PHY 103 Physics of Music

Semester: Fall
Credit Hours: 4
Prerequisite: none

A study of the physical basis of musical phenomena. Theories of musical instruments, room acoustics, and special topics selected by the class and instructor are discussed and demonstrated. Two lectures and one lab per week. Half of the labs are devoted to individual student projects, often involving analysis of student instruments or of room acoustics. The course is open to any student with a strong interest in science and music.

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