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ARCHIVED 2009-2010 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
ARCHIVED 2009-2010 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


 

Mathematics

  
  • MATH 601 - Modern Mathematics for Teachers I


    Credits: (3)
  
  • MATH 602 - Modern Mathematics for Teachers II


    Credits: (3)
  
  • MATH 603 - Modern Mathematics for Teachers III


    Credits: (3)
  
  • MATH 609 - Research in Mathematics Education 9-16


      

    Credits: (3)
  
  • MATH 610 - Teaching Mathematics with Technology


    Credits: (3)
  
  • MATH 622 - Introduction to Functional Analysis


      

    Credits: (3)
  
  • MATH 623 - Advanced Analysis


      

    Credits: (3)
  
  • MATH 624 - Complex Analysis


    Credits: (3)
  
  • MATH 632 - Methods of Applied Mathematics


    Credits: (3)
  
  • MATH 634 - Partial Differential Equations and Boundary Value Problems


    Credits: (3)
  
  • MATH 640 - Numerical Analysis


    Credits: (3)
  
  • MATH 650 - Nonlinear Optimization


      

    Credits: (3)
  
  • MATH 660 - Algebra


      

    Credits: (3)
  
  • MATH 661 - Algebraic Coding Theory


      

    Credits: (3)
  
  • MATH 662 - Matrix Analysis


      

    Credits: (3)
  
  • MATH 670 - Nonparametric Statistics


      

    Credits: (3)
  
  • MATH 672 - Design of Experiments


      

    Credits: (3)
  
  • MATH 674 - Applied Linear Regression


      

    Credits: (3)
  
  • MATH 679 - Master’s Project Course


    Credits: (1)
  
  • MATH 693 - Topics in Mathematics


    Credits: (1-6, R6)
  
  • MATH 694 - Topics in Mathematics Education


    Credits: (1-6, R6)
  
  • MATH 699 - Thesis


    Credits: (3, R6)
  
  • MATH 779 - Continuing Research—Non-Thesis Option


    Credits: (1, R10)
  
  • MATH 799 - Continuing Research—Thesis Option


    Credits: (2, R24)

Middle Grades Education

  
  • EDMG 410 - The Middle School Child and Curriculum


    Programs, methods, and materials for students in the middle grades.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • EDMG 411 - Differentiated Instruction in Middle Grades Education


    Exploration of diversity with respect to ways of learning and developing strategies for differentiating instruction and promoting self-discipline in grades 6-9.   

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: Admission to professional education sequence.

    Credits: (4)
  
  • EDMG 510 - Middle School Curriculum and Instruction


      

    Credits: 3
  
  • EDMG 589 - Internship II in Middle Grades


     

    Credits: (3, R9)
  
  • EDMG 621 - Issues and Trends in Middle Grades Education


    Credits: (2)
  
  • EDMG 622 - Teaching-Learning Strategies for the Middle Grades


    Credits: (3)
  
  • EDMG 623 - Teaching Writing in the Middle Grades


    Credits: (3)
  
  • EDMG 680 - Research in the Middle Grades: Proposal


    Credits: (2)
  
  • EDMG 681 - Research for the Middle Grades: Project


    Credits: (2)
  
  • EDMG 682 - Trends and Issues in Middle Grades Education: The Professional Portfolio


    Credits: (2)
  
  • EDMG 979 - Continuing Research—Non-Thesis Option


    Credits: (1, R10)
  
  • ELMG 390 - Practicum I


    Supervised observation and participation in a public school classroom. One day per week.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: Admission to professional education sequence and permission of instructor.

    Credits: (1-2)

Motion Picture and Television Production

  
  • MPTP 250 - Basic Production Techniques


    Introduction to use of camera, lighting, sound, and editing.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: MPT major or permission of instructor.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • MPTP 253 - Introduction to Film Directing


    Students will shoot and edit short films as they learn the basics of cinematic language.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: 250 or permission of instructor.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • MPTP 310 - Introduction to Screenwriting


    Introduction to writing teleplays and screenplays; preparation of original manuscripts for agents. (Closed to freshmen 0-24 hours).

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: 101 and 102.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • MPTP 320 - Adapting the Short Story


    Students will each choose a short story and then write a screen adaptation.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ:  310 or permission of instructor.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • MPTP 321 - Scene Writing


    A concentrated seminar/workshop in writing scenes for the screen. 

    Prerequisites & Notes
    310 or permission of instructor.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • MPTP 335 - Intermediate Cinematography


    This course covers intermediate techniques of cinematography and production lighting.  2 Lecture, 2 Lab.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: 250 or permission of instructor.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • MPTP 340 - Filmmakers on Filmmaking


    Students will examine in depth how screen artists approach their craft and art.  Lecture, P5

    Credits: 3
  
  • MPTP 357 - Non-linear editing


    Students will learn the art of editing from assembly through fine cut, sound and music editing.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ:  353 (Storytelling for the screen) or permission of instructor.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • MPTP 359 - Elements of Motion Picture Production


    Course examines how a motion picture is put together from script to final print.  Lectures plus hands-on workshops.  2 Lecture, 2 Lab.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • MPTP 361 - Intermediate Directing


    Focus on directing actors, staging for camera, and scene analysis.  3 Lecture, 3 Lab.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: 353. 

