2020-2021 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
    May 27, 2024  
2020-2021 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Courses


Suggested prerequisites are recommended to enhance the probability of success in specific courses.

Courses of Instruction

The lettered prefix before each course number represents an abbreviation of the course’s discipline.

The first digit of the course number represents the level of the course. The following course numbering system is used:
100 – 199 Freshman
200 – 299 Sophomore
300 – 399 Junior
400 – 499 Senior

Freshman and sophomore students should not enroll in courses more than one level above their academic classification without consulting their advisor (e.g., Freshmen may not enroll in 300 level courses without permission; sophomores may not enroll in 400 level courses without permission).

Each course description is followed by a 3-number sequence providing the following information: first digit, number of lecture hours per week; second digit, number of laboratory hours per week; third digit, number of credit hours granted for the course. For example, a class described as 3:1:4 would have three lecture hours, one lab hour, and four hours of total credit.

Liberal Education (LE) Courses

Courses designated as LE apply to the Liberal Education Program at Park University. More information about the Liberal Education Program curriculum Integrative Literacies for Global Citizenship can be found in the Liberal Education  section of this catalog.

LE Citizenship ,  LE Ethics ,  LE Humanities ,  LE Natural Science LE Social Science  

 Professional Writing ,  Science with lab  

 

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Military Science

  
  • MI 316 - Leadership and Problem Solving


    Provides the student with no prior military or cadet experience the ability to quickly learn essential cadet knowledge and skills necessary for successful performance of cadet tasks. Following an introduction to the principles of physical fitness and healthy lifestyles lessons will cover: the Leader Development Program, how to plan and conduct individual and small unit training, basic tactical principles, reasoning skills and the military specific application of these skills in the form of the Army’s troop leading procedures. The course concludes with a detailed examination of officership which culminates in a five-hour officership case study.
    Prerequisite(s): 6 credits in Military Science, and Department Chairperson approval and concurrent enrollment in MI 302 .
    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
  
  • MI 321AF - Leading People and Effective Communication I


    Utilizes student’s field training experience to take a more in-depth look at leadership. Special emphasis is placed on enhancing communication skills, and why that is important as a leader. Students have an opportunity to try out these leadership and management techniques in a supervised environment as juniors and seniors.
    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
  
  • MI 322AF - Leading People and Effective Communication II


    Utilizes student’s field training experience to take a more in-depth look at leadership. Special emphasis is placed on enhancing communication skills, and why that is important as a leader. Students have an opportunity to try out these leadership and management techniques in a supervised environment as juniors and seniors.
    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
  
  • MI 326 - Leadership and Ethics


    Continues the focus from MI 316  on doctrinal leadership and tactical operations at the small unit level. Instructional modules include: Army branches, Army Leadership philosophy, dynamics of a group environment, oral and written presentation skills, culminating in instruction in National and Army values and ethics. This critical semester synthesizes the various components of training, leadership and team building.
    Prerequisite(s): MI 316  and concurrent enrollment in MI 312 .
    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
  
  • MI 402 - Leadership Practicum VII


    Practical applications in problem analysis, decision making, planning and organization, delegation and control, and development of interpersonal skills required for effective management. Participation in physical fitness conditioning and tactical application exercise is required. Students will perform in various leadership positions and present classroom instruction.
    Prerequisite(s): Advanced-course status, to be taken concurrently, and required for students enrolled in MI 416 .
    Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 2
  
  • MI 410AF - Leadership Laboratory


    Is a dynamic and integrated grouping of leadership developmental activities designed to meet the needs and expectations of prospective Department of the Air Force second lieutenants and complement the AFROTC academic program. It is a student planned, organized, and executed practicum conducted under the supervision of the Detachment Commander and Operations Flight Commander. For AS300/400 level cadets
    Repeatable for Credit Repeatable for credit.
    Grade: Pass/fail
    Lecture Hours: 1 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 1
  
  • MI 412 - Leadership Practicum VIII


    Practical applications in problem analysis, decision making, planning and organization, delegation and control, and development of interpersonal skills required for effective management, includes a tactical application exercise. Participation in physical fitness conditioning is required. Students will perform various leadership roles and conduct classroom instruction.
    Prerequisite(s): Advanced course status, to be taken concurrently, and required for students enrolled in MI 426 .
    Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 2
  
