2018-19 Catalog 
    
    Apr 28, 2024  
2018-19 Catalog [PREVIOUS CATALOG YEAR]

Course Descriptions


 

Humanities

  
  • HUM 101 - Introduction to Popular Culture


    Description: Analyzing and evaluating the relationships among technological innovation, American consumer society, popular arts and ethical questions. Application of critical thinking skills to assess issues, identify influencing factors, and make informed decisions.

    Prerequisite: Reading Proficiency.

    Credits: 3
    Lecture: 3
  
  • HUM 202 - Introduction to Mythology


    Description: Examination of humanist questions through European and Non-Western mythologies. Issues include: creation of the world, cosmology, fertility/sexuality, human nature, the problem of evil, death, nature of gods/goddesses/God, and the natural world.

    Prerequisite: ENG 101  or ENG 103 . Reading Proficiency.

    Credits: 3
    Lecture: 3
  
  • HUM 205 - Technology and Human Values


    Description: Explores the relationship between technological development and individual and social values in the Western World from ancient times through the present. Includes technologies connected with a variety of areas, such as medicine, the military, architecture, food and agricultural production, and labor relations.

    Prerequisite: ENG 101  or ENG 103 . Reading Proficiency.

    Credits: 3
    Lecture: 3
  
  • HUM 236 - American Arts and Ideas


    Description: Cultural history of the United States from the Eighteenth Century to the present. Scholarly examination of the literature, philosophy, music, visual arts, and architecture.

    Prerequisite: ENG 101  or ENG 103 . Reading Proficiency.

    Credits: 3
    Lecture: 3
  
  • HUM 241 - Humanities in the Western World I


    Description: Cultural history of Western Civilization from Ancient Civilizations to the Fourteenth Century. Scholarly examination of the literature, philosophy, music, visual arts, and architecture.

    Prerequisite: ENG 101  or ENG 103 . Reading Proficiency.

    Credits: 3
    Lecture: 3
  
  • HUM 242 - Humanities in the Western World II


    Description: Cultural history of Western Civilization from Fifteenth to late Twentieth Century. Scholarly examination of the literature, philosophy, music, visual arts, and architecture.

    Prerequisite: ENG 101  or ENG 103 . Reading Proficiency.

    Credits: 3
    Lecture: 3
  
  • HUM 243 - History of Film


    Description: Historical and critical survey of the development of world cinema as an art form, as a system of communication, and as an industry from its invention to the present day. How films work technically, aesthetically, and culturally to create, reinforce, challenge, comment on or change social, political or aesthetic norms.

    Prerequisite: ENG 101  or ENG 103 . Reading Proficiency.

    Credits: 3
    Lecture: 3
  
  • HUM 248 - Introduction to Folklore


    Description: A cross-cultural introduction to the study of folklore. Focuses on the ways individuals and groups use artistic expression in everyday life - including storytelling, beliefs, songs, speech, dance, celebrations and artifacts - to address issues of identity, community, and tradition. Cross listed with ANT 248.

    Prerequisite: ENG 101  or ENG 103 . Reading Proficiency.

    Credits: 3
    Lecture: 3
  
  • HUM 250 - American Cinema


    Description: Survey of American film as an art form, an industry, and a system of representation and communication. Technical, aesthetic, and cultural aspects of cinema and the reading of film as a means for communicating American ideals, values and attitudes. This course is cross-listed with THR 250 .

    Prerequisite: ENG 101  or ENG 103 . Reading Proficiency.

    Credits: 3
    Lecture: 3
  
  • HUM 260 - Intercultural Perspectives


    Description: Cultural, literary, and artistic expressions of Native Americans, Hispanic Americans, African American, and Asian Americans. Includes both traditional and modern work, issues of race, gender and ethnicity and contribution to American civilization.

    Prerequisite: ENG 101  or ENG 103 .

