Sep 27, 2024  
2012-2013 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2012-2013 Undergraduate Catalog [NOTE!!!! THIS IS AN ARCHIVED CATALOG. FOR THE CURRENT CATALOG, GO TO CATALOG.NIU.EDU]

Course Descriptions


 

Music Performance

  
  • MUSP 160 - Introduction to Jazz Studies


    Introductory study of jazz music and musicianship. Broad overview of the development of jazz styles, the art of improvisation, important jazz musicians, and the cultural significance of jazz music.

    Credits: 2
  
  • MUSP 203 - Aural Foundations of Improvisation I


    Aural training through memorization of melodies and bass lines from the standard pop and jazz repertory. Studies to develop interval recognition and the understanding of harmonic implications. No notated music used.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Grade of C or better in MUTC 104.

    Credits: 1
  
  • MUSP 204 - Aural Foundations of Improvisation II


    Continuation of MUSC 266. Further development of skills in melody memorization, aural transposition, chord recognition, and solo etudes.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Grade of C or better in MUSP 203.

    Credits: 1
  
  • MUSP 205 - Diction for Singers I


    Italian and German pronunciation, using the International Phonetic Alphabet as a basis. Enrollment limited to and required of all voice students.

    Credits: 2
  
  • MUSP 206 - Diction for Singers II


    French and English pronunciation, using the International Phonetic Alphabet as a basis. Enrollment limited to and required of all voice students.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Grade of C or better in MUSP 205.

    Credits: 2
  
  • MUSP 207 - Guitar Skills II


    Continuation of MUSC 163. Emphasis on the study of chordal jazz accompaniment and improvisation. May be repeated.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: MUSP 107 or consent of school.

    Credits: 1
  
  • MUSP 208 - Guitar Improvisation II


    Continuation of MUSC 164. Emphasis on the development of standard jazz repertoire. May be repeated.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: MUSP 108 or consent of school.

    Credits: 1
  
  • MUSP 210 - Piano: Primary


    Keyboard students only.

    Credits: 1-4
  
  • MUSP 211 - Organ: Primary


    Keyboard students only.

    Credits: 1-4
  
  • MUSP 212 - Harpsichord: Primary


    Keyboard students only.

    Credits: 1-4
  
  • MUSP 214 - Voice: Primary


    Voice students only. Emphasis on performance, with proficiency requirements at each level. Two semester hours’ credit per semester for students in the music education emphasis; 4 semester hours’ credit per semester (2 in summer) for students in the performance emphasis. May be repeated.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    CRQ: MUSP 394 or MUSP 395.

    Credits: 1-4
  
  • MUSP 215 - Violin: Primary


    Emphasis on performance, with proficiency requirements at each level. For instrumental students only. Two semester hours’ credit per semester for students in the B.M. music education emphasis and in the B.A. degree program; 4 semester hours’ credit per semester (2 in summer) for students in the performance emphasis (B.M.). May be repeated.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    CRQ: MUSE 360.

    Credits: 1-4
  
  • MUSP 216 - Viola: Primary


    Emphasis on performance, with proficiency requirements at each level. For instrumental students only. Two semester hours’ credit per semester for students in the B.M. music education emphasis and in the B.A. degree program; 4 semester hours’ credit per semester (2 in summer) for students in the performance emphasis (B.M.). May be repeated.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    CRQ: MUSE 360.

    Credits: 1-4
  
  • MUSP 217 - Violoncello: Primary


    Emphasis on performance, with proficiency requirements at each level. For instrumental students only. Two semester hours’ credit per semester for students in the B.M. music education emphasis and in the B.A. degree program; 4 semester hours’ credit per semester (2 in summer) for students in the performance emphasis (B.M.). May be repeated.

    Prerequisites & Notes

    CRQ: MUSE 360.

    Credits: 1-4

  
  • MUSP 218 - Contrabass: Primary


    Emphasis on performance, with proficiency requirements at each level. For instrumental students only. Two semester hours’ credit per semester for students in the B.M. music education emphasis and in the B.A. degree program; 4 semester hours’ credit per semester (2 in summer) for students in the performance emphasis (B.M.). May be repeated.

