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ARCHIVED 2014-2015 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
ARCHIVED 2014-2015 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Information


 

Mathematics

  
  • MATH 512 - Modern Geometry


    Modern Geometry

    Credits: (3)
  
  • MATH 522 - Real Analysis


    Real Analysis

    Credits: (3)
  
  • MATH 523 - Advanced Calculus II


    Advanced Calculus II

    Credits: (3)
  
  • MATH 524 - Complex Variable Theory


    Complex Variable Theory

    Credits: (3)
  
  • MATH 530 - Mathematical Modeling


    Mathematical Modeling

    Credits: (3)
  
  • MATH 541 - Introduction to Numerical Analysis


    Introduction to Numerical Analysis

    Credits: (3)
  
  • MATH 550 - Linear Optimization


    Linear Optimization

    Credits: (3)
  
  • MATH 561 - Abstract Algebra


    Abstract Algebra

    Credits: (3)
  
  • MATH 562 - Linear Algebra


    Linear Algebra

    Credits: (3)
  
  • MATH 570 - Statistical Theory II


    Statistical Theory II

    Credits: (3)
  
  • MATH 571 - Problem Solving for Actuarial Exam P


    Problem Solving for Actuarial Exam P

    Credits: (3)
  
  • MATH 589 - Cooperative Education in Mathematics


    Cooperative Education in Mathematics

    Credits: (3, R6)
  
  • MATH 593 - Topics in Mathematics


    Topics in Mathematics

    Credits: (1-6, R6)
  
  • MATH 601 - Modern Mathematics for Teachers I


    Modern Mathematics for Teachers I

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


    Modern Mathematics for Teachers II

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


    Modern Mathematics for Teachers III

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


    Research in Mathematics Education 9-16

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


    Teaching Mathematics with Technology

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


    Introduction to Functional Analysis

    Credits: (3)
  
  • MATH 623 - Advanced Analysis


    Advanced Analysis

    Credits: (3)
  
  • MATH 624 - Complex Analysis


    Complex Analysis

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


    Methods of Applied Mathematics

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


    Partial Differential Equations and Boundary Value Problems

    Credits: (3)
  
  • MATH 640 - Numerical Analysis


    Numerical Analysis

    Credits: (3)
  
  • MATH 650 - Nonlinear Optimization


    Nonlinear Optimization

    Credits: (3)
  
  • MATH 660 - Algebra


    Algebra

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


    Algebraic Coding Theory

    Credits: (3)
  
  • MATH 662 - Matrix Analysis


    Matrix Analysis

    Credits: (3)
  
  • MATH 670 - Nonparametric Statistics


    Nonparametric Statistics

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


    Design of Experiments

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


    Applied Linear Regression

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


    Master’s Project Course

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


    Topics in Mathematics

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


    Topics in Mathematics Education

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


    Thesis

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


    Continuing Research—Non-Thesis Option

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


    Continuing Research—Thesis Option

    Credits: (2, R24)

Middle Grades Education

  
  • EDMG 300 - Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Middle Grades Students


    This course covers theories of culture and language acquisition, classrooms with culturally and linguistically diverse students, and a range of practices for middle school success.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREREQ:  EDCI 201

    Credits: 3
  
  • 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 in grades 6-9.   

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: Admission to professional education sequence.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • EDMG 415 - Language Arts Methods Grades 6-9


    Teaching methods, materials, and curriculum development in language arts, grades 6-9, with emphasis on fostering written and digital communication.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: Admission to the professional education sequence.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • EDMG 416 - Science Methods Grades 6-9


    Methods for teaching science in grades 6-9.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: Admission to the professional education sequence.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • EDMG 417 - Social Studies Methods Grades 6-9


    Methods, materials, and strategies for teaching social studies in grades 6-9.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: Admission to professional education sequence.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • EDMG 419 - Mathematics Methods Grades 6-9


    The development of mathematical concepts: program, methods, and materials for grades 6-9.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: Admission to the professional education sequence.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • EDMG 420 - Responsive Assessment & Classroom Management


    The exploration of diversity with respect to classroom management and assessment, generate strategies for assessing learning, and develop plans for responsive learning communities.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: EDMG 410 and  EDMG 411. Admission to the professional education sequence.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • EDMG 421 - Internship Seminar for Responsive Teaching


    In this course, participants explore the dynamics of classroom management and assessment with a central focus on applying what they are learning to their internships.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREREQ:  EDMG 411, EDMG 412.  COREQ:  EDMG 421.

