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Acoustical engineering: A complete academic undergraduate program in Brazil.

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  • Acoustics

Background:

  • Acoustics education in Brazil was primarily at the graduate level.
  • The Federal University of Santa Maria (UFSM) pioneered an undergraduate Acoustical Engineering program in 2009.
  • This program integrates acoustics, audio, and vibration studies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present the academic program of the undergraduate Acoustical Engineering course at UFSM.
  • To detail the program's creation, curriculum, and teaching methodologies.
  • To clarify the professional role and societal integration of acoustical engineers.

Main Methods:

  • Detailed elucidation of the program of study and subjects.
  • Discussion of active learning strategies, including project-based learning.
  • Presentation of university-industry-society interaction and graduate placement data.

Main Results:

  • The program was established in 2009 at UFSM, offering a ten-semester undergraduate degree.
  • Active learning strategies are employed to enhance knowledge acquisition.
  • Graduate placement and ongoing research projects demonstrate program outcomes.

Conclusions:

  • The UFSM Acoustical Engineering program provides comprehensive training in acoustics, audio, and vibration.
  • The curriculum emphasizes practical application through active learning and research.
  • The program successfully prepares graduates for professional roles in acoustics and related fields.