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Medical Lab Technology
  

  • MLT 231 Hematology Laboratory

    Credits: 3
    Basic application of clinical hematology including normal and abnormal development of cellular components of blood as manifested in disease, diagnostic hematologic tests performed, and theory of coagulation and diagnostic tests performed. Mandatory decimal grading.
    Prerequisite Required: Admission to MLT Program or instructor permission.
    When Typically Offered: Fall
  

  • MLT 232 Clinical Chemistry Lab

    Credits: 3
    Application of theoretical techniques used in the clinical chemistry laboratory including sample preparation, manual & automated testing, quality control and associated disease states. Emphasis placed on performing routine clinical chemistry procedures, controls and evaluating results. Mandatory decimal grading.
    Prerequisite Required: Admission into the MLT Program.
    When Typically Offered: Winter
  

  • MLT 233 Parasitology & Mycology Lab

    Credits: 1
    Basic parasitology and mycology lab covers collection, processing, & direct examinations. Emphasis on microscopic identification of parasites. Review of staining techniques and culture identification of fungus & yeast. Mandatory decimal grading.
    Prerequisite Required: Admission to the MLT Program or BIOL& 260  and instructor permission.
    When Typically Offered: Fall
  

  • MLT 234 Clinical Microbiology Laboratory

    Credits: 3
    Isolate and identify clinically significant microorganisms from specimen cultures. Emphasis placed on sterile technique, safety, quality control, isolation techniques, quality assurance and identification of microorganisms. Mandatory decimal grading.
    Prerequisite Required: BIOL& 260  with a grade of 2.0 or better and admission into the MLT Program.
    When Typically Offered: Winter
  

  • MLT 235 Clinical Immunology Laboratory

    Credits: 2
    Basic immunology techniques and procedures used in a clinical laboratory. Qualitative and semi-quantitative tests for antibodies and antigens. Safety, quality control, pipette technique and dilutions are emphasized. Mandatory decimal grading.
    Prerequisite Required: Admission to MLT Program or instructor permission.
    When Typically Offered: Fall
  

  • MLT 241 Hematology Practicum

    Credits: 6
    Practical experience in clinical laboratory, 40 hours per week for 4 weeks. Perform routine laboratory procedures using hematology, coagulation, and urinalysis instrumentation and lab computer system. Mandatory P/NC grading.
    Prerequisite Required: Admission to the MLT Program, MLT 221  and MLT 231 .
    When Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
  

  • MLT 242 Chemistry Practicum

    Credits: 6
    Practical experience in clinical laboratory, 40 hours per week for 4 weeks. Perform routine laboratory procedures using clinical chemistry instrumentation and lab computer system. Mandatory P/NC grading.
    Prerequisite Required: Admission to the MLT Program, MLT 222  and MLT 232 .
    When Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
  

  • MLT 244 Microbiology Practicum

    Credits: 6
    Practical experience in clinical laboratories, 40 hours per week for 4 weeks. Perform routine laboratory procedures using laboratory equipment and instrumentation in microbiology, parasitology, & mycology testing. Mandatory P/NC grading.
    Prerequisite Required: Admission to the MLT Program, MLT 224  and MLT 234 .
    When Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
  

  • MLT 245 Integrated Immunohematology

    Credits: 10
    A concentrated blood bank lecture/lab and clinical problem-solving course. Theory and practical application include: blood group serology, compatibility testing, antibody identification, QC, preparation/storage of donor units and blood components, and incompatibility resolution. Mandatory decimal grading.
    Prerequisite Required: Admission into the MLT Program, and MLT 221 , MLT 231 , MLT 225  and MLT 235 .
    When Typically Offered: Summer
  

  • MLT 291 Special Topics In Medical Lab Technology

    Credits: 1
    Classes focusing on specific issues and/or topics of interest in Medical Lab Technology.
    Instructor permission required: Yes.
  

  • MLT 292 Special Topics In Medical Lab Technology

    Credits: 2
    Classes focusing on specific issues and/or topics of interest in Medical Lab Technology.
    Instructor permission required: Yes.
  

  • MLT 293 Special Topics In Medical Lab Technology

    Credits: 3
    Classes focusing on specific issues and/or topics of interest in Medical Lab Technology.
    Instructor permission required: Yes.
  

  • MLT 297 Individual Project In Medical Lab Technology

    Credits: 1
    Individual project in a specific area of Medical Lab Technology.
    Instructor permission required: Yes, based on evaluation of student’s educational and work experience.
  

