May 22, 2024  
ARCHIVED 2016-2017 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
Catalog Navigation
  Catalog Home
  Academic Calendar
  Course Descriptions
  Majors, Minors and Programs of Study
  Departments and Programs
  Academic Regulations
  The Academic Program
  General Education
  Admission
  Student Expenses
  Financial Aid
  Campus Life and Student Services
  This is North Central
  Directories
  Campus Map
  Archived Catalogs
HELP
ARCHIVED 2016-2017 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions

The courses listed herein   have been approved by the faculty as authorized by the Board of Trustees.  Prerequisites (if any) and the General Education Requirement(s) which each course fulfills (if any) are noted following each course description.

If a course qualifies as an Illinois Articulation Initiative (IAI) General Education course, then an IAI code appears to the right of the course title.

Current course offerings are available in Merlin.
 

Mathematics

Courses below calculus may not be taken for credit once a term of calculus has been successfully completed.
  

  • MTH 323 - Complex Variables

    3.00 credit hours
    Algebra, geometry and calculus with complex numbers. Transformations of the complex plane, analytic functions, Cauchy theory of integration, power series and residue theory.

    Prerequisite(s): MTH 254 .


    Click here for the schedule of classes.
  

  • MTH 341 - Probability and Statistics I

    3.00 credit hours
    Basic laws of probability, discrete distributions, random variables, mathematical expectation, moment generating functions, Chebyshev’s inequality and Markov chains.

    Prerequisite(s): MTH 254 .


    Click here for the schedule of classes.
  
  

  • MTH 355 - Applied Mathematical Techniques

    3.00 credit hours
    (Same as: PHY 355 .) Topics in applied mathematics, including series solutions, systems of linear and nonlinear differential equations, integral transforms (Fourier or Laplace transforms), Fourier series, partial differential equations and a survey of applications from the physical sciences, life sciences and economics.

    Prerequisite(s): MTH 254  and MTH 256 ; or MTH 315 .


    Click here for the schedule of classes.
  
  

  • MTH 375 - Problem Solving Seminar: Mathematics

    1.00 credit hours
    An intensive seminar in problem solving, intended to provide participants with the ability to solve non-routine problems similar to those appearing in undergraduate mathematics journals and mathematics competitions such as the AMC 8/10/12, AIME and the William Lowell Putnam competition.

    Prerequisite(s): MTH 153  and MTH 280 ; or instructor consent.


    Click here for the schedule of classes.
  

  • MTH 376 - Problem Solving Seminar: Actuarial Science

    1.00 credit hours
    An intensive seminar in problem solving, intended to provide participants with the ability to solve non-routine problems in insurance-related and/or financial/investment mathematics. Required for Actuarial Science majors.

    Prerequisite(s): MTH 341  and MTH 342  (or concurrent enrollment); or instructor consent.


    Click here for the schedule of classes.
  
  
  

  • MTH 421 - Abstract Algebra I

    3.00 credit hours
    Elementary theory of rings, fields and groups, including modular arithmetic, polynomial rings, factorization, ideals and quotient rings, homomorphisms and subgroups.

    Prerequisite(s): MTH 280  and at least one 300-level mathematics course.


    Click here for the schedule of classes.
  

  • MTH 422 - Abstract Algebra II

    3.00 credit hours
    Advanced theory of rings, fields and groups, including symmetric and alternating groups, structure theorems for finite abelian groups, principal ideal domains, unique factorization domains, the field of quotients of an integral domain, vector spaces, extension fields, finite fields and the Galois Theory.

    Prerequisite(s): MTH 421 .


    Click here for the schedule of classes.
  

  • MTH 461 - Real Analysis I

    3.00 credit hours
    Sets, functions, properties and elementary topology of the real number system. Rigorous analysis of limits, sequences, series, continuity, differentiation and integration theory.

    Prerequisite(s): MTH 280  and at least one 300-level mathematics course; MTH 290  strongly recommended.


    Click here for the schedule of classes.
  
  
  

  • MTH 490 - Seminar

    3.00 credit hours
    Exploration of topics not included in other mathematics courses. Specific topics are determined by the interest of the students and faculty. Repeatable with different topic.

    Prerequisite(s): MTH 421  or MTH 461  or consent of instructor.


    Click here for the schedule of classes.
  
