2014-2015 Undergraduate & Graduate Catalog & Student Handbook 
    
    May 09, 2024  
2014-2015 Undergraduate & Graduate Catalog & Student Handbook [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


Course descriptions are listed alphabetically by subject prefix. Each course description begins with a subject prefix followed by a three-digit course number and the course title. If a course includes laboratory or other special activities, that information is contained in the course description. Prerequisites and co-requisites are also listed. A prerequisite is a course, experience, or other required preparation that must be completed before the student will be permitted to enroll in the course. A co-requisite is a course, experience, or other preparation that must be completed at the same time that the student is enrolled in the listed course.

Courses numbered 100 to 199 are primarily for freshmen, 200 to 299 for sophomores, 300 to 399 for juniors and seniors, and 400 to 499 for seniors. Courses numbered 500 and above are reserved for graduate students.

Please note, when searching courses by “Code or Number”, an asterisk (*) can be used to return mass results. For instance, a “Code or Number” search of ” 5* ” can be entered, returning all 500 or graduate-level courses.

 

Marketing

  
  • MKT 515 Consumer Behavior


    Provides An Examination Of The Personal, Social, And Situational Determinants Of Consumer Behavior With Emphasis On Their Significance To The Development Of Marketing Strategy. Prerequisite(s): MKT 311 . Credit, three hours.
  
  • MKT 517 Marketing Administration


    Presents An Analysis Of The Marketing Management Decision Process, With Particular Emphasis On Market Opportunity Analysis, Strategy Development Planning, And Integration With Corporate Strategy. It Integrates All The Marketing Functions Through The Use Of The Case Method. Prerequisite(s): MKT 311 . Credit, three hours.

Military Science

  
  • MS 101 Basic Leadership Skills I


    An introductory course of instruction and participation in common task skills required to prepare cadets to perform as members of small military units. Contracted students are required to attend Physical Training (PT) Lab two (2) times per week for 1 hour per session. Credit, one hour.
  
  • MS 102 Basic Leadership Skills II


    A continuing course of instruction and participation in individual common task skills required to prepare cadets to perform as members of small military units. Contracted students are required to attend physical training (PT) lab two (2) times per week for 1 hour per session. Credit, one hour.
  
  • MS 104 Basic Rappelling/Survival Training


    Introduction to basic rappelling applicable in a civilian or military environment. Survival skills are designed for basic survival in an austere, hostile environment. Fee required. Credit, one hour.
  
  • MS 201 Intermediate Military Skills I


    A further development of common task skills required to prepare cadets to lead small military units. Emphasis on practical application of basic military skills and ability through development of leadership skills. Contracted students are required to attend physical training (PT) lab three (3) times per week for 1 hour per session. Fee required. Credit, three hours.
  
  • MS 202 Intermediate Military Skills II


    A further development of common task skills required to prepare cadets to lead small military units. Emphasis on practical application of basic military skills and ability through development of leadership skills. Contracted students are required to attend physical training (PT) lab three (3) times per week for 1 hour per session. Fee required. Credit, three hours.
  
  • MS 301 Advanced Military Skills I


    Intensive instruction and practical application of principles required to lead military units. Emphasis on squad- and platoon-level leadership techniques. Contracted students are required to attend physical training (PT) lab three (3) times per week for one hour per session. Fee required. Credit, three hours.
  
  • MS 302 Applied Team Leadership


    Intensive instruction and practical application of principles required to lead military units. Emphasis on squad- and platoon level leadership techniques. Contracted students are required to attend physical training (PT) lab three (3) times per week for 1 hour per session. Fee required. Credit, three hours.
  
  • MS 401 Leadership Skills I


    Intensive study and work involving the daily operation and supervision of military units. Special emphasis on leadership responsibilities, military justice, ethical behavior, and decision making. Contracted students are required to attend physical training (PT) lab three (3) times per week for 1 hour per session. Fee required. Credit, three hours.
  
  • MS 402 Leadership in a Complex World (W)


    Continued intensive study and work involving the daily operation and supervision of military units. Special emphasis on leadership responsibilities, military justice, ethical behavior, and decision-making. Contracted students are required to attend physical training (PT) lab three (3) times per week for 1 hour per session. Fee required. Credit, three hours.
  
  • MS 494 Study in Selected Topics


    Directed study and research. May be repeated in different subject areas not to exceed six semester hours of credit. Course work will be specified by the instructor prior to the beginning of the academic period (semester) the instructor will specify coursework. Studies may include, but are not limited to, research papers, special projects, and leadership seminars. Fee required. Credit, one to three hours.

