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MAT 4342 - Algebraic Structures II Credits: 3hrs.
This course is a continuation of MAT 3341 , Algebraic Structures I. Topics include normal subgroups, quotient groups, direct sums, Abelian groups, rings, integral domains, fields, ideals and maximal ideals,quotient rings, homomorphisms, polynomial extensions of rings, divisibility on commutative rings, and factorization of polynomials.
Pre-requisite(s): MAT 3341
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MAT 4352 - Principles of Teaching Mathematics Credits: 3 hrs
This course is designed for students preparing to teach secondary school mathematics. Innovative techniques to be used in the teaching of mathematics and assessment procedures will be discussed and developed. No credit is allowed for work of less than C quality.
Periods Per week: (The course is three periods per week.)
Pre-requisite(s): Admission to Teacher Education Program.
Cross-listed as EDU 4352 .
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MAT 4355 - Operations Research Credits: 3 hrs
This course develops some standard operations research techniques including model formulation, PERT problems, transportation problems, linear programming, dynamic programming, Markov analysis, and queuing models.
Pre-requisite(s): CSC 1311
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MAT 4356 - Mathematical Statistics I Credits: 3 hrs
This course includes probability, random variables and their distributions, mathematical expectation, moment generating functions, and sampling distributions.
Pre-requisite(s): MAT 3317
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MAT 4357 - Mathematical Statistics II Credits: 3 hrs
This course is a continuation of MAT 4356 , Mathematical Statistics I. Topics include estimation and hypothesis testing, applications of statistical inference, introduction to regression, and correlation.
Pre-requisite(s): MAT 4356
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MAT 4360 - Introduction to Survey Sampling Credits: 3 hrs
Design principles pertaining to planning and execution of a sample survey. Simple random, stratified random, systematic and one- and two-stage cluster sampling designs. Emphasis on statistical considerations in analysis of sample survey data. Class project on design and execution of an actual sample survey. Stresses use of computer.
Pre-requisite(s): MAT 4357 and MAT 4333
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MAT 4365 - Applied Nonparametric Statistics Credits: 3 hrs
This course provides an introduction to statistical methods requiring relatively mild assumptions about the form of the population distribution. Hypothesis testing, point and interval estimation and multiple comparison procedures for a variety of statistical problems are covered.
Pre-requisite(s): MAT 4357 (Mathematical Statistics II) or MAT 4333 (Methods of Regression/Analysis of Variance), and MAT 2316 with grades of C or higher and the ability to program in a high-level language.
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MAT 4370 - Introduction to Experimental Design Credits: 3 hrs
Experimental design as a method for organizing analysis procedures. Completely randomized, randomized block, factorial, nested, latin squares, split-plot and incomplete block designs are explored. Additional topics include response surface and covariance adjustment procedures. Applications include use of a statistical computer package.
Pre-requisite(s): MAT 4357 and MAT 4333
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MAT 4375 - Statistical Computing Credits: 3 hrs
Computational implementation of statistical methods such as descriptive statistics, one and two sample tests, regression, correlation, ANOVA methods of estimation, and Monte Carlo techniques. Standard statistical packages will be used as well as user-written programs.
Pre-requisite(s): MAT 4357 (Mathematical Statistics II) or MAT 4333 (Methods of Regression/Analysis of Variance), and MAT 2316 with grades of C or higher and the ability to program in a high-level language.
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MAT 4386 - Automata, Formal Languages and Computability Credits: 3 hrs
This course studies computer science theory and the mathematical foundations of digital computers. Its topics include the family of computing machines (finite-state, push-down and Turing), the Chomsky hierarchy of languages, decidability, unsolvable problems, and applications of automata to areas of syntactic analysis, modeling, and artificial intelligence.
Pre-requisite(s): CSC 4340 and MAT 2316 , or consent of instructor.
Cross-listed as CSC 4386
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MAT 4387 - Senior Seminar I Credits: 3 hrs
This course contains lectures, dialogues, and readings in mathematical topics in order to reinforce the knowledge and skills learned in core courses thus far. This course provides the opportunity for students to look at applications and problems in order to prepare for proficiency and licensure exams such as the GRE or first actuarial exam. The students will be asked to read journal articles and give summary presentations in class.
Pre-requisite(s): MAT 3317
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MAT 4388 - Senior Seminar II Credits: 3 hrs
This course includes readings and weekly student lectures or student-led discussions on a variety of mathematical topics determined by the interest of the students and the instructor. Emphasis will be placed on independent research and clear exposition. A paper is required.
Pre-requisite(s): MAT 4387
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MAT 4391 - Mathematics Co-Op Credits: 3 hrs
(See the course description for the Cooperative Education course number 4391.)
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MAT 4691 - Mathematics Co-Op Credits: 6 hrs
(See the course description for the Cooperative Education course 4691.)
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MAT 4981 - Observation, Student Teaching and Practicum Credits: 9 hrs
This course deals with the application of theory to teaching situations in the secondary schools. During the first six weeks, students spend one-half day in a classroom setting, engaging in directed observation, small-group tutoring and part-time classroom teaching. The final ten-week period is devoted to fulltime student teaching in the same classroom setting. Proficiency in training and handling typical classroom situations is developed. This course is required for secondary education majors.
Pre-requisite(s): Approval by the Teacher Education Committee and the major department.
Cross-listed as EDU 4981
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Middle Grades Education |
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MGE 3101 - Middle Grades Practicum I Credits: 1 hr
This field experience is designed to be taken concurrently with the course, The Middle School (MGE 3201 ). Candidates will work with a team of teachers at a middle school a minimum of 1 hour per week for the semester. Candidates will observe and document middle school philosophy, organization and curriculum in action.
