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Medical Lab Technology

  
  • MLT 225 Clinical Immunology Lecture


    Minimum Units: 4
    Maximum Units: 4
    Basic theory and diagnostic procedures in clinical immunology. Nature of immunoglobulins, antigen-antibody reactions, natural and acquired immunity, introduction to genetics, immunologic diseases and infectious diseases including AIDS and Hepatitis.
    Prerequisite Required: Admission to MLT Program or instructor permission.
    Add Consent: Instructor Add Consent
    Drop Consent: Not Required
    Grading Basis: Graded
    Course Typically Offered: Fall
    This course fulfills a distribution requirement for: Restricted Transfer
  
  • MLT 226 Urinalysis, Body Fluids, and Coagulation Lecture


    Minimum Units: 3
    Maximum Units: 3
    The basic theoretical and practical concepts associated with the clinical urinalysis, body fluids and hemostasis with testing procedures, including fundamentals of instrumentation, methodology, quality control, diagnostic test procedures, and biochemistry related to substances tested in the clinical lab.
    Prerequisite Required: Admission into the MLT program.
    Add Consent: Instructor Add Consent
    Drop Consent: Not Required
    Grading Basis: Graded
    Course Typically Offered: Fall
    This course fulfills a distribution requirement for: Restricted Transfer
  
  • MLT 231 Hematology Laboratory


    Minimum Units: 3
    Maximum Units: 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.
    Prerequisite Required: Admission to MLT Program or instructor permission.
    Add Consent: Instructor Add Consent
    Drop Consent: Not Required
    Grading Basis: Graded
    Course Typically Offered: Fall
    This course fulfills a distribution requirement for: Restricted Transfer
  
  • MLT 232 Clinical Chemistry Lab


    Minimum Units: 3
    Maximum Units: 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.
    Prerequisite Required: Admission into the MLT Program.
    Add Consent: Instructor Add Consent
    Drop Consent: Not Required
    Grading Basis: Graded
    Course Typically Offered: Winter
    This course fulfills a distribution requirement for: Restricted Transfer
  
  • MLT 233 Parasitology & Mycology Lab


    Minimum Units: 1
    Maximum Units: 1
    Basic techniques and procedures used in parasitology and mycology laboratories. Collection, processing, direct examinations and concentration techniques. Microscopic identification of organisms, review of staining techniques, quality control, wet mounts and culture identification. Emphasis is placed on organism identification in parasitology.
    Prerequisite Required: Admission to MLT Program or instructor permission.
    Add Consent: Instructor Add Consent
    Drop Consent: Not Required
    Grading Basis: Graded
    Course Typically Offered: Fall
    This course fulfills a distribution requirement for: Restricted Transfer
  
  • MLT 234 Clinical Microbiology Laboratory


    Minimum Units: 3
    Maximum Units: 3
    Isolate and identify clinically significant microorganisms from specimen cultures. Emphasis placed on sterile technique, safety, quality control, isolation techniques, review of staining techniques, quality assurance and identification of microorganisms.
    Prerequisite Required: BIOL& 260  with a grade of 2.0 or better and admission into the MLT Program.
    Add Consent: Instructor Add Consent
    Drop Consent: Not Required
    Grading Basis: Graded
    Course Typically Offered: Winter
    This course fulfills a distribution requirement for: Restricted Transfer
  
  • MLT 235 Clinical Immunology Laboratory


    Minimum Units: 2
    Maximum Units: 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.
    Prerequisite Required: Admission to MLT Program or instructor permission.
    Add Consent: Instructor Add Consent
    Drop Consent: Not Required
    Grading Basis: Graded
    Course Typically Offered: Fall
    This course fulfills a distribution requirement for: Restricted Transfer
  
  • MLT 236 Urinalysis, Body Fluids, and Coagulation Laboratory


    Minimum Units: 2
    Maximum Units: 2
    Basic application of clinical urinalysis, body fluids, and coagulation laboratory including theory of urine and body fluid development and coagulation and the respective diagnostic tests performed including including sample preparation, manual & automated testing, quality control and associated disease states. Emphasis placed on performing routine clinical lab procedures, controls and evaluating results.
    Prerequisite Required: Admission to the MLT program.
    Add Consent: Instructor Add Consent
    Drop Consent: Not Required
    Grading Basis: Graded
    Course Typically Offered: Winter
    This course fulfills a distribution requirement for: Restricted Transfer
  
  • MLT 241 Hematology Practicum


    Minimum Units: 6
    Maximum Units: 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.
    Prerequisite Required: Admission to the MLT Program, MLT 221  and MLT 231 .
    Add Consent: Instructor Add Consent
    Drop Consent: Not Required
    Grading Basis: Pass/Not Pass
    Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
    This course fulfills a distribution requirement for: Restricted Transfer
  
  • MLT 242 Chemistry Practicum


    Minimum Units: 6
    Maximum Units: 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.
    Prerequisite Required: Admission to the MLT Program, MLT 222  and MLT 232 .
    Add Consent: Instructor Add Consent
    Drop Consent: Not Required
    Grading Basis: Pass/Not Pass
    Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
    This course fulfills a distribution requirement for: Restricted Transfer
  
