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Course Descriptions

Below is a listing of all courses taught at Hinds Community College, including their descriptions. For information on class syllabi for our most popular academic course offerings, click here. For all current course availabilities and times, click here.
 

Medical Laboratory Technology
  

  • MLT 2963 - Clinical Practicum III

    3 SH
    (Prerequisites: MLT 1112 , MLT 1212 , MLT 1313 , MLT 1324 , MLT 1413 , MLT 1515 , MLT 2424 , MLT 2522 , MLT 2614 , MLT 2711 ) (Corequisites: MLT 2723 ) This course includes clinical practice and didactic instruction in a clinical affiliate and/or comparable simulated environment. Areas covered are hematology, clinical chemistry, immunohematology, urinalysis, microbiology, coagulation, and serology. (9 hr externship)
  

  • MLT 2973 - Clinical Practicum IV

    3 SH
    (Prerequisites: MLT 1112 , MLT 1212 , MLT 1313 , MLT 1324 , MLT 1413 , MLT 1515 , MLT 2424 , MLT 2522 , MLT 2614 , MLT 2711 ) (Corequisites: MLT 2723 ) This course includes clinical practice and didactic instruction in a clinical affiliate and/or comparable simulated environment. Areas covered are hematology, clinical chemistry, immunohematology, urinalysis, microbiology, coagulation, and serology. (9 hr externship)

Military Science and Aerospace Studies
  

  • AMR 1112 - Foundations of Officership Lecture and Lab

    2 SH
    Introduction to personal challenges and competencies which are critical for effective leadership in the Armed Forces.  Students will examine the role of leadership, officership, and the Army profession as well as develop life skills such as goal settings, time management, physical fitness, and stress management.  The focus is on developing basic knowledge and comprehension of Army leadership dimensions.  Includes a leadership lab and physical training. (1 hr lecture, 2 hr lab)
  

  • AMR 1122 - Basic Leadership Lecture and Lab

    2 SH
    Fundamental leadership and training techniques with exposure to setting direction, map reading, problem-solving, presenting briefs and using effective writing skills.  Students will explore dimensions of leadership attributes and core leader competencies in the context of practical, hands-on, and interactive exercises.  Considerable attention is also placed on improving physical fitness.  Includes a leadership lab and physical training. (1 hr lecture, 2 hr lab)
  

  • AMR 2113 - Individual Leadership Studies Lecture and Lab

    3 SH
    Develop effective military leadership skills: problem analysis, decision making, planning and organizing, delegation and control, and interpersonal conflict resolution.  Includes a leadership lab and physical training. (2 hr lecture, 2 hr lab)
  

  • AMR 2123 - Leadership and Teamwork

    3 SH
    An application of leadership skills with an emphasis on: beliefs, values, ethics, counseling techniques, map reading, land navigation, basic first aid, and group interaction.  Includes a leadership lab and physical training. (2 hr lecture, 2 hr lab)

Modern Foreign Languages
  

  • MFL 1113 - French I

    3 SH
    MFL 1113, an oral-aural approach, stresses conversation, pronunciation, comprehension, readying, writing, and functional grammar with emphasis on the practical aspects of the language. (3 hr lecture)
  

  • MFL 1123 - French II

    3 SH
    (Prerequisites: MFL 1113  or equivalent) MFL 1123 continues MFL 1113  with wider vocabulary and more complex structures and functions. (3 hr lecture)
  

  • MFL 1213 - Spanish I

    3 SH
    MFL 1213, an oral-aural approach, stresses conversation, pronunciation, listening comprehension, reading, writing, and functional grammar with emphasis on communication. (3 hr lecture)
  

  • MFL 1223 - Spanish II

    3 SH
    (Prerequisites: MFL 1213  or equivalent) MFL 1223 continues MFL 1213  with wider vocabulary and more complex structures and functions. (3 hr lecture)
  

  • MFL 2213 - Spanish III

    3 SH
    (Prerequisites: MFL 1223  or two units of high school Spanish) MFL 2213 continues MFL 1223  with additional materials of literary and cultural value. (3 hr lecture)
  

