Building Acoustics and Community Noise

About this programme

Choose semester and course offering to see current information and more about the course, such as course syllabus, study period, and application information. Please note: all information from the Course syllabus is available on this page in an accessible format. The course aims at the students to have knowledge of building acoustics, its causes and consequences, as well as the ability to implement basic planning with regard to noise issues in construction projects. During the course, students will learn the basic knowledge of building acoustics, explain the guidelines for different sources of noise and explain why they exist. Completed degree proeject on Bachelor level with a major in technology. Basic mathematics in Calculus in One Variable, Calculus in Several Variables and algebra and geometry of at least 22.5 credits and knowledge of differential equations of at least 7.5 credits and Noise and Vibration Control of at least 6 credits. Based on recommendation from KTH’s coordinator for disabilities, the examiner will decide how to adapt an examination for students with documented disability. The examiner may apply another examination format when re-examining individual students. If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.