Math 341: The Science and Art of Light and Sound

Winter 2022-2023

Prerequisite:  MA221
Credits:  4
Instructor: Joshua Holden
Office:  FL107
Office Phone: 877-8320
E-mail: holden@rose-hulman.edu
Web Page: http://www.rose-hulman.edu/~holden


Description

What is color, and how do we see it?

How do optical illusions work?

What is the mathematics behind sound waves?

How do musical instruments vibrate, and how did this influence a TV show?

The class will be a mixture of lectures and projects, which will hopefully be inspired by student interest.  There will be significant mathematical content, but there will also be hands-on demonstrations and room for creativity!

Class Schedule Information from Banner

(Note that the time currently listed on Banner is somewhat flexible; if you can’t make class at that time feel free to talk to me about other possibilities.)