  • MFL 2223 - Spanish IV

    3 SH
    (Prerequisites: MFL 2213  or equivalent) MFL 2223 continues MFL 2213  with additional literary and cultural readings and compositions as well as a review of essential elements of grammar. (3 hr lecture)
  

  • MFL 2243 - Spanish Conversation I

    3 SH
    (Prerequisites:   or permission of instructor) MFL 2243 is an advanced-level course designed to further develop conversational language proficiency. (3 hr lecture)
  

  • MFL 2513 - Occupational Spanish

    3 SH
    This course is designed to teach basic oral communication skills for interaction in Spanish in an occupational setting.  Specialized variations of this course include: Law Enforcement, Medical and Business. (3 hr lecture)
  

  • MFL 2613 - Foreign Language Study Abroad

    3 SH
    (Prerequisites: MFL 1113 , MFL 1123 , MFL 1213 , MFL 1223 , MFL 2213 , or MFL 2223 ) MFL 2613 is a unique language and culture-learning opportunity designed and provided by individual colleges.  At Hinds Community College, this course is for French and Spanish students to travel to another country to attend a language school in which instruction will be given in the target language.  Instruction will address pronunciation, grammar, conversation, reading, and culture. (3 hr lecture)

Music-Applied
  

  • MUA 1111 - Class Brass

    1 SH
    Brass instruction for music majors and non-music majors. Designed to teach the fundamental principles of playing, explore varied levels of literature and develop the student’s knowledge of brass instruction and performance. This course may be repeated for credit. (2 hr lab)
  

  • MUA 1141 - Elective Brass

    1 SH
    (Prerequisites: Audition) Brass instruction for non-brass/music education majors and non music majors. Designed to teach the fundamental principles of playing, explore moderate levels of literature and develop the student’s interest in playing. This course may be repeated for credit. (Maximum 1 hr lesson per week, 1 hr practice daily)
  

  • MUA 1172 - Brass for Music Education Majors I

    2 SH
    (Prerequisites: Audition) Brass instruction for music education majors and advanced non-music majors with an emphasis on brass instrumental playing.  Designed to teach the fundamental principles of playing, explore moderate to advanced levels of literature, develop the student’s interest in playing and strengthen the student’s playing ability. (Total 1 hr lesson per week, 2 hr practice daily)
  

  • MUA 1182 - Brass for Music Education Majors II

    2 SH
    (Prerequisites: MUA 1172  or audition) Brass instruction for music education majors and advanced non-music majors with an emphasis on brass instrumental playing. Designed to teach the fundamental principles of playing, explore moderate to advanced levels of literature, develop the student’s interest in playing and strengthen the student’s playing ability. (Total 1 hr lesson per week, 2 hr practice daily)
  

  • MUA 1211 - Class Guitar I

    1 SH
    Instruction for beginning guitar players that includes basic accompanying styles and an introduction to classical guitar technique. This course may be repeated for credit. (2 hr lab)
  

  • MUA 1221 - Class Guitar II

    1 SH
    (Prerequisites: MUA 1211  or audition) Continuation of MUA 1211 .  Instruction for beginning guitar players that includes basic accompanying styles and an introduction to classical guitar technique.  This course may be repeated for credit. (2 hr lab)
  

  • MUA 1241 - Elective Guitar

    1 SH
    (Prerequisites: Audition) Guitar instruction for non-music majors and music majors who wish to take guitar as an elective. Introduction to classical guitar technique, repertoire, and performance of standard literature. This course may be repeated for credit. (Maximum 1 hr lesson per week, 1 hr practice daily)
  

  • MUA 1251 - Elective Guitar II

    1 SH
    (Prerequisites: MUA 1241  or audition) Guitar instruction for non-music majors and music majors who wish to take guitar as an elective. Introduction to classical guitar technique, repertoire, and performance of standard literature. (Maximum 1 hr lesson per week, 1 hr practice daily)
  

