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Course Descriptions

Course Description Notes

Northern Kentucky University has established abbreviations for its various disciplines. These abbreviations, which are printed next to the name of each discipline in the following course descriptions, should be used in preparing course schedules and at other times when referring to specific courses.

Following course titles in parenthesis is the number of semester hours of credit in the course. Listed below the course title are the number of classroom and lab/studio hours in the course, course prerequisites and co-requisites, and the semesters in which the course is taught.

Many courses satisfy NKU general education requirements under guidelines of the Kentucky Transfer Policy. If a particular course is approved for general education credit, a two-letter general education category designation follows the course title. The category for which the course is approved is listed in full beneath the course description. The general education category designations are:

OC – Oral Communication
WC – Written Communication
AH – Arts and Humanities
QR – Quantitative Reasoning
NS – Natural Sciences
SB – Social and Behavioral Sciences

Please refer to the General Education section of this catalog for complete information.

The university reserves the right to withdraw or modify courses of instruction at any time.
 

Music
  

  • MUSM 212 Music Theory IV (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): C or better in MUSM 211 .
    Taught: Fall and spring
    Twentieth-century musical techniques approached through analysis and composition.
    Repeatable: No
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  • MUSM 222 Aural Skills III (1 credit)

    Hours: 0 classroom + 3 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): C or better in MUSM 124 .
    Taught: Fall and spring
    Sight-singing and dictation. Secondary rhythmic subdivisions. Secondary dominants, and modulations to closely related keys.
    Repeatable: No
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  • MUSM 224 Aural Skills IV (1 credit)

    Hours: 0 classroom + 3 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): C or better in MUSM 222 .
    Taught: Fall and spring
    Sight-singing and dictation. Secondary dominants. Asymmetrical meters. Church modes. Modulation.
    Repeatable: No
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  • MUSM 232 Class Piano III (1 credit)

    Hours: 0 classroom + 3 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): C or better in MUSM 134 .
    Taught: Fall and spring
    Continuation of MUSM 134 .
    Repeatable: No
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  • MUSM 234 Class Piano IV (1 credit)

    Hours: 0 classroom + 3 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): C or better in MUSM 232 .
    Taught: Fall and spring
    Continuation of MUSM 232 .
    Repeatable: No
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  • MUSM 241 History of Music I: Antiquity through Early Baroque (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Taught: Fall and spring
    Music in western civilization from the earliest sources to the late 17th century. (ca. 1680)
    Repeatable: No
  

  • MUSM 242 History of Music II: Late Baroque to Mid 19th Century (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Taught: Fall only
    Music in western civilization from ca. 1680 to ca. 1850.
    Repeatable: No
  

  • MUSM 243 History of Music III: Mid 19th and 20th Centuries (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): MUSM 241  and MUSM 242 .
    Taught: Spring only
    Music in western civilization from ca. 1850 to the present. Required of all students majoring in music as an upper division history and literature course.
    Repeatable: No
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  • MUSM 251 Yoga for Creativity (2 Credits)

    Hours: 0 classroom + 2 lab/studio
    Taught: Fall only
    Kripalu yoga techniques used as a means for students to realize their full creative potential.
    Repeatable: No
  

  • MUSM 261 Applied Methods and Materials: Brass (1 credit)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): Pre-Music Education or Music Education
    Taught: Fall only
    Class instruction in performance and pedagogy. Majors only.
    Repeatable: No
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  • MUSM 262 Applied Methods and Materials: Woodwinds (1 credit)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): Pre-Music Education or Music Education
    Taught: Spring only
    Class instruction in performance and pedagogy. Majors only.
    Repeatable: No
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  • MUSM 263 Applied Methods and Materials: Strings (1 credit)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): Pre-Music Education or Music Education
    Taught: Fall only
    Class instruction in performance and pedagogy. Majors only.
    Repeatable: No
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  • MUSM 264 Applied Methods and Materials: Percussion (1 credit)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): Pre-Music Education or Music Education
    Taught: Spring only
    Class instruction in performance and pedagogy. Majors only.
    Repeatable: No
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  • MUSM 271 Group Jazz Piano I (1 credit)