  

Media Studies
  

  • MED 100 - Introduction to Visual Literacy

    3.00 credit hours
    (Same as: ART 100 .) An art survey of the theories and practice of visual forms, especially as applied in interactive media. Theoretical instruction may include narratology, ut pictura poesis (relationships between word and image) and/or postmodernism; students engage these and other theories in constructing imagery.


    Click here for the schedule of classes.
  

  • MED 105 - Web Design I

    3.00 credit hours
    This course introduces students to the basics of web design. Emphasis of this course is on creating design solutions relating to web design. The students research, analyze, define objectives and present comprehensive solutions for web design. Students will learn how to create layout for a website, optimize images and graphics for the web and create simple websites using HTML and CSS. Students may not receive credit for both IFS 115  and MED 105.


    Click here for the schedule of classes.
  

  • MED 113 - TV Performance

    0.00-1.50 credit hours
    Offered to all students who wish to participate in Cardinal Video Productions, the campus video production company. This course is designed for video producers, directors, editors, camera operators, on-camera reporters and announcers, screenwriters, news and promotions staffers. Instructor approval needed for 1.5 credit hours. This is a graded course, regardless of credit.


    Click here for the schedule of classes.
  

  • MED 117 - Radio Performance

    0.00-1.50 credit hours
    For announcers, engineers, music directors, new directors, production, traffic, sports, public affairs and promotions staffers. Offered to all students who wish to work at the campus radio station, WONC-FM. Instructor approval needed for 1.5 credit hours. This is a graded course, regardless of credit.


    Click here for the schedule of classes.
  

  • MED 150 - Multimedia Practicum

    0.00-1.50 credit hours
    Practical experience on the staff of the IMS online multimedia publication. Students may register for 0.00 or 1.00 credit hours for graded work as writers, editors, photographers, animators, artists or designers. Registration for credit requires four hours of work on the publication per week. Editors may register for 1.5 credit hours of work on the publication. Enrollment is encouraged but not required of staff members. A maximum of six credit hours may be earned in MED 150 multimedia practica.

    Prerequisite(s): IMS major or minor; instructor consent.


    Click here for the schedule of classes.
  

  • MED 152 - College News Practicum

    0.00-1.50 credit hours
    Practical experience on the staff of the College news organization, The Chronicle/ncclinked.com. Students may register for 0.00 or 1.00 credit hour to work as writers or editors, web and social media content creators, photographers, artists or designers. Registration for credit requires a minimum of four hours of work on the publication per week. Editors may register for 1.5 credits hours which requires a minimum of six hours of work on the publication per week. Registration for credit requires consent of the instructor. Students are required to take the practicum at least twice and a maximum of six credit hours may be earned in Media Studies department practica. The practicum does not count towards the major or minor; however, these credits do count toward graduation and all practica are graded, whether taken for credit or non-credit.

    Prerequisite(s): ENG 115  or ENG 125 .


    Click here for the schedule of classes.
  

  • MED 200 - Professional Writing for Digital Platforms

    3.00 credit hours
    Learning to write content for news and information purposes adapted to the formats used for Web, applications and social media.

    Prerequisite(s): ENG 115  or ENG 125 .


    Click here for the schedule of classes.
  

  • MED 205 - Web Design II

    3.00 credit hours
    Web Design II builds on the skills and knowledge gained in MED 105 . It examines the process of creating aesthetic, functional, standards-based and responsive content for the Internet. Students augment their knowledge of HTML, XHTML, CSS, JQuery and JavaScript to ensure that web page markup is compact and more easily understood. They further learn technologies like PHP, Bootstrap and industry relevant CMS like Wordpress. Towards the end they gain a deeper understanding of the Genesis Framework as they build a custom child theme from scratch with PHP and CSS.

    Prerequisite(s): MED 105 .


    Click here for the schedule of classes.
  

  • MED 215 - Introduction to Web Programming

    3.00 credit hours
    (Same as: CSC 215 .) Topics include the use of PHP and Ruby for server-side generation of content. Also covers HTML/CSS and Javascript for client-side presentation, SQL databases for information management and retrieval, management of shopping carts and client sessions and security. Extensive programming required.

    Prerequisite(s): CSC 161 ; IFS 115  recommended.


    Click here for the schedule of classes.
  

  • MED 222 - Video Editing and Production I

    3.00 credit hours
    An introduction to the elements of editing video with an emphasis on story as well as technique. Various software will be explored in the creation of video projects. This course is a combination of lectures, demonstrations and projects.