  • MUA 1272 - Guitar for Music Education Majors I

    2 SH
    (Prerequisites: MUA 1221  or audition) Guitar for music education majors with guitar as their area of emphasis. Introduction to guitar technique, repertoire, and performance of standard literature. (Total 1 hr lesson per week, 2 hr practice daily)
  

  • MUA 1282 - Guitar for Music Education Majors II

    2 SH
    (Prerequisites: MUA 1272  or audition) Guitar for music education majors with guitar as their area of emphasis. Introduction to guitar technique, repertoire, and performance of standard literature. (Total 1 hr lesson per week, 2 hr practice daily)
  

  • MUA 1311 - Jazz Improvisation I

    1 SH
    (Prerequisites: Instructor Approval) This course provides instruction in the skills and technique of jazz improvisation for those with little or no previous experience.  Instructor permission required. May be repeated for credit. (1 hr lesson per week, 1 hr practice daily)
  

  • MUA 1321 - Jazz Improvisation II

    1 SH
    (Prerequisites: Instructor Approval) This course provides instruction in the skills and technique of jazz improvisation for those with little or no previous experience.  Instructor permission required. May be repeated for credit. (1 hr lesson per week, 1 hr practice daily)
  

  • MUA 1331 - Elective Organ

    1 SH
    (Prerequisites: Piano audition) Individual organ instruction. This course may be repeated for credit. (Maximum 1 hr lesson per week, 1 hr practice daily)
  

  • MUA 1411 - Class Percussion

    1 SH
    Percussion instruction for music majors and non-music majors. Designed to teach the fundamental principles of playing, explore varied levels of literature and develop the student’s interest in playing. This course may be repeated for credit. (2 hr lab)
  

  • MUA 1441 - Elective Percussion

    1 SH
    (Prerequisites: Audition) Percussion instruction for non-percussion music majors and non-music majors. Designed to teach the fundamental principles of playing, explore varied levels of literature, and develop the student’s interest in playing. This course may be repeated for credit. (Maximum 1 hr lesson per week, 1 hr practice daily)
  

  • MUA 1472 - Percussion for Music Education I

    2 SH
    (Prerequisites: Audition) Percussion instruction for music majors and advanced non-music majors with an emphasis on percussion instrumental playing. Designed to teach the fundamental principles of playing, explore moderate to advanced levels of literature and develop the student’s interest in playing. (Total 1 hr lesson per week, 2 hr practice daily)
  

  • MUA 1482 - Percussion for Music Education II

    2 SH
    (Prerequisites: MUA 1472  or audition) Percussion instruction for music majors and advanced non-music majors with an emphasis on percussion instrumental playing. Designed to teach the fundamental principles of playing, explore moderate to advanced levels of literature and develop the student’s interest in playing. (Total 1 hr lesson per week, 2 hr practice daily)
  

  • MUA 1511 - Class Piano for Music Majors I

    1 SH
    Class piano instruction for music majors with no previous piano training. This curriculum is designed to prepare students for their piano proficiency examination upon transfer to university. (2 hr lab)
  

  • MUA 1521 - Class Piano for Music Majors II

    1 SH
    (Prerequisites: MUA 1511  or audition) Class piano instruction for music majors with no previous piano training. This curriculum is designed to prepare students for their piano proficiency examination upon transfer to university. (2 hr lab)
  

  • MUA 1531 - Class Piano for Non-Music Majors

    1 SH
    Class piano instruction for non-music majors with no previous piano training. (2 hr lab)
  

  • MUA 1541 - Piano for Non-Music Majors I

    1 SH
    (Prerequisites: Audition) Individual piano instruction for non-music majors. (Maximum 1 hr lesson per week, 1 hr practice daily)
  

  • MUA 1561 - Class Piano for Non-Music Majors II

    1 SH
    (Prerequisites: MUA 1531 ) Class piano instruction for non-music majors with no previous piano training. (2 hr lab)
  