Music

  
  • MU 011 Concert Music


    Attendance of designated recitals and concerts. No credit (S or U).
  
  • MU 012 Concert Music


    Attendance of designated recitals and concerts. No credit (S or U).
  
  • MU 021 Concert Music


    Attendance of designated recitals and concerts. No credit (S or U).
  
  • MU 022 Concert Music


    Attendance of designated recitals and concerts. No credit (S or U).
  
  • MU 031 Concert Music


    Attendance of designated recitals and concerts. No credit (S or U).
  
  • MU 032 Concert Music


    Attendance of designated recitals and concerts. No credit (S or U).
  
  • MU 041 Concert Music


    Attendance of designated recitals and concerts. No credit (S or U).
  
  • MU 042 Concert Music


    Attendance of designated recitals and concerts. No credit (S or U).
  
  • MU 100 Foundations of Music Theory


    Introduction to the fundamentals of melodic and rhythm notation, keys and key signatures, and an understanding of scale construction. Credit, three hours.
  
  • MU 100.2 Foundations of Music Theory


    Introduction to the fundamentals of melodic and rhythm notation, keys and key signatures, and an understanding of scale construction. Credit, three hours.
  
  • MU 101 Theory I


    A study of scale formation, intervals, chord progressions, triads, seventh chords and their inversions, non-harmonic tones, and cadences including analysis and original composition. Prerequisite(s): Placement test. Credit, three hours.
  
  • MU 101L Theory Laboratory I


    Sight-singing and ear training to be taken with Theory I. Prerequisite(s): Placement test. Credit, one hour.
  
  • MU 102 Theory I


    A study of scale formation, intervals, chord progressions, triads, seventh chords and their inversions, non-harmonic tones, and cadences including analysis and original composition. Prerequisite(s): Placement test. Credit, three hours.
  
  • MU 102L Theory Laboratory I


    Sight-singing and ear training to be taken with Theory I. Prerequisite(s): Placement test. Credit, one hour.
  
  • MU 111 Music Appreciation


    A study of the styles and forms of music from the Middle Ages to the present. The development of skills necessary for perceptive listening will be emphasized. The relationship of music to other arts and the role music plays in society will be considered. Credit, three hours.
  
  • MU 201 Theory II


    A continuation of Theory I. Seventh chords, chromatic harmony, secondary harmony, modulation, and 16th and 18th century counterpoint including analysis and original composition. Prerequisite(s): MU 101 , MU 102  Credit, three hours.
  
  • MU 201L Theory Laboratory II


    Sight-singing and ear training to be taken with Theory II. Prerequisite(s): MU 101L  and MU 102L  or placement test. Credit, one hour.
  
  • MU 202 Theory II


    A continuation of Theory I. Seventh chords, chromatic harmony, secondary harmony, modulation, and 16th and 18th century counterpoint including analysis and original composition. Prerequisite(s): MU 201  Credit, three hours.
  
  • MU 202L Theory Laboratory II


    Sight-singing and ear training to be taken with Theory II. Prerequisite(s): MU 201L  Credit, one hour.
  
  • MU 213 History of American Musical Theatre


    A study of the evolution of American musical theatre from the 20th century to the present, its landmark productions, songs, and its place within the history of Western Music. Cross-listed as: TH 213 . Credit, two hours.
  
  • MU 234 Sacred Vocal Literature


    A study of sacred choral and solo vocal literature from Europe and America, including materials suitable for church and school as well as standard masterworks. Designed to aid the student in the study of vocal literature in the realm of sacred music from the Renaissance to the present. Credit, two hours.
  
  • MU 243 Service Playing: Piano


    A study to develop basic service playing skills with special emphasis on hymn playing, transposition, modulation, vocal and choral accompaniments, open score reading, fundamentals of improvisation, and service literature. Ensemble work required. Credit, two hours.
  
  • MU 244 Piano Literature


    Designed to aid the student in the study of piano literature from the Baroque period to the present. Credit, two hours.
  
  • MU 245 Diction and Song Literature I (English)


    An introduction to the International Phonetic Alphabet and to the phonetics of English for singing. The course will survey solo vocal literature in English, from the Renaissance to the present with an emphasis on style, interpretation, and presentation of solo materials for all voice classifications. Prerequisite(s): No prerequisites. Credit, two hours.
  
  • MU 246 Diction and Song Literature II


    (Spanish / Italian) An introduction to the phonetics of Italian, Latin and Spanish for singing. The course will survey solo vocal literature in Italian, Latin, and Spanish from the Renaissance to the present with an emphasis on style, interpretation, and presentation of solo materials for all voice classifications. Prerequisite(s): Diction and Song Literature I (English) . Credit, two hours.
  
