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Course Descriptions

 

Music
  

  • MUS 060 - String Techniques - High

    1 credits
    A study of basic fingering, bowing, care, and pedagogy of the violin and viola. Intended for instrumental music education majors.
    Term Offered: Odd spring semesters
  

  • MUS 063 - Guitar Class 1

    1 credits
    Students will develop basic note and chord reading skills on the guitar. Includes right and left hand technique, sight-reading, transposition using a capo, accompaniment patterns and elementary popular music guitar repertoire. May be substituted for one semester of MUS 163 . Open to non-majors on a space available basis.
    Term Offered: Fall semester
  

  • MUS 064 - Guitar Class 2

    1 credits
    Students will develop basic and intermediate note and note-picking skills on the guitar. Includes right and left hand technique, sightreading, and solo and collaborative guitar repertoire. This class may be taken before or after Class Guitar 1, which focuses on the use of chords in guitar playing. This course may be substituted for one semester of MUS 163 . Open to non-majors on a space available basis.
    Term Offered: Spring semester
  

  • MUS 065 - String Techniques - Low

    1 credits
    A study of basic fingering, bowing, care, and pedagogy of the cello and string bass. Intended for instrumental music education majors.
    Term Offered: Odd fall semesters
  

  • MUS 067 - Chamber Ensemble

    1 credits
    The Chamber Ensemble will meet for two hours each week. This string ensemble performs in campus recitals and for community functions. Small ensemble.
    Prerequisite(s): Membership is by audition only
    Term Offered: Every semester
  

  • MUS 068 - Chamber Music for Mixed Instruments

    1 credits
    Chamber Music for Mixed Instruments explores chamber music from trios through octets, primarily art music composed over the past 300-400 years. Music appropriate for the configuration of each group will be chosen and coached by the instructor. Students will be expected to master 4-5 masterworks over the course of the semester, and will perform in the ensembles concert. Other performance venues will be determined as appropriate. This course satisfies one credit of the small ensemble requirement for music majors. Open to non-majors
    Prerequisite(s): Proficiency on a string, wind or percussion instrument, or piano
    Term Offered: Every semester
  

  • MUS 070 - Percussion Techniques

    1 credits
    A study of basic technique in playing all the major concert percussion instruments. Intended for instrumental music education majors.
    Term Offered: Even fall semesters
  

  • MUS 077 - Percussion Ensemble

    1 credits
    The Percussion ensemble will meet for two hours each week. The ensemble performs in campus recitals and for community functions. Small ensemble.
    Prerequisite(s): Membership is by audition only
    Term Offered: Every semester
  

  • MUS 083 - Class Piano 1

    1 credits
    The development of basic music reading skills at the piano keyboard. Includes technique, sight reading, basic keyboard harmonization, improvisation, accompaniment and elementary piano repertoire. This course is designed for students who have no prior piano experience. It is also appropriate for students who have had up to two years of prior piano lessons but who wish a thorough review. May be substituted for one semester of MUS 182 .
    Term Offered: Every semester
  

  • MUS 084 - Class Piano 2

    1 credits
    Continuation of MUS 083 . This course is designed for students who have had two to four years of lessons or who have had MUS 083 - Class Piano 1 . May be substituted for one semester of MUS 182 .
    Term Offered: Every semester
  

  • MUS 087 - Organ Class

    1 credits
    The development of fundamental organ playing skills. This includes the basic fundamentals of organ keyboard and pedal technique, registration, organ repertoire, hymn and liturgy accompaniment, improvisation, and the accompaniment of congregational singing. May be substituted for one credit of MUS 181 - Organ Lessons . Open to non-majors.
    Prerequisite(s): Ability to play four part chorales such as those found in Christian Worship or any standard Christian hymnal
    Term Offered: Every semester
  

  • MUS 088 - Advanced Piano Class 1

    1 credits
    The course is open to non-majors, but is also designed to meet the needs of music majors. The course is designed to develop advanced piano performance skills. As with MUS 182 , each student will develop the ability to apply theoretical music knowledge to the practical application of performing music at the piano. This class may be substituted for one credit of MUS 182 .
    Prerequisite(s): MUS 084  or placement
    Term Offered: Every semester
  

  • MUS 100 - Music Appreciation

    3 credits
    A survey of the basic rudiments of music making and a survey of the history of music. Intended for non-music majors.
    General Education: This course meets the general education Fine Arts requirement.
  

  • MUS 101 - Music Fundamentals

    3 credits
    This course will provide instruction in the fundamentals of music theory and aural skills including: pitch notation, rhythmic notation, clefs, scales, intervals, chords, sight reading, ear training, and basic keyboard harmonization.
    Term Offered: Every semester
    General Education: This course meets the general education Fine Arts requirement.
  

