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2018-2019 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions

 

Music - Private Lessons
  

  • MUAP 2105 - Keyboard - Private

    1 semester hour
    1 hour lecture, 0 hours lab

    Individual instruction in voice or brass, percussion, woodwind, stringed, or keyboard instruments.
  

  • MUAP 2106 - Woodwind (Flute) - Private

    1 semester hour
    1 hour lecture, 0 hours lab

    Individual instruction in voice or brass, percussion, woodwind, stringed, or keyboard instruments.
  

  • MUAP 2107 - Woodwind (Flute) - Private

    1 semester hour
    1 hour lecture, 0 hours lab

    Individual instruction in voice or brass, percussion, woodwind, stringed, or keyboard instruments.
  

  • MUAP 2108 - Brass IV - Private

    1 semester hour
    1 hour lecture, 0 hours lab

    Individual instruction in voice or brass, percussion, woodwind, stringed, or keyboard instruments.
  

  • MUAP 2109 - Brass - Private

    1 semester hour
    1 hour lecture, 0 hours lab

    Individual instruction in voice or brass, percussion, woodwind, stringed, or keyboard instruments.
  

  • MUAP 2110 - Brass - Private

    1 semester hour
    1 hour lecture, 0 hours lab

    Individual instruction in voice or brass, percussion, woodwind, stringed, or keyboard instruments.
  

  • MUAP 2111 - Voice III - Private

    1 semester hour
    1 hour lecture, 0 hours lab

    Individual instruction in voice or brass, percussion, woodwind, stringed, or keyboard instruments.
  

  • MUAP 2112 - Voice IV - Private

    1 semester hour
    1 hour lecture, 0 hours lab

    Individual instruction in voice or brass, percussion, woodwind, stringed, or keyboard instruments.
  

  • MUAP 2113 - Piano III - Private (non-majors)

    1 semester hour
    1 hour lecture, 0 hours lab

    Individual instruction in voice or brass, percussion, woodwind, stringed, or keyboard instruments.
  

  • MUAP 2114 - Piano IV - Private (non-majors)

    1 semester hour
    1 hour lecture, 0 hours lab

    Individual instruction in voice or brass, percussion, woodwind, stringed, or keyboard instruments.
  

  • MUAP 2123 - Woodwind III - Private (non-majors)

    1 semester hour
    1 hour lecture, 0 hours lab

    Individual instruction in voice or brass, percussion, woodwind, stringed, or keyboard instruments.
  

  • MUAP 2124 - Woodwind IV - Private (non-majors)

    1 semester hour
    1 hour lecture, 0 hours lab

    Individual instruction in voice or brass, percussion, woodwind, stringed, or keyboard instruments.
  

  • MUAP 2133 - Brass III - Private (non-majors)

    1 semester hour
    1 hour lecture, 0 hours lab

    Individual instruction in voice or brass, percussion, woodwind, stringed, or keyboard instruments.
  

  • MUAP 2134 - Brass IV - Private (non-majors)

    1 semester hour
    1 hour lecture, 0 hours lab

    Individual instruction in voice or brass, percussion, woodwind, stringed, or keyboard instruments.
  

  • MUAP 2143 - Percussion III - Private (non-majors)

    1 semester hour
    1 hour lecture, 0 hours lab

    Individual instruction in voice or brass, percussion, woodwind, stringed, or keyboard instruments.
  

  • MUAP 2144 - Percussion IV - Private (non-majors)

    1 semester hour
    1 hour lecture, 0 hours lab

    Individual instruction in voice or brass, percussion, woodwind, stringed, or keyboard instruments.
  

  • MUAP 2201 - Voice III - Private

    2 semester hours
    2 hours lecture, 0 hours lab

    Individual instruction in voice or brass, percussion, woodwind, stringed, or keyboard instruments.
  

  • MUAP 2202 - Voice IV - Private

    2 semester hours
    2 hours lecture, 0 hours lab

    Individual instruction in voice or brass, percussion, woodwind, stringed, or keyboard instruments.
  

