NSU Catalog 2013-2014 
    
    May 19, 2024  
NSU Catalog 2013-2014 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


Course descriptions are arranged in alphabetical order by subject code (prefix).

Courses numbered less than 100 are considered developmental and do not count as credit toward graduation. These courses serve as preparation for college level courses and are required prerequisites for math and English courses. They must be completed in the first 30 attempted credit hours. Placement in these courses is based on ACT, SAT, or COMPASS test scores. They are self-support courses and charged at that tuition rate.

Freshmen and sophomores may take courses numbered 100 and 200 providing that the necessary prerequisites have been completed. Courses numbered 300 and 400 are normally junior and senior level but might be taken by sophomores if the necessary prerequisites have been met. Courses numbered 500 and 600 are entry- level graduate courses offered in conjunction with the undergraduate-level course. Undergraduate students who wish to enroll for the course at the 500 or 600 level must secure permission from the Graduate School. Courses numbered 700 are open to graduate students only.

Pre-requisites: Some classes have pre-requisites which must be met before enrolling in the class. This can consist of passing grades in specific courses, minimum scores on placement exams, a specified class level or admission to a particular program. It has been determined by the disciplines that these pre-requisites are necessary to prepare the student for enrollment. Pre-requisites are listed in the course description for each class.

Credits are semester hours. Asterisk (*) indicates that the course is not offered every year.

 

Musical Ensembles

  
  • MUEN 120 - Marching Band


    Active during the fall, the marching band performs at all home football games. 0-2 credits



  
  • MUEN 121 - Symphonic Band


    Members are selected by audition to perform the finest in original and transcribed literature in concert performances on and off-campus. 0-1 credit



  
  • MUEN 122 - Concert Band


    A joint enterprise open to university students and interested area musicians. Includes rehearsals and performance of band literature culminating in a public performance. 0-1 credit



  
  • MUEN 130 - Chamber Music Ensemble


    A select group of string players and such incidental instrumentalists as required for the preparation and performance of chamber music. 0-1 credit



  
  • MUEN 150 - Woodwind Ensemble


    A select woodwind instrument group which performs music composed or arranged for this medium. 0-1 credit



  
  • MUEN 160 - Brass Ensemble


    A select group of brass instrumentalists who perform music composed or arranged for this medium. 0-1 credit



  
  • MUEN 170 - Percussion Ensemble


    A select group of percussionists who perform music composed or arranged for this medium. 0-1 credit



  
  • MUEN 180 - Jazz Ensemble


    Gives students the opportunity to experience and perform music in the popular idiom and to relate it to practical use in secondary school music programs. 0-1 credit



  
  • MUEN 300 - Concert Choir


    An ensemble performing accompanied and unaccompanied literature for mixed voices. Membership determined by instructor’s permission and audition only. 0-2 credits



  
  • MUEN 304 - Chamber Singers


    Specialization in the Chamber literature of early through contemporary periods. Membership determined by instructor’s permission and audition only. 0-1 credit



  
  • MUEN 305 - Vocal Jazz Ensemble


    A vocal ensemble specializing in contemporary jazz styles and genre. Membership determined by instructor’s permission and audition only. 0-1 credit



  
  • MUEN 310 - Orchestra


    A joint enterprise of the University and interested area musicians. The orchestra studies and performs standard orchestra literature and presents public concerts. 0-1 credit



  
  • MUEN 320 - Marching Band


    Active during the fall, the marching band performs at all the home football games. 0-2 credits



  
  • MUEN 321 - Symphonic Band


    Members are selected by audition to perform the finest in original and transcribed literature in concert performances on and off-campus. 0-1 credit



  
  • MUEN 322 - Concert Band


    A joint enterprise open to University students and interested area musicians. Includes rehearsals and performance of ban literature culminating in a public performance. 0-1 credit



  
  • MUEN 350 - Woodwind Ensemble


    A select woodwind instrument group which performs music composed or arranged for this medium. 0-1 credit



