Songwriting, Associate of Applied Science
- Academic Year: 2019-2020
- Division / Department: Visual & Performing Arts / Music Industry Careers
- Degree Code: MIC.SONGWRITING.AAS
Students completing this program are prepared to assume positions as composers, arrangers and songwriters.
MIC electives may be selected from courses with MUSC, MUSB and MUSP rubrics.
Other courses may be substituted with Program Coordinator's approval.
Marketable skills
1. Students may choose a career as a composer, arranger, lyricist, recording engineer, or work in music merchandising.
2. Students will become creative and critical thinkers who are self-motivated and have excellent communication skills.
3. Employment opportunities include working for advertising agencies, recording studios, production companies and broadcasting companies.
Semester I
| PSYC 1100 Learning Framework
Course Description× PSYC 1100 Learning Framework Special Fee: $14.00 A study of the 1) research and theory in the psychology of learning, cognition, and motivation, 2) factors that impact learning, and 3) application of learning strategies. Theoretical models of strategic learning, cognition, and motivation serve as the conceptual basis for the introduction of college-level student academic strategies. Students use assessment instruments (e.g., learning inventories) to help them identify their own strengths and weaknesses as strategic learners. Students are ultimately expected to integrate and apply the learning skills discussed across their own academic programs and become effective and efficient learners. Students developing these skills should be able to continually draw from the theoretical models they have learned. (Cross-listed as EDUC 1100.) Semester Hour 1 (1 lec) EDUC 1100 Learning Framework Course Description× EDUC 1100 Learning Framework Special Fee: $14.00 A study of the: 1) research and theory in the psychology of learning, cognition, and motivation; 2) factors that impact learning; and 3) application of learning strategies. Theoretical models of strategic learning, cognition, and motivation serve as the conceptual basis for the introduction of college-level student academic strategies. Students use assessment instruments (e.g., learning inventories) to help them identify their own strengths and weaknesses as strategic learners. Students are ultimately expected to integrate and apply the learning skills discussed across their own academic programs and become effective and efficient learners. Students developing these skills should be able to continually draw from the theoretical models they have learned. (Cross-listed as PSYC 1100.) Semester Hour 1 (1 lec) PSYC 1300 Learning Framework Course Description× PSYC 1300 Learning Framework A study of the 1) research and theory in the psychology of learning, cognition, and motivation; 2) factors that impact learning; and 3) application of learning strategies. Theoretical models of strategic learning, cognition, and motivation serve as the conceptual basis for the introduction of college-level student academic strategies. Students use assessment instruments (e.g., learning inventories) to help them identify their own strengths and weaknesses as strategic learners. Students are ultimately expected to integrate and apply the learning skills discussed across their own academic programs and become effective and efficient learners. Students developing these skills should be able to continually draw from the theoretical models they have learned. Prerequisites: Must have passed the reading portion of the TSI Assessment or concurrent enrollment in INRW 0402. Semester Hours 3 (3 lec) EDUC 1300 Learning Framework Course Description× EDUC 1300 Learning Framework A study of the: 1) research and theory in the psychology of learning, cognition, and motivation; 2)factors that impact learning; and 3) application of learning strategies. Theoretical models of strategic learning, cognition, and motivation serve as the conceptual basis for the introduction of college-level student academic strategies. Students use assessment instruments (e.g., learning inventories) to help them identify their own strengths and weaknesses as strategic learners. Students are ultimately expected to integrate and apply the learning skills discussed across their own academic programs and become effective and efficient learners. Students developing these skills should be able to continually draw from the theoretical models they have learned. (Cross-listed as PSYC 1300.) Prerequisite: Must have passed the reading portion of the TSI or concurrent enrollment in INRW 0402. Semester Hours 3 (3 lec) All first-time-in-college students are required to complete a Learning Framework course. Students who are TSI exempt or must complete one section of developmental education must enroll in PSYC 1100 or EDUC 1100. All other first-time-in-college students must enroll in PSYC 1300 or EDUC 1300. See your advisor for more information. |
1-3 hours |
| MUSC 1213 Commercial Music Theory I
Course Description× MUSC 1213 Commercial Music Theory I Introduction to apply chord progressions, song forms, and harmonic techniques used in commercial music. Topics include modern chord notation and chord voicings. Semester Hours 2 (3 lec) |
2 hours |
| MUSC 1311 Commercial Music Sight Singing and Ear Training I
Course Description× MUSC 1311 Commercial Music Sight Singing and Ear Training I Introduction to basic aural, visual, and vocal experiences in dictation and singing at sight with emphasis on identification of chord progression, motion, and melody/harmony relationship of popular music. Corequisites: MUSC 1311 and MUSC 2313. Semester Hours 3 (3 lec/lab) |
3 hours |
| MUSP 1113 Introductory Group Piano I
Course Description× MUSP 1113 Introductory Group Piano I Lab Fee: $10.00 Fundamentals of playing various accompaniment patterns with chords. Includes reading standard notation, basic scales, and learning introductory improvisational skills. Semester Hour 1 (2 lab) |
1 hours |
| MUSI 1310 American Music
Course Description× MUSI 1310 American Music General survey of various styles of music in America. Topics may include jazz, ragtime, folk, rock, and contemporary art music. Satisfies general humanities elective requirements. Semester Hours 3 (3 lec) |
3 hours |
| MUSP 1101 Applied Commercial Music: Arranging & Composition
Course Description× MUSP 1101 Applied Commercial Music: Arranging & Composition Special Fee: $180.00 Private instruction in arranging and composition with goals related to commercial music. The student will demonstrate proficiency in commercial music repertoire and technique; develop a professional, disciplined approach to performance skills; and present a juried performance for faculty. Corequisite: Concurrent enrollment in a Commercial Music Ensemble - exceptions must be approved by program director. Semester Hour 1 (1 lec/3 lab) |
1 hours |
| MUSB 1305 Survey of Music Business
Course Description× MUSB 1305 Survey of Music Business Introduces overview of the music industry including songwriting, live performance, the record industry, music merchandising, contracts and licenses, and career opportunities. Semester Hours 3 (3 lec) |
3 hours |
| 14-16 hours |
Semester II
| MUSC 2213 Commercial Music Theory II
Course Description× MUSC 2213 Commercial Music Theory II Continuation of Commercial Music Theory I. Emphasizes harmonic and melodic analysis, extended chord theory, and modal and altered scales. Prerequisite: CMUS 1179 or MUSC 2311 with a grade of C or better. Semester Hours 1 (3 lec/lab) |
2 hours |
| MUSC 2311 Commercial Music Sight Singing & Ear Training II
Course Description× MUSC 2311 Commercial Music Sight Singing & Ear Training II Continuation of Commercial Music Sight Singing and Ear Training I with emphasis on chromatic tonalities and melodies. Teaches the student to sight sing selected melodies in chromatic tonalities and transcribe dictation of selected rhythmic patterns, chromatic melodies, and intermediate chord progressions. Prerequisites: MUSC 1113 and MUSC 1311 with a grade of C or better. Semester Hours 3 (3 lec/lab) |
3 hours |
| MUSP 1114 Introductory Group Piano II
Course Description× MUSP 1114 Introductory Group Piano II Lab Fee: $10.00 Continuation of playing various accompaniment patterns with chords. Includes reading standard notation, scales, and learning improvisational skills. Semester Hour 1 (2 lab) |
1 hours |
| MUSP 1148 Small Commercial Music Ensemble: Improvisation
Course Description× MUSP 1148 Small Commercial Music Ensemble: Improvisation Participation in a small ensemble concentrating on improvisation of commercial music performance styles. Ensemble sections offered include: electric guitar, contemporary Christian, big band jazz and vocal jazz, among others. Semester Hour 1 (4 lab) |