    Credits: 3
    Lecture: 3
  
  • HUM 296 - Internship: Humanities


    Description: Supervised field experience with businesses, corporations, government agencies, schools and community organizations to expand career interests and apply subject knowledge relevant to the workplace. Individualized internship placements to develop personal and professional skills, including professional ethics, leadership, and civic responsibility.

    Prerequisite:

    Student must have a GPA of 2.0; have completed specific degree requirements as required by the program; and have completed the internship application process.

    Credits: 3
    Repeatable: [Repeatable for a total of 6 credit hours towards degree/certificate requirements.]
    Grading: S/U grading only.




  
  • HUM 299 - Independent Study Humanities


    Description: Supervised special project in this field of study. Approval of supervising Division Dean is required.

    Credits: 1-6

Industrial Plant Technology

  
  • IPT 110 - Industrial Shop Practices


    Description: Basic skills needed to work in industrial repair and maintenance shops, emphasizing safe and efficient use of hand and power tools, fine measurement, tool maintenance and sharpening.

    Credits: 3
    Lecture: 1
    Lab: 4
  
  • IPT 120 - Industrial Pump Maintenance and Repair


    Description: Types of pumps and their associated piping systems as applied in industrial settings.

    Credits: 3
    Lecture: 1
    Lab: 4
  
  • IPT 130 - Industrial Valve Maintenance and Repair


    Description: Valves and their associated piping systems as applied in industrial settings.

    Credits: 3
    Lecture: 1
    Lab: 4
  
  • IPT 135 - Industrial Valve and Pump Maintenance and Repair


    Description: Diagnostic, repair and replacement procedures for industrial valves and pumps utilized in commercial industry settings. 

    Credits: 3
    Lecture: 2
    Lab: 2
  
  • IPT 140 - Bulk Materials Handling


    Description: Operation, maintenance, and repair of industrial materials handling machinery including conveyors, feed and discharge devices, screens, and crushers.

    Credits: 3
    Lecture: 1
    Lab: 4
  
  • IPT 160 - Machinery Maintenance and Troubleshooting


    Description: Systematic methods of identifying causes of mechanical failure and using predictive methods to prevent mechanical failure.

    Credits: 3
    Lecture: 1
    Lab: 4
  
  • IPT 260 - Advanced Machinery Maintenance


    Description: Advanced maintenance procedures of heavy industrial machinery.

    Prerequisite: IPT 160 .

    Credits: 3
    Lecture: 2
    Lab: 3
  
  • IPT 261 - Machine Shop


    Description: Theory and practice in history, concepts, safety and job planning in the machine shop.

    Credits: 3
    Lecture: 2
    Lab: 3
  
  • IPT 295 - Apprenticeship: Industrial Plant


    Description: Supervised field experience.

    Credits: 3
    Repeatable: [Repeatable for a total of 12 credit hours towards degree/certificate requirements.]
    Grading: S/U grading only.




  
  • IPT 296 - Internship: Industrial Plant Technician


    Description: Supervised field experience with businesses, corporations, government agencies, schools and community organizations to expand career interests and apply subject knowledge relevant to the workplace. Individualized internship placements to develop personal and professional skills, including professional ethics, leadership, and civic responsibility.

    Prerequisite:

    Student must have a GPA of 2.0; have completed specific degree requirements as required by the program; and have completed the internship application process.

    Credits: 3
    Repeatable: [Repeatable for a total of 6 credit hours towards degree/certificate requirements.]
    Grading: S/U grading only.





Management

  
  • MGT 111 - Leadership & Innovation


    Description: Lead, motivate and inspire with leadership techniques to stimulate innovation.

    Credits: 1
    Lecture: 1
  
  • MGT 112 - Leadership & Collaboration


    Description: Basic techniques to increase team collaboration and strategies on how leaders effectively prioritize their time.

    Credits: 1
    Lecture: 1
  
  • MGT 113 - Leadership & Communication


    Description: Speaking skills and communication techniques for leaders.

