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2019-2020 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

 

Marketing
  

  • MKT 417 - Seminar in Strategic Marketing

    Students will analyze business situations and identify the key issues of marketing management. The development and explanation of strategy and solutions will be delivered through both case methods and a computer simulation. Course Codes: B. Prereq: Senior Marketing Major.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Course Codes: B. Prereq: Senior Marketing Major. Term offering cycle: Spring. Typical yearly cycle: All years.

    Credits: 3
  

  • MKT 419 - International Marketing

    Course provides an overview of the international business environment. Special emphasis given to the marketing function and how goods and services are delivered to international markets. Course Codes: B. Prereq: MKT*216.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Course Codes: B. Prereq: MKT*216. Term offering cycle: Variable. Typical yearly cycle: Irregular offering.

    Credits: 3
  

  • MKT 481 - Marketing Analytics Internship

    Permission of Internship Director required. This will count as one of the requirements for the MKT analytics track within the MKT major. Practical guided learning experience at a business or organization with the student spending at least 10 weeks (8 weeks in the summer) for a total of at least 120 hours of time at an internship site. Supervised placement provides experience appropriate to the student’s knowledge, skills and interests. In addition to the on-site activities, students complete reflective assignments and, depending on cycle, participate in seminars, skill-building sessions, leadership program activities and/or networking events to connect their experiential learning with their academics. Performance evaluation assessment of the internship and self-assessment of learning occur at the end of the semester. Students can apply for pre-existing internships or consult with Assistant Director of Internships and their home department to discuss a new opportunity. All college policies related to internships apply. Course Codes: F. Prereq: MGT*214 and MKT*216, plus Junior or Senior standing with GPA 2.5 or higher.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Course Codes: F. Permission of Internship Director required. Prereq: MGT*214 and MKT*216, plus Junior or Senior standing with GPA 2.5 or higher. Term offering cycle: Fall, Summer, and Spring. Typical yearly cycle: All years.

    Credits: 3
  

  • MKT 482 - Marketing Communications Internship

    Permission of Internship Director required. The marketing communications internship reinforces the need to create the best content to reach buyers through various communications channels. It provides experience with an agency or firm’s environment where content is created and communicated. Practical guided learning experience at a business or organization with the student spending at least 10 weeks (8 weeks in the summer) for a total of at least 120 hours of time at an internship site. Supervised placement provides experience appropriate to the student’s knowledge, skills and interests. In addition to the on-site activities, students complete reflective assignments and, depending on cycle, participate in seminars, skill-building sessions, leadership program activities and/or networking events to connect their experiential learning with their academics. Performance evaluation assessment of the internship and self-assessment of learning occur at the end of the semester. Students can apply for pre-existing internships or consult with Assistant Director of Internships and their home department to discuss a new opportunity. All college policies related to internships apply. Course Codes: F. Prereq: MGT*214 and MKT*216, plus Junior or Senior standing with GPA 2.5 or higher.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Course Codes: F. Permission of Internship Director required. Prereq: MGT*214 and MKT*216, plus Junior or Senior standing with GPA 2.5 or higher. Term offering cycle: Fall, Summer, and Spring. Typical yearly cycle: All years.

    Credits: 3
  

  • MKT 483 - Marketing Internship I

    Permission of Internship Director required. Practical guided learning experience at a business or organization with the student spending at least 10 weeks (8 weeks in the summer) for a total of at least 120 hours of time at an internship site. Supervised placement provides experience appropriate to the student’s knowledge, skills and interests. In addition to the on-site activities, students complete reflective assignments and, depending on cycle, participate in seminars, skill-building sessions, leadership program activities and/or networking events to connect their experiential learning with their academics. Performance evaluation assessment of the internship and self-assessment of learning occur at the end of the semester. Students can apply for pre-existing internships or consult with Assistant Director of Internships and their home department to discuss a new opportunity. All college policies related to internships apply. Course Codes: BC. Prereq: MKT*216, plus Junior or Senior standing with GPA 2.5 or higher.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Course Codes: BC. Permission of Internship Director required. Prereq: MKT*216, plus Junior or Senior standing with GPA 2.5 or higher. Term offering cycle: Fall, Summer, and Spring. Typical yearly cycle: All years.

    Credits: 3
  

  • MKT 484 - Marketing Sales Internship

    Permission of Internship Director required. MKT*484 Marketing Sales Internship places a student into a sales environment. Whether it a consumer or business-to-business environments, students better understand the sales process, how sales personnel work with buyers, and how sales personnel deal with tension around competition and meeting goals. Practical guided learning experience at a business or organization with the student spending at least 10 weeks (8 weeks in the summer) for a total of at least 120 hours of time at an internship site. Supervised placement provides experience appropriate to the student’s knowledge, skills and interests. In addition to the on-site activities, students complete reflective assignments and, depending on cycle, participate in seminars, skill-building sessions, leadership program activities and/or networking events to connect their experiential learning with their academics. Performance evaluation assessment of the internship and self-assessment of learning occur at the end of the semester. Students can apply for pre-existing internships or consult with Assistant Director of Internships and their home department to discuss a new opportunity. All college policies related to internships apply. Course Codes: F. Prereq: MKT*216, plus Junior or Senior standing with GPA 2.5 or higher.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Course Codes: F. Permission of Internship Director required. Prereq: MKT*216, plus Junior or Senior standing with GPA 2.5 or higher. Term offering cycle: Fall, Summer, and Spring. Typical yearly cycle: All years.

