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2016-2017 Catalog 
    
2016-2017 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


 

Journalism

  
  • JR 2714 - Special Topics-Journalism

    Hours: 4
    Courses are offered to accommodate special interests of students and/or faculty. Typically, the course will cover new material not currently contained in the curriculum at ECC.

    Prerequisite: None
  
  • JR 2715 - Special Topics-Journalism

    Hours: 5
    Courses are offered to accommodate special interests of students and/or faculty. Typically, the course will cover new material not currently contained in the curriculum at ECC.

    Prerequisite: None

Mathematics

  
  • MT 0030 - Mathematics Pre-Algebra Bridge

    Hours: 0
    A weeklong course intended for students who placed into MT 0103 . The Pre-Algebra Bridge is designed to assist in improving placement scores by focusing on test taking skills and targeted remediation in mathematics.  Topics include whole numbers, integers, fractions, decimals, percents, ratios, and proportions.  MT 0030 utilizes a departmental workbook and a computer learning management system.  At the end of weeklong bridge, students will retake the mathematics portion of the placement exam.

  
  • MT 0040 - Mathematics Introductory Algebra

    Hours: 0
    A weeklong course intended for students who placed into MT 0204 . The Introductory Algebra Bridge is designed to assist in improving placement scores by focusing on test taking
    skills and targeted remediation in mathematics. Topics include solving linear and absolute value equations and inequalities, graphing on the Cartesian Coordinate system, slope and equations of lines, graphing linear inequalities, solving systems of equations with graphing, rules of exponents, and multiplication/division of polynomials.  MT*0040 utilizes a departmental woorkbook and a computer learning management system.  At the end of weeklong bridge, students will retake the mathematics portion of the placement exam.

  
  • MT 0103 - Pre-Algebra

    Hours: 3
    Pre-Algebra is an entry level course for students in preparation for further studies in mathematics. Students will gain a background in arithmetic and algebraic topics by means of various presentation styles. Topics to be covered include: whole number and integer operations, fractions, decimals, percents, solving linear equations, various applicaitons in problem solving and an introduction to algebraic expressions and concepts.This is a developmental mathematics course. Placement in Pre-Algebra is determined by a student’s score on the math placement test and/or his/her mathematical background.

    Gen Ed Skill Type: DEV
    Prerequisite: None
  
  • MT 0204 - Introductory Algebra

    Hours: 4
    Introductory Algebra is the first course in a two course algebra sequence designed to prepare students for coursework in college level mathematics. Students will be introduced to basic algebra topics and the application of technology to those topics. The course will begin with a review of pertinent pre-algebra topics including fractions, decimals, and signed numbers. Other topics to be covered at the introductory algebra level include: arithmetic skills, solving equations and inequalities, exponents, linear equations and expressions, and the coordinate plane. Many of these topics will be developed more in subsequent courses. Successful completion with a grade of “C” or higher will satisfy the prerequisite for Intermediate Algebra.

    Prerequisite: Minimum grade of C in MT 0103  or appropriate math placement score.
  
  • MT 0904 - Fundamental Concepts in Mathematics

    Hours: 4
    A developmental mathematics course designed to prepare students for coursework in college level mathematics alternate to algebra based courses. Students will gain a background in geometry, analysis, and reasoning.  Topics to be covered include introductions to statistics, geometry, functions, unit analysis, consumer mathematics, and reasoning  mathematically.  Application based problems and learning will be infused throughout the course.  Successful completion with a grade of “C” or higher will satisfy the prerequisite for Math for Art and Design or any other non-algebraic intensive college level mathematics course at a similar level. Not intended for transfer.

    Gen Ed Skill Type: Developmental
    Prerequisite: MT 0103  or appropriate math placement; minimum grade C
  
  • MT 1023 - Business Mathematics

    Hours: 3
    A course in business and financial applications of mathematics such as discounts, markups, interest, installment buying and credit cards, payroll, depreciation, taxes, etc. Intended for students in several AAS degree programs.

    Prerequisite: Minimum grade of “C” in MT 0103  or appropriate math placement score to enter MT 0204 .
  