  • MUS 105 - American Popular Music

    3 credits
    This course will survey the history of American Popular Music from its roots in Minstrelsy and Vaudeville, through Tin Pan Alley, Blues and Country, and Rock and Roll to the performance practice of today’s post-rock popular music. Topics of discussion will include the interplay in the 1960¹s between art music and rock music, as well as the cross influences of various genres on each other.
    Term Offered: Every semester
    General Education: This course meets the general education Fine Arts requirement.
  

  • MUS 110 - Music Theory 1/ Sightsinging

    3 credits
    Basic harmonic theory including scales, intervals, chords and basic part-writing.
    Term Offered: Fall semester
    General Education: This course meets the general education Fine Arts requirement.
  

  • MUS 111 - Aural Skills 1

    1 credits
    College level study of keyboard harmony, sight-singing, melodic dictation, rhythmic dictation, and related aural skills, as they apply to and enhance the study of written music theory. To be taken concurrently with MUS 110 .
    Term Offered: Fall semester
  

  • MUS 120 - Music Theory 2 / Sightsinging

    3 credits
    A continuation of the study of basic theory including Dominant 7th chords, Diminished 7th chords, other Diatonic 7th chords, secondary dominants, and modulations.
    Prerequisite(s): MUS 110  
    Term Offered: Spring semester
  

  • MUS 121 - Aural Skills 2

    1 credits
    Continuation of work with harmonizing melodies at the keyboard, realizing of figured bass, and employing of chords learned in MUS 120 . To be taken concurrently with MUS 120 .
    Prerequisite(s): MUS 111  
    Term Offered: Spring semester
  

  • MUS 133 - Private Voice Lessons

    1 credits
    This course is intended for those who are beyond the beginning level of instruction in voice. Enrollment in this course entails the private lesson fee per credit hour.
    Prerequisite(s): MUS 031  and/or MUS 032  or placement by audition
    Term Offered: Every semester
  

  • MUS 141 - Flute Lessons

    1 credits
    WLC Lessons are effective, efficient, one-on-one, weekly lessons, covering playing techniques with advanced specialized instruction and solo skill development and education appropriate to the student’s level of advancement, including possible instrument-chamber ensemble performances. Because of the type of pedagogy found in one-on-one instruction, private lessons have an additional fee associated with such courses. WLC also offers WLC Sponsored Lessons for students that meet the Music Department’s requirements.
    Term Offered: Every semester
  

  • MUS 142 - Clarinet Lessons

    1 credits
    WLC Lessons are effective, efficient, one-on-one, weekly lessons, covering playing techniques with advanced specialized instruction and solo skill development and education appropriate to the student’s level of advancement, including possible instrument-chamber ensemble performances. Because of the type of pedagogy found in one-on-one instruction, private lessons have an additional fee associated with such courses. WLC also offers WLC Sponsored Lessons for students that meet the Music Department’s requirements.
    Term Offered: Every semester
  

  • MUS 143 - Saxophone Lessons

    1 credits
    WLC Lessons are effective, efficient, one-on-one, weekly lessons, covering playing techniques with advanced specialized instruction and solo skill development and education appropriate to the student’s level of advancement, including possible instrument-chamber ensemble performances. Because of the type of pedagogy found in one-on-one instruction, private lessons have an additional fee associated with such courses. WLC also offers WLC Sponsored Lessons for students that meet the Music Department’s requirements.
    Term Offered: Every semester
  

  • MUS 144 - Recorder Lessons

    1 credits
    WLC Lessons are effective, efficient, one-on-one, weekly lessons, covering playing techniques with advanced specialized instruction and solo skill development and education appropriate to the student’s level of advancement, including possible instrument-chamber ensemble performances. Because of the type of pedagogy found in one-on-one instruction, private lessons have an additional fee associated with such courses. WLC also offers WLC Sponsored Lessons for students that meet the Music Department’s requirements.
    Term Offered: Every semester
  

  • MUS 146 - Oboe Lessons

    1 credits
    WLC Lessons are effective, efficient, one-on-one, weekly lessons, covering playing techniques with advanced specialized instruction and solo skill development and education appropriate to the student’s level of advancement, including possible instrument-chamber ensemble performances. Because of the type of pedagogy found in one-on-one instruction, private lessons have an additional fee associated with such courses. WLC also offers WLC Sponsored Lessons for students that meet the Music Department’s requirements.
    Term Offered: Every semester
  