Pre-requisite(s): Admission to Teacher Education Program.
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MGE 3201 - The Middle School Credits: 2 hrs
This course analyzes essential characteristics of the middle school, including philosophy, curriculum designs appropriate for students at this age level, alternative designs for teacher-student guidance programs, interdisciplinary team organizations, alternatives for grouping students and organizational features of the middle school.
Pre-requisite(s): Admission to Teacher Education.
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MGE 3310 - Early Adolescent Learn and Class Management Credits: 3 credit hours
This course explores major areas related to middle school learners: developmental characteristics, the differing contexts influencing early adolescent learners and classroom management. Students will be exposed to current research and theories on young adolescent development. They will study models and theories of classroom management and will be required to be engaged in a service learning project and perform field experience in a middle school. These activities will deepen their understanding and develop their knowledge, skills and dispositions for effectively teaching middle school students.
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MGE 4101 - Middle Grades Practicum II Credits: 1 hr
This field experience is designed to be taken concurrently with the course, Emerging Adolescent in the School Setting. Candidates will build on their experiences in Practicum I by working with a team of teachers in a middle school setting a minimum of one (1) hour per week. Candidates will observe, describe and analyze developmentally appropriate instructional strategies, develop strategies for working with families, and create a positive classroom management plan. They will prepare and teach lessons to small and large groups of students based on the content presented in the North Carolina Standard Course of Study.
Pre-requisite(s): Admission to Teacher Education Program.
Grade: C or better.
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MGE 4201 - Emerging Adolescents in the School Setting Credits: 2 hrs
This course is designed to identify curriculum designs and instructional strategies developmentally appropriate for early adolescents. The course focuses on the appropriateness of educational and instructional practices to the developmental stages of emergent adolescents, families and the community in the educational process and the development of appropriate classroom management plan. Field experience required.
Pre-requisite(s): Admission to Teacher Education.
Grade: C or better.
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MGE 4333 - Responsive Pedagogy in Middle Grades Credits: 3 hrs
This course is designed to acquaint middle-grades student teachers with instructional practices which address young adolescents’ needs and interests. This course is taken concurrently with student teaching and is taught by a team of middle-school master teachers from the local school system and university faculty from the middle-grades program. The course utilizes real-life situations that student teachers encounter during their early teaching experiences as starting points for the preparation of classroom materials, application of instructional activities, and the solution of behavior management problems.
Pre-requisite(s): Admission to Teacher Education.
Grade: C or better.
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MGE 4350 - Methods of Integrative Teaching Credits: 3 hrs
This course examines the principles and methods of teaching middle grades learners through integrating subject matter. Drawing from SDPI guidelines for grades 6 - 8 and content from their academic majors, students will demonstrate the ability to plan integrative study units, work in teaching teams, and focus teaching on the development of emerging adolescents — to include such practices as individualized skill development, uses of technology, democratic process, team work, writing across the curriculum, problem solving, creativity, in-depth explorations, and guidance. Integrative approaches include correlation (interdisciplinary teaching of two or more subject specialties), fusion (bringing a variety of subjects together in focusing on an issue or theme, such as “American Multiculturalism”), and core (using the content and skills necessary to help learners deal directly with problems and issues of significance to them.) Fieldwork is required.
Pre-requisite(s): Admission to Teacher Education.
Grade: C or better.
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MGE 4352 - Principles and Methods of Teaching Mathematics Credits: 3 hrs
This course is designed for students preparing to teach mathematics. Innovative techniques used in teaching mathematics are discussed and developed.
Note(s): (Students may not earn credit in both MGE 4352 and EDU 4352.)
Pre-requisite(s): Admission to Teacher Education and 18 semester hours of math courses.
Grade: C or better.
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MGE 4353 - Principles and Methods of Teaching English Credits: 3 hrs
This course is designed to provide the prospective teacher of language arts in the middle school with the needed competencies to select, organize and effectively use materials for strengthening the communication skills of students. Special attention is given to the examination of textbooks and to evaluation of instruction within the area.
Note(s): (Students may not earn credit for both MGE 4353 and EDU 4353.)
Pre-requisite(s): Grades of C or above in all English courses and admission to Teacher Education.
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MGE 4354 - Principles and Methods of Teaching Social Studies Credits: 3 hrs
This course prepares prospective teachers of social studies in grades six through nine to select and organize materials from the various social science disciplines to promote learning of the students they teach. Emphasis is placed on social studies methods for individual students and for both small group and large group instruction.
Note(s): (Students may not earn credit for both MGE 4354 and EDU 4354.)
Pre-requisite(s): Admission to Teacher Education.
Grade: C or better.
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MGE 4355 - Principles and Methods of Teaching Science Credits: 3 hrs
This course combines methods of teaching with a survey of subject matter usually taught in grades six through nine. Methods and their adaptations to specific situations will be presented, discussed and demonstrated. Effective methods that have been handed down through the ages as well as current practices will be noted.
Note(s): (Students may not earn credit in both MGE 4355 and EDU 4355.)
Pre-requisite(s): Admission to Teacher Education.
Grade: C or better.
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Military Science |
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MSC 1111 - Physical Readiness Credits: 1 hr
Physical readiness instruction designed to prepare students for the United States Army physical fitness requirements. The majority of the instruction is geared towards passing the Army Physical Fitness Test, which is given four times throughout the semester. Contracted cadets are only allowed to take this course once throughout their four years in the ROTC program.
