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Kinesiology |
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KINE 201 - Personal and Community Health
(3 hours) A general course of principles and practices of physical, mental, and emotional health, related to the individual and to the community.
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KINE 204 - First Aid and Personal Safety
(3 hours) Fundamental first aid techniques and practice are introduced including methods of handling specific wounds, respiratory emergencies, CPR, drug abuse, burns, etc. First Aid and CPR certification available. (Lab fee required). This course cannot be challenged.
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KINE 211 - Health and Fitness Assessment
(3 hours) A course designed to provide information on the various methods available to assess health and fitness. Components of health and fitness which will be assessed in the laboratory include: diet, muscular strength, power and endurance, cardiovascular endurance, body composition, flexibility, heart rate and blood pressure. Recommended to take before KINE 380. This course cannot be challenged.
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KINE 215 - Introduction to Kinesiology
(3 hours) Prerequisite: Kinesiology major/minor or Physical Education or consent of the instructor. An introductory course for students interested in exploring activity-based careers. Content will include a study of the history, philosophy, objectives, current issues and trends in physical education, exercise science, sport and related areas.
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KINE 216 - Perceptual Motor Learning
(3 hours) Prerequisites: KINE 215, Kinesiology major/minor, Athletic Training or Physical Education major or by permission of instructor. Through lecture, discussion, and laboratory, this course provides an introduction to theories of motor learning and skill acquisition. Physiological aspects of kinesis applicable to the older child and adult will be considered. The following factors affecting motor skill learning will be included: feedback, transfer, mental practice, distributed vs. massed, reaction time, speed of movement, speed vs. accuracy and balance. This course cannot be challenged.
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KINE 224 - Prevention and Care: Recognition of Athletic Injuries
(3 hours) Prerequisites: BIOL 226 and 226L or BIOL 210 and BIOL 210L and KINE 204. This course focuses on the knowledge and skills used in the prevention, recognition, evaluation, and care of athletic related injuries and conditions. This course cannot be challenged.
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KINE 305 - Tests and Measurements
(3 hours) Prerequisite: MATH 105 or higher. Use, interpretation, evaluation, and administration of tests peculiar to health and physical education; application to elementary statistical procedures. This course cannot be challenged.
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KINE 326 - Biomechanics
(3 hours) Prerequisites: KINE 215, MATH 105 or higher and BIOL 210 and BIOL 210L or BIOL 226 and BIOL 226L. The scientific study of movement including the quantitative and qualitative analysis of fundamental and basic movement patterns. This course includes the study of mechanical principles (Newton’s laws of motion, torque, angular kinetics, etc.) and their application to teaching, improving, and perfecting fundamental movements.
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KINE 380 - Physiology of Exercise
(3 hours) Prerequisite: BIOL 210 and 210L, BIOL 226 and 226L, or BIOL 227 and 227L. Corequisitite: KINE 380L. An applied physiology course designed to study bioenergetics, cardiovascular and pulmonary responses, and neuromuscular dynamics during exercise. Emphasis is placed on both acute and chronic physiological responses to exercise.
This course cannot be challenged.
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KINE 380L - Physiology of Exercise Lab
(1 hours) Prerequisite: BIOL 210 & BIOL 210L or BIOL 226 & BIOL 226L or BIOL 227 & BIOL 227L. Corequisite: KINE 380. Laboratory experiences in the measurement of acute exercise induced physiological responses to supplement KINE 380 lectures and readings. This course cannot be challenged. Laboratory fee required.
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KINE 390 - Pathophysiology of Chronic Disease and Exercise Intervention
(3 hours) Prerequisites: KINE 211, KINE 215, and KINE 380 and BIOL 226 and BIOL 226L; Co-requisite BIOL 227 and BIOL 227L. The course provides students with a fundamental understanding of the pathophysiology of the most prevalent chronic conditions. Further, the student will learn how regular physical activity effectively manages chronic disease including: coronary heart disease, congestive heart failure, peripheral artery disease, obesity, diabetes, arthritis, hypertension, high cholesterol and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
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KINE 402 - Research Methods in Physical Activity
(3 hours) Prerequisites: KINE 380, PSYC 305 or equivalent statistics course. A course designed to guide students in the kinesiology, athletic training, and exercises science disciplines, including sub-disciplines of rehabilitation, occupational therapy and physical therapy, through the research process from identifying and proposing a hypothesis, collecting data, and analyzing data to the compilation of results for presentation. Applied statistics methods for qualitative and quantitative research are covered.
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KINE 408 - Kinesiology
(3 hours) Prerequisite: BIOL 210 & BIOL 210L or BIOL 226 and BIOL 226L. A study of the fundamentals of human motion as they relate to physical education activities and skill performance. This course cannot be challenged.
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KINE 461 - Exercise Prescription for Wellness and Fitness
(3 hours) Prerequisite: KINE 211 and KINE 380 or permission of instructor. A course designed to teach scientifically valid techniques for conducting safe effective exercise and conditioning programs for healthy individuals. Included in this course are techniques for assessing the health and fitness status of individuals, evaluating their exercise test results, and prescribing exercise and conditioning programs based on these results. This course cannot be challenged.
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KINE 462 - Special Problems in Varsity Athletics I
(3 hours) Prerequisite: A minimum of 6 credits from KINE 300 level or higher courses, or evidence of in-service athletic coaching. An intensive study of critical contemporary issues confronting in-service athletic coaching personnel. Special problem areas will be selected as related to advanced coaching techniques and the application of athletic training to specific sports.
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KINE 463 - Physical Activity Epidemiology
(3 hours) Prerequisites: KINE 215, KINE 211, KINE 380, KINE 380L or permission of the instructor. A research based course covering the basics of epidemiological research including design methodology and statistical techniques with direct application to physical activity. The effects of physical activity on chronic diseases and their associated health care costs will be researched. Students will become aware of and proficient in addressing the preventive and rehabilitative effects of appropriate exercise regimens. This course cannot be challenged.