    Click here for the schedule of classes.
  

  • MED 225 - Newsgathering I

    3.00 credit hours
    Introduction to journalistic writing and reporting techniques including interviews, story selection and research. Discussion on new technologies and the evolving state of journalism. Additional topics on journalism ethics and law.

    Prerequisite(s): COM 185 .


    Click here for the schedule of classes.
  

  • MED 232 - Digital Audio Editing and Production

    3.00 credit hours
    An introduction to the field of audio production for a variety of digital formats. In this course students will learn and practice techniques for recording, editing, mixing and exhibiting digital audio.


    Click here for the schedule of classes.
  

  • MED 240 - Media Law

    3.00 credit hours
    An introduction to media law designed to acquaint students with the legal restraints placed upon mass communicators. Includes material on the First Amendment, libel, invasion of privacy, freedom of information, copyright, obscenity, advertising and political advertising.

    Prerequisite(s): ENG 115  or ENG 125 ; COM 185 .


    Click here for the schedule of classes.
  

  • MED 242 - Media Ethics

    3.00 credit hours
    Study of ethical standards related to media industries. Includes areas such as deceptive practices, conflict of interest, invasion of privacy, propaganda and sensationalism.


    Click here for the schedule of classes.
  

  • MED 250 - News Editing

    3.00 credit hours
    Basic techniques and responsibilities of a publications editor. Topics include editing for both content and style, working with photos, writing photo captions and writing headlines. Course includes a review of libel and attention to ethical dilemmas facing journalists.

    Prerequisite(s): MED 225 .


    Click here for the schedule of classes.
  

  • MED 260 - Introduction to New Media

    3.00 credit hours
    (Same as: COM 260 .) This course offers an overview of the Internet and other forms of new media, and examines their impact on human communication, culture, politics and daily life. It covers the major themes in the sociological and cultural study of new media, and includes some instruction in basic web design skills.


    Click here for the schedule of classes.
  

  • MED 262 - Radio Production and Direction

    3.00 credit hours
    The preparation, production and direction of program materials. Uses WONCFM production studios as the laboratory.

    Prerequisite(s): MED 117  or instructor consent.


    Click here for the schedule of classes.
  

  • MED 266 - Broadcast News

    3.00 credit hours
    An intensive study of the writing, editing and production of broadcast news. Students learn to write news while integrating audio and video news elements.


    Click here for the schedule of classes.
  

  • MED 270 - Screenwriting

    3.00 credit hours
    The research, writing and pre-production of television and motion picture screenplays with an emphasis on script structure and format, plot analysis and character development. The behind-the-scenes relationships with producers, directors, screenwriters and agents are studied. Also discussed: Writers Guild of America formatics, screenwriting software choices, securing a literary agent, soliciting producers and deciphering options and contracts.


    Click here for the schedule of classes.
  

  • MED 273 - Station Programming

    3.00 credit hours
    Study of philosophical, legal and business considerations that determine the programming of radio and television stations. Courses may focus on any one of the following: news and public affairs, audience analysis, programming research or other areas related to both commercial and non-commercial programming practices.

    Prerequisite(s): MED 117  or instructor’s consent.


    Click here for the schedule of classes.
  

  • MED 277 - Broadcast Copywriting

    3.00 credit hours
    The research, writing and preproduction of radio and television scripts for public service announcements, station promotions and commercials. The relationship between writers with producers, station managers and advertising agency personnel is studied, as well as an analysis of target audiences.


    Click here for the schedule of classes.
  
  
  

  • MED 320 - Motion Graphics

    3.00 credit hours
    In this course students will develop competencies in the design of graphics for screen-based animation. These include image, graphic and typographic elements. The course will focus on the content development through an examination of work processes, software techniques and contemporary motion graphics. Lectures, projects and in-class exercises will address design, typography in motion, digital imaging, sequencing images, compositing images and principles of motion. The final product of the assignments will be the creation of video files, the documentation of the design process and analysis of established works.

    Prerequisite(s): ART 142 .


    Click here for the schedule of classes.
  
  

  • MED 325 - Newsgathering II

    3.00 credit hours
    Advanced writing and reporting techniques including multi-source, in-depth articles. Introduction to using social media tools, apps and other modern tools used to create and distribute news content.

    Prerequisite(s): MED 225 .


    Click here for the schedule of classes.
  

