Program Overview

University Programs

The university offers a range of programs across various disciplines. The programs are categorized into several pillars, including Architecture and Sustainable Design (ASD), Design and Artificial Intelligence (DAI), Engineering Product Development (EPD), Engineering Systems and Design (ESD), Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences (HASS), Information Systems Technology and Design (ISTD), and Science, Mathematics and Technology (SMT).

Program Details

• Undergraduate Programs: The university offers undergraduate programs in various fields, including ASD, DAI, EPD, ESD, HASS, ISTD, and SMT.
• Graduate Programs: The university also offers graduate programs in various fields, including ASD, DAI, EPD, ESD, HASS, ISTD, and SMT.
• Continuing Education: The university provides continuing education opportunities through the SUTD Academy.
• 42 Singapore: The university has a partnership with 42 Singapore, offering additional educational opportunities.

Research Areas

The university has several research areas, including:

• DesignÀAI Research
• DesignÀAI Innovation
• DesignÀAI Enterprise

Course Details

Science of Sound: Acoustics, Audio & Music

This Science, Mathematics and Technology (SMT) Elective introduces the main technical and technological aspects related to Acoustics, Audio and Music. Topics covered include:

• Physical Acoustics
• Quantifying Sound and Instrumentation
• Sound and Perception
• Music Acoustics & Voice Science
• Room/Architectural Acoustics + Industrial Noise Control

Learning Objectives

At the end of the term, students will be able to:

1. Explain the physical basis of sound and identify properties of oscillating systems, waves and sound
2. Demonstrate a working knowledge of how sounds interact at/across physical boundaries
3. Appraise the quality/parameters of sound: intensity, time, frequency
4. Evaluate sound with appropriate instrumentation: microphone (technique), FFT, software
5. Appreciate and recognize the psychoacoustic processes and human perception of hearing
6. Apply and integrate mathematical principles with musical and auditory systems
7. Explain and distinguish between similar/different physical qualities of sound (noise, voice, music)
8. Recognize the various criteria contributing to good room acoustics and acceptable noise control/ transmission

Grading Scheme

• Final Exam (25%)
• Mid-term Exam (25%)
• Group Design Project (20%)
• Individual Assignment (20%)
• Class Participation (10%)

Prerequisites

• 10.013 Modelling & Analysis
• 10.015 Physical World
• 10.017 Technological World
• 10.018 Modelling Space and Systems
• 03.007A Innovating with Design and AI-1 (IDeA-1)
• 03.007B Innovating with Design and AI-2 (IDeA-2)

Course Instructor

• Chen Jer-ming

Number of Credits and Workload

• Number of credits: 12
• Workload: 3-2-7