Jun 26, 2024  
2020-2021 Academic Catalog 
    
2020-2021 Academic Catalog [Archived Catalog]

Courses


Key to Course Numbers

Courses numbered 001 - 099 represent remedial work and carry no credit toward a degree or credential.  Generally these courses are developmental, remedial, or pre-college in content.

Courses numbered 100 to 299 are designed for freshmen and sophomores but are available to other students.

Courses numbered 301 to 499 are designed primarily for juniors and seniors but are available to qualified sophomores and freshmen if all prerequisites have been met.

Coursed numbered exactly 300EX designate CBASE experimental courses.  Such courses are not listed in the Catalog since they arise out of special needs and are offered a limited number of times.  The subject area will indicate the discipline to which this experimental course pertains.

Courses numbered exactly 400EX designate CAPS experimental courses. Such courses are not listed in the Catalog since they arise out of special needs and are offered a limited number of times. The subject area will indicate the discipline to which this experimental course pertains (ACCT, BMGT, MGMT, etc).

Courses numbered exactly 600EX designate graduate experimental courses.  Such courses are not listed in the Catalog since they arise out of special needs and are offered a limited number of times.  The subject area will indicate the discipline to which this experimental course pertains (ACCT, BSAD, MIS, etc.).

Courses numbered 500 to 699 are designate graduate-level offerings. Such courses are open to undergraduates by special arrangements only.

CP following the course number denotes that the course was taken from the College of Adult and Professional Studies; CB denotes that the course was taken from the College of Business, Arts, Sciences, and Education.

 
  
  • MUSC 360 - Orchestration


    Credit Hours: 2
    Scoring music for instrumental groups.
  
  • MUSC 365 - Choral Arranging


    Credit Hours: 2
    Arranging music for various voice combinations. Offered alternate years.
  
  • MUSC 375 - Music Education in the Elementary School


    Credit Hours: 4
    Prerequisites: Music Education Majors & Admission to Teacher Education, EDUC 310 with C or better.
    Organization and administration of music in elementary grades, methods and materials used in teaching music in relation to the children’s growth needs and interests, and their natural methods of learning.
  
  • MUSC 380 - Advanced Elementary School Music Techniques


    Credit Hours: 2
    This course will be a continuation of the study of specific elementary music techniques that are introduced in Elementary Music Methods (Ed). Specific attention will be given to the Orff and Kodaly methodologies.
  
  • MUSC 415 - Music History and Literature 3


    Credit Hours: 3
    A survey of non-western music along with a study of the musical developments in Western Europe and the Americas from 1950 to the present.
    Meets General Education Goal 5: Culture and Diversity.
  
  • MUSC 420 - Jazz Pedagogy/Literature


    Credit Hours: 3
    This course will utilize a ‘hands on” approach to equip students with the knowledge and ability to both teach jazz in a variety of settings, and perform jazz in professional settings. They will learn rehearsal and teaching techniques and have the opportunities to advance their performing careers. Internships will be planned and arranged on an individual basis with the instructor.
  
  • MUSC 421 - Jazz Arranging


    Credit Hours: 2
    Prerequisites: MUSC 202 and MUSC 204
    This course will teach the student how to arrange music for standard big band and other standard jazz ensembles through understanding of harmony, melodic structure, form, texture, reharmonization, and instrumentation.
  
  • MUSC 440 - The Elementary School Internship


    Credit Hours: 5
    Prerequisites: Admission to the professional semester and MUSC 375 .
    Co-requisites: EDUC 490 EDUC 499  and MUSC 450  
    Students preparing for elementary and secondary teaching in music education enroll in MUSC 440 and MUSC 450, with one-half term devoted to each, with supervision by cooperating teachers and college supervisors.
  
  • MUSC 445 - Secondary Music Teaching Methods


    Credit Hours: 4
    Prerequisites: EDUC 310 and Admission to teacher education.
    Includes a cluster of outcomes to prepare students for secondary music teaching, i.e., history, philosophy and psychology of music learning; planning and delivery of classroom instruction; music program organization and management; national and state standards; curricular and assessment design; teaching materials; and professional and activity organizations and music student events.
  
  • MUSC 450 - The Secondary School Internship


    Credit Hours: 5
    Prerequisites: Admission to the professional semester and MUSC 445 .
    Co-requisites: EDUC 490 EDUC 499  and MUSC 440  
    Students preparing for elementary and secondary teaching in music education enroll in MUSC 440 and MUSC 450, with one-half term devoted to each, with supervision by cooperating teachers and college supervisors.
  
  • MUSC 460 - The Practice of Church Music


    Credit Hours: 3
    The nature of music in worship; developing and administering the music program of the church; and techniques and repertory for the graded choir program.
  
  • MUSC 490 - Senior Seminar


    Credit Hours: 1
    Senior Seminar is a capstone course required for all students graduating with a Bachelor of Arts in Music degree or a Bachelor of Music in Performance degree. The course is designed to guide student to research and develop a career path that will lead to meaningful professional work or graduate study.
  
  • MUSC 491 - Special Problems


    Credit Hours: 1 - 3 variable
  
  • MUSC 494 - Music Internship


    Credit Hours: 1 - 3 variable
    Prerequisites: Junior Status
    Faculty-supervised, practical experience in music-related fields such as applied music teaching, performance, music ministry, arts administration and music business. In the case of internships with individual organizations, the curriculum will be set by agreement between the Division of Fine Arts chair, the faculty supervisor, and the sponsoring organization.  In the case of internships consisting of music performance in the community, the curriculum will be set by agreement between the Division of Fine Arts Chair, and the faculty supervisor.  This is an elective course available to students graduating with a Bachelor of Arts in Music degree or a Bachelor of Music in Performance degree.  Learning will be evaluated by the faculty supervisor, based upon submitted record of work accomplished, organization’s supervisor assessment, and reflective journal.
  
