May 11, 2024  
Undergraduate Catalog 2018-2020 
    
Undergraduate Catalog 2018-2020 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


NOTE: Management, Marketing, Finance, and Economics courses that qualify as Business Electives are marked (E). Additional electives include approved Accounting and Business Education classes. For Management majors, selected leadership classes (Leadership Management I, Leadership Management II, Leadership Seminar I, and Leadership Seminar II) offered in Military Sciences can qualify as business elective courses.

NOTE:

F = Offered in Fall Semester;
SP = Offered in Spring Semester; and
S = Offered in Summer

 

Mathematics

  
  • MATH 3325 - Mathematical Modeling and Simulations

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites: Prerequisite: MATH 1550 - Pre-Calculus .
    This course is a robust introduction to techniques of mathematical modeling and computational simulation applied to practical problems in STEM disciplines. Topics include system dynamics approaches, discrete-event simulation, and agent-based models. Students complete small projects on topics as diverse as population growth, epidemic transmission, queuing theory, and forest fire outbreaks.

  
  • MATH 3331 - Multi-Variable Calculus

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites: Prerequisite: A grade of C or better in MATH 2520 - Calculus II .
    A critical treatment of certain topics in calculus: limits, continuity, differentiation of functions of one and several variables, series, and definite and multiple integrals.

  
  • MATH 3350 - College Geometry

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites: Prerequisite: A grade of “C” or better in MATH 1330  OR MATH 1550 .
    Problems of construction, logic, indirect methods, similar and homothetic figures, the triangle, medians, bisectors, altitudes, transversals, theorems and problems in solid geometry. Required of majors in Mathematics Education.

  
  • MATH 3390 - Discrete Mathematics

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites: Prerequisite: A grade of “C” or better in MATH 2520 .
    An applied mathematics course which emphasizes fundamental principles of discrete mathematics and their applications to Computer Science. Topics include logic, mathematical induction, sets, relations, algorithms, permutations and combinations, and graphic theory.

  
  • MATH 4220 - Mathematics Seminar

    Credits: 2
    Prerequisites: Prerequisite: Any 3000-level math course.
    A seminar for math majors. Includes discussion of problems, solutions, theorems and topics not generally nor deeply covered in the regular curriculum, including history and philosophy of mathematics, number theory, topology, induction, and non-Euclidean geometries. Conducted by members of the staff and invited participants.

  
  • MATH 4300 - Modern Algebra I

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites: Prerequisite: MATH 3331  OR MATH 3390 .
    Rational numbers and fields, real and complete numbers, groups, rings, matrices, determinate, canonical forms. General theorems of modern algebra.

  
  • MATH 4310 - Modern Algebra II

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites: Prerequisite: MATH 4300 .
    A continuation of MATH 4300 - Modern Algebra I . The following mathematical concepts will be discussed in detail: binary operations, permutations and inverses, matrices, relations, mathematical induction, congruence, classes, rings, integral domains, and fields including Complex plane will be introduced.

  
  • MATH 4320 - Differential Equations I

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites: Prerequisite: A grade of “C” or better in MATH 2520 .
    Treatment of ordinary differential equations including principal types of first and second order equations, simultaneous equations, and linear equations with constant coefficients. Applications to geometry, physics, chemistry, and mechanics. Elective.

  
  • MATH 4321 - Differential Equations II

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites: Prerequisite: MATH 4320  and at least concurrent enrollment in MATH 3331 .
    A continuation of MATH 4320 - Differential Equations I . Systems of linear differential equations, mechanical-electrical circuits, Laplace transform, Fourier Series, partial differential equations, Bessel and Legendre functions.

  
  • MATH 4340 - Modern Elementary Mathematics I

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites: Prerequisite: A grade of “C” or better in MATH 1330 .
    A course in mathematics for prospective and in-service teachers of elementary mathematics. Stressing the art of problem-solving, basic set theory, introduction to logic, numeration, and mathematical systems.

  
  • MATH 4341 - Modern Elementary Mathematics II

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites: Prerequisites: A grade of “C” or better in MATH 1330 .
    A continuation of MATH 4340 - Modern Elementary Mathematics I . Emphasizing number theory, real numbers and their representations, and basic concepts of algebra and geometry.

