Skagit Valley College

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 Course Title:   HSC Science of Music

 Title Abbreviation:   HSC SCIENCE OF MUSIC

 Department:    HSC

 Course #:    73

 Credits:    5

 Variable:     Yes

 IUs:    4.75

 CIP:    320204

 EPC:    n/a

 REV:    2021


 Course Description  

Students explore the connection between music and science by learning about the physics of sound, the biology of sound perception, and the psychology of human responses to music. This course is especially useful to students pursuing Early Childhood Education AAS or Education DTA.

 Prerequisite  

Prerequisite: Completion of /co-enrollment in HSC 018 or Permission.

Additional Course Details

Contact Hours (based on 11 week quarter)

Lecture: 44

Lab: 11

Other: 0

Systems: 0

Clinical: 0


Intent: Distribution Requirement(s) Status:  

Academic Basic Education N/A  

Equivalencies At Other Institutions

Other Institution Equivalencies Table
Institution Course # Remarks
Anacor HS Science/Arts Completion of this course fulfills all high school science lab and fine arts requirements.
BE HS Science/Arts Completion of this course fulfills all high school science lab and fine arts requirements.
Concr HS Science/Arts Completion of this course fulfills all high school science lab and fine arts requirements.
LaConn HS Science/Arts Completion of this course fulfills all high school science lab and fine arts requirements.
MV HS Science/Arts Completion of this course fulfills all high school science lab and fine arts requirements.
SW HS Science/Arts Completion of this course fulfills all high school science lab and fine arts requirements.

Learning Outcomes

After completing this course, the student will be able to:

  1. Describe how sound is generated and perceived.
  2. Describe characteristics of music using both musical and scientific terminology and concepts.
  3. Describe human response to music in terms of biological, physical, and psychological terms.
  4. Apply scientific and musical concepts and terminology in analysis and description of different genres of music.
  5. Develop awareness of different musical genres.

General Education Learning Values & Outcomes

Revised August 2018 and affects outlines for 2019 and later.

Quantify

Definition: Apply mathematical skills quantitatively, logically, creatively, and critically.

Integrate

Definition: Apply knowledge, skills, and methodologies from multiple disciplines.

Course Contents

  1. Sound Production
  2. Sound Perception
  3. Definitions of Music
  4. Human Responses to Music (Emotional and Physiological)