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    Oct 31, 2024  
2013-2014 Undergraduate Bulletin 
    
2013-2014 Undergraduate Bulletin [Archived Bulletin]

PHYS 1140 - Physics of Sound and Music



Goals: To introduce non-science majors to the physical description of the oscillations and resonances involved in the production and detection of sound and music.

Content: Wave phenomena including propagation and interference, frequency analysis of sounds including music, theory of instruments, biological generation, and detection of sound.

Prerequisite: High school algebra.

Credits: 4 credits