  • MLT 244 Microbiology Practicum


    Minimum Units: 6
    Maximum Units: 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.
    Prerequisite Required: Admission to the MLT Program, MLT 224  and MLT 234 .
    Add Consent: Instructor Add Consent
    Drop Consent: Not Required
    Grading Basis: Pass/Not Pass
    Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
    This course fulfills a distribution requirement for: Restricted Transfer
  
  • MLT 245 Integrated Immunohematology


    Minimum Units: 10
    Maximum Units: 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.
    Prerequisite Required: Admission into the MLT Program, and MLT 221 , MLT 225 , MLT 231 , and MLT 235 .
    Add Consent: Instructor Add Consent
    Drop Consent: Not Required
    Grading Basis: Graded
    Course Typically Offered: Summer
    This course fulfills a distribution requirement for: Restricted Transfer
  
  • MLT 291 Special Topics in Medical Lab Technology


    Minimum Units: 1
    Maximum Units: 1
    Classes focusing on specific issues and/or topics of interest in Medical Lab Technology. Permission.
    Add Consent: Instructor Add Consent
    Drop Consent: Not Required
    Grading Basis: Graded
    This course fulfills a distribution requirement for: Restricted Transfer
  
  • MLT 292 Special Topics in Medical Lab Technology


    Minimum Units: 1
    Maximum Units: 2
    Classes focusing on specific issues and/or topics of interest in Medical Lab Technology. Permission.
    Add Consent: Instructor Add Consent
    Drop Consent: Not Required
    Grading Basis: Graded
    This course fulfills a distribution requirement for: Restricted Transfer
  
  • MLT 293 Special Topics in Medical Lab Technology


    Minimum Units: 3
    Maximum Units: 3
    Classes focusing on specific issues and/or topics of interest in Medical Lab Technology. Permission.
    Add Consent: Instructor Add Consent
    Drop Consent: Not Required
    Grading Basis: Graded
    This course fulfills a distribution requirement for: Restricted Transfer
  
  • MLT 297 Individual Project in Medical Lab Technology


    Minimum Units: 1
    Maximum Units: 1
    Individual project in a specific area of Medical Lab Technology. By arrangement with instructor.
    Prerequisite Required: Instructor permission, based on evaluation of student’s educational and work experience
    Add Consent: Instructor Add Consent
    Drop Consent: Not Required
    Grading Basis: Graded
    This course fulfills a distribution requirement for: Restricted Transfer
  
  • MLT 298 Individual Project in Medical Lab Technology


    Minimum Units: 2
    Maximum Units: 2
    Individual project in a specific area of Medical Lab Technology. By arrangement with instructor.
    Prerequisite Required: Instructor permission, based on evaluation of student’s educational and work experience
    Add Consent: Instructor Add Consent
    Drop Consent: Not Required
    Grading Basis: Graded
    This course fulfills a distribution requirement for: Restricted Transfer
  
  • MLT 299 Individual Project in Medical Lab Technology


    Minimum Units: 3
    Maximum Units: 3
    Individual project in a specific area of Medical Lab Technology. By arrangement with instructor.
    Prerequisite Required: Instructor permission, based on evaluation of student’s educational and work experience
    Add Consent: Instructor Add Consent
    Drop Consent: Not Required
    Grading Basis: Graded
    This course fulfills a distribution requirement for: Restricted Transfer

Multicultural Studies

  
  • MCS 105 Introduction to Multicultural Studies


    Minimum Units: 5
    Maximum Units: 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.
    Prerequisite Required: Successful completion of ENGL 99  or placement into ENGL& 101 .
    Add Consent: Not Required
    Drop Consent: Not Required
    Grading Basis: Student Option
    Course Typically Offered: Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring
    Meets Requirements for Multicultural Understanding: Transfer, Prof/Tech Degree, Prof/Tech Certificate
    This course fulfills a distribution requirement for: Social Sciences
  
  • MCS 105H Introduction to Multicultural Studies HC


    Minimum Units: 5
    Maximum Units: 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.
    Prerequisite Required: ENGL 99  with a 2.0 or better or placement into ENGL& 101 .
    Add Consent: Instructor Add Consent
    Drop Consent: Not Required
    Grading Basis: Graded
    Meets Requirements for Multicultural Understanding: Transfer, Prof/Tech Degree, Prof/Tech Certificate
    This course fulfills a distribution requirement for: Social Sciences
  
  • MCS 205 Seminar in Social Justice


    Minimum Units: 5
    Maximum Units: 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.
    Prerequisite Required: Eligible for admission to ENGL& 101  and successful completion of core course in Multicultural Understanding.
    Add Consent: Not Required
    Drop Consent: Not Required
    Grading Basis: Graded
    Course Typically Offered: Spring
    This course fulfills a distribution requirement for: Social Sciences
  
  • MCS 210 African Studies


    Minimum Units: 5
    Maximum Units: 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.
    Prerequisite Required: Placement into ENGL& 101 .
    Add Consent: Not Required
    Drop Consent: Not Required
    Grading Basis: Graded
    Course Typically Offered: Summer, Spring
    This course fulfills a distribution requirement for: Social Sciences
  
