2018-2019 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
    May 31, 2024  
2018-2019 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


 
  
  • 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.
    Prerequisite(s): MAT 245 
  
  • MAT 363 - History of Mathematics and Theory of Numbers


    Units: 3
    GE Designation: I, M
    When Offered: Fall
    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.
    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.
  
  • MAT 400 - Special Topics in Mathematics


    Units: 1-3
    When Offered: As offered
    Various appropriate topics of different concentrations are offered each time.
    Repeatable: May be repeated with different subject matter. Student involvement in selection of topics is strongly encouraged.
  
  • 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.
    Prerequisite(s): MAT 313 
  
  • MAT 413 - Differential Equations


    Units: 3
    When Offered: Fall, Spring
    Methods of solution of ordinary differential equations with some applications to geometry and physics.
    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.
    Prerequisite(s): MAT 313 
  
  • MAT 443 - Advanced Calculus


    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.
    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.
    Prerequisite(s): MAT 255 
  
  • MAT 463 - Fundamental Concepts of Geometry


    Units: 3
    When Offered: Spring
    An advanced study of concepts of Euclidean geometry and an introduction to non-Euclidean geometry. Theorems and proofs are emphasized.
    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.
    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.
    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 of credit
    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.
    Prerequisite(s): Permission of the Department Chair
  
  • MKT 313 - Retailing and Merchandising


    Units: 3
    When Offered: Fall (even years)
    To familiarize students with the decisions involved in running a retail firm and the concepts and principles for making those decisions. Topics of discussion will include retail business planning, site selection, retail promotion strategies, HR management, customer relationship management, supply chain management, customer buying behavior, merchandising, space planning and layout, and store management. While the course focuses on the retail industry including retailers of consumer services, the content of the course is also useful for students interested in working for companies that interface with retailers such as manufacturers of consumer products or for students with a general business interest.
    Prerequisite(s): MKT 333 
  
  • MKT 323 - Marketing Research


    Units: 3
    When Offered: Spring
    The emphasis of the course is on improving the skills of conducting marketing research. This course is designed to teach students the fundamentals of the research process including: recognizing the need for marketing research, planning for marketing research, obtaining and collecting the data, analyzing the data, and presenting the research results. This course concerns the use of marketing research as an aid to making marketing decisions. Accordingly, this course is appropriate for both prospective users of research results and prospective marketing researchers. Primary and secondary research will be performed, qualitative and quantitative methods will be utilized as well.
    Prerequisite(s): BUS 315  and MKT 333 
  
  • MKT 333 - Principles of Marketing


    Units: 3
    When Offered: Fall, Spring
    A study of the marketing functions, channels of distribution, selling, advertising, distribution, and marketing management for both retail and industrial businesses.
  
  • MKT 353 - Integrated Marketing Communications


    Units: 3
    When Offered: Fall, Spring
    This course examines the best practices companies use to perform integrated marketing communications (IMC). IMC includes advertising, sales promotion, direct marketing, personal selling, public relations, customer segmentation and selection, branding, and building customer relationships. Integration of these functions is essential to the success of the marketing strategy of the organization.
    Prerequisite(s): MKT 333 
  
  • MKT 363 - Social Media and Content Marketing


    Units: 3
    When Offered: Spring
    Students will learn how to use social media and content marketing to communicate an organization’s message and engage with customers. Additionally, students will learn how to manage an organization’s social media presence.
    Prerequisite(s): MKT 333 
  
  • MKT 443 - Personal Selling and Sales Management


    Units: 3
    When Offered: Spring
    An introduction to the profession of personal selling and sales management. The choice of sales and sales management as a career will be discussed. Topics of interest include: Strategically planning each sales call within a larger account strategy, making the sales call, strengthening communications, responding helpfully to objections, obtaining commitment, and building partnerships. Sales force planning, organizing, management, territory development, selection, compensation, sales force effectiveness, and performance will also be analyzed and discussed.
    Prerequisite(s): MKT 333 
  
  • MKT 444 - International Marketing


    Units: 3
    When Offered: Fall (odd years)
    This course focuses on the theoretical and practical aspects of the cultural environment of global markets, assessing global market opportunities and developing and implementing international marketing strategies.
    Prerequisite(s): MKT 333 
  
  • MKT 458 - Consumer Behavior


    Units: 3
    When Offered: Fall
    A focus on the individual buyer’s role in the marketing system; retail operation and how the needs and wants of the buyers are met in a market-oriented system; importance of product image, brand package influence, and store image in influencing consumer purchases.
    Prerequisite(s): MKT 333 
  
  • MKT 463 - Marketing Management


    Units: 3
    When Offered: Spring
    The formulation and implementation of effective marketing management strategies to achieve the creation of a viable marketing plan. Group presentations, case studies and experiential learning assignments will be performed in and out of class.
    Prerequisite(s): MKT 333  and Senior status
  
  • MKT 491 - Marketing Internship


    Units: 1-3
    When Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
    Under faculty supervision, the student will work with an outside organization in the field of marketing.
    Prerequisite(s): MKT 333  and permission of the Dean
  
  • 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.
  
