2023-2024 Undergraduate Catalog

PY 103 Physics of Sound

Non-calculus based, specifically designed for students in the Speech-Language Pathology program, covers the basic concepts in sound waves, such as wavelength, frequency, speed of wave, resonance, beats, harmonics, intensity, loudness, Doppler effects, etc. Prior to learning these topics, several more fundamental principles will be taught such as vectors, velocity, displacement, acceleration, force, work, energy, power, pressure, Bernoulli's equation, elasticity, and simple harmonic motion.

Credits

4