  • MUAP 2203 - Voice III - Private

    2 semester hours
    2 hours lecture, 0 hours lab

    Individual instruction in voice or brass, percussion, woodwind, stringed, or keyboard instruments.
  

  • MUAP 2204 - Voice IV - Private

    2 semester hours
    2 hours lecture, 0 hours lab

    Individual instruction in voice or brass, percussion, woodwind, stringed, or keyboard instruments.
  

  • MUAP 2205 - Woodwind III - Private

    2 semester hours
    2 hours lecture, 0 hours lab

    Individual instruction in voice or brass, percussion, woodwind, stringed, or keyboard instruments.
  

  • MUAP 2206 - Woodwind IV - Private

    2 semester hours
    2 hours lecture, 0 hours lab

    Individual instruction in voice or brass, percussion, woodwind, stringed, or keyboard instruments.
  

  • MUAP 2207 - Brass III - Private

    2 semester hours
    2 hours lecture, 0 hours lab

    Individual instruction in voice or brass, percussion, woodwind, stringed, or keyboard instruments.
  

  • MUAP 2208 - Brass IV - Private

    2 semester hours
    2 hours lecture, 0 hours lab

    Individual instruction in voice or brass, percussion, woodwind, stringed, or keyboard instruments.
  

  • MUAP 2209 - Percussion III - Private

    2 semester hours
    2 hours lecture, 0 hours lab

    Individual instruction in voice or brass, percussion, woodwind, stringed, or keyboard instruments.
  

  • MUAP 2210 - Percussion IV - Private

    2 semester hours
    2 hours lecture, 0 hours lab

    Individual instruction in voice or brass, percussion, woodwind, stringed, or keyboard instruments.
  

  • MUAP 2211 - Guitar III - Private

    2 semester hours
    2 hours lecture, 0 hours lab

    Individual instruction in voice or brass, percussion, woodwind, stringed, or keyboard instruments.
  

  • MUAP 2212 - Guitar IV - Private

    2 semester hours
    2 hours lecture, 0 hours lab

    Individual instruction in voice or brass, percussion, woodwind, stringed, or keyboard instruments.
  

  • MUAP 2213 - Piano III - Private

    2 semester hours
    2 hours lecture, 0 hours lab

    Individual instruction in voice or brass, percussion, woodwind, stringed, or keyboard instruments.
  

  • MUAP 2214 - Piano IV - Private

    2 semester hours
    2 hours lecture, 0 hours lab

    Individual instruction in voice or brass, percussion, woodwind, stringed, or keyboard instruments.
  

  • MUAP 2221 - Guitar III - Private

    2 semester hours
    2 hours lecture, 0 hours lab

    Individual instruction in voice or brass, percussion, woodwind, stringed, or keyboard instruments.
  

  • MUAP 2223 - Woodwind III - Private

    2 semester hours
    2 hours lecture, 0 hours lab

    Individual instruction in voice or brass, percussion, woodwind, stringed, or keyboard instruments.
  

  • MUAP 2224 - Woodwind IV - Private

    2 semester hours
    2 hours lecture, 0 hours lab

    Individual instruction in voice or brass, percussion, woodwind, stringed, or keyboard instruments.
  

  • MUAP 2233 - Brass III - Private

    2 semester hours
    2 hours lecture, 0 hours lab

    Individual instruction in voice or brass, percussion, woodwind, stringed, or keyboard instruments.
  

  • MUAP 2234 - Brass IV - Private

    2 semester hours
    2 hours lecture, 0 hours lab

    Individual instruction in voice or brass, percussion, woodwind, stringed, or keyboard instruments.
  

  • MUAP 2243 - Percussion III - Private

    2 semester hours
    2 hours lecture, 0 hours lab

    Individual instruction in voice or brass, percussion, woodwind, stringed, or keyboard instruments.
  

  • MUAP 2244 - Percussion IV - Private

    2 semester hours
    2 hours lecture, 0 hours lab

    Individual instruction in voice or brass, percussion, woodwind, stringed, or keyboard instruments.
  

  • MUAP 2253 - Guitar III - Private

    2 semester hours
    2 hours lecture, 0 hours lab

    Individual instruction in voice or brass, percussion, woodwind, stringed, or keyboard instruments.
  

