May 21, 2024  
Mansfield University 2010-2011 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
Mansfield University 2010-2011 Undergraduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]

Courses


 
  
  • MAP 2251 - VIOLA SECONDARY


    Viola secondary - one-half hour lesson

    Credits: 1 cr.
  
  • MAP 2252 - CELLO SECONDARY


    Cello secondary - one-half hour lesson

    Credits: 1 cr.
  
  • MAP 2253 - BASS SECONDARY


    Bass secondary - one-half hour lesson

    Credits: 1 cr.
  
  • MAP 2257 - GUITAR SECONDARY


    Guitar secondary - one-half hour lesson

    Credits: 1 cr.
  
  • MAP 2260 - PERCUSSION SECONDARY


    Percussion secondary - one-half hour lesson

    Credits: 1 cr.
  
  • MAP 3270 - APPLIED MUSIC COMPOSITION


    The study and application of composition techniques within the context of an individualized private lesson. New compositions will be developed and produced for public performance. Expertise in the composition of serious art music may be used in career musical capacities and in a graduate school of music.

    Prerequisites & Notes: Prerequisite: Successful completion of Basic Music I-IV theory sequence and/or at the discretion of the instructor.

    Credits: 2 cr. Notes: May be repeated for a total of seven credits over multiple semesters.
  
  • MAP 3300 - VOICE


    Voice - One-half hour lesson and one fifty-minute group studio class per week.

    Credits: 1 - 2 cr.
  
  • MAP 3310 - PIANO


    Piano - One-half hour of lesson and fifty-minute group studio class per week.

    Credits: 1- 2 cr.
  
  • MAP 3330 - FLUTE


    Flute - One-half hour lesson and one fifty-minute group studio class per week.

    Credits: 1 - 2 cr.
  
  • MAP 3331 - OBOE


    Oboe - One-half hour lesson and one fifty-minute group studio class per week.

    Credits: 1- 2 cr.
  
  • MAP 3332 - CLARINET


    Clarinet - One-half hour lesson and one fifty-minute group studio class per week.

    Credits: 1- 2 cr.
  
  • MAP 3333 - BASSOON


    Bassoon - One-half hour lesson and one fifty-minute group studio class per week.

    Credits: 1- 2 cr.
  
  • MAP 3334 - SAXOPHONE


    Saxophone - One-half hour lesson and one fifty-minute group studio class per week.

    Credits: 1 - 2 cr.
  
  • MAP 3340 - TRUMPET


    Trumpet - One-half hour lesson and one fifty-minute group studio class per week.

    Credits: 1 - 2 cr.
  
  • MAP 3341 - HORN


    Horn - One-half hour lesson and one fifty-minute group studio class per week.

    Credits: 1- 2 cr.
  
  • MAP 3342 - TROMBONE


    Trombone - One-half hour lesson and one fifty-minute group studio class per week.

    Credits: 1 - 2 cr.
  
  • MAP 3343 - EUPHONIUM


    Euphonium - One-half hour lesson and one fifty-minute group studio class per week.

    Credits: 1- 2 cr.
  
  • MAP 3344 - TUBA


    Tuba - One-half hour lesson and one fifty-minute group studio class per week.

    Credits: 1 - 2 cr.
  
  • MAP 3350 - VIOLIN


    Violin - One-half hour lesson and one fifty-minute group studio class per week.

    Credits: 1 - 2 cr.
  
  • MAP 3351 - VIOLA


    Viola - One-half hour lesson and one fifty-minute group studio class per week.

    Credits: 1- 2 cr.
  
  • MAP 3352 - CELLO


    Cello - One-half hour lesson and one fifty-minute group studio class per week.

    Credits: 1 - 2 cr.
  
  • MAP 3353 - BASS


    Bass - One-half hour lesson and one fifty-minute group studio class per week.

    Credits: 1 - 2 cr.
  
  • MAP 3357 - GUITAR


    Guitar - One-half hour lesson and one fifty-minute group studio class per week.

    Credits: 1 - 2 cr.
  
  • MAP 3360 - PERCUSSION


    Percussion - One-half hour lesson and one fifty-minute group studio class per week.

    Credits: 1- 2 cr.
  
  • MAP 4400 - VOICE


    Voice - One-hour lesson and one fifty-minute group studio class per week.