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MSC 1112 - Introduction to Physical Readiness 2 Credits: 1 hr
This course assists students in developing a personal health program through practical application of US Army physical Readiness procedures. Students learn to develop their cardio respiratory endurance, muscular strength, muscular endurance, flexibility, and body composition. This course may be substituted for one credit of physical education at the General studies level.
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MSC 1113 - Motor Fitness Physical Readiness Credits: 1 hr
This course assists students in developing a personal health program through practical application of US Army physical Readiness procedures. Students continue developing in cardio respiratory endurance, muscular strength, muscular endurance, flexibility, and body composition. The focus is on improving Motor Fitness factors such as speed, agility, muscle power, eye-hand coordination and eye-foot coordination. This course may be substituted for one credit of physical education at the General studies level.
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MSC 1114 - Motor Fitness Physical Readiness 2 Credits: 1 hr
This course assists students in developing a personal health program through practical application of US Army physical Readiness procedures. Students continue developing in cardio respiratory endurance, muscular strength, muscular endurance, flexibility, and body composition. The focus is on strengthening Motor Fitness factors as speed, agility, muscle power, eye- and coordination and eye-foot coordination. This course may be substituted for one credit of physical education at the General studies level.
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MSC 1115 - Conducting Physical Readiness Credits: 1 hr
This course teaches students how to instruct others in developing a personal health program through practical application of US Army physical Readiness procedures. Students continue developing in cardio respiratory endurance, muscular strength, muscular endurance, flexibility, and body composition. Improving Motor Fitness factors as speed, agility, muscle power, eye-hand coordination and eye-foot coordination are still a main focus. This course may be substituted for one credit of physical education at the General studies level.
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MSC 1116 - Conducting Physical Readiness 2 Credits: 1 hr
This course works on improving student’s ability to instruct others in developing a personal health program through practical application of US Army physical Readiness procedures. Students continue developing in cardio respiratory endurance, muscular strength, muscular endurance, flexibility, and body composition. Improving Motor Fitness factors as speed, agility, muscle power, eye-hand coordination and eye-foot coordination are still a main focus. This course may be substituted for one credit of physical education at the General studies level.
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MSC 1117 - Supervising Physical Readiness Credits: 1 hr
This course teaches students how to supervise and evaluate those giving instruction to others in developing a personal health program through practical application of US Army physical Readiness procedures. They learn how to counsel others on their performance as instructors. Students continue developing in cardio respiratory endurance, muscular strength, muscular endurance, flexibility, and body composition. Improving Motor Fitness factors such as speed, agility, muscle power, eye-hand coordination and eye-foot coordination are still a main focus. This course may be substituted for one credit of physical education at the General studies level.
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MSC 1118 - Supervising Physical Readiness 2 Credits: 1 hr
This course works on improving student’s ability to supervise and evaluate those giving instruction to others in developing a personal health program through practical application of US Army physical Readiness procedures. They continue to develop skills on counseling others on their performance as instructors. Students continue developing in cardio respiratory endurance, muscular strength, muscular endurance, flexibility, and body composition. Improving Motor Fitness factors such as speed, agility, muscle power, eye-hand coordination and eye-foot coordination are still a main focus. This course may be substituted for one credit of physical education at the General studies level.
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MSC 1201 - Leadership and Personal Development Credits: 2 hrs
Introduction to the personal challenges and competencies that are critical for effective leadership. Cadets learn how the personal development of life skills such as critical thinking, goal setting, time management, physical fitness, and stress management relate to leadership, officership, and the Army profession.
Corequisite(s): MSC 2114
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MSC 1202 - Introduction to Tactical Leadership Credits: 2 hrs
Introduction to Army terms, philosophies, and basic leadership concepts. It aims to help Cadets focus on developing themselves into exceptional leaders.
Pre-requisite(s): MSC 1201 or authorization from the instructor.
Corequisite(s): MSC 2114
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MSC 2114 - Leadership Laboratory Credits: 1-6 hrs
This course provides basic military skills instruction designed to provide practical application to skills learned in Leadership Introduction.
Note(s): This is a required course for contracted AROTC students and required as co-requisite with MSC 1201. Pass/Fail only.
Pre-requisite(s): Permission of the Professor of Military Science except when requirements above are met.
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MSC 2115 - Basic Leadership Laboratory 2 Credits: 1 hr
This course provides basic military skills instruction designed to provide practical application to skills learned in Leadership Introduction.
Note(s): This course is a required course for contracted AROTC students and required as co-requisite with MSC 1202. Pass/Fail only.
Pre-requisite(s): Permission of the Professor of Military Science except when requirements above are met.
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MSC 2203 - Innovative Team Leadership (MSL 201) Credits: 2 hrs
Explores the dimensions of creative and innovative tactical leadership strategies and styles by examining team dynamics and two historical leadership theories that form the basis of the Army leadership framework (trait and behavior theories). Cadets practice aspects of personal motivation and team building in the context of planning, executing, and assessing team exercises and participating in leadership labs.
Pre-requisite(s): MSC 1201 and MSC 1202 (or equivalent credit as determined by the Professor of Military Science).
Corequisite(s): MSC 2116
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MSC 2204 - Foundations of Tactical Leadership (MSL 202) Credits: 2 hrs
This course examines the challenges of leading tactical teams in the complex contemporary operating environment (COE). The course highlights dimensions of terrain analysis, patrolling, and operation orders. Further study of the theoretical basis of the Army leadership framework explores the dynamics of adaptive leadership in the context of military operations.