  • MLT 298 Individual Project In Medical Lab Technology

    Credits: 2
    Individual project in a specific area of Medical Lab Technology.
    Instructor permission required: Yes, based on evaluation of student’s educational and work experience.
  

  • MLT 299 Individual Project In Medical Lab Technology

    Credits: 3
    Individual project in a specific area of Medical Lab Technology.
    Instructor permission required: Yes, based on evaluation of student’s educational and work experience.

Multicultural Studies
  

  • MCS 105 Introduction to Multicultural Studies

    Credits: 5
    Students will develop a personal and historical understanding of issues related to race, social class, gender, sexual orientation, disabilities & culture; and how these issues are used in the distribution of power and privilege in the U.S. Student option grading.
    Prerequisite Required: Successful completion of ENGL 099  or placement into ENGL& 101 .
    When Typically Offered: Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring
  

  • MCS 105H Introduction to Multicultural Studies HC

    Credits: 5
    Students will develop a personal and historical understanding of issues related to race, social class, gender, sexual orientation, disabilities & culture; and how these issues are used in the distribution of power and privilege in the U.S. Mandatory decimal grading.
    Prerequisite Required: ENGL 099   with a 2.0 or better or placement into ENGL& 101 .
  

  • MCS 205 Seminar In Social Justice

    Credits: 5
    We will engage in an extended analysis of complex problems in social justice using a comparative approach. We will begin our analysis in the U.S., and compare issues of social justice with other nations around the globe. We will examine proven solutions to social issues in detail. Student option grading.
    Prerequisite Required: Placement into ENGL& 101  and successful completion of core course in Multicultural Understanding.
    When Typically Offered: Spring
  

  • MCS 210 African Studies

    Credits: 5
    Survey of various ancient and modern peoples of Africa. We will examine specific pre- and post-colonial societies, institutions and social movements, with a focus on past and present contributions of Africans to World Culture. Mandatory decimal grading.
    Prerequisite Required: Placement into ENGL& 101 .
    When Typically Offered: Summer, Spring
  

  • MCS 238 Environmental Justice

    Credits: 5
    Environmental Justice is an interdisciplinary, problem-solving approach that identifies and examines how inequalities arise in an environmental context. We will examine the historical, scientific, socioeconomic, legal, cultural, and political complexities of the relationship between people and the environment. Mandatory decimal grading.
    When Typically Offered: Fall
  

  • MCS 250 Fundamentalism Among the Children of Abraham

    Credits: 5
    This course seeks to investigate religious fundamentalism, within the Abrahamic religions of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam, with specific emphasis on the impact of contemporary Islamic fundamentalism and progressive Islamic doctrine. Mandatory decimal grading.
    Prerequisite Required: Placement into ENGL& 101 .
    When Typically Offered: Spring
  

  • MCS 291 Special Topics In Multicultural Studies

    Credits: 1
    Classes focusing on specific issues and/or topics of interest in Multicultural Studies. Student option grading.
  

  • MCS 292 Special Topics In Multicultural Studies

    Credits: 2
    Classes focusing on specific issues and/or topics of interest in Multicultural Studies. Student option grading.
  

  • MCS 293 Special Topics In Multicultural Studies

    Credits: 3
    Classes focusing on specific issues and/or topics of interest in Multicultural Studies. Student option grading.
  

  • MCS 294 Special Topics In Multicultural Studies

    Credits: 4
    Classes focusing on specific issues and/or topics of interest in Multicultural Studies. Student option grading.
  

  • MCS 295 Special Topics In Multicultural Studies

    Credits: 5
    Classes focusing on specific issues and/or topics of interest in Multicultural Studies. Student option grading.
  

  • MCS 297 Individual Project In Multicultural Studies

    Credits: 1
    Individual project in a specific area of Multicultural Studies. Student option grading.
    Instructor permission required: Yes, based on evaluation of students’ educational and work experience.
  

  • MCS 298 Individual Project In Multicultural Studies

    Credits: 2
    Individual project in a specific area of Multicultural Studies. Student option grading.
    Instructor permission required: Yes, based on evaluation of students’ educational and work experience.
  

  • MCS 299 Individual Project In Multicultural Studies

    Credits: 3
    Individual project in a specific area of Multicultural Studies. Student option grading.
    Instructor permission required: Yes, based on evaluation of students’ educational and work experience.

