The Science of Music/For Music Majors Only (PHYS 107)

Term: 2014-2015 Spring Term

Faculty

Dr. Kathleen Duffy SSJShow MyInfo popup for Dr. Kathleen Duffy SSJ

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Schedule

Tue-Thu, 2:30 PM - 3:45 PM (1/12/2015 - 5/9/2015) Location: MAIN SJ PHYLB

Description

An introduction to the science of musical sound. Topics include the production, reproduction, and transmission of sound, the structure of the human voice and ear, the acoustical foundations of musical scales and instrument tuning, the design of listening rooms and musical instruments. Laboratory activities provide hands on investigation of these concepts. Has embedded lab. Core: Natural Sciences with Lab requirement.