Pre-requisite(s): MSC 1201 , MSC 1202 , and MSC 2203 (or equivalent credit as determined by the Professor of Military Science)., or POI.
Corequisite(s): MSC 2117.
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MSC 2216 - Leadership Laboratory Credits: 2 hrs
This course provides intermediate military skills instruction designed to provide practical application to skills learned in Leadership Introduction. Students will perform practical Land Navigation Skills.
Note(s): This is a required course for contracted AROTC students and required as co-requisite with MSC 2203.
Pre-requisite(s): Permission of the Professor of Military Science except when requirements above are met.
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MSC 2217 - Leadership Laboratory 2 Credits: 2 hrs
This course provides intermediate military skills instruction designed to provide practical application to skills learned in Leadership Introduction. Students will perform practical Land Navigation Skills.
Note(s): This is a required course for contracted AROTC students and required as co-requisite with MSC 2204.
Pre-requisite(s): Permission of the Professor of Military Science except when requirements above are met.
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MSC 2318 - Operational Leadership Laboratory Credits: 3 hrs
This course provides operational military skills instruction designed to provide practical application to skills learned in Leadership Introduction. Students will perform practical Squad Level Movement and Military Tactical Operations.
Note(s): This is a required course for contracted AROTC students and required as co-requisite with MSC 3205.
Pre-requisite(s): Permission of the Professor of Military Science except when requirements above are met.
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MSC 2319 - Operational Leadership Laboratory Credits: 3 hrs
This course provides operational military skills instruction designed to provide practical application to skills learned in Leadership Introduction. Students will perform practical Squad Level Movement and Military Tactical Operations.
Note(s): This is a required course for contracted AROTC students and required as co-requisite with MSC 3206.
Pre-requisite(s): Permission of the Professor of Military Science except when requirements above are met.
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MSC 2320 - Advanced Leadership Laboratory Credits: 3 hrs
This course provides advanced military skills instruction designed to provide practical application to skills learned in Leadership Introduction. Students will perform Supervision, Evaluation, and instruction of practical Squad Level Movement and Military Tactical Operations.
Note(s): This is a required course for contracted AROTC students and required as co-requisite with MSC 4207.
Pre-requisite(s): Permission of the Professor of Military Science except when requirements above are met.
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MSC 2321 - Advanced Leadership Laboratory Credits: 3 hrs
This course provides advanced military skills instruction designed to provide practical application to skills learned in Leadership Introduction. Students will perform Supervision, Evaluation, and instruction of practical Squad Level Movement and Military Tactical Operations.
Note(s): This is a required course for contracted AROTC students and required as co-requisite with MSC 4208.
Pre-requisite(s): Permission of the Professor of Military Science except when requirements above are met.
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MSC 2609 - Army ROTC Leadership Training Course Credits: 6 hrs
This four-week Army ROTC Course conducted during the summer at Fort Knox, KY., is designed to allow students who have not participated sufficiently in the AROTC Basic Course (the first two years) to qualify for the AROTC Advance Course (the last two years). Topics include leadership, small unit tactics, weapons qualification, communications and other general military skills. See the section titled “Program of Military Science.”
Pre-requisite(s): Successful application and permission of the Professor of Military Science.
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MSC 3305 - Adaptive Team Leadership (MSL 301) Credits: 3 hrs
Challenges Cadets to study, practice, and evaluate adaptive leadership skills as they are presented with challenging scenarios related to squad tactical operations. Cadets receive systematic and specific feedback on their leadership attributes and actions. Based on such feedback, as well as their own self-evaluations, Cadets continue to develop their leadership and critical thinking abilities. The focus is developing Cadets’ tactical leadership abilities to enable them to succeed at ROTC’s summer Leadership Development and Assessment Course (LDAC).
Pre-requisite(s): MSC 1201 through MSC 2204 (or equivalent credit as determined by the Professor of Military Science).
Corequisite(s): MSC 2118.
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MSC 3306 - Leadership in Changing Environments (MSL 302) Credits: 3 hrs
Uses increasingly intense situational leadership challenges to build Cadet awareness and skills in leading tactical operations up to platoon level. Cadets review aspects of combat, stability, and support operations. They also conduct military briefings and develop proficiency in garrison operation orders. The focus is on exploring, evaluating, and developing skills in decision-making, persuading, and motivating team members in the contemporary operating environment (COE). Cadets are evaluated on what they know and do as leaders as they prepare to attend the ROTC summer Leader Development Assessment Course (LDAC).
Pre-requisite(s): MSC 1201 through MSC 3305 (or equivalent credit as determined by the Professor of Military Science).
Corequisite(s): MSC 2119
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MSC 3610 - Leadership Development and Assessment Course Credits: 6 hrs
This course is 24 hours a day 33-day course in Fort Lewis, WA covering a wide range of subjects designed to develop and evaluate leadership ability. The challenges are rigorous and demanding, both mentally and physically. LDAC tests intelligence, common sense, ingenuity and stamina. These challenges provide a new perspective on an individual’s ability to perform exacting tasks and to make difficult decisions in demanding situations. The camp places each cadet in a variety of leadership positions, many of which simulate stressful combat situations. In each position, cadets are evaluated by platoon tactical and counseling officers and noncommissioned officers. In addition to proving their leadership ability, cadets must meet established standards in physical fitness, weapons training, communication, combat patrols and demonstrate their proficiency in various other military skills and situations. Cadets must excel at camp to be considered competitive for a commission as an Army officer.
Pre-requisite(s): MSC 3205 and MSC 3206.
