability theory; random processes and their spectral characterization; linear systems with random inputs; optimum linear systems including matched filters; fundamentals of binary digital communications.
EE 530 - Adaptive and Learning Systems - Adaptive and learning control systems; system identification; performance indices; gradient, stochastic approximation, controlled random search methods; introduction to pattern recognition.
EE 557 - Multidimensional Signal Processing - Multidimensional sampling, weak causality, recursibility, multidimensional transforms, stability, global and local state-space models, multidimensional filters, and multidimensional spectrum estimation.
EE 560 - Probability, Random Variables, and Processes - Review of probability theory and random variables; random vectors; random processes; systems with random inputs and the power spectrum; applications.
EE 561 - Information Theory - Mathematical measurement of information; information transfer in discrete systems; redundancy, efficiency, and channel capacity; encoding systems.
EE 562 - Detection and Estimation Theory - Detection decision theory, Bayes and Neyman-Pearson criteria, optimal receivers, classical estimation theory, signal-noise representations, optimum linear signal parameters estimation.
GEOSC 504 - Multi-Dimensional Signal Processes - Methods of signal enhancement and detection for problems in one, two, or three space dimensions and multichannel arrays of time series. Applications covered include potential fields, remote sensing imagery, and seismic arrays.
ACS 597 - Flow-Induced Noise - Introduction to the theoretical and experimental aspects of flow-induced noise created by low-Mach number flows of various complexities. Topics include basic fluid flow concepts, fundamental flow noise theory, aeolian tones, turbulent boundary layer noise and wall pressure fluctuations, lifting surface noise, fan and blower noise.
AERSP 511 - Aerodynamically Induced Noise - Review of fluid mechanics. General theory of aerodynamic sound. Noise radiation from jets, boundary layers, rotors and fans. Structural response.
AERSP 524/ME 524 - Homogeneous Turbulence - First in two-part series. Similarity and scaling, vorticity dynamics; Fourier spectral representation; interscale energy transfer. Numerical simulations and experimental measurement.
AERSP 525/ME 525 - Inhomogeneous Turbulence - Second in two-part series. Instability and transition; turbulence models; Reynolds stress closure schemes; large eddy simulations, wave models, turbulence measurements.
ME 458 - Noise Control in Machinery - Nature of noise sources in machine elements and systems. Propagation and reduction of noise. Effects of noise on man.
ME597/ACS 597 - Advanced Noise Control - Advanced concepts of noise control-by-design applied to mechanical systems. Methodologies covered will include 1) passive treatments using resistive elements (sound absorbers, vibration damping) and reactive elements (tailoring of material stiffness and mass), 2) active control of sound and vibration and 3) numerical programs (boundary elements) that provide means of computing the sound power of complex radiators.
CMDIS 534 - Noise and Hearing - Noise-induced hearing problems; interference with communication; annoyance and community problems caused by acoustic energy; regulations and standards.
ACS 519 - Sound Structure Interaction - Acoustic radiation from and effects of fluid-loading on vibrating infinite and finite plates and shells. Acoustic transmission through and reflection from elastic plates and shells. Acoustic excitation of elastic plates and coupling between panels and acoustic spaces.
EMCH 412 - Experimental Methods in Vibrations - Systems of one or more degrees of freedom, mechanical vibrations, vibration properties of materials, vibration technique in nondestructive testing.
EMCH 516 - Mathematical Theory of Elasticity - Fundamental equations and problems of elasticity theory; uniqueness theorems and variational principles; methods of stress functions and displacement potential; applications.
EMCH 521 - Stress Waves in Solids - Recent advances in Ultrasonic Nondestructive Evaluation; waves; reflection and refraction; horizontal shear; multilayer structure; stress; viscoelastic media; testing principles.
EMCH 525 - Structural Vibration and Radiation - Vibration response, propagation, transmission, and reflection in elastic structures; internal and external damping; fluid loading; impedance discontinuities; acoustic radiation.
EMCH 527 - Structural Dynamics - Dynamic behavior of structural systems; normal modes; input spectra; finite element representation of frameworks, plates, and shells; impedance; elastic-plastic response.
EMCH 528 - Experimental Methods in Vibrations - Investigation of one or more degrees of freedom, free and forced mechanical vibrations, vibration properties of materials, nondestructive testing.
EMCH 560 - Finite Element Analysis - General theory; application to statics and dynamics of solids, structure, fluids, and heat flow; use of existing computer codes.
EMCH 562 - Boundary Element Analysis - Numerical solution of boundary value problems using fundamental solutions; application to problems in potential theory, diffusion and elastostatics.
EMCH 570 - Random Vibrations in Structural Mechanics - Probability theory applied to random vibrations of linear and nonlinear systems; excitation by ground motion, turbulence, and noise; acoustic damping.
EMCH 597 - Advanced Finite Element Analysis - Non-linear and special theories for discrete formulation; computer aided study of stability and accuracy; special topics.
ME 554 - Experimental Modal Analysis - The development of structural dynamic models from experimental data, analytical and experimental vibration, analysis methods, laboratory techniques.
Atmospheric Acoustics and Geoacoustics
GEOSC 507 - Seismology 1 - Introduces the basic equations and techniques necessary to do modern earthquake and lithospheric seismological studies.
METEO 527 - Atmospheric Wave Motion - Fundamental processes for acoustics, gravity, inertial, and Rossby waves in the atmosphere and ocean.
METEO 551 - Dynamic Oceanography - Physical properties of sea water; heat balance of the oceans; theory and observations of ocean currents, waves, and tides.
Architectural and Environmental Acoustics
AE 458 - Advanced Architectural Acoustics and Noise Control - Advanced consideration of noise control in buildings; ventilating system noise and vibration; acoustic design variables.
AE 520 - Room and Building Acoustics - Sound propagation in enclosures. Transmission through partitions. Design of spaces for optimum listening and industrial buildings for low noise.
CMDIS 534 - Noise and Hearing - Noise-induced hearing problems; interference with communication; annoyance and community problems caused by acoustic energy; regulations and standards.
Communication including Speech and Hearing
CMDIS 515 - Application of Physiological and Acoustical Concepts of Speech Pathology and Audiology - Application of practical and theoretical concepts in neurology, physiology, and acoustics to communication disorders, with implications for clinical therapy.
CMDIS 531 - Hearing Aids - Hearing aid circuitry, electroacoustic and real ear measurement, hearing aid evaluation, follow-up procedures, and new advances for infants, children, and adults.
CMDIS 532 - Instrumentation I - Acoustical instrumentation used for research in hearing, programs of hearing conservation, and noise control, including clinical and industrial applications.
CMDIS 534 - Noise and Hearing - Noise-induced hearing problems; interference with communications; annoyance and community problems caused by acoustic energy; regulations and standards.
CMDIS 535 - Pure Tone Audiometry and Immitance Measures - Techniques, interpretation, and differential diagnosis of hearing by pure tone audiometry, immitance measures, and related techniques.
CMDIS 572 - Psychoacoustics in Communication Disorders - Perceptual phenomena of normal audition supported by reviews of methods and principles of psychophysical measurement and of hearing theory.
Graduate Program in Acoustics, The Pennsylvania State University
