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

Term: 2016-2017 Fall Term

Faculty

Elliott F TammaroShow MyInfo popup for Elliott F Tammaro

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

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Schedule

Tue-Thu, 8:00 AM - 9:15 AM (8/22/2016 - 12/9/2016) Location: MAIN SJ 47

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.