  • MUAP 2254 - Guitar IV - Private

    2 semester hours
    2 hours lecture, 0 hours lab

    Individual instruction in voice or brass, percussion, woodwind, stringed, or keyboard instruments.

Music - Ensemble
  

  • MUEN 1121 - Concert Band I

    1 semester hour
    0 hours lecture, 3 hours lab

    Concert band, marching band, campus band, laboratory band (jazz/stage), symphony or orchestral group.
  

  • MUEN 1122 - Concert Band II

    1 semester hour
    0 hours lecture, 3 hours lab

    Concert band, marching band, campus band, laboratory band (jazz/stage), symphony or orchestral group.
  

  • MUEN 1131 - Instrumental Ensemble (Minor)

    1 semester hour
    0 hours lecture, 3 hours lab

    Concert band, marching band, campus band, laboratory band (jazz/stage), symphony or orchestral group.
  

  • MUEN 1132 - Instrumental Ensemble (Minor)

    1 semester hour
    0 hours lecture, 3 hours lab

    Concert band, marching band, campus band, laboratory band (jazz/stage), symphony or orchestral group.
  

  • MUEN 1135 - Men’s Ensemble

    1 semester hour
    1 hour lecture, 0 hours lab

    Any major choral group, campus choir, chorus, or swing choir.
  

  • MUEN 1136 - Men’s Ensemble

    1 semester hour
    1 hour lecture, 0 hours lab

    Any major choral group, campus choir, chorus, or swing choir.
  

  • MUEN 1141 - Concert Choir I

    1 semester hour
    0 hours lecture, 3 hours lab

    Any major choral group, campus choir, chorus, or swing choir.
  

  • MUEN 1142 - Concert Choir II

    1 semester hour
    0 hours lecture, 3 hours lab

    Any major choral group, campus choir, chorus, or swing choir.
  

  • MUEN 1151 - Vocal Ensemble I (Small Choir)

    1 semester hour
    0 hours lecture, 2 hours lab

    Any major choral group, campus choir, chorus, or swing choir.
  

  • MUEN 1152 - Vocal Ensemble II (Small Choir)

    1 semester hour
    0 hours lecture, 2 hours lab

    Any major choral group, campus choir, chorus, or swing choir.
  

  • MUEN 2121 - Concert Band III

    1 semester hour
    0 hours lecture, 3 hours lab

    Concert band, marching band, campus band, laboratory band (jazz/stage), symphony or orchestral group.
  

  • MUEN 2122 - Concert Band IV

    1 semester hour
    0 hours lecture, 3 hours lab

    Concert band, marching band, campus band, laboratory band (jazz/stage), symphony or orchestral group.
  

  • MUEN 2131 - Instrumental Ensemble (Minor)

    1 semester hour
    0 hours lecture, 3 hours lab

    Concert band, marching band, campus band, laboratory band (jazz/stage), symphony or orchestral group.
  

  • MUEN 2132 - Instrumental Ensemble (Minor)

    1 semester hour
    0 hours lecture, 3 hours lab

    Concert band, marching band, campus band, laboratory band (jazz/stage), symphony or orchestral group.
  

  • MUEN 2135 - Men’s Ensemble

    1 semester hour
    1 hour lecture, 0 hours lab

    Any major choral group, campus choir, chorus, or swing choir.
  

  • MUEN 2136 - Men’s Ensemble

    1 semester hour
    1 hour lecture, 0 hours lab

    Any major choral group, campus choir, chorus, or swing choir.
  

  • MUEN 2141 - Concert Choir III

    1 semester hour
    0 hours lecture, 3 hours lab

    Any major choral group, campus choir, chorus, or swing choir.
  

  • MUEN 2142 - Concert Choir IV

    1 semester hour
    0 hours lecture, 3 hours lab

    Any major choral group, campus choir, chorus, or swing choir.
  

  • MUEN 2151 - Vocal Ensemble III (Small Choir)

    1 semester hour
    0 hours lecture, 3 hours lab

    Any major choral group, campus choir, chorus, or swing choir.
  

