Jun 26, 2024  
2016-2017 Catalog 
    
2016-2017 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


 

Mathematics

Courses numbered X37; X97; 300, 400, 500 are described in the University Academic Policies  section of this catalog.

  
  • MATH 456 - Applied Time Series Analysis


    Exploratory analysis of trend and seasonality, stationary and non-stationary processes including ARIMA, model estimation, selection, diagnostics, and forecasting.

    Prerequisites & Notes: MATH 342.
    Credits: 4
    Grade Mode: Letter
  
  • MATH 457 - Bayesian Statistics


    Introduction to Bayesian inference; prior and posterior distributions; conjugate priors; statistical inference, including summarizing posterior information and making predictions; hierachical and linear regression models. Monte Carlo methods including Gibbs sampling.

    Prerequisites & Notes: MATH 342 and MATH 442; or instructor permission.
    Credits: 4
    Grade Mode: Letter
  
  • MATH 458 - Stochastic Processes


    Selected topics in the area of stochastic processes including Random Walks, Markov Chains, Poisson Processes and Brownian Motion.

    Prerequisites & Notes: MATH 441 or MATH 541.
    Credits: 4
    Grade Mode: Letter
  
  • MATH 473 - Numerical Linear Algebra


    Norms; fundamental matrix types, transformations and factorizations; linear equations, linear least squares; rounding error, condition and stability; the algebraic eigenvalue problem (QR method).

    Prerequisites & Notes: MATH 304; ability to program.
    Credits: 4
    Grade Mode: Letter
  
  • MATH 483 - Methods of Teaching Secondary Mathematics


    Topics include pre-algebra, algebra, geometry, problem solving and resource materials.

    Prerequisites & Notes: Minimum of two upper-division math courses, SEC 431, or permission of instructor.
    Credits: 4
    Grade Mode: Letter
  
  • MATH 490 - Senior Project


    Intensive study of an advanced topic in mathematics.

    Prerequisites & Notes: Permission of the Department Chair.
    Credits: 4
    Grade Mode: Letter
  
  • MATH 491 - Internship Seminar - Teaching K-8 Mathematics


    Focus on issues and practices related to teaching K-8 mathematics, coordinated with the year-long K-8 classroom internship. Includes the use of ideas, theory, and lesson plans from the Mathematics 381-383 sequence in actual classroom settings, plus opportunity to assess and work with K-8 students on an individual, small group, and whole class basis. Not acceptable for any departmental major except BA/Ed, Elementary. S/U grading.

    Prerequisites & Notes: MATH 383 with a C or better at WWU
    Credits: 2
    Grade Mode: S/U
  
  • MATH 495 - Academic or Industrial Learning and Research Experience in Math


    Participation in a learning program, research project or internship in business, industry, a government agency or academic institution. Oral and written report required. Repeatable to a maximum of 8 cr. S/U grading.

    Prerequisites & Notes: 20 credits math above the 100-level; department permission
    Credits: 1-4
    Grade Mode: S/U
  
  • MATH 500 - Directed Independent Study


    An individualized course of study not available through or replacing existing curriculum, to be arranged between one matriculating student and sponsoring faculty member. All academic policies and registration deadlines apply. Directed Independent Study courses cannot substitute for General University Requirements and are not eligible for tuition waiver.

    Credits: 1-15
  
  • MATH 502 - Abstract Algebra


    Introduction to rings and fields, ideals, polynomial rings, unique factorization domains, field extensions, finite fields.

    Prerequisites & Notes: MATH 401 or equivalent
    Credits: 4
    Grade Mode: Letter
  
  • MATH 503 - Topics in Abstract Algebra


    Topics such as Galois theory, number theory, group representation theory, algebraic geometry, Lie algebras. Repeatable with various topics.

    Prerequisites & Notes: MATH 502 or equivalent
    Credits: 3
    Grade Mode: Letter
  
  • MATH 504 - Abstract Linear Algebra


    Abstract vector spaces, linear transformations, spectral theory.

