2021-2022 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
    Apr 28, 2024  
2021-2022 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


 

Mathematics

  
  • MAT 333 - Complex Variables


    Units: 3
    When Offered: Spring
    Structure of complex numbers and their functions, analytic, harmonic, and elementary functions, residue theory, and conformal mapping.
    Grade Type: Letter Grade
    Prerequisite(s): MAT 313  
  
  • MAT 342 - Fundamentals of Multivariable Calculus and Differential Equations for Engineers


    Units: 3
    When Offered: Spring
    Students will learn basic concepts of Linear Algebra and multivariable calculus in the context of differential equations. Analytic and numerical methods of solving ordinary differential equations will be discussed. Furthermore, students will be briefly introduced to the qualitative theory of ordinary differential equations. Separation of Variables will be discussed as a method for solving partial differential equations as well as some other methods. Problems discussed in class will have applications in engineering, physics, biology, and chemistry.
    Grade Type: Letter Grade
    Prerequisite(s): MAT 255  and Pre-Chemical Engineering or Chemical Engineering
  
  • MAT 343 - Multivariable Calculus


    Units: 4
    When Offered: Fall, Spring
    Study and applications of vector analysis, partial differentiation, multiple integration, Jacobians, theorems of Green and Stokes, and divergence theorem.
    Grade Type: Letter Grade
    Prerequisite(s): MAT 255  
  
  • MAT 353 - Probability and Statistics


    Units: 3
    When Offered: Fall
    A calculus based course covering discrete and continuous distributions, expectations, the normal distribution, the central limit theorem, the binomial distribution, and various topics in statistical theory such as point estimation, hypothesis testing, and linear regression.
    Grade Type: Letter Grade
    Prerequisite(s): MAT 245  
  
  • MAT 363 - History of Mathematics and Theory of Numbers


    Units: 3
    When Offered: Fall (odd years)
    A study of the History of Mathematics from ancient to modern times: Elementary topics in number theory, linear congruencies, Fermat and Wilson theorems, quadratic reciprocity laws.
    Grade Type: Letter Grade
    Pre- or Co- Requisite(s): MAT 313  
  
  • MAT 399 - Independent Study


    Units: 1-3
    When Offered: As offered
    This course of study is offered to afford the superior student an opportunity to explore independently subject matter not already offered in the catalog.
    Grade Type: Letter Grade
  
  • MAT 400 - Special Topics in Mathematics


    Units: 1-3
    When Offered: As offered
    Various appropriate topics of different concentrations are offered each time.  Student involvement in selection of topics is strongly encouraged.
    Repeatable: May be repeated for credit with change in topic
    Grade Type: Letter Grade
  
  • MAT 403 - Linear Algebra


    Units: 3
    When Offered: Spring
    Vector spaces; matrices, rank and systems of linear equations; linear transformation; similarity and diagonalization theorems; eigenvectors and eigenvalues.
    Grade Type: Letter Grade
    Prerequisite(s): MAT 313  
  
  • MAT 413 - Differential Equations


    Units: 3
    When Offered: Fall
    Methods of solution of ordinary differential equations with some applications to geometry and physics.
    Grade Type: Letter Grade
    Prerequisite(s): MAT 255  
  
  • MAT 423 - Introduction to Topology


    Units: 3
    When Offered: Fall (even years)
    An introduction to general and algebraic topology, concentrating on point-set topology. Topics to be covered include topological spaces, metric spaces, continuous functions, connectedness, and compactness.
    Grade Type: Letter Grade
    Prerequisite(s): MAT 313  
  
  • MAT 425 - Applications of Topology


    Units: 3
    When Offered: Fall (odd years)
    This course will be a survey of applications of various topics of point-set topology. Applications to areas of science, technology, and industry will be introduced, which may include chemistry, biochemistry, genetics, cryptography, robotics, and GIS.
    Grade Type: Letter Grade
    Prerequisite(s): MAT 313  
  
  • MAT 443 - Introduction to Real Analysis


    Units: 3
    When Offered: Spring
    An introduction to real analysis and topology covering the completeness of the real numbers, sequences, limits, continuity, uniform continuity, Riemann integrability, topology of the real numbers, topological spaces, connectedness, compactness, and metric spaces.
    Grade Type: Letter Grade
    Prerequisite(s): MAT 313  
  
  • MAT 453 - Numerical Analysis


    Units: 3
    When Offered: Fall (odd years)
    Solutions of Equations of One Variable, Interpolations and Polynomial Approximation, Numerical Integration and Differentiation, Direct Methods for Solving Linear Systems and Approximation Theory.
    Grade Type: Letter Grade
    Prerequisite(s): MAT 255  
  
  • MAT 463 - Fundamental Concepts of Geometry


    Units: 3
    When Offered: Spring (even years)
    An advanced study of concepts of Euclidean geometry and an introduction to non-Euclidean geometry. Theorems and proofs are emphasized.
    Grade Type: Letter Grade
    Prerequisite(s): MAT 313  
  
  • MAT 480 - Senior Seminar


    Units: 1
    When Offered: Fall
    This seminar serves as a survey course that covers concepts and theory of calculus, linear algebra, abstract algebra, number theory, analysis, and topology. Conceptual problems will be discussed and assigned to improve problem-solving skills.
    Grade Type: Letter Grade
    Prerequisite(s): MAT 313  and Senior status
  
  • MAT 483 - Abstract Algebra II


    Units: 3
    When Offered: Fall (odd years)
    This course is a continuation of Abstract Algebra and will include ideals and factor rings, extension fields, Isomorphism and Sylow Theorems, free groups, factorization, automorphisms, Galois Theory, and an introduction to Homology theory.
    Grade Type: Letter Grade
    Prerequisite(s): MAT 323  
  