Music
  

  • MUSC 100 Introduction to Music Theory

    Credits: 5
    An introduction to reading and writing music. Topics include standard music notation, meter, rhythm, scales and key signatures. May be used in preparation for MUSC& 141 . Concurrent enrollment in MUSC 120  required for music majors. Mandatory decimal grading.
    When Typically Offered: Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring
  

  • MUSC 106 Music In American Culture

    Credits: 5
    Explore musical traditions from diverse American cultures through guided listening and analysis of songs, styles, genres and musicians, with emphasis on the role of race, class, gender and sexual-orientation. Dual listed with AES 106 . Student option grading.
    Prerequisite Required: Successful completion of ENGL 099  or EAP 099  or placement into ENGL& 101 .
    When Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
  

  • MUSC 107 Jazz History

    Credits: 5
    Examine the history and development of jazz in the U.S. as well as its key historical figures. Includes the study of issues that parallel the growth of jazz music in American society and examples of recordings from the period that foreshadowed the introduction of hip-hop in the early 1970s. Student option grading.
    When Typically Offered: Winter, Spring
  

  • MUSC 108 Music In World Cultures

    Credits: 5
    Experience the diversity of music from around the world by examining selected musics in their broad cultural contexts: religious, historical and social. Emphasis on listening skills, music aesthetics, styles, genres, transmission and sociocultural backgrounds of musicians. Student option grading.
    Prerequisite Required: Successful completion of ENGL 099  or placement into ENGL& 101 .
    When Typically Offered: Winter, Spring
  

  • MUSC 109 American Popular Music

    Credits: 5
    Explore American popular music from the 19th century to today including Ragtime, Tin Pan Alley, Jazz, Rock, Country, Blues, Punk, Alternative, and Rap. Student option grading.
    When Typically Offered: Summer, Fall
  

  • MUSC 114 Class Instruction-Guitar I

    Credits: 2
    This course is intended for students with little or no background in guitar performance. It presents basic skills and techniques needed to enjoy playing the guitar. Students must supply their own acoustic guitar. Student option grading.
    When Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring
  

  • MUSC 115 Class Instruction Electric Bass

    Credits: 2
    Basic skills for the electric bass including reading bass clef, scales and modes, improving technical proficiency. For beginning to intermediate players. Students must provide own instrument. Course may be taken up to six times. Student option grading.
    When Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring
  

  • MUSC 118 Class Instruction-Guitar II

    Credits: 2
    This course is intended for intermediate level guitarists. It builds on skills learned in Guitar I and presents more advanced techniques for improved acoustic guitar performance. Students must supply their own acoustic guitar. Student option grading.
    Prerequisite Required: MUSC 114 Class Instruction-Guitar I , or permission of instructor.
    When Typically Offered: Winter, Spring
  

  • MUSC 119 Class Piano for Gen. Students

    Credits: 2
    Students with little or no piano background learn basic piano skills and techniques. Student option grading.
    When Typically Offered: Fall, Winter
  

  • MUSC 120 Class Piano for Music 100 Students

    Credits: 2
    Students learn basic skills needed in music reading, music theory and piano performance. Mandatory decimal grading.
    Prerequisite Required: Concurrent enrollment in MUSC 100  is required.
    When Typically Offered: Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring
  

  • MUSC 133 Performance Techniques

    Credits: 2
    Performance Techniques focuses on various aspects of artistic performances. This class provides opportunities for students to perform publicly and to learn about stagecraft and audience behavior. Students will be exposed to a wide variety of music through concert attendance and personal performances. Mandatory decimal grading.
    When Typically Offered: Winter, Spring
  

  • MUSC 135 Shoreline Singers

    Credits: 2
    This advanced a cappella ensemble performs a variety of challenging vocal music including classical, world music, modern music, and jazz. The group tours annually and schedules multiple performances each quarter. Mandatory decimal grading.
    Prerequisite Required: Audition required. Also requires concurrent registration in Chorale or special permission of instructor.
    When Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring
  

  • MUSC 136 Jazz Ensemble

    Credits: 2
    The Jazz Ensemble rehearses and performs music in a variety of contemporary jazz styles. Sight reading, jazz interpretation, phrasing and improvisation are stressed. Students present several concerts each quarter and participate in a yearly concert tour, usually in Spring. Student option grading.
    Prerequisite Required: Membership in the Jazz Ensemble is by audition.
    When Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring
  