    Prerequisites & Notes

    CRQ: MUSE 330 or MUSE 331 or MUSE 350 or MUSE 360.

    Credits: 1-4

  
  • MUSP 219 - Guitar: Primary


    Emphasis on performance, with proficiency requirements at each level. For instrumental students only. Two semester hours’ credit per semester for students in the B.M. music education emphasis and in the B.A. degree program; 4 semester hours’ credit per semester (2 in summer) for students in the performance emphasis (B.M.). May be repeated.

    Credits: 1-4

  
  • MUSP 220 - Flute: Primary


    Emphasis on performance, with proficiency requirements at each level. For instrumental students only. Two semester hours’ credit per semester for students in the B.M. music education emphasis and in the B.A. degree program; 4 semester hours’ credit per semester (2 in summer) for students in the performance emphasis (B.M.). May be repeated.

    Prerequisites & Notes

    CRQ: MUSE 330, MUSE 331, MUSE 350, or MUSE 360.

    Credits: 1-4

  
  • MUSP 221 - Oboe: Primary


    Emphasis on performance, with proficiency requirements at each level. For instrumental students only. Two semester hours’ credit per semester for students in the B.M. music education emphasis and in the B.A. degree program; 4 semester hours’ credit per semester (2 in summer) for students in the performance emphasis (B.M.). May be repeated.

    Prerequisites & Notes

    CRQ: MUSE 330, MUSE 331, MUSE 350, or MUSE 360.

    Credits: 1-4

  
  • MUSP 222 - Clarinet: Primary


    Emphasis on performance, with proficiency requirements at each level. For instrumental students only. Two semester hours’ credit per semester for students in the B.M. music education emphasis and in the B.A. degree program; 4 semester hours’ credit per semester (2 in summer) for students in the performance emphasis (B.M.). May be repeated.

    Prerequisites & Notes

    CRQ: MUSE 330, MUSE 331, MUSE 350, or MUSE 360.

    Credits: 1-4

  
  • MUSP 223 - Saxophone: Primary


    Emphasis on performance, with proficiency requirements at each level. For instrumental students only. Two semester hours’ credit per semester for students in the B.M. music education emphasis and in the B.A. degree program; 4 semester hours’ credit per semester (2 in summer) for students in the performance emphasis (B.M.). May be repeated.

    Prerequisites & Notes

    CRQ: MUSE 330, MUSE 331, MUSE 350, or MUSE 360.

    Credits: 1-4

  
  • MUSP 224 - Bassoon: Primary


    Emphasis on performance, with proficiency requirements at each level. For instrumental students only. Two semester hours’ credit per semester for students in the B.M. music education emphasis and in the B.A. degree program; 4 semester hours’ credit per semester (2 in summer) for students in the performance emphasis (B.M.). May be repeated.

    Prerequisites & Notes

    CRQ: MUSE 330, MUSE 331, MUSE 350, or MUSE 360.

    Credits: 1-4

  
  • MUSP 225 - Trumpet: Primary


    Emphasis on performance, with proficiency requirements at each level. For instrumental students only. Two semester hours’ credit per semester for students in the B.M. music education emphasis and in the B.A. degree program; 4 semester hours’ credit per semester (2 in summer) for students in the performance emphasis (B.M.). May be repeated.

    Prerequisites & Notes

    CRQ: MUSE 330, MUSE 331, MUSE 350, or MUSE 360.

    Credits: 1-4

  
  • MUSP 226 - French Horn: Primary


    Emphasis on performance, with proficiency requirements at each level. For instrumental students only. Two semester hours’ credit per semester for students in the B.M. music education emphasis and in the B.A. degree program; 4 semester hours’ credit per semester (2 in summer) for students in the performance emphasis (B.M.). May be repeated.

    Prerequisites & Notes

    CRQ: MUSE 330, MUSE 331, MUSE 350, or MUSE 360.

    Credits: 1-4

  
  • MUSP 227 - Trombone: Primary


    Emphasis on performance, with proficiency requirements at each level. For instrumental students only. Two semester hours’ credit per semester for students in the B.M. music education emphasis and in the B.A. degree program; 4 semester hours’ credit per semester (2 in summer) for students in the performance emphasis (B.M.). May be repeated.