    Hours: 0 classroom + 3 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): C or better in MUSM 134 .
    Taught: Fall only
    Introduction to jazz harmony and jazz piano skills.
    Repeatable: No
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  • MUSM 272 Group Jazz Piano II (1 credit)

    Hours: 0 classroom + 3 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): C or better in MUSM 271 .
    Taught: Spring only
    Advanced study in jazz harmony and jazz piano skills.
    Repeatable: No
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  • MUSM 273 Jazz Improvisation I (2 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Taught: Fall only
    Application of jazz vocabulary and melodic constructs within the jazz repertoire; ear training through transcription of solos; and memorization of standard jazz repertoire.
    Repeatable: No
  

  • MUSM 274 Jazz Improvisation II (2 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): C- or better in MUSM 273 .
    Taught: Spring only
    Continued study of the tools of jazz improvisation; application and study of Bebop vocabulary; transcription of Bebop and Hard Bop solos; memorization of solos.
    Repeatable: No
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  • MUSM 296 Piano Proficiency (0 credits)

    Hours: 0 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Taught: Fall and spring
    All students majoring in music must pass a piano proficiency examination to qualify for admission to a degree program.
    Repeatable: Yes
    If Repeatable, Max. Credits: 0.5
  

  • MUSM 305 Ensemble Accompanying (2 credits)

    Hours: 0 classroom + 2 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): Pre-Music Education or Music Education Consent of instructor accompanying ensembles.
    Taught: Fall and spring
    Majors only.
    Repeatable: Yes
    If Repeatable, Max. Credits: No Limit

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  • MUSM 309 Introduction to Music Education (2 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): MUSM 104  or EDU 104 ; 48 semester hours as specified in the curriculum contract; at least 2.75 GPA; completion of pre-music curriculum required.
    Taught: Spring only
    Students examine the teaching profession and schooling as it currently functions in America. Emphasis on the Kentucky Education Reform Act, educational theory, and educational practice. Provides music education majors an overview of the total school music program. Observation and clinical experience required.
    Repeatable: No
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  • MUSM 311 Form and Analysis (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): C or better in MUSM 212  and MUSM 222 .
    Taught: Fall and spring
    Harmonic, contrapuntal, and formal procedure in works of major composers; techniques of musical analysis.
    Repeatable: No
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  • MUSM 312 Computer Applications for Musicians (1 credit)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): C or better in MUSM 112 .
    Taught: Fall and spring
    Introduction to computer uses for musicians and their art; basic concepts of electronic music, music scoring, part writing, and desktop publishing for musical programs; word processing, spreadsheets; data bases, graphics, and communications; MIDI (musical instrument digital interface); computer ethics. Required in place of EDU 313  for students majoring in music education.
    Repeatable: No
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  • MUSM 313 Orchestration (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): MUSM 112 .
    Taught: Fall only
    Instrumentation and scoring for orchestral choirs and full orchestra.
    Repeatable: No
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  • MUSM 315 Materials and Techniques of Music Composition (2 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): MUSM 112 .
    Taught: Spring only
    Exploration of the compositional techniques, resources, and technologies available to composers today; concentration on creative and analytical projects.
    Repeatable: No
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  • MUSM 316 Counterpoint (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): MUSM 212 .
    Taught: Fall only
    Study and imitation of contrapuntal techniques and styles throughout music history, with particular focus on late Renaissance and late Baroque counterpoint.
    Repeatable: No
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  • MUSM 331 Keyboard Literature I (2 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): MUSM 241  and MUSM 242 .
    Taught: Fall only-odd years
    Keyboard literature and its development from the renaissance to the early classical period; performance practices, interpretation, and styles.
    Repeatable: No
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  • MUSM 332 Keyboard Literature II (2 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): MUSM 331 .
    Taught: Spring only-even yrs
    Keyboard literature and its development from the middle classical period to the present; performance practices, interpretation, and styles.
    Repeatable: No
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  • MUSM 335 Piano Pedagogy III (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): MUSM 136 .
    Taught: Fall only-odd years
    Intermediate level; teaching teens and adults; creative practicing; piano technique; survey of materials and literature appropriate for this level; business procedures for the independent music studio.
    Repeatable: No
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  • MUSM 336 Piano Pedagogy IV (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): MUSM 335 .
    Taught: Spring only-even yrs
    Advanced level; repertoire; philosophies of schools of piano playing; treat pianists and their teaching; productive practicing; performance practices; literature and materials appropriate to this level; business procedures for the independent music studio.
    Repeatable: No
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  • MUSM 341 Vocal Literature (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): MUSM 241 -MUSM 242  or consent of instructor.
    Taught: Fall only-even years
    Solo song repertoire of western world from the troubadours to the present; style, interpretation, and program building.
    Repeatable: No
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  • MUSM 342 Choral Literature (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): MUSM 242 .
    Taught: Spring only-odd yrs
    Choral literature from 1450 to the present; stylistic traits, types of compositions; aesthetic considerations.
    Repeatable: No
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  • MUSM 343 Opera Literature (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Taught: Variable, check with department
    Repeatable: No
  

