NSU Catalog 2016-2017 
    
    Jun 22, 2024  
NSU Catalog 2016-2017 [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 Performance

  
  • MUAP 220 - Applied Music-Woodwinds


    One to two hours credit for private lessons is given for half-hour lesson per week. Music majors studying in the major performance area may elect two half-hour lessons per week for two to four hours of credit. Adequate preparation through practice is expected of all students. 1-4 credits



  
  • MUAP 221 - Applied Music-Woodwinds


    One to two hours credit for private lessons is given for half-hour lesson per week. Music majors studying in the major performance area may elect two half-hour lessons per week for two to four hours of credit. Adequate preparation through practice is expected of all students. 1-4 credits



  
  • MUAP 230 - Applied Music-Brass


    One to two hours credit for private lessons is given for half-hour lesson per week. Music majors studying in the major performance area may elect two half-hour lessons per week for two to four hours of credit. Adequate preparation through practice is expected of all students. 1-4 credits



  
  • MUAP 231 - Applied Music-Brass


    One to two hours credit for private lessons is given for half-hour lesson per week. Music majors studying in the major performance area may elect two half-hour lessons per week for two to four hours of credit. Adequate preparation through practice is expected of all students. 1-4 credits



  
  • MUAP 240 - Applied Music-Percussion


    One to two hours credit for private lessons is given for half-hour lesson per week. Music majors studying in the major performance area may elect two half-hour lessons per week for two to four hours of credit. Adequate preparation through practice is expected of all students. 1-4 credits



  
  • MUAP 241 - Applied Music-Percussion


    One to two hours credit for private lessons is given for half-hour lesson per week. Music majors studying in the major performance area may elect two half-hour lessons per week for two to four hours of credit. Adequate preparation through practice is expected of all students. 1-4 credits



  
  • MUAP 250 - Applied Music-Strings


    One to two hours credit for private lessons is given for half-hour lesson per week. Music majors studying in the major performance area may elect two half-hour lessons per week for two to four hours of credit. Adequate preparation through practice is expected of all students. 1-4 credits



  
  • MUAP 251 - Applied Music-Strings


    One to two hours credit for private lessons is given for half-hour lesson per week. Music majors studying in the major performance area may elect two half-hour lessons per week for two to four hours of credit. Adequate preparation through practice is expected of all students. 1-4 credits



  
  • MUAP 300 - Applied Music-Voice


    One to two hours credit for private lessons is given for half-hour lesson per week. Music majors studying in the major performance area may elect two half-hour lessons per week for two to four hours of credit. Adequate preparation through practice is expected of all students. 1-4 credits



  
  • MUAP 301 - Applied Music-Voice


    One to two hours credit for private lessons is given for half-hour lesson per week. Music majors studying in the major performance area may elect two half-hour lessons per week for two to four hours of credit. Adequate preparation through practice is expected of all students. 1-4 credits



  
  • MUAP 302 - Class Instruction-Voice


    Class voice instruction is open to anyone interested. Emphasis is placed on the development of the fundamental voice techniques. 1 credit



  
  • MUAP 305 - Class Instruction - Guitar


    Beginning students will learn guitar in a class room setting studying basic techniques and styles. 1 credit



  
  • MUAP 310 - Applied Music-Keyboard


    One to two hours credit for private lessons is given for half-hour lesson per week. Music majors studying in the major performance area may elect two half-hour lessons per week for two to four hours of credit. Adequate preparation through practice is expected of all students. 1-4 credits



  
  • MUAP 311 - Applied Music-Keyboard


    One to two hours credit for private lessons is given for half-hour lesson per week. Music majors studying in the major performance area may elect two half-hour lessons per week for two to four hours of credit. Adequate preparation through practice is expected of all students. 1-4 credits



  
  • MUAP 315 - Class Instruction - Keyboard


    One to two semester hours credit for class instruction is given for two one hour class meetings. Adequate preparation through practice is expected of all students. 1 credit



  
  • MUAP 320 - Applied Music-Woodwinds


    One to two hours credit for private lessons is given for half-hour lesson per week. Music majors studying in the major performance area may elect two half-hour lessons per week for two to four hours of credit. Adequate preparation through practice is expected of all students. 1-4 credits



  
  • MUAP 321 - Applied Music-Woodwinds


    One to two hours credit for private lessons is given for half-hour lesson per week. Music majors studying in the major performance area may elect two half-hour lessons per week for two to four hours of credit. Adequate preparation through practice is expected of all students. 1-4 credits



  
  • MUAP 330 - Applied Music-Brass


    One to two hours credit for private lessons is given for half-hour lesson per week. Music majors studying in the major performance area may elect two half-hour lessons per week for two to four hours of credit. Adequate preparation through practice is expected of all students. 1-4 credits



  
  • MUAP 331 - Applied Music-Brass


    One to two hours credit for private lessons is given for half-hour lesson per week. Music majors studying in the major performance area may elect two half-hour lessons per week for two to four hours of credit. Adequate preparation through practice is expected of all students. 1-4 credits



  
  • MUAP 340 - Applied Music-Percussion


    One to two hours credit for private lessons is given for half-hour lesson per week. Music majors studying in the major performance area may elect two half-hour lessons per week for two to four hours of credit. Adequate preparation through practice is expected of all students. 1-4 credits



  
  • MUAP 341 - Applied Music-Percussion


    One to two hours credit for private lessons is given for half-hour lesson per week. Music majors studying in the major performance area may elect two half-hour lessons per week for two to four hours of credit. Adequate preparation through practice is expected of all students. 1-4 credits



  
  • MUAP 350 - Applied Music-Strings


    One to two hours credit for private lessons is given for half-hour lesson per week. Music majors studying in the major performance area may elect two half-hour lessons per week for two to four hours of credit. Adequate preparation through practice is expected of all students. 1-4 credits