  • MT 1024 - Concepts in Mathematics for Business

    Hours: 4
    Concepts in Mathematics for Business is designed for students in certain AAS disciplines.
    Students will gain a background in geometry, analysis, and reasoning. Topics to be covered
    include introductions to statistics, geometry, functions, unit analysis, consumer mathematics,
    and reasoning mathematically.  Application based problems and learning will be infused throughout the course.

    Prerequisite: MT 0103 , minimum grade C or appropriate math placement score
  
  • MT 1083 - Applied Algebra & Trigonometry

    Hours: 3
    Applied algebra and trigonometry is a study of applied topics in algebra such as equations: linear and quadratic, graphs and equation solving combined with a study of topics in geometry and trigonometry such as angles, triangles, and vectors.

    Prerequisite: Minimum grade or “C” in  MT 0204  or  MT 0904  or appropriate math placement score to enter MT 1303 .
  
  • MT 1303 - Intermediate Algebra

    Hours: 3
    Intermediate Algebra is the second course in a two-course sequence designed to prepare students for additional coursework in mathematics. Topics covered include: polynomial operations, factoring (including sum and difference of cubes and solving quadratics using factoring), rational expressions and equations, and radical expressions. When successfully completed (grade C or better), the course satisfies the college’s prerequisite for College Mathematics and/or College Algebra or any other college level mathematics course at a similar level.

    Prerequisite: Minimum grade of “C” in MT 0203  or MT 0204  or appropriate math placement score to enter MT 1303.
  
  • MT 1311 - Medication Calculations

    Hours: 1
    This course is primarily designed to provide the student enrolled in an Allied Health program with a review of basic mathematics as well as methods of medication dosage calculations using metric, apothecary, and household measures for adult and pediatric medication administration. Intravenous (IV) calculations for simple and complex administration to adult and pediatric patients is introduced. Not intended for transfer.

    Prerequisite: Minimum grade of “C” in MT 1303  or higher.
  
  • MT 1333 - Metric & Nonmetric Geometry

    Hours: 3
    Metric and Non-Metric Geometry is designed to familiarize potential elementary school teachers with the various mathematical topics taught in an elementary school environment. Topics covered will include measurements, plane and solid geometry, statistics and probability.

    Gen Ed Skill Type: HOT, MTH, CCT-CLO
    Prerequisite: Minimum grade of “C” in MT 1303  or appropriate math placement score.
  
  • MT 1343 - Math for Art and Design

    Hours: 3
    This course is designed for Art and Graphic Design majors The goal of the course is to study connections between mathematics and art and design. Students will see how mathematics is not just about formulas and logic, but about patterns, symmetry, structure, shape and beauty. Students will study topics like tilings, polyhedra and perspective.

    Gen Ed Skill Type: HOT, MAI, MTH, CCT-CLO
    Prerequisite: Minimum grade of “C” in MT 1303  or MT 0904 , appropriate math placement score.
  
  • MT 1403 - College Algebra

    Hours: 3
    College Algebra is designed to meet the needs of the student wishing to satisfy the general education math requirement or planning to enroll in additional mathematics courses. Topics covered in MT 1403 include: functions, domain, range, complex numbers, logs and exponents, polynomials, rational expressions, radicals, solving equations and inequalities, graphing equations and inequalities. The use of the graphing calculator and its application to the topics of College Algebra will be illustrated.

    Gen Ed Skill Type: HOT, MAI, MTH, CCT-CLO
    Prerequisite: Minimum grade of “C” in MT 1303  or appropriate math placement score. Graphing calculator required.
  
  • MT 1505 - Pre-Calculus Math

    Hours: 5
    Pre-calculus Mathematics is designed to meet the needs of the student planning to enroll in mathematics courses numbered 1600 or above. MT 1505 is a unified study of College Algebra and Trigonometry, with particular emphasis given to the preparation of the student for the study of the Calculus. Topics covered include: sets, complex numbers, logs and exponents, polynomials, rational expressions, radicals, solving equations and inequalities, graphing equations and inequalities, and the study of the trigonometric functions. The use of a graphing calculator and its application to the topics of PreCalculus will be discussed.

    Gen Ed Skill Type: HOT, MAI, MTH, CCT-CLO
    Prerequisite: Minimum grade of “B” in MT 1303  or minimum grade of “C” in MT 1403  or appropriate math placement score.
  
