Apr 20, 2024  
Mansfield University 2012-2013 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
Mansfield University 2012-2013 Undergraduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]

Courses


 
  
  • 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 select mixed choir of about 52 voices. Rehearses four hours a week on choral literature spanning five centuries and in a variety of languages.  Joins with Festival Chorus to form an ensemble for women and men each fall and takes an annual tour in the spring.  The group performs at state, regional, and national conventions, produces numerous recordings, and tours internationally every three years.  Audition required.

    Credits: 1 cr. General Education Requirement: Unity and Diversity of Humanity – Themes - Arts and the Human Experience
  
  • MEN 3301 - FESTIVAL CHORUS


    A large mixed chorus open to all university students as well as community singers. Rehearses three hours a week and performs a wide variety of choral literature in the fall and major choral works in the spring with orchestra and professional soloists. Members of the group also join with the Concert Choir to form separate women’s and men’s choruses. Singers vocalize for placement into SATB sections.

    Credits: 1 cr. General Education Requirement: Unity and Diversity of Humanity – Themes - Arts and the Human Experience
  
  • 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 16th 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 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. General Education Requirement: Unity and Diversity of Humanity – Themes - Arts and the Human Experience
  
  • 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. General Education Requirement: Unity and Diversity of Humanity – Themes - Arts and the Human Experience
  
  • 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: Unity and Diversity of Humanity – Themes - Environmental, Economic, Social and Personal Sustainability,
    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. General Education Requirement: Unity and Diversity of Humanity – Themes - Arts and the Human Experience
  
  • 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. General Education Requirement: Unity and Diversity of Humanity – Themes - Arts and the Human Experience
  
  • 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: MEN 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. 

    Credits: 1 cr. General Education Requirement: Unity and Diversity of Humanity – Themes - Arts and the Human Experience
  
  • 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. General Education Requirement: Unity and Diversity of Humanity – Themes - Arts and the Human Experience
  
  • 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. 

    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 3315 - EHTICS and MANAGERIAL DECISION MAKING


    The course provides a comprehensive and practical coverage of the ethical issues arising in managerial decision making.  It prepares students within the business fields with knowledge about ethical issues that arise specifically and across these fields.  It includes knowledge and best practices from business and public policy decisions from governmental and international entities.  Using a managerial framework, ethics will be integrated into strategic business decisions in order to prepare students for the issues and challenges that they will face throughout their business career.

    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: 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.

    Prerequisites & Notes: BUS 2230 or MGT 2230.

    Credits: 3 cr. General Education Requirement: Unity and Diversity of Humanity – Global Perspectives - Western and Non-Western Global Cultures (Option2),
    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: BUS 2230 or MGT 2230.

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


    An introduction to the field of marketing.  A study of satisfying customer needs for goods and services.  Topics include designing marketing strategies, understanding buyers and markets, target market selection, and issues related to product, distribution, promotion and price decisions.

    Prerequisites & Notes: 25 earned credits.

    Credits: 3 cr. General Education Requirement: Information Literacy
  
  • MKT 3332 - PROMOTION IN MARKETING


    This course provides the student with an understanding of basic marketing principles and training for entry-level job positions in the exciting, constantly changing fields of advertising and promotion.  Students will learn different advertising methods to reach target audiences including, newspaper, radio, TV, internet mail, outdoor and special promotion events.  Specific skills will help students to create, produce, and effectively evaluate different advertising and promotional strategies.

    Prerequisites & Notes: MKT 3330.

    Credits: 3 cr.
  
  • 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: 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: 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: 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: BUS 3330 or MKT 3330.

    Credits: 3 cr.
  
  • 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: 45 earned credits.

    Credits: 3 cr.
  
  • MS 1115 - LEADERSHIP AND PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT


    This is an introductory course open to all students without obligation.  It focuses on the military as a profession and examines its organization, ethics and values.  The course explores the responsibilities and impact of leadership and the rules, customs and traditions of military service.  Students are introduced to the fundamentals of land navigation, physical fitness, drill and ceremonies, first aid and public speaking.

