Sound: Physics and Perception |
Visual Arts R6020 |
Monday 1-3:30pm, Room 320H Prentis Hall |
Fall 2015 |
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Professor: Douglas Repetto [douglas at music columbia edu] |
TA: Frank Spigner [fas2145 at columbia.edu] |
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Sound: Physics and PerceptionThe ClassThis 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.In-class experiments and research make up the majority of the class. Each student will design and lead at least one experiment/demo session. Students also respond to creative weekly prompts about sound topics on courseworks. We also have visits with a number of special guests during the term.
The ScheduleThe class meets every MONDAY from 1-3:30pm. I get very grumpy if students are late. Please be on time. Prentis Hall is a 10-15 minute walk from main campus.
Baked GoodsPlease bring baked goods to class.
Rough Syllabus(Schedule subject to change based on number of students in the class, the group's interests, and cosmic noise.)
Weekly notes
The End(Have some fun!) |