  • MT 1605 - Analytic Geometry & Calculus I

    Hours: 5
    A first course in a sequence of courses including analytic geometry, differential calculus, and integral calculus. This series is recommended for majors in engineering, the physical sciences, and mathematics. Topics include: properties of real numbers, introduction to analytic geometry, functions, limits, continuity, the derivative, differentiation of functions, applications of the derivative, antiderivatives, and the definite integral.

    Gen Ed Skill Type: HOT, MAI, MTH, CCT-CLO
    Prerequisite: Minimum grade of “C” in MT 1505  or appropriate math placement score.
  
  • MT 2013 - Survey Calculus

    Hours: 3
    Survey Calculus is an introductory study of the techniques of differential and integral calculus. The focus of the course will be on functions and the applications of the calculus to the life, social, and managerial sciences, with particular emphasis on business applications. Trigonometry is not used.

    Gen Ed Skill Type: HOT, MTH, MAI, CCT-CLO
    Prerequisite: Minimum grade of ‘C’ in MT 1403  or MT 1505  or appropriate math placement score.
  
  • MT 2103 - Statistics

    Hours: 3
    Statistics is an introductory course which studies the proper methods of collecting data, organizing, describing, and presenting data, and drawing conclusions from data.

    Gen Ed Skill Type: HOT, MAI, MTH, CCT-CLO
    Prerequisite: Minimum grade of “C” in MT 1403  or appropriate math placement score.
  
  • MT 2105 - Analytic Geometry & Calculus II

    Hours: 5
    A continuation of MT 1605 including the following topics: applications of the definite integral, logarithmic and exponential functions, hyperbolic and trigonometric functions, techniques of integration, approximate integration, indeterminate forms, improper integrals, polar coordinates, conic sections, vectors, parametric equations, sequences, and series.

    Gen Ed Skill Type: HOT, MTH, MAI, CCT-CLO
    Prerequisite: Minimum grade of “C” in MT 1605 . Students earning Calculus I credit through transfer or AP exam are required a satisfactory score on the Trigonometry placement exam.
  
  • MT 2205 - Analytic Geometry & Calculus III

    Hours: 5
    A continuation of MT 2105  including the following topics: vectors and surfaces in three-dimensional space, solid analytic geometry, differential calculus of functions of several variables, and multiple integration.

    Prerequisite: Minimum grade of ‘C’ in MT 2105 .
  
  • MT 2213 - Linear Algebra

    Hours: 3
    Topics studied in this course will include systems of linear equations, matrices, vector and vector spaces, inner products, linear transformations, determinants, eigenvalues and eigenvectors.

    Prerequisite: Minimum grade of ‘C’ in MT 2105  or may be taking MT 2105  concurrently.
  
  • MT 2223 - Engineering Statistics

    Hours: 3
    An introduction to statistical methods in engineering and the physical sciences dealing with basic probability, distribution theory, confidence intervals, significance tests, and sampling.

    Prerequisite: Minimum grade of “C” in MT 2105 .
  
  • MT 2303 - Differential Equations

    Hours: 3
    A study of separable variables, homogeneous equations, exact equations, integrating factors, linear differential equations, LaPlace transform, and applications.

    Prerequisite: Minimum grade of “C” in MT 2205 .
  
  • MT 2701 - I.S.-Mathematics

    Hours: 1
    A specialized program of study directly related to the department’s area of expertise. The course is arranged between a faculty member and student and takes into consideration the needs, interests and background of the student.

    Prerequisite: Consent of instructor
  
  • MT 2702 - I.S.-Mathematics

    Hours: 2
    A specialized program of study directly related to the department’s area of expertise. The course is arranged between a faculty member and student and takes into consideration the needs, interests and background of the student.

    Prerequisite: Consent of instructor
  
  • MT 2703 - I.S.-Mathematics

    Hours: 3
    A specialized program of study directly related to the department’s area of expertise. The course is arranged between a faculty member and student and takes into consideration the needs, interests and background of the student.

    Prerequisite: Consent of instructor
  
  • MT 2704 - I.S.-Mathematics

    Hours: 4
    A specialized program of study directly related to the department’s area of expertise. The course is arranged between a faculty member and student and takes into consideration the needs, interests and background of the student.

    Prerequisite: Consent of instructor
  
  • MT 2705 - I.S.-Mathematics

    Hours: 5
    A specialized program of study directly related to the department’s area of expertise. The course is arranged between a faculty member and student and takes into consideration the needs, interests and background of the student.

