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Aug 02, 2025
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MUS 095 PO - Musical Mathematics, Mathematical MusicWhen Offered: Spring 2017.
Instructor(s): J. Rockwell
Credit: 1
This course examines mathematical approaches to understanding music as well as musical repertoire that has a basis in mathematical principles. After considering the philosophical foundations for the study of musical proportion, the course will explore topics including musical set theory, group theory, graph theory, and geometries of music. It will also analyze examples of Baroque counterpoint, 19th-century chromatic music, 20th-century concert music, world music, and American popular music. Some prior knowledge of either music or mathematics will be helpful but not necessary; the course has no prerequisites. Letter grade only.
Satisfies the following General Education Requirement(s), subject to conditions explained in the Degree Requirements section of this Catalog:
Area 1 ; Speaking Intensive
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