Jun 16, 2024

2014-15 Undergraduate Catalogue

2014-15 Undergraduate Catalogue Archived Catalogue

Course Descriptions

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:

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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. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	MAT 345 - Modern College Geometry 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. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	MAT 346 - Historical Development of Mathematics 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. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	MAT 361 - Differential Equations 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. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	MAT 365 - Vector Calculus 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. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	MAT 367 - Principles in Applied Mathematics 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. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	MAT 375 - Combinatorics 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. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	MAT 395 - Problem Solving in Mathematics 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. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	MAT 411 - Real Analysis I 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. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	MAT 412 - Real Analysis II Credits: 3 (MAT 512 ) The second course in a two-course sequence. Please see MAT 411 for description. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	MAT 415 - Introduction to Complex Variables 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. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	MAT 418 - Applied Analytical Methods I 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. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	MAT 419 - Applied Analytical Methods II Credits: 3 (MAT 519 ) The second course in a two-course sequence. Please see MAT 418 for description. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	MAT 421 - Number Theory I 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. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	MAT 425 - Numerical Analysis 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. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	MAT 435 - Linear 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. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	MAT 436 - Discrete Optimization Credits: 3 (MAT 536 ) Prerequisite: MAT 435 . Theory and applications of discrete optimization algorithms. Transportation problems and network flow problems; integer programming; computer implementation. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	MAT 451 - Topology I 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. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	MAT 457 - Differential Geometry 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. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	MAT 463 - Ordinary Differential Equations 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. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	MAT 465 - Applied Probability 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. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	MAT 471 - Projects in Mathematical Modeling 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. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	MAT 475 - Topics in Mathematics 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. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	MAT 481 - Introduction to Mathematical Logic 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. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	MAT 491 - Directed Individual Study Credits: 1 - 3 Prerequisite: 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. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	MAT 495 - Seminar in Mathematics 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. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	MAT 498 - Internship in Mathematics Credits: 1 - 3 Prerequisite: 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. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	MAT 499 - Honors Work in Mathematics Credits: 2 - 3 Prerequisite: Eligibility for honors program. Individual study for honor students. Satisfies University Studies V: Explorations Beyond the Classroom. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
Music
	MUS 105 - Rudiments of Music 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. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	MUS 106 - Exploring Music 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. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	MUS 110 - Introduction to Music Technology 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. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	MUS 111 - Theory I 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 . Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	MUS 112 - Theory II 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 . Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	MUS 114 - Choral Music Literature 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. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	MUS 115 - Survey of Music Literature 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. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	MUS 116 - History of Jazz 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. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	MUS 117 - American Music 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. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	MUS 130 - Chamber Music Workshop 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. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	MUS 134 - Choral Workshop Credits: 3 Survey of choral literature of all periods, including contemporary and popular, through performance, score study, and analytical listening. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	MUS 136 - Jazz Theory and Keyboard Credits: 2 Prerequisite: MUS 111 , MUSL 111 . Theoretical concepts, aural skill, and basic keyboard skills associated with jazz styles. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	MUS 140 - Basic Piano for Non-Majors 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. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	MUS 141 - Class Piano I 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. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	MUS 142 - Class Piano II 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. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	MUS 143 - Class Guitar I 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. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	MUS 144 - Class Guitar II 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. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	MUS 146 - Class Voice I 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. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	MUS 150 - Survey of Western Art Music Credits: 2 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. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	MUS 181 - Rhythm Section Techniques 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. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	MUS 182 - Accompanying 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. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	MUS 183 - Chamber Choir 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. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	MUS 184 - Jazz Ensemble 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. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	MUS 185 - Wind Symphony 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. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	MUS 186 - Concert Choir 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. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	MUS 187 - Orchestra 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. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	MUS 188 - Pep Band 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. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	MUS 189 - Jazz Combo - 1 By audition only. Small group rehearsal and performance of jazz standards, original jazz compositions and arrangements. Two one-hour meetings per week. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	MUS 195 - Lower Level Applied Music, Private Lessons 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. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	MUS 196 - Lower Level Applied Music, Private Lessons 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. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	MUS 203 - Composition Credits: 1 - 2 Prerequisite: 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. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	MUS 210 - Digital Music and Sound Technology 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. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	MUS 211 - Theory III 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 . Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	MUS 214 - Recording Technology I 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. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	MUS 215 - Recording Technology II 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. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	MUS 235 - Jazz Improvisation I 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. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	MUS 236 - Jazz Improvisation II 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. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	MUS 241 - Class Piano III 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. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	MUS 242 - Class Piano IV 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. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	MUS 243 - String Class Credits: 1 Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. Basic technique on violin, viola, cello, and string bass. Three hours per week. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	MUS 244 - Instrumental Techniques I Credits: 1 Prerequisite: Music education major and two semesters of applied music study. Basic playing technique on woodwind, brass, and percussion instruments. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	MUS 245 - Instrumental Techniques II 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 . Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	MUS 272 - Italian and German Diction for Singers 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. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	MUS 273 - French and English Diction for Singers 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. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	MUS 275 - Keyboard Literature I 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. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	MUS 276 - Keyboard Literature II 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. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	MUS 285 - Conducting I 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. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	MUS 286 - Conducting II Credits: 2 Prerequisite: MUS 285 . More advanced conducting techniques, score-reading skills, issues of interpretation, rehearsal techniques, and associated terminology. Three hours per week. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	MUS 300 - Theory IV: Applications of Music Theory 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 . Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	MUS 301 - Form/Analysis Credits: 3 Prerequisite: MUS 300 . A study of forms common in Western music from 1600 to the present and the development of skills in analysis. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	MUS 302 - Modal Counterpoint 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. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	MUS 303 - Tonal Counterpoint 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. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	MUS 306 - Orchestration and Arranging Credits: 2 Prerequisite: MUS 300 and MUSL 300 . Techniques of transcribing, arranging, and scoring music for various vocal and instrumental combinations. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	MUS 308 - Jazz Arranging 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. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	MUS 309 - Jazz Arranging II Credits: 2 Prerequisite: MUS 308 . Arranging and scoring the large jazz ensemble with emphasis on contemporary styles. Lecture and performance format. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	MUS 310 - MIDI Techniques and Film Scoring 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. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	MUS 320 - Pedagogy for Beginning Band Instruments Credits: 2 Prerequisites: MUS 244 , MUS 245 . Principles for teaching woodwind, brass, and percussion instruments to beginners. Field experience required. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	MUS 325 - Jazz Ensemble Techniques 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. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	MUS 326 - General Music Methods 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 . Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	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. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	MUS 332 - Opera Performance Techniques 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. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	MUS 333 - Opera Workshop 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. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	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. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	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. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	MUS 361 - History of Music I: Medieval and Renaissance Credits: 2 Prerequisite: MUS 351 or consent of instructor. Stylistic development of music of the Medieval and Renaissance eras. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	MUS 362 - History of Music II: 17th and 18th Centuries Credits: 2 Prerequisite: MUS 351 or consent of instructor. Music history and literature of the 17th and 18th centuries. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	MUS 363 - History of Music III: 19th Century Credits: 2 Prerequisite: MUS 352 or consent of instructor. Music history and literature of the 19th century (Romantic period). Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	MUS 364 - History of Music IV: 20th and 21st Centuries Credits: 2 Prerequisite: MUS 352 or consent of instructor. Music history and literature of the 20th and 21st centuries (contemporary period). Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	MUS 365 - Modern Jazz Credits: 0 - 4 Prerequisite: 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. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	MUS 370 - Pedagogy and Literature I 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. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	MUS 371 - Instrumental Pedagogy and Literature Credits: 3 Prerequisite: Two years of college instrumental applied music. Problems, materials, and methods in teaching instruments to private students. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	MUS 372 - Jazz Pedagogy 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. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.

