May 02, 2024  
2015-2016 Undergraduate Bulletin 
    
2015-2016 Undergraduate Bulletin [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


 

Military Science and Leadership

  
  • MSL 102 - Introduction to Tactical Leadership

    3 hrs.
    Fundamental leadership and training techniques. Exposure to military skills and traditions and practical application of leadership and problem-solving; study areas include adventure training, map reading, military customs and leadership concepts; includes a leadership lab and physical training.
  
  • MSL 201 - Innovative Team Leadership

    4 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): MS 101, 102 or approval of the professor of military science. Develop individual leadership skills; apply problem-solving, communication and conflict resolution skills; teach basic leadership skills and squad tactics; includes a leadership lab and physical training.
  
  • MSL 202 - Foundations of Tactical Leadership

    4 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): MS 101, 102, or approval of the professor of military science. An application of leadership action skills with emphasis on beliefs, values, ethics, counseling techniques and group interaction skills includes a leadership lab and physical training.
  
  • MSL 250 - Leader’s Training Course

    1-6 hrs.
    Four weeks of training at Fort Knox, Ky., conducted during the summer months for students who did not complete advanced course prerequisites during the freshman and sophomore academic years.
  
  • MSL 301 - Adaptive Tactical Leadership

    4 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): Approval by professor of military science. A study of the fundamentals of small unit tactics; includes a leadership laboratory and physical training.
  
  • MSL 302 - Leadership in Changing Environments

    4 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): Approval by professor of military science. A study and practical application of applying Army values (loyalty, duty, respect, selfless service, honor, integrity and personal courage) to leadership situations; includes a leadership lab and physical training.
  
  • MSL 350 - American Military Experience

    3 hrs.
    A historical study of officership as a profession, the Army’s role and military history analysis using traditional threads of continuity and other analytical tools.
  
  • MSL 401 - Adaptive Leaders

    4 hrs.
    Includes a leadership laboratory and physical training Prerequisite(s): Approval by professor of military science. A study and application of leadership and management as it pertains to planning, conducting and evaluating training; preparing and staffing actions; and the supervision and inspection of tactical operations.
  
  • MSL 402 - Leadership in a Complex World

    4 hrs.
    Includes a leadership laboratory and physical training Prerequisite(s): Approval by the professor of military science. Expands leadership skills, teaches briefing techniques, introduces Army logistics, post and installation support, review of world threats and prepares the students for their new roles as officers.
  
  • MSL 492 - Special Projects

    1-3 hrs.
    Approval by the professor of military science.

Music

  
  • MUS 100 - Music Fundamentals

    1 hr.
    Prerequisite(s): Must be a music major or minor. An intensive study of the basic elements of music: notation (pitch, rhythm, key signatures) and major scales (spelling, singing, playing on the piano). (CC 1133)
  
  • MUS 101 - Music Theory I

    2 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): Must be a music major or minor and passed MUS 100  or scored 80% or better on the preview theory test. Scales, intervals, and part-writing using triads, the dominant seventh chord, non-harmonic tones, modulation, dictation, and sight- singing. Concurrent registration in MUS 101L  required. (CC 1214)
  
  • MUS 101L - Ear Training I

    1 hr.
    Prerequisite(s): MUS 100  or permission of instructor. Must be a music major or minor. Corequisite(s): Concurrent registration in MUS 101  required. Sight-singing, ear-training, dictation. (CC 1211)
  
  
  • MUS 102L - Ear Training II

    1 hr.
    MUS 201   Prerequisite(s): MUS 101  and MUS 101L . Corequisite(s): Concurrent registration in MUS 102  required. (CC 1221)
  
  • MUS 120 - Music Theory for Non-majors

    3 hrs.
    Music Theory for non-majors will introduce the student to the fundamentals of music reading and notation, providing a better understanding of how to read, write and listen to music.
  
  • MUS 165 - The Enjoyment of Music

    3 hrs.
    Study of the basic elements of music necessary for intelligent listening and appreciation.
  
  • MUS 199 - Success for Music Majors

    2 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): Must be a music major or minor. An introduction to being a music major. Course will focus on skills needed to be a successful music major, performer and teacher.
  
