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2022-2023 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Course Listings
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SUNY Oneonta offers students more than 1,700 courses to choose from. Requirements for majors and minors and course descriptions are listed under the departments that offer them, and these departments are arranged in alphabetical order.
Please note that requirements, courses, and course descriptions are subject to change after publication of this catalog. Contact the appropriate departments for updated information.
Key to Course Listings
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Liberal Arts (course is a Liberal Arts offering) |
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Oral Communication Skills |
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Sustainability Focused Courses |
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Semester Hour(s) |
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Sophomore standing |
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Junior standing |
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Senior standing |
Course Numbering System
| 0001 - 0099 |
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Developmental Coursework/Non-Credit Courses |
| 1000 - 1999 |
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Courses appropriate for undergraduate students in their first year of study |
| 2000 - 2999 |
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Courses appropriate for undergraduate students in their second year of study |
| 3000 - 3999 |
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Courses appropriate for undergraduate students in their third year of study |
| 4000 - 4999 |
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Courses appropriate for undergraduate students in their fourth or fifth year of study |
| 5000 - 6999 |
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Graduate-level coursework |
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Mathematics |
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MATH 4998 - Seminar in Mathematics 1 s.h. - 3 s.h.
Research and reading in mathematics. A-E Only.
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MATH 4999 - Independent Study in Mathematics 1 s.h. - 3 s.h.
Individual studies or research activities under the direction of appropriate departmental faculty. Pass/Fail Option.
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Prerequisite(s): JrS and permission of department.
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Mathematics Education |
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MTHE 2099 - Independent Study in Mathematics Education 1 s.h. - 3 s.h.
Individual studies or research activities carried out under the direction of appropriate departmental faculty. Pass/Fail Option. Offered irregularly.
Prerequisite(s): SoS and permission of department.
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MTHE 3020 - Math Ed Technology 3 s.h.
Students will study software dedicated to clarify mathematical concepts in adolescent education. Areas of study will include algebra, geometry, trigonometry, calculus, probability, statistics, and programming. Software will include but not be limited to TI-Nspire CAS, dynamic geometry software, Gizmos, EXCEL, and BASIC or Logo. A-E Only. Offered Fall and Spring.
Prerequisite(s): EDUC 2054 .
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MTHE 3099 - Independent Study in Mathematics Education 1 s.h. - 3 s.h.
Individual studies or research activities carried out under the direction of appropriate departmental faculty. Pass/Fail Option. Offered irregularly.
Prerequisite(s): JrS, prior MTHE courses and permission of department.
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MTHE 4092 - Research, Theory and Practice in Middle and High School Mathematics Education 4 s.h.
Research, theory, and practice of teaching mathematics to diverse students in grades 7-12. Topics will include: planning, motivation, classroom management, problem solving, NYS and national trends in mathematics education, use of technology in planning and in instruction, reflective teaching, and assessments of teaching and learning mathematics. Course includes a minimum of 52 hours field placement in a middle or high school Mathematics classroom. A-E Only. Offered Fall only.
Prerequisite(s): Candidate status in Education required.
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MTHE 4096 - Student Teaching in Secondary Mathematics 12 s.h.
One half semester of guided teaching at a middle school and one half semester of guided teaching at a high school. Students must register and successfully complete both MTHE 4096A and MTHE 4096B in the same semester to receive credit for either. Pass/Fail Only. Offered Fall and Spring.
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BC3
Prerequisite(s): MTHE 4092 and student teaching eligibility and permission from the Office of Education Advisement and Field Experience.
Corequisite(s): MTHE 4098 .
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MTHE 4098 - Seminar in Middle and High School Mathematics Education 3 s.h.
Philosophy of mathematics education, use of graphing calculators and other technologies, teaching mathematics to diverse students, national and international studies in mathematics education, innovative instructional strategies, integration of problem solving with other disciplines, assessment of teaching and learning, professional ethics, and other current issues in mathematics education. Discussion of concurrent student teaching and and presentation of portfolios. Pass/Fail Only. Offered Fall and Srping.
Prerequisite(s): MTHE 4092 .
Corequisite(s): MTHE 4096 .
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MDIA 1005 - Introduction to Media Studies 3 s.h.
Surveys the evolution and impact of the mass media on American culture, past and present. Reviews the social, economic, technological, industrial, political, and ideological developments that have produced our existing media ecosystem. Introduces key concepts for both the critical analysis and production of print, television, film, radio/podcasting, and digital media. Pass/Fail Option. Offered Fall and Spring.
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MDIA 1007 - Media Inquiry 3 s.h.
Introduces key methods and approaches for conducting original scholarly research in the field of media studies. Covers issues of research design and analysis, including how to construct meaning after observing or interacting with different types of media and popular culture. Pass/Fail Option. Offered Fall and Spring.
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MDIA 2004 - Media Writing 3 s.h.
A study and practice of writing techniques for media on various platforms. Emphasizes writing “for the ear” and for visual elements. Projects include writing of commercials and PSAs, news, drama, and comedy. A-E Only. Offered Fall and Spring.
BC3
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MDIA 2005 - Media Law and Policy 3 s.h.
This course explores how the law and common practice impact media industries and journalism interests. Topics include the First Amendment, libel, invasion of privacy, free press, fair trial, regulation of obscene and sensitive content, regulation of advertising, ethics, and intellectual property. Historical and modern applications may be discussed. A-E Only. Offered Fall and Spring.
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MDIA 2105 - Digital Storytelling 3 s.h.
Presents digital media as a means for self-expression and sociopolitical empowerment. Combines a critical understanding of the fundamentals of fiction and nonfiction storytelling (structure, point of view, voice, character, scene, action, dialogue, theme) with an introduction to the basic tools and skills (writing, shooting, editing) needed to produce short-form multimedia content for the internet. Focuses on interactive and multi-platform digital media such as web television and video, podcasting, animation, social media storytelling, interactive journalism, and infographics. Pass/Fail Option. Offered Fall and Spring.
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MDIA 2109 - Film Studies 3 s.h.
Explains how movies work by studying film as an art form and a medium. Students learn to recognize core filmmaking techniques (mise-en-scène, cinematography, editing, sound, narrative structure) along with how to analyze and write about how filmmakers make audiences watch, think, and feel. Pass/Fail Option. Offered Fall and Spring.
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MDIA 2111 - Television Studies 3 s.h.
Critical overview of the cultural industries driving the television medium in the U.S., from broadcast and cable networks to streaming platforms. Focuses on aesthetics, technology, economic and regulatory structures, programming practices, labor, audiences, and representations. Pass/Fail Option. Offered once a year.
