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MUS 102 - Music Fundamentals
3.0 Credit(s)
Lecture 3
Lab/Clinical 0
Music Fundamentals serves the non-musician who wishes to learn the basic music fundamentals including signs, symbols, key signatures, and note reading in bass and treble clef. It is recommended for elementary education majors and other students who want a working knowledge of music fundamentals.
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MUS 109 - Jazz Combo I
1.0 Credit(s)
Lecture 0
Lab/Clinical 3
Jazz Combo I will introduce the students to jazz improvisation and give them an opportunity for performances. Course content includes learning the standard jazz small group literature and improvisation.
Prerequisite(s): Must audition.
Note(s): Does not meet humanities requirement for graduation; a total of eight credits in Ensemble Music courses may be counted toward a degree.
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MUS 114 - Jazz Combo II
1.0 Credit(s)
Lecture 0
Lab/Clinical 3
Jazz Combo II will introduce the students to jazz improvisation and give them an opportunity for performances. Course content includes learning the standard jazz small group literature and improvisation.
Prerequisite(s): A grade of “C” or higher in MUS 109 - Jazz Combo I .
Note(s): Does not meet humanities requirement for graduation; a total of eight credits in Ensemble Music courses may be counted toward a degree.
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MUS 124 - Instrumental Jazz Ensemble I
1.0 Credit(s)
Lecture 0
Lab/Clinical 3
Instrumental Jazz Ensemble I, through rehearsal and performance, provides a large instrumental ensemble experience in jazz styles and improvisation. This course requires various performances outside of class.
Prerequisite(s): Must audition.
Note(s): Does not meet humanities requirement for graduation; a total of eight credits in Ensemble Music courses may be counted toward a degree.
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MUS 134 - Concert Choir I
1.0 Credit(s)
Lecture 0
Lab/Clinical 3
Concert Choir I, through rehearsal and performance, provides a large vocal ensemble experience. This course requires various performances outside of class.
Prerequisite(s): Must audition.
Note(s): Does not meet humanities requirement for graduation; a total of eight credits in Ensemble Music courses may be counted toward a degree.
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MUS 137 - Concert Band I
1.0 Credit(s)
Lecture 0
Lab/Clinical 3
Concert Band I, through rehearsal and performance, provides a large instrumental ensemble experience. This course requires various performances outside of class.
Prerequisite(s): Must audition.
Note(s): Does not meet humanities requirement for graduation; a total of eight credits in Ensemble Music courses may be counted toward a degree.
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MUS 141 - Concert Choir II
1.0 Credit(s)
Lecture 0
Lab/Clinical 3
Concert Choir II, through rehearsal and performance, provides a large vocal ensemble experience. This course requires various performances outside of class.
Prerequisite(s): A grade of “C” or higher in MUS 134 - Concert Choir I .
Note(s): Does not meet humanities requirement for graduation; a total of eight credits in Ensemble Music courses may be counted toward a degree.
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MUS 142 - Concert Choir III
1.0 Credit(s)
Lecture 0
Lab/Clinical 3
Concert Choir III, through rehearsal and performance, provides a large vocal ensemble experience. This course requires various performances outside of class.
Prerequisite(s): A grade of “C” or higher in MUS 141 - Concert Choir II .
Note(s): Does not meet humanities requirement for graduation; a total of eight credits in Ensemble Music courses may be counted toward a degree.
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MUS 182 - Instrumental Jazz Ensemble II
1.0 Credit(s)
Lecture 0
Lab/Clinical 3
Instrumental Jazz Ensemble II, through rehearsal and performance, provides a large instrumental ensemble experience in jazz styles and improvisation. This course requires various performances outside of class.
Prerequisite(s): A grade of “C” or higher in MUS 124 - Instrumental Jazz Ensemble I .
Note(s): Does not meet humanities requirement for graduation; a total of eight credits in Ensemble Music courses may be counted toward a degree.
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MUS 183 - Instrumental Jazz Ensemble III
1.0 Credit(s)
Lecture 0
Lab/Clinical 3
Instrumental Jazz Ensemble III, through rehearsal and performance, provides a large instrumental ensemble experience in jazz styles and improvisation. This course requires various performances outside of class.
Prerequisite(s): A grade of “C” or higher in MUS 182 - Instrumental Jazz Ensemble II .
Note(s): Does not meet humanities requirement for graduation; a total of eight credits in Ensemble Music courses may be counted toward a degree.
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MUS 184 - Instrumental Jazz Ensemble IV
1.0 Credit(s)
Lecture 0
Lab/Clinical 3
Instrumental Jazz Ensemble IV, through rehearsal and performance, provides a large instrumental ensemble experience in jazz styles and performance. This course requires various performances outside of class.
Prerequisite(s): A grade of “C” or higher in MUS 183 - Instrumental Jazz Ensemble III .
Note(s): Does not meet humanities requirement for graduation; a total of eight credits in Ensemble Music courses may be counted toward a degree.
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MUS 185 - Class Piano I
1.0 Credit(s)
Lecture 1
Lab/Clinical 0
Class Piano I introduces the student to fundamental aspects of playing the piano, including music reading, appropriate performance technique, and keyboard understanding as it relates to basic melodic and harmonic structures.
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MUS 186 - Class Piano II
1.0 Credit(s)
Lecture 1
Lab/Clinical 0
Class Piano II expands the application of abilities acquired in Class Piano I. Students are introduced to four-part music reading, transposition, chord/scale relationship, basic cadences, and creating simple harmonic progression for diatonic melody in major keys.
Prerequisite(s): MUS 185 - Class Piano I .
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MUS 187 - Class Piano III
1.0 Credit(s)
Lecture 1
Lab/Clinical 0
Class Piano III expands on the application of abilities acquired in Class Piano II. Students will be introduced to simple free textured music reading, transposition to distant keys, forms of minor scales, additional common cadences, and creating free textured harmonic progressions for diatonic melody in major keys.
Prerequisite(s): MUS 186 - Class Piano II .
