PHYS 008: COLOR AND SOUND: DIMENSIONS IN COMMUNICATION
University of California, Riverside
4 Units, Lecture, 3 hours; discussion, 1 hour. Prerequisite(s): none. Discusses the interplay between visual and aural sensory experiences and the physical principles of light and sound. Topics include visual perception and pattern recognition; the color spectrum; optical instruments; anatomy of the camera and the eye; lasers and holography; vibrations and sound waves; acoustics; reverberation; and sound production in speech, music, and high-fidelity audio devices. Involves demonstrations and illustrations.
Average GPA: 2.53
Grade distribution records: 567 students across 4 terms.
Grade distribution
| Grade | Students | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| A+ | 27 | 4.8% |
| A | 53 | 9.3% |
| A- | 23 | 4.1% |
| B+ | 36 | 6.3% |
| B | 68 | 12.0% |
| B- | 52 | 9.2% |
| C+ | 53 | 9.3% |
| C | 79 | 13.9% |
| C- | 22 | 3.9% |
| D | 34 | 6.0% |
| D- | 6 | 1.1% |
| F | 30 | 5.3% |
| NP | 29 | 5.1% |
| S | 55 | 9.7% |
Based on 567 student grade records across 4 terms and 2 professors.
Instructors
- Jory Yarmoff 391 students, Average GPA 2.64
- Owen Long 176 students, Average GPA 2.33