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Acoustics I

Akustik I

Lecturers & Examiners: Dr. Kurt Heutschi

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Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:24:14

Abstract

Introduction to the fundamentals of acoustics in the area of sound field calculations, measurement of acoustical events, outdoor sound propagation and room acoustics of large and small enclosures.

Objective

Introduction to acoustics. Understanding of basic acoustical mechanisms. Survey of the technical literature. Illustration of measurement techniques in the laboratory.

Content

Fundamentals of acoustics, measuring and analyzing of acoustical events, anatomy and properties of the ear. Outdoor sound propagation, absorption and transmission of sound, room acoustics of large and small enclosures, architectural acoustics, noise and noise control, calculation of sound fields.

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General Information

Language: German
Levels: MSC
Frequency: Yearly recurring

Examination

Type: session examination
Mode: oral 30 minutes

Course Components

Type	Title	Time & Place	Hours
lecture with exercise	Akustik I	Mon 13:15-17:00 (ETZ E 7)	4 h weekly

Offered In

Electrical Engineering and Information Technology Master
- Majors
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