2013-2014 Academic Catalog 
    
    May 04, 2024  
2013-2014 Academic Catalog [Archived Catalog]

Courses


 
  
  • MATH 120 - College Algebra


    3.0 credit hours
    Prerequisites: Math 119 with a grade of C or better or score of 22 or higher on Mathematics Skills Assessment
    Covers solutions of equations, inequalities, and systems of equations; functions, including linear, quadratic, polynomial, rational, exponential, and logarithmic; roots of polynomials; and conic sections.  Credit will not be given if a ‘C’ or better has been earned in a higher level (numbered) mathematics course.Delivery Methods: WEB, ONL
  
  • MATH 121 - College Algebra with Review


    5 credit hours
    Prerequisites: MATH 119 with a final grade of C or better or score of 22 or better on Mathematics Skills Assessment
    This course covers solutions of equations, inequalities, and systems of equations; functions, including linear, quadratic, polynomial, rational, exponential, and logarithmic; roots of polynomials; and conic sections.  Registration will not be allowed nor credit be given if a grade of C or better has been earned in a higher level mathematics course.Course Delivery Methods: TRA; BLD
  
  • MATH 200 - Calculus for Business and Social Sciences


    3 hours
    Prerequisites: MATH 111 with “C” or better or equivalent.
    Introduction to calculus for business and social science students. Includes limits, derivatives, integrals, and special emphasis on business and social science applications.(Credit will not be given in both MATH 200 and MATH 201, Calculus 1.)
  
  • MATH 201 - Calculus 1


    5 hours
    Prerequisites: MATH 111,112 with “C” or better or equivalent.
    Introduction to the calculus, limits, derivatives, applications of the derivative, antiderivatives, and definite and indefinite integral.
  
  • MATH 202 - Calculus 2


    5 hours
    Prerequisites: MATH 201 with “C” or better.
    Techniques of integration, differentiation and integration of transcendental functions, indeterminate forms, sequences, and series.
  
  • MATH 203 - Calculus 3


    3 hours
    Prerequisites: MATH 202 with “C” or better.
    Vectors, solid analytical geometry and multivariable calculus.
  
  • MATH 270 - Statistics


    3 hours
    Prerequisites: High School Algebra 2 or MATH 111 with final grade of ‘C’ or better
    Introduction to descriptive and inferential statistics. Some of the basic principles of probability studied.
  
  • MATH 280 - Biostatistics


    1 credit hour
    Prerequisites: BIOL 101 and MATH 270 with grades of C or higher
    This course will supplement the statistics course by examining statistical concepts used specifically in biology, environmental science, health sciences and zoo science. Students will be introduced to the use of computer-based statistical programs to analyze and present biological experimental data.Course Delivery Methods: TRA
  
  • MATH 340 - Linear Algebra


    3 hours
    Prerequisites: MATH 201 or consent of instructor.
    The algebra of linear transformations, matrices and vector spaces.
  
  • MATH 350 - Differential Equations


    3 hours
    Prerequisites: MATH 203.
    Differential equations of first order and first degree; linear differential equations of the nth order with constant coefficients; differential operators; and series methods.
  
  • MATH 360 - Geometry


    3 hours
    Prerequisites: MATH 201 or consent of instructor.
    Topics in Euclidean and non-Euclidean geometry.
  
  • MATH 370 - Mathematical Statistics


    3 hours
    Prerequisites: MATH 201 and 270 or consent of instructor.
    A calculus-based treatment of probability theory, including counting techniques, discrete and continuous probability distributions, and the Central Limit theorem followed by advanced topics in statistical inference, including estimation and hypothesis testing.
  
  • MATH 401 - Modern Algebra


    3 hours
    Prerequisites: MATH 201 or consent of instructor.
    Basic topics in set theory and number systems followed by a study of rings, integral domains, fields and groups.
  
  • MATH 411 - Advanced Calculus


    3 hours
    Prerequisites: MATH 203.
    Set theory, compact and connected sets, continuous mappings, uniform convergence, and differentiable mappings.
  
  • MATH 445 - History of Mathematics


    1 hour
    Prerequisites: MATH 202.
    Historical study of mathematics from prehistoric times to the present with emphasis on applications of mathematics to society.(Limited to secondary Math Education majors.)
  
