Sound Science
| Dates: | February 2-23, 2021 |
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| Meets: | Tues. from 10:00 AM to 12 Noon |
| Location: | Online Presentation |
| Cost: | $55.00 |
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Please note: This course program requires membership in a 2020 - 2021 OLLI at MSU Membership or 2021 - 2022 OLLI at MSU Membership or 2021 - 2022 OLLI at MSU Membership
Why are some sounds pleasant while others drive you crazy? In this course, Rob Maher, a professor of electrical and computer engineering at MSU, will introduce the basic principles of acoustics. Topics include the human hearing system, microphones and loudspeakers, the way in which the science of sound influences music and philosophy, and even a few topics in audio forensic analysis. Whether vibrations and the resulting sound waves convey the whisper of a lullaby or the raucous sound of a jackhammer, an understanding of the science of sound leads to a fascinating understanding and appreciation of our sonic surroundings.
| Fee: | $55.00 |
Online Presentation
This is a real-time (live) online class that meets at the specified day(s)/time(s) listed.We will send you a reminder email with login instructions one business day before the program start date. If there are additional sessions, we will send reminders the morning of those sessions.
Rob Maher
Rob Maher is a professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering in the Norm Asbjornson School of Engineering at Montana State University. He has a wide range of research and teaching interests, including audio signal processing, musical acoustics and audio forensic analysis. In his spare time, he enjoys music, hiking and both road and trail running. He is past-president of the local Big Sky Wind Drinkers running club and participates in several amateur music groups including the Second String Orchestra (cellist) and his church choir (bass/baritone).| Date | Day | Time | Location |
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| 02/02/2021 | Tuesday | 10 AM to 12 N | Online Presentation |
| 02/09/2021 | Tuesday | 10 AM to 12 N | Online Presentation |
| 02/16/2021 | Tuesday | 10 AM to 12 N | Online Presentation |
| 02/23/2021 | Tuesday | 10 AM to 12 N | Online Presentation |
- Develop a practical understanding of the relationships between frequency, wavelength, spectrum and musical pitch for sounds in air.
- Understand the basic anatomical characteristics of the human hearing and vocal systems.
- Understand the behavior of sound in small and large rooms.
- Develop a basic familiarity with the components and characteristics of microphones and loudspeakers.