Academic Catalogs

PHYS A115: Physics of Music

Course Outline of Record
Item Value
Top Code 190200 - Physics, General
Units 3 Total Units 
Hours 54 Total Hours (Lecture Hours 54)
Total Outside of Class Hours 0
Course Credit Status Credit: Degree Applicable (D)
Material Fee No
Basic Skills Not Basic Skills (N)
Repeatable No
Grading Policy Standard Letter (S), 
  • Pass/No Pass (B)
Associate Science Local General Education (GE)
  • OCC Physical/Biological Sci-AS (OSB)

Course Description

Formerly: NS A115, Science and Technology in Music. An introduction to the physics that shapes our natural world through an investigation of the creation, transmission, and perception of sound and music. Fundamentals of oscillations, waves, forces, energy, and electromagnetism are explored through scientific inquiry of musical tones, harmony, timbre, acoustics, and acoustic and electronic instruments. ADVISORY: Successful completion of a course at the level of elementary algebra or higher. Transfer Credit: CSU; UC.

Method(s) of Instruction

  • Lecture (02)
  • DE Live Online Lecture (02S)
  • DE Online Lecture (02X)