  • MATH 450 - Numerical Methods


    3 hours
    Prerequisites: MATH 202.
    Solution of linear and nonlinear equations, approximation of functions, numerical integration and differentiation, and introduction to the analysis of convergence and errors.
  
  • MATH 490 - Math Seminar


    1 hour
  
  • MGMT 370 - Business Research


    3 credit hours
    Prerequisites: One college level mathematics course - College Algebra recommended.
    A course aimed at business managers responsible for implementing needs-based decisions amidst political and social business contexts.  Focus is on the use of needs assessments, statistical techiques, qualitative and quantitative data analysis, methods for assigning priorities, and translating needs assessment results into action plans suitable to the management of business in a wide variety of industries.Course Delivery Methods: TRA, WEB, ONL
    DCP Elective Course
  
  • MGMT 516 - Environmental Management


    4 credit hours
    Prerequisites: ENVS 501, LAWS 580, BIOL 560, GEOL 540, CHEM 520, and PHYS 530
    This course covers management competencies, models for decision-making, communication skills, and organizational skills. The basic principals of developing a request for proposal (RFP), working within budgets, and working with stakeholders will be covered. Students will be introduced to local environmental management problems and their solutions. Students will then be given environmental problems to review, determine key issues, develop a management model, and develop solutions. Special attention will be given to developing creative methods to address complex problems.Course Delivery Methods: WEB
  
  • MGMT 521 - Research Methods


    1 credit hour
    An introduction to applied research methodologies. The use of analytical tools for data analysis, literature searches, survey development, and the application of APA documentation style will result in a formal written proposal, which may serve as the basis for each student’s Final Project in Global Leadership and Management.Course Delivery Methods: WEB, ONL
  
  • MGMT 523 - Research Methods


    3.0 credit hours
    An introduction to applied research methodologies. The use of analytical tools for data analysis, literature searches, survey development, and the application of APA documentation style will result in a formal written proposal which may serve as the basis for each student’s Final Project in Leadership and Management.Course Delivery Methods: WEB
  
  • MGMT 531 - Regional Business Environments


    3 credit hours
    This course introduces global business as a dynamic entity and centers on regulatory, political, economic and cultural climates in which business is conducted in different world regions.  Comprehensive case studies provide varying perspectives on contemporary issues around the globe as students analyze real-world global practices.Course Delivery Methods: WEB, ONL
  
  • MGMT 541 - Cross-Cultural Communications and Negotiations


    3 credit hours
    Focuses on important competencies of global leadership including cross-cultural negotiation, communication and management skills, which help students to develop a global perspective and thus enhance business relationships with people from other cultures.  This course offers students a hands-on approach to negotiation basics together with a general understanding of how cultural differences and international settings affect business communication and negotiations.Course Delivery Methods: WEB, ONL
  
  • MGMT 553 - Management-Labor Relations


    3 credit hours
    A focus on the development, legal environment, and current problems of labor relations including introduction to the international law. Historical evolution of the labor movement, applicable laws of labor relations, collective bargaining processes, and dispute resolution are addressed. Employee performance appraisal issues and international comparative labor relations are included.Course Delivery Methods: WEB; ONL
  
  • MGMT 583 - Managerial Decision Making


    3 credit hours
    A study of decision-making theories and techniques based on structured decision-making processes. The factors that influence human decisions and the conditions under which decisions are made are presented. Peer, personal, social, and political pressures; individual and group interactions; and data uncertainty are presented within the context of developing sound decision-making methodologies. Includes practical exposure to information technology that supports decision-making and problem-solving.Course Delivery Methods: BLD; ONL
  
  • MGMT 611 - Global Finance


    3 credit hours
    Prerequisites: ACCT 573
    Covers topics of corporate finance such as the time value of money, ratio analysis, capital budgeting and international finance.  Additional topics include national and international standards, international ethics, general techniques for global money management, and the analysis of financial derivatives and their use in currency risk management.Course Delivery Methods: WEB; ONL
  
  • MGMT 613 - Project Managment


    3 credit hours
    An in-depth coverage of project management concepts and methodologies applicable to various organizations. Topics to be covered include, but are not limited to: project selection and evaluation, project dynamics, motivation and evaluation of project team members, project scheduling, project budgeting, and project closure.Course Delivery Methods: WEB; ONL
  
