All undergraduate courses offered by the university are listed. Not all of the courses listed are offered within a single academic year. A listing of the courses offered during a given semester is available online before preregistration each semester.
Note: This catalogue has been amended per a 2016 UNCW Faculty Senate decision to retroactively remove the Thematic Transdisciplinary Cluster requirement from the University Studies program. Students who wish to complete a cluster may do so, however, completion of a cluster is no longer required. Course description references to Thematic Transdisciplinary Clusters apply to students who choose to complete a cluster.
Trial Courses
Academic departments may offer special trial courses during the fall and spring semesters on a one-time basis without adding them to their regular departmental offerings. A second trial offering, if additional data are essential, must be within two regular semesters of the first. Numbers designating these special courses are 292 and 492. Descriptive information on trial courses does not appear in the catalogue but is on file in the Office of the Registrar.
Sequenced Courses
A hyphen connecting courses (e.g., 201-202) indicates that the first course in the sequence must be satisfactorily completed prior to registration in the second course of the sequence. When course numbers are separated by a comma (e.g., 201, 202), the first course is not necessarily prerequisite to those following.
Online Courses
The university currently offers a variety of online courses, and two degree programs, the RN to B.S. option in nursing and Bachelor of Science in clinical research (CLR), are delivered totally online. Such courses are so designated in the Class Schedule and are open to both on- and off-campus students. Students interested in these programs should consult the online courses Web site http://www.uncw.edu/online.
Credits and Class Meetings
Unless specifically indicated at the end of the course description, the number of hours a class meets each week is the same as the credit hour value of the course. The semester hours credit for each course is indicated in parentheses immediately below the title of the course. For example, if three hours of credit may be earned, the credit is indicated as follows: (3). In variable credit courses, the minimum and maximum hours are shown as follows: (1-3).
Course Prefixes
The prefixes used to designate courses are abbreviations of the names of departments or fields of study within departments, as shown below:
Mathematics
MAT 337 - Applied Abstract Algebra
Credits: 3 Prerequisite: MAT 335 and MAT 336. Study of applied topics in groups, rings, and fields. Topics may include abstract linear algebra, field extensions, Euclidean constructions, codes; Galois groups, solvability by radicals; structure of finite abelian groups, Sylow theorems; prime and maximal ideals, Gröbner bases.
Credits: 3 Prerequisite: MAT 275 or consent of instructor. Use of elementary methods in advanced study of the triangle and circle, special emphasis on solving original examples, comparison of Euclidean and non-Euclidean and projective geometries.
Credits: 3 Corequisite: MAT 275 or consent of instructor. Development of mathematics from earliest systems to present century. Personalities involved with the contributions of each. A problem-study approach to give the student some training in research. Partially satisfies University Studies IV: Building Competencies/Writing Intensive.
Credits: 3 Prerequisite: MAT 261. Theory, methods of solution, and applications of ordinary differential equations with emphasis on first order equations and linear equations. Additional topics from power series solutions, Laplace transforms, linear systems, and numerical methods.
Credits: 3 Prerequisite: MAT 261 and MAT 335. A thorough study of differential and integral calculus of vector-valued functions of a vector variable. Jacobians, inverse and implicit function theorems, change of variables in multiple integrals; theorems of Green, Gauss, and Stokes; applications.
Credits: 3 Prerequisite: MAT 261; MAT 335 recommended. Fourier series and orthogonal functions; Fourier and Laplace transforms; elementary applications to differential equations and boundary value problems. Introduction to complex variables and residue theory.
Credits: 3 Prerequisite: MAT 275 or CSC 133. Techniques for counting configurations of objects. Recurrence relations; principle of inclusion-exclusion; graphs, trees, and circuits. Additional topics chosen from Polya’s Theorem, generating functions, and network flows.
Credits: 1 Prerequisite: MAT 261. Introduction to various mathematical problems and methods. Examples selected from mathematics journals, the national Putnam Exam, and the VPI Regional Math Contest. Students present solutions in a public seminar. Solutions to journal problems are submitted for publication. Participation in problem competitions is encouraged. One hour each week. May be repeated once for credit.
Credits: 3 (MAT 511) Prerequisite: MAT 311 and MAT 335. Advanced study of convergence, continuity, differentiation, and integration in Euclidean space. The real number system, basic topology of Euclidean spaces; sequences and series; continuity, differentiation of vector-valued functions, uniform continuity; theory of integration; implicit and inverse function theorems, Stokes’ Theorem.