  • MUS 201 - Music Theory III

    3 hrs.
    MUS 201   Prerequisite(s): MUS 102  and MUS 102L . Corequisite(s): Concurrent registration in MUS 201L  required. Part-writing, including secondary seventh chords, borrowed chords, altered chords, foreign modulation, dictation and sight-singing. (CC 2214)
  
  • MUS 201L - Ear Training III

    1 hr.
    MUS 201   Prerequisite(s): MUS 102  and MUS 102L . Corequisite(s): Concurrent registration in MUS 201  required. MUS 201   Sight-singing, melodic and harmonic dictation, ear-training. (CC 2211)
  
  • MUS 202 - Music Theory IV

    3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): MUS 201  and MUS 201L .  Corequisite(s): Concurrent registration in MUS 202L  required. A continuation of MUS 201 . (CC 2224)
  
  • MUS 202L - Ear Training IV

    1 hr.
    Prerequisite(s): MUS 201  and MUS 201L . Corequisite(s): Concurrent registration in MUS 202  required. (CC 2221)
  
  • MUS 239 - IPA/Italian Diction

    2 hrs.
    Introduction to the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) and the phonetics of lyric Italian diction.
  
  • MUS 301 - 20th-Century Harmony

    2 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): MUS 102  and MUS 102L . Investigation of the various styles and harmonic elements of 20th-century music, coupled with practical applications.
  
  • MUS 302 - Form and Analysis

    2 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): MUS 202 . Music of various periods is analyzed formally, harmonically and contrapuntally.
  
  • MUS 305 - Graded Church Choirs I

    3 hrs.
    Materials and methods for organizing, promoting, training and maintaining preschool age and elementary school age choirs.
  
  • MUS 306 - Graded Church Choirs II

    3 hrs.
    Organizing, developing, maintaining and training volunteer youth and adult choirs (including senior citizens) in relationship to the total church program.
  
  • MUS 307 - History of Music I

    3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): MUS 102 . Music in Western civilization traced from its primitive sources to the present.
  
  • MUS 308 - History of Music II

    3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): MUS 102 . A continuation of MUS 307 .
  
  • MUS 321 - Counterpoint

    2 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): MUS 202  or permission of instructor. Two, three and four-voice writing in the style of Palestrina.
  
  • MUS 322 - Counterpoint

    2 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): MUS 202  or permission of instructor. Two, three and four-voice contrapuntal writing in the style of Bach.
  
  • MUS 332 - American Music

    3 hrs.
    A study of music in the United States; for non-music majors; the ability to read music notation not required; may not be applied as credit for a music or music education degree.
  
  • MUS 351 - History of Church Music

    3 hrs.
    History of Christian church music, with emphasis on the use of literature.
  
  • MUS 360 - Stylistic Developments in Jazz

    3 hrs.
    Study of the development of jazz idioms; includes elements of jazz history leading to study of more complex idioms.
  
  • MUS 361 - Basic Music Skills

    3 hrs.
    Fee A special fee is charged for this course. (See Special Fees listing in Student Expenses section.) (All labs are subject to a usage fee.)
    An introduction to the fundamentals of music for the non-music major through a comprehensive approach using singing, playing instruments, creative movement and listening. Designed especially for elementary education majors.
  
  • MUS 366 - American Popular Music

    3 hrs.
    A musical, socio-political study of popular music in America and its impact on U.S. culture.
  
  • MUS 367 - Improvisation

    1 hr.
    Study and performance of jazz improvisation.
  
  • MUS 368 - Improvisation

    1 hr.
    Prerequisite(s): MUS 367 . A continuation of MUS 367 .
  
  • MUS 375 - Beginning Techniques of Scoring for Jazz Ensembles

    2 hrs.
    Study in composing and arranging music for jazz ensembles.
  
  • MUS 376 - Intermediate Techniques of Scoring for Jazz Ensembles

    2 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): MUS 375 . A continuation of MUS 375 .
  
  • MUS 401 - Instrumentation

    2 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): MUS 202 . Study of the instruments of the band and orchestra; scoring for instrumental ensembles.
  
  • MUS 423 - The Organ in Worship

    1 hr.
    A study of elementary principles of construction and design and of effective use in church service, including appropriate organ literature.
  
  • MUS 431 - History of Opera

    3 hrs.
    The history of the musical theatre from Greek drama to the present; open to non-music majors with consent of instructor.
  
  • MUS 432 - Music in the U.S.

    3 hrs.
    Study of the development of music in North America; open to non-music majors with consent of instructor.
  
  • MUS 433 - 20th-Century Music

    3 hrs.
    Examination of musical trends since Debussy and Mahler; open to non-music majors with consent of instructor.
  
  • MUS 434 - Ancient, Medieval and Renaissance Music

    3 hrs.
    A study of music in the ancient world and of Western music from early Christian times through the 16th century; open to non-majors with consent of instructor.
  