  • MGMT 671 - Global Entrepreneurship


    3 credit hours
    Prerequisites: MGMT 541 and MRKT 571
    This course focuses on the challenges of bringing new business and/or products to the marketplace and the strategies involved in obtaining a financing mix for these products on the domestic and international markets.  Topics include designing a capital plan (business plan); seeking funds from external sources (such as venture capitalists); and the financing mix needed to make new product promotion successful.  Simulation is used to allow students to apply strategic skills in a virtual enterprise and fosters the development of effective leadership skills, while providing advanced training in strategic management and planning in a rapidly changing global economy.  Course includes Business Simulation: The Global Business Game.Course Delivery Methods: WEB; ONL
  
  • MGMT 681 - Global Strategy


    3 credit hours
    Prerequisites: INBS 510, MGMT 541, MRKT 571, and MGMT 611
    This course explores the strategic planning process with emphasis given to the unique role played by leaders at various levels within an organization.  It examines the importance of matching organizational strengths with domestic and global opportunities.  The course also addresses specific topics, including the central role of the organization’s purpose in formulating effective strategies, the identification, development, and leveraging of core competencies, the increased use of strategic alliances, globalization, plus the organization’s ability to develop and sustain a competitive advantage.Course Delivery Methods: WEB; ONL
  
  • MGMT 691 - Special Project: Global Business Experience


    3 credit hours
    Prerequisites: INBS 510, MGMT 541, MRKT 571, MGMT 611, MGMT 671, and MGMT 681
    In this capstone course, the student is expected to synthesize and integrate the conceptual and theoretical knowlege acquired in the curriculum in a research paper or by preparing a case study analysis or a business plan.  One week of this eight-week course will be spent in a foreign country and will be centered on collecting factual information or implementing a prepared and approved project.  Debriefing and presentations will take place during the last week of the course.  Emphasis is on implementing ethical leadership and managerial skills in a global business environment. 

    * In unusual circumstances, an internship with a local multinational company may be substituted for the trip abroad with the approval of the program director.Course Delivery Methods: BLD
  
  • MIS 265 - Web Application Development


    3 credit hours
    Prerequisites: CSIS 120 or MIS 270 with grade of C or better or instructor consent
    An introductory Web page/Website design and development course that teaches current ‘best practices.’  Microcomputer lab components use current Web development and photo editing tools and techniques, and style sheets to teach internet design and development skills.Course Delivery Methods: TRA; HYB
  
  • MIS 270 - Business Software Applications


    3 credit hours
    Prerequisites: CSIS 120 with grade of C or better or equivalent or instructor consent
    An applied course in the use and integration of an Office Information System.  Microcomputer lab components include word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and presentation software. Course Delivery Methods: TRA; HYB
    Meets Competency General Education Requirement.
  
  • MIS 325 - Advanced Web Application Development


    3 credit hours
    Prerequisites: MIS 265 with grade of C or better or instructor consent
    An advanced Web Page/Web-site design and development course that teaches current “best practices”.  Microcomputer lab components use current Web development and photo editing tools and techniques, a programming language, and style sheets to teach internet design and development skills.Course Delivery Methods: TRA
  
  • MIS 351 - Project Management


    3 credit hours
    Prerequisites: CSIS 330 & MIS 270 & MATH 111 & MATH 270 with grades of C or better or instructor consent
    An in-depth coverage of project management concepts and methodologies applicable to various organizations.  Topics covered include but are not limited to:  project selection and evaluation, project dynamics, project team member motivation and evaluation, project scheduling, project budgeting, and project closure.Course Delivery Methods: TRA; HYB
  
  • MIS 355 - Decision Support Systems


    3 credit hours
    Prerequisites: MIS 270 and MATH 111 with a grade of C or better or instructor consent
    An advanced course in business problem solving which provides hands-on experience with decision support methods, tools, and systems and how they can be integrated into the business environment to promote better business decisions.  Microcomputer lab components including decision support software to solve complex business problems and create what-if business scenarios.

