2010-2011 General Catalog 
    
    Apr 18, 2024  
2010-2011 General Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Courses


 
  
  • MCHN 1401 - Sheet Metal I


    (4:2:4) An introduction to the materials, tools, and techniques used in the sheet metal industry. Review of trade math problems involving measurement of lines, area, volume, weight, and geometric figures. Introduction of types and uses of hand, layout, and cutting tools along with bending and forming machines. Practice of material types and properties along with the principles of layout and metal forming. Semester Hours: 4 Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 4
  
  • MCHN 2341 - Advanced Machining I


    (3:2:4) This course is an advanced study of lathe and milling operations. Emphasis is on advanced cutting operations of the lathe and milling machines, including the use of carbide insert tooling, special tooling, bench assembly, and materials metallurgy. Semester Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 4 Pre-requisite: MCHN 1313 or consent of instructor.
  
  • MCHN 2433 - Advanced Lathe Operations


    (2:4:0) This course is an advanced study of lathe operations. Topics include identification and/or use of special cutting tools and support tooling, such as form tools, carbide inserts, taper attachments, follower and steady rest. Semester Hours: 2 Lecture Hours: 4 Lab Hours: 0 Pre-requisite: MCHN 1408 or instructor approval. Note: Close tolerance machining will be required.
  
  • MCHN 2437 - Advanced Milling Operations


    (4:2:4) This course is an advanced study of milling machine operations. Topics include the identification and/or use of milling cutters and support tooling, including end mills, slab mills, face mills, involute cutters, rotary tables and indexing heads. Semester Hours: 4 Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 4 Pre-requisite: MCHN 1413 or instructor approval. Note: A review of related math and machine theory is included.
  
  • MCHN 2447 - Specialized Tools and Fixtures


    (4:2:4) This is an advanced course in the designing and building of special tools such as jigs, fixtures, punch press dies and molds. This class includes machining and assembling of a production tool using conventional machine shop equipment. Application of production tool theory, care and maintenance are also covered. Semester Hours: 4 Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 4
  
  • MDCA 1302 - Human Disease/Pathophysiology


    (3:3:0) This course is a study of anatomy and physiology with emphasis on human pathophysiology, including etiology, prognosis, medical treatment, and signs and symptoms of common diseases of all body systems. Semester Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Pre-requisite: “C” or better in HITT 1305.
  
  • MRKG 1302 - Principles of Retailing


    (3:3:0) This course is an introduction to the retailing environment and its relationship to consumer demographics, trends, and traditional/nontraditional retailing markets. The employment of retailing techniques and the factors that influence modern retailing are covered. Semester Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0
  
  • MRKG 1311 - Principles of Marketing


    (3:3:0) This course is an introduction to the student to the marketing functions, identification of consumer and organizational needs; explanation of economic, psychological, sociological, and global issues; and description and analysis of the importance of marketing research. Semester Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0
  
  • MRKG 2333 - Principles of Selling


    (3:3:0) This course is an overview of the selling process. Identification of the elements of the communication process between buyers and sellers is covered, as well as examination of the legal and ethical issues of organizations, which affect salespeople. Semester Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0
  
  • MRMT 1307 - Medical Transcription T


    (3:2:2) This course introduces the fundamentals of medical transcription with hands-on experience in transcribing physician dictation, including basic reports such as history and physicals, discharge summaries, consultations, operative reports, and other medical reports. The student will utilize transcribing and information processing equipment compatible with industry standards. The course is designed to develop speed and accuracy. Semester Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 2
  
  • MRMT 1407 - Medical Transcription I


    (4:3:2) This course introduces the fundamentals of medical transcription with hands-on experience in transcribing physician dictation including basic reports such as history and physicals, discharge summaries, consultations, operative reports and other medical reports, utilizing transcribing and information processing equipment compatible with industry standards. This course is designed to develop speed and accuracy. Descriptions Semester Hours: 4 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 2 Pre-requisite: Keyboarding proficiency and knowledge of medical terminology.
  