    Credits: 1
    Lecture: 1
  
  • MGT 120 - Supervision Techniques


    Description: Supervisory techniques and skill building. Includes decision making, problem solving, motivational leadership, human resource management processes, conflict resolution, change management and team-building.

    Credits: 3
    Lecture: 3
  
  • MGT 132 - Ethics in Business


    Description: Techniques to analyze and resolve modern business ethics issues: legal issues, corporate social responsibility, worker's rights and responsibilities, technological issues, information and advertising.

    Credits: 3
    Lecture: 3
  
  • MGT 140 - Organizational Behavior


    Description: Study of basic business behavior patterns. Human aspects of business, as distinguished from economic and technical aspects, and how they influence efficiency, morale, and management practice.

    Credits: 3
    Lecture: 3
  
  • MGT 220 - Principles of Management


    Description: Principles of management that have general applicability to all types of enterprise; basic management philosophy and decision making; principles involved in planning, directing and controlling. Contemporary concepts in management.

    Credits: 3
    Lecture: 3
  
  • MGT 223 - Human Resource Management


    Description: Human resource theory and practice, planning, recruitment, placement, employee development, evaluation, benefits and services, health and safety, and employee relations.

    Credits: 3
    Lecture: 3
  
  • MGT 229 - Strategic Management


    Description: Examination of how the business organization constructs, organizes, extends, maintains, and renews its competitive advantage in the marketplace.

    Credits: 3
    Lecture: 3
  
  • MGT 230 - Principles of Marketing


    Description: Survey of marketing problems and possible solutions. Retail and wholesale areas with emphasis on the consumer's needs and relationship to marketing practices.

    Credits: 3
    Lecture: 3
  
  • MGT 231 - Social Media Marketing


    Description: Theory and practice in the use of social media in online marketing. Includes history of social media, preparation for social media marketing, and ways to engage with social media. Reviews platforms and marketing tools used to create social media campaigns.

    Credits: 3
    Lecture: 3
  
  • MGT 232 - Internet & Social Media Marketing


    Description: Social media in online marketing including platforms and marketing tools used to create social media campaigns.

    Credits: 1
    Lecture: 1
  
  • MGT 233 - Business Communication


    Description: Communication theory, writing for the workplace, business letters and reports, electronic communication, professional presentations and communicating for employment.

    Prerequisite: Reading Proficiency.

    Credits: 3
    Lecture: 3

Manufacturing Engineering Tech

  
  • MET 100 - Introduction to Manufacturing Technology


    Description: Introduction to manufacturing technology including primary and secondary processes, 3D scanner & rapid prototyping, quality control and LEAN manufacturing principles. Preparedness recommendation: Two years of high school math and general computer literacy.

    Credits: 4
    Lecture: 3
    Lab: 3
  
  • MET 110 - Manufacturing Technology


    Description: Introduction to machine shop techniques to include familiarization with machining, welding, sheet metal forming and assembling.

    Credits: 2
    Lecture: 1
    Lab: 3
  
  • MET 116 - Rigging


    Description: Basic rigging techniques, hitch configurations, safe loading practices, load inspection, and American National Standards Institute (ANSI) approved hand signals. Use of slings and common rigging hardware.

    Credits: 1
    Lecture: 1
  
  • MET 150 - Surface Mine Safety Training


    Description: U.S. Mine Safety and Health Administration requirements for new miner training for individuals, contractors, and mine employees.

    Credits: 1
    Lecture: 1
  
  • MET 160 - Basic Machine Hydraulics and Pneumatics


    Description: Operational theory and testing techniques related to hydraulic and pneumatic components and circuits on mobile diesel equipment. Includes fluid power principles and investigates the functional characteristic of hydraulic pumps, flow valves, pressure valves, directional valves, motors, cylinders and accumulators. Emphasis on the student's ability to test, service, and repair diesel equipment hydraulic systems and system components.