    Prerequisites & Notes: MATH 304 or equivalent
    Credits: 4
    Grade Mode: Letter
  
  • MATH 505 - Algebraic Geometry


    An overview of algorithms and techniques inspired by geometry and used to solve systems of polynomial equations. Topics include affine varieties, polynomials, the division algorithm, Groebner bases, elimination theory, Hilbert’s Nullstellensatz, the ideal-variety correspondence and basic projective geometry.

    Prerequisites & Notes: MATH 204 and one of either MATH 302 or MATH 309; or by permission of instructor
    Credits: 4
    Grade Mode: Letter
  
  • MATH 510 - Mathematical Modeling


    The construction and solution of mathematical models, using optimization, stability analysis, eigenvalue methods, probability and simulation.

    Prerequisites & Notes: MATH 204, MATH 224, MATH 331
    Credits: 4
    Grade Mode: Letter
  
  • MATH 511 - Advanced Modeling


    Exact and numerical techniques for the development and analysis of models of dynamic processes, including the construction and validation of models.

    Prerequisites & Notes: MATH 331; instructor permission
    Credits: 4
    Grade Mode: Letter
  
  • MATH 515 - Mathematical Biology


    An introduction to mathematical models in biology. Population models, Michaelis-Menten kinetics, models for neuron functioning, pattern formation. Mathematical topics: difference equations, dynamical systems, conservation equations, stochastic models.

    Prerequisites & Notes: MATH 224; MATH 204 and MATH 331 or MATH 203 and MATH 303
    Credits: 4
    Grade Mode: Letter
  
  • MATH 521 - Methods of Mathematical Analysis I


    Introduction to metric spaces, properties of functions on metric spaces, compactness and continuity.

    Credits: 4
    Grade Mode: Letter
  
  • MATH 522 - Methods of Mathematical Analysis II


    Analysis on the real line, including uniform convergence of series, using metric space notions.

    Prerequisites & Notes: MATH 521
    Credits: 4
    Grade Mode: Letter
  
  • MATH 523 - Advanced Calculus of Several Variables


    Parameterization, integration and changes of variables in Euclidean spaces.

    Prerequisites & Notes: MATH 304 or equivalent; MATH 521
    Credits: 4
    Grade Mode: Letter
  
  • MATH 524 - Topics in Analysis


    Topics such as pointwise convergence of Fourier series, Gibbs phenomenon, Poisson summability, Dirichlet problem for the disc, Weierstrass approximation theorem. Repeatable to a maximum of 8 credits with various topics.

    Prerequisites & Notes: MATH 522
    Credits: 4
    Grade Mode: Letter
  
  • MATH 525 - Topology


    Topological spaces, connectedness, compactness, product and quotient spaces, homotopy.

    Prerequisites & Notes: MATH 521
    Credits: 3
    Grade Mode: Letter
  
  • MATH 527 - Real Analysis


    Theory of Lebesgue measure and integration.

    Prerequisites & Notes: MATH 522
    Credits: 4
    Grade Mode: Letter
  
  • MATH 528 - Functional Analysis


    Spaces of functions, linear functionals and their representation, applications.

    Prerequisites & Notes: MATH 522
    Credits: 4
    Grade Mode: Letter
  
  • MATH 530 - Fourier Series and Applications to Partial Differential Equations


    An introduction to Fourier series and the Fourier transform; applications to boundary value problems including the wave and heat equations.

    Prerequisites & Notes: MATH 204, MATH 226, MATH 331 or equivalent
    Credits: 4
    Grade Mode: Letter
  
  • MATH 531 - Analysis of Partial Differential Equations


    Solutions for general first order and linear second order partial differential equations emphasizing geometric properties and integral representations. Topics include characteristics; propagation of singularities; hyperbolic, elliptic, and parabolic equations; Cauchy problem; Dirichlet problem; Green’s function; Poisson formula; maximum principle.

    Prerequisites & Notes: MATH 204, MATH 225, MATH 226, MATH 312, MATH 331, or equivalent.
    Credits: 4
    Grade Mode: Letter
  
  • MATH 533 - Advanced Ordinary Differential Equations


    Existence and uniqueness of solutions, stability theory for nonlinear equations, bifurcation.