  
  • MUEN 360 - Brass Ensemble


    A select group of brass instrumentalists who perform music composed or arranged for this medium. 0-1 credit



  
  • MUEN 370 - Percussion Ensemble


    A select group of percussionists who perform music composed or arranged for this medium. 0-1 credit



  
  • MUEN 380 - Jazz Ensemble


    Gives students the opportunity to experience and perform music in the popular idiom and to relate it to practical use in secondary school music programs. 0-1 credit



  
  • MUEN 500 - Collegiate Choir


    An ensemble performing accompanied and unaccompanied literature for mixed voices. Membership determined by instructor’s permission and audition only. 0-1 credit



  
  • MUEN 580 - Jazz Ensemble


    Gives students the opportunity to experience and perform music in the popular idiom and to relate it to practical use in secondary school music programs. Open only by audition or consent of the instructor. 0-1 credit




Music Theory, Music Literature, Professional Music Education

  
  • MUS 100 - Music Appreciation


    A non-technical discussion designed to increase the enjoyment and appreciation of music. Fulfills the music requirement in the general education program. 3 credits



  
  • MUS 110 - Basic Music Theory I


    An integrated study and application of tonality, melody, harmony, texture and form, from music notation through modulation. Includes sight singing, ear training and dictation. Introduction to composition and arranging, i.e. instrument ranges, transposition, tessitura and preliminary score analysis. 4 credits



  
  • MUS 110L - Basic Music Theory I Lab


    Students will be taught sight singing and dictation skills that will prepare them to see with their ears and hear with their eyes. Students will learn simple to advanced applications of writing down music from aural performance, and learn to quickly analyze melodies by singing them at sight. 0-2 credits



  
  • MUS 111 - Basic Music Theory II


    An integrated study and application of tonality, melody, harmony, texture and form, from music notation through modulation. Includes sight singing, ear training and dictation. Introduction to composition and arranging, i.e. instrument ranges, transposition, tessitura and preliminary score analysis Prerequisite: MUS 110  4 credits



  
  • MUS 111L - Basic Music Theory II Lab


    Students will be taught singing and diction skills that will prepare them to see with their ears and hear with their eyes. Students will learn simple to advanced applications of writing down music from aural performance, and learn to quickly analyze melodies by singing them at sight. 0-2 credits



  
  • MUS 185 - Recital Attendance


    Designed to expose students to a large and varied body of music through attendance at recitals, forums, solo classes, concerts and other performances. Required of all music majors each semester they are enrolled in applied music. Student teaching and internship semesters excepted. S/U grade. 0 credit



  
  • MUS 191 - Independent Study


    Includes directed study, problems, readings, directed readings, special problems and special projects. Students complete individualized plans of study which include significant one-on-one student-teacher involvement. The faculty member and students negotiate the details of the study plans. Enrollments are usually 10 or fewer students. Meetings depending upon the requirements of the topic. 1-4 credits



  
  • MUS 193 - Workshop


    Special, intense sessions in specific topic areas. Approximately 45 hours of work is required for each hour of credit. Workshops may vary in time range, but typically use a compressed time period for delivery. They may include lectures, conferences, committee work, and group activity. 1-4 credits



  
  • MUS 205 - The History, Analysis, and Appreciation of Rock and Roll


    An historical exploration of the development of Rock and Roll music using lecture, videos, and online video resources. Current trends and rock music genres will also be explored. 2 credits



  
  • MUS 210 - Advanced Music Theory I


    A more advanced continuation of MUS 110 , MUS 111  with similar objectives and organization. A continuation of vocal/instrumental arranging and composition. Prerequisite: MUS 111  4 credits



  
  • MUS 210L - Advanced Music Theory I Lab


    Students will be taught sight singing and diction skills that will prepare them to see with their ears and hear with their eyes. Students will learn simple to advanced applications of writing down music from aural performance, and learn to quickly analyze melodies by singing them at sight. 0-2 credits



