Academic
Completed Courses & Descriptions
Associate of Arts- Music - Piano Performance
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts
Recording/Production Certificate
MUS 108 F Introduction To Music Technology (2)
This course covers the fundamental vocabulary, methods, concepts, and devices used in contemporary music production and related media fields, including sound fundamentals, consumer audio equipment, personal computers and software, recording studios, electronic music, audio-visual productions, trade publications, relevant conventions, and employment opportunities.
MUS 106 F Introduction To Music Theory (3)
This course includes basic music terminology, rhythm and pitch notation, clefs, scales, intervals, and triads. Keyboard and aural skills will also be introduced, along with a concise outline of the major style periods of music history.
MUS 107 AF Harmony 1 (3)
This is the second course in music theory for music majors and includes four part writing, cadences, 7th chords, chord inversions, figured bass symbols, tonality, phrases, periods, non-harmonic tones, harmonic progressions, and keyboard harmony.
MUS 107 BF Harmony 2 (3)
This course included altered non-harmonic tones, secondary dominants, modulation to closely related keys, borrowed chords, augmented sixth chords, the Neapolitan sixth, and altered dominants. Further studies will include modulation to foreign keys, ninth, eleventh, and thirteenth chords, and two and three part song form.
MUS 104 AF Beginning Musicianship (1)
This is the first course in ear training, sight singing, and musicianship for the music major. It includes sight singing, developing melodic and rhythmic performance skills along with melodic, harmonic, and rhythmic dictation.
MUS 104 BF Intermediate Musicianship (1)
This course is includes the development of, at increasingly more difficult levels, melodic and rhythmic sight singing, along with harmonic, melodic, and rhythmic dictation.
MUS 204 AF Advanced Musicianship (1)
This course includes development of, at increasingly more difficult levels, melodic and rhythmic sight singing, along with melodic, harmonic, and rhythmic dictation.
MUS 135 AF Beginning Piano (1)
Basic study of piano technique in a class situation. Includes functional use of basic chordal and scale material, score reading of notation and rhythms, and presentation of elementary piano study as a basis for lifelong growth in music as art.
MUS 135 BF Beginning Piano (1,1) *
Progressive study of basic piano techniques in a class situation. Includes functional use of basic chordal and scale material.
MUS 237 Advanced Piano or Private Study (1,1,1,1)
Individual instruction in piano technique and interpretation of solo piano literature in a class situation. Emphasis on repertoire and public performance. Participation in recitals is required.
MUS 120 F Survey Of Music History (3)
This course is a survey of the history of western art music from antiquity through the twentieth century including the contribution of other cultures with selected readings, recordings, and score analysis. Emphasis is placed on cultural influences, performance practices, media, composers, and characteristics of each style period.
MUS 123 F Concert Hour (.5,.5,.5,.5,) *
Performance-lectures by faculty, guest artists, and students. Designed to provide the opportunity for students to expand their musical horizons by exposure to a wide variety of musical fare, to learn their roles as listeners, and to participate at student recitals.
Major Performance Group (1,1,1,1) *
Piano Ensemble- Rehearsal and performance of standard and current duo piano and four hand literature.
Language and Rationality:
ENG 100 F College Writing (3)
This is a college level course in composition designed to develop reading, critical thinking, and writing strategies necessary for academic success. The emphasis is on reading and writing expository essays. The course includes research and documentation skills.
ENG 103 Critical Reasoning and Writing (3)
This course is designed to develop critical thinking, reading, and writing skills beyond the level achieved in ENG 100 College writing. The course will focus on the development of logical reasoning and analytical and argumentative writing skills.
Natural sciences and Mathematics:
ESC 130 Introduction to Oceanography (3)
The lectures present a survey of the geological, physical, chemical, and biological principles and processes of oceanography. This course examines how these processes interact to form a variety of habitats within the marine ecosystem. An overview is provided of the physical properties of these habitats, along with the distribution and characteristics of organisms found within them. The interactions of humans with the marine environment is presented, as is an introduction to oceanographic tools and their uses.
MATH 100 Liberal Arts Mathematics (3)
This is a survey course with selected topics from the history and development of mathematics, patterns, and inductive reasoning, set theory and deductive reasoning, the real number system, algebra, geometry, probability and statistics, and problem solving.
