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2015-2016 General Catalog 
    
2015-2016 General Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG–FOR INFORMATION ONLY]

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Music

  
  • MUSC 3241 - Advanced Percussion Ensemble

    1 credits

    The Advanced Percussion Ensemble performs advanced literature from the percussion ensemble repertoire.  The course is designed for students with considerable experience in playing and reading music. May be repeated for credit. (Fall, Spring)

    Prerequisite: Permission of Instructor
    General Education Course: No.
  
  • MUSC 3242 - Drumline

    1 credits

    The Drumline is a marching percussion ensemble that prepares and performs music of the marching percussion repertoire.  Music to be learned includes cadences, street beats, in-stands music and marching percussion show music.  The ensemble performs at university events such as athletic events and recruiting events.  The ensemble comprises both music majors and non-majors. May be repeated for credit (Fall, Spring)

    Prerequisite: Permission of Instructor
    General Education Course: No
  
  • MUSC 3250 - Piano Ensemble

    1 credits

    The Piano Ensemble performs musical literature and studies performance practices as they relate to chamber music with keyboard instruments.  The ensemble comprises both music majors and non-music majors. Course may be repeated for up to 10 credits. (Fall, Spring)

    Prerequisite: Instructor Permission Required
    General Education Course: No
  
  • MUSC 3260 - Pit Orchestra

    1 credits

    Practice and performance of music for musical theatre productions.  May be repeated for up to 4 credits. (Fall/Spring As Needed)

    Prerequisite: Instructor permission required
    General Education Course: No
  
  • MUSC 3320 - Band

    1 credits

    This course involves the study and preparation of symphonic band literature as well as participation in marching and pep band units. May be repeated for credit. (Fall, Spring)

    Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor
    General Education Course: No
  
  • MUSC 3330 - Jazz Ensemble

    1 credits

    An instrumental ensemble which specializes in performing jazz literature. May be repeated for credit. (Fall, Spring)

    Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor
    General Education Course: No
  
  • MUSC 3340 - SUU Women Choral Ensemble

    1 credits

    The SUU Women’s Choral Ensemble is specifically designed to provide a choral experience for women’s voices, focusing on the exploration of quality literature from various stylistic and historical periods, and the development of vocal, choral, and musical skills. (As needed)

    Prerequisite: Audition required each semester and permission of instructor, and some musical background experience.
    General Education Course: No
  
  • MUSC 3350 - Opus

    1 credits

    A highly select chamber choral ensemble performing advanced and diverse repertoire in many styles in frequent on and off campus performances. Admission by audition only. May be repeated for credit. (Fall, Spring)

    Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor
    General Education Course: No
  
  • MUSC 3360 - Concert Choir

    1 credits

    Large select choral ensemble performing quality and diverse repertoire in many styles. Interview with director required. Major ensemble required for all vocal majors. May be repeated for credit. (Fall, Spring)

    Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor
    General Education Course: No
  
  • MUSC 3370 - Opera/Musical Theatre

    2 credits

    This course involves the preparation and performance of compositions from the realm of opera and/or musical theatre. May be repeated for credit. (Fall, Spring)

    Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor
    General Education Course: No
  
  • MUSC 3380 - Symphony Orchestra

    1 credits

    A course emphasizing the study and performance of the major symphonic literature. May be repeated for credit. (Fall, Spring)

    Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor
    General Education Course: No
  
  • MUSC 3400 - Individual Applied Music Instruction

    1 credits

    Private lessons in vocal or instrumental music. 12 half-hour lessons, fee required. May be repeated for credit. (Fall, Spring)

    Prerequisite: A grade of B or higher in two credits of MUSC 2400 ; permission of the instructor
    General Education Course: No
  
  • MUSC 3410 - Individual Applied Music Instruction

    2 credits

    Private lessons in vocal or instrumental music. 12 fifty-minute lessons and a required studio class. Fee required. May be repeated for credit. (Fall, Spring, Summer)

    Prerequisite: A grade of B or higher in four credits of MUSC 2410 
    General Education Course: No
  
  • MUSC 3450 - Piano Pedagogy I

    2 credits

    A survey course for majors that covers historical and modern approaches to piano teaching and teaching repertoire.  This course also addresses the challenges confronting today’s studio teachers. (Fall odd years)

    Prerequisite: Two semesters of MUSC 1410 
    General Education Course: No
  
  • MUSC 3460 - Piano Pedagogy II

    2 credits

    A survey course for majors that covers historical and modern approaches to piano teaching and teaching repertoire.  This course also addresses the challenges confronting today’s studio teachers.  (Spring even years)