  • MUSC 139 Music Notation Software

    Credits: 2
    A fully online course introducing students to the creation of music using music notation software. Basic understanding of music notation is required. Student option grading.
    Prerequisite Required: MUSTC 151 , MUSC 100  or instructor permission.
    When Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring
  

  • MUSC 140 Concert Band

    Credits: 2
    Shoreline’s Concert Band performs quarterly concerts that include traditional music, contemporary band works, orchestral transcriptions, solo features, Broadway musicals and marches. Rehearses on Monday evenings fall, winter, spring quarters. Mandatory decimal grading.
    Prerequisite Required: Ability to play a band instrument.
    When Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring
  

  • MUSC 144 Funk & Groove

    Credits: 2
    Funk & Groove is a performance troupe which provides opportunities for students to perform and record song compositions and arrangements in styles typical of commercial radio airplay from the 1970’s to the present.The ensemble uses an extensive sound reinforcement system and provides experience in live performance technique and technology. Student option grading.
    Prerequisite Required: Membership in Funk & Groove is by audition.
    Instructor permission required: Yes.
    When Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring
  

  • MUSC 146 Orchestra

    Credits: 2
    This course is intended for string students who join an approved off-campus community orchestra which rehearses once a week, works on standard orchestral literature and performs in a public concert at least once per quarter. Mandatory decimal grading.
    Prerequisite Required: Ability to play a string instrument, permission of a music faculty advisor & the community orchestra conductor.
    When Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring
  

  • MUSC 147 Small Ensemble Performance

    Credits: 1-4
    Designed for intermediate to advanced musicians and singers: Weekly rehearsals focus on small group performance skill. Ensembles include: Chamber Wind, Vocal, Guitar, Sax, Piano, Studio Musicianship, Percussion, Bluegrass, Strings, iPad, Repertoire Jazz, Creative Music and Brass. Student option grading.
    When Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring
  

  • MUSC 150 History of Bluegrass

    Credits: 2
    Bluegrass blends various musical styles, including fiddle tunes, blues, country, old-time string bands and jazz to form a uniquely American art form. This class examines the history and development of the music through reading, listening and online discussion. Student option grading.
    Prerequisite Required: Successful completion of ENGL 099  or placement into ENGL& 101 .
    When Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring
  

  • MUSC 151 Class Piano for Music Theory I Students

    Credits: 2
    Music students with little or no piano background learn basic skills required of all music majors. Mandatory decimal grading.
    Prerequisite Required: Concurrent enrollment in MUSC& 141  is required.
    When Typically Offered: Fall, Winter
  

  • MUSC 152 Class Piano for Music Theory II Students

    Credits: 2
    Music theory students learn basic piano skills and techniques required of music majors. Mandatory decimal grading.
    Prerequisite Required: Concurrent enrollment in MUSC& 142  is required.
    When Typically Offered: Winter, Spring
  

  • MUSC 153 Class Piano for Music Theory III Students

    Credits: 2
    Music theory students learn basic piano skills and techniques required of music majors. Mandatory decimal grading.
    Prerequisite Required: Concurrent enrollment in MUSC& 143  is required.
    When Typically Offered: Spring
  

  • MUSC 154 Opera Workshop

    Credits: 1
    Students perform a minor role in a one-act opera and opera scenes in full production in English or the original language. Mandatory decimal grading.
    Instructor permission required: Yes, based on student audition.
    When Typically Offered: Winter
  

  • MUSC 155 Opera Workshop

    Credits: 2
    Students perform a secondary role in a one-act opera and opera scenes in full production in English or the original language. Mandatory decimal grading.
    Instructor permission required: Yes, based on student audition.
    When Typically Offered: Winter
  

  • MUSC 156 Opera Workshop

    Credits: 3
    Students perform a major role in a one-act opera and opera scenes in full production in English or the original language. Mandatory decimal grading.
    Instructor permission required: Yes, based on student audition.
    When Typically Offered: Winter
  

  • MUSC 161 Class Voice Instruction - Beginning

    Credits: 2
    Beginning voice students learn the fundamentals and basic techniques needed in vocal performance to enhance their ability to sing in a performing ensemble and/or perform in public. Student option grading.
    When Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring
  