  • MUS 435 - Baroque Music

    3 hrs.
    The development of musical styles and forms from Monteverdi through J.S. Bach; open to non-music majors with the consent of Instructor.
  
  • MUS 436 - 18th-Century Music

    3 hrs.
    The development of classical styles and forms, emphasis on style gallant, Empfindsamer Stil and the Viennese classicists; open to nonmusic majors with consent of instructor.
  
  • MUS 437 - 19th-Century Music

    3 hrs.
    The development of musical romanticism, emphasis on the expression of classical forms and the appearance of new stylistic concepts; open to non-music majors with consent of instructor.
  
  • MUS 439 - Diction

    3 hrs.
    Introduction to phonetics of various foreign languages for singing; may be repeated once; second registration permitted only when languages emphasized are different.
  
  • MUS 440 - Vocal Literature I

    2 hrs.
    Survey of vocal literature with emphasis upon style, interpretation, and presentation of German Lied and Italian art song.
  
  • MUS 441 - Vocal Literature II

    2 hrs.
    Survey of vocal literature with emphasis upon style, interpretation, and presentation of French melodie, British art song, and American art song.
  
  • MUS 442 - Keyboard History and Literature I

    2 hrs.
    The history and literature of keyboard music from pre-Baroque times through the Classical period.
  
  • MUS 443 - Keyboard History and Literature II

    2 hrs.
    The history and literature of keyboard music from the Classical period to the present.
  
  • MUS 444 - Organ Literature

    3 hrs.
    Required of all organ majors.
  
  • MUS 446 - Instrumental Literature

    2 hrs.
    Required of all senior instrumental majors.
  
  • MUS 448 - Choral Literature I

    3 hrs.
    A survey of choral literature; study will include materials suitable for school and church choirs as well as standard masterworks.
  
  • MUS 449 - Choral Literature II

    3 hrs.
    Selected topics in choral literature, post-Baroque.
  
  • MUS 450 - Symphonic Literature

    3 hrs.
    History and literature of the symphony orchestra from 1600 to the present; open to non- music majors with consent of instructor.
  
  • MUS 451 - Chamber Music Literature

    3 hrs.
    A survey of music for small instrumental ensembles; open to non-music majors with consent of instructor.
  
  • MUS 452 - Orchestral Repertoire Class

    2 hrs.
    This course is an introduction to the core orchestral repertoire containing mock auditions designed to simulate the procedure for auditioning for a major orchestra.
  
  • MUS 453 - Church Music Literature and Materials

    3 hrs.
    Church music repertoire for all choirs and handbells; supplementary materials such as teaching aids will also be included.
  
  • MUS 454 - Music by African Americans

    3 hrs.
    This course explores modern black music from a historical, political and lyrical perspective. It covers the historic roots from Africa to the present.
  
  • MUS 456 - Choral Arranging

    2 hrs.
    Basic concepts and techniques of scoring for voices, with emphasis on arranging rather than on original compositions for chorus.
  
  • MUS 460 - Administration of Church Music

    3 hrs.
    Administrative procedures for the total music program of the church, including basic philosophy, planning, budgeting, promotion, training music leaders and developing program goals.
  
  • MUS 462 - Hymnology

    3 hrs.
    History of the Christian hymn from its roots to present-day form.
  
  • MUS 467 - Improvisation

    1 hr.
    A continuation of MUS 368 .
  
  • MUS 468 - Improvisation

    1 hr.
    A continuation of MUS 467 .
  
  • MUS 470 - Organization and Management of Jazz Ensembles

    3 hrs.
    Studies in general management of commercial and academically oriented jazz groups.
  
  • MUS 471 - Seminar in Masterpieces of Music

    3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): MUS 308  or permission of instructor. A thorough exploration of major compositions. May be taken two times. May be taken by non-music majors.
  
  • MUS 475 - Advanced Techniques of Scoring for Jazz Ensembles

    2 hrs.
    A continuation of MUS 376 .
  
  • MUS 476 - Advanced Techniques of Scoring for Jazz Ensembles

    2 hrs.
    A continuation of MUS 475 .
  
  • MUS 491 - Senior Thesis/Research Project

    1-3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): Instructor permission.
  
  • MUS 492 - Special Problems

    1-3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): Permission of department chair.
  
  • MUS 499 - British Studies in Music

    3-6 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): MUS 308  or permission of instructor. A contemporary view of opera, orchestral, instrumental/chamber and popular music examining Britain’s historical musical heritage in terms of its impact on current artistic trends.