  • MI 416 - Leadership and Management


    A series of lessons designed to enable students to make informed career decisions as they prepare for commissioning and service as Second Lieutenants. Classes concentrate on Army operations and training management, communications and leadership skills which support the final transition from cadet/ student to Lieutenant/leader. Subjects include: The Army Training Management System, coordinating activities with staffs, and counseling skills. At the end of this semester students should possess the fundamental skills, attributes and abilities to operate as a competent leader in the cadet battalion.
    Prerequisite(s): Advanced Course status and concurrent enrollment in MI 402 .
    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
  
  • MI 426 - Officership


    A series of lessons that provide a review of the ethical dimensions of leadership, Law in Leadership, Organizing for Military Operations to include historical case studies, Personnel, Supply and Maintenance administration and management, personal financial planning and entering the service. The semester concludes with a 12 lesson experiential exercise simulating assignment as a new Lieutenant in a unit.
    Prerequisite(s): MI 416 ; Advanced Course status and concurrent enrollment in MI 412 .
    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
  
  • MI 441AF - National Security Affairs/Preparation for Active Duty I


    Is designed for college seniors and gives them the foundation to understand their role as military officers and how they are directly tied to our National Security Strategy. It is an overview of the complex social and political issues facing the military profession and requires a measure of sophistication commensurate with the senior college level.
    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
  
  • MI 442AF - National Security Affairs/Preparation for Active Duty II


    Is designed for college seniors and gives them the foundation to understand their role as military officers and how they are directly tied to our National Security Strategy. It is an overview of the complex social and political issues facing the military profession and requires a measure of sophistication commensurate with the senior college level.
    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
  
  • MI 450 - Independent Research/Project


    Investigation of a research problem, project, or topic on an individual conference basis.
    Prerequisite(s): Minimum of a 2.5 GPA and departmental approval.
    Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 1-5

Marketing

  
  • MK 351 - Principles of Marketing


    Examines factors relevant to the marketing mix (product, promotion, distribution, and price) and to marketing management.
    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
  
  • MK 369 - E-Marketing


    This course will address the new technological environments that marketers are facing by introducing strategic considerations related to technology and technology implementation as it impacts the field of marketing. The course will explore the basics of marketing exchange utilizing the Internet, multimedia techniques, database marketing, and interactive telecommunications across delivery platforms. In addition the course will give students hands on experience with relevant software.
    Prerequisite(s): MK 351 . All prerequisites must be passed with a C or better.
    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
  
  • MK 380 - Advertising

    Crosslisted: CA 380  
    Designed to give the student an understanding of the creation, design, and production of material for advertising campaigns in all media. Suggested
    Prerequisite(s): MK 351  or equivalent. All prerequisites must be passed with a C or better.
    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
    History: BA 380
  
  • MK 385 - Consumer Behavior


    An integrated approach to the study of various behavioral concepts and theories useful for understanding consumer behavior and its relevance to the development of effective marketing strategies.
    Prerequisite(s): MK 351   All prerequisites must be passed with a C or better.
    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
    History: MKT 385
  
  • MK 386 - Retailing Administration


    The basic concepts and analytical tools of retailing; types of organizational structure; store location; personnel; merchandising; promotion; services; and control techniques.
    Prerequisite(s): MK 351  or equivalent. All prerequisites must be passed with a C or better.
    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
    History: MKT 386
  
  • MK 389 - Professional Selling


    A study of the personal selling process with emphasis on the contributions of behavioral theories and on the legal, ethical, and social responsibilities of selling professionals.
    Prerequisite(s): MK 351 . All prerequisites must be passed with a C or better.
    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
  
  • MK 395 - International Marketing


    An in-depth study of the methods of establishing and servicing foreign markets with emphasis on pricing, promotion, and distribution channels given the complex effects of international, cultural, legal and business practice environments. Exporting, importing and tariff barriers are also covered.
    Prerequisite(s): MK 351  and IB 315 . All prerequisites must be passed with a C or better.
    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
    History: MKT 456
  
  • MK 400 - Special Topics in Marketing


    This course consists of the study and analysis of some major aspect(s) of Marketing concepts at the senior level.
    Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 1-3
  