  • MUSM 344 Lyric Diction I (1 credit)

    Hours: 1 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): MUSM 110  or MUSM 111 .
    Taught: Spring only
    A phonetic study of Italian, English, and Spanish as utilized by the singer. Readings and performances of song lyrics.
    Repeatable: No
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  • MUSM 345 Lyric Diction II (1 credit)

    Hours: 1 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): MUSM 344 .
    Taught: Fall only
    A phonetic study of German and French as utilized by the singer. Readings and performances of song lyrics.
    Repeatable: No
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  • MUSM 360 General and Vocal Music P-8 (2 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): MUSM 309 , EDU 311  and Passing of Music Education Four Semester Check.
    Taught: Spring only
    Rhythm band and Orff instruments; review of teaching methods, review of materials in music series, methods and objectives for each grade level, KERA policies and procedures.
    Repeatable: No
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  • MUSM 361 Choral Methods I (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): EDU 311  and C or better in MUSM 365  and Passing of Music Education Four Semester Check.
    Taught: Spring only
    This course integrates formal knowledge in the university classroom with field experiences in order to prepare pre-service music educators to teach K - 12 choral music students in their first two years of a vocal music class.
    Repeatable: No
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  • MUSM 362 Choral Methods II (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): EDU 311  and C or better in MUSM 365  and Passing of Music Education Four Semester Check.
    Taught: Fall only
    This course is designed to prepare choral-emphasis music education majors to synthesize the knowledge and skills that will enable them to develop and maintain a comprehensive choral music program at the secondary level.
    Repeatable: No
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  • MUSM 363 Instrumental Methods I (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): EDU 311  and C or better in MUSM 365  and Passing of Music Education Four Semester Check.
    Taught: Spring only
    This course integrates formal knowledge in the university classroom with field experiences in order to prepare pre-service music educators to teach P-12 instrumental music students in their first two years of instrumental music class.
    Repeatable: No
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  • MUSM 364 Instrumental Methods II (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): EDU 311  and C or better in MUSM 365  and Passing of Music Education Four Semester Check.
    Taught: Fall only
    This course is designed to prepare instrumental-emphasis music education majors to synthesize the knowledge and skills that will enable them to develop and maintain a comprehensive instrumental music program at the secondary level.
    Repeatable: No
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  • MUSM 365 Conducting I (2 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): C or better in MUSM 111 .
    Taught: Fall only
    Introduction to the craft of conducting. Beat patterns, left hand, entrances, releases, dynamics, terminology, styles of articulation, and baton technique. Instrumental and choral music.
    Repeatable: No
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  • MUSM 366 Conducting II (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): C or better in MUSM 365  or consent of instructor.
    Taught: Spring only
    Continued refinement of skills developed in MUSM 365 ; score study techniques, terminology, and transposition.
    Repeatable: No
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  • MUSM 367 Marching Band Techniques (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): MUSM 212 .
    Taught: Fall only-odd years
    Survey of organizational and instructional issues relating to teaching marching band.
    Repeatable: No
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  • MUSM 371 Jazz Theory (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): MUSM 112  with a C or better.
    Taught: Variable, check with department
    Fundamentals of jazz music theory, including chord and scale nomenclature, common progressions, forms, and reharmonization.
    Repeatable: No
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  • MUSM 373 Jazz Arranging I (2 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): MUSM 112  with a C or better.
    Taught: Fall only-odd years
    Study of basic harmonic and melodic analysis, chord construction, rhythms, chord/scale relationships, nomenclature, and voice leading in the jazz idiom.
    Repeatable: No
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  • MUSM 374 Jazz Arranging II (2 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): MUSM 373 .
    Taught: Spring only-even yrs
    Advanced concepts of jazz theory, composition, and arranging.
    Repeatable: No
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  • MUSM 375 History of Jazz (1-3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): MUSM 243 .
    Taught: Spring only-odd yrs
    Overview of the major stylistic periods of jazz from its origins through the late 1970’s.
    Repeatable: No