  • MUSP 115 - Brass Performance


    Credit Hours: 1 - 6 variable
    Music Performance and Ensembles – private lessons in voice, piano, organ, harpsichord, wind, brass and percussion instruments as well as class lessons in piano or voice are available each semester. Consult with the music faculty regarding Music Performance. Credit may be earned through participation in operatic productions, vocal and instrumental ensembles. Music majors must enroll in a large ensemble each semester of full-time enrollment. All music majors must pass a piano proficiency exam. Details outlined in the Music Department Handbook. All music education majors are required to take one hour of applied or class voice as a part of their applied music curriculum.
  
  • MUSP 119 - Percussion Performance


    Credit Hours: 1 - 6 variable
    Music Performance and Ensembles - private lessons in voice, piano, organ, harpsichord, wind, brass and percussion instruments as well as class lessons in piano or voice are available each semester. Consult with the music faculty regarding Music Performance. Credit may be earned through participation in operatic productions, vocal and instrumental ensembles. Music majors must enroll in a large ensemble each semester of full-time enrollment. All music majors must pass a piano proficiency exam. Details outlined in the Music Department Handbook. All music education majors are required to take one hour of applied or class voice as a part of their applied music curriculum.
  
  • MUSP 122 - Concert Jazz Ensemble*


    Credit Hours: 0 - 1 variable
    Music Performance and Ensembles - private lessons in voice, piano, organ, harpsichord, wind, brass and percussion instruments as well as class lessons in piano or voice are available each semester. Consult with the music faculty regarding Music Performance. Credit may be earned through participation in operatic productions, vocal and instrumental ensembles. Music majors must enroll in a large ensemble each semester of full-time enrollment. All music majors must pass a piano proficiency exam. Details outlined in the Music Department Handbook. All music education majors are required to take one hour of applied or class voice as a part of their applied music curriculum.
    *Courses taken for 0 credit hours must be approved by the Division Chair.
  
  • MUSP 123 - University Band*


    Credit Hours: 0 - 1 variable
    Music Performance and Ensembles - private lessons in voice, piano, organ, harpsichord, wind, brass and percussion instruments as well as class lessons in piano or voice are available each semester. Consult with the music faculty regarding Music Performance. Credit may be earned through participation in operatic productions, vocal and instrumental ensembles. Music majors must enroll in a large ensemble each semester of full-time enrollment. All music majors must pass a piano proficiency exam. Details outlined in the Music Department Handbook. All music education majors are required to take one hour of applied or class voice as a part of their applied music curriculum.
    *Courses taken for 0 credit hours must be approved by the Division Chair.
  
  • MUSP 126 - String Performance


    Credit Hours: 1 - 6 variable
    Music Performance and Ensembles - private lessons in voice, piano, organ, harpsichord, wind, brass and percussion instruments as well as class lessons in piano or voice are available each semester. Consult with the music faculty regarding Music Performance. Credit may be earned through participation in operatic productions, vocal and instrumental ensembles. Music majors must enroll in a large ensemble each semester of full-time enrollment. All music majors must pass a piano proficiency exam. Details outlined in the Music Department Handbook. All music education majors are required to take one hour of applied or class voice as a part of their applied music curriculum.
  
  • MUSP 129 - Woodwind Performance


    Credit Hours: 1 - 6 variable
    Music Performance and Ensembles - private lessons in voice, piano, organ, harpsichord, wind, brass and percussion instruments as well as class lessons in piano or voice are available each semester. Consult with the music faculty regarding Music Performance. Credit may be earned through participation in operatic productions, vocal and instrumental ensembles. Music majors must enroll in a large ensemble each semester of full-time enrollment. All music majors must pass a piano proficiency exam. Details outlined in the Music Department Handbook. All music education majors are required to take one hour of applied or class voice as a part of their applied music curriculum.
  
  • MUSP 133 - Orchestra*


    Credit Hours: 0 - 1 variable
    Music Performance and Ensembles - private lessons in voice, piano, organ, harpsichord, wind, brass and percussion instruments as well as class lessons in piano or voice are available each semester. Consult with the music faculty regarding Music Performance. Credit may be earned through participation in operatic productions, vocal and instrumental ensembles. Music majors must enroll in a large ensemble each semester of full-time enrollment. All music majors must pass a piano proficiency exam. Details outlined in the Music Department Handbook. All music education majors are required to take one hour of applied or class voice as a part of their applied music curriculum.
    *Courses taken for 0 credit hours must be approved by the Division Chair.
  
  • MUSP 134 - Chamber Orchestra*


    Credit Hours: 0 - 1 variable
    Music Performance and Ensembles - private lessons in voice, piano, organ, harpsichord, wind, brass and percussion instruments as well as class lessons in piano or voice are available each semester. Consult with the music faculty regarding Music Performance. Credit may be earned through participation in operatic productions, vocal and instrumental ensembles. Music majors must enroll in a large ensemble each semester of full-time enrollment. All music majors must pass a piano proficiency exam. Details outlined in the Music Department Handbook. All music education majors are required to take one hour of applied or class voice as a part of their applied music curriculum.
    *Courses taken for 0 credit hours must be approved by the Division Chair.
  
  • MUSP 136 - Piano Performance


    Credit Hours: 1 - 6 variable
    Music Performance and Ensembles - private lessons in voice, piano, organ, harpsichord, wind, brass and percussion instruments as well as class lessons in piano or voice are available each semester. Consult with the music faculty regarding Music Performance. Credit may be earned through participation in operatic productions, vocal and instrumental ensembles. Music majors must enroll in a large ensemble each semester of full-time enrollment. All music majors must pass a piano proficiency exam. Details outlined in the Music Department Handbook. All music education majors are required to take one hour of applied or class voice as a part of their applied music curriculum.
  