    Credits: 3

Mathematics (MTH.Q courses listed separately)
  

  • MTH 207 - Elementary Statistics

    Introduction to concepts, techniques and applications of descriptive and inferential statistics. Topics include measures of center and spread, correlation and regression, experimental design, the Central Limit Theorem, parameter estimation and hypothesis tests for means and proportions. Statistical software is used. Course Codes: NR. Prereq: A course in algebra or any PEQ in Mathematics.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Course Codes: NR. Prereq: A course in algebra or any PEQ in Mathematics. Term offering cycle: Fall and Spring. Typical yearly cycle: All years.

    Credits: 3
  

  • MTH 208 - Statistics for Scientists

    Introduction to concepts, techniques and applications of descriptive and inferential statistics, with a focus on scientific applications. Topics include measures of center and spread, correlation and regression, experimental design, parameter estimation and hypothesis tests for means and proportions, the Chi- square distribution, and analysis of variance. Statistical software is used. Course Codes: BR. Prereq: Course in algebra, or any PEQ course in Mathematics.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Course Codes: BR. Prereq: Course in algebra, or any PEQ course in Mathematics. Term offering cycle: Fall and Spring. Typical yearly cycle: All years.

    Credits: 3
  

  • MTH 212 - Calculus II with Multivariable Calculus

    This course will cover techniques of integration and their applications, vectors, functions of several variables, partial differentiation and its applications, multiple integrals, polar coordinates, and an introduction to differential equations. Course Codes: ABR. Prereq: MTH.Q*113 with a grade of C or better. TI-83 or 84 calculator is required, other calculators may be used with permission of instructor. Changed from 4 credits to 3 credits, effective Fall 2017.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Course Codes: ABR. Prereq: MTH.Q*113 with a grade of C or better. TI-83 or 84 calculator is required, other calculators may be used with permission of instructor. Changed from 4 credits to 3 credits, effective Fall 2017. Term offering cycle: Fall and Spring. Typical yearly cycle: All years.

    Credits: 3
  

  • MTH 213 - Calculus III

    Infinite sesquences and series, Taylor polynomials and Taylor series, and other advanced applications of single and multivariable calculus. Course Codes: BR. Prereq: MTH*212 with a grade of C or better. TI 83 or TI 84 calculator is required. Others may be used with instructor permission. Changed from 4 credits to 3 credits, effective Fall 2017.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Course Codes: BR. Prereq: MTH*212 with a grade of C or better. TI 83 or TI 84 calculator is required. Others may be used with instructor permission. Changed from 4 credits to 3 credits, effective Fall 2017. Term offering cycle: Spring. Typical yearly cycle: Even years.

    Credits: 3
  

  • MTH 215 - Exploring Mathematics II

    This course is a continuation of concepts of MTH.Q 115, which develops the mathematical competency of the prospective teacher at the elementary level. Inquiry investigations allow students to work in groups with mathematics manipulatives and other classroom materials to deepen their conceptual understanding of statistics, probability, algebra, and geometry in terms of shape, transformations, and measurement. Content is linked to both psychological research on developmental learning in mathematics and the Common Core Standards. This course is ideal for Inclusive Early Childhood/Childhood (INCH), and Adolescent Inclusive (ADIN) majors, but it may be taken by students who wish to learn mathematics from a new perspective. Course Codes: BHR. Prereq: PEQ in Mathematics and SPF*204, or permission of instructor.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Course Codes: BHR. Prereq: PEQ in Mathematics and SPF*204, or permission of instructor. Term offering cycle: Fall. Typical yearly cycle: All years.

    Credits: 3
  

  • MTH 220 - Introduction to Mathematical Structures

    An introduction to advanced mathematical language, literature, logic, composition, theorem proving, and problem solving . Topics include logic, set theory, relations and functions, cardinality, the real number system. Emphasis on complete, correct use of the language of mathematics and construction of clear, understandable proofs. Course Codes: R. Prereq: MTH*212 with a grade of C or better.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Course Codes: R. Prereq: MTH*212 with a grade of C or better. Term offering cycle: Fall. Typical yearly cycle: All years.

    Credits: 3
  

  • MTH 244 - Mathematical Programming

    An introduction to mathematical computing and programming, including the use of LaTeX, Python (or another appropriate language), spreadsheets, and computer algebra systems. Exercises and projects drawn from calculus, differential equations, linear algebra, and other applications. Course Codes: B. Prereq: MTH.Q*113.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Course Codes: B. Prereq: MTH.Q*113. Term offering cycle: Spring. Typical yearly cycle: Even years.

    Credits: 3
  

  • MTH 308 - Applied Statistics and Visualization

    Statistical models for data analysis and discovery in big-data settings. Regression methods applied to data settings with binary and multi-category outcomes. An introduction to some of the most commonly used statistical methods for exploring and analyzing multivariate data. Interpretation and visualization of the results of analyses is emphasized. Course codes: BR. Prerequisites: MTH*207 (grade of B or higher) OR MTH*208 (grade of C or higher) OR PSY*202 (grade of B or higher).

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Course Codes: BR. Prerequisites: MTH*207 (grade of B or higher) OR MTH*208 (grade of C or higher) OR PSY*202 (grade of B or higher). Term offering cycle: Fall. Typical yearly cycle: Even years.

