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    MUAP 1259 - Percussion - Non-Major Applied Study


    Prerequisites: Instructor permission

    Corequisites: Any MUEN course

    Individual instruction in percussion. May be repeated for credit.

    Semester Hours: (2-2-0)

    CIP: 50.0903.54 26

  
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    MUAP 1261 - Guitar


    Prerequisites: Instructor permission

    Corequisites: Any MUEN course

    Individual instruction in guitar. May be repeated for credit.

    Semester Hours: (2-2-0)

    CIP: 50.0903.54 26

  
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    MUAP 1262 - Guitar


    Prerequisites: MUAP 1261 or instructor permission

    Corequisites: Any MUEN course

    Individual instruction in guitar. May be repeated for credit

    Semester Hours: (2-2-0)

    CIP: 50.0903.54 26

  
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    MUAP 1263 - Guitar - Non-Major Applied Study


    Prerequisites: Instructor permission

    Corequisites: Any MUEN course

    Individual instruction in guitar. May be repeated for credit.

    Semester Hours: (2-2-0)

    CIP: 50.0903.54 26

  
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    MUAP 1269 - Piano


    Prerequisites: Instructor permission

    Corequisites: Any MUEN course

    Individual instruction in piano. May be repeated for credit.

    Semester Hours: (2-2-0)

    CIP: 50.0903.54 26

  
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    MUAP 1270 - Piano


    Prerequisites: MUAP 1269 or instructor permission

    Corequisites: Any MUEN course

    Individual instruction in piano. May be repeated for credit.

    Semester Hours: (2-2-0)

    CIP: 50.0903.54 26

  
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    MUAP 1271 - Piano - Non-Major Applied Study


    Prerequisites: Instructor permission

    Corequisites: Any MUEN course

    Individual instruction in piano. May be repeated for credit.

    Semester Hours: (2-2-0)

    CIP: 50.0903.54 26

  
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    MUAP 1281 - Voice


    Prerequisites: Instructor permission

    Corequisites: Any MUEN course

    Individual instruction in voice. May be repeated for credit.

    Semester Hours: (2-2-0)

    CIP: 50.0903.54 26

  
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    MUAP 1282 - Voice


    Prerequisites: MUAP 1281 or instructor permission

    Corequisites: Any MUEN course

    Individual instruction in voice. May be repeated for credit.

    Semester Hours: (2-2-0)

    CIP: 50.0903.54 26

  
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    MUAP 1283 - Voice - Non-Major Applied Study


    Prerequisites: Instructor permission

    Corequisites: Any MUEN course

    Individual instruction in voice. May be repeated for credit

    Semester Hours: (2-2-0)

    CIP: 50.0903.54 26

  
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    MUAP 1287 - Double Bass - Non-Major Applied Study


    Prerequisites: Instructor permission

    Corequisites: Any MUEN course

    Individual instruction in double bass. May be repeated for credit.

    Semester Hours: (2-2-0)

    CIP: 50.0903.54 26

  
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    MUAP 1289 - Electric Bass - Non-Major Applied Study


    Prerequisites: Instructor permission

    Corequisites: Any MUEN course

    Individual instruction in electric bass. May be repeated for credit.

    Semester Hours: (2-2-0)

    CIP: 50.0903.54 26

  
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    MUAP 1290 - Accordion - Non-Major Applied Study


    Prerequisites: Instructor permission

    Corequisites: Any MUEN course

    Individual instruction in accordion. May be repeated for credit.

    Semester Hours: (2-2-0)

    CIP: 50.0903.54 26

  
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    MUAP 1291 - Accordion


    Prerequisites: Instructor permission

    Corequisites: Any MUEN course

    Individual instruction in accordion. May be repeated for credit.

    Semester Hours: (2-2-0)

    CIP: 50.0903.54 26

  
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    MUAP 1292 - Accordion


    Prerequisites: MUAP 1291 or instructor permission

    Corequisites: Any MUEN course

    Individual instruction in accordion. May be repeated for credit.