  • MAT 490 - Senior Research in Mathematics


    Units: 1-4
    When Offered: Fall, Spring
    The focus of this class is an independent research project that the student undertakes under the direction of a faculty member who acts as a research advisor. Content varies from year to year and is determined by both instructor’s and students’ interests.
    Repeatable: May be repeated for a maximum of eight (8) units
    Grade Type: Letter Grade
    Prerequisite(s): MAT 313  and permission of the Department Chair
  
  • MAT 499 - Capstone


    Units: 4
    When Offered: Fall, Spring
    The course is designed to be a culminating experience for senior students who are preparing to teach mathematics at the junior/senior high school level. The course provides students an opportunity to reflect on the critical assignments that have been completed throughout their coursework and relate these lessons to the career of teaching.
    Grade Type: Letter Grade
    Prerequisite(s): Permission of the Department Chair

Military Science and Leadership

  
  • MSL 100 - Leadership Laboratory


    Units: 1
    When Offered: Fall, Spring
    Practicum in those skills taught in the classroom during other military science classes in the semester. To include Platoon Level Operations, such as patrolling, situational training exercise, map reading, land navigation, rappelling and weapons qualification. Some training is conducted on weekends. This course is only open to enrolled Army ROTC cadets. The course must be taken each semester the student is enrolled in the Military Science program.
    Grade Type: Letter Grade
  
  • MSL 101 - Introduction to the Army and Critical Thinking


    Units: 1
    When Offered: Fall
    This course introduces students to the personal challenges and competencies that are critical for effective leadership and communication. Students will learn how the personal development of life skills such as cultural understanding, goal setting, time management, stress management, and comprehensive fitness relate to leadership, officership, and the Army profession. During the course students will learn the structure of the ROTC Basic Course program, Fall and Spring Leadership Labs, and Cadet Initial Entry Training (CIET.)
    Grade Type: Letter Grade
  
  • MSL 102 - Introduction to the Profession of Arms


    Units: 1
    When Offered: Spring
    This course introduces students to the professional challenges and competencies that are needed for effective execution of the profession of arms and Army communication. Through this course, students will learn how Army ethics and values shape the Army and the specific ways that these ethics are inculcated into Army culture.
    Grade Type: Letter Grade
  
  • MSL 201 - Leadership and Decision Making


    Units: 2
    When Offered: Fall
    Cadets will study, practice, and apply the fundamentals of Army Leadership, Officership, Army Values and Ethics, Personal Development, and small unit tactics at the platoon level. Cadets will be required to demonstrate writing skills and present information briefings as preparation for development in becoming a successful future officer.
    Grade Type: Letter Grade
    Prerequisite(s): ROTC Cadet
  
  • MSL 202 - Army Doctrine and Team Development


    Units: 2
    When Offered: Spring
    This course primarily is drawn from the Army Profession and Team Work Army Learning Areas (ALA’s). Cadets will study, practice, and apply the fundamentals of the Leadership, Officer Skills, Army Values and Ethics, Personal Development, and Tactics at the small unit level.
    Grade Type: Letter Grade
    Prerequisite(s): ROTC Cadet
  
  • MSL 301 - Training Management and the Warfighting Functions


    Units: 3
    When Offered: Fall
    Cadets will study, practice, and apply the fundamentals of Army Leadership, Officership, Army Values and Ethics, Personal Development, and small unit tactics at the platoon level with a focus on training management and warfighting functions. At the conclusion of this course, cadets will be capable of planning, coordinating, navigating, motivating and leading a squad and platoon in the execution of a mission during a classroom practical exercise (PE), a Leadership Lab, or during a Leader Training Exercise (LTX). Successful completion of this course will help prepare cadets for the ROTC Cadet Leader Course (CLC), which they will attend in the summer at Fort Knox, KY.
    Grade Type: Letter Grade
    Prerequisite(s): ROTC Cadet
  
  • MSL 302 - Applied Leadership in Small Unit Operations


    Units: 3
    When Offered: Spring
    Building on knowledge and skills learned in prior courses, cadets will study, practice, and apply the fundamentals of Army Leadership, Officership, Army Values and Ethics, Personal Development, and small unit tactics at the platoon level with a focus on applied leadership in small unit operations. At the conclusion of this course, cadets will be capable of planning, coordinating, navigating, motivating and leading a squad and platoon in the execution of a mission during a classroom practical exercise, a Leadership Lab, or during a Leader Training Exercise (LTX). Successful completion of this course will help prepare cadets for the ROTC Cadet Leader Course (CLC), which they will attend in the summer at Fort Knox, KY.
    Grade Type: Letter Grade
    Prerequisite(s): ROTC Cadet
  
  • MSL 401 - The Army Officer


    Units: 3
    When Offered: Fall
    Cadets will study, practice, develop, and apply critical thinking skills pertaining to Army leadership, officer skills, Army Values and ethics, personal development, and small unit tactics at platoon level. Cadets will be assessed on the execution of a missions during a classroom practical exercise (PE), Leadership Lab, or during a Leader Training Exercise (LTX). At the conclusion of this course, Cadets will be able to plan, coordinate, navigate, motivate and lead a platoon in future operational environments. Successful completion of this course will assist in preparing Cadets for their BOLC B course and is a mandatory requirement for commissioning.
    Grade Type: Letter Grade
    Prerequisite(s): ROTC Cadet
  