    Prerequisites & Notes: MATH 432 or equivalent; MATH 521
    Credits: 3
    Grade Mode: Letter
  
  • MATH 535 - Nonlinear Optimization


    Nonlinear programming with emphasis on basic theory (including Lagrange multipliers and the Kuhn-Tucker conditions), algorithms for numerical solution of problems, and applications. Introductory dynamic programming, with emphasis on applications and algorithms.

    Prerequisites & Notes: MATH 204, MATH 224; CSCI 140 or CSCI 141 or MATH 307.
    Credits: 4
    Grade Mode: Letter
  
  • MATH 538 - Complex Variables


    Differentiation and integration of complex-valued functions, Cauchy integral theorem, residues.

    Prerequisites & Notes: MATH 312 or equivalent.
    Credits: 4
    Grade Mode: Letter
  
  • MATH 539 - Topics in Complex Analysis


    Topics such as normal families, mapping properties of analytic functions, conformal mappings, fluid flow, Dirichlet and Neumann problems, Julia sets. Repeatable with various topics.

    Prerequisites & Notes: MATH 521, MATH 538
    Credits: 3
    Grade Mode: Letter
  
  • MATH 541 - Probability


    Discrete and continuous random variables, moment generating functions, multivariate distributions, survey of widely used distributions such as normal, chi-square, gamma, t and F distributions. Emphasis on the theoretical aspects of probability.

    Prerequisites & Notes: MATH 204, MATH 224, MATH 312
    Credits: 4
    Grade Mode: Letter
  
  • MATH 542 - Mathematical Statistics


    Limiting distributions, the Central Limit Theorem, statistical inferences such as confidence intervals, hypothesis testing and chi-square tests, maximum likelihood methods, sufficiency.

    Prerequisites & Notes: MATH 441 or equivalent
    Credits: 4
    Grade Mode: Letter
  
  • MATH 543 - Linear Statistical Models


    Matrix algebra for linear models, multivariate normal distribution, quadratic forms, Gauss-Markov Theorem, estimation in full-rank and less-than-full-rank models, hypothesis testing in full-rank models.

    Prerequisites & Notes: MATH 441/541, and either MATH 342 or MATH 442/542 or equivalent(s).
    Credits: 4
    Grade Mode: Letter
  
  • MATH 545 - Topics in Probability


    Topics from Markov and sequential decision processes, renewal theory, inventory theory, stochastic control, random arrival and service processes, waiting time, number in queue, bulk arrivals, networks, balking. Repeatable with various topics.

    Prerequisites & Notes: MATH 541
    Credits: 3
    Grade Mode: Letter
  
  • MATH 551 - Number Theory


    An overview of topics in elementary number theory, including multiplicative functions, quadratic residues and reciprocity, nonlinear Diophantine equations, continued fractions, primality testing and cryptology.

    Prerequisites & Notes: MATH 302; or by permission of instructor
    Credits: 4
    Grade Mode: Letter
  
  • MATH 556 - Applied Time Series Analysis


    Exploratory analysis of trend and seasonality, stationary and non-stationary processes including ARIMA, model estimation, selection, diagnostics, and forecasting.

    Prerequisites & Notes: MATH 342.
    Credits: 4
    Grade Mode: Letter
  
  • MATH 557 - Bayesian Statistics


    Introduction to Bayesian inference; prior and posterior distributions; conjugate priors; statistical inference, including summarizing posterior information and making predictions; hierachical and linear regression models. Monte Carlo methods including Gibbs sampling.

    Prerequisites & Notes: MATH 342 and MATH 442 or instructor permission.
    Credits: 4
    Grade Mode: Letter
  
  • MATH 558 - Stochastic Processes


    Selected topics in the area of stochastic processes including Random Walks, Markov Chains, Poisson Processes and Brownian Motion.