     Course Delivery Methods: TRA; HYB

  
  • MIS 375 - Advanced Business Software Applications


    3.0 credit hours
    Prerequisites: MIS 270 with grade of C or better or instructor consent
    An advanced course in the use and integration of an Office Information System.  Microcomputer lab components include word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and presentation software.Course Delivery Methods: TRA; HYB
  
  • MIS 491 - Special Problems in MIS


    1 to 3 variable credit hours
    Prerequisites: Instructor Consent
    Designed to serve students exploring problems of special interest in an area of management information systems.  Approval of instructor required.Course Delivery Methods: TRA; HYB
  
  • MIS 493 - MIS Internship I


    1 to 3 variable credit hours
    Prerequisites: Instructor Consent
    Very basic, faculty-supervised, practical experience in an area of management information systems.  May be volunteer or paid employment. Course Delivery Methods: TRA; HYB
  
  • MIS 494 - MIS Internship II


    1 - 6 variable credit hours
    Prerequisites: Instructor Consent
    More advanced, on- or off-campus practical work experience in an area of management information systems.  Junior or senior status required or by instructor consent.  May be volunteer or paid employment.Course Delivery Methods: TRA; HYB
  
  • MIS 510 - Management Information Systems


    3 credit hours
    This course includes the application of information system concepts to the collection, retention, and dissemination of information for management planning and decision making.  The focus of this course will be on the key components of information systems - people, software, hardware, data, and communication technologies, and how these components can be integrated and managed to create competitive advantage.  Topics include: information system components, valuing information systems, information systems infrastructure, the Internet, security of information systems, business intelligence, enterprise-wide information systems, development and acquisition, and information system ethics and crime.Course Delivery Methods: WEB, ONL
  
  • MIS 525 - Research Methods in MIS


    3 credit hours
    This course introduces students to applied research methodologies. The use of analytical tools, literature searches and the application of APA documentation style will result in a formal written proposal, which may serve as the basis for each student’s Special Project.Course Delivery Methods: WEB, ONL
  
  • MIS 530 - Systems Analysis and Design


    3 credit hours
    This course includes theoretical and practical approaches to systems analysis.  Students will develop a systems analysis frame of mind including critical thinking skills to solve a variety of technology issues.  The individual student will benefit from assignments which explore the System Development Life Cycle as it relates to traditional & object oriented designs.  Emphasis will be placed on fundamental analysis and design principles, models, tools/techniques and life cycle governance.  A foundation in information systems technnology is recommended, but not required to achieve success in the course.Course Delivery Methods: WEB, ONL
  
  • MIS 535 - Network Security


    3 credit hours
    Prerequisites: Undergraduates: CSIS 125 with grade of C or better; Graduate students - none
    Network security covers a broad area, including the security of devices that comprise the network infrastructure, the security of the traffic sent over that infrastructure, the hosts (clients and servers) attached to the infrastructure, applications that utilize the network, the user community, and the policies that govern usage of that network.  This course covers principles and practices of network security by using the first four layers of the OSI protocol stack (physical, link, network, and transport) to examine how devices and protocol at each layer provide “defense in depth” by both securing communications traffic and by preventing unauthorized access to the various network segments interconnected by these devices.  The course explores elements of network security architecture and design patterns are used to understand how these elements can be combined into an integrated design that effectively supports the security policies of the enterprise. Course Delivery Methods: WEB; ONL
  
  • MIS 550 - Data Communications and Networking


    3 credit hours
    This course explores both the hardware and software concepts relevant to current communications and networking technology and addresses the strategic importance of communications and networking in the current business environment. Students will gain an in-depth understanding of network technologies and the way these technologies can be integrated to support the strategic IT mission of businesses.  Special attention is paid to network topology, internetworking, TCP/IP, switching, and routing.  Topics also covered include wired and wireless network technologies, quality-of-service, network security, next generation networking technologies and opportunities that virtual computing service provision models provide.Course Delivery Methods: WEB, ONL
  
  • MIS 565 - Business Intelligence and Decision Support Systems


    3 credit hours
    This course is designed to examine a set of information systems which specifically support managerial decision makers: Decision Support Systems, Group Decision Support Systems, Executive Information Systems, Data Warehouses, Expert Systems, and Neural Networks.Course Delivery Methods: WEB, ONL
  
  • MIS 575 - IT Audit and Controls


    3 credit hours
    The focus of this course is on understanding information controls, the types of controls and their impact on the organization, and how to manage and audit them.  Students will learn the process of creating control structures with goals and objectives, audit an information technology infrastructure against it, and establish a systematic remediation procedure for any inadequacies.  The challenge of dealing with best practices, standards and the reporting requirements of governmental agencies in the design, implementation, and auditing of management controls are discussed.Course Delivery Methods: WEB, ONL
  
