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MSCI 1101 - Military Science Leadership Laboratory
Variable, max 3 credits
Evaluates the challenges of leading teams in complex contemporary environments. Students apply critical thinking skills using challenging scenarios related to small unit operations. Provides feedback on the 16 Army leadership attributes, skills, and actions. Focuses on leadership development. Credit/no credit only. Credits do not count towards graduation.
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MSCI 2011 - Military Science and Innovative Team Leadership
2 credits
(3 quarter / 2 semester hours) Explores dimensions of innovative tactical leadership strategies and styles. Personal motivation and team building are practiced through planning, preparing, and executing group exercises. Develops knowledge of leadership values and attributes through an understanding of Army leadership examples. Lessons include Leadership, Personal Development, Values and Ethics, Officership, and Tactics and Techniques.
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MSCI 2021 - Military Science and Foundations of Tactical Leadership
2 credits
(3 quarter / 2 semester hours) Explores creative and innovative tactical leadership strategies and styles by examining team dynamics and leadership theories. Examines challenges of leading teams in complex contemporary environments. Practical exercises focus on dimensions of terrain analysis, patrolling, operation orders and cultural awareness. Lessons include fundamentals of Leadership, Personal Development, and Tactics and Techniques
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MSCI 2031 - Military Science and Transformational Leadership
2 credits
(3 quarter / 2 semester hours) Continues study of the theoretical basis of Army leadership and framework and dynamics of transformational leadership in the context of military operations. Students develop greater self-awareness by assessing their own leadership styles and practicing oral and written communication skills. Enables students to progress to applied and advanced tactical leadership study.
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MSCI 3011 - Military Science and Tactical Leadership
2 credits
(3 quarter / 2 semester hours) Requires students to study, practice, and evaluate adaptive leadership skills. Develops self-awareness and critical thinking skills using challenging scenarios related to small unit operations. Students analyze and evaluate their own leadership values, attributes, skills, and actions. Lessons focused on leadership, land navigation, oral and written presentations, tactics, and physical fitness.
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MSCI 3021 - Military Science and Applied Leadership
2 credits
(3 quarter / 2 semester hours) Continues adaptive approach to leadership applying situations necessary to build skills required in complex scenarios. Develops proficiency in evaluating, decision-making, persuading, and motivating peers through practical exercises. Students evaluate individual leadership values, attributes, skills, and actions, and receive specific feedback on their leadership abilities based on written and oral presentations.
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MSCI 3031 - Military Science and Advanced Tactical Leadership
2 credits
(3 quarter / 2 semester hours) Finalizes M SCI 301 and 302 leadership skills that are necessary to successfully lead others while solving complex problems. Explores, evaluates, and develops decision-making skills required in contemporary environments. Reviews critical aspects of combat, specifically stability and support operations. Provides specific leadership feedback and prepares for advanced leadership and management.
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MSCI 3051 - Practicum-Techniques of Military Instructions
Variable, max 3 credits
Analysis, review of techniques used in military training and instructions. Students plan, rehearse, deliver, provide written critique on block of military instruction from the Military Qualification Skills Manual. May not be repeated if received a grade of 2.0 or higher.
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MSCI 3101 - Military Science Advanced Leadership Laboratory
Max 6 credits
Evaluates the challenges of leading teams in complex contemporary environments. Students apply critical thinking skills using challenging scenarios related to small unit operations. Provides feedback on the 16 Army leadership attributes, skills, and actions. Focuses on advanced leadership development. Credit/no credit only.
Prerequisite: M SCI 110.
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MSCI 4011 - Military Science and Developmental Leadership
2 credits
(3 quarter / 2 semester hours) Develops proficiency in planning, executing, and assessing complex problems, functioning as a staff member, and providing leadership-performance feedback. Students receive situational opportunities assessing values, risk, and ethical decisions. Performance measured by abilities to give and receive systematic, specified feedback on 16 leadership attributes, skills, and actions focusing advanced leadership development.
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MSCI 4021 - Military Science IV: Advanced
2 credits
(3 quarter / 2 semester hours) Explores dynamics of leading in complex situations of contemporary environment. Students examine differences in customs and courtesies, military law, principles of war, and rules of engagement. Lessons review aspects of interacting with nongovernmental organizations, civilians, and host nation support with case studies examining complex ethical and practical demands of leadership.
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MSCI 4031 - Military Science and Advanced Leadership
2 credits
(3 quarter / 2 semester hours) Completes fundamental learning of advanced leadership attributes, skills, and actions that effectively prepare students for careers in military or civilian leadership. Examines Army modularity, unit organization, joint operations, and the role of junior leaders. Focuses on case studies, situational exercises, student presentations, and battlefield analysis to develop insights in leadership.
