May 10, 2024  
2023-2024 College Catalog 
    
2023-2024 College Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


Legend for Courses

HC/HN: Honors Course  IN/IH: Integrated lecture/lab  LB: Lab  LC: Clinical Lab  LS: Skills Lab  WK: Co-op Work
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Medical Laboratory Technician

  
  • MLT 285IN - Clinical Chemistry

    4 Credits, 6 Contact Hours
    3 lecture periods 3 lab periods

    Fundamentals of chemistry including theoretical application and performance in a clinical setting. Includes chemical substances, instruments, laboratory procedures, blood and urine chemistry abnormalities, and laboratory instrument computers and information systems.

    Prerequisite(s): With a grade of B or better: BIO 205IN , and MAT 151  or assessment into MAT 189 .
    Information: Students must be admitted to the Medical Laboratory Technician program and obtain consent of instructor before enrolling in this course. IN is the integrated version of the course with the lecture and lab taught simultaneously.
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    Course Learning Outcomes
    1.  Define metabolic pathways basic to the physiology of the human body.

    2.  Describe the general principles of electrophoresis and its role in disease diagnosis.

    3.  State the theory behind commonly performed laboratory procedures and correlate results with disease states and clinical significance for a variety of biochemical substances such as electrolytes, enzymes, tumor markers, and pharmaceuticals.

    4.  State the basic statistical calculations to analyze quality control data, and to determine reliability of clinical chemistry assays in the chemistry laboratory (Westgard Rules).

    5.  Differentiate between and describe the interface between laboratory instrument computers and the laboratory information system. 

    6.  Explain how to perform dilutions, titers, conversions, and other mathematical calculations for chemistry.

    7.  Operate and maintain standardized procedures for chemistry instrumentation.

    8.  Perform common laboratory procedures and correlate results with disease states and clinical significance for a variety of biochemical substances such as electrolytes, enzymes, tumor markers, and      pharmaceuticals.

    9.  Apply basic statistical calculations to analyze quality control data, and to determine reliability of clinical  chemistry assays in the chemistry laboratory (Westgard Rules); and perform standardized procedures for chemistry using basic instrumentation, including electrophoresis, enzymatic spectrophotometry, and other analytical methods.

    10.  Perform dilutions, titers, conversions, and other mathematical calculations for chemistry.

    11.  Improve critical thinking and organizational skills by attending class, completing assignments, and participating in problem solving discussions


    Outline:
    1. Chemical Substances and Correlation to Abnormalities or Disease States 
    2. Laboratory Instrumentation, Validation, Quality Control, Troubleshooting, and Reagents
    3. Requirements for and Preparation of Laboratory Procedures Reports
      1. Principles of the procedure
      2. Function of each reagent used
      3. Clinical significance of the test
      4. Results
      5. Conclusions
    4. Criteria for Evaluation of Results of Blood and Urine Samples and Correlation to Disease States
      1. Altered acid base balance
      2. Kidney disease
      3. Liver disease
      4. Heart disease
      5. Neurological system disorders
      6. Endocrine and reproductive system disorders
      7. Bone and muscle disease
      8. Neoplasms
      9. Nutritional status
      10. Fetal abnormalities
      11. Pediatrics and geriatrics
      12. Therapeutic drugs and drugs of abuse
    5. Requirements for Instrument Computers and Laboratory Information Systems
    6. Calculation of Lab Math Values
      1. Molar solutions
      2. Unit conversions
      3. Dilutions
      4. Serial dilutions
      5. Molarity and normality
      6. pH
    7. Measurement of Chemical Substances and Ions
      1. Na
      2. K
      3. Cl
      4. Glucose
      5. Blood urea nitrogen (BUN)
      6. Creatinine
      7. Proteins and amino acids
      8. Uric acid
      9. Alkaline phosphatase
      10. Electrolytes
      11. Cardiac markers
      12. Blood gases
      13. Enzymes
      14. Bilirubin
      15. Hormones
      16. Minerals
      17. Lipids
    8. Quality Control / Statistics
      1. Westgard Rules
      2. Accuracy
      3. Precision
      4. Mean
      5. Calibration Curve
      6. Standard Deviation
      7. Calibrators
      8. Standards
      9. Controls
      10. Reagent stability
    9. Operation and Evaluation of Instrumentation
      1. Troubleshooting
      2. Instrument maintenance
      3. Method validation
      4. Analytical measurement range (AMR)
      5. Lot to lot variation
    10. Use of Chemistry Instrumentation to Obtain Accurate Results
      1. Glassware
      2. Transfer pipettes
      3. Volumetric pipettes
      4. Spectrophotometry
      5. Chemiluminescence
      6. Spectrophotometers
      7. On board dilutors
      8. Electrophoresis equipment
      9. Pointe 180 (Westgard Rules)
      10. Centrifuge
      11. Balances
      12. Chromatography
    11. Interpretation and Correlation of Blood and Urine Chemistry Abnormalities
      1. Metabolic acidosis/alkalosis
      2. Respiratory acidosis/alkalosis
      3. Creatinine clearance
      4. Calcium homeostasis
      5. Liver disease
      6. Heart disease
      7. Neurological system disorders
      8. Endocrine and reproductive system disorders
      9. Neoplasms
      10. Nutritional status
      11. Fetal abnormalities
      12. Pediatrics and geriatrics
      13. Therapeutic drugs and drugs of abuse


    Effective Term:
    Full Academic Year 2020/21

  
  • MLT 285LB - Clinical Chemistry Lab

    1.00 Credits, 3.00 Contact Hours
    0 lecture periods 3 lab periods

    Perform fundamentals of chemistry in a clinical setting. Includes chemical substances, instruments, laboratory procedures, blood and urine chemistry abnormalities, and laboratory instrument computers and information systems.

    Prerequisite(s): With a grade of B or better: BIO 205IN  , and MAT 151   or assessment into MAT 189  .
    Corequisite(s): MLT 285  .
    Information: Students must be admitted to the Medical Laboratory Technician program or obtain consent of instructor before enrolling in this course.
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    Course Learning Outcomes
    1. Operate and maintain standardized procedures for chemistry instrumentation.
    2. Perform common laboratory procedures and correlate results with disease states and clinical significance for a variety of biochemical substances such as electrolytes, enzymes, tumor markers, and pharmaceuticals.
    3. Apply basic statistical calculations to analyze quality control data, and to determine reliability of clinical chemistry assays in the chemistry laboratory (Westgard Rules); and perform standardized procedures for chemistry using basic instrumentation, including electrophoresis, enzymatic spectrophotometry, and other analytical methods.
    4. Perform dilutions, titers, conversions, and other mathematical calculations for chemistry.
    5. Improve critical thinking and organizational skills by attending class, completing assignments, and participating in problem solving discussions
       

    Effective Term:
    Fall 2023
  
  • MLT 299 - Advanced Co-op: Medical Laboratory Technician

    6.5 Credits, 6.5 Contact Hours
    6.5 lecture periods 0 lab periods

    Comprehensive review of course work to prepare the student for national certifying examinations, provide a forum for discussion of current issues and technologies in clinical laboratory science, and augment the concurrent clinical experience. Students share their experience in the clinical area through discussion of topics of interest and presentation of case studies.

    Prerequisite(s): MLT 100IN  (or MLT 100  and MLT 100LB ), MLT 240IN , MLT 275IN , MLT 285IN , MLT 250IN , and MLT 265IN .
    Corequisite(s): MLT 299WK  
    Information: Consent of instructor is required before enrolling in this course. This is the capstone course for the MLT program.
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    Course Learning Outcomes
    1. Meet with coordinator and cohort to discuss rotation, and present departmental review for ASCP medical laboratory technician exam preparation.
    2. Evaluate readiness for the national certifying examinations through mock exam testing.  
    3. Discuss the importance of team building, and career advancement including opportunities for continuing education after graduation.

    Outline:
    1. Principles, Theories, and Practices in Clinical Laboratory
      1. Application in the work situation
      2. Understanding through application
    2. Program Review of Student Performance
      1. Study question-submitted electronically
      2. Department examinations completed at the West Campus testing center
      3. Complete weekly assignments for each department
    3. Clinical Laboratory Discussion
      1. Case study presentations
      2. New technology and automation
      3. Planning for quality
      4. Challenges in the work setting
    4. Strategies for Successful Board Examination
      1. Test taking skills
      2. Review materials
      3. Mock registry exams
    5. Continuing Education After Graduation


    Effective Term:
    Full Academic Year 2018/19
  
  • MLT 299WK - Advanced Co-op Work: Medical Laboratory Technician

    7.5 Credits, 22.5 Contact Hours
    0 lecture periods 22.5 lab periods

    A supervised cooperative work program for students in an occupation related area. Teacher-coordinators work with students and their supervisors in a hospital or clinic laboratory. The student develops competency and improved self confidence in the laboratory workplace.

    Prerequisite(s): MLT 100IN  (or MLT 100  and MLT 100LB ), MLT 240IN , MLT 275IN , MLT 285IN , MLT 230IN , MLT 250IN , and MLT 265IN  
    Corequisite(s): MLT 299  
    Information: Consent of instructor is required before enrolling in this course. Students complete a minimum of 338 clock hours of supervised placement at approved work site.
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    Course Learning Outcomes
    1. Apply the basic principles, knowledge, and skills learned in the classroom to evaluate and interpret laboratory test results for accuracy and efficiency. 
    2. Complete a clinical rotation at an assigned CLIA licensed laboratory facility for a minimum of 338 hours in hematology, coagulation, chemistry, urinalysis, body fluids, microbiology, serology, and blood bank/transfusion medicine.
    3. Improve critical thinking and organizational skills by attending class, completing assignments, and participating in problem-solving discussions.

    Outline:
    1. Assigned Clinical Rotation Site
      1. Expectations
        1. A minimum of 338 hours experiencing:
          1. Hematology
          2. Coagulation
          3. Chemistry
          4. Urinalysis
          5. Body fluids
          6. Microbiology
          7. Serology
          8. Blood bank/transfusion medicine
          9. Review Progress
      2. Job-site supervisor review of performance, Preceptor evaluation of student
        1. Hours completed
        2. Evaluate, perform, and interpret laboratory test and results
        3. Review completion of student’s objectives/activities
      3. Student evaluation of clinical rotation experience


    Effective Term:
    Full Academic Year 2018/19

Mexican-American Studies

  
  • MAS 165 - Mexican American Culture, Community and Identity

    3 Credits, 3 Contact Hours
    3 lecture periods 0 lab periods

    An introduction to Mexican American and Chicana/o/x culture, community and identity since 1848 from interdisciplinary perspectives. Includes Mexican American-Chicana/o/x culture and history within the world systems of Native Americans, New Spain, Mexico and the United States.

    Gen-Ed: Meets AGEC - SBS and C, G; Meets CTE - SBS and C, G.



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    Course Learning Outcomes
    1. Define within a historical context the vocabulary of Chicanismo: geographies, histories, myths, and oral traditions.
    2. Explain the origins of Chicanismo and Chicana/o/x /Raza Studies within the context of the Chicana/o/x Movement in the 1960s.
    3. Explain Chicana/o/x perspectives of knowledge based in the history and culture of greater Mexico within the realities of the United States.
    4. Describe the major issues, ideas, influences, thinkers, leaders, events, social movements, art, artists, writers, and demographics.
    5. Conduct community-based observation and participation.

    Outline:
    1. Defining Chicanismo
      1. Vocabulary of identities within a historical context
      2. History, homelands, origins and mythologies
      3. Eurocentric Narratives, Canon, and Chicana/o/x responses
      4. From Guadalupe Hidalgo to El Movimiento
      5. Chicana feminist critiques
    2. Chicano(a) Formation
      1. Barrios
        1. History of the barrios
        2. Family and work
        3. Practices, beliefs, and traditions
        4. Issues of segregated life
        5. Civil rights, mutualistas, and social organizations
        6. Urban super barrios:  Los Angeles, Houston, Chicago, and Phoenix
        7. Suburbia and the rise of the middle class
        8. Rural colonias and las files
      2. Justice
        1. The development of institutional racism and vigilantism
        2. The legacies of Manifest Destiny and the Alamo
        3. From the Texas Rangers to the Migra
        4. Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund (MALDEF)
        5. Grassroots human rights organizations: the Crusade for Justice
      3. Education
        1. Mexican schools and Americanization projects
        2. Major education lawsuits
        3. Bilingual-Bicultural struggles
        4. Walks outs challenge K-12 education
        5. Plan de Santa Barbara challenges academia
        6. Demographics and education today
      4. Politics
        1. Politics of exclusion and control
        2. Impact of WWII and Korean veterans
        3. Electoral politics to the Great Society
        4. Rise of Mexican unions
        5. Rise of a broker class
        6. Crystal City and La Raza Unida
        7. Farm workers organize las files and environmental, food, and justice
        8. New Mexican land struggles: the Alianza
      5. The Border and El Oro Lado
        1. Immigration and border policies from 1924
        2. Bracero agreements and results
        3. Undocumented workers organize: Centro de Acción Social Autónoma-Hermandad General de Trabajadores (CASA)
        4. Militarization: Operation Gatekeeper, 9/11 and Homeland Security
        5. U.S.-Mexico relations since North American Free Trade Act (NAFTA)
        6. The Border Wall
    3. The Chicano Movement Today  
      1. Renascimiento
        1. Music from mariachi to Molotov
        2. Art from murals to performance
        3. Teatro
        4. Writers
        5. Poetry and the spoken word
        6. Cultural centers
        7. Dance
        8. Rasquachismo in the popular culture
      2. La Nueva Familia
        1. Guadalupe as militant feminist
        2. Lesbianas Y Los Gays
        3. Single working mothers
        4. Transborder families
        5. Catholicism and evangelistas
        6. Boy and girl gangs
        7. New spaces for the elders
      3. Nuevas Ondas
        1. Demographics
        2. Youth
        3. Media
        4. Business
          1. Middle class
          2. Film and television
          3. Internet
          4. Globalization
    4. America sin Fronteras:  Visions for the 21st Century
      1. Future directions
      2. Border alliances and groups


    Effective Term:
    Full Academic Year: 2020/21
  
  • MAS 201 - La Chicana

    3 Credits, 3 Contact Hours
    3 lecture periods 0 lab periods

    Interdisciplinary analysis of Chicanas/Mexicanas’ status in the United States. Includes Chicana/Mexicana scholarship and Social Justice Movements, and Chicana/Mexicana feminism in the Southwest, Chicana/Mexicana community empowerment, Chicanas/Mexicanas on the U.S.-Mexico border.

    Information: Same as GWS 201 .
    Gen-Ed: Meets AGEC - HUM or SBS or Other and C; Meets CTE - A&H or SBS or Other and C.



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    Course Learning Outcomes
    1. Analyze the status and participation of Chicanas/Mexicanas in the United States from an interdisciplinary perspective.
    2. Describe the scholarship, Chicana/Mexicana feminisms, Women’s movements, Chicano movement, international transborder movements and the building of agency, empowerment, representation and social justice.
    3. Describe Chicana and Mexicana feminisms with emphasis on the Southwest, community empowerment and U.S.-Mexico border.

    Outline:
    1. Interdisciplinary analysis of Chicanas/Mexicanas in the United States         
      1. Chicanas/Mexicanas and dominant white culture
        1. Chicanas/Mexicanas and history
        2. Chicanas/Mexicanas in the Southwest
        3. Chicanas/Mexicanas and the U.S.-Mexico Border
      2. Chicanas/Mexicanas and social institutions  
        1. Family and marriage
        2. Education
        3. Politics
        4. Economy
        5. Health
        6. Religion
        7. Gender, Age, and Sexuality
      3. Current issues of Chicanas/Mexicanas in the U.S.
        1. Family and marriage
        2. Education
        3. Politics
        4. Economy
        5. Health
        6. Religion
        7. Gender, age, and sexuality
    2. Chicana/Mexicana Interdisciplinary Scholarship and  Social Justice Movements
      1. Chicanas/Mexicanas and the women’s movements in the U.S.
      2. Chicanas/Mexicanas and the  Chicano movement
      3. Chicanas/Mexicanas and International Transborder Movements and the building of agency, empowerment, representation and social justice
    3. Chicana/Mexicana Feminisms
      1. Chicanas/Mexicanas in the Southwest.
      2. Chicanas/Mexicanas and community empowerment.
      3. Chicanas/Mexicanas on the U.S.-Mexico border


    Effective Term:
    Fall 2023
  
  • MAS 219 - Mexican American Culture

    3 Credits, 3 Contact Hours
    3 lecture periods 0 lab periods

    Interdisciplinary survey of Mexicano/a/x/Chicana/o/x people from their indigenous origins in Meso-America and the Gran Chichimeca to the present in the United States. Includes historical writings, movements north under Spain and Mexico, repression and resistance. Also includes the political, economic, religious and social movements of the 19th, 20th and early 21st centuries.

    Prerequisite(s): WRT 101 , WRT 101HC WRT 101S , or WRT 101SE  
    Gen-Ed: Meets AGEC - SBS and I, C, G; Meets CTE - SBS and C, G.



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    Course Learning Outcomes
    1. Define some of the principal historiographic issues, perspectives and problems of Chicana/o/x studies and be able to name some of the major Chicana/o/x scholars.
    2. Delineate the chronology, and identify the main social, economic, political, cultural and intellectual patterns for each period of Chicana/o/x history.
    3. Discuss the emergence of the Mexican Americans in the 19th century in each of their homelands, Texas, California, New Mexico-Arizona, their resistance to U.S. aggression and the construction of Mexicans as “foreigners.” 
    4. Describe the complexity (ies) of the relationship between the United States and Mexico, its economic basis, laboring class movements, the impact on Mexican Americans and Mexicans, and the border as nationalistic/racial barrier.
    5. Discuss the totality of Chicana/o/x experiences in the 20th century as the laboring class of the U.S. West, the Mexican diaspora and the expected challenges of the 21st century in face of demographic changes, economic globalization and the communications revolution.

    Outline:
    1. Intensive Writing and Critical Inquiry
      1. Producing written discourse in more than one assignment through papers, reports, quizzes, tests, etc., which includes a minimum word standard of 3000 words.
      2. Written assignments emphasize critical inquiry which includes the gathering, interpreting, and evaluating of evidence.
      3. Includes a formal out of class paper of at least 1,500 words which requires critical inquiry and where the writer develops and supports a main idea.  
      4. Explicit writing instruction with timely feedback to help students improve their writing and critical inquiry skills is part of the course’s content.
      5. The evaluation of written assignments must include the overall quality of written work and critical inquiry, as measured by a rubric.
      6. At least 50% of the student’s grade must be based on the written work and critical inquiry assignments.
    2. Chicano(a) Historiography
      1. Vocabulary, Identities, Geographic and chronology
      2. History of Chicana/o/x studies and major thinkers
      3. Chicana/o/x roots I:indigenous worlds
      4. Chicana/o/x roots II: imperial Spain
      5. Chicana/o/x roots III: invasion, conquest, Africa and colonialism
    3. Movements North Under Spain and Mexico
      1. Explorations, conquests and settlement patterns in northern New Spain
      2. Society and political economy of the frontier north in Bourbon New Spain
      3. Earliest contacts of New Spain/Mexico and the United States
      4. Mexicanidad and the War of independence in the Northern Territories
      5. Fight for Texas: Why were there Mexicanos in the Alamo?
    4. Nineteenth Century to 1880: Repression and Resistance
      1. United Sates and its “Manifest Destiny” : War with Mexico, 1846-48
      2. Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo: the rights of the first class citizenship
      3. California
      4. New Mexico-Arizona
      5. Texas
    5. Making of the Chicana/o/x Worker to WWII
      1. Political and economic dynamics in the development of the West
      2. From the coming of railroads to WWI
      3. Mexican Revolution and the Chicana(o)(x)s
      4. Chicana(o)(x)s in their worlds: urban barrios and rural colonias
      5. From the great depression to WWII: deportations and military service
    6. Toward the 21st Century: Struggles
      1. War generations demand equal rights: voting, jobs, unions, education
      2. Chicana/o/x movement: “Liberation Now!”
      3. “Decade of the Hispanic”: the middle class and brokering to power
      4. Mexican diaspora, the border and neoliberalism: the laboring classes and their movements for social change
      5. Chicana/o/x culture, art ideas: el rasquachismo versus conformity
      6. Remaining questions for the Chicana(o)(x)s into the 21st century


    Effective Term:
    Fall 2022

Music

  
  • MUS 100 - Guitar I

    2 Credits, 2 Contact Hours
    2 lecture periods 0 lab periods

    Development of the principles of guitar playing with emphasis on a variety of styles and guitar repertoire. Includes parts of the guitar, music symbols, tuning, playing position, right and left hand techniques, notes on the first through third strings, notes on the fourth string, thumb technique, chord strumming, and right-hand arpeggio patterns. Also includes notes on the fifth and sixth strings, sharps and flats, twelve (12) bar blues, right hand chord technique, and open position chords.

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    Course Learning Outcomes
    1. Demonstrate musicianship through basic rudiments of music such as music reading in first position and important guitar chord forms.
    2. Perform a wide variety of music from both popular and classical styles in an ensemble setting.
    3. Demonstrate basic chord strumming and right-hand arpeggio patterns as an accompaniment in ensemble music

    Outline:
    1. Parts of the Guitar, Music Symbols, Tuning, Playing Position, Right and Left Hand Technique, Notes on the First Through Third Strings
    2. Notes on the Fourth String, Thumb Technique, Chord Strumming, and Right-Hand Arpeggio Patterns
    3. Notes on the Fifth and Sixth Strings
    4. Sharps and Flats, Twelve (12) Bar Blues (Soloing with Major and Minor Pentatonic Scales)
    5. Chord Technique (Right Hand)
    6. Open Position Chords (Cmin, Gmaj, E7, C, C7, D, Dmin, Dsus, D7, Amin, A7, A, B7, F, G7)  


    Effective Term:
    Fall 2009
  
  • MUS 101 - Guitar II

    2 Credits, 2 Contact Hours
    2 lecture periods 0 lab periods

    Continuation of MUS 100 . Includes more detailed development of guitar skills, musicianship, sight-reading, repertoire development, ensemble playing, and improvisation.

    Prerequisite(s): MUS 100  
    Information: Prerequisites may be waived with consent of instructor.
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    Course Learning Outcomes
    1. Demonstrate musicianship through music reading skills in the first through fifth positions and basic guitar-chord forms in all positions.
    2. Demonstrate basic guitar techniques including scales, slurs, barring, shifting, arpeggios and tone production.
    3. Focus on classical style in preparation for audition into the Music Applied Track (MUS 062 or MUS 162).