  • MCS 238 Environmental Justice


    Minimum Units: 5
    Maximum Units: 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.
    Add Consent: Not Required
    Drop Consent: Not Required
    Grading Basis: Graded
    Course Typically Offered: Fall
    This course fulfills a distribution requirement for: Social Sciences
  
  • MCS 250 Fundamentalism Among the Children of Abraham


    Minimum Units: 5
    Maximum Units: 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.
    Prerequisite Required: Placement into ENGL& 101  .
    Add Consent: Not Required
    Drop Consent: Not Required
    Grading Basis: Graded
    Course Typically Offered: Spring
    This course fulfills a distribution requirement for: Social Sciences
  
  • MCS 291 Special Topics in Multicultural Studies


    Minimum Units: 1
    Maximum Units: 1
    Classes focusing on specific issues and/or topics of interest in Multicultural Studies.
    Add Consent: Not Required
    Drop Consent: Not Required
    Grading Basis: Graded
    This course fulfills a distribution requirement for: Elective
  
  • MCS 292 Special Topics in Multicultural Studies


    Minimum Units: 2
    Maximum Units: 2
    Classes focusing on specific issues and/or topics of interest in Multicultural Studies.
    Add Consent: Not Required
    Drop Consent: Not Required
    Grading Basis: Graded
    This course fulfills a distribution requirement for: Elective
  
  • MCS 293 Special Topics in Multicultural Studies


    Minimum Units: 3
    Maximum Units: 3
    Classes focusing on specific issues and/or topics of interest in Multicultural Studies.
    Add Consent: Not Required
    Drop Consent: Not Required
    Grading Basis: Graded
    This course fulfills a distribution requirement for: Elective
  
  • MCS 294 Special Topics in Multicultural Studies


    Minimum Units: 4
    Maximum Units: 4
    Classes focusing on specific issues and/or topics of interest in Multicultural Studies.
    Add Consent: Not Required
    Drop Consent: Not Required
    Grading Basis: Graded
    This course fulfills a distribution requirement for: Elective
  
  • MCS 295 Special Topics in Multicultural Studies


    Minimum Units: 5
    Maximum Units: 5
    Classes focusing on specific issues and/or topics of interest in Multicultural Studies.
    Add Consent: Not Required
    Drop Consent: Not Required
    Grading Basis: Graded
    This course fulfills a distribution requirement for: Elective
  
  • MCS 297 Individual Project in Multicultural Studies


    Minimum Units: 1
    Maximum Units: 1
    Individual project in a specific area of Multicultural Studies. By arrangement with instructor.
    Prerequisite Required: Instructor permission, based on evaluation of students’ educational and work experience.
    Add Consent: Instructor Add Consent
    Drop Consent: Not Required
    Grading Basis: Graded
    This course fulfills a distribution requirement for: Elective
  
  • MCS 298 Individual Project in Multicultural Studies


    Minimum Units: 2
    Maximum Units: 2
    Individual project in a specific area of Multicultural Studies. By arrangement with instructor.
    Prerequisite Required: Instructor permission, based on evaluation of students’ educational and work experience.
    Add Consent: Instructor Add Consent
    Drop Consent: Not Required
    Grading Basis: Graded
    This course fulfills a distribution requirement for: Elective
  
  • MCS 299 Individual Project in Multicultural Studies


    Minimum Units: 3
    Maximum Units: 3
    Individual project in a specific area of Multicultural Studies. By arrangement with instructor.
    Prerequisite Required: Instructor permission, based on evaluation of students’ educational and work experience.
    Add Consent: Instructor Add Consent
    Drop Consent: Not Required
    Grading Basis: Graded
    This course fulfills a distribution requirement for: Elective

Music

  
  • MUSC 100 Introduction to Music Theory


    Minimum Units: 5
    Maximum Units: 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.
    Add Consent: Not Required
    Drop Consent: Not Required
    Grading Basis: Graded
    Course Typically Offered: Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring
    This course fulfills a distribution requirement for: Humanities General
  
  • MUSC 106 Music in American Culture


    Minimum Units: 5
    Maximum Units: 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 as AES 106 .
    Prerequisite Required: Successful completion of ENGL 99  or EAP 99  or placement into ENGL& 101 .
    Add Consent: Not Required
    Drop Consent: Not Required
    Grading Basis: Graded
    Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
    This course fulfills a distribution requirement for: Humanities General
  
  • MUSC 107 Jazz History


    Minimum Units: 5
    Maximum Units: 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.
    Add Consent: Not Required
    Drop Consent: Not Required
    Grading Basis: Graded
    Course Typically Offered: Winter, Spring
    This course fulfills a distribution requirement for: Humanities General
  
  • MUSC 108 Music in World Cultures


    Minimum Units: 5
    Maximum Units: 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.
    Prerequisite Required: Successful completion of ENGL 99  or placement into ENGL& 101 .
    Add Consent: Not Required
    Drop Consent: Not Required
    Grading Basis: Graded
    Course Typically Offered: Winter, Spring
    This course fulfills a distribution requirement for: Humanities General
  
