In this course, students will learn the fundamentals of programming with MATLAB while making their own music with sensors. With the same programming language used by scientists and engineers, students will turn if-statements, for-loops, and functions into rhythms, melodies, and harmonies through an Arduino board and sensors. Working in groups, students can compose and visualize their own music and invent their own symphonic creations. No prior knowledge of programming or working with electronics is required.

Learning Outcomes

• Learn the basics of programming, music, and working with hardware
• Learn how sound is created, and produce and customize sound waves
• Learn how to identify and explain the steps in a problem-solving process
• Learn how to use MATLAB functions, for-loops, and an Arduino board