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KINE 469 - Internship in Kinesiology
(1 - 3 hours) Prerequisites: Kinesiology, Physical Education or Athletic Training major, Kinesiology 211 or 224, and 9 additional hours in Kinesiology or Athletic Training of which 6 hours must be upper level courses completed in residence, a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75, a minimum GPA of 2.75 in the major, junior status (61 hours or more), and permission of the department chair. Internships are designed to provide students with practical experiences in activity-based programs and to explore career opportunities in these fields. A 3-credit internship requires 112 hours; 2 and 1 credit require 75 and 38 hours, respectively. Only 3 hours may be applied to the major or minor. Arrangements for assignments, work hours, and working conditions must be approved by the supervising professor, department chairperson and the site agency. Application forms requesting permission to participate in an internship can be obtained from the department office. This course cannot be challenged nor will transfer coursework or life/work experience satisfy this course requirement. Note: Grading is on a pass/fail basis.
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Library Science |
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LIBR 104 - Library Research Methods
(1 hours) An introduction to the research skills necessary for success in undergraduate study. These skills include searching for, identifying, and evaluating information resources; using information ethically; and organizing, synthesizing, and communicating information. Includes critical thinking skills, library systems, information resources, and bibliographic documentation.
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Marketing |
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MRKT 310 - Principles of Marketing
(3 hours) Prerequisites: Junior standing or Admission to the School of Business or approval of instructor and MATH 105 or higher and ENGL 112. Concepts involved in the planning, pricing, promotion, and distribution of goods and services. Concepts involved in the planning, pricing, promotion, and distribution of goods and services.
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MRKT 320 - Consumer Behavior
(3 hours) Prerequisites: Admission to the School of Business and MRKT 310 (grade of “C” or better). An interdisciplinary approach to the analysis and application of psychological, social, and cultural influences on the behavior of consumers and organizational buyers. The interrelationships of marketing actions and buyer behavior are analyzed with the goal of making effective marketing decisions.
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MRKT 330 - Personal Selling and Sales Management
(3 hours) Prerequisites: Admission to the School of Business, MRKT 310 and MGMT 310 (grades of “C” or better). The course will cover functional aspects of sales force management, personal selling methods, procedures for recruiting, selecting, and training new salespeople, compensation and expense control systems, problems of sales force motivation and supervision; methods of territorial and quota management, sales department budgets, distributor-dealer relations, and other selected topics.
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MRKT 340 - Retailing
(3 hours) Prerequisites: Admission to the School of Business and MRKT 310 (grade of “C” or better). Analysis of major store functions including buying, selling, advertising, inventory and accounting control.
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MRKT 350 - International Marketing
(3 hours) Prerequisites: Admission to the School of Business and MRKT 310 (grade of “C” or better). Introduces the student to the major marketing management concepts that provide the basis for understanding multinational and global marketing concepts and tools. Attention is given to determine market potential, product modification, communication across languages and cultures, and unique distribution channels.
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MRKT 360 - Advertising
(3 hours) Prerequisites: Admission to the School of Business and MRKT 310 (grade of “C” or better). Mass media communications with consumers. Strategic planning, media selection, copy design, and effectiveness measurement.
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MRKT 410 - Market Research
(3 hours) Prerequisites: Admission to the School of Business, MRKT 310 (grade of “C” or better) and ECON 224 or MATH 213. Application of research methods in collecting, recording, and analyzing information relevant to making marketing decisions. This course cannot be challenged.
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MRKT 420 - Nonprofit Marketing
(3 hours) Prerequisites: Admission to the School of Business and MRKT 310. This course provides concepts and tools to help managers of private nonprofit organizations (educational, religious, healthcare, arts, community service, etc.) achieve organizational objectives by effectively marketing their organizations, programs and services. Emphases will include (but not limited to): market research, development of marketing strategies, funding, volunteer recruitment and management, staffing, selection of board members, and integrated marketing communications.
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MRKT 450 - Marketing Management
(3 hours) Prerequisites: Admission to the School of Business, MRKT 310 and MGMT 310 (grades of “C” or better). Application of marketing principles in the investigation and solution of marketing problems. Analysis of case situations and advanced marketing issues. This course cannot be challenged.
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Management |
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MGMT 310 - Principles of Management
(3 hours) Prerequisites: Junior standing or Admission to the School of Business or approval of instructor; and ACCT 210 (grade of “C” or better), and ENGL 112. Decision making about the planning, organizing, staffing, and control of organizations.
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MGMT 320 - Organizational Behavior
(3 hours) Prerequisites: Admission to the School of Business and MGMT 310 (grade of “C” or better). Analysis of individual and group behavior in organizations. Motivation, leadership, group dynamics, and management of conflict and change. This course cannot be challenged.
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MGMT 330 - Introduction to Management Science
(3 hours) Prerequisites: Admission to the School of Business and MATH 111 and ECON 224 or equivalents. This course introduces students to the concepts and methods of management science, which applies mathematical modeling and analysis to management problems. Students will develop the skills necessary to use standard business software programs to build and evaluate models. Topics covered include linear programming, modeling, sensitivity analysis, network optimization, binary integer programming, nonlinear programming, decision analysis, forecasting, queuing models, and computer simulation.
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MGMT 331 - Production and Operations Management
(3 hours) Prerequisites: Admission to the School of Business, MGMT 310 (grade of “C” or better) and ECON 224. Analytical decision making techniques used in the planning, design, and control of manufacturing and other operating systems. This course cannot be challenged.
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MGMT 340 - Human Resource Management
(3 hours) Prerequisites: Admission to the School of Business and MGMT 310 (grade of “C” or better). Hiring, training, evaluating, compensating, and maintaining a firm’s human resources.