  • MIS 580 - Database Systems


    3 credit hours
    This course focuses around the core skills of identifying organizational information requirements, modeling them using conceptual data modeling techniques, converting the conceptual data model into relational data models and verifying its structural characteristics with normalization techniques, and implementing and utilizing a relational database using an industry-strength database management system.  Techniques for managing the design and development of database systems, to include fundamentals of database architecture and database applications are also covered.  One component of this course requires the student to plan, design, and implement a database design.Course Delivery Methods: WEB, ONL
  
  • MIS 585 - Computer Forensics I


    3 credit hours
    Prerequisites: Undergraduates: CSIS 125 with grade of C or better; Graduate students - none
    This course covers both the principles and practice of digital forensics.  Students will examine the societal and legal impact of computer activity including computer crime, intellectual property, privacy issues, and legal codes.  The use of forensic tools and techniques to uncover illegal or illicit activities left on disk and recovering files from intentionally damaged media will be examined.  Specific manifestations of cybercrime, including hacking, viruses, and other forms of malicious software are presented.  The methods and standards for extraction, preservation, and deposition of legal evidence in a court of law are described.  Computer forensics investigation techniques for collecting computer-related evidence at the physical layer from a variety of digital media (hard drives, compact flash, and Smart Phones) and performing analysis at the file system layer is presented. Course Delivery Methods: WEB, ONL
  
  • MIS 595 - Computer Forensics II


    3 credit hours
    Prerequisites: Undergraduates: CSIS 125 with grade of C or better and MIS 585; Graduate students: MIS 585 with a grade of C or better
    This course builds on the principles and practices presented in the Computer Forensics I course.  Students will learn advanced concepts of computer forensics.  Students will continue to develop competencies in the forensic extraction of computer evidence at a logical level using a variety of operating systems and applications (i.e., Linux, Windows, e-mail) and learn techniques for recovering data from virtual memory, temporary internet files, and intentionally hidden files. Course Delivery Methods: WEB; ONL
  
  • MIS 600 - Seminar in MIS


    3 credit hours
    This course provides the framework for the introduction and research of current and emerging technology topics. Topics are driven by the dynamic nature of the information industry.Course Delivery Methods: WEB, ONL
  
  • MIS 615 - Human Computer Interaction


    3 credit hours
    This course focuses on the issues relating to effective human-computer interaction (HCI); including multidisciplinary dynamics of HCI as a field of study, current and projected developments in HCI research, and usability engineering. Students will examine the human factors associated with information systems and gain an understanding of what influences usability and acceptance of information systems. Major topics include the basic elements, procedures, tools, and environments contributing to the development of successful interactive interfaces. Other topics include interface design principles, guidelines, and methodologies as applicable to the Information Systems discipline.Course Delivery Methods: WEB, ONL
  
  • MIS 625 - Project Management for Information Systems


    3 credit hours
    This course focuses on the concepts and methodologies of project management. This course assumes that project management in the modern organization is a complex team-based activity, where various types of technology are an inherent part of the project management process. Topics will include project analysis and selection, team development, project scheduling, budgeting, and evaluation. Students will use project management software to enhance the learning process.Course Delivery Methods: WEB, ONL
  
  • MIS 640 - Information Security and Policy Development


    3 credit hours
    Prerequisites: Undergraduates: CSIS 125 with grade of C or better; Graduate students - none
    This course is the study of information system security and privacy policy issues.  This course provides the foundation for understanding the key issues associated with protecting information assets, determining the levels of protection and response to security incidents, and designing a consistent, reasonable information security system, with appropriate intrusion detection and reporting features.  Areas emphasized include current issues, future directions, and research activities related to information security, risk management, and privacy policy topics.  Course Delivery Methods: WEB, ONL
  
  • MIS 655 - Cyber Security


    3 credit hours
    Prerequisites: Undergraduates: CSIS 125 with grade of C or better and MIS 640 with a grade of C or better; Graduate students: MIS 640
    A study of cyber security that integrates knowledge gained through previous coursework and experience, and builds on that conceptual foundation through integrative analysis, practical application, and critical thinking.  Students will gain a thorough understanding of the organizational roles that perform cyber security work as well as the management of those roles.  Current and emerging issues in cyber security are considered.Course Delivery Methods: WEB; ONL
  