  • 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.)
  
  • 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.
  
  • 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.
    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.
    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.
    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.
    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.
    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.
    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.
  
  • MUS 010 - Beginning Piano for Non-Music Majors


    Units: 1
    When Offered: Fall, Spring
    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
  
  • 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
    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
  
  • MUS 015 - Class Piano for Worship Arts I


    Units: 1
    When Offered: Fall
    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.
  
  • 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
  
  • MUS 020 - Intermediate Piano for Non-Music Majors


    Units: 1
    When Offered: Fall, 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
    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
    Prerequisite(s): MUS 012  or permission of the Professor
  
  • MUS 025 - Class Piano for Worship Arts II


    Units: 1
    When Offered: Spring
    Group instruction of intermediate piano skills to be used in live worship service settings. Content will continue from MUS 015  and focus on more advanced chord structures, improvisation, chord chart realization, and accompaniment skills.
    Repeatable: May be repeated for credit
    Prerequisite(s): MUS 015  
  
  • MUS 027 - Class Guitar for Worship Arts II


    Units: 1
    When Offered: Fall
    Expounds upon foundational elements in MUS 017  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
    Prerequisite(s): MUS 017  
  
  • 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.
  
  • MUS 054 - The Worship Forum


    Units: 1
    When Offered: Fall, Spring
    This student/faculty forum is a learning environment dedicated to discussing and applying principles and skills related to the conception, planning, organization, and leading of biblical, creative, engaging worship experiences that incorporate a variety of programmatic, stylistic, and cultural models. Furthermore, this class will serve as the platform from which Worship Arts and Ministry students will be placed in local church internships and worship leadership roles in CBU chapels.
    Repeatable: May be repeated for a maximum of four (4) units of credit
  
  • 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 of credit
  
  • MUS 067 - Symphonic Band


    Units: 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.
    Repeatable: May be repeated for credit
    Fee: Additional uniform fee
    Concurrent Requisite(s): MUS 072 079 080 -089 , or 460 - 469  
  
  • 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. A minimum of 12 lessons are required.
    Repeatable: May be repeated for credit
    Fee: Additional private instruction fee
  
  • MUS 072 - Piano Practicum


    Units: 1-2
    When Offered: Fall, Spring
    Private piano instruction for the non-music major. This course does not require a jury exam.
    Repeatable: May be repeated for credit
    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. A minimum of 12 lessons are required. Enrollment not open to students seeking a Music degree, major, or minor.
    Repeatable: May be repeated for credit
    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. Thirteen (13) 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
    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. Thirteen (13) 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
    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. Thirteen (13) 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
    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. Thirteen (13) 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
    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. Thirteen (13) 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
    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. Thirteen (13) 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
    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. Thirteen (13) 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
    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. Thirteen (13) 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
    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. Thirteen (13) 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
    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.
    Repeatable: May be repeated for credit
    Fee: Additional private instruction fee
    Prerequisite(s): Declared Music major or minor
  
  • MUS 090 - University Choir and Orchestra


    Units: 1
    GE Designation: M
    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 major tour of two weeks at the end of the school year is required.
    Repeatable: May be repeated for credit
    Fee: Additional uniform fee
  
  • MUS 091 - Women’s Choir


    Units: 1
    GE Designation: M
    When Offered: Fall, Spring
    Women’s Choir is open by audition to all interested students. The group will rehearse and perform a variety of music for women’s voices (SSAA), and combine with Male Chorale to form the Worship Collective. A concert tour at the end of the school year is required.
    Repeatable: May be repeated for credit
    Fee: Additional uniform fee
  
  • MUS 092 - Male Chorale


    Units: 1
    GE Designation: M
    When Offered: Fall, Spring
    Male Chorale is open by audition to all interested students. The group will rehearse and perform a variety of music for men’s voices (TTBB), and combine with Women’s Choir to form the Worship Collective. A concert tour at the end of the school year is required.
    Repeatable: May be repeated for credit
    Fee: Additional uniform fee
  
  • MUS 093 - Chamber Singers


    Units: 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.
    Repeatable: May be repeated for credit
  
  • MUS 094 - New Song


    Units: 1
    When Offered: Fall, Spring
    This women’s ensemble is open by audition to all interested students. The group will rehearse and perform a variety of music. A major tour at the end of the school year is required.
    Repeatable: May be repeated for credit
    Fee: Additional uniform fee
  