  • MRMT 2433 - Medical Transcription II


    (4:3:3) This course emphasizes the production of advanced reports of physician dictation with increasing speed and accuracy, including history and physicals, consultations, discharge summaries, operative reports and other medical reports. Semester Hours: 4 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 3 Pre-requisite: “C” or better in MRMT 1307.
  
  • MUAP 1160 - Piano


    (1:0:1/2) This course is a private lesson in which the student learns the basic concepts and techniques of playing the piano. Semester Hours: 1 Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: ½ Note: This course may be repeated for credit.
  
  • MUAP 1161 - Organ


    (1:0:1/2) This course is a private lesson in which the student learns the basic concepts and techniques of playing the organ. Semester Hours: 1 Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: ½ Note: This course may be repeated for credit.
  
  • MUAP 1162 - Voice


    (1:0:1/2) This course is a private lesson in which the student learns the basic concepts and techniques of using the singing voice. Semester Hours: 1 Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: ½ Note: This course may be repeated for credit.
  
  • MUAP 1163 - Low Brass Instruments


    (u:0:1/2) This course is a private lesson in which the student learns the basic concepts and techniques of playing the trombone, euphonium or tuba. Semester Hours: u Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: ½ Note: This course may be repeated for credit.
  
  • MUAP 1164 - High Brass Instruments


    (1:0:1/2) This course is a private lesson in which the student learns the basic concepts and techniques of playing the trumpet or French horn. Semester Hours: 1 Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: ½ Note: This course may be repeated for credit.
  
  • MUAP 1165 - Woodwind Instruments


    (1:0:1/2) This course is a private lesson in which the student learns the basic concepts and techniques of playing the flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon or saxophone. Semester Hours: 1 Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: ½ Note: This course may be repeated for credit.
  
  • MUAP 1166 - Percussion Instruments


    (1:0:1/2) This course is a private lesson in which the student learns the basic concepts and techniques of playing the drum set and/ or percussion instruments. Semester Hours: 1 Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: ½ Note: This course may be repeated for credit.
  
  • MUAP 1167 - Classical Guitar


    (1:0:1/2) This course includes the study of etudes, scales and arpeggios, as well as repertoire for the guitar from the Renaissance to modern composers. Semester Hours: 1 Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: ½ Note: This course may be repeated for credit.
  
  • MUAP 1168 - High String Instruments


    (1:0:1/2) This course is a private study of violin and or viola, including technical studies and appropriate literature.  Semester Hours: 1 Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 1/2 Note: This course may be repeated for credit.
  
  • MUAP 1169 - Low String Instruments


    (1:0:1/2) This course is a private study of the cello and or double bass, including technical studies, etudes and literature appropriate for that instrument. Semester Hours: 1 Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: ½ Note: This course may be repeated for credit.
  
  • MUAP 1260 - Piano


    (2:0:1) This course is a private lesson in which the student learns the basic concepts and techniques of playing the piano. Semester Hours: 2 Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 1 Note: This course may be repeated for credit.
  
  • MUAP 1261 - Organ


    (2:0:1) This course is a private lesson in which the student learns the basic concepts and techniques of playing the organ. Semester Hours: 2 Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 1 Note: This course may be repeated for credit.
  
  • MUAP 1262 - Voice


    (2:0:1) This course is a private lesson in which the student learns the basic concepts and techniques of using the singing voice. Semester Hours: 2 Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 1 Note: This course may be repeated for credit.
  
  • MUAP 1263 - Low Brass Instruments


    (2:0:1) This course is a private lesson in which the student learns the basic concepts and techniques of playing  the trombone, euphonium or tuba. Semester Hours: 2 Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 1 Note: This course may be repeated for credit.
  
  • MUAP 1264 - High Brass Instruments


    (2:0:1) This course is a private lesson in which the student learns the basic concepts and techniques of playing the trumpet or French horn. Semester Hours: 2 Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 1 Note: This course may be repeated for credit.
  