    Prerequisite: MUSC 3450 
    General Education Course: No
  
  • MUSC 3500 - Music History I

    3 credits

    A survey course for majors and minors that covers musical styles, trends, and examples of the various periods of music history from ancient times to approximately 1750. (Fall)

    Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor
    General Education Course: No
  
  • MUSC 3510 - Music History II

    3 credits

    The second course of the music history sequence, this course covers musical styles, trends, and examples of the various periods of musical theory from 1750-1900. (Spring)

    Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor
    General Education Course: No
  
  • MUSC 3530 - Twentieth Century Music: History & Theory

    3 credits

    An in-depth course on music of the Twentieth Century, including historical developments, important composers, events, and styles, and theoretical aspects. (Fall)

    Prerequisite: MUSC 3070
    General Education Course: No
  
  • MUSC 3700 - Brass Methods

    1 credits

    Prepares music education students in the pedagogy, methods and techniques of teaching brass instruments. (Spring)

    Prerequisite: Music majors accepted into the Music ED program
    General Education Course: No
  
  • MUSC 3710 - Class Voice

    1 credits

    Familiarizes students with the fundamentals of singing and provides experience in the public performance of art songs. (Spring)

    General Education Course: No
  
  • MUSC 3720 - Woodwind Methods

    1 credits

    This course is designed to prepare music education students in the pedagogy and methods of teaching woodwind instruments. (Fall)

    Prerequisite: Music majors accepted into the Music ED program
    General Education Course: No
  
  • MUSC 3740 - Percussion Methods

    1 credits

    Prepares music education students in the pedagogy, methods and techniques of teaching percussion instruments. (Fall)

    Prerequisite: Accepted into the Music ED program
    General Education Course: No
  
  • MUSC 3750 - String Methods

    1 credits

    Prepares music education students in the pedagogy, methods and techniques of teaching string instruments. (Spring)

    Prerequisite: Accepted into the Music ED program
    General Education Course: No
  
  • MUSC 3800 - Junior Recital

    0 credits

    A half recital to fulfill the performance requirements for the BM or BA degrees. (P/F) (Fall, Spring)

    Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor
    General Education Course: No
  
  • MUSC 3900 - Music for Elementary Teachers

    1.5 credits

    A course designed to cover the principles and practices of music in the elementary school classroom. (Fall, Spring)

    Co-Requisite: ART 3900
    General Education Course: No
  
  • MUSC 4060 - Orchestration & Arranging

    3 credits

    A course designed to teach the standard combinations of instruments and voices and how to utilize them in varying combinations as an arranger or composer. (Spring)

    Prerequisite: MUSC 3070 , MUSC 3530 
    General Education Course: No
  
  • MUSC 4180 - Survey of Music Technology

    2 credits

    This course introduces various types of computer technology and audio hardware and its application to music. The course includes instruction in music notation, MIDI sequencing, digital recording and hardware associated with recording and live performance. To enroll, student be a music major or music minor, or obtain permission of instructor. (Fall, Summer, As Needed)

  
  • MUSC 4180 - Survey of Music Technology

    2 credits

    This course introduces various types of computer technology and audio hardware and its application to music. The course includes instruction in music notation, MIDI sequencing, digital recording and hardware associated with recording and live performance. (Fall, Summer, As Needed)

  
  • MUSC 4350 - Advanced Instrumental Conducting

    2 credits

    An upper division course designed to teach advanced baton techniques, score preparation, and basic rehearsal procedures for instrumental ensembles. (Spring)

    Prerequisite: MUSC 2140 , MUSC 2350 , MUSC 3070 , MUSC 3500 , MUSC 3510 
    General Education Course: No
  
  • MUSC 4360 - Advanced Choral Conducting

    2 credits

    An upper division course designed to teach advanced hand and baton techniques, interpretive skills, and pedagogy relating to choral ensembles. (Spring)

    Prerequisite: MUSC 2140 , MUSC 2350 , MUSC 3070 , MUSC 3500 , MUSC 3510 
    General Education Course: No
  
  • MUSC 4400 - Individual Applied Music Instruction

    1 credits

    Private lessons in vocal or instrumental music. 12 half-hour lessons, fee required. May be repeated for credit. (Fall, Spring)

    Prerequisite: A grade of B or higher in two credits of MUSC 3400 ; permission of the instructor
    General Education Course: No
  
  • MUSC 4410 - Individual Applied Music Instruction

    2 credits

    Private lessons in vocal or instrumental music. 12 fifty-minute lessons and a required studio class. Fee required. May be repeated for credit. (Fall, Spring, Summer)

    Prerequisite: A grade of B or higher in four credits of MUSC 3410 
    General Education Course: No
  
  • MUSC 4500 - Special Topics in Music

    1 to 3 credits

    A varied topics course to provide students with learning opportunities outside of the standard curriculum. (As Needed)

    Prerequisite: Permission of Instructor.
  