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  • MUSM 380 Composition for Commercial Media (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom +0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): MUSM 212  and MUSM 312 .
    Taught: Fall and spring
    Application of the foundations of music technology to media including film, gaming, television, and other visual mediums.
    Repeatable: No
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  • MUSM 381 Music Technology I (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom +0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): MUSM 312 .
    Taught: Fall and spring
    Fundamental techniques, equipment and applications of contemporary music technology. Computer and internet software will be studied as potential tools for education, composition and performance. Aspects of MIDI, analog and digital audio, acoustics, music notation software, and multimedia will be examined.
    Repeatable: No
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  • MUSM 382 Music Technology II (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): MUSM 381 .
    Taught: Fall and spring
    Advanced course in electroacoustic music and computer applications in music. MIDI studio set-ups; intermediate to advanced applications in sequencing and scoring software; introduction to digital recording techniques with applications in film, video, broadcasting and multimedia; introduction to writing for multimedia and instruction.
    Repeatable: No
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  • MUSM 383 Mixing Techniques I (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom +0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): MUSM 312 .
    Taught: Fall and spring
    This course covers the fundamentals and practical applications of digital audio systems, as well as methods for functioning in integrated Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) & Studio environments. Course topics include system setup and interconnections, and synchronization; aspects of digital recording consoles/mixers, such as paged architecture, I/O, work clock, sample rate, and bit depth; and basics of a DAW, such as the elements of hard-disk recording, track and file management, digital audio, and sequencing strategies. Emphasis on Pro Tools as the main DAW used.
    Repeatable: No
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  • MUSM 384 Mixing Techniques II (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): MUSM 383 .
    Taught: Fall and spring
    A study of the functional operation of equipment used in multi-track mixdown of digital master recordings in a digital audio workstation environment. There will be an emphasis on critical listening and aesthetic consideration. Topics covered will include common DAW procedures and protocol, data management, mixing using a reference, signal flow, editing, and digital signal processing (plug-ins). Mixing exercises of pre-recorded multi-track files.
    Repeatable: No
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  • MUSM 385 Commercial Music Production I (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): MUSM 312 .
    Taught: Fall and spring
    Roles and responsibilities of music producers and engineers from idea inception to finished product. An overview of studio technologies and basic recording procedures.
    Repeatable: No
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  • MUSM 386 Commercial Music Production II (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): MUSM 385 .
    Taught: Fall and spring
    An in-depth, project-oriented class designed to give the student intensive exposure to the creative and technical issues involved in advanced music editing and CD (and DVD) mastering, including multimedia formats and Internet audio. Further areas of exploration include, but are not limited to, surround audio, audio restoration and forensic audio.
    Repeatable: Yes
    If Repeatable, Max. Credits: No Limit

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  • MUSM 387 Advanced Music Production (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom +0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): EMB 320 .
    Taught: Variable, check with department
    The course is an intensive, project-oriented audio production course. Topics will include, but are not limited to: audio for media, applied media aesthetics, sound design, as well as creative and artistic approaches to various types of sophisticated audio production including music recording and radio production.
    Repeatable: No
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  • MUSM 394 Special Topics in Music (1-3 credits)

    Hours: 1-3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): Junior standing or consent of instructor.
    Taught: Fall and spring
    In-depth study of specialized topics in music. May be repeated for credit up to 9 semester hours when topics vary.
    Repeatable: Yes
    If Repeatable, Max. Credits: 9

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  • MUSM 399 Independent Study: Music (1-3 credits)

    Hours: 1-3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): consent of instructor.
    Taught: Fall and spring
    Individual creative or research projects; projects, directed by members of the faculty, must be approved before registration.
    Repeatable: Yes
    If Repeatable, Max. Credits: No Limit

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  • MUSM 441 Vocal Pedagogy (2 credits)