    Credits: 1 cr.
  
  • MS 1125 - INTRODUCTION TO TACTICAL LEADERSHIP


    Open to all students without obligation.  The course explores leadership principles, decision-making and team building.  Students are introduced to tactical systems and the field environment.  Students learn advanced techniques in land navigation, terrain association, and first aid.  Students also begin their program in professional military reading.

    Credits: 1 cr.

  
  • MS 2215 - INNOVATIVE TEAM LEADERSHIP


    Open to all students without obligation. The course continues the basic leader development process and focuses on applying the fundamentals of leadership and team-building skills. Students gain an understanding of small team dynamics and the roles and responsibilities of junior leaders. It further reinforces the ideals of service, ethics and values, and develops students’ confidence in their own skills, knowledge and attributes.

    Credits: 1 cr.
  
  • MS 2225 - FOUNDATIONS OF TACTICAL LEADERSHIP


    Open to all students without obligation.  The course continues the application of leadership and team-building principles.  Proficiency in individual skills and leadership abilities is assessed during situational training to evaluate students in leadership roles.  Advanced techniques in problem analysis, planning and organizing, delegation, interpersonal skills, sound decision making , and small team operations are emphasized.

    Credits: 1 cr.

  
  • MS 3315 - INTRODUCTION TO TEAM DYNAMICS


    Expands and refines the leader development process.  This is an intensive program to prepare cadets for tasks, skills and responsibilities associated with Leader Development and Assessment Course (LDAC).  Cadets are trained and evaluated on the full range of leadership skills and attributes.  Written and oral communication skills, motivational behavior, interpersonal skills, administrative procedures, decision-making and military field skills are emphasized.

    Credits: 3 cr.
  
  • MS 3325 - LEADERSHIP IN CHANGING ENVIRONMENTS


    Expands on the skills introduced in MS-3315 and incorporates increasingly challenging situations involving military technical, tactical and leadership skills.  Advanced training in marksmanship and physical fitness is emphasized.  Course culminates with several field training exercises where students are placed in simulated combat and evaluated on performance.  Course is designed to bring cadets to peak proficiency in physical conditioning and leadership ability.

    Prerequisites & Notes: MS 3315.

    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: Unity and Diversity of Humanity – Themes - Arts and the Human Experience,
    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 1105 - INTRODUCTION TO MUSIC TECHNOLOGY


    An introduction to music technology software and hardware, focused on basic recording, sound reinforcement, and desktop music production systems.  Lab activities will place an emphasis on the operation and components of the typical MIDI lab (hardware and software) and basic concert hall sound systems.  Students will complete independent projects in audio production, music notation, and MIDI sequencing.

    Credits: 2 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 2202 - HISTORY OF ROCK N’ ROLL, POP, AND SOUL


    Focus on the musical elements, historical aspects, and styles of 20th century and 21st century popular music with an emphasis on the genres of Rock n’ Roll, Soul and Pop music.  It will explore the social, technological, and cultural backgrounds that influenced the development of these musical styles.

    Credits: 3 cr. General Education Requirement: Unity and Diversity of Humanity – Themes - Arts and the Human Experience
  
  • MU 2203 - MUSIC AND THE SOUNDS OF FILM


    Examines music and film, how the music interacts with sound and dialogue, and how music and film has changed with advances in film technology.

    Credits: 3 cr. General Education Requirement: Unity and Diversity of Humanity – Themes - Arts and the Human Experience
  
  • 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. General Education Requirement: Approaches to Knowledge – Humanities
  
  • 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 6 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: 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: 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: 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: Approaches to Knowledge – Humanities,
    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: 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:  MU 324L

    Credits: 0 cr.
  
  • 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. 

    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: MU 1100.

    Credits: 1 cr.
  
  • MU 3311 - BASIC MUSIC III


    Continuation of MU 2212. The study of modulation and chromatic harmony approached through written material, sight singing, and dictation.

    Prerequisites & Notes: 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: 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.
 

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