PHYS 1003 - Acoustics

Institution:

Temple University

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Description:

The course begins with an introduction to the fundamental physics of sound waves. With this as a basis, we will then consider human hearing, musical scales and harmony, the production of sound by musical instruments, the human voice and speech sounds, architectural acoustics, and the electronic reproduction of sound.

Note: (1) For music students, but useful to anyone interested in communications. Open to all students. Minimal mathematics. (2) This course can be used to satisfy the university Core Science & Technology First Level (SA) requirement. (3) Students cannot get credit for this course if they have completed Physics 0872: The Science of Sound.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

WWW.TEMPLE.EDU

Phone Number:

(215) 204-7000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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