    Outline:
    1. Right-Hand Techniques, Solos and Duets by Sor, Carulli, Carcassi and Guiliani
    2. The Slur or Ligado (Upward and Downward), Sixth, Major Seventh, Major Ninth and Eleventh Chords
    3. Repertoire and Performance
    4. Ensemble


    Effective Term:
    Fall 2015
  
  • MUS 102 - Music Fundamentals

    3 Credits, 3 Contact Hours
    3 lecture periods 0 lab periods

    Introduction to fundamentals of music designed to develop basic literacy in music. Includes definitions and notation, rhythm and meter, intervals, scales and transposition, key signatures, triads, chords and harmony, and simple forms.

    Recommendation: Students considering music as a major are encouraged to concurrently enroll in MUS 102 and MUS 106 . If any recommended course is taken, see a financial aid or Veteran’s Affairs advisor to determine funding eligibility as appropriate.
    Gen-Ed: Meets AGEC - FA or HUM; Meets - CTE - A&H.



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    Course Learning Outcomes
    1. Demonstrate basic literacy writing music notation.
    2. Develop basic literacy finding notes, intervals, and triads on the piano.
    3. Develop and demonstrate basic harmony through intervals, triads, and dominant seventh chords.
    4. Develop and demonstrate basic literacy in reading and notating rhythm through 16th notes and rests.
    5. Develop and demonstrate basic literacy with music terminology including dynamics, tempo, and various articulations.
    6. Demonstrate basic compositional techniques including writing an accompaniment line to a melody.

    Outline:
    1. Basic Concepts, Definitions, and Notation
      1. Pitch, loudness, timbre, octave equivalence
      2. Notes and rests, note heads, stems, flags, beams, time values, dots, accidentals, enharmonics
      3. Letter names of notes, register, staff, clefs, lines, spaces, ledger lines, grand staff, middle-c
      4. Piano registers and keyboard acquaintance
      5. Dynamic marks
      6. Articulations
        1. Slurs
        2. Legato
        3. Tenuto
        4. Staccato
        5. Accents
      7. Enharmonic notation
    2. Rhythm and Meter
      1. Note values
      2. Beat and pulse, tempo, meter
      3. Tempo indications
      4. Metrical and non-metrical rhythmic organization
      5. Bar lines
      6. Classification of meters
      7. Counting time in simple meters, downbeat, upbeat, pickup
      8. Beaming notes, hemiola
    3. Intervals
      1. Chromatic vs. diatonic
      2. Half and whole steps
      3. Melodic and harmonic intervals
      4. Seconds, thirds, fourths, fifths, sixths, sevenths
      5. Unisons, fourths, fifths, octaves
      6. Perfect and major interval classification systems
      7. Inversion
      8. Compound intervals
      9. Chromatic, diatonic, enharmonic intervals
    4. Scales and Transposition
      1. Definitions
        1. Mode
        2. Scale
      2. Major scales
      3. Scale degrees
      4. Key concept, tonality
      5. Key signatures of major keys, circle of fifths
      6. Intervals in the major scale, size and quality
      7. Name of scale degrees
      8. Minor scales
        1. Natural
        2. Harmonic
        3. Melodic
      9. Accidentals in minor keys
      10. Intervals in the minor modes
      11. Parallel and relative keys
      12. Other scale types
        1. Pentatonic
        2. Whole-tone
        3. Chromatic
      13. Transposition
    5. Key Signatures
      1. Relationship of key to key signature
      2. Sharp and flat signatures and what they determine
      3. Writing the signatures for major and minor keys
    6. Triads
      1. Triad defined, root, third, fifth
      2. Standard types of triads
        1. Major
        2. Minor
        3. Diminished
        4. Augmented
    7. Chords and Harmony
      1. Chord types and definition
      2. Chord inversion
      3. Figured bass
      4. The dominant-seventh chord
      5. Arpeggiated chords
      6. Proper names of triads and dominant seventh chords
      7. Chord voicing, root position, inversion, doubling
    8. Simple Forms
      1. Cadences
        1. Authentic
        2. Half
        3. Deceptive
        4. Plagal
      2. Simple Forms
        1. Binary
        2. Rounded-binary (song)
      3. Harmonizing melodies


    Effective Term:
    Fall 2021
  
  • MUS 105 - Introduction to Piano (Non Major)

    2 Credits, 2 Contact Hours
    2 lecture periods 0 lab periods

    Basic principles and techniques of piano playing in a group situation. Includes study of major/minor scales and key signatures, chords, repertoire pieces, and learning and practice methods. Also includes transposition of simple compositions, sight reading, and harmonizations of melodies.

    Information: Designed for non-music majors.
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    Course Learning Outcomes
    1. Perform repertory pieces within students’ technical ability.
    2. Demonstrate the ability to build major scales.
    3. Identify major keys from their signatures.
    4. Transpose simple melodies from one tonal center to another.

    Outline:
    1. Study of Major/Minor Scales and Key Signatures
    2. Root Position Chords (Triads)
      1. Major 
      2. Minor
      3. Augmented
      4. Diminished
    3. Repertoire Pieces Which Present Different Styles and Pianistic Challenges
    4. Good Learning and Practice Methods/Habits
    5. Transposition of Simple Compositions
    6. Sight Reading of Pieces With Similar Problems to Those Encountered in Repertoire
    7. Harmonizations of Melodies With Simple Accompaniment Figures


    Effective Term:
    Spring 2016
  
  • MUS 108 - Pima Jazz Band I

    1 Credits, 3 Contact Hours
    0 lecture periods 3 lab periods

    Rehearsal and performance of many styles of music in the jazz idiom. Includes interpretation of jazz literature and its notation, development of mind and body control, interpretation of jazz rhythms through listening, scales, and ensemble techniques.

    Information: All interested students are welcome to register. Students will audition for placement within the ensemble. May be taken two times for a maximum of two credit hours. If this course is repeated, see a financial aid or Veteran’s Affairs advisor to determine funding eligibility as appropriate.
    Gen-Ed: Meets AGEC - FA; Meets - CTE - A&H.



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    Course Learning Outcomes
    1. Demonstrate basic interpretation of jazz literature and its notation, particularly of the swing era.
    2. Demonstrate jazz rhythmic proportions.
    3. Perform modes melodically.
    4. Demonstrate proper ensemble techniques: balance, intonation, and jazz timbres.
    5. Demonstrate basic improvisational skills in solo roles.

    Outline:
    1. Interpretation of Jazz Literature and its Notation
      1. Differences among jazz rhythms and their interpretations
      2. Interpretational approaches, primarily of the swing era
      3. The freedom/strictness of jazz rhythms
    2. Development of Mind and Body Control
      1. Mental intensity
      2. Technical control of one’s instrument(s)
    3. Interpretation of Different Jazz Rhythms Through Listening
    4. Scales
      1. Learning modes and how to apply them to chord progressions provided by the composer
      2. The art of playing what one hears through intervallic studies
    5. Ensemble Techniques
      1. The necessity of good group dynamics
      2. Individual and group intonation
      3. Good ensemble balance


    Effective Term:
    2022-2023
  
  • MUS 109 - Pima Jazz Band II

    1 Credits, 3 Contact Hours
    0 lecture periods 3 lab periods

    Continuation of MUS 108 . Includes interpretation of jazz literature and its notation, development of mind and body control, interpretation of jazz rhythms, scales, and ensemble techniques.

    Prerequisite(s): MUS 108  
    Information: All interested students are welcome to register. Students will audition for placement within the ensemble. May be taken two times for a maximum of two credit hours. If this course is repeated, see a financial aid or Veteran’s Affairs advisor to determine funding eligibility as appropriate.
    Gen-Ed: Meets AGEC - FA; Meets - CTE - A&H.



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    Course Learning Outcomes
    1. Demonstrate interpretative abilities of jazz literature and its notation. 
    2. Perform modes melodically at a higher level. 
    3. Demonstrate proper ensemble techniques: balance, intonation, principals, and timbres.
    4. Demonstrate intermediate improvisational skills in solo roles.

    Outline:
    1. Interpretation of Jazz Literature and its Notation
      1. Differences among jazz rhythms and their interpretations  
      2. Interpretational approaches, primarily of the swing era  
      3. The freedom/strictness of jazz rhythms
      4. Continued understanding through practice of proper tempi for musical styles
    2. Development of Mind and Body Control
      1. Mental intensity 
      2. Technical control of one’s instrument(s)
    3. Interpretation of Different Jazz Rhythms Through Listening
    4. Scales
      1. Learning modes and how to apply them to chord progressions provided by the composer  
      2. The art of playing what one hears through intervallic studies
    5. Ensemble Techniques
      1. The necessity of good group dynamics
      2. Individual and group intonation 
      3. Good ensemble balance


    Effective Term:
    2022-2023
  
  • MUS 111 - Exploring Music through Piano

    3 Credits, 3 Contact Hours
    3 lecture periods 0 lab periods

    Keyboard application skills and music fundamentals. Includes keyboard orientation, tonality, piano proficiency, musical structure, musical texture, musical style, and global topics.

    Gen-Ed: Meets AGEC - FA or SBS; Meets - CTE - A&H.



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    Course Learning Outcomes
    1. Define fundamental musical terminology as it applies to students’ repertoire.
    2. Demonstrate the ability to read music.
    3. Perform pieces on the keyboard that reflect the styles of music explored in class.
    4. Demonstrate the ability to learn music in an organized and efficient manner.

    Outline:
    1. Keyboard Orientation
      1. Perception in playing the piano
      2. Body position
      3. Identifying keys
      4. Intervals
      5. Hand position
      6. Finger numbers
      7. Rhythm and meter
      8. Improvisation
    2. Tonality
      1. Major/minor scales
      2. Improvising
      3. Chords in diatonic keys
      4. Chord progressions
      5. Key signatures
      6. Harmonization of melodies within keys
    3. Piano Proficiency
      1. Methods of learning repertoire
      2. Practice methods
      3. Technique
      4. Pedal uses
      5. Sight reading
    4. Musical Structure
      1. Basic form
      2. Phrase relationships
      3. Cadences
    5. Musical Texture
      1. Homophonic (melody/accompaniment style)
      2. Polyphonic (fugal style)
      3. Monophonic
    6. Style
      1. Listening to recordings/performances of music representative of various styles
      2. Performing music representative of various styles
    7. Global Topics
      1. Arts in education and society
      2. Historical/stylistic trends


    Effective Term:
    Fall 2022
  
  • MUS 116 - Pima Community College Orchestra I

    1 Credits, 3 Contact Hours
    0 lecture periods 3 lab periods

    Progressive development of musical skills through interpretation of orchestra literature. Includes orchestral literature and its interpretation, mind and body control, rhythms, and ensemble performance.

    Information: Students chosen by audition. May be taken two times for a maximum of two credit hours. If this course is repeated, see a financial aid or Veteran’s Affairs advisor to determine funding eligibility as appropriate.
    Gen-Ed: Meets AGEC - FA; Meets - CTE - A&H.



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    Course Learning Outcomes
    1. Interpret orchestral literature.
    2. Perform notation.
    3. Perform rhythmic proportions more accurately.
    4. Apply all major and minor scales.
    5. Demonstrate proper ensemble techniques: balance, intonation, and timbre (tone production) for orchestra.

    Outline:
    1. Orchestral Literature and its Interpretation
      1. Notational variants and their rhythmic interpretations
      2. Recognition of rhythmic structural form
      3. Aesthetic experience and rhythmic accuracy in group performance
      4. Freedom of rhythms and their inherent strictness
      5. Interpretations of tempi
    2. Mind and Body Control
      1. Mental intensity in rehearsals and performances
      2. Muscular control
    3. Rhythms
      1. Recognition of rhythmic patterns
      2. Quick response to rhythmic patterns
    4. Dexterity Through Scales and Intervals Ensemble Performance
      1. Leadership in group dynamics
      2. Improved musical balance
      3. Refined intonation and tone production of individuals and ensemble


    Effective Term:
    Full Academic Year 2018/2019
  
  • MUS 117 - Pima Community College Orchestra II

    1 Credits, 3 Contact Hours
    0 lecture periods 3 lab periods

    Continuation of MUS 116 . Includes orchestral literature and its interpretation, mind and body control, rhythms, and scales and intervals in ensemble performance.

    Prerequisite(s): MUS 116  
    Information: Students chosen by audition. May be taken two times for a maximum of two credit hours. If this course is repeated, see a financial aid or Veteran’s Affairs advisor to determine funding eligibility as appropriate.
    Gen-Ed: Meets AGEC - FA; Meets - CTE - A&H.



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    Course Learning Outcomes
    1. Interpret orchestral literature at a more mature level.
    2. Perform notation with greater accuracy.
    3. Perform rhythmic proportions more accurately.
    4. Apply all major and minor scales.
    5. Demonstrate proper ensemble techniques: balance, intonation, and timbre (tone production) for orchestra.

    Outline:
    1. Orchestral Literature and its Interpretation
      1. Notational variants and their rhythmic interpretations
      2. Recognition of rhythmic structural form
      3. Aesthetic experience and rhythmic accuracy in group performance
      4. Freedom of rhythms and their inherent strictness
      5. Interpretations of tempi
    2. Mind and Body Control
      1. Mental intensity in rehearsals and performances at a more mature level
      2. Muscular control
    3. Rhythms
      1. Recognition of rhythmic patterns at a high level
      2. Quick response to rhythmic patterns at a high level
    4. Dexterity Through Scales and Intervals in Ensemble Performance
      1. Leadership in group dynamics
      2. Improved musical balance
      3. Refined intonation and tone production of individuals and ensemble


    Effective Term:
    Full Academic Year 2018/2019
  
  • MUS 120 - Concert Band I

    1 Credits, 4 Contact Hours
    0 lecture periods 4 lab periods

    Progressive development of musical skills through interpretation of literature. Includes mind and body control, scales, and ensemble performance.

    Information: All interested students are welcome to register. Students will audition for placement within the ensemble. May be taken two times for a maximum of two credit hours. If this course is repeated, see a financial aid or Veteran’s Affairs advisor to determine funding eligibility as appropriate.
    Gen-Ed: Meets AGEC - FA; Meets - CTE - A&H.



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    Course Learning Outcomes
    1. Demonstrate basic interpretation of instrumental literature.
    2. Demonstrate basic motor skills.
    3. Demonstrate rhythmic proportional knowledge.
    4. Demonstrate proper ensemble techniques: balance, intonation, and timbres.

    Outline:
    1. Interpretation of Literature
      1. Personal experiences of literature
      2. Recognition of music as an art form
      3. Compositional techniques
      4. Musical eras and styles
    2. Mind and Body Control
      1. Mental intensity towards objectives
      2. Technical control over the instrument
    3. Scales
    4. Ensemble Performance
      1. Importance of good group dynamics
      2. Proper musical balance
      3. Art of aural perception, intonation, instrumental tendencies, proper embouchure, and tone production


    Effective Term:
    2022-2023
  
  • MUS 121 - Concert Band II

    1 Credits, 4 Contact Hours
    0 lecture periods 4 lab periods

    Continuation of MUS 120 . Includes interpretation of literature, mind and body control, scales, and ensemble performance.

    Prerequisite(s): MUS 120  
    Information: Students chosen by audition. May be taken two times for a maximum of two credit hours. If this course is repeated, see a financial aid or Veteran’s Affairs advisor to determine funding eligibility as appropriate.
    Gen-Ed: Meets AGEC - FA; Meets - CTE - A&H.



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    Course Learning Outcomes
    1. Demonstrate intermediate interpretation of instrumental literature.  
    2. Demonstrate intermediate motor skills.
    3. Demonstrate rhythmic proportional knowledge at a high level.  
    4. Demonstrate proper ensemble techniques: balance, intonation, and timbres.

    Outline:
    1. Interpretation of Literature
      1. Personal experiences of literature  
      2. Recognition of music as an art form  
      3. Compositional techniques
      4. Musical eras and styles
    2. Mind and Body Control
      1. Mental intensity towards objectives  
      2. Technical control over the instrument at high level
    3. Scales  
    4. Ensemble Performance
      1. Importance of good group dynamics
      2. Proper musical balance
      3. Art of aural perception, intonation, instrumental tendencies, proper embouchure, and tone production   


    Effective Term:
    Full Academic Year 2018/2019
  
  • MUS 122 - Mariachi Ensemble I

    1 Credits, 3 Contact Hours
    0 lecture periods 3 lab periods

    Progressive development of performance skills for mariachi music. Includes an introduction to the important traditional, historical, and cultural contexts of mariachi music, playing and transposing songs and melodies, and learning the basics of ensemble singing.  Public performances may be required.

    Information: All interested students are welcome to register. Students will audition for placement within the ensemble. May be taken two times for a maximum of two credit hours. If this course is repeated, see a financial aid or Veteran’s Affairs advisor to determine funding eligibility as appropriate.
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    Course Learning Outcomes
    1. Recognize the history, traditions, and cultural importance of mariachi music.
    2. Demonstrate basic interpretation of mariachi musical selections from different regions at an introductory level.  
    3. Demonstrate basic motor skills.
    4. Demonstrate rhythmic proportional knowledge.
    5. Demonstrate proper ensemble techniques, including blending, balance, intonation, and timbres.

    Outline:
    1. Introduction to Mariachi Music
      1. The Mariachi Tradition
        1. History of mariachi groups in Mexico
        2. Cultural contexts of mariachi music
      2. Preliminary Evaluation of Musicianship 
        1. Assessment of aural perception, intonation, proper embouchure, tone production, posture, and playing position of instrument
        2. Review of tuning, maintenance, and care for instrument
    2. Interpretation of Mariachi Music
      1. Personal experiences with mariachi music
      2. Introduction to simple melodies
        1. Aural recognition and imitation of simple melodies
        2. Transposition of simple melodies and songs
      3. Identification of song forms and compositional techniques through recorded music from different regions
        1.  Polkas
        2.  Corridos
        3.  Rancheras
        4.  Huapangos
        5.  Sones
        6.  Paso Dobles
        7.  Valses
      4. Translating Spanish vocabulary for use with musical nomenclature.
    3. Mind and Body Control
      1. Mental intensity towards objectives in rehearsals and performances
      2. Technical control over the instrument, including demonstrating proper playing position
        1. Special features of the guitarrón and vihuela
        2. Bass movements (guitarrón)
        3. Trumpet (including embouchure and fingering positions)
        4. Harp
        5. Violin
      3. Technical control over the body, including using proper posture, alignment, breathing, and diction in ensemble singing
    4. Rhythms, Scales, Chords, and Endings
      1. Recognition of rhythmic patterns and meters
      2. Playing major scales (including one octave scales in the keys of C Major, G Major, D Major, and A Major)
      3. Identifying simple chord progressions and bass movements
      4. Aural recognition of major and minor three-part chords 
      5. Identification of the I, IV, V7 progression
      6. Identification of “de cajón” endings for rancheras, boleros, romanticos, rancheras, románticos, and corridos
    5. Ensemble Performance
      1. Importance of good group dynamics
      2. Proper musical balance and blending
      3. Proper tone quality/production, intonation, and timbres.
      4. Proper apparel for mariachi ensembles (including its authenticity and appropriate use)


    Effective Term:
    2022-2023
  
  • MUS 124 - Mariachi Ensemble II

    1 Credits, 3 Contact Hours
    0 lecture periods 3 lab periods

    Continuation of MUS 122.  Continued development and refinement of performance skills for mariachi music, including playing, transposing, and singing mariachi songs in an ensemble setting.  Additional exploration of the important traditional, historical, and cultural contexts of mariachi music.  Public performances may be required.

    Prerequisite(s): MUS 122  
    Information: All interested students are welcome to register. Students will audition for placement within the ensemble. May be taken two times for a maximum of four credit hours. If this course is repeated, see a financial aid or Veteran’s Affairs advisor to determine funding eligibility as appropriate.
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    Course Learning Outcomes
    1. Discuss the history, traditions, and cultural importance of mariachi music.
    2. Demonstrate interpretation of mariachi musical selections from different regions at an intermediate level.  
    3. Demonstrate intermediate motor skills.
    4. Demonstrate rhythmic proportional knowledge at a high level.
    5. Demonstrate proper ensemble techniques, including blending, balance, intonation, and timbres, at an advanced level.

    Outline:
    1. Further Exploration of Mariachi Music
      1. The Mariachi Tradition
        1. History of mariachi groups in Mexico
        2. Cultural contexts of mariachi music
      2. Evaluation of Musicianship 
        1. Assessment of aural perception, intonation, proper embouchure, tone production, posture, and playing position of instrument
        2. Review of tuning, maintenance, and care for instrument
    2. Interpretation of Mariachi Music
      1. Personal experiences with mariachi music
      2. Reviewing simple melodies
        1. Aural recognition and imitation of simple melodies
        2. Transposition of simple melodies and songs
        3. Application to more advanced melodies 
      3. Review of song forms and compositional techniques through recorded music from different regions
        1.  Polkas
        2.  Corridos
        3.  Rancheras
        4.  Huapangos
        5.  Sones
        6.  Paso Dobles
        7.  Valses
      4. Translating Spanish vocabulary for use with musical nomenclature.
    3. Mind and Body Control
      1. Mental intensity towards objectives in rehearsals and performances
      2. Technical control over the instrument, including demonstrating proper playing position
        1. Special features of the guitarrón and vihuela
        2. Bass movements (guitarrón)
        3. Trumpet (including embouchure and fingering positions)
        4. Harp
        5. Violin
      3. Technical control over the body, including using proper posture, alignment, breathing, and diction in ensemble singing
    4. Rhythms, Scales, Chords, and Endings
      1. Recognition of rhythmic patterns and meters
      2. Review of major scales 
      3. Demonstrating chord progressions and bass movements
      4. Aural recognition of major and minor three-part chords 
      5. Demonstration of the I, IV, V7 progression
      6. Demonstration of “de cajón” endings for rancheras, boleros, romanticos, rancheras, románticos, and corridos
    5. Ensemble Performance
      1. Importance of good group dynamics
      2. Proper musical balance and blending
      3. Proper tone quality/production, intonation, and timbres.
      4. Proper apparel for mariachi ensembles (including its authenticity and appropriate use)


    Effective Term:
    2022-2023
  
  • MUS 125 - Structure of Music I

    3 Credits, 3 Contact Hours
    3 lecture periods 0 lab periods

    Review of music fundamentals. Includes form and analysis, non-harmonic tones and harmonic analysis, simple keyboard-style harmony, figured bass, chord functions, voicing chords, voice leading, part-writing, and seventh chords. Also includes cadences, chords in second inversion, harmonic progression, secondary dominants, and chorale harmonizations.