    Credits: 3
  

  • MTH 309G - History of Mathematics

    (Global course) The development of elementary and advanced mathematics from ancient to modern times. Course Codes: BR. Prereq: MTH 220 with a C grade or better, or permission of the instructor.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Course Codes: BR. Prereq: MTH 220 with a C grade or better, or permission of the instructor. Term offering cycle: Spring. Typical yearly cycle: Odd years.

    Credits: 3
  

  • MTH 312 - Linear Algebra

    Linear algebra is both computational and theoretical in nature. Computations lead to solutions of problems involving systems of linear equations. Conceptually and theoretically, the abstract notion of vector spaces and their properties are explored and developed. Topics include vectors, matrices, independence, span, bases, dimension, rank, linear transformations, vector spaces, determinants, eigenvalues, eigenvectors, orthogonality, and change of basis, as time allows. Course Codes: BR. Prereq: MTH*220 with a grade of C or better.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Course Codes: BR. Prereq: MTH*220 with a grade of C or better. Term offering cycle: Spring. Typical yearly cycle: Odd years.

    Credits: 3
  

  • MTH 314 - Introduction to Probability

    Topics in this course include counting techniques, axiomatic probability theory; discrete and continuous sample spaces; random variables, distribution functions, probability density and mass functions; expectation; moment-generating functions; normal, binomial, and Poisson distributions; and joint and continuous distributions. Students may choose additional work to prepare for the Probability actuarial exam. Course Codes: BR. Prereq: MTH*212 with a grade of C or better or permission of instructor.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Course Codes: BR. Prereq: MTH*212 with a grade of C or better or permission of instructor. Term offering cycle: Spring. Typical yearly cycle: Even years.

    Credits: 3
  

  • MTH 325 - Mathematical Modeling with Differential Equations

    Modeling is the study of real world situations using mathematics. Quantitative analysis of equations using graphical and numerical methods. Incorporation of traditional analytical methods of solving differential equations. Models may be chosen from population biology, ecology, finanace and sociology. Course Codes: BR. Prereq: MTH*212 with a grade of C or better or permission of the instructor.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Course Codes: BR. Prereq: MTH*212 with a grade of C or better or permission of the instructor. Term offering cycle: Fall. Typical yearly cycle: Odd years.

    Credits: 3
  

  • MTH 390 - Special Topics in Mathematics

    Choice of topics reflects the special interest of students and instructors. Course Codes: BR. Prereq: MTH.Q 113.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Course Codes: BR. Prereq: MTH.Q 111. Term offering cycle: Fall. Typical yearly cycle: Irregular offering.

    Credits: 3
  

  • MTH 413 - Real Analysis

    An in-depth study of the real numbers and functions on the real numbers. Topics include the axioms for the real number system, the elementary topology of Euclidean space and a study of sequences, limits, continuity, differentiation, integration, and infinite series. Course Codes: BR. Prereq: MTH*220 with a grade of C or better.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Course Codes: BR. Prereq: MTH*220 with a grade of C or better. Term offering cycle: Spring. Typical yearly cycle: Odd years.

    Credits: 3
  

  • MTH 414 - Abstract Algebra

    Abstract Algebra (also called Modern Algebra) is the study of objects and operations on those objects. Many familiar sets can be categorized based upon their stripped down structures when seen in the greatest possible generality or abstraction. Topics include symmetries, groups, permutations, factor groups, homomorphisms, rings fields, polynomials, unique factorization, integral domains, Euclidean constructions and the insolvability of the general quintic equation, as time allows. Algebraists utilize the familiarity and concreteness of a great variety of examples, and the beauty of mathematical proof. Course Codes: BR. Prereq: MTH*220 with a grade of C or better.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Course Codes: BR. Prereq: MTH*220 with a grade of C or better. Term offering cycle: Spring. Typical yearly cycle: Even years.

    Credits: 3
  

  • 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. Course Codes: BR. Prereq: MTH*220 with a grade of C or better.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Course Codes: BR. Prereq: MTH*220 with a grade of C or better. Term offering cycle: Spring. Typical yearly cycle: Even years.

    Credits: 3
  

  • 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. Prereq: ADOL*410 with grade of C or better. 35 hours of fieldwork required.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prereq: ADOL*410 with grade of C or better. 35 hours of fieldwork required. Term offering cycle: Spring. Typical yearly cycle: All years.

    Credits: 3
  

  • 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. Need Adolescence Program Director and department approval.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Need Adolescence Program Director and department approval. Term offering cycle: Fall. Typical yearly cycle: All years.

    Credits: 6
  

  • MTH 483 - Mathematics Internship I

    Permission of Internship Director required. Practical guided learning experience at a business or organization with the student spending at least 10 weeks (8 weeks in the summer) for a total of at least 120 hours of time at an internship site. Supervised placement provides experience appropriate to the student’s knowledge skills and interests. In addition to the on-site activities, students complete reflective assignments and, depending on cycle, participate in seminars, skill-building sessions, leadership program activities and/or networking events to connect their experiential learning with their academics. Performance evaluation assessment of the internship and self-assessment of learning occur at the end of the semester. Students can apply for pre-existing internships or consult with Assistant Director of Internships and their home department to discuss a new opportunity. All college policies related to internships apply. Prereq: MTH 244 or MTH 325 recommended. Junior or Senior standing with GPA 2.5 or higher. Departmental approval required.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prereq: MTH 244 or MTH 325 recommended. Junior or Senior standing with GPA 2.5 or higher. Departmental approval required. Permission of Internship Director required. Term offering cycle: Fall, Summer, and Spring. Typical yearly cycle: All years.