  • MUSP 138 - Ensemble Accompanying


    Credit Hours: 1
    Music Performance and Ensembles - private lessons in voice, piano, organ, harpsichord, wind, brass and percussion instruments as well as class lessons in piano or voice are available each semester. Consult with the music faculty regarding Music Performance. Credit may be earned through participation in operatic productions, vocal and instrumental ensembles. Music majors must enroll in a large ensemble each semester of full-time enrollment. All music majors must pass a piano proficiency exam. Details outlined in the Music Department Handbook. All music education majors are required to take one hour of applied or class voice as a part of their applied music curriculum.
  
  • MUSP 142 - Organ Performance


    Credit Hours: 1 - 6 variable
    Music Performance and Ensembles - private lessons in voice, piano, organ, harpsichord, wind, brass and percussion instruments as well as class lessons in piano or voice are available each semester. Consult with the music faculty regarding Music Performance. Credit may be earned through participation in operatic productions, vocal and instrumental ensembles. Music majors must enroll in a large ensemble each semester of full-time enrollment. All music majors must pass a piano proficiency exam. Details outlined in the Music Department Handbook. All music education majors are required to take one hour of applied or class voice as a part of their applied music curriculum.
  
  • MUSP 145 - Voice Performance


    Credit Hours: 1 - 6 variable
    Music Performance and Ensembles - private lessons in voice, piano, organ, harpsichord, wind, brass and percussion instruments as well as class lessons in piano or voice are available each semester. Consult with the music faculty regarding Music Performance. Credit may be earned through participation in operatic productions, vocal and instrumental ensembles. Music majors must enroll in a large ensemble each semester of full-time enrollment. All music majors must pass a piano proficiency exam. Details outlined in the Music Department Handbook. All music education majors are required to take one hour of applied or class voice as a part of their applied music curriculum.
  
  • MUSP 146 - Jazz Performance


    Credit Hours: 1 - 6 variable
    Courses for Music Performance and Ensembles include-private lessons in voice, piano, organ, harpsichord, wind, brass and percussion instruments as well as class lessons in piano or voice are available each semester. Consult with the music faculty regarding Music Performance. Credit may be earned through participation in operatic productions, vocal instrumental ensembles. Music majors must enroll in a large ensemble each semester of full-time enrollment. All music majors must pass a piano proficiency exam. Details outlined in the Music Department Handbook. All music education majors are required to take one hour of applied or class voice as a part of their applied music curriculum. 
  
  • MUSP 149 - Concert Choir*


    Credit Hours: 0 - 1 variable
    Music Performance and Ensembles - private lessons in voice, piano, organ, harpsichord, wind, brass and percussion instruments as well as class lessons in piano or voice are available each semester. Consult with the music faculty regarding Music Performance. Credit may be earned through participation in operatic productions, vocal and instrumental ensembles. Music majors must enroll in a large ensemble each semester of full-time enrollment. All music majors must pass a piano proficiency exam. Details outlined in the Music Department Handbook. All music education majors are required to take one hour of applied or class voice as a part of their applied music curriculum.
    *Courses taken for 0 credit hours must be approved by the Division Chair.
  
  • MUSP 150 - Singing Quakers*


    Credit Hours: 0 - 1 variable
    Music Performance and Ensembles - private lessons in voice, piano, organ, harpsichord, wind, brass and percussion instruments as well as class lessons in piano or voice are available each semester. Consult with the music faculty regarding Music Performance. Credit may be earned through participation in operatic productions, vocal and instrumental ensembles. Music majors must enroll in a large ensemble each semester of full-time enrollment. All music majors must pass a piano proficiency exam. Details outlined in the Music Department Handbook. All music education majors are required to take one hour of applied or class voice as a part of their applied music curriculum.
    *Courses taken for 0 credit hours must be approved by the Division Chair.
  
  • MUSP 151 - Women’s Chorus*


    Credit Hours: 0 - 1 variable
    Music Performance and Ensembles - private lessons in voice, piano, organ, harpsichord, wind, brass and percussion instruments as well as class lessons in piano or voice are available each semester. Consult with the music faculty regarding Music Performance. Credit may be earned through participation in operatic productions, vocal and instrumental ensembles. Music majors must enroll in a large ensemble each semester of full-time enrollment. All music majors must pass a piano proficiency exam. Details outlined in the Music Department Handbook. All music education majors are required to take one hour of applied or class voice as a part of their applied music curriculum.
    *Courses taken for 0 credit hours must be approved by the Division Chair.
  
  • MUSP 155 - Opera Workshop*


    Credit Hours: 0 - 1 variable
    Music Performance and Ensembles - private lessons in voice, piano, organ, harpsichord, wind, brass and percussion instruments as well as class lessons in piano or voice are available each semester. Consult with the music faculty regarding Music Performance. Credit may be earned through participation in operatic productions, vocal and instrumental ensembles. Music majors must enroll in a large ensemble each semester of full-time enrollment. All music majors must pass a piano proficiency exam. Details outlined in the Music Department Handbook. All music education majors are required to take one hour of applied or class voice as a part of their applied music curriculum.
    *Courses taken for 0 credit hours must be approved by the Division Chair.
  
  • MUSP 160 - Chamber Instrumental Ensemble*


    Credit Hours: 0 - .5 variable
    Music Performance and Ensembles - private lessons in voice, piano, organ, harpsichord, wind, brass and percussion instruments as well as class lessons in piano or voice are available each semester. Consult with the music faculty regarding Music Performance. Credit may be earned through participation in operatic productions, vocal and instrumental ensembles. Music majors must enroll in a large ensemble each semester of full-time enrollment. All music majors must pass a piano proficiency exam. Details outlined in the Music Department Handbook. All music education majors are required to take one hour of applied or class voice as a part of their applied music curriculum.
    *Courses taken for 0 credit hours must be approved by the Division Chair.
  