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MDIA 2204 - Journalism 3 s.h.
An applied study of multi-platform journalism in the digital age. Emphasis on the journalist’s responsibility to inform citizens towards effective participation in civic life while promoting and maintaining professional ethical standards. A-E Only. Offered once a year.
Prerequisite(s): SoS and COMP 1000 .
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MDIA 3105 - Media and Culture 3 s.h.
Analyzes the philosophy, standards, and practices of media. Examines the relationship between media and culture in a variety of political, social, economic, and historical contexts. Addresses ethical problems in mediated communication and examines different methods of moral reasoning relative to their solutions. Pass/Fail Option. Offered Fall and Spring.
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Prerequisite(s): MDIA 1005 .
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MDIA 3107 - Visual Communication 3 s.h.
Surveys the spectrum of visual communication by exploring the fundamental theories, models, codes, and conventions related to visual media and visual expression. Offers a balance between theoretical and practical applications by addressing historical and contemporary visual communication practices. Pass/Fail Option. Offered Fall and Spring.
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MDIA 3206 - Video Production 3 s.h.
Provides an introduction to the practice and theory of video production and editing. Includes training in cinematography, sound recording, editing, and other key issues of production and post-production that are necessary to skillfully and creatively employ video to construct messages, deliver viewpoints, and tell stories. Pass/Fail Option. Offered Fall and Spring.
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MDIA 3208 - Audio Production 3 s.h.
Introduces the basic tools and skills of audio production for radio, podcast, and online/social media content creation. Emphasizes news and talk format programming, including how to write, record, and voice nonfiction audio stories in a concise and conversational style. Other techniques covered include the use of microphones, location and archival sound gathering, sound design, and editing and mixing multitrack audio. Key theories of sound studies and audio culture are also addressed. Pass/Fail Option. Offered Fall and Spring.
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MDIA 3896 - Media Practicum 3 s.h. - 6 s.h.
Provides advanced study of the creative and technical aspects of media production. Students work in teams under the direct supervision of an instructor(s). Apply specific skills to an intensive media project. Pass/Fail Option. Offered once a year.
Prerequisite(s): MDIA 3206 or MDIA 3208 .
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MDIA 3994 - Special Topics in Media Studies 1 s.h. - 6 s.h.
Examines a topic in media analysis, history, theory, and/or production that is not extensively covered elsewhere in the Media Studies curriculum. Topic varies from semester to semester. Pass/Fail Option. Offered once a year.
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MDIA 3995 - Teaching Assistantship in Media Studies 1 s.h. - 3 s.h.
A teaching assistantship, also known as being a TA, provides exceptionally qualified students with opportunities to learn how to teach in the media studies discipline. Teaching assistants support an individual faculty member by attending all class sessions of a course and helping to facilitate classroom activities and presentations, plus they perform duties such as holding weekly office hours, attending regular TA meetings, tutoring enrolled students and running review sessions. Offers a chance to work under the close supervision of a faculty member and develop knowledge of course content and skills that are suitable to an instructional role. TAs should be students who have demonstrated ability in the course to which they are assigned. Considered a 3 s.h. course unless otherwise specified by the supervising faculty member. Pass/Fail Only. Offered Fall and Spring.
Prerequisite(s): See College minimum teaching assistantship requirements.
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MDIA 3997 - Internship in Media Studies 1 s.h. - 15 s.h.
Supervised field experience at a professional media organization. Before registering, students must meet with the Communication & Media Department Internship Coordinator to determine eligibility and receive approval of the placement. Objective is to integrate skills learned in the classroom and adapt them to a professional media environment, while also describing and relating the experience to one’s educational and career goals. Pass/Fail Only. Offered Fall and Spring.
Prerequisite(s): JrS; see College minium internship requirements, and 2.5 GPA in the major.
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MDIA 3999 - Independent Study in Media Studies 1 s.h. - 6 s.h.
A directed study of a well-defined and substantive reading, research, or creative project supervised by a faculty member. Offers the student an opportunity to investigate a specific area of interest, in particular a media studies topic(s) not extensively covered elsewhere in the Media Studies curriculum. Not an internship or credit for work experience. Usually results in a major written document or original creative work. Admission by approval of the Dean and instructor(s) involved. Considered a 3 s.h. course unless otherwise specified by the supervising faculty member. Pass/Fail Option. Offered Fall and Spring.
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Prerequisite(s): 12 s.h. MDIA coursework.
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MDIA 4505 - Documentary Media 3 s.h.
Studies nonfiction media including documentary film, television, digital media, and other popular representations of reality through moving images. Provides a conceptual overview of documentary media practice from a broad range of styles, viewpoints, and eras. Raises issues about ethics of nonfiction mediamaking and explores how documentary may influence persuasion, power, and knowledge in politics, society, memory, and the experience of history. Select sections of this course may focus on making as well as studying documentary media, thus offering experience in developing, shooting, editing, and distributing an original documentary short film. Pass/Fail Option. Offered once a year.
Prerequisite(s): 12 s.h. MDIA coursework.
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MDIA 4507 - New Media Practices 3 s.h.
The interactive nature of technology-enriched new media has changed the relationship between the individual and the larger society and has raised questions about the traditional relationship between audiences and media producers. This course will examine the ways that new technologies are changing the global political, economic, and social contexts surrounding today’s media. Emphasis will also be placed on comparing and contrasting what’s “new” about new media and technology with traditional media. Students will be expected to engage with and critique new media technologies. A-E Only. Offered Fall and Spring.
Prerequisite(s): SoS and 12 s.h. of 2000-level or above MDIA courses.
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MDIA 4509 - Media Industries 3 s.h.
Examines the influence and function of media industry organizations and practices while offering an overview of the U.S. entertainment industries. Studies shifting economic structures, distribution networks, and their relationship to media production and consumption. Students explore the practical implications of working in today’s competitive media ecosystem. Pass/Fail Option. Offered once a year.
Prerequisite(s): 12 s.h. MDIA coursework.
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MDIA 4511 - Participatory Media 3 s.h.
This class explores major theories and practices related to participatory media, and provides students with an opportunity to bring collaborative media projects and production into the community. Topics include methods for initiating participatory media projects, techniques for transitioning passive audiences into active collaborators, and ethical standards for community engagement. Students will create and implement a participatory media project as a primary component to the course. A-E Only. Offered alternating semesters.
Prerequisite(s): 12 s.h. of 2000-level or above MDIA courses.
