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Military Science and LeadershipCredits
Department chair approval required. Limited to ROTC cadets who executed an enlistment contract with the U.S. Army.
Modeling and SimulationCredits
Survey of core concepts and methods of modeling and simulation. This course includes a broad array of computer laboratory based exercises, and a student-designed project by the end of the course.
Survey of core concepts, methods, and applications of data-driven modeling and big data analysis. Each topic is designed as a weekly module and the course includes a broad array of computer laboratory based exercises, real world problems based case studies, and a student-designed term project.
Seminar course in which students present and defend the modeling and simulation work undertaken in the required discipline-based capstone/individual study course.
Museum StudiesCredits
Introduces history of museums and philosophical nature of museums, covering types and definitions of museums, discusses contemporary practice in museums, and examines current issues in the profession as we face the future of museums in the twenty-first century.
- Graduation Requirements:
- Goal Area 5 - History and the Social and Behavioral Sciences | Goal Area 8 - Global Perspective | Writing Intensive
A brief, intensive or hands on experience based in museum best practices, theories, and methods. Variable topics.
Arranged internship allows students to have a hands on experience applying theories and methodology from course work in the field to area of interest. Requires coordination with a faculty member.
- Programs:
This course allows pursuit of individual avenues of study that may not be offered in the curriculum and for advanced level pursuit of special projects of research on an independent basis. Requires coordination with a faculty member.
A brief, intensive or hands on experience based in museum best practices, theories, and methods. Variable topics.
Arranged internship allows students to have a hands on experience applying theories and methodology from course work in the field to area of interest. Requires coordination with a faculty member.
This course allows a pursuit of individual avenues of study that may not be offered in the curriculum and for advanced level pursuit of special projects of research on an independent basis. Requires coordination with a faculty member.
Music GeneralCredits
A general course in music appreciation. This course includes a study of styles at different periods, musical forms, and information about composers with emphasis on the elements of music and how these elements have evolved through history.
- Graduation Requirements:
- Goal Area 6 - Humanities and the Arts | Goal Area 7A - Human Diversity
- Programs:
Popular music is a multi-billion dollar industry today. What is it, and where did it come from? Learn about the origins of jazz in the music of African-Americans, its growth from Dixieland through the Big Band era (with the contributions of performers like Louis Armstrong and Duke Ellington) to its influences on musical styles in the present day.
- Graduation Requirements:
- Goal Area 6 - Humanities and the Arts | Goal Area 7A - Human Diversity | Diverse Cultures - Purple
- Programs:
Rock music has fans in every country and in every culture. It really is a universal language, but it didn't start that way. It began as black Rhythm and Blues in the 40's, and through to the present, minority groups have had a major influence on the music.
- Graduation Requirements:
- Goal Area 6 - Humanities and the Arts | Goal Area 7A - Human Diversity | Diverse Cultures - Purple
- Programs:
This course is a survey of music education in the United States, and it will introduce the field of music education to prospective music teachers. Students will explore the development of music in schools, skills needed for successful careers in education, as well as trends and issues in the field.
Notation, basic keyboard skills.
Part 1 of a three-course sequence focusing on music theory, sight-singing, ear training, and piano skills.
Part 2 of a three-course sequence focusing on music theory, sight-singing, ear training, and piano skills.
Part 3 of a three-course sequence focusing on music theory, sight-singing, ear training, and piano skills.
Class instruction in keyboard. No experience with the keyboard is required. Functional skills, including technique, scales and chord progressions, solo playing, and ensemble playing are all incorporated. Assignments are made based upon the student's major and interests.
- Graduation Requirements:
- Goal Area 6 - Humanities and the Arts
This course will provide an overview of various music careers and will examine the attitudes and behaviors of successful professional musicians.
Part III of a four semester sequence in Music Theory focusing on written music notation skills.
Technology applications for the K-12 music educator.
Instrumental music education majors only. Emphasis on pedagogical methods and techniques of individual instruments.
A study of techniques, styles and trends with an emphasis on show design (music arranging, drill writing, and administration) as it relates to the contemporary marching ensemble. A combination of lecture and laboratory instruction will be utilized. Prereq: Consent of instructor.