    Corequisite(s): MUS 127  
    Information: <p>Required for all other music structure courses. Students who are music majors take MUS 125 and MUS 127  concurrently. Music majors must also concurrently enroll in the appropriate level of studio instruction course. Consult a full time music faculty member for additional information.</p> https://aztransmac2.asu.edu/cgi-bin/WebObjects/TransferApp.woa/wa/EquivCEG?inst=PCC&c=MUS 125
    Gen-Ed: Meets AGEC - FA; Meets - CTE - A&H.



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    Course Learning Outcomes
    1. Demonstrate basic reading and writing of music notation.
    2. Compose and part-write four independent voices.
    3. Demonstrate harmonization of melodies using diatonic chords, including seventh chords.
    4. Identify and use intervals, keys, chords, notation, tonality, and forms.
    5. Analyze diatonic music for its structure, keys, chords and cadence type.
    6. Demonstrate the ability to voice chords and lead properly.
    7. Write diatonic harmonic progressions.

    Outline:
    1. Review
      1. Intervals
      2. Scales
      3. Meter
      4. Keys
      5. Key signatures
      6. Chords
      7. Chords in a key
      8. Related subjects
    2. Form and Analysis
      1. Cadences
        1. Authentic
        2. Half
        3. Deceptive
        4. Plagal
        5. Perfect
        6. Imperfect
      2. Phrases
        1. The four-bar phrase
        2. Question and answer
        3. Periods
        4. Parallel
        5. Contrasting
      3. Introduction to motives and variations
      4. Introduction to simple forms
        1. Binary
        2. Rounded-binary
        3. Ternary
        4. Strophic (song)
      5. Demarcations of form
        1. Slurs
        2. Cadences
        3. Double bars
        4. Repeat signs
        5. Da capo
      6. Textures
        1. Monophony
        2. Homophony
        3. Counterpoint
    3. Non-Harmonic Tones and Harmonic Analysis
      1. Harmonic rhythm
      2. Chord recognition
      3. Non-harmonic tones
        1. Passing
        2. Neighbor
        3. Suspension
        4. Appoggiatura
        5. Escape
        6. Pedal
        7. Retardations
    4. Simple Keyboard-Style Harmony
      1. How to harmonize a diatonic melody
      2. Melodic analysis
        1. Phrase structure
        2. Cadences
        3. Form
        4. Harmonic background
      3. Choosing chords and outlining the harmony
      4. Chord voicing/positions doubling
      5. Smoothing chord motions
      6. Chord figurations
      7. Non-harmonic tones
      8. Alto line
    5. Figured Bass
      1. Chord inversions
      2. Symbols for tertian trichords and tetrachords (seventh chords)
      3. Chromatic alterations
    6. Chord Functions
      1. Grammatical analogues
      2. Primary and secondary chords
      3. Composite chord symbols
    7. Voicing Chords
      1. Voice ranges
      2. Crossed voices
      3. Spacing: closed and open positions
      4. Doubling
    8. Voice Leading
      1. Motion types
        1. No motion
        2. Step motion
        3. Small leaps
        4. Large leaps
      2. Rules of voice leading
    9. Part-Writing
      1. Types of relative motion
        1. Parallel
        2. Similar
        3. Oblique
        4. Contrary
      2. Goal – independence of parts
      3. Parallel and consecutive octaves/fifths
      4. Awkward leaps – a2 and tritone
      5. Smooth voice leading
      6. Direct octaves and fifths
      7. Overlapping and crossed voices
      8. Common tones and smooth part-writing procedures
      9. Cross relations
    10. Part-Writing Seventh Chords
      1. Diatonic seventh chord types
      2. Resolution of seventh
      3. Seventh chords in a key
      4. Seventh chord functions
    11. Cadences
      1. Authentic
      2. Perfect and imperfect
      3. Half
      4. Deceptive
      5. Plagal
    12. Chords in Second Inversion
      1. Figured bass
      2. Doubling
      3. Cadential 6-4
      4. Passing 6-4
      5. Pedal 6-4
      6. Arpeggio 6-4
    13. Harmonic Progression
      1. Definitions of progression and retrogression
      2. Root movement determination interval class
      3. Rules governing harmonic progression: strong and weak
    14. Introduction to Secondary Dominants and Sevenths
    15. Chorale Harmonizations
      1. Melodic and phrase analysis
      2. Harmonic rhythm
      3. Choosing chords from melody notes
      4. Writing the bass line
      5. Voice leading
      6. Part-writing four voices
      7. Non-harmonic tones
      8. Using chord inversions
      9. Step-by-step procedure for harmonization


    Effective Term:
    Fall 2013
  
  • MUS 126 - Structure of Music II

    3 Credits, 3 Contact Hours
    3 lecture periods 0 lab periods

    Continuation of MUS 125 . Includes chromatic harmony and melody, secondary dominants and modulation, seventh and ninth chords, neapolitan and augmented sixth chords, and enharmonic relations. Also includes chromatic mediants and modulation, harmonic sequence, borrowed chords, and technical vocabulary.

    Prerequisite(s): MUS 125  
    Corequisite(s): MUS 129  
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    Course Learning Outcomes
    1. Write compositions using chromatic chords.
    2. Demonstrate the ability to modulate to and from various keys.
    3. Identify chromatic chords, keys, modulations, and other musical structures.
    4. Discuss the relationship of text, meaning, and music.
    5. Discern and analyze the chromatic content in various musical works

    Outline:
    1. Part-Writing Four-Part Chromatic Harmony
    2. Secondary Dominants and Modulation
    3. Seventh and Ninth Chords
    4. Analysis and Use of Chromatic Harmony and Melody
    5. Neapolitan and Augmented-Sixth Chords
    6. Enharmonic Relations
    7. Chromatic Mediants and Modulation
    8. Harmonic Sequence
    9. Borrowed Chords
    10. Technical Vocabulary


    Effective Term:
    Spring 2015
  
  • MUS 127 - Aural Perception I

    1 Credits, 2 Contact Hours
    0 lecture periods 2 lab periods

    intervallic recognition, and sight singing.

    Corequisite(s): MUS 125  
    Gen-Ed: Meets AGEC - FA; Meets - CTE - A&H.




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    Course Learning Outcomes
    1. Aurally distinguish intervals in dictation.
    2. Distinguish rhythmic patterns in dictation.
    3. Aurally identify major and three (3) forms of minor scales.

    Outline:
    Rhythmic Dictation

    1. Simple rhythms with no subdivisions
    2. Rhythms containing subdivisions in various meter signatures

    II.     Intervallic Recognition – Pitch Distances within the Octave

    III.    Sight Singing

    A.    Melodies containing step-wise intervals

    B.    Melodies with jumps to chord tones


    Effective Term:
    Full Academic Year 2019/2020

  
  • MUS 129 - Aural Perception II

    1 Credits, 2 Contact Hours
    0 lecture periods 2 lab periods

    Continuation of MUS 127 . Includes aural approaches to diatonic harmony, and advanced applications for rhythmic dictation.

    Prerequisite(s): MUS 127  
    Corequisite(s): MUS 126  
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    Course Learning Outcomes
    1. Write diatonic harmony and melodies in dictation.
    2. Diagram in dictation various rhythmic, melodic, and harmonic patterns.
    3. Sight-sing melodies.

    Outline:
    1. Aural Approaches
      1. Diatonic harmony including seventh chords
      2. Melodies with larger leaps, sequences, and melodies that modulate
      3. Advanced rhythmic structures
    2. Advanced Applications
      1. Rhythmic dictation
      2. Intervallic recognition
      3. Advanced melodic applications
      4. General listening techniques
      5. Embellishments


    Effective Term:
    Full Academic Year 2019/2020
  
  • MUS 130 - Chorale (SATB)

    1 Credits, 4 Contact Hours
    0 lecture periods 4 lab periods

    Selected group of mixed voices for interpretation of a wide variety of styles of music in concerts throughout the academic year. Includes progressive development of musical skills through interpretation of literature.

    Information: All interested students are welcome to register. Students will audition for placement within the ensemble. May be taken two times for a maximum of two credit hours. If this course if repeated, see a financial aid or Veteran’s Affairs advisor to determine funding eligibility as appropriate.
    Gen-Ed: Meets AGEC - FA; Meets - CTE - A&H.



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    Course Learning Outcomes
    1. Demonstrate basic interpretation, style, and performance practice of choral literature. 
    2. Demonstrate proper choral ensemble techniques: blending, balance, intonation, and timbre. 
    3. Demonstrate proper diction in different languages.
    4. Demonstrate proper vocal technique.
    5. Demonstrate performance experience with literature of varying historical styles, suitable for ensemble.

    Outline:
    1. Rehearsal of Selected Choral Literature
    2. Performance of Selected Choral Literature

         


    Effective Term:
    2022-2023
  
  • MUS 131 - College Singers (SATB)

    1 Credits, 4 Contact Hours
    0 lecture periods 4 lab periods

    Small chorale ensemble. Includes repertory and performance throughout the academic year with the best literature from all styles and periods. Also includes progressive development of musical skills through interpretation of literature.

    Information: Students chosen by audition. Faculty approval required for registration. May be taken two times for a maximum of two credit hours. If this course is repeated, see a financial aid or Veteran’s Affairs advisor to determine funding eligibility as appropriate.
    Gen-Ed: Meets AGEC - FA; Meets - CTE - A&H.



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    Course Learning Outcomes
    1. Demonstrate basic interpretation, style, and performance practice of choral literature. 
    2. Demonstrate proper choral ensemble techniques: blending, balance, intonation, and timbre. 
    3. Demonstrate proper diction in different languages.
    4. Demonstrate proper vocal technique.
    5. Demonstrate performance experience with literature of varying historical styles, suitable for small ensemble.

    Outline:
    1. Rehearsal of Selected Literature
    2. Performance of Selected Literature


    Effective Term:
    2022-2023
  
  • MUS 136 - Voice Class I

    2 Credits, 2 Contact Hours
    2 lecture periods 0 lab periods

    Practical training in basic skills and singing without specialization. Includes techniques, group singing, individual practice, and individual performance.

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    Course Learning Outcomes
    1. Demonstrate basic vocal production techniques.
    2. Demonstrate rudimentary skills in studying and interpreting a song.
    3. Discuss the use and abuse of the voice.
    4. Demonstrate control of agitation and stage fright.

    Outline:
    1. Discussion of Skills and Techniques
    2. Group Singing
    3. Individual Practice
    4. Individual Performance in Class


    Effective Term:
    Fall 2016
  
  • MUS 141 - Piano Class I (Majors)

    1 Credits, 2 Contact Hours
    0 lecture periods 2 lab periods

    Beginning instruction utilizing group and individual practice with electronic pianos. Includes scales, chords, repertoire, technique, practice habits, transposition of single-line melodies, and sight reading.

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    Course Learning Outcomes
    1. Perform and play major and natural minor scales in tetrachord form as clusters.
    2. Identify and play major, minor, augmented, and diminished triads in root position.
    3. Perform repertoire representative of various styles and pianistic challenges.
    4. Perform transposition of simple pieces.

    Outline:
    1. Scales: All Major and Natural Minor Scales in Tetrachord Form
    2. Chords
      1. All major, minor, augmented, and diminished triads
      2. Tonic, subdominant, dominant, and dominant seventh chord in any major key
    3. Repertoire (Pieces Which Present Various Technical and Stylistic Challenges)
      1. Two-voice texture
      2. Melody and accompaniment
      3. Varying style periods
      4. Various compositional forms
    4. Technique
    5. Practice Habits
      1. Posture and body position
      2. Hand position
      3. Effective learning methods
      4. Use of pedal
      5. Some analysis of form and phrase structure
      6. Sight reading techniques
      7. Control of dynamics and balance
    6. Transposition of Single-Line Melodies Which Require No Change of Hand Position
    7. Sight Reading of Pieces Similar to Those Encountered in Class, But Somewhat Easier, With An Emphasis on Rhythmic Continuity


    Effective Term:
    Full Academic Year 2018/2019
  
  • MUS 142 - Piano Class II (Majors)

    1 Credits, 2 Contact Hours
    0 lecture periods 2 lab periods

    Continuation of MUS 141 . Incorporates intermediate piano instruction utilizing group and individual practice with electronic pianos. Includes scales, chords, harmonization of major and minor melodies with different accompaniment patterns, and transposition of short major and minor pieces. Also includes repertoire, continued technique and practice habits, and sight reading.

    Prerequisite(s): MUS 141  
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    Course Learning Outcomes
    1. Perform major scales two octaves, hands separately.
    2. Perform chord progressions using primary and secondary chords.
    3. Harmonize melodies using primary and secondary chords.
    4. Transpose short pieces appropriate to course level.

    Outline:
    1. Scales
    1. All major, minor and other modes in tetrachord form as clusters
    2. Chromatic scales in contrary and parallel motion, two octaves, hands together
    3. All major scales two octaves ascending and descending, hands separately
    4. Distinguish analytically and aurally between major and minor sounds in repertoire
      1. Chords
        1. Primary chord progression: I IV I V(7) in all major keys
        2. All major and minor triads and major-minor seventh chords in root position, and ability to find their inversions
        3. Diminished and augmented triads in root position on any pitch
        4. All diatonic triads in any major or minor key
      2. Harmonization of Major and Minor Melodies With Different Accompaniment Patterns Using I IV V Chords in Various Inversions and Accompaniment Styles
      3. Transposition of Short Major and Minor Pieces Which Utilize Primary Chords
      4. Repertoire: Pieces Which Present the Following:
        1. Some with two-voice, polyphonic textures
        2. Some with a texture of melody with accompaniment of chords or their textural outlines
        3. At least three different style periods
        4. Pieces which include three-voice texture
        5. Pieces which utilize extended hand positions
        6. One piece learned entirely on the student’s own
        7. Pieces in modes other than major or minor and those using both pentatonic and chromatic scales
      5. Technique and Practice Habits Continued From MUS 141
      6. Sight Reading of Pieces Similar to Those Encountered in Class, But Somewhat Easier, and Also Demonstrating the Technical and Musical Goals, With an Emphasis on Rhythmic Continuity; Methods to Include Covering of Measures by Classmates and Outlining of Beats


    Effective Term:
    Full Academic Year 2018/2019
  
  • MUS 143 - Piano Class III (Majors)

    1 Credits, 2 Contact Hours
    0 lecture periods 2 lab periods

    Continuation of MUS 142 . Incorporates intermediate piano instruction utilizing group and individual practice with electronic pianos. Includes scales, chords, arpeggios, harmonization of melodies, transpositions, repertoire pieces, technique and practice habits, sight reading, and score reading.

    Prerequisite(s): MUS 142  
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    Course Learning Outcomes
    1. Transpose selected chord progressions in major and harmonic minor keys.
    2. Play all major and harmonic minor scales, two octaves, hands together.
    3. Play all major and minor arpeggios, two octaves, hands together.
    4. Demonstrate the ability to harmonize short major and minor pieces, utilizing primary and secondary chords in block form in various accompaniment patterns to reflect those found in piano literature.
    5. Perform transposition of short major and minor pieces.
    6. Perform repertoire pieces that represent various pianistic and musical challenges.

    Outline:
    1. Scales: All Major and Harmonic Minor Scales, Two Octaves, Hands Together
    2. Chords
      1. Review of previous work including triads and seventh chords and their inversions
      2. Chord progressions utilizing secondary dominant chords, all major keys
      3. Chord progressions utilizing substitute chords
    3. Arpeggios: All Major and Minor Arpeggios, Two Octaves, Hands Together
    4. Harmonizations of Major and Minor Pieces Using Primary and Secondary Chords in Various Accompaniment Patterns
    5. Transpositions of Pieces Presenting More Textural Complexity Than Previously Studied
    6. Repertory Pieces Presenting the Following:
      1. Contrapuntal and homophonic textures
      2. Variety of forms
      3. Continuation of more textural complexity requiring extended hand positions and position shifts with pivots at the thumb
    7. Technique and Practice Habits
      1. Good posture and practice habits
      2. Practicing isolated problems separately and at slower tempos
      3. Effective and clean use of pedal where appropriate
      4. Analysis of form, tonality, harmonic function, and texture
      5. Blocking of textures by harmonies and hand positions
      6. Reading ahead, grouping notes visually by beats and by harmonic shapes
      7. Control of dynamics and the projection of melodic lines over accompaniments
      8. Control of legato and staccato articulation
      9. Smooth pivoting at the thumb and position preparation in hand position shifts
    8. Sight Reading: Continuation of Piano II
    9. Score Reading: Playing of Single-Line Melodies in Soprano, Alto, Tenor, and Bass With Two Hands

    (Open Score)


    Effective Term:
    Full Academic Year 2018/2019
  
  • MUS 144 - Piano Class IV (Majors)

    1 Credits, 2 Contact Hours
    0 lecture periods 2 lab periods

    Continuation of MUS 143 . Incorporates advanced piano instruction utilizing group and individual practice with electronic pianos. Includes scales, arpeggios, learning methods, technique building exercises, memory method, and advanced methods of practicing.

    Prerequisite(s): MUS 143  
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    Course Learning Outcomes
    1. Perform arpeggios in all major and minor keys – four octaves, hands together using correct fingering.
    2. Perform all major and harmonic minor scales – four octaves, hands together using correct fingering.
    3. Demonstrate advanced methods of learning and practicing repertoire pieces.
    4. Demonstrate mastery of memorization method.
    5. Perform finger strengthening and technique-building exercises.

    Outline:
    1. Scales
      1. All major scales, four octaves, hands together – ascending and descending in parallel motion
      2. All harmonic minor scales, four octaves, hands together – ascending and descending in parallel motion
    2. Arpeggios
      1. All major arpeggios, four octaves, hands together- ascending and descending in parallel motion
      2. All minor arpeggios, four octaves, hands together – ascending and descending in parallel motion
    3. Learning Methods
      1. Applied to at least two Czerny etudes
      2. Applied to repertoire piece(s)
    4. Technique Building Exercises for Finger Strength
    5. Memory Method: Must Be Applied to One Repertoire Piece  
    6. Advanced Methods of Practicing


    Effective Term:
    Full Academic Year 2018/2019
  
  • MUS 148 - Musical Theater Workshop

    1 Credits, 3 Contact Hours
    0 lecture periods 3 lab periods

    Movement and singing to enhance projection and communication capabilities in musical theater. Includes exercise in stage movement, staging and memorization of scenes, performance and musical theater, and reevaluation and practice.

    Information: May be taken two times for a maximum of two credit hours. If this course is repeated, see a financial aid or Veteran’s Affairs advisor to determine funding eligibility as appropriate.
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    Course Learning Outcomes
    1. Demonstrate improvement in skills for musical and vocal communication.
    2. Demonstrate improvement in poise and reduction of stage nerves.
    3. Demonstrate increased ability to use body language to communicate to the audience.
    4. Demonstrate the ability to audition.
    5. Demonstrate the ability to perform.

    Outline:
    1. Exercise in Stage Movement for Musical Theater
      1. Body language
      2. Mood projection
      3. Dialogue
      4. Entrance and exit
    2. Staging and Memorization of Scenes for Musical Theater
      1. Exploration of musical theater repertoire
      2. Vocal range and rhythmic considerations
      3. Stage blocking for maximum vocal effect
    3. Performance and Musical Theater
    4. Reevaluation and Practice


    Effective Term:
    Full Academic Year 2018/2019
  
  • MUS 149 - Opera Workshop

    1 Credits, 3 Contact Hours
    0 lecture periods 3 lab periods

    Introduction to the techniques of opera. Includes exercise in stage movement, musical preparation, staging and memorization of scenes, performance of opera, and reevaluation and practice.

    Information: May be taken two times for a maximum of two credit hours. If this course is repeated, see a financial aid or Veteran’s Affairs advisor to determine funding eligibility as appropriate.
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    Course Learning Outcomes
    1. Demonstrate improvement in skills for musical and vocal communication. 
    2. Demonstrate improvement in poise and reduction of stage nerves. 
    3. Demonstrate increased ability to use body language to communicate to the audience. 
    4. Demonstrate the ability to audition. 
    5. Demonstrate the ability to perform. 

    Outline:
    1. Exercise in Stage Movement for Opera
      1. Body language
      2. Mood projection
      3. Dialogue
      4. Entrance and exit
      5. Recitative and aria differences
    2. Opera Scene Musical Preparation
    3. Staging and Memorization of Scenes for Opera
      1. Exploration of operatic repertoire
      2. Vocal range and rhythmic considerations
      3. Stage blocking for maximum vocal effect
    4. Performance of Opera
    5. Reevaluation and Practice


    Effective Term:
    Full Academic Year 2018/2019
  
  • MUS 151 - Exploring Music

    3 Credits, 3 Contact Hours
    3 lecture periods 0 lab periods

    Introduction to various historical musical styles. Includes elements of music, musical instruments, the Middle Ages, the Renaissance, the Baroque and Classical eras, 19th century romanticism, 20th century, music of Mexico, and jazz styles and popular genres.

    Gen-Ed: Meets AGEC - FA or HUM; Meets - CTE - A&H.



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    Course Learning Outcomes
    1. Describe various styles and periods of Western music (Europe, United States, and Mexico) along with jazz/popular styles.
    2. Identify major composers of specific periods of Western music (Europe, United States, and Mexico) along with jazz/popular artists.
    3. Describe elements of music and their function.
    4. Identify various forms of music.

    Outline:
    1. Elements of Music
      1. Melody
      2. Rhythm
      3. Harmony
      4. Texture
      5. Form
      6. Tempo, dynamics
    2. Musical Instruments
    3. The Middle Ages
      1. Sacred music
      2. Secular music
    4. The Renaissance
      1. Sacred music
      2. Secular music
    5. Baroque Era
      1. Baroque opera
      2. Bach
      3. Handel
    6. Classics
      1. Chamber music
      2. Symphony
      3. Haydn
      4. Mozart
      5. Beethoven
    7. 19th Century
      1. Romantic movement
      2. Art song
      3. American parlor song
      4. Solo piano piece
      5. Wagner
      6. Program music
      7. Nationalism
    8. 20th Century
      1. Impressionism
      2. Expressionism
      3. 20th century nationalism
      4. Chance music
      5. Minimalist music
      6. Neo-classicism
      7. Neo-romanticism
      8. Electronic music
    9. Music of Mexico
      1. Music traditions
      2. Revueltas
    10. Jazz Styles and Popular Genres
      1. Jazz/popular artists
      2. Music theater
      3. Music for film


    Effective Term:
    Full Academic Year 2019/2020
  
  • MUS 154 - Jazz Improvisation

    1 Credits, 3 Contact Hours
    0 lecture periods 3 lab periods

    Study of jazz improvisation on various instruments. Includes rhythmic, melodic, and harmonic aspects of jazz styles. Also includes an emphasis on progressive development of musical skills through interpretation of literature.

