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COURSE DESCRIPTIONS MU 2311 MUSICAL THEATER ENSEMBLE
Prerequisite: NONE
MU 1203 FUNDAMENTALS OF MUSIC Study of scenes and songs from the Musical Theatre Repertoire
Prerequisite: NONE culminating in a prepared public performance. Emphasis on exploring
This is a course designed to lay the foundation for an approach to practical techniques of interpretation and expression in order to
music by ear, eye and keyboard, using rudiments of rhythm, notation, integrate singing and acting skills into the vocal, physical, and mental
and melodic and harmonic writings. aspects of performing.
Two lecture hours a week. May be repeated for credit.
Credit: Two semester hours. Credit: One semester hour.
MU 1211/1221 APPLIED VOCAL MUSIC MU 2561-2563 COLLEGE CHOIR
Prerequisite: MU 1211 must be completed prior to MU 1221 Prerequisite: NONE
Students will study vocal technique including proper posture, breath A vocal ensemble of mixed voices that performs choral music from
and placement as well as solo vocal literature from the classical and all style periods in regular campus and off campus concerts which
Broadway repertoire culminating in a voice jury at the end of each are open to both college students and members of the community.
semester. Students will study privately with an instructor for 60 minutes Two and three credit hour courses will require additional
a week. Time and day of week to be agreed upon by student and assignments. May be taken more than once.
instructor. May be repeated for credit. Three laboratory hours a week.
Credit: One semester hour. Credit varies from one to three semester hours.
MU 1313 MUSICAL THEATRE ENSEMBLE I MU 2402 MUSIC LITERATURE I
Study of scenes and songs from the Musical Theatre Repertoire Prerequisite: NONE
culminating in a prepared public performance. Emphasis on exploring This course is a study of music from ancient times to 1750. It covers the
practical techniques of interpretation and expression in order to stylistic characteristics of music, analysis of musical form, and
integrate singing and acting skills into the vocal, physical, and mental emphasizes listening experience and broadens student acquaintance
aspects of performing. May be repeated for credit. with literature of music.
Credit: Three semester hours. Two lecture hours a week.
Credit: Two semester hours.
MU 1323 MUSICAL THEATRE ENSEMBLE II
Study of scenes and songs from the Musical Theatre Repertoire MU 2412 MUSIC LITERATURE II
culminating in a prepared public performance. Emphasis on exploring Prerequisite: NONE
practical techniques of interpretation and expression in order to This is a continuation of Music Literature I from 1750 to present.
integrate singing and acting skills into the vocal, physical, and mental Two lecture hours a week.
aspects of performing. May be repeated for credit. Credit: Two semester hours.
Credit: Three semester hours.
MU 2810 SPECIAL PROBLEMS IN MUSIC
MU 2313 MUSICAL THEATRE ENSEMBLE III Prerequisite: Approval of the Division Chair
Study of scenes and songs from the Musical Theatre Repertoire This course is designed specifically for special seminars, special
culminating in a prepared public performance. Emphasis on exploring studies, special interests, and other special projects/events/activities
practical techniques of interpretation and expression in order to related to Music.
integrate singing and acting skills into the vocal, physical, and mental May be taken more than once.
aspects of performing. May be repeated for credit. Credit varies from one to four hours.
Credit: Three semester hours.
NURSING (NUR)
MU 2323 MUSICAL THEATRE ENSEMBLE IV
Study of scenes and songs from the Musical Theatre Repertoire NUR 1113 NURSING ROLE TRANSITION
culminating in a prepared public performance. Emphasis on exploring Prerequisite: Permission of Nursing Program Chair
practical techniques of interpretation and expression in order to This online course is designed to introduce the licensed practical
integrate singing and acting skills into the vocal, physical, and mental nurse, licensed vocational nursing and registered paramedic to
aspects of performing. May be repeated for credit. concepts related to change and transition as they pursue education to
Credit: Three semester hours. become registered nurses. Students will learn about the philosophy
of the nursing education process, differentiation of LPN and RN roles,
MU 2211/2221 APPLIED PIANO MUSIC critical thinking in registered nursing, role concepts essential for
Prerequisite: MU 2211 must be completed prior to MU 2221 registered nursing practice, and application for the nursing process.
Students will study piano literature from different historical periods and Credit: Three semester hours.
styles.
Students will study privately with an instructor for 30 minutes a week. NUR 1118 FUNDAMENTALS FOR NURSING
Credit: One semester hour. Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Nursing Program.
This course is designed to introduce the beginning nursing student to
MU 1541-2541 MIXED ENSEMBLE the profession of nursing, legal, moral and ethical constructs, effective
Prerequisite: Must meet a prescribed level of achievement as defined communication, pharmacology, and the nursing process for
by the instructor improvement of patient care and safety. The student will learn safe
Each course may be repeated once for additional credit. essential nursing skills to be performed while caring for individual
Ten laboratory hours a week. Credit: One semester hour. patients.
Credit: Eight semester hours.
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