  • MUSP 165 - Chamber Vocal Ensemble*


    Credit Hours: 0 - .5 variable
    Music Performance and Ensembles - private lessons in voice, piano, organ, harpsichord, wind, brass and percussion instruments as well as class lessons in piano or voice are available each semester. Consult with the music faculty regarding Music Performance. Credit may be earned through participation in operatic productions, vocal and instrumental ensembles. Music majors must enroll in a large ensemble each semester of full-time enrollment. All music majors must pass a piano proficiency exam. Details outlined in the Music Department Handbook. All music education majors are required to take one hour of applied or class voice as a part of their applied music curriculum.
    *Courses taken for 0 credit hours must be approved by the Division Chair.
  
  • MUSP 167 - Jazz Vocal Ensemble*


    Credit Hours: 0 - 1 variable
    Courses for Music Performance and Ensembles include-private lessons in voice, piano, organ, harpsichord, wind, brass and percussion instruments as well as class lessons in piano or voice are available each semester. Consult with the music faculty regarding Music Performance. Credit may be earned through participation in operatic productions, vocal instrumental ensembles. Music majors must enroll in a large ensemble each semester of full-time enrollment. All music majors must pass a piano proficiency exam. Details outlined in the Music Department Handbook. All music education majors are required to take one hour of applied or class voice as a part of their applied music curriculum.
    *Courses taken for 0 credit hours must be approved by the Division Chair.
  
  • MUSP 245 - Music Composition


    Credit Hours: 1 - 2 variable
    Prerequisites: Minimal amount of keyboard skill.
    Students learn a variety of techniques relating to composition ranging from development of original ideas to arranging original works and works of other composers. This course is offered as individual weekly lessons and a weekly master class for all students enrolled.
  
  • MUSP 315 - Brass Performance


    Credit Hours: 1 - 6 variable
    Prerequisites: 4 semesters of study & consensus of faculty jury. Transfer students: 3 semesters of applied study, 1 semester @ Friends & consensus of faculty jury
    Upper division (300 level) applied music study is designed to meet performance requirements of the Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Music degrees. Students majoring in music are eligible to register for 300 level study once they have passed their Sophomore Review jury. Courses for Music Performance and Ensembles include-private lessons in voice, piano, organ, harpsichord, wind, brass and percussion instruments as well as class lessons in piano or voice are available each semester. Consult with music faculty regarding Music Performance. Credit may be earned through participation in operatic productions, vocal and instrumental ensembles. Music majors must enroll in large ensemble each semester of full-time enrollment. All music majors must pass a piano proficiency exam. Details outlined in the Music Department handbook. All music education majors are required to take one hour of applied or class voice as part of their applied music curriculum. 
  
  • MUSP 319 - Percussion Performance


    Credit Hours: 1 - 6 variable
    Prerequisites: 4 semesters of study & consensus of faculty jury. Transfer students: 3 semesters of applied study, 1 semester @ Friends & consensus of faculty jury
    Upper division (300 level) applied music study is designed to meet performance requirements of the Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Music degrees. Students majoring in music are eligible to register for 300 level study once they have passed their Sophomore Review jury. Courses for Music Performance and Ensembles include-private lessons in voice, piano, organ, harpsichord, wind, brass and percussion instruments as well as class lessons in piano or voice are available each semester. Consult with music faculty regarding Music Performance. Credit may be earned through participation in operatic productions, vocal and instrumental ensembles. Music majors must enroll in large ensemble each semester of full-time enrollment. All music majors must pass a piano proficiency exam. Details outlined in the Music Department handbook. All music education majors are required to take one hour of applied or class voice as part of their applied music curriculum.
  
  • MUSP 326 - String Performance


    Credit Hours: 1 - 6 variable
    Prerequisites: 4 semesters of study & consensus of faculty jury. Transfer students: 3 semesters of applied study, 1 semester @ Friends & consensus of faculty jury
    Upper division (300 level) applied music study is designed to meet performance requirements of the Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Music degrees. Students majoring in music are eligible to register for 300 level study once they have passed their Sophomore Review jury. Courses for Music Performance and Ensembles include-private lessons in voice, piano, organ, harpsichord, wind, brass and percussion instruments as well as class lessons in piano or voice are available each semester. Consult with music faculty regarding Music Performance. Credit may be earned through participation in operatic productions, vocal and instrumental ensembles. Music majors must enroll in large ensemble each semester of full-time enrollment. All music majors must pass a piano proficiency exam. Details outlined in the Music Department handbook. All music education majors are required to take one hour of applied or class voice as part of their applied music curriculum.
  
  • MUSP 329 - Woodwind Performance


    Credit Hours: 1 - 6 variable
    Prerequisites: 4 semesters of study & consensus of faculty jury. Transfer students: 3 semesters of applied study, 1 semester @ Friends & consensus of faculty jury
    Upper division (300 level) applied music study is designed to meet performance requirements of the Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Music degrees. Students majoring in music are eligible to register for 300 level study once they have passed their Sophomore Review jury. Courses for Music Performance and Ensembles include-private lessons in voice, piano, organ, harpsichord, wind, brass and percussion instruments as well as class lessons in piano or voice are available each semester. Consult with music faculty regarding Music Performance. Credit may be earned through participation in operatic productions, vocal and instrumental ensembles. Music majors must enroll in large ensemble each semester of full-time enrollment. All music majors must pass a piano proficiency exam. Details outlined in the Music Department handbook. All music education majors are required to take one hour of applied or class voice as part of their applied music curriculum. 
  