Credits: 3 (MAT 515) Prerequisite: MAT 311 and MAT 367 or MAT 411. First study of functions of a complex variable. Algebra of complex numbers, elementary functions with their mapping properties; analytic functions; power series; integration, Cauchy’s Theorem, Laurent series and residue calculus; elementary conformal mappings and boundary value problems.
Credits: 3 (MAT 518) Prerequisite: MAT 361 and MAT 367. A thorough treatment of the solution of initial and boundary value problems of partial differential equations. Topics include classification of partial differential equations, the method of characteristics, separation of variables, Fourier analysis, integral equations and integral transforms, generalized functions, Green’s functions, Sturm-Liouville theory, approximations, numerical methods.
Credits: 3 (MAT 521) Prerequisite: MAT 336. Use of algebraic techniques to study arithmetic properties of the integers and their generalizations. Primes, divisibility and unique factorization in integral domains; congruences, residues and quadratic reciprocity; diophantine equations and additional topics in algebraic number theory.
Credits: 3 (MAT 525) Prerequisite: MAT 325, MAT 335, and MAT 361. Introduction to the theoretical foundations of numerical algorithms. Solution of linear systems by direct methods; least squares, minimax, and spline approximation; polynomial interpolation; numerical integration and differentiation; solution of nonlinear equations; initial value problems in ordinary differential equations. Error analysis. Certain algorithms are selected for programming.
Credits: 3 (MAT 535) Prerequisite: CSC 112 or CSC 121 and MAT 335. Methods and applications of optimizing a linear function subject to linear constraints. Theory of the simplex method and duality; parametric linear programs; sensitivity analysis; modeling and computer implementation.
Credits: 3 (MAT 536) Prerequisite: MAT 435. Theory and applications of discrete optimization algorithms. Transportation problems and network flow problems; integer programming; computer implementation.
Credits: 3 (MAT 551) Prerequisite: MAT 275 and MAT 336. A study of the basic concepts of general topology. Metric spaces, continuity, completeness, compactness, connectedness, separation axioms, product and quotient spaces; additional topics in point-set topology.
Credits: 3 (MAT 557) Prerequisite: MAT 365 or MAT 411. Theory of curves and surfaces in Euclidean space. Frenet formulas, curvature and torsion, arc length; first and second fundamental forms, Gaussian curvature, equations of Gauss and Codazzi, differential forms, Cartan’s equations; global theorems.
Credits: 3 (MAT 563) Prerequisite: MAT 335 and MAT 361. Advanced study of ordinary differential equations. Existence and uniqueness; systems of linear equations, fundamental matrices, matrix exponential; series solutions, regular singular points; plane autonomous systems, stability and perturbation theory; Sturm-Liouville theory and expansion in eigenfunctions.
Credits: 3 (MAT 565, STT 465, STT 565) Prerequisite: MAT 261 and STT 315. The formulation, analysis and interpretation of probablistic models. Selected topics in probability theory. Conditioning, Markov chains, and Poisson processes. Additional topics chosen from renewal theory, queuing theory, Gaussian processes, Brownian motion, and elementary stochastic differential equations.
Credits: 3 Prerequisite: MAT 361 or MAT 435 or MAT 465/STT 465. Techniques of problem recognition and formulation, and mathematical solution and interpretation of results. Each student will construct a mathematical model under the supervision of the Applied Mathematics Advisory Committee and report on the investigation in written and oral form. Seminar format.
Credits: 3 Prerequisite: Junior or senior standing and permission of instructor. Topics of current interest in mathematics not covered in existing courses. May be repeated under a different subtitle.
Credits: 3 (MAT 581) Prerequisite: MAT 275 and MAT 336. The formal study of truth and provability. Propositional calculus; predicate calculus. Godel’s completeness theorem, applications to formal number theory and incompleteness. Additional topics chosen from areas such as undecidability or nonstandard analysis.
Credits: 1 - 3Prerequisite: Overall GPA of at least 2.00, at least a 3.00 average on all mathematics courses taken, junior or senior standing, and consent of instructor, department chair, and dean. Involves investigation under faculty supervision beyond what is offered in existing courses. For further information, consult the Directed Individual Studies section in this catalogue.