  • MUS 095 - Chamber Ensemble


    Units: 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.
    Repeatable: May be repeated for credit
    Concurrent Requisite(s): MUS 072 , 079  , 080 -089 , or 460 -469  
  
  • MUS 096 - Jazz Band


    Units: 1
    When Offered: Fall, Spring
    Jazz Band 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.
    Repeatable: May be repeated for credit
    Concurrent Requisite(s): MUS 071 , 079 , 080 -089 , or 460 -469 
  
  • MUS 097 - Wind Ensemble


    Units: 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.
    Repeatable: May be repeated for credit
    Fee: Additional uniform fee
    Concurrent Requisite(s): MUS 072 , 079 , 080 -089 , or 460 -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 total of six (6) units of credit
  
  • 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. This course is offered for 0 units in the Fall and 1 unit in the Spring. Enrollment is required for all music majors with an instrumental emphasis, and scholarship recipients as defined by the School of Music.
    Repeatable: May be repeated for credit
    Fee: Additional uniform fee
    Concurrent Requisite(s): MUS 072 079 , 080 -089 , or 460 -469 
  
  • 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.
    Concurrent Requisite(s): MUS 115 
  
  • MUS 115 - Musicianship Lab I


    Units: 1
    When Offered: Fall
    Introductory experiences in sight-singing and ear-training.
    Concurrent Requisite(s):   MUS 114 
  
  • MUS 116 - Musical Theatre Production


    Units: 1-3
    GE Designation: I
    When Offered: As offered
    Practical training in the presentation of musical dramas. Consists of regular rehearsals and final performance of musicals, music dramas, and operas.
    Repeatable: May be repeated for a maximum of twelve (12) units of credit
  
  • 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 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.
  
  • 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.
    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.
    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.
  
  • MUS 200 - Special Topics in Music


    Units: 1-3
    When Offered: As offered
    An examination of specific areas of Music.
    Repeatable: Course is repeatable for credit with a change in topic
  
  • MUS 202 - Music in Global Cultures


    Units: 2
    GE Designation: M
    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.
  
  • MUS 205 - Music Development for the Classroom Teacher


    Units: 2
    GE Designation: I
    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.
  
  • 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.
    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.
    Prerequisite(s): MUS 125  
    Concurrent Requisite(s): MUS 214 
  
  • MUS 216 - Musical Theatre Production


    Units: 1-3
    GE Designation: I
    When Offered: As offered
    Practical training in the presentation of musical dramas. Consists of regular rehearsals and final performance of musicals, music dramas, and operas.
    Repeatable: May be repeated for a maximum of twelve (12) units of credit
  
  • MUS 221 - Music in Worship


    Units: 3
    GE Designation: I
    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.
  
  • 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.
    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.
    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.
  
  • MUS 230 - Service Playing


    Units: 1
    When Offered: Independent Study
    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 repeatable for credit
    Prerequisite(s): MUS 124  and 125 
  
  • 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.
    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.
    Prerequisite(s): MUS 022 , and either MUS 082  or 462 
  
  • MUS 282 - Music Technology


    Units: 2
    GE Designation: I
    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.
  
  • 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.
    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.
  
  • 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.
  
  • MUS 308 - Jazz History


    Units: 3
    GE Designation: M
    When Offered: Fall, Spring
    The course provides the students with an appreciation and understanding of the cultural history of Jazz. Through critical listening students will learn to identify the various styles and performers associated with the traditions of Jazz.
  
  • MUS 311 - Form and Analysis


    Units: 2
    When Offered: Fall
    An exploration of the methods of organizing music. Study focuses on traditional homophonic forms such as variation, rondo, sonata, symphony, and popular song.
    Prerequisite(s): MUS 224  and 225 
  
  • MUS 312 - Conducting I


    Units: 2
    When Offered: Fall
    Basic conducting patterns, practice in directing group singing, preparation and presentation of simple choral music.
    Prerequisite(s): MUS 214 
  
  • MUS 313 - Music History I


    Units: 2
    GE Designation: I, M
    When Offered: Fall
    A general survey course of the history of Western European music and of selected non-Western cultures. Includes lectures, readings, and a research paper. Ancient through Renaissance.
    Prerequisite(s): MUS 124  and 125  
  
  • MUS 316 - Musical Theatre Production


    Units: 1-3
    GE Designation: I
    When Offered: As offered
    Practical training in the presentation of musical dramas. Consists of regular rehearsals and final performance of musicals, music dramas, and operas.
    Repeatable: May be repeated for a maximum of twelve (12) units of credit
  
  • MUS 323 - Music History II


    Units: 3
    GE Designation: I
    When Offered: Spring
    Following the scope and format of the music history courses, this course is a general survey of musical styles and history of the Baroque and Classical periods.
    Prerequisite(s): MUS 124  and 125 
 

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