  • MSL 402 - Company Grade Leadership


    Units: 3
    When Offered: Spring
    Cadets will study, practice, develop, and apply critical thinking skills pertaining to Army leadership, officer skills, Army Values and ethics, personal development, and small unit tactics at platoon level. Cadets will be assessed on the execution of a mission during a classroom practical exercise (PE), Leadership Lab, or during a Leader Training Exercise (LTX), as well as, completing a Capstone Exercise. For the Capstone Exercise, Cadets are required to complete an Oral Practicum demonstrating knowledge of the 20 Army Warfighting Challenges (AWFC) covered throughout the course. Successful completion of this course will assist in preparing Cadets for their BOLC B course and is a mandatory requirement for commissioning.
    Grade Type: Letter Grade
    Prerequisite(s): ROTC Cadet
  
  • MSL 451 - Seminar in Military History


    Units: 3
    When Offered: Spring
    The course is designed to enable a student with no prior military or cadet experience to quickly learn the importance of studying military history, conduct critical analysis, and identify patterns that occur in a study of history from the Civil War through the present. The course introduction provides an analytical framework for applying critical thinking skills to the study of military operations within each time period and provides a common language to use during the class. Students will demonstrate learning through classroom participation, short point papers, an in-class presentation and two longer analytical papers. This course is NOT about learning names, dates, and places. Rather, this course is designed to interest students in the study of American military history from the Civil War period to the present. Critical thinking about “the whys” things happened is the focus. Reading the assignments and participating in classroom discussions will facilitate student interest in further historical research on topic of their choosing. For Army ROTC cadets, this course satisfies the Cadet Command military history and pre-commissioning requirement.
    Grade Type: Letter Grade

Music

  
  • MUS 010 - Beginning Piano for Non-Music Majors


    Units: 1
    When Offered: Fall
    Group instruction in keyboard fundamentals for the non-music major with little or no keyboard experience, focusing on keyboard orientation, rhythm and pitch reading, selected scales and chords, and performance of elementary keyboard literature.
    Repeatable: May be repeated one (1) time for credit
    Grade Type: Letter Grade
  
  • MUS 012 - Class Piano I


    Units: 1
    When Offered: Fall, Spring
    Designed for the music major whose primary instrument is other than piano. The course material will focus on the rudiments of piano playing, including acquisition of the Technical Skills (Items 1-10) of Piano Proficiency (i.e. scales, arpeggios, and chords).
    Repeatable: May be repeated three (3) times for credit
    Grade Type: Letter Grade
    Prerequisite(s): Declared Music major
  
  • MUS 014 - Class Guitar


    Units: 1
    When Offered: Fall, Spring
    Group instruction in the fundamentals of guitar.
    Repeatable: May be repeated for credit
    Grade Type: Letter Grade
  
  • MUS 015 - Class Piano for Worship Arts I


    Units: 1
    When Offered: Fall, Spring
    Group instruction of fundamental piano skills to be used in live worship service settings. Focus on scales, basic chord structures, improvisation, chord chart realization, and accompaniment skills.
    Grade Type: Letter Grade
  
  • MUS 016 - Rhythm Instruments I


    Units: 1
    When Offered: Fall
    Beginning group instruction on drum set as applied to commercial music studies. Students with a drum set as their primary instrument may substitute one unit of voice.
    Grade Type: Letter Grade
  
  • MUS 017 - Class Guitar for Worship Arts I


    Units: 1
    When Offered: Fall
    Introduces students to foundational elements of guitar study. Students will learn how to play chords in open positions, major and pentatonic scales in all keys, note reading, basics of fingerstyle and plectrum technique, improvisation, and ensemble playing. Special emphasis will be placed on worship based applications of guitar playing.
    Repeatable: May be repeated for credit
    Grade Type: Letter Grade
  
  • MUS 020 - Intermediate Piano for Non-Music Majors


    Units: 1
    When Offered: Spring
    A continuation of Beginning Piano for Non-Music Majors that develops skills gained the previous semester. Work with additional keys, harmonization, and performance of late elementary keyboard literature.
    Repeatable: May be repeated one (1) time for credit
    Grade Type: Letter Grade
    Prerequisite(s): MUS 010  or permission of the Dean
  
  • MUS 022 - Class Piano II


    Units: 1
    When Offered: Fall, Spring
    Designed for the music major whose primary instrument is other than piano. The course material will focus primarily on the Functional Skills (Items 11-15) of Piano Proficiency (i.e. solo repertoire, harmonization, transposition, score-reading, and sight-reading) with review of the Technical Skills.
    Repeatable: May be repeated three (3) times for credit
    Grade Type: Letter Grade
    Prerequisite(s): MUS 012  or permission of the Professor
  
  • MUS 025 - Class Piano for Worship Arts II


    Units: 1
    When Offered: Fall, Spring
    Group instruction of intermediate piano skills to be used in live worship service settings. Content will continue from MUS 015 - Class Piano for Worship Arts I  and focus on more advanced chord structures, improvisation, chord chart realization, and accompaniment skills.
    Repeatable: May be repeated for credit
    Grade Type: Letter Grade
    Prerequisite(s): MUS 015  
  
  • MUS 026 - Rhythm Instruments II


    Units: 1
    When Offered: Spring
    Beginning group instruction on bass and guitar as applied to commercial music studies. Students with guitar or bass as their primary instrument may substitute one unit of voice. 
    Grade Type: Letter Grade
  
  • MUS 027 - Class Guitar for Worship Arts II


    Units: 1
    When Offered: Spring
    Expounds upon foundational elements in MUS 017 - Class Guitar for Worship Arts I  by introducing intermediate guitar skills and worship applications. Students will learn how to play closed chord forms, including inversions and extended chords, major and pentatonic scales in all keys, note reading beyond first position, applications of fingerstyle and plectrum technique in worship, improvisation, and ensemble playing. Special emphasis will be placed on worship-based applications of guitar playing.
    Repeatable: May be repeated for credit
    Grade Type: Letter Grade
    Prerequisite(s): MUS 017  
  