    Hours: 2 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): 4 semester hours of MUSA 140 .
    Taught: Fall only-odd years
    Directed readings, discussions and evaluations of vocal pedagogical philosophies; studies of the teaching materials and physical and psychological problems in the teaching of voice; observation of voice lessons and supervised teaching.
    Repeatable: No
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  • MUSM 471 Jazz Styles and Analysis (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): MUSM 274 , MUSM 374 , MUSM 375 , and 8 semester hours of MUSA courses.
    Taught: Fall and spring
    Capstone course utilizing information from previous courses to better understand the social, musical, and cultural implications of jazz.
    Repeatable: No
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  • MUSM 472 Jazz Pedagogy (2 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): MUSM 375 .
    Taught: Fall and spring
    An in depth study of the techniques, processes, and management of a jazz program in the school setting.
    Repeatable: No
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  • MUSM 496 Senior Capstone (0-4 credits)

    Hours: 0 classroom + 0-4 Lab Hours
    Prerequisite(s): MUSA 296 .
    Taught: Variable, check with department
    Bachelor of Arts majors only. An independent project under close supervision of a faculty member: a recital, an internship, a research paper, a creative project, or a collaboration. A proposal must be approved by the department chair and three full-time faculty including the project supervisor by midterm of the preceding semester.
    Repeatable: No
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Neuroscience
  

  • NEU 150 Orientation to Neuroscience (1 credit)

    Hours: 1 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Taught: Fall and spring
    Neuroscience issues and applications, methodology, career opportunities, and postgraduate options. Classroom discussions, faculty panels, guest lectures and written essays.
    Repeatable: No
  

  • NEU 301 Neuroanatomy (4 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): BIO 291W  or PSY 311 .
    Co-requisite(s): NEU 301L .
     
    Taught: Fall only-odd years
    Functional and anatomical organization of the nervous system covering classic animal models in neuroscience as well as the human brain. Discussion of techniques used to identify cells and tissues of the nervous system.
    Repeatable: No
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  • NEU 301L Neuroanatomy Laboratory (0 credits)

    Hours: 0 classroom + 3 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): BIO 291W  or PSY 311 .
    Co-requisite(s): NEU 301 .
    Taught: Fall only-odd years
    Laboratory to accompany NEU 301.
    Repeatable: No
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  • NEU 302 Neurosignaling (4 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): BIO 291W  or PSY 311 .
    Co-requisite(s): NEU 302L .
    Taught: Fall only-even years
    Overview of electrical and chemical signaling in the nervous system with an emphasis on neurotransmitters and hormones in mammalian systems. Will cover autocrine, paracrine and endocrine signaling. Stimuli and response mechanisms.
    Repeatable: No
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  • NEU 302L Neurosignaling Laboratory (0 credits)

    Hours: 0 classroom + 3 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): BIO 291W  or PSY 311 .
    Co-requisite(s): NEU 302 .
    Taught: Fall only-even years
    Laboratory to accompany NEU 302.
    Repeatable: No
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  • NEU 491 Neuroscience Capstone (3 credits)

    Hours: 0 classroom + 9 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): Permission of neuroscience program director.
    Taught: Fall and spring
    The Neuroscience capstone is a mentored, independent, experiential learning experience culiminating in a final thesis and oral presentation.
    Repeatable: Yes
    If Repeatable, Max. Credits: 6

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  • NEU 492 Neuroscience Research (1-3 credits)

    Hours: 0 classroom + 3-9 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): BIO 291W  and permission of instructor.
    Taught: Fall, spring, summer
    Development and completion of a neuroscience research project chosen in consultation with instructor. Final project report is required. For students majoring or minoring in neuroscience.
    Repeatable: Yes
    If Repeatable, Max. Credits: 6

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  • NEU 493 Cognitive Neuroscience Seminar (1 credit)

    Hours: 1 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): PSY 311  or consent of instructor.
    Taught: Spring only
    Serves as a capstone experience for students in the neuroscience minor. Readings and discussions directed at large-scale issues in neuroscience, typically achieved through review of the current literature. Intended to stimulate critical thinking and integration of material learned in earlier courses in the neuroscience minor.
    Repeatable: No
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  • NEU 494 Special Topics in Neuroscience (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): BIO 291W .
    Taught: Variable, check with department
    In-depth study of specialized topic in neuroscience. May be repeated for credit once if the topic is different.
    Repeatable: Yes
    If Repeatable, Max. Credits: 6