  • MUSC 109 American Popular Music


    Minimum Units: 5
    Maximum Units: 5
    Explore American popular music from the 19th century to today including Ragtime, Tin Pan Alley, Jazz, Rock, Country, Blues, Punk, Alternative, and Rap.
    Add Consent: Not Required
    Drop Consent: Not Required
    Grading Basis: Graded
    Course Typically Offered: Summer, Fall
    This course fulfills a distribution requirement for: Humanities General
  
  • MUSC 114 Class Instruction-Guitar I


    Minimum Units: 2
    Maximum Units: 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.
    Add Consent: Not Required
    Drop Consent: Not Required
    Grading Basis: Graded
    Course Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring
    This course fulfills a distribution requirement for: Humanities - Performance
  
  • MUSC 115 Class Instruction Electric Bass


    Minimum Units: 2
    Maximum Units: 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.
    Add Consent: Not Required
    Drop Consent: Not Required
    Grading Basis: Graded
    Course Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring
    This course fulfills a distribution requirement for: Humanities - Performance
  
  • MUSC 118 Class Instruction-Guitar II


    Minimum Units: 2
    Maximum Units: 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.
    Prerequisite Required: MUSC 114  or permission of instructor.
    Add Consent: Not Required
    Drop Consent: Not Required
    Grading Basis: Graded
    Course Typically Offered: Winter, Spring
    This course fulfills a distribution requirement for: Humanities - Performance
  
  • MUSC 119 Class Piano for General Students


    Minimum Units: 2
    Maximum Units: 2
    Students with little or no piano background learn basic piano skills and techniques.
    Add Consent: Not Required
    Drop Consent: Not Required
    Grading Basis: Graded
    Course Typically Offered: Fall, Winter
    This course fulfills a distribution requirement for: Humanities - Performance
  
  • MUSC 120 Class Piano for Music 100 Students


    Minimum Units: 2
    Maximum Units: 2
    Students learn basic skills needed in music reading, music theory and piano performance.
    Prerequisite Required: Concurrent enrollment in MUSC 100  is required.
    Add Consent: Not Required
    Drop Consent: Not Required
    Grading Basis: Graded
    Course Typically Offered: Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring
    This course fulfills a distribution requirement for: Humanities - Performance
  
  • MUSC 133 Performance Techniques


    Minimum Units: 2
    Maximum Units: 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.
    Add Consent: Not Required
    Drop Consent: Not Required
    Grading Basis: Graded
    Course Typically Offered: Winter, Spring
  
  • MUSC 135 Shoreline Singers


    Minimum Units: 2
    Maximum Units: 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.
    Prerequisite Required: Audition required. Also requires concurrent registration in Chorale or special permission of instructor.
    Add Consent: Instructor Add Consent
    Drop Consent: Not Required
    Grading Basis: Graded
    Course Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring
    This course fulfills a distribution requirement for: Humanities - Performance
  
  • MUSC 136 Jazz Ensemble


    Minimum Units: 1
    Maximum Units: 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.
    Prerequisite Required: Membership in the Jazz Ensemble is by audition.
    Add Consent: Instructor Add Consent
    Drop Consent: Not Required
    Grading Basis: Graded
    Course Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring
    This course fulfills a distribution requirement for: Humanities - Performance
  
  • MUSC 139 Music Notation Software


    Minimum Units: 2
    Maximum Units: 2
    A fully online course introducing students to the creation of music using music notation software. Basic understanding of music notation is required.
    Prerequisite Required: MUSTC 151 , MUSC 100  or instructor permission.
    Add Consent: Not Required
    Drop Consent: Not Required
    Grading Basis: Graded
    Course Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring
    This course fulfills a distribution requirement for: Elective
  
  • MUSC 140 Concert Band


    Minimum Units: 2
    Maximum Units: 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.
    Prerequisite Required: Ability to play a band instrument.
    Add Consent: Not Required
    Drop Consent: Not Required
    Grading Basis: Graded
    Course Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring
    This course fulfills a distribution requirement for: Humanities - Performance
  
  • MUSC 144 Funk & Groove


    Minimum Units: 2
    Maximum Units: 2
    Funk & Groove is a performance ensemble that rehearses and performs music in styles typical of pop and commercial music from the 1970s to the present. The ensemble uses an extensive sound reinforcement system and provides experience in live performance technique and technology.
    Prerequisite Required: Membership in Funk & Groove is by audition.
    Add Consent: Instructor Add Consent
    Drop Consent: Not Required
    Grading Basis: Graded
    Course Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring
    This course fulfills a distribution requirement for: Humanities - Performance
  
  • MUSC 146 Orchestra


    Minimum Units: 2
    Maximum Units: 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.
    Prerequisite Required: Ability to play a string instrument, permission of a music faculty advisor & the community orchestra conductor.
    Add Consent: Instructor Add Consent
    Drop Consent: Not Required
    Grading Basis: Graded
    Course Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring
    This course fulfills a distribution requirement for: Humanities - Performance
  
