All Course Descriptions

MUA 2872 - Woodwinds for Music Education Majors III

Academic Hours: 2
MUA 2872 - Woodwinds for Music Education Majors III Woodwind instruction for music education majors and advanced non- music majors with an emphasis on woodwind instrumental playing. Designed to teach the fundamental principles of playing, explore moderate to advanced levels of literature, develop the student's interest in playing, and strengthen the student's playing ability. One hour private instruction. Six hours practice. Two hours credit.

MUA 2882 - Woodwinds for Music Education Majors IV

Academic Hours: 2
MUA 2882 - Woodwinds for Music Education Majors IV. Woodwind instruction for music education majors and advanced non- music majors with an emphasis on woodwind instrumental playing. Designed to teach the fundamental principles of playing, explore moderate to advanced levels of literature, develop the student's interest in playing, and strengthen the student's playing ability. One hour private instruction. Six hours practice. Two hours credit.

MUO 1111 - Band I

Academic Hours: 1
MUO 1111 - Band I. Designed to teach the principles of playing musical instruments, explore varied levels of literature and develop the student's knowledge of performance technique. Four practice sessions. One hour credit.

MUO 1121 - Band II

Academic Hours: 1
MUO 1121 - Band II. Designed to teach the principles of playing musical instruments, explore varied levels of literature and develop the student's knowledge of performance technique. Four practice sessions. One hour credit.

MUO 1151 - Small Mixed Ensemble I

Academic Hours: 1
MUO 1151 - Small Mixed Ensemble I. Designed to explore varied levels of literature and develop the student's knowledge of performance technique in small ensembles and auxiliary groups. Two practice sessions. One hour credit.

MUO 1161 - Small Mixed Ensemble II

Academic Hours: 1
MUO 1161 - Small Mixed Ensemble II. Designed to explore varied levels of literature and develop the student's knowledge of performance technique in small ensembles and auxiliary groups. Two practice sessions. One hour credit.

MUO 1211 - Choir I

Academic Hours: 1
MUO 1211 - Choir I. A course for music majors and non-music majors focused on performing a variety of choral music. Three hours practice. One hour credit.

MUO 1212 - Choir I

Academic Hours: 2
MUO 1212 - Choir I. A course for music majors and non-music majors focused on performing a variety of choral music. Five hours practice. Two hours credit.

MUO 1221 - Choir II

Academic Hours: 1
MUO 1221 - Choir II. A course for music majors and non-music majors focused on performing a variety of choral music. Three hours practice. One hour credit.

MUO 1222 - Choir II

Academic Hours: 2
MUO 1222 - Choir II. A course for music majors and non-music majors focused on performing a variety of choral music. Five hours practice. Two hours credit.

MUO 1241 - Select Voice Ensemble I

Academic Hours: 1
MUO 1241 - Select Voice Ensemble I. A course for select singers focused on performing from one or more genres of music. One practice session. One hour credit.

MUO 1251 - Select Voice Ensemble II

Academic Hours: 1
MUO 1251 - Select Voice Ensemble II. A course for select singers focused on performing from one or more genres of music. One practice session. One hour credit.

MUO 2111 - Band III

Academic Hours: 1
MUO 2111 - Band III. Designed to teach the principles of playing musical instruments, explore varied levels of literature and develop the student's knowledge of performance technique. Four practice sessions. One hour credit.

MUO 2121 - Band IV

Academic Hours: 1
MUO 2121 - Band IV. Designed to teach the principles of playing musical instruments, explore varied levels of literature and develop the student's knowledge of performance technique. Four practice sessions. One hour credit.

MUO 2151 - Small Mixed Ensemble III

Academic Hours: 1
MUO 2151 - Small Mixed Ensemble III. Designed to explore varied levels of literature and develop the student's knowledge of performance technique in small ensembles and auxiliary groups. Two practice sessions. One hour credit.

MUO 2161 - Small Mixed Ensemble IV

Academic Hours: 1
MUO 2161 - Small Mixed Ensemble IV. Designed to explore varied levels of literature and develop the student's knowledge of performance technique in small ensembles and auxiliary groups. Two practice sessions. One hour credit.

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.

NUR 1116 - Nursing Theory I

Technical Hours: 6
NUR 1116 - Nursing Theory I (Prerequisites: BIO 2514 & 2524, BIO 2924, & FCS 1253/BIO 1613). Foundation for all subsequent nursing courses. Introduces the philosophy and conceptual framework of the Holmes Community College Associate Degree Nursing Program. Emphasis is placed on normal, basic needs, physical assessment, nursing process, as well as laboratory experiences and drug calculations. Correlates with NUR 1119. Five hours lecture. Three hours laboratory. Six hours credit.

NUR 1119 - Nursing I

Technical Hours: 9
NUR 1119 - Nursing I. (Prerequisites: BIO 2514 & 2524, BIO 2924, & FCS 1253/BIO 1613). Foundation for all subsequent nursing courses. Introduction to nursing and to the philosophy and conceptual framework of the Holmes Community College Associate Degree Nursing Program. Emphasis is placed on normal, basic human needs. Fundamental nursing skills are taught and practiced in the learning laboratory and applied in clinical settings. Introduction to pharmacology and to the calculation of dosages and solutions is included. Five hours lecture. Twelve hours laboratory. Nine hours credit.