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MGMT 350 - Labor Relations
(3 hours) Prerequisites: Admission to the School of Business and MGMT 310 (grade of “C” or better). History, structure, and governance of labor unions, labor law, collective bargaining, and contract administration.
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MGMT 370 - Non-Profit Management
(3 hours) Prerequisite: MGMT 310 or permission of the instructor. Nonprofit Management focuses attention on the challenges of establishing, underwriting, growing and assessing associations, charities, cooperatives, and other voluntary organizations formed to further cultural, educational, religious, professional, or public service objectives. The course helps students more clearly understand the nature of nonprofit organizations and how those organizations seek to plan, organize, fund, manage people, and respond to both internal and external issues and events. Ultimately the course also seeks to encourage students to consider NPOs as a valid career opportunity.
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MGMT 395 - Leadership
(3 hours) Prerequisites: MGMT 310 with a grade of “C” or better. This course is designed to help students develop leadership skills through understanding personal leadership styles, leadership theory, and a practical project that causes the student to engage in the practice of leadership. The course will provide students with a general overview of the concept of leadership and equip them with practical tools necessary to lead others.
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MGMT 411 - Organizational Change and Development
(3 hours) Prerequisites: Admission to the School of Business and MGMT 310 (grade of “C” or better). This senior-level management course focuses attention on the structures, processes and outcomes of organizations and the ways those organizations can be developed and transformed through change. Special emphasis will be placed on examining a variety of conceptual models that can offer insight into both the character of organizations (and the changes they undergo) and how these characteristics offer insight into purposeful change intervention.
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MGMT 420 - Small Business Management
(3 hours) Prerequisites: Admission to the School of Business, MRKT 310 and MGMT 310 (grades of “C” or better). This course is designed to acquaint the student with the process of developing and implementing a small business. Concepts that will be covered in the course include market strategy, financial planning, site selection, human resources, merchandising, customer services, and credit/collection. The student will be expected to assume the role of entrepreneur and develop a small business organization in this class.
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MGMT 440 - Procurement and Materials Management
(3 hours) Prerequisites: Admission to the School of Business, MRKT 310 and MGMT 310 (grades of “C” or better), and ECON 224. Concepts related to the purchasing, maintenance, and movement of a firm’s supplies. This course cannot be challenged.
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MGMT 441 - Employee Staffing
(3 hours) Prerequisites: ECON 224 and MGMT 340. This course describes the human resource management activity of staffing, which encompasses how organizations recruit, select, and retain human talent. Students will learn about concepts and practices pertaining to ways organizations seek and attract people (both within and outside the organization) to apply for employment, screen and systematically select the best candidates from a pool of qualified recruits, and deal with employee retention and turnover. Students also learn about technological and environmental influences on recruitment and selection practices, including some legislative and regulatory specifics related to equal employment opportunity, particularly in selection. This course will be cross-listed as BUSI 541
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MGMT 442 - Employee Training and Development
(3 hours) Prerequisites: MGMT 340. This course describes the human resource management activity of employee training and development, also known as human resource development (HRD). Students will learn concepts and practices pertaining to ways organizations use formal training, developmental job assignment, and mentoring, among other methods, to develop employees. Students will apply adult learning theory and instructional systems design concepts to specify the training needs analysis, design, delivery (including technological elements), and multilevel evaluation of a training topic. The course will be cross-listed as BUSI 542.
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MGMT 443 - Employee Compensation and Benefits
(3 hours) Prerequisites: ECON 224 and MGMT 340. This course describes the human resource management activity of compensation and benefits administration. Students will learn about concepts, structures, and practices pertaining to ways organizations reward employees for satisfactory service, incentivize extraordinary service from employees, and promote employees’ welfare and retention by providing various benefits. Students also learn about strategic and contextual influences on organizations’ compensation practices, including some legislative and regulatory specifics related to certain employee benefits and employee cash wages. This course will be cross-listed with BUSI 543.
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MGMT 444 - Human Resource Law
(3 hours) Prerequisites: BUSI 336 and MGMT 340. This course is designed to introduce students to the legal issues that directly affect individual employees and institutions in which they work. Students will review the coverage and application of major federal workplace legislation including OSHA, FLSA, FMLA, and NLRA along with complementary state and local employment laws. Anti-discrimination law as administered by the EEOC will also receive extensive treatment. The course will be taught with a heavy emphasis on case study to ensure an understanding of the practical application of employment law in the “real world.” The course will be cross-listed with BUSI 544.
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Mathematics |
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MATH 098 - Elementary Algebra Review
(1 hours) Prerequisite: SAT Math below 440 or student requests/advisor suggests course for review purposes. A review of the concepts of Elementary Algebra to help prepare the student for MATH 111. This course is graded Pass or Fail. The hour earned does not count toward graduation.
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MATH 099 - Beginning Algebra
(4 hours) Prerequisites: Admission to CSU through the Bridge Program (SAT Math score below 440 or ACT Math score below 19) or appropriate score on the MATH Placement Exam. A course in basic algebra skills for students who are deemed at risk in the area of Mathematics. Topics include properties of the real numbers; fundamental operations with linear expressions, solutions of linear equations and inequalities; operations on polynomial expressions, including polynomial division; graphing linear equations on the Cartesian Coordinate system; functions; factoring of quadratic and other polynomial expressions; solving quadratic equations; operations on rational and radical expressions; solving rational and radical equations. Course is required of students accepted Into the Bridge program. Class meets 4 lecture hours and a (minimum of one) 30-minute individual tutoring appointment every week. Students must pass the course with a ‘C’ or better before matriculating from the Bridge Program and/or to any other Mathematics course. This course may not be attempted more than twice. Students receive institutional credit only. Note: 099 courses will be calculated in student GPAs but will not be included in the earned hours toward graduation (CSU students typically need 125 hours for graduation).
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MATH 100 - Mathematics
(3 hours) Designation reserved for elective credit received under the CLEP program.
