Apr 29, 2024  
2015-2016 Undergraduate Bulletin 
    
2015-2016 Undergraduate Bulletin [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Courses of Instruction


Course descriptions are listed alphabetically by subject prefix. Each course description begins with a subject prefix followed by a three-digit course number and the course title. If a course includes laboratory or other special activities, that information is contained in the course description. Prerequisites and co-requisites are also listed. A prerequisite is a course, experience, or other required preparation that must be completed before the student will be permitted to enroll in the course. A co-requisite is a course, experience, or other preparation that must be completed at the same time that the student is enrolled in the listed course.

Please note, when searching courses by “Code or Number”, an asterisk (*) can be used to return mass results. For instance, a “Code or Number” search of ” 1* ” can be entered, returning all 100-level courses.

 

Music

  
  • MUS 478 - Percussion Pedagogy II


    1 credit hour
    This course is combination laboratory and practice teaching class to develop applied teaching skills. It assumes complete knowledge of the material covered in applied pedagogy I. Prerequisite(s): MUS 477 .
  
  • MUS 479 - Guitar Pedagogy I


    2 credit hours
    This course is designed to explore the problems found and solutions used in teaching the beginning, intermediate, and advanced guitar student of all ages. The material will be covered through the use of assigned readings, lectures, written and oral presentations. Consent of instructor required.
  
  • MUS 480 - Guitar Pedagogy II


    1 credit hour
    This course is combination laboratory and practice teaching class to develop applied teaching skills. It assumes complete knowledge of the material covered in applied pedagogy I. Prerequisite(s): MUS 479 .
  
  • MUS 481 - Seminar in Music History


    3 credit hours
    Students will examine various aspects of music history on a variety of topics ranging from attention upon composers, specific genres and time periods. Students will become familiar with representative examples of music literature from the area covered in the seminar. Additionally, students will increase their familiarity with music research procedures and develop and refine their writing skills. Consent of instructor required.
  
  • MUS 482 - Piano Pedagogy I


    2 credit hours
    This course is designed to explore the problems found and solutions used in teaching the beginning, intermediate, and advanced piano student of all ages. The material will be covered through the use of assigned readings, lectures, written and oral presentations. Consent of the instructor required.
  
  • MUS 483 - Piano Pedagogy II


    1 credit hour
    This course is combination laboratory and practice teaching class to develop applied teaching skills. It assumes complete knowledge of the material covered in applied pedagogy I. Prerequisite(s): MUS 482 .
  
  • MUS 490 - Directed Independent Study In Composition


    1-4 credit hours
    Individualized creative projects for various performing media. Consent of instructor required. Prerequisite(s): MUS 211  and 213 , with a grade of B or better in each.
  
  • MUS 491 - Directed Independent Study In Music


    1-6 credit hours
    Designed to provide opportunity for intensive and independent inquiry in areas of music that lie outside the scope of other undergraduate classes.
  
  • MUS 492 - Directed Independent Study In Music Ed


    3 credit hours
    This course is designed to provide further study into issues and challenges that can arise in the classroom. Consent of instructor required.
  
  • MUS 495 - Basic Conducting


    2 credit hours
    Basic baton techniques and score reading. Prerequisite/Co-requisite(s): MUP 230 .
  
  • MUS 496 - Choral Conducting


    2 credit hours
    Choral rehearsal techniques and literature. Prerequisite(s): MUS 495 .
  
  • MUS 497 - Instrumental Conducting


    2 credit hours
    Study of instrumental rehearsal techniques and literature. Prerequisite(s): MUS 495 .

Music, Applied

  
  • MUP 117 - Class Voice for Non-Majors


    1 credit hour
    Fundamental vocal-performance skills for non-music majors. Emphasis is on acquisition of basic vocal technique, including musicianship skills. Open to non-music majors as an elective.
  
  • MUP 118 - Class Guitar


    1 credit hour
    For students with little or no prior guitar instruction. Emphasis on acquisition of basic guitar technique and musicianship skills, including reading skills. Open to music majors and non-majors as an elective.
  
  • MUP 119 - Class Piano for Non-Majors


    1 credit hour
    For non-majors with little or no prior musical experience. Emphasis on learning the piano keyboard, reading music, and the basic elements of music. Open to non-music majors as an elective.
  
  • MUP 127 - Class Voice


    1 credit hour
    Fundamental vocal-performance skills for the instrumental Music Education major. Consent of instructor required.
  
