PHYS 356

The Science of Sound and Music

California State University San Marcos · UGRD · Fall 2026

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An introduction to the physics of sound. Various aspects of the science of sound are covered, including the nature of sound waves and their production, recording, and reproduction. The physics of musical instruments, digital synthesis of sounds, and the basics of room and auditorium acoustics are also studied. Enrollment Restrictions: For students matriculating prior to Fall 2018, enrollment is restricted to students who have completed the Entry-Level Mathematics (ELM) requirement. For students matriculating in Fall 2018 or later, enrollment is restricted to students in Mathematics/Quantitative Reasoning Placement Categories I and II, or who have completed MATH 101 or MATH 103 or MATH 105 with a grade of C (2.0) or better. Satisfies GE area: UD25

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