PHY 1814 - Sound and Recording (4)

When Offered: Spring
GEN ED: Science Inquiry Perspective (Theme: “Physics of Self Expression”)
An exploration of acoustics, electronic circuits and signal processing as it applies to the creation and recording of sound and music. Topics to be covered include: AC and DC circuits, filtering, amplification, mechanical and electromagnetic properties of speakers, microphones, analog and digital recording, acoustics of rooms, digital audio signal processing, electronic synthesizers, multi-track recording, and mastering. Lecture three hours, laboratory two hours.
Prerequisite: Demonstrated Readiness for College-level Math.