  • MUAP 1265 - Woodwind Instruments


    (2:0:1) This course is a private lesson in which the student learns the basic concepts and techniques of playing the  flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon or saxophone. Semester Hours: 2 Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 1 Note: This course may be repeated for credit.
  
  • MUAP 1266 - Percussion Instruments


    (2:0:1) This course is a private lesson in which the student learns the basic concepts and techniques of playing the drum set and/or percussion instruments. Semester Hours: 2 Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 1 Note: This course may be repeated for credit.
  
  • MUAP 1267 - Classical Guitar


    (2:0:1) This course includes the study of etudes, scales and arpeggios, as well as repertoire for the guitar from the Renaissance to modern composers. Semester Hours: 2 Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 1 Note: This course may be repeated for credit.
  
  • MUAP 1268 - High String Instruments


    (2:0:1) This course is a private study of violin and or viola, including technical studies and appropriate literature.  Semester Hours: 2 Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 1 Note: This course may be repeated for credit.
  
  • MUAP 1269 - Low String Instruments


    (2:0:1) This course is a private study of the cello and or double bass, including technical studies, etudes and literature appropriate for that instrument. Semester Hours: 2 Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 1 Note: This course may be repeated for credit.
  
  • MUEN 1131 - Woodwind Ensemble


    (1:0:3) Membership is through audition with the appropriate director. Select groups of woodwind instrumentalists are offered experience in reading and performing music for small ensembles. Semester Hours: 1 Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 3 Note: This course may be repeated for credit.
  
  • MUEN 1132 - Brass Ensemble


    (1:0:3) Membership is through audition with the appropriate director. Select groups of brass instrumentalists are offered  experience in reading and performing music for small ensembles. Semester Hours: 1 Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 3 Note: This course may be repeated for credit.
  
  • MUEN 1133 - String Ensemble


    (1:0:3) Membership is through audition with the appropriate director.  This ensemble affords string players the opportunity and experience of reading and performing music for small string ensemble.  Semester Hours: 1 Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 3 Note: This course may be repeated for credit. 
  
  • MUEN 1134 - Percussion Ensemble


    (1:0:3) Membership is through audition with the appropriate director. Select groups of percussionists are offered experience in reading and performing music for small ensembles. Semester Hours: 1 Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 3 Note: This course may be repeated for credit.
  
  • MUEN 1135 - Chamber Ensemble


    (1:0:2) Membership is through audition with the appropriate director. This course provides students the opportunity to perform chamber music involving diverse instrumental combinations. Semester Hours: 1 Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 2 Note: This course may be repeated for credit.
  
  • MUEN 1136 - Guitar Ensemble


    (1:0:3) Membership is through audition with the appropriate director.  Select groups of guitarists are offered experience in reading and performing music for guitar ensembles.  Semester Hours: 1 Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 3 Note: This course may be repeated for credit.
  
  • MUEN 1151 - Choral Ensemble


    (1:0:3) Open to all students of the college who qualify through an audition with the director. Semester Hours: 1 Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 3 Note: This course may be repeated for credit.
  
  • MUEN 1227 - Symphonic Band


    (2:0:5) This course is open by audition to all students of the college who demonstrate proficiency playing a band instrument. The band studies and performs a variety of band literature. Semester Hours: 2 Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 5 Note: This course may be repeated for credit.
  
  • MUEN 1229 - Jazz Band


    (2:0:5) This course is open by audition to all students of the college who demonstrate proficiency playing a jazz band instrument. The band studies and performs a variety of music appropriate for a jazz band. Semester Hours: 2 Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 5 Note: This course may be repeated for credit.
  
  • MUEN 1241 - Concert Choir


    (2:0:5) This course is open to all students of the college by audition. The choir studies and performs a variety of choral music drawn from all the great eras of music history. Semester Hours: 2 Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 5 Note: This course may be repeated for credit.
  
