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MTH 415 - Number Theory
Number theory is a study of the properties of the integers. Topics include divisibility, factorization, numerical functions, algebra of congruence classes, Diophantine equations, primitive roots, and quadratic reciprocity. Applications in cryptography, primality testing, and zeta functions as time allows.
Prerequisites & Notes
Course Codes: BR. Prereq: MTH*220 with a grade of C or better.
Credits: 3
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MTH 417 - Foundations of Geometry
A study of Euclidean and non-Euclidean geometries. Focus is on the axiomatic method and the significance of the discovery of non-Euclidean geometry. Students investigate various aspects and applications of geometry and related mathematical topics through projects.
Prerequisites & Notes
Course Codes: BR. Prereq: MTH*220 with a grade of C or better. Normal Offering Cycle: Spring
Credits: 3
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MTH 457 - Curriculum Methodology: Middle and High School
This course in Mathematics (grades 7-12) emphasizes assessment, New York State Learning Standards, curriculum, lesson planning, unit planning, strategies, methods, and materials. Students will analyze mathematical behavior and problem solving, examine the latest thinking regarding school mathematics, explore the uses of technology to enhance mathematics learning and teaching, and plan and teach mini-lessons demonstrating instructional competence. Includes differentiated instruction, interdisciplinary learning and collaborative models for teaching in an inclusive classroom.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prereq: ADOL*410 with grade of C or better. 35 hours of fieldwork required. Experiential Learning course. Normal Offering Cycle: Spring
Credits: 3
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MTH 479 - Student Teaching Middle School and High School
Supervised Student Teaching experience in Mathematics provides experiences in both a middle and a high school classroom.
Prerequisites & Notes
Need Adolescence Program Director and department approval Experiential Learning course. Normal Offering Cycle: Fall
Credits: 6
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MTH 483 - Mathematics Internship I
Part-time (at least 10 weeks, at least 120 total hours) mathematics related work experience with a local business or organization. Supervised placement provides experience appropriate to the student’s knowledge, skills and interest. In addition to the on-site activities, students write reflection papers and participate in three seminar discussions to connect their experiential learning with their academic major. Performance evaluation, assessment of the internship and self-assessment of learning occur at the end of the semester. Selection process is competitive. All college policies related to internships apply.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prereq: MTH 244 or MTH 325 recommended. Junior or Senior standing with GPA 2.5 or higher. Departmental approval required. Experiential Learning course. Normal Offering Cycle: Spring, Fall, Summer
Credits: 3
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MTH 484 - Mathematics Internship II
Part-time (at least 10 weeks, at least 120 total hours) mathematics related work experience with a local business or organization. Supervised placement provides experience appropriate to the student’s knowledge, skills and interest. In addition to the on-site activities, students write reflection papers and participate in three seminar discussions to connect their experiential learning with their academic major. Performance evaluation, assessment of the internship and self-assessment of learning occur at the end of the semester. Selection process is competitive. All college policies related to internships apply.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prereq: MTH 483 required; MTH 244 or MTH 325 recommended. Junior or Senior standing with GPA 2.5 or higher. Departmental approval required. MTH 484 can count as a second math elective only for BA MTH students. Experiential Learning course. Normal Offering Cycle: Spring, Fall, Summer
Credits: 3
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MTH 485 - Independent Study
Advanced study in mathematics through readings and tutorials in an area of mutual interest arranged by individual student with a faculty member.
Prerequisites & Notes
Course Codes: R.
Credits: 3
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MTH 486 - Independent Study
Advanced study in mathematics through readings and tutorials in an area of mutual interest arranged by individual student with a faculty member.
Prerequisites & Notes
Course Codes: R.
Credits: 3
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MTH 490 - Undergraduate Research in Mathematics I
Students choose and narrow topic, identify and locate appropriate resources, read, work independently, generate questions, perform investigations, may prove conjectures. Proofs developed, if possible. Original research not required. Students provide written records of independent work, present research progress, summarize work in formally typeset paper, present talk at regional conference.
Prerequisites & Notes
Course Codes: CIR. Prereq: Permission of instructor. Experiential Learning course.