  
  • MUAP 351 - Applied Music-Strings


    One to two hours credit for private lessons is given for half-hour lesson per week. Music majors studying in the major performance area may elect two half-hour lessons per week for two to four hours of credit. Adequate preparation through practice is expected of all students. 1-4 credits



  
  • MUAP 381 - Piano Accompaniment


    Piano Accompaniment. Development of intelligent and sympathetic accompanists under the supervision of instructors in each performance area. 1 credit



  
  • MUAP 400 - Applied Music-Voice


    One to two hours credit for private lessons is given for half-hour lesson per week. Music majors studying in the major performance area may elect two half-hour lessons per week for two to four hours of credit. Adequate preparation through practice is expected of all students. 1-4 credits



  
  • MUAP 401 - Applied Music-Voice


    One to two hours credit for private lessons is given for half-hour lesson per week. Music majors studying in the major performance area may elect two half-hour lessons per week for two to four hours of credit. Adequate preparation through practice is expected of all students. 1-4 credits



  
  • MUAP 410 - Applied Music-Keyboard


    One to two hours credit for private lessons is given for half-hour lesson per week. Music majors studying in the major performance area may elect two half-hour lessons per week for two to four hours of credit. Adequate preparation through practice is expected of all students. 1-4 credits



  
  • MUAP 411 - Applied Music-Keyboard


    One to two hours credit for private lessons is given for half-hour lesson per week. Music majors studying in the major performance area may elect two half-hour lessons per week for two to four hours of credit. Adequate preparation through practice is expected of all students. 1-4 credits



  
  • MUAP 420 - Applied Music-Woodwinds


    One to two hours credit for private lessons is given for half-hour lesson per week. Music majors studying in the major performance area may elect two half-hour lessons per week for two to four hours of credit. Adequate preparation through practice is expected of all students. 1-4 credits



  
  • MUAP 421 - Applied Music-Woodwinds


    One to two hours credit for private lessons is given for half-hour lesson per week. Music majors studying in the major performance area may elect two half-hour lessons per week for two to four hours of credit. Adequate preparation through practice is expected of all students. 1-4 credits



  
  • MUAP 430 - Applied Music-Brass


    One to two hours credit for private lessons is given for half-hour lesson per week. Music majors studying in the major performance area may elect two half-hour lessons per week for two to four hours of credit. Adequate preparation through practice is expected of all students. 1-4 credits



  
  • MUAP 431 - Applied Music-Brass


    One to two hours credit for private lessons is given for half-hour lesson per week. Music majors studying in the major performance area may elect two half-hour lessons per week for two to four hours of credit. Adequate preparation through practice is expected of all students. 1-4 credits



  
  • MUAP 440 - Applied Music-Percussion


    One to two hours credit for private lessons is given for half-hour lesson per week. Music majors studying in the major performance area may elect two half-hour lessons per week for two to four hours of credit. Adequate preparation through practice is expected of all students. 1-4 credits



  
  • MUAP 441 - Applied Music-Percussion


    One to two hours credit for private lessons is given for half-hour lesson per week. Music majors studying in the major performance area may elect two half-hour lessons per week for two to four hours of credit. Adequate preparation through practice is expected of all students. 1-4 credits



  
  • MUAP 450 - Applied Music-Strings


    One to two hours credit for private lessons is given for half-hour lesson per week. Music majors studying in the major performance area may elect two half-hour lessons per week for two to four hours of credit. Adequate preparation through practice is expected of all students. 1-4 credits



  
  • MUAP 451 - Applied Music-Strings


    One to two hours credit for private lessons is given for half-hour lesson per week. Music majors studying in the major performance area may elect two half-hour lessons per week for two to four hours of credit. Adequate preparation through practice is expected of all students. 1-4 credits



  
  • MUAP 483 - Public Recital


    Study preparation and performance of a program of music selected with the cooperation and approval of the student’s major applied music teachers. 0-2 credits



  
  • MUAP 700 - Applied Music - Voice


    One to two semester hours credit for private lessons is given for one half-hour lesson per week. Music majors studying in the major performance area may elect two half-hour lessons per week for two to four hours of credit. Adequate preparation through practice is expected of all students. 1-2 credits



  
  • MUAP 710 - Applied Music - Keyboard


    One to two semester hours credit for private lessons is given for one half-hour lesson per week. Music majors studying in the major performance area may elect two half-hour lessons per week for two to four hours of credit. Adequate preparation through practice is expected of all students. 1-2 credits



  
  • MUAP 720 - Applied Music Woodwinds


    One to two semester hours credit for private lessons is given for one half-hour lesson per week. Music majors studying in the major performance area may elect two half-hour lessons per week for two to four hours of credit. Adequate preparation through practice is expected of all students 1-2 credits



  
  • MUAP 730 - Applied Music - Brass


    One to two semester hours credit for private lessons is given for one half-hour lesson per week. Music majors studying in the major performance area may elect two half-hour lessons per week for two to four hours of credit. Adequate preparation through practice is expected of all students. 1-2 credits



  
  • MUAP 781 - Piano Accompaniment


    Development of intelligent and sympathetic accompanists under the supervision of instructors in each performance area. 1 credit




Musical Ensembles

  
  • MUEN 100 - 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 104 - 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 105 - 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 107 - Opera Workshop


    This course includes study of various aspects of opera, such as character development, opera scenes study, and body movements, as well as basic production and staging techniques. 0 - 2 credits



  
  • MUEN 110 - 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 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 307 - Opera Workshop


    This course includes study of various aspects of opera, such as character development, opera scenes study, and body movements, as well as basic production and staging techniques. 0 - 2 credits



  
  • 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. 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 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



 

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