  • MK 401 - Sales Management


    Review and analysis of approaches to planning, organizing, training, developing, compensating, directing, and controlling the sales force in support of marketing objectives. Use of case materials.
    Prerequisite(s): MK 351 . All prerequisites must be passed with a C or better.
    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
    History: MKT 401, AGR 401
  
  • MK 405 - Social Media Marketing


    The advent of online social media has revolutionized the way in which consumers connect with each other as well as the way in which firms communicate with their target markets. In this class, we will explore the nature of social media networks and the impact they have had on how businesses operate. The course is aimed at examining, in-depth, social media platforms, social media-related brand management strategies and best practices.
    Prerequisite(s): MK 351 . All prerequisites must be passed with a C or better.
    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
  
  • MK 411 - Marketing Management


    Study of the theoretical foundations, the methods and the environment of marketing, management. Topics include: consumer behavior, product policy, channel management, pricing and promotion.
    Prerequisite(s): MK 351   and MK 385 . All prerequisites must be passed with a C or better.
    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
    History: MKT 411
  
  • MK 453 - Marketing Research and Information Systems


    Examines the application of research methods to the problems of marketing. Consideration is given to research procedures, sources of data and management’s use of information for decision making.
    Prerequisite(s): MG 315  and MK 351 . All prerequisites must be passed with a C or better.
    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
    History: BA 455
  
  • MK 455 - Advertising and Promotional Strategies


    A study of the specific role of the various promotional mix elements in relation to the overall marketing strategy.
    Prerequisite(s): MK 351  and MK 380 . All prerequisites must be passed with a C or better.
    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
    History: MKT 455
  
  • MK 463 - Marketing Internship


    The internship must provide an applied/practical experience consistent with a career position filled by a college graduate. The internship will be approved and overseen by the Marketing Program Coordinator (PC) or a business faculty member approved by the PC. An experience paper is required. One credit hour will be earned by 40 hours of experience connected to the internship learning outcomes.
    Prerequisite(s): Open only to students who have completed at least 3 of their courses in Marketing and have an overall GPA of 3.0.
    Repeatable for Credit This class may be repeated to earn a maximum of 6 credit hours at the discretion of the PC.
    Grade: Pass/Fail
    Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3-6
  
  • MK 491 - Seminar in Marketing


    Intensive studies of selected current issues in marketing through seminars, workshops, and forums.
    Prerequisite(s): MK 351 , MK 411 , and MK 453 . All prerequisites must be passed with a C or better.
    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
    History: MKT 491

Modern Languages

  
  • CN 103 - Elementary Chinese I


    An introductory course with emphasis on pronunciation and the basic elements of grammar; practice in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing. Some lab required.
    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 1 Credits: 4
  
  • CN 104 - Elementary Chinese II


    The introduction of more complex elements of grammar; additional practice in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing. Some lab required.
    Prerequisite(s): CN 103  or equivalent.
    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 1 Credits: 4
  
  • FR 103 - Elementary French I


    This course will introduce students to the four language skills (speaking, listening, reading and writing) that will enable them, on a limited basis, to understand and communicate about topics of everyday importance. Through various media, students will also learn about cultural differences in the French-speaking world. Some lab required.
    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 1 Credits: 4
  
  • FR 104 - Elementary French II


    This course continues to develop competency in producing the French language, both spoken and written. Emphasis is placed upon student’s ability to communicate effectively in short conversations and basic writings, as well as to grasp the meaning of what they hear and read. Some lab required.
    Prerequisite(s): FR 103  or equivalent.
    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 1 Credits: 4
  
  • FR 201 - Intermediate French I


    Students work on building vocabulary and comprehension and increasing speaking ability. Everyday life situations and current events are discussed in class. A grammar review will be included.
    Prerequisite(s): Two years of high school French.
    Liberal Education: LE Humanities
    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
  
  • FR 202 - Intermediate French II


    A continuation of FR 201 . Vocabulary is put to added work in composition.
    Prerequisite(s): Two and one half years of high school French.
    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
  
  • FR 310 - Independent Readings in French


    Materials and credit to be arranged with the instructor.
    Prerequisite(s): FR 202  or three years of high school French.
    Repeatable for Credit May be repeated for up to six hours of credit with permission of the instructor.
    Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 1-3
  