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MUS 188 - Class Piano IV
1.0 Credit(s)
Lecture 1
Lab/Clinical 0
Class Piano IV expands on the application of abilities acquired in Class Piano III. Students will be introduced to chord/scale relationships in minor scale forms, transposition of minor keys, specialized scale forms, realization of lead sheet notation, and creating free textured harmonic progressions for melody, including minor keys.
Prerequisite(s): MUS 187 - Class Piano III .
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MUS 204 - History of Rock and Roll
3.0 Credit(s)
Lecture 3
Lab/Clinical 0
History of Rock and Roll is a study of rock and roll music and culture from the mid-1950’s to the present. The course is designed to create critical listeners of popular music through analysis of song forms, rock band instrumentation, and the political, cultural, and social significance of song lyrics. The course examines issues ranging from music business and technology to the socio-economic, gender, and racial influences that formed rock and roll music and continue to shape it to this day.
Note(s): Meets diversity requirement for graduation.
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MUS 213 - Men’s Ensemble I
1.0 Credit(s)
Lecture 0
Lab/Clinical 2
Men’s Ensemble I, through rehearsal and performance, provides a small vocal ensemble experience. This course requires various performances outside of class.
Prerequisite(s): Must audition.
Corequisite(s): Concert Choir or Chamber Choir.
Note(s): Does not meet humanities requirement for graduation; a total of eight credits in Ensemble Music may be counted toward a degree.
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MUS 224 - Men’s Ensemble II
1.0 Credit(s)
Lecture 0
Lab/Clinical 2
Men’s Ensemble II, through rehearsal and performance, provides a small vocal ensemble experience. This course requires various performances outside of class.
Prerequisite(s): A grade of “C” or higher in MUS 213 - Men’s Ensemble I .
Corequisite(s): Concert Choir or Chamber Choir.
Note(s): Does not meet humanities requirement for graduation; a total of eight credits in Ensemble Music courses may be counted toward a degree.
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MUS 232 - Jazz Combo III
1.0 Credit(s)
Lecture 0
Lab/Clinical 3
Jazz Combo III will introduce the students to jazz improvisation and give them an opportunity for performances. Course content includes learning the standard jazz small group literature and improvisation.
Prerequisite(s): A grade of “C” or higher in MUS 114 - Jazz Combo II .
Note(s): Does not meet humanities requirement for graduation; a total of eight credits in Ensemble Music courses may be counted toward a degree.
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MUS 234 - Jazz Combo IV
1.0 Credit(s)
Lecture 0
Lab/Clinical 3
Jazz Combo IV will introduce the students to jazz improvisation and give them an opportunity for performances. Course content includes learning the standard jazz small group literature and improvisation.
Prerequisite(s): A grade of “C” or higher in MUS 232 - Jazz Combo III .
Note(s): Does not meet humanities requirement for graduation; a total of eight credits in Ensemble Music courses may be counted toward a degree.
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MUS 238 - Men’s Ensemble III
1.0 Credit(s)
Lecture 0
Lab/Clinical 2
Men’s Ensemble III, through rehearsal and performance, provides a small vocal ensemble experience. This course requires various performances outside of class.
Prerequisite(s): A grade of “C” or higher in MUS 224 - Men’s Ensemble II .
Corequisite(s): Concert Choir or Chamber Choir.
Note(s): Does not meet humanities requirement for graduation; a total of eight credits in Ensemble Music courses may be counted toward a degree.
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MUS 240 - Concert Choir IV
1.0 Credit(s)
Lecture 0
Lab/Clinical 3
Concert Choir IV, through rehearsal and performance, provides a large vocal ensemble experience. This course requires various performances outside of class.
Prerequisite(s): A grade of “C” or higher in MUS 142 - Concert Choir III .
Note(s): Does not meet humanities requirement for graduation; a total of eight credits in Ensemble Music courses may be counted toward a degree.
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MUS 245 - Concert Band II
1.0 Credit(s)
Lecture 0
Lab/Clinical 3
Concert Band II, through rehearsal and performance, provides a large instrumental ensemble experience. This course requires various performances outside of class.
Prerequisite(s): A grade of “C” or higher in MUS 137 - Concert Band I .
Note(s): Does not meet humanities requirement for graduation; a total of eight credits in Ensemble Music courses may be counted toward a degree.
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MUS 247 - Choreography I
1.0 Credit(s)
Lecture 0
Lab/Clinical 2
Choreography I provides detailed instruction in dance steps and body movement to enhance choral performance. Students learn choreography to complete a musical show.
Prerequisite(s): Must audition.
Corequisite(s): MUS 390 - Show Choir I .
Note(s): Does not meet humanities requirement for graduation; a total of eight credits in Ensemble Music courses may be counted toward a degree.
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MUS 248 - Men’s Ensemble IV
1.0 Credit(s)
Lecture 0
Lab/Clinical 2
Men’s Ensemble IV will consist of four-part men’s a cappella literature and give students an opportunity for performances. Course content includes reading four-part literature, learning barbershop concepts and harmonies at an advanced level.
Prerequisite(s): A grade of “C” or higher in MUS 238 - Men’s Ensemble III .
Corequisite(s): Must be enrolled in another Ensemble Music course.
Note(s): Does not meet humanities requirement for graduation; a total of eight credits in Ensemble Music may be counted toward a degree.
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MUS 264 - Choreography II
1.0 Credit(s)
Lecture 0
Lab/Clinical 2
Choreography II provides detailed instruction in dance steps and body movement to enhance choral performance at an intermediate level. Students learn choreography to complete a musical show.
Prerequisite(s): A grade of “C” or higher in MUS 247 - Choreography I .
Corequisite(s): MUS 392 - Show Choir III .
Note(s): Does not meet humanities requirement for graduation; a total of eight credits in Ensemble Music courses may be counted toward a degree.
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MUS 277 - Jazz Lab Band
1.0 Credit(s)
Lecture 0
Lab/Clinical 3
The Jazz Lab Band will introduce the student to a working band atmosphere and give them an opportunity for performances. Course content includes learning the standard dance band repertoire. A total of four credits may be counted toward a degree.
Prerequisite(s): Must audition.