  • MUS 147 - Bassoon Lessons

    1 credits
    WLC Lessons are effective, efficient, one-on-one, weekly lessons, covering playing techniques with advanced specialized instruction and solo skill development and education appropriate to the student’s level of advancement, including possible instrument-chamber ensemble performances. Because of the type of pedagogy found in one-on-one instruction, private lessons have an additional fee associated with such courses. WLC also offers WLC Sponsored Lessons for students that meet the Music Department’s requirements.
    Term Offered: Every semester
  

  • MUS 151 - Trumpet Lessons

    1 credits
    Prerequisite(s): WLC Lessons are effective, efficient, one-on-one, weekly lessons, covering playing techniques with advanced specialized instruction and solo skill development and education appropriate to the student’s level of advancement, including possible instrument-chamber ensemble performances. Because of the type of pedagogy found in one-on-one instruction, private lessons have an additional fee associated with such courses. WLC also offers WLC Sponsored Lessons for students that meet the Music Department’s requirements.
    Term Offered: Every semester
  

  • MUS 152 - French Horn Lessons

    1 credits
    WLC Lessons are effective, efficient, one-on-one, weekly lessons, covering playing techniques with advanced specialized instruction and solo skill development and education appropriate to the student’s level of advancement, including possible instrument-chamber ensemble performances. Because of the type of pedagogy found in one-on-one instruction, private lessons have an additional fee associated with such courses. WLC also offers WLC Sponsored Lessons for students that meet the Music Department’s requirements.
    Term Offered: Every semester
  

  • MUS 156 - Trombone Lessons

    1 credits
    WLC Lessons are effective, efficient, one-on-one, weekly lessons, covering playing techniques with advanced specialized instruction and solo skill development and education appropriate to the student’s level of advancement, including possible instrument-chamber ensemble performances. Because of the type of pedagogy found in one-on-one instruction, private lessons have an additional fee associated with such courses. WLC also offers WLC Sponsored Lessons for students that meet the Music Department’s requirements.
    Term Offered: Every semester
  

  • MUS 157 - Baritone Lessons

    1 credits
    WLC Lessons are effective, efficient, one-on-one, weekly lessons, covering playing techniques with advanced specialized instruction and solo skill development and education appropriate to the student’s level of advancement, including possible instrument-chamber ensemble performances. Because of the type of pedagogy found in one-on-one instruction, private lessons have an additional fee associated with such courses. WLC also offers WLC Sponsored Lessons for students that meet the Music Department’s requirements.
    Term Offered: Every semester
  

  • MUS 158 - Tuba Lessons

    1 credits
    WLC Lessons are effective, efficient, one-on-one, weekly lessons, covering playing techniques with advanced specialized instruction and solo skill development and education appropriate to the student’s level of advancement, including possible instrument-chamber ensemble performances. Because of the type of pedagogy found in one-on-one instruction, private lessons have an additional fee associated with such courses. WLC also offers WLC Sponsored Lessons for students that meet the Music Department’s requirements.
    Term Offered: Every semester
  

  • MUS 161 - Violin Lessons

    1 credits
    WLC Lessons are effective, efficient, one-on-one, weekly lessons, covering playing techniques with advanced specialized instruction and solo skill development and education appropriate to the student’s level of advancement, including possible instrument-chamber ensemble performances. Because of the type of pedagogy found in one-on-one instruction, private lessons have an additional fee associated with such courses. WLC also offers WLC Sponsored Lessons for students that meet the Music Department’s requirements.
    Term Offered: Every semester
  

  • MUS 162 - Viola Lessons

    1 credits
    WLC Lessons are effective, efficient, one-on-one, weekly lessons, covering playing techniques with advanced specialized instruction and solo skill development and education appropriate to the student’s level of advancement, including possible instrument-chamber ensemble performances. Because of the type of pedagogy found in one-on-one instruction, private lessons have an additional fee associated with such courses. WLC also offers WLC Sponsored Lessons for students that meet the Music Department’s requirements.
    Term Offered: Every semester
  

  • MUS 163 - Guitar Lessons

    1 credits
    WLC Lessons are effective, efficient, one-on-one, weekly lessons, covering playing techniques with advanced specialized instruction and solo skill development and education appropriate to the student’s level of advancement, including possible instrument-chamber ensemble performances. Because of the type of pedagogy found in one-on-one instruction, private lessons have an additional fee associated with such courses. WLC also offers WLC Sponsored Lessons for students that meet the Music Department’s requirements.
    Term Offered: Every semester
  