  • GE 103 - Elementary German I


    Areas covered in this course include: grammar, vocabulary building, conversation, comprehension and writing, with an introduction to German culture and civilization. Some lab required.
    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 1 Credits: 4
  
  • GE 104 - Elementary German II


    This course continues the development of speaking, comprehension, reading and writing skills and study of German culture and civilization begun in GE 103 . Some lab required.
    Prerequisite(s): GE 103  or equivalent.
    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 1 Credits: 4
  
  • GE 201 - Intermediate German I


    Students work on building vocabulary and comprehension and increasing speaking ability. Everyday life situations and current events are discussed in class. A grammar review of GE 103  and GE 104  is also included.
    Prerequisite(s): GE 104  or two years of high school German.
    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
  
  • GE 202 - Intermediate German II


    A continuation of GE 201 . Vocabulary is put to added work in composition.
    Prerequisite(s): GE 201  or two and one half years of high school German.
    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
  
  • ML 100-300 - Exploring Modern Languages


    Course designed to allow the teaching of modern languages not found in the normal course offerings.
    Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
  
  • ML 235 - Survey of European Literature


    Introduction to major European literary genres from the earliest expressions to modern times. An examination of the literary, historical cultural position of selected writers and literary movements. Relationships among each country’s literary expressions will be emphasized. Special attention will be given to Homer, Dante, Boccaccio, Chaucer, Moliere, Shakespeare, Cervantes, and the Romantic movement in Italy, France, Germany and England.
    Liberal Education: LE Humanities
    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
  
  • ML 251 - Heroes and Rebels in Early European Literature


    From Greek mythology through legends of the Middle Ages to literature of the Renaissance, this course will illustrate great literary contributions of the European tradition, works that still shape thinking in the modern world.
    Liberal Education: LE Humanities
    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
  
  • ML 315 - Selected Topics in Literature and Culture


    An advanced level course that examines issues pertaining to issues of culture, society, literature, and history.
    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
  
  • SP 103 - Elementary Spanish I


    This course offers a broad introduction to the study of the language in it diverse contexts with a focus on grammar, and oral and written comprehension. Some lab required. Presumes no previous experience with the language.
    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 1 Credits: 4
  
  • SP 104 - Elementary Spanish II


    This course introduces more complex elements of grammar and includes student-generated dialogues, short interviews and brief essays as a basis for the practices of speaking, comprehension, reading and writing skills. Some lab required.
    Prerequisite(s): SP 103  or equivalent or one year of high school Spanish
    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 1 Credits: 4
  
  • SP 110 - Spanish for Health Care Professionals


    In this course, students will develop basic speaking, listening, reading and writing skills specific to careers in the health care industry. The course will also explore cultural contexts relating to the provision of health care in multicultural environments. Previous experience with Spanish is not required.
    Liberal Education: LE Humanities
    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
  
  • SP 201 - Intermediate Spanish I


    In this course students review basic concepts of the language while expanding reading comprehension and writing skills. Readings focus on the study of Hispanic cultures.
    Prerequisite(s): Two years of high school Spanish or permission of the Program Coordinator
    Liberal Education: LE Humanities
    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
  
  • SP 202 - Intermediate Spanish II


    A continuation of the grammatical and cultural studies undertaken in SP 201 . This course includes content-based projects in the target language.
    Prerequisite(s): SP 201  or four years of high school Spanish.
    Liberal Education: LE Humanities
    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
    History: SPN 301
  
  • SP 203 - Business Spanish I


    An intermediate level review of grammar through the study of business terminology and transactions.
    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
  
  • SP 204 - Business Spanish II


    An advanced intermediate review of grammar through the study of business terminology and cultural interaction.
    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
  
  • SP 205 - Issues in International Business


    A study of global markets accompanied by interactive role-playing, case studies and problem-solving.
    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
  
  • SP 213 - Spanish for Health Care I


    An intermediate level review of grammar through the study of cultural skills and medical terminology when interacting with patients.
    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
  
  • SP 214 - Spanish for Health Care II


    An advanced intermediate level review of grammar through the study of cultural skills and medical terminology when interacting with patients.
    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
  