1 hours |
| MUSP 1101 Applied Commercial Music: Arranging & Composition
Course Description× MUSP 1101 Applied Commercial Music: Arranging & Composition Special Fee: $180.00 Private instruction in arranging and composition with goals related to commercial music. The student will demonstrate proficiency in commercial music repertoire and technique; develop a professional, disciplined approach to performance skills; and present a juried performance for faculty. Corequisite: Concurrent enrollment in a Commercial Music Ensemble - exceptions must be approved by program director. Semester Hour 1 (1 lec/3 lab) |
1 hours |
| Speech elective | 3 hours |
| Elective
4
Academic Core Elective |
3 hours |
| 14 hours |
Summer Semester
| Mathematics (college-level)
or Life & Physical Science elective |
3 hours |
| Social/Behavioral Science elective | 3 hours |
| 6 hours |
Semester III
| MUSC 2131 Commercial Music Sight Singing & Ear Training III
Course Description× MUSC 2131 Commercial Music Sight Singing & Ear Training III Continuation of Commercial Music Sight Singing and Ear Training II. Prerequisite: CMUS 1180, MUSC 2213, CMUS 1114 or MUSC 2311 with a grade of C or better. Semester Hour 1 (3 lec/lab) |
1 hours |
| MUSP 2103 Commercial Class Piano
Course Description× MUSP 2103 Commercial Class Piano Lab Fee: $20.00 Development of keyboard skills for Music Industry Careers majors. Includes selected chord progressions and scales, modal harmony, and extensive use of the ii-V7-I progression with appropriate keyboard voicing. Prerequisite: CMUS 1180, MUSC 2213, CMUS 1114 or MUSC 2311 with a grade of C or better. Semester Hour 1 (3 lab) |
1 hours |
| MUSC 2330 Commercial Music Arranging and Composition
Course Description× MUSC 2330 Commercial Music Arranging and Composition Presentation of arranging and composition for projects in industry recognized genres including songwriting, show writing, video, and film. Prerequisite: MUSC 1321. Semester Hours 3 (3 lec) This is a Capstone course. |
3 hours |
| MUSC 1331 MIDI I (Music Instrument Digital Interface)
Course Description× MUSC 1331 MIDI I (Music Instrument Digital Interface) Lab Fee: $20.00 Introduces Musical Instrument Digital Interface (MIDI) systems and applications. Topics include the history and evolution of MIDI, the MIDI language, and typical implementation of MIDI applications in the studio environment using software-based sequencing programs. Semester Hours 3 (2 lec/2 lab) |
3 hours |
| MUSP 2159 Advanced Applied Commercial Music: Arranging & Composition
Course Description× MUSP 2159 Advanced Applied Commercial Music: Arranging & Composition Special Fee: $180.00 Advanced private instruction in arranging and composition with goals related to jazz or commercial music. Demonstrate proficiency in commercial music repertoire and technique; develop a professional, disciplined approach to performance skills; and present a juried public performance or recital. Prerequisite: MUSP 1101 with a grade of C or better. Corequisite: Concurrent enrollment in a Commercial Music Ensemble - exceptions must be approved by program director. Semester Hour 1 (1 lec/3 lab) |
1 hours |
| ENGL 1301 Composition I
Course Description× ENGL 1301 Composition I Intensive study of and practice in writing processes, from invention and researching to drafting, revising, and editing, both individually and collaboratively. Emphasis is on effective rhetorical choices, including audience, purpose, arrangement, and style. Focus is on writing the academic essay as a vehicle for learning, communication, and critical analysis. Prerequisite: TSI complete in Reading and Writing or the equivalent. Semester Hours 3 (3 lec) |
3 hours |
| MUSC 2214 Improvisation Theory I
Course Description× MUSC 2214 Improvisation Theory I Chordal structures of commercial music genres. Emphasizes extemporaneous performance. Introduces the scale chord relationships for triads, major 7 chords, dominant 7 chords, and minor 7 chords. Students compose an appropriate solo line over selected harmonic progressions and perform appropriate extemporaneous solos over ii-V7-I progressions and minor and dominant blues. Prerequisites: MUSC 2213 and MUSC 2313. Semester Hours 2 (3 lec/lab) |
2 hours |
| 14 hours |
Semester IV
| MUSC 2132 Commercial Music Sight Singing & Ear Training IV
Course Description× MUSC 2132 Commercial Music Sight Singing & Ear Training IV Continuation of Commerical Music Sight Singing and Ear Training III with emphasis on advanced rhythms and melodies and multivoice chord progression. Prerequisite MUSC 2131 or CMUS 2193 with a grade of C or better. Semester Hour 1 (3 lec/lab) |
1 hours |
| MUSP 2103 Commercial Class Piano
Course Description× MUSP 2103 Commercial Class Piano Lab Fee: $20.00 Development of keyboard skills for Music Industry Careers majors. Includes selected chord progressions and scales, modal harmony, and extensive use of the ii-V7-I progression with appropriate keyboard voicing. Prerequisite: CMUS 1180, MUSC 2213, CMUS 1114 or MUSC 2311 with a grade of C or better. Semester Hour 1 (3 lab) |
1 hours |
| MUSC 1321 Songwriting I
Course Description× MUSC 1321 Songwriting I Introduction to the techniques of writing marketable songs, including the writing of lyrics and melodies, setting lyrics to music, developing lyrical and musical "hooks," analyzing the marketplace, and developing a production plan for a song demo. Prerequisites: CMUS 1180, MUSC 2213, CMUS 1114 or MUSC 2311 with a grade of C or better. Semester Hours 3 (3 lec/lab) |
3 hours |
| MUSP 2159 Advanced Applied Commercial Music: Arranging & Composition
Course Description× MUSP 2159 Advanced Applied Commercial Music: Arranging & Composition Special Fee: $180.00 Advanced private instruction in arranging and composition with goals related to jazz or commercial music. Demonstrate proficiency in commercial music repertoire and technique; develop a professional, disciplined approach to performance skills; and present a juried public performance or recital. Prerequisite: MUSP 1101 with a grade of C or better. Corequisite: Concurrent enrollment in a Commercial Music Ensemble - exceptions must be approved by program director. Semester Hour 1 (1 lec/3 lab) |
1 hours |
| Music (college-level)
or Commercial Music (college-level) or Commercial Music (college-level) |
1 hours |
| Commercial Music (college-level)
2
Music Industry Careers electives may be taken from the following courses: Woodwinds, Brass and Percussion: select four courses from MUEN 1131, 1132, 1130 or 1121 Vocalists: select four courses from MUSP 1148, 1146, 1150 or 1153 or MUEN 1151, 1152, 1158 or 1141 Music (college-level) 2 Music Industry Careers electives may be taken from the following courses: Woodwinds, Brass and Percussion: select four courses from MUEN 1131, 1132, 1130 or 1121 Vocalists: select four courses from MUSP 1148, 1146, 1150 or 1153 or MUEN 1151, 1152, 1158 or 1141 |
3 hours |
| MUSC 2234 Improvisation Theory II
Course Description× MUSC 2234 Improvisation Theory II A continuation of the study of chordal structures of commercial music genres. Emphasizes extemporaneous performance. Students will learn the skill/chord relationships of extended chords (9, 11, 13) and altered chords, to analyze and transcribe appropriate improvised solos, and to perform appropriate extemporaneous solos over altered ii-V7-I progressions, 32-bar song forms, and selected harmonic progressions. Prerequisites: MUSC 2214 or CMUS 1163 with a grade of C or better. Corequisite: MUSC 2447 or MUSC 2448. Semester Hours 2 (3 lec/lab) |
2 hours |
| 12 hours |
| Total hours: | 60-62 hours |
Life & Physical Science
| BIOL 1406 Biology for Science Majors I
Course Description× BIOL 1406 Biology for Science Majors I Fundamental principles of living organisms will be studied, including physical and chemical properties of life, organization, function, evolutionary adaptation, and classification. Concepts of cytology, reproduction, genetics, and scientific reasoning are included. NOTE: Must have passed the reading and writing portion of the TSI Assessment or have credit for INRW 0402. Semester Hours 4 (3 lec/3 lab) |
4 hours |
| BIOL 1407 Biology for Science Majors II
Course Description× BIOL 1407 Biology for Science Majors II The diversity and classification of life will be studied, including animals, plants, protists, fungi, and prokaryotes. Special emphasis will be given to anatomy, physiology, ecology, and evolution of plants and animals. Prerequisite: BIOL 1406 with a minimum grade of C. Semester Hours 4 (3 lec/3 lab) |
4 hours |
| BIOL 1408 Biology for Non-Science Majors I
Course Description× BIOL 1408 Biology for Non-Science Majors I Provides a survey of biological principles with an emphasis on humans, including chemistry of life, cells, structure, function, and reproduction. Semester Hours 4 (3 lec/3 lab) |