    Information: May be taken two times for a maximum of two credit hours. If this course is repeated, see a financial aid or Veteran’s Affairs advisor to determine funding eligibility as appropriate.
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    Course Learning Outcomes
    1. Develop a conceptual approach to jazz improvisation.   
    2. Demonstrate basic abilities to improvise. 
    3. Experience playing a set of standards (tunes) in the jazz idiom.

    Outline:
    1. Rhythmic Awareness in the Jazz Idiom
    2. Melodic Development in Relation to Modes
    3. Fundamental Understanding of Chords
    4. Perform Jazz Compositions with Improvisation


    Effective Term:
    Full Academic Year 2019/2020
  
  • MUS 160 - Popular Music in America

    3 Credits, 3 Contact Hours
    3 lecture periods 0 lab periods

    Study of the history of popular music culture in America through current trends in today’s society. Includes background of music, sources of music, birth of music, syncopated song and dance, jazz, crooners and jazz singers, musical theater, country music, Latin music traditions, and roots of rock and roll. Also includes impact of technology, motown and soul, rock in the seventies, and modern trends.

    Gen-Ed: Meets AGEC - FA or HUM and C; Meets - CTE - A&H and C.




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    Course Learning Outcomes
    1.  Discuss similarities, differences and style traits in American popular music.

    2.  Describe forms, structures, instruments, rhythms and styles of the music.

    3.  Explain how our culture affects the music, and how music affects our culture.

    4.  Discuss the influence of technology upon the music (records, CD’s, microphones, amplifiers, electronics, multi-track recording, video, computer technology).


    Outline:
    1. Background of the Music
      1. What is popular music?
      2. Instruments
      3. Melody and harmony
      4. Form, structure and texture
    2. Sources of the Music
      1. European heritage
      2. Anglo-American folk song
      3. African heritage
    3. Birth of the Music
      1. Stephen Foster and the Minstrelsy
      2. After the Civil War
      3. Ragtime
      4. Blues styles
    4. Syncopated Song and Dance
    5. Jazz
    6. Crooners and Jazz Singers
    7. Musical Theater (Broadway)
    8. Country Music
    9. Latin Music Traditions
    10. Roots of Rock and Roll
      1. Rhythm and blues
      2. Chuck Berry
      3. Elvis
      4. British invasion and Beatles
    11. Impact of Technology
    12. Motown and Soul
    13. Rock in the Seventies
    14. Modern Trends
      1. Age of MTV
      2. Rap music
      3. “Alternative” styles


    Effective Term:
    Full Academic Year 2019/20

  
  • MUS 181 - Small Ensemble: Brass

    1 Credits, 1 Contact Hours
    1 lecture period 0 lab periods

    Performance techniques and repertoire for small ensembles using brass instruments with a weekly rehearsal schedule. Includes literature appropriate for brass ensembles, history and theory of literature, and accurate rhythmic interpretation and ensemble playing characteristics.

    Information: All interested students are welcome to register. Students will audition for placement within the ensemble. A public performance is required. May be taken two times for a maximum of two credit hours. If this course is repeated, see a financial aid or Veteran’s Affairs advisor to determine funding eligibility as appropriate.
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    Course Learning Outcomes
    1. Practice playing small ensemble literature using brass instruments.
    2. Expand upon the continuation of the student’s musicianship.
    3. Develop through rehearsal and performance, emphasis on proper playing characteristics in a small ensemble.

    Outline:
    1. Literature Appropriate for Brass Ensembles
    2. History and Theory Appropriate to Literature Being Covered
    3. Accurate Rhythmic Interpretation
    4. Accurate Ensemble Playing Characteristics


    Effective Term:
    2022-2023
  
  • MUS 182 - Small Ensemble: Guitar

    1 Credits, 1 Contact Hours
    1 lecture period 0 lab periods

    Performance techniques and repertoire for small ensembles using guitars with a weekly rehearsal schedule. Includes literature appropriate for guitar ensembles, history and theory of literature, and accurate rhythmic interpretation and ensemble playing characteristics.

    Information: All interested students are welcome to register. Students will audition for placement within the ensemble. A public performance is required. May be taken two times for a maximum of two credit hours. If this course is repeated, see a financial aid or Veteran’s Affairs advisor to determine funding eligibility as appropriate.
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    Course Learning Outcomes
    1. Practice playing small ensemble literature using guitars.
    2. Expand upon the continuation of the student’s musicianship.
    3. Develop through rehearsal and performance, emphasis on proper playing characteristics in a small ensemble.

    Outline:
    1. Literature Appropriate for Guitar Ensembles
    2. History and Theory Appropriate to Literature Being Covered
    3. Accurate Rhythmic Interpretation
    4. Accurate Ensemble Playing Characteristics


    Effective Term:
    2022-2023
  
  • MUS 183 - Small Ensemble: Percussion

    1 Credits, 1 Contact Hours
    1 lecture period 0 lab periods

    Performance techniques and repertoire for small ensembles using percussion instruments with a weekly rehearsal schedule. Includes literature appropriate for percussion ensembles, history and theory of literature, and accurate rhythmic interpretation and ensemble playing characteristics.

    Information: All interested students are welcome to register. Students will audition for placement within the ensemble. A public performance is required. May be taken two times for a maximum of two credit hours. If this course is repeated, see a financial aid or Veteran’s Affairs advisor to determine funding eligibility as appropriate.
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    Course Learning Outcomes
    1. Practice playing small ensemble literature using percussion instruments.  
    2. Expand upon the continuation of the student’s musicianship.
    3. Develop through rehearsal and performance, emphasis on proper playing characteristics in a small ensemble.

    Outline:
    1. Literature Appropriate for Percussion Ensembles
    2. History and Theory Appropriate to Literature Being Covered
    3. Accurate Rhythmic Interpretation
    4. Accurate Ensemble Playing Characteristics


    Effective Term:
    2022-2023
  
  • MUS 200 - UA Marching Band “Pride of Arizona”

    2.00 Credits, 6.00 Contact Hours
    0 lecture periods 6 lab periods

    Progressive development of musical skills through interpretation of literature and marching band strategies.  Includes mind and body control, scales, ensemble performance, marching and maneuvering.

    Information: All interested students are welcome to register. Faculty approval required for registration. May be taken two times for a maximum of four credit hours. If this course is repeated, see a financial aid or Veteran’s Affairs advisor to determine funding eligibility as appropriate.
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    Course Learning Outcomes
    1. Demonstrate a variety of techniques leading to an ability to perform at a professional level in an ensemble setting.
    2. Demonstrate proper ensemble techniques: balance, intonation and timbre
    3. Demonstrate basic interpretation of instrumental literature
    4. Experience musical maturity and comfort in a live performance setting
    5. Recognize the relationship between the theory and history of music and the performance thereof
    6. Compare the art of music in the context of the sister arts, history and culture
    7. Demonstrate the integration of movement and sound with style elements using proper marching band techniques.

    Outline:
    1. Interpretation of Literature
      1. Personal experiences of literature
      2. Recognition of music as an art form
      3. Compositional techniques
      4. Musical eras and styles
    2. Mind and Body Control
      1. Mental intensity towards objectives
      2. Technical control over the instrument
      3. Technical control over body
    3. Ensemble Performance
      1. Importance of good group dynamics
      2. Proper musical balance
      3. Art of aural perception, intonation, instrumental tendencies, proper embouchure, and tone production

    IV. Marching and Maneuvering

    1. Formation marching techniques
    2. Integration of movement and sound
    3. Elements of style


    Effective Term:
    2022-2023

  
  • MUS 201 - History and Literature of Music I

    3 Credits, 3 Contact Hours
    3 lecture periods 0 lab periods

    Music history and literature from the ancient Greeks through the Baroque. Includes emphasis on specific works and composers as representative of the evolution of Western music.

    Prerequisite(s): MUS 125  or concurrent enrollment.
    Gen-Ed: Meets AGEC - HUM and G; Meets - CTE - A&H and G.



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    Course Learning Outcomes
    1. Discuss and date the historical development of Western music.
    2. Distinguish styles of various periods of music and their composers.
    3. Discuss important literature (music and theories) of Western music.
    4. Discuss and date composers and the work that they wrote.
    5. Relate historical events and milieu with the music created.
    6. Identify and date specific musical works by their sound and significant characteristics.

    Outline:
    1. Analysis of Important Large and Small Musical Works
    2. Research and Readings in the History of Music
    3. Listening and Analysis of Works by Important Composers from Each Period
    4. Aesthetics of Composers and Periods
    5. Musical Theories of Periods
    6. Genres and Forms of Each Era
    7. Social and Political Milieu
    8. Cultural Centers and Dissemination of Ideas
    9. Dates and Chronologies of Composers and Their Works


    Effective Term:
    Spring 2016
  
  • MUS 202 - History and Literature of Music II

    3 Credits, 3 Contact Hours
    3 lecture periods 0 lab periods

    Music history and literature from Bach to the present. Includes emphasis on specific works and composers as representative of the evolution of Western music.

    Prerequisite(s): MUS 125  or concurrent enrollment.
    Gen-Ed: Meets AGEC - HUM and G; Meets - CTE - A&H and G.



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    Course Learning Outcomes
    1. Discuss and date the historical development of Western music.
    2. Distinguish styles of various periods of music and their composers.
    3. Discuss important literature (music and theories) of Western music.
    4. Discuss and date composers and the work that they wrote.
    5. Relate historical events and milieu with the music created.
    6. Identify and date specific musical works by their sound and significant characteristics.

    Outline:
    1. Analysis of Important Large and Small Musical Works
    2. Research and Readings in the History of Music
    3. Listening and Analysis of Works by Important Composers from Each Period
    4. Aesthetics of Composers and Periods
    5. Musical Theories of Periods
    6. Genres and Forms of Each Era
    7. Social and Political Milieu
    8. Cultural Centers and Dissemination of Ideas
    9. Dates and Chronologies of Composers and Their Works


    Effective Term:
    Spring 2016
  
  • MUS 208 - UA Pep Band “Pride of Arizona”

    2.00 Credits, 6.00 Contact Hours
    0 lecture periods 6 lab periods

    Progressive development of musical skills through interpretation of literature and pep band performances.  Includes mind and body control, scales, ensemble performance

    Information: All interested students are welcome to register. Faculty approval required for registration. May be taken two times for a maximum of four credit hours.  If this course is repeated, see a financial aid or Veteran’s Affairs advisor to determine funding eligibility as appropriate.
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    Course Learning Outcomes
    1. Demonstrate a variety of techniques leading to an ability to perform at a professional level in an ensemble setting.
    2. Demonstrate proper ensemble techniques: balance, intonation and timbre
    3. Demonstrate basic interpretation of instrumental literature
    4. Experience musical maturity and comfort in a live performance setting
    5. Recognize the relationship between the theory and history of music and the performance thereof
    6. Compare the art of music in the context of the sister arts, history and culture

    Outline:
    1. Interpretation of Literature
      1. Personal experiences of literature
      2. Recognition of pep band music as having entertainment and morale value
      3. Knowledge of structure of pep band and relationship to individual instruments
      4. Musical eras and styles appropriate for pep band music
    2. Mind and Body Control
      1. Mental intensity towards objectives
      2. Technical control over the instrument
      3. Technical control over body
    3. Ensemble Performance
      1. Importance of good group dynamics
      2. Proper musical balance
      3. Art of aural perception, intonation, instrumental tendencies, proper embouchure, and tone production


    Effective Term:
    2022-2023
  
  • MUS 209 - Leadership and Instructional Strategies for Marching Band

    1.00 Credits, 1.00 Contact Hours
    1.00 lecture periods 0 lab periods

    Effective leadership techniques and essential instructional strategies utilized in successful organizations with a focus on the marching arts. Includes the development of the student leader/performer and the professional educator for the “Pride of Arizona” Marching Band.

    Information: All interested students are welcome to register. Faculty approval required for registration. Must have taken at least one (1) semester of MUS 200 (UA Marching Band), and have the intention of auditioning for a student leadership position in the University Athletic Bands’ program.
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    Course Learning Outcomes
    1. Model, demonstrate, and teach appropriate marching band techniques.
    2. Demonstrate aurally through discussion specific leadership skills relevant to marching band.
    3. Demonstrate specific leadership skills through application of these skills on the marching field.

    Outline:
    I. Marching Band Techniques

    1. Teaching specific marching band skills
    2. Developing and using collaboration skills for marching band

    II. Leadership Skills

    1. Application of leadership skills in the classroom
    2. Application of the leadership skills on the marching field


    Effective Term:
    2022-2023

  
  • MUS 223 - Structure of Music III [SUN# MUS 2222]

    3 Credits, 3 Contact Hours
    3 lecture periods 0 lab periods

    Continuation of MUS 126 . Includes the nature of polyphony, writing simple melodic lines, basic contrapuntal technique, first species, fugue, theme and variations, binary form, rounded binary form, rondo, sonata forms, and concerto form.

    Prerequisite(s): MUS 126  
    Corequisite(s): MUS 224  
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    Course Learning Outcomes
    1. Write simple two-part counterpoint.
    2. Analyze contrapuntal compositions including preludes and fugues, orchestral forms including theme and variations, rondo, binary, sonata and concerto form utilizing newly learned techniques and reinforcing principles acquired in previous structure of music courses.
    3. Demonstrate the ability to read orchestral, operatic, and piano scores.
    4. Discuss the various forms, devices and techniques used by composers from the late Baroque period through the Classical to the Romantic era.
    5. Explain and compare the compositional characteristics employed, and the trends, which identify these three periods of piano, operatic, and orchestral music.
    6. Discuss the relationship of text, meaning, and music.
    7. Discern and analyze the motivic content in various musical works.

    Outline:
    1. The Nature of Polyphony
    2. Writing Simple Melodic Lines
    3. Basic Contrapuntal Technique
    4. First Species: 1:1, the Foundations
    5. Fugue
    6. Theme and Variations
    7. Binary Form
    8. Rounded Binary Form
    9. Rondo
    10. Sonata Forms
      1. Sonata allegro
      2. Sonata rondo
    11. Concerto Form


    Effective Term:
    Spring 2015
  
  • MUS 224 - Aural Perception III [SUN# MUS 2222]

    1 Credits, 2 Contact Hours
    0 lecture periods 2 lab periods

    Continuation of MUS 129 . Includes scales, intervallic recognition, melodic dictation of melodies, chord type identification, rhythmic dictation and performing notated rhythms, syncopated rhythms, sight singing melodies and conducting while performing various rhythms and melodies.

    Prerequisite(s): MUS 129  
    Corequisite(s): MUS 223  
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    Course Learning Outcomes
    1. Demonstrate sight singing and perform melodic lines.
    2. Transcribe melodic, harmonic, and rhythmic examples into musical notation. .
    3. Conduct common meters while performing rhythmic singing.

    Outline:
    1. Scales
    2. Intervallic Recognition Melodically and Harmonically
    3. Melodic Dictation of Melodies Leading to Chromatic Tonal Melody
    4. Chord Type Identification Including Diatonic Seventh Chord Types
    5. Rhythmic Dictation and Performing Notated Rhythms
    6. Syncopated Rhythms, Borrowed Beat Division, and Subdivided Beats
    7. Sight Singing Melodies
    8. Conducting While Performing Various Rhythms and Melodies


    Effective Term:
    Full Academic Year 2019/2020
  
  • MUS 226 - Structure of Music IV [SUN# MUS 2223]

    3 Credits, 3 Contact Hours
    3 lecture periods 0 lab periods

    Continuation of MUS 223 . Includes extended chromaticism; aspects of form; influence of musical nationalism; compositional techniques and technical vocabulary; and late romantic and early 20th century tonal music.

    Corequisite(s): MUS 228  
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    Course Learning Outcomes
    1. Analyze late Romantic compositions for thematic and programmatic materials, rhythm, melody, harmony, texture, timbre, and orchestration.
    2. Analyze early 20th century compositions for thematic and programmatic materials, rhythm, melody, harmony texture, timbre, and orchestration.
    3. Discuss the historical, political, and social developments in late romantic and early 20th century tonal compositions.
    4. Demonstrate familiarity with the language of early 20th century tonal composers.
    5. Incorporate terms, techniques, and structures from previous structure of music courses, including arranging and score reading.

    Outline:
    1. Extended Chromaticism
      1. Modes and scales
      2. New chords and harmonic progressions
      3. New melodic features and voice leading
      4. New developments in rhythm
      5. Polymodality and polytonality
      6. Explorations of texture and timbre
    2. Aspects of Form
      1. Musical miniatures
      2. Program music
      3. Bel canto aria
    3. Influence of Musical Nationalism
    4. Compositional Techniques/Technical Vocabulary
    5. Late Romantic and Early 20th Century Tonal Music
      1. Literature
      2. Composers
      3. Important dates


    Effective Term:
    Spring 2015
  
  • MUS 228 - Aural Perception IV [SUN# MUS 2223]

    1 Credits, 2 Contact Hours
    0 lecture periods 2 lab periods

    Continuation of MUS 224 . Includes scales and modes, intervallic recognition, melodic dictation, chord type identification, chord progressions, rhythmic dictation; and syncopated rhythms, cross-rhythms, hemiola, and asymmetrical meter. Also includes sight singing melodies, and conducting while performing various rhythms and melodies. conducting while performing various

    Prerequisite(s): MUS 224  
    Corequisite(s): MUS 226  
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    Course Learning Outcomes
    1. Continued demonstration of sight singing and performing melodic lines.
    2. Continued transcription of melodic, harmonic, and rhythmic examples into music notation. 
    3. Notate harmonic progressions containing chromatic tonal harmony from dictated examples.
    4. Continued development of conducting skills applied to common meters while performing rhythmic singing

    Outline:
    1. Scales and Modes
    2. Intervallic Recognition Melodically and Harmonically
    3. Melodic Dictation of Chromatic Tonal Melodies
    4. Chord Type Identification of Chromatic Chords
    5. Chord Progressions with Chromatic Chords
    6. Rhythmic Dictation and Performing Notated Rhythms
    7. Syncopated Rhythms, Cross-Rhythms, Hemiola, and Asymmetrical Meter
    8. Sight Singing Melodies
    9. Conducting While Performing Various Rhythms and Melodies


    Effective Term:
    Full Academic Year 2019/2020
  
  • MUS 257 - Music Recording and Production

    3 Credits, 3 Contact Hours
    3 lecture periods 0 lab periods

    Introduction to the recording and production of music. Includes the elements of sound, the mixing board, hard drive recorder, microphone types and applications, recording strategies and room use, lab software for editing, mixing and re-recording, and creating a final project.

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    Course Learning Outcomes
    1. Experience creating a recording signal chain.
    2. Describe the various waveforms and applications in recording.
    3. Experience using difference microphones.
    4. Use a computer interface for editing recording projects.
    5. Experience the use of editing software.
    6. Explain the basics of audio processing such as compression, eq, etc.
    7. Experience setting up and recording using basic microphone techniques.
    8. Initiate and complete a music mixing project.

    Outline:
    1. Elements of Sound
    2. The Mixing Board
    3. The Hard Drive Recorder/Computer Hard Drive as a Recorder
    4. Microphone Types and Applications
    5. Live Music Recording Strategies and Room Use
    6. MIDI  Lab Software for Editing
    7. Mixing and Re-Recording
    8. Creating a Final Project of Live Recordings


    Effective Term:
    Fall 2016

Music Studio Instruction

  
  • MUP 064 - Studio Instruction: Piano (Pre Major)

    2 Credits, 0.5 Contact Hours
    0 lecture periods 5 lab periods

    Weekly studio instruction. Course of study jointly determined by the instructor and student. Development of performance skills is stressed.

    Information: Students chosen by audition. Faculty approval required for registration. Contact the music department for audition and placement information. May be taken two times for a maximum of four credit hours. If this course is repeated, see a financial aid or Veteran’s Affairs advisor to determine funding eligibility as appropriate.
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    Course Learning Outcomes
    1. Demonstrate proper physical characteristics for playing.
    2. Discuss and demonstrate proper practicing and mental approaches for playing. 
    3. Demonstrate musicianship and technique as appropriate to student’s level. 
    4. Perform technical studies such as scales, arpeggios, Hanon studies, etudes, etc. 
    5. Demonstrate the ability to execute basic rhythms. 
    6. Demonstrate awareness of music literature and its interpretation.
    7. Demonstrate proper fingering habits.
    8. Perform repertoire representative of varying styles and historical periods.
    9. Demonstrate proper pedal technique.

    Outline:
    1. Accurate Execution of Rhythm and Pitch 
    2. Interpretation of Linear Lines Through homophonic and Polyphonic Textures 
    3. Literature That is Listed as Etudes in Nature 
    4. Technical Studies Including Scales, Hanon, etc., as Instructor Feels Appropriate to Student’s Level 
    5. Literature That is Listed as Repertoire in Nature
    6. Pedal Technique


    Effective Term:
    2022-2023
  
  • MUP 065 - Studio Instruction: Strings (Pre Major)

    2 Credits, 0.5 Contact Hours
    0 lecture periods 5 lab periods

    Weekly studio instruction. Course of study jointly determined by the instructor and student. Development of performance skills is stressed.

    Information: Students chosen by audition. Faculty approval required for registration. Contact the music department for audition and placement information. May be taken two times for a maximum of four credit hours. If this course is repeated, see a financial aid or Veteran’s Affairs advisor to determine funding eligibility as appropriate.
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    Course Learning Outcomes
    1. Use proper physical characteristics for playing.
    2. Utilize proper practicing and mental approaches for playing. 
    3. Improve upon the student’s musicianship at whatever level he/she enters.    
    4. Demonstrate playing of major scales from fur sharps to four flats.    
    5. Demonstrate awareness and the ability to play basic rhythms. 
    6. Develop increased awareness of music literature and its interpretation.

    Outline:
    1. Left Hand and Bowing Development   
    2. Proper Timbre (Tonal) Production   
    3. Accurate Rhythmic Interpretation   
    4. Interpretation of Linear Lines   
    5. Literature That is Listed as Etudes in Nature
    6. Literature That is Listed as Excerpts in Nature


    Effective Term:
    2022-2023
  
  • MUP 161 - Studio Instruction: Brass I (Major)

    2 Credits, 0.5 Contact Hours
    0 lecture periods 5 lab periods

    Weekly studio instruction. Includes participation in student recitals and jury exams.

    Corequisite(s): MUS 125 , MUS 127  
    Information: Students chosen by audition. Faculty approval required for registration.
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    Course Learning Outcomes
    1. Develop a continued emphasis on proper physical characteristics for playing of one’s instrument.
    2. Utilize a concentrated practicing and mental approach for playing one’s instrument.
    3. Expand upon, and the continuation of, the student’s musicianship.
    4. Demonstrate playing of major scales from four (4) sharps to four (4) flats by memory, with differing articulations.
    5. Demonstrate awareness of intervallic relationships and relate them to their instrument.
    6. Develop increased awareness of rhythmic subtleties.
    7. Develop increased awareness of music literature and its interpretation for performance.

