Acoustics and noise control curriculum development at Wayne State University

Abstract

This paper presents an overview of the curriculum development on acoustics, vibration, and noise control at Wayne State University. Special attention is given to the applications of acoustics and noise control principles to NVH (noise, vibration, and harshness) problems that are vital to the automotive industry. This emphasis is important in the curriculum development, given the fact that Wayne State is an urban university and many students are practicing engineers working at the local industries. Many hands-on experience and laboratories are included in the courses. Computer projects on the simulation of sound radiation from finite objects and on the designs of enclosures with specified transmission losses are incorporated in the course development. Research topics carried out at the Acoustics, Vibration, and Noise Control Laboratory are also integrated into the curriculum.