  • MUSB 1305 - Survey of the Music Business


    (3:3:0) This course presents the student with an overview of the music industry. The topics addressed will include songwriting, live performance, the record industry, music merchandising, contracts and licenses, and career opportunities. Semester Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0
  
  • MUSB 1341 - Concert Promotion and Venue Management


    (3:2:2) This is a course in the basics of concert promotion and venue management including considerations in purchasing a club, concert promotion and advertising, talent buying, city codes, insurance, Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission Regulation, American Society of Composers, Arrangers and Producers (ASCAP/BMI) licenses, personnel management, and concert production and administration. Semester Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 2
  
  • MUSB 2301 - Music Marketing and Merchandising


    (3:3:0) This course is a study of the methods of distribution, retailing and wholesaling. Topics include the basics of purchasing, inventory control, shipping and receiving returns, pricing and cost analysis, merchandising, retail display, sales promotion, advertising, security and shrinkage, personnel management, and relationships between retailers and distributors. Semester Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0
  
  • MUSB 2305 - Music Publishing


    (3:3:0) This course is a study of the administrative and marketing aspects of music publishing including the application of current copyright law, developing songwriters, rights exploration, and royalty collection. Semester Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0
  
  • MUSB 2345 - Live Music and Talent Management


    (3:3:0) This course is an examination of the role, scope, and activities of the talent manager including establishing the artist/manager relationship; planning the artist’s career, and developing goals, strategies, and tactics with an overall view of the live music business. Semester Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0
  
  • MUSB 2355 - Legal Aspects of the Entertainment Industry


    (3:3:0) Copyright law and the various agreements used in the entertainment industry. Emphasizes contracts used by music publishers, record companies, artist managers, record producers, film and television producers, and booking agencies. Semester Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0
  
  • MUSB 2370 - Performance and Promotion for Independent Artists


    (3:3:0) This course examines the scope of activities that an independent musician will face in promoting themselves including: planning, developing, and executing career moves; guerrilla marketing tactics; artist/audience relationship skills; and designing and defining their lives for success. The class is an in-depth look into the theory and techniques of surviving as a modern independent band or artist. Semester Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0
  
  • MUSC 1303 - History of Popular Music


    (3:3:0) This course is a study of commercial music industry trends and developments through historical analysis. Topics include the evolution of the music industry with emphasis on the development of popular musical styles and the impact of culture and technology on industry growth. Semester Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0
  
  • MUSC 1310 - Masters of Bluegrass


    (3:3:0) This course introduces students to the important figures in the history of bluegrass music and the cultural forces that shaped the music through listening assignments, readings from text and class discussion. Semester Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0
  
  • MUSC 1311 - Commercial Music Sight Singing and Ear Training I


    (3:3:0) This course is an introduction to basic aural, visual, and vocal experiences in dictation and singing at sight with emphasis on identification of chord progression, motion, and melody/ harmony relationship of popular music. Semester Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0
  
  • MUSC 1313 - Commercial Music Theory I


    (3:3:0) This course is an introduction to chord progressions, songs forms, and harmonic techniques used in commercial music. Topics include modern chord notation and chord voicings. Semester Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Pre-requisite: MUSI 1301.
  
  • MUSC 1321 - SongWriting


    (3:3:0) This course is an introduction to the techniques of writing marketable songs, including the writing of lyrics and melodies, setting lyrics to music, developing lyrical and musical “hooks,” analyzing the marketplace, and developing a production plan for a song demo. Semester Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0
  
  • MUSC 1325 - Acoustics


    (3:3:0) In this course, students will be presented with general principles of sound in air, characteristics of sound in recording, and applications of sound reinforcement. The topics addressed will include acoustical properties of studios, live performance facilities, resonance, and electronic and acoustic control. Semester Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0
  
  • MUSC 1327 - Audio Engineering I


    (3:3:1) This course provides an overview of the modern recording studio and related personnel. Topics include basic studio electronics and acoustic principles, wave form analysis, microphone concepts and miking techniques, studio set up and signal flow, recording console theory, signal processing concepts, recorder principles and operation, and an overview of mixing and editing. Semester Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 1
  
  • MUSC 1330 - Computer Music Notation I


    (3:3:1) This course is a survey of music notation software and applications with skill development in computer music notation. Semester Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 1
  