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MUSI 1033 - Beginning Theory
3 credits
[Meets the Core Curriculum Writing Practice Requirement; Limited to students planning to progress to the Music Theory sequence.] This course introduces the student to western music notation and music dictation in preparation for the Music Theory sequence. As a result of completing this course with a grade of B- or higher, the student should be able to progress normally through the entire theory sequence. (Placement based on the students score on the music theory placement exam. The course is limited to students planning to continue into MUSI 1133 Written Theory I and MUSI 1131 Ear Training & Sight-Singing I)
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MUSI 1043 - Introduction to Music
3 credits
[Meets the Core Curriculum Writing Practice Requirement; Limited to students who do not plan to continue into music major or minor.] Course will focus on introducing students with little or no musical background to the fundamentals of music theory, terminology and history. This course will place considerable emphasis practical music-making, including clapping exercises to develop rhythmic skills and instruction in elementary recorder and keyboard skill, and listening to major compositions of Music history.
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MUSI 1113 - Written Theory I
3 credits
Surveys the elements of music: notation, scales, tonality, key, modes, intervals and transposition, chords, cadences and non-harmonic tones, and voice-leading.
Prerequisite: 80% score on Music Entrance Exam or a grade of C+ or higher in MUSI 1033 Beginning Theory
Concurrent: Concurrent enrollment in MUSI 1131 Ear Training & Sight-Singing I required.
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MUSI 1123 - Written Theory II
3 credits
Emphasizes basic skills in the analysis of music, and focuses on the rules for four-voice writing. Core concepts include the dominant and non-dominant 7th chords, traditional harmonic progression and its application in popular music, secondary chord practice, and melodic organization.
Prerequisite: A grade of C+ or higher in MUSI 1113 Written Theory I or permission of instructor;
Concurrent: Concurrent enrollment in MUSI 1141 Ear Training & Sight-Singing II required
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MUSI 1131 - Ear Training & Sight-Singing I
1 credits
Sight-singing (solfe), ear training and melodic dictation. Reading and singing of intervals, triads and rhythm in simple and compound meters are included.
Concurrent: Concurrent enrollment in MUSI 1113 Written Theory I required.
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MUSI 1141 - Ear Training & Sight-Singing II
1 credits
Second in a series of four that deals with the aural recognition, transcription and production of melodic, rhythmic and harmonic concerns in music.
Prerequisite: MUSI 1131 Ear Training & Sight-Singing I or permission of instructor
Concurrent: Concurrent enrollment in MUSI 1123 Written Theory II.
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MUSI 2113 - Written Theory III
3 credits
Surveys Renaissance, Baroque, and classical forms including Renaissance polyphony, 18th century two voice counterpoint, the fugue, variation form, and sonata form. Topics covered included the concepts and application of secondary chords, modulation, borrowed chords, the Neapolitan 6th, augmented 6th chords. Specific attention is given to the application of these concepts in contemporary music composition and arranging for piano, instrumental music, and accompaniment.
Prerequisite: A grade of C+ or higher in MUSI 1123 Written Theory II or permission of instructor
Concurrent: Concurrent enrollment in MUSI 2131 Ear Training & Sight-Singing III and MUAP 2582 Basic Computer Notation (unless already completed).
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MUSI 2123 - Written Theory IV
3 credits
This course applies concepts and skills from prior courses in the theory sequence to topics such as 9th, 11th, and 13th chords, altered dominants, and chromatic mediants. It also equips students to analytically study the techniques of arranging music with chromatic harmony.
Prerequisite: Prerequisite: MUAP 2582 Basic Computer Notation; a grade of C+ or higher in MUSI 2113 Written Theory III or permission of instructor
Concurrent: Concurrent enrollment in MUSI 2141 Ear Training & Sight-Singing IV.
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MUSI 2131 - Ear Training & Sight-Singing III
1 credits
Third in a series of four that deals with the aural recognition, transcription and production of melodic, rhythmic and harmonic concerns in music.
Prerequisite: MUSI 1141 Ear Training & Sight-Singing II or permission of instructor
Concurrent: Concurrent enrollment in MUSI 2113 Written Theory III.
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MUSI 2141 - Ear Training & Sight-Singing IV
1 credits
Last in a series of four that deals with the aural recognition, transcription and production of melodic, rhythmic and harmonic concerns in music.
Prerequisite: MUSI 2131 Ear Training & Sight-Singing III or permission of instructor
Concurrent: Concurrent enrollment in MUSI 2123 Written Theory IV.
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MUSI 2203 - History of Jazz
3 credits
[Meets the Core Curriculum Writing Practice Requirement] A study of the development of jazz highlighting its influence on music and culture today. This course includes an exploration of individuals who were innovators in the development of jazz.