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MDIA 4604 - Advanced Journalism 3 s.h.
Builds on the fundamentals covered in MDIA 2204 to focus on the history and practice of longform modes of news coverage ranging from investigative reporting to narrative nonfiction writing, aka literary journalism. Develops basic skills in multimedia and multi-platform reporting (using text, images, audio, and video to create multilayered news stories for the internet) while also gaining an understanding of the foundational philosophical, ethical, and legal principles underlying the contemporary practice of journalism. Emphasis placed on specific directed project work conducted under faculty supervision, culminating in a longform journalistic piece. Pass/Fail Option. Offered once a year.
Prerequisite(s): MDIA 2204 .
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MDIA 4606 - Advanced Video Production 3 s.h.
Builds on the fundamentals covered in MDIA 3206 and establishes a setting for students to spend the semester completing multiple advanced video productions. Emphasis placed on directing and the principles of cinematography, visual storytelling and the development of a strong cinematic style, narrative structure, storyboarding, and production values. Students work collaboratively in a fast-paced workshop setting. Pass/Fail Option. Offered once a year.
Prerequisite(s): MDIA 3206 .
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MDIA 4608 - Advanced Audio Production 3 s.h.
Builds on the fundamentals covered in MDIA 3208 to explore the production, writing, and overall creative process required to generate longform audio stories including radio features/documentaries and podcast series. Immerses students in the art of telling true stories through sound and the technical as well as theoretical skills needed to use audio as an impactful nonfiction storytelling language. Pass/Fail Option. Offered once a year.
Prerequisite(s): MDIA 3208 .
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MDIA 4612 - Studio Production 3 s.h.
Studies the techniques of multi-camera television production in numerous formats. Introduces students to lighting and scenery, camera placement, shot blocking, shot selection, and other elements of pre-production and live production needed for both broadcast and web platforms. Addresses various elements of television production design and the demands of a controlled studio environment. Includes hands-on lab sessions in a fully equipped television studio. Pass/Fail Option. Offered Fall and Spring.
Prerequisite(s): MDIA 3206 .
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MDIA 4614 - Writing Short Screenplays 3 s.h.
Teaches the basic elements of successful dramatic narratives through the writing of short screenplays that can be produced on a limited budget. Places screenwriting in the context of beginning a career as a writer and/or director. Emphasizes story concept, dramatic structure, character development, dialogue, and visual storytelling. Pass/Fail Option. Offered once a year.
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MDIA 4994 - Advanced Special Topics in Media Studies 1 s.h. - 6 s.h.
Examines a topic in media analysis, history, theory, and/or production that is not extensively covered elsewhere in the Media Studies curriculum. Topic varies from semester to semester. Pass/Fail Option. Offered irregularly.
LA
Prerequisite(s): 12 s.h. MDIA coursework.
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MDIA 4998 - Senior Seminar in Media Studies 3 s.h.
Capstone course designed to facilitate students’ synthesis of what they have learned in the Media Studies program through the preparation and presentation of an intensive project. Integrates media studies theory and practice by critically examining current topics in the media field and inviting students to apply their knowledge to a directed project rooted in their own interests. Explores opportunities for professional and personal growth based on students’ individual learning experiences. A-E Only. Offered Fall and Spring.
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Prerequisite(s): SrS; MDIA majors only.
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Meteorology |
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METR 1010 - Introduction to Meteorology 4 s.h.
The physical processes of the atmosphere as they produce weather phenomena; weather elements, condensation and precipitation processes, air masses, fronts, winds, circulation systems, severe storms; interpretation of weather maps; laboratory experience. Pass/Fail Option. Offered Fall and Spring.
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METR 1011 - Introduction to Climatology 3 s.h.
An introductory course (without lab) for both non-science and science majors examining the fundamentals of climate science. The first part of this course includes an overview of climate variables: Energy, Moisture, Pressure and Wind. The second part of the course then examines the effects of land, water, and ice surfaces on weather and climate patterns, classification and description of climates around the world, atmospheric teleconnections such as El-Nino Southern Oscillation, and climate change and variability. Pass/Fail Option. Offered Fall only.
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METR 1094 - Special Topics in Meteorology 1 s.h. - 3 s.h.
Selected topics of current meteorological interest not found in other courses. Subject matter varies each time course is offered, reflecting new developments in the field and changing interests of students and staff. A-E Only. Offered irregularly.
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METR 2012 - Climate Change and Variability 3 s.h.
The nature of different types of climates and the mechanisms producing them. Topics include the atmosphere’s energy and hydrologic cycles, global circulations, air masses, monsoons, lake effects, climate classification, and climatic change. A-E Only. Offered Spring only.
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Prerequisite(s): METR 1010 or METR 1011 .
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METR 2040 - Physical Meteorology 3 s.h.
In this course, students will learn about the fundamental physical principles that govern the internal workings of the atmosphere. Topics will include studying the physical structure of the atmosphere, the thermodynamics of dry and moist air, and the fundamentals of cloud and precipitation formation. A-E Only. Offered Spring only.
LA
Prerequisite(s): PHYS 2030 and MATH 2240 .
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METR 2060 - Weather Analysis and Forecasting I 4 s.h.
Synoptic mechanisms as applied to daily weather forecasting and climate analysis. Fundamentals of surface and upper air processes, cyclone formation, air mass and jet stream effects. The use of forecast and diagnostic weather maps. The weather conditions associated with governing categories of weather systems patterns. Laboratories involve coding, plotting, and analyzing meteorological data, constructing charts, and forecasting. A-E Only. Offered Fall only.
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Prerequisite(s): METR 1010 or METR 1011 , and MATH 2230 .
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METR 3050 - Atmospheric Dynamics 3 s.h.
The study of atmospheric motions in terms of fluid flow concepts, including advection, divergence, vorticity, and circulation. Atmospheric motions are also studied as solutions to the primitive equations. Applications to weather patterns are emphasized. A-E Only. Offered Fall only.
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Prerequisite(s): METR 2040 .
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METR 3051 - Research Methods in Dynamics 3 s.h.
A continuation of METR 3050 with research applications in dynamic meteorological principles (with topics such as air mass advections, temperature tendencies, droughts/floods). Methodological practices are emphasized as well as a semester-long research investigation that complements a formal write-up of the analysis and findings. Semester concludes with professional presentation of the work and conclusions. A-E Only. Offered Spring only.
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Prerequisite(s): COMP 1000 ; and METR 3050 or METR 3086 .
