Academic Course Descriptons

MUO 2211 - Choir III

Academic Hours: 1
MUO 2211 - Choir III. A course for music majors and non-music majors focused on performing a variety of choral music. Three hours practice. One hour credit.

MUO 2212 - Choir III

Academic Hours: 2
MUO 2212 - Choir III. A course for music majors and non-music majors focused on performing a variety of choral music. Five hours practice. Two hours credit.

MUO 2221 - Choir IV

Academic Hours: 1
MUO 2221 - Choir IV. A course for music majors and non-music majors focused on performing a variety of choral music. Three hours practice. One hour credit.

MUO 2222 - Choir IV

Academic Hours: 2
MUO 2222 - Choir IV. A course for music majors and non-music majors focused on performing a variety of choral music. Five hours practice. Two hours credit.

MUO 2241 - Select Voice Ensemble III

Academic Hours: 1
MUO 2241 - Select Voice Ensemble III. A course for select singers focused on performing from one or more genres of music. One practice session. One hour credit.

MUO 2251 - Select Voice Ensember IV

Academic Hours: 1
MUO 2251 - Select Voice Ensemble IV. A course for select singers focused on performing from one or more genres of music. One practice session. One hour credit.

MUS 1113 - Music Appreciation

Academic Hours: 3
MUS 1113 – Music Appreciation. A course designed to give the student the ability to understand, appreciate, and evaluate music. Three hours lecture. Three hours credit.

MUS 1133 - Fundamentals of Music

Academic Hours: 3
MUS 1133 – Fundamentals of Music. A minimum grade of “C” is required to progress to MUS 1214 Music Theory I. Study of basic knowledge of music fundamentals to prepare students for music theory. Concepts include: notation, scales, keys, rhythm, intervals, triads, and their inversions. Three hours lecture. Three hours credit.

MUS 1214 - Music Theory I Lecture/Lab

Academic Hours: 4
MUS 1214 – Music Theory I Lecture/Lab (Prerequisite: MUS 1133 with “C”). A minimum grade of “C” in each level of Theory is required to progress to the next level. Music Theory sequence must progress with Class Piano I, II, III, & IV as well as with the applied lesson. Lab instruction. Development of music sight-singing, ear training, and dictation skills. Study of functional harmony through analysis and part-writing. Three hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Four hours credit.

MUS 1224 - Music Theory II Lecture/Lab

Academic Hours: 4
MUS 1224 – Music Theory II Lecture/Lab (Prerequisite: MUS 1214 with “C”). Music Theory sequence must progress with Class Piano I, II, III, & IV as well as with the applied lesson. Lab instruction. Development of music sight-singing, ear training, and dictation skills. Continued study and review of functional harmony through analysis and part-writing. Three hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Four hours credit.

MUS 1413 - Basic Computer Skills for Musicians

Academic Hours: 3
MUS 1413 - Basic Computer Skills for Musicians. This course is designed to introduce students to digital media skills and the Apple Operating System. Three hours lecture. Three hours credit.

MUS 1911 - Recital Class I

Academic Hours: 1
MUS 1911 - Recital Class I. Performances of solo and ensemble literature for students majoring in music. Attendance at a prescribed minimum number of departmentally approved musical performances per semester also required. One hour credit.

MUS 1921 - Recital Class II

Academic Hours: 1
MUS 1921 - Recital Class II. Performances of solo and ensemble literature for students majoring in music. Attendance at a prescribed minimum number of departmentally approved musical performances per semester also required. One hour credit.

MUS 2123 - Music Survey (Majors)

Academic Hours: 3
MUS 2123 - Music Survey (Majors). Advanced listening course, designed to acquaint the music major with a broad overview of musical style and repertoire from antiquity to the present. Three hours lecture. Three hours credit.

MUS 2214 - Music Theory III Lecture/Lab

Academic Hours: 4
MUS 2214 – Music Theory III Lecture/Lab (Prerequisite: MUS 1224 with “C”). Music Theory sequence must progress with Class Piano I, II, III, & IV as well as with the applied lesson. Lab instruction. Development of music sight-singing, ear training, and dictation skills. Continued study and review of functional harmony through analysis and part-writing. Three hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Four hours credit.

MUS 2224 - Music Theory IV Lecture/Lab

Academic Hours: 4
MUS 2224 – Music Theory IV Lecture/Lab (Prerequisite: MUS 2214 with “C”). Music Theory sequence must progress with Class Piano I, II, III, & IV as well as with the applied lesson. Lab instruction. Development of music sight-singing, ear training, and dictation skills. Continued study and review of functional harmony through analysis, part-writing. Introduction to twentieth century techniques. Three hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Four hours credit.