  • MUS 166 - Cello Lessons

    1 credits
    WLC Lessons are effective, efficient, one-on-one, weekly lessons, covering playing techniques with advanced specialized instruction and solo skill development and education appropriate to the student’s level of advancement, including possible instrument-chamber ensemble performances. Because of the type of pedagogy found in one-on-one instruction, private lessons have an additional fee associated with such courses. WLC also offers WLC Sponsored Lessons for students that meet the Music Department’s requirements.
    Term Offered: Every semester
  

  • MUS 167 - Bass Lessons

    1 credits
    WLC Lessons are effective, efficient, one-on-one, weekly lessons, covering playing techniques with advanced specialized instruction and solo skill development and education appropriate to the student’s level of advancement, including possible instrument-chamber ensemble performances. Because of the type of pedagogy found in one-on-one instruction, private lessons have an additional fee associated with such courses. WLC also offers WLC Sponsored Lessons for students that meet the Music Department’s requirements.
    Term Offered: Every semester
  

  • MUS 168 - Guitar and Autoharp Lessons

    1 credits
    Intended for music education majors. Required for both vocal and instrumental music education.
    Term Offered: Even spring semesters
  

  • MUS 171 - Percussion Lessons

    1 credits
    WLC Lessons are effective, efficient, one-on-one, weekly lessons, covering playing techniques with advanced specialized instruction and solo skill development and education appropriate to the student’s level of advancement, including possible instrument-chamber ensemble performances. Because of the type of pedagogy found in one-on-one instruction, private lessons have an additional fee associated with such courses. WLC also offers WLC Sponsored Lessons for students that meet the Music Department’s requirements.
    Term Offered: Every semester
  

  • MUS 181 - Organ Lessons

    1 credits
    WLC Lessons are effective, efficient, one-on-one, weekly lessons, covering playing techniques with advanced specialized instruction and solo skill development and education appropriate to the student’s level of advancement, including possible instrument-chamber ensemble performances. Because of the type of pedagogy found in one-on-one instruction, private lessons have an additional fee associated with such courses. WLC also offers WLC Sponsored Lessons for students that meet the Music Department’s requirements.
    Term Offered: Every semester
  

  • MUS 182 - Piano Lessons

    1 credits
    This course is intended for those who are beyond the beginning level of instruction in piano, as covered in MUS 083  and MUS 084 .
    Term Offered: Every semester
  

  • MUS 183 - Jazz Improvisation Lessons

    1 credits
    In an applied setting, students will learn to perform standard jazz repertoire, to interact skillfully in a jazz ensemble, to improvise using authentic techniques of the jazz idiom, to understand and utilize the essential elements of jazz theory, and to understand the history of jazz music and how to use it as a resource in developing their individual playing style.
    Prerequisite(s): Basic proficiency on your instrument
    Term Offered: Every semester
  

  • MUS 184 - Applied Harpsichord

    1 credits
    Students will learn proper technique for playing the harpsichord, and will learn appropriate stylistic practice for performing music written for the harpsichord.
    Prerequisite(s): At least two semesters of MUS 181  or MUS 182  or approval from the Music Department
    Term Offered: Every semester
  

  • MUS 210 - Music Theory 3/ Sightsinging

    3 credits
    A continuation of music theory including the study of altered chords including borrowed chords, augmented sixth chords, chords of 9th, 11th and 13th.
    Prerequisite(s): MUS 120  
    Term Offered: Fall semester
  

  • MUS 211 - Aural Skills 3

    1 credits
    Continuing the study of keyboard harmony (i.e. harmonizing melodies at the keyboard, realizing of figured bass, and employing of chords learned in MUS 210 ), sight-singing, melodic dictation, rhythmic dictation, harmonic dictation, and related aural skills, as they apply to and enhance the study of third semester music theory. To be taken concurrently with MUS 210 .
    Prerequisite(s): MUS 121  
    Term Offered: Fall semester
  

  • MUS 220 - Music Theory 4 / Sightsinging

    3 credits
    A study of Post Romantic and Twentieth century theory.
    Prerequisite(s): MUS 210  
    Term Offered: Spring semester
  

  • MUS 221 - Aural Skills 4

    1 credits
    Continuation of MUS 211, including sight-singing, melodic, rhythmic and harmonic dictation, as they apply to and enhance the study of fourth semester music theory integrated with harmonizing melodies at the keyboard, realizing figured bass, and employing contrapuntal techniques as learned in MUS 220. To be taken concurrently with MUS 220.
    Prerequisite(s): MUS 211 
    Term Offered: Spring semester
  

  • MUS 230 - Conducting Fundamentals

    2 credits
    An introduction to conducting which provides the fundamentals of hand and stick techniques, basic problems encountered in conducting and opportunities for actual practical experience.
  

