UE M8-C - Optional unit O81-O82 - Study and research work

Level of knowledge:

N1: beginner
N2: intermediate
N3: advanced
N4: expert

Knowledge expected at the end of the course


Knowledge of the basic principles/physical quantities of physical acoustics (C1,N2), (C2,N2)


Knowledge of acoustic wave propagation in fluid and solid media, depending on the boundary conditions of the problem (C1,N2), (C2,N2)


Knowledge of transfer phenomena: conduction, convection and radiative (C1,N2), (C2,N2)


Basic knowledge of mechanics, numerical methods, modeling and programming (C2, C3, C4, C5, N2)



Learning outcomes in terms of abilities, skills and attitudes expected at the end of the course


Model the propagation of acoustic waves


Establish the wave propagation equation according to the propagation medium and the geometry of the problem (cylindrical, spherical) (C1, N2), (C2, N2)


Implement methods for solving wave equations according to the boundary conditions of the problem (C1, N2), (C2, N2)


Know the experimental devices for generating the different types of acoustic waves adapted to an applied problem (C1, N2), (C2, N2)




Model heat transfer phenomena


establish the heat equation according to the materials encountered and the geometry of the problem (cylindrical, spherical) (C1, N2), (C2, N2)


Implement numerical methods according to the boundary conditions of the problem (C1, N2), (C2, N2)


Use mathematical tools related to the heat equation (Laplace, Fourier) (C1, N2), (C2, N2)






Ability to solve a physical problem: modeling, numerical resolution, validation of numerical results (C1, C2, C3, C4, C5, N2)


Acquire a working method and autonomy (C7, C8, N2)