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  • NEU 495 Neuroscience Study Abroad (1-3 credits)

    Hours: 1-3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): BIO 291W  and permission of instructor.
    Taught: Variable, check with department
    Varies by topic. Course includes a classroom portion and a trip abroad.
    Repeatable: Yes
    If Repeatable, Max. Credits: 6

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  • NEU 496 Neuroscience Internship (1-3 credits)

    Hours: 0 classroom + 3-9 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): BIO 291W  and permission of Neuroscience Program Director.
    Taught: Fall, spring, summer
    Experiential learning at institutions, universities, or businesses specializing in neuroscience or its applications. Open only to students majoring or minoring in Neuroscience.
    Repeatable: Yes
    If Repeatable, Max. Credits: 6

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  • NEU 499 Independent Study in Neuroscience (1-3 credits)

    Hours: 0 classroom + 3-9 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): BIO 291W  and permission of instructor.
    Taught: Fall, spring, summer
    Independent study in neuroscience. Student will work with a faculty mentor on an experiential learning experience applying the techniques and methods of neuroscience to address a specific problem in the field.
    Repeatable: Yes
    If Repeatable, Max. Credits: 6

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Nursing Baccalaureate
  

  • NRS 210L Development of Clinical Nursing Skills (2 credits)

    Hours: 0 classroom + 4 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): BIO 209 , BIO 209L , BIO 126 , CHE 115 , CHE 115L , PSY 220, and STA 205  or STA 212 .
    Prerequisite OR Co-requisite: BIO 202  and BIO 202L .
    Co-requisite(s): NRS 215 , NRS 215P , NRS 220  and NRS 220L .
    Taught: Fall and spring
    Active learning pedagogy of skills demonstration, supervised practice, simulation and skills testing for the acquisition of basic and complex nursing skills required for professional practice.
    Repeatable: No
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  • NRS 215 Fundamental Concepts of Professional Nursing Practice (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): BIO 209 , BIO 209L , BIO 126 , CHE 115 , CHE 115L  and PSY 220.
    Co-requisite(s): NRS 210L  and NRS 215P .
    Taught: Fall and spring
    Introduction to the nursing process, foundational nursing concepts, and theories relevant to the implementation of nursing care and health promotion to clients across the lifespan.
    Repeatable: No
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  • NRS 215P Fundamentals of Professional Nursing Practicum (2 credits)

    Hours: 0 classroom + 4 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): BIO 209 , BIO 209L , BIO 126 , CHE 115 , CHE 115L  and PSY 220.
    Co-requisite(s): NRS 215 .
    Taught: Fall and spring
    Application of foundational concepts and theories necessary for the care of clients in hospitals and extended care facilities performance of basic nursing skills under supervision of nursing clinical faculty.
    Repeatable: No
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  • NRS 220 Holistic Health Assessment of the Adult (2 credits)

    Hours: 2 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): BIO 209 , BIO 209L , BIO 126 , CHE 115 , CHE 115L  and PSY 220.
    Co-requisite(s): NRS 220L .
    Taught: Fall and spring
    Principles of assessment of existing or potential client problems Physical condition, psychological status, development level, sociocultural- economic history with the goal of planning nursing care.
    Repeatable: No
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  • NRS 220L Holistic Health Assessment Laboratory (1 credit)

    Hours: 0 classroom + 2 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): BIO 209 , BIO 209L , BIO 126 , CHE 115 , CHE 115L  and PSY 220.
    Co-requisite(s): NRS 220 .
    Taught: Fall and spring
    Application of holistic health assessment techniques in the laboratory setting.
    Repeatable: No
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  • NRS 250 Introduction to Medical-Surgical Nursing (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): NRS 215  and NRS 220 .
    Co-requisite(s): NRS 255  and NRS 250P .
    Taught: Fall and spring
    Concepts and theories needed to support adaptation of clients requiring multiple nursing interventions for health maintenance and for commonly occurring alterations in health status.
    Repeatable: No
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  • NRS 250P Introduction to Medical-Surgical Nursing Practicum (4 credits)