  • MUS 233 - Private Voice Lessons

    2 credits
    Enrollment in this course entails the private lesson fee per credit hour.
    Prerequisite(s): MUS 133  
    Term Offered: Every semester
  

  • MUS 240 - Accompanying

    2 credits
    The basic techniques and principles of accompanying vocal and instrumental ensembles including sight-reading, part-playing, transpositions, and reading from open score.
    Term Offered: Odd fall semesters
  

  • MUS 241 - Flute Lessons

    2 credits
    WLC Lessons are effective, efficient, one-on-one, weekly lessons, covering playing techniques with advanced specialized instruction and solo skill development and education appropriate to the student’s level of advancement, including possible instrument-chamber ensemble performances. Because of the type of pedagogy found in one-on-one instruction, private lessons have an additional fee associated with such courses. WLC also offers WLC Sponsored Lessons for students that meet the Music Department’s requirements.
    Term Offered: Every semester
  

  • MUS 242 - Clarinet Lessons

    2 credits
    WLC Lessons are effective, efficient, one-on-one, weekly lessons, covering playing techniques with advanced specialized instruction and solo skill development and education appropriate to the student’s level of advancement, including possible instrument-chamber ensemble performances. Because of the type of pedagogy found in one-on-one instruction, private lessons have an additional fee associated with such courses. WLC also offers WLC Sponsored Lessons for students that meet the Music Department’s requirements.
    Term Offered: Every semester
  

  • MUS 243 - Saxophone Lessons

    2 credits
    WLC Lessons are effective, efficient, one-on-one, weekly lessons, covering playing techniques with advanced specialized instruction and solo skill development and education appropriate to the student’s level of advancement, including possible instrument-chamber ensemble performances. Because of the type of pedagogy found in one-on-one instruction, private lessons have an additional fee associated with such courses. WLC also offers WLC Sponsored Lessons for students that meet the Music Department’s requirements.
    Term Offered: Every semester
  

  • MUS 244 - Recorder Lessons

    2 credits
    Term Offered: Every semester
  

  • MUS 246 - Oboe Lessons

    2 credits
    WLC Lessons are effective, efficient, one-on-one, weekly lessons, covering playing techniques with advanced specialized instruction and solo skill development and education appropriate to the student’s level of advancement, including possible instrument-chamber ensemble performances. Because of the type of pedagogy found in one-on-one instruction, private lessons have an additional fee associated with such courses. WLC also offers WLC Sponsored Lessons for students that meet the Music Department’s requirements.
    Term Offered: Every semester
  

  • MUS 247 - Bassoon Lessons

    2 credits
    WLC Lessons are effective, efficient, one-on-one, weekly lessons, covering playing techniques with advanced specialized instruction and solo skill development and education appropriate to the student’s level of advancement, including possible instrument-chamber ensemble performances. Because of the type of pedagogy found in one-on-one instruction, private lessons have an additional fee associated with such courses. WLC also offers WLC Sponsored Lessons for students that meet the Music Department’s requirements.
    Term Offered: Every semester
  

  • MUS 251 - Trumpet Lessons

    2 credits
    WLC Lessons are effective, efficient, one-on-one, weekly lessons, covering playing techniques with advanced specialized instruction and solo skill development and education appropriate to the student’s level of advancement, including possible instrument-chamber ensemble performances. Because of the type of pedagogy found in one-on-one instruction, private lessons have an additional fee associated with such courses. WLC also offers WLC Sponsored Lessons for students that meet the Music Department’s requirements.
    Term Offered: Every semester
  

  • MUS 252 - French Horn Lessons

    2 credits
    WLC Lessons are effective, efficient, one-on-one, weekly lessons, covering playing techniques with advanced specialized instruction and solo skill development and education appropriate to the student’s level of advancement, including possible instrument-chamber ensemble performances. Because of the type of pedagogy found in one-on-one instruction, private lessons have an additional fee associated with such courses. WLC also offers WLC Sponsored Lessons for students that meet the Music Department’s requirements.
    Term Offered: Every semester
  

  • MUS 256 - Trombone Lessons

    2 credits
    WLC Lessons are effective, efficient, one-on-one, weekly lessons, covering playing techniques with advanced specialized instruction and solo skill development and education appropriate to the student’s level of advancement, including possible instrument-chamber ensemble performances. Because of the type of pedagogy found in one-on-one instruction, private lessons have an additional fee associated with such courses. WLC also offers WLC Sponsored Lessons for students that meet the Music Department’s requirements.
    Term Offered: Every semester
  