  • MU 249 Diction


    An introduction to the International Phonetic Alphabet and to the phonetics of English for singing, available as an elective. Prerequisite(s): No prerequisites. Credit, one hour.
  
  • MU 253 Service Playing: Organ


    A study to develop basic service playing skills with emphasis on hymn-tune embellishments; development of improvisation and free accompaniments; and creation of introductions, interludes, and modulations. Credit, two hours.
  
  • MU 254 Organ Literature


    A study of major organ literature, its development and organ composers in the realm of sacred music from 1750 to the present. Credit, two hours.
  
  • MU 297 Study in Selected Topics


    Courses offered to provide opportunities for competent students to study in areas of interest other than those elsewhere defined. This series is primarily a classroom function, either seminar or lecture, permitting flexibility in course offerings. Credit, one to six hours.
  
  • MU 298 Study in Selected Topics


    Courses offered to provide opportunities for competent students to study in areas of interest other than those elsewhere defined. This series is primarily a classroom function, either seminar or lecture, permitting flexibility in course offerings. Credit, one to six hours.
  
  • MU 301 Form and Analysis I


    An analysis of structural principles of 17th and 18th century music determined by analysis of major composers’ works with composition exercises. Prerequisite(s): MU 202  or placement test. Credit, two hours.
  
  • MU 302 Form and Analysis II


    An analysis of structural principles of 19th and 20th century music determined by analysis of major composers’ works with composition exercises. Prerequisite(s): MU 301  or placement test. Credit, two hours.
  
  • MU 310 Music History I


    Medieval, Renaissance and Baroque Music. The goal of this course will be to give the student detailed understanding of the development of Western Music and World Music in the Medieval, Renaissance, and Baroque periods. Understanding the major trends in Western Music and World Music as well as its function in society, and examination of the parallels with other fine arts is a further goal. The course will explore the role of music in various cultures, including but not limited to Western European, Asian, African, Latin American, Middle Eastern cultures. The focus of the course will be the study of musical literature. Major works from all instrumental and vocal genres will be studied from historical, theoretical, and social perspectives. The course will place a high degree of emphasis on listening. (WI) Credit, three hours.
  
  • MU 311 Music History II


    Classic, Romantic and Contemporary Music. The goal of this course will be to give the student detailed understanding of the development of Western Music and World Music in the Classic, Romantic, and Contemporary periods. Understanding the major trends in Western Music and World Music as well as its function in society, and examination of the parallels with other fine arts is a further goal. The course will explore the role of music in various cultures, including but not limited to Western European, Asian, African, Latin American, Middle Eastern cultures. The focus of the course will be the study of musical literature. Major works from all instrumental and vocal genres will be studied from historical, theoretical, and social perspectives. The course will place a high degree of emphasis on listening. Credit, three hours.
  
  • MU 320 Brass Pedagogy


    A study of playing and teaching techniques for brass instruments. Credit, one hour.
  
  • MU 321 Woodwind Pedagogy


    A study of playing and teaching techniques for woodwind instruments. Credit, one hour.
  
  • MU 322 Percussion Pedagogy


    A study of playing and teaching techniques for percussion instruments. Credit, one hour.
  
  • MU 323 String Pedagogy


    A study of playing and teaching techniques for string and fretted instruments. Credit, one hour.
  
  • MU 324 Vocal Pedagogy


    A study of the science of singing, skills and techniques acquired by the successful voice teacher. Credit, two hours for the BM Voice major and Credit, one hour for all other majors. This course is two days per week regardless of credit hours.
  
  • MU 325 Elementary School Music Methods and Materials


    A course designed to provide the music student with the knowledge and skills required to present a unified course of study in the fundamental concepts of music to the elementary school child. Field experience hours required. Credit, three hours.
  
  • MU 326 Orchestration


    An introductory course in the study of the range, timbre, transposition, relative intensities and notation of all major instrument groups, including rhythm section; exercises in scoring culminating in a full orchestration. Prerequisite(s): MU 201 , MU 202  or permission of instructor. Credit, two hours.
  
  • MU 345 Diction and Song Literature III (German)


    An introduction to the phonetics of German for singing. The course will survey solo vocal literature in German from the Renaissance to the present with an emphasis on style, interpretation and presentation of solo materials for all voice classifications. Prerequisite(s): MU 245 Diction and Song Literature I (English)  Credit, two hours.
  
  • MU 346 Diction and Song Literature IV (French)


    An introduction to the phonetics of French for singing. The course will survey solo vocal literature in French from the Renaissance to the present with an emphasis on style, interpretation and presentation of solo materials for all voice classifications. Prerequisite(s): MU 245 Diction and Song Literature I (English)  Credit, two hours.
  
