Music, Math, & Mind (Sound: Physics & Perception)

VIAR
AS
4000
VIAR
Q
4000
VIAR
R
6020
Course Level: 
Graduate, Undergraduate

Previously titled "Sound: Physics and Perception", this course is a detailed and hands-on (ears-on) exploration of the fundamental physical, physiological, and psychological aspects of sound. Topics covered include sound waves and their physical nature, the propagation and speed of sound in different mediums, geological and other non-living sound sources, animal and insect sound generating strategies, sound perception mechanisms and abilities in different species, the physiology of human hearing and the structure of the human ear, psycho-acoustics and human sound perception, sonic illusions and tricks of the ear. Coursework will include student-led experiments and research.

Past Offerings

Fall 2018 – Section 001

Day & Time: 
R 5:30-8:00
Location: 
Prentis 320h
Topic: 
Taught by David Sulzer

Fall 2017

Day & Time: 
R 5:30pm-8:00pm

Fall 2015

Day & Time: 
M 1:00pm-3:30pm
Location: 
320H Prentis Hall

Fall 2014

Day & Time: 
R 5:30pm-8:00pm
Location: 
320H Prentis Hall

Fall 2013

Day & Time: 
R 5:30pm-8:00pm
Location: 
320H Prentis Hall