  • MIS 670 - Seminar in Information Security and Forensics


    3 credit hours
    Prerequisites: Undergraduates: CSIS 125 with grade of C or better; Graduate students - none
    This course provides the framework for the introduction and research of current and emerging information security and/or computer forensics topics.  Topics are driven by the dynamic nature of the information technology industry.Course Delivery Methods: WEB; ONL
  
  • MIS 690 - Special Project


    3 credit hours
    Prerequisites: MIS 525
    This project provides an opportunity for students to identify, research, develop, implement and evaluate solutions for a complex problem within their chosen area of emphasis. A written report using APA documentation style and an oral presentation are required.Course Delivery Methods: WEB, ONL
  
  • MRKT 210 - Principles of Marketing


    3 credit hours
    Introductory marketing course exploring the strategic management of marketing tools (product, pricing, distribution and promotion) to facilitate long-term relationships between the customer and the organization.
  
  • MRKT 410 - International Marketing


    3 credit hours
    Prerequisites: MRKT 210 and BSAD 330 and Junior or Senior Standing or consent of instructor
    An upper-level course designed to integrate the management function with marketing principles introduced in basic marketing and expanded upon in other specialized marketing courses. Designed to reflect the trends toward a globalized economy and a market orientation, the course will also explore the relationship between domestic and international marketing activities.Course Delivery Methods: TRA; HYB
  
  • MRKT 411 - Retail Marketing


    3 credit hours
    Prerequisites: MRKT 210 and BSAD 330 or consent of instructor
    Principles and practices of retail management. Integration of functions of management, marketing and finance in a variety of retail formats to meet customer and organizational goals.Course Delivery Methods: TRA
  
  • MRKT 412 - Sales


    3 credit hours
    Prerequisites: MRKT 210 or consent of instructor
    Analysis of the techniques involved in personal, retail and general selling with the goal of developing long term relationships with customers. Objectives are to develop a knowledge of and an appreciation of sales as a part of organizational marketing.Course Delivery Methods: TRA
  
  • MRKT 413 - Promotion and Public Relations


    3 credit hours
    Prerequisites: MRKT 210 or consent of instructor.
    Fundamentals of planning, implementing and evaluating promotion; integration of promotional mix (advertising, sales promotion, personal selling and public relations) with other marketing elements to effectively communicate with customers.Course Delivery Methods: TRA
  
  • MRKT 414 - Consumer Behavior


    3.0 credit hours
    Prerequisites: MRKT 210 or consent of instructor.
    An integrated framework that presents theoretical concepts of consumer behavior and the application of this conceptual material to marketing strategies.
  
  • MRKT 415 - Services Marketing


    3.0 credit hours
    Prerequisites: MRKT 210 or consent of the instructor
    This course explores the special challenges of marketing services and developing strong customer relationships through quality service.Course Delivery Methods: TRA
  
  • MRKT 430 - Market Research


    3 credit hours
    Prerequisites: MRKT 210, MATH 270
    Introduction to the use of scientific method and research methodology, with particular attention given to the specific problems associated with conducting research in business and industry.  Basic research methodology (problem formulation, research design, collection and analysis of data, and interpretation of results) and completion of a research project involving some aspect of the major.Course Delivery Methods: TRA; HYB
  
  • MRKT 491 - Special Problems in Marketing


    3 credit hours
    Prerequisites: MRKT 201 and approval of instructor
    Designed to serve students exploring problems of special interest in area of marketing. Course Delivery Methods: TRA; HYB
  
  • MRKT 493 - Marketing Internship I


    1 - 3 credit hours
    Prerequisites: MRKT 210 and consent of instructor
    Very basic, faculty-supervised, practical experience in a discipline (or cross-divisional). May be volunteer or paid employment.Course Delivery Methods: TRA
  
  • MRKT 494 - Marketing Internship II


    1 - 3 credit hours
    Prerequisites: MRKT 210 and consent of instructor
    More advanced, off- or on-campus practical work experience in a discipline.  May be volunteer or paid employment.Course Delivery Methods: TRA
  