    Prerequisite: Consent of instructor
  
  • MT 2711 - Special Topics-Mathematics

    Hours: 1
    Courses are offered to accommodate special interests of students and/or faculty. Typically, the course will cover new material not currently contained in the curriculum at ECC.

    Prerequisite: None
  
  • MT 2712 - Special Topics-Mathematics

    Hours: 2
    Courses are offered to accommodate special interests of students and/or faculty. Typically, the course will cover new material not currently contained in the curriculum at ECC.

    Prerequisite: None
  
  • MT 2713 - Special Topics-Mathematics

    Hours: 3
    Courses are offered to accommodate special interests of students and/or faculty. Typically, the course will cover new material not currently contained in the curriculum at ECC.

    Prerequisite: None
  
  • MT 2714 - Special Topics-Mathematics

    Hours: 4
    Courses are offered to accommodate special interests of students and/or faculty. Typically, the course will cover new material not currently contained in the curriculum at ECC.

    Prerequisite: None
  
  • MT 2715 - Special Topics-Mathematics

    Hours: 5
    Courses are offered to accommodate special interests of students and/or faculty. Typically, the course will cover new material not currently contained in the curriculum at ECC.

    Prerequisite: None

Medical Assistant

  
  • MDA 1000 - Medial Assistant Externship Prep (MEP)

    Hours: 0
    Medical Assistant students will complete all portions of the Medical Assistant Externship Packet (MEP) including passing a background check (as specified in packet information), a negative result drug screen (as specified in packet information), proof of two negative Tuberculosis tests or 1 chest x-tray, proof of immunity to measles and rubella (2 immunization dates or 1 titre) and check pox (date of disease of 2 immunization dates or 1 titre), proof of a Hepatitis “B” series (may be in progress) and influenza vaccination prior to registering for any MEP course. THis packet is valid for 12 months and will be applied to all Medical Assistant Externships completed within that time frame.

    Prerequisite: MDA 1124 , MDA 2134  with a minimum grade of B and a passing grade in EM 1030  DEADLINE FOR COMPLETION–NO EXCEPTIONS: To register for a fall semester MEP course, MDA 1000 must be completed by-May 1st. To register for a spring semester MEP course, MDA 1000 must be completed by-October 1.
  
  • MDA 1013 - Administrative Procedures

    Hours: 3
    This lecture course will focus on medical office procedures including appointment scheduling, medical records, creation and maintenance, phone communication, financial process, coding, billing, collecting, third party reimbursement, credit arrangements, and computer use in the medical office.

    Prerequisite: None
  
  • MDA 1123 - Office Interpersonal & Communication Skills

    Hours: 3
    This lecture course will stress emphasis on the application of basic psychological principles and the study of behavior, as they apply to special populations. This course includes such topics as developmental stages of the life cycle, principles of listening, therapeutic, verbal and non-verbal communication skills as they relate to the medical assistant role.

    Prerequisite: None
  
  • MDA 1124 - Clinical Procedures

    Hours: 4
    This course features a combination of lecture and laboratory time with emphasis on patient-centered assessment, examination, intervention, and treatment as directed by physicians. Includes vital signs, collection and documentation of patient information, asepsis, instruments, minor surgical procedures, injections, perform CLIA waived tests, maintain growth charts, hand washing, autoclaving/sterilization, wound care, and other treatments as appropriate for the medical office.

    Lecture/Laboratory: Two hours lecture and four hours laboratory per week.
    Prerequisite/Corequisite: EM 1011  BLS Hlthcare Providers
  
  • MDA 1203 - Medical Ethics for Healthcare Professionals

    Hours: 3
    Course uses ethical theories to investigate moral problems in medicine and health care delivery. Topics include patients’ rights, professional obligations of different healthcare
    professionals, euthanasia, genetics and reproduction, experimentation on human subjects,
    and the right to health care.  Also covers Electronic Health Records and case studies of
    real life actual dilemmas.

    Open only to: Medical Assistant Major
    Corequisite: Student must be a declared Medical Assistant Major to enroll in this course
  
  • MDA 2134 - Medical Laboratory Procedures

    Hours: 4
    This career technical course credit hour includes collection, processing and transport of blood, urine, cultures; identification of normal ranges; and quality control measures. Students will learn principals of infection control and medical asepsis. Students will knowledge of and demonstrate performance on an EKG. Lab coat is required for this course and will not be provided by the instructor.