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MATH 105 - Introduction to Mathematical Structures
(3 hours) A terminal course for students in selected majors which do not require further study in mathematics. Topics include basic concepts of algebra, set theory, logic, probability, statistical investigation of data, and an introduction to applied mathematical models including certain aspects of consumer mathematics. This course may not be taken for credit by students who already have credit in a mathematics course numbered 130 or higher.
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MATH 110 - Extended College Algebra
(4 hours) Prerequisites: ACT score 19-20; SAT score 440-480; grade of C or better in MATH 099. An extended version of College Algebra designed for Science, Business and Education majors to prepare them for further study in mathematics. Topics include linear, quadratic, polynomial, rational, exponential, and logarithmic functions and their graphs, equations and inequalities, systems of equations. Emphasis is placed on solving problems involving natural science and engineering applications. A graphing calculator is required.
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MATH 111 - College Algebra
(3 hours) Prerequisite: MATH 099 or departmental permission. A course designed for Science, Business and Education majors to prepare them for further study in mathematics. Topics include linear, quadratic, polynomial, rational, exponential and logarithmic functions and their graphs, equations and inequalities, systems of equations. Emphasis on solving problems involving natural science and engineering applications. A graphing calculator is required.
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MATH 130 - Precalculus
(4 hours) Prerequisite: MATH 110 or 111 (grade of “C” or better) or departmental permission. This course provides the student with a thorough preparation for the Calculus sequence. Topics include study of exponential, logarithmic and trigonometric functions, inverse functions, trigonometry and trigonometric identities, conic sections, and polar coordinates. Additional topics, including the binomial theorem, mathematical induction, and sequences and series may be covered as time permits.
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MATH 201 - Math for Early Childhood and Elementary Education Majors I
(3 hours) Prerequisites: Education 201; MATH 110 or 111 (grade of “C” or better) or satisfactory score on departmental placement examination. A content course required of prospective elementary and early childhood school teachers. Topics include the meaning of numbers, fundamental operations of arithmetic, the structure of the real number system and its subsystems, and elementary number theory. This course does not count for a major or minor in Mathematics or Natural Science. This course cannot be challenged.
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MATH 202 - Math for Early Childhood and Elementary Education Majors II
(3 hours) Prerequisite: MATH 201 (grade of “C” or better). The second content course required of prospective elementary and early childhood teachers. Topics include informal geometry and basic concepts of algebra. This course does not count for a major or minor in Mathematics or Natural Science. This course cannot be challenged.
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MATH 206 - Number Concepts for Middle School Teachers
(3 hours) Prerequisites: MATH 110/111 and EDUC 201 (Grade of “C” or better) or satisfactory score on departmental placement examination. This course provides a foundation in number concepts appropriate for middle school teachers. Topics include numeration systems, number theory, rational numbers, ratio and proportions, and integers as they are used in middle school. Emphasis is placed on conceptual understanding, problem solving, mental arithmetic, and computational estimation.
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MATH 207 - College Geometry
(3 hours) Prerequisite: MATH 130 (grade of “C” or better). A study of the basic principles of plane geometry and its relation to algebra. Designed to provide prospective teachers with a background knowledge of Euclidian geometry. Theorems and postulates are stressed in order to establish the basis of geometric proof in its association with other branches of mathematics.
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MATH 209 - Calculus for Business
(3 hours) Prerequisite: Math 110 or 111 (grade of “C” or better) or appropriate math placement. This one semester course is designed to introduce the basic concepts of calculus to students majoring in Business and Economics. The course centers around differential calculus of one and several variables and integral calculus of one variable. A graphing calculator is required.
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MATH 213 - Probability and Statistics
(3 hours) Prerequisite: MATH 110 or 111 (grade of “C” or better). Topics include representation of data, basic probability, random variables, estimation and hypothesis testing, correlation and regression.
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MATH 221 - Calculus I
(4 hours) Prerequisite: Departmental placement or MATH 130 (grade of “C” or better). Limits and continuity of functions, differential calculus, applications of the derivative, introduction to integral calculus, and the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus.
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MATH 222 - Calculus II
(4 hours) Prerequisite: MATH 221 (grade of “C” or better). Applications of the definite integral; techniques of integration, improper integrals, indeterminate forms, and infinite series; parametric and polar equations.
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MATH 320 - History of Mathematics
(2 hours) Prerequisite: Twelve credit hours in MATH at the 200 level or higher. Study of the foundation of mathematical thought and methods from the ancients to modern day, and of the historical influence of mathematical ideas in the fields of science, technology, philosophy, and art. The course will provide both historical knowledge and an appreciation of the role of mathematics in the development of modern society. The course will also integrate Christian Worldview and its influence on Mathematics and on certain Mathematicians throughout history.
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MATH 321 - Calculus III
(4 hours) Prerequisite: MATH 222 (grade of “C” or better). Analytic geometry in three dimensions, vectors, vector-valued functions, differentiation and integration of vector-valued functions, partial differentiation, iterated integrals, double and triple integrals and their applications, vector fields, line and surface integrals, Green’s Theorem, Gauss’s Theorem, and Stokes’ Theorem.
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MATH 325 - Abstract Algebra
(3 hours) Prerequisites: MATH 222 and 330 (grades of C or better). Mathematics 325 and Mathematics 326 need not be taken in sequence. Abstract concepts of groups, rings, and fields.
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MATH 326 - Linear Algebra
(4 hours) Prerequisite: MATH 222 (grade of “C” or better). Mathematics 325 and 326 need not be taken in sequence. Introduction to the theory and application of linear algebra. Matrices, systems of linear equations, determinants, vector spaces, linear transformations, eigenvectors, and eigenvalues. Students will be expected to utilize a computer algebra system to complete laboratory assignments. Lecture: 3 hours. Laboratory: 2 hours. (Laboratory fee required.)
