PHYS 104 - Musical Acoustics

Units: 4 ; G.E./G.R. Area: B1, B3
Basic introduction to the physics of sound waves. Focuses on developing a scientific framework to understand how different musical instruments produce a variety of sounds, how waves transmit the sound, and ultimately how qualities of sound are perceived. Lecture Units: 3; Lab Units: 1

Equivalent Quarter Course: PHYS 1200.
Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
Grading: A-F or CR/NC (student choice).
G.E./G.R. Area Satisfied: B1 - Lower Division Physical Science, B3 - Lower Division Laboratory Activity