    Prerequisites & Notes

    CRQ: MUSE 330, MUSE 331, MUSE 350, or MUSE 360.

    Credits: 1-4

  
  • MUSP 228 - Tuba and Euphonium: Primary


    Emphasis on performance, with proficiency requirements at each level. For instrumental students only. Two semester hours’ credit per semester for students in the B.M. music education emphasis and in the B.A. degree program; 4 semester hours’ credit per semester (2 in summer) for students in the performance emphasis (B.M.). May be repeated.

    Prerequisites & Notes

    CRQ: MUSE 330, MUSE 331, MUSE 350, or MUSE 360.

    Credits: 1-4

  
  • MUSP 229 - Percussion: Primary


    Emphasis on performance, with proficiency requirements at each level. For instrumental students only. Two semester hours’ credit per semester for students in the B.M. music education emphasis and in the B.A. degree program; 4 semester hours’ credit per semester (2 in summer) for students in the performance emphasis (B.M.). May be repeated.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    CRQ: MUSE 330 or MUSE 331 or MUSE 350 or MUSE 360.

    Credits: 1-4

  
  • MUSP 230 - Steelpan: Primary


    Emphasis on performance, with proficiency requirements at each level. For instrumental students only. Two semester hours’ credit per semester for students in the B.M. music education emphasis and in the B.A. degree program; 4 semester hours’ credit per semester (2 in summer) for students in the performance emphasis B.M. May be repeated.

    Credits: 1-4

  
  • MUSP 232 - Advanced Keyboard Skills


    Development of keyboard proficiency in sight-reading, score-reading, and ensemble playing. May be repeated.

    Credits: 2
  
  • MUSP 310 - Piano: Primary


    Keyboard students only. Emphasis on performance, with proficiency requirements at each level. Two semester hours’ credit per semester for students in the music education emphasis; 4 semester hours’ credit per semester (2 in summer) for students in the performance emphasis. May be repeated.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Consent of school.

    Credits: 2 or 4
  
  • MUSP 311 - Organ: Primary


    Keyboard students only. Emphasis on performance, with proficiency requirements at each level. Two semester hours’ credit per semester for students in the music education emphasis; 4 semester hours’ credit per semester (2 in summer) for students in the performance emphasis. May be repeated.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Consent of school.

    Credits: 2 or 4
  
  • MUSP 312 - Harpsichord: Primary


    Keyboard students only. Emphasis on performance, with proficiency requirements at each level. Two semester hours’ credit per semester for students in the music education emphasis; 4 semester hours’ credit per semester (2 in summer) for students in the performance emphasis. May be repeated.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Consent of school.

    Credits: 2 or 4
  
  • MUSP 313 - Harp: Primary


    Harp students only. Emphasis on performance, with proficiency requirements at each level. Two semester hours’ credit per semester for students in the music education emphasis; 4 semester hours’ credit per semester (2 in summer) for students in the performance emphasis. May be repeated.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Consent of school.

    Credits: 2 or 4
  
  • MUSP 314 - Voice: Primary


    Voice students only. Emphasis on performance, with proficiency requirements at each level. Two semester hours’ credit per semester for students in the music education emphasis; 4 semester hours’ credit per semester (2 in summer) for students in the performance emphasis. May be repeated.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Consent of school. CRQ: MUSP 205, MUSP 206, and MUSE 342 or MUSE 345.

    Credits: 2 or 4
  
  • MUSP 315 - Violin: Primary


    Emphasis on performance, with proficiency requirements at each level. For instrumental students only. Two semester hours’ credit per semester for students in the B.M. music education emphasis and in the B.A. degree program; 4 semester hours’ credit per semester (2 in summer) for students in the B.M. performance emphasis. May be repeated.

    Prerequisites & Notes

    CRQ: MUSE 360.

    Credits: 2 or 4

  
  • MUSP 316 - Viola: Primary


    Emphasis on performance, with proficiency requirements at each level. For instrumental students only. Two semester hours’ credit per semester for students in the B.M. music education emphasis and in the B.A. degree program; 4 semester hours’ credit per semester (2 in summer) for students in the B.M. performance emphasis. May be repeated.