  • MRKT 571 - International Marketing


    3 credit hours
    Students are exposed to development of marketing concepts and processes to gain a competitive advantage in the global marketplace.  The course is designed around global markets, cross-cultural communications and decision making processes of selecting a marketing strategy with an emphasis on analysis, planning and implementation.  Marketing strategies are considered from global and traditional perspectives which help to prepare business leaders to meet the evolving challenges of international management, and to seize opportunities for business success in both mature and expanding markets.Course Delivery Methods: WEB; ONL
  
  • MUSC 101 - Music Theory & Aural Skills 1


    4 hours
    A combined course in the technical aspects of music covering harmony, keyboard work, sight singing, analysis, dictation and ear training. A basic course for all students with an emphasis in music and is required for those with a minor concentration in this area.(Five class periods per week.)
  
  • MUSC 102 - Music Theory & Aural Skills 2


    4 hours
    A combined course in the technical aspects of music covering harmony, keyboard work, sight singing, analysis, dictation and ear training. A basic course for all students with an emphasis in music and is required for those with a minor concentration in this area.(Five class periods per week.)
  
  • MUSC 110 - Music Business Cornerstone


    1 hour
    This course will incorporate speakers with experience and practical advice in music business and production, music management, music contracts and music copyrights into class discussions.
  
  • MUSC 135 - Piano Class


    1 credit hour
    Piano Class is designed to give students the opportunity to become proficient on piano with scales, harmonization, transposition, sight reading, improvisation and simple accompanying. All music majors are required to take piano class. Most students will need to take 4 semesters to accomplish all of the piano proficiency.Course Delivery Methods: TRA
  
  • MUSC 144 - Voice Class


    1 credit hour
    The Voice Class is designed to give students with little or no vocal instruction experience a chance to learn the basics of vocal technique and performance practice in a classroom setting. Students have the opportunity to practice application of these techniques through learning and performing 2-3 vocal selections during the semester. A text is required.Course Delivery Methods: TRA
  
  • MUSC 175 - Concert Hour


    No credit
     

    Designed to expose the music major to a wide variety of presentations, encompassing and focusing upon the development of music performance skills and etiquette.   Experiencing “live” music as both a presenter and performer is included.  Each semester students are provided the opportunity to choose a minimum of 16 performances from a list of 40-50 options which they must attend or in which they participate.  A minimum of six (6) semesters of enrollment is required for the student majoring in music performance or music education and Bachelor of Arts in Music.  A minimum of three (3) semesters of enrollment is required for the student majoring in Music Business.Course Delivery Methods: TRA

  
  • MUSC 180 - Instrumental Jazz Improvisation


    0.5 hour
    Includes instruction in instrumental improvisation, i.e., improvising original melodies in various styles over given harmonic progressions in a consistent style, meter, and tonality; use materials and resources to illustrate and teach improvisation; and use criteria for evaluating the quality and effectiveness of improvisations.
    Spring semester only
  
  • MUSC 181 - Vocal Jazz Improvisation


    0.5 hour
    Includes instruction in instrumental improvisation, i.e., improvising original melodies in various styles over given harmonic progressions in a consistent style, meter, and tonality; use materials and resources to illustrate and teach improvisation; and use criteria for evaluating the quality and effectiveness of improvisations.
    Offered spring only.
  
  • MUSC 184 - String Instrument Methods 1


    1 hour
    Study by performance of the violin, viola, violin-cello and double bass, together with methods of teaching and texts.
  
  • MUSC 185 - String Instrument Methods 2


    1 hour
    Study by performance of the violin, viola, violin-cello and double bass, together with methods of teaching and texts.
  
  • MUSC 186 - Brass/Percussion Instrument Methods 1


    1 hour
    Study by performance of brass and percussion instruments, together with methods of teaching, texts and technical problems.
  
  • MUSC 187 - Brass/Percussion Instrument Methods 2


    1 hour
    Study by performance of brass and percussion instruments, together with methods of teaching, texts and technical problems.
  
  • MUSC 188 - Woodwind Instrument Methods 1


    1 hour
    Study by performance of woodwind instruments, together with methods of teaching, texts and technical problems.
  
  • MUSC 189 - Woodwind Instrument Methods 2


    1 hour
    Study by performance of woodwind instruments, together with methods of teaching, texts and technical problems.
  