  • MUSC 4510 - Instrumental Pedagogy

    2 credits

    An upper division class designed to increase student knowledge of instrumental music teaching methodologies. This course will explore tone production, posture, breathing, articulation, bowing, sticking, as well as current published methods and materials. (Spring even years)

    Prerequisite: Two semesters of MUSC 2140 
    General Education Course: No
  
  • MUSC 4610 - Vocal Pedagogy for Singers

    3 credits

    Vocal Pedagogy is an upper division class designed to increase student knowledge of the vocal mechanism and teaching methodologies. This course will explore the anatomy and physiology of the singing voice including vocal sound, posture, breathing, phonation, resonation articulation, registration, and coordination. (Fall odd years)

    Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor
    General Education Course: No
  
  • MUSC 4620 - Vocal Pedagogy Seminar

    1 credits

    This capstone project is designed as a practical application of the principals learned in Vocal Pedagogy for Singers. (Spring even years)

    Prerequisite: MUSC 4610 
    General Education Course: No
  
  • MUSC 4700 - Choral Literature

    2 credits

    An upper division class designed to thoroughly familiarize the student with chorale literature and its educational applicability. (Fall even years)

    Prerequisite: MUSC 2140 , MUSC 4610 
    General Education Course: No
  
  • MUSC 4710 - Instrumental Ensemble Literature

    2 credits

    An upper division class designed to thoroughly familiarize the student with instrumental ensemble repertoire and its educational applicability. (Fall even years)

    Prerequisite: MUSC 2140 
    General Education Course: No
  
  • MUSC 4800 - Senior Recital

    0 credits

    A full or half recital to fulfill the performance requirements for the BM or BMEd degrees respectively. (P/F) (Fall, Spring)

    Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor
    General Education Course: No
  
  • MUSC 4810 - Classroom Management and Assessment in Music

    3 credits

    This course is designed to provide multiple planning/assessment models and classroom management perspective for Music Education majors.  An overall concert Unit Plan will be completed, and mock ensembles formed for secondary ensemble management practice. (Fall)

    Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Ed Block
    General Education Course: No.
  
  • MUSC 4830 - Readings and Conference

    1 to 3 credits

    (P/F)

    General Education Course: No
  
  • MUSC 4890 - Internship

    0 to 6 credits

    Supervised work experience in any music related field. Repeatable up to 12 credits. (As Needed)

  
  • MUSC 4980 - Student Teaching

    2 credits

    (P/F) (Fall, Spring)

    General Education Course: No
  
  • MUSC 6100 - Introduction to Music Graduate Study

    2 credits

    This course is an orientation and introduction to graduate study in music at Southern Utah University, focusing on program technology requirements, current readings and trends in music technology, techniques of scholarly writing, and the application of the student’s personal experiences, opportunities, and ambitions as related to their anticipated career and life objectives within the music industry. (As Needed)

    Prerequisite: Admission into the Master of Music Technology degree program, or permission of instructor.
  
  • MUSC 6110 - Music Theory Survey and Pedagogy

    2 credits

    A graduate course in music theory, students will review music theory concepts and examine pedagogical approaches to teaching high school AP theory courses. (As Needed)

  
  • MUSC 6180 - Survey of Music Technology

    2 credits

    This course introduces various types of computer technology and audio hardware and its application to music. The course includes instruction in music notation, MIDI sequencing, digital recording and hardware associated with recording and live performance. (As Needed)

    Prerequisite: Admission into the Master of Music Education or Master of Music Technology degree programs, or permission of instructor.
  
  • MUSC 6210 - Curriculum Organization in Music Education

    3 credits

    The philosophical, political, and practical bases of music curriculum design. Students will learn to integrate curriculum theory and practice by applying their studies in this course to practical curriculum development projects for their individual teaching situations. (Summer Odd Years)

    Prerequisite: Admission to Master of Music Education Program
  
  • MUSC 6250 - Conducting I

    1 credits

    This course is designed for first-year graduate students and will reinforce fundamental conducting techniques, develop more refined and advanced conducting skills, and will develop score study and preparation skills.  Students will use choral, instrumental and combined literature upon which these skill sets will be built and challenged. (Summer)