  
  • MATH 4342 - Introduction to Topology

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites: Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. Prerequisite: MATH 3331 .
    The study of Topology is of interest in its own right, but it also serves to lay the foundation for future study in analysis, geometry, and algebraic topology. This course presents the basic concepts of set theory and logic, topological spaces and continuous functions, connectedness, compactness, count ability, and separation axioms. Presents the basic ideas and techniques of analysis for functions of a single real variable and the technique of a precise analytic proof.

  
  • MATH 4350 - Advanced Calculus l

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites: Prerequisite: MATH 3331 .
    Presents the basic ideas and techniques of analysis for functions of a single real variable and the technique of a precise analytic proof.

  
  
  • MATH 4360 - Numerical Analysis I

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites: Prerequisites: MATH 3331 , AND at least concurrent enrollment in MATH 4320 .
    Study of Zeros of real functions, systems of linear systems, least squares approximation, orthogonal polynomials, economization of power series, Lagrange and Hermite interpolating polynomials, and Newton-Cotes numerical integration.

  
  • MATH 4361 - Numerical Analysis II

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites: Prerequisites: MATH 4360  AND at least concurrent enrollment in a CPSC language course.
    Gaussian type numerical integration, finite differences, initial value ordinary differential equations, boundary value differential equations, and signs vector-values.

  
  • MATH 4370 - Introduction to Complex Variables

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites: Prerequisite: A grade of “C” or better in MATH 3331 .
    The algebra of complex numbers and their representation; analytic functions; complex integration and series; representations for analytic functions; and applications.

  
  • MATH 4380 - Introduction to Real Analysis

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites: Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
    This course presents the basic ideas and techniques of analysis for functions and sequences. Topics include sets, relations, mathematical induction, recursion, equivalent and countable sets, limits of functions, continuity, and differentiation, Riemann integral and infinite series.

  
  • MATH 4390 - Introduction to Number Theory

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites: Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
    An introduction to the theory of numbers, including divisibility theorems, prime numbers, congruencies and related topics.

  
  • MATH 4399 - History of Mathematics

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites: Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
    A survey of the development of Pythagorean Mathematics, the Euclidean Algorithm, the Non-Euclidean Geometry and the Physical Space in the 20th century.


Middle Level Education

  
  
  
  • MLED 2300 - The Middle School

    Credits: 3
    This course identifies middle school concepts, the curricula and instructional practices specifically designed to meet the needs of young adolescents between the ages of 10 and 14, grades 4-8.

  
  • MLED 3301 - Adolescent Development

    Credits: 3
    This course examines the stages and characteristics of adolescent development with emphasis on the physical, psychological, and sociological aspects of development.

    Field Experience Requirements: Field experiences requirements: Fifteen (15) hours.
  
  • MLED 3302 - Psychology of Teaching Adolescent Learners

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites: Prerequisite: Consent of Advisor.
    An in-depth study of the learning processes and how these processes foster student learning. This course emphasizes the major theories of learning related to middle school and high school learners.

  
  • MLED 4301 - Methods and Materials Language Arts and Social Studies

    Credits: 3
    Content specific pedagogy for teaching the language arts and social studies in a middle school setting

  
  • MLED 4302 - Methods and Materials for Teaching Mathematics and Science Middle School

    Credits: 3
    A study of the content, the methods, and materials used in teaching mathematics and science in the middle school.

  
  • MLED 4303 - Methods of Teaching Mathematics and Disciplinary Literacy

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites: N/A
    A study of the content, the methods, and materials used in teaching mathematics and disciplinary literacy to middle school learners. 

    Term Offered: Fall and Spring
  
  • MLED 4304 - Methods of Teaching Science and Disciplinary Literacy

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites: N/A
    A study of content, the methods, and materials used in teaching science to middle level learners.

    Term Offered: Fall and Spring
  
  • MLED 4305 - Methods of Teaching Social Studies and Disciplinary Literacy

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites: N/A
    A course designed to assist in preparing candidates to teach social studies in the middle level classroom. 

    Term Offered: Fall and Spring
  
  • MLED 4306 - Methods of Teaching Language Arts and Disciplinary Literacy

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites: N/A
    A study of the content, methods and materials used in teaching language arts and disciplinary literacy to middle school learners. 

