PHYS 1204
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Classes
PHYS 1204
Course Description
Course information provided by the Courses of Study 2019-2020.
Explores musical sound from a physics point of view. Topics include how various musical instruments work; pitch, timbre, scales, intervals, and tunings; hearing; human voice and room acoustics. This course is a Writing In The Majors Course: both science writing and physics problem-solving skills are developed through weekly assignments. Student activities include hands-on investigations of musical instruments and field trips. Students write a term paper investigating a topic of their choice. At the level of The Science of Sound by Rossing, Moore, and Wheeler.
When Offered Spring.
Permission Note Enrollment limited to: 60 students.
Distribution Category (PBS-AS)
Comments Assumes no scientific background but uses high school algebra. Open to all students and suitable for non-scientists; does not serve as prerequisite for further science courses.
Regular Academic Session. Choose one lecture and one discussion. Combined with: MUSIC 1466
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- MWF Rockefeller Hall 230
- Jan 21 - May 5, 2020
Instructors
Thorne, R
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Hybrid - Online & In Person
Visit www.physics.cornell.edu/waitlist if you are unable to enroll in an open section.
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- W Clark Hall 294A
- Jan 21 - May 5, 2020
Instructors
Thorne, R
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Hybrid - Online & In Person
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- F Clark Hall 294A
- Jan 21 - May 5, 2020
Instructors
Thorne, R
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Hybrid - Online & In Person