Note(s): Does not meet humanities requirement for graduation; a total of eight credits in Ensemble Music may be counted toward a degree.
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MUS 305 - Introduction to Audio
3.0 Credit(s)
Lecture 3
Lab/Clinical 0
Introduction to Audio introduces students to basic audio theory as well as how to assemble and operate a live analog sound reinforcement system. Instruction covers the basic audio theories behind and standard operation of audio cables, microphones, mixing consoles, power amplifiers, loudspeakers, and signal processing.
Note(s): Co-numbered with DRA 305 - Introduction to Audio .
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MUS 306 - Digital Audio Production I
3.0 Credit(s)
Lecture 3
Lab/Clinical 0
Digital Audio Production I introduces students to basic theories and techniques of digital audio recording, editing, and mixing. Instruction utilizes current industry software digital audio workstation and cover the fundamentals of the operation of the software, as well as audio and MIDI recording and editing. This course provides students with real-world examples and frequent hands-on assignments that will provide a solid foundation in all aspects of audio production.
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MUS 307 - Digital Audio Production II
3.0 Credit(s)
Lecture 3
Lab/Clinical 0
Digital Audio Production II builds upon student skills navigating and using industry softwares digital audio workstation. Instruction covers working with expanded hardware and software configurations, developing versatile tools for manipulating and editing both audio and MIDI data, and implementing a range of techniques that encompass larger, more sophisticated production scenarios. This course provides real-world examples and frequent hands-on assignments designed to enhance abilities in all aspects of audio production.
Prerequisite(s): A grade of “C” or higher in MUS 306 - Digital Audio Production I .
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MUS 310 - Recording Project I
1.0 Credit(s)
Lecture 0
Lab/Clinical 2
Recording Project I provides students with the opportunity to be involved, at the introductory level, in the complete cycle of an audio recording project. In Recording Project I, students perform as a singer/songwriter/ musician and perform additional tasks according to their current skill level. Students assist in producing a two to four track album.
Prerequisite(s): A grade of “C” or higher in MUS 306 - Digital Audio Production I .
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MUS 311 - Recording Project II
1.0 Credit(s)
Lecture 0
Lab/Clinical 2
Recording Project II provides students with the opportunity to be involved in the complete cycle of an audio recording project. Students in Recording Project II are in charge of all equipment used in the recording project and assume the role of studio musician and perform additional tasks according to their current skill level. Students assist in producing a two to four track album.
Prerequisite(s): A grade of “C” or higher in MUS 310 - Recording Project I .
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MUS 312 - Recording Project III
1.0 Credit(s)
Lecture 0
Lab/Clinical 2
Recording Project III provides students with the opportunity to be involved in the complete cycle of an audio recording project. Students in Recording Project III apply basic recording techniques in tracking a session for a recording project and assume the role of studio musician and perform additional tasks according to their current skill level. Students assist in producing a two to four track album.
Prerequisite(s): A grade of “C” or higher in MUS 311 - Recording Project II .
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MUS 313 - Recording Project IV
1.0 Credit(s)
Lecture 0
Lab/Clinical 2
Recording Project IV provides students with the opportunity to be involved in the complete cycle of an audio recording project. Students in Recording Project IV learn to organize and mix a project recording session and assume the role of studio musician and perform additional tasks according to their current skill level. Students assist in producing a two to four track album.
Prerequisite(s): A grade of “C” or higher in MUS 312 - Recording Project III
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MUS 320 - Technical Music Practicum I
1.0 Credit(s)
Lecture 0
Lab/Clinical 2
Technical Music Practicum I is designed for Technical Music majors to learn basic aspects of working as audio technician support and apply concepts learned from other courses at various campus activities and events that may require audio reinforcement. Students learn how to properly setup and operate equipment in a variety of settings. Students are required to attend various campus-wide activities that require audio reinforcement and meet staff expectations as an audio technician assistant.
Corequisite(s): MUS 305 - Introduction to Audio .
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MUS 321 - Technical Music Practicum II
1.0 Credit(s)
Lecture 0
Lab/Clinical 2
Technical Music Practicum II students work as mobile recording engineers, providing recording and audio archival services for various campus activities and events that require audio recording services. Students apply knowledge learned in other Technical Music courses to properly set up and operate the necessary equipment in a variety of settings. Students are required to attend various campus-wide activities that require audio reinforcement and meet staff expectations as a mobile recording engineer.
Prerequisite(s): A grade of “C” or higher in MUS 320 - Technical Music Practicum I .
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MUS 322 - Technical Music Practicum III
1.0 Credit(s)
Lecture 0
Lab/Clinical 2
Technical Music Practicum III students act as music technology lab assistants. Students will be required to use skills learned in other Technical Music courses to assist faculty and students in the use and maintenance of the laboratory equipment during classes held in the laboratory. Students also begin to create a resume and professional portfolio of past work to use during the job application process.
Prerequisite(s): A grade of “C” or higher in MUS 321 - Technical Music Practicum II .
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MUS 323 - Technical Music Practicum IV
1.0 Credit(s)
Lecture 0
Lab/Clinical 2
Technical Music Practicum IV students will act as operations engineers in the technical music recording studio. Students use skills learned in other Technical Music courses to assist other students and faculty in the use of the studio including microphone setup, studio signal flow, control surface operation, as well as studio policies and procedures. Students also develop a finalized, professional resume and portfolio of past work to use during the job application process.
Prerequisite(s): A grade of “C” or higher in MUS 322 - Technical Music Practicum III .
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MUS 325 - Mix Listening I
3.0 Credit(s)
Lecture 3
Lab/Clinical 0
Mix Listening I provides students with an introduction to the mixing process and develops the ability to hear and identify the key features of a well-balanced, professional-sounding mix. Through regular ear-training drills, analysis of recordings, and comparative studies of different styles of mixing. Students learn to identify mix width and depth, frequency range, dynamics and the different approaches used in various musical genres as well as mixing techniques including panning, reverb, delay, compression, chorus, and distortion. The course also explores various types of instruments and arrangements as well as the basic acoustic theory that will help turn a normal listening space into a more critical listening environment.