    Term Offered: Fall and Spring
  
  
  

Military Science

  
  • MLSC 1210 - Learning to Lead I

    Credits: 2
    The purpose of this semester is to introduce cadets to fundamental components of service as an officer in the United States Army. These initial lessons form the building blocks of progressive lessons in values, fitness, leadership, and officership. Additionally the course addresses “life skills” including fitness, communications theory and practice (written and oral), and interpersonal relationships. Upon completion of this course, cadets should be prepared to receive more complex leadership instruction.

  
  • MLSC 1220 - Learning to Lead II

    Credits: 2
    This course builds upon the fundamentals introduced in the previous course by focusing on leadership theory and decision making. “Life Skills” lessons in this course include: problem solving, critical thinking, leadership theory, followership, group interaction, goal setting, and feedback mechanisms. Additionally, they will be increasingly required to demonstrate knowledge of leadership fundamentals and communications (written and oral).

  
  • MLSC 2310 - Applied Leadership and Management I

    Credits: 3
    This instruction delves into several aspects of communication and leadership theory. The use of practical exercise is significantly increased over previous courses, as cadets are increasingly required to apply communications and leadership concepts. This course concludes a major leadership and problem solving case study which draws on virtually all of the classroom instruction received in the first three semesters of the Basic Course.

  
  • MLSC 2320 - Applied Leadership and Management II

    Credits: 3
    The final semester of the Basic Course focuses principally on officership, providing and extensive examination of the unique purpose, roles, and obligations of commissioned officers. It includes a detailed look at the origin of our institutional values and their practical application in decision making and leadership. Upon completion, cadets will possess a fundamental understanding of both leadership and officership, demonstrate the ability to apply this understanding in real world situations, and be excited about the aspect of shouldering the responsibility of a commissioned officer in the US Army.

  
  • MLSC 2330 - Cadet Initial Entry Training (CIET)

    Credits: 3
    Students who desire to learn more about the Army may choose to go to the 28-day, all expense-paid camp adventure at Fort Knox, Kentucky, where they receive confidence building training, Army physical fitness training, individual and small unit tactics, familiarization of individual and crew served weapons, and an introduction to leadership training. Attendees receive approximately $800.00 and an opportunity to compete for a scholarship. To be eligible to attend camp, students must possess a minimum G.P.A. of 2.50, pass a military physical fitness test, and have at least two years of academic work remaining after the completion of camp. Students who have either completed the first and second year of Military Science or have prior military service are not eligible to attend basic camp.

  
  • MLSC 2331 - Cadet Initial Entry Training (CIET)

    Credits: 3
    Students who desire to learn more about the Army may choose to go to the 28-day, all expense-paid camp adventure at Fort Knox, Kentucky, where they receive confidence building training, Army physical fitness training, individual and small unit tactics, familiarization of individual and crew served weapons, and an introduction to leadership training. Attendees receive approximately $800.00 and an opportunity to compete for a scholarship. To be eligible to attend camp, students must possess a minimum G.P.A. of 2.50, pass a military physical fitness test, and have at least two years of academic work remaining after the completion of camp. Students who have either completed the first and second year of Military Science or have prior military service are not eligible to attend basic camp.

  
  • MLSC 3410 - Advanced Leadership and Management I

    Credits: 4
    The course is intended to build leadership competencies and facilitate the cadet’s initial demonstration of individual leadership potential. Instruction in principles of war and purposes, fundamentals, and characteristics of the defense provides the necessary knowledge base for meaningful contextual treatment of the Troop Leading Procedures. This course closes with instruction in small unit battle drills to facilitate practical application and further leader development during Labs and Squad Situational Training Exercises.

  
  • MLSC 3410 and 3420 - Cadet Leaders Course CLC

    Credits: 4
    Upon completion of both courses, the cadet will attend a highly competitive summer Advanced Camp at Fort Knox, KY, where the cadet’s skills are tested and evaluated. The combined results of the cadet’s Advanced Camp performance and on campus evaluations will determine the cadet’s Officer Career Field preference.

  
  • MLSC 3420 - Advanced Leadership and Management II

    Credits: 4
    This course continues focusing on doctrinal leadership and tactical operations at the small unit level. It includes opportunities to plan and conduct individual and collective skill training for offensive operations to gain leadership and tactical experience. This semester synthesizes the various components of training, leadership, and team building. Cadets will possess the fundamental confidence and competence of leadership in a small unit setting.