    Prerequisites & Notes

    CRQ: MUSE 360.

    Credits: 2 or 4

  
  • MUSP 317 - Violoncello: Primary


    Emphasis on performance, with proficiency requirements at each level. For instrumental students only. Two semester hours’ credit per semester for students in the B.M. music education emphasis and in the B.A. degree program; 4 semester hours’ credit per semester (2 in summer) for students in the B.M. performance emphasis. May be repeated.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    CRQ: MUSE 360.

    Credits: 2 or 4

  
  • MUSP 318 - Contrabass: Primary


    Emphasis on performance, with proficiency requirements at each level. For instrumental students only. Two semester hours’ credit per semester for students in the B.M. music education emphasis and in the B.A. degree program; 4 semester hours’ credit per semester (2 in summer) for students in the B.M. performance emphasis. May be repeated.

    Prerequisites & Notes

    PRQ: Consent of school. CRQ: MUSE 330, MUSE 331, or MUSE 335, MUSE 350 or MUSE 360.

    Credits: 2 or 4

  
  • MUSP 319 - Guitar: Primary


    Emphasis on performance, with proficiency requirements at each level. For instrumental students only. Two semester hours’ credit per semester for students in the B.M. music education emphasis and in the B.A. degree program; 4 semester hours’ credit per semester (2 in summer) for students in the B.M. performance emphasis. May be repeated.

    Prerequisites & Notes

    PRQ: Consent of school.

    Credits: 2 or 4

  
  • MUSP 320 - Flute: Primary


    Emphasis on performance, with proficiency requirements at each level. For instrumental students only. Two semester hours’ credit per semester for students in the B.M. music education emphasis and in the B.A. degree program; 4 semester hours’ credit per semester (2 in summer) for students in the B.M. performance emphasis. May be repeated.

    Prerequisites & Notes

    PRQ: Consent of school. CRQ: MUSE 330, MUSE 331, or MUSE 335, MUSE 350 or MUSE 360.

    Credits: 2 or 4

  
  • MUSP 321 - Oboe: Primary


    Emphasis on performance, with proficiency requirements at each level. For instrumental students only. Two semester hours’ credit per semester for students in the B.M. music education emphasis and in the B.A. degree program; 4 semester hours’ credit per semester (2 in summer) for students in the B.M. performance emphasis. May be repeated.

    Prerequisites & Notes

    PRQ: Consent of school. CRQ: MUSE 330, MUSE 331, or MUSE 335, MUSE 350 or MUSE 360.

    Credits: 2 or 4

  
  • MUSP 322 - Clarinet: Primary


    Emphasis on performance, with proficiency requirements at each level. For instrumental students only. Two semester hours’ credit per semester for students in the B.M. music education emphasis and in the B.A. degree program; 4 semester hours’ credit per semester (2 in summer) for students in the B.M. performance emphasis. May be repeated.

    Prerequisites & Notes

    PRQ: Consent of school. CRQ: MUSE 330, MUSE 331, or MUSE 335, MUSE 350 or MUSE 360.

    Credits: 2 or 4

  
  • MUSP 323 - Saxophone: Primary


    Emphasis on performance, with proficiency requirements at each level. For instrumental students only. Two semester hours’ credit per semester for students in the B.M. music education emphasis and in the B.A. degree program; 4 semester hours’ credit per semester (2 in summer) for students in the B.M. performance emphasis. May be repeated.

    Prerequisites & Notes

    PRQ: Consent of school. CRQ: MUSE 330, MUSE 331, or MUSE 335, MUSE 350 or MUSE 360.

    Credits: 2 or 4

  
  • MUSP 324 - Bassoon: Primary


    Emphasis on performance, with proficiency requirements at each level. For instrumental students only. Two semester hours’ credit per semester for students in the B.M. music education emphasis and in the B.A. degree program; 4 semester hours’ credit per semester (2 in summer) for students in the B.M. performance emphasis. May be repeated.

    Prerequisites & Notes

    PRQ: Consent of school. CRQ: MUSE 330, MUSE 331, or MUSE 335, MUSE 350 or MUSE 360.