  • MUEN 2152 - Vocal Ensemble IV (Small Choir)

    1 semester hour
    0 hours lecture, 2 hours lab

    Any major choral group, campus choir, chorus, or swing choir.

Music
  

  • MUSI 1114 - Keyboard Harmony I

    1 semester hour
    1 hour lecture, 0 hours lab

    Class piano instruction for music majors with an emphasis on the practical application of music theory involving harmonization, transposition, and related keyboard skills.
  

  • MUSI 1116 - Sight Singing & Ear Training I

    1 semester hour
    0 hours lecture, 2 hours lab

    Singing tonal music in treble, bass, alto, and tenor clefs. Aural study, including diction, rhythm, melody, and diatonic harmony.
  

  • MUSI 1117 - Sight Singing & Ear Training II

    1 semester hour
    0 hours lecture, 2 hours lab

    Singing tonal music in treble, bass, alto, and tenor clefs. Aural study, including diction, rhythm, melody, and diatonic harmony.
  

  • MUSI 1181 - Piano Class I

    1 semester hour
    1 hour lecture, 0 hours lab

    Beginning class instruction in the fundamentals of keyboard technique.
  

  • MUSI 1182 - Piano Class II

    1 semester hour
    1 hour lecture, 0 hours lab

    Advanced beginning class instruction in the fundamentals of keyboard technique.
  

  • MUSI 1183 - Voice Class I

    1 semester hour
    1 hour lecture, 0 hours lab

    Class instruction in the fundamentals of singing, including breathing, tone production and diction. Designed for students with little or no previous voice training. This course requires enrollment by audition.
  

  • MUSI 1184 - Voice Class II

    1 semester hour
    1 hour lecture, 0 hours lab

    Class instruction in the fundamentals of singing, including breathing, tone production and diction. Designed for students with little or no previous voice training. This course requires enrollment by audition.
  

  • MUSI 1192 - Guitar Class I

    1 semester hour
    0 hours lecture, 1 hour lab

    Class instruction in the fundamental techniques of playing guitar.
  

  • MUSI 1193 - Guitar Class II

    1 semester hour
    0 hours lecture, 1 hour lab

    Class instruction in the fundamental techniques of playing guitar.
  

  • MUSI 1301 - Fundamentals of Music - Keyboard

    3 semester hour
    3 hours lecture, 0 hours lab

    Introduction to the basic elements of music theory for non-music majors: scales, intervals, keys, triads, elementary ear training, keyboard harmony, notation, meter, and rhythm. (Does not apply to a music major degree.)
  

  • MUSI 1303 - Fundamentals of Music

    3 semester hours
    3 hours lecture, 0 hours lab

    Introduction to the basic elements of music theory for non-music majors: scales, intervals, keys, triads, elementary ear training, keyboard harmony, notation, meter, and rhythm (Does not apply to a music major degree.)
  

  • MUSI 1304 - Foundations of Music

    3 semester hours
    3 hours lecture, 0 hours lab

    (Scheduled for deletion Fall 2018)  Study of the basic fundamentals of music for prospective classroom teachers with an introduction to melodic, rhythmic, and harmonic instruments. Emphasis on singing and reading music.
  

  • MUSI 1306 - Music Appreciation

    3 semester hours
    3 hours lecture, 0 hours lab

    Understanding music through the study of cultural periods, major composers, and musical elements. Illustrated with audio recordings and live performances (Does not apply to a music major degree.)
  

  • MUSI 1307 - Music Literature

    3 semester hours
    3 hours lecture, 0 hours lab

    Survey of the principal musical forms and cultural periods as illustrated in the literature of major composers.
  

  • MUSI 1308 - Music Literature I

    3 semester hours
    3 hours lecture, 0 hours lab

    Survey of the principal musical forms and cultural periods as illustrated in the literature of major composers.
  

  • MUSI 1310 - American Music

    3 semester hours
    3 hours lecture, 0 hours lab

    General survey of various styles of music in America. Topics may include jazz, folk, rock, and contemporary art music.
  

