PHYS 008: Color and Sound: Dimensions in Communication

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Units: 4

Hours: Lecture, 3 hours; discussion, 1 hour

Catalog page 373

Prerequisites: none

Description: Discusses the interplay between visual and aural sensory experiences and the physical principles of light and sound. Topics include visual perception and pattern recognition; the color spectrum; optical instruments; anatomy of the camera and the eye; lasers and holography; vibrations and sound waves; acoustics; reverberation; and sound production in speech, music, and high-fidelity audio devices. Involves demonstrations and illustrations.

Enrollment History (from UCR Banner, not catalog)
Year F W S Su Total
2021-22 177/194 177/194
2020-21 135/144 135/144
2019-20 144/287 144/287
2018-19 116/288 116/288