Arts and Humanities:
ART 110 Introduction to Art (3)
This course provides an introduction to art from prehistoric times to present. While examining the role that the visual arts have played in the development of the world's cultures, the student is exposed to a wide variety of artistic media. Classroom presentations are supplemented by gallery and museum visits.
ART 114 Art History- Impressionism to Present (3)
The development of modern architecture, sculpture, and painting from it's origins in the 19th century to the present.
PHIL 105 World Religions (Fulfills multicultural requirement) (3)
This course provides an overview of the world religions, with major emphasis upon Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, and Buddhism.
Social and Behavioral Sciences:
HIST 110 Western Civilization (3)
This course is a study of Western civilization from prehistoric times through the 16th century, e.g., Mesopotamian, Egyptian, Hebrew, Greek, Roman, Byzantine, Muslim, Medieval, Renaissance and Reformation societies.
HIST 111 Western Civilization (3)
This course is a continuation of 110 Western Civilization. It is a study of the development of western civilization from the sixteenth century to the present day., emphasizing the political, economic, religious, social, and cultural forces at work in the various geographic areas.
PSY 100 General Psychology
This course is a scientific introduction to the major fields of psychology. These fields include research methodology, cognition, memory, perception, sensation, motivation, emotion, learning, and developmental, social, personality, abnormal, and physiological psychology. Students will learn the principles, theories, and research on human actions, emotions, and cognition.
Physical Education:
PE 147 Relaxation and Flexibility Fitness (1)
Instruction in the benefits of stretching and relaxation. Various flexion exercises and relaxation techniques will be analyzed and evaluated. Instruction will be given in the development of an individual program for each student.
- ADDITIONAL COURSES
BUS 100 F Introduction to Business (3)
An introductory business course designed to give an understanding and an appreciation of the American business/economic system. The course surveys the nature of business, ownership, physical factors, personnel relations, marketing, finance, corporate ownership, management control, business regulations, law, taxation, and the international business environment.
MUS 156 F Beginning Jazz Improvisation- Instrumental (1)
Emphasis upon beginning techniques of rhythmic, melodic, and harmonic improvisation.
MUS 203 F Counterpoint (3)
This course introduces the contrapuntal style of 17th and 18th century counterpoint including application to the 20th century. This class explores, through analysis and writing, free counterpoint, technique of canonic writing, two-part invention, and three-part fugue.
MUS 205 F Pop/Commercial Music Theory (3)
Study of harmonic material as used in popular music and jazz. Emphasis on aural recognition of chords, harmonic progressions, and melodies. Study of chord progressions, substitutions, harmonic alterations and melodic writing.
24 Units
CDES 120 F Child Development (3)
- This course provides students with research methodologies and studies the physical, intellectual, social, and emotional development of the individual. Prenatal, infancy, toddler-hood, early childhood, middle childhood, and adolescent development are presented in a chronological sequence. Inclusive viewpoints of theory and practice are addressed.
MUS 021 F Teaching Of Piano 1 (3)
- Catalouge Description- This course is designed to develop skills on methods of teaching beginning and elementary piano students. The emphasis is on comparison of piano books available today; communication skills; networking, and business aspects of maintaining a private piano studio. This course is not for beginning pianists.
- Course Objectives- Upon completion of this course, you should be able to do the following: demonstrate knowledge on running and maintaining a private piano studio; be familiar with current piano method books; assess and prioritize elements needed for good instruction on beginning level; assist students in musical understanding of aural, rhythmic, technical, and musical aspects of a repertoire; evaluate and select appropriate method and supplementary materials for the beginning students; and be able to play student repertoire as well as teacher accompaniments at the piano.
MUS 022 Teaching Of Piano 2 (3)
- Catalogue description- This course includes a study of keyboard performance practices and characteristics of each music period. Students will learn pedagogical methods for teaching intermediate level piano students through a hands-on study of repertoire, theory and technique as seen from a teaching standpoint. Beginning pianists may not take this class.
- Course objectives- Upon completion of this course, you should be able to do the following: Acquire knowledge on teaching intermediate and early advanced piano pieces; become familiar with current composers’ method books for intermediate students; increase skills of prioritizing elements needed for good instruction on intermediate level; assist students in musical understanding of aural, rhythmic, technical, and musical aspects of a repertoire; evaluate and select appropriate assignments and supplementary materials for the intermediate students; and be able to demonstrate student repertoire. Demonstrate knowledge on adjudicating a competition. Acquire experience in interviewing for a teaching position in a private studio.