Music Education

  
  • MED 100 - Introductory Class Piano

    2 hrs.
    Beginning class instruction in piano for non-music majors; credit may not be applied toward a degree in music or music education.
  
  • MED 101 - Class Piano I

    1 hr.
    Beginning class instruction in piano for music majors. Non-majors may be admitted with permission of instructor. (CC 1510)
  
  • MED 102 - Class Piano II

    1 hr.
    Prerequisite(s): Earn a passing grade in MED 101  or permission of instructor. Intermediate class instruction in piano. (CC 1521)
  
  • MED 130 - Reedmaking I: Oboe and Bassoon

    1 hr.
    Development of basic skills required to produce double reeds: forming, scraping, repairing.
  
  • MED 199 - Tenets of Effective Music Teacher Preparation

    2 hrs
    This course will focus on skills needed to be successful BME major, performer and teacher.
  
  • MED 201 - Class Piano III

    1 hr.
    Prerequisite(s): Earn a passing grade in MED 102  or permission of instructor. Advanced class instruction in piano. (CC 2511)
  
  • MED 202 - Class Piano IV

    1 hr.
    Prerequisite(s): Earn a passing grade in MED 201  or permission of instructor. Advanced class instruction in piano; prepares music educators to pass a piano competency test.
  
  • MED 219 - Guitar Class I

    1 hr.
    Class instruction in guitar for beginners.
  
  • MED 220 - Guitar Class II

    1 hr.
    Prerequisite(s): MED 219  or permission of instructor. Intermediate class instruction in guitar.
  
  • MED 221 - String Class

    2 hrs.
    Practical class instruction on all strings. Problems of beginning students; material for public school classes.
  
  • MED 222 - String Class

    1 hr.
    A continuation of MED 221 .
  
  • MED 300 - Clinical Experience in Music Education

    2 hrs.
    An introduction to the art of teaching through guided teaching instruction and field observations.
  
  • MED 301 - Voice Class

    2 hrs.
    Designed to give the instrumental major a general knowledge of vocal and choral techniques.
  
  • MED 302 - Piano Competency

    0 hrs.
  
  • MED 303 - Class Piano Review

    3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): MED 202  or permission of instructor. Advanced review class instruction in piano; prepares music educators for piano competency exam.
  
  • MED 311 - Elementary Music Methods

    3 hrs.
    Fee A special fee is charged for this course. (See Special Fees listing in Student Expenses section.) (All labs are subject to a usage fee.)
    Prerequisite(s): MED 102  and MED 199 . Music education programs for the elementary student; emphasis placed on the total curriculum.
  
  • MED 312 - Secondary Music Methods

    3 hrs.
    Fee A special fee is charged for this course. (See Special Fees listing in Student Expenses section.) (All labs are subject to a usage fee.)
    Prerequisite(s): MUS 102 , MUS 102L , and MED 332  or permission of instructor. Consideration of the secondary music program; special attention given to the development of a balanced curriculum.
  
  • MED 313 - Choral Procedures

    2 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): MED 331 , MED 333 , MUS 202  and MUS 202L  or permission of instructor. Choral programming in secondary schools.
  
  • MED 320 - Instrumental Methods

    3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): MUS 102 , MUS 102L  and concurrent enrollment in MED 332  or permission of instructor. Techniques of developing successful bands and orchestras; emphasis placed on woodwinds and brass.
  
  • MED 321 - Instrumental Methods

    3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): MUS 102 , MUS 102L , and MED 332  or permission of instructor. Continuation of MED 320 . Techniques of developing successful bands and orchestras. Emphasis placed on woodwinds and brass.
  
  • MED 330 - Reedmaking II: Oboe and Bassoon

    1 hr.
    Developing advanced techniques in making and finishing double reeds; fashioning and adapting alternate reed designs will be covered.
  
  • MED 331 - Choral Conducting

    1 hr.
    Prerequisite(s): MED 202  or permission of instructor. Techniques of choral conducting.
  
  • MED 332 - Instrumental Conducting

    2 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): MUS 202  or permission of instructor. Techniques used in conducting instrumental ensembles.
  
  • MED 333 - Choral Conducting II

    2 hrs.
    A continuation of MED 331 . Techniques used in conducting choral ensembles. 
  
  • MED 334 - Instrumental Conducting II

    2 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): MED 332 . Advanced techniques used in conducting instrumental ensembles. A continuation of MED 332 .
 

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