  • MU 360 Classroom Leadership


    Focuses on skills and procedures needed to plan, organize, administer, implement, and maintain an effective music classroom/performing ensemble management program. Research relating to theories and approaches required. Requires professional laboratory experiences in school settings. Credit, two hours.
  
  • MU 371 Finale I


    In this introductory course, student will learn how to write professional-standard notation using Finale, the world’s best selling music notation software. This course will help students notate arrangements and compositions, from basic notes and rhythms to more advanced markings. Through hands-on lessons and workshops, students will understand the subtleties of notation, as well as explore the fine points of lead sheets, vocal/choral notation, drum/guitar notation, fingerings, roadmaps, and lyrics. Cross-listed as: WL 371 . Credit, two hours.
  
  • MU 372 Finale II


    In this advanced course, students will continue their professional development in writing professional-standard notation using Finale, the world’s best selling music notation software. Student will explore more complex techniques designed to speed up the notation process dramatically, and learn to control the nuances of music to produce clear, professional quality scores. Course includes creating and printing music with and without a MIDI keyboard. Cross-listed as: WL 372 . Credit, two hours.
  
  • MU 405 Opera Literature


    A study of major operatic literature, its development, and operatic composers from its origins to the present. Credit, two hours.
  
  • MU 412 Christian Ethics and the Performing Arts


    An in-depth study of Christian ethics and its particular application to church music and the performing arts. Using contemporary case studies and student research, attention will be given to the history of ethics and to the processes of informed ethical decision-making for the musician/artist serving in the church, engaged in the arts community, or employed in the entertainment industry. Cross-listed as: WL 412 . PY 412  may be substituted. (WI) Credit, three hours.
  
  • MU 421 Advanced Instrumental Pedagogy


    A continuation of brass, woodwind, percussion, and string pedagogical principles with an emphasis on ensemble rehearsal techniques. Prerequisite(s): MU 320 , MU 321 , MU 322 , MU 323 . Credit, two hours.
  
  • MU 422 Instrumental Literature


    A survey of ensemble music across styles, setting and grade levels for groups that vary in size and instrumentation. Credit, two hours.
  
  • MU 424 Piano Pedagogy


    A survey of graded materials, an analysis of selected teaching materials for the private teacher of piano and the establishment and management of a private studio. Credit, two hours.
  
  • MU 425 Secondary School Music Methods and Materials


    A course designed to assist the student in developing skill in creating cumulative musical learning and in gaining experience in the domains of musical development in the secondary school. Field experience hours required. Prerequisite(s): Admission to Teacher Education required. Credit, three hours.
  
  • MU 426 Basic Conducting


    Fundamentals of conducting including standard patterns, gestures, cueing, dynamics, coordination of left and right hands and use of the baton. Credit, two hours.
  
  • MU 427 Choral Conducting


    Intermediate skills in choral conducting including score preparation, rehearsal techniques, performance practices and experience in conducting choral ensembles. Prerequisite(s): MU 426 . Credit, two hours.
  
  • MU 428 Instrumental Conducting


    Intermediate skills in instrumental conducting including score preparation, rehearsal techniques, performance practices and experience conducting instrumental ensembles; and rudimentary preparation for developing a marching band show. Prerequisite(s): MU 426 . Credit, two hours.
  
  • MU 431 Independent Study


    Courses offered to provide students with advanced standing opportunities for an independent study or research project in the major area, with the approval of the advisor, instructor, and Dean of the CPA. Prerequisite(s): Completion of at least eighteen semester hours with a 3.00 GPA or higher in the major. (See contract for requirements and details.) Maximum credit, eight hours.
  
  • MU 432 Independent Study


    Courses offered to provide students with advanced standing opportunities for an independent study or research project in the major area, with the approval of the advisor, instructor, and Dean of the CPA. Prerequisite(s): Completion of at least eighteen semester hours with a 3.00 GPA or higher in the major. (See contract for requirements and details.) Maximum credit, eight hours.
  
  • MU 488 Interdisciplinary Seminar


    Study of a selected theme or topic designed to synthesize and reveal the coherence of the undergraduate curriculum. Prerequisite(s): Normally limited to seniors with the approval of the course director. Credit, three hours.
  
  • MU 497 Study in Selected Topics


    Courses offered to provide opportunities for competent students to study in areas of interest other than those elsewhere defined. This series is primarily a classroom function, either seminar or lecture, permitting flexibility in course offerings. Credit, one to six hours.
  