MUS 2413 - Computer Recording I

Academic Hours: 3
MUS 2413 - Computer Recording I (Pre-requisite: MUS 1413). Introduction to basic knowledge, theory and application of a native Digital Audio Workstation. Students continue their study of MIDI, arranging, and sequencing, software instruments and recording in a native DAW environment. Three hours lecture. Three hours credit.

MUS 2423 - Computer Recording II

Academic Hours: 3
MUS 2423 – Computer Recording II (Pre-requisite: MUS 2413). A continuation of Computer Recording I utilizing native and proprietary DAW recording systems. Three hours lecture. Three hours credit.

MUS 2443 - Audio Engineering I

Academic Hours: 3
MUS 2443 - Audio Engineering I. Practical techniques and application of session procedures and recording. Includes vocal and instrument characteristics, microphone placement, track assignment, mixing, and console and recorder operation in a native or proprietary DAW environment. Three hours lecture. Three hours credit.

MUS 2453 - Audio Engineering II

Academic Hours: 3
MUS 2453 - Audio Engineering II (Prerequisite: MUS 2443). Practical techniques in session procedures and recording. Topics include recording and mixing theory and techniques, critical listening, signal routing and processing, and basic project mastering techniques. Three hours lecture. Three hours credit.

MUS 2513 - Music for Elementary Teachers

Academic Hours: 3
MUS 2513 - Music for Elementary Teachers. Designed for the needs of the elementary education student. Essentials of public school music, study of the fundamentals of music. Reading music notations and terminology. Three hours lecture. Three hours credit.

MUS 2911 - Recital Class III

Academic Hours: 1
MUS 2911 - Recital Class III. Performances of solo and ensemble literature for students majoring in music. Attendance at a prescribed minimum number of departmentally approved musical performances per semester also required. One hour credit.

MUS 2921 - Recital Class IV

Academic Hours: 1
MUS 2921 - Recital Class IV. Performances of solo and ensemble literature for students majoring in music. Attendance at a prescribed minimum number of departmentally approved musical performances per semester also required. One hour credit.

PHI 1113 - Old Testament Survey

Academic Hours: 3
PHI 1113 - Old Testament Survey. A study of the Old Testament (Hebrew Bible) with regard to its worth as a literary work, along with significant dates, themes, concepts, and contributions of its characters to that history and literature. Three hours lecture. Three hours credit.

PHI 1133 - New Testament Survey

Academic Hours: 3
PHI 1133 - New Testament Survey. A study of the New Testament covering the life of Jesus of Nazareth and the establishment of the early church as presented in the Gospels, Acts, and other New Testament books. Three hours lecture. Three hours credit.

PHI 1153 - Jesus & the Gospels

Academic Hours: 3
PHI 1153 - Jesus and the Gospels. A study of the life and ministry of Jesus of Nazareth as recorded in the four canonical Gospels with specific consideration of the geographical, political, and social conditions of the 1st Century and recognition of various early interpretations of the meaning of the life and person of Jesus. Three hours lecture. Three hours credit.

PHI 2113 - Introduction to Philosophy I

Academic Hours: 3
PHI 2113 - Introduction to Philosophy I. An introduction to the major themes and history of the discipline of philosophy with an emphasis on the development of critical thinking skills. Three hours lecture. Three hours credit.

PHI 2143 - Introduction to Ethics

Academic Hours: 3
PHI 2143 - Introduction to Ethics. An introduction to moral philosophy with the investigation of selected moral problems. Three lectures. Three hours credit.

PHI 2613 - Introduction to World Religions

Academic Hours: 3
PHI 2613 - Introduction to World Religions. An introduction to the beliefs and practices of Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam, Judaism, and other religious traditions. Three hours lecture. Three hours credit.

PHI 2713 - Introduction to Logic

Academic Hours: 3
PHI 2713 - Introduction to Logic. An introduction to the discipline of logic including formal and informal logic, as well as the development of critical thinking skills. Three hours lecture. Three hours credit.

PHY 1114 - Introduction to Astronomy

Academic Hours: 4
PHY 1114 - Introduction to Astronomy. A combined lecture and laboratory course that includes surveys of the solar system, our galaxy, and the universe. Labs associated with this course contain experiments and exercises that reinforce the principles introduced in lecture classes. Three hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Four hours credit.

PHY 2244 - Physical Science I

Academic Hours: 4
PHY 2244 - Physical Science Survey I. A combined lecture and laboratory course that includes studies of measurements and units, electricity, mechanics, heat, sound, light, and astronomy. Labs associated with this course contain experiments and exercises that reinforce the principles introduced in lecture classes. Three hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Four hours credit.

PHY 2254 - Physical Science II

Academic Hours: 4
PHY 2254 – Physical Science II. A combined lecture and laboratory course that includes studies of chemistry and earth science. Labs associated with this course contain experiments and exercises that reinforce the principles introduced in lecture classes. Three hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Four hours credit.