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METR 3061 - Weather Analysis and Forecasting II 4 s.h.
Principles given in METR 2060 are applied to forecasting of severe weather conditions and use of satellite and radar observations. The construction of computer forecast models is studied for identification of systematic errors. Also covered are lake effect and broadcast meteorology. Laboratories cover specialized forecast techniques and media weather presentation. A-E Only. Offered Spring only.
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Prerequisite(s): METR 2060 .
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METR 3080 - Atmospheric Radiative Transfer 3 s.h.
This course will cover radiative transfer in the Earth’s atmosphere. The physical processes of solar radiation and terrestrial radiation will be applied to the atmosphere. Further study of these processes as applied to remote sensing systems will follow. Finally, the computational aspects of radiative processes as applied in climate change and general circulation models will be covered. The course is intended for upper-division meteorology majors only. A-E Only. Offered every year.
Prerequisite(s): PHYS 2030 ”C” or better and MATH 2240 ”C” or better and METR 2040 .
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METR 3085 - Remote Sensing of the Atmosphere 3 s.h.
Intended for meteorology majors, this course will familiarize students with current atmospheric remote sensing technology and theory. Included are satellite images, wind profiler data, lightning detection and radar, including Doppler Radar Theory and image interpretation. This is a non-lab course, but exercises using current and archived images will be performed. Juniors and Seniors should take this course. Pass/Fail Option. Offered Fall only.
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Prerequisite(s): METR 2012 .
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METR 3086 - Advanced Climatology 3 s.h.
This course is intended for students with an extensive background in climatology and atmospheric science and will examine climate and climate change over a variety of spatial scales. The course begins with an examination of how energy interacts with the surface and how turbulence and surface type affect the atmosphere on a small (micro) scale. Next, the course will cover synoptic climatology, regional patterns of high and low pressure systems and their effects on climate at a regional scale. Third the course will examine planetary-scale processes including Rossby waves and teleconnections. Lastly, the relationship between climate processes at various spatial scaled will be examined. A-E Only. Offered Fall only.
Prerequisite(s): METR 2012 .
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METR 3089 - Computer and Data Analysis in Meteorology 3 s.h.
This course is intended for sophomore meteorology majors to develop the tools and skills necessary for success as atmospheric scientists. It covers the basic data formats that are used to communicate meteorological data, basic observational skills, an introduction to the basic physical properties of the atmosphere, and methods of analyzing those data in meaningful ways. This course will also feature an emphasis on the computer skills necessary to ingest, display, and analyze meteorological data to help ensure success in the remainder of the upper-division meteorology curriculum. Pass/Fail Option. Offered Fall only.
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Prerequisite(s): METR 1010 .
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METR 3094 - Special Topics in Meteorology 1 s.h. - 3 s.h.
Selected topics of current meteorological interest not found in other courses. Subject matter varies each time course is offered, reflecting new developments in the field and changing interests of students and staff. Intended for meteorology majors. A-E Only.
LA
Prerequisite(s): 16 s.h. in METR.
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METR 4075 - Mesoscale Meteorology 3 s.h.
This course will examine weather related phenomena that occurs on the mesoscale. Subject matter will include, but not be limited to, local circulations, upslope/downslope flows, thunderstorm evolution and morphology, severe storm analysis, and frontal rain bands. Course will emphasize qualitative as well as quantitative analysis. A-E Only. Offered Fall only.
Prerequisite(s): METR 2040 and METR 3050 and MATH 2240 .
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METR 4097 - Internship in Meteorology 1 s.h. - 15 s.h.
Students are placed with an appropriate organization or agency for applied work experience. Requirements and credits vary with individual internships. Pass/Fail Only.
Prerequisite(s): JrS.
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METR 4098 - Senior Seminar in Atmospheric Science 3 s.h.
Intended as a capstone course for Meteorology majors. Review recent and classic developments in science, forecasting, and policy in the field of meteorology. Study classic research breakthroughs and significant recent advancements in atmospheric science. Class presentations and discussion, intended to hone communication skills, will be included to finalize students’ preparation as atmospheric scientists. A-E Only. Offered Spring only.
Prerequisite(s): METR 3051 and METR 3061 .
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METR 4099 - Independent Study in Meteorology 1 s.h. - 6 s.h.
Individual studies under faculty supervision. Admission by consent of department chair and instructor involved. Pass/Fail Option.
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Prerequisite(s): JrS and prior course(s) in METR.
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MUSC 1300 - Music for Listeners 3 s.h.
This course Introduces trends in “classical” music in Western civilization from the Middle Ages through the present and emphasizes the relationship between great works of music and other events in history and the arts. Concentrated listening is encouraged to increase music perception and enjoyment. Students will be asked to identify and classify various styles of music by recognition of instruments, styles and forms, as well as basic rhythmic, melodic and harmonic concepts. Pass/Fail Option. Offered Fall and Spring.
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WC3
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MUSC 1306 - Learning About Music 3 s.h.
A lecture/demonstration course in which a number of different speakers or performing artists offer presentations on music topics in which they have special interest or expertise. Offers musical experiences ranging from classical Western art music to ethnomusicological examples, traditional folk forms, and contemporary music. Pass/Fail Option. Offered Fall and Spring.
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A3
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MUSC 2321 - Jazz 3 s.h.
A survey and orientation course in basic jazz literature including study of styles of outstanding past and present performers. Concepts of improvisation and aural recognition of the sonorities of dance bands and modern small jazz groups will receive emphasis. Pass/Fail Option.
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A3
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MUSC 2326 - The American Musical Theatre 3 s.h.
A study of the origins, development and current practices of the American musical theater with emphasis on structure, staging, and performance style. Students will become familiar with the works of a variety of international artists from the l9th century to the present, including operettas, minstrel shows, vaudeville, burlesque, and music hall, and shows both on and off Broadway. Pass/Fail Option.
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A3
Cross-listed with THTR 2326 .
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MUSC 2361 - Music History I 3 s.h.
Western Music History to 1750. A survey of historic Western music cultures, composers, stylistic trends through readings, listening, and the study of specific compositions from ancient cultures to the middle eighteenth century, with an emphasis on fifteenth through eighteenth centuries. Offered for the BA in Music and Music Industry Majors, but open to anyone with an understanding of basic music theory. A-E Only. Offered annually.
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Prerequisite(s): MUSC 2251 .
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MUSC 2362 - Music History II 3 s.h.
