PHYS 356 - The Science of Sound and Music

Institution:

California State University-San Marcos

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Description:

An introduction to the physics of sound. Various aspects of the science of sound are covered including the nature of sound waves, their production, recording, and reproduction. The physics of musical instruments, digital synthesis of sounds, and the basics of room and auditorium acoustics are also studied. Enrollment restricted to students who have completed the Entry Level Mathematics (ELM) Requirement.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.csusm.edu

Phone Number:

(760) 750-4000

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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