4 hours |
| BIOL 1409 Biology for Non-Science Majors II
Course Description× BIOL 1409 Biology for Non-Science Majors II This course will provide and reinforce a survey and of biological principles with an emphasis on humans, including evolution, ecology, plant and animal diversity, and physiology. Semester hours 4 (3 lec/3 lab) |
4 hours |
| BIOL 1411 General Botany
Course Description× BIOL 1411 General Botany Fundamental biological concepts relevant to plant physiology, life cycle, growth and development, structure and function, and cellular and molecular metabolism. Includes the role of plants in the environment, evolution, and phylogeny of major plant groups, algae, and fungi. This course is intended for science majors. Semester Hours 4 (3 lec/3 lab) |
4 hours |
| BIOL 1413 General Zoology
Course Description× BIOL 1413 General Zoology Fundamental biological concepts relevant to animals, including systematics, evolution, structure and function, cellular and molecular metabolism, reproduction, development, diversity, phylogeny, and ecology. This course is intended for science majors. Semester Hours 4 (3 lec/3 lab) |
4 hours |
| BIOL 2401 Anatomy & Physiology I
Course Description× BIOL 2401 Anatomy & Physiology I Anatomy and Physiology I is the first part of a two-course sequence. It is a study of the structure and function of the human body including cells, tissues and organs of the following systems: integumentary, skeletal, muscular, and nervous and special senses. Emphasis is on interrelationships among systems and regulation of physiological functions involved in maintaining homeostasis. NOTE: Must have passed the reading and writing portion of the TSI Assessment or have credit for INRW 0402. Semester Hours 4 (3 lec/3 lab) |
4 hours |
| BIOL 2402 Anatomy & Physiology II
Course Description× BIOL 2402 Anatomy & Physiology II Anatomy and Physiology II is the second part of a two-course sequence. It is a study of the structure and function of the human body including the following systems: endocrine, cardiovascular, immune, lymphatic, respiratory, digestive (including nutrition), urinary (including fluid and electrolyte balance), and reproductive (including human development and genetics). Emphasis is on interrelationships among systems and regulation of physiological functions involved in maintaining homeostasis. Prerequisite: BIOL 2401 with a grade of C or better. Semester Hours 4(3 lec/3 lab) |
4 hours |
| BIOL 2404 Anatomy & Physiology (specialized)
Course Description× BIOL 2404 Anatomy & Physiology (specialized) Study of the structure and function of human anatomy, including the neuroendocrine, integumentary, musculoskeletal, digestive, urinary, reproductive, respiratory, and circulatory systems. Content may be either integrated or specialized. Semester Hours 4 (3 lec/3 lab) |
4 hours |
| CHEM 1405 Introductory Chemistry I
Course Description× CHEM 1405 Introductory Chemistry I Survey course introducing chemistry. Topics may include inorganic, organic, biochemistry, food/physiological chemistry, and environmental/consumer chemistry. Designed for allied health students and for students who are not science majors. Semester Hours 4 (3 lec/3 lab) |
4 hours |
| CHEM 1411 General Chemistry I
Course Description× CHEM 1411 General Chemistry I Fundamental principles of chemistry for majors in the sciences, health sciences, and engineering; topics include measurements, fundamental properties of matter, states of matter, chemical reactions, chemical stoichiometry, periodicity of elemental properties, atomic structure, chemical bonding, molecular structure, solutions, properties of gases, and an introduction to thermodynamics and descriptive chemistry. Includes basic laboratory experiments supporting theoretical principles presented in CHEM 1411, as well as an introduction of the scientific method, experimental design, data collection and analysis, and preparation of laboratory reports. Prerequisite: MATH 1314 with a minimum grade of C, passing score on non-credit equivalency exam for MATH 1314, or consent of division chair. High school chemistry is strongly recommended. Semester Hours 4 (3 lec/3 lab) |
4 hours |
| CHEM 1412 General Chemistry II
Course Description× CHEM 1412 General Chemistry II Chemical equilibrium, phase diagrams and spectrometry, acid-base concepts, thermodynamics, kinetics, electrochemistry, nuclear chemistry, an introduction to organic chemistry and descriptive inorganic chemistry. Includes basic laboratory experiments supporting theoretical principles presented in CHEM 1412, as well as an introduction of the scientific method, experimental design, chemical instrumentation, data collection and analysis, and preparation of laboratory reports. Prerequisite: CHEM 1411 with a grade of C or better. Semester Hours 4 (3 lec/4 lab) |
4 hours |
| ENVR 1301 Environmental Science I (lecture)
Course Description× ENVR 1301 Environmental Science I (lecture) A survey of the forces, including humans, that shape our physical and biologic environment, and how they affect life on Earth. Introduction to the science and policy of global and regional environmental issues, including pollution, climate change, and sustainability of land, water, and energy resources. Semester Hours 3 (3 lec) |
3 hours |
| ENVR 1101 Environmental Science I (lab)
Course Description× ENVR 1101 Environmental Science I (lab) This laboratory-based course accompanies ENVR 1301 Environmental Science (lecture). Activities will cover methods used to collect and analyze environmental data. Prerequisite: Credit for or concurrent enrollment in ENVR 1301. Semester Hour 1 (3 lab) |
1 hours |
| ENVR 1302 Environmental Science II - Lecture
Course Description× ENVR 1302 Environmental Science II - Lecture General interest course requiring a minimum of previous science background and relating scientific knowledge to problems involving energy and the environment. Semester Hours 3 (3 lec) |
3 hours |
| ENVR 1102 Environmental Science II (lab)
Course Description× ENVR 1102 Environmental Science II (lab) General interest course requiring a minimum of previous science background and relating scientific knowledge to problems involving energy and the environment. Lab exercises relate scientific knowledge to problems involving energy and the environment. Includes research projects related to the historical development of current environmental practices and concerns. May include other research projects dealing with current or potential environmental concerns. Prerequisite: Credit for or concurrent enrollment in ENVR 1302. Semester Hour 1 (3 lab) |
1 hours |
| ENVR 1401 Environmental Science I (lecture + lab)
Course Description× ENVR 1401 Environmental Science I (lecture + lab) A survey of the forces, including humans, that shape our physical and biologic environment, and how they affect life on Earth. Introduction to the science and policy of global and regional environmental issues, including pollution, climate change, and sustainability of land, water, and energy resources. The laboratory activities will cover methods used to collect and analyze environmental data. Semester Hours 4 (3 lec/3 lab) |
4 hours |
| ENVR 1402 Environmental Science II
Course Description× ENVR 1402 Environmental Science II General interest course requiring a minimum of previous science background and relating scientific knowledge to problems involving energy and the environment. Lab exercises relate scientific knowledge to problems involving energy and the environment. Includes research projects related to the historical development of current environmental practices and concerns. May include other research projects dealing with current or potential environmental concerns. Semester Hours 4 (3 lec/3 lab) |
4 hours |
| GEOL 1301 Earth Sciences I for Non-Science Majors (lecture)
Course Description× GEOL 1301 Earth Sciences I for Non-Science Majors (lecture) Survey of geology, meteorology, oceanography and astronomy. Semester Hours 3 (3 lec) |
3 hours |
| GEOL 1101 Earth Sciences I for Non-Science Majors (lab)
Course Description× GEOL 1101 Earth Sciences I for Non-Science Majors (lab) This laboratory-based course accompanies GEOL 1301 Earth Sciences I. Activities will cover methods used to collect and analyze data in geology, meteorology, oceanography and astronomy. Prerequisite: GEOL 1301. Semester Hours 1 (3 lab) |
1 hours |
| GEOL 1302 Earth Sciences II for Non-Science Majors (lecture)
Course Description× GEOL 1302 Earth Sciences II for Non-Science Majors (lecture) Extension of the study of geology, astronomy, meteorology and oceanography, focusing on natural resources, hazards and climate variability. Prerequisite: GEOL 1401, 1403 or 1404. Semester Hours 3 (3 lec) |
3 hours |
| GEOL 1102 Earth Sciences II for Non-Science Majors (lab)