  • MUS 046 - Popular Music Ensemble: 50s-70s


    Units: 0-1
    When Offered: Fall, Spring
    Studies of style and performance in popular music genres in an ensemble setting. Students will rehearse and perform music of various decades, 50s through 70s. Students must be enrolled in at least one ensemble for full credit each semester. Additional ensembles may be taken for zero (0) units.
    Repeatable: May be repeated for a maximum of eight (8) units
    Grade Type: Letter Grade
  
  • MUS 047 - Popular Music Ensemble: 80s-Contemporary


    Units: 0-1
    When Offered: Fall, Spring
    Studies of style and performance in popular music genres in an ensemble setting. Students will rehearse and perform music of various decades, 80s through contemporary. Students must be enrolled in at least one ensemble for full credit each semester. Additional ensembles may be taken for zero (0) units.
    Repeatable: May be repeated for a maximum of eight (8) units
    Grade Type: Letter Grade
  
  • MUS 050 - Performance Forum


    Units: 0
    When Offered: Fall, Spring
    Required of all Bachelor of Music majors for each semester in residence. Performance Forum is designed to support the Mission Statement of the School of Music, “…to inspire students to the highest standards of musical craft and personal character.” Meets for one hour per week on Friday mornings. The time will be devoted to student recitals, faculty recitals, master classes, music major information sessions, and community-building and character training by the Dean. Grades will be based on attendance.
    Grade Type: Letter Grade
  
  • MUS 054 - Worship Forum


    Units: 1
    When Offered: Fall, Spring
    While building community and culture for Worship Arts and Ministry students, this class focuses on the methodology and theology of effective corporate worship leadership, coaching students in platform presentation, rehearsing music ensembles, recruiting teams, and reaching worshipers, in the context of their local church internship.
    Repeatable: May be repeated for a maximum of four (4) units
    Grade Type: Letter Grade
  
  • MUS 060 - Lancer Pep Band


    Units: 0-1
    When Offered: Fall, Spring
    The Lancer Pep Band is an integral part of CBU’s Men’s and Women’s Basketball games, working with the Cheerleaders and Crazies to provide an unrivaled, high-energy game environment and home court advantage. The band is open to students of any major by audition. Lancer Pep Band members receive a music scholarship and additional compensation from the Athletic Department for every game performance. Does NOT meet music major or minor ensemble requirement.
    Repeatable: May be repeated for a maximum of four (4) units
    Grade Type: Letter Grade
  
  • MUS 067 - Symphonic Band


    Units: 0-1
    When Offered: Fall, Spring
    An inclusive concert band designed to provide instrumental experience and growth through rehearsal and public performance. Open to qualified students by audition or instructor’s consent. Students must be enrolled in at least one ensemble for full credit each semester. Additional ensembles may be taken for zero (0) units.
    Repeatable: May be repeated for a maximum of twelve (12) units
    Grade Type: Letter Grade
    Fee: Additional uniform fee
    Concurrent Requisite(s): MUS 072 079 080 , 081 082 083 084 085 086 087  , 088 , 089 , 460 461 462 463 464 465 466 467 468 , or 469  
  
  • MUS 068 - Camerata


    Units: 0-1
    When Offered: Fall, Spring
    Camerata is the most advanced, select mixed (SATB) choral ensemble open by audition from all academic disciplines. Repertoire for this ensemble focuses on music composed specifically for advanced level chamber choirs. Additionally, Camerata will join other choirs and Symphony Orchestra to perform extended works composed for large musical forces. Rehearsals seek to promote vocal development, musicianship training, team work, artistic espression, and spiritual reflection. Camerata is also a service organization which performs concerts for the California Baptist University community, in the local area, and in outreach and recruitment events. Students must be enrolled in at least one ensemble for full credit each semester. Additional ensembles may be taken for zero (0) units.
    Repeatable: May be repeated for a maximum of twelve (12) units
    Grade Type: Letter Grade
    Prerequisite(s): Audition (permission of the professor)
  
  • MUS 069 - Worship Collective


    Units: 0-1
    When Offered: Fall, Spring
    Worship Collective is a mixed-voice worship-leading choral ensemble open by audition to students from all academic disciplines. Repertoire for this ensemble focuses on music designed for corporate worship leadership. This group regularly leads worship in CBU Chapel and other ministry venues. Students must be enrolled for at least one ensemble for full credit.
    Repeatable: May be repeated for a maximum of twelve (12) units
    Grade Type: Letter Grade
  
  • MUS 071 - Voice Practicum


    Units: 1-2
    When Offered: Fall, Spring
    Develop the ability to sing and perform in a CBU vocal ensemble by improving technique, musicianship, and expression. The repertoire used may include the student’s large ensemble music as needed, with a preference for solo literature of increasing difficulty, in order to develop the singer’s ability. Students must arrange instruction time with the faculty member in-charge, during the first week of classes. Twelve (12) half-hour lessons will be offered per unit.
    Repeatable: May be repeated for credit
    Grade Type: Letter Grade
    Fee: Additional private instruction fee
  
  • MUS 072 - Piano Practicum


    Units: 1-2
    When Offered: Fall, Spring
    Private piano instruction for the non-music major. Twelve (12) half-hour lessons will be offered per unit. This course does not require a jury exam.
    Repeatable: May be repeated for credit
    Grade Type: Letter Grade
    Fee: Additional private instruction fee
  