    Credits: 3
  

  • MTH 484 - Mathematics Internship II

    Permission of Internship Director required. This course is reserved for students who have already completed a first internship at the 483 level. Practical guided learning experience at a business or organization with the student spending at least 10 weeks (8 weeks in the summer) for a total of at least 120 hours of time at an internship site. Supervised placement provides experience appropriate to the student’s knowledge skills and interests. In addition to the on-site activities, students complete reflective assignments and, depending on cycle, participate in seminars, skill-building sessions, leadership program activities and/or networking events to connect their experiential learning with their academics. Performance evaluation assessment of the internship and self-assessment of learning occur at the end of the semester. Students can apply for pre-existing internships or consult with Assistant Director of Internships and their home department to discuss a new opportunity. All college policies related to internships apply. 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.

    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. Permission of Internship Director required. Term offering cycle: Fall, Summer, and Spring. Typical yearly cycle: All years.

    Credits: 3
  

  • 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. Course Codes: R.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Course Codes: R. Term offering cycle: Fall and Spring. Typical yearly cycle: All years.

    Credits: 3
  

  • 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. Course Codes: R.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Course Codes: R. Term offering cycle: Fall and Spring. Typical yearly cycle: All years.

    Credits: 3
  

  • 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. Course Codes: CIR. Prereq: Permission of instructor.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Course Codes: CIR. Prereq: Permission of instructor. Term offering cycle: Spring. Typical yearly cycle: All years.

    Credits: 3
  

  • 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. Course Codes: AR. Prereq: Senior year or permission of instructor.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Course Codes: AR. Prereq: Senior year or permission of instructor. Term offering cycle: Spring. Typical yearly cycle: All years.

    Credits: 3
  

  • MTH 499 - Mathematics Comprehensive

    Only S/U Grading. Course Codes: AF.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Course Codes: AF. Term offering cycle: Spring. Typical yearly cycle: All years.

    Credits: 0
  

  • MTH.Q 102 - Thinking Mathematically

    (PEQ Math) 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. Course Codes: NR. Prereq: Math SAT 400 or Math ACT 18, or Int Alg Regents exam 75. This PEQ course counts as a Global course.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Course Codes: NR. Prereq: Math SAT 400 or Math ACT 18, or Int Alg Regents exam 75. This PEQ course counts as a Global course. Term offering cycle: Fall and Spring. Typical yearly cycle: All years.

    Credits: 3
  

  • MTH.Q 109 - The Mathematical Experience

    (PEQ Math) Where does mathematics show up in the world? This question is addressed in this course to demonstrate the utility of mathematics. Financial and related applications are emphasized. The course is especially suited to those interested in practical mathematics, regardless of their previous mathematical experience. Course Codes: BNR. Prereq: Math SAT 400 or Math ACT 18, or Int Alg Regents exam 75. This PEQ course counts as a Global course.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Course Codes: BNR. Prereq: Math SAT 400 or Math ACT 18, or Int Alg Regents exam 75. This PEQ course counts as a Global course. Term offering cycle: Fall and Spring. Typical yearly cycle: All years.

    Credits: 3
  

  • MTH.Q 113 - Calculus I

    (PEQ Math) 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. 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 PEQ course counts as a Global course.

    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 PEQ course counts as a Global course. Term offering cycle: Fall and Spring. Typical yearly cycle: All years.

    Credits: 3
  

  • MTH.Q 115 - Exploring Mathematics I

    (PEQ Math) How is math experienced by learners? What does it mean to understand math? This course explores these questions through development of concepts in the elementary mathematics curriculum. Investigations let students deepen their conceptual understanding of numeration systems, real number operations, ratios, proportions, percent. Content linked to psychological research and developmental benchmarks. Course Codes: BR.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Course Codes: BR. Term offering cycle: Fall and Spring. Typical yearly cycle: All years.

    Credits: 3

Music (MUS.Q courses listed separately)
  

  • 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. Course Codes: B.  Music Majors only. 

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Course Codes: B.  Music Majors only.  Term Cycle: Fall and Spring. Typical yearly cycle: All Years. 

    Credits: 0 to 1
  

  • MUG 97 - 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. Course Codes: B. Music Majors only.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Course Codes: B. Music Majors only. Term offering cycle: Fall and Spring. Typical yearly cycle: All years.

    Credits: 0 to 1
  

  • MUG 131 - Piano Class I

    Piano as a secondary concentration for music majors. Emphasis on sight-reading and harmonization of melodies, study of pieces from Baroque to contemporary, triads and primary chord progressions, and technical studies coordinated with the fundamentals of theory and musical form. Course Codes: AFS. Additional course fee required.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Course Codes: AFS. Additional course fee required. Term offering cycle: Fall. Typical yearly cycle: All years.

    Credits: 1
  

  • MUG 132 - Piano Class II

    Piano as a secondary concentration for music majors. Emphasis on sight-reading and harmonization of melodies in expanded position, continued study of pieces from Baroque to contemporary, triad inversions and secondary chord progressions, and technical studies coordinated with the fundamentals of theory and musical form. Course Codes: AFS. Additional course fee required.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Course Codes: AFS. Additional course fee required. Term offering cycle: Spring. Typical yearly cycle: All years.