    Prerequisites & Notes: MATH 441 or MATH 541.
    Credits: 4
    Grade Mode: Letter
  
  • MATH 560 - Topics in Geometry


    A study of one or more topics in geometry such as convex sets, polytopes, tilings, integral geometry or combinatorial geometry. Repeatable with various topics.

    Credits: 3
    Grade Mode: Letter
  
  • MATH 562 - Differential Geometry


    Geometry of curves, surfaces and manifolds.

    Prerequisites & Notes: MATH 522
    Credits: 4
    Grade Mode: Letter
  
  • MATH 564 - Graph Theory


    Basic properties of graphs, trees, Eulerian and Hamiltonian circuits, genera of graphs, algorithms, applications.

    Credits: 3
    Grade Mode: Letter
  
  • MATH 566 - Topics in Combinatorics


    Counting techniques, generating functions, coding, coloring and relations with probability theory. Repeatable with various topics.

    Credits: 3
    Grade Mode: Letter
  
  • MATH 570 - Topics in Optimization


    Topics taken from nonlinear programming, calculus of variations or the theory of optimal control. Repeatable with various topics.

    Prerequisites & Notes: MATH 304, MATH 521
    Credits: 4
    Grade Mode: Letter
  
  • MATH 573 - Numerical Linear Algebra


    Norms; fundamental matrix types, transformations and factorizations; linear equations, linear least squares; rounding error, condition and stability; the algebraic eigenvalue problem (QR method).

    Prerequisites & Notes: MATH 304; ability to program
    Credits: 4
    Grade Mode: Letter
  
  • MATH 575 - Numerical Analysis


    Polynomial interpolation including splines, orthogonal systems of functions and least squares approximation; numerical differentiation and integration; solution of systems of nonlinear equations and unconstrained optimization.

    Prerequisites & Notes: MATH 224, M/CS 375
    Credits: 4
    Grade Mode: Letter
  
  • MATH 577 - Topics in Numerical Analysis


    Topics from numerical optimization, approximation, linear algebra, quadrature, and the solution of algebraic and differential equations. Repeatable with various topics.

    Prerequisites & Notes: MATH 573 or M/CS 375
    Credits: 4
    Grade Mode: Letter
  
  • MATH 582 - Teaching Core College Mathematics


    Teaching content presentation and problem solving skills in the context of core college math classes at the level of calculus and above.

    Prerequisites & Notes: Graduate status.
    Credits: 3
    Grade Mode: Letter
  
  • MATH 595 - Teaching Algebra and Precalculus


    Curriculum and instructional support for teaching the algebra and precalculus sequence. S/U grading.

    Credits: 2
    Grade Mode: S/U
  
  • MATH 599 - Mathematics Seminar


    Repeatable to a maximum of 4 cr.

    Credits: 1-3
    Grade Mode: Letter
  
  • MATH 680 - Internship in Industrial Mathematics


    An internship in industry, government, or other organizations during which participants will work with people in the host organization on problems of a quantitative nature. Number of credits depends on time spent at the host organization. S/U grading.

    Prerequisites & Notes: MATH 510, MATH 547, MATH 575 or equivalents
    Credits: 2-8
    Grade Mode: S/U
  
  • MATH 690 - Thesis


    Repeatable to a maximum of 4 cr. S/U grading.

    Credits: 1-4
    Grade Mode: S/U
  
  • MATH 691 - Required Project


    Repeatable to a maximum of 2 cr. S/U grading.

    Prerequisites & Notes: advancement to candidacy
    Credits: 1-2
    Grade Mode: S/U

Mathematics/Computer Science

Courses numbered X37; X97; 300, 400 are described in the University Academic Policies  section of this catalog.

  
  • M/CS 300 - Directed Independent Study


    An individualized course of study not available through or replacing existing curriculum, to be arranged between one matriculating student and sponsoring faculty member. All academic policies and registration deadlines apply. Directed Independent Study courses cannot substitute for General University Requirements and are not eligible for tuition waiver.

    Credits: 1-15
  
  • M/CS 335 - Linear Optimization


    The optimization of linear functions subject to linear constraints. Linear programming, duality theory, sensitivity analysis, applications.