  • MUS 257 - Baritone Lessons

    2 credits
    WLC Lessons are effective, efficient, one-on-one, weekly lessons, covering playing techniques with advanced specialized instruction and solo skill development and education appropriate to the student’s level of advancement, including possible instrument-chamber ensemble performances. Because of the type of pedagogy found in one-on-one instruction, private lessons have an additional fee associated with such courses. WLC also offers WLC Sponsored Lessons for students that meet the Music Department’s requirements.
    Term Offered: Every semester
  

  • MUS 258 - Tuba Lessons

    2 credits
    WLC Lessons are effective, efficient, one-on-one, weekly lessons, covering playing techniques with advanced specialized instruction and solo skill development and education appropriate to the student’s level of advancement, including possible instrument-chamber ensemble performances. Because of the type of pedagogy found in one-on-one instruction, private lessons have an additional fee associated with such courses. WLC also offers WLC Sponsored Lessons for students that meet the Music Department’s requirements.
    Term Offered: Every semester
  

  • MUS 261 - Violin Lessons

    2 credits
    WLC Lessons are effective, efficient, one-on-one, weekly lessons, covering playing techniques with advanced specialized instruction and solo skill development and education appropriate to the student’s level of advancement, including possible instrument-chamber ensemble performances. Because of the type of pedagogy found in one-on-one instruction, private lessons have an additional fee associated with such courses. WLC also offers WLC Sponsored Lessons for students that meet the Music Department’s requirements.
    Term Offered: Every semester
  

  • MUS 262 - Viola Lessons

    2 credits
    WLC Lessons are effective, efficient, one-on-one, weekly lessons, covering playing techniques with advanced specialized instruction and solo skill development and education appropriate to the student’s level of advancement, including possible instrument-chamber ensemble performances. Because of the type of pedagogy found in one-on-one instruction, private lessons have an additional fee associated with such courses. WLC also offers WLC Sponsored Lessons for students that meet the Music Department’s requirements.
    Term Offered: Every semester
  

  • MUS 263 - Guitar Lessons

    2 credits
    WLC Lessons are effective, efficient, one-on-one, weekly lessons, covering playing techniques with advanced specialized instruction and solo skill development and education appropriate to the student’s level of advancement, including possible instrument-chamber ensemble performances. Because of the type of pedagogy found in one-on-one instruction, private lessons have an additional fee associated with such courses. WLC also offers WLC Sponsored Lessons for students that meet the Music Department’s requirements.
    Term Offered: Every semester
  

  • MUS 266 - Cello Lessons

    2 credits
    WLC Lessons are effective, efficient, one-on-one, weekly lessons, covering playing techniques with advanced specialized instruction and solo skill development and education appropriate to the student’s level of advancement, including possible instrument-chamber ensemble performances. Because of the type of pedagogy found in one-on-one instruction, private lessons have an additional fee associated with such courses. WLC also offers WLC Sponsored Lessons for students that meet the Music Department’s requirements.
    Term Offered: Every semester
  

  • MUS 267 - Bass Lessons

    2 credits
    WLC Lessons are effective, efficient, one-on-one, weekly lessons, covering playing techniques with advanced specialized instruction and solo skill development and education appropriate to the student’s level of advancement, including possible instrument-chamber ensemble performances. Because of the type of pedagogy found in one-on-one instruction, private lessons have an additional fee associated with such courses. WLC also offers WLC Sponsored Lessons for students that meet the Music Department’s requirements.
    Term Offered: Every semester
  

  • MUS 271 - Percussion Lessons

    2 credits
    WLC Lessons are effective, efficient, one-on-one, weekly lessons, covering playing techniques with advanced specialized instruction and solo skill development and education appropriate to the student’s level of advancement, including possible instrument-chamber ensemble performances. Because of the type of pedagogy found in one-on-one instruction, private lessons have an additional fee associated with such courses. WLC also offers WLC Sponsored Lessons for students that meet the Music Department’s requirements.
    Term Offered: Every semester
  

  • MUS 281 - Organ Lessons

    2 credits
    WLC Lessons are effective, efficient, one-on-one, weekly lessons, covering playing techniques with advanced specialized instruction and solo skill development and education appropriate to the student’s level of advancement, including possible instrument-chamber ensemble performances. Because of the type of pedagogy found in one-on-one instruction, private lessons have an additional fee associated with such courses. WLC also offers WLC Sponsored Lessons for students that meet the Music Department’s requirements.
    Term Offered: Every semester
  

  • MUS 282 - Piano Lessons

    2 credits
    This course is intended for those who are beyond the beginning level of instruction in piano, as covered in MUS 083  and MUS 084  
    Term Offered: Every semester
  

