MUSC170 — Music and the Environment
Examines the engagement of sound in the environment such as marine, bird, and animal sounds, depictions of nature in music, and the impact of the music industry. This course will look the ways that human sounds (cars, planes, roadways, etc.) impact the natural habitat of animal and bird species and how these changes impact indigenous lifestyles. This course will look at how sound and music are used within environmental protests and how sound is used as a technical tool for city grid systems, acoustic weapons, and echolocation. Satisfies Requirement: Humanities/Fine Arts/English Course Fee: $10.00 Course