    Credits: 3-4 cr.
  
  • MAP 4410 - PIANO


    Piano- One-hour lesson and one fifty-minute group studio class per week.

    Credits: 3-4 cr.
  
  • MAP 4430 - FLUTE


    Flute - One-hour lesson and one fifty-minute group studio class per week.

    Credits: 3-4 cr.
  
  • MAP 4431 - OBOE


    Oboe - One-hour lesson and one fifty-minute group studio class per week.

    Credits: 3-4 cr.
  
  • MAP 4432 - CLARINET


    Clarinet - One-hour lesson and one fifty-minute group studio class per week.

    Credits: 3-4 cr.
  
  • MAP 4433 - BASSOON


    Bassoon - One-hour lesson and one fifty-minute group studio class per week.

    Credits: 3-4 cr.
  
  • MAP 4434 - SAXOPHONE


    Saxophone - One-hour lesson and one fifty-minute group studio class per week.

    Credits: 3-4 cr.
  
  • MAP 4440 - TRUMPET


    Trumpet - One-hour lesson and one fifty-minute group studio class per week.

    Credits: 3-4 cr.
  
  • MAP 4441 - HORN


    Horn - One-hour lesson and one fifty-minute group studio class per week.

    Credits: 3-4 cr.
  
  • MAP 4442 - TROMBONE


    Trombone - One-hour lesson and one fifty-minute group studio class per week.

    Credits: 3-4 cr.
  
  • MAP 4443 - EUPHONIUM


    Euphonium - One-hour lesson and one fifty-minute group studio class per week.

    Credits: 3-4 cr.
  
  • MAP 4444 - TUBA


    Tuba - One-hour lesson and one fifty-minute group studio classes per week.

    Credits: 3-4 cr.
  
  • MAP 4450 - VIOLIN


    Violin - One-hour lesson and one fifty-minute group studio class per week.

    Credits: 3-4 cr.
  
  • MAP 4451 - VIOLA


    Viola - One-hour lesson and one fifty-minute group studio class per week.

    Credits: 3-4 cr.
  
  • MAP 4452 - CELLO


    Cello - One-hour lesson and one fifty-minute group studio class per week

    Credits: 3-4 cr.
  
  • MAP 4453 - BASS


    Bass - One-hour lesson and one fifty-minute group studio class per week.

    Credits: 3-4 cr.
  
  • MAP 4457 - GUITAR


    Guitar - One-hour lesson and one fifty-minute group studio class per week.

    Credits: 3-4 cr.
  
  • MAP 4460 - PERCUSSION


    Percussion - One-hour lesson and one fifty-minute group studio class per week.

    Credits: 3-4 cr.
  
  • MAP 4470 - RECITAL


    A formal public recital given in the major performing medium represents the culmination of study in the applied area.

    Credits: 2 - 4 cr.
  
  • MEN 0000 - RECITAL ATTENDANCE


    Recital attendance is designed to 1) place students in formal concerts for their peers on Thursdays, 2) have students hear professional performances during the semester, and 3) meet as a studio master class on Tuesdays.

    Credits: 0 cr.
  
  • MEN 3300 - CONCERT CHOIR


    A highly select choir of forty-eight voices. Presents a concert each semester and joins with other choruses for choral festivals. Performs choral literature spanning five centuries and in a variety of languages. The choir is a touring ensemble. Audition required.

    Credits: 1 cr.
  
  • MEN 3301 - FESTIVAL CHORUS


    A large mixed chorus providing opportunity to experience great choral literature. Students present a concert each semester and join other choruses for choral festivals.

    Credits: 1 cr.
  
  • MEN 3302 - OPERA WORKSHOP


    The study and performance of operatic scenes or full scale operatic productions chosen according to the abilities of the students in the workshop.  Under supervision, students perform in, musically direct, coach, accompany, conduct and stage direct various scenes.  

    Credits: 1 cr. Dual Listed/Cross Listed: MEN-5502

  
  • MEN 3303 - MANSFIELDIANS


    A vocal jazz/madrigal ensemble which specializes in singing jazz, madrigal, and folk music. This group is available for performance in public schools, service agencies, and alumni functions. Audition required.

    Credits: 1 cr.
  