    Outline:
    1. Embouchure Development
    2. Proper Timbre (Tonal) Production
    3. Accurate Rhythmic Interpretation
    4. Interpretation of Linear Lines
    5. Literature That is Listed as Etudes in Nature
    6. Literature That is Listed as Excerpts in Nature
    7. Literature That is Listed as Soloistic in Nature
    8. History and Theory to be Taught Relevant to Literature Being Covered


    Effective Term:
    2022-2023
  
  • MUP 162 - Studio Instruction: Guitar I (Major)

    2 Credits, 0.5 Contact Hours
    0 lecture periods 5 lab periods

    Weekly studio instruction. Includes participation in student recitals and jury exams.

    Corequisite(s): MUS 125 , MUS 127  
    Information: Students chosen by audition. Faculty approval required for registration.
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    Course Learning Outcomes
    1. Develop a continued emphasis on proper physical characteristics of playing of one’s instrument.
    2. Utilize a concentrated practicing and mental approach for playing one’s instrument.
    3. Expand upon, and the continuation of the student’s musicianship.
    4. Develop increased technical ability through rigorous exercises.
    5. Develop increased awareness of rhythmic subtleties.
    6. Develop increased awareness of music literature and its interpretation for performance.

    Outline:
    1. Proper Timbre (Tonal) Production
    2. Accurate Rhythmic Interpretation
    3. Interpretation of Linear Lines
    4. Literature That is Listed as Etudes in Nature
    5. Literature That is Listed as Excerpts in Nature
    6. Literature That is Listed as Soloistic in Nature
    7. History and Theory to be Taught Relevant to Literature Being Covered


    Effective Term:
    2022-2023
  
  • MUP 163 - Studio Instruction: Percussion I (Major)

    2 Credits, 0.5 Contact Hours
    0 lecture periods 5 lab periods

    Weekly studio instruction. Includes participation in student recitals and jury exams.

    Corequisite(s): MUS 125 , MUS 127  
    Information: Students chosen by audition. Faculty approval required for registration.
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    Course Learning Outcomes
    1. Develop a continued emphasis on proper physical characteristic for playing of one’s instrument.
    2. Utilize a concentrated practicing and mental approach for playing of one’s instrument.
    3. Expand upon, and the continuation of the student’s musicianship.
    4. Demonstrate playing of major scales from four sharps to four flats by memory with differing articulations.
    5. Demonstrate awareness of intervallic relationships and relate them to their instrument.
    6. Develop increased awareness of rhythmic subtleties.
    7. Develop increased awareness of music literature and its interpretation for performance.

    Outline:
    1. Basic Rudimental Pattern Mastery
    2. Basic Sound Production on a Variety of Percussion Instruments
    3. Accurate Rhythmic Interpretation
    4. Interpretation of Linear Lines
    5. Literature That is Listed as Etudes in Nature
    6. Literature That is Listed as Excerpts in Nature
    7. Literature That is Listed as Soloistic in Nature
    8. History and Theory to be Taught Relevant to Literature Being Covered


    Effective Term:
    2022-2023
  
  • MUP 164 - Studio Instruction: Piano I (Major)

    2 Credits, 0.5 Contact Hours
    0 lecture periods 5 lab periods

    Weekly studio instruction. Includes participation in student recitals and jury exams.

    Corequisite(s): MUS 125 , MUS 127  
    Information: Students chosen by audition. Faculty approval required for registration.
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    Course Learning Outcomes
    1. Utilize a concentrated approach for playing instrument, practicing, and problem solving.
    2. Demonstrate and display musicianship and interpretation stylistically appropriate, with respect to historical genres. 
    3. Demonstrate the ability to play technical studies such as scales, etudes, etc., appropriate for student’s level. 
    4. Demonstrate the ability to correctly execute rhythms in repertoire appropriate to student’s level. 

    Outline:
    1. Accurate Execution of Rhythm and Pitch
    2. Interpretation of Repertoire Written in Homophonic and Polyphonic Textures
    3. Literature That are Etudes in Nature
    4. Scales and Arpeggios
    5. Other Technical Studies Considered Appropriate to Student’s Level
    6. Literature Representative of Contrasting Historical Periods and Styles
    7. History and Theory to be Taught Relevant to Literature Being Covered
    8. Student Must Perform Satisfactorily in a Student Recital in Order to Receive Credit for the Course

    Student Must Play a Jury Exam for the Piano Faculty in Order to Receive Credit for the Course


    Effective Term:
    2022-2023

  
  • MUP 165 - Studio Instruction: Strings I (Major)

    2 Credits, 0.5 Contact Hours
    0 lecture periods 5 lab periods

    Weekly studio instruction. Includes participation in student recitals and jury exams.

    Corequisite(s): MUS 125 , MUS 127  
    Information: Students chosen by audition. Faculty approval required for registration.
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    Course Learning Outcomes
    1. Develop a continued emphasis on proper physical characteristics for playing of one’s instrument.
    2. Utilize a concentrated practicing and mental approach for playing one’s instrument.
    3. Expand upon, and the continuation of the student’s musicianship.
    4. Demonstrate playing of major scales from four (4) sharps to four (4) flats by memory, with differing articulations.
    5. Demonstrate awareness of intervallic relationships and relate them to their instrument.
    6. Develop increased awareness of rhythmic subtleties.
    7. Develop increased awareness of music literature and its interpretation for performance.

    Outline:
    1. Continued Left Hand and Bowing Development
    2. Proper Timbre (Tonal) Production
    3. Accurate Rhythmic Interpretation
    4. Interpretation of Linear Lines
    5. Literature That is Listed as Etudes in Nature
    6. Literature That is Listed as Excerpts in Nature
    7. Literature That is Listed as Soloistic in Nature
    8. History and Theory to be Taught Relevant to Literature Being Covered


    Effective Term:
    2022-2023
  
  • MUP 166 - Studio Instruction: Voice I (Major)

    2 Credits, 0.5 Contact Hours
    0 lecture periods 5 lab periods

    Weekly studio instruction. Includes participation in student recitals and jury exams.

    Corequisite(s): MUS 125, MUS 127
    Information: Students chosen by audition. Faculty approval required for registration.
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    Course Learning Outcomes
    1. Demonstrate a continued emphasis on proper physical characteristics for singing.
    2. Demonstrate a concentrated practicing and mental approach for singing.
    3. Demonstrate a continuation of student’s musicianship.
    4. Development and continuation of proper techniques in singing.
    5. Develop an increased awareness of music literature and its interpretation for performance

    Outline:
    1. Continuing Development of Technique
    2. Continuing Development of Musicianship
    3. Continuing Interpretation of Vocal Literature
    4. History and Theory to be Taught Relevant to Literature Being Covered


    Effective Term:
    2022-2023
  
  • MUP 167 - Studio Instruction: Woodwinds I (Major)

    2 Credits, 0.5 Contact Hours
    0 lecture periods 5 lab periods

    Weekly studio instruction. Includes participation in student recitals and jury exams.

    Corequisite(s): MUS 125 , MUS 127  
    Information: Students chosen by audition. Faculty approval required for registration.
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    Course Learning Outcomes
    1. Demonstrate a continued emphasis on proper physical characteristics for playing of one’s instrument.
    2. Demonstrate a concentrated practicing and mental approach for playing of one’s instrument.
    3. Demonstrate a continuation of student’s musicianship.
    4. Practice playing of major scales from four sharps to four flats by memory with differing articulations.
    5. Develop awareness of intervallic relationships and relate them to their instrument.
    6. Develop increased awareness of rhythmic subtleties.
    7. Develop increased awareness of music literature and its interpretation for performance.

    Outline:
    1. Embouchure Development
    2. Proper Timbre (Tonal) Production
    3. Accurate Rhythmic Interpretation
    4. Interpretation of Linear Lines
    5. Literature That is Listed as Etudes in Nature
    6. Literature That is Listed as Excerpts in Nature
    7. Literature That is Listed as Soloistic in Nature
    8. History and Theory to be Taught Relevant to Literature Being Covered


    Effective Term:
    2022-2023
  
  • MUP 168 - Studio Instruction I: (Major)

    2 Credits, 0.5 Contact Hours
    0 lecture periods 5 lab periods

    Weekly studio instruction. Includes participation in student recitals and jury exams.

    Corequisite(s): MUS 125 , MUS 127  
    Information: Students chosen by audition. Faculty approval required for registration.
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    Course Learning Outcomes
    1. Demonstrate a continued emphasis on proper physical characteristics for playing of one’s instrument.
    2. Demonstrate a concentrated practicing and mental approach for playing of one’s instrument.
    3. Demonstrate a continuation of student’s musicianship.
    4. Practice playing of major scales from four sharps to four flats by memory, with differing articulations.
    5. Develop awareness of intervallic relationships and relate them to their instrument.
    6. Develop increased awareness of rhythmic subtleties.
    7. Develop increased awareness of music literature and its interpretation for performance.

    Outline:
    1. Proper Timbre (Tonal) Production
    2. Accurate Rhythmic Interpretation
    3. Interpretation of Linear Lines
    4. Literature That is Listed as Etudes in Nature
    5. Literature That is Listed as Excerpts in Nature
    6. Literature That is Listed as Soloistic in Nature
    7. History and Theory to be Taught Relevant to Literature Being Covered


    Effective Term:
    2022-2023
  
  • MUP 171 - Studio Instruction: Brass II (Major)

    2 Credits, 0.5 Contact Hours
    0 lecture periods 5 lab periods

    Continuation of MUP 161 . Private weekly instrumental lessons. Includes further development of performance skills and participation in student recitals and jury exams.

    Prerequisite(s): MUP 161  
    Corequisite(s): MUS 126 , MUS 129  
    Information: Students chosen by audition. Faculty approval required for registration.
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    Course Learning Outcomes
    1. Demonstrate a continued emphasis on proper physical characteristics for playing of one’s instrument.
    2. Demonstrate a concentrated practicing and mental approach for playing of one’s instrument.
    3. Demonstrate a continuation of student’s musicianship.
    4. Practice playing of all major scales using different articulations.
    5. Develop awareness of intervallic relationships and relate them to their instrument.
    6. Develop increased awareness of rhythmic subtleties.
    7. Develop increased awareness of chordal outline and proper resolution of said lines.
    8. Develop increase awareness of music literature and its interpretation for performance.

    Outline:
    1. Embouchure Development
    2. Proper Timbre (Tonal) Production
    3. Accurate Rhythmic Interpretation
    4. Interpretation of Linear Lines
    5. Literature That is Listed as Etudes in Nature
    6. Literature That is Listed as Excerpts in Nature
    7. Literature That is Listed as Soloistic in Nature
    8. History and Theory to be Taught Relevant to Literature Being Covered


    Effective Term:
    2022-2023
  
  • MUP 172 - Studio Instruction: Guitar II (Major)

    2 Credits, 0.5 Contact Hours
    0 lecture periods 5 lab periods

    Continuation of MUP 162 . Private weekly instrumental lessons. Includes further development of performance skills and participation in student recitals and jury exams.

    Prerequisite(s): MUP 162  
    Corequisite(s): MUS 126 , MUS 129  
    Information: Students chosen by audition. Faculty approval required for registration.
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    Course Learning Outcomes
    1. Develop a continued emphasis on proper physical characteristics for playing of one’s instrument.
    2. Utilize a concentrated practicing and mental approach for playing one’s instrument.
    3. Expand upon, and the continuation of the student’s musicianship.
    4. Demonstrate playing of all major scales using different articulations.
    5. Demonstrate awareness of intervallic relationships and relate them to their instrument.
    6. Develop increased awareness of rhythmic subtleties.
    7. Develop increased awareness of chordal outline and proper resolution of said lines.
    8. Develop increased awareness of music literature and its interpretation for performance.

    Outline:
    1. Proper Timbre (Tonal) Production
    2. Accurate Rhythmic Interpretation
    3. Interpretation of Linear Lines
    4. Literature That is Listed as Etudes in Nature
    5. Literature That is Listed as Excerpts in Nature
    6. Literature That is Listed as Soloistic in Nature
    7. History and Theory to be Taught Relevant to Literature Being Covered


    Effective Term:
    2022-2023
  
  • MUP 173 - Studio Instruction: Percussion II (Major)

    2 Credits, 0.5 Contact Hours
    0 lecture periods 5 lab periods

    Continuation of MUP 163 . Private weekly instrumental lessons. Includes further development of performance skills and participation in student recitals and jury exams.

    Prerequisite(s): MUP 163  
    Corequisite(s): MUS 126 , MUS 129  
    Information: Students chosen by audition. Faculty approval required for registration.
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    Course Learning Outcomes
    1. Develop a continued emphasis on proper physical characteristics for playing of one’s instrument.
    2. Utilize a concentrated practicing and mental approach for playing one’s instrument.
    3. Expand upon, and the continuation of the student’s musicianship.
    4. Demonstrate playing of all major scales using different articulations.
    5. Demonstrate awareness of intervallic relationships and relate them to their instrument.
    6. Develop increased awareness of rhythmic subtleties.
    7. Develop increased awareness of chordal outline and proper resolution of said lines.
    8. Develop increased awareness of music literature and its interpretation for performance.

    Outline:
    1. Continued Mastery of Rudimental Patterns
    2. Continued Mastery of Sound Production on a Variety of Percussion Instruments
    3. Accurate Rhythmic Interpretation
    4. Interpretation of Linear Lines
    5. Literature That is Listed as Etudes in Nature
    6. Literature That is Listed as Excerpts in Nature
    7. Literature That is Listed as Soloistic in Nature
    8. History and Theory to be Taught Relevant to Literature Being Covered


    Effective Term:
    2022-2023
  
  • MUP 174 - Studio Instruction: Piano II (Major)

    2 Credits, 0.5 Contact Hours
    0 lecture periods 5 lab periods

    Continuation of MUP 164 . Private weekly instrumental lessons. Includes further development of performance skills and participation in recitals and jury exams.

    Prerequisite(s): MUP 164  
    Corequisite(s): MUS 126 , MUS 129  
    Information: Students chosen by audition. Faculty approval required for registration.
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    Course Learning Outcomes
    1. Demonstrate proper physical characteristics for playing of one’s instrument.
    2. Utilize a concentrated practicing and mental approach for playing instrument, practicing, and problem solving.
    3. Demonstrate and display musicianship and interpretation stylistically appropriate, with respect to historical genres.
    4. Demonstrate the ability to play technical studies such as scales, etudes, etc., appropriate for student’s level.
    5. Demonstrate the ability to correctly execute rhythms in repertoire appropriate to student’s level.

    Outline:
    1. Accurate Execution of Rhythm and Pitch
    2. Interpretation of Repertoire Written in Homophonic and Polyphonic Textures
    3. Literature that are Etudes in Nature
    4. Scales and Arpeggios
    5. Other Technical Studies Considered Appropriate to Student’s Level
    6. Literature Representative of Contrasting Historical Periods and Styles
    7. History and Theory to be Taught Relevant to Literature Being Covered
    8. Student Must Perform Satisfactorily in a Student Recital in Order to Receive Credit for the Course
    9. Student Must Play a Jury Exam for the Piano Faculty in Order to Receive Credit for the Course


    Effective Term:
    2022-2023
  
  • MUP 175 - Studio Instruction: Strings II (Major)

    2 Credits, 0.5 Contact Hours
    0 lecture periods 5 lab periods

    Continuation of MUP 165 . Private weekly instrumental lessons. Includes further development of performance skills and participation in student recitals and jury exams.

    Prerequisite(s): MUP 165  
    Corequisite(s): MUS 126 , MUS 129  
    Information: Students chosen by audition. Faculty approval required for registration.
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    Course Learning Outcomes
    1. Demonstrate a continued emphasis on proper physical characteristics for playing of one’s instrument.
    2. Demonstrate a concentrated practicing and mental approach for playing of one’s instrument.
    3. Demonstrate a continuation of student’s musicianship.
    4. Practice playing of all major scales using different articulations.
    5. Develop awareness of intervallic relationships and related them to their instrument.
    6. Develop increased awareness of rhythmic subtleties.
    7. Develop increased awareness of chordal outline and proper resolution of said lines.
    8. Develop increased awareness of music literature and its interpretation for performance.

    Outline:
    1. Continued Left-Hand and Bowing Development
    2. Proper Timbre (Tonal) Production
    3. Accurate Rhythmic Interpretation
    4. Interpretation of Linear Lines
    5. Literature That is Listed as Etudes in Nature
    6. Literature That is Listed as Excerpts in Nature
    7. Literature That is Listed as Soloistic in Nature
    8. History and Theory to be Taught Relevant to Literature Being Covered


    Effective Term:
    2022-2023
  
  • MUP 176 - Studio Instruction: Voice II (Major)

    2 Credits, 0.5 Contact Hours
    0 lecture periods 5 lab periods

    Continuation of MUP 166 . Private weekly voice lessons. Includes further development of performance skills and participation in student recitals and jury exams.

    Prerequisite(s): MUP 166  
    Corequisite(s): MUS 126 , MUS 129  
    Information: Students chosen by audition. Faculty approval required for registration.
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    Course Learning Outcomes
    1. Demonstrate a continued emphasis on proper physical characteristics for playing of one’s instrument.
    2. Demonstrate a concentrated practicing and mental approach for playing of one’s instrument.
    3. Demonstrate a continuation of student’s musicianship.
    4. Practice playing of all major scales using different articulations.
    5. Develop awareness of intervallic relationships and related them to their instrument.
    6. Develop increased awareness of rhythmic subtleties.
    7. Develop increased awareness of chordal outline and proper resolution of said lines.
    8. Develop increased awareness of music literature and its interpretation for performance.

    Outline:
    1. Continued Left-Hand and Bowing Development
    2. Proper Timbre (Tonal) Production
    3. Accurate Rhythmic Interpretation
    4. Interpretation of Linear Lines
    5. Literature That is Listed as Etudes in Nature
    6. Literature That is Listed as Excerpts in Nature
    7. Literature That is Listed as Soloistic in Nature
    8. History and Theory to be Taught Relevant to Literature Being Covered


    Effective Term:
    2022-2023
  
  • MUP 177 - Studio Instruction: Woodwinds II (Major)

    2 Credits, 0.5 Contact Hours
    0 lecture periods 5 lab periods

    Continuation of MUP 167 . Private weekly instrumental lessons. Includes further development of performance skills and participation in student recitals and jury exams.

    Prerequisite(s): MUP 167  
    Corequisite(s): MUS 126 , MUS 129  
    Information: Students chosen by audition. Faculty approval required for registration.
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    Course Learning Outcomes
    1. Demonstrate a continued emphasis on proper physical characteristics for playing of one’s instrument.
    2. Demonstrate a concentrated practicing and mental approach for playing of one’s instruments.
    3. Demonstrate a continuation of student’s musicianship.
    4. Practice playing of all major scales using different articulations.
    5. Develop awareness of intervallic relationships and relate them to their instrument.
    6. Develop increased awareness of rhythmic subtleties.
    7. Develop increased awareness of chordal outline and proper resolution of said lines.
    8. Develop increased awareness of music literature and its interpretation for performance.

    Outline:
    1. Embouchure Development
    2. Proper Timbre (Tonal) Production
    3. Accurate Rhythmic Interpretation
    4. Interpretation of Linear Lines
    5. Literature That is Listed as Etudes in Nature
    6. Literature That is Listed as Excerpts in Nature
    7. Literature That is Listed as Soloistic in Nature
    8. History and Theory to be Taught Relevant to Literature Being Covered


    Effective Term:
    2022-2023
  
  • MUP 178 - Studio Instruction II: (Major)

    2 Credits, 0.5 Contact Hours
    0 lecture periods 5 lab periods

    Continuation of MUP 168 . Private weekly instrumental lessons. Includes further development of performance skills and participation in student recitals and jury exams.

    Prerequisite(s): MUP 168  
    Corequisite(s): MUS 126 , MUS 129  
    Information: Students chosen by audition. Faculty approval required for registration.
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    Course Learning Outcomes
    1. Demonstrate a continued emphasis on proper physical characteristics for playing of one’s instrument.
    2. Demonstrate a concentrated practicing and mental approach for playing one’s instrument.
    3. Demonstrate a continuation of student’s musicianship.
    4. Practice playing of all major scales using different articulations.
    5. Develop awareness of intervallic relationships and relate them to their instrument.
    6. Develop increased awareness of rhythmic subtleties.
    7. Develop increased awareness of chordal outline and proper resolution of said lines.
    8. Develop increased awareness of music literature and its interpretation for performance.

    Outline:
    1. Proper Timbre (Tonal) Production
    2. Accurate Rhythmic Interpretation
    3. Interpretation of Linear Lines
    4. Literature That is Listed as Etudes in Nature
    5. Literature That is Listed as Excerpts in Nature
    6. Literature That is Listed as Soloistic in Nature
    7. History and Theory to be Taught Relevant to Literature Being Covered


    Effective Term:
    2022-2023
  
  • MUP 261 - Studio Instruction: Brass III (Major)

    2 Credits, 0.5 Contact Hours
    0 lecture periods 5 lab periods

    Continuation of MUP 171 . Private weekly instrumental lessons. Includes further development of performance skills and participation in student recitals and jury exams.

    Prerequisite(s): MUP 171  
    Corequisite(s): MUS 223 , MUS 224  
    Information: Students chosen by audition. Faculty approval required for registration.
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    Course Learning Outcomes
    1. Demonstrate a continued emphasis on proper physical characteristics for playing of one’s instrument.
    2. Demonstrate a concentrated practicing and mental approach for playing of one’s instrument.
    3. Demonstrate a continuation of student’s musicianship.
    4. Practice playing of all major and minor scales by memory and minor scales to be played in their natural minor form, with a variety of articulations to be used.
    5. Develop awareness of intervallic relationships and relate them to their instrument.
    6. Develop increased awareness of rhythmic subtleties.
    7. Develop increased awareness of chordal outline and proper resolution of said lines.
    8. Develop increased awareness of music literature and its interpretation for performance.

    Outline:
    1. Embouchure Development
    2. Proper Timbre (Tonal) Production
    3. Accurate Rhythmic Interpretation
    4. Interpretation of Linear Lines
    5. Literature That is Listed as Etudes in Nature
    6. Literature That is Listed as Excerpts in Nature
    7. Literature That is Listed as Soloistic in Nature
    8. History and Theory to be Taught Relevant to Literature Being Covered


    Effective Term:
    2022-2023
  
  • MUP 262 - Studio Instruction: Guitar III (Major)

    2 Credits, 0.5 Contact Hours
    0 lecture periods 5 lab periods

    Continuation of MUP 172 . Private weekly instrumental lessons. Includes further development of performance skills and participation in student recitals and jury exams.