  • MUSC 147 Small Ensemble Performance


    Minimum Units: 1
    Maximum Units: 4
    Designed for intermediate to advanced musicians and singers: Weekly rehearsals focus on small group performance skill. May be repeated 6 times for credit. Ensembles include: Chamber Wind, Vocal, Guitar, Sax, Piano, Studio Musicianship, Percussion, Bluegrass, Strings, iPad, Repertoire Jazz, Creative Music and Brass.
    Add Consent: Not Required
    Drop Consent: Not Required
    Grading Basis: Graded
    Course Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring
    This course fulfills a distribution requirement for: Humanities - Performance
  
  • MUSC 150 History of Bluegrass


    Minimum Units: 2
    Maximum Units: 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.
    Prerequisite Required: Successful completion of ENGL 99  or placement into ENGL& 101 .
    Add Consent: Not Required
    Drop Consent: Not Required
    Grading Basis: Graded
    Course Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring
    This course fulfills a distribution requirement for: Humanities General
  
  • MUSC 151 Class Piano for Music Theory I Students


    Minimum Units: 2
    Maximum Units: 2
    Music students with little or no piano background learn basic skills required of all music majors.
    Prerequisite Required: Concurrent enrollment in MUSC& 141  is required.
    Add Consent: Not Required
    Drop Consent: Not Required
    Grading Basis: Graded
    Course Typically Offered: Fall, Winter
    This course fulfills a distribution requirement for: Humanities - Performance
  
  • MUSC 152 Class Piano for Music Theory II Students


    Minimum Units: 2
    Maximum Units: 2
    Music theory students learn basic piano skills and techniques required of music majors.
    Prerequisite Required: Concurrent enrollment in MUSC& 142  is required.
    Add Consent: Not Required
    Drop Consent: Not Required
    Grading Basis: Graded
    Course Typically Offered: Winter, Spring
    This course fulfills a distribution requirement for: Humanities - Performance
  
  • MUSC 153 Class Piano for Music Theory III Students


    Minimum Units: 2
    Maximum Units: 2
    Music theory students learn basic piano skills and techniques required of music majors.
    Prerequisite Required: Concurrent enrollment in MUSC& 143  is required.
    Add Consent: Not Required
    Drop Consent: Not Required
    Grading Basis: Graded
    Course Typically Offered: Spring
    This course fulfills a distribution requirement for: Humanities - Performance
  
  • MUSC 154 Opera Workshop


    Minimum Units: 1
    Maximum Units: 1
    Students perform a minor role in a one-act opera and opera scenes in full production in English or the original language.
    Prerequisite Required: Instructor permission based on student audition.
    Add Consent: Instructor Add Consent
    Drop Consent: Not Required
    Grading Basis: Graded
    Course Typically Offered: Winter
    This course fulfills a distribution requirement for: Humanities - Performance
  
  • MUSC 155 Opera Workshop


    Minimum Units: 2
    Maximum Units: 2
    Students perform a secondary role in a one-act opera and opera scenes in full production in English or the original language.
    Prerequisite Required: Instructor permission based on student audition.
    Add Consent: Instructor Add Consent
    Drop Consent: Not Required
    Grading Basis: Graded
    Course Typically Offered: Winter
    This course fulfills a distribution requirement for: Humanities - Performance
  
  • MUSC 156 Opera Workshop


    Minimum Units: 3
    Maximum Units: 3
    Students perform a major role in a one-act opera and opera scenes in full production in English or the original language.
    Prerequisite Required: Instructor permission based on student audition.
    Add Consent: Instructor Add Consent
    Drop Consent: Not Required
    Grading Basis: Graded
    Course Typically Offered: Winter
    This course fulfills a distribution requirement for: Humanities - Performance
  
  • MUSC 161 Class Voice Instruction - Beginning


    Minimum Units: 2
    Maximum Units: 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. This course may be repeated for credit.
    Add Consent: Not Required
    Drop Consent: Not Required
    Grading Basis: Graded
    Course Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring
    This course fulfills a distribution requirement for: Humanities - Performance
  
  • MUSC 162 Class Voice Instruction - Intermediate


    Minimum Units: 2
    Maximum Units: 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. This course may be repeated for credit.
    Prerequisite Required: Completion of MUSC 161  or permission of instructor.
    Add Consent: Not Required
    Drop Consent: Not Required
    Grading Basis: Graded
    Course Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring
    This course fulfills a distribution requirement for: Humanities - Performance
  
  • MUSC 163 Class Voice Instruction - Advanced


    Minimum Units: 2
    Maximum Units: 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. This course may be repeated for credit.
    Prerequisite Required: Completion of MUSC 162  or permission of instructor.
    Add Consent: Not Required
    Drop Consent: Not Required
    Grading Basis: Graded
    Course Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring
    This course fulfills a distribution requirement for: Humanities - Performance
  
  • MUSC 164 Musical Theater Performance


    Minimum Units: 1
    Maximum Units: 1
    Students perform a minor musical theater role in full production, accompanied by orchestra.
    Prerequisite Required: Instructor permission based on student audition.
    Add Consent: Not Required
    Drop Consent: Not Required
    Grading Basis: Graded
    Course Typically Offered: Spring
    This course fulfills a distribution requirement for: Humanities - Performance
  