  • MEN 3304 - CHAMBER SINGERS


    A vocal chamber ensemble of twelve to sixteen singers. Specializes in repertoire of the 1 6th century Madrigal, 19th & 20th century part-song, and vocal jazz. Concerts given at the university and off campus by request. Audition required.

    Credits: 1 cr.
  
  • MEN 3305 - VOCAL ENSEMBLE


    Studies and performs representative works for various vocal combinations.

    Credits: 1 cr.
  
  • MEN 3306 - MUSICAL THEATRE PRODUCTION


    The study and performance of a full-scale musical production done in conjunction with the department of speech, communications and theatre.  Students will participate in all performance and technical aspects of the production. 

    Credits: 1 cr.
  
  • MEN 3310 - PIANO ENSEMBLE


    Studies and performs two-piano and four-hand literature, chamber music, sonatas, and trios, including accompaniment of standard instrumental and vocal literature.

    Credits: 1 cr.
  
  • MEN 3330 - CONCERT WIND ENSEMBLE


    A select ensemble of wind and percussion players. Concerts given on and off campus. Membership is open to all university students by audition.

    Credits: 1 cr.
  
  • MEN 3331 - MOUNTIE MARCHING BAND


    Performs at all home games, travels for recruitment and promotion of MU and hosts the Mansfield University band day, as well as special functions, and international events.

    Credits: 1 cr. General Education Requirement: Wellness
  
  • MEN 3332 - SYMPHONIC BAND


    Studies a wide variety of band literature and presents concerts on campus. Membership is open to all university students. Auditions are for seating purposes only.

    Credits: 1 cr.
  
  • MEN 3333 - WOODWIND ENSEMBLE


    Study and performance of representative works for various woodwind ensembles. One woodwind quintet and one sax quintet take an annual tour.

    Credits: 1 cr.
  
  • MEN 3334 - BRASS ENSEMBLE


    Study and performance of representative works for various combinations of brass instruments.

    Credits: 1 cr.
  
  • MEN 3335 - CONCERT JAZZ BAND


    Performs on-campus several times each year, as well as, touring and performing concerts off-campus. Membership by audition.

    Credits: 1 cr.
  
  • MEN 3336 - SMALL JAZZ AND COMMERCIAL ENSEMBLES


    Provides the opportunity for students to gain supervised experience in performing jazz and other current professional music idioms in small groups.

    Credits: 1 cr. Dual Listed/Cross Listed: Dual listed with 5536.
  
  • MEN 3337 - JAZZ LAB BAND


    The Jazz Lab Band is intended to introduce the student to large ensemble jazz styles through the performance of traditional and modern arrangements.  The ensemble performs at least two concerts per year.  Membership is by audition. 

    Prerequisites & Notes: Membership is by audition. 

    Credits: 1 cr.
  
  • MEN 3350 - ORCHESTRA


    The College-Community Symphony provides an opportunity to participate in the performance of standard symphonic literature. Our orchestra presents a concert each semester, accompanies outstanding student soloists, participates in the biennial choral festival, and is a touring ensemble.

    Credits: 1 cr.
  
  • MEN 3351 - STRING ENSEMBLE


    Study and performance of standard literature for string ensembles.

    Credits: 1 cr.
  
  • MEN 3352 - STRING CHAMBER ORCHESTRA


    The Mansfield University String Chamber Orchestra offers string players the opportunity to study and perform the standard string orchestra repertory of the great masters, as well as to play and become acquainted with the large graded music education repertory.  Weekly rehearsals will cover this repertory and prepare the ensemble for performances on and off campus.  Membership is by audition. 

    Prerequisites & Notes: Membership is by audition. 

    Credits: 1 cr.
  
  • MEN 3357 - GUITAR ENSEMBLE


    Introduction to the technique and repertoire of guitar ensemble music and ensemble performance skills.

    Credits: 1 cr.
  
  • MEN 3360 - PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE


    Study and performance of representative works for all combinations of percussion instruments.

    Credits: 1 cr.
  
  • MGT 2230 - MANAGEMENT PRINCIPLES


    Explains the world of professional management, and has the basic management functions of planning, organizing, leading, and controlling. An emphasis on the contemporary challenges facing management: Quality, ethics, global issues and information technology.