Credits: 3 Prerequisite: 9 semester hours of mathematics courses at the 300-400 level. Reading, discussion, investigation, and preparation and presentation of reports on selected mathematical topics, under faculty supervision beyond the students’ courses of study. Satisfies University Studies VI: Common Requirements/Capstone Course. Partially satisfies University Studies IV: Building Competencies/Writing Intensive. Partially satisfies University Studies IV: Building Competencies/Information Literacy.
Credits: 1 - 3Prerequisite: Overall GPA of at least 2.50, a GPA in MAT courses of at least 2.80, and at least 9 hours of MAT courses numbered 300 or higher. Academic training and practical experience through work in a private company or public agency. Supervision and evaluation of all study and on-site activity by a faculty member and an on-site mentor. Open to students of junior or senior standing who have been approved by the faculty supervisor, department chair, and dean. Satisfies University Studies V: Explorations Beyond the Classroom.
Credits: 2 - 3Prerequisite: Eligibility for honors program. Individual study for honor students. Satisfies University Studies V: Explorations Beyond the Classroom.
Credits: 3 A general survey of the basic materials of music, listening experiences, sight singing, ear-training, keyboard, and other related activities. The course is designed for music majors, pre-majors, and music minors preparing for MUS 111. Prior experience in reading music and performance on an instrument or as a singer is assumed.
Credits: 3 Explores the creative process of making music while developing an understanding of basic musical concepts. Designed for students with no musical background who wish to increase their understanding of music. Emphasis on music listening, playing classroom instruments, group singing, improvisation, and music literacy. Partially satisfies University Studies II: Approaches and Perspectives/Aesthetic, Interpretive, and Literary Perspectives.
Credits: 1 Prerequisite or corequisite: MUS 111, MUSL 111. Overview of music technology for the music major. Survey of software applications for music writing, recording, computer-assisted instruction. MIDI, as well as Internet resources and communication. Partially satisfies University Studies IV: Building Competencies/Information Literacy.
Credits: 2 Prerequisite: Theory Placement test required. Corequisite: MUSL 111. An in-depth study of the basic material of music, including notation of pitch and rhythm, intervals, scales and modes, key signatures, and triads. Three hours per week. Partially satisfies University Studies II: Approaches and Perspectives/Aesthetic, Interpretive, and Literary Perspectives.The lab for this course is MUSL 111.
Credits: 2 Prerequisite: MUS 111 with a grade of ‘C-’ or better. Corequisite: MUSL 112. A study of tonality, triads in inversion, phrase structure and cadences, harmonic progression, the technique of harmonization, and non-harmonic tones. Three hours per week.The lab for this course is MUSL 112.
Credits: 3 Survey of the literature of choral music from the Middle Ages through contemporary styles. Literature survey and practical repertoire course for beginning students. Partially satisfies University Studies II: Approaches and Perspectives/Aesthetic, Interpretive, and Literary Perspectives.
Credits: 3 An overview of the masterworks of the Western concert tradition and the lives of the great composers. Designed to increase the student’s knowledge and appreciation of music; technical knowledge of music not required. Partially satisfies University Studies II: Approaches and Perspectives/Aesthetic, Interpretive, and Literary Perspectives.
Credits: 3 A survey of the evolution of this American art form from its African roots and European influences to the present. Technical knowledge of music not required. Partially satisfies University Studies II: Approaches and Perspectives/Aesthetic, Interpretive, and Literary Perspectives. Satisfies University Studies II: Approaches and Perspectives/Living in Our Diverse Nation.
Credits: 3 A survey of American composers, musicians, and music making from the earliest days of European settlement to the present. Includes a variety of styles: folk, religious, concert, rock, and more. Technical knowledge of music helpful, but not required. Partially satisfies University Studies II: Approaches and Perspectives/Aesthetic, Interpretive, and Literary Perspectives. Satisfies University Studies II: Approaches and Perspectives/Living in Our Diverse Nation.
Credits: 1 Prerequisite: Consent of instructor and department chair. Small instrumental and vocal ensembles. Type of group depends on the availability of personnel. Meets one to two hours weekly with instructor for coaching plus individual practice and weekly rehearsal with partner(s). Previous training required. May be repeated for credit.
Credits: 1 Note reading, rhythm, technique, other elements of elementary piano playing. Basic repertoire. No previous music study required. Two hours per week. May be repeated for credit.
Credits: 1 Prerequisite: Placement test or consent of department chair. Basic piano skills development, including sight-reading, repertoire, major scales and arpeggios, accompanying, and harmonization. Preparation for the piano proficiency exam required of music majors. Meets three hours per week.
