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Department of Architecture & Civil Engineering, Unit Catalogue 2011/12


AR50345: Acoustics

Click here for further information Credits: 6
Click here for further information Level: Masters UG & PG (FHEQ level 7)
Click here for further information Period: Academic Year
Click here for further information Assessment: 100%
Click here for further information Supplementary Assessment: Like-for-like reassessment (where allowed by programme regulations)
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Click here for further information Description: Aims:
To provide a theoretical grounding that will enable students to strengthen the link between theory and design of acoustics in buildings.

Learning Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of the Unit students will have demonstrated:
* A comprehensive understanding of the analytical methods and practical techniques for the acoustic design of buildings and external noise environment.
* The ability to independently assess the performance of the internal acoustic environment.

Skills:
Ability to analyse and modify the internal acoustic environment (taught, facilitated and assessed).

Content:
Room acoustics: introduction to the decibel, sound propagation, sound in rooms, absorption, reverberation time and room acoustic design.
External noise environment
Noise control: sound insulation by partitions, cavity constructions in masonry, glass and light-weight materials, acoustics properties of building envelopes, practical solutions and current legislation.
Click here for further informationProgramme availability:

AR50345 is Compulsory on the following programmes:

Department of Architecture & Civil Engineering
  • TEAR-AFM12 : MSc Architectural Engineering: Environmental Design (Full-time)
  • TEAR-APM12 : MSc Architectural Engineering: Environmental Design (Part-time)
  • TEAR-AFL12 : PG Dip Architectural Engineering: Environmental Design (Full-time)
  • TEAR-APL13 : PG Dip Architectural Engineering: Environmental Design (Part-time)

NB. Programmes and units are subject to change at any time, in accordance with normal University procedures.