Fall 2026
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Course No: MECH.5240-031; SIS Class Nbr: 13780; SIS Term: 3610
Course Status: Open
Course Description
Fundamentals of acoustics are introduced. Topics include: Motivation for studying acoustics, oscillatory motion, harmonic waves, the wave equation, sound pressure levels, decibel scale, frequency analysis, sound power, intensity, acoustic sources, directivity, sound radiation, sound power measurement, sound in enclosures, acoustic mode shapes, reverberation time, sound absorbing material, impedance, transmission loss, cavity resonators, reactive and dissipative mufflers, and applications to noise control.
Prerequisites, Notes & Instructor
- Prerequisites: 22.451 Dynamic Systems Analysis
- Section Notes: HyFlex Course
- Core Codes: STEM, HYFX
- Credits: 3; Contact Hours: 3
- Instructor: Christopher Niezrecki
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UMass Lowell Bookstore
When Offered & Tuition
- W | 6:30 PM-9:20 PM ET Online
- 2026 Fall: Sep 01 to Dec 19 15-Week (Full-Term)
- Course Level: Graduate
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Tuition: $2550
- Note: There is a $30 per semester registration fee for credit courses.
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