  • MUS 284 - Applied Harpsichord

    2 credits
    Students will learn proper technique for playing the harpsichord, and will learn appropriate stylistic practice for performing music written for the harpsichord.
    Prerequisite(s): At least two semesters of MUS 181  or MUS 182  or approval from the Music Department
    Term Offered: Every semester
  

  • MUS 302 - Music History 1

    3 credits
    A detailed study of the various styles, composers, genre, and masterpieces from the Greek, Medieval, and Renaissance Eras. Music will be viewed in its social, political and cultural context.
    Prerequisite(s): MUS 120  
    Term Offered: Even fall semesters
  

  • MUS 303 - Music History 2

    3 credits
    A detailed study of the various styles, composers, genre, and masterpieces from the Baroque and Classical Eras. Music will be viewed in its social, political and cultural context.
    Prerequisite(s): MUS 120  
    Term Offered: Even spring semesters
  

  • MUS 305 - Music History 3

    3 credits
    A detailed study of the various styles, composers, genre, and masterpieces from the Romantic and Twentieth Century Eras. Music will be viewed in its social, political and cultural context.
    Prerequisite(s): MUS 120  
    Term Offered: Odd fall semesters
  

  • MUS 310 - Materials of Twentieth-Century Music

    3 credits
    A detailed study of the theory and history of twentieth-century art music.  Beginning with the chromatic harmony and extended tonality of the late Romantics the course will cover topics including Impressionism, Neo-Classicism, Atonality, Serialism, and aleatoric procedures, as well as more recent trends.  The course will feature intense score analysis and written theory exercises meant to give students a practical understanding of the diverse means of musical expression developed over the course of the century.
    Prerequisite(s): MUS 210  
    Term Offered: Spring semester
  

  • MUS 313 - Music Arranging

    3 credits
    Vocal and instrumental ensembles are studied through analysis, score-reading, and listening for the purpose of writing and arranging for various musical groups. Projects in scoring and arranging for several ensembles are completed.
    Prerequisite(s): MUS 220  
    Term Offered: Odd spring semesters
  

  • MUS 340 - Vocal Pedagogy

    2 credits
    This course examines basic vocal anatomy, analysis of vocal problems and corrective procedures, and the use and care of the vocal mechanism. Intended for music majors with a vocal education emphasis and vocal performance emphasis.
    Prerequisite(s): 2 semesters of Voice class or Voice Lessons
    Term Offered: Odd fall semesters
  

  • MUS 342 - Piano Pedagogy

    2 credits
    Explores the methods, materials, and objectives of effective piano pedagogy. Includes studio management, pedagogical methods and practical experience in piano instruction. Intended for music majors with piano performance emphasis.
    Prerequisite(s): 2 semesters of any combination of MUS 084 , MUS 088  or MUS 182  
    Term Offered: Even spring semesters
  

  • MUS 345 - Piano Pedogogy 2

    2 credits
    In this course students will develop the skills necessary to successfully teach piano to intermediate, late intermediate and early advanced level students of all ages. Students will learn to organize, manage, and adjudicate piano auditions, festivals, and competitions.
    Prerequisite(s): MUS 342  or consent of instructor
    Term Offered: Even fall semesters
  

  • MUS 350 - Choral Conducting and Literature

    3 credits
    Continued development of conducting skills with special emphasis on conducting choral music and the literature of choral music from the Medieval Era through the Twentieth Century.
    Prerequisite(s): MUS 230  
    Term Offered: Odd spring semesters
  

  • MUS 351 - Instrumental Conducting and Literature

    3 credits
    Continued development of conducting skills with special emphasis on conducting instrumental music and the literature of instrumental ensemble music.
    Prerequisite(s): MUS 230  
    Term Offered: Odd fall semesters
  

  • MUS 360 - Form and Analysis

    3 credits
    A concentrated study of the structural features of various instrumental and vocal forms. Emphasis on larger forms: development types, fugal, and large sectional forms.
    Prerequisite(s): MUS 220  
    Term Offered: Odd fall semesters
  

  • MUS 370 - Counterpoint

    3 credits
    A study of eighteenth century contrapuntal styles, forms and techniques. Written exercises lead to the analysis and writing of short suite type movements, canons, and fugal forms.
    Prerequisite(s): MUS 210  
    Term Offered: Even spring semesters
  

  • MUS 398 - Junior Recital

    1 credits
    Performance majors must present a recital of a half-hour in duration in their junior year.
    Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor
    Term Offered: Every semester
  