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MUSI 2313 - History of American Popular Music
3 credits
[Meets the Core Curriculum Writing Practice Requirement] This course provides a survey of American Popular Music beginning in the late 19th century and ending in the early 21st century. Students will examne the people and institutions that have produced music as well as the history behind its songs and composers. They will also examine the evolution of technology, its impact on popular music, and how it has transformed the role music plays in contemporary society. Listening to popular music so as to better examine its composition, cultural significance and historical development, will be a significant element of the class.
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MUSI 2703 - Musical Theatre
3 credits
[Meets the Core Curriculum Writing Practice Requirement] The audition, rehearsal, and performance process of Musical Theatre. Learning singing and dance techniques forms part of the course structure. Students develop a showcase of Musical Theatre numbers for presentation on the final day of class (Same as DRAM 2703)
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MUSI 2782 - Vocal Methods and Repertoire
2 credits
[Meets the Core Curriculum Writing Practice Requirement] The student in this course will learn the basic pedagogical concepts necessary for teaching beginning level voice. The student will learn to evaluate singing ability and to develop a basic plan appropriate to ability and learning style. Attention will be given to understanding the vocal mechanism and to learning to deal with vocal problems in preparing successful voice lessons. The course includes opportunity for student led instruction under the supervision of the course instructor.
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MUSI 3183 - Orchestration
3 credits
This course covers the fundamentals of instrumentation (the timbres, ranges, transposition, technical characteristics of orchestral instruments) and scoring for each instrumental family as well as for the entire orchestra. Orchestral families of sound and orchestration challenges and solutions are examined for various repertoire. This class will equip students with the primary tools needed to create musical arrangements for a variety of instrumental ensembles. It will also prepare students for study of advanced orchestration techniques.
Prerequisite: MUSI 2123 Written Theory IV, MUSI 2141 Ear Training IV, and MUAP 2582 Basic Computer Notation.
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MUSI 3193 - Jazz Theory and Composition
3 credits
This course explores the advanced harmonic principles of jazz and jazz composition. Additionally, students will be able to understand jazz rhythms, chord symbols, and jazz orchestration. Students will be able to produce and read jazz lead sheets and big band music.
Prerequisite: MUSI 3183 Written Theory V.
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MUSI 3213 - Music History and Literature I
3 credits
[Meets the Core Curriculum Writing Practice Requirement] Study of the development of art music in the Western world from 500 B.C. through the Renaissance period. Representative instrumental and vocal literature is studied and analyzed.
Concurrent: Recommendation: MUSI 2113 Music History I to be taken concurrently with MUSI 2113 Written Theory III.
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MUSI 3223 - Music History and Literature II
3 credits
[Meets the Core Curriculum Writing Practice Requirement] Study of the development of art music in the Western world during the Baroque and Classical periods. Representative instrumental and vocal literature is studied and analyzed.
Prerequisite: MUSI 1123 Written Theory II or permission of instructor. Although MUSI 3213 Music History I is not a prerequisite for this course, it is recommended that MUSI 3213 Music History I be taken first.
Concurrent: Recommendation: MUSI 2123 Music History II to be taken concurrently with MUSI 2123 Written Theory IV.
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MUSI 3343 - Songwriting
3 credits
[Meets the Core Curriculum Writing Practice Requirement] This class examines the fundamentals of songwriting and is designed for both first time and experienced songwriters. It includes the study of chord progressions, lyrics, rhythm, and the form and structure of songs. Students will learn, analyze, and apply the foundational and structural elements of songwriting, as well as have the opportunity to write and perform original music.
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MUSI 3413 - Current Issues in Worship Ministry
3 credits
[Meets the Core Curriculum Writing Practice Requirement] Develop an understanding of the heritage and foundations of church music from Old Testament times to the present. This course considers persons and social factors that have affected the formation of church music theory and practice. Students are helped to develop their own philosophy of church music. This course covers the organization, administration, supervision and direction of a church music program. Topics include: the role of the music minister, rehearsal techniques, the music library, the instrumental program, professional ethics, service planning, the music committee, church music facilities, public relations, time management, repertoire and musical productions.
Prerequisite: MUSI 1123 Written Theory II or permission of instructor.
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MUSI 3433 - Hymnody
3 credits
[Meets the UCOR 4791 requirement for Music and Music Ministry Majors. Meets the Core Curriculum Writing Practice Requirement] Study of the Protestant hymn tradition arising out of the Protestant Reformation and continuing through the present day. Integrates Christian faith with the practice of music through discussion and personal reflection.
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MUSI 3443 - Worship Leadership
3 credits
[Meets the Core Curriculum Writing Practice Requirement] This course engages the students in the study of the variety of worship styles in the contemporary churches, and the role of music in the facilitation of worship. Students develop service plans and worship repertoire and gain skill in organizing and developing worship teams and working with vocalists, accompanists, and other musicians in the church.
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MUSI 3913 - International Music Trip
3 credits
[Meets the Core Curriculum Writing Practice Requirements] This class provides students with a short-term study abroad experience in the field of music. Students will have the opportunity to engage in the study of music in a cross-cultural setting, with a special focus on the integration of faith, culture, and the discipline of music. A travel fee is required.