  • MUSI 1311 - Music Theory I

    3 semester hours
    3 hours lecture, 0 hours lab

    Analysis and writing of tonal melody and diatonic harmony up to and including the chords. Analysis and writing of small compositional forms. Correlated study at the keyboard. Companion course with MUSI 1116 .
  

  • MUSI 1312 - Music Theory II

    3 semester hours
    3 hours lecture, 0 hours lab

    Analysis and writing of tonal melody and diatonic harmony up to and including the chords. Analysis and writing of small compositional forms. Correlated study at the keyboard.  Continuation of MUSI 1311 .
  

  • MUSI 2116 - Sight Singing & Ear Training III

    1 semester hour
    0 hours lecture, 2 hours lab

    Singing more difficult tonal music including modal, ethnic, and 20th century materials. Aural study, including dictation of more complex rhythm, melody, chromatic harmony, and extended tertian structures.
  

  • MUSI 2117 - Sight Singing & Ear Training IV

    1 semester hour
    0 hours lecture, 2 hours lab

    Singing more difficult tonal music including modal, ethnic, and 20th century materials. Aural study, including dictation of more complex rhythm, melody, chromatic harmony, and extended tertian structures.
  

  • MUSI 2181 - Piano Class III

    1 semester hour
    1 hour lecture, 0 hours lab

    Intermediate class instruction of keyboard technique.
  

  • MUSI 2182 - Piano Class IV

    1 semester hour
    1 hour lecture, 0 hours lab

    Advanced class instruction of keyboard technique.
  

  • MUSI 2311 - Music Theory III

    3 semester hours
    3 hours lecture, 0 hours lab

    Advanced harmony part writing and keyboard analysis and writing of more advanced tonal harmony including chromaticism and extended tertian structures. Introduction to 20th century compositional procedures and survey of the traditional large forms of composition. Correlated study at the keyboard.

    Prerequisite: Completion of MUSI 1312 .
    Co-requisite: Companion course with MUSI 2116 .
  

  • MUSI 2312 - Music Theory IV

    3 semester hours
    3 hours lecture, 0 hours lab

    Continuation of MUSI 2311 . Study of mixed chords, ninths, elevenths, etc. Original compositions in two and three-part song forms are required. Survey of harmonic techniques of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. Continued study of keyboard harmony.

    Prerequisite: Completion of MUSI 2311 .
    Co-requisite: Companion course with MUSI 2118.
  

  • MUSI 2389 - Music Academic Cooperative

    3 semester hours
    3 hours lecture, 0 hours lab

    An instructional program designed to integrate on-campus study with practical hands-on work experience. In conjunction with class seminars, the individual student will set specific goals and objectives in the study of music.

Non Course Based Option
  

  • NCBI 0115B - NCBO BASE Integrated Reading and Writing

    1 semester hour
    1 hour lecture, 0 hours lab

    Integration of critical reading and academic writing skills.  This Intervention is designed specifically for students assessed at BASE levels 3-4 and must be part of a student’s co-enrollment (co-requisite) enrollment:  as a mainstreamed intensifier providing contact hours for additional, just-in-time instructional support for the student’s success in the developmental IRW course, or as a contextualized and/or integrated basic skills instructional support for a Career/Technical Education course.

    This NCBO will be contextualized to specific academic or career pathways.  This NCBO does not transfer nor does it apply toward graduation.

    Prerequisite: By placement.
  

  • NCBI 0116 - NCBO Integrated Reading and Writing

    1 semester hour
    1 hour lecture, 0 hours lab

    Integration of critical reading and academic writing skills.  Successful completion of this intervention if taught at the upper (exit) level fulfills TSI requirements for reading and/or writing.  Note:  For institutions offering one or more levels, this NCBO shall be used for upper (exit) level and may be used for lower level(s).

    Prerequisite: By Placement.
    Prerequisite/Co-requisite: Satisfactory completion of ENGL 0301  / ENGL 0320  OR TSIA score of 350-362 + 4 Essay OR ABE Diagnostic 5 or 6 + 4 Essay OR TABE score of 582-595
  

  • NCBI 0316 - Integrated Reading / Writing

    3 semester hours
    3 hours lecture, 0 hours lab

    Integration of critical reading and academic writing skills.  Successful completion of this intervention if taught at the upper (exit) level fulfills TSI requirements for reading and / or writing.

