MEC4101 Airborne and waterborne acoustics
Faculty of Engineering
MEC4101 Airborne and waterborne acoustics is a level 4, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Engineering, offered in 2026 in Semester 2 at Clayton. It needs MAE2505, MMA2004, TRC2201 or MEC2401.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2026
- Semester 2
- Clayton
- Assessment
- No exam
- 2 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2026 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before MEC4101
Prerequisites
Pass these before you enrol.
After MEC4101
No unit lists MEC4101 as a prerequisite in the 2026 handbook.
Overview
In this unit, you will be introduced to the fundamentals for analysing airborne and waterborne acoustic problems. You will focus on the principles of wave propagation in air and in a water environment, and assess and identify the impact of airborne and waterborne noise from the perspectives of occupational health and environmental protection.
Offerings in 2026
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Clayton | Flexible |
Assessment
- In-class test 1Quiz / Test50%
- In-class test 2Quiz / Test50%
Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Model the propagation of sound in air and in water.
- 2
Calculate basic noise measurement quantities.
- 3
Explain the concepts of scattering sound waves.
- 4
Understand the characteristics of noise sources and sound transduction.
- 5
Combine the concepts of noise source, noise path and noise measurement to examine the impact of a given noise source on its environment.
Workload and teaching
- Practical activities24 hours
- Workshops24 hours
- Teaching approachPeer assisted learning
- Teaching approachActive learning
The minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of 3-6 hours of scheduled learning activities and 6-9 hours of independent study per week. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher-directed learning, peer-directed learning and online engagement. Independent study may include associated readings, assessment and preparation for scheduled activities.
During group work, you will share ideas and solve problems with your peers.
You will actively engage in applying your knowledge, skills, and attributes in interactive, collaborative, and reflective activities.
Where it fits
MEC4101 is part of 1 area of study in the 2026 handbook.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Professor Wing Chiu
- Unit Coordinators
- Professor Wing Chiu
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for MEC4101?
You need MAE2505, MMA2004, TRC2201 or MEC2401 before you enrol.
When is MEC4101 offered?
In 2026, MEC4101 runs in Semester 2 at Clayton.
How much work is MEC4101?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does MEC4101 have an exam?
No. MEC4101 has 2 assessment tasks and no exam.
Which majors and minors include MEC4101?
MEC4101 is part of Mechanical engineering.
More details
- Credit points
- 6
- Level
- 4
- Study level
- Undergraduate
- Faculty
- Faculty of Engineering
- Organisational unit
- Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
- Type
- Coursework
- EFTSL
- 0.125
- Student contribution
- SCA Band 2
- Study abroad
- Available
- Handbook years
- 20262027