  
  • MUS 211 - Advanced Music Theory II


    A more advanced continuation of MUS 110 , MUS 111  with similar objectives and organization. A continuation of vocal/instrumental arranging and composition. Prerequisite: MUS 210  4 credits



  
  • MUS 211L - Advanced Music Theory II Lab


    Students will be taught sight singing and diction skills that will prepare them to see with their ears and hear with their eyes. Students will learn simple to advanced applications of writing down music from aural performance, and learn to quickly analyze melodies by singing them at sight. 0-2 credits



  
  • MUS 272 - Brass Methods and Materials in the Elementary School


    Practical courses in brass methods and materials of teaching the basic principles of these instruments in class and individual instruction situations. 1 credit



  
  • MUS 273 - Brass Methods and Materials in the Secondary School


    Continuation of MUS 272 . 1 credit



  
  • MUS 274 - String Methods and Materials in the Elementary School


    Practical courses in string methods and materials of teaching the basic principles of these instruments in class and individual instruction situations. 1 credit



  
  • MUS 275 - String Methods and Materials in the Secondary School


    Continuation of MUS 274 . 1 credit



  
  • MUS 291 - Independent Study


    Includes directed study, problems, readings, directed readings, special problems and special projects. Students complete individualized plans of study which include significant one-on-one student-teacher involvement. The faculty member and students negotiate the details of the study plans. Enrollments are usually 10 or fewer students. Meetings depending upon the requirements of the topic. 1-4 credits



  
  • MUS 292 - Topics


    Includes current topics, advanced topics, and special topics. A course devoted to a particular issue in a specified field. Course content is not wholly included in the regular curriculum. Guest artists or experts may serve as instructors. Enrollments are usually of 10 or fewer students with significant one-on-one student-teacher involvement. 1-5 credits



  
  • MUS 311 - Counterpoint


    Analysis and composition in contrapuntal techniques, with a concentration on the music of J.S. Bach. Prerequisite: MUS 211  2-3 credits



  
  • MUS 313 - Form and Analysis


    Analysis if music in the student’s major performance area. The course is normally completed under the direction of the student’s major applied teacher. Prerequisite: MUS 210  or MUS 211  2 credits



  
  • MUS 321 - Music Technology


    Creative hands-on experience with state-of-the-art electronic and computer music studio equipment and representative music software. Topics discussed include MIDI, synthesis techniques, electronic composition, software. 2 credits



  
  • MUS 332 - History of Music I


    A study of the development of music in Western Civilization to the end of the Renaissance Era. Representative works and styles are emphasized as related to the musical concepts of the time. 2 credits



  
  • MUS 333 - History of Music II


    A study of the Baroque period and its move from monody to its combination with polyphony. Representative works and styles are emphasized as related to the musical concepts of the time. 2 credits



  
  • MUS 340 - Keyboard Literature


    A critical survey of keyboard literature by major composers of the 18th, 19th, and 20th centuries through performance, recordings and study of scores. Includes an examination of teaching materials on various levels. 2 credits



  
  • MUS 341 - Vocal Techniques and Literature


    The vocal mechanism and pedagogy, techniques and literature, including material suitable for high schools’ large and small vocal ensembles for contest and public performance. 2 credits



  
  • MUS 342 - Diction and Literature


    This course will present the International Phonetic Alphabet as a basis for diction studies. Principles of diction in English, Italian, French and German will be studied along with literature for solo voice in each language suitable for teaching use in the public school format. 2 credits



  
  • MUS 343 - Study of Opera


    The study of opera through live music, recordings, scores and readings. 2 credits



  
  • MUS 344 - The History of Jazz


    Historical overview of performers, composers, and major events of jazz music in the twentieth century. 2 credits



  
  • MUS 351 - Elementary School Music Methods


    This course provides methods and materials for guiding elementary students’ musical growth. 2 credits



