May 14, 2024  
2012-2013 Catalog 
    
2012-2013 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


 

Music - Ensemble

  
  • MUEN 2132 - Chamber (Small) Instrumental Ensemble


    1 semester hour
    1 hour lecture, 2 hours lab

    Modern as well as contemporary and standard band music will be studied and performed with frequent public appearances. The Howard College Band and the Howard College Choir perform together as Hawk Jam. Enrollment is at the discretion of the director.

  
  • MUEN 2151 - Chamber (Small) Vocal Ensemble


    1 semester hour
    1 hour lecture, 2 hours lab

    Ensemble of mixed voices dedicated to performance of lighter contemporary music. The Howard College Band and the Howard College Choir perform together as Hawk Jam. Enrollment by audition.

  
  • MUEN 2152 - Chamber (Small) Vocal Ensemble


    1 semester hour
    1 hour lecture, 2 hours lab

    Ensemble of mixed voices dedicated to performance of lighter contemporary music. The Howard College Band and the Howard College Choir perform together as Hawk Jam. Enrollment by audition.


Music

  
  • MUSI 1116 - Sight Singing and 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 and 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 1163 - Jazz Improvisation I


    1 semester hour
    1 hour lecture, 2 hours lab

    Materials and practices for improvisation or extemporaneous performance in the jazz idiom.

  
  • MUSI 1164 - Jazz Improvisation II


    1 semester hour
    1 hour lecture, 2 hours lab

    Materials and practices for improvisation or extemporaneous performance in the jazz idiom.

  
  • 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. These are co-enrollment courses with Music 1111, 1112, 2111, 2112 and require 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. These are co-enrollment courses with Music 1111, 1112, 2111, 2112 and require enrollment by audition.

  
  • 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

    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 1308 - Music Literature


    3 semester hours
    2 hours lecture, 3 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

    Continuation of MUSI 1311 .

  
  • MUSI 2116 - Sight Singing and Ear-Training I


    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 and Ear-Training II


    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 2163 - Jazz Improvisation III


    1 semester hour
    1 hour lecture, 2 hours lab

    Materials and practices for improvisation or extemporaneous performance in the jazz idiom.

  
  • MUSI 2164 - Jazz Improvisation IV


    1 semester hour
    1 hour lecture, 2 hours lab

    Materials and practices for improvisation or extemporaneous performance in the jazz idiom.

  
  • MUSI 2183 - Voice Class III


    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. These are co-enrollment courses with Music 1111, 1112, 2111, 2112 and require enrollment by audition.

  
  • MUSI 2184 - Voice Class IV


    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. These are co-enrollment courses with Music 1111, 1112, 2111, 2112 and require enrollment by audition.

  
  • 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.

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.


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.


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.)

  
  • PHED 1104 - Racquetball


    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.)

  
  • PHED 1105 - Weight Training


    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.)

  
  • PHED 1106 - Aerobics


    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.)

  
  • PHED 1107 - Badminton (SWCID courses)


    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.)

  
  • PHED 1107 - Varsity Trainers


    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.)

  
  • PHED 1108 - Running


    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.)

  
  • PHED 1109 - Men’s Varsity Basketball


    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.)

  
  • PHED 1110 - Women’s Varsity Basketball


    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.)

  
  • PHED 1111 - Men’s Varsity Baseball


    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.)

  
  • PHED 1112 - Western Activities


    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.)

  
  • PHED 1114 - Tennis


    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.)

  
  • PHED 1115 - Golf


    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.)

  
  • PHED 1118 - Dance


    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.)

  
  • PHED 1120 - Karate


    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.)

  
  • PHED 1121 - Karate


    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.)

  
  • PHED 1123 - 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.)

  
  • PHED 1124 - Racquetball


    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.)

  
  • PHED 1125 - Weight Training


    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.)

  
  • PHED 1126 - Aerobics


    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.)

  
  • PHED 1127 - Badminton (SWCID courses)


    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.)

  
  • PHED 1127 - Varsity Trainers


    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.)

  
  • PHED 1128 - Running


    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.)

  
  • PHED 1129 - Men’s Varsity Basketball


    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.)

  
  • PHED 1130 - Women’s Varsity Basketball


    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.)

  
  • PHED 1131 - Men’s Varsity Baseball


    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.)