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MATH 330 - Discrete Mathematics
(3 hours) Prerequisites: MATH 222 (grade of “C” or better). Topics covered include elementary propositional logic, set theory, equivalence relations, number theory, functions, recursive relations, combinatorics, finite state machines, automata, direct and indirect proving techniques, and mathematical induction.
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MATH 346 - Mathematical Statistics I
(3 hours) Prerequisite: MATH 321 (grade of “C” or better). Recommended prerequisite: MATH 330 (grade of “C” or better). Axioms and laws of probability, discrete and continuous distributions; joint, marginal and conditional distribution functions; special probability distributions, expectation and moment generating functions, laws of large numbers, and functions of random variables.
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MATH 347 - Mathematical Statistics II
(3 hours) Prerequisite: MATH 346 (grade of “C” or better). Sampling distributions, order statistics, point and interval estimation: central limit theorem; logic, construction and application of hypothesis testing; linear statistical models and their applications, designed experiments and analysis of categorical data.
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MATH 351 - Differential Equations
(4 hours) Prerequisites: MATH 321 and 326 (grades of C or better). Topics include first order equations (separation of variables, exact equations, linear equations), second order equations (method of variation of parameters, method of undetermined coefficients, power series method), numerical solutions, Laplace transforms and solutions to systems of differential equations.
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MATH 410 - Real Variables
(3 hours) Prerequisites: MATH 321 and 325 (grades of C or better). Real number system, metric spaces, Euclidian spaces, a rigorous treatment of limits and continuity, theory of differentiation and integration, sequences and series.
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MATH 422 - Advanced Engineering Mathematics
(4 hours) Prerequisite: MATH 351 (grade of “C” or better). Fourier series, Laplace and Fourier transforms, numerical methods for solving partial differential equations, applications to diffusion, wave, and Dirichelet problems, matrix methods and use of special functions.
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MATH 430 - Numerical Analysis
(4 hours) Prerequisites: MATH 321 and CSCI 235. Computational techniques will be developed in such areas as: solutions of linear and nonlinear systems of equations, algebraic eigenvalue problem, interpolations and approximations, numerical integration and differentiation, solutions to ordinary differential equations and optimization. Course includes programming assignments. Lecture 3 hours, Laboratory 3 hours. (Laboratory fee required)
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MATH 495 - Senior Seminar
(3 hours) Prerequisite: Senior standing and permission of the chair of the Department of Mathematical Sciences. This course serves as a capstone course for students majoring in mathematics. Each student will do an intensive study of a preapproved topic in mathematics or closely related mathematical field in conjunction with a faculty supervisor. The student will write a research paper or do a project (computer program, etc…) in which the topic is explored and analyzed in-depth. The student must also present his or her findings on the topic orally to a faculty committee to receive credit for the course. In addition, all students enrolled in this course are required to take the ETS Major Field Test for Mathematics.
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MLTY 101 - Leadership and Personal Development
(1 hours) MLTY 101 introduces students to the personal challenges and competencies that are critical for effective leadership. Students learn how the personal development of life skills such as goal setting, time management, physical fitness, and stress management relate to leadership, officership, and the Army profession. The focus is on developing basic knowledge and comprehension of Army leadership dimensions while gaining a big picture understanding of the Army ROTC program, its purpose in the Army, and its advantages for the student if he or she later chooses to commission in the Army. Students will focus on basic knowledge and skills needed for personal leadership competence in the Army and civilian life.
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MLTY 102 - Foundations in Leadership
(1 hours) Prerequisite: MLTY 101. MLTY 102 introduces students to the Army tactical concepts such as map reading, land navigation and general operations. It also focuses on the Army Leadership model and explores these dimensions in more detail. The focus is to provide students a foundation of tactical and leadership concepts that will be building blocks for future semesters. Students will focus on basic knowledge and skills needed for personal leadership competence in the Army and in civilian life.
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MLTY 201 - Innovative Tactical Leadership
(2 hours) Prerequisite: MLTY 102 This course explores the dimensions of creative and innovative leadership strategies and styles by examining team dynamics that form the basis of the Army leadership framework. Students practice aspects of personal motivation and team building in the context of planning, executing, and assessing team exercises. Focus is on continued development of the knowledge of leadership values and attributes through an understanding of Army rank, structure, and duties and basic aspects of land navigation and squad tactics. Case studies provide tangible context for learning the Soldier’s Creed and Warrior Ethos as they apply in the contemporary operating environment (COE).
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MLTY 202 - Leadership in Changing Environments
(2 hours) Prerequisite: MLTY 201. This course examines the challenges of leading tactical teams in the complex contemporary operating environment (COE). The course highlights dimensions of terrain analysis, patrolling, and operation orders. Further study of the theoretical basis of the Army leadership framework explores the dynamics of leadership in the context of military operations. This course provides a smooth transition Into MLTY 301. Students develop greater self awareness as they assess their own leadership styles and practice communication and team building skills.
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MLTY 301 - Adaptive Team Leadership
(3 hours) Prerequisite: MLTY 202. The curriculum for the junior year is primarily designed to instruct all students on leadership theory and basic Army tactics. Students receive detailed instruction on leadership practices, subordinate motivation, and ethics as well as instruction in small unit tactics, land navigation and tactical orders. Contracted cadets participate in two field training exercises, leadership labs, weekly physical training and weapons familiarization.
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MLTY 302 - Leadership Under Stress
(3 hours) Prerequisite: MLTY 301. The curriculum for the second semester is designed to build on the leadership theory that was presented in MLTY 301. Tactical operations focus on section level operations. Detailed instruction includes training management, land navigation, leadership skill and ethics. Students who are contracted will participate in two field training exercises, leadership labs, weekly physical training, and will attend Advanced Camp at FT Lewis, Washington.
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MLTY 303 - American Military History
(3 hours) Examines US Military History from pre-revolutionary times to post-Vietnam: defines the principles of war; discusses political-military interactions; develops leadership through group contribution in case studies and battle analysis.