    Credits: 2
    Lecture: 1
    Lab: 2
  
  • MET 296 - Internship: Manufacturing Engineering Technology


    Description: Supervised field experience with businesses, corporations, government agencies, schools and community organizations to expand career interests and apply subject knowledge relevant to the workplace. Individualized internship placements to develop personal and professional skills, including professional ethics, leadership, and civic responsibility.

    Prerequisite: Student must have a GPA of 2.0; have completed specific degree requirements as required by the program; and have completed the internship application process.

    Credits: 3
    Repeatable: [Repeatable for a total of 6 credit hours towards degree/certificate requirements.]
    Grading: S/U grading only.




  
  • MET 299 - Independent Study Industrial Technology/Manufacturing


    Description: Supervised special project in this field of study. Approval of supervising Division Dean is required.

    Credits: 1-6

Mathematics

  
  • MAT 082 - Fundamentals of Mathematics


    Description: Review of basic arithmetic skills, introduction to geometric shapes and formulae, ratio and proportion, percents, measurement, and signed numbers.

    Credits: 3
    Lecture: 3
  
  • MAT 092 - Beginning Algebra


    Description: Solving linear equations and inequalities, graphs of linear equations, systems of linear equations and inequalities, exponents, basic operations on polynomials, an introduction to functions, and an introduction to mathematics technology. Note: Computer use and graphing calculator required (TI-83/84 recommended).

    Prerequisite: MAT 082  or a satisfactory score on the mathematics skills assessment.

    Credits: 3
    Lecture: 3
  
  • MAT 097 - Intermediate Algebra


    Description: Simplifying polynomial, rational and radical expressions; solving quadratic, rational and radical equations; introducing functions and their representations; applying mathematics in real-world contexts; and using appropriate technology. Note: Computer use and graphing calculator required (TI-83/84 recommended).

    Prerequisite: MAT 092  or a satisfactory score on the mathematics skills assessment. Reading Proficiency.

    Credits: 3
    Lecture: 3
    Lab: 0
  
  • MAT 100 - Technical Mathematics


    Description: Review of arithmetic skills, proportions, percentages, exponents, algebraic equations of the first degree, basic geometry, and literal equations with applications designed for the student's own field of study.

    Prerequisite:  MAT 082  or a satisfactory score on the mathematics skills assessment. Reading Proficiency.

    Credits: 3
    Lecture: 3
  
  • MAT 141 - College Mathematics with Review


    Description: Survey of mathematical topics and applications. Includes statistics, probability, exponential functions, finance, dimensional analysis and other selected discrete math topics with one hour per week of additional instruction provided by course instructor.  Note: Computer use and graphing calculator required (TI-83/84 recommended).

    Satisfactory score on the mathematics skills assessment. Reading Proficiency.

    Credits: 4
    Lecture: 4
    Lab: 0
  
  • MAT 142 - College Mathematics

    MAT 1142.
    Description: Topics and applications in counting, probability, statistics, dimensional analysis, mathematical modeling, and consumer mathematics. Note: Computer use and graphing calculator required (TI-83/84 recommended).

    Prerequisite:  MAT 092  or a satisfactory score on the mathematics skills assessment. Reading Proficiency.

    Credits: 3
    Lecture: 3
  
  • MAT 152 - College Algebra

    MAT 1151.
    Description: Modeling of applications using linear, quadratic, exponential and logarithmic functions. Introduction to solving systems of equations using matrices. Note: Computer use and graphing calculator required (TI-83/84 recommended). Duplicate credit for MAT 152 and MAT 187 will not be awarded.

    Prerequisite:  MAT 097  or a satisfactory score on the mathematics skills assessment. Reading Proficiency.

    Credits: 3
    Lecture: 3
  
  • MAT 156 - Mathematics for Elementary Teachers I


    Description: Mathematical principles and processes specifically for elementary teachers. Includes problem solving, set theory, properties and operations with number systems. Note: Computer use required.

