Teaching Methodologies
– Use of interactive visual aids in lectures;
– Use of noise measurement equipment in the classroom and in a practical context;
– Analysis / discussion of practical situations in classes;
– Conducting individual work, to enhance understanding of the syllabus.
(T) Written Assessment – 50% (minimum score of 9.5 on a scale of 20)
(TP) Practical assessment – 20%
(TP) Working Group – 30%
Tests (as Academic Regulations)
Learning Results
In curriculum unit Occupational and Environmental Noise, it is intended that students acquire skills to conduct
reviews of work noise and environmental noise by using existing equipment and based on existing legislation,
selected measures of prevention and protection depending on the levels achieved.
Program
SOUND
– General characteristics of sound and other concepts
– Sound propagation
– Analysis of sound in the frequency domain
– Analysis of sound in the time domain
ANATOMOPHYSIOLGY OF THE EAR
– Constitution of the ear
– Transmission of sound in the ear
NOISE
– Effects on humans
– Measuring Equipment noise levels and their use
– Experimental Methodology
– Diagnostic evaluation
OCCUPATIONAL NOISE
– Concepts
– Legal and regulatory regime applicable
– Evaluation methodologies
– Measurement of sound and fundamental acoustic parameters for an analysis based on current legislation
– Preventive measures
– Personal protective equipment and choice of hearing protectors
ENVIRONMENTAL NOISE
– Concepts
– Legal and regulatory regime applicable
– Frequency analysis
– Discomfort criteria
– General measures of prevention and control of noise pollution
EVALUATION METHODOLOGIES
– Accreditation of the test
– Evaluation methodologies
– Calculation of uncertainties
– Report acoustic assessment
Internship(s)
NAO
Bibliography
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Legislação e Regulamentação específica. / Legislation and relation