    Prerequisite(s): MUP 172  
    Corequisite(s): MUS 223 , MUS 224  
    Information: Students chosen by audition. Faculty approval required for registration.
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    Course Learning Outcomes
    1. Develop a continued emphasis on proper physical characteristics for playing of one’s instrument.
    2. Utilize a concentrated practicing and mental approach for playing one’s instrument.
    3. Expand upon, and the continuation of the student’s musicianship.
    4. Demonstrate playing of all major and minor scales by memory, and minor scales to be played in their natural minor form with a variety of articulations used.
    5. Demonstrate awareness of intervallic relationships and relate them to their instrument.
    6. Develop increased awareness of rhythmic subtleties.
    7. Develop increased awareness of chordal outline and proper resolution of said lines.
    8. Develop increased awareness of music literature and its interpretation for performance.

    Outline:
    1. Proper Timbre (Tonal) Production
    2. Accurate Rhythmic Interpretation
    3. Interpretation of Linear Lines
    4. Literature That is Listed as Etudes in Nature
    5. Literature That is Listed as Excerpts in Nature
    6. Literature That is Listed as Soloistic in Nature


    Effective Term:
    2022-2023
  
  • MUP 263 - Studio Instruction: Percussion III (Major)

    2 Credits, 0.5 Contact Hours
    0 lecture periods 5 lab periods

    Continuation of MUP 173 . Private weekly instrumental lessons. Includes further development of performance skills and participation in student recitals and jury exams.

    Prerequisite(s): MUP 173  
    Corequisite(s): MUS 223 , MUS 224  
    Information: Students chosen by audition. Faculty approval required for registration.
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    Course Learning Outcomes
    1. Develop a continued emphasis on proper physical characteristics for playing of one’s instrument.
    2. Utilize a concentrated practicing and mental approach for playing one’s instrument.
    3. Expand upon, and the continuation of the student’s musicianship.
    4. Demonstrate playing of all major and minor scales by memory, and minor scales to be played in their natural minor form with a variety of articulations used.
    5. Demonstrate awareness of intervallic relationships and relate them to their instrument.
    6. Develop increased awareness of rhythmic subtleties.
    7. Develop increased awareness of chordal outline and proper resolution of said lines.
    8. Develop increased awareness of music literature and its interpretation for performance.

    Outline:
    1. Continued Mastery of Rudimental Patterns
    2. Continued Mastery of Sound Production on a Variety of Percussion Instruments
    3. Accurate Rhythmic Interpretation
    4. Interpretation of Linear Lines
    5. Literature That is Listed as Etudes in Nature
    6. Literature That is Listed as Excerpts in Nature
    7. Literature That is Listed as Soloistic in Nature
    8. History and Theory to be Taught Relevant to Literature Being Covered


    Effective Term:
    2022-2023
  
  • MUP 264 - Studio Instruction: Piano III (Major)

    2 Credits, 0.5 Contact Hours
    0 lecture periods 5 lab periods

    Continuation of MUP 174 . Private weekly instrumental lessons. Includes further development of performance skills and participation in student recitals and jury exams.

    Prerequisite(s): MUP 174  
    Corequisite(s): MUS 223 , MUS 224  
    Information: Students chosen by audition. Faculty approval required for registration.
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    Course Learning Outcomes
    1. Develop a continued emphasis on proper physical characteristics for playing of one’s instrument.
    2. Utilize a concentrated practicing and mental approach for playing one’s instrument.
    3. Expand upon, and the continuation of the student’s musicianship.
    4. Demonstrate playing of all major and minor scales by memory, and minor scales to be played in their natural minor form with a variety of articulations used.
    5. Demonstrate awareness of intervallic relationships and relate them to their instrument.
    6. Develop increased awareness of rhythmic subtleties.
    7. Develop increased awareness of chordal outline and proper resolution of said lines.
    8. Develop increased awareness of music literature and its interpretation for performance.

    Outline:
    1. Continued Mastery of Rudimental Patterns
    2. Continued Mastery of Sound Production on a Variety of Percussion Instruments
    3. Accurate Rhythmic Interpretation
    4. Interpretation of Linear Lines
    5. Literature That is Listed as Etudes in Nature
    6. Literature That is Listed as Excerpts in Nature
    7. Literature That is Listed as Soloistic in Nature
    8. History and Theory to be Taught Relevant to Literature Being Covered


    Effective Term:
    2022-2023
  
  • MUP 265 - Studio Instruction: Strings III (Major)

    2 Credits, 0.5 Contact Hours
    0 lecture periods 5 lab periods

    Continuation of MUP 175 . Private weekly instrumental lessons. Includes further development of performance skills and participation in student recitals and jury exams.

    Prerequisite(s): MUP 175  
    Corequisite(s): MUS 223 , MUS 224  
    Information: Students chosen by audition. Faculty approval required for registration.
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    Course Learning Outcomes
    1. Develop a continued emphasis on proper physical characteristics for playing of one’s instrument.
    2. Utilize a concentrated practicing and mental approach for playing one’s instrument.
    3. Expand upon, and the continuation of the student’s musicianship.
    4. Demonstrate playing of all major and minor scales by memory, and minor scales to be played in their natural minor form with a variety of articulations used.
    5. Demonstrate awareness of intervallic relationships and relate them to their instrument.
    6. Develop increased awareness of rhythmic subtleties.
    7. Develop increased awareness of chordal outline and proper resolution of said lines.
    8. Develop increased awareness of music literature and its interpretation for performance.

    Outline:
    1. Continued Mastery of Left Hand and Bowing
    2. Proper Timbre (Tonal) Production
    3. Accurate Rhythmic Interpretation
    4. Interpretation of Linear Lines
    5. Literature That is Listed as Etudes in Nature
    6. Literature That is Listed as Excerpts in Nature
    7. Literature That is Listed as Soloistic in Nature
    8. History and Theory to be Taught Relevant to Literature Being Covered


    Effective Term:
    2022-2023
  
  • MUP 266 - Studio Instruction: Voice III (Major)

    2 Credits, 0.5 Contact Hours
    0 lecture periods 5 lab periods

    Continuation of MUP 176 . Private weekly voice lessons. Includes further development of performance skills and participation in student recitals and jury exams.

    Prerequisite(s): MUP 176  
    Corequisite(s): MUS 223 , MUS 224  
    Information: Students chosen by audition. Faculty approval required for registration.
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    Course Learning Outcomes
    1. Demonstrate a continued emphasis on proper physical characteristics for singing.
    2. Demonstrate a concentrated practicing and mental approach for singing.
    3. Demonstrate a continuation of student’s musicianship.
    4. Development and continuation of proper techniques in singing.
    5. Develop increased awareness of music literature and its interpretation for performance.

    Outline:
    1. Continuing Development of Technique
    2. Continuing Development of Musicianship
    3. Continuing interpretation of Vocal Literature
    4. History and Theory to be Taught Relevant to Literature Being Covered


    Effective Term:
    2022-2023
  
  • MUP 267 - Studio Instruction: Woodwinds III (Major)

    2 Credits, 0.5 Contact Hours
    0 lecture periods 5 lab periods

    Continuation of MUP 177 . Private weekly instrumental lessons. Includes further development of performance skills and participation in student recitals and jury exams.

    Prerequisite(s): MUP 177  
    Corequisite(s): MUS 223 , MUS 224  
    Information: Students chosen by audition. Faculty approval required for registration.
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    Course Learning Outcomes
    1. Demonstrate a continued emphasis on proper physical characteristics for playing of one’s instrument.
    2. Demonstrate a concentrated practicing and mental approach for playing of one’s instrument.
    3. Demonstrate a continuation of student’s musicianship.
    4. Practice playing of all major and minor scales by memory and minor scales to be played in their natural minor form, with a variety of articulations to be used.
    5. Develop awareness of intervallic relationships and relate them to their instrument.
    6. Develop increased awareness of rhythmic subtleties.
    7. Develop increased awareness of chordal outline and proper resolution of said lines.
    8. Develop increased awareness of music literature and its interpretation for performance.

    Outline:
    1. Embouchure Development
    2. Proper Timbre (Tonal) Production
    3. Accurate Rhythmic Interpretation
    4. Interpretation of Linear Lines
    5. Literature That is Listed as Etudes in Nature
    6. Literature That is Listed as Excerpts in Nature
    7. Literature That is Listed as Soloistic in Nature
    8. History and Theory to be Taught Relevant to Literature Being Covered


    Effective Term:
    2022-2023
  
  • MUP 268 - Studio Instruction III: (Major)

    2 Credits, 0.5 Contact Hours
    0 lecture periods 5 lab periods

    Continuation of MUP 178 . Private weekly instrumental lessons. Includes further development of performance skills and participation in student recitals and jury exams.

    Prerequisite(s): MUP 178  
    Corequisite(s): MUS 223 , MUS 224  
    Information: Students chosen by audition. Faculty approval required for registration.
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    Course Learning Outcomes
    1. Demonstrate a continued emphasis on proper physical characteristics for playing of one’s instrument.
    2. Demonstrate a concentrated practicing and mental approach for playing of one’s instrument.
    3. Demonstrate a continuation of student’s musicianship.
    4. Practice playing of all major and minor scales by memory with minor scales to be played in their natural minor form, using a variety of articulations.
    5. Develop awareness of intervallic relationships and relate them to their instrument.
    6. Develop increased awareness of rhythmic subtleties.
    7. Develop increased awareness of chordal outline and proper resolution of said lines.
    8. Develop increased awareness of music literature and its interpretation for performance.

    Outline:
    1. Proper Timbre (Tonal) Production
    2. Accurate Rhythmic Interpretation
    3. Interpretation of Linear Lines
    4. Literature That is Listed as Etudes in Nature
    5. Literature That is Listed as Excerpts in Nature
    6. Literature That is Listed as Soloistic in Nature
    7. History and Theory to be Taught Relevant to Literature Being Covered


    Effective Term:
    2022-2023
  
  • MUP 271 - Studio Instruction: Brass IV (Major)

    2 Credits, 0.5 Contact Hours
    0 lecture periods 5 lab periods

    Continuation of MUP 261 . Private weekly instrumental lessons. Includes further development of performance skills and participation in student recitals and jury exams.

    Prerequisite(s): MUP 261  
    Corequisite(s): MUS 226 , MUS 228  
    Information: Students chosen by audition. Faculty approval required for registration.
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    Course Learning Outcomes
    1. Demonstrate a continued emphasis on proper physical characteristics for playing of one’s instrument.
    2. Demonstrate a concentrated practicing and mental approach for playing of one’s instrument.
    3. Demonstrate a continuation of student’s musicianship.
    4. Practice playing of all major and minor scales by memory and minor scales to be played in their natural minor form with a variety of articulations to be used.
    5. Develop awareness of intervallic relationships and relate them to their instrument.
    6. Develop increased awareness of rhythmic subtleties.
    7. Develop increased awareness of chordal outline and proper resolution of said lines.
    8. Develop increased awareness of music literature and its interpretation for performance.

    Outline:
    1. Embouchure Development
    2. Proper Timbre (Tonal) Production
    3. Accurate Rhythmic Interpretation
    4. Interpretation of Linear Lines
    5. Literature That is Listed as Etudes in Nature
    6. Literature That is Listed as Excerpts in Nature
    7. Literature That is Listed as Soloistic in Nature
    8. History and Theory to be Taught Relevant to Literature Being Covered


    Effective Term:
    2022-2023
  
  • MUP 272 - Studio Instruction: Guitar IV (Major)

    2 Credits, 0.5 Contact Hours
    0 lecture periods 5 lab periods

    Continuation of MUP 262 . Private weekly instrumental lessons. Includes further development of performance skills and participation in student recitals and jury exams.

    Prerequisite(s): MUP 262  
    Corequisite(s): MUS 226 , MUS 228  
    Information: Students chosen by audition. Faculty approval required for registration.
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    Course Learning Outcomes
    1. Develop a continued emphasis on proper physical characteristics for playing of one’s instrument.
    2. Utilize a concentrated practicing and mental approach for playing one’s instrument.
    3. Expand upon, and the continuation of the student’s musicianship.
    4. Demonstrate playing of all major and minor scales by memory, and minor scales to be played in their natural minor form with a variety of articulations used.
    5. Demonstrate awareness of intervallic relationships and relate them to their instrument.
    6. Develop increased awareness of rhythmic subtleties.
    7. Develop increased awareness of chordal outline and proper resolution of said lines.
    8. Develop increased awareness of music literature and its interpretation for performance.

    Outline:
    1. Proper Timbre (Tonal) Production
    2. Accurate Rhythmic Interpretation
    3. Interpretation of Linear Lines
    4. Literature That is Listed as Etudes in Nature
    5. Literature That is Listed as Excerpts in Nature
    6. Literature That is Listed as Soloistic in Nature
    7. History and Theory to be Taught Relevant to Literate Being Covered


    Effective Term:
    2022-2023
  
  • MUP 273 - Studio Instruction: Percussion IV (Major)

    2 Credits, 0.5 Contact Hours
    0 lecture periods 5 lab periods

    Continuation of MUP 263 . Private weekly instrumental lessons. Includes further development of performance skills and participation in student recitals and jury exams.

    Prerequisite(s): MUP 263  
    Corequisite(s): MUS 226 , MUS 228  
    Information: Students chosen by audition. Faculty approval required for registration.
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    Course Learning Outcomes
    1. Develop a continued emphasis on proper physical characteristics for playing of one’s instrument.
    2. Utilize a concentrated practicing and mental approach for playing one’s instrument.
    3. Expand upon, and the continuation of the student’s musicianship.
    4. Demonstrate playing of all major and minor scales by memory, and minor scales to be played in their natural minor for with a variety of articulations used.
    5. Demonstrate awareness of intervallic relationships and relate them to their instrument.
    6. Develop increased awareness of rhythmic subtleties.
    7. Develop increased awareness of chordal outline and proper resolution of said lines.
    8. Develop increased awareness of music literature and it interpretation for performance.

    Outline:
    1. Continued Mastery of Basic Rudiments
    2. Continued Mastery of Sound Production on a Variety of Percussion Instruments
    3. Accurate Rhythmic Interpretation
    4. Interpretation of Linear Lines
    5. Literature That is Listed as Etudes in Nature
    6. Literature That is Listed as Excerpt in Nature
    7. Literature That is Listed as Soloistic in Nature
    8. History and Theory to be Taught Relevant to Literature Being Covered


    Effective Term:
    2022-2023
  
  • MUP 274 - Studio Instruction: Piano IV (Major)

    2 Credits, 0.5 Contact Hours
    0 lecture periods 5 lab periods

    Continuation of MUP 264 . Private weekly instrumental lessons. Includes further development of performance skills and participation in student recitals and jury exams.

    Prerequisite(s): MUP 264  
    Corequisite(s): MUS 226 , MUS 228  
    Information: Students chosen by audition. Faculty approval required for registration.
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    Course Learning Outcomes
    1. Demonstrate proper physical characteristics for playing of one’s instrument.
    2. Utilize a concentrated practicing and mental approach for playing instrument, practicing, and problem solving.
    3. Demonstrate and display musicianship and interpretation stylistically appropriate, with respect to historical genres.
    4. Demonstrate the ability to play technical studies such as scales, etudes, etc. appropriate for student’s level.
    5. Demonstrate the ability to correctly execute rhythms in repertoire appropriate to student’s level.

    Outline:
    1. Accurate Execution of Rhythm and Pitch
    2. Interpretation of Repertoire Written in Homophonic and Polyphonic Textures
    3. Literature That are Etudes in Nature
    4. Scales and Arpeggios
    5. Other Technical Studies Considered Appropriate to Student’s Level
    6. Literature Representative of Contrasting Historical Periods and Styles
    7. History and Theory to be Taught Relevant to Literature Being Covered
    8. Student Must Perform Satisfactorily in a Student Recital in Order to Receive Credit for the Course
    9. Student Must Play a Jury Exam for the Piano Faculty in Order to Receive Credit for the Course


    Effective Term:
    2022-2023
  
  • MUP 275 - Studio Instruction: Strings IV (Major)

    2 Credits, 0.5 Contact Hours
    0 lecture periods 5 lab periods

    Continuation of MUP 265 . Private weekly instrumental lessons. Includes further development of performance skills and participation in student recitals and jury exams.

    Prerequisite(s): MUP 265  
    Corequisite(s): MUS 226 , MUS 228  
    Information: Students chosen by audition. Faculty approval required for registration.
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    Course Learning Outcomes
    1. Develop a continued emphasis on proper physical characteristics for playing of one’s instrument.
    2. Utilize a concentrated practicing and mental approach for playing one’s instrument.
    3. Expand upon, and the continuation of the student’s musicianship.
    4. Demonstrate playing of all major and minor scales by memory, and minor scales to be played in their natural minor form with a variety of articulations used.
    5. Demonstrate awareness of intervallic relationships and relate them to their instrument.
    6. Develop increased awareness of rhythmic subtleties.
    7. Develop increased awareness of chordal outline and proper resolution of said lines.
    8. Develop increased awareness of music literature and its interpretation for performance.

    Outline:
    1. Continued Mastery of Left Hand and Bowing
    2. Proper Timbre (Tonal) Production
    3. Accurate Rhythmic Interpretation
    4. Interpretation of Linear Lines
    5. Literature That is Listed as Etudes in Nature
    6. Literature That is Listed as Excerpts in Nature
    7. Literature That is Listed as Soloistic in Nature
    8. History and Theory to be Taught Relevant to Literature Being Covered


    Effective Term:
    2022-2023
  
  • MUP 276 - Studio Instruction: Voice IV (Major)

    2 Credits, 0.5 Contact Hours
    0 lecture periods 5 lab periods

    Continuation of MUP 266 . Private weekly voice lessons. Includes further development of performance skills and participation in student recitals and jury exams.

    Prerequisite(s): MUP 266  
    Corequisite(s): MUS 226 , MUS 228  
    Information: Students chosen by audition. Faculty approval required for registration.
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    Course Learning Outcomes
    1. Demonstrate a continued emphasis on proper physical characteristics for singing.
    2. Demonstrate a concentrated practicing and mental approach for singing.
    3. Demonstrate a continuation of student’s musicianship.
    4. Development and continuation of proper techniques in singing.
    5. Develop increased awareness of music literature and its interpretation for performance.

    Outline:
    1. Continuing Development of Technique
    2. Continuing Development of Musicianship
    3. Continuing Interpretation of Vocal Literature
    4. History and Theory to be Taught Relevant to Literature Being Covered


    Effective Term:
    2022-2023
  
  • MUP 277 - Studio Instruction: Woodwinds IV (Major)

    2 Credits, 0.5 Contact Hours
    0 lecture periods 5 lab periods

    Continuation of MUP 267 . Private weekly instrumental lessons. Includes further development of performance skills and participation in student recitals and jury exams.

    Prerequisite(s): MUP 267  
    Corequisite(s): MUS 226 , MUS 228  
    Information: Students chosen by audition. Faculty approval required for registration.
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    Course Learning Outcomes
    1. Demonstrate a continued emphasis on proper physical characteristics for playing of one’s instrument.
    2. Demonstrate a concentrated practicing and mental approach for playing of one’s instrument.
    3. Demonstrate a continuation of student’s musicianship.
    4. Practice playing of all major and minor scales by memory and minor scales to be played in their natural minor form, with a variety of articulations to be used.
    5. Develop awareness of intervallic relationships and relate them to their instrument.
    6. Develop increased awareness of rhythmic subtleties.
    7. Develop increased awareness of chordal outline and proper resolution of said lines.
    8. Develop increased awareness of music literature and its interpretation for performance.

    Outline:
    1. Embouchure Development
    2. Proper Timbre (Tonal) Production
    3. Accurate Rhythmic Interpretation
    4. Interpretation of Linear Lines
    5. Literature That is Listed as Etudes in Nature
    6. Literature That is Listed as Excerpts in Nature
    7. Literature That is Listed as Soloistic in Nature
    8. History and Theory to be Taught Relevant to Literature Being Covered


    Effective Term:
    2022-2023
  
  • MUP 278 - Studio Instruction IV: (Major)

    2 Credits, 0.5 Contact Hours
    0 lecture periods 5 lab periods

    Continuation of MUP 268 . Private weekly instrumental lessons. Includes further development of performance skills and participation in student recitals and jury exams.

    Prerequisite(s): MUP 268  
    Corequisite(s): MUS 226 , MUS 228  
    Information: Students chosen by audition. Faculty approval required for registration.
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    Course Learning Outcomes
    1. Demonstrate a continued emphasis on proper physical characteristics for playing of one’s instrument.
    2. Demonstrate a concentrated practicing and mental approach for playing of one’s instrument.
    3. Demonstrate a continuation of student’s musicianship.
    4. Practice playing of all major and minor scales by memory with minor scales to be played in their natural minor form, using a variety of articulations.
    5. Develop awareness of intervallic relationships and relate them to their instrument.
    6. Develop increased awareness of rhythmic subtleties.
    7. Develop increased awareness of chordal outline and proper resolution of said lines.
    8. Develop increased awareness of music literature and its interpretation for performance.

    Outline:
    1. Proper Timbre (Tonal) Production
    2. Accurate Rhythmic Interpretation
    3. Interpretation of Linear Lines
    4. Literature That is Listed as Etudes in Nature
    5. Literature That is Listed as Excerpt sin Nature
    6. Literature That is Listed as Soloistic in Nature
    7. History and Theory to be Taught Relevant to Literature Being Covered


    Effective Term:
    2022-2023

Non-Destructive Testing

  
  • NDT 100 - Introduction to Nondestructive Testing

    3 Credits, 3 Contact Hours
    3 lecture periods 0 lab periods

    Introduces the knowledge and requirements needed for the various nondestructive testing methods. Includes the requirements to become a certified NDT Technician per the different certifying standards for OJT hours, formal education hours, and the difference between the certifying standards. Also includes the limitations of the different levels of nondestructive testing.