MUS 107 AF Harmony 1 (3)
This is the second course in music theory for music majors and includes four-part writing, cadences, 7th chords, chord inversions, figured bass symbols, tonality, phrases, periods, non-harmonic tones, harmonic progressions and keyboard harmony.
MUS 107 BF Harmony 2 (3)
This course follows Music 107 AF Harmony 1 in the music theory sequence. It includes altered non-harmonic tones, and secondary dominants, modulation to closely related keys, borrowed chords, augmented sixth chords, the Neapolitan sixth, and altered dominants. Further studies will include modulation to foreign keys, ninth, eleventh, and thirteenth chords, and two and three part song form.
MUS 104 AF Beginning Musicianship (1)
This is the first course in ear training, sight singing, and musicianship for the music major. It includes sight singing, developing melodic and rhythmic performance skills along with melodic, harmonic, and rhythmic dictation.
MUS 104 BF Intermediate Musicianship (1)
This course is a continuation of MUS 104 AF Beginning Musicianship. It includes the development of, at increasingly more difficult levels, melodic and rhythmic sight singing, along with melodic, harmonic, and rhythmic dictation.
MUS 120 F Survey Of Music History (3)
This course is a survey of the history of western art music from antiquity through the twentieth century including the contributions of other cultures with selected readings, recordings, and score analysis. Emphasis is placed on cultural influences, performance practices, media, composers, and characteristics of each style period.
MUS 237 F Advanced Piano (2 Semesters)
Individual instruction in piano techniques and interpretation of solo piano literature in a class situation. Emphasis upon repertoire and public performance. Participation in recitals is required.
MUS 238 F Pop/Commercial Piano (2 Semesters)
Exploration and study of basic harmonies at the keyboard as applied to popular music and jazz. Emphasis upon improvisational techniques, scales, modes and application, chord voicings and substitutions.
33 Units
MUS 108 F Introduction To Music Technology (2)
This course covers the fundamental vocabulary, methods, concepts, and devices used in contemporary music production and related media fields, including sound fundamentals, consumer audio equipment, personal computers and software, recording studios, electronic music, audio-visual productions, trade publications, relevant conventions, and employment opportunities.
MUS 110 Electronic Music 1 (3)
This course covers the recent history of electronic music, the classical tape studio, and the analog voltage controlled synthesizer, as well as the fundamentals of electronic music theory and techniques for instrument synthesis and sound design.
MUS 112 F The Music Business (2)
This course is an introduction to intellectual property law, copyright forms, songwriter, publisher, recording artist, producer, and personal management agreements. This course also includes an explanation of Performance Rights Societies, licensing procedures, the foreign market, record manufacturing and distribution, and an overall look at the dynamics of the music and entertainment industries.
MUS 119 F History Of Rock (3)
A historical study of the rock musician and his music. The principal focus will be on the music with secondary emphasis on the sociological, political, and economic conditions which so heavily influenced this musical development.
MUS 116 F Music Appreciation (3)
This course is designed for the non-music major, and will cover music materials from the Middle Ages to the present. Emphasis is on listening to and the discussion of choral, orchestral, solo, opera, chamber, and jazz works. Concert attendance is required.
MUS 124 F Recording Studio 1 (3)
This course covers the fundamental concepts in audio recording technology. Includes studio business practices, microphones, mixers, signal processors, the sound field, monitors, recording and editing devices, synchronization, and production techniques.
MUS 135 AF Beginning Piano (1)
Basic study of piano techniques in a class situation. Includes functional use of basic chordal and scale material, score reading of notation and rhythms, and presentation of elementary piano study as a basis for lifelong growth in music as art.
MUS 135 BF Beginning Piano (1)
Progressive study of basic piano techniques in a class situation. Includes functional use of basic chordal and scale material.
MUS 224 F Recording Studio 2 (2 Semesters) *
This course provides an introduction to digital audio concepts, recorders, synchronization, and the digital audio workstation. Students will be assigned projects in the music department’s recording facilities.