    Credits: 2 or 4

  
  • MUSP 325 - Trumpet: Primary


    Emphasis on performance, with proficiency requirements at each level. For instrumental students only. Two semester hours’ credit per semester for students in the B.M. music education emphasis and in the B.A. degree program; 4 semester hours’ credit per semester (2 in summer) for students in the B.M. performance emphasis. May be repeated.

    Prerequisites & Notes

    PRQ: Consent of school. CRQ: MUSE 330, MUSE 331, or MUSE 335, MUSE 350 or MUSE 360.

    Credits: 2 or 4

  
  • MUSP 326 - French Horn: Primary


    Emphasis on performance, with proficiency requirements at each level. For instrumental students only. Two semester hours’ credit per semester for students in the B.M. music education emphasis and in the B.A. degree program; 4 semester hours’ credit per semester (2 in summer) for students in the B.M. performance emphasis. May be repeated.

    Prerequisites & Notes

    PRQ: Consent of school. CRQ: MUSE 330, MUSE 331, or MUSE 335, MUSE 350 or MUSE 360.

    Credits: 2 or 4

  
  • MUSP 327 - Trombone: Primary


    Emphasis on performance, with proficiency requirements at each level. For instrumental students only. Two semester hours’ credit per semester for students in the B.M. music education emphasis and in the B.A. degree program; 4 semester hours’ credit per semester (2 in summer) for students in the B.M. performance emphasis. May be repeated.

    Prerequisites & Notes

    PRQ: Consent of school. CRQ: MUSE 330, MUSE 331, or MUSE 335, MUSE 350 or MUSE 360.

    Credits: 2 or 4

  
  • MUSP 328 - Tuba and Euphonium: Primary


    Emphasis on performance, with proficiency requirements at each level. For instrumental students only. Two semester hours’ credit per semester for students in the B.M. music education emphasis and in the B.A. degree program; 4 semester hours’ credit per semester (2 in summer) for students in the B.M. performance emphasis. May be repeated.

    Prerequisites & Notes

    PRQ: Consent of school. CRQ: MUSE 330, MUSE 331, or MUSE 335, MUSE 350 or MUSE 360.

    Credits: 2 or 4

  
  • MUSP 329 - Percussion: Primary


    Emphasis on performance, with proficiency requirements at each level. For instrumental students only. Two semester hours’ credit per semester for students in the B.M. music education emphasis and in the B.A. degree program; 4 semester hours’ credit per semester (2 in summer) for students in the B.M. performance emphasis. May be repeated.

    Prerequisites & Notes

    PRQ: Consent of school. CRQ: MUSE 330 or MUSE 331 or MUSE 335 or MUSE 350 or MUSE 360.

    Credits: 2 or 4

  
  • MUSP 330 - Steelpan: Primary


    Emphasis on performance, with proficiency requirements at each level. For instrumental students only. Two semester hours’ credit per semester for students in the B.M. music education emphasis and in the B. A. degree program; 4 semester hours’ credit per semester (2 in summer) for students in the B. M. performance emphasis. May be repeated.

    Prerequisites & Notes

    PRQ:  Consent of school.

    Credits: 2 or 4

  
  • MUSP 331 - Keyboard Jazz Improvisation


    Stylistic analysis of contemporary keyboard jazz styles emphasizing the application of these techniques to the standard jazz literature.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Consent of school.

    Credits: 2
  
  • MUSP 332 - Jazz Improvisation I


    Development of improvisational skills in the jazz idiom through listening, singing, melodic transcription, and chord recognition. Includes performance in lab jazz combos.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Grade of C or better in MUSP 105 and MUSP 106, or MUSP 210, and grade of C or better in MUSP 160, and MUSP 204.

    Credits: 2
  
  • MUSP 333 - Jazz Improvisation II


    Continuation of MUSP 332. Extensive study of improvisational techniques. Solo study, transcriptions, listening assignments, aural and theoretical development.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: MUSP 332.

    Credits: 2
  
  • MUSP 335 - Conducting I


    Basic principles and techniques of conducting.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Grade of C or better in MUTC 202, and grade of C or better in MUTC 204 or MUSP 204; or consent of school.