    Prerequisite/Co-requisite: Satisfactory completion of ENGL 0301  / ENGL 0320  OR TSIA Score of 350-362+4 OR ABE Diagnostic 5 or 6 with essay 4.
  

  • NCBM 0120 - NCBO Math

    1 semester hour
    1 hour lecture, 0 hours lab

    A study of relations and functions, inequalities, algebraic expressions and equations (absolute value, polynomial, radical, rational), with a special emphasis on linear and quadratic expressions and equations.  Students enrolled in this course may be concurrently enrolled in a first-year college-level math course.  This course does not transfer or apply towards graduation.

    Prerequisite: By placement.
  

  • NCBM 0130 - NCBO BASE Math

    1 semester hour
    1 hour lecture, 0 hours lab

    Topics in mathematics such as arithmetic operations, basic algebraic concepts and notation, geometry, and real and complex number systems.  This Intervention is designed specifically for students assessed at BASE level 3-4 and must be part of a student’s co-enrollment (co-requisite) enrollment:  as a mainstreamed intensifier providing contact hours for additional, just-in-time instructional support for the student’s success in the developmental math course, or as a contextualized and/or integrated basic skills instructional support for a Career/Technical Education course.

    Prerequisite: By Placement.
  

  • NCBR 0102 - NCBO Reading

    1 semester hour
    1 hour lecture, 0 hours lab

    Development of reading and higher order thinking skills necessary for college readiness. 

    Prerequisite: By Placement.
  

  • NCBW 0121 - NCBO Writing

    1 semester hour
    1 hour lecture, 0 hours lab

    Development of college-level writing focusing on idea generation, drafting, organization, revision, and utilization of standard English. 

    Prerequisite: By Placement.

Nurse Aide
  

  • NURA 1160 - Clinical-Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide

    1 semester hour
    4 hours lab/clinical

    A health-related work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills, and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional.
  

  • NURA 1301 - Nurse Aide for Health Care

    3 semester hours
    3 hours lecture, 1 hours lab

    Knowledge, skills, and abilities essential to provide basic care to residents of long-term care facilities.  Topics include resident’s rights, communication, safety, observation, reporting and assisting residents in maintaining basic comfort and safety.  Emphasis on effective interaction with members of the health care team.

Occupational Safety & Health Technology/Technician
  

  • OSHT 1305 - OSHA Regulations - Construction Industry

    3 semester hours
    3 hours lecture, 0 hours lab

    A study of Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations pertinent to the construction industry.
  

  • OSHT 2401 - OSHA Regulations - General Industry

    4 semester hours
    3 hours lecture, 2 hours lab

    A study of Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations pertinent to general industry.

Petroleum
  

  • PTRT 1301 - Introduction to Petroleum Industry

    3 semester hours
    3 hours lecture, 0 hours lab

    An introduction to the various aspects of petroleum industry including equipment, systems, instrumentation, operations, and the various scientific principles.  Addresses a variety of petroleum technologies:  exploration, drilling, production, transportation, marketing, and chemical processing industries.

Pipefitting/Pipefitter and Sprinkler Fitter
  

  • PFPB 1325 - Mechanics of Plumbing

    3 semester hours
    3 hours lecture, 1 hour lab

    An introduction to the principles of physical science and the mechanics used in the plumbing industry that includes basic principles of physics, matter, liquids, and hydraulics.
  

  • PFPB 1421 - Plumbing Maintenance and Repair

    3 hours lecture, 2 hours lab

    Instruction in the practices and procedures employed by a plumber including public relations.
  

  • PFPB 2309 - Residential Construction Plumbing I

    3 semester hours
    2 hours lecture, 2 hours lab

    Skill development in the procedures and techniques employed by a plumber in the rough-in and top-out stages of a new home or the remodeling of an older home.

Physical Education
  

  • PHED 1103 - Bowling

    1 semester hour each
    0 hours lecture, 3 hours lab

    Instruction and participation in physical and recreational activities. (Physical Fitness and Sport majors may have the option of eight credits.)
 

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