  • MUSC 1370 - Modern Performance Techniques


    (3:3:0) This course is an introduction to the individual and group skills necessary to produce a successful band or ensemble. Topics include Nashville Number Chart reading and writing, commercial music terminology and vocabulary, rehearsal techniques and etiquette, as well as the designing of instrumental solos and fills, and vocal harmonies as they apply to various styles of music. Semester Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0
  
  • MUSC 1400 - Sound System Design and Installation


    (4:3:4) This course covers the design and installation of portable and permanent audio systems. It includes industry-standard design/modeling software and industry- standard control software. It also covers digital signal processing (DSP), systems networking, and multimedia component integration. Semester Hours: 4 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 4 Pre-requisite: MUSC 1405 or concurrent enrollment.
  
  • MUSC 1405 - Live Sound I


    (4:3:4) This course provides an overview of the field of live sound. It includes principles of live sound and the theory and interconnection of the components of a sound reinforcement system. Semester Hours: 4 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 4
  
  • MUSC 1423 - Audio Electronics


    (4:3:4) This course covers basic concepts in electricity, Ohm’s Law, circuit analysis and troubleshooting audio problems. Topics include soldering techniques, audio electronic alignment procedures for tape machines, console maintenance, and sound reinforcement equipment maintenance. Semester Hours: 4 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 4
  
  • MUSC 1427 - Audio Engineering I


    (4:3:4) This course provides an overview of the modern recording studio and related personnel. Topics include basic studio electronics and acoustic principles, wave form analysis, microphone concepts and miking techniques, studio set up and signal flow, recording console theory, signal processing concepts, recorder principles and operation, and an overview of mixing and editing. Semester Hours: 4 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 4
  
  • MUSC 1431 - Midi I


    (4:3:4) This course offers an exploration of the history and evolution of Musical Instrument Digital Interface (MIDI) systems and applications. It includes the MIDI language and applications in the studio environment using software-based sequencing programs. Semester Hours: 4 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 4
  
  • MUSC 1450 - Remixing


    (4:3:4) This course teaches the basic techniques necessary to produce finished remixes of previously recorded musical compositions. Includes using audio and MIDI “beats” and “loops.” Semester Hours: 4 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 4
  
  • MUSC 2101 - Audio Engineering Practices


    (1:0:4) Prerequisite:  MUSC 1327.  This course provides application of concepts and techniques presented in Audio Engineering I and II.  Semester Hours: 1 Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 4
  
  • MUSC 2311 - Commercial Music Sight Singing and Ear Training II


    (3:3:0) This course is a continuation of Commercial Music Sight Singing and Ear Training I with emphasis on chromatic tonalities and melodies. Semester Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Pre-requisite: MUSC 1311.
  
  • MUSC 2313 - Commercial Music Theory II


    (3:3:0) This course is a continuation of Commercial Music Theory I with emphasis on composing and harmonizing melodies. Semester Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Pre-requisite: MUSC 1313.
  
  • MUSC 2386 - Internship-Recording Arts Technology/Technicians


    (3:0:12) This course provides practical, general workplace training supported by an individualized learning plan developed by the employer, college and student. Semester Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 12 Pre-requisite: Student must meet with Program Coordinator to determine eligibility.
  
  • MUSC 2402 - Souund Systems Technician


    (4:3:4) This course teaches the technical and non-technical skills necessary to perform duties of a sound systems technician. It includes business and customer relationships, advanced signal flow, system packaging, system integration, system protection/maintenance, electrical distribution for audio systems, and rigging from a sound systems technician’s perspective. Semester Hours: 4 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 4 Pre-requisite: MUSC 1405 or concurrent enrollment
  
  • MUSC 2403 - Live Sound II


    (4:3:4) This course provides an overview of stage monitor systems. It includes monitor systems set-up and operation and stage management, and also covers interactivity between sound management, performance quality, and audience experience. Semester Hours: 4 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 4 Pre-requisite: MUSC 1405 or concurrent enrollment
  
  • MUSC 2427 - Audio Engineering II


    (4:3:4) This course is a continuation of Audio Engineering I with emphasis on implementation of the techniques and theories of the recording process. Topics include applications of microphones, the audio console, the multi-track recorder, and signal processing devices in recording session environments. Semester Hours: 4 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 4 Pre-requisite: MUSC 1427.
  