    Prerequisite:

    MAT 142  or MAT 152  or satisfactory score on mathematics skills assessment.

    Credits: 3
    Lecture: 3

  
  • MAT 157 - Mathematics for Elementary Teachers II


    Description: Mathematical principles and processes specifically for elementary teachers. Includes geometry, measurement, statistics, and probability. Note: Computer use required.

    Prerequisite: MAT 142  or MAT 152  or satisfactory score on mathematics skills assessment.

    Credits: 3
    Lecture: 3
  
  • MAT 167 - Elementary Statistics

    MAT 1160.
    Description: Statistical tools and techniques used in research and general applications. Description of sample data, probability and probability distributions, point and interval estimates of population parameters, hypothesis testing, and correlation and regression. Note: Computer use and graphing calculator required (TI-83/84 recommended).

    Prerequisite: MAT 142  or MAT 152  or satisfactory score on mathematics skills assessment.

    Credits: 3
    Lecture: 3
  
  • MAT 172 - Finite Mathematics


    Description: Various analytical methods employed in business, social and life sciences with an emphasis on applications.  Topics include linear programming, matrix operations, system of linear equations, applications of simple, compound and continuous interest, counting, probability and statistics. Note: Computer use and graphing calculator required (TI-83/84 recommended).

    Prerequisite: MAT 152  or satisfactory score on mathematics skills assessment.

    Credits: 3
    Lecture: 3
  
  • MAT 187 - Precalculus

    MAT 1187.
    Description: Topics from college algebra and trigonometry essential to the study of calculus and analytic geometry. Includes linear, quadratic, polynomial, rational, exponential, circular, and trigonometric functions, trigonometry, systems of equations, and matrices. Note: Computer use and graphing calculator required (TI-83/84 recommended). Duplicate credit for MAT 152 and MAT 187 will not be awarded.

    Prerequisite: MAT 097  or a satisfactory score on the mathematics skills assessment. Reading Proficiency.

    Credits: 5
    Lecture: 5
  
  • MAT 212 - Topics in Calculus

    MAT 2212.
    Description: Introduction to the theory and techniques of differential and integral calculus of elementary functions with emphasis on applications in business and finance. Note: Computer use and graphing calculator required (TI-83/84 recommended).

    Prerequisite: MAT 152  or satisfactory score on mathematics skills assessment. Reading Proficiency.

    Credits: 3
    Lecture: 3
  
  • MAT 220 - Calculus and Analytic Geometry I

    MAT 2220.
    Description: Introduction to calculus of single variable functions. Includes limits, the fundamental principles of differentiation and integration, techniques for finding derivatives of algebraic and trigonometric functions and applications of derivatives. Note: Computer use and graphing calculator required (TI-83/84 recommended).

    Prerequisite: MAT 187  or satisfactory score on mathematics skills assessment. Reading Proficiency.

    Credits: 5
    Lecture: 5
  
  • MAT 230 - Calculus and Analytic Geometry II

    MAT 2230.
    Description: Concepts, techniques and applications of integration, infinite series, and introduction to differential equations. Note: Computer use and graphing calculator required (TI-83/84 recommended).

    Prerequisite: MAT 220 .

    Credits: 5
    Lecture: 5
  
  • MAT 241 - Calculus III

    MAT 2241.
    Description: Multivariable calculus. Includes multiple integration, partial differentiation, optimization, vector calculus, line integrals, and parametric curves. Note: Computer use and graphing calculator required (TI-83/84 recommended).

    Prerequisite: MAT 230  

    Credits: 4
    Lecture: 4
  
  • MAT 262 - Elementary Differential Equations

    MAT 2262.
    Description: Introduction to ordinary differential equations. Includes first order linear equations, higher order linear equations, applications of first and second order equations, Laplace transforms, and systems of linear differential equations.