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MUSI 4253 - Foundations of Teaching Music
3 credits
Addresses the selection of music and direction of choral instrumental music in the classroom and concert settings. Additionally, students are taught the Kodaly method of teaching rhythm syllables and movement, sight-singing, intonation, hand signals and solfeggio.
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MUSI 4753 - Choral Music Methods & Repertoire
3 credits
[Meets the Core Curriculum Writing Practice Requirement] Explores the philosophy of choral music education, development of the singing voice, and vocal pedagogy techniques. Current teaching methods, rehearsal techniques and choral repertoire suitable for grades K-12 are included. Includes sources of repertoire for a wide variety of sacred choral ensembles. This is a systematic course examining choral literature from the medieval period through the twentieth century.
Prerequisite: Admission to the professional sequence. Course taken in sequence as required by the College of Education.
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MUSI 4773 - Instrumental Methods & Repertoire
3 credits
[Meets the Core Curriculum Writing Practice Requirement] Strategies for building a unified instrumental ensemble in the face of varying levels of ability and desire. Matching students with appropriate instruments and insuring full instrumentation in the ensemble is emphasized. Includes locating achievable and significant repertoire for available instruments. Re-scoring parts and other techniques of musical accommodation are presented.
Prerequisite: Admission to the professional sequence. Course taken in sequence as required by the College of Education.
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MUSI 4941 - Music Ministry Internship
1 credits
[Meets the Core Curriculum Writing Practice Requirement] An internship in church music administration. This course provides first-hand experience in practical aspects of administering a church music program. Interns are involved in as many church music experiences as possible. Attendance at a weekly seminar is required. This course may be taken as a summer class depending on the setting. (Grade Pass/No Credit)
Prerequisite: MUSI 3413 Current Issues in Worship Ministry, junior status, and approval of the supervising professor
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MUAP 1021 - Concert Choir
1 credits
A 50-60-voice choir consisting of music majors and other students - by audition only. The repertoire is collegiate sacred choral including major works. There are two to four fall engagements, two to four spring engagements, and one extended spring tour. Members are expected to enroll for the entire year and maintain a 2.00 grade point average, demonstrate satisfactory citizenship and financial records. (Grade Pass/No Credit) (Course fee required)
Prerequisite: Instructors permission.
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MUAP 1031 - Northwest Choralons
1 credits
A touring ensemble of approximately 100 voices. Students are chosen by audition at the beginning of the fall semester. Requirements: purchase of music and outfit; enrollment in both fall and spring semesters; 2.0 semester and cumulative grade point averages; continued good standing with the Student Development and Student Financial Services Office. (Grade Pass/No Credit) (Course fee required)
Prerequisite: Audition and subsequent permission by the director.
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MUAP 1051 - Wind Ensemble
1 credits
A course designed to provide an instrumental performance experience for Northwest University brass, woodwind and percussion students. Students are exposed to a variety of musical genres and stylistic variations on traditional and contemporary themes. (Grade Pass/No Credit) (Course fee required)
Prerequisite: permission of instructor.
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MUAP 1061 - Northwest Jazz Band
1 credits
A primarily instrumental ensemble that concentrates on music of the 1930s-1960s Big Band style, the purpose and design of this course are to introduce this musical genre to the student. This ensemble consists of trumpet, trombone, saxophone, and rhythm section. (Grade Pass/No Credit) (Course fee required)
Prerequisite: Audition and subsequent permission by the director,
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MUAP 1071 - Northwest Vocal Jazz
1 credits
Comprised of a rhythm section of piano, percussion, bass, and rhythm guitar, this vocal performance course is designed to introduce jazz harmonies from the early twentieth century to the present. (Grade Pass/No Credit) (Course fee required)
Prerequisite: Audition and subsequent permission by the director.
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MUAP 1081 - Chamber Orchestra
1 credits
An ensemble which provides string players with an opportunity to perform a variety of musical selections. (Grade Pass/No Credit) (Course fee required)
Prerequisite: permission of instructor
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MUAP 1091 - Applied Music Group Lessons
1 credits
Applied group lessons on an instrument.
Prerequisite: instructors permission.
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MUAP 1111 - Class Piano
1 credits
Classroom piano lessons in the piano lab. Completion of Piano Proficiency Test I. Will apply toward applied music requirement.
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MUAP 2041 - Chamber Choir
1 credits
An advanced vocal touring ensemble of over 30 voices. Upper-level students are selected in the spring for participation for the following fall semester based on sight-reading skills and experience in singing skilled choral ensembles. Repertoire consists of advanced collegiate choral sacred and secular music. Requirements: purchase of music and apparel (tuxedos for men, formal dresses for women); enrollment in both fall and spring semesters; 2.0 semester and cumulative grade point averages; continued good standing with the Student Development and Student Financial Services Office. (Grade Pass/No Credit) (Course fee required)
Prerequisite: Audition (at the request of the student or director) and subsequent permission of the director.