    Credits: 2
  
  • MUSP 336 - Conducting II: Instrumental


    Conducting principles and techniques as applied to instrumental ensembles.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: MUSP 335.

    Credits: 2
  
  • MUSP 337 - Conducting III: Choral


    Conducting principles and techniques as applied to vocal ensembles.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: MUSP 335.

    Credits: 2
  
  • MUSP 339 - Accompanying


    Practical study of accompanying by pianists as applied to standard solo instrumental and vocal literature. Involves rehearsals and in-class performance with soloists. May be repeated.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Consent of school.

    Credits: 1
  
  • MUSP 340 - African Instruments


    Development of skills necessary to play selected instruments from various cultures and historical periods. Individual and/or group study. Participation for credit in more than one category during the same semester permitted. May be repeated.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Music major.

    Credits: 1
  
  • MUSP 341 - Caribbean Instruments


    Development of skills necessary to play selected instruments from various cultures and historical periods. Individual and/or group study. Participation for credit in more than one category during the same semester permitted. May be repeated.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Music major.

    Credits: 1
  
  • MUSP 342 - Renaissance and Baroque Instuments


    Development of skills necessary to play selected instruments from various cultures and historical periods. Individual and/or group study. Participation for credit in more than one category during the same semester permitted. May be repeated.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Music major.

    Credits: 1
  
  • MUSP 343 - Indian Instruments


    Development of skills necessary to play selected instruments from various cultures and historical periods. Individual and/or group study. Participation for credit in more than one category during the same semester permitted. May be repeated.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Music major.

    Credits: 1
  
  • MUSP 344 - Afro-Cuban Percussion Instruments


    Development of skills necessary to play selected instruments from various cultures and historical periods. Individual and/or group study. Participation for credit in more than one category during the same semester permitted. May be repeated.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Music major.

    Credits: 1
  
  • MUSP 398 - Selected Studies in Music: Performance


    Independent or small group study of selected topics of interest or need in music. May be repeated to a total of 6 semester hours. S/U grading.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Consent of school.

    Credits: 1-4
  
  • MUSP 462 - Survey of the Music Industry


    Study of the basic workings of the music business including copyright law, contracts, the record industry, music publishing, artist management, and other music related careers.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Consent of school.

    Credits: 2
  
  • MUSP 463 - Arts Organizations in Music


    A. Performance
    B. Music Industry
    Cooperatively supervised, full- or part-time professional field experience with approved organizations/individuals, to provide a learning experience complementary to the student’s anticipated career goals. Eligible performance areas normally would be limited to those which extend throughout the semester. Music industry areas include (but are not limited to) music publication and production, arts administration and promotion, arts management, and entertainment law. May be repeated to a maximum of 8 semester hours, not applicable towards requirements in a major in music. S/U grading.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Consent of school.

    Credits: 2-8
  
  • MUSP 464 - Workshop in Movement and Performing Awareness


    Crosslisted as TH-D 464X. Lectures, demonstrations, and related activities regarding the work of Moshe Feldenkrais as it applies to the training of performing artists. S/U grading.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Junior standing or consent of school.

    Credits: 3

Music Theory and Composition

  
  • MUSC 390 - Internship in Music


    A. Composition and Arranging
    B. Recording Techniques
    Cooperatively supervised, full- or part-time professional field experience with approved organizations/individuals, to provide a learning experience complementary to the student’s anticipated career goals. May be repeated to a maximum of 8 semester hours, not applicable towards requirements in a major in music. S/U grading.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Consent of school.

    Credits: 2-8
  
  • MUTC 101 - Music Theory I


    Introductory study of music theory from fundamentals to diatonic harmony; introduction to part-writing and analysis. Open only to music majors.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Consent of school.

    Credits: 2
  
  • MUTC 102 - Music Theory II


    Continuation of MUTC 101. Study of diatonic harmony, with emphasis on part-writing and analysis of tonal music. Open only to music majors.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Grade of C or better in MUTC 101.

    Credits: 2
  
  • MUTC 103 - Aural Skills I


    Development of proficiency in eartraining and sightsinging. Introductory studies in moveable do solfege.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Consent of school.CRQ: MUTC 101.