  • MUS 079 - Instrumental Practicum


    Units: 1-2
    When Offered: Fall, Spring
    Private instruction for instrumentalists and pianists is offered with material and performance of increasing difficulty, as the student develops. Students must arrange instruction time with the full-time faculty member in-charge, during the first week of classes. Twelve (12) half-hour lessons will be offered per unit. Enrollment not open to students seeking a Music degree, major, or minor.
    Repeatable: May be repeated for credit
    Grade Type: Letter Grade
    Fee: Additional private instruction fee
  
  • MUS 080 - Private Instruction


    Units: 1-2
    When Offered: As offered
    Private Instruction is offered with material and performance of increasing difficulty as the student develops. Students must arrange a lesson time before or during the first week of classes in the School of Music office or with the instructor. Twelve (12) half-hour lessons will be offered per unit. Students are expected to perform in Student Recitals and a Jury Exam.
    Repeatable: May be repeated for credit
    Grade Type: Letter Grade
    Fee: Additional private instruction fee
    Prerequisite(s): Declared Music major or minor
  
  • MUS 081 - Private Instruction: Voice


    Units: 1-2
    When Offered: Fall, Spring
    Private Instruction is offered with material and performance of increasing difficulty as the student develops. Students must arrange a lesson time before or during the first week of classes in the School of Music office or with the instructor. Twelve (12) half-hour lessons will be offered per unit. Students are expected to perform in Student Recitals and a Jury Exam.
    Repeatable: May be repeated for credit
    Grade Type: Letter Grade
    Fee: Additional private instruction fee
    Prerequisite(s): Declared Music major or minor
  
  • MUS 082 - Private Instruction: Piano


    Units: 1-2
    When Offered: Fall, Spring
    Private Instruction is offered with material and performance of increasing difficulty as the student develops. Students must arrange a lesson time before or during the first week of classes in the School of Music office or with the instructor. Twelve (12) half-hour lessons will be offered per unit. Students are expected to perform in Student Recitals and a Jury Exam.
    Repeatable: May be repeated for credit
    Grade Type: Letter Grade
    Fee: Additional private instruction fee
    Prerequisite(s): Declared Music major or minor
  
  • MUS 083 - Private Instruction: Organ


    Units: 1-2
    When Offered: Fall, Spring
    Private Instruction is offered with material and performance of increasing difficulty as the student develops. Students must arrange a lesson time before or during the first week of classes in the School of Music office or with the instructor. Twelve (12) half-hour lessons will be offered per unit. Students are expected to perform in Student Recitals and a Jury Exam. Prior formal piano training and music reading ability required to be successful in course.
    Repeatable: May be repeated for credit
    Grade Type: Letter Grade
    Fee: Additional private instruction fee
    Prerequisite(s): Declared Music major or minor
  
  • MUS 084 - Private Instruction: Woodwinds


    Units: 1-2
    When Offered: Fall, Spring
    Private Instruction is offered with material and performance of increasing difficulty as the student develops. Students must arrange a lesson time before or during the first week of classes in the School of Music office or with the instructor. Twelve (12) half-hour lessons will be offered per unit. Students are expected to perform in Student Recitals and a Jury Exam.
    Repeatable: May be repeated for credit
    Grade Type: Letter Grade
    Fee: Additional private instruction fee
    Prerequisite(s): Declared Music major or minor
  
  • MUS 085 - Private Instruction: Brass


    Units: 1-2
    When Offered: Fall, Spring
    Private Instruction is offered with material and performance of increasing difficulty as the student develops. Students must arrange a lesson time before or during the first week of classes in the School of Music office or with the instructor. Twelve (12) half-hour lessons will be offered per unit. Students are expected to perform in Student Recitals and a Jury Exam.
    Repeatable: May be repeated for credit
    Grade Type: Letter Grade
    Fee: Additional private instruction fee
    Prerequisite(s): Declared Music major or minor
  
  • MUS 086 - Private Instruction: Strings


    Units: 1-2
    When Offered: Fall, Spring
    Private Instruction is offered with material and performance of increasing difficulty as the student develops. Students must arrange a lesson time before or during the first week of classes in the School of Music office or with the instructor. Twelve (12) half-hour lessons will be offered per unit. Students are expected to perform in Student Recitals and a Jury Exam.
    Repeatable: May be repeated for credit
    Grade Type: Letter Grade
    Fee: Additional private instruction fee
    Prerequisite(s): Declared Music major or minor
  
  • MUS 087 - Private Instruction: Percussion


    Units: 1-2
    When Offered: Fall, Spring
    Private Instruction is offered with material and performance of increasing difficulty as the student develops. Students must arrange a lesson time before or during the first week of classes in the School of Music office or with the instructor. Twelve (12) half-hour lessons will be offered per unit. Students are expected to perform in Student Recitals and a Jury Exam.
    Repeatable: May be repeated for credit
    Grade Type: Letter Grade
    Fee: Additional private instruction fee
    Prerequisite(s): Declared Music major or minor
  
  • MUS 088 - Private Instruction: Guitar


    Units: 1-2
    When Offered: Fall, Spring
    Private Instruction is offered with material and performance of increasing difficulty as the student develops. Students must arrange a lesson time before or during the first week of classes in the School of Music office or with the instructor. Twelve (12) half-hour lessons will be offered per unit. Students are expected to perform in Student Recitals and a Jury Exam.
    Repeatable: May be repeated for credit
    Grade Type: Letter Grade
    Fee: Additional private instruction fee
    Prerequisite(s): Declared Music major or minor
  