    Prerequisite: Admission to Master of Music Education Program
  
  • MUSC 6260 - Conducting II

    1 credits

    This course is designed for second-year graduate students and will build upon the work done in Conducting I.  Students will continue to develop and refine advanced conducting skills and will develop advanced score study and preparation skills.  Students will use challenging choral, instrumental and combined literature upon which these skills sets will be built. (Summer)

    Prerequisite: Admission to Master of Music Education Program
  
  • MUSC 6300 - Live Sound/Concert Production I

    2 credits

    This is a survey course dealing with a wide variety of topics related to live sound and concert production, including sound reinforcement, lighting systems, concert promotion, ticketing and budgeting and legal issues. (As Needed)

    Prerequisite: Admission into the Master of Music Technology degree program, or permission of instructor. 
  
  • MUSC 6310 - Live Sound/Concert Production II

    2 credits

    This course is a continuation of concepts learned in Concert Production/Live Sound I. The course covers the components of a typical sound system, including loudspeakers, loudspeaker management, analog and digital mixing consoles, inboard and outboard effects, microphones, monitors and general stage setup. This course also touches on venue acoustics, basic aesthetics of live sound mixing, and working with clients (promoters, stage managers, and musicians on stage) as well as other technicians. (As Needed)

    Prerequisite: MUSC 6300 - Live Sound/Concert Production I   with a grade of C- or better, or permission of instructor.
  
  • MUSC 6320 - Audio Recording

    2 credits

    This course is a survey of the technical characteristics and performance of each component of audio recording and the recording studio. Topics include studio electronics and signal flow, computer-based digital recording and editing, recording console operations, microphone usage and placement, signal processing, and the role of the audio engineer. (As Needed)

    Prerequisite: Admission into the Master of Music Technology degree program, or permission of instructor. 
  
  • MUSC 6330 - Audio Recording II

    2 credits

    This course is an in-depth study of the digital audio recording studio and its operations as it relates to the artistic, technical and business elements of the music industry. It is designed to build on concepts learned in MUSC 6320 - Audio Recording  and to help prepare students to work as studio technicians and engineers.

    Prerequisite: Completion of  MUSC 6320 - Audio Recording  with a grade of C- or better, or permission of instructor. 
  
  • MUSC 6340 - Sequencing and Electronic Music

    2 credits

    This course presents an advanced study of the history and development of electronic music, synthesis, sampling and MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface). The course will focus on the history of synthesis, the application of synthesizers in the production of contemporary music, and the use of MIDI in the modern recording studio environment. (As Needed)

    Prerequisite: Admission into the Master of Music Technology degree program, or permission of instructor. 
  
  • MUSC 6350 - Music Technology and Business

    2 credits

    This course will focus on music technology tools, platforms and services used by the modern music entrepreneur. Study topics will include office technology, copyright/licensing services, royalty collection services, distribution platforms, multi-user project platforms, and the impact, both positive and negative, that technology has had on the music business. (As Needed)

    Prerequisite: Admission into the Master of Music Technology degree program, or permission of instructor. 
  
  • MUSC 6360 - Music and Video for Social Media

    2 credits

    This course is an experiential course in technology and techniques used in the creation of audio and video for use in social media. Concepts to be studied include the role of music and video in social media, how to produce and create materials for posting online, proper etiquette, limitations and benefits of the different social media outlets, how to use social media as a tool for promotion of their own career/brand and the monetization of their channels and accounts. Students will be required to participate in and manage their own social media accounts as part of this course. (As Needed)

    Prerequisite: Admission into the Master of Music Technology degree program or permission of instructor. 
  
  • MUSC 6370 - Music for Film/Video/Games

    2 credits

    This course is a practicum style course covering the technology and techniques used in the composition of music for film, video, and games. Students do not need to consider themselves composers to succeed in this course.  Concepts to be studied include knowing and scoring the dramatic arc of a scene, creation of professional MIDI mock-ups, audio mixing of a final product for delivery, file types and proper deliverables, effective interaction and communication with a Director, spotting, and the use of software sound editing platforms.  Students will also learn how to work within the confines of a “package deal” budget; the most common type of compensation they will encounter in the industry. (As Needed)

    Prerequisite: Admission into the Master of Music Technology degree program, or permission of instructor. 
  