Prerequisite(s): A grade of “C” or higher in MUS 305 - Introduction to Audio and MUS 306 - Digital Audio Production I .
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MUS 326 - Mix Listening II
3.0 Credit(s)
Lecture 3
Lab/Clinical 0
Mix Listening II continues to build listening skills and aural awareness while expanding students’ palette of production techniques and vocabulary. Students learn how to identify and determine key mix frequencies for instruments across different musical genres and cultures. Students also learn to identify finer parameters of natural and artificial reverb, delay, and compression settings, and their effect on mixes and what we hear. Students are provided with in-depth comparisons of microphones, mic pre-amps, and amplifiers, as well as stereo mic configurations. Throughout the course, students analyze professional recordings and strengthen listening skills through ear- training drills.
Prerequisite(s): A grade of “C” or higher in MUS 325 - Mix Listening I .
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MUS 328 - Virtual Instrument and Processing Plug-Ins
3.0 Credit(s)
Lecture 2
Lab/Clinical 2
Virtual Instrument and Processing Plug-Ins explores how to fully utilize all of the available audio processing plug-ins and virtual instruments that are included with current industry software digital audio workstation. The course covers the properties of each parameter in every instrument and how those parameters work together to create a more interesting sound or cohesive mix. The course also covers how to design sounds based on those parameters, how to be more creative with the effects and instruments, and how to improve the overall sound of musical productions.
Prerequisite(s): A grade of “C” or higher in MUS 306 - Digital Audio Production I .
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MUS 330 - Audio Mixing I
3.0 Credit(s)
Lecture 3
Lab/Clinical 0
Audio Mixing I expands upon understanding of the production process by introducing new mixing techniques such as parallel compression, providing thorough explorations of reverb and delay parameters and use of those effects in the mixing process. The course introduces the subject of audio mastering and the use of compression at the mastering stage. Students listen to, compare, and discuss mixes as a class.
Prerequisite(s): A grade of “C” or higher in MUS 325 - Mix Listening I or MUS 307 - Digital Audio Production II .
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MUS 331 - Audio Mixing II
3.0 Credit(s)
Lecture 3
Lab/Clinical 0
Audio Mixing II is an advanced course that provides a deeper understanding of mixing and mastering tools and techniques that can be applied to a wide variety of styles including jazz, pop/rock, and electronica. The course explores the use of several mixing procedures including utilizing advanced techniques with processors such as EQ, compression, reverb, delays, and tempo maps. Each of these concepts is applied to various genres of recorded music. The course also covers the use of EQ, limiting, and multi-band compression in the mastering process.
Prerequisite(s): A grade of “C” or higher in MUS 330 - Audio Mixing I .
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MUS 333 - Popular Music Analysis
3.0 Credit(s)
Lecture 3
Lab/Clinical 0
Popular Music Analysis provides a step-by-step approach to identifying the essential elements of successful recorded tracks and albums. Students gain an understanding of the most fundamental part of the songwriting and recording process - the emotional effectiveness of music. Students also learn arrangement and direction techniques designed to assist talent in contributing substantially to a recording instead of simply performing a part. Students learn the differences between producing and engineering in order to transform their approach to mixing an album so that it may reach its full artistic potential.
Prerequisite(s): A grade of “C” or higher in MUS 325 - Mix Listening I .
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MUS 335 - Audio Mastering
3.0 Credit(s)
Lecture 3
Lab/Clinical 0
Audio Mastering focuses on the final part of the music production process. Students are provided with an advanced discussion of acoustics, monitoring, and the digital audio fundamentals unique to the art of mastering audio. Students learn the specific tools used to modify, enhance, and correct the sound of a recording. Course topics include applying signal processing to enhance audio material, noise reduction techniques, advanced editing techniques such as album sequencing and manual gain riding. Students also learn about the importance of quality control, and compare disc and electronic delivery preparation methods.
Prerequisite(s): A grade of “C” or higher in MUS 330 - Audio Mixing I .
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MUS 350 - Percussion Ensemble I
1.0 Credit(s)
Lecture 0
Lab/Clinical 2
Percussion Ensemble I introduces students to percussion ensemble literature and gives them an opportunity for performance. Course content includes reading percussion music and learning percussion techniques and concepts. Open to all students.
Prerequisite(s): Must audition.
Note(s): Does not meet humanities requirement for graduation; a total of eight credits in Ensemble Music may be counted toward a degree.
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MUS 351 - Percussion Ensemble II
1.0 Credit(s)
Lecture 0
Lab/Clinical 2
Percussion Ensemble II advances students’ knowledge of percussion ensemble literature and gives them an opportunity for performance. Course content includes reading percussion music and learning percussion techniques and concepts. Open to all students.
Prerequisite(s): A grade of “C” or higher in MUS 350 - Percussion Ensemble I .
Note(s): Does not meet humanities requirement for graduation; a total of eight credits in Ensemble Music may be counted toward a degree.
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MUS 352 - Percussion Ensemble III
1.0 Credit(s)
Lecture 0
Lab/Clinical 2
Percussion Ensemble III builds upon skills learned in previous levels. Students learn percussion ensemble literature and have performance opportunities. Course content includes reading percussion music and learning percussion techniques and concepts. Open to all students.
Prerequisite(s): A grade of “C” or higher in MUS 351 - Percussion Ensemble II .
Note(s): Does not meet humanities requirement for graduation; a total of eight credits in Ensemble Music may be counted toward a degree.
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MUS 353 - Percussion Ensemble IV
1.0 Credit(s)
Lecture 0
Lab/Clinical 2
Percussion Ensemble IV refines the skills learned in previous levels. Students learn percussion ensemble literature and have performance opportunities. Course content includes reading percussion music and learning percussion techniques and concepts. Open to all students.
Prerequisite(s): A grade of “C” or higher in MUS 352 - Percussion Ensemble III .
Note(s): Does not meet humanities requirement for graduation; a total of eight credits in Ensemble Music may be counted toward a degree.