Credits: 3
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MTH 491 - Undergraduate Research in Mathematics II
Students choose and narrow topic, identify and locate appropriate resources, read, work independently, generate questions, perform investigations, may prove conjectures. Proofs developed, if possible. Original research not required. Students provide written records of independent work, present research progress, summarize work in formally typeset paper, present talk at regional conference.
Prerequisites & Notes
Course Codes: CIR. Prereq: Permission of instructor.
Credits: 3
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MTH 498 - Mathematics Problem Solving Seminar
The Senior Comprehensive Problem Solving Seminar evaluates student mastery in mathematical thinking. Students are actively involved in investigating collections of non-routine problems from a variety of sources. Students will be required to demonstrate their understanding and application of fundamental concepts, processes, representations and communication of mathematics.
Prerequisites & Notes
Course Codes: AR. Prereq: Senior year or permission of instructor. Normal Offering Cycle: Spring
Credits: 1
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MTH 499 - Mathematics Comprehensive
Only S/U Grading.
Prerequisites & Notes
Course Codes: AF. Normal Offering Cycle: Spring
Credits: 0
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MTH.Q 102 - Thinking Mathematically
(Perspectives Enduring Questions) How can we know mathematical truths? A problem-solving course for non-majors designed to improve students’ mathematical reasoning and understanding of what it means for a statement to be mathematically sound. Group-based investigations allow students to work in the same ways that mathematicians approach problems, drawing on topics such as inductive/deductive reasoning, sequences, geometry, and graph theory.
Prerequisites & Notes
Course Codes: NR. Prereq: Math SAT 400 or Math ACT 18, or Int Alg Regents exam 75. This P(EQ) course counts as a PI, W, and G course. May also be offered as MTH.F*102, which has the same course content but is taught as a seminar for First Year students. Normal Offering Cycle: Fall and Spring
Credits: 3
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MTH.Q 109 - The Mathematical Experience
(Perspectives Enduring Questions) What is mathematics? What does it mean to prove something mathematically? Why do some think mathematics is beautiful? These fundamental questions are addressed in this course to reveal the history, nature, goals and accomplishments of mathematics. The course is especially suited to those with inquiring minds, regardless of their previous mathematical experience.
Prerequisites & Notes
Course Codes: BN. Prereq: Math SAT 400 or Math ACT 18, or Int Alg Regents exam 75. This P(EQ) course counts as a PI, W, and G course. May also be offered as MTH.F*109, which has the same course content but is taught as a seminar for First Year students.
Credits: 3
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MTH.Q 110 - Precalculus
(Perspectives Enduring Questions) How can we know mathematical truths? What does it mean to prove something mathematically? Precalculus prepares students knowledgeable in algebra for exploration and reasoning in Calculus. The central theme is families of functions as models of change. Topics include trigonometric, exponential, logarithmic, polynomial and rational functions and relations. Multiple representations (numerical, graphical, symbolic and verbal) are integrated throughout the course.
Prerequisites & Notes
Course Codes: R. Prereq: Algebra2/Trigonometry (In New York State, this means three years of Regents level mathematics courses - Integrated Algebra, Geometry, Algebra2/Trig.) This P(EQ) course counts as a PI, W, and G course. May also be offered as MTH.F*110, which has the same course content but is taught as a seminar for First Year students. Normal Offering Cycle: Fall
Credits: 3
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MTH.Q 111 - Applied Calculus
(Perspectives Enduring Questions) How do mathematicians construct and communicate a convincing argument? How are limits applied? Fundamentals of calculus: functions, limits, continuity, derivatives, rates of change, applications of derivatives, integration, Fundamental Theorem of Calculus. An intuitive approach allows the student to investigate concepts and appreciate their interconnections. Emphasis on application of the calculus.
Prerequisites & Notes
Course Codes: NR. This P(EQ) course counts as a PI and G course. Prereq: 3 years Regents level mathematics (algebra, geometry, algebra 2/trigonometry), plus an additional high school or college course in Precalculus. TI-83 calculator required, rentals available. Normal Offering Cycle: Fall and Spring
Credits: 3
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MTH.Q 113 - Calculus I
(Perspectives Enduring Questions) How do mathematicians construct and communicate a convincing argument in Calculus? How can the concept of limits be applied in mathematics? How are derivatives and integrals connected? This course will explore these questions and introduce students to the fundamentals of calculus, its notation and its applications. Some of these concepts include: functions, limits, continuity, derivatives, rates of change, applications of derivatives, antiderivatives, integration, and the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus.