  • MUA 1571 - Piano for Non-Keyboard Music Majors

    1 SH
    Individual piano instruction for non-keyboard music majors. (1 hr music lesson)
  

  • MUA 1572 - Piano for Keyboard Majors (Music Education) I

    2 SH
    (Prerequisites: Audition) Individual piano instruction including technique, appropriate repertoire, and memorization. (Total 1 hr lesson per week, 2 hr practice daily)
  

  • MUA 1573 - Piano for Keyboard Majors (Performance) I

    3 SH
    (Prerequisites: Audition) Intensive individual piano instruction including technique, appropriate repertoire, and memorization. (2 -1/2 hr lessons per week, 3 hr practice daily)
  

  • MUA 1582 - Piano for Keyboard Majors (Music Education) II

    2 SH
    (Prerequisites: MUA 1572  or audition) Individual piano instruction including technique, appropriate repertoire, and memorization. (Total 1 hr lesson per week, 2 hr practice daily)
  

  • MUA 1583 - Piano for Keyboard Majors (Performance) II

    3 SH
    (Prerequisites: MUA 1573  or audition) Intensive individual piano instruction including technique, appropriate repertoire, and memorization. (2 - 1/2 hr lessons per week, 3 hr practice daily)
  

  • MUA 1611 - Class Strings

    1 SH
    Group instruction in tone production, bowings, fingerings, and positions for bowed string instruments.  This course may be repeated for credit.  (2 hr lab)
  

  • MUA 1641 - Strings for Non-Majors (Elective Strings)

    1 SH
    (Prerequisites: Audition) Bowed string instrument instruction for music majors with strings as a secondary area of emphasis. Introduction to tuning, tone production, bowings, fingerings, and positions. This course may be repeated for credit. (Maximum 1 hr lesson per week, 1 hr practice daily)
  

  • MUA 1672 - Strings for Music Education Majors I

    2 SH
    (Prerequisites: Audition) Bowed string instrument instruction for music majors with strings as their area of emphasis.  Introduction to string technique, literature, etudes and performance standard literature. (Total 1 hr lesson per week, 2 hr practice daily)
  

  • MUA 1682 - Strings for Music Education Majors II

    2 SH
    (Prerequisites: MUA 1672  or audition) Bowed string instrument instruction for music majors with strings as their area of emphasis.  Introduction to string technique, literature, etudes and performance standard literature. (Total 1 hr lesson per week, 2 hr practice daily)
  

  • MUA 1711 - Class Voice

    1 SH
    Class voice is designed to teach the fundamental principles of singing, explore elementary to moderate levels of vocal literature and develop and improve the student’s vocal ability in a group setting.  This course may be repeated for credit. (2 hr lab)
  

  • MUA 1741 - Voice for Non-Vocal Majors

    1 SH
    (Prerequisites: Audition) Voice for non-vocal majors is designed to teach the fundamental principles of singing, explore vocal literature and develop and improve the student’s vocal ability. This course may be repeated for credit.  (Maximum 1 hr lesson per week, 1 hr practice daily)
  

  • MUA 1772 - Voice for Vocal Music Education Majors I

    2 SH
    (Prerequisites: Audition) Voice for vocal music education majors is designed to teach the fundamental principles of singing, explore varied vocal literature, and develop and improve the student’s singing ability. (Total 1 hr lesson per week, 2 hr practice daily)
  

  • MUA 1773 - Voice for Vocal Performance Majors I

    3 SH
    (Prerequisites: Audition) Voice for vocal performance majors is designed to teach the fundamental principles of singing, explore varied vocal literature, and develop and improve the student’s singing ability. (2 -1/2 hr lessons per week, 3 hr practice daily)
  

  • MUA 1782 - Voice for Vocal Music Education Majors II

    2 SH
    (Prerequisites: MUA 1772  or audition) Voice for vocal music education majors is designed to teach the fundamental principles of singing, explore varied vocal literature, and develop and improve the student’s singing ability. (Total 1 hr lesson per week, 2 hr practice daily)
  