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MUAP 2131 - Brass and Percussion Methods
1 credits
Knowledge of fingering or slide positions on all brass instruments. Learn to play one brass instrument at elementary level including simple maintenance of instruments. Matching students with appropriate instrument choices is also included. Knowledge of percussion rudiments. Percussion instruments and percussion notation is overviewed. Learn to read snare drum parts with practice played on a practice pad.
Prerequisite: Ability to read trebel and bass clefs and ability to read rhythmic notation.
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MUAP 2181 - String and Woodwind Methods
1 credits
Knowledge of hand positions and bowing techniques. Learn to play one stringed instrument at an elementary level, including simple maintenance of instruments. Understanding viola clef is included. Knowledge of fingering on all woodwind instruments. Learn to play one woodwind instrument at elementary level, including simple maintenance of instruments. Matching students with appropriate instrument choices is also included.
Prerequisite: Ability to read treble and bass clefs.
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MUAP 2251 - Jazz Combo
1 credits
This course provides students with essential instrumental skills the opportunity to participate in a jazz combo aimed at developing their ability in performance as jazz musicians. (Grade Pass/No Credit)
Prerequisite: instructors permission.
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MUAP 2582 - Basic Computer Notation
2 credits
A course designed as a hands-on course to assist the student in the understanding and execution of computer notation. Students learn the basics of the latest version of Finale via the state-of-the-art MIDI lab. A lab fee is required.
Prerequisite: MUSI 1113 Written Theory I or instructors permission.
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MUAP 3312 - Conducting I
2 credits
Conducting techniques and principles of interpretation.
Prerequisite: MUSI 1123 Written Theory II & MUSI 1141 Ear Training & Sight-Singing II.
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MUAP 3322 - Conducting II
2 credits
Advanced conducting techniques and score preparation.
Prerequisite: MUAP 3312 Conducting I, MUSI 2123 Written Theory IV, and MUSI 2141 Ear Training & Sight-Singing IV.
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MUAP 3323 - Conducting II
3 credits
A continuation of the study of conducting techniques and score preparation with attention being given to instrumental conducting.
Prerequisite: MUAP 3312 Conducting I, MUSI 2123 Written Theory IV, and MUSI 2141 Ear Training & Sight Singing IV.
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MUAP 3401 - Ensemble Sound Production
1 credits
Manage the sound production for music ensemble groups in both on campus and off campus settings
Prerequisite: Complete two credits of 1000 level ensembles, MUAR 2013 Survey of Audio Technology with a grade of C or higher, and ensemble directors permission.
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MUAP 3731 - Kodaly Method
1 credits
Students are taught the successful learning methods of Zoltan Kodaly. Kodaly method deals chiefly with rhythm syllables and movement, sight-singing, intonation, hand signals and solfeggio.
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Music - Audio Recording |
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MUAR 48X3 - Special Topics
3 credits
An exploration of the sonic fringes of music. Subjects covered include electronic music history, theory, circuit bending, non-traditional instrumentation, avant-garde, composition, and performance. Works ranging from composers Stockhausen to Yoko Ono will be analyzed. An ensemble will be created culminating with a capstone live performance of the created works.
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. An interview/audition is required.
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MUAR 2003 - Survey of Music Business
3 credits
[Meets the Core Curriculum Writing Practice Requirement] An Introductory overview of the music industry business, including songwriting, live performance, the record industry, music merchandising, contracts and licenses, and career opportunities. (Same as BMGT 2003)
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MUAR 2013 - Survey of Audio Technology
3 credits
[Meets the Core Curriculum Writing Practice Requirement] A study of the major areas of recording technology as related to the music industry. Topics include recording live instruments and voices, mixing recorded tracks and the skills needed to create a final master for CD, DVD, MP3 type files or sound files for internet delivery. (Same as BMGT 2013)
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MUAR 2213 - Recording Engineering I
3 credits
Fundamentals of the recording arts including basic audio signal and acoustics theory, recording consoles, microphone design and technique, and signal processing. Students work in on-campus studios to complete lab assignments and projects.
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MUAR 2223 - Recording Engineering II
3 credits
Multi-track studio production techniques are developed through class discussion, demonstration, and project assignments. Theory and application of MIDI technology and its integration into music production is emphasized. Students use the studios for assignments and individual projects.
Prerequisite: MUAR 2213 Recording Engineering I.
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MUAR 2523 - Digital Audio Workstations I
3 credits
[Meets the Core Curriculum Writing Practice Requirement] Introduces basic audio for use in video and computer media applications. Topics include basic sound characteristics, microphones, single and multi-track recording techniques, and sound reinforcement and enhancement. Students work on a production team to complete audio productions.
