Additionally, the history and basic concepts of Quantum Physics are introduced, with an emphasis on how Quantum Physics has changed our understanding of energy, light, and the atom. Concepts necessary for understanding the nucleus and nuclear phenomena are also covered. This course is intended for students not planning to pursue Physics, Chemistry, or other related fields. A survey of the physical principles involved in sound and musical instruments. How the properties of an instrument or room influence the perceived tone quality of sound or music.
Coverage is primarily descriptive with the laboratory an important component.
Three class periods a week. Emphasis is on simple measurement and the inferences to be drawn from them. Three class meetings a week plus evening viewing sessions. The course emphasizes hands-on experiments using simple apparatus, supported by readings and short lectures. Both of these areas have required an examination of the structure of physical theories and their relationship to our knowledge about the phenomena behind our observations.