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MLTY 401 - Developing Adaptive Leaders
(3 hours) Prerequisite: MLTY 302. The main focus of the senior year is to prepare students for their first assignments as Second Lieutenants. Students study recent conflicts and peace keeping operations while learning how to plan and conduct military training. They also receive instruction on pre-commissioning requirements, briefings, and Department of Defense policies. Highlights of this semester include guest speakers sharing their experiences and lessons learned from each operation.
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MLTY 402 - Leadership in a Complex World
(3 hours) Prerequisite: MLTY 401. The cadet’s final semester centers around Joint Operations, battle analysis from numerous conflicts, and advanced leadership. Each cadet prepares and presents several oral presentations. The final event is the cadet’s commissioning as an officer in the United States Army.
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Music |
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MUSI 001 - Concert Attendance
0 hours) Music majors must enroll in Concert Attendance every semester the student is taking any Music Performance section. The Concert Attendance is based on the number of performances attended. Minimum passing grade is “C.”
This course cannot be challenged.
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MUSI 094-52 - Guitar Proficiency for Music & Worship Leadership
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This degree requirement is a testing of a student’s ability to demonstrate performance skills necessary to lead worship, while singing and playing songs requiring open and barre chord accompaniments. In addition, the student must demonstrate a foundational ability to perform other standard guitar skills at an intermediate level.
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MUSI 095-20 - Studio Proficiency
(0 hours) Prerequisite: MUSI 199, admission to the School of Music. Co-requisite: MUSI 282. Studio Proficiency grants permission to continue study of music performance at the 400 level of a recital track degree program. (Recital track degree programs are: Bachelor of Arts in Music Education and Bachelor of Arts in Performance). Studio Proficiency is determined at the fourth semester jury. Students must register for MUSI 095-20 at the beginning of the fourth semester of studio. Students must also have completed a minimum of three semesters and a maximum of four semesters of MUSI 281 or MUSI 282 by the end of the fourth semester.
A pass or fail of a Studio Proficiency is determined by the jury of faculty members as well as all area coordinators. Junior and Senior level transfer students must be awarded Studio Proficiency at their audition for admission into the Horton School of Music. If a student fails to pass Studio Proficiency after 2 attempts, he/she will be dismissed from the performance area. For additional requirements specific to studio areas, see the Horton School of Music Student Handbook.
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MUSI 095-52 - Guitar Proficiency for Music Therapists
(0 hours) Prerequisite: MUSI 151, Section 52 (grade of “C” or better); Corequisite: MUSI 152, Section 52; or by permission of instructor. Students must (a) play all first position chords and move readily from one chord to another in the context of songs; (b) play all barre chords based on A, Am, A7, E, Em, and E7 and use them in playing songs; (c) demonstrate the ability to use advanced accompaniment patterns, including strumming and finger-picking (d) readily transpose 3-chord songs from one key to another. (e) demonstrate advanced group song-leading skills; (f) sight-read tablature and melody lines; and (g) apply other advanced theory concepts including the utilization of the capo in transposition/cross-keying exercises. Required only of Music Therapy majors: Should be attempted during the semester in which the student is enrolled in MUSI 152-52 Guitar for Music Therapists. A student who does not pass the Guitar Proficiency at that time must register for Studio Guitar Lessons to prepare for Guitar Proficiency and must register for and pass Guitar Proficiency during that same semester. In addition, Guitar Proficiency is required for Advanced Standing, typically awarded following the third of six Music Therapy Clinical Experiences (MUSI361).
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MUSI 095-53 - Advanced Standing in Music Therapy
(0 hours) Prerequisites: MUSI 131-135 and 231-232 (grades of “C” or better); MUSI 234-235 (grades of “C” or better), which may be Corequisites; 3 semesters of MUSI 361 (grades of “B” or better), 1 of which may be a Corequisite; MUSI 095-52, which may be a Corequisite. Advanced Standing must be awarded by the music therapy faculty no sooner than the completion of the third Music Therapy Clinical Experience (MUSI 361). Advanced Standing grants permission to continue the 6-semester Clinical Experience sequence. Music Therapy majors must successfully complete 3 clinicals and have resolved any deficient competencies, successfully complete the music therapy sequence (MUSI 131 - 135, 231 - 235), and pass Guitar Proficiency (MUSI 095-52). Students should register for Advanced Standing during the semester in which they are enrolled in their third clinical experience, if they have or will have also completed the music theory sequence and passed the guitar proficiency by the end of that semester.
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MUSI 098 - Music Entrance Placement Exam
(0 hours) This course or exam is required to enroll in MUSI 198 Musicianship I and includes basic fundamentals of music theory, sight-singing and aural dictation. The course may be re-taken until all portions are passed or the student will be placed in MUSI 130 Introduction to Music.
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MUSI 101 - Introduction to Music Therapy
(2 hours) An introductory course for students interested in exploring the field of Music Therapy as a career. Students will have the opportunity to gain a comprehensive understanding of music therapy foundations and principles, including the history and philosophy of music therapy. Includes observation and an overview of Music Therapy with various populations. This course is a prerequisite for all other Music Therapy courses. Permission of the instructor is required for students not majoring in Music Therapy. This course cannot be challenged.
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MUSI 102 - Behavior Modification in Music Therapy
(2 hours) Prerequisites: MUSI 101 (grade of “C” or better) or permission of instructor. Students are introduced to behavioral objectives, behavior management techniques and basic group dynamics. This course cannot be challenged.
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MUSI 121 - Ensembles
(1 hours) The following ensembles are open to all qualified students: Add the following numeric extensions to the course number to designate ensemble. For example, Jazz Combo is MUSI 121-31.
31 Jazz Combo* - An instrumental ensemble class for the purpose of learning jazz styles and improvisation within a small ensemble setting and for the purpose of training students for small group jazz performance. Open to all qualified University students by audition.