  • MUS 089 - Private Instruction: Accompanying


    Units: 1-2
    When Offered: Fall, Spring
    Private Instruction is offered with material and performance of increasing difficulty as the student develops. A weekly meeting of accompanying majors which will explore accompanying, vocal, and instrumental coaching techniques, emphasizing the interaction between partners and the musical style and performance problems in a wide range of instrumental and vocal repertory and style. Students are expected to perform in Student Recitals and a Jury Exam. Twelve (12) half-hour lessons will be offered per unit.
    Repeatable: May be repeated for credit
    Grade Type: Letter Grade
    Fee: Additional private instruction fee
    Prerequisite(s): Declared Music major or minor
  
  • MUS 090 - University Choir and Orchestra


    Units: 0-1
    When Offered: Fall, Spring
    University Choir and Orchestra is open by audition to all interested students. The group will rehearse and perform a variety of music. A concert tour at the end of the school year is required. Students must be enrolled in at least one ensemble for full credit each semester. Additional ensembles may be taken for zero (0) units.
    Repeatable: May be repeated for a maximum of twelve (12) units
    Grade Type: Letter Grade
    Fee: Additional uniform fee
  
  • MUS 091 - Magnolia Singers


    Units: 0-1
    When Offered: Fall, Spring
    This choral ensemble will rehearse and perform a variety of music for soprano/alto voices. The group will concertize throughout the traditional academic year. Open by audition to all interested students. Students must be enrolled in at least one ensemble for full credit each semester. Additional ensembles may be taken for zero (0) units.
    Repeatable: May be repeated for a maximum of twelve (12) units
    Grade Type: Letter Grade
    Fee: Additional uniform fee
    Concurrent Requisite(s): MUS 069 , 090 , or 489  
  
  • MUS 092 - Lancer Chorus


    Units: 0-1
    When Offered: Fall, Spring
    This choral ensemble will rehearse and perform a variety of music for tenor/bass voices. The group will concertize throughout the traditional academic year. Open by audition to all interested students. Students must be enrolled in at least one ensemble for full credit each semester. Additional ensembles may be taken for zero (0) units.
    Repeatable: May be repeated for a maximum of twelve (12) units
    Grade Type: Letter Grade
    Fee: Additional uniform fee
    Concurrent Requisite(s): MUS 069 , 090 , or 489  
  
  • MUS 093 - Chamber Singers


    Units: 0-1
    When Offered: Fall, Spring
    Chamber Singers gives experience in preparation and performance of recognized and new choral works as well as masterworks of Western music written for small choral ensembles. Students must be enrolled in at least one ensemble for full credit each semester. Additional ensembles may be taken for zero (0) units.
    Repeatable: May be repeated for a maximum of twelve (12) units
    Grade Type: Letter Grade
  
  • MUS 094 - Rhapsody


    Units: 0-1
    When Offered: Fall, Spring
    This choral ensemble will rehearse and perform a variety of music for soprano/alto voices. The group will concertize throughout the traditional academic year. Open by audition to all interested students. Students must be enrolled in at least one ensemble for full credit each semester. Additional ensembles may be taken for zero (0) units.
    Repeatable: May be repeated for a maximum of twelve (12) units
    Grade Type: Letter Grade
    Fee: Additional uniform fee
    Concurrent Requisite(s): MUS 069 , 090 , or 489  
  
  • MUS 095 - Chamber Ensemble


    Units: 0-1
    When Offered: Fall, Spring
    Chamber Ensemble provides opportunities for preparation and performance of small ensemble repertoire. Ensembles rehearse weekly, are provided coaching, and present performances of the music studied. The course is open to all music majors and to non-music majors by instructor permission. Students must be enrolled in at least one ensemble for full credit each semester. Additional ensembles may be taken for zero (0) units.
    Repeatable: May be repeated for a maximum of twelve (12) units
    Grade Type: Letter Grade
    Concurrent Requisite(s): MUS 072 , 079 , 080 , 081 , 082 , 083 , 084 , 085 , 086 , 087 , 088 , 089 , 460 , 461 462 463 464 465 466 467 468 , or 469  
  
  • MUS 096 - Jazz Ensemble


    Units: 0-1
    When Offered: Fall, Spring
    Jazz Ensemble provides musicians with opportunities to learn a variety of jazz styles in a “big band” setting, as well as to enhance individual improvisational skills. This course also provides practical experience through rehearsals and performances. It is open to qualified students by audition or instructor’s consent. Students must be enrolled in at least one ensemble for full credit each semester. Additional ensembles may be taken for zero (0) units.
    Repeatable: May be repeated for a maximum of twelve (12) units
    Grade Type: Letter Grade
    Concurrent Requisite(s): MUS 072 , 079 , 080 081 082 083 084 085 086 087 088 089 , 460 , 461 462 463 464 465 466 467 468 , or 469 
  
  • MUS 097 - Wind Ensemble


    Units: 0-1
    When Offered: Fall, Spring
    A select concert band comprised of the finest woodwind, brass, and percussion students at the University, performing both standard and emerging repertoire for winds at a high artistic level. Open to qualified students by audition. Members of the ensemble are expected to demonstrate outstanding skill and musicianship through individual practice with refinement in ensemble rehearsal. Students must be enrolled in at least one ensemble for full credit each semester. Additional ensembles may be taken for zero (0) units.
    Repeatable: May be repeated for a maximum of twelve (12) units
    Grade Type: Letter Grade
    Fee: Additional uniform fee
    Concurrent Requisite(s): MUS 072 , 079 , 080 , 081 , 082 , 083 , 084 , 085 , 086 , 087 , 088 , 089 , 460 461 , 462 , 463 , 464 , 465 , 466 , 467 , 468 , or 469  
  