  • SP 294 - Intermediate Spanish Conversation


    The course consists of a variety of sources and topics for the improvement of oral language skills. Forums for conversation include individual presentations, pair presentations and groups discussion in Spanish based on readings, individual research, movies, plays and excursions. This course includes a review of advanced grammar concepts.
    Prerequisite(s): SP 202  or equivalent, four years of high school Spanish.
    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
  
  • SP 295 - Intermediate Spanish Composition


    Writing in Spanish at the intermediate level, including a review of grammar. Short essays and other practical exercises in composition.
    Prerequisite(s): SP 202  or equivalent.
    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
  
  • SP 301 - Advanced Spanish Conversation


    Based on the viewing of U.S. Latino, Spanish and Spanish American films, this course emphasizes the practice of oral communication skills and analytical approaches to film reviews. Taught in Spanish.
    Prerequisite(s): SP 294  or equivalent.
    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
  
  • SP 302 - Advanced Grammar and Composition


    In this course the student develops advanced- level reading and writing skills through the analytical interpretation of short texts by Hispanic writers. Taught in Spanish.
    Prerequisite(s): SP 295  or equivalent.
    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
  
  • SP 310 - Independent Readings in Spanish


    Material and credit to be arranged with the instructor.
    Prerequisite(s): SP 202  or four years of high school Spanish.
    Repeatable for Credit May be repeated for up to six hours of credit with permission of the instructor.
    Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 1-3
  
  • SP 311 - Culture and Civilization of Spain


    Further development of written and spoken Spanish through the study of the culture and civilization of Spain. This course is taught in Spanish.
    Prerequisite(s): SP 294  and SP 295  or equivalent.
    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
  
  • SP 312 - Cultures and Civilization of Spanish America and the Hispanic Caribbean


    Taught in Spanish, this course examines aspects of the history and cultures of Spanish America and the Hispanic Caribbean from pre-Columbian to contemporary times. Topics covered include: indigenous civilizations, the Spanish Conquest and occupation, the legacies of empire, dilemmas of national development, the changing roles of women, military dictatorships, and the “disappeared,” contemporary Indian cultures and social realities, the narcotic industry, “third-world” debt and issues of national sovereignty.
    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
  
  • SP 320 - U.S. Latino Cultures and Literatures


    An advanced course that examines issues pertaining to U.S. Latino culture, society, literature, and history.
    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
  
  • SP 322 - Reading Cervantes’ Masterpiece: Don Quixote


    Taught in English, this course examines Don Quixote with consideration of the Exemplary Novel and the background of Renaissance Prose. Open to Spanish and non-Spanish majors.
    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
  
  • SP 384 - Professional Service Learning Experience for Spanish


    Designed to support successful completion of an on- or off-campus service learning by providing academic readings, research, and dialogue to enhance the experiential learning. This course is designed for active participation in community-based organizations that require the use of Spanish with clients. Students will have the opportunity to encounter real-life experiences that will allow them opportunities to expand their knowledge and develop critical thinking and problem solving skills. At least one semester prior to enrolling, the student must submit a description of the service learning and proposed academic complement for approval by his/her faculty mentor. Conducted in Spanish and English
    Prerequisite(s): Junior or senior status.
    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
  
  • SP 394 - Introduction to the Literature of Spain


    Presents key works of Spanish literature, from the Middle Ages to contemporary times. The selection of texts is designed not only to introduce major writers, but also to seek further insights into the Spanish culture. This course is taught in Spanish.
    Prerequisite(s): SP 301 , SP 302  or equivalent.
    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
  
  • SP 395 - Introduction to the Literatures of Spanish America and the Hispanic Caribbean


    Taught in Spanish, this course explores the literature of Mexico, Central and Spanish America.
    Prerequisite(s): SP 294  and SP 295  or equivalent, or permission of the Department Chair.
    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
  
  • SP 399 - The Major Capstone Project


    An individual or joint research project that involves hands-on learning with a written report in Spanish and a final oral presentation in Spanish of the work undertaken.
    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3

Music

  
  • MU 105 - Ensemble


    The study and performance of music for instrumental or vocal groupings.
    Repeatable for Credit May be repeated for credit.
    Lecture Hours: 1 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 1
  