Western Music History 1750–Digital Age. A survey of historic Western music cultures, composers, stylistic trends through readings, listening, and the study of specific compositions from the middle eighteenth century to present day. Offered for the BA in Music and Music Industry Majors, but open to anyone with an understanding of basic music theory. A-E Only. Offered annually.
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Prerequisite(s): MUSC 2251 .
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MUSC 2994 - Special Topics in Music 1 s.h. - 3 s.h.
This course is a study of a special subject of general interest and is taught at the introductory level. The topic is named in advance for each offering of the course. Reading and listening lab assignments are required. Pass/Fail Option. May be repeated with different topics.
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MUSC 3306 - 20th Century Music 3 s.h.
A study of the composers and musical developments in European and American Art Music in the 20th century with an introduction to music from other world cultures, including a foray into trends in the 21st Century. This will include a survey of the spectrum of musical life in the twentieth century, including Art Music in common practice, serious art works that are orchestral, choral, chamber music and solo, but also that are technology-driven. The course will undertake some cross comparisons with popular forms such as Musical Theater, Music in Film, Jazz, Pop, and the contemporary music of other cultures. Compositional techniques, style characteristics, and relationships will be emphasized. Pass/Fail Option.
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MUSC 3307 - Western Music to 1750: Part I 3 s.h.
An in-depth study and analysis of the musical styles and various genres of music of composers from Gregorian chant to the music of Patestrina, including the influence of the cultural background and heritage of ancient music (China, Mediterranean, India) on the music. A-E Only. Offered irregularly.
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Prerequisite(s): MUSC 2250 .
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MUSC 3308 - Western Music to 1750: Part II 3 s.h.
Continuation of MUSC 3307 , from the sixteenth century through the Baroque, centering on the stylistic changes and additional genres of music of representative composers. A-E Only. Offered irregularly.
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Prerequisite(s): MUSC 3307 .
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MUSC 3309 - Western Music Since 1750: Part I 3 s.h.
An in-depth study of the major composers and analysis of styles and genres of music from the Rococo through the music of Brahms, including the assimilation and influence of indigenous folk elements into the music. A-E Only. Offered irregularly.
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Prerequisite(s): MUSC 2250 .
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MUSC 3310 - Western Music Since 1750: Part II 3 s.h.
Continuation of MUSC 3309 from Romanticism to the present, including a comparative study of the music of Africa and Asia and their contributions to western culture. A-E Only. Offered irregularly.
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Prerequisite(s): MUSC 3309 .
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MUSC 3311 - Hip Hop: Music and Culture 3 s.h.
This course will examine the history, culture, politics, language, spoken & musical expression of hip-hop music and culture. The class will consider the fundamental elements of hip hop, including breakdancing, graffiti, DJing and MCing. There will be at least one paper and two exams, as well as required listening, research and class activity. A-E Only. Offered every semester.
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Prerequisite(s): SoS.
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MUSC 3323 - History of Rock Music 3 s.h.
A survey and analysis of style and content from the pre-50’s to the 80’s. The course will trace the musical and sociological development of this contemporary music idiom from its predecessors to the 80’s. Artists to be studied include Bill Haley, Elvis Presley, chuck Berry, the Beatles, the Rolling Stones, Stevie Wonder, Elton John and others. Emphasis will also be placed on the various sub-styles of rock music which developed, including rockabilly, soul music, acid rock, southern rock, country-western, hard rock and new wave music. A-E Only. Offered Fall and Spring.
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Prerequisite(s): SoS and a broad background in listening to rock music.
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MUSC 3324 - History of American Popular Music 3 s.h.
Lecture, discussion, critical listening, and analysis provide students with a historical overview of the origins of and various branches within American vernacular music traditions. The course covers a variety of points in American popular music history, including pre Columbian music in the Americas, Colonial era music, broadsheets, shape note singing, singing schools, spirituals, musical theatre, blues, swing, Appalachian folk, jazz, rhythm and blues, folk, rock and roll, rock, punk, new wave, disco, hip hop, EDM, among other genres. A-E Only. Offered once per year.
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MUSC 3342 - Music Cultures of the World 3 s.h.
In addition to discussing theoretical elements of the music of various cultures, discussions and readings will promote consideration of the social, historical, religious and economic constructs in which these musics exist. The course will consist of class lectures/ discussions, musical demonstrations and hands-on application of several elements of the music studied. A-E Only. Offered annually.
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Cross-listed with ALS 3342 .
Prerequisite(s): SoS.
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MUSC 3512 - Record Producers Forum 3 s.h.
This course will survey the history and philosophies of the art of record production. In addition, the class will examine the specific business practices associated with a career in record production (i.e. recording budgets, over- ride royalties, letters of direction and royalty calculations). Some of the legendary producers that will be studied include John Hammond, Quincy Jones, Rick Rubin, Phil Spector and Jerry Wexler. The student should have some experience in the recording studio and material to present where they participated as either a musician, engineer, arranger, songwriter and/or a record producer. A-E Only.
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Prerequisite(s): MUSC 2100 or MUSC 3101 .
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MUSC 3994 - Special Topics in Music 1 s.h. - 3 s.h.
This course is a study in depth of a musical subject of limited scope, which is announced in advance each time it is offered. Reading and listening laboratory assignments required. Pass/Fail Option. May be repeated with different topics.
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MUSC 4398 - Seminar in Music 3 s.h.
Concentrated study of a specific aspect of the literature of music. The semester’s topic will be announced in advanced. A-E Only. May be repeated once.
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MUSC 4994 - Special Topics in Music 1 s.h. - 3 s.h.
Group studies of a selected topic in the music field. Pass/Fail Option.
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Prerequisite(s): JrS.
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Music Theory Note: Before initial enrollment in theory courses, students should arrange to take a departmental placement exam.
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MUSC 1239 - Basic Musicianship 3 s.h.
Covers fundamentals of music notation, elementary note reading, basic concepts of rhythm and pitch, and the early stages of ear training. Intended for those with little formal study in music. A-E Only. Offered Fall and Spring.
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MUSC 2247 - Survey of Music Theory I 3 s.h.
A course designed too give an understanding of musical notation and the basic theoretical principles which are involved in composition, harmonization of folk melodies, and harmonic progressions in both traditional and con- temporary terms. A-E Only. Offered Fall and Spring.
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Prerequisite(s): MUSC 1239 or appropriate score on Theory Placement Test.
Corequisite(s): MUSC 1651 .
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MUSC 2250 - Music Theory I 3 s.h.