    Prerequisites & Notes: MATH 204; and one of CSCI 140 or CSCI 141 or MATH 307.
    Credits: 4
    Grade Mode: Letter
  
  • M/CS 375 - Numerical Computation


    Computer arithmetic, solution of nonlinear equations and optimization in a single variable; matrix factorization; matrix iterative techniques.

    Prerequisites & Notes: MATH 204; CSCI 140 or CSCI 141 or MATH 307.
    Credits: 4
    Grade Mode: Letter
  
  • M/CS 400 - Directed Independent Study


    An individualized course of study not available through or replacing existing curriculum, to be arranged between one matriculating student and sponsoring faculty member. All academic policies and registration deadlines apply. Directed Independent Study courses cannot substitute for General University Requirements and are not eligible for tuition waiver.

    Credits: 1-15
  
  • M/CS 435 - Nonlinear Optimization


    Nonlinear optimization with emphasis on basic theory (including Lagrange multipliers and the Kuhn-Tucker conditions), algorithms for numerical solution of problems, and applications. Introductory dynamic programming, with emphasis on applications and algorithms.

    Prerequisites & Notes: MATH 204; MATH 224; MATH 331; CSCI 140 or CSCI 141 or MATH 307.
    Credits: 4
    Grade Mode: Letter
  
  • M/CS 475 - Numerical Analysis


    Polynomial interpolation including splines, orthogonal systems of functions and least squares approximation; numerical differentiation and integration; solution of systems of nonlinear equations and unconstrained optimization.

    Prerequisites & Notes: MATH 224, M/CS 375
    Credits: 4
    Grade Mode: Letter

Modern and Classical Languages

Courses numbered X37; X97; 300, 400 are described in the University Academic Policies  section of this catalog.

  
  • LANG 300 - Directed Independent Study


    An individualized course of study not available through or replacing existing curriculum, to be arranged between one matriculating student and sponsoring faculty member. All academic policies and registration deadlines apply. Directed Independent Study courses cannot substitute for General University Requirements and are not eligible for tuition waiver.

    Credits: 1-15
  
  • LANG 400 - Directed Independent Study


    An individualized course of study not available through or replacing existing curriculum, to be arranged between one matriculating student and sponsoring faculty member. All academic policies and registration deadlines apply. Directed Independent Study courses cannot substitute for General University Requirements and are not eligible for tuition waiver.

    Credits: 1-15
  
  • LANG 410 - World Language Instruction: Theory and Method I


    To be taken prior to field experience. Theory of world language instruction. Topics include contrastive analysis of English with target language; comparative first and second language acquisition; cognitive, attitudinal and political dimensions.

    Prerequisites & Notes: 6 credits in one world language beyond second year; Grade of B or better in LING 201 or instructor permission.
    Credits: 4
    Grade Mode: S/U
  
  • LANG 420 - World Language Instruction: Theory and Method II


    To be taken prior to field experience. Methods of world language instruction. Demonstration of and practice with techniques appropriate to a variety of levels. Use, analysis and critique of technology, grammar and translation, audiolingual techniques, and direct methods. Professional development is discussed and analyzed.

    Prerequisites & Notes: LANG 410.
    Credits: 4
    Grade Mode: S/U
  
  • LANG 430 - Chinese Language Pedagogy and Practice


    The course is designed to help students develop a better understanding of the current theories and practice of Chinese language pedagogy and acquisition, to become acquainted with the National Standards (the five goal areas: communication, cultures, connections, comparisons, and communities and the three communicative modes: presentational, interpretive and interpersonal) and the teaching materials and methodologies in five major content areas of Chinese language learning (i.e. the pronunciation system, characters, sentences/grammar, discourse, and culture). Students will be given opportunities to design/develop teaching materials (including both language and cultural components) for different levels of classes and to strategize and articulate their courses based on assessment guidelines. This course may also be used as Linguistics 402 for linguistics majors.