  • MUSC 2433 - Scoring for Video and Film


    (4:3:4) This course teaches the advanced concepts of technology to integrate MIDI sequencing and digital audio with video productions. Semester Hours: 4 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 4
  
  • MUSC 2447 - Audio Engineering III


    (4:3:4) Semester Hours: 4 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 4 Pre-requisite: MUSC 1427 and MUSC 2427.
  
  • MUSC 2448 - Audio Engineering IV


    (4:3:4) This course is an examination of the role of the producer, including recording, mixing, arranging, analyzing projects, session planning, communication, budgeting, business aspects, technical considerations, and music markets. Semester Hours: 4 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 4 Pre-requisite: MUSC 1427, MUSC 2427 and MUSC 2447.
  
  • MUSC 2451 - Audio for Video


    (4:3:4) Topics included synchronization, time code, automated mix-down, audio post-production for video, and nonlinear and traditional editing techniques. Semester Hours: 4 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 4 Pre-requisite: MUSC 2427 and ARTV 1371. Advanced audio techniques for video production.
  
  • MUSC 2453 - Live Sound III


    (4:3:4) This course covers advanced concepts of live sound engineering for front-of-house mix. It includes techniques required to build and maintain a live sound mix for an audience. Semester Hours: 4 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 4 Pre-requisite: MUSC 1405 or concurrent enrollment.
  
  • MUSC 2455 - Midi II


    (4:3:4) Sequencer operation, synchronization in the interaction of multiple recording and playback systems. Semester Hours: 4 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 4 Pre-requisite: MUSC 1331.
  
  • MUSC 2459 - Sound System Optimization


    (4:3:4) This course covers system optimization. It includes related acoustic principles and system alignment procedures, and emphasizes system equalization, time/phase alignment, subsystem integration, loudspeaker management systems, ear training, and industry-standard acoustic analysis software. Semester Hours: 4 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 4 Pre-requisite: MUSC 1400 or concurrent enrollment
  
  • MUSI 0000 - Recital Attendance/Performance


    (0:0:3) This course provides individual instruction in voice or brass, percussion woodwind, stringed, or keyboard instruments specifically toward recital preparation. Semester Hours: 0 Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 3 Note: This course may be repeated.
  
  • MUSI 1181 - Class Piano, Beginning Level


    (1:1:2) This is a class piano instruction course for students with limited piano background and experience. Semester Hours: 1 Lecture Hours: 1 Lab Hours: 2
  
  • MUSI 1182 - Class Piano, Intermediate Level


    (1:1:2) This is a class piano instruction course that continues study from Beginning Class Piano, MUSI 1181. Semester Hours: 1 Lecture Hours: 1 Lab Hours: 2
  
  • MUSI 1183 - Class Voice


    (1:1:2) This course provides class instruction in the fundamentals of singing, designed for students with little or no previous voice training. The class will encompass proper breathing, correct posture, vocal registrations, tone placement, vowels and vowel migration and correct diction. Semester Hours: 1 Lecture Hours: 1 Lab Hours: 2
  
  • MUSI 1216 - Elementary Sight Singing and Ear Training I


    (2:2:0) In this course students sing tonal music in treble and bass clefs. Ear training includes aural recognition of triads and rhythmic, melodic and simple harmonic dictation. Semester Hours: 2 Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 0 Co-requisite: MUSI 1311 Note: Approval of the instructor is required.
  
  • MUSI 1217 - Elementary Sight Singing and Ear Training II


    (2:2:0) This course is a continuation of MUSI 1216 with appropriate expansion of sight singing and ear training exercises. Semester Hours: 2 Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 0 Pre-requisite: MUSI 1216 Co-requisite: MUSI 1312
  
  • MUSI 1263 - Jazz Improvisation


    (2:2:0) This course provides materials and practices for improvising or extemporaneous playing. Semester Hours: 2 Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 0 Note: This course may be repeated for credit.
  