  
  • MLSC 4150 - Military Dynamics Seminar I

    Credits: 1
    Prerequisites: Prerequisite: MLSC 4410  and MLSC 4420 
    This is an interactive seminar designed to progressively enhance student understanding of leadership and organizational culture through building upon the leadership skills assessed at the Leader’s Development and Assessment Course (LDAC). The course will encompass directed reading and research in contemporary military issues focusing on enhancing student understanding of organizational culture, understanding and enhancement of leader-member relations, assessment of organizational culture and ethical climate, and how to effect change in organizations.

  
  • MLSC 4160 - Military Dynamics Seminar II

    Credits: 1
    Prerequisites: Prerequisite: MLSC 4150 
    This is a capstone interactive leadership course to prepare students for the challenges of becoming commissioned officers in the U.S Army. Various leadership challenges and case studies will be discussed. Students will conduct a study of military units with specific emphasis on military operations other than war, global war on terror. Other topics include personnel administration, maintenance management, and financial planning.

  
  • MLSC 4410 - Leadership Seminar I

    Credits: 4
    Prerequisites: Prerequisite: MLSC 3410  and MLSC 3420 .
    The Goals of this seminar concentrate on leadership, management and ethics and begin the final transition from cadet to lieutenant. The course focuses cadets, early in the year, on attaining knowledge and proficiency in several critical areas they will need to operate effectively as Army officers. These areas include: Coordinate Activities with Staff, Counseling Theory and Practice within the “Army Context,” Training Management, and Ethics. Cadets will possess the fundamental skills, attributes, and abilities to operate as competent leaders in the cadet battalion and confidently communicate to subordinate cadets their preparedness to shoulder in responsibilities entrusted to them.

  
  • MLSC 4420 - Leadership Seminar II

    Credits: 4
    This course reinforces previous instruction on the organization of the Army and introduces how we organize for operations from the tactical to strategic level. This is followed by instruction on administrative and logistical management that will focus on the fundamentals of soldier and unit level support. Upon completion of this course, the cadet will be prepared to shoulder the responsibility of being a commissioned officer in the United States Army.


Modern Foreign Languages

  
  • MDFL 2310 - Elementary French I

    Credits: 3
    An introductory course in French emphasizing language skills through basic reading, writing and speaking. For students with less than two years of high school French.

  
  • MDFL 2311 - Elementary Spanish I (ACTS SPAN 1013)

    Credits: 3
    An introductory course in Spanish which emphasizes language skills through basic reading, writing and speaking. For students with no previous study of Spanish.

  
  • MDFL 2320 - Elementary French II

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites: Prerequisite: MDFL 2310 .
    A continuation of MDFL 2310 .

  
  • MDFL 2320H - Honors French

    Credits: 3
    Intensive instruction in elementary French for the highly motivated student who has maintained high honors in secondary school French and/or English courses and who has scored 19 or above on the English ACT.

  
  • MDFL 2321 - Elementary Spanish II (ACTS SPAN 1023)

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites: Prerequisite: MDFL 2311 .
    A continuation of MDFL 2311 .

  
  • MDFL 3310 - Intermediate French I

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites: Prerequisites: MDFL 2310  and MDFL 2320 .
    An intermediate course in French which emphasizes language skills through practice in listening, reading, writing and speaking.

  
  • MDFL 3311 - Intermediate Spanish I (ACTS SPAN 2013)

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites: Prerequisites: MDFL 2311  and MDFL 2321 .
    An intermediate course in Spanish which emphasizes language skills through practice in listening, reading, writing and speaking.

  
  • MDFL 3320 - Intermediate French II

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites: Prerequisite: MDFL 3310 .
    A continuation of MDFL 3310 .

  
  • MDFL 3321 - Intermediate Spanish II

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites: Prerequisite: MDFL 3311 .
    A continuation of MDFL 3311 .

  
  • MDFL 3331 - Advanced Conversational Spanish

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites: Prerequisite: MDFL 3321 .
    This course is a review of advanced grammar as well as continued practice in conversation. Emphasis on speaking, listening and comprehension.


