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AMATH 390 - Mathematics and Music

An introduction to some of the deep connections between mathematics and music. Topics covered include acoustics, including pitch and harmonics, basic Fourier analysis, the mathematics behind the differing pitch and timbre of string, wind and percussion instruments, scales and temperaments, digital music, musical synthesis.

Prerequisites

One of MATH118, MATH119, MATH128, MATH138, MATH148; Level at least 3A

Corequisites

None

Antirequisites

None

Offerings

Fall 2025 [1259]

Section	Class	Enrolled	Time	Days	Location	Instructor
LEC 001	8882	39 / 40	14:30 - 15:50	T,Th
LEC 001	8882	39 / 40	14:30 - 15:50	T,Th

Fall 2022 [1229]

Section	Class	Enrolled	Time	Days	Location	Instructor
LEC 001	7867	37 / 35	10:30 - 11:20	M,W,F	CGR 1300	Kirsten Morris

Fall 2021 [1219]

Section	Class	Enrolled	Time	Days	Location	Instructor
LEC 001	9933	7 / 20				Kirsten Morris
LEC 002	11016	18 / 20				Kirsten Morris
TUT 101	9934	7 / 20	12:30 - 13:20	M	MC 2038	Kirsten Morris

Fall 2020 [1209]

Section	Class	Enrolled	Time	Days	Location	Instructor
LEC 041	8668	33 / 45				Kirsten Morris
TUT 141	9752	33 / 45	13:30 - 14:20	M	STC 0040	Kirsten Morris

Fall 2018 [1189]

Section	Class	Enrolled	Time	Days	Location	Instructor
LEC 001	7851	16 / 35	08:30 - 09:20	M,W,F	DWE 3519	Brendon Christopher Phillips
LEC 002	7852	26 / 35	16:30 - 17:20	M,W,F	RCH 206	Brendon Christopher Phillips

Fall 2017 [1179]

Section	Class	Enrolled	Time	Days	Location	Instructor
LEC 001	9618	1 / 1

Fall 2016 [1169]

Section	Class	Enrolled	Time	Days	Location	Instructor
LEC 001	7928	31 / 35	10:30 - 11:20	M,W,F	MC 4064	Kirsten A Morris
LEC 002	8709	30 / 35	13:30 - 14:20	M,W,F	MC 4058	Kirsten A Morris

Fall 2014 [1149]

Section	Class	Enrolled	Time	Days	Location	Instructor
LEC 001	7613	31 / 35	09:30 - 10:20	M,W,F	MC 4041	Kirsten A Morris