Investigates the musical potential in seemingly non-musical systems through computational design principles. Students engage in compositional experimentation by translating patterns from architecture, quantum fields, biology, and linguistics into musical form. Develops both technical and creative competencies, welcoming arts/humanities students exploring computational thinking and STEM students pursuing creative expression. Concepts introduced from first principles with emphasis on discovery and exploration. No prior knowledge of music theory, programming, or referenced fields required.

Prerequisites: Not open to freshmen.

4

Units

Optional

Grading

1, 2, 3

Passtime

Not open to freshmen

Level Limit

Letters and science

College
Ken Millett
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2.8
MATH3A . 4 Years Ago

Professor Millett is great. He does do a lot of proofs that we dont get tested on, but if you have any questions hes great at answering them. Going to office hours definitely helps. Great teacher!

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MATH3A . 5 Years Ago

Professor Millett is the nicest guy ever but his lectures aren't ideal. He does proofs the entire time but then you are never tested on proofs so it seems kind pointless. He gives you a ton of material to prep for the test with so that's nice at least.

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MATH6A . 6 Years Ago

He is a poor lecturer, sometimes it seems that he forgets what he is goint to talk about, and he keeps making mistakes in his in-class calculations. At the beginning of the quarter the homework is very difficult because he failed to make all problems doable! The exams are basic, I guess he also feels disappointed about his students lol.

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MATH6A . 6 Years Ago

Math 6A with Millett was a joke. We taught ourselves everything and he proceeded to test us on questions we couldn't possibly prepare for. Assigned weekly homework and didn't work out the problems himself before assigning them. Some weeks literally no one in the class could finish the homework, other weeks the homework was impossible to solve.

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MATH117 . 7 Years Ago

Math 117 with Millet was the hardest math class Ive taken thus far. Ken is a nice guy with good intentions, but he is a poor lecturer. His classes were confusing and hard to follow along. Homeworks were created by the TA I believe but they were extremely challenging. Exams were also very challenging I failed every single one of them.

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3B . 8 Years Ago

Ken is the worst math teacher I've ever had. Don't get the wrong he is really smart and he is a nice guy and all but I learned absolutely nothing. The lectures make no sense. The only reason I'm not failing is because I have prior knowledge of the topics. Plus, he is the only 3B professor that incorporates physics, econ, and biology into math.

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