32 Lyric Theatre*-Lyric Theater is an ensemble in the Horton School of Music which presents Broadway musicals, operas or scenes programs each year. The class format simulates the rehearsal and production of a professional musical stage presentation. All CSU students are welcome to audition for these productions, or to help on the production staff. Rehearsals generally begin 4 to 8 weeks before the production and culminate in multiple performances. In addition to participating in the production, students are expected to attend schedule rehearsals, and assist in set and costume building.
33 Marching Band- The Marching Band at Charleston Southern is a marching ensemble of the University. Membership for wind players is open to all students. Membership in the colorguard or percussion section is open by invitation or audition. The ensemble performs one or two shows every season, and provides small ensembles for various functions on campus for Athletic events and otherwise. The Marching Band rehearses Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 3:30-5:00, as well as game-day Saturdays. The Marching Band performs at every home football game, and usually at two away football games every season. The course is offered in variable credit hours, either 1.0 credit hour or for zero credit. The goal of the Marching Band is to provide entertaining halftime shows, to engage our audiences, and to inspire each other in Christian fellowship.
34 Concert Singers*-Prerequisite: Permission of professor and an a cappella audition. A premier mixed choral ensemble singing selected sacred and secular repertoire from all choral periods and styles. A cappella and accompanied choral literature will be studied and performed including major works with orchestra. The Concert Singers will perform at least one major concert per semester on the campus of Charleston Southern University.
35 Jazz Band*-An instrumental ensemble for the purpose of rehearsing and performing jazz repertoire in a small to large group setting. Open to all qualified University students by permission of instructor.
36 Symphonic Band- The Symphonic Band at Charleston Southern is a wind and percussion ensemble of the University. Membership is by audition and/or invitation. The ensemble performs literature ranging from grades 3-5 available for winds and percussion, both as a whole and in smaller combinations. Repertoire is selected from the Renaissance through the 21st century, in order to provide students with an understanding of a wide variety of musical styles and musical conventions drawn from the finest band repertoire. The Symphonic Band seeks to provide performance experiences as both a means complementary to this end and as an end unto itself.
37 Chamber Ensembles*-Each Chamber Ensemble is a performance-based course focusing on the development of classical instrumental performance skills. Students are evaluated at weekly rehearsals as to their individual instrumental and musical progress. Students will study a variety of repertoire covering style periods as literature allows. Repertoire difficulty will increase as instrumental and musical skills increas.
38 Pep Band- The Pep Band is a selected ensemble that performs at all men’s and women’s home basketball games, and occasional conference and national tournaments out-of-town each season. Rehearsals are approximately 1 hour weekly from November through March. Open to music majors and non-music majors.
52 Opera/Musical Theatre- Opera and Musical Theatre Workshop is a cross-listed academic offering in the Horton School of Music and Theatre Department at Charleston Southern University. It is an opportunity for singer-actors and actor-singers to receive performance experience in an educational setting. Each performer may indicate a preference of opera/operetta or musical theatre as the genre for his/her primary scene. Scenic work is then chosen to compliment the strengths of the student while providing strategic challenges for the performer. The student performs in his/her primary scene, and performs one or more secondary roles in other scenes. Scenes are rehearsed for much of the semester then presented in a performance at the end of the semester.
56 Wind Ensemble* - The Wind Ensemble at Charleston Southern is the select wind and percussion ensemble of the University. Membership is by audition and/or invitation. The ensemble performs the finest literature available for winds and percussion, both as a whole and in smaller combinations, from the Renaissance through the 21st century, in order to provide students with an understanding of a wide variety of musical styles and musical conventions drawn from the finest band repertoire, and provide performance experience as both a means complementary to this end and as an end unto itself.
57 Orchestra*- A performing ensemble consisting of strings and, when required, winds or percussion.
58 Bel Canto (Women’s Chorale)- A choral ensemble composed of treble voices singing selected sacred and secular repertoire from all choral periods and styles. A cappella and accompanied choral literature will be studied and performed. Bel Canto will perform at least one major concert per semester on the campus of Charleston Southern University.
59 Singing Buccaneers (Men’s Ensemble)- A choral ensemble composed of men’s singing selected sacred and secular repertoire from all choral periods and styles. A cappella and accompanied choral literature will be studied and performed. Singing Buccaneers will perform at least one major concert per semester on the campus of Charleston Southern University
61 Worship Ensemble*- This course provides the student with the opportunity to observe, to participate, and to direct contemporary music ensembles similar to those found in modem churches. Several ensemble formats will be used in class, depending on class size, including praise team (3-6 voices), vocal ensemble 6-9 voices). Students will learn to prepare and lead effective rehearsals, to develop a balanced sound between voices and instruments, and to achieve a unified blend in combined vocal parts. The experiential nature of the class will provide students with opportunities to use their individual applied study (voice, keyboard, guitar) in praise band formats. In addition, teams of students from this class may lead worship services and events on or off campus 1-2 times per semester. An audition-interview is required of students who are not music majors.
Note: *Audition and/or interview required.
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MUSI 130 - Introduction to Music
(3 hours) A foundational course in the basics of music theory, sight-singing, ear training, dictation and music listening. Emphasis will be placed on mastery of the essentials of music knowledge through conceptual development, drill and application. Topics will be note names, clefs, rhythm, meter, intervals, triads, major and minor scales. Aural skills will be developed through singing in solfège and rhythmic counting. This course is suggested for intended music majors who have not successful completed the music entrance exam. This course does not fulfill a degree requirement for music majors or minors. The course is open to other majors as an elective.