    Credits: 3 cr.
  
  • MGT 3325 - BUSINESS LEADERSHIP


    This course provides a broad overview of the new context of business leadership, with an emphasis on the theories and research findings that offer important insights and practical knowledge about effective leadership in formal business organizations.  It offers a set of leadership practices based on the real world experiences of business managers who assumed the role of
    business leadership effectively.

    Prerequisites & Notes: Prerequisite: Take BUS-2230 or MGT 2230.

    Credits: 3 cr. General Education Requirement: Information Literacy
  
  • MGT 3360 - INTERNATIONAL MANAGEMENT


    Presents in-depth description of the emerging field of international management.  Comprehensive coverage of both the strategic and behavioral dimensions of international management.  Exploring key cultural issues and problems in management across frontiers related to leadership, decision making, motivation and control.  It deals with the unique managerial risks and challenges resulting from complicated economic, legal-political and sociocultural forces. Prerequisite: MGT 2230.

    Prerequisites & Notes: Prerequisite: BUS 2230 or MGT 2230.

    Credits: 3 cr. General Education Requirement: Global Awareness, Information Literacy
  
  • MGT 4451 - MANAGING THE ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR


    An examination of theories, concepts, and research findings emerging from the various disciplines which study individual and group behavior within organizational systems. 

    Prerequisites & Notes: Prerequisite: BUS 2230 or MGT 2230.

    Credits: 3 cr. General Education Requirement: Global Awareness
  
  • MKT 3330 - MARKETING


    Introduces the nature of marketing activities,  consumer behavior and motivation. Focuses on an individual firm managing its marketing efforts in relation to market forces and marketing opportunities. Emphasis on development of
    product, price, promotion, and distribution policies in order to achieve planned marketing programs.

    Prerequisites & Notes: Minimum of 25 earned credits.

    Credits: 3 cr. General Education Requirement: Information Literacy
  
  • MKT 3334 - MARKETING RESEARCH


    The theory and application of marketing researches a tool for the decision-making process.  Special emphasis on problem definition, research design, sampling procedure, data collection, statistical analysis, interpretation of data and reporting of research findings.   

    Prerequisites & Notes: Prerequisite: BUS 3330 or MKT 3330 and MA 1125.

    Credits: 3 cr. General Education Requirement: Information Literacy
  
  • MKT 3370 - SALESMANSHIP


    Provides students with entry level skills for a position in sales. Recognizes the necessary skills and characteristics that contribute toward greater sales effectiveness. Stresses the importance of establishing realistic goals and objectives; to manage your time and selling activities more effectively. The primary objective, however, is to gain an understanding of personal selling as a major function within the marketing and promotional mix of a firm.

    Credits: 3 cr.
  
  • MKT 4415 - MARKETING MANAGEMENT


    An in-depth examination of contemporary micro and macro marketing systems. Examines functional marketing decisions through the application of behavioral concepts, quantitative tools, and systems theory. Also presents advanced marketing techniques used by marketing organizations. Looks at individual behavior in order to evaluate the buying behavior of consumers with the objective of tailoring marketing strategies to meet consumers’ needs and wants.

    Prerequisites & Notes: Prerequisite: BUS 3330 or MKT 3330 and Junior Standing or Permission of Instructor.

    Credits: 3 cr. General Education Requirement: May satisfy General Education requirements.
  
  • MKT 4422 - INTERNATIONAL MARKETING


    Examines the application of marketing concepts and strategies in the global markets. Emphasis is on adjusting and adapting a marketing program to foreign markets. Provides an understanding of differences between markets in different countries, its politics, legal, culture, trade practices, geography, and commercial policies. Studies export and import procedures and practices.  

    Prerequisites & Notes: Prerequisites: BUS 3330 or MGT 3330 or Permission of Instructor.

    Credits: 3 cr. General Education Requirement: Global Awareness, Information Literacy
  
  • MKT 4423 - BUSINESS-TO-BUSINESS MARKETING


    In the business market, the customers are organizations (businesses, governments, and institutions) and these customers represent a huge market opportunity.  This course will introduce students to business-to-business marketing by identifying the distinctive characteristics of the business market, exploring the way in which organizations make buying decisions, and isolating the requirements for marketing strategy success.

