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PHY 4307 - Music Physics/Acoustics

Credits: 3 hrs.
This course will investigate the physics of all kinds of music and musical instruments, the generation and propagation of sound waves in various media, and acoustics in general. Topics covered will include: Sound waves and propagation of sound waves, complex vibrations and resonance phenomena, perception of sound, tone quality, frequency and pitch, musical intervals, scales, tuning & temperament. (Three one-hour lectures per week) Prerequisite(s): PHY 2321, PHY 2121 and MAT 1312. Corequisite(s): PHY 4110 (Acoustics/Circuits Lab)