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MSC 3611 - Nurses Summer Training Program Credits: 6 hrs
This course is a four week clinical conducted at Army hospitals in the United States, Germany, and Korea. During the NSTP clinical elective, students receive “hands on” experience under the direct supervision of a preceptor—an Army Nurse Corps officer who works one-on-one with the cadet. Regular coaching sessions enhances their progress, while also providing feedback about their performance. Cadets follow the same duty schedule as their preceptor, usually an eight-hour a day work schedule spanning all three shifts. By the end of NSTP, each nurse cadet has attained 120 hours of clinical experience. They receive training in such areas as patient assessment, planning of patient care, nutrition maintenance and feeding techniques, range of motion and mobility, medication administration, emergency procedures, intravenous (IV) therapy, intravenous (IV) therapy, and other special procedures and techniques.
Pre-requisite(s): MSC 3205, MSC 3206 and Nursing Major in Upper Division.
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MSC 3612 - Troop Leadership Training Credits: 6 hrs
This course provides cadets the opportunity to learn real-life officer leadership skills through hands-on leading of active duty Army soldiers. It is a three week tour with an Active Duty Army unit. CTLT is conducted at Army installations in the United States, Germany, and Korea. During the CTLT Cadets receive “hands on” experience under the direct supervision of an active duty platoon leader who works one-on-one with the cadet. The final week of the program affords the cadet the opportunity to lead and control the platoon as their own with minimal supervision. Regular coaching sessions enhance their progress, while providing feedback about their performance. Cadets follow the same duty schedule as their assigned platoon leader, usually an eight to ten hour workday. By the end of CTLT each cadet has attained a minimum of 120 hours of platoon leader experience.
Pre-requisite(s): MSC 3205 and MSC 3206.
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MSC 4307 - Developing Adaptive Leaders (MSL 401) Credits: 3 hrs
This course transitions the focus of student learning from being trained, mentored and evaluated as a Cadet to learning how to train, mentor and evaluate underclass Cadets. Cadets will learn the duties and responsibilities of an Army staff officer and apply the Military Decision Making Process, Army writing style and the Army’s principles of training and training management cycle during weekly training meetings to plan, execute and assess battalion training events. Cadets will learn about the special trust proposed by the US Constitution to Army Officers—a trust above and beyond other professions. Cadets will learn Army values and ethics and how to apply them to everyday life as well as in the Contemporary Operating Environment. The Cadets will learn about the Officer’s role in the Uniform Code of Military Justice, counseling subordinates, administrative actions and methods on how to best manage their career as an Army Officer.. )
Pre-requisite(s): MSC 1201 through MSC 3306 (or equivalent credit as determined by the Professor of Military Science).
Corequisite(s): MSC 2120.
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MSC 4308 - Leadership in a Complex World (MSL 402) Credits: 3 hrs.
Continuation of MSC 4207 with emphasis on the transition from Cadet to Officer. This course explores the dynamics of leading in the complex situations of current military operations in the Contemporary Operating Environment (COE). Cadets examine differences in customs and courtesies, military law, principles of war, and Rules of Engagement (ROE) in the face of international terrorism. They also explore aspects of interacting with non-government organizations, civilians on the battlefield, and host nation support. ).
Note(s): MSC 1201 through 4307 (or equivalent credit as determined by the Professor of Military Science).
Pre-requisite(s): MSC 2121.
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MSC / HIS 3313/3310 - Military History/ American Military Experience. Credits: 3 hrs
This course explores all of the major wars and battles significant to the development of the United States of America. Cadets must take this course during the spring semester of their Junior or Senior years at WSSU.
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MSM 1301 - Introduction to Motorsport Management Credits: 3 hrs
This course provides an overview of the motorsports industry. Topics include the historical perspectives of motorsport, racing classifications and their governing bodies, economic impacts, and career opportunities within motorsport. Industry-specific literature will be examined as well as professional organizations within motorsport.
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MSM 2301 - Practica in Motorsport Credits: 3 hrs
This course is an experiential learning module that will occur at a motorsport venue such as a racetrack, a governing organization such as NASCAR, or a race team organization. Under the direction of an on-site supervisor and university faculty member, students will complete 100 hours of experiential learning at that particular site. Policies and procedures for this experience are found in the Motorsport Management Practica Handbook.
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MSM 2302 - Technical Aspects of Motorsport Credits: 3 hrs
This course is designed to provide basic knowledge of the technical aspects of motorsports. Topics include terminology specific to the motorsport industry, component parts of racing machines, auto part and chassis fabrication, as well as engine design and function. Aspects of racecar set-up and principles of aerodynamics will also be examined.
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MSM 2304 - Public Relations and Mass Media in Motorsport Credits: 3 hrs
This course will provide a framework for understanding the connection between the informational and commercial sides of motorsports information management. Emphasis will be placed on allowing motorsport managers to acquire and refine effective ways of communicating, both internally and externally, with all their constituencies.
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MSM 2306 - Priniciples and Practices of Motorsports Management Credits: 3 hrs
This course will provide an overview of the managerial aspects of the motorsports industry including marketing, public relations, and facility management. Topics include historical perspsectives of motorsport, governance of motorsport, economic impacts, and career opportunities in the motorsports industry. Policies of major governing bodies will be examined.
Pre-requisite(s): N/A
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MSM 3301 - Sponsorship in Motorsport Credits: 3 hrs
This course is designed to provide students with comprehensive coverage of many traditional and innovative revenue acquisition and management methods available to motorsport organizations. Corporate sponsorship trends for facility and event naming rights, as well as sponsorship development for individual race teams will be examined. Historical aspects of motorsport sponsorship as well as current and future trends will be examined.