    Prerequisite: MAT 241 .

    Credits: 3
    Lecture: 3
  
  • MAT 296 - Internship: Math


    Description: Supervised field experience with businesses, corporations, government agencies, schools and community organizations to expand career interests and apply subject knowledge relevant to the workplace. Individualized internship placements to develop personal and professional skills, including professional ethics, leadership, and civic responsibility.

    Prerequisite: Student must have a GPA of 2.0; have completed specific degree requirements as required by the program; and have completed the internship application process.

    Credits: 3
    Repeatable: [Repeatable for a total of 6 credit hours towards degree/certificate requirements.]
    Grading: S/U grading only.




  
  • MAT 299 - Independent Study Mathematics


    Description: Supervised special project in this field of study. Approval of supervising Division Dean is required.

    Credits: 1-6

Motorcycle Technology

  
  • MTC 105 - Introduction to Motorcycle and UTV Technology


    Description: Basic theory and fundamentals of motorcycle and UTV maintenance and minor repair. Includes two- and four-stroke theory, brakes, frames, drive trains, electrical, suspension, fuel systems, and wheels.

    Credits: 3
    Lecture: 2
    Lab: 3
  
  • MTC 110 - Motorcycle Brakes, Suspension, Wheels and Tires


    Description: Theory and fundamentals of basic motorcycle brakes, suspension systems, wheels and tires.

    Credits: 3
    Lecture: 2
    Lab: 2
  
  • MTC 140 - Introduction to Motorcycle Electrical Systems


    Description: Basic motorcycle electrical theory, system maintenance, testing and diagnostic methods for repairing ignition, charging, and starting systems.

    Credits: 2
    Lecture: 1
    Lab: 2
  
  • MTC 210 - American Motorcycle Service Procedures


    Description: Procedures and techniques of regular service intervals for the American motorcycle enthusiast, with emphasis on Harley Davidson and aftermarket brands. Includes diagnosis and service of motorcycles.

    Credits: 2
    Lecture: 1
    Lab: 2
  
  • MTC 215 - Motorcycle and UTV Service Procedures


    Description: Common fundamental repairs most often needed in motorcycles and UTVs.

    Credits: 3
    Lecture: 1
    Lab: 4

Music

  
  • MUS 101 - Private Music


    Description: Individual, self-paced instruction in piano, organ, voice, guitar, band or orchestra instruments. Open to all students in the college.

    Credits: 1
  
  • MUS 103 - Piano Class I


    Description: A skill-building piano lab with an emphasis on piano playing and music reading.

    Credits: 1
    Lab: 3
  
  • MUS 104 - Piano Class II


    Description: Skill-building piano lab for students with limited piano experience. Emphasis on piano playing, music reading, and music theory.

    Prerequisite: MUS 103 .

    Credits: 1
    Lab: 3
  
  • MUS 105 - Voice Class I


    Description: Fundamentals of singing. Includes breath support and articulation while singing and introductory-level music reading.

    Credits: 1
    Lab: 3
  
  • MUS 106 - Voice Class II


    Description: Intermediate voice class designed to advance individual singing skills by study and training in singing technique, musicianship, diction, performance and in repertoire.

    Prerequisite: MUS 105 .

    Credits: 1
    Lab: 3
  
  • MUS 107 - Guitar Class I


    Description: Beginning instruction on acoustic guitar. Chords and chord strumming, note reading, finger styles and basic music theory. Opportunities to explore classical, folk, and blues styles of playing. No guitars provided.

    Credits: 1
    Lab: 2
  
  • MUS 108 - Guitar Class II


    Description: Emphasis on bar chords, note reading through the ninth position, double notes, and solos from classical, flamenco, or folk styles of playing.

    Prerequisite: MUS 107 .

    Credits: 1
    Lab: 2
    Repeatable: (Repeatable for a total of 4 credit hours towards degree/certificate requirements.)
    Grading: S/U grading only.