    Lecture/Laboratory: Two hours of lecture and four hours of laboratory per week.
    Prerequisite: MDA 1124  
  
  • MDA 2223 - Program Capstone-Medical Assistant Review

    Hours: 3
    A preparation for the Certified Medical Assisting Exam, including a review of all three components of the CMA exam. Presents an explanation of how the exam is scored and provides opportunities to take practice exams. Students will be required to sit for the CMA AAMA National Exam.

    Prerequisite: The course should be taken the last or next to the last semester prior to graduation.
  
  • MDA 2234 - Medical Assistant Clinical Externship

    Hours: 4
    This is an externship in the Medical Assistant Career Technical Program. Students are placed in a health care setting, which provides practical experience to apply knowledge and skills learned to meet the competencies of the Medical Assistant program. Close and/or direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional (faculty or preceptor) in a clinical setting. Clinical education is an unpaid learning experience in which the student completes 200 hours of work. Students must complete this externship with a 100% on competency requirements.

    Prerequisite: MDA 1124  & MDA 2134 . Students must pass all program externship application requirements & have consent of program instructor.

Multimedia Design

  
  • MMD 1713 - Web Animation-Flash

    Hours: 3
    This is a studio course. This course focuses on basic skills in animation using web animation technology. Students will gain knowledge of subjects ranging from story development to final output and compression for web viewing. Students will work with elements of visual physics such as light and shadow, locomotion, and illusionary three-dimensional space. Students will be focusing on animation and audio for the web using Adobe Flash.

    Prerequisite: None
  
  • MMD 2003 - Digital Video Technician I

    Hours: 3
    This is a studio course. This course introduces students to the technology used to create and edit digital video. Using digital video cameras and non-linear editing tools students will learn the technological, aesthetic, and theoretical basics of creating motion media. The course culminates in the creation of a short subject student film. Non-studiio, field hours required.

    Prerequisite: None
  
  • MMD 2163 - 3-D Modeling

    Hours: 3
    This is a studio course. Students enrolled in 3-D Modeling will be learning the fundamental aspects of working in a 3-D work space. This includes learning to navigate a 3-D working space, understanding what the basic building blocks of a 3-D object are, and how they can be used to create more complex objects. Students will learn about how a 3-D objects is textured and rendered into a photo in addition to using virtual lights to light the modeled objects.

    Prerequisite: DES 1023  
  
  • MMD 2223 - Digital Photography

    Hours: 3
    This is a studio course. This course introduces students to the world of professional photography. Students will learn to use professional photography equipment to take the best possible photographs. Focus will be placed on learning to create a digital workflow for dealing with the large number of photographs that professional photographers process on a daily basis. Emphasis will be placed on having properly configured equipment at the time of the shoot to minimize the time spent in post production. The class will require a significant investment of time outside the class.

    Prerequisite: AR 2203  
    Corequisite: GD 1023  
  
  • MMD 2433 - Digital Video Techician II

    Hours: 3
    This is a studio course. This course will emphasize content and production quality as well as optimization for delivery over the Internet. Integration and animation of 2D graphics, photographs and 3D objects will also be explored. Students will be using Adobe AfterEffects to accomplish high quality digital video and motion graphics projects.

    Prerequisite: MMD 2003 , DES 1023 , DES 1123 , DES 1143 
  
  • MMD 2692 - Program Capstone-Multimedia

    Hours: 2
    This course is designed to provide students with the skills for seeking employment (to manage their careers effectively). Topics covered include conducting job interviews, job searches, acquisition of web-based skills in dealing with resume and demo reel creation. Resume building and job search skills along with demonstrations of technical and academic proficiency will also be included. Students will then complete a Technical Skills Assessment exit review. This course should be taken in the last or next to last semester to have nearly all program requirements completed.

    Prerequisite: DES 1900  or Instructor consent
  
  • MMD 2711 - Special Topics-Multimedia Design

    Hours: 1
    Courses are offered to accommodate special interests of students and/or faculty. Typically, the course will cover new material not currently contained in the curriculum at ECC.