    Hours: 0 classroom + 8 lab/studio
    Co-requisite(s): NRS 250  and NRS 255 .
    Taught: Fall and spring
    Application of theoretical concepts in the delivery of nursing care for adult clients.
    Repeatable: No
  

  • NRS 255 Pathopharm Concepts and Principles (4 credits)

    Hours: 4 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): NRS 215  and NRS 220 .
    Co-requisite(s): NRS 250  and NRS 250P .
    Taught: Fall and spring
    Pathophysiological and pharmacological concepts essential for understanding and treating alterations in organ and system function basic to nursing practice.
    Repeatable: No
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  • NRS 299 Independent Study (1-3 credits)

    Hours: 1-3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): Admission to the BSN program and consent of instructor.
    Taught: Fall and spring
    Individual readings, research, and/or projects relating to professional nursing practice and developed by students in consultation with faculty prior to registration; written agreement to include purpose, objectives, instructional activities, time frame, and evaluation method. Not intended to substitute for any course offered on a regular basis. Applicable for lower division credit only.
    Repeatable: No
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  • NRS 300 Remediation (1 credit)

    Hours: 1 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): NRS 339L .
    Co-requisite(s): NRS 350  and NRS 350P .
    Taught: Fall and spring
    Required course for students who score below the benchmark score of 850 on the customized MIDCURRICULAR exam which consists of guided remediation of prior curricular content.
    Repeatable: Yes
    If Repeatable, Max. Credits: 3
  

  • NRS 310 Concepts of Community and Public Health Nursing (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): NRS 250 .
    Co-requisite(s): NRS 310P , NRS 320 , NRS 330  and NRS 339L .
    Taught: Fall and spring
    Principles of population based nursing care in community settings, health promotion, health education, epidemiology, community health problems, health policy and advocacy.
    Repeatable: No
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  • NRS 310P Concepts of Community and Public Health Nursing Practicum (2 credits)

    Hours: 0 classroom + 4 lab/studio
    Co-requisite(s): NRS 310 .
    Taught: Fall and spring
    Serving in a variety of community agencies, the health status of diverse client groups, who are defined as at risk groups, are evaluated and health needs met through a population assessment, teaching, screening and evaluation of community health.
    Repeatable: No
  

  • NRS 315 Theories and Concepts of Professional Nursing Practice (2 credits)

    Hours: 2 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): NRS 250 .
    Co-requisite(s): NRS 310 , NRS 320 .
    Taught: Fall and spring
    Study of the nature of theory development in nursing. Evaluation of selected nursing theories as they relate to professional nursing practice.
    Repeatable: No
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  • NRS 320 Principles of Research for Application to Professional Nursing Practice (2 credits)

    Hours: 2 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): NRS 250  and NRS 255 .
    Co-requisite(s): NRS 330  and NRS 339L .
    Taught: Fall and spring
    Overview of the research process for nursing professionals, historical development of research in healthcare, role of research in scientific advancement of nursing; development of ability to critique clinical healthcare studies and become knowledgeable consumers when integrating nursing research into practice.
    Repeatable: No
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  • NRS 330 Principles of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): NRS 250  and NRS 255 .
    Co-requisite(s): NRS 310  and NRS 330P .
    Taught: Fall and spring
    Concepts and theories to support nursing practice across the lifespan along the mental health continuum for all.
    Repeatable: No
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  • NRS 330P Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing Practicum (2 credits)

    Hours: 0 classroom + 4 lab/studio
    Co-requisite(s): NRS 330 .
    Taught: Fall and spring
    Application of concepts and theories to support nursing practice across the lifespan along the mental health continuum for all.
    Repeatable: No
  

  • NRS 339L Clinical Reasoning I (1 credit)

    Hours: 0 classroom + 2 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): NRS 250 .
    Co-requisite(s): NRS 310  and NRS 330 .
    Taught: Fall and spring
    Clinical reasoning and judgment are examined in relation to other modes of thinking used in providing quality health care. Students will be expected to demonstrate how safe, high-quality care can be dependent upon their ability to reason, think, and make evidence based decisions.
    Repeatable: No
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  • NRS 350 Intermediate Medical-Surgical Nursing (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): NRS 310 , NRS 315 , NRS 320 .
    Co-requisite(s): NRS 350P , NRS 360  and NRS 370 .
    Taught: Fall and spring
    Concepts and theories to support adaptation of clients requiring multiple nursing interventions.
    Repeatable: No
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  • NRS 350P Intermediate Medical-Surgical Nursing Practicum (2 credits)