    Credits: 1
  

  • MUG 141 - Voice Class I

    Exploration of vocal repertoire, tools and techniques as a secondary concentration for music majors. Course Codes: AFS. Additional course fee required.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Course Codes: AFS. Additional course fee required. Term offering cycle: Fall. Typical yearly cycle: All years.

    Credits: 1
  

  • 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. Additional course fee required.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Additional course fee required. Term offering cycle: Fall and Spring. Typical yearly cycle: Irregular offering.

    Credits: 1
  

  • MUG 231 - Piano Class III

    Piano as a secondary concentration for music majors. Emphasis on sight-reading, harmonization, and transposition of folk melodies using secondary dominants in keyboard style, continued study of pieces from Baroque to contemporary, and technical studies coordinated with the fundamentals of theory and musical form. Course Codes: AFS. Additional course fee required.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Course Codes: AFS. Additional course fee required. Term offering cycle: Fall. Typical yearly cycle: All years.

    Credits: 1
  

  • MUG 232 - Piano Class IV

    Piano as a secondary concentration for music majors. Emphasis on sight-reading, expanded left-hand and hands-together accompaniments (written and realized), improvisation in an array of musical idioms, and harmonization of folk and jazz melodies. Course Codes: AFS. Prereq: MUG*231 or MUP*1B. Additional course fee required.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Course Codes: AFS. Prereq: MUG*231 or MUP*1B. Additional course fee required. Term offering cycle: Spring. Typical yearly cycle: All years.

    Credits: 1
  

  • 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. Additional course fee required.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Additional course fee required. Term offering cycle: Fall. Typical yearly cycle: All years.

    Credits: 1
  

  • 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. Course Codes: FS. Prereq: MUG*281. Additional course fee required. Coreq: MUX 277.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Course Codes: FS. Prereq: MUG*281. Additional course fee required. Coreq: MUX 277. Term offering cycle: Spring. Typical yearly cycle: All years.

    Credits: 1
  

  • MUG 331 - Functional Piano for Music Therapists

    Extended concentration on keyboard skills for music therapy majors. Emphasis on improvisation in a variety of different styles, meters, and idioms; and advanced songwriting, arranging and performing of music for a variety of populations. Course Codes: FH. Prereq: MUG*232 (Music Therapy section). Additional course fee required.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Course Codes: FH. Prereq: MUG*232 (Music Therapy section). Additional course fee required. Term offering cycle: Fall. Typical yearly cycle: All years.

    Credits: 1
  

  • MUG 333 - Keyboard Score Reading

    Instruction in the basic skills of reading vocal, instrumental and orchestral scores at the keyboard; including work with all clefs and instrumental transpositions. Analysis of scores for the purposes of practical reduction and transposition at the keyboard; reduction of instrumental and vocal score accompaniments. Course Codes: FH. Prereq: MUG*232 or equivalent. Additional course fee required.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Course Codes: FH. Prereq: MUG*232 or equivalent. Additional course fee required. Term offering cycle: Fall and Spring. Typical yearly cycle: All years.

    Credits: 1
  

  • 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. Additional course fee required.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Additional course fee required. Term offering cycle: Spring. Typical yearly cycle: Irregular offering.

    Credits: 1
  

  • MUG 336 - Advanced Functional Guitar

    Advanced musicianship in guitar for therapeutic & educational settings. Includes multiple genres and tunings. Course code: FS. Open only to Music Therapy students. Additional course fee required.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Course code: FS. Open only to Music Therapy students. Additional course fee required. Term offering cycle: Spring. Typical yearly cycle: All years.

    Credits: 1
  

  • MUP 1CC - Contemporary Commercial Music Applied Study

    The purpose of Contemporary Commercial Applied Study is to verse students in a wide array of literature and to train them with the techniques and skills necessary to be competitive in an increasingly diverse career field as multi-faceted contemporary commercial musicians and professionals. Program coordinators will work with applied faculty to develop and date a required repertoire list. Course codes: S. Additional course fee required.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Course codes: S. Additional course fee required. Term offering cycle: Fall and Spring. Typical yearly cycle: All years.

    Credits: 1
  

  • MUP 1_ - Primary Performance Instrument

    Music majors, hour lesson.

     

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Additional fee required.

    Credits: 1 to 6
  

  • MUP 2W - Perform Sec Euphonium

    Performance secondary lessons.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Additional course fee required.

    Credits: 1 to 6
  

  • MUP 2_ - Secondary Performance Instrument

    Music Majors, 1/2 hour lesson.

     

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Additional fee required.

    Credits: 1
  

  • MUP 3_ - Primary Performance Instrument

    Nonmajors, hour lesson.

     

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Approval of area coordinator is required. Additional fee required.

    Credits: 1
  

  • MUP 4_ - Secondary Performance

    Nonmajors, 1/2 hour lesson.

     

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Additional fee required.

    Credits: 1
  

  • MUP 096 - Vocal Studio

    Weekly classes, with the individual studio teachers and staff pianists, to actively work on and engage in the process of synthesizing vocal technique and performance. Coreq: MUP 1A.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Coreq: MUP 1A. Term Cycle: Fall and Spring. Typical yearly cycle: All Years. 

    Credits: 0
  

  • MUP 96 - Vocal Studio

    Weekly classes, with the individual studio teachers and staff pianists, to actively work on and engage in the process of synthesizing vocal technique and performance. Coreq: MUP 1A.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Coreq: MUP 1A. Term offering cycle: Fall and Spring. Typical yearly cycle: All years.