  • MUSC 162 Class Voice Instruction - Intermediate

    Credits: 2
    Intermediate voice students learn the fundamentals and basic techniques needed in vocal performance to enhance their ability to sing in a performing ensemble and/or perform in public. Student option grading.
    Prerequisite Required: Completion of MUSC 161  or permission of instructor.
    When Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring
  

  • MUSC 163 Class Voice Instruction - Advanced

    Credits: 2
    Advanced voice students learn the fundamentals and basic techniques needed in vocal performance to enhance their ability to sing in a performing ensemble and/or perform in public. Student option grading.
    Prerequisite Required: Completion of MUSC 162  or permission of instructor.
    When Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring
  

  • MUSC 164 Musical Theater Performance

    Credits: 1
    Students perform a minor musical theater role in full production, accompanied by orchestra. Mandatory decimal grading.
    Instructor permission required: Yes, based on student audition.
    When Typically Offered: Spring
  

  • MUSC 165 Musical Theater Performance

    Credits: 2
    Students perform a secondary musical theater role in full production, accompanied by orchestra. Mandatory decimal grading.
    Instructor permission required: Yes, based on student audition.
    When Typically Offered: Spring
  

  • MUSC 166 Musical Theater Performance

    Credits: 3
    Students perform a major musical theater role in full production, accompanied by orchestra. Mandatory decimal grading.
    Instructor permission required: Yes, based on student audition.
    When Typically Offered: Spring
  

  • MUSC 167 Voice-Dance Performance Techniques 1

    Credits: 2
    Students develop the ability to sing and move simultaneously in preparation for performing on stage in musical roles. Student option grading.
    When Typically Offered: Winter, Spring
  

  • MUSC 170 Private Instruction - Classical Voice 1

    Credits: 1
    Students sing in a variety of languages, prepare for and give public performances. Students receive one-on-one mentoring to nurture artistic goals and improve vocal technique. This course enables the vocal music major to transfer two years of applied study to universities, colleges, and conservatories. Mandatory decimal grading.
    Prerequisite Required: Placement by audition and enrollment in Shoreline choral ensemble.
    Instructor permission required: Yes.
    When Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring
  

  • MUSC 175 Chamber Chorale

    Credits: 2
    Mixed voice choral ensemble open to all students. Styles include classical, jazz, pop, folk, and world music. Membership open to all. A short placement check will be performed in the first week of class to determine section placement. Student option grading.
    When Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring
  

  • MUSC 180 Individual Instruction - Classical Piano I

    Credits: 1
    Individual instruction on technique and classical piano literature from various periods of time. Mandatory decimal grading.
    Prerequisite Required: Reading knowledge of piano music.
    Instructor permission required: Yes.
    When Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring
  

  • MUSC 184 Private Instruction Popular Voice I

    Credits: 1
    Students are coached to sing in a variety of popular music styles preparing them to give public performances. Students receive one-on- one mentoring to nurture artistic goals and improve technique. Vocal exercises safely increase stamina and range while developing stylistic skills matching their genre of choice. Student option grading.
    When Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring
  

  • MUSC 196 Individual Instruction Instrumental

    Credits: 1
    Individual instruction on string, woodwind, brass and percussion instruments. Mandatory decimal grading.
    Instructor permission required: Yes.
    When Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring
  

  • MUSC 204 Improvisation I

    Credits: 2
    Improvisation I covers the basic elements of jazz improvisation, exploring various styles and idioms, and is open to all instrumentalists interested in playing jazz. Mandatory decimal grading.
    When Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring
  

  • MUSC 205 Improvisation II

    Credits: 2
    Improvisation II covers intermediate elements of jazz improvisation while exploring various styles and idioms. The class is open to all instrumentalists and vocalists interested in playing jazz. Mandatory decimal grading.
    Prerequisite Required: MUSC 204  or instructor permission.
    When Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring
  

  • MUSC 206 Jazz History

    Credits: 5
    Examine the history and development of jazz in the U.S. as well as its key historical figures, including Louis Armstrong, Duke Ellington, Charlie Parker, Miles Davis and others. Includes the study of issues that parallel the growth of jazz music in American society from 1900 to the present day. Student option grading.
    When Typically Offered: Fall
  

  • MUSC 207 The Craft of Songwriting

    Credits: 2
    Students examine the craft of writing a song and investigate how structure, melody, and lyrics function together to create a well-written song. The history of songwriting and the classic work of great songwriters are used to explore the process of songwriting. Student option grading.
    When Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring
  