Course Description× GEOL 1102 Earth Sciences II for Non-Science Majors (lab) This laboratory-based course accompanies GEOL 1302 Earth Sciences II. Activities will focus on methods used to collect and analyze data related to natural resources, hazards and climate variability. Prerequisite: Credit for or concurrent enrollment in GEOL 1302. Semester Hour 1 (3 lab) |
1 hours |
| GEOL 1303 Physical Geology (lecture)
Course Description× GEOL 1303 Physical Geology (lecture) Introduction to the study of the materials and processes that have modified and shaped the surface and interior of Earth over time. These processes are described by theories based on experimental data and geologic data gathered from field observations. Semester Hours 3 (3 lec) |
3 hours |
| GEOL 1103 Physical Geology Laboratory
Course Description× GEOL 1103 Physical Geology Laboratory This laboratory-based course accompanies GEOL 1303 Physical Geology. Laboratory activities will cover methods used to collect and analyze earth science data. Prerequisite: GEOL 1303 or concurrent enrollment. Semester Hour 1 (3 lab) |
1 hours |
| GEOL 1304 Historical Geology (lecture)
Course Description× GEOL 1304 Historical Geology (lecture) A comprehensive survey of the history of life and major events in the physical development of Earth as interpreted from rocks and fossils. Prerequisites: GEOL 1303 or 1403. Semester Hours 3 (3 lec) |
3 hours |
| GEOL 1104 Historical Geology Laboratory
Course Description× GEOL 1104 Historical Geology Laboratory This laboratory-based course accompanies GEOL 1304 Historical Geology. Laboratory activities will introduce methods used by scientists to interpret the history of life and major events in the physical development of earth from rocks and fossils. Prerequisite: GEOL 1304. Semester Hour 1 (3 lab) |
1 hours |
| GEOL 1401 Earth Sciences I for Non-Sciences Majors (lecture + lab)
Course Description× GEOL 1401 Earth Sciences I for Non-Sciences Majors (lecture + lab) Survey of geology, meteorology, oceanography, and astronomy. The lab activities will cover methods used to collect and analyze data in geology, meteorology, oceanography and astronomy. Semester Hours 4 (3 lec/3 lab) |
4 hours |
| GEOL 1403 Physical Geology (lecture + lab)
Course Description× GEOL 1403 Physical Geology (lecture + lab) Introduction to the study of the materials and processes that have modified and shaped the surface and interior of Earth over time. These processes are described by theories based on experimental data and geologic data gathered from field observations. Laboratory activities will cover methods used to collect and analyze earth science data. Semester Hours 4 (3 lec/3 lab) |
4 hours |
| GEOL 1404 Historical Geology (lecture + lab)
Course Description× GEOL 1404 Historical Geology (lecture + lab) A comprehensive survey of the history of life and major events in the physical development of Earth as interpreted from rocks and fossils. Laboratory activities will introduce methods used by scientists to interpret the history of life and major events in the physical development of earth from rocks and fossils. Prerequisite: GEOL 1303 or 1403. Semester Hours 4 (3 lec/3 lab) |
4 hours |
| PHYS 1401 College Physics I
Course Description× PHYS 1401 College Physics I Fundamental principles of physics, using algebra and trigonometry; the principles and applications of classical mechanics and thermodynamics, including harmonic motion, mechanical waves and sound, physical systems, Newton's Laws of Motion, and gravitation and other fundamental forces; with emphasis on problem solving. Prerequisite: MATH 1316, 2412 or 2413 with a grade of C or better. Semester Hours 4 (3 lec/3 lab) |
4 hours |
| PHYS 1402 College Physics II
Course Description× PHYS 1402 College Physics II Fundamental principles of physics, using algebra and trigonometry; the principles and applications of electricity and magnetism, including circuits, electrostatics, electromagnetism, waves, sound, light, optics, and modern physics topics; with emphasis on problem solving. Prerequisite: PHYS 1401. Semester Hours 4 (3 lec/3 lab) |
4 hours |
| PHYS 1403 Stars and Galaxies
Course Description× PHYS 1403 Stars and Galaxies Study of stars, galaxies, and the universe outside our solar system. Semester Hours 4 (3 lec/3 lab) |
4 hours |
| PHYS 1404 Solar System
Course Description× PHYS 1404 Solar System Study of the sun and its solar system, including its origin. Semester Hours 4 (3 lec/3 lab) |
4 hours |
| PHYS 1405 Elementary Physics I
Course Description× PHYS 1405 Elementary Physics I Conceptual level survey of topics in physics intended for liberal arts and other non-science majors. Semester Hours 4 (3 lec/3 lab) |
4 hours |
| PHYS 1407 Elementary Physics II
Course Description× PHYS 1407 Elementary Physics II Conceptual level survey of topics in physics intended for liberal arts and other non-science majors. Semester Hours 4 (3 lec/3 lab) |
4 hours |
Math
| MATH 1314 College Algebra
Course Description× MATH 1314 College Algebra In-depth study and applications of polynomial, rational, radical, exponential and logarithmic functions, and systems of equations using matrices. Additional topics such as sequences, series, probability, and conics may be included. Graphing calculator required. Recommended Prerequisite: TSI complete. Prerequisite: MATH 0311 or consent of division chair. Semester Hours 3 (3 lec) |
3 hours |
| MATH 1316 Plane Trigonometry
Course Description× MATH 1316 Plane Trigonometry In-depth study and applications of trigonometry including definitions, identities, inverse functions, solutions of equations, graphing, and solving triangles. Additional topics such as vectors, polar coordinates and parametric equations may be included. Graphing calculator required. Prerequisite: MATH 1314 with a minimum grade of C, or passing score on non-credit equivalency exam for MATH 1314, or consent of division chair. Semester Hours 3 (3 lec) |
3 hours |
| MATH 1324 Mathematics for Business & Social Sciences
Course Description× MATH 1324 Mathematics for Business & Social Sciences The application of common algebraic functions, including polynomial, exponential, logarithmic and rational, to problems in business, economics and the social sciences are addressed. The applications include mathematics of finance, including simple and compound interest and annuities; systems of linear equations; matrices, linear programming; and probability, including expected value. Prerequisite: MATH 0311 or consent of division chair. Semester Hours 3 (3 lec) |
3 hours |
| MATH 1325 Calculus for Business & Social Sciences
Course Description× MATH 1325 Calculus for Business & Social Sciences This course is the basic study of limits and continuity, differentiation, optimization and graphing, and integration of elementary functions, with emphasis on applications in business, economics and social sciences. This course is not a substitute for MATH 2413, Calculus I. Prerequisite: MATH 1324 or equivalent or consent of division chair. Semester Hours 3 (3 lec) |
3 hours |
| MATH 1332 Contemporary Mathematics (Quantitative Reasoning)
Course Description× MATH 1332 Contemporary Mathematics (Quantitative Reasoning) Intended for Non STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) majors. Topics include introductory treatments of sets and logic, financial mathematics, probability and statistics with appropriate applications. Number sense, proportional reasoning, estimation, technology, and communication should be embedded throughout the course. Additional topics may be covered. Graphing calculator required. Prerequisite: TSI math complete or MATH 0308 or consent of division chair. Semester Hours 3 (3 lec) |
3 hours |
| MATH 1342 Elementary Statistical Methods
Course Description× MATH 1342 Elementary Statistical Methods Collection, analysis, presentation and interpretation of data, and probability. Analysis includes descriptive statistics, correlation and regression, confidence intervals and hypothesis testing. Use of appropriate technology is recommended. Graphing calculator required. Prerequisite: TSI math complete or MATH 0308 or completion of college-level math course or consent of division chair. Semester Hours 3 (3 lec) |
3 hours |
| MATH 1350 Mathematics for Teachers I (Fundamentals of Mathematics I)
Course Description× MATH 1350 Mathematics for Teachers I (Fundamentals of Mathematics I) This course is intended to build or reinforce a foundation in fundamental mathematics concepts and skills. It includes the conceptual development of the following: sets, functions, numeration systems, number theory, and properties of the various number systems with an emphasis on problem solving and critical thinking. Prerequisite: MATH 1314/1414 College Algebra or the equivalent or consent of division chair. Semester Hours 3 (3 lec) |