  
  • MUS 109 - Guitar Class III


    Description: Emphasis on repertoire, ensemble, sight reading, and performance. (Repeatable for a total of 4 credit hours towards degree/certificate requirements.)

    Prerequisite: MUS 108 .

    Credits: 1
    Lab: 2
  
  • MUS 110 - Concert Band


    Description: Instruction and performance of concert band literature in a group setting.

    Credits: 1
    Lab: 3
    Repeatable: [Repeatable for a total of 4 credit hours towards degree/certificate requirements.]
  
  • MUS 111 - Symphonic Band


    Description: Open to all students in the College. Attendance at all rehearsals and participation in all public performances is required.

    Credits: 1
    Lab: 3
    Repeatable: [Repeatable for a total of 4 credit hours towards degree/certificate requirements.]
  
  • MUS 113 - Big Band I


    Description: Rehearsal and performance of selected intermediate level jazz literature. Audition required. Additional required performances.

    Credits: 1
    Lab: 3
    Repeatable: [Repeatable for a total of 2 credit hours towards degree/certificate requirements.]
  
  • MUS 114 - Big Band II


    Description: Rehearsal and performance of selected advanced level jazz literature. Audition required Additional required performances.

    Credits: 1
    Lab: 3
    Repeatable: [Repeatable for a total of 2 credit hours towards degree/certificate requirements.]
  
  • MUS 115 - Instrumental Ensemble


    Description: Music reading skills, playing techniques, ensemble playing. Performance participation required. Audition required.

    Credits: 1
    Lab: 3
  
  • MUS 116 - Jazz Combo


    Description: Jazz music reading skills, playing techniques, ensemble playing. Performance participation required.

    Credits: 1
    Lab: 3
    Repeatable: (Repeatable for a total of 4 credit hours towards degree/certificate requirements.)
  
  • MUS 117 - Symphony Orchestra


    Description: Symphony orchestra rehearsal and performance.

    Credits: 1
    Lab: 3
    Repeatable: [Repeatable for a total of 4 credit hours towards degree/certificate requirements.]
  
  • MUS 129 - Music Fundamentals


    Description: Basic elements of music reading and notation as well as an aural component including identification and dictation. Designed for non-majors (hobbyist, church choir member, pop musician) or the musician with limited to no music reading skill.

    Credits: 2
    Lecture: 2
  
  • MUS 131 - Basic Integrated Theory I


    Description: Basic theory of music including part writing, ear training, sight singing, dictation and keyboard harmony. Review of musical notation, intervals, triads and scales. Part writing skills for root position, first and second inversion triads; sight singing and dictation skills through scale passages including intervals of 3rd and 4ths and simple beat divisions. Required of music majors.

    Credits: 4
    Lecture: 4
    Lab: 1
  
  • MUS 132 - Basic Integrated Theory II


    Description: Correlating part writing, ear training, sight singing, dictation and keyboard harmony. Part writing skills in phrase structure and cadences, harmony progression, harmonization techniques and use of non-harmonic tones; sight singing and dictation skills through minor scale passages, intervals of 5ths through the octave and 16th note beat divisions. Required of music majors.

    Prerequisite: MUS 131 .

    Credits: 4
    Lecture: 4
    Lab: 1
  
  • MUS 134 - Singing for the Actor


    Description: Study and development of the voice using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) in English and Italian literature.  An integrated approach to singing through transcription, pronunciation, analysis and performance of required repertoire.

    Credits: 3
    Lecture: 2
    Lab: 2
  
  • MUS 151 - Applied Music


    Description: Individual instruction in piano, organ, voice, guitar, band or orchestra instruments for music majors.

    Credits: 2
  
  • MUS 190 - Oratorio:


    Description: Rehearsal and performance of selected choral selections from major choral works.