  • MUS 098 - Concert Choir


    Units: 0-1
    When Offered: Fall, Spring
    The Concert Choir gives a public performance of a diverse cross-section of choral art music, including major works, each semester. This course is offered for 0 units in the Fall and 1 unit in the Spring. Enrollment is required for all Bachelor of Music majors with a vocal or piano emphasis, as well as scholarship recipients as defined by the School of Music.
    Repeatable: May be repeated twelve (12) times for a maximum of six (6) units
    Grade Type: Letter Grade
  
  • MUS 099 - Symphony Orchestra


    Units: 0-1
    When Offered: Fall, Spring
    Symphony Orchestra is open by audition to all qualified students. The group will rehearse and perform the finest examples of orchestral literature, ranging from the 18th century to the present. Students must be enrolled in at least one ensemble for full credit each semester. Additional ensembles may be taken for zero (0) units.
    Repeatable: May be repeated for a maximum of twelve (12) units
    Grade Type: Letter Grade
    Fee: Additional uniform fee
    Concurrent Requisite(s): MUS 072 079 , 080 , 081 082 083 084 085 086 087 088 , 089 , 460 461 , 462 , 463 , 464 , 465 , 466 , 467 , 468 , or 469  
  
  • MUS 105 - Introduction to Commercial Music Studies


    Units: 2
    When Offered: Fall
    Overview of the diverse industry of commercial music. Students will explore trends, vocations, and markets through lectures and insights delivered by industry professionals.
    Grade Type: Letter Grade
  
  • MUS 114 - Music Theory I


    Units: 3
    When Offered: Fall
    A review of music fundamentals, intensive study of basic concepts of music theory for the music major, introduction to music notation software. Concert attendance requirement.
    Grade Type: Letter Grade
    Concurrent Requisite(s): MUS 115  
  
  • MUS 115 - Musicianship Lab I


    Units: 1
    When Offered: Fall
    Introductory experiences in sight-singing and ear-training.
    Grade Type: Letter Grade
    Concurrent Requisite(s):   MUS 114  
  
  • MUS 116 - Opera Theater Workshop


    Units: 1-3
    When Offered: Fall
    The study, preparation, and performance of operatic and musical theater scenes and roles, with specific focus on the integration of music, acting, and staging. Open to music majors and non-music majors by audition.
    Repeatable: May be repeated for a maximum of twelve (12) units
    Grade Type: Letter Grade
    Concurrent Requisite(s): MUS 071 , 072 , 081 , 082 , 461 , or 462  
  
  • MUS 120 - Introduction to Music Ministry


    Units: 1
    When Offered: Fall
    Thought and discussion on the true heart of a worship leader. Special emphasis will be given to the call and role of a worship leader and the practical elements of music ministry. This course is designed to introduce students to the Worship Arts and Ministry program and provide the foundational elements of worship, which will prepare them for academic and career success.
    Grade Type: Letter Grade
  
  • MUS 124 - Music Theory II


    Units: 3
    When Offered: Spring
    Development of skills in analyzing and writing music involving diatonic voice leading principles and harmonic progressions. Examples are drawn from art, sacred and popular music. Concert attendance requirement.
    Grade Type: Letter Grade
    Prerequisite(s): MUS 114  
    Concurrent Requisite(s): MUS 125  
  
  • MUS 125 - Musicianship Lab II


    Units: 1
    When Offered: Spring
    Continued development of aural skills and introduction to keyboard harmony and improvisation.
    Grade Type: Letter Grade
    Prerequisite(s): MUS 115  
    Concurrent Requisite(s): MUS 124  
  
  • MUS 182 - Survey of Live AVL Technology


    Units: 3
    When Offered: Spring
    Students will receive a comprehensive overview of audio, video, and lighting technologies used in venues both sacred and secular. Coursework will include terminology, historical perspectives, trouble shooting, and basic operation.
    Grade Type: Letter Grade
  
  • MUS 200 - Special Topics in Music


    Units: 1-3
    When Offered: As offered
    An examination of specific areas of Music.
    Repeatable: May be repeated for credit with change in topic
    Grade Type: Letter Grade
  
  • MUS 202 - Music in Global Cultures


    Units: 2
    When Offered: Fall, Spring
    Emphasis on musical instruments, and their significance in a culture’s folklore, religion and history; fundamental elements of music and how they vary in different traditions; the effects of cultural influences such as gender and ethnically on the perception, interpretations and performance of music; forces of nationalism, acculturation, and westernization and their effect on musical traditions.
    Grade Type: Letter Grade
  
  • MUS 205 - Music Development for the Classroom Teacher


    Units: 2
    When Offered: Fall, Spring
    Designed for the non-music major who plans to teach in the elementary classroom. Coursework includes fundamentals of music, basic musical knowledge and performing skills, and state-adopted music materials. Meets the Elementary Subject Matter Program Requirement.
    Grade Type: Letter Grade
  
  • MUS 214 - Music Theory III


    Units: 3
    When Offered: Fall
    Advanced writing and analysis of music involving chromatic and extended harmonies, and an introduction to 16th century polyphony and 18th century counterpoint. Examples are drawn from art, sacred and popular music.
    Grade Type: Letter Grade
    Prerequisite(s): MUS 124  
    Concurrent Requisite(s): MUS 215  
  
  • MUS 215 - Musicianship Lab III


    Units: 1
    When Offered: Fall
    Advanced training in ear-training, sight-singing and keyboard harmony involving chromatic exercises.
    Grade Type: Letter Grade
    Prerequisite(s): MUS 125  
    Concurrent Requisite(s): MUS 214  
  