    Credits: 2
  
  • EDMG 422 - Inclusive Education: Co-Teaching in the Middle School


    In this course, participants explore the dynamics of classroom management and assessment with a central focus on applying what they are learning to their internships.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREREQ: EDMG 411, EDMG 412  COREQ:  EDMG 420, EDMG 421

    Credits: 3
  
  • EDMG 466 - Digital Literacy Methods Grades 6-9


    The study and use of the forms of digital literacy in school and professional settings; emphasis on instructional applications, issues and trends. Only offered spring semester.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Admission to the professional education sequence.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • EDMG 510 - Middle School Curriculum and Instruction


    Middle School Curriculum and Instruction

    Credits: 3
  
  • EDMG 588 - Internship I for Middle Grades


    Internship I for Middle Grades

    Credits: (2, R4)
  
  • EDMG 589 - Internship II in Middle Grades


    Internship II in Middle Grades

    Prerequisites & Notes
    COREQ: EDMG 587.

    Credits: 6
  
  • EDMG 621 - Issues and Trends in Middle Grades Education


    Issues and Trends in Middle Grades Education

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


    Teaching-Learning Strategies for the Middle Grades

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


    Teaching Writing in the Middle Grades

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


    Research in the Middle Grades: Proposal

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


    Research for the Middle Grades: Project

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


    Trends and Issues in Middle Grades Education: The Professional Portfolio

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


    Continuing Research—Non-Thesis Option

    Credits: (1, R10)

Music

  
  • MUS 071 - University Chorus


    Study and performance of representative choral works; open to any student meeting eligibility requirements.  Different repertoire every semester.  Does not meet music degree requirements. 3 meetings.

    Credits: (0)
  
  • MUS 072 - Concert Choir


    Audition required; public performances. Does not meet music degree requirements.  4 meetings.

    Credits: (0, R8)
  
  • MUS 073 - Band


    Performance of wide variety of music in marching, symphonic, or concert band; open to any student meeting eligibility requirements. Different repertoire every semester.  Does not meet music degree requirements. 4 meetings.

    Credits: (0)
  
  • MUS 074 - Orchestra


    Experience for advanced strings, wind, and percussion players; formal concerts and performances. Different repertoire every semester.  Does not meet music degree requirements.

    Credits: (0)
  
  • MUS 075 - Ensemble


    Performance in vocal or instrumental ensembles.  Different repertoire every semester.  Does not meet music degree requirements.

    Credits: (0)
  
  • 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 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 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: 2
  
  • MUS 182 - Computer Music Notation


    Use of the computer to prepare music scores and parts.

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

    Credits: 2
  
  • 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. Open to majors within the College of Fine and Performing Arts, others by permission of the Director of the School of Stage and Screen.

    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 281 - Introduction to Digital Audio


    Fundamental concepts and techniques for music production using computer workstations for MIDI sequencing and manipulation of digital audio.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: MUS 181 or permission of instructor.

    Credits: 2
  
  • 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 301 - Music for Elementary Classroom Teachers


    Music fundamentals, elementary performance skills, and methods of integrating music into the elementary classroom.

    Credits: (1)
  
  • MUS 302 - History of Rock Music


    Exploration of rock music as a rebellious cultural art form influenced by race and ethnic relations, politics, culture, technology and globalization. P5

    Credits: 3
  
  • 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)

  
  • MUS 311 - Pedagogy of Brass Instruments


    Teaching methodology and materials for brass instruments in a beginning band setting, including basic performance proficiency on each instrument. 1 Lecture, 2 Lab. 3 meetings/week.

    Credits: (2)
  
  • MUS 312 - Pedagogy of Woodwind Instruments


    Teaching methodology and materials for woodwind instruments in beginning band setting, including basic performance proficiency on each instrument. 1 Lecture, 2 Lab. 3 meetings/ week.

    Credits: (2)
 

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