Course Number: NGC09I
Course Title: Acoustically Enhanced Gypsum Board Designed for High STC Wall Assemblies
Course Credit: Credit for this course is 1 AIA/HSW CES Learning Unit

Course Objectives:

Upon completion of this course, you will have a better Understanding of the following:

1. Market trends driving high STC wall partitions
2. Existing solutions for reducing sound
3. New solutions that utilize innovative gypsum technology
4. Key Acoustical Concepts & Terminology
5. Airborne Sound
   1. Decibels – dBA
   2. Sound Transmission Class – STC
      
6. Design Considerations and acceptable goals to keep in mind
7. Cost Comparison of existing solutions vs. new acoustically enhanced sound board.