  
  • PHED 1132 - Western Activities


    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.)

  
  • PHED 1134 - Tennis


    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.)

  
  • PHED 1135 - Golf


    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.)

  
  • PHED 1138 - Dance


    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.)

  
  • PHED 1140 - Aqua Aerobics


    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.)

  
  • PHED 1141 - Aqua Aerobics


    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.)

  
  • PHED 1142 - Lifetime Fitness


    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.)

  
  • PHED 1143 - Lifetime Fitness


    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.)

  
  • PHED 1150 - Volleyball/Basketball


    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.)

  
  • PHED 1151 - Volleyball/Basketball


    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.)

  
  • PHED 1152 - Women’s Varsity Softball


    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.)

  
  • PHED 1153 - Women’s Varsity Softball


    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.)

  
  • PHED 1172 - Badminton


    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.)

  
  • PHED 1173 - Badminton


    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.)

  
  • PHED 1182 - Soccer


    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.)

  
  • PHED 1183 - Soccer


    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.)

  
  • PHED 1301 - Introduction to Physical Fitness & Sport


    3 semester hours
    3 hours lecture, 0 hours lab

    Orientation to the field of physical fitness and sport. Includes the study and practice of activities and principles that promote physical fitness.

  
  • PHED 1304 - Personal/Community Health I


    3 semester hours
    3 hours lecture, 0 hours lab

    Investigation of the principles and practices in relation to personal and community health.

  
  • PHED 1306 - First Aid


    3 semester hours
    3 hours lecture, 0 hours lab

    Instruction in and practice of first aid techniques.

  
  • PHED 1308 - Sports Officiating I


    3 semester hours
    3 hours lecture, 0 hours lab

    Instruction in rules, interpretation, and mechanics of officiating selected sports.

  
  • PHED 1309 - Sports Officiating II


    3 semester hours
    3 hours lecture, 0 hours lab

    Instruction in rules, interpretation, and mechanics of officiating selected sports.

  
  • PHED 1321 - Coaching/Sports/Athletics I


    3 semester hours
    3 hours lecture, 0 hours lab

    Study of the history, theories, philosophies, rules, and terminology of competitive sports. Includes coaching techniques.

  
  • PHED 1322 - Coaching/Sports/Athletics II


    3 semester hours
    3 hours lecture, 0 hours lab

    Study of the history, theories, philosophies, rules, and terminology of competitive sports. Includes coaching techniques.

  
  • PHED 1336 - Introduction To Recreation I


    3 semester hours
    3 hours lecture, 0 hours lab

    Fundamental theory and concepts of recreational activities with emphasis on programs, planning, and leadership.

  
  • PHED 1337 - Introduction To Recreation II


    3 semester hours
    3 hours lecture, 0 hours lab

    Fundamental theory and concepts of recreational activities with emphasis on programs, planning, and leadership.

  
  • PHED 1338 - Concepts of Physical Fitness


    3 semester hours
    3 hours lecture, 0 hours lab

    Concepts and use of selected physiological variables of fitness, individual testing and consultation, and the organization of sports and fitness programs.

  
  • PHED 2103 - 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)

  
  • PHED 2104 - Racquetball


    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)

  
  • PHED 2105 - Weight Training


    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)

  
  • PHED 2106 - Aerobics


    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)

  
  • PHED 2107 - Badminton (SWCID courses)


    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)

  
  • PHED 2107 - Varsity Trainers


    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)

  
  • PHED 2108 - Running


    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)

  
  • PHED 2109 - Men’s Varsity Basketball


    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)

  
  • PHED 2110 - Women’s Varsity Basketball


    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)

  
  • PHED 2111 - Men’s Varsity Baseball


    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)

  
  • PHED 2112 - Western Activities


    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)

  
  • PHED 2114 - Tennis


    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)

  
  • PHED 2115 - Golf


    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)

  
  • PHED 2118 - Dance


    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)

  
  • PHED 2120 - Karate


    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)

  
  • PHED 2121 - Karate


    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)

  
  • PHED 2123 - 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)

  
  • PHED 2124 - Racquetball


    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)

  
  • PHED 2125 - Weight Training


    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)

  
  • PHED 2126 - Aerobics


    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)

  
  • PHED 2127 - Badminton (SWCID courses)


    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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