  • MUA 1783 - Voice for Vocal Performance Majors II

    3 SH
    (Prerequisites: MUA 1773  or audition) Voice for vocal performance majors is designed to teach the fundamental principles of singing, explore varied vocal literature, and develop and improve the student’s singing ability. (2 -1/2 hr lessons per week, 3 hr practice daily)
  

  • MUA 1811 - Class Woodwinds

    1 SH
    Woodwind instruction for music majors and non-music majors. Designed to teach the fundamental principles of playing, explore varied levels of literature, and develop the student’s knowledge of woodwind instruction and performance.  This course may be repeated for credit. (2 hr lab)
  

  • MUA 1841 - Elective Woodwinds

    1 SH
    (Prerequisites: Audition) Woodwind instruction for music majors and non-music majors. Designed to teach the fundamental principles of playing, explore varied levels of literature, and develop the student’s knowledge of woodwind instruction and performance. This course may be repeated for credit.  (Maximum 1 hr lesson per week, 1 hr practice daily)
  

  • MUA 1872 - Woodwinds for Music Education Majors I

    2 SH
    (Prerequisites: Audition) Woodwind instruction for music education majors and advanced non-music majors with an emphasis on woodwind instrumental playing. Designed to teach the fundamental principles of playing, explore moderate to advanced levels of literature, develop the student’s interest in playing, and strengthen the student’s playing ability. (Total 1 hr lesson per week, 2 hr practice daily)
  

  • MUA 1882 - Woodwinds for Music Education Majors II

    2 SH
    (Prerequisites: MUA 1872  or audition) Woodwind instruction for music education majors and advanced non-music majors with an emphasis on woodwind instrumental playing. Designed to teach the fundamental principles of playing, explore moderate to advanced levels of literature, develop the student’s interest in playing, and strengthen the student’s playing ability. (Total 1 hr lesson per week, 2 hr practice daily)
  

  • MUA 2172 - Brass for Music Education Majors III

    1 SH
    (Prerequisites: MUA 1182  or audition) Brass instruction for music education majors and advanced non-music majors with an emphasis on brass instrumental playing. Designed to teach the fundamental principles of playing, explore moderate to advanced levels of literature, develop the student’s interest in playing, and strengthen the student’s playing ability. (Total 1 hr lesson per week, 2 hr practice daily)
  

  • MUA 2182 - Brass for Music Education Majors IV

    2 SH
    (Prerequisites: MUA 2172  or audition) Brass instruction for music education majors and advanced non-music majors with an emphasis on brass instrumental playing. Designed to teach the fundamental principles of playing, explore moderate to advanced levels of literature, develop the student’s interest in playing, and strengthen the student’s playing ability. (Total 1 hr lesson per week, 2 hr practice daily)
  

  • MUA 2272 - Guitar for Music Education Majors III

    2 SH
    (Prerequisites: MUA 1282  or audition) Guitar for music education majors with guitar as their area of emphasis. Introduction to guitar technique, repertoire, and performance of standard literature. (Total 1 hr lesson per week, 2 hr practice daily)
  

  • MUA 2282 - Guitar for Music Education Majors IV

    2 SH
    (Prerequisites: MUA 2272  or audition) Guitar for music education majors with guitar as their area of emphasis. Introduction to guitar technique, repertoire, and performance of standard literature. (Total 1 hr lesson per week, 2 hr practice daily)
  

  • MUA 2311 - Jazz Improvisation III

    1 SH
    (Prerequisites: Instructor Approval) This course provides instruction in the skills and technique of jazz improvisation for those with little or no previous experience.  Instructor permission required. May be repeated for credit. (1 hr lesson per week, 1 hr practice daily)
  

  • MUA 2321 - Jazz Improvisation IV

    1 SH
    (Prerequisites: Instructor Approval) This course provides instruction in the skills and technique of jazz improvisation for those with little or no previous experience.  Instructor permission required. May be repeated for credit. (1 hr lesson per week, 1 hr practice daily)
  