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MUS 360 - Women’s Ensemble I
1.0 Credit(s)
Lecture 0
Lab/Clinical 2
Women’s Ensemble I, through rehearsal and performance, provides a small vocal ensemble experience. This course requires various performances outside of class.
Prerequisite(s): Must audition.
Corequisite(s): Concert Choir or Chamber Choir.
Note(s): Does not meet humanities requirement for graduation; a total of eight credits in Ensemble Music courses may be counted toward a degree.
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MUS 361 - Women’s Ensemble II
1.0 Credit(s)
Lecture 0
Lab/Clinical 2
Women’s Ensemble II, through rehearsal and performance, provides a small vocal ensemble experience. This course requires various performances outside of class.
Prerequisite(s): A grade of “C” or higher in MUS 360 - Women’s Ensemble I .
Corequisite(s): Concert Choir of Chamber Choir.
Note(s): Does not meet humanities requirement for graduation; a total of eight credits in Ensemble Music courses may be counted toward a degree.
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MUS 362 - Women’s Ensemble III
1.0 Credit(s)
Lecture 0
Lab/Clinical 2
Women’s Ensemble III, through rehearsal and performance, provides a small vocal ensemble experience. This course requires various performances outside of class.
Prerequisite(s): A grade of “C” or higher in MUS 361 - Women’s Ensemble II .
Corequisite(s): Concert Choir or Chamber Choir.
Note(s): Does not meet humanities requirement for graduation; a total of eight credits in Ensemble Music courses may be counted toward a degree.
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MUS 363 - Women’s Ensemble IV
1.0 Credit(s)
Lecture 0
Lab/Clinical 2
Women’s Ensemble IV, through rehearsal and performance, provides a small vocal ensemble experience. This course requires various performances outside of class.
Prerequisite(s): A grade of “C” or higher in MUS 362 - Women’s Ensemble III .
Corequisite(s): Concert Choir or Chamber Choir.
Note(s): Does not meet humanities requirement for graduation; a total of eight credits in Ensemble Music courses may be counted toward a degree.
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MUS 370 - Marching Band I
1.0 Credit(s)
Lecture 0
Lab/Clinical 5
Marching Band I, through rehearsal and performance, provides a large instrumental ensemble experience in marching band music and marching drill. Color Guard is included for students with experience in routine spinning and various guard equipment. This course requires various performances evenings and weekends.
Prerequisite(s): Must audition.
Note(s): Does not meet humanities requirement for graduation; a total of eight credits in Ensemble Music courses may be counted toward a degree.
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MUS 371 - Marching Band II
1.0 Credit(s)
Lecture 0
Lab/Clinical 5
Marching Band II, through rehearsal and performance, provides a large instrumental ensemble experience in marching band music and marching drill. Color Guard is included for students with experience in routine spinning of various guard equipment. This course requires various performances evenings and weekends.
Prerequisite(s): A grade of “C” or higher in MUS 370 - Marching Band I .
Note(s): Does not meet humanities requirement for graduation; a total of eight credits in Ensemble Music courses may be counted toward a degree.
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MUS 385 - Winter Guard I
1.0 Credit(s)
Lecture 0
Lab/Clinical 3
Winter Guard I introduces students to basic movement and equipment-use of color guard and gives them opportunities to perform at various events. This course emphasizes team-building, physical conditioning, and practicing guard techniques through the use of flags, rifles, sabers, and other props for performances.
Prerequisite(s): Must audition.
Note(s): Does not meet humanities requirement for graduation; a total of eight credits in Ensemble Music may be counted toward a degree.
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MUS 386 - Winter Guard II
1.0 Credit(s)
Lecture 0
Lab/Clinical 3
Winter Guard II builds upon the skills learned in the previous level. Students refine movement and equipment-use of winter guard and perform at various events. This course emphasizes team-building, physical conditioning, and practicing guard techniques through the use of flags, rifles, sabers, and other props for performances.
Prerequisite(s): A grade of “C” or higher in MUS 385 - Winter Guard I .
Note(s): Does not meet humanities requirement for graduation; a total of eight credits in Ensemble Music may be counted toward a degree.
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MUS 390 - Show Choir I
1.0 Credit(s)
Lecture 0
Lab/Clinical 3
Show Choir I, through rehearsal and performance, provides an opportunity to experience the combination of popular literature and choreography. This course requires various performances outside of class. Students must commit to two semesters (one academic year).
Prerequisite(s): Must Audition.
Corequisite(s): MUS 134 - Concert Choir I and MUS 247 - Choreography I .
Note(s): Does not meet humanities requirement for graduation; a total of eight credits in Ensemble Music courses may be counted toward a degree.
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MUS 391 - Show Choir II
1.0 Credit(s)
Lecture 0
Lab/Clinical 3
Show Choir II, through rehearsal and performance, provides an opportunity to experience the combination of popular literature and choreography. This course requires various performances outside of class. Students must commit to two semesters (one academic year).
Prerequisite(s): A grade of “C” or higher in MUS 390 - Show Choir I .
Corequisite(s): Concert Choir or Chamber Choir.
Note(s): Does not meet humanities requirement for graduation; a total of eight credits in Ensemble Music courses may be counted toward a degree.
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MUS 392 - Show Choir III
1.0 Credit(s)
Lecture 0
Lab/Clinical 3
Show Choir III, through rehearsal and performance, provides an opportunity to experience the combination of popular literature and choreography. This course requires various performances outside of class. Students must commit to two semesters (one academic year).
Prerequisite(s): A grade of “C” or higher in MUS 391 - Show Choir II .
Corequisite(s): Concert Choir or Chamber Choir, and MUS 264 - Choreography II .
Note(s): Does not meet humanities requirement for graduation; a total of eight credits in Ensemble Music courses may be counted toward a degree.
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MUS 393 - Show Choir IV
1.0 Credit(s)
Lecture 0
Lab/Clinical 3
Show Choir IV, through rehearsal and performance, provides an opportunity to experience the combination of popular literature and choreography. This course requires various performances outside of class. Students must commit to two semesters (one academic year).
Prerequisite(s): A grade of “C” or higher in MUS 392 - Show Choir III .
Corequisite(s): Concert Choir or Chamber Choir.