  • MUSC 208 Diction for Singers

    Credits: 2
    Students perform songs in Italian, German and French. This course stresses correct pronunciation through use of the International Phonetic Alphabet. Student option grading.
    When Typically Offered: Winter
  

  • MUSC 210 Songwriting Workshop

    Credits: 2
    Explore songwriting techniques in a supportive community with other songwriters. Hone lyrics, sharpen melodies and polish song structure. Students will write and workshop numerous original works and develop their individual voices as songwriters. Student option grading.
    Prerequisite Required: MUSC 207  or instructor permission.
    When Typically Offered: Fall, Winter
  

  • MUSC 211 Diction for Singers- Italian/German

    Credits: 3
    Students perform musical compositions from the past three hundred years in both Italian and German. This course stresses correct pronunciation through use of the International Phonetic Alphabet. Mandatory decimal grading.
    Prerequisite Required: MUSC 161  or instructor permission.
    When Typically Offered: Winter
  

  • MUSC 212 Diction for Singers- French/English

    Credits: 3
    Students perform musical compositions from the past 300 years in both French and English. This course stresses correct pronunciation through use of the International Phonetic Alphabet. Student option grading.
    Prerequisite Required: MUSC 211  or instructor permission.
    When Typically Offered: Spring
  

  • MUSC 224 Survey of Piano Literature

    Credits: 2
    Students learn essential characteristics of piano compositions from the Baroque through the 20th Century. Student option grading.
    Prerequisite Recommended: Intermediate reading level of piano music is recommended.
    When Typically Offered: Winter
  

  • MUSC 225 Collaborative Piano

    Credits: 2
    Pianists learn the skills and techniques of collaborating with vocal and instrumental soloists and ensembles. Intermediate or above reading level of piano music. Mandatory decimal grading.
    Instructor permission required: Yes.
    When Typically Offered: Spring
  

  • MUSC 226 Piano Pedagogy

    Credits: 2
    Students will learn repertoire/methods for teaching piano students in individual and group settings. Student option grading.
    Prerequisite Required: Intermediate reading level of piano music required.
    When Typically Offered: Summer
  

  • MUSC 251 Class Piano for Music Theory IV

    Credits: 2
    Students Music theory students continue to learn piano skills and techniques required of music majors. Mandatory decimal grading.
    When Typically Offered: Fall
  

  • MUSC 252 Class Piano for Music Theory V Students

    Credits: 2
    Music theory students continue to learn piano skills and techniques required of music majors. Mandatory decimal grading.
    When Typically Offered: Winter
  

  • MUSC 253 Class Piano for Music Theory VI

    Credits: 2
    Students Music theory students continue to learn piano skills and techniques required of music majors. Mandatory decimal grading.
    When Typically Offered: Spring
  

  • MUSC 264 Conducting

    Credits: 2
    A beginning class in conducting with emphasis on beat patterns, beat styles, score reading and preparation for conducting vocal and instrumental ensembles. Includes an overview of the history of the art of conducting. Mandatory decimal grading.
    Prerequisite Required: Completion of First Year Theory sequence or instructor approval required.
    When Typically Offered: Spring
  

  • MUSC 268 Voice-Dance Performance Techniques 2

    Credits: 2
    Students develop further skills in moving and singing simultaneously, including part singing and complex dance combinations. This course is a continuation of MUSC 167  for the more advanced student. Student option grading.
    Prerequisite Required: Completion of MUSC 167  or instructor permission.
    When Typically Offered: Winter, Spring
  

  • MUSC 270 Private Instruction - Classical Voice 2

    Credits: 1
    Students sing in a variety of languages, give public performances, and continue to receive one-on-one mentoring to nurture artistic goals and improve vocal technique. This course enables the vocal music major to transfer two years of applied study to universities, colleges, and conservatories. Placement by audition. Mandatory decimal grading.
    Instructor permission required: Yes.
    When Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring
  

  • MUSC 280 Individual Instruction - Classical Piano II

    Credits: 1
    Individual instruction on advanced technique and classical piano literature. Mandatory decimal grading.
    Prerequisite Required: Intermediate reading knowledge of piano music.
    Instructor permission required: Yes.
    When Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring
  

  • MUSC 284 Private Instruction Popular Voice II

    Credits: 1
    Students build on their ability to sing in a variety of popular music styles improving their ability to give public performances. Second-year students continue to receive one-on-one mentoring to nurture artistic goals and improve technique. Vocal exercises safely develop stylistic skills matching their areas of specialization. Student option grading.
    When Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring
  