    Credits: 1
    Lab: 3
    Repeatable: [Repeatable for a total of 4 credit hours towards degree/certificate requirements.]
  
  • MUS 198 - Music Topics:


    Description: Exploration of music techniques and expression.

    Credits: 1-3
    Lecture: 1-3
    Repeatable: [Repeatable for a total of 6 credit hours towards degree/certificate requirements.]
  
  • MUS 203 - Piano Class III


    Description: Designed for students with some piano experience. Emphasis on advanced accompaniment skills.

    Prerequisite: MUS 104 .

    Credits: 1
    Lab: 3
  
  • MUS 204 - Piano Class IV


    Description: Designed for students with some piano experience. Emphasis on interpretation.

    Prerequisite: MUS 203 .

    Credits: 1
    Lab: 3
  
  • MUS 222 - Chamber Singers


    Description: Rehearsal and performance of selected choral literature. Membership by audition.

    Credits: 1
    Lab: 3
    Repeatable: [Repeatable for a total of 4 credit hours towards degree/certificate requirements.]
  
  • MUS 223 - Vocal Ensemble


    Description: Rehearsal and performance of selected choral literature. No audition required.

    Credits: 1
    Lab: 3
    Repeatable: [Repeatable for a total of 4 credit hours towards degree/certificate requirements.]
  
  • MUS 224 - Master Chorale


    Description: Rehearsal and performance of selected major choral literature. Membership by audition.

    Credits: 1
    Lab: 3
    Repeatable: [Repeatable for a total of 4 credit hours towards degree/certificate requirements.]
  
  • MUS 225 - Community Chorale


    Description: Rehearsal and performance of selected choral literature. No audition required.

    Credits: 1
    Lab: 3
    Repeatable: [Repeatable for a total of 4 credit hours towards degree/certificate requirements.]
  
  • MUS 226 - Chamber Choir


    Description: Rehearsal and performance of selected choral literature. Membership by audition.

    Credits: 1
    Lab: 3
    Repeatable: [Repeatable for a total of 4 credit hours towards degree/certificate requirements.]
  
  • MUS 227 - Women's Chorale


    Description: Rehearsal and performance of selected choral literature. Audition required.

    Credits: 1
    Lab: 3
    Repeatable: [Repeatable for a total of 4 credit hours towards degree/certificate requirements.]
  
  • MUS 228 - Gospel Choir


    Description: Rehearsal and performance of selected choral literature. Membership open with no audition required.

    Credits: 1
    Lab: 3
    Repeatable: [Repeatable for a total of 4 credit hours towards degree/certificate requirements.]
  
  • MUS 231 - Advanced Integrated Theory I

    MUS 2222.
    Description: Advanced theory of music correlating concepts of part writing, sight singing, ear training, dictation and keyboard harmony. Part writing skills using 7th chords, secondary dominants and altered non-harmonic tones, modulation and borrowed chords; sight singing and dictation skills through altered intervals and syncopated rhythms; keyboard skills realizing a figured bass. Required of music majors.

    Prerequisite: MUS 132 .

    Credits: 4
    Lecture: 4
    Lab: 1
  
  • MUS 232 - Advanced Integrated Theory II

    MUS 2223.
    Description: Correlating advanced concepts of part writing, sight singing, ear training, dictation and keyboard harmony. Part writing skills using augmented 6th chords, chromatic mediants and modulations to foreign keys, sight singing and dictation skills through two, three and four parts; keyboard skills realizing a figured bass. Required of music majors.

    Prerequisite: MUS 231 .

    Credits: 4
    Lecture: 4
    Lab: 1
  
  • MUS 240 - Music Appreciation


    Description: Explores the common elements of rhythm, melody, harmony, and form as they connect with the heritage of human understanding. Examines issues of universal human concern that are reflected in all styles of music from folk to classical.

    Prerequisite: ENG 101  or ENG 103 . Reading Proficiency.

    Credits: 3
    Lecture: 3
 

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