  • MUSC 6450 - Practicum I

    1 credits

    The supervised application of multiple theoretical concepts to actual classroom environments. Students will be guided in improving their teaching through live application of concepts which will be observed by the instructor through live observation and/or recorded video. (Spring)

    Prerequisite: Admission to Master of Music Program
  
  • MUSC 6460 - Practicum II

    1 credits

    A continuation of the processes and procedures in Practicum I,  students will engage in further supervised application of multiple theoretical concepts to actual classroom environments. Students will be guided in improving their teaching through live application of concepts which will be observed by the instructor through live observation and/or recorded video. (Fall, Spring)

    Prerequisite: Admission to Master of Music Education Program
  
  • MUSC 6550 - Digital Music Notation I

    2 credits

    This course is designed to give students to an intermediate skill level in the usage of AVID’s Sibelius music notation software. Essential concepts include template creation, note entry, changing meter, clefs and keys, part polyphony, text and shape entry, and exporting files in a variety of ways. (As Needed)

    Prerequisite: Admission into the Master of Music Technology degree program or permission of instructor. 
  
  • MUSC 6560 - Music Notation II

    2 credits

    This course is designed to give students an advanced skill level in the usage of AVID’s Sibelius music notation software and is a continuation of studies begun in MUSC 6550 - Digital Music Notation I   The course activities will focus on the role of score preparation, part extraction, video implementation and preparation for publishing.  

    Prerequisite: Completion of ​​MUSC 6550 - Digital Music Notation I [Inactive] with a grade of C- or better, or permission of Instructor
  
  • MUSC 6570 - Audio/Video Post Production

    2 credits

    This course presents an overview of the technology and techniques used in the creation of music and audio for use in video, film and TV production. Concepts to be studied include basic video shooting techniques, synchronization and SMPTE time code, spotting, field audio recording, dialogue replacement, Foley, and the use of software editing platforms. (As Needed)

    Prerequisite: MUSC 6320 - Audio Recording  with a grade of C- or better or permission of instructor.
  
  • MUSC 6580 - Music in Multimedia Performance

    2 credits

    This course is designed to give students an introduction to the music technology and techniques used to create collaborative artistic performances. Topics of study include the historical and contemporary models of artistic collaboration and current multimedia technologies to provide context for collaborative projects. (As Needed)

    Prerequisite: Admission into the Master of Music Technology degree program, or permission of instructor.
  
  • MUSC 6590 - Online Performance Ensemble

    1 credits

    This course is designed to give students a modern, technology-enhanced performance experience in an ensemble setting. Students will participate in a variety of roles in the ensemble, including composer, arranger, performer, editor, compositor, etc. Students will virtually with other members of the ensemble to create live/streamed performances, virtual performances, and recorded performances for audio and video distribution. Performance and/or demonstration of the works of this ensemble will be part of the assessment used in the course. (As Needed)

    Prerequisite: Admission into the Master of Music Technology degree program, or permission of instructor. 
  
  • MUSC 6900 - Special Topics in Music Education

    1 to 3 credits

    Student will work with professor on music education topics mutually agreed to by the student and professor. A contract will be made and must be approved by the Graduate Music Education Committee. (Fall, Spring, Summer)

    Prerequisite: Admission to Master of Music Education Program. All topics must be approved by professor and the Music Education Graduate Committee.
  
  • MUSC 6910 - Directed Readings in Music Education

    1 to 3 credits

    Student will work with professor on music education topics mutually agreed to by the student and professor. A contract will be made and must be approved by the Graduate Music Education Committee. (Fall, Spring, Summer)

    Prerequisite: Admission to Master of Music Education Program. All topics must be approved by professor and the Music Education Graduate Committee.
  
  • MUSC 6920 - Special Projects in Music Education

    1 to 3 credits

    Student will work with professor on music education projects mutually agreed to by the student and professor.  A contract will be made and must be approved by the Graduate Music Education Committee. (Fall, Spring, Summer)

    Prerequisite: Admission to Master of Music Education Program.  All projects must be approved by professor and the Music Education Graduate Committee.
  
  • MUSC 6930 - Studies in Music Theory

    3 credits

    Topics in this course will include theory analysis of electronic, popular, commercial and film music, from the development of electronic music, with Vladimir Ussachevsky, to the present. Using concepts derived from the analysis, students will compose original works in the style or genre under review. The focus will be on analysis and composition, using theoretical concepts taught at the undergraduate level, and reviewed in this course. 

    Prerequisite: Admission into the Master of Music Technology degree programs or permission of instructor. 
  
  • MUSC 6940 - Studies in Music History

    3 credits

    This course is designed to give students an introduction to the historical uses of music technology and techniques used to create collaborative artistic performances, from early inception in the 20th century to current professional projects. Topics of study include the historical and contemporary models of artistic collaboration and current multimedia technologies in various genres of music. Specific artists, groups, festivals and technologies will be studied along with their impact on their time as well as current trends. (As Needed)

    Prerequisite: Admission into the Master of Music Technology degree programs, or permission of instructor. 
  