Note(s): Does not meet humanities requirement for graduation; a total of eight credits in Ensemble Music courses may be counted toward a degree.
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MUS 398 - Recording for Songwriters and Producers
3.0 Credit(s)
Lecture 2
Lab/Clinical 1
Recording for Songwriters and Producers guides students through the process of creating and polishing computer based recordings of their work. Students learn by using professional level hardware and software how to create performance backing tracks, layering loops, and software-based musical instruments. Using professional equipment, students learn to record high level vocal tracks. Students gain experience mixing key elements together to create polished recordings of their work.
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MUS 399 - Music Creation for Contemporary Production
3.0 Credit(s)
Lecture 2
Lab/Clinical 1
Music Creation for Contemporary Production develops and refines students’ musical skills by exploring what makes a piece of music great. Through listening and analysis, students develop insights into music that has influenced and inspired them. They learn how to transform their observations into critiques that they can apply to their own material. Students refine their skills using words and music to more effectively communicate, through performance, their intent.
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MUS 400 - Music in Theory and Practice I
3.0 Credit(s)
Lecture 3
Lab/Clinical 0
Music in Theory and Practice I is grounded in the basic tonal functions of the common practice period. This course covers the basics of rhythm, pitch, and notational practices. Students study rhythmic figures in simple and compound meters, as well as scales, key signatures, and diatonic chords in major and minor keys.
Prerequisite(s): Must audition.
Corequisite(s): MUS 410 - Ear Training and Sight Singing I .
Note(s): This course is for Music and Technical Music majors only.
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MUS 401 - Music in Theory and Practice II
3.0 Credit(s)
Lecture 3
Lab/Clinical 0
Music in Theory and Practice II continues the study of tonal functions of the common practice period. Melodic, harmonic, and rhythmic elements of music are combined in the study of chord functions and chord progressions, phrase and cadence structure, and part-writing ranging from two to four voices.
Prerequisite(s): A grade of “C” or higher in MUS 400 - Music in Theory and Practice I .
Corequisite(s): MUS 411 - Ear Training and Sight Singing II .
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MUS 402 - Music in Theory and Practice III
3.0 Credit(s)
Lecture 3
Lab/Clinical 0
Music in Theory and Practice III continues the study of tonal functions of the common practice period. Students examine musical form, phrase structure, and motivic structure, focusing on patterns and transformations. Knowledge of harmony is expanded through the treatment secondary chords and key modulations.
Prerequisite(s): A grade of “C” or higher in MUS 401 - Music in Theory and Practice II .
Corequisite(s): MUS 412 - Ear Training and Sight Singing III .
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MUS 403 - Music in Theory and Practice IV
3.0 Credit(s)
Lecture 3
Lab/Clinical 0
Music in Theory and Practice IV continues the study of tonal functions of the common practice period. Students continue the examination of form, focusing on more complex structures. Melodic and harmonic elements incorporate chromatic compositional devices.
Prerequisite(s): A grade of “C” or higher in MUS 402 - Music in Theory and Practice III .
Corequisite(s): MUS 413 - Ear Training and Sight Singing IV .
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MUS 410 - Ear Training and Sight Singing I
1.0 Credit(s)
Lecture 1
Lab/Clinical 0
Ear Training and Sight Singing I covers the basic tools and processes used to sight read rhythms and pitches of written music. Musical examples will be in simple meter and will contain stepwise melodies in some major keys. The course also includes the transcription of melodies through dictation of musical examples.
Corequisite(s): MUS 400 - Music in Theory and Practice I .
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MUS 411 - Ear Training and Sight Singing II
1.0 Credit(s)
Lecture 1
Lab/Clinical 0
Ear Training and Sight Singing II builds on the skills learned in Ear Training and Sight Singing I by encountering more advanced musical material in performance and transcription. Musical examples will be in both simple and compound meters, and melodies will contain steps, skips, and leaps of tonic triad pitches in all major keys.
Prerequisite(s): A grade of “C” or higher in MUS 410 - Ear Training and Sight Singing I .
Corequisite(s): MUS 401 - Music in Theory and Practice II .
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MUS 412 - Ear Training and Sight Singing III
1.0 Credit(s)
Lecture 1
Lab/Clinical 0
Ear Training and Sight Singing III builds on the skills learned in Ear Training and Sight Singing II by encountering more advanced musical material in performance and transcription. Musical examples will include dotted rhythms and ties in both simple and compound meters, and melodies will contain steps, skips, and leaps of diatonic triad pitches in all major and minor keys.
Prerequisite(s): A grade of “C” or higher in MUS 411 - Ear Training and Sight Singing II .
Corequisite(s): MUS 402 - Music in Theory and Practice III .
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MUS 413 - Ear Training and Sight Singing IV
1.0 Credit(s)
Lecture 1
Lab/Clinical 0
Ear Training and Sight Singing IV builds on the skills learned in Ear Training and Sight Singing III by encountering more advanced musical material in performance and transcription. Musical examples will include smaller beat divisions in both simple and compound meters, and melodies will contain steps, skips, and leaps of seventh chord pitches in all major and minor keys.
Prerequisite(s): A grade of “C” or higher in MUS 412 - Ear Training and Sight Singing III .
Corequisite(s): MUS 403 - Music in Theory and Practice IV .
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MUS 430 - Woodwind Ensemble I
1.0 Credit(s)
Lecture 0
Lab/Clinical 2
Woodwind Ensemble I, through rehearsal and performance, provides a small instrumental ensemble experience. This course requires various performances outside of class.
Prerequisite(s): Must Audition.
Note(s): Does not meet humanities requirement for graduation; a total of eight credits in Ensemble Music courses may be counted toward a degree.
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MUS 433 - Woodwind Ensemble IV
1.0 Credit(s)
Lecture 0
Lab/Clinical 2
Woodwind Ensemble IV, through rehearsal and performance, provides a small instrumental ensemble experience. This course requires various performances outside of class.
Prerequisite(s): A grade of “C” or higher in MUS 452 - Woodwind Ensemble III .