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    Course Learning Outcomes
    1. Demonstrate proficient knowledge of NDT certification levels
    2. Demonstrate proficient knowledge of certification standards and requirements
    3. Demonstrate proficient knowledge of written practices.
    4. Demonstrate proficient knowledge of technician responsibilities

    Outline:
    1. NDT Levels Introduction
      1. Trainee
      2. Level I
      3. Level I limited
      4. Level II
      5. Level II limited
      6. Level III
      7. NDT Instructor
    2. Certifying Standards
      1. Central certification systems
      2. ASNT/ACCP
      3. API
      4. AWS
      5. ISQ
      6. Employer based certification
      7. SNT-TC-1A
      8. NAS410
      9. CP189
      10. ASME
      11. ISO 9712
    3. Certification Requirements
      1. Practical
      2. General
      3. Specific
      4. Minimum requirement
    4. Written Practice
      1. Employer’s written practice
      2. Employer responsibilities
      3. Procedure requirements
      4. Customer requirements
      5. Recertification
    5. NDT Methods
      1. Basic methods
      2. Advanced methods
      3. Methods in industry
      4. Emerging methods
    6. Technicians Responsibilities
      1. Training record
      2. Record of previous experience
      3. Certification record
      4. Visual exam record
    7. CP105 Requirements
      1. CP105 Training program requirements
      2. Summary


    Effective Term:
    Fall 2023
  
  • NDT 101 - Visual Testing (VT) Level I and II

    3 Credits, 3 Contact Hours
    3 lecture periods 0 lab periods

    Prepares students to conduct visual examinations, identify defects, interpret and evaluate results with respect to applicable codes, standards and specifications, and familiarize students with the scope and limitations of the methods.

    Prerequisite(s): NDT 100   
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    Course Learning Outcomes
    1. Demonstrate proficient knowledge of visual testing.
    2. Demonstrate proficient knowledge of the application of visual testing in industry.
    3. Demonstrate proficient knowledge of how to use equipment needed for testing visually.
    4. Demonstrate proficient knowledge of basic understanding of weld inspection using visual testing.

    Outline:
    1. Introduction
      1. Definition of Visual Testing (VT)
      2. History of VT
      3. Overview of VT applications
    2. Definitions
      1. Standard terms and their meaning
    3. Fundamentals
      1. Vision
      2. Lighting
      3. Material attributes
      4. Environmental factors
      5. Visual perception
      6. Direct and indirect methods
    4. Equipment
      1. Mirrors
      2. Magnifiers
      3. Borescopes
      4. Fiber borescope
      5. Video borescope
      6. Remote visual inspection systems
      7. Light sources
      8. Gauges
      9. Automated systems
      10. Computer enhanced systems
    1. Applications
      1. Mineral-based material
      2. Metallic materials
      3. Organic based materials
    2. VT to Specific Procedures
      1. Selection of parameters
      2. Test standards
      3. Classification of indications per acceptance criteria
      4. Reports
    3. Purpose
      1. Scope
      2. Internal quality control
      3. Quality by the customer
      4. Quality by the authorities
      5. Discontinuities
      6. Shape and geometry
      7. Surface finish
      8. Time of application
      9. During manufacture
      10. In service
    4. Elements of Vision
      1. Mechanics of vision
      2. Adaptation
      3. Vision limitation
      4. Ophthalmic disorders
      5. Fatigue
      6. Physiology
      7. Vision acuity examination and charts
    5. Elements of Lighting
      • Fundamentals of light
      • Light source
      • Incandescent radiators
      • Luminescent radiators
      • Light levels
      • Glare
      • Lighting requirements
    6. Contrast and Resolution
      • Reflection at smooth and rough surfaces
      • Law of illumination
      • Reflectivity and luminance
      • Luminous contrast
      • Influence of cleanliness
      • Dark-field contrast
      • Colors and contribution to contrast
      • Surface geometry
    7. Optics
      • Transmission of light through solid and liquid media
      • Refraction of light
      • Refractive index of glasses
      • How prisms change the direction of light
      • How lenses focus
      • Lens optics
      • Fiber optics
      • Digitization
    8. Equipment
      • Magnifiers and mirrors
      • Rigid borescopes
      • Fiber borescopes
      • Video borescopes
      • Specialized inspection systems
    9. Visual Appearance of Discontinuities
      • Primary manufacturing discontinuities
      • Secondary manufacturing discontinuities
      • Service induced discontinuities
      • Inherent discontinuities
    10. Evaluation and Reporting
      • General evaluation scheme (ASTM E1316)
      • Evaluation criteria
      • Evaluation techniques
      • Reporting
      • Completion of testing checklist
    11. Codes, Standards and Specification
      • VT as an engineering task
      • VT as a technician task
      • US standards (ASME/AWS)
      • EU standards (PED)
      • ISO standards

     

     


    Effective Term:
    Fall 2023

  
  • NDT 102 - Liquid Penetrant Testing (PT) Level I and II

    3 Credits, 3 Contact Hours
    3 lecture periods 0 lab periods

    Provides accurate, current and thorough training that leads directly to the ability of the student to perform valid liquid penetrant testing. Level I and II material is combined and presented in a single classroom course. Includes the basic knowledge of liquid penetrant methods A, B, C, and D, allowed cleaning methods, scope of application, proper use and calibration of media and equipment. Also includes an overview of the origin and nature of discontinuities.

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    Course Learning Outcomes
    1. Demonstrate proficient knowledge of liquid penetrant method.
    2. Demonstrate proficient knowledge of the types of penetrant.
    3. Demonstrate proficient knowledge of how to set up and calibrate NDT equipment.
    4. Demonstrate proficient knowledge and basic understanding of nondestructive testing.

    Outline:
    1. Introduction to Liquid Penetrant
      1. History of Liquid penetrant
      2. Availability of Liquid Penetrant
      3. Type 1 Fluorescent
      4. Method removal
      5. Developer forms
      6. Solvent classes
    2. Liquid Penetrant Processing
      1. Procedures and techniques
      2. Pre-cleaning of test objects
      3. Rust and surface removal
      4. Paint removal 
      5. Etching
      6. Drying
      7. Dwell time
      8. Application of penetrant
      9. Penetrant type
      10. Interpretation and evaluation
      11. Types of indication
      12. Post cleaning 
    1. Liquid Penetrant Testing Methods
      1. Method characteristics
      2. Type 1 florescent vs. type 2 visible
      3. Solvent or water removable
      4. Inline penetrant system
      5. Lipophilic emulsification
      6. Hydrophilic emulsification
    2. Liquid Penetrant Testing Equipment
      1. Liquid penetrant testing units
      2. Sprayers and application
      3. Lamps for penetrant stations
      4. Thermostat and thermometers
      5. Exhaust fans and penetrant stations
      6. Refractometer and hydrometer
      7. Portable penetrant equipment
      8. Ultraviolet radiation illumination
      9. Materials for liquid penetrant testing
      10. Developers 
    3. Selection of Liquid Penetrant Testing Method
      1. Selection of penetrant type
      2. Advantages and disadvantages
      3. Penetrant vs other methods
      4. Penetrant examination as a complimentary method
      5. Selection of penetrant method
      6. Post emulsification
      7. Dry developers
      8. Wet developers
    4. Interpretation and Evaluation of Indications
      • Discontinuity categories
      • Discontinuities
      • Typical penetrant indications
      • Factors affecting indications
      • Indications from specific material forms
      • Indications from discontinuities
      • Evaluation of indications
    5. Liquid Penetrant Process Control
      • Quality control of test materials
      • Reference blocks
      • Test of penetrant materials
      • Emulsifier test
      • Dry developer test
      • Wet developer test
    6. Test Procedures and Standards
      • Standards
      • Specifications
      • Written practices
    7. Safety, Health, and Disposal 
      • General safety
      • Flammability
      • Skin irritation
      • Respiratory considerations
      • Effects of ultraviolet radiation
      • Disposal of penetrant materials
      • Controlling penetrant usage

     


    Effective Term:
    Fall 2023

  
  • NDT 103 - Magnetic Particle Testing (MT) Level I and II

    3 Credits, 3 Contact Hours
    3 lecture periods 0 lab periods

    Provides accurate, current and thorough training that leads directly to the ability of the student to perform valid magnetic particle inspection. Level I and II material is combined and presented in a single classroom course. Includes the basic knowledge of magnetic particle inspection, magnetic properties, and the basic theory of magnetism and its many applications for the testing of ferromagnetic materials. Also includes the use of yoke, and wet bench applications, the proper use and calibration of media and equipment, and an overview of the origin and nature of discontinuities.

    Prerequisite(s): NDT 100
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    Course Learning Outcomes
    1. Demonstrate proficient knowledge of magnetic particle testing.
    2. Demonstrate proficient knowledge of the use of magnetic particle equipment.
    3. Demonstrate proficient knowledge of how to set up and calibrate NDT equipment.
    4. Demonstrate proficient knowledge and a basic understanding of magnetism.

    Outline:
    1. Magnetic Domain Theory
      1. Properties of a magnet
      2. Magnetic field
      3. Flux leakage
    2. Magnetizing Ferromagnetic Materials
      1. Magnetic flow
      2. Current flow
      3. Magnetic properties of materials
      4. Formation of a hysteresis loop
    3. Method of Magnetization
    4. Circular magnetization current flow
    5. Threader bar
    6. Longitudinal magnetization
    7. Coil quick break technique
    8. Magnetic flow induced current magnetization
    9. Overall method
    10. Detecting Media
      1. General –properties of magnetic particle
      2. Materials
      3. Dry powders
      4. Magnetic inks – Preparation and use of inks, particle content checks, standard test pieces
      5. Comparison of wet and dry methods – Advantages of wet and dry methods
      6. Magnetic rubber inspection – MRI paint process
    11. Equipment
      1. Swinging field system
      2. Coils
      3. Threader bars
      4. Field indicators
      5. Inks and ink applicators
      6. Flux indicators
      7. Particle content testing kit
      8. Gauss meter
      9. Ketos ring
    12. Demagnetization
      1. Demagnetization methods
      2. Aperture type coil
      3. Aperture type coil with variable current
      4. AC Yokes
      5. Diminishing AC flow
      6. Reversing DC
      7. Heat treatment
    13. Practical Procedures
      1. Wet continuous – Dry continuous
      2. Wet residual – Dry residual
      3. Surface preparation
      4. Initial demagnetization
      5. Degreasing and cleaning
      6. Technique application
      7. Inking
      8. Magnetization
      9. Viewing
      10. Marking indications
      11. Assessment and recording flaws
      12. Demagnetization
      13. Cleaning
      14. Surface protection
    14. Interpretations of Indications
      1. Defect indications
      2. Viewing conditions – Visual acuity, experience, relevant indications, non-relevant indications
      3. False indications
      4. Spurious indications
      5. Flux leakage due to geometry
      6. Changes in permeability
      7. Magnetic writing
      8. Confirmation of indications
    15. Assessing Amperage
      1. Current flow
      2. Threader bar
      3. Coil
      4. Extenders
      5. Prods
      6. Meter readings and current flow for various waveforms
    16. Inspection Standards and Codes
      1. ASTM and ASME standards
      2. Minimum requirements
      3. Acceptance and rejection criteria

     

     

     


    Effective Term:
    Fall 2023

  
  • NDT 104 - Radiation Safety

    3 Credits, 3 Contact Hours
    3 lecture periods 0 lab periods

    Designed to provide fundamental radiological awareness. The Radiation Safety course for industrial radiography (45 Hours) is a prerequisite for individuals interested in working in industrial radiography. Includes the basics of non-medical radiographic testing (RT).

    Prerequisite(s): NDT 100
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    Course Learning Outcomes
    1. Demonstrate proficient knowledge of basic radiation safety.
    2. Demonstrate proficient knowledge of the use of radiation.
    3. Demonstrate proficient knowledge of how to work safely in an industrial radiation environment.
    4. Demonstrate proficient knowledge of the harmful effects of radiation.

    Outline:
    1. Why is Safety Training Important
      1. What is industrial radiography
      2. The beginning of radiography
      3. Radiation hazards
      4. Causes of radiography accidents
      5. Radiography facilities
      6. Personnel certification
    2. What is Radiation
      1. A form of energy
      2. Radiation quantities
      3. Compound units
      4. Permissible doses
      5. How much radiation are people exposed to
    3. Radioactivity
      1. Radioactivity
      2. Radioactive decay
      3. Using graphs
    4. What Are Harmful Effects of Radiation
      1. Prompt effects of radiation
      2. Delayed effects of radiation
    5. How Do Time, Distance, Shielding Affect Dose
      1. Time
      2. Distance
      3. Shielding
    6. How is Radiation Detected and Measured
      1. Survey meters measure dose rate
      2. Dosimeters measure dose
      3. Alarm systems at permanent installations
    7. How Do Radiography Cameras Work
      1. Types of cameras
      2. Daily maintenance
      3. Quarterly maintenance
    8. What Are The Basic Rules For Radiography
      1. Who regulates radiographers
      2. Reciprocity
      3. Off shore work sites
      4. Nuclear regulatory commission regulations
    9. What Are The Rules For Transporting Sources
      1. Packaging
      2. Moving the source to work sites
      3. Receiving and shipping sources
    10. How Can Following Procedures Help The Radiographer
      1. Operating procedures
      2. Emergency procedures
    11. Why Do Radiography Accidents Happen
      1. How radiography accidents happen
      2. But why

     


    Effective Term:
    Fall 2023

  
  • NDT 105 - Electromagnetic Testing (ET) Level I

    3 Credits, 3 Contact Hours
    3 lecture periods 0 lab periods

    Provides a basic knowledge of eddy current testing fundamentals sufficient to enable the technician to carry out eddy current testing to established procedures under the supervision of level II or level III personnel. Includes the essentials in electromagnetic theory, test instrumentation and coil design, and basic impedance plane principles. Also includes conductivity, dimensional factors (lift-off and material thickness), permeability, signal-to-noise ratio, frequency, and flaw detection applications.

    Prerequisite(s): NDT 100
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    Course Learning Outcomes
    1. Demonstrate proficient knowledge of electromagnetic testing.
    2. Demonstrate proficient knowledge of the use of eddy current equipment.
    3. Demonstrate proficient knowledge of how to set up and calibrate NDT equipment.
    4. Demonstrate proficient knowledge and basic understanding of Flux leakage.

    Outline:
    1. Introduction to Electromagnetic Testing
      1. Early observation of magnetic attraction
      2. Basic principles of induced currents
      3. Basic principles of flux leakage testing
      4. Personnel qualifications
      5. Personnel certifications 
    2. Eddy Current Theory
      1. Generation of eddy currents
      2. Resistance
      3. Inductive reactance
      4. Impedance
      5. Phase angle
    3. Eddy Current Instrumentation
      1. Eddy current instrument circuits
      2. Internal functions of eddy current instruments
    4. Readout Mechanism
      1. Analog meters
      2. Digital display
    5. Eddy Current Inspection Coils
      1. Surface coil
      2. Encircling coil
      3. Internal coil
      4. Test coil arrangements
      5. Factors affecting choice of sensing elements
    6. Flux Leakage Theory
      1. B and H curve
      2. Lines of force
      3. Law of magnetism
      4. Flux density
      5. Right hand rule
      6. Magnetic properties of materials
    7. Flux Leakage Sensing Elements
      1. Inductive coil sensors
      2. Magnetodiode
      3. Other methods of leakage field detection
    8. Coil Impedance
      1. Test objects
      2. Conductivity
      3. Alloy composition
      4. Hardness
      5. Temperature and residual stress
      6. Conductive coatings
      7. Edge effect
      8. Skin effect
      9. End effect
      10. Permeability
      11. Dimensional factors
      12. Discontinuities
    9. Eddy Current Test Systems and Analysis
      1. Impedance testing systems
      2. Phase analysis
      3. Cathode ray tube method
      4. Modulation analysis


    Effective Term:
    Fall 2023
  
  • NDT 106 - Ultrasonic Testing (UT) Level I

    3 Credits, 3 Contact Hours
    3 lecture periods 0 lab periods

    Provides a complete introduction through hands-on experience in the ultrasonic testing method within the field of nondestructive testing. Includes fundamental concepts and terminology of ultrasonics and the mathematical relationships that exist between them. Also includes instrument calibration, types of equipment, and basic ultrasonics.

    Prerequisite(s): NDT 100  
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    Course Learning Outcomes
    1. Demonstrate proficient knowledge of basic ultrasound.
    2. Demonstrate proficient knowledge of the use and application of ultrasonic equipment.
    3. Demonstrate proficient knowledge of how to set up and calibrate NDT equipment.
    4. Demonstrate proficient knowledge of basic understanding of ultrasound and wave propagation.

    Outline:
    1. Introduction to Ultrasonic Testing
      1. History of ultrasonic testing
      2. Application of ultrasonic testing
      3. Basic math review
    2. Basic Principles of Acoustics
      1. Nature of sound waves
      2. Propagation of sound energy
      3. Comparison of sound waves
      4. Reflection
      5. Refraction and mode conversion
      6. Snell’s law calculation
      7. Critical angles of refraction
      8. Fresnel and Fraunhofer effects
    3. Equipment
      1. Basic pulse echo instrumentation
      2. A scan
      3. B scan
      4. C scan
      5. Control functions
      6. Modern control panels
      7. Instrumentation calibration
      8. Standardizing
      9. Digital thickness instrumentation
    4. Transducers
      1. Transducer operation and theory
      2. Piezoelectric effect
      3. Elements
      4. Frequency
      5. Near field and far field
      6. Types of transducers
      7. Sensitivity, resolution, and damping
      8. Couplants
    5. Basic Ultrasonic Testing Methods
      1. Contact testing
      2. Pulse echo
      3. Through transmission
      4. Angle beam
      5. Surface wave
      6. Lamb wave
      7. Immersion testing
      8. Variation of immersion
      9. Bubbler technique
      10. Noncontacting ultrasonic techniques


    Effective Term:
    Fall 2023
  
  • NDT 107 - Radiographic Testing (RT) Level I

    3 Credits,
    3 lecture periods 0 lab periods

    Introduces the principles used to effectively perform film interpretation, to include determining film quality, analyzing the image, and reporting the results. Includes an emphasis on the interpretation of discontinuities typically found in weldments.

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    Course Learning Outcomes
    1. Demonstrate proficient knowledge of radiographic testing.
    2. Demonstrate proficient knowledge of the types of radiation.
    3. Demonstrate proficient knowledge of how to set up and calibrate NDT equipment.
    4. Demonstrate proficient knowledge of radiographic testing applications in industry.

    Outline:
    1. Introduction
      1. Process of radiography
      2. Types of electromagnetic radiation sources
      3. Electromagnetic spectrum
      4. Penetrating ability
      5. Spectrum of x-ray tube source
      6. Spectrum of gamma radioisotope source
      7. X-ray tube
    2. Basic Principles of Radiography
      1. Geometric exposure principles
      2. Shadow formation
      3. Shadow enlargement
      4. Shadow sharpness
      5. Geometric unsharpness
      6. Finding discontinuity depth
      7. Radiographic screens
      8. Radiographic cassettes
      9. Composition of industrial radiographic film
      10. The heel effect
    3. Radiographs
      1. Formation of latent image on film
      2. Inherent unsharpness
      3. Arithmetic of radiographic exposure
      4. Characteristic curve
      5. Film speed
      6. Selection of film for specific purpose
    4. Radiographic Image Quality
      1. Radiographic sensitivity
      2. Radiographic contrast
      3. Film contrast
      4. Subject contrast
      5. Definition
      6. Film graininess
      7. Image quality indicators
    5. Film Handling, Loading and Processing
      1. Safelight and dark room practices
      2. Loading bench
      3. Opening of film boxes and packets
      4. Loading of film and sealing cassettes
      5. Handling techniques for “green film”
      6. Elements of manual processing
    6. Exposure Techniques - Radiography
      1. Single wall radiography
      2. Double wall radiography
      3. Panoramic radiography
      4. Use of multiple film loading
      5. Specimen configuration
    7. Fluoroscopic Techniques
      1. Dark adaptation
      2. Special scattered radiation
      3. PPE
      4. Sensitivity
      5. Limitations
      6. Direct screen viewing
      7. Indirect screen viewing
    8. Review of Basic Principles
      1. Interaction of radiation with matter
      2. Math review
      3. Exposure calculations
      4. Geometric exposure
      5. Radiographic image quality parameters


    Effective Term:
    Fall 2023
  
  • NDT 205 - Electromagnetic Testing (ET) Level II

    3 Credits, 3 Contact Hours
    3 lecture periods 0 lab periods

    Provides a thorough grounding in the principles of eddy current testing and the fundamentals of engineering, materials, and components. Introduces and prepares the student for flaw detection with the use of surface scan and rotary scan procedures. Also includes a basic understanding of all the eddy current methods.

    Prerequisite(s): NDT 105
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    Course Learning Outcomes
    1. Demonstrate proficient knowledge of how to select the proper equipment for certain procedures.
    2. Demonstrate proficient knowledge of the use of eddy current equipment.
    3. Demonstrate proficient knowledge of how to set up and calibrate NDT equipment.
    4. Demonstrate proficient knowledge of alternating current field measurement, flux leakage, and remote field eddy current methods.

    Outline:
    1. Selection of Test Frequency
      1. Test frequency
      2. Depth of penetration
      3. Single frequency
      4. Dual frequency 
      5. Coupling
      6. Lift-off and fill factor
      7. Lift-off
      8. Fill factor
    2. Electromagnetic Testing Applications
      1. Eddy current applications
      2. Aerospace applications
      3. Measurement of metal and thickness coating
      4. Reference standards
      5. Test of metal conductivity
      6. Testing of bolt holes
      7. Testing of aircraft structures
      8. Chemical and petroleum applications
      9. Primary metal industries 
    3. Factors Affecting Flux Leakage Fields
      1. Defect geometry, location and orientation
      2. Subsurface discontinuities
      3. Degree of initial magnetization
    4. Selection of Magnetizing Method
      1. Permanent magnets
      2. Electromagnets
      3. Right hand rule
      4. Testing in the residual field
      5. Magnetizing by direct current
      6. Magnitudes of magnetic flux leakage fields
    5. Flux Leakage Applications
      1. Heat exchanger and boiler tubes
      2. Wire rope inspection
      3. Round bars and tube testing
      4. Petroleum and gas pipeline testing
      5. Above ground storage tank testing
    6. Remote Field Testing
      1. Probe configuration
      2. Probe fill factor
      3. Probe speed
      4. Frequency selection
      5. Remote field testing application
      6. Sensitivity
      7. Reference and calibration standards
    7. Alternating Current Field Measurement
      1. Principle of operation
      2. Signal analysis
      3. ACFM
      4. Advantages
      5. Disadvantages
      6. Alternating current field measurement indications
    8. Standards and Procedures
      1. Calibration standards
      2. Reference standards
      3. Standards and specifications
      4. Standards and industry specifications

     


    Effective Term:
    Fall 2023

  
  • NDT 206 - Ultrasonic Testing (UT) Level II

    3 Credits, 3 Contact Hours
    3 lecture periods 0 lab periods

    Prepares the student for flaw detection and angle beam inspections of welds, instrumentation and display formats, AWS and ASME style calibrations, and discontinuity interpretation and evaluation as per ASME Sec V article 4, AWS D1.1. Includes training students to identify waveform characteristics of various material defects, and enables them to develop and apply techniques.