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MSM 3302 - Race Shop Management Credits: 3 hrs
This course is designed to provide students with comprehensive coverage of the numerous managerial aspects of managing a race team. Topics of study include motorsport vendor identification and awareness, the bidding and purchasing processes in motorsport, fan relations, retail opportunities, OSHA requirements related to motorsport, and technological aspects of shop management including “Exact Software.”
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MSM 3303 - Facility Design and Crowd Management in Motorsport Credits: 3 hrs
This course is designed to provide students with both theoretical and applied knowledge and skills necessary to design and utilize motorsport facilities in a safe manner. Topics of study include race shop design and layout, and an examination of safety equipment required by drivers, pit crews, and emergency personnel both at events and within the home facility. Current legal issues related to motorsport facilities will be examined as well as methods of maintaining acceptable behaviors within spectator seating and parking areas.
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MSM 3304 - Hospitality Management in Motorsport Credits: 3 hrs
This course is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to provide high quality hospitality events in conjunction with motorsport events. Topics of study include an examination of luxury seating options for motorsport venues, corporate suite opportunities and concerns, and race team member public appearances. Methods of enhancing the hospitality environment for sponsors such as product trials and demonstration platforms will also be examined.
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MSM 4301 - Operational Logistics in Motorsport Credits: 3 hrs
This course is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to successfully address the many operational issues specific to motorsport. Topics to be discussed include securing travel arrangements for team members, organizational methods of preparing team haulers for racing events, show car logistics, arranging driver appearances, and team merchandise production and sales.
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MSM 4302 - Motorsport Management Seminar Credits: 3 hrs
This is a senior level course designed to examine current trends and issues within the motorsport industry. Students will be required to identify problems within various motorsport settings, as well as develop and articulate appropriate solutions. This course will involve field experiences within applied motorsport settings.
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MSM 4303 - Internship in Motorsport Credits: 12 hrs
This is the senior level capstone course. Students will participate in a semester-long experiential learning setting within their chosen motorsport concentration area. Policies and procedures for this experience are found in the Motorsport Management Internship Handbook.
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MSM 4306 - Legal Aspects of Motorsports Credits: 3 hrs
This course introduces motorsport management students to the study of legal aspects found in the motorsports industry. Topics focus on those issues unique to the motorsports industry from other sports. Topics include contract issues, risk management, environmental issues, and transportation issues. Students are expected to complete a research project on a specific legal issue.
Pre-requisite(s): MSM 3301 , MSM 3303 , and senior standing; or permission of the instructor
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MSM 4308 - Motorsport Marketing Credits: 3 hrs
This course introduces students to the importance of marketing throughout the motorsports industry. The course requires students to integrate learning from previous courses and apply that learning in the development of marketing plans for a variety of motorsports industry entities. Emphasis is placed on branding, sales management, pricing, and distribution.
Pre-requisite(s): MKT 2331 , MSM 2304 , MSM 3301 , MSM 3304 , and senior standing, or permission of the instructor.
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MUS 1109 - Recreational Group Piano for Non-Majors Credits: 1 hr
This is a class for non-music majors. Students acquire keyboard experience and functional piano skills.
Hours Per Week: (One hour per week.)
Latest Update(s) Approved by Academic Standards and Curriculum: November 20, 2018
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MUS 1125 - Wind Ensemble Credits: 1 hr
The wind ensemble consists of a highly select group of instrumental students who are committed to excellence in the performance of contemporary wind ensemble and band literature. Admission is by approval of the instructor. Ensembles may be taken at any time and must be related to the area of the student’s performing instrument. Students are encouraged to take at least one ensemble each semester. These courses may be taken by music majors and by non-music majors and may be repeated for credit.
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MUS 1126 - Marching Band Credits: 1 hr
This course is open to any college student by audition. It acts as a marching unit during the football season and is thereafter reorganized as a pep band. Marching band is required of band instrument majors. Ensembles may be taken at any time and must be related to the area of the student’s performing instrument. Students are encouraged to take at least one ensemble each semester. These courses may be taken by music majors and by non-music majors and may be repeated for credit.
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MUS 1127 - Symphonic Band Credits: 1 hr
This course is open to any college student who can play an instrument well enough to qualify. It is dedicated to the performance of literature of the highest caliber. Audition or instructor approval required. It is required of band instrument majors. Ensembles may be taken at any time and must be related to the area of the student’s performing instrument. Students are encouraged to take at least one ensemble each semester. These courses may be taken by music majors and by non-music majors and may be repeated for credit.
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MUS 1128 - Chamber Orchestra Credits: 1 hr
This ensemble is designed to give students an opportunity to perform representative works in this field of music literature. It is open to students who qualify. This course is required of string majors.
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MUS 1131 - University Choir Credits: 1 hr
This ensemble provides an opportunity to study, rehearse, and perform a variety of choral literature. The choir performs frequently on campus and in the community, with periodic appearances out of town, on television, and with band and orchestra. Admission is by audition only. This ensemble is required of all voice majors. (Meets daily.) Ensembles may be taken at any time and must be related to the area of the student’s performing instrument. Students are encouraged to take at least one ensemble each semester. These courses may be taken by music majors and by non-music majors and may be repeated for credit.
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MUS 1132 - Univeristy Choir (Spring semester only) Credits: 1 hr
This ensemble provides an opportunity to study, rehearse, and perform a variety of choral literature. The choir performs frequently on campus and in the community, with periodic appearances out of town, on television, and with band and orchestra. Admission is by audition only. This ensemble is required of all voice majors.