3 hours |
| MATH 1351 Mathematics for Teachers II (Fundamentals of Mathematics II)
Course Description× MATH 1351 Mathematics for Teachers II (Fundamentals of Mathematics II) This course is intended to build or reinforce a foundation in fundamental mathematics concepts and skills. It includes the concepts of geometry, measurement, probability, and statistics with an emphasis on problem solving and critical thinking. Prerequisite: MATH 1314/1414 College Algebra Semester Hours 3 (3 lec) |
3 hours |
| MATH 1442 Elementary Statistical Methods
Course Description× MATH 1442 Elementary Statistical Methods Collection, analysis, presentation and interpretation of data, and probability. Analysis includes descriptive statistics, correlation and regression, confidence intervals and hypothesis testing. The course will include application problems and projects using real world data. Use of appropriate technology is recommended. Prerequisites: MATH 1442 or consent of the division chair. Semester Hours 4 (3 lec/2 lab) |
4 hours |
| MATH 2305 Discrete Mathematics
Course Description× MATH 2305 Discrete Mathematics A course designed to prepare math, computer science, and engineering majors for a background in abstraction, notation, and critical thinking for the mathematics most directly related to computer science. Topics include: logic, relations, functions, basic set theory, countability and counting arguments, proof techniques, mathematical induction, combinatorics, discrete probability, recursion, sequence and recurrence, elementary number theory, graph theory, and mathematical proof techniques. Prerequisite: MATH 2413 with a grade of C or better. Semester Hours 3 (3 lec) |
3 hours |
| MATH 2318 Linear Algebra
Course Description× MATH 2318 Linear Algebra Introduces and provides models for application of the concepts of vector algebra. Topics include finite dimensional vector spaces and their geometric significance; representing and solving systems of linear equations using multiple methods, including Gaussian elimination and matrix inversion; matrices; determinants; linear transformations; quadratic forms; eigenvalues and eigenvector; and applications in science and engineering. Graphing calculator required. Prerequisite or corequisite: MATH 2414 or consent of division chair. Semester Hours 3 (3 lec) |
3 hours |
| MATH 2320 Differential Equations
Course Description× MATH 2320 Differential Equations Ordinary differential equations, including linear equations, systems of equations, equations with variable coefficients, existence and uniqueness of solutions, series solutions, singular points, transform methods, and boundary value problems; application of differential equations to real-world problems. Graphing calculator required. Prerequisite or corequisite: MATH 2415 or consent of division chair. Semester Hours 3 (3 lec) |
3 hours |
| MATH 2412 Pre-Calculus Mathematics
Course Description× MATH 2412 Pre-Calculus Mathematics In-depth combined study of algebra, trigonometry, and other topics for calculus readiness. Prerequisite: MATH 1314 with a minimum grade of C, or passing score on non-credit equivalency exam for MATH 1314, or consent of division chair. Semester Hours 4 (4 lec) |
4 hours |
| MATH 2413 Calculus I
Course Description× MATH 2413 Calculus I Limits and continuity; the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus; definition of the derivative of a function and techniques of differentiation; applications of the derivative to maximizing or minimizing a function; the chain rule, mean value theorem, and rate of change problems; curve sketching; definite and indefinite integration of algebraic, trigonometric, and transcendental functions, with an application to calculation of areas. Graphing calculator required. Prerequisite: MATH 2412 with a minimum grade of C, or both MATH 1314 and MATH 1316 with minimum grades of C, or passing score on non-credit equivalency exam for MATH 2412, or consent of division chair. Semester Hours 4 (4 lec) |
4 hours |
| MATH 2414 Calculus II
Course Description× MATH 2414 Calculus II Differentiation and integration of transcendental functions; parametric equations and polar coordinates; techniques of integration; sequences and series; improper integrals. Graphing calculator required. Prerequisite: MATH 2413 with a grade of C or better or consent of division chair. Semester Hours 4 (4 lec) |
4 hours |
| MATH 2415 Calculus III
Course Description× MATH 2415 Calculus III Advanced topics in calculus, including vectors and vector-valued functions, partial differentiation, Lagrange multipliers, multiple integrals, and Jacobians; application of the line integral, including Green's Theorem, the Divergence Theorem, and Stokes' Theorem. Graphing calculator required. Prerequisite: MATH 2414 with a grade of C or better or consent of division chair. Semester Hours 4 (4 lec) |
4 hours |
Music Industry Careers
| MUSB 1305 Survey of Music Business
Course Description× MUSB 1305 Survey of Music Business Introduces overview of the music industry including songwriting, live performance, the record industry, music merchandising, contracts and licenses, and career opportunities. Semester Hours 3 (3 lec) |
3 hours |
| MUSB 1341 Concert Promotion & Venue Management
Course Description× MUSB 1341 Concert Promotion & Venue Management Introduces the basics of concert promotion and venue management, including considerations in purchasing a club, concert promotion and advertising, talent buying, city codes, insurance, Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission Regulation, Performance Rights Organizations licenses, personnel management, and concert production and administration. Semester Hours 3 (3 lec) |
3 hours |
| MUSB 1391 St in Music Business
Course Description× MUSB 1391 St in Music Business Topics address recently identified current events, skills, knowledges, and/or attitudes and behaviors pertinent to the technology or occupation and relevant to the professional development of the student. This course was designed to be repeated multiple times to improve student proficiency. Prerequisite: MUSB 1305 with a grade of C or better. Semester Hours 3 (3 lec) |
3 hours |
| MUSB 2301 Music Mrktg & Merchandising
Course Description× MUSB 2301 Music Mrktg & Merchandising Studies the methods of distribution, retailing, and wholesaling. Includes identifying a target market, image building, distribution (brick and mortar vs. delivery), pricing, advertising, and marketing mix. Semester Hours 3 (3 lec) |
3 hours |
| MUSB 2345 Live Music and Talent Management
Course Description× MUSB 2345 Live Music and Talent Management An examination of the role, scope, and activities of the talent manager, including establishing the artist/manager relationship, planning the artist's career, and developing goals, strategies, and tactics with an overall view of the live music business. Prerequisite: CMUS 2323 or MUSB 1305 with a grade of C or better. Semester Hours 3 (3 lec) |
3 hours |
| MUSB 2350 Commercial Music Project
Course Description× MUSB 2350 Commercial Music Project The primary objective of this course is to apply the skills learned in other Commercial Music courses. This is a hands-on, project-oriented course aimed at helping students create a portfolio of their work. Artists and their music will be the main focus. Each student must design and complete his/her own project with instructor approval. Semester Hours 3 (3 lec/lab) |
3 hours |
| MUSB 2586 Internship - Music Business Management & Merchandising
Course Description× MUSB 2586 Internship - Music Business Management & Merchandising A work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills, and concepts. A learning plan is developed by the college and the employer. Prerequisites: MUSB 1305 with a grade of C or better and approved internship site. Semester Hours 5 (1 lec/20 lab) |
5 hours |
| MUSC 1213 Commercial Music Theory I
Course Description× MUSC 1213 Commercial Music Theory I Introduction to apply chord progressions, song forms, and harmonic techniques used in commercial music. Topics include modern chord notation and chord voicings. Semester Hours 2 (3 lec) |
2 hours |
| MUSC 1311 Commercial Music Sight Singing and Ear Training I
Course Description× MUSC 1311 Commercial Music Sight Singing and Ear Training I Introduction to basic aural, visual, and vocal experiences in dictation and singing at sight with emphasis on identification of chord progression, motion, and melody/harmony relationship of popular music. Corequisites: MUSC 1311 and MUSC 2313. Semester Hours 3 (3 lec/lab) |
3 hours |
| MUSC 1321 Songwriting I
