Document Type

Article

Publication Date

3-2012

Publication Title

The Journal of the Acoustical Society of America

Abstract

This paper describes an advanced laboratory course in acoustics, specifically targeted for students with an interest in engineering applications at a school with a strongly integrated industrial co-op program. The laboratory course is developed around a three-pronged approach to problem solving that combines and integrates theoretical models, computational models, and experimental data. The course is structured around modules that begin with fundamental concepts and build laboratory skills and expand the knowledge base toward a final project. Students keep a detailed laboratory notebook, write research papers in teams, and must pass laboratory certification exams. This paper describes the course layout and philosophy, and shares personal experience from both faculty and student perspectives.

Volume

131

Issue

3

First Page

2515

Last Page

2524

DOI

10.1121/1.3677241

ISSN

0001-4966

Rights Statement

© 2012 Journal of the Acoustical Society of America, posted with permission

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