Prerequisites & Notes
Course Codes: ABR. Prereq: 3 years Regents level mathematics (algebra, geometry, algebra 2/trigonometry), plus an additional high school or college course in Precalculus with a grade of C- or better. TI-83 or 84 calculator is required, other calculators may be used with permission of instructor. This P(EQ) course counts as a PI and G course. Normal Offering Cycle: Fall and Spring
Credits: 4
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Music (MUS.Q courses listed separately) |
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ENS 079 - Rock Ensemble
The Nazareth College Rock Ensemble will be a non-auditioned ensemble dedicated to the performance of outstanding rock and roll repertoire spanning from the early 1950’s to the present. Students will study improvisation as well as appropriate stylistic and musical traits associated with various rock genre including the blues, R&B, rockabilly, folk rock, classic rock, surf rock, pop rock, progressive rock, soul, punk as well as more contemporary styles such as jam band rock, indie rock among others. Additionally, students will learn how to rehearse and prepare a rock song from beginning to performance and how to promote and market a rock band. The ensemble will be open to all Nazareth College students.
Prerequisites & Notes
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Credits: 0
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ENS 080 - Concert Band
A campus-wide instrumental group which welcomes qualified Nazareth students from all disciplines. Audition required.
Prerequisites & Notes
Adv Codes: BGO.
Credits: 0 to .5
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ENS 081 - Concert Choir
A campus-wide vocal ensemble for both men and women, with concerts each semester. Audition required.
Prerequisites & Notes
Adv Codes: BGO.
Credits: 0.5
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ENS 082 - Orchestra
A full orchestra open to all qualified Nazareth students upon successful completion of audition.
Prerequisites & Notes
Adv Codes: BGO.
Credits: 0 to .5
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ENS 083 - Chamber Players: Strings
A select string quartet or small ensemble, open campus-wide to qualified students. Audition required.
Prerequisites & Notes
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Credits: 0
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ENS 084 - Chamber Choir
A select vocal group, open campus-wide to qualified students. Audition required.
Prerequisites & Notes
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Credits: 0.5
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ENS 085 - Chamber Players: Guitar
Gives classical guitar students an opportunity to play ensemble music for guitar duet, trio and quartet, as well as music for guitar with other instruments.
Prerequisites & Notes
Adv Codes: BGO.
Credits: 0
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ENS 086 - Opera Workshop
Concepts of opera as an art form through actual production scenes from operas of various periods in history.
Prerequisites & Notes
Adv Codes: BGO.
Credits: 0
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ENS 087 - Jazz Ensemble
A select large instrumental ensemble, open to all qualified students. Improvisation skills required for rhythm section instruments, encouraged but not required for other instruments.
Prerequisites & Notes
Adv Codes: BGO.
Credits: 0
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ENS 088 - Jazz Combo
A select small instrumental ensemble open to a limited number of qualified students. Improvisation skills required.
Prerequisites & Notes
Adv Codes: BGO.
Credits: 0
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ENS 089 - Chamber Players: Percussion
Open to qualified students upon audition.
Prerequisites & Notes
Adv Codes: BGO.
Credits: 0
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ENS 090 - Chamber Players: Clarinet/Saxophone
Performing group open to all clarinetists and saxophonists by audition.
Prerequisites & Notes
Adv Codes: BGO.
Credits: 0
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ENS 091 - Chamber Players: Piano
Ensemble experience for pianists. Features study in piano duos, trios and quartets, vocal accompanying, chamber music. Required for piano primaries; open to other qualified students upon audition. Open to all students upon audition. Features study in piano duos, trios and quartets.
Prerequisites & Notes
Adv Codes: BGO Coreq: MUP 1B.
Credits: 0
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ENS 092 - Chamber Players: Brass
Open to qualified students upon audition.
Prerequisites & Notes
Adv Codes: BGO.