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MUS 1136 - Schola Cantorum Credits: 1 hr
This ensemble studies, rehearses, and performs a variety of choral music written for tenor and bass voices. It is suggested that this class be taken in conjunction with MUS 1131 —University Choir. Enrollment by audition only. Ensembles may be taken at any time and must be related to the area of the student’s performing instrument. Students are encouraged to take at least one ensemble each semester. These courses may be taken by music majors and by non-music majors and may be repeated for credit.
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MUS 1138 - University Singers Credits: 1 hr
This is a small ensemble of select voices which gives special attention to the performance of African-American sacred music, civil rights support songs, and world political awareness songs. Enrollment by audition only. Ensembles may be taken at any time and must be related to the area of the student’s performing instrument. Students are encouraged to take at least one ensemble each semester. These courses may be taken by music majors and by non-music majors and may be repeated for credit.
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MUS 1141 - Woodwind Ensemble Credits: 1 hr
This ensemble is designed to give the student an opportunity to perform representative works in this field of music literature. Enrollment by audition only. Ensembles may be taken at any time and must be related to the area of the student’s performing instrument. Students are encouraged to take at least one ensemble each semester. These courses may be taken by music majors and by non-music majors and may be repeated for credit.
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MUS 1146 - Jazz Ensemble Credits: 1 hr
This ensemble is designed to give students an opportunity to play the works of many jazz artists and to develop an appreciation for the origin of this musical form. The ensemble is open to all students on a competitive basis and with the approval of the instructor. Audition required. Ensembles may be taken at any time and must be related to the area of the student’s performing instrument. Students are encouraged to take at least one ensemble each semester. These courses may be taken by music majors and by non-music majors and may be repeated for credit.
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MUS 1151 - Brass Ensemble Credits: 1 hr
The purpose of the Brass Ensemble is to give the student an opportunity to perform representative works in brass ensemble literature. Open to students who qualify. Ensembles may be taken at any time and must be related to the area of the student’s performing instrument. Students are encouraged to take at least one ensemble each semester. These courses may be taken by music majors and by non-music majors and may be repeated for credit.
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MUS 1161 - Percussion Ensemble Credits: 1 hr
This course is designed to give the student experience in developing the percussion techniques of playing and teaching instruments. It will be limited in enrollment, and instructor approval is required. Ensembles may be taken at any time and must be related to the area of the student’s performing instrument. Students are encouraged to take at least one ensemble each semester. These courses may be taken by music majors and by non-music majors and may be repeated for credit.
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MUS 1164 - Applied Music Credits: 1 hr
This course will provide instruction on any instrument/voice. This course will focus on the development of the fundamentals of playing/singing and include tone production, articulation, scales and literature. Literature appropriate to the students’ performance level will be assigned. Each level is progressive and determined by instructor based on student’s progress.
Note(s): Fall only
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MUS 1165 - Applied Music Credits: 1 hr
This course will provide instruction on any instrument/voice. This course will focus on the development of the fundamentals of playing/singing and include tone production, articulation, scales and literature. Literature appropriate to the students’ performance level will be assigned. Each level is progressive and determined by instructor based on student’s progress.
Note(s): Spring only
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MUS 1301 - Introduction to Music (non-majors) Credits: 3 hrs
This course reviews rhythm, harmony, melody, form, and instruments of the orchestra, which are the principal elements of an effective listening technique. It also presents historical and cultural characteristics of each period from the Middle Ages to the present. Selected works representing major composers of the different periods of music are approached through various performance media.
General Education Designation: Yes
Student Learning Outcome: Critical Thinking
Area of Knowledge: Fine Arts
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MUS 1301H - Honors Introduction to Music Credits: 3 hrs
This course reviews rhythm, harmony, melody, form, and instruments of the orchestra, which are the principal elements of an effective listening technique. It also presents historical and cultural characteristics of each period from the Middle Ages to the present. Selected works representing major composers of the different periods of music are approached through various performance media.
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MUS 1303 - Music and Movies Credits: 3 hrs
This course follows the development of music in films as a total art work, Gesamstkunstwerk, and studies how the music impacts story and perception within film. The entire breadth of film music history will be explored from the early pre-sound films that had live music scores written for them, through the twenty-first century. Students will explore pre-film ideas of how drama and music have functioned together from the late Romantic period through the early Twentieth Century in order that they may gain a framework in music to understand how to interpret the use of music along with story. Students will explore the films and music of the following eras: Silent film (1895-1928), Sound Era (1928-1944), The Decline of the Hollywood Studio System (1944-1959), New American Cinema (1960-1976), The Classic Revival (1977-1988) and the Fin de Siècle and the New Millennium (1989-present).
Student Learning Outcome: Critical Thinking
Area of Knowledge: Fine Arts
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MUS 1304 - Political Music Credits: 3 hrs
This course will examine the musical and political movements that have impacted each other from the time of Beethoven through the emergence of Hip-hop. Topics and time periods that will be covered include: Beethoven and his influence on his contemporary political environment, the Second Reich, the Weimar Republic, the Nazi party and the fall of the Berlin Wall, Bob Marley and Rastafarianism, Richard Wagner and political manifesto music, Musical Nationalism, Industrialization and labor music, Protest music from the Vietnam War through Northern Ireland and Chile and Hip-hop and class warfare. Exposure to the music and the impact of performers and composers on the political sphere will be closely examined. Students will participate in creating their own political song based upon their own political beliefs, as well as analyze a political song of their choosing.