    Hours: 0 classroom + 4 lab/studio
    Co-requisite(s): NRS 350 .
    Taught: Fall and spring
    Application of concepts and theories needed to support adaptation of adults requiring multiple nursing interventions in acute care settings.
    Repeatable: No
  

  • NRS 360 Principles of OB and Newborn Nursing (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): NRS 310  and NRS 330 .
    Co-requisite(s): NRS 350  and NRS 370 .
    Taught: Fall and spring
    Explores the cultural and nutritional aspects; communication techniques, pharmacotherapy, teaching and learning concepts, and nursing roles involved in health promotion, protection and crisis management of the childbearing client and family.
    Repeatable: No
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  • NRS 360P Principles of OB and Newborn Nursing Practicum (2 credits)

    Hours: 0 classroom + 4 lab/studio
    Co-requisite(s): NRS 360 .
    Taught: Fall and spring
    Application of concepts of health promotion and crisis management in the care of childbearing families.
    Repeatable: No
  

  • NRS 370 Legal, Ethical, and Professional Issues (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): NRS 310  and NRS 330 .
    Co-requisite(s): NRS 350  and NRS 360 .
    Taught: Fall and spring
    Emerging trends in nursing education, professional nursing practice; study of ethical frameworks and legal factors influencing decision- making in nursing practice.
    Repeatable: No
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  • NRS 400 HESI-RN Exit Test Preparation (1 credit)

    Hours: 1 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): NRS 415 , NRS 415P .
    Co-requisite(s): NRS 450 , NRS 450P .
    Taught: Variable, check with department
    Elective course for last-semester students in the traditional BSN and ABSN programs. This course is highly recommended for ABSN students who score below the benchmark of 850 on the HESI Mid-curricular exam.  This course provides a systematic review of curriculum material tailored to the aggregate results of previous HESI examinations.
    Repeatable: Yes
    If Repeatable, Max. Credits: 3

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  • NRS 401 HESI-RN Exit Remediation (1 credit)

    Hours: 1 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): NRS 415 , NRS 415P ; HESI-RN Exit V1 score < 900
    Co-requisite(s): NRS 450 , NRS 465P .
    Taught: Fall and spring
    BSN Program remediation course that entails a systematic review of curriculum material tailored to individual reports from HESI-RN Exit V1 results. This course is required for all traditional BSN and ABSN students who did not achieve a benchmark score of 900 on the HESI-RN Exit V1.
    Repeatable: No
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  • NRS 415 Principles of Pediatric Nursing (2 credits)

    Hours: 2 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): NRS 350  and NRS 360 .
    Prerequisite OR Co-requisite: INF 355.
    Co-requisite(s): NRS 415P , NRS 420 , NRS 439L  and NRS 440P .
    Taught: Fall and spring
    Concepts and theories to promote health and support care for children And families in pediatric settings.
    Repeatable: No
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  • NRS 415P Pediatric Nursing Practicum (2 credits)

    Hours: 0 classroom + 4 lab/studio
    Co-requisite(s): NRS 415 .
    Taught: Fall and spring
    Application of concepts and theories in the care of children and their families.
    Repeatable: No
  

  • NRS 420 Concepts and Principles of Leadership Management (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): NRS 350  and NRS 360 .
    Co-requisite(s): NRS 415  and NRS 440P .
    Taught: Fall and spring
    Leadership concepts and management functions in healthcare environments; selected theories of leadership and management; collaboration for decision-making and effecting change.
    Repeatable: No
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  • NRS 439L Clinical Reasoning II (1 credit)

    Hours: 0 classroom + 2 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): NRS 350  and NRS 360 .
    Co-requisite(s): NRS 415  and NRS 420 .
    Taught: Fall and spring
    Advanced application of clinical reasoning to integrate simulated patient scenarios. Assessment and analysis of the scenario, and implementation and evaluation; planning decisions will be critiqued in relation to their theoretical accuracy and patient care priorities.
    Repeatable: No
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