  • MUSC 165 Musical Theater Performance


    Minimum Units: 2
    Maximum Units: 2
    Students perform a secondary musical theater role in full production, accompanied by orchestra.
    Prerequisite Required: Instructor permission based on student audition.
    Add Consent: Not Required
    Drop Consent: Not Required
    Grading Basis: Graded
    Course Typically Offered: Spring
    This course fulfills a distribution requirement for: Humanities - Performance
  
  • MUSC 166 Musical Theater Performance


    Minimum Units: 3
    Maximum Units: 3
    Students perform a major musical theater role in full production, accompanied by orchestra.
    Prerequisite Required: Permission of instructor after audition.
    Add Consent: Not Required
    Drop Consent: Not Required
    Grading Basis: Graded
    Course Typically Offered: Spring
    This course fulfills a distribution requirement for: Humanities - Performance
  
  • MUSC 167 Voice-Dance Performance Techniques 1


    Minimum Units: 2
    Maximum Units: 2
    Students develop the ability to sing and move simultaneously in preparation for performing on stage in musical roles.
    Add Consent: Not Required
    Drop Consent: Not Required
    Grading Basis: Graded
    Course Typically Offered: Winter, Spring
    This course fulfills a distribution requirement for: Humanities - Performance
  
  • MUSC 170 Private Instruction - Classical Voice 1


    Minimum Units: 1
    Maximum Units: 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.
    Prerequisite Required: Placement by audition and enrollment in Shoreline choral ensemble. Instructor approval required.
    Add Consent: Instructor Add Consent
    Drop Consent: Not Required
    Grading Basis: Graded
    Course Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring
    This course fulfills a distribution requirement for: Humanities - Performance
  
  • MUSC 175 Chamber Chorale


    Minimum Units: 1
    Maximum Units: 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.
    Add Consent: Instructor Add Consent
    Drop Consent: Not Required
    Grading Basis: Graded
    Course Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring
    This course fulfills a distribution requirement for: Humanities - Performance
  
  • MUSC 180 Individual Instruction - Classical Piano I


    Minimum Units: 1
    Maximum Units: 1
    Individual instruction on technique and classical piano literature from various periods of time.
    Prerequisite Required: Reading knowledge of piano music. Permission of instructor.
    Add Consent: Instructor Add Consent
    Drop Consent: Not Required
    Grading Basis: Graded
    Course Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring
    This course fulfills a distribution requirement for: Humanities - Performance
  
  • MUSC 184 Private Instruction Popular Voice I


    Minimum Units: 1
    Maximum Units: 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. Instructor permission required.
    Add Consent: Instructor Add Consent
    Drop Consent: Not Required
    Grading Basis: Graded
    Course Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring
    This course fulfills a distribution requirement for: Humanities - Performance
  
  • MUSC 196 Individual Instruction Instrumental


    Minimum Units: 1
    Maximum Units: 1
    Individual instruction on string, woodwind, brass and percussion instruments. May be repeated for credit. For more information email music@shoreline.edu.
    Add Consent: Instructor Add Consent
    Drop Consent: Not Required
    Grading Basis: Graded
    Course Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring
    This course fulfills a distribution requirement for: Humanities - Performance
  
  • MUSC 204 Improvisation I


    Minimum Units: 2
    Maximum Units: 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.
    Add Consent: Not Required
    Drop Consent: Not Required
    Grading Basis: Graded
    Course Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring
    This course fulfills a distribution requirement for: Humanities - Performance
  
  • MUSC 205 Improvisation II


    Minimum Units: 2
    Maximum Units: 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.
    Prerequisite Required: MUSC 204   or instructor permission.
    Add Consent: Not Required
    Drop Consent: Not Required
    Grading Basis: Graded
    Course Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring
    This course fulfills a distribution requirement for: Humanities - Performance
  
  • MUSC 206 Jazz History


    Minimum Units: 5
    Maximum Units: 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.
    Add Consent: Not Required
    Drop Consent: Not Required
    Grading Basis: Graded
    Course Typically Offered: Fall
    This course fulfills a distribution requirement for: Humanities General
  
  • MUSC 207 The Craft of Songwriting


    Minimum Units: 2
    Maximum Units: 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.
    Add Consent: Not Required
    Drop Consent: Not Required
    Grading Basis: Graded
    Course Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring
    This course fulfills a distribution requirement for: Humanities - Performance
  
  • MUSC 208 Diction for Singers


    Minimum Units: 2
    Maximum Units: 2
    Students perform songs in Italian, German and French. This course stresses correct pronunciation through use of the International Phonetic Alphabet.
    Add Consent: Not Required
    Drop Consent: Not Required
    Grading Basis: Graded
    Course Typically Offered: Winter
  
  • MUSC 210 Songwriting Workshop


    Minimum Units: 2
    Maximum Units: 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.
    Prerequisite Required: MUSC 207  or instructor permission.
    Add Consent: Not Required
    Drop Consent: Not Required
    Grading Basis: Graded
    Course Typically Offered: Fall, Winter
    This course fulfills a distribution requirement for: Humanities - Performance
  