Note(s): Does not meet humanities requirement for graduation; a total of eight credits in Ensemble Music courses may be counted toward a degree.
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MUS 434 - Brass Ensemble I
1.0 Credit(s)
Lecture 0
Lab/Clinical 2
Brass Ensemble I, through rehearsal and performance, provides a small instrumental ensemble experience. This course requires various performances outside of class.
Prerequisite(s): Must Audition.
Note(s): Does not meet humanities requirement for graduation; a total of eight credits in Ensemble Music courses may be counted toward a degree.
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MUS 435 - Brass Ensemble II
1.0 Credit(s)
Lecture 0
Lab/Clinical 2
Brass Ensemble II, through rehearsal and performance, provides a small instrumental ensemble experience. This course requires various performances outside of class.
Prerequisite(s): A grade of “C” or higher in MUS 434 - Brass Ensemble I .
Note(s): Does not meet humanities requirement for graduation; a total of eight credits in Ensemble Music courses may be counted toward a degree.
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MUS 436 - Brass Ensemble III
1.0 Credit(s)
Lecture 0
Lab/Clinical 2
Brass Ensemble III, through rehearsal and performance, provides a small instrumental ensemble experience. This course requires various performances outside of class.
Prerequisite(s): A grade of “C” or higher in MUS 435 - Brass Ensemble II .
Note(s): Does not meet humanities requirement for graduation; a total of eight credits in Ensemble Music courses may be counted toward a degree.
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MUS 437 - Brass Ensemble IV
1.0 Credit(s)
Lecture 0
Lab/Clinical 2
Brass Ensemble IV, through rehearsal and performance, provides a small instrumental ensemble experience. This course requires various performances outside of class.
Prerequisite(s): A grade of “C” or higher in MUS 436 - Brass Ensemble III .
Note(s): Does not meet humanities requirement for graduation; a total of eight credits in Ensemble Music courses may be counted toward a degree.
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MUS 440 - Chamber Choir I
1.0 Credit(s)
Lecture 0
Lab/Clinical 3
Chamber Choir I, through rehearsal and performance, provides a small vocal ensemble experience covering advanced repertoire. This course requires various performances outside of class.
Prerequisite(s): Must Audition.
Note(s): Does not meet humanities requirement for graduation; a total of eight credits in Ensemble Music courses may be counted toward a degree.
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MUS 441 - Chamber Choir II
1.0 Credit(s)
Lecture 0
Lab/Clinical 3
Chamber Choir II, through rehearsal and performance, provides a small vocal ensemble experience covering advanced repertoire. This course requires various performances outside of class.
Prerequisite(s): A grade of “C” or higher in MUS 440 - Chamber Choir I .
Note(s): Does not meet humanities requirement for graduation; a total of eight credits in Ensemble Music courses may be counted toward a degree.
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MUS 442 - Chamber Choir III
1.0 Credit(s)
Lecture 0
Lab/Clinical 3
Chamber Choir III, through rehearsal and performance, provides a small vocal ensemble experience covering advanced repertoire. This course requires various performances outside of class.
Prerequisite(s): A grade of “C” or higher in MUS 441 - Chamber Choir II .
Note(s): Does not meet humanities requirement for graduation; a total of eight credits in Ensemble Music courses may be counted toward a degree.
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MUS 443 - Chamber Choir IV
1.0 Credit(s)
Lecture 0
Lab/Clinical 3
Chamber Choir IV, through rehearsal and performance, provides a small vocal ensemble experience covering advanced repertoire. This course requires various performances outside of class.
Prerequisite(s): A grade of “C” or higher in MUS 442 - Chamber Choir III .
Note(s): Does not meet humanities requirement for graduation; a total of eight credits in Ensemble Music courses may be counted toward a degree.
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MUS 444 - Fall Pep Band I
1.0 Credit(s)
Lecture 0
Lab/Clinical 2
Fall Pep Band I provides musical entertainment and athletic support for fall sporting events. Students support sports teams and increase morale via cheering and music. Students are required to perform at evening and weekend events.
Prerequisite(s): Must audition.
Note(s): Does not meet humanities requirement for graduation; a total of eight credits in ensemble music courses may be counted toward a degree.
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MUS 445 - Fall Pep Band II
1.0 Credit(s)
Lecture 0
Lab/Clinical 2
Fall Pep Band II provides musical entertainment and athletic support for all sporting events. Students support sports teams and increase morale via cheering and music. Students are required to perform at evening and weekend events.
Prerequisite(s): A grade of “C” or higher in MUS 444 - Fall Pep Band I .
Note(s): Does not meet humanities requirement for graduation; a total of eight credits in ensemble music courses may be counted toward a degree.
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MUS 446 - Spring Pep Band I
1.0 Credit(s)
Lecture 0
Lab/Clinical 2
Spring Pep Band I provides musical entertainment and athletic support for spring sporting events. Students support sports teams and increase morale via cheering and music. Students are required to perform at evening and weekend events.
Prerequisite(s): Must audition.
Note(s): Does not meet humanities requirement for graduation; a total of eight credits in ensemble music courses may be counted toward a degree.
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MUS 447 - Spring Pep Band II
0 Credit(s)
Lecture 0
Lab/Clinical 2
Spring Pep Band II provides musical entertainment and athletic support for spring sporting events. Students support sports teams and increase morale via cheering and music. Students are required to perform at evening and weekend events.
Prerequisite(s): A grade of “C” or higher in MUS 446 - Spring Pep Band I .
Note(s): Does not meet humanities requirement for graduation; a total of eight credits in ensemble music courses may be counted toward a degree.
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MUS 451 - Woodwind Ensemble II
1.0 Credit(s)
Lecture 0
Lab/Clinical 2
Woodwind Ensemble II, through rehearsal and performance, provides a small instrumental ensemble experience. This course requires various performances outside of class.
Prerequisite(s): A grade of “C” or higher in MUS 430 - Woodwind Ensemble I .
Note(s): Does not meet humanities requirement for graduation; a total of eight credits in Ensemble Music courses may be counted toward a degree.
