Graduate Acoustics Seminar 2

2 Credits.

This course examines current issues and topics, specific to professional practice in acoustics, to provoke discussion and deeper understanding. Topics include ethics and professional responsibility, the landscape of the acoustics industry, design process, acoustics in society, regulation and policy, parallel industries, professional organizations, contracts, exposure, liability, project structure and documentation. For second year MA Acoustics students, this course also serves as preparation for the Acoustics Design Practicum. This course will lead students in a research and discovery exercise in both broad ideation and eventually directed focus toward their Acoustics Practicum Proposal. Open to MA Acoustics students only. [2 credits]