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MUAR 2533 - Digital Audio Workstations II
3 credits
Continuation of Digital Audio Workstations I. Advance Techniques in video and computer media applications.
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MUAR 3103 - Live Sound
3 credits
Live Sound Production enables the student to develop understanding of the basic principles of live sound for concerts and stage production. The student will have direct experience with audio consoles, various types of microphones and signal processing, the use of monitor systems and other devices for producing sound for live events. The student will participate in simulations and actual live productions.
Prerequisite: MUAR 2013 Survey of Audio Technology, or instructor’s permission.
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MUAR 3233 - Recording Engineering III
3 credits
This 3rd course in the recording engineering sequence focuses on critical listening and mastering. Student engineers will develop a musical, artistic, and technical awareness of issues involved in mastering projects for commercial release.
Prerequisite: MUAR 2223 Recording Engineering II, Audio Production Track/Minor only.
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MUAR 3413 - Sound Design
3 credits
This course introduces students to the principles of mechanics and acoustics necessary to understand the generation, propagation, and perception of sound. Through projects and other applied learning activities, students will develop the basic skills and knowledge necessary to the performance of sound design professions, and be able to identify and describe the sonic elements necessary for the soundtracks of animation movies, games, interactive computer based applications, and multimedia presentations.
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MUAR 3713 - Artist and Repertoire
3 credits
[Meets the Core Curriculum Writing Practice Requirement] This course explores the role of the manager in representing the recording, touring, and brand management of a music artist. Topics include the role of the artist’s manager, the impact a manager has upon the career/brand of a music artist, and past and current management trends impacting today’s artists. (Same as BMGT 3713)
Prerequisite: Prerequisite: BMGT/MUAR 2003 Survey of Music Business.
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MUAR 3901 - Professional Music Industry Tour
1 credits
This course studies the commercial and retail music industry by visiting music recording studios in the Los Angeles area and attendance at the National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) annual show in Anaheim. (Additional travel fee required) (Same as BMGT 3901)
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MUAR 4593 - Advanced Audio Production
3 credits
[Meets the UCOR 4791 requirement for Contemporary Music Industry majors] Building on the theory and practical skills developed in previous classes, this course will equip students to create a capstone project that meets the standards of the industry, such as producing or recording a live event or an album, and prepare a professional portfolio for use on the job market. The course will also integrate Christian faith with the practice of Contemporary Music Industry through discussion and personal reflection.
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MUAR 4933 - Audio Production Internship I
3 credits
An opportunity for students to practice theoretical principles in a functional production environment.
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MUAR 4943 - Audio Production Internship II
3 credits
An opportunity for students to practice theoretical principles in a functional production environment.
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Music - Private Lessons |
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MUPL 22X1 - Second Level Instruction
1 credits
Second level private instruction in any instrument or voice. The third digit of the course number will correspond to the third digit of the first level. Prerequisites: first level instruction or demonstrated equivalent and permission of instructor. Contract and special fee required.
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MUPL 32X1 - Third Level Instruction
1 credits
Third level private instruction in any instrument or voice. The third digit of the course number will correspond to the third digit of the first level. Prerequisites: Second level instruction or demonstrated equivalent and permission of instructor. Contract and special fee required.
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MUPL 42X1 - Fourth Level Instruction
1 credits
Fourth level private instruction in any instrument or voice. The third digit of the course number will correspond to the third digit of the first level.
Prerequisite: Third level instruction or demonstrated equivalent and permission of instructor. Contract and special fee required.
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MUPL 1211 - First Level Piano
1 credits
Private instruction in piano. Contract and special fee required.
Prerequisite: instructors permission.
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MUPL 1221 - First Level Voice
1 credits
Private instruction in voice. Contract and special fee required.
Prerequisite: instructors permission.
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MUPL 1231 - First Level Guitar
1 credits
Private instruction in guitar. Contract and special fee required.
Prerequisite: instructors permission.
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MUPL 1241 - First Level Brass Instrument
1 credits
Private instruction on a brass instrument. Contract and special fee required.
Prerequisite: instructors permission.
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MUPL 1251 - First Level Percussion Instrument
1 credits
Private instruction on a percussion instrument. Contract and special fee required.
Prerequisite: instructors permission.
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MUPL 1261 - First Level Stringed Instrument
1 credits
Private instruction on a stringed instrument. Contract and special fee required.
Prerequisite: instructors permission.
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MUPL 1271 - First Level Woodwind Instrument
1 credits
Private instruction on a woodwind instrument. Contract and special fee required.
Prerequisite: instructors permission.
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Nursing |
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NURS 3102 - Promoting the Health of Populations
2 credits
Introduces foundational theory in health promotion, disease and injury prevention, and risk reduction and disease detection. Includes identification of risk factors, priority nursing interventions, and appropriate health teaching strategies for clients and families at all stages of the lifespan. Focuses on at-risk and vulnerable populations to promote health equity in the community.