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MUS 452 - Woodwind Ensemble III
1.0 Credit(s)
Lecture 0
Lab/Clinical 2
Woodwind Ensemble III, through rehearsal and performance, provides a small instrumental ensemble experience. This course requires various performances outside of class.
Prerequisite(s): A grade of “C” or higher in MUS 451 - Woodwind Ensemble II .
Note(s): Does not meet humanities requirement for graduation; a total of eight credits in Ensemble Music courses may be counted toward a degree.
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MUS 936 - Audio Engineering Internship
2.0 Credit(s)
Lecture 0
Lab/Clinical 0
Internship 12
Audio Engineering Internship is designed to allow students to gain hands- on practical experience in a professional audio production emphasis, according to students’ needs. Students apply skills learned in previous coursework.
Prerequisite(s): Permission from the instructor.
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NET 142 - Network Essentials
3.0 Credit(s)
Lecture 3
Lab/Clinical 0
Network Essentials introduces the networking field. The course focuses on network terminology and protocols, local area networks (LANs), wide-area networks (WANs), Open System Interconnection (OSI) models, cabling, cabling tools, routers, router programming, Ethernet, Internet Protocol (IP) addressing, and network standards. Instruction and training are provided in the proper care, maintenance, and use of networking software, tools, and equipment and all local, state, and federal safety, building, and environmental codes and regulations.
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NET 213 - Cisco Networking
3.0 Credit(s)
Lecture 3
Lab/Clinical 0
Cisco Networking introduces the architecture, structure, functions, components, and models of the Internet and other computer networks. The principles and structure of IP addressing and the fundamentals of Ethernet concepts, media, and operations are introduced to provide a foundation for the curriculum. By the end of the course, students will be able to build simple LANs, perform basic configurations for routers and switches, and implement IP addressing schemes.
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NET 225 - Routing & Switching Essentials
3.0 Credit(s)
Lecture 3
Lab/Clinical 0
Routing and Switching Essentials describes the architecture, components, and operations of routers and switches in a small network. Students learn how to configure a router and a switch for basic functionality. By the end of this course, students will be able to configure and troubleshoot routers and switches and resolve common issues with RIPv1, RIPv2, and single-area and multi-area OSPF, virtual LANS, and inter-VLAN routing in both IPv4 and IPv6 networks.
Prerequisite(s): NET 213 - Cisco Networking .
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NET 226 - Scaling Networks
3.0 Credit(s)
Lecture 3
Lab/Clinical 0
Scaling Networks describes the architecture, components, and operations of routers and complex switches in a larger and more complex network. Students learn how to configure routers and switches for advanced functionality. By the end of this course, students will be able to configure and troubleshoot routers and switches and resolve common issues with OPSF, EIGRP, STP, and VTP in both IPv4 and IPv6 networks. Students will also develop the knowledge and skills needed to implement DHCP and DNS operations in a network.
Prerequisite(s): NET 225 - Routing & Switching Essentials .
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NET 227 - Connecting Networks
3.0 Credit(s)
Lecture 3
Lab/Clinical 0
Connecting Networks discusses the WAN technologies and network services required by converged applications in a complex network. The course enables students to understand the selection criteria of network devices and WAN technologies to meet network requirements. Students learn how to configure and troubleshoot network devices and resolve common issues with data link protocols. Students will also develop the knowledge and skills needed to implement IPSec and virtual private network operations in a complex network.
Prerequisite(s): NET 226 - Scaling Networks .
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NET 313 - Windows Server
3.0 Credit(s)
Lecture 3
Lab/Clinical 0
Windows Server introduces the managing and maintaining of a Windows Server environment. Students learn how to install, configure, administer and support the primary services in the latest Windows Server operating system.
Prerequisite(s): CSC 121 - Operating Systems .
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NET 343 - Windows Directory Services
3.0 Credit(s)
Lecture 3
Lab/Clinical 0
Windows Directory Services provides the knowledge and skills necessary to plan, analyze, optimize, and troubleshoot Microsoft Windows NT® Server network operating systems in an enterprise environment. The course includes how to set up, configure, use, and support Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP).
Prerequisite(s): NET 313 - Windows Server .
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NET 363 - Windows Directory Services Design
3.0 Credit(s)
Lecture 3
Lab/Clinical 0
Windows Directory Services Design provides the knowledge and skills necessary to design a directory services infrastructure based upon the needs of a large organization. The skills necessary to design security frameworks for small, medium and large networks are also covered.
Prerequisite(s): NET 343 - Windows Directory Services .
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NET 402 - LINUX Network Administration
3.0 Credit(s)
Lecture 2
Lab/Clinical 2
LINUX Network Administration involves a study of an operating system used on a variety of hardware platforms. Topics examine file manipulation, access commands and script language commands. Students learn fundamental command line features of the LINUX environment including file system navigation, file permissions, the vi text editor, command shells, and basic network use. This course covers the basic installation and administration of the LINUX operating system.
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NET 412 - LINUX System Administration
3.0 Credit(s)
Lecture 2
Lab/Clinical 2
LINUX System Administration introduces the techniques necessary to create and manage users, groups and computers that make up a LINUX network. Students will install and configure a LINUX system and will set up systems, applications and user configuration files. Network configuration files and integrating a LINUX network in a mixed environment are an integral part of the course.
Prerequisite(s): NET 402 - LINUX Network Administration .
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NET 418 - LINUX Administration
3.0 Credit(s)
Lecture 3
Lab/Clinical 0
LINUX Administration introduces the techniques necessary to create and manage users, groups, computers, and firewalls that make up a LINUX network. Students install and configure a secure LINUX system, applications, and user configuration files.
Prerequisite(s): CSC 121 - Operating Systems .
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NET 478 - Information Storage and Management
3.0 Credit(s)
Lecture 3
Lab/Clinical 0
Information Storage and Management provides students with the background to learn how to manage advanced storage systems, protocols, and architectures, including Storage Area Networks (SAN), Network- Attached Storage (NAS), Fibre Channel Networks, Internet Protocol SANs (IPSAN), iSCSI, and Content-Addressable Storage (CAS).
Prerequisite(s): NET 790 - PC Support I .
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