    Prerequisites & Notes: CHIN 202.
    Credits: 4
    Grade Mode: Letter
  
  • LANG 500 - Directed Independent Study


    An individualized course of study not available through or replacing existing curriculum, to be arranged between one matriculating student and sponsoring faculty member. All academic policies and registration deadlines apply. Directed Independent Study courses cannot substitute for General University Requirements and are not eligible for tuition waiver.

    Credits: 1-15

Multidisciplinary Studies

Courses numbered X37; X97; 300, 400 are described in the University Academic Policies  section of this catalog.

  
  • MDS 300 - Directed Independent Study


    An individualized course of study not available through or replacing existing curriculum, to be arranged between one matriculating student and sponsoring faculty member. All academic policies and registration deadlines apply. Directed Independent Study courses cannot substitute for General University Requirements and are not eligible for tuition waiver.

    Credits: 1-15
  
  • MDS 400 - Directed Independent Study


    An individualized course of study not available through or replacing existing curriculum, to be arranged between one matriculating student and sponsoring faculty member. All academic policies and registration deadlines apply. Directed Independent Study courses cannot substitute for General University Requirements and are not eligible for tuition waiver.

    Credits: 1-15
  
  • MDS 410 - Writing Capstone: Framework For Your Future


    Students create a reflective writing portfolio that traces individual intellectual journey and provides ground work for projecting beyond graduation. Students examine artifacts from their undergraduate career to uncover their own history of ideas. Includes both formal and informal writing with opportunities for revision based on feedback.

    Prerequisites & Notes: Multidisciplinary Studies majors only.
    Credits: 4
    Grade Mode: Letter
  
  • MDS 471 - Internship


    Supervised professional experience emphasizing functional proficiency under joint sponsorship of University and agency personnel. All students participate at the work site for at least 12 hours per week in the type of activities specified in the internship contract. S/U grading. Repeatable up to 10 credits including original course.

    Prerequisites & Notes: Multidisciplinary Studies majors only; permission of instructor.
    Credits: 5-10
    Grade Mode: S/U

Music

Courses numbered X37; X97; 300, 400, 500 are described in the University Academic Policies  section of this catalog.

  
  • MUS 098 - Piano sight-reading


    Music majors entering with piano as their major instrument of study are expected to be proficient sight readers and to accompany instrumentalists and vocalists as part of their training. Pianists must be able to pass a sight-reading proficiency exam; if they cannot, this course is required. A student will continue to repeat this class until the sight-reading exam is passed. S/U grading.

    Credits: 0
    Grade Mode: S/U
  
  • MUS 099 - Concert Attendance


    All music pre-majors and majors are required to attend a minimum of eight approved concerts and/or recitals each quarter in residence. S/U grading.

    Credits: 0
    Grade Mode: S/U
  
  • MUS 100 - Marrowstone Music Festival


    A combined theory, composition, and music literature class keyed to the works students will perform during the Marrowstone Music Festival. Students will gain insight into these works and have the opportunity to develop their own compositional skills. S/U grading.

    Prerequisites & Notes: concurrent participation/enrollment in Marrowstone Music Festival
    Credits: 1
    Grade Mode: Letter
  
  • MUS 101 - Fundamentals of Music


    The study of musical construction for those unfamiliar with the fundamentals of notation (pitch and rhythm), major and minor scales, intervals, triads and keys, with particular attention to their practical application.

    Credits: 2
    Grade Mode: Letter
  
  • MUS 102 - Introduction to Music Theory and Ear Training


    Courses designed to strengthen the prospective music major’s knowledge of fundamental theoretical principles and to introduce the basic aural/reading skills needed to begin the musicianship sequence.

    Prerequisites & Notes: MUS 101 or instructor permission
    Credits: 3
    Grade Mode: Letter
  
  • MUS 103 - Introduction to Music Theory and Ear Training


    Courses designed to strengthen the prospective music major’s knowledge of fundamental theoretical principles and to introduce the basic aural/reading skills needed to begin the musicianship sequence.