  • MU 120 - Chamber Music


    Study and performance of music for chamber orchestra.
    Prerequisite(s): (Majors Only)
    Repeatable for Credit May be repeated up to 4 times.
    Lecture Hours: 1 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 1
  
  • MU 130 - Collaboration


    Developing skills of playing music for chamber orchestra.
    Prerequisite(s): (Majors Only)
    Repeatable for Credit May be repeated for credit up to 6 times.
    Lecture Hours: 1 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 1
  
  • MU 205 - Music Appreciation


    A course designed to acquaint the student with the basic materials and history of music. Emphasis is on aural analysis and attendance at live performance.
    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
  
  • MU 210 - Music in a Global Society


    A study of the role that music and musicians have played voluntarily or otherwise in politics, religion and social issues. Specific works ranging from instrumental music through opera, liturgical music, musical theatre and popular music are discussed.
    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
  
  • MU 220 - Musicianship Development


    This course offers students a greater insight into enhancing listening and perceptive skills by attending concerts, preparing aural and written critiques, and observing lessons with faculty outside their primary instrument.
    Prerequisite(s): (Majors Only)
    Repeatable for Credit This course may be repeated for credit up to 6 times.
    Lecture Hours: 1 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 1
  
  • MU 221 - Music Theory I


    A study of the fundamentals of harmony and basic elements of sight-singing, melodic dictation, rhythmic dictation, keyboard, timbre, texture, and form used both in aural and visual analysis.
    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
  
  • MU 222 - Music Theory II


    A continuation of the fundamentals of harmony and basic elements of sight-singing, melodic dictation, rhythmic dictation, keyboard, timbre, texture, and form used both in aural and visual analysis.
    Prerequisite(s): MU 221 
    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
  
  • MU 230 - Performance


    Opportunity to perform in a simulated concert environment with critical feedback.
    Prerequisite(s): (Majors Only).
    Repeatable for Credit May be repeated for credit a limit of 4 times.
    Lecture Hours: 1 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 1
  
  • MU 260 - Introduction to Music


    A comprehensive survey of Western music from its known beginnings to the present.
    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
    History: MU 250
  
  • MU 280 - Orchestra


    Study and performance of music for orchestra.
    Prerequisite(s): (Majors Only)
    Repeatable for Credit May be repeated for credit up to 6 times.
    Lecture Hours: 1 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 1
  
  • MU 290 - Applied Music


    Individual lessons offered in piano, violin, viola, and cello.
    Prerequisite(s): (Majors Only)
    Repeatable for Credit May be repeated for credit up to 6 times.
    Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 1 Credits: 2
  
  • MU 320 - Chamber Music


    Study and performance of music for chamber orchestra.
    Prerequisite(s): (Majors Only)
    Repeatable for Credit May be repeated up to 4 times.
    Lecture Hours: 1 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 1
  
  • MU 321 - Music Theory III


    A continuation of MU 221  and MU 222 , with a further study and analysis of modulation, altered chords, modes, chromaticism, and devices used in contemporary music. Studies will be applied to written, aural, and keyboard skills.
    Prerequisite(s): MU 222 
    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
  
  • MU 322 - Music Theory IV


    A continuation of MU 321 , with a further study and analysis of modulation, altered chords, modes, chromaticism, and devices used in contemporary music. Further studies will be applied to written, aural, and keyboard skills. Course has a required laboratory session.
    Prerequisite(s): MU 321 
    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
  
  • MU 330 - Collaboration


    Developing skills of playing with other musicians.
    Prerequisite(s): (Majors Only)
    Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 2 Credits: 2
  
  • MU 345 - Music History: Medieval, Renaissance and Baroque


    An introduction to the music literature from ancient times to 1700.
    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
    History: MU 352
  
  • MU 346 - Music History: Classic


    Survey of western art music of the pre-Classical and Classical periods.  Representative works and composers will be studied and analyzed in relation to the stylistic principles of the period, and these will be examined in the context of European historical and cultural developments.
    Prerequisite(s): MU 345  
    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
    History: MU 354
  
  • MU 347 - Music History: Romantic


    Survey of western art music of the Romantic period, commencing with Beethoven and proceeding through the early 20th century.  Representative works and composers will be studied and analyzed in relation to the stylistic principles of the period, and these will be examined in the context of European historical and cultural developments.
    Prerequisite(s): MU 346  
    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
  