  
  • MUS 353 - K-8 Music Methods


    Students develop an understanding of tools of inquiry of K-8 music; the ability to design, deliver, and evaluate a variety of instructional strategies and processes that incorporate learning resources, materials, technologies, and state and national curriculum standards appropriate to K-8 music; the ability to assess student learning in K-8 music; and to apply these knowledge, skills, and attitudes to real life situations and experiences. 2 credits



  
  • MUS 354 - Listening Lessons for Children


    Materials and methods of teaching music listening in the public schools. 2 credits



  
  • MUS 360 - Conducting


    General conducting focuses on the basic fundamentals of instrumental and choral conducting. The techniques of interpretation, score reading, rehearsal techniques, and the art of developing basic conducting techniques are addressed in the course. Prerequisite: MUS 111  2 credits



  
  • MUS 361 - Instrumental Conducting, Methods and Literature


    A study of baton technique, score reading and practice in conducting instrumental music. Includes the organization and administration of high school bands and orchestras, rehearsal techniques, band literature and program building. Required for Plan I music majors. To be taken before the professional semester. Prerequisite:   and   2 credits



  
  • MUS 362 - Choral Conducting Methods and Literature


    The organization and development of high school choral groups, effective conducting and rehearsal procedure. Required for Plan II music majors. To be taken before the professional semester. Prerequisite: MUS 111  and   2 credits



  
  • MUS 372 - Woodwind Methods and Materials in the Elementary School


    Practical courses in woodwind methods and materials of teaching the basic principles of these instruments in class and individual instruction situations. 1 credit



  
  • MUS 373 - Woodwind Methods and Materials in the Secondary School


    Continuation of MUS 372 . 1 credit



  
  • MUS 374 - Percussion Methods and Materials in the Elementary School


    Practical courses in percussion methods and materials of teaching the basic principles of these instruments in class and individual instruction situations. 1 credit



  
  • MUS 375 - Percussion Methods and Materials in the Secondary School


    Continuation of MUS 374 . 1 credit



  
  • MUS 391 - Independent Study


    Includes directed study, problems, readings, directed readings, special problems, and special projects. Students complete individualized plans of study which include significant one-on-one student-teacher involvement. The faculty member and students negotiate the details of the study plans. Enrollments are usually 10 or fewer students. Meetings depending upon the requirements of the topic. 1-6 credits



  
  • MUS 392 - Topics


    A course devoted to a particular issue in a specified field. Course content is not wholly included in the regular curriculum. Guest artists or experts may serve as instructors. Enrollments are usually 10 or fewer students with significant one-on-one student-teacher involvement. 1-4 credits



  
  • MUS 395 - Practicum


    Applied, monitored and supervised, field-based learning experience for which the student may or may not be paid. Students gain practical experience; they follow a negotiated and or directed plan of study. A higher level of supervision is provided by the instructor in these courses than is the case with field experience courses. 1-5 credits



  
  • MUS 420 - Orchestration and Arranging


    A study of instruments alone and in combinations. Orchestration and arranging for instrumental and vocal ensembles. Preparation of parts and participation in the conducting and performing of works scored. Prerequisite: MUS 211  2 credits



  
  • MUS 424 - Music Composition


    The composition of vocal and instrumental music for solo and small ensembles. Analysis of contemporary music. Prerequisite: MUS 111  2 credits



  
  • MUS 432 - History of Music III


    A study of the move from the ideals of classicism to those of romanticism. Extensive use will be made of recordings and scores to demonstrate the similarities and disparities of the two ideals. 2 credits



  
  • MUS 433 - History of Music IV


    A study of music from the breakdown of tonality to the present. Emphasis will be placed upon modern music as both a continuation of and a reaction to earlier periods of music history. 2 credits



  
  • MUS 450 - Advanced Music Methods in the Elementary School


    A continuation of the study of methods and materials in teaching musical concepts, grades K-6, in singing, listening, playing rhythms and creativity. 2 credits



