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PHYS 507: Physics of Music and Sound at Queens College

3 credits · Fall 2026

Physics of Music and Sound (PHYS 507) at Queens College has 1 way to take it in Fall 2026. 1 of 1 section has an open seat right now.

The professor is: Keaton Bell.

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About this course

This course is designed for liberal arts majors with an interest in understanding the principles behind the production of music and sound. Topics include origins and the nature of sound waves, hearing, harmonics, temperament, musical instruments, and other selected topics. Demonstrations are used extensively to illustrate pertinent concepts. This course emphasizes conceptual understanding rather than computation or problem solving. No knowledge of physics or music theory is required.

Professors for PHYS 507 at Queens, Fall 2026

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PHYS 507 sections, times and seats

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01-LEC Regular
Tue/Thu · 12:15 PM - 1:30 PM
Science C201
Keaton BellChill Rank 5 of 5: Brutal?★ 2.7(25)Difficulty 4.0/5 · 32% would take again
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Questions about PHYS 507 at Queens

Who teaches PHYS 507 at Queens in Fall 2026?
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