  • MUSC 6950 - Special Topics: Music Studio Technology

    2 credits

    The course is designed to help students prepare the Capstone Project, which is the culminating experience of the major. Topics include research, development, implementation, and completion of the Capstone Project. This project should show synthesis of skills learned in the program, as well as application to the student’s artistic/professional experience and ambitions in the music industry.  This course is to be taken in the final semester prior to graduation and is open by permission of instructor only. The course culminates in completed Capstone Project that can be presented to the graduate committee. The final presentation of the Capstone Project takes place in MUSC 6970 - Capstone Project Presentation , for which students should be concurrently enrolled. (As Needed)

    Prerequisite: Permission of instructor only
    Co-Requisite:  

    MUSC 6970 - Capstone Project Presentation ,

  
  • MUSC 6960 - Special Topics: Music Performance Technology

    2 credits

    The course is designed to help students prepare the Capstone Project, which is the culminating experience of the major. Topics include research, development, implementation, and completion of the Capstone Project. This project should show synthesis of skills learned in the program, as well as application to the student’s artistic/professional experience and ambitions in the music industry.  This course is to be taken in the final semester prior to graduation and is open by permission of instructor only. The course culminates in completed Capstone Project that can be presented to the graduate committee. The final presentation of the Capstone Project takes place in MUSC 6970 - Capstone Project Presentation  for which students should be concurrently enrolled. (As Needed)

    Prerequisite: Permission of instructor only
    Co-Requisite: ​ MUSC 6970 - Capstone Project Presentation  
  
  • MUSC 6970 - Capstone Project Presentation

    1 credits

    Students in this course will make a presentation and defense of their completed Capstone Project. This is designed to be the culminating experience of the Master of Music in Music Technology degree program and is open by instructor permission only. The Capstone Project shows mastery and synthesis of the skills learned in the program, as well as application to the student’s artistic/professional experience and ambitions in the music industry. The Capstone Project also incorporates supporting written research appropriate to the graduate level. Depending on the area of emphasis in the program, students should also be concurrently enrolled in either MUSC 6950 - Special Topics: Music Studio Technology  (Studio Technology emphasis), or MUSC 6960 - Special Topics: Music Performance Technology  (Performance Technology emphasis). (P/F) (As Needed)

    Prerequisite: Permission of Instructor only
    Co-Requisite: Depending on the area of emphasis in the program, students should also be concurrently enrolled in either  MUSC 6950 - Special Topics: Music Studio Technology  (Studio Technology emphasis), or  MUSC 6960 - Special Topics: Music Performance Technology  (Performance Technology emphasis).
  
  • MUSC 6990 - Special Projects

    1 to 3 credits

    General Education Course: No

Natural Resources

  
  • NR 1010 - Introduction to Natural Resources Management

    3 credits

    Survey of the professions of Forest, Range, and Wildlife management and relationship of conservation and multiple uses of wildland resources to the welfare of the state and nation. Three lectures per week. (Fall)

    General Education Course: Life Science Knowledge Area
  
  • NR 3000 - Wildlife Ecology and Management

    3 credits

    Course will cover principles of wildlife ecology and management, agencies and organizations, and policies and current issues. Students will learn about and practice survey techniques, habitat assessment techniques, trapping, GIS and radio- telemetry. Three hours of lecture per week. (Spring)

    Prerequisite: NR 1010  or BIOL 1010 
    General Education Course: No

Nursing

  
  • NURS 3120 - Introduction of Health Assessment

    3 credits

    Introduces health assessment across the life span through development of interviewing and physical assessment skills. Learning objectives focus on developing skills to conduct a comprehensive health assessment. Three credit hours (three classroom hours per week). (Fall, Spring)

    Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Nursing program
    Co-Requisite: NURS 3135  
    General Education Course: No
  
  • NURS 3121 - Health Assessment for the RN to BSN

    3 credits

    Enhances health assessment across the life span through development of interviewing and physical assessment skills for the RN. Learning objectives focus on developing skills to conduct a comprehensive health assessment. This course is designed for the student enrolled in the RN to BSN program. Three credit hours (three classroom hours per week). (Fall)

    Prerequisite: Acceptance into RN to BSN Nursing program
    General Education Course: No
  
  • NURS 3130 - Fundamentals of Nursing Practice

    4 credits

    This course introduces pre-licensure students to fundamental nursing skills, communication, and problem-solving utilizing basic nursing care. Students will learn nursing concepts, processes, and practices and will attain a firm foundation for nursing study. Four credit hours (four classroom hours per week). (Fall, Spring)

    Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Nursing program
    Co-Requisite: NURS 3135  
    General Education Course: No
  
  • NURS 3135 - Level One Nursing Lab

    4 credits

    This course provides clinical experience in the nursing skills lab and other supervised healthcare settings to accompany NURS 3120  and NURS 3130 .  Four credit hours (12 lab hours per week). (Fall, Spring)

    Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Nursing program
    Co-Requisite: NURS 3130  
    General Education Course: No
  
  • NURS 3140 - Foundations of Professional Nursing

    3 credits

    Introduces theoretical and practice concepts upon which nursing is based through exploration of professional writing, evidence-based practice, historical evolution of nursing, health teaching, and principles of health promotion for the RN. This course is designed for the student enrolled in the RN to BSN program. Three credit hours (three classroom hours per week).  (Fall, Spring)

    Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Nursing program
    General Education Course: No
  
  • NURS 3141 - Foundations of Professional Nursing for the RN to BSN

    3 credits

    Theoretical concepts of professional baccalaureate nursing. Expectations for professional writing and presentations; critical thinking, self-evaluation; evidence-based practice; and historical evolution of nursing. Credit hours three (three classroom hours per week). (Summer)

    Prerequisite: Acceptance into RN to BSN Nursing program
    General Education Course: No
  
  • NURS 3160 - Essentials of Evidence-Based Practice

    2 credits

    This course provides clinical experience in supervised healthcare settings in the community to accompany NURS 4351 for the RN. This course is designed for the student enrolled in the RN to BSN program. One credit hour (3 lab hours per week). (Fall, Spring)

    Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Nursing program and completion of all Level One courses
    General Education Course: No
  
  • NURS 3220 - Pharmacology & Therapeutic Interventions

    4 credits

    Focuses on pharmacotherapeutics and safe application in the nursing process. Four credit hours (three classroom hours per week). (Fall, Spring)

    Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Nursing program and completion of all Level One courses
    General Education Course: No
  
  • NURS 3230 - Care of Adults

    4 credits

    This course provides the conceptual basis for understanding acute physical health alterations in adult clients. The roles and responsibilities of nurses; physical, mental, emotional, social and environmental factors that alter health are addressed. Students will learn to provide nursing care to adults in a variety of settings. Four credit hours (four classroom hours per week). (Fall, Spring)

    Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Nursing program and completion of all Level One courses
    Co-Requisite: NURS 3235  
    General Education Course: No
  
  • NURS 3235 - Level Two Nursing Lab

    4 credits

    This course provides clinical experience in the nursing skills lab and other supervised healthcare settings including hospital and community sites to accompany NURS 3230 . Four credit hours (12 lab hours per week). (Fall, Spring)

    Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Nursing program and completion of all Level One courses
    Co-Requisite: NURS 3230  
    General Education Course: No
  
  • NURS 3240 - Concepts in Mental Health Nursing

    2 credits

    This course focuses on nursing concepts basic to mental health and wellness across the lifespan including common mental illnesses, therapeutic relationships, family dynamics, self-image/self-esteem, crisis intervention, group process, coping with acute and chronic illness, and stress management. Two credit hours (two classroom hours per week). (Fall, Spring)

    Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Nursing program and completion of all Level One courses
    General Education Course: No
  
  • NURS 3261 - Health Promotion & Education for the RN to BSN

    3 credits

    Exploration of health promotion and disease prevention across the lifespan based on health risk factors, preparation for health teaching using teaching/learning principles, and assessment of learner needs and readiness to learn. This course is designed for the student enrolled in the RN to BSN program. Three credit hours (three classroom hours per week). (Summer)

    Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Nursing Program, RN to BSN
  
  • NURS 4320 - Care of the Family - Maternal Newborn

    2 credits

    Focuses on needs of the family during childbearing phases of family development emphasizing nursing actions to preserve, promote, and restore health of families in a variety of settings. Students will learn to provide nursing care to women and infants. Two credit hours (two classroom hours per week). (Fall, Spring)

    Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Nursing program and completion of all Level Two courses
    Co-Requisite: NURS 4355  
  
  • NURS 4330 - Care of the Family - Pediatric

    2 credits

    Focuses on needs of the family during the childrearing phase of family development emphasizing nursing actions to preserve, promote, and restore health of families in a variety of settings. Students will learn to provide nursing care for the pediatric patient. Two credit hours (Two classroom hours per week). (Fall, Spring)

    Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Nursing program and completion of all Level Two courses
    Co-Requisite: NURS 4335  
    General Education Course: No
  