  • MUSP 336 - Piano Performance


    Credit Hours: 1 - 6 variable
    Prerequisites: 4 semesters of study & consensus of faculty jury. Transfer students: 3 semesters of applied study, 1 semester @ Friends & consensus of faculty jury
    Upper division (300 level) applied music study is designed to meet performance requirements of the Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Music degrees. Students majoring in music are eligible to register for 300 level study once they have passed their Sophomore Review jury. Courses for Music Performance and Ensembles include-private lessons in voice, piano, organ, harpsichord, wind, brass and percussion instruments as well as class lessons in piano or voice are available each semester. Consult with music faculty regarding Music Performance. Credit may be earned through participation in operatic productions, vocal and instrumental ensembles. Music majors must enroll in large ensemble each semester of full-time enrollment. All music majors must pass a piano proficiency exam. Details outlined in the Music Department handbook. All music education majors are required to take one hour of applied or class voice as part of their applied music curriculum.
  
  • MUSP 342 - Organ Performance


    Credit Hours: 1 - 6 variable
    Prerequisites: 4 semesters of study & consensus of faculty jury. Transfer students: 3 semesters of applied study, 1 semester @ Friends & consensus of faculty jury
    Upper division (300 level) applied music study is designed to meet performance requirements of the Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Music degrees. Students majoring in music are eligible to register for 300 level study once they have passed their Sophomore Review jury. Courses for Music Performance and Ensembles include-private lessons in voice, piano, organ, harpsichord, wind, brass and percussion instruments as well as class lessons in piano or voice are available each semester. Consult with music faculty regarding Music Performance. Credit may be earned through participation in operatic productions, vocal and instrumental ensembles. Music majors must enroll in large ensemble each semester of full-time enrollment. All music majors must pass a piano proficiency exam. Details outlined in the Music Department handbook. All music education majors are required to take one hour of applied or class voice as part of their applied music curriculum.
  
  • MUSP 345 - Voice Performance


    Credit Hours: 1 - 6 variable
    Prerequisites: 4 semesters of study & consensus of faculty jury. Transfer students: 3 semesters of applied study, 1 semester @ Friends & consensus of faculty jury
    Upper division (300 level) applied music study is designed to meet performance requirements of the Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Music degrees. Students majoring in music are eligible to register for 300 level study once they have passed their Sophomore Review jury. Courses for Music Performance and Ensembles include-private lessons in voice, piano, organ, harpsichord, wind, brass and percussion instruments as well as class lessons in piano or voice are available each semester. Consult with music faculty regarding Music Performance. Credit may be earned through participation in operatic productions, vocal and instrumental ensembles. Music majors must enroll in large ensemble each semester of full-time enrollment. All music majors must pass a piano proficiency exam. Details outlined in the Music Department handbook. All music education majors are required to take one hour of applied or class voice as part of their applied music curriculum.
  
  • MUSP 346 - Jazz Performance


    Credit Hours: 1 - 6 variable
    Upper division (300 level) applied music study is designed to meet performance requirements of the Bachelor of Music degree in Performance. Students majoring in music are eligible to register for 300 level study once they have passed their Sophomore Review jury. Courses for Music Performance and Ensembles include-private lessons in voice, piano, organ, harpsichord, wind, brass and percussion instruments as well as class lessons in piano or voice are available each semester. Consult with music faculty regarding Music Performance. Credit may be earned through participation in operatic productions, vocal and instrumental ensembles. Music majors must enroll in large ensemble each semester of full-time enrollment. All music majors must pass a piano proficiency exam. Details outlined in the Music Department Handbook. All music education majors are required to take one hour of applied or class voice as part of their applied music curriculum.
  
  • MUSP 351 - Applied Conducting I (Choral)


    Credit Hours: 1 - 2 variable
    Prerequisites: MUSC 220  with C or better for choral and permission of the instructor
    Students in Applied Conducting will analyze musical scores in preparation for conducting. Students will also determine and practice the conducting gestures and non-verbal communication used to conduct musical ensembles. Finally, students will develop the pedagogy necessary to teach music to ensembles.
  
  • MUSP 352 - Applied Conducting I (Instrumental)


    Credit Hours: 1 - 2 variable
    Prerequisites: MUSC 210  with C or better for instrumental and permission of the instructor
    Students in Applied Conducting will analyze musical scores in preparation for conducting. Students will also determine and practice the conducting gestures and non-verbal communication used to conduct musical ensembles. Finally, students will develop the pedagogy necessary to teach music to ensembles.
  
  • MUSP 361 - Applied Conducting II: Choral


    Credit Hours: 1 - 2 variable
    Prerequisites: MUSC 220  with grade of C or better
    Student in Applied Conducting II will analyze musical scores in preparation for conducting. Students will also determine and practice the conducting gestures and non-verbal communication used to conduct musical ensembles. Finally, students will develop the pedagogy necessary to teach music to ensembles.
    Permission of the instructor is required. Course generally restricted to juniors and seniors only.
  
  • MUSP 362 - Applied Conducting II: Instrumental


    Credit Hours: 1 - 2 variable
    Prerequisites: MUSC 210 with C or better and permission of the instructor
    Students in Applied Conducting II will analyze musical scores in preparation for conducting. Students will also determine and practice the conducting gestures and non-verbal communication used to conduct musical ensembles. Finally, students will develop the pedagogy necessary to teach music to ensembles.
  
  • MUSP 390 - Junior Recital


    Credit Hours: 1
    The Junior Recital is a graded public performance of no less than thirty minutes of music. The repertoire shall be chosen in consultation with the private applied instructor/s.
  