  • MUP 129 - Class Piano I


    1 credit hour
    For Music majors who are not keyboard principals, and for non-music majors with consent of instructor. Emphasis is on acquisition of basic keyboard techniques, keyboard harmony, sight reading, and transposition.
  
  • MUP 130 - Class Piano II


    1 credit hour
    Continuation of MUP 129 , with emphasis on harmonization, rudimentary improvisation, open-score reading, and further development of technical proficiency, keyboard harmony, and transposition. Prerequisite(s): MUP 129 .
  
  • MUP 229 - Class Piano III


    1 credit hour
    Continuation of MUP 130 , with emphasis on improvisation, harmonization from lead sheets and figured bass, open-score reading, and accompanying. Prerequisite(s): MUP 130 .
  
  • MUP 230 - Class Piano IV


    1 credit hour
    Continuation of MUP 229 , with emphasis on refinement of keyboard technique, improvisation, harmonization, open-score reading, and further development of performance and accompanying skills. Successful challenge of piano proficiency exam is required to complete course. Prerequisite(s): MUP 229 .
  
  • MUP 290 - Piano Proficiency


    0 credit hours
    Examination of proficiency in keyboard skills for Bachelor of Music degree candidates with a concentration in performance, music education, or composition, and primary in any instrument other than keyboard. This course is graded satisfactory/ unsatisfactory. Students are allowed two attempts at the exam. Those who do not pass the exam after two attempts cannot pass the course. Those who do not pass the course must re-enroll in keyboard study before enrolling in MUP 290 again. Passing MUP 290 is a requirement for graduation. Co-requisite(s): MUP 230  or consent of instructor.
  
  • MUP 390 - Junior Recital


    0 credit hours
    Solo public performance of musical literature appropriate for major area. Consent of instructor Required.
  
  • MUP 490 - Senior Recital


    0 credit hours
    Solo public performance of musical literature appropriate for major area. Consent of instructor required.

Music, Applied Private Lessons for non-majors

  
  • MUP 126 - Elective Voice


    1-2 credit hours
    Audition and consent of instructor required.
  
  • MUP 136 - Elective Keyboard


    1-2 credit hours
    Audition and consent of instructor required.
  
  • MUP 146 - Elective Woodwind


    1-2 credit hours
    Audition and consent of instructor required.
  
  • MUP 156 - Elective Brass


    1-2 credit hours
    Audition and consent of instructor required.
  
  • MUP 166 - Elective Percussion


    1-2 credit hours
    Audition and consent of instructor required.
  
  • MUP 176 - Elective Strings


    1-2 credit hours
    Audition and consent of instructor required.

Music, Applied Private Lessons for music majors and minors

  
  • MUP 120 - Applied Private Lessons - Voice


    1-2 credit hours
    May be taken twice for 1-2 credit hours. Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor.
  
  • MUP 131 - Applied Private Lessons - Harpsichord


    1-2 credit hours
    May be taken twice for 1-2 credit hours. Consent of instructor required.
  
  • MUP 132 - Applied Private Lessons - Organ


    1-2 credit hours
    May be taken twice for 1-2 credit hours. Consent of instructor required.
  
  • MUP 133 - Applied Private Lessons - Piano


    1-2 credit hours
    May be taken twice for 1-2 credit hours. Consent of instructor required.
  
  • MUP 141 - Applied Private Lessons - Flute


    1-2 credit hours
    May be taken twice for 1-2 credit hours. Consent of instructor required.
  
  • MUP 142 - Applied Private Lessons - Oboe


    1-2 credit hours
    May be taken twice for 1-2 credit hours. Consent of instructor required.
  
  • MUP 143 - Applied Private Lessons - Clarinet


    1-2 credit hours
    May be taken twice for 1-2 credit hours. Consent of instructor required.
  
  • MUP 144 - Applied Private Lessons - Bassoon


    1-2 credit hours
    May be taken twice for 1-2 credit hours. Consent of instructor required.
  
  • MUP 145 - Applied Private Lessons - Saxophone


    1-2 credit hours
    May be taken twice for 1-2 credit hours. Consent of instructor required.
  
  • MUP 151 - Applied Private Lessons - Horn


    1-2 credit hours
    May be taken twice for 1-2 credit hours. Consent of instructor required.
  
  • MUP 152 - Applied Private Lessons - Trumpet


    1-2 credit hours
    May be taken twice for 1-2 credit hours. Consent of instructor required.
  