  • MED 343 - Digital Illustration and Prepress Production

    3.00 credit hours
    (Same as ART 343 .) An in-depth exploration of digital illustration techniques and their uses as both tool and medium. The general focus is on technical operations and standardized procedures in preparation for offset printing. Digital illustration (primarily raster-based graphics) and their applications in publication design contexts constitute the bulk of the investigations; however, traditional illustration techniques are also utilized as an introduction in this advanced course.

    Prerequisite(s): IFS 109 .


    Click here for the schedule of classes.
  

  • MED 345 - Digital Journalism

    3.00 credit hours
    Analysis of the technological convergence that has occurred in the modern news environment, and the creation of content that is effective across a range of media platforms. Emphasis on analyzing and selecting the proper medium to suit the message and the ability to move across social media and multimedia platforms with ease. Students research and write content that is optimized for online and mobile audiences, utilize blog creation sites and audio and visual tools.

    Prerequisite(s): MED 325 , MED 113  and MED 117 .


    Click here for the schedule of classes.
  

  • MED 382 - Computer and Electronic Music

    3.00 credit hours
    (Same as MUS 382 .) Basic concepts and techniques of computer music research, composition and performance. Topics include digital audio signal processing, MIDI, computer programming for music, sound analysis and synthesis, algorithmic processes and various stylistic approaches to making electronic music. Students with advanced programming skills will be allowed to focus on software development and those with a stronger interest in musical creation may focus on various software and performance techniques.

    Prerequisite(s): Instructor consent.


    Click here for the schedule of classes.
  

  • MED 390 - Special Topics

    3.00 credit hours
    Exploration of a topic of current interest. Topics vary depending on student and faculty interest. May be taken more than once with different content.

    Prerequisite(s): Varies with topic.


    Click here for the schedule of classes.
  
  

  • MED 392 - Topics in Journalism

    3.00 credit hours
    An intensive study of specialized fields of journalism or media studies. Possible topics include: data journalism, ethics, history of journalism, entrepreneurial journalism, feature writing, sports writing, brand journalism, community journalism, humor and opinion, environmental journalism and long-form journalism. Course may involve a mixture of study and practice of a particular field or genre.

    Prerequisite(s): COM 185  and Junior standing.


    Click here for the schedule of classes.
  
  
  

  • MED 405 - Advanced Radio Production and Direction

    3.00 credit hours
    The preparation and direction of program materials (commercials, promos, PSAs, music, drama, etc.) on an advanced level. Laboratory uses WONC-FM production studios.

    Prerequisite(s): Junior standing and MED 262 .


    Click here for the schedule of classes.
  

  • MED 422 - Advanced Studio Production

    3.00 credit hours
    Advanced studio-based production work conducted on location at NCTV17. May include fieldwork. Students will assume a variety of roles to create original on-air content.

    Prerequisite(s): MED 322 .


    Click here for the schedule of classes.
  

  • MED 485 - Multimedia Journalism Capstone Seminar

    3.00 credit hours
    Students will individually and collaboratively create an in-depth, interactive story package. Applying research, writing and multimedia tools, students will produce a portfolio package that follows all of the legal and ethical guidelines for in-depth journalism. Students will undertake the curation and evaluation of online analytics and data visualization. Students will also develop a strategy for promoting and disseminating their journalistic package.

    Prerequisite(s): MED 345 .


    Click here for the schedule of classes.
  

  • MED 490 - Portfolio Workshop

    3.00 credit hours
    Working independently or in a small group, under the direction of a MED faculty member, students create original interactive media presentations. Required of all IMS majors.

    Prerequisite(s): Senior status; declared IMS major.


    Click here for the schedule of classes.
  
  
  

Middle Eastern and North African Studies
  

  • MNA 130 - People and Cultures of the Middle East and North Africa

    3.00 credit hours
    Introduction to the cultures and issues of the modern Middle East and North Africa.


    Click here for the schedule of classes.

Modern and Classical Languages
  

  • MCL 380 - Theoretical Foundations of Teaching ESL/Bilingual Students

    3.00 credit hours
    This course provides students with an overview of the theoretical foundations of ESL and bilingual education. Students are introduced to the historical, philosophical, political, social and educational issues that have contributed to models serving language minority students. A focus on second language acquisition and its impact on learning is provided. Historical trends and legal issues related to second language learning and bilingual education in the United States are discussed.


    Click here for the schedule of classes.
  