  
  • MUS 466 - The School Music Program/Media


    All methods/media aspects of organizing and administering a complete elementary and secondary vocal and instrumental program including media methods and materials. 3 credits



  
  • MUS 469 - Instrumental Techniques


    The course includes marching band, jazz, and instrumental repair techniques and methods. The marching band component includes organization, administration, charting, and arranging. The jazz techniques component includes the study of literature, jazz styles, and blues progression/scales/modes. The instrument repair component includes daily care and repair of band instruments. 2 credits



  
  • MUS 472 - Piano Pedagogy


    Procedures and materials for piano instruction from the beginning to the intermediate level. Includes a discussion of leading piano methods and teaching repertoire. Required of all majors whose principles performing area is the piano. 2 credits



  
  • MUS 480 - Secondary School Methods


    Students are assigned to thirty hours of Junior Aide service in public school music classrooms. Includes a component on fretted instruments. Offered only in the spring semester of the junior year; no substitutes are allowed for this course. Prerequisite: EPSY 302  Admission to Teacher Education required 3 credits



  
  • MUS 491 - Independent Study


    Includes directed study, problems, readings, directed readings, special problems and special projects. Students complete individualized plans of study which include significant one-on-one student-teacher involvement. The faculty member and students negotiate the details of the study plans. Enrollments are usually 10 or fewer students. Meetings depending upon the requirements of the topic. 1-4 credits



  
  • MUS 492 - Topics


    Includes current topics, advanced topics, and special topics. A course devoted to a particular issue in a specified field. Course content is not wholly included in the regular curriculum. Guest artists or experts may serve as instructors. Enrollments are usually of 10 or fewer students with significant one-on-one student-teacher involvement. 1-5 credits



  
  • MUS 572 - Piano Pedagogy


    Procedures and materials for piano instruction from the beginning to the intermediate level. Includes a discussion of leading piano methods and teaching repertoire. Required of all majors whose principle performing area is the piano. 2 credits



  
  • MUS 591 - Independent Study


    Includes directed study, problems, readings, directed readings, special problems and special projects. Students complete individualized plans of study which include significant one-on-one student-teacher involvement. The faculty member and students negotiate the details of the study plans. Enrollments are usually 10 or fewer students. Meetings depending upon the requirements of the topic. 1-4 credits



  
  • MUS 592 - Topics


    Includes current topics, advanced topics, and special topics. A course devoted to a particular issue in a specified field. Course content is not wholly included in the regular curriculum. Guest artists or experts may serve as instructors. Enrollments are usually of 10 or fewer students with significant one-on-one student-teacher involvement. 1-5 credits



  
  • MUS 593 - Workshop


    Special, intense sessions in specific topic areas. Approximately 45 hours of work is required for each hour of credit. Workshops may vary in time range but typically use a compressed time period for delivery. They may include lectures, conferences, committee work, and group activity. 1-4 credits



  
  • MUS 715 - Music Theory Analysis for the Educator


    This course examines useful and practical approaches of score analysis, formal structures, and organizational systems for the benefit of music educators. 2 credits



  
  • MUS 716 - Technology for Music Educators


    This course examines various technology tools for improving instruction and explores methods for integration of technology into the music curriculum including sound reinforcement and recording. 2 credits



  
  • MUS 721 - Performance Practice and Literature I


    This course examines pedagogical literature, methods and related materials within a student’s specialty area. 2 credits



  
  • MUS 723 - Performance Practice and Literature II


    This course is a continuation of pedagogical literature, methods and related materials within a student’s specialty area. 2 credits



  
  • MUS 735 - American Music Survey


    This course examines the background and history of American music and its application to current music education programs from the time of the Bay Psalm Book to 21st century. 2 credits



  
  • MUS 751 - Advanced Conducting


    This course examines techniques to improve the student’s technical and musical background in conducting. Literature selection and grading will be studied. 2 credits