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Course Descriptions

Trial Courses

Sequenced Courses

Online Courses

Credits and Class Meetings

Course Prefixes

MAT 337 - Applied Abstract Algebra

MAT 345 - Modern College Geometry

MAT 346 - Historical Development of Mathematics

MAT 361 - Differential Equations

MAT 365 - Vector Calculus

MAT 367 - Principles in Applied Mathematics

MAT 375 - Combinatorics

MAT 395 - Problem Solving in Mathematics

MAT 411 - Real Analysis I

MAT 412 - Real Analysis II

MAT 415 - Introduction to Complex Variables

MAT 418 - Applied Analytical Methods I

MAT 419 - Applied Analytical Methods II

MAT 421 - Number Theory I

MAT 425 - Numerical Analysis

MAT 435 - Linear Programming

MAT 436 - Discrete Optimization

MAT 451 - Topology I

MAT 457 - Differential Geometry

MAT 463 - Ordinary Differential Equations

MAT 465 - Applied Probability

MAT 471 - Projects in Mathematical Modeling

MAT 475 - Topics in Mathematics

MAT 481 - Introduction to Mathematical Logic

MAT 491 - Directed Individual Study

MAT 495 - Seminar in Mathematics

MAT 498 - Internship in Mathematics

MAT 499 - Honors Work in Mathematics

MUS 105 - Rudiments of Music

MUS 106 - Exploring Music

MUS 110 - Introduction to Music Technology

MUS 111 - Theory I

MUS 112 - Theory II

MUS 114 - Choral Music Literature

MUS 115 - Survey of Music Literature

MUS 116 - History of Jazz

MUS 117 - American Music

MUS 130 - Chamber Music Workshop

MUS 134 - Choral Workshop

MUS 136 - Jazz Theory and Keyboard

MUS 140 - Basic Piano for Non-Majors

MUS 141 - Class Piano I

MUS 142 - Class Piano II

MUS 143 - Class Guitar I

MUS 144 - Class Guitar II

MUS 146 - Class Voice I

MUS 150 - Survey of Western Art Music

MUS 181 - Rhythm Section Techniques

MUS 182 - Accompanying

MUS 183 - Chamber Choir

MUS 184 - Jazz Ensemble

MUS 185 - Wind Symphony

MUS 186 - Concert Choir

MUS 187 - Orchestra

MUS 188 - Pep Band

MUS 189 - Jazz Combo

MUS 195 - Lower Level Applied Music, Private Lessons

MUS 196 - Lower Level Applied Music, Private Lessons

MUS 203 - Composition

MUS 210 - Digital Music and Sound Technology

MUS 211 - Theory III

MUS 214 - Recording Technology I

MUS 215 - Recording Technology II

MUS 235 - Jazz Improvisation I

MUS 236 - Jazz Improvisation II

MUS 241 - Class Piano III

MUS 242 - Class Piano IV

MUS 243 - String Class

MUS 244 - Instrumental Techniques I

MUS 245 - Instrumental Techniques II

MUS 272 - Italian and German Diction for Singers

MUS 273 - French and English Diction for Singers

MUS 275 - Keyboard Literature I

MUS 276 - Keyboard Literature II