Credits: 0
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ENS 093 - Chamber Players: Flute
Open to qualified students upon audition.
Prerequisites & Notes
Adv Codes: BGO.
Credits: 0
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ENS 095 - Vocal Jazz Ensemble
A highly select ensemble vocal group, open campus wide to qualified students. Audition required.
Prerequisites & Notes
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Credits: 0
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ENS 096 - Men’s Chorus
The Nazareth College Men’s Chorus is a 20-25 member ensemble dedicated to the perfromance of outstanding Men’s choral literature spanning all styles and genres. The group meets Mondays and Thursdays from 7:00-8:00 pm. No audition is necessary. The enesemble is open to all members of the Nazareth Community.
Prerequisites & Notes
Adv Codes: AB.
Credits: 0.5
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ENS 097 - Women’s Chorus
The Nazareth College Women’s Chorus is a 80-100 member ensemble dedicated to the performance of outstanding Women’s choral literature spanning all styles of genres. The group meets Mondays and Thursdays from 6:00-7:00 pm. No audition is necessary. The ensemble is open to all members of the Nazareth Community.
Prerequisites & Notes
Adv Codes: AB.
Credits: 0.5
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ENS 098 - Chamber Orchestra
Required of all music degree students whose primary instrument is violin, viola, cello, or string bass, this ensemble will allow the string student to rehearse and perform orchestra and string works and examine the technique and performance issues of string playing. Wind students may participate as needed for the repertoire.
Prerequisites & Notes
Adv Codes: BGO Prereqs: ENS 082.
Credits: 0.5
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MUG 096 - Vocal Studio
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Prerequisites & Notes
Coreq: MUP 1A.
Credits: 0
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MUG 097 - Wellness for Musicians
This course will focus on physical and psychological issues related to practicing and performing. Course content will include basic anatomy for musicians, the study of performance related injuries, strengthening and stretching exercises, stress reduction, an introduction to Alexander Technique and healthy life style suggestions for performing musicians.
Prerequisites & Notes
Adv Codes: B Music Majors only.
Credits: 0 to 1
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MUG 098 - Piano Studio
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Prerequisites & Notes
Coreq: MUP 1B.
Credits: 0
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MUG 131 - Piano Class I
Piano as a secondary concentration for music majors, emphasizing sight-reading and harmonization of folk and jazz melodies; pieces from Baroque to contemporary; technical studies coordinated with the fundamentals of theory and musical form.
Prerequisites & Notes
Additional course fee required.
Credits: 1
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MUG 132 - Piano Class II
Piano as a secondary concentration for music majors, emphasizing sight-singing and harmonization of folk and jazz melodies; pieces from Baroque to contemporary; technical studies coordinated with the fundamentals of theory and musical form.
Prerequisites & Notes
Course Codes: AFS. Additional course fee required.
Credits: 1
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MUG 141 - Voice Class I
Voice as secondary concentration for music majors.
Prerequisites & Notes
Course Codes: AFS. Additional course fee required.
Credits: 1
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MUG 206 - Beginning Piano Class for Non-Majors
Piano for non-majors with or without previous experience. Includes technique, harmonization, sight-reading and repertoire study. (Offered Fall, Spring)
Prerequisites & Notes
Additional course fee required. Normal Offering Cycle: Fall and Spring
Credits: 1
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MUG 207 - Beginning Class Piano II for Non-Majors
Continuation of Mus 206. Includes technique, theory, harmonization, sight-reading, improvisation and repertoire study. Ability to sight-read music in both treble and bass clefs is required. This course may be repeated for credit. (Offered Fall, Spring)
Prerequisites & Notes
Additional course fee required. Prereq: MUG*206 or permission of instructor. Normal Offering Cycle: Fall and Spring
Credits: 1
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MUG 208 - Voice Class for Non-Majors
Designed for the non-music major. The art of singing is experienced by the individual student at his/her own level, through the use of appropriate solo and ensemble literature. This course may be repeated.
Prerequisites & Notes
Additional course fee required.
Credits: 1
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MUG 231 - Piano Class III
Piano as a secondary concentration for music majors, emphasizing sight-reading and harmonization of folk and jazz melodies; pieces from Baroque to contemporary; technical studies coordinated with the fundamentals of theory and musical form.