    Semester Hours: (2-2-0)

    CIP: 50.0903.54 26

  
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    MUAP 2201 - Violin


    Prerequisites: MUAP 1202 or instructor permission

    Corequisites: Any MUEN course

    Individual instruction in violin. May be repeated for credit.

    Semester Hours: (2-2-0)

    CIP: 50.0903.54 26

  
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    MUAP 2202 - Violin


    Prerequisites: MUAP 2201 or instructor permission

    Corequisites: Any MUEN course

    Individual instruction in violin. May be repeated for credit.

    Semester Hours: (2-2-0)

    CIP: 50.0903.54 26

  
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    MUAP 2213 - Double Bass


    Prerequisites: MUAP 1214 or instructor permission

    Corequisites: Any MUEN course

    Individual instruction in double bass. May be repeated for credit.

    Semester Hours: (2-2-0)

    CIP: 50.0903.54 26

  
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    MUAP 2214 - Double Bass


    Prerequisites: MUAP 2213 or instructor permission

    Corequisites: Any MUEN course

    Individual instruction in double bass. May be repeated for credit.

    Semester Hours: (2-2-0)

    CIP: 50.0903.54 26

  
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    MUAP 2215 - Electric Bass


    Prerequisites: MUAP 1216 or instructor permission

    Corequisites: Any MUEN course

    Individual instruction in electric bass. May be repeated for credit.

    Semester Hours: (2-2-0)

    CIP: 50.0903.54 26

  
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    MUAP 2216 - Electric Bass


    Prerequisites: MUAP 2215 or instructor permission

    Corequisites: Any MUEN course

    Individual instruction in electric bass. May be repeated for credit.

    Semester Hours: (2-2-0)

    CIP: 50.0903.54 26

  
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    MUAP 2217 - Flute


    Prerequisites: MUAP 1218 or instructor permission

    Corequisites: Any MUEN course

    Individual instruction in flute. May be repeated for credit.

    Semester Hours: (2-2-0)

    CIP: 50.0903.54 26

  
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    MUAP 2218 - Flute


    Prerequisites: MUAP 2217 or instructor permission

    Corequisites: Any MUEN course

    Individual instruction in flute. May be repeated for credit.

    Semester Hours: (2-2-0)

    CIP: 50.0903.54 26

  
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    MUAP 2229 - Clarinet


    Prerequisites: MUAP 1230 or instructor permission

    Corequisites: Any MUEN course

    Individual instruction in clarinet. May be repeated for credit.

    Semester Hours: (2-2-0)

    CIP: 50.0903.54 26

  
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    MUAP 2230 - Clarinet


    Prerequisites: MUAP 2229 or instructor permission

    Corequisites: Any MUEN course

    Individual instruction in clarinet. May be repeated for credit.

    Semester Hours: (2-2-0)

    CIP: 50.0903.54 26

  
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    MUAP 2233 - Saxophone


    Prerequisites: MUAP 1234 or instructor permission

    Corequisites: Any MUEN course

    Individual instruction in saxophone. May be repeated for credit.

    Semester Hours: (2-2-0)

    CIP: 50.0903.54 26

  
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    MUAP 2234 - Saxophone


    Prerequisites: MUAP 2233 or instructor permission

    Corequisites: Any MUEN course

    Individual instruction in saxophone. May be repeated for credit.

    Semester Hours: (2-2-0)

    CIP: 50.0903.54 26

  
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    MUAP 2237 - Trumpet / Cornet


    Prerequisites: MUAP 1238 or instructor permission

    Corequisites: Any MUEN course

    Individual instruction in trumpet / cornet. May be repeated for credit.

    Semester Hours: (2-2-0)

    CIP: 50.0903.54 26

  
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    MUAP 2238 - Trumpet / Cornet


    Prerequisites: MUAP 2237 or instructor permission

    Corequisites: Any MUEN course

    Individual instruction in trumpet / cornet. May be repeated for credit.

    Semester Hours: (2-2-0)

    CIP: 50.0903.54 26

  
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    MUAP 2245 - Trombone


    Prerequisites: MUAP 1246 or instructor permission

    Corequisites: Any MUEN course

    Individual instruction in trombone. May be repeated for credit.

