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PHYS192
Musical Acoustics
PHYS192 SP
Not Currently Offered
In this introduction to the generation, propagation and
perception of sound, musical phenomena will serve 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-22-1999
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