Prerequisites & Notes
Additional course fee required.
Credits: 1
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MUG 232 - Piano Class IV
Piano as a secondary concentration for music majors, emphasizing sight-reading and harmonization of folk and jazz melodies; pieces from Baroque to contemporary; technical studies coordinated with the fundamentals of theory and musical form.
Prerequisites & Notes
Course Codes: AFS. Additional course fee required.
Credits: 1
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MUG 281 - Guitar Techniques I
Designed to enable students to accompany themselves and to lead others in the singing of simple folk and popular songs, progressing from simple strumming and finger picking to more advanced accompaniment patterns, transposition and the use of the capo.
Prerequisites & Notes
Additional course fee required.
Credits: 1
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MUG 282 - Guitar Techniques II
Designed to enable students to accompany themselves and to lead others in the singing of simple folk and popular songs, progressing from simple strumming and finger picking to more advanced accompaniment patterns, transposition and the use of the capo.
Prerequisites & Notes
Course Codes: FS. Prereq: MUG*281. Additional course fee required. Coreq: MUX 277.
Credits: 1
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MUG 330 - Functional Piano for Music Educators
Practical keyboard skills for music educators including accompaniments (written and improvised), lead sheet harmonizations, score analysis and reduction, vocal and instrumental warm-ups, and the application of educational methodologies.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prereq: MUS*232 or equivalent. Additional course fee required.
Credits: 1
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MUG 331 - Functional Piano I
Concentration on fundamental keyboard skills necessary for improvisation and realizing lead sheets.
Prerequisites & Notes
Course Codes: FH. Prereq: MUG*232 or equivalent. Additional course fee required.
Credits: 1
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MUG 333 - Keyboard Score Reading
Instruction in the basic skills of reading vocal and orchestral scores at the keyboard; work with various clefs and transpositions; reduction of open-score layouts to keyboard style.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prereq: MUG*232 or equivalent. Additional course fee required.
Credits: 1
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MUG 334 - Functional Piano for Musical Theatre
Practical keyboard skills for music theatre students including accompaniments (written, reduced, and improvised), lead sheet harmonizations, score analysis, and audition preparation.
Prerequisites & Notes
Additional course fee required.
Credits: 1
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MUG 335 - Functional Piano II for Music Therapists
Continuation of Functional Piano I, MUG 331. Extended concentration on keyboard skills to illicit movement and expressive response from clients; advanced arranging and performing music for varied populations.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prereq: MUG*331. Additional course fee required.
Credits: 1
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MUP 315 - Instrumental Music History and Literature
Readings and study of standard literature appropriate to the student’s performance instrument; also included will be performance and listening assignments. Study of performance practices, aesthetic values, technical problems, and formal structure.
Prerequisites & Notes
Additional course fee required.
Credits: 3
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MUP 332 - Group Piano Techniques
Group piano techniques and apprenticeship in class piano.
Prerequisites & Notes
Keyboard Performance major or area coordinator approval. Additional Course fee required.
Credits: 1
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MUP 433 - Collaborative Piano
The pianistic art of collaborative musicianship in working iwth a soloist (vocal or instrumental) and/or instrumental or vocal ensemble; practical experience with supervision.
Prerequisites & Notes
Course Codes: F.
Credits: 1
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MUP 461 - Studio Teaching I
Studio teaching is supervised practice teaching in the Department of Music’s Preparatory Division.
Prerequisites & Notes
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Credits: 1
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MUP 462 - Vocal Performance Techniques Seminar
Focus in further developing the performance skills of voice majors who plan to pursue vocal performance careers at the graduate and/or professional levels.
Prerequisites & Notes
Course Codes: A. Normal Offering Cycle: Spring
Credits: 1
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MUS 019 - Concert Attendance
4 semesters required of all music majors.
Prerequisites & Notes
Course Codes: A.
Credits: 0
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MUS 020 - Concert Attendance II
With pre-approval from the instructor, a student who has not completed the required semesters of MUS 019 01 (Concert Attendance) may register for this course for the purpose of doubling their unfulfulled recital requirement.
Prerequisites & Notes
Course Codes: AFG.
