May 09, 2024  
University Catalog 2017-2018 
    
University Catalog 2017-2018 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


 

Microbiology (Undergraduate)

  
  • MICR 1010 - Introduction to Microbiology


    (3)
    Introductory course in microbiology designed for non-majors; content addresses the impact of microorganism on the human experience and the biosphere; laboratory application of selected procedures.  No credit if taken after any other college microbiology course. Lecture 2 hours, laboratory 3 hours. 100% online availability for some lecture sections.

     

    GE B2

  
  • MICR 2010 - Microbiology for Health Related Sciences


    (3)
    Prerequisites: BIOL 1200 or BIOL 2010 and BIOL 2010 with a grade of C or higher; CHEM 1100 or CHEM 1010 with a grade of C or higher. Basic function and structure of microorganisms; host-parasite relationships, infectious diseases, immunology and serology, epidemiology, antimicrobial agents, and chemotherapy. Lecture 4 hours.

  
  • MICR 2020 - Microbiology Laboratory for Health Related Sciences


    (1)
    Prerequisite: BIOL 1200 or BIOL 2020; Corequisite: MICR 2010. Laboratory methods used in studying microorganisms; aseptic techniques, environmental influences on microorganisms, microbial interrelationships; water microbiology and sanitation; immunology and infectious disease diagnosis. Laboratory 6 hours.

  
  • MICR 3100 - General Microbiology

    (also listed as BIOL 3100)
    (4)
    Prerequisites: BIOL 1200; CHEM1110. Fundamental biological principles of microbes. Introduction to structure, function, growth, nutrition, genetics, microbial metabolism and diversity, and environmental, industrial, and medical aspects of microbiology. Lecture 3 hours: laboratory 3 hours.

  
  • MICR 3300 - Microbial Genetics


    (3)
    Prerequisite: Grade of C or higher in MICR 3100 or BIOL 3100 or instructor consent. Principles of microbial genetics with emphasis on genetic exchange, genetic manipulation, and applications with environmentally, industrially, and medically significant organisms. Lecture 2 hours and laboratory 3 hours.

  
  • MICR 3500 - Bacterial Physiology


    (3)
    Prerequisites: MICR  3300; CHEM 3200 . Bacterial physiology with emphasis on biochemical events related to cellular differentiation and basic bacterial biochemical pathways. Lecture 2 hours, laboratory 3 hours.

  
  • MICR 3700 - Medical Microbiology


    (4)
    Prerequisite: MICR 3100/BIOL 3100 with grade of C or higher, or instructor consent. Host-pathogen interactions; microbiology and pathophysiology of infectious diseases with an emphasis on bacterial infections; diagnostic procedures for identification of major human pathogens including microscopy, isolation, culture, and biochemical assays. Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 3 hours.

  
  • MICR 3900 - Applied and Environmental Microbiology


    (3)
    Prerequisites:Grade of C or higher in MICR 3100 / BIOL 3100, or instructor consent.  Interactions of microorganisms with their environment and the application of microorganisms in food and biotech industries, agriculture, and bioremediation. Emphasis on microbial diversity, distribution and microbial function within ecosystems. Lecture 2 hours, laboratory 3 hours including a required field trip.

  
  • MICR 3960 - Honors Thesis in Microbiology


    (1-3)
    Prerequisites: Upper division standing, 27 units in the major, satisfactory completion of Block A, and admission to the Microbiology Honors program. Independent research in microbiology culminating in a written thesis, seminar presentation, and oral defense. Must be repeated until 5 units have been completed, after which no additional units may be taken. Graded CR/NC.

  
  • MICR 3980 - Cooperative Education

    (see UNIV 3980)
    (1-3)
    Prerequisite: Courses appropriate to the work experience related to microbiology; Approval by Cooperative Education coordinator.

  
  • MICR 4100 - General Virology


    (3)
    Prerequisites: BIOL 3400 and MICR 3100 / BIOL 3100 or MICR 3300. Basic principles of virology; emphasizes properties, classification, multiplication, genetics, and viral-host interactions including the pathophysiology of viral infections. Lecture 3 hours.

  
  • MICR 4200 - Emerging and Re-Emerging Infectious Diseases


    (3)
    Prerequisites: BIOL 1200 or MICR 2010 and MICR 2020 or MICR 3100 / BIOL 3100 or instructor consent. Microbiology and pathogenesis of infectious diseases in today’s news, forces driving their appearance, and tools for their recognition, identification and control. Emphasis on primary literature and group discussions. Lecture 3 hours.

  
  • MICR 4220 - Bioterrorism and Biosecurity


    (3)
    Prerequisite: MICR 3100 / BIOL 3100 with grade of C or higher or instructor consent. Comprehensive description of various aspects of biological security, including biology and pathogenesis of microbial agents with bioterrorism potential, their detection and counter-measures, and regulations of their possession, transportation and use in research. Lecture 3 hours.

  
  • MICR 4300 - Hematology


    (3)
    Prerequisites: MICR 3700; Corequisite: CHEM 4310. Normal hematopoiesis and hemostasis and how defects in the normal processes affect the blood, anemias, leukemias, coagulation, and other hematologic or nonhematologic disorders. Lecture 2 hours, laboratory 3 hours.