  • MUS 216 - Opera Theater Production


    Units: 1-3
    When Offered: Spring
    Practical training in the presentation of musical dramas. Consists of regular rehearsals and final performance of musicals, music dramas, and operas. Open to music majors and non-music majors by audition.
    Repeatable: May be repeated for a maximum of twelve (12) units
    Grade Type: Letter Grade
    Concurrent Requisite(s): MUS 071 , 072 , 081 , 082 , 461 , or 462  
  
  • MUS 217 - Critical Listening for Music Production


    Units: 1
    When Offered: Spring
    Study of sound in music production including identification and manipulation, and the development of specific listening skills necessary for studio recording.
    Grade Type: Letter Grade
  
  • MUS 221 - Music in Worship


    Units: 3
    When Offered: Fall, Spring
    A survey of the history and practice of the use of music in worship services. Emphasis is given to the development of both liturgical and non-liturgical forms of worship. Students will be involved in learning effective worship planning as they study the role of the minister, director of music, and organist.
    Grade Type: Letter Grade
  
  • MUS 224 - Music Theory IV


    Units: 3
    When Offered: Spring
    Writing and analysis of music since 1900. Focus on contemporary harmonic practice, influence of art and popular music. Concert attendance requirement.
    Grade Type: Letter Grade
    Prerequisite(s): MUS 214  
    Concurrent Requisite(s): MUS 225  
  
  • MUS 225 - Musicianship Lab IV


    Units: 1
    When Offered: Spring
    Advanced work in ear-training and sight-singing.
    Grade Type: Letter Grade
    Prerequisite(s): MUS 215  
    Concurrent Requisite(s): MUS 224  
  
  • MUS 226 - Opera Workshop


    Units: 1
    When Offered: As offered
    This course involves the performance of operatic repertoire and the study of the integration of music, acting, and staging. Open to music and non-music majors by audition.
    Grade Type: Letter Grade
  
  • MUS 230 - Service Playing


    Units: 1
    When Offered: As offered
    Focus on keyboard skills which are essential for the church service. Techniques of hymn-playing, transposition, modulation, improvisation, sight-reading, and solo/anthem accompaniment will be addressed. Course offered as an Independent Study. Service Playing does NOT fulfill the MUS 080  requirement for the major or minor.
    Repeatable: May be repeated for credit
    Grade Type: Letter Grade
    Prerequisite(s): MUS 124  and 125  
  
  • MUS 236 - Music Entrepreneurship


    Units: 3
    When Offered: Spring
    Introduction to theories, fundamentals, and practices of entrepreneurship and small business as applied to musicians. Course will cover planning, finance, copyright and law as applied to music business, merchandise, licensing, digital rights, royalty management, and endorsements.
    Grade Type: Letter Grade
  
  • MUS 246 - Music Marketing


    Units: 3
    When Offered: Spring
    Overview of marketing fundamentals, theories, and applications as applied to musicians. Students will explore advertising, social media marketing, strategic marketing planning, international marketing, and other topics related to contemporary musicians and music business.
    Grade Type: Letter Grade
  
  • MUS 253 - Introduction to Music Composition


    Units: 3
    When Offered: Spring
    Composing for a variety of instruments and/or voices. Intended as an introduction to various techniques and styles of composition and particular concerns of each.
    Grade Type: Letter Grade
    Prerequisite(s): MUS 214  and 215  
  
  • MUS 256 - Basics of Accompanying


    Units: 2
    When Offered: Spring (odd years)
    Introduction to piano accompanying with emphasis on basic skills needed to accompany solo voice, choral singing, congregational singing, solo instruments, chamber music, and musicals.
    Grade Type: Letter Grade
    Prerequisite(s): MUS 022 , and either MUS 082  or 462  
  
  • MUS 282 - Music Technology


    Units: 2
    When Offered: Fall, Spring
    Introduction to a broad perspective of the many ways musicians use computers. Emphasis on historic milestones, current issues, and practical skill in using software and hardware in music technology.
    Grade Type: Letter Grade
    Prerequisite(s): Declared music major, minor, or concentration
  
  • MUS 283 - Electronic Music


    Units: 2
    When Offered: Spring (even years)
    This course is an introductory course in electronic music and sound design. It covers principles of sound and exposes students to a variety of sound design software and synthesizers.
    Grade Type: Letter Grade
    Prerequisite(s): MUS 282  
  
  • MUS 301 - Survey of Music History


    Units: 3
    When Offered: Fall
    This course is a study of the development of musical styles and idioms in the context of selected historical periods and their connection with the cultural evolution of Western civilization.
    Grade Type: Letter Grade
  
  • MUS 304 - Craft of Ministry I


    Units: 3
    When Offered: Fall
    This course is designed to explore the craft and heart of ministry in the church. It will equip future worship leaders/pastors with the practical, ministerial, and management skills needed to build, organize, and manage a thriving multi-dimensional, biblically based, worship ministry in the context of the local church worldwide.
    Grade Type: Letter Grade
  
  • MUS 305 - Survey of Popular Song


    Units: 2
    When Offered: Fall
    Exploration of popular song in the 20th and 21st century such as the Great American Songbook and Broadway contemporary song, and their historical and cultural significance. Emphasis placed on lyric and melodic writing as well as major songwriters.
    Grade Type: Letter Grade
  
  • MUS 306 - History of Popular Music


    Units: 3
    When Offered: Spring
    Survey of the history and development of popular music in the 20th and 21st centuries. Emphasis is placed on recorded music history and the socio-musical aspects of music.
    Grade Type: Letter Grade
 

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