    Prerequisites & Notes: MUS 102
    Credits: 3
    Grade Mode: Letter
  
  • MUS 104 - The Art of Listening to Music


    Open to all students. Non-technical basis for enjoyable listening to music; performance practices relating to symphony orchestras, instrumental ensembles, opera, choral groups and solo performance.

    Credits: 3
    Grade Mode: Letter
    GUR Attributes: HUM
  
  • MUS 105 - Survey of Popular and Rock Music


    Open to all students. An introduction to the genres, forms and composers of popular music within the framework of a study of its historical and cultural context.

    Credits: 3
    Grade Mode: Letter
    GUR Attributes: HUM
  
  • MUS 106 - Intro to Hip-Hop


    Study of the major works of Hip-Hop, including the history, culture, and influence of the art form from its onset in the 70’s to its place in the popular music of the 21st century.

    Credits: 3
    Grade Mode: Letter
    GUR Attributes: HUM
  
  • MUS 107 - Introduction to Country Music


    Explore the country music genre, including major performers, songwriters, songs and impact on culture from the early times on the radio to the twenty-first century.

    Credits: 3
    Grade Mode: Letter
    GUR Attributes: HUM
  
  • MUS 108 - Survey of Video Game Music


    A critical overview of the history, development, and current state of music & audio in video games & interactive media and surrounding issues.

    Credits: 3
    Grade Mode: Letter
    GUR Attributes: HUM
  
  • MUS 116 - Guitar Technologies: Guitar for Beginners


    This course serves as an introduction to the guitar. Techniques include both basics of plectrum and finger-style technique. Also covered are chords, strumming and finger-style applications for arpeggio playing, leading to basic accompaniment. S/U grading.

    Credits: 2
    Grade Mode: S/U
  
  • MUS 121A - Aural Skills I


    The development of aural competence in and visual familiarity with the sounds and symbols of the diatonic major and minor system. Exercises and drill in prepared and sight reading, dictation, error detection, accuracy of rhythm and intonation.

    Prerequisites & Notes: Music major. Co-requisite: MUS 121B.
    Credits: 1
    Grade Mode: Letter
  
  • MUS 121B - Keyboard Skills I


    The development of competence in and familiarity with the piano keyboard, reading and playing in the diatonic major and minor systems. Exercises and drill in scales, harmonization, accompaniment, prepared and sight reading.

    Prerequisites & Notes: Music major. Co-requisite: MUS 121A.
    Credits: 1
    Grade Mode: Letter
  
  • MUS 122 - Theoretical and Analytical Skills I


    Study of and practical experience in using the basic materials of musical construction including notation, melody, harmony, rhythm and form.

    Prerequisites & Notes: MUS 101 or equivalent; music major
    Credits: 2
    Grade Mode: Letter
  
  • MUS 123A - Aural Skills I


    The development of aural competence in and visual familiarity with the sounds and symbols of the diatonic major and minor system. Exercises and drill in prepared and sight reading, dictation, error detection, accuracy of rhythm and intonation.

    Prerequisites & Notes: Music major; MUS 121A. Co-requisite: MUS 123B.
    Credits: 1
    Grade Mode: Letter
  
  • MUS 123B - Keyboard Skills I


    The development of competence in and familiarity with the piano keyboard, reading and playing in the diatonic major and minor systems. Exercises and drill in scales, harmonization, accompaniment, prepared and sight reading.

    Prerequisites & Notes: Music major; MUS 121B. Co-requisite: MUS 123A.
    Credits: 1
    Grade Mode: Letter
  
  • MUS 124 - Theoretical and Analytical Skills I


    Study of and practical experience in using the basic materials of musical construction including notation, melody, harmony, rhythm and form.

    Prerequisites & Notes: MUS 122; music major
    Credits: 2
    Grade Mode: Letter
  
  • MUS 125A - Aural Skills I


    The development of aural competence in and visual familiarity with the sounds and symbols of the diatonic major and minor system. Exercises and drill in prepared and sight reading, dictation, error detection, accuracy of rhythm and intonation.