Prerequisite: Admission into Nursing Program.
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NURS 3202 - Introduction to Professional Nursing Practice
2 credits
Introduces nursing as a profession and a discipline that encompasses a commitment to service and leadership. Focuses on nursing as a unique theoretically based discipline that integrates critical thinking, nursing theory, and evidence-based practice. Explores the historical development of nursing, and examines the role and scope of practice of the professional nurse.
Prerequisite: Admission into Nursing Program.
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NURS 3321 - Integration of Faith, Service, and Nursing
1 credits
Seminar discussion and personal reflection on integrating a vocational call to serve God and the role of professional nurse. This course builds on content from required Biblical Literature and Theology courses, and evangelical Christian thought as presented by literature and guest speakers. Learners develop a personal philosophy of nursing that integrates one’s faith, motivation to serve, and use of professional nursing as a vehicle for reaching vulnerable populations. See Tuition and Fees for required fee amount.
Prerequisite: Admission into Nursing Program;
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NURS 3346 - Health Assessment, Pathology, and Nursing Interventions
6 credits
Introduces concepts that form the knowledge base of nursing’s core values, scientific and artful holistic health assessments (bio-psycho-social-developmental-cultural-spiritual dimensions), health and nursing diagnoses, planned interventions including pharmacological therapeutics, and evaluation processes. This course introduces information management technology and communication methods, and client rights, legal, and confidentiality issues. A one-time, non-refundable RN pre-testing package fee is required. See Tuition and Fees for required fee amount.
Prerequisite: Admission into Nursing Program.
Corequisite: NURS 3946 Therapeutic Nursing Interventions I.
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NURS 3355 - Adult and Gerontologic Health
5 credits
Study of health and health care needs of adult through gerontologic populations. Emphasizes population-focused assessment and interventions as the context for nursing care management of persons experiencing health problems across the health continuum. Integrates an understanding of pathophysiology, pharmacology, and medical therapeutic interventions with nursing care needed by adults and aging clients as they cope with health issues. Includes family, social, and environmental systems affecting client needs.
Corequisite: NURS 3956 Therapeutic Nursing Interventions II.
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NURS 3362 - Bio-Psychosocial Nursing
2 credits
Analyzes psychosocial issues, human emotions, and theories related to the development of mental health and illnesses. Psycho-pharmacological and other therapeutic interventions are considered in the nursing care of patients/clients experiencing mental health concerns. Care management includes ethical issues faced by clients and their caretakers, use of self and other therapeutic communication methods, understanding the influences of social support systems.
Prerequisite: NURS 3346 Health Assessment, Pathology, and Nursing Interventions and NURS 3946 Therapeutic Nursing Interventions I.
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NURS 3372 - Global and Intercultural Health Care
2 credits
Explains the changing trends in world health problems, care needs, primary health resources, and service delivery modes. This course recognizes the influences of cultural and ethnic diversity on health behavior and care practices, and uses self as a professional nurse to promote an exchange of ideas and actions. It considers nursing in context of service organizations and as a way to achieve a higher quality of health care for people in different parts of the world. See Tuition and Fees for required fee amount.
Prerequisite: NURS 3102 Promoting Health of Populations and NURS 3346 Health Assessment, Pathology, and Nursing Interventions or instructor permission.
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NURS 3432 - Health Care Systems, Care Management, & Nursing Leadership
2 credits
Assesses and compares contemporary health care systems, their sociopolitical environments, nursing management models, and the inter-related effects upon quality and satisfaction of client health care. This course analyzes leadership theories and application strategies to develop effective nursing leaders for service in a variety of health care settings and across the continuum of care. The project includes investigation of one health care system/care management model different from the common ones of the United States.
Corequisite: NURS 3355 Adult and Gerontologic Health.
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NURS 3946 - Therapeutic Nursing Interventions I
6 credits
[Practicum] Promotes the application of theory studied previously or concurrently in junior semester 1 courses into a beginning professional nursing practice, primarily with adult clients in a variety of locations. Course fosters development of planning, implementing, and evaluating care using therapeutic nursing and pharmacological interventions supported by research and professional literature. This course includes concepts related to evidence-based nursing practice. (Graded on a Pass/No Credit basis) See Tuition and Fees for required fee amount.
Prerequisite: Admission into Nursing Program.
Corequisite: NURS 3346 Health Assessment, Pathology, and Nursing Interventions.
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NURS 3956 - Therapeutic Nursing Interventions II
6 credits
[Practicum] Application of concepts related to the care management of adult and gerontologic clients experiencing acute, sub-acute, chronic, and terminal health problems. A variety of client-centered individual and interprofessional health care models are practiced, in multiple settings, using quality, effectiveness, and efficiency outcome criteria for evaluation. This course continues building on Therapeutic Nursing Interventions I. (Graded on a Pass/ No Credit basis.) See Tuition and Fees for required fee amount.