    Credits: (3)
  
  • MPTP 365 - Producing


    Students will learn how to produce a film project from script development, financing and legal issues through production to sales and marketing.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    353.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • MPTP 386 - Production Practicum II


    Students will work on independent or departmental projects.  1 Lecture, 2 Lab.

    Credits: (1, R5)
  
  • MPTP 406 - Screenwriting II


    Outline a complete feature-length screenplay and write the first act of that screenplay. Closed to freshmen 0-24 hours. 

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ:  310.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • MPTP 407 - Screenwriting III


    Complete and rewrite the screenplay begun in MPTP 406. Closed to freshmen 0-24 hours. 

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ:  406 and permission of instructor.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • MPTP 436 - Advanced Cinematography


    Advanced techniques of cinematography, production lighting techniques, and use of the High Definition Camcorder and recorder operations in professional high definition formats.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: MPTP 335 plus permission of instructor.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • MPTP 457 - Advanced Editing


    Advanced techniques of editing and post production explored within context of editing a major project.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: 357 and permission of instructor.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • MPTP 460 - Directing the Documentary


    This intermediate course will teach students the theory and techniques required to direct a digitally shot and edited documentary. 2 Lecture, 2 Lab.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: 250 or permission of instructor.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • MPTP 461 - Advanced Directing


    Students will work in teams to write, produce and direct a narrative short building on techniques learned in MPTP 450.  2 Lecture, 2 Lab.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    MPTP 450.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • MPTP 488 - Senior Project I


    Students will write and prep their senior production.  3 Lab.

    Credits: (1)
  
  • MPTP 489 - Senior Project II


    Students will shoot and complete their senior production.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    488.

    Credits: (2)
  
  • MPTP 493 - Special Topics in Motion Picture Production


    Study in special area of interest in motion picture and television production.

    Credits: (3, R9)

Music

  
  • MUS 101 - Music Appreciation


    Introduction to the materials, performing media, and fundamental principles of music in the context of the western classical tradition. (P5)

    Credits: (3)
  
  • MUS 102 - Music in American Culture


    The role of folk, popular, and art music in American culture from 1607 to the present. (P5)

    Credits: (3)
  
  • MUS 105 - Applied Preparatory


    Applied music study with one hour of private instruction and one hour master class each week. Studio.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: Audition or permission of the department head.

    Credits: (2)
  
  • MUS 106 - Applied Minor


    Applied music study with one-half hour private instruction per week. Studio.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: Audition or permission of the department head. 30-minute music lesson.

    Credits: (1, R3)
  
  • MUS 107 - Applied Major


    Applied music with one hour of private instruction and one hour master class each week. Studio.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: Audition or permission of the department head.

    Credits: (2, R6)
  
  • MUS 108 - Aural Skills I: Fundamentals of Sight Singing


    Aural analysis and sight singing of intervals, scales, chords, and simple meters using solfege syllables. 2 Lab.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: Placement exam or permission of the department head.

    Credits: (1)
  
  • MUS 118 - Music Theory I: Fundamentals


    Fundamentals of music notation: keys, modes, scales, triads, seventh chords, 2-part counterpoint, ranges and transpositions of instruments, elementary analysis and composition; basic Finale notation.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: Placement exam or permission of the department head.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • MUS 148 - Piano Class I


    Basic functional keyboard skills. 2 meetings.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: Music major or permission of department head.

    Credits: (1)
  
  • MUS 149 - Piano Class II


    Basic functional keyboard skills. 2 meetings.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: 148.

    Credits: (1)
  
  • MUS 158 - Voice Methods Class


    Fundamentals of voice instruction. 2 meetings.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: Music education majors.

    Credits: (1)
  
  • MUS 168 - String Class


    Playing stringed instruments; basic technical problems and teaching techniques. 2 meetings.

    Credits: (1)
  
  • MUS 169 - Classroom Guitar Technique


    Basic technical problems and teaching techniques. 2 meetings.

    Credits: (1)
  
  • MUS 171 - Chorus


    Study and performance of representative choral works; open to any student meeting eligibility requirements. 3 meetings.

    Credits: (1, R8)
  
  • MUS 172 - Concert Choir


    Audition required; public performances. 4 meetings.

    Credits: (1, R8)
  
  • MUS 173 - Band


    Performance of a wide variety of music in the marching, symphonic, and concert bands; open to any student meeting eligibility requirements. 4 meetings.

    Credits: (1-2, R8)
  
  • MUS 174 - Orchestra


    Experience for advanced strings, wind, and percussion players; formal concerts and performances.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: Permission of instructor.

    Credits: (1, R8)
  
  • MUS 175 - Ensemble


    Performance in vocal or instrumental ensembles. 2 meetings.

