Course syllabus for Electroacoustics

Course syllabus adopted 2022-02-14 by Head of Programme (or corresponding).

Overview

  • Swedish nameElektroakustik
  • CodeVTA141
  • Credits7.5 Credits
  • OwnerMPSOV
  • Education cycleSecond-cycle
  • Main field of studyElectrical Engineering, Civil and Environmental Engineering
  • DepartmentARCHITECTURE AND CIVIL ENGINEERING
  • GradingTH - Pass with distinction (5), Pass with credit (4), Pass (3), Fail

Course round 1

  • Teaching language English
  • Application code 38115
  • Maximum participants27 (at least 10% of the seats are reserved for exchange students)
  • Open for exchange studentsYes

Credit distribution

0107 Examination 7.5 c
Grading: TH		3.5 c4 c0 c0 c0 c0 c
  • 15 Jan 2025 pm J
  • 16 Apr 2025 am J
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Eligibility

General entry requirements for Master's level (second cycle)
Applicants enrolled in a programme at Chalmers where the course is included in the study programme are exempted from fulfilling the requirements above.

Specific entry requirements

English 6 (or by other approved means with the equivalent proficiency level)
Applicants enrolled in a programme at Chalmers where the course is included in the study programme are exempted from fulfilling the requirements above.

Course specific prerequisites

Basic course in acoustics (e.g. Introduction to audio technology and acoustics)

Aim

The course's aim is deepening the students’ theoretical and practical knowledge of electroacoustics such as the design of loudspeakers and microphones.

Learning outcomes (after completion of the course the student should be able to)

  • Design electroacoustic transducers such as microphones and loudspeakers using electroacoustic analogies
  • Design and use of loudspeakers
  • Use of up to-date measurement system to determine the electroacoustic properties of electrodynamic devices

Content

The course contains material on the following topics:
  • Fundamentals of electroacoustical and electromechanical analogies
  • Coupling of mechanic, acoustic and electric systems
  • Radiation: radiation impedance and impedance matching
  • Electroacoustic transducers for audio: electrodynamic and condenser microphones, electrodynamic loudspeaker drivers, and loudspeaker enclosures

Organisation

The course comprises the following learning activities: ten lectures, seven in-class exercises, and one laboratory task.

Literature

Custom material (available at course pages at http://www.ta.chalmers.se/education/course-materials/electroacoustics/)

Examination including compulsory elements

Written exam and approved laboratory assignment

The course examiner may assess individual students in other ways than what is stated above if there are special reasons for doing so, for example if a student has a decision from Chalmers on educational support due to disability.