  • MUSC 211 Diction for Singers-Italian/German


    Minimum Units: 3
    Maximum Units: 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.
    Prerequisite Required: MUSC 161  or instructor permission.
    Add Consent: Not Required
    Drop Consent: Not Required
    Grading Basis: Graded
    Course Typically Offered: Winter
    This course fulfills a distribution requirement for: Humanities - Performance
  
  • MUSC 212 Diction for Singers-French/English


    Minimum Units: 3
    Maximum Units: 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.
    Prerequisite Required: MUSC 211  or instructor permission.
    Add Consent: Not Required
    Drop Consent: Not Required
    Grading Basis: Graded
    Course Typically Offered: Spring
    This course fulfills a distribution requirement for: Humanities - Performance
  
  • MUSC 224 Survey of Piano Literature


    Minimum Units: 2
    Maximum Units: 2
    Students learn essential characteristics of piano compositions from the Baroque through the 20th Century.
    Prerequisite Required: Intermediate reading level of piano music is recommended.
    Add Consent: Not Required
    Drop Consent: Not Required
    Grading Basis: Graded
    Course Typically Offered: Winter
    This course fulfills a distribution requirement for: Humanities General
  
  • MUSC 225 Collaborative Piano


    Minimum Units: 2
    Maximum Units: 2
    Pianists learn the skills and techniques of collaborating with vocal and instrumental soloists and ensembles. Intermediate or above reading level of piano music. Instructor permission required.
    Add Consent: Instructor Add Consent
    Drop Consent: Not Required
    Grading Basis: Graded
    Course Typically Offered: Spring
    This course fulfills a distribution requirement for: Humanities - Performance
  
  • MUSC 226 Piano Pedagogy


    Minimum Units: 2
    Maximum Units: 2
    Students will learn repertoire/methods for teaching piano students in individual and group settings.
    Prerequisite Required: Intermediate reading level of piano music required.
    Add Consent: Not Required
    Drop Consent: Not Required
    Grading Basis: Graded
    Course Typically Offered: Summer
    This course fulfills a distribution requirement for: Humanities - Performance
  
  • MUSC 251 Class Piano for Music Theory IV Students


    Minimum Units: 2
    Maximum Units: 2
    Music theory students continue to learn piano skills and techniques required of music majors.
    Prerequisite Required: Concurrent enrollment in MUSC& 241  is required.
    Add Consent: Not Required
    Drop Consent: Not Required
    Grading Basis: Graded
    Course Typically Offered: Fall
    This course fulfills a distribution requirement for: Humanities - Performance
  
  • MUSC 252 Class Piano for Music Theory V Students


    Minimum Units: 2
    Maximum Units: 2
    Music theory students continue to learn piano skills and techniques required of music majors.
    Prerequisite Required: Concurrent enrollment in MUSC& 242  is required.
    Add Consent: Not Required
    Drop Consent: Not Required
    Grading Basis: Graded
    Course Typically Offered: Winter
    This course fulfills a distribution requirement for: Humanities - Performance
  
  • MUSC 253 Class Piano for Music Theory VI Students


    Minimum Units: 2
    Maximum Units: 2
    Music theory students continue to learn piano skills and techniques required of music majors.
    Prerequisite Required: Concurrent enrollment in MUSC& 243  is required.
    Add Consent: Not Required
    Drop Consent: Not Required
    Grading Basis: Graded
    Course Typically Offered: Spring
    This course fulfills a distribution requirement for: Humanities - Performance
  
  • MUSC 264 Conducting


    Minimum Units: 2
    Maximum Units: 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.
    Prerequisite Required: Completion of First Year Theory sequence or instructor approval required.
    Add Consent: Instructor Add Consent
    Drop Consent: Not Required
    Grading Basis: Graded
    Course Typically Offered: Spring
    This course fulfills a distribution requirement for: Humanities - Performance
  
  • MUSC 268 Voice-Dance Performance Techniques 2


    Minimum Units: 2
    Maximum Units: 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.
    Prerequisite Required: Completion of MUSC 167  or instructor permission.
    Add Consent: Not Required
    Drop Consent: Not Required
    Grading Basis: Graded
    Course Typically Offered: Winter, Spring
    This course fulfills a distribution requirement for: Humanities - Performance
  
  • MUSC 270 Private Instruction - Classical Voice 2


    Minimum Units: 1
    Maximum Units: 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. Instructor approval required.
    Add Consent: Instructor Add Consent
    Drop Consent: Not Required
    Grading Basis: Graded
    Course Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring
    This course fulfills a distribution requirement for: Humanities - Performance
  
  • MUSC 280 Individual Instruction - Classical Piano II


    Minimum Units: 1
    Maximum Units: 1
    Individual instruction on advanced technique and classical piano literature.
    Prerequisite Required: Intermediate reading knowledge of piano music. Permission of instructor.
    Add Consent: Instructor Add Consent
    Drop Consent: Not Required
    Grading Basis: Graded
    Course Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring
    This course fulfills a distribution requirement for: Humanities - Performance
  