Student Learning Outcome: Critical Thinking
Area of Knowledge: Fine Arts
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MUS 1305 - Music and Poetry of Art Song Credits: 3 hrs
This course will closely examine the music and poetry of various art songs from the Romantic Period. They will listen to and reflect on the music that various composers created to enhance the poetry resulting in the ability to identify the various art songs studied in this course. Students will discuss poetic devices and critically analyze poetry in this course. They will also listen to and reflect on the music that various composers created to enhance the poetry resulting in the ability to identify the various art songs studied in this course. The composers that will be explored in this class include, but are not limited to: Schubert, Robert Schumann, Wolf, Brahms, Richard Strauss, Clara Schumann and Mahler. The poets who will be discussed include, but are not limited to: Heirich Heine, Goethe, Eichendorf, Rufus Hallmark, Jürgen Thym, Ann Fehn and Harry Seelig. Students will be asked to complete an individual powerpoint presentation on a specific song cycle from a list of approved song cycles.
Student Learning Outcome: Critical Thinking
Area of Knowledge: Fine Arts
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MUS 1306 - Medieval to Modern Women in Music Credits: 3 hrs
This course introduces students to significant women in music history as well as challenges facing women in the arts. No music background is necessary, but this is a good introduction to music history for music majors.
Student Learning Outcome: Critical Reading
Area of Knowledge: Fine Arts
Curricular Theme: Diversity
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MUS 1307 - Psychology of Music Credits: 3 hrs
This course uses music as a unifying theme to introduce fundamental concepts of cognitive, behavioral, neurological and emotional responses. It is intended as a comprehensive overview of human musical behavior viewed from a psychological perspective. Topics will include: Music, Society and Culture; Applications of Music in Contemporary Life; Psycho-acoustical Foundations; Rhythmic Foundations; Melodic and Harmonic Foundations; Foundations of Performance, Improvisation and Composition; Affective Behaviors in Music; Musical Preferences; and Musical Ability and Its Development. Students will engage in discussion, a class presentation, a research project and a group project. Students will be able to discern how music and psychology coexist and interact in society and culture. Major psychological thinkers discussed in this course include, but are not limited to Merriam, Kaplan and Gaston.
Student Learning Outcome: Scientific Literacy
Area of Knowledge: Fine Arts
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MUS 1320 - Fundamentals of Music Credits: 3 hrs
This is developmental course that will cover the fundamentals of music notation, including: reading music notation from any clef, identification and notation of major and minor key signatures, identification and construction of major and minor scales, identification of simple and compound time signatures, identification and construction of intervals by size and quality, and identification and construction of all qualities of triads. Students will learn to understand all music symbols and related terminology. Students will also learn to understand all music symbols and related terminology. Students will also learn how concepts and ideas learned in the course are applicable to all instruments and all different genres of music.
Student Learning Outcome: Critical Thinking
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MUS 2104 - Voice Class Credits: 1 hr
Basic singing techniques are taught through appropriate song materials and technical exercises. Group and individual activities are included in these courses. Special attention is given to helping non-vocal majors develop a working knowledge and use of the voice. Classes are open to all students with instructors’ permission. Required of all non-vocal music majors in the music teacher education program.
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MUS 2111 - Piano Class I for Music Majors Credits: 1 hr
In these courses students become acquainted with the keyboard and acquire facility in scales, sight reading, transposition, accompanying from the public school music series, and performance. This is required of all music majors whose major performance area is not the keyboard in preparation for the music proficiency examination.
Latest Update(s) Approved by Academic Standards and Curriculum: November 20, 2018
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MUS 2112 - Piano Class II for Music Majors Credits: 1 hr
In these courses students become acquainted with the keyboard and acquire facility in scales, sight reading, transposition, accompanying from the public school music series, and performance. This is required of all music majors whose major performance are is not the keyboard in preparation for music proficiency examination.
Latest Update(s) Approved by Academic Standards and Curriculum: November 20, 2018
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MUS 2113 - Piano Class III for Music Majors Credits: 1 hr
In these courses students become acquainted with the keyboard and acquire facility in scales, sight reading, transposition, accompanying from the public school music series, and performance. This is required of all music majors whose major performance area is not the keyboard in preparation for the music proficiency examination.
Latest Update(s) Approved by Academic Standards and Curriculum: November 20, 2018
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MUS 2114 - Piano Class IV for Music Majors Credits: 1 hr
In these courses students become acquainted with the keyboard and acquire facility in scales, sight reading, transposition, accompanying from the public school music series, and performance. This is required of all music majors whose major performance area is not the keyboard in preparation for the music proficiency examination.
Latest Update(s) Approved by Academic Standards and Curriculum: November 20, 2018
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MUS 2130 - Strings Class Credits: 1 hr.
This course provides instruction on violin, viola, cello, and bass as well as the techniques of string instruments and their application to solo and ensemble playing. Fingering, care, and repair of the instruments are part of the training. Required of all music majors.
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MUS 2131 - University Choir Credits: 1 hr
This ensemble provides an opportunity to study, rehearse, and perform a variety of choral literature. The choir performs frequently on campus and in the community, with periodic appearances out of town, on television, and with band and orchestra. Admission is by audition only. This ensemble is required of all voice majors.
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MUS 2132 - University Choir Credits: 1 hr
This ensemble provides an opportunity to study, rehearse, and perform a variety of choral literature. The choir performs frequently on campus and in the community, with periodic appearances out of town, on television, and with band and orchestra. Admission is by audition only. This ensemble is required of all voice majors.
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