The Music of Math

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Prerequisites: A satisfactory score on the UMSL Math Placement Examination, obtained at most one year prior to enrollment in this course. This course presents topics in mathematics as they relate to music. Fundamental concepts of music such as intervals, scales, chords, tuning will be explored by developing an understanding of their mathematical underpinnings. An ability to read music in treble and bass clef is strongly recommended. This course fulfills the University's general education mathematics proficiency requirement.