    Prerequisites & Notes: Take BUS-3330 or MKT-3330

    Credits: 3 cr. General Education Requirement: May satisfy General Education requirements.
  
  • MKT 4426 - E-MARKETING


    This course is a comprehensive examination of e-marketing.  Covers the skills and knowledge to develop and implement e-marketing strategies for segmenting, targeting and positions.  In addition, marketing mix functions and customer relationship management will be explored in an online environment.  

    Prerequisites & Notes: Prerequisite: A minimum of 45 earned credits.

    Credits: 3 cr.
  
  • MU 1100 - FOUNDATIONS OF MUSIC EDUCATION


    This course provides an introduction to professional careers in music education. Students examine teaching responsibilities, attributes of a successful teacher, and the process of teaching and learning music in grades PreK-12, with Pre-K lab experience. Additional topics include certification requirements, historical and philosophical foundations of music education, frameworks for teaching, emerging technology in music education and creating a professional portfolio.

    Credits: 3 cr.
  
  • MU 1101 - INTRODUCTION TO MUSIC


    Studies principal vocal and instrumental forms and media. Surveys important compositions from the early Baroque to the present.

    Credits: 3 cr. General Education Requirement: Fine Arts
  
  • MU 1103 - INTRODUCTION TO MUSIC FUNDAMENTALS


    An overview of music theory fundamentals, including notes, key signatures, scales, intervals, triads, Mm seventh chords, and rhythm.

    Credits: 1 cr.
  
  • MU 1104 - INTRODUCTION TO MUSIC TECHNOLOGY


    This course is an introduction to music technology for recording, editing, and mixing.  The main focus will be on digital audio workstation (DAW) software.  Students will gain additional hands-on experience with microphones, mixers, audio and MIDI interfaces, and simple concert recording and setups. 

    Credits: 1 cr.
  
  • MU 2201 - INTRODUCTION TO JAZZ


    Studies the evolutionary history of jazz from the earliest African and European influences to the present. Emphasizes listening experiences and develops an awareness of the unique role of jazz in American culture.

    Credits: 3 cr.
  
  • MU 2205 - WOMEN IN MUSIC


    The study of women composers and performers through reading and recordings, including western and non-western music traditions.

    Credits: 3 cr.
  
  • MU 2211 - BASIC MUSIC I


    Development of vocabulary; study of modes, scales, harmonic rhythmic, and composition techniques. Supportive examples selected from all periods of music. Sight singing and dictation. May be repeated for a total of six credits.

    Credits: 3 cr.
  
  • MU 2212 - BASIC MUSIC II


    Continuation of MU 2211. The study of diatonic harmony with emphasis on the phrase model. Emphasis on cadences, choral harmonization, figured bass, sequences, and analysis approached through written material, sight singing, and dictation.

    Prerequisites & Notes: Prerequisite: grade of C or better in MU 2211.

    Credits: 3 cr.
  
  • MU 2220 - WESTERN MUSIC UNTIL 1750


    Surveys Western European musical literature and styles beginning with the early Christian era through the Renaissance and Baroque.

    Credits: 3 cr. General Education Requirement: Global Awareness, Information Literacy
  
  • MU 2250 - BASIC CONDUCTING


    Lecture and laboratory experiences with basic conducting techniques. Special emphasis on speaking and moving to rhythms. Students conduct class as a music ensemble.

    Credits: 1 cr.
  
  • MU 3221 - CLASSIC AND ROMANTIC MUSIC


    Surveys Western European musical literature and musical styles of the Classic and Romantic Eras.

    Prerequisites & Notes: Prerequisite: MU-2220.  Music majors must earn a grade of C or better in MU-2220.

    Credits: 3 cr. General Education Requirement: Global Awareness, Information Literacy
  
  • MU 3222 - POST ROMANTIC AND 20TH CENTURY MUSIC


    Surveys Western European and American musical literature and musical styles beginning with the Post-Romantic Era through main currents of 20th-century composition.

    Prerequisites & Notes: Prerequisite: MU-3221 or permission of instructor.  Music majors must earn a grade of C or better in MU-3221.

