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PHYSICS C21 - Physics and Music

Physics Undergraduate CLS - College of Letters and Science

Subject

PHYSICS

Course Number

C21

Department

Course Level

Undergraduate

Course Title

Physics and Music

Course Description

What can we learn about the nature of reality and the ways that we humans have invented to discover how the world works? An exploration of these questions through the physical principles encountered in the study of music. The applicable laws of mechanics, fundamentals of sound, harmonic content, principles of sound production in musical instruments, musical scales. Numerous illustrative lecture demonstrations will be given. Only the basics of high school algebra and geometry will be used.

Minimum Units

3

Maximum Units

3

Grading Basis

Default Letter Grade; P/NP Option

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