Course Description× MUSC 1321 Songwriting I Introduction to the techniques of writing marketable songs, including the writing of lyrics and melodies, setting lyrics to music, developing lyrical and musical "hooks," analyzing the marketplace, and developing a production plan for a song demo. Prerequisites: CMUS 1180, MUSC 2213, CMUS 1114 or MUSC 2311 with a grade of C or better. Semester Hours 3 (3 lec/lab) |
3 hours |
| MUSC 1327 Audio Engineering I
Course Description× MUSC 1327 Audio Engineering I Overview of the recording studio. Includes basic studio electronics and acoustic principles, waveform properties, microphone concepts and placement techniques, studio setup and signal flow, console theory, signal processing concepts, multi-track principles and operation, and an overview of mixing and editing. Semester Hours 3 (2 lec/3 lab) |
3 hours |
| MUSC 1331 MIDI I (Music Instrument Digital Interface)
Course Description× MUSC 1331 MIDI I (Music Instrument Digital Interface) Introduces Musical Instrument Digital Interface (MIDI) systems and applications. Topics include the history and evolution of MIDI, the MIDI language, and typical implementation of MIDI applications in the studio environment using software-based sequencing programs. Semester Hours 3 (2 lec/2 lab) |
3 hours |
| MUSC 1335 Commercial Music Software
Course Description× MUSC 1335 Commercial Music Software Specialized training in commercial music software applications. Semester Hours 3 (3 lec/lab) |
3 hours |
| MUSC 2131 Commercial Music Sight Singing & Ear Training III
Course Description× MUSC 2131 Commercial Music Sight Singing & Ear Training III Continuation of Commercial Music Sight Singing and Ear Training II. Prerequisite: CMUS 1180, MUSC 2213, CMUS 1114 or MUSC 2311 with a grade of C or better. Semester Hour 1 (3 lec/lab) |
1 hours |
| MUSC 2132 Commercial Music Sight Singing & Ear Training IV
Course Description× MUSC 2132 Commercial Music Sight Singing & Ear Training IV Continuation of Commerical Music Sight Singing and Ear Training III with emphasis on advanced rhythms and melodies and multivoice chord progression. Prerequisite MUSC 2131 or CMUS 2193 with a grade of C or better. Semester Hour 1 (3 lec/lab) |
1 hours |
| MUSC 2213 Commercial Music Theory II
Course Description× MUSC 2213 Commercial Music Theory II Continuation of Commercial Music Theory I. Emphasizes harmonic and melodic analysis, extended chord theory, and modal and altered scales. Prerequisite: CMUS 1179 or MUSC 2311 with a grade of C or better. Semester Hours 1 (3 lec/lab) |
2 hours |
| MUSC 2214 Improvisation Theory I
Course Description× MUSC 2214 Improvisation Theory I Chordal structures of commercial music genres. Emphasizes extemporaneous performance. Introduces the scale chord relationships for triads, major 7 chords, dominant 7 chords, and minor 7 chords. Students compose an appropriate solo line over selected harmonic progressions and perform appropriate extemporaneous solos over ii-V7-I progressions and minor and dominant blues. Prerequisites: MUSC 2213 and MUSC 2313. Semester Hours 2 (3 lec/lab) |
2 hours |
| MUSC 2234 Improvisation Theory II
Course Description× MUSC 2234 Improvisation Theory II A continuation of the study of chordal structures of commercial music genres. Emphasizes extemporaneous performance. Students will learn the skill/chord relationships of extended chords (9, 11, 13) and altered chords, to analyze and transcribe appropriate improvised solos, and to perform appropriate extemporaneous solos over altered ii-V7-I progressions, 32-bar song forms, and selected harmonic progressions. Prerequisites: MUSC 2214 or CMUS 1163 with a grade of C or better. Corequisite: MUSC 2447 or MUSC 2448. Semester Hours 2 (3 lec/lab) |
2 hours |
| MUSC 2286 Internship - Recording Arts Technician
Course Description× MUSC 2286 Internship - Recording Arts Technician A work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills and concepts. A learning plan is developed by the college and the employer. Presents the theory, concepts, and skills involving the tools, materials, equipment, procedures, regulations, laws, and interactions within and among political, economic, environmental, and legal systems associated with the workplace. Students will demonstrate ethical behavior, safety practices, interpersonal and teamwork skills,and appropriate verbal and written communications in the workplace. This course will emphasize the audio recording industry. Prerequisite: MUSC 2427 or CMUS 1341 with a grade of C or better. Corequisite: MUSC 2447. Semester Hours 2 (15 lab) |
2 hours |
| MUSC 2311 Commercial Music Sight Singing & Ear Training II
Course Description× MUSC 2311 Commercial Music Sight Singing & Ear Training II Continuation of Commercial Music Sight Singing and Ear Training I with emphasis on chromatic tonalities and melodies. Teaches the student to sight sing selected melodies in chromatic tonalities and transcribe dictation of selected rhythmic patterns, chromatic melodies, and intermediate chord progressions. Prerequisites: MUSC 1113 and MUSC 1311 with a grade of C or better. Semester Hours 3 (3 lec/lab) |
3 hours |
| MUSC 2319 Commercial Orchestration
Course Description× MUSC 2319 Commercial Orchestration Exploration of writing for voices and instruments to include ranges, transposition, and idiosyncrasies of each instrument with emphasis on commercial music chord voicings. Prerequisites: MUSC 1213, MUSC 1113 or CMUS 1179 with a grade of C or better. Semester Hours 3 (3 lec) |
3 hours |
| MUSC 2330 Commercial Music Arranging and Composition
Course Description× MUSC 2330 Commercial Music Arranging and Composition Presentation of arranging and composition for projects in industry recognized genres including songwriting, show writing, video, and film. Prerequisite: MUSC 1321. Semester Hours 3 (3 lec) |
3 hours |
| MUSC 2427 Audio Engineering II
Course Description× MUSC 2427 Audio Engineering II Implementation of the recording process, microphones, audio console, multi-track recorder, and signal processing devices. Prerequisite: MUSC 1327 or CMUS 1340 with a grade of C or better. Semester Hours 4 (2 lec/3 lab) |
4 hours |
| MUSC 2447 Audio Engineering III
Course Description× MUSC 2447 Audio Engineering III Advanced practice of procedures and techniques in recording and manipulating audio. Includes digital audio editing, advanced recording techniques, and advanced engineering projects. Prerequisite: MUSC 2427. Corequisite: MUSC 2286. Semester Hours 4 (2 lec/2 lab) |
4 hours |
| MUSC 2448 Audio Engineering IV
Course Description× MUSC 2448 Audio Engineering IV Advanced recording, mixing, arranging and editing. Includes the role of the producer in session planning, analyzing projects, communication, budgeting, business aspects, technical considerations, and music markets. Capstone course for Commercial Music Audio Technology AAS Degree. Prerequisite: MUSC 2447 or CMUS 2313 with a grade of C or better. Semester Hours 4 (2 lec/2 lab) |
4 hours |
| MUSP 1101 Applied Commercial Music: Arranging & Composition
Course Description× MUSP 1101 Applied Commercial Music: Arranging & Composition Private instruction in arranging and composition with goals related to commercial music. The student will demonstrate proficiency in commercial music repertoire and technique; develop a professional, disciplined approach to performance skills; and present a juried performance for faculty. Corequisite: Concurrent enrollment in a Commercial Music Ensemble - exceptions must be approved by program director. Semester Hour 1 (1 lec/3 lab) |
1 hours |
| MUSP 1103 Applied Commercial Music: Acoustic Bass
Course Description× MUSP 1103 Applied Commercial Music: Acoustic Bass Private instruction in acoustic bass with goals related to commercial music. The student will demonstrate proficiency in commercial music repertoire and technique; develop a professional, disciplined approach to performance skills; and present a juried performance for faculty. Corequisite: Concurrent enrollment in a Commercial Music Ensemble - exceptions must be approved by program director. Semester Hour 1 (1 lec/3 lab) |
1 hours |
| MUSP 1104 Applied Commercial Music: Bass Guitar
Course Description× MUSP 1104 Applied Commercial Music: Bass Guitar Private instruction in bass guitar with goals related to commercial music. The student will demonstrate proficiency in commercial music repertoire and technique; develop a professional, desciplined approach to performance skills; and present a juried performance for faculty. Corequisite: Concurrent enrollment in a Commercial Music Ensemble - exceptions must be approved by program director. Semester Hour 1 (1 lec/3 lab) |
1 hours |
| MUSP 1105 Applied Commercial Music: Commercial Guitar