PHY 2414 - General Physics I

Academic Hours: 4
PHY 2414 – General Physics I (Co-requisite: MAT 1323 or placement score for MAT 1613 or higher). A trigonometry-based combined lecture and laboratory course covering mechanics and conservation laws, primarily for pre-professional majors. Labs associated with this course contain experiments and exercises that reinforce the principles introduced in lecture classes. Three hours lecture. Three hours laboratory. Four hours credit.

PHY 2424 - General Physics II

Academic Hours: 4
PHY 2424 – General Physics II (Prerequisite: PHY 2414). A trigonometry-based combined lecture and laboratory course covering electricity, magnetism, and optics, primarily for pre-professional majors. Labs associated with this course contain experiments and exercises that reinforce the principles introduced in lecture classes. Three hours lecture. Three hours laboratory. Four hours credit.

PHY 2514 - General Physics I-A

Academic Hours: 4
PHY 2514 – General Physics I-A (Prerequisite: MAT 1613 or higher). A calculus-based combined lecture and laboratory course covering mechanics and conservation laws, primarily for students of engineering, science, or mathematics. Labs associated with this course contain experiments and exercises that reinforce the principles introduced in lecture classes. Three hours lecture. Three hours laboratory. Four hours credit.

PHY 2524 - General Physics II-A

Academic Hours: 4
PHY 2524 – General Physics II-A (Prerequisite: PHY 2514). A calculus-based combined lecture and laboratory course covering electricity, magnetism, and optics, primarily for students of engineering, science or mathematics. Labs associated with this course contain experiments and exercises that reinforce the principles introduced in lecture classes. Three hours lecture. Three hours laboratory. Four hours credit.

PSC 1113 - American National Government

Academic Hours: 3
PSC 1113 - American National Government. Survey of the foundations, institutions, and political aspects of American national government. Three hours lecture. Three hours credit.

PSC 1123 - American State & Local Government

Academic Hours: 3
PSC 1123 - American State and Local Government (Prerequisite: PSC 1113). Survey of the relationship among American local, state and national governments, and the organization, function, and operation of different levels of government. Three hours lecture. Three hours credit.

PSC 2113 - Comparative Government

Academic Hours: 3
PSC 2113 - Comparative Government. A survey of various governmental systems beyond the United States. Three hours lecture. Three hours credit.

PSY 1513 - General Psychology

Academic Hours: 3
PSY 1513 - General Psychology. An introduction to the scientific study of behavior and mental processes. This includes history and theories of psychology, research methods, biological bases of behavior, the principles of learning, personality and abnormal behaviors. Three hours lecture. Three hours credit.

PSY 2223 - Perspectives on Child Maltreatment and Child Advocacy

Academic Hours: 3
PSY 2223 – Perspectives on Child Maltreatment and Child Advocacy. This introductory child advocacy studies course covers the historical, legal framework, responses to child maltreatment, and current cultural controversies pertinent to child maltreatment and child advocacy. Three hours lecture. Three hours credit.

PSY 2513 - Child Psychology

Academic Hours: 3
PSY/EPY 2513 - Child Psychology. A study of various aspects of human growth and development during childhood and emerging adolescence. Topics include biological, psychosocial and cognitive development. Three hours lecture. Three hours credit.

PSY 2523 - Adolescent Psychology

Academic Hours: 3
PSY/EPY 2523 - Adolescent Psychology. A study of various aspects of human growth and development during adolescence. Topics include biological, psychosocial and cognitive development. Three hours lecture. Three hours credit.

PSY 2533 - Human Growth & Development

Academic Hours: 3
PSY/EPY 2533 - Human Growth and Development. A study of various aspects of human growth and development from conception through death. Topics include biological, psychosocial and cognitive development. Three hours lecture. Three hours credit.

PSY 2543 - Applied Behavior Analysis

Academic Hours: 3
PSY 2543 - Applied Behavior Analysis (Prerequisite: PSY 1513). Application of the principles of applied behavior analysis to problems involving human behavior change. Three hours lecture. Three hours credit.

SOC 2113 - Introduction to Sociology

Academic Hours: 3
SOC 2113 - Introduction to Sociology. This course introduces the scientific study of human society and social interaction and examines social forces on individuals and groups. Three hours lecture. Three hours credit.

SOC 2133 - Social Problems

Academic Hours: 3
SOC 2133 - Social Problems. This course is a study of the theoretical analysis, nature, scope, and effects of contemporary social problems and policy measures used to address them. Three hours lecture. Three hours credit.

SOC 2143 - Marriage and Family

Academic Hours: 3
SOC 2143 - Marriage and Family. A study of the development of marriage and family as social institutions within society. Three hours lecture. Three hours credit.

SOC 2213 - Introduction to Anthropology

Academic Hours: 3
SOC 2213 - Introduction to Anthropology. A survey of the four fields and applied anthropology in the comparative study of humanity. Three hours lecture. Three hours credit.