LOND 918 - Physics in the Arts

Semester Offered: First Semester
Credits (Range): 4 Hours
Attribute: 4 NS

This course introduces students to physical principles with interesting applications to musical acoustics and the visual arts. Topics include simple vibrating systems, sound and hearing, musical instruments, Fourier analysis, light and color, optics, and art. Field trips will include visits to concert halls (e.g. Glenbourne Opera House, Birmingham Symphony Hall) to study the relationship between architecture and acoustical design, as well as visits to museum exhibits related to the interplay between physics and the arts. Enrollment Limit: 25.
Instructor: C. Cunningham
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: Mathematics 124 or 131 recommended.