    Credits: 0
  

  • MUP 097 - Composition Studio Forum

    A weekly class with all composition students where students and faculty present their work, composition topics are discussed, and guest lectures are held. Course codes: A. Co-req: MUP 1Q.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Course codes: A. Coreq: MUP 1Q. Term Cycle: Fall and Spring. Typical yearly cycle: All Years. 

    Credits: 0
  

  • MUP 97 - Composition Studio Forum

    A weekly class with all composition students where students and faculty present their work, composition topics are discussed, and guest lectures are held. Course codes: A. Co-req: MUP 1Q.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Course codes: A. Coreq: MUP 1Q. Term offering cycle: Fall and Spring. Typical yearly cycle: All years.

    Credits: 0
  

  • MUP 098 - Piano Studio

    Course codes: A. Coreq: MUP 1B.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Course codes: A. Coreq: MUP 1B. Term Cycle: Fall and Spring. Typical yearly cycle: All Years. 

    Credits: 0
  

  • MUP 98 - Piano Studio

    Course codes: A. Coreq: MUP 1B.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Course codes: A. Coreq: MUP 1B. Term offering cycle: Fall and Spring. Typical yearly cycle: All years.

    Credits: 0
  

  • MUP 310 - Jazz Composition and Arranging

    Concepts and procedures essential to composing and arranging for jazz ensembles including small groups, big bands and studio orchestras. Study of instrumental characteristics, range, transpositions, efficient notation, special rhythm section notation and chord symbol conventions; in-depth study of melodic, harmonic, rhythmic and orchestration concepts, reinforced through analysis of examples by master composers. Weekly written assignments, one composition or arrangement for jazz combo and one for large jazz ensemble, rehearsed by student and performed on combo and big band concerts. Course Codes: C. Pre-req: MUS*123, MUS*124, MUS*303 or permission of instructor.Course Codes: C. Pre-req: MUS*123, MUS*124, MUS*303 or permission of instructor.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Course Codes: C. Pre-req: MUS*123, MUS*124, MUS*303 or permission of instructor. Term offering cycle: Variable. Typical yearly cycle: Irregular offering.

    Credits: 3
  

  • MUP 311 - Survey Vocal 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 English and Italian repertoire. Course Codes: R.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Course Codes: R. Term offering cycle: Fall. Typical yearly cycle: Irregular offering.

    Credits: 2
  

  • MUP 312 - Survey of Vocal 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 diction; incorporates training for independence in repertoire planning; special emphasis on details on the most significant Lieder and Melodie composers. Additional auxilliary languages and repertoire introduced as time permits. Course Codes: R

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Course Codes: R. Term offering cycle: Spring. Typical yearly cycle: Irregular offering.

    Credits: 2
  

  • MUP 313 - Piano Literature I

    A brief history of keyboard instruments; a study of the pianist’s standard repertoire from the Baroque through the Classical era. Study of stylistic analysis and discussion of performance practices and problems, including those surrounding ornamentation, articulation, and the keyboard instrument. Course Codes: R.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Course Codes: R. Term offering cycle: Fall. Typical yearly cycle: Irregular offering.

    Credits: 3
  

  • MUP 314 - Piano Literature II

    A study of the pianist’s standard repertoire from the nineteenth century to the present, including stylistic analysis and cultural discussion of performance practices and issues of historical relevance. Course Codes: R.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Course Codes: R. Term offering cycle: Spring. Typical yearly cycle: Irregular offering.

    Credits: 3
  

  • 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. Course Codes: R.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Course Codes: R. Term offering cycle: Fall. Typical yearly cycle: All years.

    Credits: 3
  

  • MUP 332 - Group Piano Techniques

    Group piano techniques and apprenticeship in class piano. Keyboard Performance major or area coordinator approval. Additional Course fee required.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Keyboard Performance major or area coordinator approval. Additional Course fee required. Term offering cycle: Fall. Typical yearly cycle: All years.

    Credits: 1
  

  • MUP 431 - Piano Pedagogy I

    Intensive survey and evaluation of the educational philosophies behind the currently used methods for teaching piano in both private and group situations; practical aspects of setting up a private studio, use of technology, and the sequential presentation and development of music skills and concepts from the beginning to lower intermediate levels. Video observation of experienced teachers, forum discussion of pedagogical problems and solutions.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Term offering cycle: Fall. Typical yearly cycle: Irregular offering.

    Credits: 2
  

  • MUP 433 - Collaborative Piano

    The pianistic art of collaborative musicianship in working with a soloist (vocal or instrumental) and/or instrumental or vocal ensemble; practical experience with supervision. Course Codes: F.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Course Codes: F. Term offering cycle: Fall and Spring. Typical yearly cycle: Irregular offering.

    Credits: 1
  

  • MUP 461 - Studio Teaching I

    Studio teaching is supervised teaching in the Department of Music and Community Music Program as available. Course Code: A. See Chair for permission to enroll.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Course Code: A. See Chair for permission to enroll; notification of approval must be sent to Registrar which permits student registration via Student Planning. Term offering cycle: Fall and Spring. Typical yearly cycle: All years.

    Credits: 1
  

  • MUP 462 - Vocal Performance Techniques Seminar

    Focus in further developing the performance skills of voice majors as singing-actors, who plan to pursue vocal performance careers at the graduate and/or professional levels. Course Codes: A.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Course Codes: A. Term offering cycle: Fall. Typical yearly cycle: Irregular offering.