Course Description× MUSP 1105 Applied Commercial Music: Commercial Guitar Private instruction in commercial guitar with goals related to commercial music. The student will demonstrate proficiency in commercial music repertoire and technique; develop a professional, disciplined approach to performance skills; and present a juried performance for faculty. Corequisite: Concurrent enrollment in a Commercial Music Ensemble - exceptions must be approved by program director. Semester Hour 1 (1 lec/3 lab) |
1 hours |
| MUSP 1110 Applied Commercial Music: Piano
Course Description× MUSP 1110 Applied Commercial Music: Piano Private instruction in piano with goals related to commercial music. The student will demonstrate proficiency in commercial music repertoire and technique; develop a professional, disciplined approach to performance skills; and present a juried performance for faculty. Corequisite: Concurrent enrollment in a Commercial Music Ensemble - exceptions must be approved by program director. Semester Hour 1 (1 lec/3 lab) |
1 hours |
| MUSP 1111 Applied Commercial Music: Fiddle
Course Description× MUSP 1111 Applied Commercial Music: Fiddle Private instruction in fiddle with goals related to commercial music. The student will demonstrate proficiency in commercial music repertoire and technique; develop a professional, disciplined approach to performance skills; and present a juried performance for faculty. Corequisite: Concurrent enrollment in a Commercial Music Ensemble - exceptions must be approved by program director. Semester Hour 1 (1 lec/3 lab) |
1 hours |
| MUSP 1113 Introductory Group Piano I
Course Description× MUSP 1113 Introductory Group Piano I Fundamentals of playing various accompaniment patterns with chords. Includes reading standard notation, basic scales, and learning introductory improvisational skills. Semester Hour 1 (2 lab) |
1 hours |
| MUSP 1114 Introductory Group Piano II
Course Description× MUSP 1114 Introductory Group Piano II Continuation of playing various accompaniment patterns with chords. Includes reading standard notation, scales, and learning improvisational skills. Semester Hour 1 (2 lab) |
1 hours |
| MUSP 1115 Applied Commercial Music: Mandolin
Course Description× MUSP 1115 Applied Commercial Music: Mandolin Private instruction in mandolin with goals related to commercial music. The student will demonstrate proficiency in commercial music repertoire and technique; develop a professional, disciplined approach to performance skills; and present a juried performance for faculty. Corequisite: Concurrent enrollment in a Commercial Music Ensemble - exceptions must be approved by program director. Semester Hour 1 (1 lec/3 lab) |
1 hours |
| MUSP 1117 Applied Commercial Music: Percussion
Course Description× MUSP 1117 Applied Commercial Music: Percussion Private instruction in percussion with goals related to commercial music. The student will demonstrate proficiency in commercial music repertoire and technique; develop a professional, disciplined approach to performance skills; and present a juried performance for faculty. Corequisite: Concurrent enrollment in a Commercial Music Ensemble - exceptions must be approved by program director. Semester Hour 1 (1 lec/3 lab) |
1 hours |
| MUSP 1123 Applied Commercial Music: Synthesizer
Course Description× MUSP 1123 Applied Commercial Music: Synthesizer Private instruction in the synthesizer with goals related to commercial music. The student will demonstrate proficiency in commercial music repertoire and technique; develop a professional, disciplined approach to performance skills; and present a juried performance for faculty. Corequisite: Concurrent enrollment in a Commercial Music Ensemble - exceptions must be approved by program director. Semester Hour 1 (1 lec/3 lab) |
1 hours |
| MUSP 1127 Applied Commercial Music: Voice
Course Description× MUSP 1127 Applied Commercial Music: Voice Private instruction in voice with goals related to commercial music. The student will demonstrate proficiency in commercial music repertoire and technique; develop a professional, disciplined approach to performance skills; and present a juried performance for faculty. Corequisite: Concurrent enrollment in a Commercial Music Ensemble - exceptions must be approved by program director. Semester Hour 1 (1 lec/3 lab) |
1 hours |
| MUSP 1146 Small Commercial Music Ensemble: Country
Course Description× MUSP 1146 Small Commercial Music Ensemble: Country Participation in a country ensemble concentrating on commercial music performance styles. Semester Hour 1 (4 lab) |
1 hours |
| MUSP 1148 Small Commercial Music Ensemble: Improvisation
Course Description× MUSP 1148 Small Commercial Music Ensemble: Improvisation Participation in a small ensemble concentrating on improvisation of commercial music performance styles. Ensemble sections offered include: electric guitar, contemporary Christian, big band jazz and vocal jazz, among others. Semester Hour 1 (4 lab) |
1 hours |
| MUSP 1150 Small Commercial Music Ensemble: Jazz
Course Description× MUSP 1150 Small Commercial Music Ensemble: Jazz Participation in a jazz ensemble concentrating on commercial music performance styles. Semester Hours 1 (4 lab) |
1 hours |
| MUSP 1153 Small Commercial Music Ensemble: Rock
Course Description× MUSP 1153 Small Commercial Music Ensemble: Rock Participation in a rock ensemble concentrating on commercial music performance styles. Semester Hours 1 (4 lab) |
1 hours |
| MUSP 2103 Commercial Class Piano
Course Description× MUSP 2103 Commercial Class Piano Development of keyboard skills for Music Industry Careers majors. Includes selected chord progressions and scales, modal harmony, and extensive use of the ii-V7-I progression with appropriate keyboard voicing. Prerequisite: CMUS 1180, MUSC 2213, CMUS 1114 or MUSC 2311 with a grade of C or better. Semester Hour 1 (3 lab) |
1 hours |
| MUSP 2130 Advanced Applied Commercial Music: Voice
Course Description× MUSP 2130 Advanced Applied Commercial Music: Voice Advanced private instruction in voice with goals related to commercial music. Demonstrate proficiency in commercial music repertoire and technique; develop a professional, disciplined approach to performance skills; and present a juried public performance or recital. Prerequisite: MUSP 1127 with a grade of C or better. Corequisite: Concurrent enrollment in a Commercial Music Ensemble - exceptions must be approved by program director. Semester Hour 1 (1 lec/3 lab) |
1 hours |
| MUSP 2131 Advanced Applied Commercial Music: Acoustic Bass
Course Description× MUSP 2131 Advanced Applied Commercial Music: Acoustic Bass Advanced private instruction in acoustic bass with goals related to commercial music. Demonstrate proficiency in commercial music repertoire and technique; develop a professional, disciplined approach to performance skills; and present a juried public performance or recital. Prerequisite: MUSP 1103 with a grade of C or better. Corequisite: Concurrent enrollment in a Commercial Music Ensemble - exceptions must be approved by program director. Semester Hour 1 (1 lec/3 lab) |
1 hours |
| MUSP 2133 Advanced Applied Commercial Music: Bass Guitar
Course Description× MUSP 2133 Advanced Applied Commercial Music: Bass Guitar Advanced private instruction in bass guitar with goals related to commercial music. Demonstrate proficiency in commercial music repertoire and technique; develop a professional, disciplined approach to performance skills; and present a juried public performance or recital. Prerequisite: MUSP 1104 with a grade of C or better. Corequisite: Concurrent enrollment in a Commercial Music Ensemble - exceptions must be approved by program director. Semester Hour 1 (1 lec/3 lab) |
1 hours |
| MUSP 2135 Advanced Applied Commercial Music: Piano
Course Description× MUSP 2135 Advanced Applied Commercial Music: Piano Advanced private instruction in piano with goals related to commercial music. Demonstrate proficiency in commercial music repertoire and technique; develop a professional, disciplined approach to performance skills; and present a juried public performance or recital. Prerequisite: MUSP 1110 or MUSP 1119 with a grade of C or better. Corequisite: Concurrent enrollment in a Commercial Music Ensemble - exceptions must be approved by program director. Semester Hour 1 (1 lec/3 lab) |
1 hours |
| MUSP 2141 Advanced Applied Commercial Music: Electric Guitar
Course Description× MUSP 2141 Advanced Applied Commercial Music: Electric Guitar Advanced private instruction in electric guitar with goals related to commercial music. Demonstrate proficiency in commercial music repertoire and technique; develop a professional, disciplined approach to performance skills; and present a juried public performance or recital. Prerequisite: MUSP 1105 with a grade of C or better. Corequisite: Concurrent enrollment in a Commercial Music Ensemble - exceptions must be approved by program director. Semester Hour 1 (1 lec/3 lab) |
1 hours |
| MUSP 2143 Advanced Applied Commercial Music: Fiddle