    Prerequisite(s): NDT 106  
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    Course Learning Outcomes
    1. Demonstrate proficient knowledge of ultrasound straight and angle beam inspection.
    2. Demonstrate proficient knowledge of the use and application of ultrasonic equipment.
    3. Demonstrate proficient knowledge of how to set up and calibrate NDT equipment.
    4. Demonstrate proficient knowledge of standards and codes used in ultrasonic inspections.

    Outline:
    1. Principles of Ultrasonics
      1. Review of ultrasonic techniques
      2. Elements of ultrasonic testing
      3. Ultrasonic testing systems
      4. Ultrasonic instrumentation
      5. Pulser
      6. Amplifier
      7. A scan display
      8. B scan display
      9. C scan display
      10. Computerized systems
      11. Transducers
      12. Penetration versus sensitivity and resolution
      13. Transducer dampening
      14. High penetration – low resolution
      15. Medium penetration – high resolution
      16. Test and documents
      17. Piezoelectric materials
      18. Ultrasonic testing in industrial settings
      19. Acoustic coupling
      20. Base material testing
    2. Equipment Calibration
      1. Transducer performance checks
      2. Instrumentation calibration
      3. Checking horizontal linearity
      4. Straight beam calibration
      5. Angle beam calibration
      6. ASME shear wave approach
      7. AWS calibration
      8. Distance sensitivite
      9. Calibration blocks
    3. Evaluation of Base Materials
      1. Ingots
      2. Continuous casting
      3. Extrusion process
      4. Pipe and tubular products
      5. Forging
      6. Castings
      7. Composites
      8. Welds
    4. Ultrasonic Testing Applications
      1. Testing applications
      2. Detecting planar discontinuities
      3. Scattering discontinuities
      4. Test objects with curved surfaces
      5. Test objects with irregular surfaces
      6. Compressed discontinuities
    5. Transducer Characteristics
      1. General equipment
      2. General performance techniques
      3. Transducer characterization equipment
      4. Recording of transducer beam profiles
      5. Analysis of transducer data
      6. Evaluation Standards
    6. Evaluation standards - ASTM
      1. Evaluation standards - ASME
      2. Evaluation standards - API
      3. Standards - AWS
      4. Typical approaches
      5. Structure of standards
      6. Sample specifications


    Effective Term:
    Fall 2023
  
  • NDT 207 - Radiographic Testing (RT) Level II

    3 Credits, 3 Contact Hours
    3 lecture periods 0 lab periods

    Introduces the principles used to effectively perform film interpretation. Includes determining film quality, analyzing the image, and reporting the results. Also includes an emphasis on the interpretation of discontinuities typically found in weldments.

    Prerequisite(s): NDT 107  
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    Course Learning Outcomes
    1. Demonstrate proficient knowledge of radiographic testing.
    2. Demonstrate proficient knowledge of the types of radiation.
    3. Demonstrate proficient knowledge of how to set up and calibrate NDT equipment.
    4. Demonstrate proficient knowledge of radiographic testing applications in industry.

    Outline:
    1. Dark Room Facilities, Techniques, and Processing
      1. Facilities and equipment
      2. Film loading
      3. Protection of film in storage
      4. Processing of film
      5. Automatic film processing
      6. Film filling and storage
      7. Unsatisfactory radiographs
      8. Film density
    2. Indications, Discontinuities, and Defects
      1. Indications
      2. Discontinuities
      3. Defects
    3. Manufacturing Process and Associated Discontinuities
      1. Casting processes and associated discontinuities
      2. Wrought processes
      3. Welding process
    4. Radiographic Safety Principles
      1. Controlling personnel exposure
      2. Time, distance, shielding concepts
      3. As low as reasonably achievable (ALARA) concept
      4. Radiation detection equipment
      5. Exposure device operating characteristics
    5. Radiographic Viewing
      1. Film illuminator requirements
      2. Background lighting
      3. Multiple composite viewing
      4. IQI placement
      5. Personnel dark adaptation
      6. Film identification
      7. Location markers
      8. Film density measurements
      9. Film artifacts
    6. Application Techniques
      1. Multiple film techniques
      2. Enlargement and projection
      3. Geometric relationship
      4. Triangulation method
      5. Localized magnification
      6. Film handling techniques
    7. Evaluation of Castings
      1. Casting-method
      2. Origin and orientation
      3. Radiographic appearance
      4. Casting codes/standards
      5. Reference radiographs or pictograms
    8. Evaluation of Weldments
      1. Welding discontinuities
      2. Origin and orientation
      3. Radiographic appearance
      4. Welding codes/standards
      5. Reference radiographs or pictograms
    9. Standards, Codes, and Procedures
      1. ASTM standards
      2. Acceptable radiographic techniques
      3. Procedures for radiograph parameter verification
      4. Radiographic reports


    Effective Term:
    Fall 2023
  
  • NDT 208 - Full Matrix Capture (FMC/TFM)

    3 Credits, 3 Contact Hours
    3 lecture periods 0 lab periods

    Provides a basic knowledge on full matrix capture (FMC) consistent with other methods, and to acknowledge FMC and total focusing method (TFM) as unique enough to warrant an additional body of knowledge and qualification requirement.

    Prerequisite(s): NDT 206  
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    Course Learning Outcomes
    1. Demonstrate proficient knowledge of FMC/TFM.
    2. Demonstrate proficient knowledge and application of FMC/TFM.
    3. Demonstrate proficient knowledge of how to set up and calibrate NDT equipment.
    4. Demonstrate proficient knowledge and basic understanding of advanced phased array.

    Outline:
    1. Introduction
      1. Terminology of PAUT
      2. History of PAUT
      3. Responsibilities of levels of certification
    2. Basic Principles of PAUT
      1. Review of ultrasonic wave theory
      2. Introduction to PAUT concepts and theory
    3. Equipment
      1. Computer based systems
      2. Focal law generator
      3. Probes
      4. Wedges
      5. Scanners
    4. Testing Techniques
      1. Linear scans
      2. Sectorial scans
      3. Electronic scans
    5. Standardization
      1. Active element and probe checks
      2. Wedge delay
      3. Velocity
      4. Exit point verification
      5. Refraction angle verification
      6. Sensitivity
      7. DAC, TCG, TVG, and ACG variables and parameters
      8. Effects of curvature
      9. Focusing effects
      10. Beam steering
      11. Acquisition gates 
    6. Data Collection
      1. Single probes
      2. Multiple probes
      3. Multiple groups or multiplexing single/multiple probes
      4. Non-encoded scans
      5. Encoded scans
      6. Zone discrimination
      7. Scan plans
      8. Probe offset and indexing
    7. Procedures
      1. Specific applications
      2. Material evaluations
      3. Composites
      4. Nonmetallic materials
      5. Metallic materials
      6. Base material scan
      7. Bar, rod, and rail
      8. Forgings
      9. Castings
      10. Component evaluation
      11. Complex geometrics
      12. Weld inspection
    8. Data Presentation
      1. Standard
      2. Other
      3. Data evaluation
      4. Codes
      5. Flaw characterization
      6. Flaw dimensioning
      7. Geometry
      8. Software tools
      9. Evaluation gate
    9. Reporting
      1. Imaging outputs
      2. Onboard reporting tools
      3. Plotting, ACAD, etc.

     


    Effective Term:
    Fall 2023

  
  • NDT 209 - Phased Array (PAUT) I and II

    3 Credits, 3 Contact Hours
    3 lecture periods 0 lab periods

    Provides students with a basic knowledge of phased array ultrasonic testing (PAUT) consistent with other methods, and to acknowledge PAUT as unique enough to warrant an additional body of knowledge and qualification requirement.

    Prerequisite(s): NDT 206  
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    Course Learning Outcomes
    1. Demonstrate proficient knowledge of phased array and advanced ultrasonic testing.
    2. Demonstrate proficient knowledge of the application of phased array.
    3. Demonstrate proficient knowledge of how to set up and calibrate NDT equipment.
    4. Demonstrate proficient knowledge and basic understanding of ultrasonic theory.

    Outline:
    1. Introduction
      1. Terminology of PAUT
      2. History of PAUT- medical ultrasound, etc.
      3. Responsibilities of levels of certification
    2. Basic Principles of PAUT
      1. Review of ultrasonic wave theory - longitudinal and shear-wave
      2. Introduction to PAUT concepts and theory
      3. Phasing
      4. Beam scanning patterns
      5. Delay laws and focal laws
      6. Imaging
      7. Dynamic depth focusing
    3. Equipment
      1. Computer based systems
      2. Focal law generator
      3. Probes
      4. Wedges
      5. Scanners
    4. Testing Techniques
      1. Linear scans
      2. Sectorial scans
      3. Electronic scans
    5. Standardization
      1. Active element and probe checks
      2. Wedge delay
      3. Velocity
      4. Exit point verification
      5. Refraction angle verification
      6. Sensitivity
      7. DAC, TCG, TVG, and ACG variables and parameters
      8. Effects of curvature
      9. Focusing effects
      10. Beam steering
      11. Acquisition gates
    6. Data Collection
      1. Single probes
      2. Multiple probes
      3. Multiple groups or multiplexing single/multiple probes
      4. Non-encoded scans
      5. Encoded scans
      6. Zone discrimination
      7. Scan plans
      8. Probe offset and indexing
    7. Procedures
      1. Specific applications
      2. Material evaluations
      3. Composites
      4. Nonmetallic materials
      5. Metallic materials
      6. Base material scan
      7. Bar, rod, and rail
      8. Forgings
      9. Castings
      10. Component evaluation
      11. Complex geometrics
      12. Weld inspection
    8. Data presentation
      1. Standard
      2. Other
      3. Data evaluation
      4. Codes
      5. Flaw characterization
      6. Flaw dimensioning
      7. Geometry
      8. Software tools
      9. Evaluation gate
    9. Reporting
      1. Imaging outputs
      2. Onboard reporting tools
      3. Plotting, ACAD, etc.


    Effective Term:
    Fall 2023
  
  • NDT 210 - Time of Flight Diffraction (TOFD)

    3 Credits, 3 Contact Hours
    3 lecture periods 0 lab periods

    Provides basic knowledge of time of flight diffraction (TOFD) consistent with other methods, and to acknowledge TOFD as unique enough to warrant an additional body of knowledge and qualification requirement.

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    Course Learning Outcomes
    1. Demonstrate proficient knowledge of time of flight diffraction.
    2. Demonstrate proficient knowledge of the application of TOFD in industry.
    3. Demonstrate proficient knowledge of how to set up and calibrate NDT equipment.
    4. Demonstrate proficient knowledge and a basic understanding of weld inspection using TOFD.

    Outline:
    1. Introduction
      1. Terminology of TOFD
      2. History of TOFD
      3. Responsibilities of level of certification
    2. Basic Principles of TOFD
      1. Review of ultrasonic wave theory, refracted longitudinal waves
      2. Introduction to TOFD concepts and theory
      3. Technique limitations
    3. Equipment
      1. Computer based systems
      2. Beam profile tool
      3. Probes
      4. Wedges
      5. Scanners
    4. Testing Techniques
      1. Line scanning single tandem probe setup
      2. Line scanning multiple probe setup
      3. Raster scans
    5. Standardization
      1. Material velocity calculations
      2. Combined probe delays calculation
      3. Digitization rates
      4. Signal averaging
      5. Pulse width control
      6. PCS and angle selection
      7. Sensitivity
      8. Preamplifiers
      9. Effects of curvature
    1. Data collection
      1. Single probe setups
      2. Multiple probe setups
      3. Nonencoded scans
      4. Encoded scans
      5. Probe offset and indexing
    2. Procedure
      1. Specific applications
      2. Material evaluations
      3. Weld inspections
      4. Detection and evaluation of weld flaws
      5. Detection and evaluation of in-service cracking
      6. Detection of volumetric loss
      7. Geometric limitations
      8. Cladding thickness and integrity evaluations
      9. Complex geometries
    3. Data Presentations
      1. Standard
      2. Other
      3. Data evaluation
      4. Codes
      5. Flaw characterization
      6. Flaw dimensioning
      7. Geometry
      8. Software tools
      9. Parabolic cursor
    4. Reporting
      1. Imaging outputs
      2. Onboard reporting tools
      3. Plotting, ACAD, etc.


    Effective Term:
    Fall 2023

Nursing

  
  • NRS 104 - Nursing Process I

    4 Credits, 4 Contact Hours
    4 lecture periods 0 lab periods

    NRS 104 introduces the student to the application of the nursing process and to the concepts of client, health, environment and nurse, with emphasis on caring for the adult and older adult client. This course introduces the student to behaviors that serve as the basis of effective nursing practice including a safe practitioner, an effective communicator, a manager and teacher, a culturally competent/caring healthcare provider, and professional and ethical issues of being a nurse. The student applies nursing theory in the college laboratory and the clinical setting while caring for adults and older adults in long term care and community environments.

    Corequisite(s): HRP 100 , NRS 104LC , NRS 104LS , NRS 108 , NRS 155  
    Information: Acceptance into the Associate of Applied Science in Nursing; PN Exit Option through the selective admissions process including the required preparatory and prerequisites to apply to the program. Students must be admitted to the PCC Nursing program and obtain consent of the Nursing Department before enrolling in this course.
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    Course Learning Outcomes
    1. Recognize the behavior of individuals or groups within nursing practice and the healthcare environment in a way that facilitates the achievement of shared goals. [leadership]
    2. Describe scopes of practice and roles of other healthcare team members who help a patient/family achieve health goals utilizing specific delivery care models. [teamwork and collaboration]
    3. Demonstrate behaviors that are consistent with standards of professional nursing practice. [professionalism]
    4. Discuss and begin to use principles of effective communication, verbal and non-verbal, as part of developing therapeutic communication. [communication]
    5. Define evidence-based practice and its relationship to clinical decision-making as a safe practitioner. [evidence-based practice]
    6. Discuss and describe how information and technology are used to communicate, manage knowledge, mitigate error, and support decision-making. [informatics]
    7. Explain physical, psychological, social, and spiritual elements of patient-centered care.[patient-centered care]
    8. Recognize how data is used to monitor the outcomes of care processes to continuously improve the quality and safety of healthcare systems. [quality improvement]
    9. Recognize risk potential for patients and providers. [safety]
    10. Identify various healthcare delivery setting and systems. [systems-based practice]

    Outline:
    1. Introduction to Foundations of Nursing Practice
      1. Introduction to the Pima Community College Nursing Department philosophy and structure, evidence- based practice, healthcare delivery systems, and health promotion in the individual, family, and community
      2. Basis of effective nursing practice
        1. Safe practitioner
        2. Effective communicator
      3. Culturally competent/caring
      4. Professional and ethical issues
        1. Legal aspects of nursing
        2. Value, ethics, and advocacy related to nursing
        3. Nursing roles and practice
        4. Documenting and reporting client care
      5. Introduction to the Nursing Process
      6. Critical thinking
      7. Nursing process
        1. Assessment
        2. Nursing diagnosis
        3. Planning
        4. Implementation
        5. Evaluation
      8. Concepts of Health and the Impact of Internal and External Environmental Factors
      9. The nurse as an effective communicator
      10. Apply the nursing process in the promotion of culturally competent and caring healthcare
      11. Apply the nursing process in the promotion of spiritual well being
    2. Apply the Nursing Process to Promote Psychosocial Health
      1. Stress and coping
      2. Grief, loss, and death
      3. Applying the Nursing Process to Promote Physiological Health
      4. Mobility
      5. Sensory perception
      6. Vital signs
      7. Rest and sleep
      8. Nutrition
      9. Pain and comfort
      10. Oxygenation, ventilation, perfusion
      11. Activity and exercise
      12. Health and wellness
      13. Infection prevention and control
      14. Fecal and urinary elimination
      15. Skin integrity and wound care
    3. Nursing Informatics and Computer Communications
      1. Basic computer functions
      2. Client documentation
      3. Introduction to evidence-based practice


    Effective Term:
    Spring 2019
  
  • NRS 104LC - Nursing Process I Clinical Lab

    3 Credits, 9 Contact Hours
    0 lecture periods 9 lab periods

    This is the Clinical Lab portion of NRS 104 .

    Corequisite(s): HRP 100 , NRS 104 , NRS 104LS , NRS 108 , NRS 155  
    Information: Acceptance into the Associate of Applied Science in Nursing; PN Exit Option through the selective admissions process including the required preparatory and prerequisites to apply to the program. Students must be admitted to the PCC Nursing program and obtain consent of the Nursing Department before enrolling in this course.
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    Course Learning Outcomes
    1. Recognize the behavior of individuals or groups within nursing practice and the healthcare environment in a way that facilitates the achievement of shared goals. [leadership]
    2. Describe scopes of practice and roles of other healthcare team members who help a patient/family achieve health goals utilizing specific delivery care models. [teamwork and collaboration]
    3. Demonstrate behaviors that are consistent with standards of professional nursing practice. [professionalism]
    4. Discuss and begin to use principles of effective communication, verbal and non-verbal, as part of developing therapeutic communication. [communication]
    5. Define evidence-based practice and its relationship to clinical decision-making as a safe practitioner. [evidence-based practice]
    6. Discuss and describe how information and technology are used to communicate, manage knowledge, mitigate error, and support decision-making. [informatics]
    7. Explain physical, psychological, social, and spiritual elements of patient-centered care.[patient-centered care]
    8. Recognize how data is used to monitor the outcomes of care processes to continuously improve the quality and safety of healthcare systems. [quality improvement]
    9. Recognize risk potential for patients and providers. [safety]
    10. Identify various healthcare delivery setting and systems. [systems-based practice]

    Outline:
    1. Introduction to Foundations of Nursing Practice
      1. Introduction to the Pima Community College Nursing Department philosophy and structure, evidence- based practice, healthcare delivery systems, and health promotion in the individual, family, and community
      2. Basis of effective nursing practice
        1. Safe practitioner
        2. Effective communicator
      3. Culturally competent/caring
      4. Professional and ethical issues
        1. Legal aspects of nursing
        2. Value, ethics, and advocacy related to nursing
        3. Nursing roles and practice
        4. Documenting and reporting client care
      5. Introduction to the Nursing Process
      6. Critical thinking
      7. Nursing process
        1. Assessment
        2. Nursing diagnosis
        3. Planning
        4. Implementation
        5. Evaluation
      8. Concepts of Health and the Impact of Internal and External Environmental Factors
      9. The nurse as an effective communicator
      10. Apply the nursing process in the promotion of culturally competent and caring healthcare
      11. Apply the nursing process in the promotion of spiritual well being
    2. Apply the Nursing Process to Promote Psychosocial Health
      1. Stress and coping
      2. Grief, loss, and death
      3. Applying the Nursing Process to Promote Physiological Health
      4. Mobility
      5. Sensory perception
      6. Vital signs
      7. Rest and sleep
      8. Nutrition
      9. Pain and comfort
      10. Oxygenation, ventilation, perfusion
      11. Activity and exercise
      12. Health and wellness
      13. Infection prevention and control
      14. Fecal and urinary elimination
      15. Skin integrity and wound care
    3. Nursing Informatics and Computer Communications
      1. Basic computer functions
      2. Client documentation
      3. Introduction to evidence-based practice


    Effective Term:
    Spring 2019
  
  • NRS 104LS - Nursing Process I Skills Lab

    1 Credits, 3 Contact Hours
    0 lecture periods 3 lab periods

    This is the Skills Lab portion of NRS 104 .

    Corequisite(s): HRP 100 , NRS 104 , NRS 104LC , NRS 108 , NRS 155  
    Information: Acceptance into the Associate of Applied Science in Nursing; PN Exit Option through the selective admissions process including the required preparatory and prerequisites to apply to the program. Students must be admitted to the PCC Nursing program and obtain consent of the Nursing Department before enrolling in this course.
    Button linking to AZ Transfer course equivalency guide    button image Prior Learning and link to PLA webpage

    Course Learning Outcomes
    1. Recognize the behavior of individuals or groups within nursing practice and the healthcare environment in a way that facilitates the achievement of shared goals. [leadership]
    2. Describe scopes of practice and roles of other healthcare team members who help a patient/family achieve health goals utilizing specific delivery care models. [teamwork and collaboration]
    3. Demonstrate behaviors that are consistent with standards of professional nursing practice. [professionalism]
    4. Discuss and begin to use principles of effective communication, verbal and non-verbal, as part of developing therapeutic communication. [communication]
    5. Define evidence-based practice and its relationship to clinical decision-making as a safe practitioner. [evidence-based practice]
    6. Discuss and describe how information and technology are used to communicate, manage knowledge, mitigate error, and support decision-making. [informatics]
    7. Explain physical, psychological, social, and spiritual elements of patient-centered care.[patient-centered care]
    8. Recognize how data is used to monitor the outcomes of care processes to continuously improve the quality and safety of healthcare systems. [quality improvement]
    9. Recognize risk potential for patients and providers. [safety]
    10. Identify various healthcare delivery setting and systems. [systems-based practice]

    Outline:
    1. Introduction to Foundations of Nursing Practice
      1. Introduction to the Pima Community College Nursing Department philosophy and structure, evidence- based practice, healthcare delivery systems, and health promotion in the individual, family, and community
      2. Basis of effective nursing practice
        1. Safe practitioner
        2. Effective communicator
      3. Culturally competent/caring
      4. Professional and ethical issues
        1. Legal aspects of nursing
        2. Value, ethics, and advocacy related to nursing
        3. Nursing roles and practice
        4. Documenting and reporting client care
      5. Introduction to the Nursing Process
      6. Critical thinking
      7. Nursing process
        1. Assessment
        2. Nursing diagnosis
        3. Planning
        4. Implementation
        5. Evaluation
      8. Concepts of Health and the Impact of Internal and External Environmental Factors
      9. The nurse as an effective communicator
      10. Apply the nursing process in the promotion of culturally competent and caring healthcare
      11. Apply the nursing process in the promotion of spiritual well being
    2. Apply the Nursing Process to Promote Psychosocial Health
      1. Stress and coping
      2. Grief, loss, and death
      3. Applying the Nursing Process to Promote Physiological Health
      4. Mobility
      5. Sensory perception
      6. Vital signs
      7. Rest and sleep
      8. Nutrition
      9. Pain and comfort
      10. Oxygenation, ventilation, perfusion
      11. Activity and exercise
      12. Health and wellness
      13. Infection prevention and control
      14. Fecal and urinary elimination
      15. Skin integrity and wound care
    3. Nursing Informatics and Computer Communications
      1. Basic computer functions
      2. Client documentation
      3. Introduction to evidence-based practice


    Effective Term:
    Spring 2019
 

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