    Credits: 1
  

  • MUS 121 - Rudiments for Music Majors I

    An introduction to the building blocks of music theory, including pitch, rhythm, meter, melody, intervals, and chords. This course is designed for music majors with little experience in music theory and aural skills. MUS 121 does not count toward completion of the requirements for the music degree. Course Codes: FR.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Course Codes: FR. Term offering cycle: Fall. Typical yearly cycle: All years.

    Credits: 1.5
  

  • MUS 123 - Music Theory I

    An introduction to the theory and analysis of tonal music, consisting of a review of rudiments and instruction in two-part counterpoint, chord building, and diatonic harmony. This course focuses primarily on western art music but draws from other traditions as well. Course Codes: ACR. Corequisite: MUS*125.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Course Codes: ACR. Corequisite: MUS*125. Term offering cycle: Fall. Typical yearly cycle: All years.

    Credits: 3
  

  • MUS 124 - Music Theory II

    A continuation of the introduction to diatonic harmony from MUS 123. New topics include sequences, tonicization and modulation, and basic formal types. Guided composition exercises reinforce course content. Course Codes: ACR. Prerequisite: MUS*123. Corequisite: MUS*126.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Course Codes: ACR. Prerequisite: MUS*123. Corequisite: MUS*126. Term offering cycle: Spring. Typical yearly cycle: All years.

    Credits: 3
  

  • MUS 125 - Aural Skills I

    A course that builds connections among reading music, thinking in music, and singing or playing music. MUS 125 reinforces the course content of MUS 123 through singing, keyboard, and dictation exercises. Course Codes: AC.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Course Codes: AC. Term offering cycle: Fall. Typical yearly cycle: All years.

    Credits: 1
  

  • MUS 126 - Aural Skills II

    A continuation of MUS 125 that reinforces the course content of MUS 124. Course Codes: AC. Prereqs: MUS 125.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Course Codes: AC. Prereqs: MUS 125. Term offering cycle: Spring. Typical yearly cycle: All years.

    Credits: 1
  

  • MUS 205 - Gender and Music

    A variety of genres and styles will be covered, as well as the impact of women’s studies and gender studies on music historiography. Course Codes: R. Prereq: PEQ in Visual Performing Arts. Women’s Studies Minor course. International Studies Minor course.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Course Codes: R. Prereq: PEQ in Visual Performing Arts. Women’s Studies Minor course. International Studies Minor course. Term offering cycle: Fall and Spring. Typical yearly cycle: Irregular offering.

    Credits: 3
  

  • MUS 206 - Opera

    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. Course Codes: R. Prereq: PEQ in Visual and Performing Arts.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Course Codes: R. Prereq: PEQ in Visual and Performing Arts. Term offering cycle: Variable. Typical yearly cycle: Irregular offering.

    Credits: 3
  

  • MUS 207 - Music and Poetry

    A cross-disciplinary study of the interrelationships between music and poetry. Course Codes: R. Prereq: PEQ in Literature. And Visual and Performing Arts.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Course Codes: R. Prereq: PEQ in Literature. And Visual and Performing Arts. Term offering cycle: Variable. Typical yearly cycle: Irregular offering.

    Credits: 3
  

  • MUS 209 - History of Rock and Contemporary Commercial Music

    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. Course Codes: ABR. Prereq: PEQ in Visual and Performing Arts.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Course Codes: ABR. Prereq: PEQ in Visual and Performing Arts. Term offering cycle: Fall and Spring. Typical yearly cycle: All years.

    Credits: 3
  

  • 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. Course Codes: ACR. Music majors only or permission of the instructor.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Course Codes: ACR. Music majors only or permission of the instructor. Term offering cycle: Fall. Typical yearly cycle: All years.

    Credits: 3
  

  • 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. Course Codes: ACR. Prereqs: MUS 211.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Course Codes: ACR. Prereqs: MUS 211. Term offering cycle: Spring. Typical yearly cycle: All years.

    Credits: 3
  

  • MUS 220 - Rock and Contemporary Commercial Music Theory and Composition

    An introduction to the theory of rock music and a workshop for creative activity. Theoretical topics include rhythm, melody, harmony, voice leading, form, instrumentation, text, and texture, with application to styles that may include blues, doo-wop, folk rock, art rock, and hip-hop. Students will compose original music, arrange preexisting songs, and transcribe rock music. Certain computer applications will be introduced. Course Codes: R. Prereq: MUS*124.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Course Codes: R. Prereq: MUS*124. Term offering cycle: Fall. Typical yearly cycle: All years.

    Credits: 3
  

  • MUS 223 - Music Theory III

    An intermediate level course on tonal theory and analysis that includes instruction on chromaticism and form. Guided composition exercises reinforce course content. Course Codes: ACR. Prereq: MUS*124. Corequisite: MUS*225.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Course Codes: ACR. Prereq: MUS*124. Corequisite: MUS*225. Term offering cycle: Fall. Typical yearly cycle: All years.

    Credits: 3
  

  • MUS 224 - Music Theory IV

    An introduction to the theory and analysis of music written after 1900. Instruction focuses on three areas: music with pitch centers, freely atonal music, and serial music. Additional topics may be introduced, such as aleatory music, postmodernism, minimalism, film music, and/or rock music. Course Codes: ACR. Prerequisite: MUS*223. Corequisite: MUS*226.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Course Codes: ACR. Prerequisite: MUS*223. Corequisite: MUS*226. Term offering cycle: Spring. Typical yearly cycle: All years.