  • MU 348 - Music History: 20th-century to Present


    Survey of western art music from the early 20th c. through the present day, commencing with music of the post-romantics, and proceeding through contemporary styles.  Representative works and composers will be studied and analyzed in relation to the stylistic principles of this period.
    Prerequisite(s): MU 347  
    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
  
  • MU 355 - Orchestral Repertoire


    The study, rehearsal and performance of orchestral repertoire.
    Prerequisite(s): (Majors only)
    Lecture Hours: 1 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 1
  
  • MU 356 - Orchestral Repertoire (Majors only)


    The study, rehearsal and performance of orchestral repertoire.
    Prerequisite(s): (Majors only)
    Lecture Hours: 1 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 1
  
  • MU 360 - Special Topics


    Intensive study of an area of music selected by the instructor on the basis of student need or current issues.
    Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 1-3
  
  • MU 365 - Orchestration


    A study of the orchestral instrument families with exercises in writing scores for instrumental ensembles. Emphasis is placed upon full orchestra with secondary attention given to small ensembles.
    Prerequisite(s): Instructor’s approval.
    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
  
  • MU 374 - Directed Study


    (for all other pedagogy needs)
    Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 1-3
  
  • MU 415 - Independent Study in Music


    This course offers the student minoring in music the opportunity to research a focused topic in music, to compose a significant musical work, or to perform a significant work or set of works. The final product will be a fully developed research paper, a finished original musical score, or a significant performance.
    Prerequisite(s): permission of artistic director.
    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
  
  • MU 420 - Musicianship Development


    This course offers students a greater insight into enhancing listening and perceptive skills by attending concerts, preparing aural and written critiques, and observing lessons with faculty outside their primary instrument.
    Prerequisite(s): (Majors Only)
    Repeatable for Credit This course may be repeated for credit up to 6 times.
    Lecture Hours: 1 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 1
  
  • MU 430 - Performance


    Opportunity to perform in a simulated concert environment with critical feedback.
    Prerequisite(s): (Majors Only).
    Repeatable for Credit May be repeated for credit a limit of 4 times.
    Lecture Hours: 1 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 1
  
  • MU 449 - Music Management Workshop


    Students will be exposed to the processes in advising, representing and furthering their respective careers as artists: focusing on the establishment of mutually beneficial working relationships with management. Topics include the mechanics of talent booking and contracting, union and government relations, fee/commission structures, and contractual considerations.
    Lecture Hours: 1 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 1
  
  • MU 455 - Orchestral Repertoire


    The study, rehearsal and performance of orchestral repertoire.
    Lecture Hours: 1 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 1
  
  • MU 456 - Orchestral Repertoire


    The study, rehearsal and performance of orchestral repertoire.
    Lecture Hours: 1 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 1
  
  • MU 480 - Orchestra


    Study and performance of music for orchestra.
    Prerequisite(s): (Majors Only)
    Repeatable for Credit May be repeated for credit up to 6 times.
    Lecture Hours: 1 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 1
  
  • MU 490 - Applied Music


    Individual lessons offered in piano, violin, viola, and cello.
    Prerequisite(s): (Majors Only)
    Repeatable for Credit May be repeated for credit up to 6 times.
    Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 1 Credits: 2

Natural and Applied Sciences

  
  • NS 220 - Applied Statistics and Experimental Design


    The applied use of statistics in the natural sciences. This course will provide an overview of statistics important to biological investigation, hypothesis testing, sampling protocol, and experimental design. Emphasis will be placed on computer statistical packages, natural science data, and application and interpretation of these statistics. Students will be introduced to several common statistical tests, including one- and two-sample hypothesis testing, analysis of variance (ANOVA), correlation, regression, and chi-squared tests with nonparametric alternatives briefly discussed.
    Liberal Education: LE Natural Science
    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
  
  • NS 241 - Philosophy and History of Science


    A history of science is presented in terms of the multicultural aspects of our scientific heritage. Focus is upon the nature of scientific inquiry and the social factors affecting the participation of diverse groups of individuals in the advancement of science.
    Liberal Education: LE Natural Science
    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
 

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