    Credits: (1, R12)
  
  • MUS 176 - Musical Theatre Ensemble


    Staged production of scenes or shows from the operatic and musical theatre repertory.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: Permission of instructor.

    Credits: (1, R8)
  
  • MUS 181 - Introduction to MIDI/Synthesis


    Survey of MIDI devices, synthesis techniques, and contemporary music technology. 2 Lab.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: Music major or permission of instructor.

    Credits: (1)
  
  • MUS 182 - Computer Applications in Music


    Use of the computer to prepare parts and scores, and to orchestrate and arrange music. 2 Lab.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: 208, 218 or permission of the instructor.

    Credits: (1)
  
  • MUS 184 - Functional Jazz Keyboard


    Functional keyboard skills in jazz and popular styles. 2 meetings.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: 208, 218 or permission of the instructor.

    Credits: (1, R2)
  
  • MUS 190 - First-Year Seminar


    Variable topics such as jazz, rock music, music and community, music technology, etc. See schedule of classes for topic of each section.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • MUS 191 - Integral Arts


    Exploring the integral nature of art as how we live, record our life and world, and imagine our future.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • MUS 206 - Applied Minor


    One thirty-minute private lesson per week. Studio.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: 108, 118; two semesters of MUS 106.

    Credits: (1, R3)
  
  • MUS 207 - Applied Major


    Applied music with one hour of private instruction and one hour master class each week. Studio.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: 108, 118; successful sophomore qualifying exam or audition and permission of the department head.

    Credits: (2, R6)
  
  • MUS 208 - Aural Skills II: Basic Tonal Functions


    Aural analysis and performance of basic tonal functions, modulation, simple tonal forms, simple and compound meters.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: 108 and 118, placement exam, or permission of department head.

    Credits: (1)
  
  • MUS 218 - Music Theory II: Tonal Harmony


    Introduction to tonal functions: non harmonic tones, tonicization, modulation, 4-part voice leading, analysis and composition of simple forms; introduction to computer-based music engraving.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: 118 and/or placement exam or permission of department head.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • MUS 248 - Piano Class III


    Continuation of keyboard skill development. 2 meetings.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: 149.

    Credits: (1)
  
  • MUS 249 - Piano Class IV


    Piano proficiency completion. 2 meetings.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: 248.

    Credits: (1)
  
  • MUS 258 - Diction for Singers I


    Fundamentals of the International Phonetic Alphabet and the principles utilized in a singing pronunciation of English and Italian.

    Credits: (1)
  
  • MUS 259 - Diction for Singers II


    Continuation of the International Phonetic Alphabet and the principles utilized in a singing pronunciation of German and French.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: 258 or permission of instructor.

    Credits: (2)
  
  • MUS 272 - Percussion Class


    Playing percussion instruments; basic technical problems and teaching techniques. 2 meetings.

    Credits: (1)
  
  • MUS 279 - Wind and Percussion Class I


    Instrumental teaching techniques for voice and keyboard music education majors. 2 meetings.

    Credits: (1)
  
  • MUS 283 - Music Technology Methods


    Topics, equipment, and pedagogy of music technology in music education. 2 lab.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: 108 and 118 or permission of instructor.

    Credits: (1)
  
  • MUS 284 - MIDI/Synthesis Masterclass


    Group lessons in MIDI/Synthesis including an introduction to performance on selected MIDI controllers. 2 Lab.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: 181 and 182 or permission of instructor.

    Credits: (1, R3)
  
  • MUS 301 - Basic Skills


    Music fundamentals and elementary performance skills. 2 Lab.

    Credits: (1)
  
  • MUS 303 - The World of Music


    Musical traditions of various world cultures in their social contexts. (P6)

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: Junior-level status.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • MUS 304 - Jazz Appreciation


    Introduction to the materials, performing media, fundamental principles, and performers of American jazz in a social and historical context. (P5)

    Credits: (3)
  
  • MUS 305 - Junior Recital


    Public performance. May be scheduled after hearing committee approval and completion of junior-qualifying examination.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: Junior-level qualifying examination.

    Credits: (1)
  
  • MUS 306 - Applied Minor


    One thirty-minute private lesson per week. Studio.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: Two semesters of MUS 206.

    Credits: (1, R3)
  
  • MUS 307 - Applied Major


    Applied music with one hour of private instruction and one hour master class each week. Studio.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: Successful junior qualifying examination or audition and permission of the department head.

    Credits: (2, R6)
  
  • MUS 308 - Aural Skills III: Advanced Tonal Functions


    Aural analysis and performance of advanced forms and chromatic tonal functions; 4-part dictation and performance, and complex meters. 2 Lab.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: 208, 218.

    Credits: (1)
  
  • MUS 309 - Aural Skills IV: Jazz and Commercial Music


    Aural identification of common commercial chord groups, progressions, and musical forms including: blues, rhythm changes, and “American Song” form; basic improvisation. 2 Lab.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: 308, 318.




    Credits: (1)
 

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