  • MUP 153 - Applied Private Lessons - Trombone


    1-2 credit hours
    May be taken twice for 1-2 credit hours. Consent of instructor required.
  
  • MUP 154 - Applied Private Lessons - Euphonium


    1-2 credit hours
    May be taken twice for 1-2 credit hours. Consent of instructor required.
  
  • MUP 155 - Applied Private Lessons - Tuba


    1-2 credit hours
    May be taken twice for 1-2 credit hours. Consent of instructor required.
  
  • MUP 161 - Applied Private Lessons - Percussion


    1-2 credit hours
    May be taken twice for 1-2 credit hours. Consent of instructor required.
  
  • MUP 171 - Applied Private Lessons - Violin


    1-2 credit hours
    May be taken twice for 1-2 credit hours. Consent of instructor required.
  
  • MUP 172 - Applied Private Lessons - Viola


    1-2 credit hours
    May be taken twice for 1-2 credit hours. Consent of instructor required.
  
  • MUP 173 - Applied Private Lessons - Cello


    1-2 credit hours
    May be taken twice for 1-2 credit hours. Consent of instructor required.
  
  • MUP 174 - Applied Private Lessons - Double Bass


    1-2 credit hours
    May be taken twice for 1-2 credit hours. Consent of instructor required.
  
  • MUP 175 - Applied Private Lessons - Guitar


    1-2 credit hours
    May be taken twice for 1-2 credit hours. Consent of instructor required.
  
  • MUP 220 - Applied Private Lessons - Voice


    1-2 credit hours
    May be taken twice for 1-2 credit hours. Consent of instructor required. Prerequisite(s): Two semesters of 100-level study.
  
  • MUP 231 - Applied Private Lessons - Harpsichord


    1-2 credit hours
    May be taken twice for 1-2 credit hours. Consent of instructor required. Prerequisite(s): Two semesters of 100-level study.
  
  • MUP 232 - Applied Private Lessons - Organ


    1-2 credit hours
    May be taken twice for 1-2 credit hours. Consent of instructor required. Prerequisite(s): Two semesters of 100-level study.
  
  • MUP 233 - Applied Private Lessons - Piano


    1-2 credit hours
    May be taken twice for 1-2 credit hours. Consent of instructor required. Prerequisite(s): Two semesters of 100-level study.
  
  • MUP 241 - Applied Private Lessons - Flute


    1-2 credit hours
    May be taken twice for 1-2 credit hours. Consent of instructor required. Prerequisite(s): Two semesters of 100-level study.
  
  • MUP 242 - Applied Private Lessons - Oboe


    1-2 credit hours
    May be taken twice for 1-2 credit hours. Consent of instructor required. Prerequisite(s): Two semesters of 100-level study.
  
  • MUP 243 - Applied Private Lessons - Clarinet


    1-2 credit hours
    May be taken twice for 1-2 credit hours. Consent of instructor required. Prerequisite(s): Two semesters of 100-level study.
  
  • MUP 244 - Applied Private Lessons - Bassoon


    1-2 credit hours
    May be taken twice for 1-2 credit hours. Consent of instructor required. Prerequisite(s): Two semesters of 100-level study.
  
  • MUP 245 - Applied Private Lessons - Saxophone


    1-2 credit hours
    May be taken twice for 1-2 credit hours. Consent of instructor required. Prerequisite(s): Two semesters of 100-level study.
  
  • MUP 251 - Applied Private Lessons - Horn


    1-2 credit hours
    May be taken twice for 1-2 credit hours. Consent of instructor required. Prerequisite(s): Two semesters of 100-level study.
  
  • MUP 252 - Applied Private Lessons - Trumpet


    1-2 credit hours
    May be taken twice for 1-2 credit hours. Consent of instructor required. Prerequisite(s): Two semesters of 100-level study.
  
  • MUP 253 - Applied Private Lessons - Trombone


    1-2 credit hours
    May be taken twice for 1-2 credit hours. Consent of instructor required. Prerequisite(s): Two semesters of 100-level study.
  
  • MUP 254 - Applied Private Lessons - Euphonium


    1-2 credit hours
    May be taken twice for 1-2 credit hours. Consent of instructor required. Prerequisite(s): Two semesters of 100-level study.
  
  • MUP 255 - Applied Private Lessons - Tuba


    1-2 credit hours
    May be taken twice for 1-2 credit hours. Consent of instructor required. Prerequisite(s): Two semesters of 100-level study.
  