Course Description× MUSP 2143 Advanced Applied Commercial Music: Fiddle Advanced private instruction in fiddle with goals related to commercial music. Demonstrate proficiency in commercial music repertoire and technique; develop a professional, disciplined approach to performance skills; and present a juried public performance or recital. Prerequisite: MUSP 1111 with a grade of C or better. Corequisite: Concurrent enrollment in a Commercial Music Ensemble - exceptions must be approved by program director. Semester Hour 1 (1 lec/3 lab) |
1 hours |
| MUSP 2147 Advanced Applied Commercial Music: Mandolin
Course Description× MUSP 2147 Advanced Applied Commercial Music: Mandolin Advanced private instruction in mandolin with goals related to commercial music. Demonstrate proficiency in commercial music repertoire and technique; develop a professional, disciplined approach to performance skills; and present a juried public performance or recital. Prerequisite: MUSP 1115 with a grade of C or better. Corequisite: Concurrent enrollment in a Commercial Music Ensemble - exceptions must be approved by program director. Semester Hour 1 (1 lec/3 lab) |
1 hours |
| MUSP 2149 Advanced Applied Commercial Music: Percussion
Course Description× MUSP 2149 Advanced Applied Commercial Music: Percussion Advanced private instruction in percussion with goals related to commercial music. Demonstrate proficiency in commercial music repertoire and technique; develop a professional, disciplined approach to performance skills; and present a juried public performance or recital. Prerequisite: MUSP 1117 with a grade of C better. Corequisite: Concurrent enrollment in a Commercial Music Ensemble - exceptions must be approved by program director. Semester Hour 1 (1 lec/3 lab) |
1 hours |
| MUSP 2159 Advanced Applied Commercial Music: Arranging & Composition
Course Description× MUSP 2159 Advanced Applied Commercial Music: Arranging & Composition Advanced private instruction in arranging and composition with goals related to jazz or commercial music. Demonstrate proficiency in commercial music repertoire and technique; develop a professional, disciplined approach to performance skills; and present a juried public performance or recital. Prerequisite: MUSP 1101 with a grade of C or better. Corequisite: Concurrent enrollment in a Commercial Music Ensemble - exceptions must be approved by program director. Semester Hour 1 (1 lec/3 lab) |
1 hours |
Social/Behavioral Science
| ANTH 2351 Cultural Anthropology
Course Description× ANTH 2351 Cultural Anthropology The study of human cultures. Topics may include social organization, institutions, diversity, interactions between human groups, and ethics in the discipline. Prerequisite: Must have passed the reading portion of the TSI Assessment or have credit for INRW 0402. Semester Hours 3 (3 Lec) |
3 hours |
| CRIJ 1301 Introduction to Criminal Justice
Course Description× CRIJ 1301 Introduction to Criminal Justice History, philosophy, and ethical considerations of criminal justice; the nature and impact of crime; and an overview of the criminal justice system, including law enforcement and court procedures. Semester Hours 3 (3 lec) |
3 hours |
| ECON 2301 Principles of Macroeconomics
Course Description× ECON 2301 Principles of Macroeconomics An analysis of the economy as a whole including measurement and determination of aggregate demand and aggregate supply, national income, inflation, and unemployment. Other topics include international trade, economic growth, business cycles, fiscal policy and monetary policy. Prerequisite: Must have passed the TSI Assessment or be concurrently enrolled in READ 0302. Semester Hours 3 (3 lec) |
3 hours |
| ECON 2302 Principles of Microeconomics
Course Description× ECON 2302 Principles of Microeconomics Analysis of the behavior of individual economic agents, including consumer behavior and demand, producer behavior and supply, price and output decisions by firms under various market structures, factor markets, market failures, and international trade. Prerequisite: Must have passed the TSI Assessment or be concurrently enrolled in READ 0302. Semester Hours 3 (3 lec) |
3 hours |
| ENGR 2308 Engineering Economics
Course Description× ENGR 2308 Engineering Economics Methods used for determining the comparative financial desirability of engineering alternatives. Provides the student with the basic tools required to analyze engineering alternatives in terms of their worth and cost, an essential element of engineering practice. The student is introduced to the concept of the time value of money and the methodology of basic engineering economy techniques. The course will address some aspects of sustainability and will provide the student with the background to enable them to pass the Engineering Economy portion of the Fundamentals of Engineering exam. Prerequisite: MATH 2413 with a grade of C or better. Semester Hours 3 (3 lec) |
3 hours |
| PSYC 2301 General Psychology
Course Description× PSYC 2301 General Psychology General Psychology is a survey of the major psychological topics, theories and approaches to the scientific study of behavior and mental processes. NOTE: Must have passed the reading portion of the TSI Assessment or have credit for INRW 0402. Semester Hours 3 (3 lec) |
3 hours |
| SOCI 1301 Introduction to Sociology
Course Description× SOCI 1301 Introduction to Sociology The scientific study of human society, including ways in which groups, social institutions, and individuals affect each other. Causes of social stability and social change are explored through the application of various theoretical perspectives, key concepts, and related research methods of sociology. Analysis of social issues in their institutional context may include topics such as social stratification, gender, race/ethnicity, and deviance. Semester Hours 3 (3 lec) |
3 hours |
| SOCI 1306 Social Problems
Course Description× SOCI 1306 Social Problems Application of sociological principles and theoretical perspectives to major social problems in contemporary society such as inequality, crime and violence, substance abuse, environmental issues, deviance, or family problems. Semester Hours 3 (3 lec) |
3 hours |
| SOCI 2326 Social Psychology
Course Description× SOCI 2326 Social Psychology Study of individual behavior within the social environment. May include topics such as the socio-psychological process, attitude formation and change, interpersonal relations, and group processes. Cross-listed as PSYC 2319. NOTE: Credit will not be given for both PSYC 2319 and SOCI 2326. Prerequisite: PSYC 2301 or SOCI 1301. Semester Hours 3 (3 lec) |
3 hours |
| SOCW 2361 Introduction to Social Work
Course Description× SOCW 2361 Introduction to Social Work An overview of the history and development of social work as a profession. The course is designed to foster a philosophical, historical, and critical understanding of the social work profession, including social work values, ethics, and areas of practice utilized under a Generalist Intervention Model. Semester Hours 3 (3 lec) |
3 hours |
Speech
| COMM 1307 Introduction to Mass Communication
Course Description× COMM 1307 Introduction to Mass Communication Survey of basic content and structural elements of mass media and their functions and influences on society. Semester Hours 3 (3 lec) |
3 hours |
| SPCH 1311 Introduction to Speech Communication
Course Description× SPCH 1311 Introduction to Speech Communication Introduces basic human communication principles and theories embedded in a variety of contexts, including interpersonal, small group, and public speaking. Semester Hours 3 (3 lec) |
3 hours |
| SPCH 1315 Public Speaking
Course Description× SPCH 1315 Public Speaking Application of communication theory and practice to the public speaking context, with emphasis on audience analysis, speaker delivery, ethics of communication, cultural diversity, and speech organizational techniques to develop students' speaking abilities, as well as ability to effectively evaluate oral presentations. Semester Hours 3 (3 lec) |
3 hours |
| SPCH 1318 Interpersonal Communication
Course Description× SPCH 1318 Interpersonal Communication Application of communication theory to interpersonal relationship development, maintenance, and termination in relationship contexts, including friendships, romantic partners, families, and relationships with co-workers and supervisors. Semester Hours 3 (3 lec) |
3 hours |
| SPCH 1321 Business & Professional Communication
Course Description× SPCH 1321 Business & Professional Communication Study and application of communication within the business and professional context. Special emphasis will be given to communication competencies in presentations, dyads, teams, and technologically mediated formats. Semester Hours 3 (3 lec) |
3 hours |