    Semester Hours: (2-2-0)

    CIP: 50.0903.54 26

  
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    MUAP 2246 - Trombone


    Prerequisites: MUAP 2245 or instructor permission

    Corequisites: Any MUEN course

    Individual instruction in trombone. May be repeated for credit.

    Semester Hours: (2-2-0)

    CIP: 50.0903.54 26

  
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    MUAP 2257 - Percussion


    Prerequisites: MUAP 1258 or instructor permission

    Corequisites: Any MUEN course

    Individual instruction in percussion. May be repeated for credit.

    Semester Hours: (2-2-0)

    CIP: 50.0903.54 26

  
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    MUAP 2258 - Percussion


    Prerequisites: MUAP 2257 or instructor permission

    Corequisites: Any MUEN course

    Individual instruction in percussion. May be repeated for credit.

    Semester Hours: (2-2-0)

    CIP: 50.0903.54 26

  
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    MUAP 2261 - Guitar


    Prerequisites: MUAP 1262 or instructor permission

    Corequisites: Any MUEN course

    Individual instruction in guitar. May be repeated for credit.

    Semester Hours: (2-2-0)

    CIP: 50.0903.54 26

  
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    MUAP 2262 - Guitar


    Prerequisites: MUAP 2261 or instructor permission

    Corequisites: Any MUEN course

    Individual instruction in guitar. May be repeated for credit.

    Semester Hours: (2-2-0)

    CIP: 50.0903.54 26

  
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    MUAP 2269 - Piano


    Prerequisites: MUAP 1270 or instructor permission

    Corequisites: Any MUEN course

    Individual instruction in piano. May be repeated for credit.

    Semester Hours: (2-2-0)

    CIP: 50.0903.54 26

  
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    MUAP 2270 - Piano


    Prerequisites: MUAP 2269 or instructor permission

    Corequisites: Any MUEN course

    Individual instruction in piano. May be repeated for credit.

    Semester Hours: (2-2-0)

    CIP: 50.0903.54 26

  
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    MUAP 2281 - Voice


    Prerequisites: MUAP 1282 or instructor permission

    Corequisites: Any MUEN course

    Individual instruction in voice. May be repeated for credit.

    Semester Hours: (2-2-0)

    CIP: 50.0903.54 26

  
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    MUAP 2282 - Voice


    Prerequisites: MUAP 2281 or instructor permission

    Corequisites: Any MUEN course

    Individual instruction in voice. May be repeated for credit.

    Semester Hours: (2-2-0)

    CIP: 50.0903.54 26

  
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    MUAP 2291 - Accordion


    Prerequisites: MUAP 1292 or instructor permission

    Corequisites: Any MUEN course

    Individual instruction in accordion. May be repeated for credit.

    Semester Hours: (2-2-0)

    CIP: 50.0903.54 26

  
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    MUAP 2292 - Accordion


    Prerequisites: MUAP 2291 or instructor permission

    Corequisites: Any MUEN course

    Individual instruction in accordion. May be repeated for credit.

    Semester Hours: (2-2-0)

    CIP: 50.0903.54 26

  
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    MUEN 1121 - Wind Ensemble


    This ensemble is not limited to music majors. May be repeated for credit.

    Semester Hours: (1-0-3)

    CIP: 50.0903.55 26

  
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    MUEN 1122 - Jazz Ensemble


    This ensemble is not limited to music majors. May be repeated for credit.

    Semester Hours: (1-0-3)

    CIP: 50.0903.55 26

  
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    MUEN 1135 - Beginning Mariachi Ensemble


    Prerequisites: Instructor permission

    This ensemble is not limited to music majors. May be repeated for credit.

    Semester Hours: (1-0-3)

    CIP: 50.0903.56 26

  
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    MUEN 1136 - Intermediate Mariachi Ensemble


    Prerequisites: Instructor permission

    This ensemble is not limited to music majors. May be repeated for credit.

    Semester Hours: (1-0-3)

    CIP: 50.0903.56 26

  
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    MUEN 1137 - Advanced Mariachi Ensemble


    Prerequisites: Instructor permission

    This ensemble is not limited to music majors. May be repeated for credit.

