Wave Propagation OpenCourseWare: A Free Online Graduate Study Mechanical Engineering Course by MIT
Students taking the 'Wave Propagation' OpenCourseWare class, which is offered by MIT, will learn about wave phenomena in applied mechanics. Specific examples of wave propagation that are discussed in class include acoustics, geophysics, hydrodynamics and elasticity. A background in mechanical engineering is required for the successful completion of this graduate-level course.
Wave Propagation: Course Specifics
| Degree Level | Free | Audio | Video | Downloads |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Graduate | Yes | No | No | Yes |
| Lecture Notes | Study Materials | Tests/Quizzes |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Yes | Yes |
Wave Propagation: Course Description
'Wave Propagation' is taught by Professors Chiang C. Mei, Triantaphyllos Akylas and Rodolfo Rosales. Students taking part in this free OpenCourseWare learn about the Linearized theory of wave phenomena, including course topics on basic concepts of wave propagation, scattering, transmission and reflection, mode conversion in elastic waves, waves in moving media and radiation from a line source. The course is broken down into seven broad areas of wave propagation. These areas are the sample physical origins of wave motion, 1-dimensional propagation, 2-dimensional propagation, waves in the sea, dispersive waves in random media, waves in laminated media and nonlinear waves. Students will read lecture notes, complete problem sets, take exams and view simulations. 'Wave Propagation' was originally offered at MIT during the fall of 2006 in a lecture format.
Lecture notes, assignments, simulations and exams are available as free downloads. If you are interested in taking this course, please visit the wave propagation course page.
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