  • MUA 2472 - Percussion for Music Education III

    2 SH
    (Prerequisites: MUA 1482  or audition) Percussion instruction for music majors and advanced non-music majors with an emphasis on percussion instrumental playing. Designed to teach the fundamental principles of playing, explore moderate to advanced levels of literature, and develop the student’s interest in playing. (Total 1 hr lesson per week, 2 hr practice daily)
  

  • MUA 2482 - Percussion for Music Education IV

    2 SH
    (Prerequisites: MUA 2472  or audition) Percussion instruction for music majors and non-music majors with an emphasis on percussion instrumental playing. Designed to teach the fundamental principles of playing, explore moderate to advanced levels of literature, and develop the student’s interest in playing. (Total 1 hr lesson per week, 2 hr practice daily)
  

  • MUA 2572 - Piano for Keyboard Majors (Music Education) III

    2 SH
    (Prerequisites: MUA 1582  or audition) Individual piano instruction including technique, appropriate repertoire, and memorization. (Total 1 hr lesson per week, 2 hr practice daily)
  

  • MUA 2573 - Piano for Keyboard Majors (Performance) III

    3 SH
    (Prerequisites: MUA 1583  or audition) Intensive individual piano instruction including technique, appropriate repertoire, and memorization. (2 - 1/2 hr lessons per week, 2 hr practice daily)
  

  • MUA 2582 - Piano for Keyboard Majors (Music Education) IV

    2 SH
    (Prerequisites: MUA 2572  or audition) Individual piano instruction including technique, appropriate repertoire, and memorization. (Total 1 hr lesson per week, 2 hr practice daily)
  

  • MUA 2672 - Strings for Music Education Majors III

    2 SH
    (Prerequisites: MUA 1682  or audition) Bowed string instrument instruction for music majors with strings as their area of emphasis.  Introduction to string technique, literature, etudes and performance standard literature. (Total 1 hr lesson per week, 2 hr practice daily)
  

  • MUA 2682 - Strings for Music Education Majors IV

    2 SH
    (Prerequisites: MUA 2672  or audition) Bowed string instrument instruction for music majors with strings as their area of emphasis.  Introduction to string technique, literature, etudes and performance standard literature. (Total 1 hr lesson per week, 2 hr practice daily)
  

  • MUA 2772 - Voice for Vocal Music Education Majors III

    2 SH
    (Prerequisites: MUA 1782  or audition) Voice for vocal music education majors is designed to teach the fundamental principles of singing, explore varied vocal literature, and develop and improve the student’s singing ability. (Total 1 hr lesson per week, 2 hr practice daily)
  

  • MUA 2782 - Voice for Vocal Music Education Majors IV

    2 SH
    (Prerequisites: MUA 2772  or audition) Voice for vocal music education majors is designed to teach the fundamental principles of singing, explore varied vocal literature, and develop and improve the student’s singing ability. (Total 1 hr lesson per week, 2 hr practice daily)
  

  • MUA 2872 - Woodwinds for Music Education Majors III

    2 SH
    (Prerequisites: MUA 1882  or audition) Woodwind instruction for music education majors and advanced non-music majors with an emphasis on woodwind instrumental playing. Designed to teach the fundamental principles of playing, explore moderate to advanced levels of literature, develop the student’s interest in playing, and strengthen the student’s playing ability. (Total 1 hr lesson per week, 2 hr practice daily)
  

  • MUA 2882 - Woodwinds for Music Education Majors IV

    2 SH
    (Prerequisites: MUA 2872  or audition) Woodwind instruction for music education majors and advanced non-music majors with an emphasis on woodwind instrumental playing. Designed to teach the fundamental principles of playing, explore moderate to advanced levels of literature, develop the student’s interest in playing, and strengthen the student’s playing ability. (Total 1 hr lesson per week, 2 hr practice daily)

Music Foundations
  

  • MUS 1113 - Music Appreciation

    3 SH
    A course designed to give the student, through listening and written work, the ability to understand, appreciate, and evaluate music of Western Culture. (3 hr lecture)
  

