PHYS 110 - Physics of Sound, Music and Hearing

Credit Hours 4
Lecture: 3 Lab: 2
IAI GECC Number P1 901L
This course provides an introduction to the topics of sound waves, the physics of musical instruments and how we perceive sounds. The production, the transmission, and the detection of sound waves are explored in the classroom and the laboratory. This course is designed to transfer as a general education physical science laboratory credit. Prerequisite: Placement into ENG 101 or minimum grade of “C” in one of the following: ENG 021 and ENG 099; or ENG 022 and ENG 099; or the EAP course sequence ENG 079 and ENG 089, or ENG 096; And, one year of high school algebra; or “C” or better in MATH 094; or placement testing into MATH 098.
Is course repeatable for credit? No
Is this course variable hours? No
Mode of Delivery
Traditional

Is this a Human Relations/Diversity Course? No