    Prerequisite: None
  
  • MMD 2712 - Special Topics-Multimedia Design

    Hours: 2
    Courses are offered to accommodate special interests of students and/or faculty. Typically, the course will cover new material not currently contained in the curriculum at ECC.

    Prerequisite: None
  
  • MMD 2713 - Special Topics-Multimedia Design

    Hours: 3
    Courses are offered to accommodate special interests of students and/or faculty. Typically, the course will cover new material not currently contained in the curriculum at ECC.

    Prerequisite: None
  
  • MMD 2714 - Special Topics-Multimedia Design

    Hours: 4
    Courses are offered to accommodate special interests of students and/or faculty. Typically, the course will cover new material not currently contained in the curriculum at ECC.

    Prerequisite: None
  
  • MMD 2715 - Special Topics-Multimedia Design

    Hours: 5
    Courses are offered to accommodate special interests of students and/or faculty. Typically, the course will cover new material not currently contained in the curriculum at ECC.

    Prerequisite: None

Music

  
  • MU 0100 - Music Continuing Education

    Hours: 0
    A non-credit Music course.

  
  • MU 1000 - Recital Attendance I

    Hours: 0
    Course fulfills students’ attendance requirement at various recital events. Pass or Fail.

    Prerequisite: None
  
  • MU 1003 - Fundamentals of Music

    Hours: 3
    An introductory course, Fundamentals of Music, teaches the student basic sets of musical skills and elements necessary for all music. This includes areas of study in music theory, intervals, triads in music, sight-singing, aural recognition of diatonic intervals, melodic phrases, and rhythms.

    Gen Ed Skill Type: HOT, MI, HFA, CCT-CLO
    Prerequisite: None.
  
  • MU 1010 - Studio Performance Class

    Hours: 0
    To enhance the knowledge of the applied lesson repertoire including historical background of the repertoire, theoretical syntheses of the music and performance aspects of the assigned work in applied lessons.

    Prerequisite: None
  
  • MU 1020 - Recital Attendance II

    Hours: 0
    Course fulfills students’ attendance requirement at various recital events. Pass or Fail.

    Open only to: For music majors only.
    Prerequisite: MU 1000  
  
  • MU 1021 - Choral Association I

    Hours: 1
    A performance course open to all students and community members who have had previous choral or music experience. The purpose of the ECC Choral Association is to prepare the large choral work for performance along with the ECC College Choir and an area symphony during the Spring Semester of each academic year. The goal of the choir is to promote singing in the college and the community through the performance of quality choral repertoire and proper vocal technique.

  
  • MU 1030 - Recital Attendance III

    Hours: 0
    Course fulfills students’ attendance requirement at various recital events. Pass or Fail.

    Open only to: For music majors only.
    Prerequisite: MU 1020  
  
  • MU 1031 - Jazz Band I

    Hours: 1
    Jazz Band is a student audition only performing ensemble that prepares and presents concerts specifically of the Big Band style. This is a student only ensemble that performs regularly for every concert as well as two off campus concerts per semester.

    Prerequisite: None
  
  • MU 1040 - Recital Attendance IV

    Hours: 0
    Course fulfills students’ attendance requirement at various recital events. Pass or Fail.

    Open only to: For music majors only.
    Prerequisite: MU 1030  
  
  • MU 1042 - Class Piano I: Beginners

    Hours: 2
    Small group instruction for student with little to no previous piano teaching. An introduction to keyboard fundamentals through the study of note reading, rhythm symbols, technique and playing early elementary level repertoire.

    Prerequisite: None
  
  • MU 1050 - Recital Attendance V

    Hours: 0
    Course fulfills students’ attendance requirement at various recital events. Pass or Fail.

    Open only to: For music majors only.
    Prerequisite: MU 1040  
  
  • MU 1060 - Recital Attendance VI

    Hours: 0
    Course fulfills students’ attendance requirement at various recital events. Pass or Fail.

    Open only to: For music majors only.
    Prerequisite: MU 1050  
  
  • MU 1061 - Choral Association II

    Hours: 1
    A performance course open to all students and community members who have had previous choral or music experience. The purpose of the ECC Choral Association is to prepare the large choral work for performance along with the ECC College Choir and an area symphony during the Spring Semester of each academic year. The goal of the choir is to promote singing in the college and the community through the performance of quality choral repertoire and proper vocal technique.