  • MCL 382 - Cross-Cultural Studies for Teaching English Language Learners

    3.00 credit hours
    This course focuses on students’ development of an awareness and understanding of various cultural and linguistic factors that are important in addressing the needs of English language learners. Based on theories of cultural studies and intercultural communication, students examine and analyze behavioral expectations and learning styles of learners from different cultural backgrounds and their impact on cross-cultural teaching and learning. Includes 25 hours of clinical experience. 

    Prerequisite(s): MCL 380 .


    Click here for the schedule of classes.
  

  • MCL 390 - Topics in Language and Culture

    3.00 credit hours
    Intensive study of an interdisciplinary topic with special focus on culture and the role of linguistic and/or lexical diversity. Content varies from course to course.

    Prerequisite(s): Transfer student with a minimum of 48 transferred credit hours.
    ACR: Intercultural.


    Click here for the schedule of classes.
  

  • MCL 480 - Senior Language Certification Portfolio

    1.00 credit hours
    Creation, revision and compilation of language teaching artifacts reflective of state course content requirements for secondary language certification. This course is required of all language majors minoring in secondary education or certification-only students completing requirements for secondary language teaching. Students must register for and complete this credit before graduation, preferably during the term before student teaching.

    Prerequisite(s): A minimum of 15 credit hours in Spanish, French or German above SPN 310 , FRN 310  or GER 203 .


    Click here for the schedule of classes.

Music
  

  • MUS 101 - Music Theory I

    3.00 credit hours
    Study of basic notation rules, triads in root position, triads in first and second inversions voice leading rules, phrase structure, cadences, harmonic progressions and rudimentary forms.

    Must be taken concurrently with MUS 108 .


    Click here for the schedule of classes.
  

  • MUS 102 - Music Theory II

    3.00 credit hours
    A study of non-harmonic tones, dominant seventh chords, altered non-harmonic tones and seventh chords. This course includes the study of basic harmonization techniques using triads and seventh chords as well as the study and analysis of standard music literature.

    Prerequisite(s): MUS 101 . Must be taken concurrently with MUS 109 .


    Click here for the schedule of classes.
  

  • MUS 107 - Symphonic Band

    0.00-0.50 credit hours
    The Symphony Band performs a wide variety of band music while focusing on the development of fundamental instrumental and ensemble skills. The Symphony Band performs on campus at least once a term. No audition is required; however, auditions are held for placement within the sections and for section leaders.

    Prerequisite(s): Functional music reading ability and experience playing a standard band instrument.


    Click here for the schedule of classes.
  

  • MUS 108 - Aural Skills I

    1.00 credit hours
    Introduction to basic concepts of musicianship including rhythm performance and recognition, sight singing and ear training.

    Must be taken concurrently with MUS 101 .


    Click here for the schedule of classes.
  

  • MUS 109 - Aural Skills II

    1.00 credit hours
    Continued basic work with sight singing, ear training, triad recognition and melodic and rhythmic dictation.

    Must be taken concurrently with MUS 102 .


    Click here for the schedule of classes.
  

  • MUS 110 - Cardinal Chorus

    0.00-0.50 credit hours
    Cardinal Chorus is dedicated to the study and performance of a wide variety of choral repertoire and to the development of foundational choral and vocal skills such as sight-reading, tone color, choral diction and blend and balance. Each term includes at least one public performance. No audition required, but a voice placement will take place as part of the rehearsal process each term.


    Click here for the schedule of classes.
  

  • MUS 111 - Concert Choir

    0.00-0.50 credit hours
    The North Central Concert Choir performs a varied repertoire in three formal college concerts as well as occasional off-campus appearances and tours. Membership is by audition and open to all North Central students with consent of instructor.


    Click here for the schedule of classes.
  

  • MUS 112 - North Central Express

    0.00-0.50 credit hours
    Membership in the North Central Express is limited to 16 members and is by audition only. Auditions are held the second week of Fall Term. Repertoire is of a popular nature and performances are staged and choreographed. This group has frequent off-campus performances.


    Click here for the schedule of classes.
  

  • MUS 113 - Naperville Chorus

    0.00-0.50 credit hours
    The Naperville Chorus is dedicated to the performance of large-scale musical works, with orchestral accompaniment and professional soloists. Membership is open without audition to anyone with previous singing experience.


    Click here for the schedule of classes.
  