    Prerequisites & Notes: Music major; MUS 123A. Co-requisite: MUS 125B.
    Credits: 1
    Grade Mode: Letter
  
  • MUS 125B - Keyboard Skills I


    The development of competence in and familiarity with the piano keyboard, reading and playing in the diatonic major and minor systems. Exercises and drill in scales, harmonization, accompaniment, prepared and sight reading.

    Prerequisites & Notes: Music major; MUS 123B. Co-requisite: MUS 125A.
    Credits: 1
    Grade Mode: Letter
  
  • MUS 126 - Theoretical and Analytical Skills I


    Study of and practical experience in using the basic materials of musical construction including notation, melody, harmony, rhythm and form.

    Prerequisites & Notes: MUS 124; music major
    Credits: 2
    Grade Mode: Letter
  
  • MUS 160 - Preparatory Class Piano


    Designed for students with no keyboard experience. Basic reading skills and technique.

    Credits: 1
    Grade Mode: Letter
  
  • MUS 163 - Class Voice


    Study of basic vocal production skills and repertoire preparation.

    Credits: 2
    Grade Mode: Letter
  
  • MUS 166A - Introduction to Voice Studies A


    This course will prepare the student for success in solo and choral voice performance at the university level. The student will be exposed to linguistic and musical resources for the preparation and performance of vocal music in various languages. Efficient practice and research techniques are also integral to the course.

    Prerequisites & Notes: Admission to music program as a voice pre-major.
    Credits: 3
    Grade Mode: Letter
  
  • MUS 166B - Introduction to Voice Studies B


    A continuation of MUS 166A with added emphasis on skills necessary for success as a vocal soloist. The student will be exposed to more in-depth linguistic and musical resources such as: recital preparation, performance anxiety, and a general survey of the solo vocal repertoire.

    Prerequisites & Notes: Admission to the music program as a voice pre-major, MUS 166A.
    Credits: 2
    Grade Mode: Letter
  
  • MUS 168 - Exploring the World of Teaching Music


    Overview of strategies for effective teaching, rehearsal techniques and strategies, motivational tools, appropriate body language, assertive classroom management. S/U grading.

    Prerequisites & Notes: concurrent participation/enrollment in Marrowstone Music Festival
    Credits: 1
    Grade Mode: S/U
  
  • MUS 173 - Marrowstone Orchestra


    Study, rehearsal and performance of orchestra literature appropriate to students participating in the Marrowstone Music Festival. S/U grading.

    Prerequisites & Notes: concurrent participation/enrollment in Marrowstone Music Festival
    Credits: 1
    Grade Mode: S/U
  
  • MUS 181 - Marrowstone Chamber Music


    Study, rehearsal and performance of chamber music appropriate to students participating in the Marrowstone Music Festival. S/U grading.

    Prerequisites & Notes: concurrent participation/enrollment in Marrowstone Music Festival
    Credits: 1
    Grade Mode: S/U
  
  • MUS 202 - Jazz: Genesis and Evolution


    Open to all students. Personalities, styles and social/cultural influences on jazz from its beginning to the present day.

    Credits: 3
    Grade Mode: Letter
    GUR Attributes: HUM
  
  • MUS 205 - Survey of World Musical Cultures


    Open to all students. A general introduction to the musical styles of major world cultures, including those of Africa, India, Asia, Indonesia and Eastern Europe. Focus on the role played by music in each society.

    Credits: 3
    Grade Mode: Letter
    GUR Attributes: ACGM
  
  • MUS 211 - Applied Instruction: Organ


    Repeatable for credit.

    Prerequisites & Notes: music major; minimum applied performance audition
    Credits: 1-4
    Grade Mode: Letter
  
  • MUS 212 - Applied Instruction: Piano


    Repeatable for credit.

    Prerequisites & Notes: music major; minimum applied performance audition
    Credits: 1-4
    Grade Mode: Letter
  
  • MUS 213 - Applied Instruction: Strings


    Repeatable for credit.

    Prerequisites & Notes: music major; minimum applied performance audition
    Credits: 1-4
    Grade Mode: Letter
 

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