Credits: 1 Prerequisite: MUS 141 with a grade of ‘C-’ or better. Continued piano skills development of MUS 141, with the addition of minor scales and arpeggios. Preparation for the piano proficiency exam required of music majors. Meets three hours per week.
Credits: 1 Intended for beginning guitarists and non-majors. Covers topics such as reading music on the first five frets of the guitar, basic chord fingerings, technique for beginners, and simple accompaniment methods.
Credits: 1 Prerequisite: MUS 143 with a grade of ‘C-’ or better. A continuation of MUS 143. Intended for intermediate guitarists and non-majors. Covers topics such as reading music in the second position or higher, advanced chord fingerings, studies in picking technique, and harmony as it applies to the fingerboard.
Credits: 1 Intended for beginning singers and non-majors. Singing techniques learned through vocal exercises and study of song literature. Two hours each week. May be repeated for credit up to 2 hours.
Prerequisite: consent of department chair or instructor. Survey of European and American art music. Listening, readings, discussion, and assignments emphasize genres, forms, and styles from the Middle ages into the 21st century, and reveal the social, historical, philosophical, and religious history of Western Civilization. Partially satisfies University Studies II: Approaches and Perspectives/Aesthetic, Interpretive, and Literary Perspectives.
Credits: 1 Prerequisite: MUS 184. Practical performance workshop for instrumentalists in a rhythm section. Rhythmic accuracy and consistency, as well stylistic integrity and authenticity, are the primary focus, while dynamic nuances, and groove variation/development will also be addressed. Traditional and contemporary treatments of jazz, funk, and Latin grooves are studied, in addition to the instrumentalist’s responsibility to the soloist.
Credits: 1 Prerequisite: Consent of instructor and department chair. Accumulative credit limited to eight semester hours. Students will be assigned an instrumentalist or vocalist with whom to work. One hourly class meeting per week, plus half hour rehearsal time with soloist per week, and half hour accompanying for the applied lesson of soloist.
Credits: 1 Prerequisite: Audition and consent of director. Select group chosen by audition. The singers study and perform a variety of repertoire written for a smaller choir or chamber group. Three rehearsal hours per week. May be repeated for credit.
Credits: 1 Prerequisite: Audition and consent of instructor. The development of idiomatic performance techniques of jazz music in a variety of styles and mediums through the study of its musicians, as well as performance practices throughout its history. (Intended for students who have had instrumental experience.) May be repeated for credit. Partially satisfies University Studies II: Approaches and Perspectives/Aesthetic, Interpretive, and Literary Perspectives. Satisfies University Studies II: Approaches and Perspectives/Living in Our Diverse Nation.
Credits: 1 Prerequisite: The ability to read music and perform at a basic level on a standard concert band instrument and consent of director. Study and performance of traditional wind band repertoire as well as 20th century compositions. Three rehearsal hours per week. May be repeated for credit. Partially satisfies University Studies II: Approaches and Perspectives/Aesthetic, Interpretive, and Literary Perspectives.
Credits: 1 Prerequisite: Auditions and consent of director. The singers study and perform repertoire of various historical periods and styles appropriate for large chorus. Three rehearsal hours per week. May be repeated for credit. Partially satisfies University Studies II: Approaches and Perspectives/Aesthetic, Interpretive, and Literary Perspectives.
Credits: 1 Prerequisite: Audition and consent of director. Study and performance of the orchestral literature; meets a minimum of two hours per week and gives two or three performances per semester. Section 001 is the Wilmington Symphony Orchestra, membership by audition only; Section 002 is the UNCW String Ensemble, open to UNCW students without audition. May be repeated for credit. Partially satisfies University Studies II: Approaches and Perspectives/Aesthetic, Interpretive, and Literary Perspectives.
Credits: 1 Prerequisite: The ability to read music and perform at a basic level on a standard pep band instrument and consent of director. Study and performance of contemporary music written for athletic bands. The Pep Band provides music at men’s and women’s basketball home games and other university events. Rehearsal and performances as dictated by the schedule of events. May be repeated for credit.
- 1By audition only. Small group rehearsal and performance of jazz standards, original jazz compositions and arrangements. Two one-hour meetings per week.