    Credits: 1
  
  • MUTC 104 - Aural Skills II


    Continuation of MUTC 103. Development of proficiency in eartraining and sightsinging. Studies in moveable do solfege.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Grade of C or better in MUTC 103.CRQ: MUTC 102.

    Credits: 1
  
  • MUTC 200 - Composition: Secondary


    Introductory studies in the techniques of composing for acoustic media. May be repeated.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Consent of school.

    Credits: 1
  
  • MUTC 201 - Music Theory III


    Continuation of MUTC 102. Study of chromatic harmony, with emphasis on part-writing and analysis of tonal music. Open only to music majors.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Grade of C or better in MUTC 102 and MUTC 104. CRQ: MUTC 203.

    Credits: 2
  
  • MUTC 202 - Music Theory IV


    Continuation of MUTC 201. Application of prior studies to analysis of formal design in tonal music. Open only to music majors.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Grade of C or better in MUTC 201.

    Credits: 2
  
  • MUTC 203 - Aural Skills III


    Continuation of MUTC 104. Development of proficiency in eartraining and sightsinging. Studies in moveable do solfege.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Grade of C or better in MUTC 102.CRQ: MUTC 201.

    Credits: 1
  
  • MUTC 204 - Aural Skills IV


    Continuation of MUTC 203. Development of proficiency in eartraining and sightsinging. Studies in moveable do solfege.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Grade of C or better in MUTC 203.CRQ: MUTC 202.

    Credits: 1
  
  • MUTC 205 - Jazz Theory


    Development and application of the fundamentals and rudiments of music as related to jazz. Open only to students choosing the jazz studies area of study or by consent of school.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: MUTC 102.

    Credits: 2
  
  • MUTC 211 - Electronic and Computer Music I


    Laboratory introduction to the techniques of electronic music composition. Emphasis on tape techniques and analog and digital synthesis.

    Credits: 2
  
  • MUTC 212 - Electronic and Computer Music II


    Further study and experimentation with techniques introduced in MUTC 211. Emphasis on implementing techniques studies thus far in more extensive electronic music compositions.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: MUTC 211.

    Credits: 2
  
  • MUTC 300 - Composition: Primary


    Individualized and/or group study and writing of small and large musical forms. May be repeated.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Grade of C or better in MUTC 202, grade of C or better in either MUTC 204 or MUTC 267, and consent of school.

    Credits: 4
  
  • MUTC 301 - Music Theory V


    Continuation of MUTC 202. Study of 20th century compositional and analytical techniques, approached from a historical perspective. Development of skills to analyze and understand representative works.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Grade of C or better in MUTC 202, and grade of C or better in MUTC 204 or MUTC 267.

    Credits: 2
  
  • MUTC 305 - Orchestration


    Basic techniques of arranging music for orchestras and small ensembles.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Grade of C or better in MUTC 202, and grade of C or better in MUTC 204 or MUSP 204.

    Credits: 2
  
  • MUTC 307 - Wind and Percussion Scoring


    Comprehensive course in scoring for wind and percussion ensembles.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Grade of C or better in MUTC 202, and grade of C or better in MUTC 204 or MUTC 267.

    Credits: 2
  
  • MUTC 308 - Choral Arranging


    Comprehensive course in scoring for vocal ensembles.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Grade of C or better in MUTC 202, and grade of C or better in either MUTC 204 or MUTC 267.

    Credits: 2
  
  • MUTC 309 - Jazz Arranging I


    Scoring techniques for jazz and popular ensembles.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Grade of C or better in MUTC 202, MUTC 205, and grade of C or better in MUTC 204 or MUSP 204; or consent of school.

    Credits: 2
  
  • MUTC 310 - Jazz Arranging II


    Continuation of MUTC 309. Advanced scoring techniques for jazz and popular ensembles.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: MUTC 309.

    Credits: 2
  
  • MUTC 311 - Electronic and Computer Music III


    Laboratory introduction to algorithmic composition. Study of how composers have used computers to create and perform musical works. Emphasis on the design of original algorithms and their use in the composition/performance of music works.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: MUTC 212 or consent of school.