  
  • MUS 752 - Advanced Rehearsal Techniques


    This course explores the pedagogical intricacies of all wind, brass, percussion, string and vocal teaching. Focus is on developing and improving sound pedagogical practices in the teaching of these specific areas. 2 credit



  
  • MUS 766 - School of Music Administration


    This course studies the organization and administration of the school instrumental/vocal music program. Topics include: budgeting, recruiting, retention, relationships with external constituencies, policy development and implementation, and organizational structure. 2 credits



  
  • MUS 775 - Foundations of Music Education, History/Trends


    This course examines historical foundations and current trends of music education in the United States. Focus on practical applications of current trends for the contemporary music classroom will be discussed and examined. 3 credits



  
  • MUS 777 - Curriculum Writing


    This course examines techniques for effective curriculum writing and development. 2 credits



  
  • MUS 782 - Foundations of Music Education, Psychology/Philosophy


    This course examines the psychological and philosophical foundations of music education. Practical application of concepts to the contemporary music classroom will be emphasized. 3 credits



  
  • MUS 785 - General Music Pedagogy


    This course focuses on developing effective tools for successful elementary and general music classrooms. An examination of state and national standards, Orff and Kodaly is included. 3 credits



  
  • MUS 791 - Independent Study


    Includes directed study, problems, readings, directed readings, special problems and special projects. Students complete individualized plans of study which include significant one-on-one student-teacher involvement. The faculty member and students negotiate the details of the study plans. Enrollments are usually 10 or fewer students. Meetings depending upon the requirements of the topic. 1-3 credits



  
  • MUS 792 - Topics


    Includes current topics, advanced topics and special topics. A course devoted to a particular issue in a specified field. Course content is not wholly included in the regular curriculum. Guest artists or experts may serve as instructors. Enrollments are usually of 10 or fewer students with significant one-on-one student/teacher involvement. 1-4 credits




Physical Education

  
  • PE 100 - Activity Courses


    Activities stressing individual physical fitness and lifetime activities according to student needs and interest. 0.5-1 credit



  
  • PE 120 - Beginning Swimming (level 3)


    This course is designed for the non-swimmer or novice who has not learned stroke techniques. Basic water safety skills and the front crawl, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, back crawl, and breaststroke are covered. 1 credit



  
  • PE 121 - Intermediate Swimming (level 4)


    This course further develops intermediate swimming skills. Stroke improvement, distance, and endurance, along with additional skills and more advanced water safety techniques, make up the emphasis of this course. 1 credit



  
  • PE 123 - Basic Water Rescue Course


    Emphasizes the personal knowledge and skill necessary to provide a safe aquatic experience. 1 credit



  
  • PE 127 - Adapted Aquatics


    Methodologies used to teach swimming to exceptional people, especially for aquatics instructors, adapted physical education instructors, and athletic trainers. Concentration on practical application. 1 credit



  
  • PE 180 - Foundations of HPER


    A survey of the historical background, sociological implications, and philosophical basis and professional opportunities of HPER/A professions. This course includes a review of the modern principles and related concepts which are applicable to physical activity. 2 credits



  
  • PE 182 - Champs Life Skills Course


    This course is designed for the student athletes with the intent of assisting them to gain the knowledge and skills related to their participation in athletics and academics which will help them be successful in the classroom and on the playing field. The class will deal with transitioning to collegiate sports and independent living. 1 credit



  
  • PE 183 - Introduction to Sport Marketing and Administration


    This course addresses areas such as sociocultural dimensions, management and leadership at every level from amateur to professional, ethics, marketing, communication, budget and finance, legal issues, economics, governance, and field experience in sport management of the sport industry. This course introduces students to industry. This course introduces students to marketing and administration field. Students gain a general understanding and appreciation of career options for which they will be prepared as they learn an overview of the theory of management principles of the sport industry and the examination of the key components of sport marketing and administration. 2 credits



 

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