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MUSI 138 - Fundamentals of Music Activities
(2 hours) MUSI 101 (grade of “C” or better) and corequisite of MUSI 151-52 or permission of instructor. This course is required for Music Therapy majors and an elective for Music Education majors. Students experience music activity planning and leading; incorporation of movement and guitar and piano accompaniment; use of other instruments; and principles of pacing and transitions during group and individual sessions/lessons. The focus of this course is to develop music leading skills for Music Therapy and Music Education majors prior to focusing on therapeutic and/or academic objectives.
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MUSI 150 - Fundamentals of Guitar
(1 hours) Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Class instruction in guitar designed for students not enrolled in MUSI 181 (Instrumental studio).
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MUSI 151 30 - Group Piano I
(1 hours) Prerequisites: Permission of the instructor. Group Piano or piano proficiency is designed to help music majors (music education; music therapy; music and worship leadership music or music performance) acquire keyboard skills that will assist them in their future music career positions. The classes also allow for ancillary teaching of theoretical harmonic principles of music. Each class will be structured around practicing basic piano skills of scales, cadences, arpeggios, transposing, improvisation, harmonization and repertoire.
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MUSI 151 32 - Class Instruction in Music (Voice)
(1 hours) Prerequisites: Permission of the instructor. This credit is not valid towards performance requirements in any music majors or minors. Group instruction in voice for the beginning voice student. Course will include fundamentals in vocal production and vocal health with an emphasis on performance of basic English and Italian repertoire. No studio credit is awarded for this class. General elective credit only.
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MUSI 151 52 - Class Instruction in Music I (Guitar for Music Therapists)
(1 hours) Prerequisites: MUSI 131 and 132 or 198 (grades of “C” or better) or by permission of instructor. Group instruction in functional guitar for Music Therapy (MT) majors. Level I (151) introduces first position chords and basic accompaniment styles. Students are required to lead and accompany group singing, transpose songs at sight, sight-read melodies and compose songs with simple accompaniment. Students are required to demonstrate advanced group song-leading skills, ease in utilizing the capo in transpositions, and the ability to sight-read tablature and compose songs for therapy populations.
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MUSI 152 30 - Group Piano II
(1 hours) Prerequisites: Permission of the instructor. Group Piano or piano proficiency is designed to help music majors (music education; music therapy; music and worship leadership music or music performance) acquire keyboard skills that will assist them in their future music career positions. The classes also allow for ancillary teaching of theoretical harmonic principles of music. Each class will be structured around practicing basic piano skills of scales, cadences, arpeggios, transposing, improvisation, harmonization and repertoire.
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MUSI 152 52 - Class Instruction in Music II (Guitar for Music Therapists)
(1 hours) Prerequisites: MUSI 151 52 or permission of the instructor. This credit is not valid towards performance requirements in any music majors or minors. Group instruction in functional guitar for Music Therapy (MT) majors. In Level II (152), barre chords and more difficult accompaniment styles are introduced. Students are required to demonstrate advanced group song-leading skills, ease in utilizing the capo in transpositions, and the ability to sight-read tablature and compose songs for therapy populations.
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MUSI 171 - Music Appreciation
(3 hours) A nontechnical study of musical examples designed to acquaint the student with music through the study of the broad movements in the art from primitive civilization to the present. Music 171 does not count toward requirements for music majors and minors (See Music 371).
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MUSI 181-482 - Studio Lessons
(1 - 2 hours) Prerequisite/Corequisite: Permission of instructor required, and music majors must register for Concert Attendance MUSI 001 every semester the student is taking any Studio Lessons which involve one on one private instruction with specific instruments. Credit is awarded on the following basis: One hour of credit for one-half hour of individual instruction per week or two hours of credit for one hour of individual instruction, appropriate practice, and studio jury at conclusion of the semester of study. (Weekly lab is required for music majors in their primary area of study) A student may enroll in a maximum of 4 credits per semester. This course cannot be challenged.
Freshman/Sophomore Nonmajors 181 – 1 credit
And nonprimary182 - 2 credits
Freshman/Sophomore Majors 281 – 1 credit
282 – 2 credits
Junior/Senior Majors 481 – 1 credit
(Recital track only) 482 – 2 credits
Add the following numeric extensions to your course numbers to designate studio type:
30. Piano
31. Organ
32. Voice
35. Oboe
36. English Horn
37. Flute-Piccolo
38. Clarinet
39. Saxophone
40. Bassoon
41. French Horn
42. Trumpet
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43. Trombone
44. Euphonium
45. Tuba
46. Percussion
47. Violin
48. Viola
49. Cello
50. String Bass
51. Harp
52. Guitar
58. Accompanying
60. Composition
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MUSI 187 - Studio Preparation for Instrumentals
(1 hours) Prerequisites: Permission of Instructor. Basic instrumental instruction for non-music major instrumental students.
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MUSI 188 - Studio Preparation for Instrumentals
(2 hours) Prerequisites: Permission of Instructor. Basic instrumental instruction for non-music major instrumental students.
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MUSI 198 - Musicianship I
(4 hours) Pre-requisite: MUSI 130 or successful passing of Entrance Exam. This course is the first of a four-part sequence devoted to the development of foundational musicianship skills. The goal of the Musicianship course sequence is for each student to be able to think critically and in detail about Western musical structures, and to communicate clearly and persuasively about them. This goal necessitates fluency or competence in musical notation, analysis, model composition, performance, dictation and transcription, and writing about music. Musicianship I focuses on gaining fluency in the reading and writing of Western musical notation in three clefs; movable-do solfege in major and (do-based) minor keys; identifying (by sight and by ear), performing, and conducting simple and compound meters; the reading and writing of Gary Karpinski’s protonotation; singing and dictating diatonic melodies in major and minor keys; fundamental terms, concepts, and structures—such as scales, keys, intervals, triads, and rhythmic patterns; voice-leading; and an introduction to music software. Musicianship I also begins an exploration of what it means to be a Christian musician. Note: All students enrolled in MUSI 198 will automatically be enrolled in MUSI 100 Music Entrance at the conclusion of the fall semester.
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