  • MUSI 1301 - Music Fundamentals


    (3:3:0) This course is an introduction to the basic elements of music, including study of the staff, clefs, key signatures, scales, time signatures, notation, meter and rhythm, and major and minor chords. Semester Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0
  
  • MUSI 1304 - Foundations of Music


    (3:3:0) This course is designed to provide the classroom teacher with the musical literacy and skills to successfully incorporate musical activities into the classroom. Semester Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0
  
  • MUSI 1306 - Music Appreciation


    (3:3:0) This course is for non-music majors only. Selected composers and compositions will be studied through an interpretation of their historical, functional, and cultural significance. Semester Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0
  
  • MUSI 1308 - Music Literature


    (3:3:0) This course is a survey on the principal forms, periods, and composers of music; presented in lectures and listening periods. Semester Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Note: This course is required of all music majors.
  
  • MUSI 1309 - Music Literature


    (3:3:0) This course is a continuation of MUSI 1308. Semester Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0
  
  • MUSI 1311 - MUSIC THEORY I


    (3:3:0) This course is a study of the basic elements of tonal harmony, including scales, diatonic triads and seventh cords, and analysis of compositions incorporating these elements. Semester Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Pre-requisite:  

      Co-requisite: MUSI 1216 Note: Consent of the instructor is required.

  
  • MUSI 1312 - MUSIC THEORY II


    (3:3:0) This course is a continuation of MUSI 1311. The course content is expanded to include simple usage of chromaticism and modulation to closely-related keys along with analysis of composition incorporating these elements. Semester Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Pre-requisite: MUSI 1311 Co-requisite: MUSI 1217
  
  • MUSI 2192 - Guitar Class III


    (1:1:1) This course provides class instruction in the fundamental techniques of playing and teaching guitar. Semester Hours: 1 Lecture Hours: 1 Lab Hours: 1
  
  • MUSI 2216 - Advanced Sight Singing and Ear Training I


    (2:2:0) Students in this course sing more difficult tonal music. Ear training includes expansion of rhythmic and melodic musical elements, along with simple chromatic harmonies. Semester Hours: 2 Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 0 Pre-requisite: MUSI 1217 Co-requisite: MUSI 2311
  
  • MUSI 2217 - Advanced Sight Singing and Ear Training II


    (2:2:0) This course is a continuation of MUSI 2216 with appropriate expansion of materials to include altered chords, more advanced chromaticism, and modulation. Semester Hours: 2 Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 0 Pre-requisite: MUSI 2216. Co-requisite: MUSI 2312
  
  • MUSI 2311 - Music Theory III


    (3:3:0) This course is a continuation of MUSI 1312 with the introduction of secondary dominants, advanced modulation, and augmented sixth cords. Semester Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Pre-requisite: MUSI 1312. Co-requisite: MUSI 2316
  
  • MUSI 2312 - Music Theory IV


    (3:3:0) This course is a continuation of MUSI 2311 with the introduction of atonality, synthetic scales, and teh other twentieth century harmonic practices. Semester Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Pre-requisite: MUSI 2311. Co-requisite: MUSI 2317
  
  • MUSP 1103 - Applied Commercial Music: Acoustic Bass


    (1:0:2) Private instruction in acoustic bass with goals related to commercial music. Semester Hours: 1 Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 2 Note: This course may be repeated for credit.
  
  • MUSP 1104 - Applied Commercial Music: Bass Guitar


    (1:0:2) Private instruction in bass guitar with goals related to commercial music. Semester Hours: 1 Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 2 Note: This course may be repeated for credit.
  
  • MUSP 1105 - Applied Commercial Music: Commercial Guitar


    (1:0:2) Private instruction in commercial guitar with goals related to commercial music. Semester Hours: 1 Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 2 Note: This course may be repeated for credit.
 

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