  • MUS 1132 - Fundamentals of Music

    2 SH
    Study of basic knowledge of music fundamentals to prepare students for music theory. Concepts include: notation, scales, keys, rhythm, intervals, triads, and their inversions. This course is offered Spring Semester only. (2 hr lecture)
  

  • MUS 1133 - Fundamentals of Music

    3 SH
    Study of basic knowledge of music fundamentals to prepare students for music theory. Concepts include: notation, scales, keys, rhythm, intervals, triads, and their inversions. MUS 1133 is not the standard freshman theory course required for graduation from senior colleges and universities and is not offered to meet these requirements. Students taking MUS 1133 and planning to continue as music majors in a senior college should follow this course with Music Theory I - IV. (3 hr lecture)
  

  • MUS 1211 - Music Theory Laboratory I

    1 SH
    (Prerequisites: Same as Music Theory I) Lab instruction.  Development of music sight-singing, ear-training, and dictation skills. (2 hr lab)
  

  • MUS 1213 - Music Theory I

    3 SH
    (Prerequisites: REA 0123  or higher, Minimum grade of “C” in MUS 1133  or a grade of “Pass” in part 1 of the Comprehensive Music Fundamentals Exam or Instructor Approval) (Corequisites: MUS 1133 ) Study of functional harmony through analysis and part-writing. (3 hr lecture)
  

  • MUS 1221 - Music Theory Laboratory II

    1 SH
    (Prerequisites: Minimum grade of “C” in MUS 1211 ) Lab instruction.  Development of music sight-singing, ear-training, and dictation skills. (2 hr lab)
  

  • MUS 1223 - Music Theory II

    3 SH
    (Prerequisites: Minimum grade of “C” in MUS 1213 ) (Corequisites: MUS 1221 ) Continued study and review of functional harmony through analysis and part-writing. (3 hr lecture)
  

  • MUS 1234 - Commercial Music Theory

    4 SH
    (Corequisites: MUS 1211 ) (Pre/Corequisites: ENG 1113  and Class Piano I or higher are recommended) Introduction to concepts and skills of reading music theory for pre-music and non-music majors.  Includes study of notation, rhythm, scales, key signatures, intervals and triads. (4 hr lecture)
  

  • MUS 1313 - Introduction to Music Industry

    3 SH
    (Pre/Corequisites: MUS 1413 , ENG 1113 ) This course is an introductory overview of the entertainment industry’s scope, systems and practices. (3 hr lecture)
  

  • MUS 1413 - Basic Computer Skills for Musicians

    3 SH
    (Prerequisites: ENG 0123  or higher,   or MAT 0124  or higher,   or higher) This course is designed to introduce students to digital media skills and the Apple Operating System. (2 hr lecture, 2 hr lab)
  

  • MUS 1423 - Survey of Popular Music

    3 SH
    (Prerequisites:  ,  , and department chair approval) Advanced listening course, designed to acquaint the Music Industry major with a broad overview of popular musical styles and repertoire from the beginnings of American Popular Music to the present. (2 hr lecture, 2 hr lab)
  

  • MUS 1433 - Recording Arts Fundamentals

    3 SH
    (Corequisites: ENG 1113 , MUS 1234 , MUS 1413  & MUS 1211  are recommended) Introduction to basic principles of sound theory, audio electronics and terminology, microphone characteristics and applications, mixers and basic equipment, signal routing and processing. (3 hr lecture)
  

  • MUS 1911 - Recital Class

    1 SH
    Performances of solo and ensemble literature by students majoring in music. Attendance at a prescribed minimum number of departmentally approved musical performances per semester also required. This course may be repeated for credit. (1 hr lab)
  

  • MUS 2123 - Music Survey (Majors)

    3 SH
    (Prerequisites: MAT 0123  or MAT 0124  or higher) Advanced listening course, designed to acquaint the music major with a broad overview of musical style and repertoire from antiquity to the present. (This course was formerly MUS-1123.) (3 hr lecture)
  

