Introduction to Audio and Music Engineering

4.0 credits

This course introduces students to the science and technology of audio. Students will learn about the physics of vibration through the study of strings, pipes, and resonators. Concepts including Fourier analysis, modes of oscillation, and auditory spectra are demonstrated by analyzing the vibration of a plucked guitar string. The second half of the course introduces fundamental concepts in electronics, including voltage, current, impedance, and basic analysis of both AC and DC circuits. Hands on labs and simulations are used extensively to reinforce important concepts and introduce practical applications of the course material. This course is recommended as an introduction to the Audio and Music Engineering major but is also accessible to students of music or other non-technical disciplines who wish to learn the fundamentals of music technology.