  • MUSP 490 - Senior Recital


    Credit Hours: 1
    The Senior Recital is a graded public performance of not less than fifty minutes of music. The repertoire shall be chosen in consultation with the private applied instructor/s.
  
  • NATS 100 - Human Biology with Lab


    Credit Hours: 4
    This introductory biology course is a laboratory class employing the scientific method for investigation in the area of Human Biology. Students will study the hierarchical organization of the human body and spend some time learning about the functioning of the different organ systems (cardiovascular, respiratory, urinary, skeletal, muscular, etc.). Students will also gain some insight into disease processes.
    Meets General Education Goal 4b: Breadth of Knowledge - Natural Science.
  
  • NATS 110 - Physical Science & Lab


    Credit Hours: 4
    Prerequisites: MATH 101
    Laboratory/field class employing the scientific method for investigations in the physical sciences (physics, chemistry, astronomy, meteorology, geology).
    Meets General Education Goal 4b: Breadth of Knowledge - Natural Science (non-science majors only).
  
  • NATS 120 - Biological Science & Lab


    Credit Hours: 4
    Laboratory/field class employing the scientific method for investigations in the biological sciences. Subjects covered include introductory anatomy and physiology and possibly selected topics in zoology, botany, microbiology, evolution, genetics or ecology.
    Meets General Education Goal 4b: Breadth of Knowledge - Natural Science (non-science majors only).
  
  • NATS 125 - Understanding the Environment with Lab


    Credit Hours: 4
    Scientific issues including declining resources, energy policy, population growth and global warming will be studied. The course will integrate basic topics and current issues. Instruction includes class time, lab and field trips. Meets laboratory science requirement.
    Meets General Education Goal 4b: Breadth of Knowledge - Natural Science.
  
  • NATS 130 - Physical Science with Lab


    Credit Hours: 4
    Laboratory/field class employing the scientific method for investigations in the physical sciences (physics, chemistry, astronomy, meteorology and geology).
    Meets General Education Goal 4b: Breadth of Knowledge - Natural Science.
  
  • NATS 135 - Introduction to Chemistry & Lab


    Credit Hours: 5
    Prerequisites: MATH 100  
    This course is a lecture/laboratory class which employs the scientific method in the study of the chemistry of everyday life. Topics covered will include general overviews of inorganic, organic, medicinal and biochemistry, as well as a discussion of energy and the environment. This course includes a laboratory component and is intended for students wishing to fulfill their General Education science requirement, as well as being a required course for some majors. This course will not fulfill any of the requirements for a degree in chemistry.
    Meets General Education Goal 4b: Breadth of Knowledge - Natural Science.
  
  • NATS 220 - Principles of Anatomy and Physiology & Lab


    Credit Hours: 4
    Prerequisites: NATS 120  with final grade of C or better or consent of instructor
    This course is designed specifically for non-biology majors and will survey the organ systems of the human body. Emphasis will be placed on the functions of the different organs and organ systems, how the different systems function to maintain homeostasis, and how all the systems function synergistically to create a healthy individual. Includes lab component.
  
  • NATS 488 - Research Methods in Natural Science


    Credit Hours: 1 - 2 variable
    Prerequisites: junior year.
    Aids the student in the development of basic research and data analysis skills. Topics include literature search, abstract writing, experimental design, apparatus design, sampling and reporting techniques, computer use, and statistical testing.
  
  • NATS 489 - Research Problems in Natural Science


    Credit Hours: 1 - 2 variable
    Prerequisites: NATS 488.
    In consultation with a divisional faculty member, the student will pursue an individual research problem in his area of interest.
  
  • NATS 494 - Internship 2


    Credit Hours: 6
    Prerequisites: Junior or Senior standing or by consent of instructor
    More advanced, off- or on-campus practical work experience in a discipline. Junior or senior status required or by consent. May be volunteer or paid employment.
  
  • OPMT 510 - Operations Management


    Credit Hours: 3
    Focuses on management of production activities of goods and services. Also emphasizes the understanding of strategic issues underlying operations management and prepares students to perform analyses of decision problems as well as to recognize a problem requiring application of these methods. The course orients students in problem-solving skills encountered in managing the making of goods and services with emphasis on the ability to develop and approximate models for complex situations and to give an understanding of strategic issues involved in operations.
  
  • OPMT 530 - Supply Chain Management


    Credit Hours: 3
    Explores the concepts of managing the flow of materials in a typical enterprise supply chain. Students will examine a complete overview of material flow, from internal and external suppliers, to and from the enterprise.
  
  • OPMT 555 - Six Sigma Green Belt (with Certification)


    Credit Hours: 3
    This course focuses on the management and improvement of processes across the business or organization. It encompasses the identification and prioritization of strategic business issues and prepares students to charter, launch and manage projects to resolve these business issues and improve business or organizational results. The course provides the student with the principles, methodology, and tools to be successful process improvement practitioners at the Six Sigma Green Belt level. With the completion of this stand-alone class, a Green Belt certification will be achieved. This course will be an elective in the Supply Chain Management concentration.
  
  • OPMT 615 - Enterprise Systems and Supply Chain Management


    Credit Hours: 3
    This course provides an overview of enterprise systems and supply chain business processes, and introduces students to how enterprise systems are used to effectively manage a supply chain business process from beginning to end in an integrated, consistent, and highly efficient manner.
  
  • OPMT 620 - Management of International Trade Operations


    Credit Hours: 3
    This course focuses on the development of strategies for business logistics and supply chain management involving the transfer of goods across national boundaries. Topics include the impact of economic globalization on supply chain strategies; the design of global logistics networks; managerial processes and systems for international production and distribution; and risk management for international logistics.
  