  
  • MU 1082 - Jazz Improvisation

    Hours: 2
    This course will cover selected topics dealing with basic improvisation in the jazz idiom. The class will focus on learning melodies, scales, and arpeggios that are essential to jazz improvisation as well as studying the solos of important jazz musicians. The emphasis will be placed on learning to play over a basic 12 bar blues and easy standard melodies from the jazz repertoire. Students are expected to bring their instruments to every class as we will spend the bulk of class time playing. This course DOES NOT meet the general education requirements and is considered an elective course for music majors.

    Prerequisite: Students must have a basic knowledge of their instruments and be able to play several major scales.
  
  • MU 1091 - Percussion Ensemble I

    Hours: 1
    Percussion Ensemble is designed to acquaint percussion majors with various aspects of collaborative percussion work. The course will include work on percussion chamber repertoire as well as improvisatory pieces. Students will explore traditional, concert literature as well as world percussion ensemble playing. Semester performances will include the following: playing for classes, student recitals, juries and concerts.

    Prerequisite: Instructor approval.
  
  • MU 1092 - Percussion Ensemble I

    Hours: 2
    Percussion Ensemble is designed to acquaint percussion majors with various aspects of collaborative percussion work. The course will include work on percussion chamber repertoire as well as improvisatory pieces. Students will explore traditional, concert literature as well as world percussion ensemble playing. Semester performance will include some of the following: playing for classes, student recitals, juries and concerts.

    Prerequisite: Instructor approval.
  
  • MU 1103 - Music Appreciation: Age of Rock & Roll

    Hours: 3
    The course is designed as a historical survey of the development of Rock and Roll style music over the past 75 years. The purpose of this course is to broaden the style of music being studied at our college and to give the students a more concentrated look at the style of music that has shaped the last several generations.

    Gen Ed Skill Type: WRT, VAL, HFA, C-CLO
    Prerequisite: None
  
  • MU 1111 - Jazz Combo I

    Hours: 1
    Small jazz ensemble that is open to all students as well as community members and will focus more on Jazz Soloists. The Jazz Combo is a studio band which prepares and presents concerts, while dealing primarily with music of the jazz idiom. Open by the consent of the director.

    Prerequisite: None
  
  • MU 1131 - Jazz Combo II

    Hours: 1
    Small jazz ensemble that is open to all students as well as community members and will focus more on Jazz Soloists. The Jazz Combo is a studio band which prepares and presents concerts, while dealing primarily with music of the jazz idiom. Open by the consent of the director.

    Prerequisite: MU 1111  
  
  • MU 1142 - Class Piano II: Upper Elementary

    Hours: 2
    Small group instruction for students who have completed Class Piano I, or have limited prior piano training. Students may already read and play in both clefs. Studies; Easy classical repertoires; one octave major and minor scales, arpeggios, and chord progressions; simple harmonization, transportation and sight reading techniques.

    Prerequisite: MU 1042  
  
  • MU 1151 - Applied Piano I

    Hours: 1
    Private lessons in piano.

  
  • MU 1152 - Applied Piano I

    Hours: 2
    Private lessons in piano.

  
  • MU 1161 - Applied Piano II

    Hours: 1
    Private lessons in piano.

  
  • MU 1162 - Applied Piano II

    Hours: 2
    Private lessons in piano.

  
  • MU 1171 - Applied Percussion I

    Hours: 1
    Private lesson in percussion. Students taking percussion lessons will work at developing their skills and knowledge in multiple areas (snare drum, mallet keyboard, timpani, drum set, and auxiliary percussion).

  
  • MU 1172 - Applied Percussion I

    Hours: 2
    Private lesson in percussion. Students taking percussion lessons will work at developing their skills and knowledge in multiple areas (snare drum, mallet keyboard, timpani, drum set, and auxiliary percussion).

  
  • MU 1181 - Applied String I

    Hours: 1
    Private lessons in String. Students taking private lessons on their specific instrument will work at developing their skills and knowledge in multiple areas, but focus on solo performances.

  
  • MU 1182 - Applied String I

    Hours: 2
    Private lessons in String. Students taking private lessons on their specific instrument will work at developing their skills and knowledge in multiple areas, but focus on solo performances.