Coreq: MUS 019.
Credits: 0
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MUS 099 - Music Department Orientation
Introduces incoming students the requirements of their degree programs and the expectations of the Department of Music.
Prerequisites & Notes
Course Codes: A
Credits: 0
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MUS 121 - Rudiments for Music Majors I
An introduction to various elements of music, including pitch, rhythm, meter, melody, intervals, chords (triads and seventh chords). This course is designed for the music major who has little experience in music theory and aural skills. MUS 121 does not count toward completion of the requirements for the music degree.
Prerequisites & Notes
Course Codes: FR Normal Offering Cycle: Fall
Credits: 1.5
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MUS 122 - Rudiments for Music Majors II Training
A continuation of MUS 121 and the development of requisite abilities in music theory and aural skills. MUS 122 does not count toward completion of the requirements for the music degree.
Prerequisites & Notes
Course Codes: FR. Prereqs: MUS 121.
Credits: 1.5
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MUS 123 - Music Theory I
Provides a review of rudiments and instruction in elementary counterpoint, harmony and voice leading according to the Western European classical tradition. Students will develop the skills, terminology, and techniques needed to be a successful musician.
Prerequisites & Notes
Course Codes: ACR.
Credits: 3
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MUS 123L - Music Theory Lab I
This course provides students with an opportunity to improve their music rudiments skills (including, note names, intervals, scales, key signatures, and chords), as well as offering further instruction in first and second species counterpoint and basic harmony and voice leading.
Prerequisites & Notes
Course Codes: C. Coreqs: MUS 123.
Credits: 0
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MUS 124 - Music Theory II
Introduces fundamental elements of diatonic harmony and voice leading as well as basic formal schema with respect to the Western European tradition. MUS 124 builds on the material presented in MUS 123. Two specific skills will be developed: 1. writing, in which you will model the compositional principles of the late Baroque and Classic periods; and, 2. analytical, in which you will be introduced to the fundamental principles of binary and sonata forms.
Prerequisites & Notes
Course Codes: ACR.
Credits: 3
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MUS 124L - Music Theory Lab II
This course is a continuation of the work undertaken in MUS 123L. MUS 124L provides students with additional instruction in harmony and voice leading as well as analysis of form.
Prerequisites & Notes
Course Codes: C.
Credits: 0
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MUS 125 - Aural Skills I
Provides instruction in aural skills. Included is a review of rudiments from an aural skills perspective and a systematic introduction to sight singing and dictation grounded in the Western European tonal tradition.
Prerequisites & Notes
Course Codes: AC
Credits: 1
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MUS 126 - Aural Skills II
Builds upon material presented in MUS 125, developing students’ skills and understanding of diatonic music of the common practice tradition.
Prerequisites & Notes
Course Codes: AC. Prereqs: MUS 125.
Credits: 1
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MUS 203 - PII Jazz
(Perspectives II course) An exploration of jazz from 1900 to the present. The course will include an examination of the social environment in which jazz emerged, its characteristics, history, styles, the key personalities as well as a look at jazz as a phenomenon. No background in music is required.
Prerequisites & Notes
Course Codes: R. Prereq: Any PI or P-EQ in Visual and Performing Arts.
Credits: 3
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MUS 204 - PII America’s Music
(Perspectives II course) Explores the rich variety of music found in the Americas, with an emphasis of the various technical, cultural, and aesthetic features.
Prerequisites & Notes
Course Codes: R. Prereq: Any PI or P-EQ in Visual and Performing Arts.
Credits: 3
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MUS 205 - PII Women and Music
(Perspectives II course) A survey of music by, for, and about women from antiquity to the present. A variety of genres and styles will be covered, as well as the impact of women’s studies and gender studies on music historiography.
Prerequisites & Notes
Course Codes: R. Prereq: Any PI or P-EQ in Visual Performing Arts. Women’s Studies Minor course. International Studies Minor course. International Studies course.
Credits: 3
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MUS 206 - PII Opera
(Perspectives II course) Explores the history and development of opera from its beginnings in the seventeenth century to the present, with an emphasis of the various technical, cultural, and aesthetic features.