  • MU 498 Study in Selected Topics


    Courses offered to provide opportunities for competent students to study in areas of interest other than those elsewhere defined. This series is primarily a classroom function, either seminar or lecture, permitting flexibility in course offerings. Credit, one to six hours.

Applied Music

  
  • MUA 121.1 Commercial Voice


    A course designed to develop the vocal skill of the student in an effort to enhance freedom and interpretation within appropriate fundamental vocal parameters. Special emphasis will be given to interpretation, production and presentation of commercial, gospel, praise and contemporary Christian music. Prerequisite(s): MUA 131 -MUA 232  or permission of instructor. Credit, one hour.
  
  • MUA 122.1 Commercial Voice


    A course designed to develop the vocal skill of the student in an effort to enhance freedom and interpretation within appropriate fundamental vocal parameters. Special emphasis will be given to interpretation, production and presentation of commercial, gospel, praise and contemporary Christian music. Prerequisite(s): MUA 131 -MUA 232  or permission of instructor. Credit, one hour.
  
  • MUA 131 Voice


    Private instruction in voice. Credit, one or two hours.
  
  • MUA 131.1 Class Voice


    Class instruction in voice. Credit, one hour.
  
  • MUA 132 Voice


    Private instruction in voice. Credit, one or two hours.
  
  • MUA 132.1 Class Voice


    Class instruction in voice. Credit, one hour.
  
  • MUA 141 Piano


    Private instruction in piano. Credit, one or two hours.
  
  • MUA 141.1 Class Piano


    Class instruction in piano. Credit, one hour.
  
  • MUA 141.2 Jazz Piano


    A course designed to develop an understanding of jazz chord nomenclature, chord charts, chord voicings, chord scales, jazz improvisation and the role of the jazz pianist in a rhythm section. Required audition and/or permission of instructor. Credit, one or two hours.
  
  • MUA 142 Piano


    Private instruction in piano. Credit, one or two hours.
  
  • MUA 142.1 Class Piano


    Class instruction in piano. Credit, one hour.
  
  • MUA 142.2 Jazz Piano


    A course designed to develop an understanding of jazz chord nomenclature, chord charts, chord voicings, chord scales, jazz improvisation and the role of the jazz pianist in a rhythm section. Required audition and/or permission of instructor. Credit, one or two hours.
  
  • MUA 143.1 Commercial Keyboard


    The commercial keyboard course will provide techniques to ensure a broader expansion for the professional pianist, organist and keyboardist. The majority of the class will emphasize the necessities of church service/worship service improvisation, but will also include a variety of styles, including rock, jazz, pop, country, etc. This course is designed to help students reach a higher playing ability and strengthen their skills in areas not normally covered in their applied lessons. Prerequisite(s): MUA 141 -MUA 242  or permission of instructor. Credit, one or two hours.
  
  • MUA 144.1 Commercial Keyboard


    The commercial keyboard course will provide techniques to ensure a broader expansion for the professional pianist, organist and keyboardist. The majority of the class will emphasize the necessities of church service/worship service improvisation, but will Credit, one or two hours.
  
  • MUA 147 Composition


    Class or private instruction in composition. Prerequisite(s): MU 202  and successful completion of piano proficiency exam and/or with permission of instructor. Credit, one or two hours.
  
  • MUA 148 Composition


    Class or private instruction in composition. Prerequisite(s): MU 202  and successful completion of piano proficiency exam and/or with permission of instructor. Credit, one or two hours.
  
  • MUA 151 Organ


    Class or private instruction in organ. Credit, one or two hours.
  
  • MUA 152 Organ


    Class or private instruction in organ. Credit, one or two hours.
  
  • MUA 161.1 French Horn


    Class or private instruction in french horn. Credit, one or two hours.
  
  • MUA 161.2 Trumpet


    Class or private instruction in trumpet. Credit, one or two hours.
  
  • MUA 161.3 Trombone


    Class or private instruction in trombone. Credit, one or two hours.
  
  • MUA 161.4 Euphonium


    Class or private instruction in euphonium. Credit, one or two hours.
  
  • MUA 161.5 Tuba


    Class or private instruction in tuba. Credit, one or two hours.
  
  • MUA 162.1 French Horn


    Class or private instruction in french horn. Credit, one or two hours.
  
  • MUA 162.2 Trumpet


    Class or private instruction in trumpet. Credit, one or two hours.
  
  • MUA 162.3 Trombone


    Class or private instruction in trombone. Credit, one or two hours.
  
  • MUA 162.4 Euphonium


    Class or private instruction in euphonium. Credit, one or two hours.
  
  • MUA 162.5 Tuba


    Class or private instruction in tuba. Credit, one or two hours.
 

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