  
  • MU 1231 - Jazz Band II

    Hours: 1
    Jazz Band is a student audition only performing ensemble that prepares and presents concerts specifically of the Big Band style. This is a student only ensemble that performs regularly for every concert as well as two off campus concerts per semester.

    Prerequisite: MU 1031  
  
  • MU 1241 - College Band I

    Hours: 1
    Open to any college level student who wishes to continue band performances which explores a wide range of original and transcribed work.

    Prerequisite: None
  
  • MU 1251 - Applied Instrument I

    Hours: 1
    Private instrument lessons.

  
  • MU 1252 - Applied Instrument I

    Hours: 2
    Private instrument lessons.

  
  • MU 1261 - Applied Instrument II

    Hours: 1
    Private instrument lessons.

  
  • MU 1262 - Applied Instrument II

    Hours: 2
    Private instrument lessons.

  
  • MU 1271 - Applied Percussion II

    Hours: 1
    Private lessons in percussion. Students taking percussion lessons will work at developing their skills and knowledge in multiple areas (snare drum, mallet keyboard, timpani, drum set, and auxiliary percussion).

  
  • MU 1272 - Applied Percussion II

    Hours: 2
    Private lessons in percussion. Students taking percussion lessons will work at developing their skills and knowledge in multiple areas (snare drum, mallet keyboard, timpani, drum set, and auxiliary percussion).

  
  • MU 1281 - Applied String II

    Hours: 1
    Private lessons in String. Students taking private lessons on their specific instrument will work at developing their skills and knowledge in multiple areas, but focus on solo performances.

  
  • MU 1282 - Applied String II

    Hours: 2
    Private lessons in String. Students taking private lessons on their specific instrument will work at developing their skills and knowledge in multiple areas, but focus on solo performances.

  
  • MU 1291 - Percussion Ensemble II

    Hours: 1
    Percussion Ensemble is designed to acquaint percussion majors with various aspects of collaborative percussion work. The course will include work on percussion chamber repertoire as well as improvisatory pieces. Students will explore traditional, concert literature as well as world percussion ensemble playing. Semester performances will include some of the following: playing for classes, student recitals, juries and concerts.

    Prerequisite: Instructor approval.
  
  • MU 1292 - Percussion Ensemble II

    Hours: 2
    Percussion Ensemble is designed to acquaint percussion majors with various aspects of collaborative percussion work. The course will include work on percussion chamber repertoire as well as improvisatory pieces. Students will explore traditional, concert literature as well as world percussion ensemble playing. Semester performances will include some of the following: playing for classes, student recitals, juries and concerts.

    Prerequisite: Instructor approval.
  
  • MU 1391 - College Choir I

    Hours: 1
    A performance course open to all students and community members who have had previous musical experience. No audition required.

    Prerequisite: None
  
  • MU 1431 - Applied High Brass I

    Hours: 1
    Private lessons in High Brass. Students taking private lessons on their specific instrument will work at developing their skills and knowledge in multiple areas, but focus on solo performances.

    Prerequisite: None
  
  • MU 1432 - Applied High Brass I

    Hours: 2
    Private lessons in High Brass. Students taking private lessons on their specific instrument will work at developing their skills and knowledge in multiple areas, but focus on solo performances.

    Prerequisite: None
  
  • MU 1441 - Applied High Brass II

    Hours: 1
    Private lessons in High Brass. Students taking private lessons on their specific instrument will work at developing their skills and knowledge in multiple areas, but focus on solo performances.

    Prerequisite: MU 1431  
  
  • MU 1442 - Applied High Brass II

    Hours: 2
    Private lessons in High Brass. Students taking private lessons on their specific instrument will work at developing their skills and knowledge in multiple areas, but focus on solo performances.

    Prerequisite: MU 1432  
  
  • MU 1461 - Applied Woodwind I

    Hours: 1
    Private lessons in Woodwinds. Students taking private lessons on their specific instrument will work at developing their skills and knowledge in multiple areas, but focus on solo performances.

    Prerequisite: None
  
  • MU 1462 - Applied Woodwind I

    Hours: 2
    Private lessons in Woodwinds. Students taking private lessons on their specific instrument will work at developing their skills and knowledge in multiple areas, but focus on solo performances.

    Prerequisite: None
 

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