    Credits: 2
  
  • MUTC 312 - Electronic and Computer Music IV


    Further study and experimentation with algorithmic composition. Emphasis on creating more expansive computer music systems through the integration of hardware and software.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: MUTC 311 or consent of school.

    Credits: 2
  
  • MUTC 313 - Software Synthesis and Digital Audio Processing


    Musical composition using software synthesis and digital audio processing techniques. Projects can also include personal and network media as well as the creation of both musical compositions and original software components. May be repeated to a maximum of 12 semester hours.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Consent of school.

    Credits: 3
  
  • MUTC 400 - Recording Techniques


    Laboratory study of the techniques of professional recording as applied directly to all phases of musical storage and reproduction. Emphasis on gaining expertise with microphones, acoustics, multitrack recording, professional mixing techniques, etc.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Ability to read music and consent of school.

    Credits: 3
  
  • MUTC 401 - Advanced Recording Projects


    Continuation of MUTC 400. Microphone theory and applications, audio console operation including, but not restricted to, signal processing, monitor mixing, overdubbing, and multitrack techniques; preparation of master tape suitable for disc recording; some study of current practices in digital recording and console automation. May be repeated.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: MUTC 400.

    Credits: 3
  
  • MUTC 404 - Seminar in Music Theory and Composition


    Research and analysis in selected areas of music theory and composition. Topics announced. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 semester hours.

    Credits: 3
  
  • MUTC 412 - Development and Practice of Electronic Music


    Comprehensive examination of the development and practices of all phases of electronic and computer music with both historical and projected examinations of applications in composition, performance, and research.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Consent of school.

    Credits: 3

Operations Management and Information Systems

  
  • OMIS 99 - Portfolio


    Portfolio of student’s work demonstrating proficiency of operations management and information systems concepts as described in the learning objectives. Required of all undergraduate operations management and information systems majors. Students will be given portfolio instructions during the first semester of the upper-level major program. The completed portfolio is due near the end of the semester of graduation. S/U grading.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    CRQ:  MGMT 468.

    Credits: 0
  
  • OMIS 259 - Introduction to Business Information Systems


    Overview of the hardware, software, and processing concepts of business information systems. Emphasis on the use of integrated software packages in the solution of a variety of business problems. Laboratory assignments in using word processing, spreadsheet, and database software.

    Credits: 3
  
  • OMIS 300 - Career Planning in Operations and Information Management


    Career planning and job search skills of benefit to students in their initial employment search and throughout their careers. Topics include but are not limited to researching a company, writing a resume and cover letter, and interviewing techniques.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Operations and information management major and UBUS 310, or consent of department.

    Credits: 1
  
  • OMIS 327 - Decision Analysis


    Study of the tools, models, and quantitative techniques used in the operations management discipline. Topics include forecasting, inventory models, queuing theory, statistical models, decision theory, mathematical programming, simulation, and project management.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    CRQ: UBUS 310.

    Credits: 3
  
  • OMIS 338 - Principles of Operations Management


    Examination of issues, problems, and possible solutions for operations managers in the manufacturing and service environments. Topics include process design, capacity and facility planning, quality management, materials management, and an introduction to production and operations planning and control systems. Not open to majors in the College of Business.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Junior standing.

    Credits: 3
  
  • OMIS 340 - Supply Chain Management


    Comprehensive study of concepts, processes, and strategies used in the development and management of global supply chains. Topics include procurement, electronic commerce, information technologies, global supply chain management, and logistics activities.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: UBUS 310 and OMIS 351, or consent of department. CRQ: UBUS 311 and OMIS 352.

    Credits: 3
  
  • OMIS 351 - Information Systems in Organizations


    Examination of functional management information systems (MIS) existing within organizations. Emphasis on analyzing and designing computer systems for functional areas. Need for integration of these systems stressed through the use of case studies.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Concurrent enrollment in UBUS 310, or consent of college.

    Credits: 3
  
  • OMIS 352 - Managing Projects in Business


    Focus on the application and integration of concepts, processes, and tools to plan and manage business projects. Topics will include the core areas of project management as defined in the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK).

    Prerequisites & Notes
    CRQ: UBUS 310 and OMIS 351, or consent of department.

    Credits: 3
 

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