    Semester Hours: (1-0-3)

    CIP: 50.0903.56 26

  
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    MUEN 1138 - Ensemble Conjunto


    Prerequisites: Instructor permission

    This ensemble is not limited to music majors. May be repeated for credit.

    Semester Hours: (1-0-3)

    CIP: 50.0903.56 26

  
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    MUEN 1141 - Concert Choir


    This ensemble is not limited to music majors. May be repeated for credit.

    Semester Hours: (1-0-3)

    CIP: 50.0903.57 26

  
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    MUEN 1158 - Jazz Show Choir


    Prerequisites: Instructor permission

    This ensemble is not limited to music majors. May be repeated for credit.

    Semester Hours: (1-0-3)

    CIP: 50.0903.58 26

  
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    MUSB 1305 - Survey of the Music Business


    An overview of the music industry including songwriting, live performance, the record industry, music merchandising, contracts and licenses, and career opportunities.

    Semester Hours: (3-3-0)

    CIP: 50.1003

  
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    MUSB 1341 - Concert Promotion and Venue Management


    Prerequisites: MUSB 1305

    Concert promotion and venue management. Includes considerations in purchasing a club, concert promotion and advertising, talent buying, city codes, insurance, Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission Regulation, performance rights organization licenses, personnel management, and concert production and administration.

    Semester Hours: (3-3-1)

    CIP: 50.1003

  
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    MUSB 2301 - Music Marketing and Merchandising


    Prerequisites: MUSB 1305

    Methods of music distribution, retailing, and wholesaling. Includes identifying a target market, image building, distribution (brick and mortar vs. digital delivery), pricing, advertising, and marketing mix.

    Semester Hours: (3-3-0)

    CIP: 50.1003

  
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    MUSB 2305 - Music Publishing


    Prerequisites: MUSB 1305

    A study of the administrative and marketing aspects of music publishing including the application of current copyright law, developing songwriters, rights exploration, and royalty collection.

    Semester Hours: (3-3-0)

    CIP: 50.1003

  
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    MUSB 2309 - The Record Industry


    Prerequisites: MUSB 1305

    Overview of the record industry and the organization of large and small record companies. Emphasizes record company functions such as artist and repertoire (A & R), promotion, marketing, business affairs, and administration and distribution including Internet-based distribution.

    Semester Hours: (3-3-0)

    CIP: 50.1003

  
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    MUSB 2345 - Live Music and Talent Management


    Prerequisites: MUSB 1305

    An examination of the role, scope, and activities of the talent manager including establishing the artist/manager relationship; planning the artist’s career; and developing goals, strategies, and tactics with an overall view of the live music business.

    Semester Hours: (3-3-0)

    CIP: 50.1003

  
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    MUSB 2355 - Legal Aspects in the Entertainment Industry


    Prerequisites: MUSB 1305

    Copyright law and the various agreements used in the entertainment industry. Emphasizes contracts used by music publishers, record companies, artist managers, record producers, film and television producers, and booking agencies.

    Semester Hours: (3-3-0)

    CIP: 50.1003

  
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    MUSI 1163 - Improvisation I


    Materials and practices for improvisation or extemporaneous playing

    Semester Hours: (1-1-1)

    CIP: 50.0903.65 26

  
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    MUSI 1181 - Piano Class I


    Class instruction in the fundamentals of keyboard technique for beginning piano students

    Semester Hours: (1-1-1)

    CIP: 50.0907.51 26

  
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    MUSI 1182 - Piano Class II


    Prerequisites: MUSI 1181 or instructor permission

    Class instruction in the fundamentals of keyboard technique for beginning piano students.

    Semester Hours: (1-1-1)

    CIP: 50.0907.51 26

  
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    MUSI 1192 - Guitar Class I


    Class instruction in the fundamental techniques of playing and teaching guitar.