MUS 910 F Electronic Music 2 (3 Semesters)
This class covers the procedures, instruments, and techniques used in a contemporary MIDI synthesizer studio. It includes the use of sequencers, editor/librarians, intelligent arrangers, algorithmic composers, and non-linear editing in a digital audio workstation.
12-15 Units
CIS 107 F Intro To Operating Systems (2)
This course is designed to introduce the operating system on the personal computer. This course will cover the fundamentals of the graphical user interface, mouse operations, how to manipulate the interface, how to use help, search, launch applications, manage files and folders, and add/delete hardware and software. Additional topics include accessories and system tools.
CIS 157 F Dreamweaver I (3)
This course covers using Dreamweaver to create web pages. Topics include creating web pages with graphics, links, and multimedia elements. Students will also learn how to import files and graphics into Dreamweaver from other programs.
CIS 150 F Introduction To The Internet (2)*
This course is an introduction to the organizational, operational, and technical aspects of the internet. Students will learn how to use a personal computer to access internet and the World Wide Web to search for its wealth of online resources. Topics include an overview of personal computer operations; the history and philosophy of the internet; configuring a personal computer to connect to the internet; selecting an internet service provider, sending and receiving electronic mail; log in to remote computers using Telnet; locating network resources using search engines; participating in discussion groups using Usenet; downloading software, online text, graphics, sound and video files using file transfer protocol (FTP) and ethical uses of the internet. Other topics include developing, creating, and posting personal and business web pages using the hypertext markup language.
CIS 153 F Business Web Graphics (Photoshop) (2)
This course covers using web graphics using Photoshop. Students will learn how to design and create web components such as buttons, title bars, and image maps. Students will also learn how to effectively use graphics as part of the overall design of a business web page.
CIS 180 F Introduction to Networking Concepts (3)
This class introduces the student to data communications and networking concepts used in businesses. Topics include the major components of a data communications networks, local area networks, wide area networks, networking topologies, network protocols, inter networking, and categorizing network operating systems.
CIS 257 F Dreamweaver II (3)
This course covers advanced topics in Dreamweaver. Topics include using layers, styles, and automation to create web pages. Topics also include using Dreamweaver with Javascript and other web components.
Business:
BUS 101 Personal Financial Management (3)
This basic course covers the proper management of personal incomes and expenditures. The course includes a study of inflation and business cycles; commercial and savings accounts, budgets, charge accounts, installment buying, and borrowing money; property, income, estate, inheritance, and gift taxes; life, health, accident, property and miscellaneous insurance; pension plans and Social Security; owning a home; investing in securities; and trust funds and wills.
BUS 021 The Securities Market (1)
This course provides an overview of the securities market. Topics to be discussed include types of markets, economic benefits, regulation, types of securities, participants in the market, brokerage houses, types of trades and orders, sources of investment information, and services offered by various types of investment professionals.
BUS 022 Common Stock (1)
This course is an introduction to fundamental and technical analysis as it relates to common stock. Topics to be discussed include total return concept, return-risk characteristics, rights of stockholders, advantages and disadvantages of stock ownership, and basic valuation methods. An introduction to technical analysis with emphasis on chart patterns and technical indicators is also covered.
BUS 023 Fixed Income Securities (1)
This course covers the different types of fixed-income securities and their characteristic features, the rights of security holders, and basic valuation approaches.
BUS 024 Stock Options (1)
This course provides an introduction to put and call options. Topics to be discussed include the options market, mechanics of investing in options, basic options strategies, and return-risk characteristics.
BUS 025 Investment & Retirement Plans (1)
This course provides the fundamental concepts of mutual fund investing. The different types of investment companies, unique features, and advantages and disadvantages are covered. An overview of tax-deferred retirement plans is presented. Focus will be on managing self-directed IRA's and Keogh Plans.
Music:
MUS 258 F Jazz Guitar Reading Ensemble (1)
Lectures and demonstrations are combined with rehearsals of beginning and intermediate level jazz guitar repertoire. Emphasis is placed on developing reading skills (both rhythm and note recognition), chord knowledge, and improvisation up to the intermediate level. Intermediate guitarists are also given the opportunity to work with a rhythm section and to develop the skills necessary to work effectively with other instrumentalists.
* = Courses that were substituted appropriately, usually due to class schedule conflicts.