Prerequisites & Notes
Course Codes: R. Prereq: Any PI or P-EQ in Visual and Performing Arts. International Studies course.
Credits: 3
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MUS 207 - PII Music and Poetry
(Perspectives II course) A cross-disciplinary study of the interrelationships between music and poetry.
Prerequisites & Notes
Course Codes: R. Prereq: Any PI or P-EQ in Literature. And Visual and Performing Arts.
Credits: 3
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MUS 208 - PII Literature and Music of Germany
(Perspectives II course) A cross-discipline course that investigates German literature and music and their influence on, as well as interactions with, the other cultures of Europe. Students taking this course must also sign up for the study tour to Europe in which elements studies in class are experienced as primary sources. Topics include European Literature of Baroque and Enlightenment; Music of Baroque and Classicism.
Prerequisites & Notes
Course Codes: RPrereq: PI or P-EQ in Visual and Performing Arts. Cross-listed with LIT*309. Students taking this course must also sign up for the Short-Term European Study Program taking place the last two weeks in May. Visit www.naz.edu/dept/cie/abroad/short.html. Course taught in English. International Studies course.
Credits: 3
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MUS 209 - PII History of Rock and Roll
(Perspectives II course) Topics discussed in class will include the origins, characteristics and stylistic development of rock and roll from the early 1950s to the present, and the impact that rock music has had on American culture in the second half of the 20th century. Classroom activities include critical listening, lectures and open discussions.
Prerequisites & Notes
Course Codes: ABR. Prereq: PI or P-EQ in Visual and Performing Arts.
Credits: 3
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MUS 210 - PII African-American Music
(Perspectives II course) Course concentrates on the musical tradition of African-Americansand the ways in which they influenced the development of music in the Americas.
Prerequisites & Notes
Course Codes: R. Prereq: Any PI or P-EQ in Visual and Performing Arts.
Credits: 3
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MUS 211 - The History of Western Music I: Antiquity to 1600
An introduction to the methods and materials of music-historical study, as well as a survey of the repertoire, styles, genres, performance practices, and cultural contexts of Western art music from Antiquity through the early Seventeenth century.
Prerequisites & Notes
Course Codes: ACR. Music majors only or permission of the instructor. International Studies course.
Credits: 3
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MUS 212 - The History of Western Music II: 1600 To the Late Nineteenth Century
A survey of the repertoire, styles, genres, performance practices, and cultural contexts of Western art music from 1600 to the late nineteenth century.
Prerequisites & Notes
Course Codes: ACR. Prereqs: MUS 211. International Studies course.
Credits: 3
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MUS 220 - Rock Music Theory and Composition
Topics discussed in class will include the theoretical characteristics and stylistic elements (including rhythm, melody, harmony, voice-leading, structure, timbre [instrumentation], text and texture) of various rock genres beginning with the early 1950s up through the present. Rock genres analyzed will include the blues, doo-wop, folk rock, art rock and hip-hop. Other topics will include transcribing cover tunes and composing in a stylistically appropriate manner certain rock genres including the blues, doo-wop, folk rock, classic rock, art rock, and hip-hop. The use of computer software (i.e. Sibelius, Garage Band, Pro-tools, and Sonar) as a tool for rock transcription and composition will also be covered.
Prerequisites & Notes
Course Codes: R. Prereq: MUS 123, 124, 125, 126, 209, 223L.
Credits: 3
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MUS 221 - Introduction to Electronic Music
An introduction to the methods and techniques used in the creation of electronic music; hands-on experience in the electronic lab through creative assignments.
Prerequisites & Notes
Course Codes: CGS. Additional course fee required.
Credits: 1
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MUS 223 - Music Theory III
Introduces fundamental elements of diatonic and chromatic harmony and voice leading as well as basic formal schema with respect to the Western European tradition. MUS 223 builds on the material presented in MUS 123 and MUS 124. Two specific skills will be developed: 1. writing, in which you will model the compositional principles of the late Baroque and Classic periods; and, 2. analytical, in which students will be introduced to the fundamental principles of sonata, first-movement concerto, ternary (simple and compound), and rondo forms.
Prerequisites & Notes
Course Codes: ACR. Prereq: MUS 124.