  • NURS 4335 - Care of the Family in Nursing Lab

    3 credits

    This course provides clinical experience in the nursing skills lab and other supervised healthcare settings including hospital and community sites to accompany NURS 4330 . Three credit hours (9 lab hours per week) (Fall, Spring)

    Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Nursing program and completion of all 3200 Level 2 courses
    Co-Requisite: NURS 4330  
    General Education Course: No
  
  • NURS 4340 - Concepts in Geriatric Nursing

    2 credits

    Examines the needs of older adults addressing emotional, social, physiologic and behavioral changes. Focuses on ageism, gender issues, chronicity, death and dying, loss, and life review. Two credit hours (two classroom hours per week). (Fall, Spring)

    Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Nursing program or RN to BSN Nursing program and completion of all Level Two courses
    General Education Course: No
  
  • NURS 4341 - Concepts in Geriatric Nursing for the RN to BSN

    2 credits

    Examines the needs of older adults addressing emotional, social, physiologic and behavioral changes. Focuses on ageism, gender issues, chronicity, death and dying, loss, and life review. This course is designed for the student enrolled in the RN to BSN program. Two credit hours (two classroom hours per week). (Fall)

    Prerequisite: Acceptance into Nursing programs, RN to BSN
  
  • NURS 4350 - Population Care

    4 credits

    Theory, concepts and practices of population focused nursing. Emphasis on culturally sensitive care for individuals, families, and groups in a variety of community settings.  Includes health promotion, disease prevention, health teaching, and identification of community resources for implementing change to promote population health. Credit hours 4 (four classroom hours per week). 

    Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Nursing program and completion of all Level Two courses
    Co-Requisite: NURS 4355  
    General Education Course: No
  
  • NURS 4351 - Community Health Nursing for the RN to BSN

    3 credits

    Introduces theory, concepts and practices of community health nursing. Emphasis on culturally sensitive care for individuals, families, and groups in a variety of community settings. Includes identification of community resources for implementing change to promote community health for the RN. This course is designed for the student enrolled in the RN to BSN program. Three credit hours (three classroom hours per week). (Fall)

    Prerequisite: Acceptance into the RN to BSN Nursing program
    Co-Requisite: NURS 4356  
    General Education Course: No
  
  • NURS 4355 - Community Health Nursing Lab

    2 credits

    This course provides clinical experience in supervised healthcare settings in the community to accompany NURS 4350 . Two credit hours (6 lab hours per week). (Fall, Spring)

    Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Nursing program and completion of all 3200 Level 2 courses
    Co-Requisite: NURS 4350  
    General Education Course: No
  
  • NURS 4356 - Community Health Nursing Lab for the RN to BSN

    1 credits

    This course provides clinical experience in supervised healthcare settings in the community to accompany NURS 4351  for the RN. This course is designed for the student enrolled in the RN to BSN program. One credit hour (3  lab hours per week). (Fall)

    Prerequisite: Acceptance into RN to BSN Nursing program
    Co-Requisite: NURS 4351  
    General Education Course: No
  
  • NURS 4361 - Nursing Theory & Research for the RN to BSN

    4 credits

    This course provides experience in understanding and applying basic principles, evaluation, and implementation of research in evidence based practice. This course is designed for the student enrolled in the RN to BSN program. Four credit hours. (Summer)

    Prerequisite: Admission to RN to BSN Program
    General Education Course: No
  
  • NURS 4430 - High Acuity Nursing

    3 credits

    Focuses on multiple complex health alterations across the lifespan. Students practice critical decision making in a variety of settings. Three credit hours (three classroom hours per week). (Fall, Spring)

    Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Nursing program and completion of all Level Three courses
    Co-Requisite: NURS 4435  
    General Education Course: No
  
  • NURS 4431 - High Acuity Nursing for the RN to BSN

    3 credits

    Focuses on multiple complex health alterations across the lifespan. Students practice critical decision making in a variety of settings. This course is designed for the student enrolled in the RN to BSN program. Three credit hours (three classroom hours per week). (Spring)

    Prerequisite: Acceptance into the RN to BSN Nursing program
    Co-Requisite: NURS 4436  
    General Education Course: No
  
  • NURS 4435 - High Acuity Nursing Lab

    2 credits

    Clinical lab experience using critical thinking, problem solving, and clinical decision making abilities when working with clients experiencing complex health problems requiring high acuity nursing care. Two credit hours (six lab hours per week). (Fall, Spring)

    Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Nursing program and completion of all Level Three courses
    Co-Requisite: NURS 4430  
    General Education Course: No
 

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