Corequisite: NURS 3355 Adult and Gerontologic Health.
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NURS 4102 - Issues of Graduate Nursing Practice
2 credits
Combines content review of professional nursing roles, responsibilities, and the expanded scope of practice expected of beginning baccalaureate nurse graduates. This course introduces the process of health policy formation using current literature, WWW resources, case studies, and interviews with guest experts. Appreciation for professional memberships in and contributions to official nursing bodies, health advocacy groups, and selected political-legal health legislative actions are also addressed. This course assists the learner to generate an effective presentation of self for entry-level registered nurse positions, to investigate application requirements for advanced nursing degrees, and to evaluate health and nursing educational resources for self-directed and continued learning. Students produce a series of mini documents reflecting professional growth plans of future employment and further education/continued learning that are reviewed and approved by faculty advisors and filed in their professional portfolio.
Corequisite: Senior Nursing Majors; NURS 4562 Nursing Research: Methods & Applications.
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NURS 4303 - Issues of Quality Improvement, Health Care Finances & Strategic Planning
3 credits
Identifies standards, analyzes quality of performance, and evaluates care outcomes in selected aspects of healthcare including various types of health delivery systems and personnel. Attention is given to working with health care costs, trends and financial constraints, other resource limitations, parent organizations and nursing budgets, generation and allocation of new and redesigned resources, and associated ethical issues. Students interface principles of strategic planning and action implementation with clinical health concerns. Synthesis of nursing curriculum theory and practice is demonstrated by completion of a comprehensive predictor examination and a strategic proposal.
Prerequisite: NURS 3432 Health Care Systems, Care Management, and Nursing Leadership
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NURS 4322 - Health of the Childbearing Family
2 credits
Applies concepts of nursing to childbearing individuals and families with a focus on the family as the context of care. Emphasizes use of physiological, psychological, developmental, cultural and environmental theories and evidenced based care, for health promotion, disease preventions and nursing therapeutics.
Corequisite: NURS 4921 Nursing Care of the Childbearing Family: Therapeutic Interventions.
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NURS 4352 - Health of the Childrearing Family
2 credits
Emphasizes family as the client, and considers the health and health care needs of children in families. Focuses on growth and development theories, health promotion, assessment, interventions, and evaluation as the context for nursing care management of children. Integrates an understanding of pathophysiology, pharmacology, and therapeutic interventions with nursing care needed by the pediatric population.
Corequisite: NURS 4932 Nursing Care of the Childrearing Family: Therapeutic Interventions.
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NURS 4442 - Nursing Across the Health Continuum and Lifespan
2 credits
Synthesizes previous learning specific to the identification of real and potential disruptions in selected organ systems. This capstone course uses diagnostic reasoning and systematic analyses to differentiate between normal and pathological health parameters, and organizes nursing care based on clinical data. Evaluates evidenced based therapeutic interventions appropriate across the health care continuum and the lifespan showing integration and application of learning that demonstrates student readiness for baccalaureate nursing practice.
Corequisite: NURS 4552 Advanced Medical-Surgical Nursing and NURS 4973 Focused Senior Nursing Practice.
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NURS 4452 - Communities & Diverse Populations As Clients
2 credits
Emphasizes analysis strategies and macro-level interventions that guide and influence the health of communities and their sub-populations. This course stresses development of collaborative community partnerships and healthy environments that promote effective client/population interactions. Students consider the broader social, economic, political, and environmental determinants of health in developed and developing nations, including the growing concerns related to immigrants and refugee populations. See Tuition and Fees for required fee amount.
Corequisite: NURS 4953 Community/Population-Focused Nursing Practice.
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NURS 4552 - Advanced Medical-Surgical Nursing
2 credits
Assumes a basic level understanding of pathophysiological concepts and related nursing interventions. This course utilizes a body systems approach and teaches senior nursing students how to approach advanced pathophysiological concepts utilizing a critical thinking, higher level, integrative approach. Students will integrate and apply pharmacology, physical assessment, clinical decision making, and health promotion skills as they learn to more effectively care for medically complex adults.
Corequisite: NURS 4442 Nursing Across the Health Continuum & Lifespan and NURS 4973 Focused Senior Nursing Practice.
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NURS 4562 - Nursing Research: Methods & Applications
2 credits
Presents research methods and applications commonly used to answer questions about health, health care, and nursing practice. Mini research projects are conducted from a nursing focus. This course encourages use of computer technology for statistical analysis of data, and display of findings. Public presentations are conducted in a variety of scientific formats. A written record of the research project and presentation that shows evaluation of the entire project by supervising faculty is filed in the professional nursing portfolio.
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