  • MUP 261 - Applied Private Lessons - Percussion


    1-2 credit hours
    May be taken twice for 1-2 credit hours. Consent of instructor required. Prerequisite(s): Two semesters of 100-level study.
  
  • MUP 271 - Applied Private Lessons - Violin


    1-2 credit hours
    May be taken twice for 1-2 credit hours. Consent of instructor required. Prerequisite(s): Two semesters of 100-level study.
  
  • MUP 272 - Applied Private Lessons - Viola


    1-2 credit hours
    May be taken twice for 1-2 credit hours. Consent of instructor required. Prerequisite(s): Two semesters of 100-level study.
  
  • MUP 273 - Applied Private Lessons - Cello


    1-2 credit hours
    May be taken twice for 1-2 credit hours. Consent of instructor required. Prerequisite(s): Two semesters of 100-level study.
  
  • MUP 274 - Applied Private Lessons - Double Bass


    1-2 credit hours
    May be taken twice for 1-2 credit hours. Consent of instructor required. Prerequisite(s): Two semesters of 100-level study.
  
  • MUP 275 - Applied Private Lessons - Guitar


    1-2 credit hours
    May be taken twice for 1-2 credit hours. Consent of instructor required. Prerequisite(s): Two semesters of 100-level study.
  
  • MUP 320 - Applied Private Lessons - Voice


    1-2 credit hours
    May be taken twice for 1-2 credit hours. Successful completion of the Upper-Division Qualifying Exam, and consent of instructor required. Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of MUS 113 , and two semesters of 200-level study.
  
  • MUP 331 - Applied Private Lessons - Harpsichord


    1-2 credit hours
    May be taken twice for 1-2 credit hours. Successful completion of the Upper-Division Qualifying Exam, and consent of instructor required. Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of MUS 113 , and two semesters of 200-level study.
  
  • MUP 332 - Applied Private Lessons - Organ


    1-2 credit hours
    May be taken twice for 1-2 credit hours. Successful completion of the Upper-Division Qualifying Exam, and consent of instructor required. Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of MUS 113 , and two semesters of 200-level study.
  
  • MUP 333 - Applied Private Lessons - Piano


    1-2 credit hours
    May be taken twice for 1-2 credit hours. Successful completion of the Upper-Division Qualifying Exam, and consent of instructor required. Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of MUS 113 , and two semesters of 200-level study.
  
  • MUP 341 - Applied Private Lessons - Flute


    1-2 credit hours
    May be taken twice for 1-2 credit hours. Successful completion of the Upper-Division Qualifying Exam, and consent of instructor required. Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of MUS 113 , and two semesters of 200-level study.
  
  • MUP 342 - Applied Private Lessons - Oboe


    1-2 credit hours
    May be taken twice for 1-2 credit hours. Successful completion of the Upper-Division Qualifying Exam, and consent of instructor required. Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of MUS 113 , and two semesters of 200-level study.
  
  • MUP 343 - Applied Private Lessons - Clarinet


    1-2 credit hours
    May be taken twice for 1-2 credit hours. Successful completion of the Upper-Division Qualifying Exam, and consent of instructor required. Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of MUS 113 , and two semesters of 200-level study.
  
  • MUP 344 - Applied Private Lessons - Bassoon


    1-2 credit hours
    May be taken twice for 1-2 credit hours. Successful completion of the Upper-Division Qualifying Exam, and consent of instructor required. Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of MUS 113 , and two semesters of 200-level study.
  
  • MUP 345 - Applied Private Lessons - Saxophone


    1-2 credit hours
    May be taken twice for 1-2 credit hours. Successful completion of the Upper-Division Qualifying Exam, and consent of instructor required. Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of MUS 113 , and two semesters of 200-level study.
  
  • MUP 351 - Applied Private Lessons - Horn


    1-2 credit hours
    May be taken twice for 1-2 credit hours. Successful completion of the Upper-Division Qualifying Exam, and consent of instructor required. Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of MUS 113 , and two semesters of 200-level study.
  
  • MUP 352 - Applied Private Lessons - Trumpet


    1-2 credit hours
    May be taken twice for 1-2 credit hours. Successful completion of the Upper-Division Qualifying Exam, and consent of instructor required. Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of MUS 113 , and two semesters of 200-level study.
  
  • MUP 353 - Applied Private Lessons - Trombone


    1-2 credit hours
    May be taken twice for 1-2 credit hours. Successful completion of the Upper-Division Qualifying Exam, and consent of instructor required. Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of MUS 113 , and two semesters of 200-level study.
  