Credits: 1 Prerequisite: Audition, consent of Music Department chair and instructor. Corequisite: MUS LAB (appropriate section). Includes one half-hour private lesson per week and a minimum of one MUS LAB/seminar hour each week. Requires a minimum of five practice hours per week. Intended for BA music majors or music minors. May be repeated for credit.
Credits: 1 Prerequisite: Audition; Consent of Music Department chair and Instructor. Corequisite: MUS LAB (appropriate section). Includes one-hour private lesson per week (TBA) and a minimum of one MUS LAB/seminar hours each week. May be repeated for credit. This course is intended for music majors only.
Credits: 1 - 2Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. A beginning study of compositional techniques though direct application in original compositions. One hour seminar each week plus a half or full hour private lesson. May be repeated.
Credits: 2 Prerequisite: MUS 110. Applications of music technology software for music majors and digital technology minors, including non-traditional notation systems, intermediate-level work with MIDI formats, notation, and sequencing. Two hours per week.
Credits: 2 Prerequisite: MUS 112. Corequisite: MUSL 211. A study of the musical process as observed in the literature of the common practice period. Based upon both structural and functional analyses as well as problem solving and controlled composition exercises. Includes secondary dominants, chromatic approach to chords and the concept of modulation. Three hours per week.The lab for this course is MUSL 211.
Credits: 3 Introduction to the fundamentals of audio engineering. Technical basics in the “language of audio.” Emphasis is on Pro Tools recording software, audio interfaces, project workflow, the principles behind the five main stages of a recording project, and mastering music. Theoretical and practical application of microphones, mic pre-amps, equalizers, compressors, noise gates, effects, room acoustics, gain structure, and signal path.
Credits: 3 Prerequisite: MUS 214 or consent of instructor. An in-depth look at Pro Tools recording software including a review of music recording basics, editing, and automation principles while mixing multi-track projects. Students will learn the art of the “creative ear,” and final project will utilize the UNCW recording studio to create and complete a multi-track recording project.
Credits: 2 Prerequisite: MUS 111-MUS 112 or consent of instructor. Development of materials and practice for improvisational skills in the jazz idiom. Open to any student with instrumental experience. Presentation in both lecture and performance format.
Credits: 2 Prerequisite: MUS 235 or consent of instructor. Materials and practices for further development of improvisational skills in the jazz idiom. Presentation in both lecture and performance format.
Credits: 1 Prerequisite: MUS 142 with a grade of ‘C-’ or better. Continued piano skills development with an emphasis on fluency, accuracy, and level in major and minor scales and arpeggios, major and minor chord progressions, sight-reading, repertoire, accompanying, and harmonization. Preparation for the piano proficiency exam required of music majors. Meets three hours per week.
Credits: 1 Prerequisite: MUS 241 with a grade of ‘C-’ or better. Continued piano skills development of MUS 241, with an emphasis on speed, fluency, and accuracy. Piano proficiency exam is the final exam in this course and must be passed in order to pass the course. Meets three hours per week.
Credits: 1 Prerequisite: Music education major and two semesters of applied music study. Basic playing technique on woodwind, brass, and percussion instruments.
Credits: 1 Prerequisites: Music Education majors and two semesters of applied music study. Basic playing technique on woodwind, brass, and percussion instruments. Instruments covered will differ from those in MUS 244.
Credits: 2 Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. Italian and German phonetics, principles of lyric diction and sound production, and the international phonetic alphabet as it applies to Italian and German. General principles applicable to diverse periods, styles, and genres of “classical” vocal music set with Italian or German texts. Two and one-half hours of instruction per week.
Credits: 2 Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. French and English phonetics, principles of lyric diction and sound production, and the international phonetic alphabet as it applies to French and English. General principles applicable to diverse periods, styles, and genres of “classical” vocal music set with French or English texts. Two and one half hours of instruction per week.
Credits: 3 Prerequisite: Minimum of two semesters of MUS 196 or higher and consent of instructor. A survey of intermediate and advanced keyboard literature of the Renaissance, Baroque, and Classical Periods in relation to contemporary pedagogical use. Historical evolution of instrument design included.
Credits: 3 Prerequisite: MUS 275, minimum of two semesters of MUS 196 or higher or consent of instructor. A survey of intermediate and advanced keyboard literature of the Romantic Period to the present in relation to contemporary pedagogical use.
Credits: 2 Prerequisite: MUS 300, MUSL 300, and passing the appropriate piano proficiency examination. Conducting techniques, score-reading skills, issues of interpretation, rehearsal techniques, and associated terminology. Three hours per week. Partially satisfies University Studies IV: Building Competencies/Information Literacy.