  • MUS 114 - Concert Winds

    0.00-0.50 credit hours
    Concert Winds performs a wide variety of music, including new music and works from the standard repertoire. Concert performances are scheduled both on and off campus. Auditions are held for placement within sections and for the select ensemble, Chamber Winds.

    Prerequisite(s): Ability to play appropriate instrument.


    Click here for the schedule of classes.
  

  • MUS 115 - Big Band

    0.00-0.50 credit hours
    The 20-member Big Band performs a wide variety of large-ensemble jazz and popular music. Each year the ensemble performs at least three concerts on campus. Audition is required.


    Click here for the schedule of classes.
  

  • MUS 116 - Women’s Chorale

    0.00-0.50 credit hours
    The study and performance of choral music for women’s voices. Each term culminates in one or more public performances; tours and special events are also scheduled. Audition is required.


    Click here for the schedule of classes.
  

  • MUS 150 - Listening to Music

    3.00 credit hours
    Introduction to the masterpieces of Western music; a broadly-based grounding in the rudiments of music, aesthetic values; and literature of the Baroque, Classical, Romantic and contemporary periods.

    Core: Humanities.
    IAI: F1 900


    Click here for the schedule of classes.
  

  • MUS 156 - The World of Music

    3.00 credit hours
    Introductory course with examples drawn from the musics of the five continents: Asia, Africa, Europe and North and South America.

    Core: Humanities.
    IAI: F1 900


    Click here for the schedule of classes.
  

  • MUS 181 - Jazz Improvisation I

    3.00 credit hours
    Fundamentals of jazz harmony, rhythmic style and melodic development utilized in jazz improvisation. Technical, ear training and improvisation exercises using the major scales and the dorian and mixolydian modes. Analysis, transcription and performance of recorded jazz solos are used to illustrate these principles.

    Prerequisite(s): MUS 102 .


    Click here for the schedule of classes.
  

  • MUS 182 - Jazz Improvisation II

    3.00 credit hours
    Principles of jazz harmony, rhythmic style and melodic development utilized in jazz improvisation. Technical, ear training and improvisation exercises and jazz repertoire utilizing the ii-V-I harmonic progression, the blues scale and form, the aeolian and locrian modes and the minor ii-IV-I harmonic progression. Analysis, transcription and performance of recorded jazz solos illustrating these principles.

    Prerequisite(s): MUS 181 .


    Click here for the schedule of classes.
  

  • MUS 201 - Music Theory III

    3.00 credit hours
    Study of altered dominant chords, modulation to closely related keys, borrowed chords and diminished seventh chords as they apply to the form and analysis of standard music literature.

    Prerequisite(s): MUS 101  and MUS 102 . Must be taken concurrently with MUS 208 .


    Click here for the schedule of classes.
  

  • MUS 202 - Music Theory IV

    3.00 credit hours
    A study of extended chords, modulations to foreign keys, augmented sixth chords, Neapolitan sixth chords and the tone row. A study of harmonization and modulations are applied to the analysis and form of standard music literature.

    Prerequisite(s): MUS 101 , MUS 102  and MUS 201 . Must be taken concurrently with MUS 209 .


    Click here for the schedule of classes.
  

  • MUS 205 - Opera Workshop

    0.00-0.50 credit hours
    A basic study of performance techniques for the singer of musical theatre and opera, designed to give students experience in singing and acting through study and active participation in works of the musical stage. This course is repeatable.


    Click here for the schedule of classes.
  

  • MUS 208 - Aural Skills III

    1.00 credit hours
    Intermediate work with sight singing, ear training, melodic and rhythmic dictation, seventh chords and harmonic dictation.

    Must be taken concurrently with MUS 201 .


    Click here for the schedule of classes.
  

  • MUS 209 - Aural Skills IV

    1.00 credit hours
    Continued intermediate work with sight singing, ear training, triad recognition, melodic and rhythmic dictation, seventh chords and harmonic dictation. Introduction of modes, intervals beyond the octave and hearing of forms.

    Must be taken concurrently with MUS 202 .


    Click here for the schedule of classes.
  

  • MUS 211 - Piano Lessons

    0.00, 0.50, 1.00 credit hours
    Available to all students. May be repeated. Students may take hour lessons for 1.0 credit with permission of the instructor. 1/2 hour lessons=0.5 credit; 1 hour lessons=1 credit; 0 credit option only for students who have reached 12 credit hour full time limit.


    Click here for the schedule of classes.
  