  • MUS 411 - Piano Literature

    2 credits
    A study of the piano literature from the seventeenth century to the present by listening, analyzing and performing. Intended for music majors with a piano performance emphasis.
    Prerequisite(s): MUS 303  and MUS 305  
    Term Offered: Odd spring semesters
  

  • MUS 420 - Opera

    2 credits
    A historical survey of the development of opera from the time of Monteverdi through contemporary opera.
    Prerequisite(s): MUS 303  and MUS 305  
    Term Offered: Even fall semesters
  

  • MUS 430 - Symphony

    2 credits
    A historical survey of the development of the symphony from the Pre-classical era through the Twentieth Century.
    Prerequisite(s): MUS 303  and MUS 305  
    Term Offered: Odd spring semesters
  

  • MUS 440 - Composition

    2 credits
    A study of the essential features and techniques necessary for serious composing. Regular assignments will be shared and analyzed in class.
    Prerequisite(s): MUS 220  
    Term Offered: Every semester
  

  • MUS 490 - Music Internship

    Variable credits
    Special work in music or music related area either on or off campus.
    Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor.
    Term Offered: See department chair
  

  • MUS 498 - Senior Recital

    1 credits
    All music majors shall present a senior recital. Performance majors must present a recital of one hour in duration; all other majors present a recital of half-hour duration.
    Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor
    Term Offered: Every semester

Nuclear Medicine Technology
  

  • NMT 101 - Foundations of Radiation Science

    3 credits
    This course includes an introduction to atomic nuclei, nuclear decay and ionizing radiation (especially gamma- and X-rays). Instrumentation used to detect radiation will be considered along with the effects of radiation on biological systems. This course will include guest lectures from a wide range of specialties including physics, chemistry, biology and nuclear medicine. 3 lec.
  

  • NMT 490 - Job Shadowing

    1 credits

Neuroscience
  

  • NEU 201 - Principles of Neuroscience

    4 credits
    This course is an introduction to topics in neuroscience beginning with relatively basic concepts such as components of the nervous system, structure and function of neurons, and generation of movement and sensory perception. This course also provides a basic overview of more complex processes such as plasticity and pathology of the nervous system, as well as behavior, sleep, and memory.  3 lec, 3 hrs. lab
    Term Offered: Fall semester
  

  • NEU 301 - Behavioral Neuroscience

    3 credits
    An examination of behavior in humans and other animal model systems. Topics include functions and mechanisms of perception and motor  control, motivated behaviors (sleep, hunger, and emotions), learning and memory, decision making, and neurological and psychological pathology. This course also focuses on ethical considerations and reasoning. 3 lec.
    Prerequisite(s): NEU 201  or PSY 101  with a grade of C or higher
    Term Offered: Odd fall semesters
  

  • NEU 325 - Neuroanatomy

    4 credits
    A survey correlating structure and function of the central and peripheral nervous system. This course will include examination of the human and other vertebrate nervous systems both the gross and microscopic levels.   3 lec, 3 hrs. lab.
    Prerequisite(s): BIO 225  
    Term Offered: Spring semester
  

  • NEU 401 - Cognitive and Clinical Neuroscience

    3 credits
    This course examines contemporary evidence related to our current understanding of attention, motor control, executive functioning, perception, memory, language, consciousness, emotion and ethical reasoning. 3 lec.
    Prerequisite(s): NEU 201  or PSY 101  with a grade of C or higher
    Term Offered: Even fall semesters
  

  • NEU 435 - Sensory Neuroscience

    3 credits
    This course provides a comprehensive overview of systems controlling vision, audition, touch, olfaction, and taste. Additionally, this course examines pathology specific to sensory systems. 3 lec.
    Prerequisite(s): NEU 201  or PSY 101  with a grade of C or higher
    Term Offered: Even spring semesters
  

  • NEU 490 - Neuroscience Internship

    Variable credits
    By arrangement with department.
    Term Offered: See department chair
  

  • NEU 498 - Independent Research

    Variable credits
    Term Offered: See department chair

Nursing
  

  • NUR x91 - Special Topics

    Variable credits
  

  • NUR x99 - Independent Study

    Variable credits
    By arrangement with instructor.
  

  • NUR 200 - Introduction to Professional Nursing

    3 credits
    Massachusetts Nurse of the Future Competencies utilized as a framework for introduction to the professional nurse role. Introduction to the development of the Christian professional nurse focused on providing patient-centered care utilizing evidence-based practice. Introduction to leadership and interdisciplinary teamwork/collaboration and communication.
    Prerequisite(s): PSY 101 , PSY 120 , CHE 161 , CHE 168 , BIO 202  with a grade of C or better. Admission to Nursing program.
    Term Offered: Fall semester
 

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