  • MUSC 284 Private Instruction Popular Voice II


    Minimum Units: 1
    Maximum Units: 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. Instructor permission required.
    Add Consent: Instructor Add Consent
    Drop Consent: Not Required
    Grading Basis: Graded
    Course Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring
    This course fulfills a distribution requirement for: Humanities - Performance
  
  • MUSC 291 Special Topics in Music


    Minimum Units: 1
    Maximum Units: 1
    Classes focus on specific issues and/or topics of interest in music.
    Add Consent: Instructor Add Consent
    Drop Consent: Not Required
    Grading Basis: Graded
    Course Typically Offered: Fall
    This course fulfills a distribution requirement for: Elective
  
  • MUSC 292 Performance Techniques


    Minimum Units: 2
    Maximum Units: 2
    Performance Techniques focuses on various aspects of artistic performances. This class provides opportunities for students to perform publicly, to demonstrate their stagecraft skills and interpret audience behavior. Students will be exposed to a wide variety of music through concert attendance and personal performances.
    Prerequisite Required: None
    Add Consent: Not Required
    Drop Consent: Not Required
    Grading Basis: Graded
    Course Typically Offered: Fall
  
  • MUSC 293 Special Topics in Music


    Minimum Units: 3
    Maximum Units: 3
    Classes focus on specific issues and/or topics of interest in music.
    Add Consent: Not Required
    Drop Consent: Not Required
    Grading Basis: Graded
    Course Typically Offered: Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring
    This course fulfills a distribution requirement for: Elective
  
  • MUSC 294 Special Topics in Music


    Minimum Units: 4
    Maximum Units: 4
    Classes focus on specific issues and/or topics of interest in music.
    Add Consent: Not Required
    Drop Consent: Not Required
    Grading Basis: Graded
    Course Typically Offered: Fall
    This course fulfills a distribution requirement for: Elective
  
  • MUSC 295 Special Topics in Music


    Minimum Units: 5
    Maximum Units: 5
    Classes focus on specific issues and/or topics of interest in music.
    Add Consent: Not Required
    Drop Consent: Not Required
    Grading Basis: Graded
    This course fulfills a distribution requirement for: Elective
  
  • MUSC 296 Private Instruction Instrumental


    Minimum Units: 1
    Maximum Units: 1
    Individual instruction on string, brass, woodwind and percussion instruments. May be repeated for credit. For more information email music@shoreline.edu.
    Prerequisite Required: MUSC 196   or instructor permission.
    Add Consent: Instructor Add Consent
    Drop Consent: Not Required
    Grading Basis: Graded
    Course Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring
    This course fulfills a distribution requirement for: Humanities - Performance
  
  • MUSC 297 Individual Project in Music


    Minimum Units: 1
    Maximum Units: 1
    Individual project in a specific area of music. By arrangement with instructor.
    Prerequisite Required: Instructor permission, based on evaluation of students’ educational and work experience.
    Add Consent: Instructor Add Consent
    Drop Consent: Not Required
    Grading Basis: Graded
    Course Typically Offered: Spring
    This course fulfills a distribution requirement for: Elective
  
  • MUSC 298 Individual Project in Music


    Minimum Units: 2
    Maximum Units: 2
    Individual project in a specific area of music. By arrangement with instructor.
    Prerequisite Required: Instructor permission, based on evaluation of students’ educational and work experience.
    Add Consent: Instructor Add Consent
    Drop Consent: Not Required
    Grading Basis: Graded
    Course Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring
    This course fulfills a distribution requirement for: Elective
  
  • MUSC 299 Individual Project in Music


    Minimum Units: 3
    Maximum Units: 3
    Individual project in a specific area of music. By arrangement with instructor.
    Prerequisite Required: Instructor permission, based on evaluation of students’ educational and work experience.
    Add Consent: Instructor Add Consent
    Drop Consent: Not Required
    Grading Basis: Graded
    Course Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring
    This course fulfills a distribution requirement for: Elective
  
  • MUSC& 105 Music Appreciation


    Minimum Units: 5
    Maximum Units: 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.
    Prerequisite Required: Successful completion of ENGL 99  (or equivalent) or placement into ENGL& 101 .
    Add Consent: Not Required
    Drop Consent: Not Required
    Grading Basis: Graded
    Course Typically Offered: Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring
    This course fulfills a distribution requirement for: Humanities General
  
  • MUSC& 141 Music Theory I: First-Year Music Theory


    Minimum Units: 5
    Maximum Units: 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.
    Prerequisite Required: MUSC 100  with a grade of 2.0 or better or placement into MUSC& 141.
    Add Consent: Not Required
    Drop Consent: Not Required
    Grading Basis: Graded
    Course Typically Offered: Fall, Winter
    This course fulfills a distribution requirement for: Humanities General
  
  • MUSC& 142 Music Theory II: First-Year Music Theory


    Minimum Units: 5
    Maximum Units: 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.
    Prerequisite Required: MUSC& 141  with a grade of 2.0 or higher. Concurrent enrollment in MUSC 152  (Class Piano) is required.
    Add Consent: Not Required
    Drop Consent: Not Required
    Grading Basis: Graded
    Course Typically Offered: Winter, Spring
    This course fulfills a distribution requirement for: Humanities General
 

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