PHYS 109 - The Science of Music

Institution:

Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

Subject:

Physics

Description:

Provides scientific explanations for the physical basis of sound and music for a general audience.Topics will include: what comprises music versus noise, the biological interpretation of music, how sounds are made with different instruments, and digital aspects of modern music production and recording. Students will explore these ideas hands on by taking and interpreting data in active learning sessions embedded throughout the course.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.commonwealthu.edu/

Phone Number:

(570) 389-4000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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