    Credits: 3
  

  • MUS 225 - Aural Skills III

    A course that refines the connections among reading music, thinking in music, and singing or playing music developed in MUS 125 and MUS 126, with increased attention to chromaticism, form, and complex rhythms. MUS 225 reinforces the course content of MUS 223. Course Codes: AC. Prereqs: MUS 126.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Course Codes: AC. Prereqs: MUS 126. Term offering cycle: Fall. Typical yearly cycle: All years.

    Credits: 1
  

  • MUS 226 - Aural Skills IV

    A continuation of MUS 225 that engages with increasingly chromatic music, as well as with whole-tone, octatonic, pentatonic, and modal scales, as well as with music lacking a tonal center. Course Codes: AC. Prereq: MUS 225. Coreq: MUX*226.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Course Codes: AC. Prereq: MUS 225. Coreq: MUX*226. Term offering cycle: Spring. Typical yearly cycle: All years.

    Credits: 1
  

  • 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
    Term offering cycle: Spring. Typical yearly cycle: Even years.

    Credits: 1
  

  • MUS 244 - Diction II

    Instruction in the reading of texts in German and French through the use of IPA symbols. Emphasis on poets who were used by standard lieder and melodie composers.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Term offering cycle: Fall. Typical yearly cycle: Even years.

    Credits: 1
  

  • MUS 246 - The Church and Its Music Through The Ages

    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. Course Codes: BR. Cross listed with RES*343.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Course Codes: BR. Cross listed with RES*343. Term offering cycle: Fall. Typical yearly cycle: Irregular offering.

    Credits: 3
  

  • MUS 272 - Introduction to Conducting

    This course is designed as an introduction to the fundamentals of conducting. Emphasis will be placed on applying the basics of technique, understanding terminology, and developing score-reading skills. Students will all be expected to participate in a laboratory experience by singing and playing as well as conducting the class ensemble. Course Codes: AFH Prereq: MUS 124, 126.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Course Codes: AFH. Prereq: MUS 124, 126. Term offering cycle: Spring. Typical yearly cycle: All years.

    Credits: 1
  

  • MUS 303 - Jazz History

    A historical survey of jazz music and those who made it, including Louis Armstrong, Duke Ellington, Charlie Parker, Miles Davis, John Coltrane-and many others. Music and musicians active from the 1940’s through the 1970’s are emphasized, as they are still the dominant forces on the music of the present day. Jazz recordings and videos are featured in class. Course Codes: CR. Prereq: MUS 124 or permission of instructor.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Course Codes: CR. Prereq: MUS 124 or permission of instructor. Term offering cycle: Spring. Typical yearly cycle: Irregular offering.

    Credits: 3
  

  • MUS 317 - The History of Western Music III: Music 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. Course Codes: ACR. Prereqs: MUS 211, 212.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Course Codes: ACR. Prereqs: MUS 211, 212. Term offering cycle: Fall. Typical yearly cycle: All years.

    Credits: 3
  

  • MUS 320 - Contemporary Commercial Music Composition and Recording

    This course will focus on advanced recording techniques, the creative processes it captures and the use of the recording studio itself as a creative instrument. Students will collaborate to compose, create, perform, record, edit, mix, and master original music in a variety of different styles. Topics include: advanced studio techniques and signal flow, audio processing, proper microphone placement. Course codes: CH. Prerequisite: MUB*222.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Course codes: CH. Prerequisite: MUB*222. Term offering cycle: Spring. Typical yearly cycle: Even years.

    Credits: 3
  

  • MUS 321 - Orchestration and Arranging

    This course introduces fundamental elements of orchestration with respect to the Western tradition. Two specific skills will be developed: orchestration and arranging. Course Codes: ACJ. Prereq: MUS*223.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Course Codes: ACJ. Prereq: MUS*223. Term offering cycle: Spring. Typical yearly cycle: All years.

    Credits: 3
  

  • MUS 322 - Jazz Theory

    An in-depth study of jazz harmony and the tonal and rhythmic elements of jazz improvisation. Form analysis, scale-chord relationships, and transcription/analyses of extant solos are emphasized. Course Codes: R. Prereq: MUS 224.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Course Codes: R. Prereq: MUS 224. Term offering cycle: Spring. Typical yearly cycle: All years.

    Credits: 3
  

  • MUS 323 - Modal and Tonal Counterpoint

    Develops the basic principles and skills of counterpoint according to 16th and 18th century practices. Course Codes: CR. Prereq: MUS 124.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Course Codes: CR. Prereq: MUS 124. Term offering cycle: Fall. Typical yearly cycle: Irregular offering.

    Credits: 3
  

  • MUS 371 - Choral Conducting

    This course is a continuation of MUS 272 with an emphasis on choral conducting issues. Students learn about choral rehearsal techniques, score study, performance practices and concert programming. Weekly laboratory experience in choral conducting. Prereq: MUS*272. Coreq: MUS 371L.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prereq: MUS*272. Coreq: MUS 371L. Term offering cycle: Fall. Typical yearly cycle: All years.

    Credits: 2
  

  • MUS 371L - Choral Conducting Lab Ensemble

    Students enrolled in MUS 371L will combine to provide a lab choral ensemble for all students enrolled in Choral Conducting (MUS 371). Course Codes: AFJ. Coreq: MUS*371.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Course Codes: AFJ. Coreq: MUS*371. Term offering cycle: Fall. Typical yearly cycle: All years.

    Credits: 0
 

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