The goals of Music Theory I are a review of rudiments, proficiency in diatonicism, and skill in writing in four parts. The fundamentals of tonal music will be covered, including intervals, scales and keys, modes, triads, seventh chords and cadences. Diatonic chords and progressions are reviewed. Diatonic and non-dominant seventh chords are analyzed. Writing in four-part texture is introduced, and a review of non-harmonic tones and figured bass technique follows. This course prepares the student for more detailed analyses of rhythm, texture, and form, with an emphasis on basic harmony and eighteenth-century voice leading practices. A-E Only. Offered Fall only.
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MUSC 2251 - Music Theory II 3 s.h.
Continued study of tonal voice leading practices, root movements, progressions, and figured bass. Introduction to secondary dominants, modulation, and cadential formulae. Chromatic harmonic structures will be studied, including altered chords, extended chords, Neapolitan and augmented 6th chords, secondary dominants, and the use of common tone diminished 7th chords. Analyses of form will include simple binary and ternary forms, rondo forms, theme-and-variations and sonata forms. A-E Only. Offered every Spring semester.
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Prerequisite(s): MUSC 2250 .
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MUSC 2262 - Aural Skills I 1 s.h.
Aural Skills I is a musicianship development course designed to follow the content of MUSC 2250 and enhance a student’s musicality through the recognition, mental imaging and vocal performance of a broad range of musical structures. The course begins with the fundamentals of tonal music, scales, rhythmic patterns, intervals, modes, triads, seventh chords, cadences, and chord patterns. Students are trained to recognize, notate and vocally reproduce these elements. The course utilizes sight singing in scale degrees and solfege syllables, harmonic and melodic dictation, transcription, and some keyboard familiarization. A/E Only. Offered every Fall semester.
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MUSC 2263 - Aural Skills II 1 s.h.
Aural Skills II is a musicianship development course designed to follow the content of MUSC 2251 , and enhance a student’s musicality through the recognition, mental imaging and vocal performance of a broad range of musical structures. It continues work in the fundamentals of tonal music—scales, rhythmic patterns, modes, triads, seventh chords, and chord patterns—and introduces modulations, non-harmonic tones, inversions of seventh chords, and four-voice chord progressions and patterns. The course utilizes sight singing, harmonic and melodic dictation, keyboard proficiency, and introduces the student to transcribing musical components with music notation software. A-E Only. Offered every Spring semester.
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MUSC 3247 - Survey of Music Theory II 3 s.h.
Continuation of MUSC 2247 , covering contemporary popular harmonic progressions, lead sheets, and improvisatory techniques. Also includes elementary orchestration. A-E Only. Offered Fall and Spring.
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Prerequisite(s): MUSC 2247 .
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MUSC 3253 - Music Theory III 3 s.h.
This course seeks to broaden and deepen a student’s overall theory knowledge by broaching concepts that both precede, and that follow Western tonal practice. “Species” counterpoint will be reviewed and will lead to a study of 18th–century contrapuntal forms (invention, canon, fugue). These counterpoint and voice leading principles will be studied through both analysis and student original compositions. In the other phase of the course, post-tonal theory will be introduced along with developments in the early and mid-20th Century. These include impressionism, modal and non-diatonic scales, upper-overtone harmony, non-tertian harmony, serialism, pandiatonicism, neoclassicism, minimalism, aleatoric principles and free atonality. A-E Only. Offered Fall only.
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Prerequisite(s): MUSC 2251 .
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MUSC 3254 - Music Theory IV 3 s.h.
The specific directions which this course takes are left to the discretion of the students and the instructor. Studies of the techniques of pre-tonal music, 20th century harmony, twelve-tone music and electronic music are some possibilities. Others include research in acoustics and projects, and creative compositional work. Much of the work is done on an individual and independent basis, with the classroom serving as a focal point. A-E Only. Offered Spring only.
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Prerequisite(s): MUSC 3253 .
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MUSC 4250 - Orchestration 3 s.h.
An introductory study of orchestra and band instruments and their use in music since 1700. Projects include practice in scoring for various instrumental ensembles, including full orchestra. Occasional attendance at instrumental ensemble rehearsal may be required. A-E Only.
Prerequisite(s): MUSC 2251 .
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MUSC 4251 - Stylistic Analysis of Music 3 s.h.
A study of Western Music repertoire observing stylistic parameters such as form, phrase structure, cadences, instrumentation, texture, melody, harmony, range, articulation, dynamics, tempo, text, cultural context, and historic models that lead to a more thorough understanding of music. A-E Only.
Prerequisite(s): MUSC 2251 .
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MUSC 4252 - Advanced Theory of Popular Music 3 s.h.
This offering is designed for Music and Music Industry Students who have a strong interest both in contemporary popular music and in its correlating music theory. This course asks students to access new modes of study for contemporary popular music, whereby each week the student will be asked to engage in the following: 1) examination of current popular music and scholarship central to it, 2) analysis of pop music from scores, recordings, and testimony, and 3) attending live contemporary music events in order to evaluate and discuss. A-E Only.
Prerequisite(s): MUSC 2247 or MUSC 2250 .
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Applied Music and Performance Independent study, teaching assistantships, and internships can be arranged for qualified students subject to availability of suitable faculty supervisors. Normally requires up to a semester of advanced planning.
Students interested in honors work in music should consult the Music Department chair.
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MUSC 1104 - Principles of Audio Production 3 s.h.
A comprehensive study of modern recording theory and audio engineering techniques including the basic principles of multi- track recording, mixing, and postproduction. Computer- based digital recording equipment is used to demonstrate modern recording theory and practice. There will be an emphasis on the general use of computer technology in the music industry. Not for students pursuing Audio Arts Production Minor. A-E Only.
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MUSC 1508 - Music and the Marketplace 3 s.h.
A survey of the modern music industry, with particular emphasis on the recording and publishing business. Subjects studied include artist management and promotion, copyright law, artist and songwriter agreements, not-for-profit arts management, and the music business in radio, TV, and films. Lecture/discussion format, with frequent guest lecturers including music business lawyers, managers, and executives. Requires no previous music study nor note-reading skills. Pass/Fail Option. Offered Fall and Spring.
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MUSC 1600 - Class Music Lessons: Voice 1 s.h. - 3 s.h.