  • MUSC 291 Special Topics In Music

    Credits: 1
    Classes focus on specific issues and/or topics of interest in music.
    When Typically Offered: Fall
  

  • MUSC 292 Special Topics In Music

    Credits: 2
    Classes focus on specific issues and/or topics of interest in music.
    When Typically Offered: Fall
  

  • MUSC 293 Special Topics In Music

    Credits: 3
    Classes focus on specific issues and/or topics of interest in music.
    When Typically Offered: Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring
  

  • MUSC 294 Special Topics In Music

    Credits: 4
    Classes focus on specific issues and/or topics of interest in music.
    When Typically Offered: Fall
  

  • MUSC 295 Special Topics In Music

    Credits: 5
    Classes focus on specific issues and/or topics of interest in music.
  

  • MUSC 296 Private Instruction Instrumental

    Credits: 1
    Individual instruction on string, brass, woodwind and percussion instruments. Mandatory decimal grading.
    Prerequisite Required: MUSC 196  or instructor permission.
    When Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring
  

  • MUSC 297 Individual Project In Music

    Credits: 1
    Individual project in a specific area of music. Mandatory decimal grading.
    Instructor permission required: Yes, based on evaluation of students’ educational and work experience.
    When Typically Offered: Spring
  

  • MUSC 298 Individual Project In Music

    Credits: 2
    Individual project in a specific area of music. Mandatory decimal grading.
    Instructor permission required: Yes, based on evaluation of students’ educational and work experience.
    When Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring
  

  • MUSC 299 Individual Project In Music

    Credits: 3
    Individual project in a specific area of music. Mandatory decimal grading.
    Instructor permission required: Yes, based on evaluation of students’ educational and work experience.
    When Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring
  

  • MUSC& 105 Music Appreciation

    Credits: 5
    Why does music affect us the way it does? There is no escaping music in our society; it’s everywhere. Together we will discover how and why music has impacted our culture through the centuries. We will explore music’s history, its basic elements, and its power to alter entire societies. Student option grading.
    Prerequisite Required: Successful completion of ENGL 099  (or equivalent) or placement into ENGL& 101 .
    When Typically Offered: Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring
  

  • MUSC& 141 Music Theory I: First-Year Music Theory

    Credits: 5
    The course includes sight singing, keyboard training, and the theories and fundamentals of musical structure. Concurrent enrollment in MUSC 151  required for music and music technology majors. Mandatory decimal grading.
    Prerequisite Required: MUSC 100   with a grade of 2.0 or better or placement into MUSC& 141.
    When Typically Offered: Fall, Winter
  

  • MUSC& 142 Music Theory II: First-Year Music Theory

    Credits: 5
    This course continues the study of music fundamentals and structure. Sight singing, keyboard assignments, melodic and elementary dictation are integrated into the class. Course is intended primarily for music majors. Mandatory decimal grading.
    Prerequisite Required: MUSC& 141  with a grade of 2.0 or higher.
    When Typically Offered: Winter, Spring
  

  • MUSC& 143 Music Theory III: First-Year Music Theory

    Credits: 5
    This course continues the study of theories and fundamentals of music structure. Sight singing and melodic and harmonic dictation are integrated into the class. This course is intended primarily for music majors. Mandatory decimal grading.
    Prerequisite Required: MUSC& 142  with a grade of 2.0 or higher.
    When Typically Offered: Spring
  

  • MUSC& 241 Second-Year Music Theory

    Credits: 5
    This course continues the study of traditional harmony with emphasis on modulation, mode mixture, formal analysis and the Neapolitan sixth. Advanced melodic and harmonic dictation, sight singing and keyboard assignments are included. Mandatory decimal grading.
    Prerequisite Required: MUSC& 143  or equivalent with instructor permission.
    When Typically Offered: Fall
  

  • MUSC& 242 Second-Year Music Theory

    Credits: 5
    This course continues the advanced study of traditional harmony. Topics include augmented sixth chords, enharmonic reinterpretation, chromatic modulation techniques. Advanced melodic and harmonic dictation, sight singing and keyboard assignments. Mandatory decimal grading.
    Prerequisite Required: MUSC& 241  or permission of instructor.
    When Typically Offered: Winter
 

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