  • MUS 221 - Voice Lessons

    0.00, 0.50, 1.00 credit hours
    Available to all students. May be repeated. Students may take hour lessons for 1.0 credit with permission of the instructor. 1/2 hour lessons=0.5 credit; 1 hour lessons=1 credit; 0 credit option only for students who have reached 12 credit hour full time limit.


    Click here for the schedule of classes.
  

  • MUS 228 - Diction for Singers I

    1.00 credit hours
    The fundamental diction course designed to introduce singers to the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA), leading to the correct pronunciation of English and Italian. Topics include IPA transcription and the application of diction principles to important English and Italian vocal literature of the 18th through 20th centuries.

    Prerequisite(s): MUS 201  or instructor consent.


    Click here for the schedule of classes.
  

  • MUS 229 - Diction for Singers II

    1.00 credit hours
    A continuation from Diction for Singers I  of the fundamental course designed to acquaint singers with the IPA, leading to the correct pronunciation of French and German. Topics include IPA transcription and the application of diction principles to important French and German vocal literature of the 18th through 20th centuries.

    Prerequisite(s): MUS 201  and MUS 228 ; or instructor consent.


    Click here for the schedule of classes.
  

  • MUS 231 - Instrumental Lessons

    0.00, 0.50, 1.00 credit hours
    Available to all students. May be repeated. Students may take hour lessons for 1.0 credit with permission of the instructor. 1/2 hour lessons=0.5 credit; 1 hour lessons=1 credi;. 0 credit option only for students who have reached 12 credit hour full time limit.


    Click here for the schedule of classes.
  

  • MUS 241 - Jazz Combo

    0.00-0.50 credit hours
    A performance student chamber ensemble open to instrumentalists and vocalists with an interest in the improvisational art form of jazz. Audition is required.


    Click here for the schedule of classes.
  

  • MUS 245 - Vocal Jazz Lab Ensemble

    0.00-0.50 credit hours
    A vocal workshop ensemble open to all students interested in the improvisational jazz as presented in a multi-voice setting. Audition is required.


    Click here for the schedule of classes.
  

  • MUS 258 - Introduction to Musical Styles and Ideas

    2.00 credit hours
    Introduces the study of music in the extended common practice including bibliography, listening, score reading, music terminology, critical reading and writing skills. The course will survey selected music genres (polyphonic choral, chamber and symphonic music, opera) and discuss the development of musical style from medieval through contemporary practice.

    Core: Humanities.


    Click here for the schedule of classes.
  

  • MUS 260 - Jazz Harmony I

    3.00 credit hours
    Music theory as it applies to Swing and Bebop Jazz styles. Scale/chord relationships; harmonic notation; standard sectional song forms; alterations, extensions and substitutions.

    Prerequisite(s): MUS 102 .


    Click here for the schedule of classes.
  

  • MUS 261 - Jazz Harmony II

    3.00 credit hours
    Music theory as it applies to the stylistic changes which occurred in jazz after Bebop. Modal and chromatic harmony, polychords, pedal points, free playing and quartal harmony.

    Prerequisite(s): MUS 260 .


    Click here for the schedule of classes.
  

  • MUS 281 - Jazz Improvisation III

    3.00 credit hours
    Intermediate principles of jazz harmony, rhythmic style and melodic development utilized in jazz improvisation. Technical, ear training and improvisation exercises and jazz repertoire utilizing the lydian and Phrygian modes, sectional forms, the diminished mode and the whole tone scale. Analysis, transcription and performance of recorded jazz solos illustrating these principles.

    Prerequisite(s): MUS 182 .


    Click here for the schedule of classes.
  

  • MUS 282 - Jazz Improvisation IV

    3.00 credit hours
    Advanced principles of jazz harmony, rhythmic style and melodic development utilized in jazz improvisation. Technical, ear training and improvisation exercises and jazz repertoire utilizing the harmonic and melodic minor scales, altered lydian modes, pentatonic scales and Coltrane substitutions. Analysis, transcription and performance of recorded jazz solos illustrating these principles.

    Prerequisite(s): MUS 281 .


    Click here for the schedule of classes.
  
  

  • MUS 301 - Music History I

    2.00 credit hours
    The study of Western music from ancient times through the Renaissance period.

    Prerequisite(s): MUS 258  and Junior standing; or instructor consent.


    Click here for the schedule of classes.
  
  
 

Page: 1 <- 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13