  • MUSC 201 - Music Theory 3


    2 hours
    Continuation of the theory portion of Music Theory & Aural Skills 2 (MUSC 102). Emphasis in technical aspects of music from the Classical Era to the Romantic Era.(Three class periods per week.)
    Offered fall only.
  
  • MUSC 202 - Music Theory 4


    2 hours
    Continuation of Music Theory 3. Emphasis in the technical aspects of Romantic Music to the present day.(Three class periods per week.)
    Offered spring only.
  
  • MUSC 203 - Aural Skills 3


    2 hours
    Continuation of the Aural Skills portion of Music Theory & Aural Skills 2 (MUSC 102). Emphasis in sight singing, dictation and harmonization of functional tonality (Dominant Tonic Relationship, Functional Chord progressions, use of Chromatic Material in Functional Harmony). Students must enroll in Aural Skills 3 (MUSC 203) and Theory 3 (MUSC 201) concurrently.
    Offered fall only.
  
  • MUSC 204 - Aural Skills 4


    2 hours
    Continuation of Aural Skills 3. Emphasis on sight singing, dictation and harmonization of functional tonality. (Dominant 7th chords, Secondary Dominant, Modulation, Chromatic alterations). Students must enroll in Aural Skills 4 (MUSC 204) and Theory 4 (MUSC 202) concurrently.
    Offered spring only.
  
  • MUSC 210 - Conducting 1 (Instrumental)


    2 hours
    Fundamentals of conducting and baton technique. Examination and study of instrumental scores, rehearsal technique, and conducting record performances and various musical groups.
    Offered fall only.
  
  • MUSC 220 - Conducting 2 (Choral)


    2 hours
    Continuation of fundamentals presented in Conducting 1 and emphasis on the techniques and procedures of choral conducting and interpretation.
    Offered spring only.
  
  • MUSC 230 - Keyboard Pedagogy (piano or organ)


    2 hours
    The study and practical application of the methods of teaching keyboard.
  
  • MUSC 235 - Instrumental Pedagogy


    2 hours
    The study and application of instrumental teaching techniques as they relate to specific percussion, string and wind instruments from solo and ensemble standpoints.
  
  • MUSC 240 - Vocal Pedagogy


    2 hours
    The study and practical application of vocal technique from a choral and solo standpoint. Students will participate in the teaching of vocal and choral technique and sound production.
    Offered spring only.
  
  • MUSC 250 - Marching Band Techniques


    1 hour
    The spectrum of marching band styles will be reviewed. Students will study the organization of marching bands. Much time will be given to writing halftime and competition shows, using both traditional and computerized charting techniques.
    Offered alternate years in fall.
  
  • MUSC 260 - Music Technology


    3 hours
    The study of technology associated with music both in an educational and professional setting. Course includes lecture on current topics in music technology and hands-on instruction in technologies such as computers and sound systems.(Meets Competency General Education Requirement.)
    Offered spring only.
  
  • MUSC 265 - Control of Performance Anxiety


    2 credit hours
    Learn to take positive control of nerves and emotions before and during a performance.Course Delivery Methods: TRA
  
  • MUSC 280 - Hymnology


    2.0 credit hours
    Various types of hymns and hymn tunes; their history, content, meter and use.
    Offered alternate years.
  
  • MUSC 301 - Music History and Literature 1


    3 hours
    The development of music of all periods from ancient through contemporary, with study of musical literature of each period.
  
  • MUSC 302 - Music History and Literature 2


    3 hours
    The development of music of all periods from ancient through contemporary, with study of musical literature of each period.
  
  • MUSC 305 - Jazz History/Literature


    2 credit hours
    This course will survey the development of jazz from its inception in the early twentieth-century to the contemporary, with a study of the significant artists, literature, and recordings in each sub-genre.Course Delivery Methods: TRA
  
  • MUSC 310 - Diction for the Singer 1


    1 hour
    Introduction of the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA), its symbols and related sounds. An overview of the spelling rules governing the pronunciation of the Latin, Italian and German languages. Students will prepare and perform vocal literature in the languages studied.
    Offered fall only.
  
  • MUSC 311 - Keyboard Literature (piano or organ)


    2 hours
    Techniques, musicianship and stylistic aspects of interpretation from pre-Bach to the present.
    Offered alternate years.
 

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