Music

  
  • MUSI 11XX - Music Ensemble

    Credits: 1
    Students should work with their advisor to select the appropriate music ensemble course. 

    Term Offered: Fall and Spring
  
  • MUSI 1004 - Recital Attendance


    All music majors are required to attend recitals and concerts. A minimum of 6 semesters of Recital Attendance must be passed as a graduation requirement. Students should check with their applied teachers for more details. Please see the departmental handbook for more details.

  
  • MUSI 1005 - Recital Attendance


    All music majors are required to attend recitals and concerts. A minimum of 6 semesters of Recital Attendance must be passed as a graduation requirement. Students should check with their applied teachers for more details. Please see the departmental handbook for more details.

  
  • MUSI 1100 - Percussion Ensemble

    Credits: 1
    Prerequisites: Prerequisite: consent of instructor and/or audition.
    Will perform literature that will cover traditional and contemporary styles and techniques in percussion performance.

  
  • MUSI 1101 - Brass Ensemble

    Credits: 1
    Prerequisites: Prerequisite: consent of instructor.
    Limited to more advanced wind instrumentalists. Participation not limited to music majors and minors.

  
  • MUSI 1103 - Concert Band

    Credits: 1
    Prerequisites: Prerequisite: consent of instructor and/or audition.
    Ensemble performs representative concert repertoire. Participation not limited to music majors and minors.

  
  • MUSI 1104 - Applied Music I

    Credits: 1
    All music majors are required to attend individual, weekly, hour-long applied lessons. Students will be exposed to representative repertoire from each major style period and will be expected to master both the musical and technical challenges unique to their applied area. Regular applied lesson attendance is mandatory to ensure success. Students are expected to attend all student recitals, perform once each semester on student recital, and to perform an applied jury each semester. Majors must register for applied instruction throughout their residency or until they satisfactorily perform their graduating recital. The recital must be presented in their major applied area.

  
  • MUSI 1105 - Applied Music II

    Credits: 1
    All music majors are required to attend individual, weekly, hour-long applied lessons. Students will be exposed to representative repertoire from each major style period and will be expected to master both the musical and technical challenges unique to their applied area. Regular applied lesson attendance is mandatory to ensure success. Students are expected to attend all student recitals, perform once each semester on student recital, and to perform an applied jury each semester. Majors must register for applied instruction throughout their residency or until they satisfactorily perform their graduating recital. The recital must be presented in their major applied area.

  
  • MUSI 1106 - Sight-Singing I

    Credits: 1
    Prerequisites: Prerequisites: Passing grade on theory placement exam or satisfactory completion of Prep Theory.
    A study of diatonic and chromatic scales, intervals, chords, and basic principles of part-writing. Computer-aided instruction materials and piano keyboard exercises are utilized to aid students’ understanding of these concepts. Introductory ear-training and melodic and rhythmic dictation are studied.

  
  • MUSI 1108 - University Singers

    Credits: 1
    Prerequisites: Prerequisite: consent of instructor.
    A large non-select choral group not limited to music majors or minors.

  
  • MUSI 1110 - Vesper Choir

    Credits: 1
    Prerequisites: Prerequisite: audition and consent of instructor.
    A study and performance of repertoire from diverse stylistic periods. Generally for experienced singers. Participation not limited to music majors and minors.

  
  • MUSI 1111 - Vesper Choir

    Credits: 1
    Prerequisites: Prerequisite: audition and consent of instructor.
    A study and performance of repertoire from diverse stylistic periods. Generally for experienced singers. Participation not limited to music majors and minors.

  
  • MUSI 1114 - Marching Band

    Credits: 1
    Prerequisites: Prerequisite: consent of instructor and/or audition.
    Ensemble active especially during the fall season. Half-time football performances and parades required. Participation not limited to music majors and minors.

  
  • MUSI 1115 - String Ensemble

    Credits: 1
    Prerequisites: Prerequisite: consent of instructor.
    An ensemble opened to all string, wind and percussion students. This ensemble performs representative chamber orchestra repertoire. Participation not limited to music majors and minors.

  
  • MUSI 1122 - Jazz Ensemble

    Credits: 1
    Prerequisites: Prerequisite: audition and consent of instructor.
    Select group of students who study and perform the various styles of Jazz music. Emphasis is placed on developing the student’s improvisational skills. Participation not limited to music majors and minors.