Credits: 3
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MUS 224 - Music Theory IV
Serves as an introduction to canonical works of the 18th, 19th and early 20th centuries in the Western European tradition. MUS 224 builds on the material presented in MUS 123, MUS 124 and MUS 223, focusing on the development of music analytical skills with special emphasis given to form. Two specific skills will be developed: 1. writing, in which you describe music in prose; and, 2. analytical, in which you will continue to develop fundamental principles of sonata, ternary and rondo forms as well as introducing students to first-movement concerto, fugue, Lieder, and post-tonal compositional strategies.
Prerequisites & Notes
Course Codes: ACR. Prereqs: MUS 223.
Credits: 3
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MUS 225 - Aural Skills III
Builds upon material presented in MUS 126, further developing students’ skills and understanding of diatonic music of the common practice tradition.
Prerequisites & Notes
Course Codes: AC. Prereqs: MUS 126.
Credits: 1
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MUS 226 - Aural Skills IV
Builds upon material presented in MUS 225, further developing students’ skills and understanding of diatonic and chromatic music of the common practice tradition.
Prerequisites & Notes
Course Codes: AC. Prereq: MUS 225. Coreq: MUX*226.
Credits: 1
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MUS 243 - Diction I
Symbols of the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as it is used by singers with applications to the reading of texts in the Italian language as well as texts in English.
Prerequisites & Notes
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Credits: 1
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MUS 244 - Diction II
Instruction in the reading of texts in German through the use of IPA symbols. Emphasis on poets who were used by standard lieder composers.
Prerequisites & Notes
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Credits: 1
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MUS 246 - PII The Church and Its Music Through The Ages
(Perspectives II course) From developments of Gregorian chant and subsequent reforms of Pope John XXII (1323) to the recent New Roman Missal (2011), a struggle continues within the Church to safeguard what it considers its sacred music. This struggle can be likened to a pendulum that moves between church authority and popular culture.
Prerequisites & Notes
Course Codes: BR. Cross listed with RES*343.
Credits: 3
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MUS 272 - Introduction to Conducting
Introduction to the basics of conducting simple beat patterns, releases, cues, fermati, tempo variation and control. Conducting of simple composition, both vocal and instrumental.
Prerequisites & Notes
Course Codes: AFH.
Credits: 1
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MUS 311 - Survey of Song Literature I
A survey of vocal literature for solo voice in Western culture. Emphasis on the over-all output for solo voice in art forms, interpretation of texts, and problems in diction; incorporates training for independence in repertoire planning; special emphasis on details of the most significant Lieder and Melodie composers.
Prerequisites & Notes
Course Codes: R.
Credits: 3
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MUS 312 - Survey of Song Literature II
A survey of vocal literature for solo voice in Western culture. Emphasis on the overall output for solo voice in art forms, interpretation of texts, and problems in diction; incorporates training for independence in repertoire planning; special emphasis on details on the most significant Lieder and Melodie composers.
Prerequisites & Notes
Course Codes: R.
Credits: 3
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MUS 313 - Piano Literature I
A brief history of keyboard instruments; a study of the pianist’s standard repertoire from the Baroque to the present including stylistic analysis and discussion of performance practices and problems.
Prerequisites & Notes
Course Codes: R.
Credits: 3
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MUS 314 - Piano Literature II
A brief history of keyboard instruments; a study of the pianist’s standard repertoire from the Baroque to the present including stylistic analysis and discussion of performance practices and problems.
Prerequisites & Notes
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Credits: 3
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MUS 317 - The History of Western Music III: Ideas, Genres, and Styles Since 1900
The course explores significant developments in Western European and American music from 1900 to the present, investigating the aesthetic trends, isms, compositional techniques, and genres of music, including the classical, jazz, and popular styles as well as considering the impact of technology, innovations in notation and performance practice.
Prerequisites & Notes
Course Codes: ACR. Prereqs: MUS 211, 212W.
Credits: 3
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MUS 321 - Orchestration and Composition
This course introduces fundamental elements of orchestration with respect to the Western Eupropean tradition. Two specific skills will be developed: orchestration and composition.
Prerequisites & Notes
Course Codes: ACJ. Prereq: MUS*224.
Credits: 3
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