NUR 1211 - Health Issues I

Technical Hours: 1
NUR 1211 - Health Issues I. This course will provide the student an opportunity for in-depth study of current health issues and the impact they have on health care delivery as a whole and the person as an individual. This course will also review relevant content specific to the students' needs. One hour lecture. One hour credit.

NUR 1221 - Health Issues II

Technical Hours: 1
NUR 1221 - Health Issues II. This course will provide the student an opportunity for in-depth study of current health issues and the impact they have on health care delivery as a whole and the person as an individual. This course will also review relevant content specific to the students' needs. One hour lecture. One hour credit.

NUR 1226 - Nursing II Theory

Technical Hours: 6
NUR 1226 - Nursing II Theory (Prerequisite: NUR 1116 or 1119, ENG 1113, PSY 1513. Pre/Co-requisite: EPY/PSY 2533). This course focuses on the utilization of the nursing process in the care of individuals and families across the lifespan in a variety of health care settings. Basic foundational Medical-Surgical concepts and competencies are introduced. Pharmacology content associated with the Medical- Surgical concepts will be introduced as well. Venipuncture, intravenous/ blood therapy and administration and selected clinical experiences will be included. Five hours lecture. Three hours laboratory. Six hours credit.

NUR 1229 - Nursing II

Technical Hours: 9
NUR 1229 - Nursing II. (Prerequisite: NUR 1116 or 1119, ENG 1113, PSY 1513, Pre/Co-requisite: EPY/PSY 2533). This course focuses on the utilization of the nursing process in the care of individuals and families across the lifespan in a variety of health care settings. Basic foundational Medical-Surgical concepts and competencies are introduced. Pharmacology content associated with the Medical-Surgical concepts will be introduced as well. Selected laboratory and clinical experiences will be included. The primary clinical focus will be in medical-surgical institutional settings with selected community-based pediatric, obstetric, psychiatric and/or geriatric patients. Six hours lecture. Nine hours laboratory. Nine hours credit.

NUR 1316 - Nursing Transitions I

Technical Hours: 6
NUR 1316 - Nursing Transitions I (Prerequisites: BIO 2514 & 2524, BIO 2924, FCS 1253/BIO 1613, ENG 1113, PSY 1513, EPY/PSY 2533). A transitional course designed to assist the LPN in mastering the first semester of the first year ADN objectives and serves as a partial basis for entry into the sophomore nursing courses. It includes content on the registered nurse role and functions that was not a part of the student's LPN education as well as fundamental skills in the areas of physical assessment, nursing process, and drug calculations. Five hours lecture. Three hours laboratory. Six hours credit.

NUR 1326 - Nursing Transitions II

Technical Hours: 6
NUR 1326 - Nursing Transitions II (Prerequisites: NUR 1316). A transitional course designed to assist the LPN in mastering the second semester of the first year ADN objectives and serves as partial basis for entry into the sophomore courses. It includes basic foundational Medical-Surgical concepts and competencies that are introduced in Nursing II. Pharmacology content associated with the Medical-Surgical concepts will be introduced as well. Venipuncture, intravenous/blood therapy and administration, and selected clinical experiences will be included. Five hours lecture. Three hours laboratory. Six hours credit.

NUR 1413 - Nursing Externship

Technical Hours: 3
NUR 1413 - Nursing Externship (Prerequisite: NUR 1229 or 1226). This nursing elective course provides the learner with additional opportunity to practice learned skills repetitively, enhance interpersonal skills, and develop organizational skills. The student receives guidance, supervision, and evaluation from a registered nurse preceptor in conjunction with nursing faculty. 270 contact hours per semester. Three hours credit.

NUR 2119 - Nursing III

Technical Hours: 9
NUR 2119 - Nursing III (Prerequisites: NUR 1116 & 1226 or 1119 & 1229 or 1316 & 1326; Pre/Co-requisite Humanities or Fine Arts Elective). This course focuses on the utilization of the nursing process in the care of individuals and families across the lifespan in a variety of health care settings. Medical-Surgical concepts and competencies introduced in Nursing II are reinforced and applied as a building block for more complex content. Pharmacology content associated with the Medical-Surgical concepts will be taught as well. Selected laboratory and clinical experiences will be included. The primary clinical focus will be in adult medical-surgical institutional settings with more complex pediatric, obstetric, and psychiatric experiences when available. Six hours lecture. Nine hours laboratory. Nine hours credit.

NUR 2211 - Health Issues III

Technical Hours: 1
NUR 2211 - Health Issues III. This course will provide the student an opportunity for in-depth study of current health issues and the impact they have on health care delivery as a whole and the person as an individual. This course will also review relevant content specific to the students' needs. One hour lecture. One hour credit.