  
  • MUSI 1123 - Jazz Ensemble

    Credits: 1
    Prerequisites: Prerequisite: audition and consent of instructor.
    Select group of students who study and perform the various styles of Jazz music. Emphasis is placed on developing the student’s improvisational skills. Participation not limited to music majors and minors.

  
  • MUSI 1151 - Wind Symphony

    Credits: 1
    Prerequisites: Prerequisite: consent of instructor and/or audition.
    Ensemble is a select group of students that performs musical works by renowned and acclaimed composers of all genres of music. Participation not limited to music majors and minors.

  
  • MUSI 1160 - Piano Class-Beginner

    Credits: 1
    A course in practical keyboard facility, sight-reading, elementary improvisation and keyboard harmony. The first of four piano classes mandated for music majors.

  
  • MUSI 1161 - Piano Class-Intermediate I

    Credits: 1
    Prerequisites: Prerequisite: MUSI 1160  or by instructor’s consent.
    A continuation of content and materials in MUSI 1160 , but at the intermediate level. Emphasis on more advanced piano performance techniques, literature, improvisation and advanced keyboard harmony.

  
  • MUSI 1162 - Piano Class-Intermediate II

    Credits: 1
    Prerequisites: Prerequisite: MUSI 1161  or consent of instructor.
    A continuation of keyboard and musical skills introduced in MUSI 1161 , striving for greater proficiency in keyboard technique, sight reading, improvisation, repertoire and keyboard harmony.

  
  • MUSI 1163 - Piano Class

    Credits: 1
    Prerequisites: Prerequisite: MUSI 1162  or consent of instructor.
    An advanced course in piano stressing continued development of the skills from the previous levels. There is a greater emphasis on repertoire. Course can be used as preparation for applied piano study (MUSI 1104 ).

  
  • MUSI 1170 - Applied Minor Piano

    Credits: 1
    Individual instruction that prepares the student to take the Piano Proficiency exam. The courses emphasize sight-reading, scales and arpeggios, triads and seventh chords, chord progressions, improvisation and preparation for piano performance at the intermediate level. Vocal students will study score and part-reading.

  
  • MUSI 1171 - Applied Minor Piano

    Credits: 1
    Individual instruction that prepares the student to take the Piano Proficiency exam. The courses emphasize sight-reading, scales and arpeggios, triads and seventh chords, chord progressions, improvisation and preparation for piano performance at the intermediate level. Vocal students will study score and part-reading.

  
  • MUSI 1172 - Applied Minor (Voice)

    Credits: 1
    Laboratory and performance course for students whose applied area is piano. Emphasis on the study of vocal production, score reading and literature. Piano students must perform with a major choral or vocal ensemble. Individual lessons.

  
  • MUSI 1173 - Applied Minor (Voice)

    Credits: 1
    Laboratory and performance course for students whose applied area is piano. Emphasis on the study of vocal production, score reading and literature. Piano students must perform with a major choral or vocal ensemble. Individual lessons.

  
  • MUSI 1206 - Theory I - Computers in Music

    Credits: 2
    Prerequisites: Prerequisites: Passing grade on theory placement exam or satisfactory completion of Prep Theory.
    A study of diatonic and chromatic scales, intervals, chords, and basic principles of part-writing. Computer-aided instruction materials and piano keyboard exercises are utilized to aid students’ understanding of these concepts. Introductory ear-training and melodic and rhythmic dictation are studied.

  
  • MUSI 1231 - String Ensemble

    Credits: 1
    Prerequisites: Prerequisite: consent of instructor.
    An ensemble opened to all string, wind and percussion students. This ensemble performs representative chamber orchestra repertoire. Participation not limited to music majors and minors.

  
  • MUSI 1231 - Voice Class

    Credits: 2
    Designed especially for music students who do not study voice privately. An introductory course in vocal habits, tone production, breathing, phrasing, diction and vocal literature.

  
  • MUSI 1301 - Jazz History

    Credits: 3
    This elective course will present the logical musical derivatives and developments of Jazz and point out the important elements that comprise the individual styles of Jazz as they evolved from era to era.

