PHYS192

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PHYS192

Musical Acoustics PHYS192 SP

Next Offered in 9899 SP

An introduction to the generation, propagation and perception of sound with musical phenomena serving as a guide through the physics. Topics covered will be vibrations and waves, spectral composition and evolution, hearing, harmony and reproduction. Demonstrations will be abundant.

MAJOR READINGS

T. D. Rossing, THE SCIENCE OF SOUND or
equivalent text.

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

Three in-class exams, a final essay paper, and a weekly homework problem.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS

No formal physics will be assumed, but proficiency in geometry, algebra and trigonometry will be expected.

COURSE FORMAT: Lecture

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UG Credit: 1.00 Gen Ed Area & Dept: NSM PHYS

Prerequisites: None

Last Updated on MAR-03-1998

About the Photo:

Resonance vibration patterns of a classical guitar.

Reference:

Tipler, Paul A., PHYSICS FOR SCIENTISTS AND ENGINEERS VOL. 1. New York: Worth Publishers, Inc., 1990

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