  • MUP 354 - Applied Private Lessons - Euphonium


    1-2 credit hours
    May be taken twice for 1-2 credit hours. Successful completion of the Upper-Division Qualifying Exam, and consent of instructor required. Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of MUS 113 , and two semesters of 200-level study.
  
  • MUP 355 - Applied Private Lessons - Tuba


    1-2 credit hours
    May be taken twice for 1-2 credit hours. Successful completion of the Upper-Division Qualifying Exam, and consent of instructor required. Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of MUS 113 , and two semesters of 200-level study.
  
  • MUP 361 - Applied Private Lessons - Percussion


    1-2 credit hours
    May be taken twice for 1-2 credit hours. Successful completion of the Upper-Division Qualifying Exam, and consent of instructor required. Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of MUS 113 , and two semesters of 200-level study.
  
  • MUP 371 - Applied Private Lessons - Violin


    1-2 credit hours
    May be taken twice for 1-2 credit hours. Successful completion of the Upper-Division Qualifying Exam, and consent of instructor required. Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of MUS 113 , and two semesters of 200-level study.
  
  • MUP 372 - Applied Private Lessons - Viola


    1-2 credit hours
    May be taken twice for 1-2 credit hours. Successful completion of the Upper-Division Qualifying Exam, and consent of instructor required. Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of MUS 113 , and two semesters of 200-level study.
  
  • MUP 373 - Applied Private Lessons - Cello


    1-2 credit hours
    May be taken twice for 1-2 credit hours. Successful completion of the Upper-Division Qualifying Exam, and consent of instructor required. Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of MUS 113 , and two semesters of 200-level study.
  
  • MUP 374 - Applied Private Lessons - Double Bass


    1-2 credit hours
    May be taken twice for 1-2 credit hours. Successful completion of the Upper-Division Qualifying Exam, and consent of instructor required. Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of MUS 113 , and two semesters of 200-level study.
  
  • MUP 375 - Applied Private Lessons - Guitar


    1-2 credit hours
    May be taken twice for 1-2 credit hours. Successful completion of the Upper-Division Qualifying Exam, and consent of instructor required. Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of MUS 113 , and two semesters of 200-level study.
  
  • MUP 420 - Applied Private Lessons - Voice


    1-2 credit hours
    May be taken twice for 1-2 credit hours. Consent of instructor required. Prerequisite(s): Two semesters of 300-level study.
  
  • MUP 431 - Applied Private Lessons - Harpsichord


    1-2 credit hours
    May be taken twice for 1-2 credit hours. Consent of instructor required. Prerequisite(s): Two semesters of 300-level study.
  
  • MUP 432 - Applied Private Lessons - Organ


    1-2 credit hours
    May be taken twice for 1-2 credit hours. Consent of instructor required. Prerequisite(s): Two semesters of 300-level study.
  
  • MUP 433 - Applied Private Lessons - Piano


    1-2 credit hours
    May be taken twice for 1-2 credit hours. Consent of instructor required. Prerequisite(s): Two semesters of 300-level study.
  
  • MUP 441 - Applied Private Lessons - Flute


    1-2 credit hours
    May be taken twice for 1-2 credit hours. Consent of instructor required. Prerequisite(s): Two semesters of 300-level study.
  
  • MUP 442 - Applied Private Lessons - Oboe


    1-2 credit hours
    May be taken twice for 1-2 credit hours. Consent of instructor required. Prerequisite(s): Two semesters of 300-level study.
  
  • MUP 443 - Applied Private Lessons - Clarinet


    1-2 credit hours
    May be taken twice for 1-2 credit hours. Consent of instructor required. Prerequisite(s): Two semesters of 300-level study.
  
  • MUP 444 - Applied Private Lessons - Bassoon


    1-2 credit hours
    May be taken twice for 1-2 credit hours. Consent of instructor required. Prerequisite(s): Two semesters of 300-level study.
  
  • MUP 445 - Applied Private Lessons - Saxophone


    1-2 credit hours
    May be taken twice for 1-2 credit hours. Consent of instructor required. Prerequisite(s): Two semesters of 300-level study.
  
  • MUP 451 - Applied Private Lessons - Horn


    1-2 credit hours
    May be taken twice for 1-2 credit hours. Consent of instructor required. Prerequisite(s): Two semesters of 300-level study.
  
  • MUP 452 - Applied Private Lessons - Trumpet


    1-2 credit hours
    May be taken twice for 1-2 credit hours. Consent of instructor required. Prerequisite(s): Two semesters of 300-level study.
 

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