  • MUS 2211 - Music Theory Laboratory III

    1 SH
    (Prerequisites: Minimum Grade of “C” in MUS 1221 ) Lab instruction.  Development of music sight-singing, ear-training, and dictation skills. (2 hr lab)
  

  • MUS 2213 - Music Theory III

    3 SH
    (Prerequisites: Minimum grade of “C” in MUS 1223  and a grade of “Pass” on both parts of the Comprehensive Music Fundamentals Exam) (Corequisites: MUS 2211 ) Continuation study and review of functional harmony through analysis and part-writing. (3 hr lecture)
  

  • MUS 2221 - Music Theory Laboratory IV

    1 SH
    (Prerequisites: Minimum grade of “C” in MUS 2211 ) Lab instruction.  Development of music sight-singing, ear-training, and dictation skills. (2 hr lab)
  

  • MUS 2223 - Music Theory IV

    3 SH
    (Prerequisites: Minimum grade of “C” in MUS 2213 ) (Corequisites: MUS 2221 ) Continued study and review of functional harmony through analysis and part-writing. Introduction to twentieth century techniques. (3 hr lecture)
  

  • MUS 2413 - Computer Recording I

    3 SH
    (Prerequisites:  , MUS 1413 ,  , and department chair approval) (Pre/Corequisites: MUS 1211 , MUS 1213 , MUA 1521 ) Introduction to basic knowledge, theory and application of a native Digital Audio Workstation. Students continue their study of MIDI, arranging, sequencing, software instruments and recording in a native DAW environment. (2 hr lecture, 2 hr lab)
  

  • MUS 2423 - Computer Recording II

    3 SH
    (Prerequisites:  , MUS 1211 , MUS 1213 , MUA 1521 ) A continuation of Computer Recording I, utilizing native and proprietary DAW recording systems. Additional topics covered include audio recording, digital effects, automation, performance tools and nonlinear editing. (2 hr lecture, 2 hr lab)
  

  • MUS 2433 - The Craft of Song Writing

    3 SH
    (Prerequisites:  , MUS 1211 ,  , and department chair approval) Provides the student with basic knowledge of the four approaches to song writing: lyrical, melodic, harmonic and rhythmic. (3 hr lecture)
  

  • MUS 2444 - Audio Engineering I

    4 SH
    (Prerequisites: MUS 1413 , MUS 1433 ) (Corequisites: MUS 2413  is recommended) Practical techniques and application of session procedures and recording.  Includes vocal and instrument characteristics, microphone placement, track assignment, mixing, and console and recorder operation in a native or proprietary DAW environment. (4 hr lecture)
  

  • MUS 2454 - Audio Engineering II

    4 SH
    (Prerequisites: MUS 2443 or MUS 2444 ) (Corequisites: MUS 2423  is recommended) Practical techniques in session procedures and recording.  Topics include recording and mixing theory and techniques, critical listening, signal routing and processing, and basic project mastering techniques. (4 hr lecture)
  

  • MUS 2512 - Special Topics in Music

    2 SH
    Study of diverse topics that relate to music providing students an opportunity to learn about a specific discipline from skills faculty members. (2 hr lecture)
  

  • MUS 2513 - Music for Elementary Teachers

    3 SH
    (Prerequisites: MAT 0123  or MAT 0124  or higher) Designed for the needs of the elementary education student.  Essentials of public school music; study of the fundamentals of music.  Reading music notations and terminology. (3 hr lecture)

Music Organizations
  

  • MUO 1111 - Band

    1 SH
    (Prerequisites: Audition or Instructor Approval) Designed to teach the principles of playing musical instruments, explore varied levels of literature, and develop the student’s knowledge of performance technique. This course may be repeated for credit. (2 hr lab)
  

  • MUO 1112 - Band

    2 SH
    (Prerequisites: Audition or Instructor Approval) Designed to teach the fundamental principles of playing musical instruments, explore varied levels of literature, and develop the student’s knowledge of performance technique. This course may be repeated for credit. (4 hr lab)
 

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