Credits: 2 Prerequisite: MUS 285. More advanced conducting techniques, score-reading skills, issues of interpretation, rehearsal techniques, and associated terminology. Three hours per week.
Credits: 2 Prerequisite: MUS 211. Corequisite: MUSL 300. Major analysis problems and introduction to counterpoint, arranging, and orchestration. Introduction to 20th-century materials. Three lecture hours per week.The lab for this course is MUSL 300.
Credits: 2 Prerequisite: MUS 301. A study of strict contrapuntal practice as observed in the church music of Palestrina, Lassus and other 16th-century composers. Includes writing in 2, 3, and 4 voices in imitative and non-imitative styles.
Credits: 2 Prerequisite: MUS 301. A study of contrapuntal practice as observed in the music of J.S. Bach and other 17th- and 18th-century composers. Includes analysis and composition of both invention and fugue.
Credits: 2 Prerequisite: MUS 300 and MUSL 300. Techniques of transcribing, arranging, and scoring music for various vocal and instrumental combinations.
Credits: 2 Prerequisite: MUS 236, MUS 300. Arranging and scoring the jazz combo, with emphasis on contemporary styles. Presentation in both lecture and performance format.
Credits: 3 Prerequisites: MUS 214 and permission of instructor. Introduction to digital sound synthesis, sampling, MIDI sequencing, and synchronization with film/video. Technical and creative aspects. Three hours per week.
Credits: 2 Prerequisites: MUS 244, MUS 245. Principles for teaching woodwind, brass, and percussion instruments to beginners. Field experience required.
Credits: 1 Prerequisite: MUS 285. Basic rehearsal techniques and methods for developing and directing a high school jazz ensemble. Lecture format and practical conducting experience with one of the university’s jazz ensembles.
Credits: 3 Prerequisite: Admission to the Watson School of Education or consent of instructor. Corequisite: MUSL 326. Methodology for teaching music in the classroom; lesson planning; computer applications; music textbooks and materials for K-12.The lab for this course is MUSL 326.
MUS 331 - Measurement and Evaluation in Music Education
Credits: 1 Prerequisites: MUS 326 and either MUS 373 or MUS 377. Development of learning outcomes. Measurements of musical behaviors, test construction, interpretation of data and results.
Credits: 1 Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. Basic techniques for the singing actor. Exploration of body movement, operatic gesture, dramatic interpretation and stage terminology. Two hours each week.
Credits: 2 Prerequisite: MUS 332 and two years of college vocal study or consent of instructor. The musical preparation and staging of operatic scenes through dramatic interpretation and body movement., Three hours each week. May be repeated once for credit.
MUS 351 - Introduction to Music History I: Middle ages - Classical periods
Credits: 3 Prerequisite: MUS 150 or consent of instructor. Overview of music history and literature, stressing the stylistic developments of music and related social and historical events of the Middle Ages, Renaissance, Baroque and Classical periods. Partially satisfies University Studies II: Approaches and Perspectives/Historical and Philosophical Approaches. Partially satisfies University Studies IV: Building Competencies/Writing Intensive.
MUS 352 - Introduction to Music History II: Romantic-Contemporary Periods
Credits: 3 Prerequisite: MUS 150 or consent of instructor. Overview of music history and literature, stressing the stylistic developments of music and related social and historical events of the Romantic and Contemporary periods. Partially satisfies University Studies II: Approaches and Perspectives/Historical and Philosophical Approaches. Partially satisfies University Studies IV: Building Competencies/Writing Intensive.
Credits: 0 - 4Prerequisite: MUS 116, MUS 236. Study of jazz music and musicians from 1940 to the present. Lecture and performance format. Three lecture hours and two laboratory/seminar hours each week.
Credits: 3 Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. Materials, methods, literature, and skills for teaching the beginning through early intermediate-level private student, particularly in the individual studio setting. Business aspects of setting up a teaching studio. Faculty supervision of required practical field experience.
Credits: 3 Prerequisite: Two years of college instrumental applied music. Problems, materials, and methods in teaching instruments to private students.
Credits: 2 Prerequisite: MUS 235, MUS 285. Basic techniques and methods for teaching jazz, emphasizing rehearsal techniques for jazz ensembles. Lecture format and practical conducting experience with one of the university’s jazz ensembles.