  • PHED 105 - Concepts of Physical Fitness


    Credit Hours: 2
    This course is designed to provide opportunities for the students to gain knowledge and understanding of the concept of health and physical education. Through formal and informal assessment, students will be able to determine their own fitness levels and design a fitness plan based on those findings.
  
  • PHED 110 - Cornerstone Course


    Credit Hours: 1
    Orientation for all prospective health management and health and physical education (non-teaching) majors. Expectations, content, philosophy and vocational opportunities of the programs are among the topics considered.
  
  • PHED 150 - Community First Aid & Safety


    Credit Hours: 2
    This course provides the students the opportunity to study the safety and prevention of accidents in the home, industrial, outdoor, water and traffic settings. Also, first responder procedures for care and prevention of work, home, industrial and outdoor injuries are learned. Water safety and care and prevention of injuries will also be covered. Students will not receive a passing grade until they have achieved Red Cross certification in CPR and First Aid.
  
  • PHED 170 - Training Room Techniques


    Credit Hours: 3
    Study and practice in the accepted procedures of prevention and care of athletic injuries from the trainer’s viewpoint.
  
  • PHED 220 - History and Philosophy of Physical Education


    Credit Hours: 2
    The purpose of this course is for the students to develop an understanding of the need to foster relationships with colleagues, parents/guardians and other professionals in the learning community. Additional topics include the study of the historical development of physical education and the contributions of individuals and organizations to health, physical education and its related fields. The curriculum also deals with philosophical questions and problems relating to sports, play and physical education.
  
  • PHED 250 - Personal and Community Health


    Credit Hours: 3
    Study of the individual’s physical and mental health and its effect on the community. Additional topics include achieving a healthy weight, drugs, tobacco, cancer, infectious disease, health care, environment and aging.
  
  • PHED 310 - Teaching Individual and Dual Sports


    Credit Hours: 3
    This course cultivates the understanding of the concepts of physical education content and applies these concepts for the development of a physically educated learner. Additionally, the class will provide the opportunity for students to learn the history and rules of individual and dual sports while practicing the skills and strategies for playing those sports. The course will also provide the students the opportunity to advance their instructional plan development and teaching skills relative to those sports.
  
  • PHED 315 - Teaching Team Sports


    Credit Hours: 3
    The course cultivates the understanding of the concepts of physical education content and applies these concepts for the development of a physically educated leader. Additionally, the class will provide the opportunity for students to learn the history and rules of team sports while practicing the skills and strategies for playing those sports. The course will also provide the students the opportunity to advance their instructional plan development and teaching skills relative to those sports.
  
  • PHED 340 - Motor Learning and Development


    Credit Hours: 3
    This class will provide the opportunity for students to understand how individuals learn and develop motor skills. Additional topics include planning and implementing safe learning environments, developmentally appropriate activities, formal and informal assessment and how those issues affect the psychomotor (physical fitness and motor coordination), cognitive and affective (social and emotional) domains of learning.
  
  • PHED 345 - Management of Health, Physical Education and Sport


    Credit Hours: 3
    The course is designed to assist the student, as they grow professionally, develop a deeper understanding of the need for building positive relationships with colleagues, parents/guardians and other professionals. Other topics will include the use of formal assessment to develop safe learning environments that encourage positive social interaction, and active engagement.
  
  • PHED 410 - Adapted Physical Education


    Credit Hours: 3
    This class will provide the opportunity for students to understand how individuals, including students with special needs, learn and develop motor skills. Additional topics include planning and implementing safe learning environments, developmentally appropriate activities, formal and informal assessment and how those issues affect the psychomotor (physical fitness and motor coordination), cognitive and affective (social and emotional) domains of learning.
  
  • PHED 435 - Kinesiology and Biomechanics for Physical Education and Recreation


    Credit Hours: 3
    Prerequisites: NATS 220  
    The course is designed to give the student the opportunity to gain knowledge related to the fields of kinesiology (muscles moving bones around joints) and biomechanics (physics applied to human movement, sports, and physical activity). Additionally, the student will be tasked to apply his/her kinesiology knowledge to the analysis of strength training programs. The biomechanics portion of the class is devoted to terminology and theories related to linear and rotary motion and how they apply to human movement in various activities and sport. The student will also analyze, diagnose, and correct problems with daily movements and sports activities.
  
  • PHED 450 - Tests and Measurements in Physical Education


    Credit Hours: 2 - 3 variable
    The course provides the students the opportunity to understand the use of formal and informal assessment strategies to foster learning and skill development. Other topics include the individual and group motivation, implications of reliability and validity on evaluation, authentic and skill testing, how various fitness components can be measured and the statistical tools most commonly used in the profession.
  
  • PHED 460 - Applied Exercise Physiology/Lab for Physical Education and Recreation


    Credit Hours: 4
    Prerequisites: NATS 220  and PHED 435 
    The course is designed to provide the student the opportunity to gain in-depth knowledge of the physiology of the human body, including the nervous, muscular, respiratory, and circulatory systems, and nutrition. The student will also apply that information to answer questions related to the effects of training and or detraining on the human body and demonstrate the ability to develop age appropriate training protocols for specific goals such as anaerobic power, aerobic conditioning, muscle strength, and weight loss programs for PreK-12 students in the school setting and all ages including senior citizens at a recreational facility. The laboratory portion of the class provides the student the opportunity to develop skills, using various assessment tools, to apply data related to the human body.
  
  • PHEP 100 - Physical Education


    Credit Hours: 1
    Instruction and practice in physical activities that develop physical fitness and are suitable for the student’s leisure time now and in the future.
    Repeatable with different activity.
  
  • PHEP 107 - Varsity Sports


    Credit Hours: 1
    Participation in varsity sports.
    Repeatable
  
  • PHIL 100 - Introduction to Philosophy


    Credit Hours: 3
    Prerequisites: Successful completion of COMP 202 recommended.
    This course provides a survey of philosophical ideas from pre-Socratic to contemporary time.
    Meets General Education Goal 4: Breadth of Knowledge (Humanities).
  
