Wave propagation

Lectures: 2 sessions / week, 1.5 hours / session

2.003J Dynamics and Control I and 18.075 Advanced Calculus for Engineers

This course discusses theoretical concepts and analysis of wave problems in science and engineering. Examples are chosen from elasticity, acoustics, geophysics, hydrodynamics, blood flow, nondestructive evaluation, and other applications.

The subject is based on the material presented in the lectures. There is no official textbook.

There were 5 problem sets when the course was taught on MIT campus. They are not available here.

There are two quizzes: a mid-term quiz and a final quiz. Both quizzes are take-home. There is no final exam.

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