    Semester Hours: (1-1-1)

    CIP: 50.0911.51 26

  
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    MUSI 1193 - Guitar Class II


    Prerequisites: MUSI 1192 or instructor permission

    Class instruction in the fundamental techniques of playing and teaching guitar

    Semester Hours: (1-1-1)

    CIP: 50.0911.51 26

  
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    MUSI 1216 - Elementary Sight Singing and Ear Training I


    Corequisites: MUSI 1211/MUSI 1311; MUSI 1114 (or appropriate keyboard course), if offered

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

    Semester Hours: (2-2-0)

    CIP: 50.0904.56 26

  
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    MUSI 1217 - Elementary Sight Singing and Ear Training II


    Prerequisites: MUSI 1216

    Corequisites: MUSI 1212/MUSI 1312; MUSI 1115 (or appropriate keyboard course), if offered

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

    Semester Hours: (2-2-0)

    CIP: 50.0904.56 26

  
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    MUSI 1306 - Music Appreciation


    Understanding music through the study of cultural periods, major composers, and musical elements. Illustrated with audio recordings and live performances.

    Semester Hours: (3-3-0)

    CIP: 50.0902.51 26

  
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    MUSI 1308 - Music Literature I


    Prerequisites: Instructor permission

    Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: ENGL 0301
    Reading Basic Skills Prerequisite: READ 0302
    Survey of the principal musical forms and cultural periods as illustrated in the literature of major composers.

    Semester Hours: (3-3-0)

    CIP: 50.0902.52 26

  
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    MUSI 1309 - Music Literature II


    Prerequisites: Instructor permission

    Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: ENGL 0301
    Reading Basic Skills Prerequisite: READ 0302
    Survey of the principal musical forms and cultural periods as illustrated in the literature of major composers.

    Semester Hours: (3-3-0)

    CIP: 50.0902.52 26

  
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    MUSI 1310 - American Music


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

    Semester Hours: (3-3-0)

    CIP: 50.0902.53 26

  
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    MUSI 1311 - Music Theory I


    Prerequisites: MUSI 1301 and/or MUSI 1302, or instructor permission

    Corequisites: MUSI 1216; MUSI 1114 (or appropriate keyboard course), if offered

    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.

    Semester Hours: (3-3-0)

    CIP: 50.0904.51 26

  
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    MUSI 1312 - Music Theory II


    Prerequisites: MUSI 1311

    Corequisites: MUSI 1217; MUSI 1115 (or appropriate keyboard course), if offered

    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.

    Semester Hours: (3-3-0)

    CIP: 50.0904.51 26

  
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    MUSI 1386 - Composition I


    Prerequisites: MUSI 1211 or MUSI 1311 or instructor permission

    Individual or class instruction in music composition. Composing in small forms for simple media in both traditional styles and styles of the student’s choice

    Semester Hours: (3-3-0)

    CIP: 50.0904.53 26

  
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    MUSI 2181 - Piano Class III


    Prerequisites: MUSI 1182 or instructor permission

    Class instruction in the fundamentals of keyboard technique for beginning piano students

    Semester Hours: (1-1-1)

    CIP: 50.0907.51 26

  
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    MUSI 2182 - Piano Class IV


    Prerequisites: MUSI 2181 or instructor permission

    Class instruction in the fundamentals of keyboard technique for beginning piano students

    Semester Hours: (1-1-1)

    CIP: 50.0907.51 26

  
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    MUSI 2192 - Guitar Class III


    Prerequisites: MUSI 1193 or instructor permission

    Class instruction in the fundamental techniques of playing and teaching guitar.

    Semester Hours: (1-1-1)

    CIP: 50.0911.51 26

  
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    MUSI 2216 - Advanced Sight Singing and Ear Training I


    Prerequisites: MUSI 1217

    Corequisites: MUSI 2211/MUSI 2311; MUSI 2114 (or appropriate keyboard course), if offered

    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.

    Semester Hours: (2-2-0)

    CIP: 50.0904.57 26

  
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    MUSI 2217 - Advanced Sight Singing and Ear Training II


    Prerequisites: MUSI 2216

    Corequisites: MUSI 2212/MUSI 2312; MUSI 2115 (or appropriate keyboard course), if offered

    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.

