MUS 106 - Acoustics for Music

(2 units)

Acoustics for Music provides a comprehensive introduction to Acoustics, focusing on physical properties and behaviors, human hearing & perception, and technical implications as applied to music and sound recording. This course combines functional description and analysis of sound with practical applications in music and recording. Acoustics for Music provides students a foundational understanding of sound as a phenomenon, and equips them with knowledge essential for success in music production.

Maximum units a student may earn: 2

Grading Basis: Graded
Units of Lecture: 2
Offered: Every Fall

Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. identify the structures and functions of the human ear.
2. describe waveforms and wave behavior.
3. calculate Mach, echo delays, wavelengths and frequencies.
4. identify and characterize natural and artificial reverberation sounds and sources in recordings.
5. apply concepts of acoustics to real-life scenarios in music production.

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