A study of vocal music to develop music appreciation, musicianship and performance skills. The course will acquaint the student with the history, culture and cross-cultural considerations of selected repertoire. Instruction will consist of studio or class study, with significant independent practice required. Student responsibility will be dependent on credit. A juried performance (either in recital or privately with a faculty panel) will be required of studio students. Upon completion students will be able to demonstrate: 1. the ability to perform in areas and at levels consistent with the goals and objectives of the Bachelor of Arts in Music and the Bachelor of Arts in Music Industry programs; 2. an understanding of historical perspectives, theory and procedures for realizing a variety of musical styles; 3. knowledge and/or skills in one or more areas of music beyond basic musicianship appropriate to the students’ need and interests, and consistent with the purposes of the Bachelor of Arts in Music and the Bachelor of Arts in Music Industry. Such areas might include but need not be limited to the culture, environment and performance practice of the music being studied. A-E Only. May be repeated for credit. Offered Fall and Spring.
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Prerequisite(s): permission of instructor.
Course fee: $100.00.
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MUSC 1610 - Class Music Lessons: Woodwinds 1 s.h. - 3 s.h.
A study of woodwind music to develop music appreciation, musicianship and performance skills. The course will acquaint the student with the history, culture and cross-cultural considerations of selected repertoire. Instruction will consist of studio or class study, with significant independent practice required. Student responsibility will be dependent on credit. A juried performance (either in recital or privately with a faculty panel) will be required of studio students. Upon completion students will be able to demonstrate: 1. the ability to perform in areas and at levels consistent with the goals and objectives of the Bachelor of Arts in Music and the Bachelor of Arts in Music Industry programs; 2. an understanding of historical perspectives, theory and procedures for realizing a variety of musical styles; 3. knowledge and/or skills in one or more areas of music beyond basic musicianship appropriate to the students’ need and interests, and consistent with the purposes of the Bachelor of Arts in Music and the Bachelor of Arts in Music Industry. Such areas might include but need not be limited to the culture, environment and performance practice of the music being studied. A-E Only. May be repeated for credit. Offered Fall and Spring.
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Prerequisite(s): permission of instructor.
Course fee: $100.00.
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MUSC 1620 - Class Music Lessons: Brass 1 s.h. - 3 s.h.
A study of brass music to develop music appreciation, musicianship and performance skills. The course will acquaint the student with the history, culture and cross-cultural considerations of selected repertoire. Instruction will consist of studio or class study, with significant independent practice required. Student responsibility will be dependent on credit. A juried performance (either in recital or privately with a faculty panel) will be required of studio students. Upon completion students will be able to demonstrate: 1. the ability to perform in areas and at levels consistent with the goals and objectives of the Bachelor of Arts in Music and the Bachelor of Arts in Music Industry programs; 2. an understanding of historical perspectives, theory and procedures for realizing a variety of musical styles; 3. knowledge and/or skills in one or more areas of music beyond basic musicianship appropriate to the students’ need and interests, and consistent with the purposes of the Bachelor of Arts in Music and the Bachelor of Arts in Music Industry. Such areas might include but need not be limited to the culture, environment and performance practice of the music being studied. A-E Only. May be repeated for credit. Offered Fall and Spring.
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Prerequisite(s): permission of instructor.
Course fee: $100.00.
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MUSC 1630 - Class Music Lessons: Percussion/Drums 1 s.h. - 3 s.h.
A study of percussion music to develop music appreciation, musicianship and performance skills. The course will acquaint the student with the history, culture and cross-cultural considerations of selected repertoire. Instruction will consist of studio or class study, with significant independent practice required. Student responsibility will be dependent on credit. A juried performance (either in recital or privately with a faculty panel) will be required of studio students. Upon completion students will be able to demonstrate: 1. the ability to perform in areas and at levels consistent with the goals and objectives of the Bachelor of Arts in Music and the Bachelor of Arts in Music Industry programs; 2. an understanding of historical perspectives, theory and procedures for realizing a variety of musical styles; 3. knowledge and/or skills in one or more areas of music beyond basic musicianship appropriate to the students’ need and interests, and consistent with the purposes of the Bachelor of Arts in Music and the Bachelor of Arts in Music Industry. Such areas might include but need not be limited to the culture, environment and performance practice of the music being studied. A-E Only. May be repeated for credit. Offered Fall and Spring.
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Prerequisite(s): permission of instructor.
Course fee: $100.00.
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MUSC 1640 - Class Music Lessons: Strings 1 s.h. - 3 s.h.
A study of strings music to develop music appreciation, musicianship and performance skills. The course will acquaint the student with the history, culture and cross-cultural considerations of selected repertoire. Instruction will consist of studio or class study, with significant independent practice required. Student responsibility will be dependent on credit. A juried performance (either in recital or privately with a faculty panel) will be required of studio students. Upon completion students will be able to demonstrate: 1. the ability to perform in areas and at levels consistent with the goals and objectives of the Bachelor of Arts in Music and the Bachelor of Arts in Music Industry programs; 2. an understanding of historical perspectives, theory and procedures for realizing a variety of musical styles; 3. knowledge and/or skills in one or more areas of music beyond basic musicianship appropriate to the students’ need and interests, and consistent with the purposes of the Bachelor of Arts in Music and the Bachelor of Arts in Music Industry. Such areas might include but need not be limited to the culture, environment and performance practice of the music being studied. A-E Only. May be repeated for credit. Offered Fall and Spring.
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Prerequisite(s): permission of instructor.
Course fee: $100.00.
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MUSC 1650 - Class Music Lessons: Piano 1 s.h. - 3 s.h.
A study of piano music to develop music appreciation, musicianship and performance skills. The course will acquaint the student with the history, culture and cross-cultural considerations of selected repertoire. Instruction will consist of studio or class study, with significant independent practice required. Student responsibility will be dependent on credit. A juried performance (either in recital or privately with a faculty panel) will be required of studio students. Upon completion students will be able to demonstrate: 1. the ability to perform in areas and at levels consistent with the goals and objectives of the Bachelor of Arts in Music and the Bachelor of Arts in Music Industry programs; 2. an understanding of historical perspectives, theory and procedures for realizing a variety of musical styles; 3. knowledge and/or skills in one or more areas of music beyond basic musicianship appropriate to the students’ need and interests, and consistent with the purposes of the Bachelor of Arts in Music and the Bachelor of Arts in Music Industry. Such areas might include but need not be limited to the culture, environment and performance practice of the music being studied. A-E Only. May be repeated for credit. Offered Fall and Spring.
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Prerequisite(s): permission of instructor.
Course fee: $100.00.
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MUSC 1651 - Theory for Pop Music Piano Lab 1 s.h. - 3 s.h.