    Semester Hours: (2-2-0)

    CIP: 50.0904.57 26

  
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    MUSI 2311 - Music Theory III


    Prerequisites: MUSI 1312

    Corequisites: MUSI 2216; MUSI 2114 (or appropriate keyboard course), if offered

    Advanced harmony, part writing, 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

    Semester Hours: (3-3-0)

    CIP: 50.0904.52 26

  
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    MUSI 2312 - Music Theory IV


    Prerequisites: MUSI 2311

    Corequisites: MUSI 2217; MUSI 2115 (or appropriate keyboard course), if offered

    Advanced harmony, part writing, 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

    Semester Hours: (3-3-0)

    CIP: 50.0904.52 26

  
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    MUSI 2389 - Academic Cooperative in Music


    Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: ENGL 0300
    Reading Basic Skills Prerequisite: READ 0302
    An instructional program designed to integrate on-campus study with practical hands-on work experience in music. In conjunction with class seminars, the individual student will set goals and objectives in the study of music and performance.

    Semester Hours: (3-3-0)

    CIP: 24.0103.52 12

  
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    PHIL 1301 - Introduction to Philosophy


    Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: ENGL 0300
    Reading Basic Skills Prerequisite: READ 0303
    Introduction to the study of ideas and their logical structure, including arguments and investigations about abstract and real phenomena. Includes introduction to the history, theories, and methods of reasoning.

    Semester Hours: (3-3-0)

    CIP: 38.0101.51 12

  
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    PHIL 1304 - Introduction to World Religions


    Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: ENGL 0300
    Reading Basic Skills Prerequisite: READ 0303
    A comparative study of various world religions.

    Semester Hours: (3-3-0)

    CIP: 38.0201.52 12

  
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    PHIL 2303 - Introduction to Logic


    Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: ENGL 0300
    Reading Basic Skills Prerequisite: READ 0303
    Math Basic Skills Prerequisite: MATH 0302
    Nature and methods of clear and critical thinking and methods of reasoning such as deduction, induction, scientific reasoning, and fallacies.

    Semester Hours: (3-3-0)

    CIP: 38.0101.52 12

  
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    PHIL 2306 - Introduction to Ethics


    Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: ENGL 0301
    Reading Basic Skills Prerequisite: READ 0303
    Classical and contemporary theories concerning the good life, human conduct in society, and moral and ethical standards.

    Semester Hours: (3-3-0)

    CIP: 38.0101.53 12

  
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    PHIL 2318 - Contemporary Philosophy


    Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: ENGL 0301
    Reading Basic Skills Prerequisite: READ 0303
    Study of major philosophers and philosophical systems from ancient, through medieval, to modern times.

    Semester Hours: (3-3-0)

    CIP: 38.0101.55 12

  
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    PHYS 1401 - General Physics I


    Prerequisites: MATH 2412 or MATH 1316 or MATH 1314 and department permission

    Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: ENGL 0301
    Reading Basic Skills Prerequisite: READ 0303
    This course fulfills the requirement for a technical course in physics with a laboratory component for programs such as medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, and architecture. The fundamentals of mechanics, heat, and sound are presented in a problem solving context. Computer applications relevant to course content may be utilized.

    Semester Hours: (4-3-3)

    CIP: 40.0801.53 03

  
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    PHYS 1402 - General Physics II


    Prerequisites: PHYS 1401 or equivalent

    Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: ENGL 0301
    Reading Basic Skills Prerequisite: READ 0303
    This course fulfills the requirement for a technical course in physics with a laboratory component for programs such as medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, and architecture. It follows PHYS 1401 with an exposition of the basic principles of electricity and magnetism, light and optics, and atomic and nuclear physics. Computer applications relevant to course content may be utilized.

    Semester Hours: (4-3-3)

    CIP: 40.0801.53 03

  
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    PHYS 1405 - Introductory Physics I


    Prerequisites: MATH 0303 or equivalent

    Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: ENGL 0301
    Reading Basic Skills Prerequisite: READ 0302
    Math Basic Skills Prerequisite: MATH 0303
    This course stresses the importance of science in the modern world, while not requiring a mathematical background beyond algebra. Topics include mechanics, heat, and sound.