  
  • MUSI 1305 - Prep Theory

    Credits: 3
    Introductory course for students who do not pass the Theory Placement Exam. This course is a developmental course and cannot be counted toward the degree, nor for hours required in Music Theory block of courses. Study of clefs, scales, key signatures, time signatures, intervals and triads, sight singing and dictation and basic music terminology. Please see the departmental handbook for more details.

  
  • MUSI 2004 - Recital Attendance


    All music majors are required to attend recitals and concerts. A minimum of 6 semesters of Recital Attendance must be passed as a graduation requirement. Students should check with their applied teachers for more details. Please see the departmental handbook for more details.

  
  • MUSI 2005 - Recital Attendance


    All music majors are required to attend recitals and concerts. A minimum of 6 semesters of Recital Attendance must be passed as a graduation requirement. Students should check with their applied teachers for more details. Please see the departmental handbook for more details.

  
  • MUSI 2101 - Woodwind Ensemble

    Credits: 1
    Prerequisites: Prerequisite: consent of instructor.
    Limited to more advanced woodwind students. Participation not limited to music majors and minors.

  
  • MUSI 2102 - Applied Music

    Credits: 1
    All music majors are required to attend individual, weekly, hour-long applied lessons. Students will be exposed to representative repertoire from each major style period and will be expected to master both the musical and technical challenges unique to their applied area. Regular applied lesson attendance is mandatory to ensure success. Students are expected to attend all student recitals, perform once each semester on student recital, and to perform an applied jury each semester. Majors must register for applied instruction throughout their residency or until they satisfactorily perform their graduating recital. The recital must be presented in their major applied area.

  
  • MUSI 2103 - Applied Music

    Credits: 1
    All music majors are required to attend individual, weekly, hour-long applied lessons. Students will be exposed to representative repertoire from each major style period and will be expected to master both the musical and technical challenges unique to their applied area. Regular applied lesson attendance is mandatory to ensure success. Students are expected to attend all student recitals, perform once each semester on student recital, and to perform an applied jury each semester. Majors must register for applied instruction throughout their residency or until they satisfactorily perform their graduating recital. The recital must be presented in their major applied area.

  
  • MUSI 2104 - Percussion Ensemble

    Credits: 1
    Prerequisites: Prerequisite: consent of instructor and/or audition.
    Will perform literature that will cover traditional and contemporary styles and techniques in percussion performance.

  
  • MUSI 2106 - Brass Ensemble

    Credits: 1
    Prerequisites: Prerequisite: consent of instructor.
    Limited to more advanced wind instrumentalists. Participation not limited to music majors and minors.

  
  • MUSI 2107 - Sight-Singing II

    Credits: 1
    Prerequisites: Prerequisite: Theory I.
    Continuation of theory courses 1206/1106. Harmonic progression, types of melodies and cadences, and four-part writing are studied. Harmonic dictation is introduced in aural skills class.

  
  • MUSI 2108 - University Singers

    Credits: 1
    Prerequisites: Prerequisite: consent of instructor.
    A large non-select choral group not limited to music majors or minors.

  
  • MUSI 2110 - Sight-Singing III

    Credits: 1
    Prerequisites: Prerequisites: Theory I and II.
    Further study of principles of harmonic structures used by composers of the 17th and 18th centuries. Short arranging projects will be assigned and analysis of four-part chorales will be explored further at this level. Sight-singing III will emphasize harmonic and melodic studies out of the minor modes. Rhythmic studies will involve compound time signatures. Sight-singing melodies explore more clefs.

  
  • MUSI 2111 - Vesper Choir

    Credits: 1
    Prerequisites: Prerequisite: audition and consent of instructor.
    A study and performance of repertoire from diverse stylistic periods. Generally for experienced singers. Participation not limited to music majors and minors.

  
  • MUSI 2114 - Marching Band

    Credits: 1
    Prerequisites: Prerequisite: consent of instructor and/or audition.
    Ensemble active especially during the fall season. Half-time football performances and parades required. Participation not limited to music majors and minors.

  
  • MUSI 2115 - Opera Workshop

    Credits: 1
    Prerequisites: Prerequisite: consent of instructor.
    A hands-on exploration of opera with select works studied each semester. Students will have the opportunity to perform as they study the various demands of this art form including research, acting, stage movement, prop and costume building, and ensemble skills. Participation not limited to music majors and minors.

 

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