A study of piano music to develop music appreciation, musicianship and performance skills. The course will acquaint the student with the history, culture and cross-cultural considerations of selected repertoire. Instruction will consist of studio or class study, with significant independent practice required. Student responsibility will be dependent on credit. A juried performance (either in recital or privately with a faculty panel) will be required of studio students. Upon completion students will be able to demonstrate: 1. the ability to perform in areas and at levels consistent with the goals and objectives of the Bachelor of Arts in Music and the Bachelor of Arts in Music Industry programs; 2. an understanding of historical perspectives, theory and procedures for realizing a variety of musical styles; 3. knowledge and/or skills in one or more areas of music beyond basic musicianship appropriate to the students’ need and interests, and consistent with the purposes of the Bachelor of Arts in Music and the Bachelor of Arts in Music Industry. Such areas might include but need not be limited to the culture, environment and performance practice of the music being studied. A-E Only. May be repeated for credit. Offered Fall and Spring.
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Corequisite(s): MUSC 2247 .
Course fee: $100.00.
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MUSC 1660 - Class Music Lessons: Guitar 1 s.h. - 3 s.h.
A study of guitar music to develop music appreciation, musicianship and performance skills. The course will acquaint the student with the history, culture and cross-cultural considerations of selected repertoire. Instruction will consist of studio or class study, with significant independent practice required. Student responsibility will be dependent on credit. A juried performance (either in recital or privately with a faculty panel) will be required of studio students. Upon completion students will be able to demonstrate: 1. the ability to perform in areas and at levels consistent with the goals and objectives of the Bachelor of Arts in Music and the Bachelor of Arts in Music Industry programs; 2. an understanding of historical perspectives, theory and procedures for realizing a variety of musical styles; 3. knowledge and/or skills in one or more areas of music beyond basic musicianship appropriate to the students’ need and interests, and consistent with the purposes of the Bachelor of Arts in Music and the Bachelor of Arts in Music Industry. Such areas might include but need not be limited to the culture, environment and performance practice of the music being studied. A-E Only. May be repeated for credit. Offered Fall and Spring.
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Prerequisite(s): permission of instructor.
Course fee: $100.00.
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MUSC 1670 - Class Music Lessons: Bass Guitar 1 s.h. - 3 s.h.
A study of bass guitar music to develop music appreciation, musicianship and performance skills. The course will acquaint the student with the history, culture and cross-cultural considerations of selected repertoire. Instruction will consist of studio or class study, with significant independent practice required. Student responsibility will be dependent on credit. A juried performance (either in recital or privately with a faculty panel) will be required of studio students. Upon completion students will be able to demonstrate: 1. the ability to perform in areas and at levels consistent with the goals and objectives of the Bachelor of Arts in Music and the Bachelor of Arts in Music Industry programs; 2. an understanding of historical perspectives, theory and procedures for realizing a variety of musical styles; 3. knowledge and/or skills in one or more areas of music beyond basic musicianship appropriate to the students’ need and interests, and consistent with the purposes of the Bachelor of Arts in Music and the Bachelor of Arts in Music Industry. Such areas might include but need not be limited to the culture, environment and performance practice of the music being studied. A-E Only. May be repeated for credit. Offered Fall and Spring.
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Prerequisite(s): permission of instructor.
Course fee: $100.00.
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MUSC 1680 - Class Music Lessons: EDI 1 s.h. - 3 s.h.
A study of EDI music to develop music appreciation, musicianship and performance skills. The course will acquaint the student with the history, culture and cross-cultural considerations of selected repertoire. Instruction will consist of studio or class study, with significant independent practice required. Student responsibility will be dependent on credit. A juried performance (either in recital or privately with a faculty panel) will be required of studio students. Upon completion students will be able to demonstrate: 1. the ability to perform in areas and at levels consistent with the goals and objectives of the Bachelor of Arts in Music and the Bachelor of Arts in Music Industry programs; 2. an understanding of historical perspectives, theory and procedures for realizing a variety of musical styles; 3. knowledge and/or skills in one or more areas of music beyond basic musicianship appropriate to the students’ need and interests, and consistent with the purposes of the Bachelor of Arts in Music and the Bachelor of Arts in Music Industry. Such areas might include but need not be limited to the culture, environment and performance practice of the music being studied. Offered Fall and Spring. A-E Only. May be repeated for credit. Offered Fall and Spring.
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Prerequisite(s): permission of instructor.
Course fee: $100.00.
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MUSC 1690 - Class Music Lessons: Improvisation 1 s.h. - 3 s.h.
A study of Improvisational music to develop music appreciation, musicianship and performance skills. The course will acquaint the student with the history, culture and cross-cultural considerations of selected repertoire. Instruction will consist of studio or class study, with significant independent practice required. Student responsibility will be dependent on credit. A juried performance (either in recital or privately with a faculty panel) will be required of studio students. Upon completion students will be able to demonstrate: 1. the ability to perform in areas and at levels consistent with the goals and objectives of the Bachelor of Arts in Music and the Bachelor of Arts in Music Industry programs; 2. an understanding of historical perspectives, theory and procedures for realizing a variety of musical styles; 3. knowledge and/or skills in one or more areas of music beyond basic musicianship appropriate to the students’ need and interests, and consistent with the purposes of the Bachelor of Arts in Music and the Bachelor of Arts in Music Industry. Such areas might include but need not be limited to the culture, environment and performance practice of the music being studied. A-E Only. May be repeated for credit. Offered Fall and Spring.
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Prerequisite(s): permission of instructor.
Course fee: $100.00.
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MUSC 1691 - Class Music Lessons: Conducting 1 s.h. - 3 s.h.
A study of conducting music to develop music appreciation, musicianship and performance skills. The course will acquaint the student with the history, culture and cross-cultural considerations of selected repertoire. Instruction will consist of studio or class study, with significant independent practice required. Student responsibility will be dependent on credit. A juried performance (either in recital or privately with a faculty panel) will be required of studio students. Upon completion students will be able to demonstrate: 1. the ability to perform in areas and at levels consistent with the goals and objectives of the Bachelor of Arts in Music and the Bachelor of Arts in Music Industry programs; 2. an understanding of historical perspectives, theory and procedures for realizing a variety of musical styles; 3. knowledge and/or skills in one or more areas of music beyond basic musicianship appropriate to the students’ need and interests, and consistent with the purposes of the Bachelor of Arts in Music and the Bachelor of Arts in Music Industry. Such areas might include but need not be limited to the culture, environment and performance practice of the music being studied. A-E Only. May be repeated for credit. Offered Fall and Spring.
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Prerequisite(s): permission of instructor.
Course fee: $100.00.
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