    Semester Hours: (4-3-3)

    CIP: 40.0801.51.03

  
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    PHYS 1407 - Introductory Physics II


    Prerequisites: PHYS 1405 or equivalent

    Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: ENGL 0301
    Reading Basic Skills Prerequisite: READ 0302
    Math Basic Skills Prerequisite: MATH 0303
    Topics to be covered include electricity and magnetism, light, and atomic nuclear physics. Laboratory experience is part of the course.

    Semester Hours: (4-3-3)

    CIP: 40.0801.51 03

  
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    PHYS 2425 - University Physics I


    Prerequisites: MATH 2413 or equivalent

    Corequisites: MATH 2414 or department permission

    Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: ENGL 0301
    Reading Basic Skills Prerequisite: READ 0303
    This course is for students who need a calculus-based physics course with laboratory, such as majors or minors in Engineering, Math, or Physical Science. The basic principles and applications of mechanics, wave motion, and thermal phenomena are presented along with problem-solving techniques. Computer applications relevant to course content may be utilized.

    Semester Hours: (4-3-4)

    CIP: 40.0801.54 03

  
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    PHYS 2426 - University Physics II


    Prerequisites: PHYS 2425 and MATH 2414 or equivalent

    Corequisites: MATH 2415 or department permission

    Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: ENGL 0301
    Reading Basic Skills Prerequisite: READ 0303
    This course follows PHYS 2425. Topics include the basic principles and applications of electricity, magnetism, electromagnetic waves, optical phenomena, and selected topics in modern physics. Emphasis is on problem solving and integrating concepts from mechanics and calculus. Computer applications relevant to course content may be utilized.

    Semester Hours: (4-3-4)

    CIP: 40.0801.54 03

  
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    POFI 1301 - Computer Applications I


    Prerequisites: Basic computer skills or POFT 1329 or 25 words per minute keyboarding skill

    Overview of computer office applications including current terminology and technology. Introduction to computer hardware, software applications, and procedures.

    Semester Hours: (3-3-1)

    CIP: 52.0407

  
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    POFI 1349 - Spreadsheets


    Spreadsheet software for business applications.

    Semester Hours: (3-3-1)

    CIP: 52.0407

  
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    POFI 2301 - Word Processing


    Prerequisites: Basic computer skills or POFT 1329 or 25 words per minute keyboarding skill

    Word processing software focusing on business applications.

    Semester Hours: (3-3-1)

    CIP: 52.0407

  
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    POFL 1305 - Legal Terminology


    Overview of the areas of law and legal professions, including spelling, pronunciation, and definition of legal terms.

    Semester Hours: (3-3-0)

    CIP: 22.0301

  
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    POFT 1120 - Job Search Skills


    Skills to seek and obtain employment in business and industry.

    Semester Hours: (1-1-1)

    CIP: 52.0401

  
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    POFT 1227 - Introduction to Keyboarding


    Skill development in keyboarding techniques. Emphasis on the development of acceptable speed and accuracy.

    Semester Hours: (2-1-3)

    CIP: 52.0408

  
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    POFT 1232 - Workplace Diversity


    Examines gender, cultural background, age, and other factors affecting coworker/client relationships. Includes behavioral expectations and standards in the business environment.

    Semester Hours: (2-2-0)

    CIP: 52.0204

  
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    POFT 1271 - Fundamentals of Filing


    Skill development in alphabetic and numeric filing.

    Semester Hours: (2-1-2)

    CIP: 52.0408

  
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    POFT 1276 - Ten-Key Computer Applications I


    Skill development in the use of computer numeric keypad to solve business math problems.

    Semester Hours: (2-1-2)

    CIP: 52.0408

  
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    POFT 1277 - Receptionist


    Instruction in basic office duties and etiquette for the receptionist. Topics include communication techniques and basic procedures.

    Semester Hours: (2-2-0)

    CIP: 52.0406

  
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    POFT 1301 - Business English


    Introduction to a practical application of basic language usage skills with emphasis on fundamentals of writing and editing for business.

    Semester Hours: (3-3-0)

    CIP: 52.0501

 

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