    Credits: 3 cr. Notes: May be taken for 2 or 3 credits only. General Education Requirement: Global Awareness, Information Literacy
  
  • MU 3241 - GENERAL MUSIC METHODS K-12


    Studies the developmental and musical characteristics of children ages 5-18. Emphasizes teaching the elements of music through age-appropriate activities. Includes a survey of current materials as well as observation/participation in the local schools. Particular attention is given to curricular development for general music classes and elective courses in grades K-12.

    Prerequisites & Notes: Take MU-1100, MU-2212 and Pre-Professional Experience I - Non-music observations

    Co-requisites:  MU-3241L

  
  • MU 3241L - GENERAL MUSIC METHODS LAB


    General Music Methods Lab

    Prerequisites & Notes: Co-requisites:  Take MU-3241

    Credits: 0
  
  • MU 3261 - FUNDAMENTALS OF JAZZ IMPROVISATION I


    Beginning course in jazz improvisation. Study of fundamental chord types and appropriate scales/modes. Concentration will be on the blues form and diatonic harmony in major keys. Focus in on generating melodic lines in the jazz idiom based on goal notes, i.e. chord tones.

    Credits: 2 cr.
  
  • MU 3262 - FUNDAMENTALS OF JAZZ IMPROVISATION II


    Continuation of 3261. Study of more complex chord extensions and/or alterations and appropriate scales/modes. Concentration will be on the II-V-I progression in both major and minor keys. Focus will again be on generating melodic lines in the jazz idiom based on goal notes, i.e. chord tones.

    Credits: 2 cr.
  
  • MU 3291L - HIGH INCIDENCE DISABILITES - MUSIC LAB


    The focus of this course will be the application of information taught in SPE-3291; specifically instruction with needed modifications and development of adaptations and accommodations for the PreK-12 classroom; observations, development of adapted lesson plans and materials and teaching experiences will be included.  Lab to be taken concurrently with SPE-3291 - High Incidence Disabilities. 

    Credits: 0 cr
  
  • MU 3301 - WORLD MUSICS


    Music of various continents are explored with particular emphasis on each tradition’s cultural function. Provides the fundamental research and comparative skills needed to understand and listen to selected non-western music. Includes discussions of how Western art and popular music incorporate these styles.

    Credits: 3 cr.
  
  • MU 3305 - TECHNOLOGY IN MUSIC EDUCATION


    Studies current trends in technology for the music classroom. Special focus on educational software, online resources, Smartboard, notation software, and application to the music classroom and ensemble rehearsal.

    Prerequisites & Notes: Take MU-1100.

    Credits: 1
  
  • MU 3311 - BASIC MUSIC III


    Continuation of MU 221 2. The study of modulation and chromatic harmony approached through written material, sight singing, and dictation.

    Prerequisites & Notes: Prerequisite: MU 2211 and grade of C or better in MU 2212.

    Credits: 3 cr.
  
  • MU 3312 - BASIC MUSIC IV


    Continuation of MU 3311 . An introduction to the study of musical form and structure including variations, rondo, and sonata form. Examination of late nineteenth-and twentieth-century harmonic practice through written work, sight singing, and dictation.

    Prerequisites & Notes: Prerequisite: MU 2211 and grade of C or better in MU 3311.

    Credits: 3 cr.
  
  • MU 3313 - ELECTRONIC MUSIC I


    Survey of electroacoustic music technology with emphasis on MIDI applications. Provides hands-on experience with computer-based sequencing and music notation.

    Prerequisites & Notes: Prerequisite: MU 2212.

    Credits: 2 cr.
  
  • MU 3314 - COMPUTER-BASED MUSIC NOTATION


    This course provides hands-on instruction in computer-based music notation. Software such as Finale, Sibelius, Band-in-a-Box, Overture and Administrative applications are explored.

    Credits: 1 cr.
  
  • MU 3315 - ORCHESTRATION


    Designed to provide the basic skills of notation, parts extraction, transposing and arranging, in addition to information on instrumental ranges, qualities, and usages. Strings, woodwinds, and brass are treated as distinct families. Provides a fluent understanding of skills and concepts and, as a by-product, the student will become more aware of score reading and audio awareness. Good manuscript habits will make it possible for musicians to read new music and students will be able to use these skills in graduate school.

    Prerequisites & Notes: Prerequisite: MU 33 1 2 or permission of instructor.

    Credits: 3 cr.
 

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