  • PHIL 160 - Critical Thinking


    Credit Hours: 3
    Principles of correct reasoning. Emphasis placed on the development of the ability to analyze and evaluate arguments as they occur in various types of discourse.
    Meets General Education Goal 4: Breadth of Knowledge (Humanities).
  
  • PHIL 180 - Introduction to Ethics


    Credit Hours: 3
    Prerequisites: Successful completion of COMP 202 recommended.
    This course provides a survey of ethical theories-from classical to contemporary time with attention to a selection of contemporary ethical dilemmas.
    Meets General Education Goal 6: Personal and Social Responsibility.
  
  • PHIL 210 - Ethics, Society and Service


    Credit Hours: 3
    This course will present an introduction to ethics and various philosophical and religious approaches to analyzing ethical problems, with a particular emphasis on
    studying social-ethical issues and determining approaches for meeting social needs.
    Students will study ethical issues in historical and current context and will identify one area in which they would like to perform community service. This required community service experience, to be approved by the instructor, will be a basis for their ongoing reflection in the class throughout the course.
  
  • PHIL 310 - Applied Christian Ethics


    Credit Hours: 3
    This course investigates major approaches to ethics through critical examination of the views of representative philosophers and their theories. The goal in this course will be to learn and to practice cogent reasoning about moral problems and to apply these various ethical theories to contemporary moral problems.
  
  • PHIL 320 - Great Philosophers


    Credit Hours: 3
    Prerequisites: PHIL 100 or PHIL 180
    This course provides an in-depth study of the life, major ideas and continuing influence of one of the great thinkers in the history of philosophy.
  
  • PHIL 340 - History of Great Ideas


    Credit Hours: 3
    Prerequisites: PHIL 100 or PHIL 180
    This course provides a basic ideas in common life such as truth, goodness, beauty, justice, equality and liberty are discussed in dialogue with representatives from the history of thought.
  
  • PHIL 370 - Faith and Reason


    Credit Hours: 3
    Prerequisites: PHIL 100 or PHIL 180
    This course examines the reasonableness of religious belief. Issues considered include the existence of God, the problem of evil, miracles, life after death and religious language.
  
  • PHIL 410 - Social and Political Philosophy


    Credit Hours: 3
    Prerequisites: COMP 202  
    This course examines the main issues of social and political philosophy.  Through comparison and critical analysis of the writings of major social and political philosophers from ancient to contemporary authors, students will consider various views regarding the relations between individuality and society.  Issues such as the nature of political authority, justice, the rights and freedom of individuals, and community will also be discussed.
  
  • PHIL 470 - Selected Topics in Philosophy


    Credit Hours: 3
    Prerequisites: PHIL 100 or PHIL 180
    Course provides particular issues, thinkers or areas of philosophy. Topics will vary.
  
  • PHIL 499 - Capstone


    Credit Hours: 2
    A senior-level course designed to help students integrate the various components of the Religion and Philosophy program.
  
  • PHYS 101 - General Physics 1 & Lab


    Credit Hours: 4
    Prerequisites: MATH 112 or MATH 201
    This course is a study of mechanics, including kinematics, dynamics, statics, energy, materials and fluids.
    Meets General Education Goal 4b: Breadth of Knowledge - Natural Science (non-science majors only).
  
  • PHYS 102 - General Physics 2 & Lab


    Credit Hours: 4
    Prerequisites: PHYS 101
    This course is a study of waves, sound, electricity and magnetism, optics, modern physics, and nuclear physics.
  
  • PHYS 111 - General Physics 1 with Calculus & Lab


    Credit Hours: 5
    Prerequisites: MATH 201
    Explores the application of calculus in Physics 1 and requires extra class meetings.
    Meets General Education Goal 4b: Breadth of Knowledge - Natural Science (science majors only).
  
  • PHYS 112 - General Physics 2 with Calculus & Lab


    Credit Hours: 5
    Prerequisites: PHYS 111
    Explores the application of calculus in Physics 2 and requires extra class meetings.
  
  • PHYS 113 - Physics 1 with Calculus Seminar


    Credit Hours: 1
    Prerequisites: PHYS 101  and MATH 201  
    This course covers the calculus portion of General Physics 1 including the study of mechanics, including kinematics, dynamics, statics, energy, materials and fluids
    PHYS 111 and PHYS 113 cannot both be counted for a grade
  
  • PHYS 114 - Physics 2 with Calculus Seminar


    Credit Hours: 1
    Prerequisites: PHYS 111  

    or

    PHYS 101  and PHYS 113  
    This course covers the calculus portion of General Physics 2 including the study of electricity, magnetism, and optics.
    PHYS 112 and PHYS 114 cannot both be counted for a grade.

  
  • PHYS 120 - Astronomy


    Credit Hours: 4
    This is a study of the solar system, stars, galaxies, constellations and atmospheric science. History of space science and space flight is also included. Special emphasis is given to laboratory and field methods.
  
  • PHYS 201 - Modern Physics & Lab


    Credit Hours: 4
    Prerequisites: PHYS 102 and PHYS 112
    This course examines the foundation of Modern Physics. It includes quantum mechanics; the nature of light, atomic theory, and spectra; the uncertainty principle; and special relativity.
  
  • POLS 100 - American Government


    Credit Hours: 3
    Survey of our national, state and local governments as well as the origin and growth of the Constitution. Aspects stressed are the function of government; the relations between the states and the national government; administrative and policy developments; and the work of the executive, legislative, and judicial branches.
    Meets General Education Goal 6: Personal and Social Responsibility.
 

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