  
  • MICR 4400 - Fungal Pathogenesis


    (3)
    Prerequisites: MICR0 3300 or BIOL 3400 or consent of instructor. Molecular principles of microbial pathogensis with a focus on pathogenic fungi that infect humans. Emphasis on primary literature, student presentations and group discussions. Lecture 3 hours.

  
  • MICR 4540 - Special Topics in Microbiology


    (1-3)
    Prerequisites: Upper division standing, others as needed for specific topics. Topics of current interest in microbiology, as announced in Schedule of Classes. May be repeated to maximum of 6 units.

  
  • MICR 4541 - Activities in Special Topics in Microbiology


    (1-2)
    Prerequisites: Upper division standing, others as needed or specific topics. Corequisite: MICR 4540. Activities related to topics of current interest in microbiology, as announced in Schedule of Classes. MICR 454L and 454P may be repeated to a maximum of 6 units total.

  
  • MICR 4600 - Theoretical and Applied Immunology


    (4)
    Prerequisites MICR/BIOL 3100 or MICR 2010/2020, and CHEM 2200 and CHEM 2201, each with a grade C or higher, or instructor consent. Concepts of innate and adaptive immune responses, failures of the immune system, and clinical applications of immunology in diagnosis, prophylaxis, and therapy. Emphasis on current methodology and scientific data dissemination. Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 3 hours.

  
  • MICR 4990 - Undergraduate Directed Study


    (1-3)
    Prerequisites: Consent of full-time faculty member in consultation with department chair; grade point average of 2.5 or higher. Project selected in conference with faculty sponsor before registration, progress meetings held regularly, and a final report submitted. May be repeated for credit. Graded CR/NC.


Microbiology (Graduate)

  
  • MICR 5100 - Advanced Studies - Hematology


    (4)
    Co-requisite Concurrent enrollment in the Post-Baccalaureate California State University Los Angeles Clinical Laboratory Scientist Training Program. Students will be introduced to phlebotomy, and engage in advanced study of normal and abnormal hematologic conditions, normal hemostasis, and disorders of hemostasis.

  
  • MICR 5200 - Advanced Studies - Transfusion


    (3)
    Co-requisite: Concurrent enrollment in the Post-Baccalaureate California State University Los Angeles Clinical Laboratory Scientist Training Program. Students will be engaged in advanced study in transfusion services, molecular diagnostics, and management issues in the clinical laboratory.

  
  • MICR 5300 - Advanced Studies - Clinical Chemistry


    (6)
    Co-requisite: Concurrent enrollment in the Post-Baccalaureate California State University Los Angeles Clinical Laboratory Scientist Training Program. Students will be engaged in advanced study of physiologic and biochemical processes present in normal and disease states.

  
  • MICR 5400 - Advanced Studies - Medical Microbiology


    (6)
    Co-requisite: Concurrent enrollment in the Post-Baccalaureate California State University Los Angeles Clinical Laboratory Scientist Training Program. Students will be engaged in the advanced study of viruses. bacteria, fungi, and parasites of medical importance.


Modern Languages (Undergraduate)

  
  • ML 1010 - Introduction to Higher Education for MLL Majors


    (3)
    Orientation to skills, resources, and strategies leading to academic, professional, and cultural success in the field of Modern Languages and Literatures and beyond. Must be taken before beginning courses in the program.

    IHE, CL and Block E
  
  • ML 1054 - Special Topics in MLL 1: Less Commonly Taught Languages


    (4)
    Introduction to the study of a language other than English. Language will vary. May be repeated as language changes.

    GE C2
  
  • ML 1154 - Special Topics in MLL 2: Less Commonly Taught Languages


    (4)
    Prerequisites: ML 1054 in the same language. Further study of a language other than English. Language will vary. May be repeated as language changes.

    GE C2
  
  • ML 1540 - Special Topics in (a) Modern Language


    (1-6)
    Topics of special interest to students of modern language, as announced in Schedule of Classes.

  
  • ML 1800 - Chinese Written Symbols in Asian and Asian American Communities

    (also listed as AAAS 1800)
    (3)
    Development of Chinese characters, similarity and dissimilarity in their usage among Asian countries, and their impact on Asian’s and Asian American’s cultural identities.

  
  • ML 3000 - Language Diversity in the U.S.


    (3)
    Prerequisite: Completion of Blocks A and B4, an additional course from Block B, and at least one course each from Blocks C and D.  Study of the nature and socio-cultural impact of language diversity in the U.S.

    GE UD D (d)
  
  • ML 3003 - Contemporary Spain: Culture and Society


    (3)
    Prerequisites: completion of Blocks A and B4, an additional course from Block B, and at least one course each from Blocks C and D. Synthesis of the cultural characteristics of contemporary Spain in the 20th and 21st centuries. Overview of the people, events, cultural and political issues that have shaped the country since the beginning of the 20th century to present, including conceptions of gender, ethnicity, and race. No knowledge of Spanish required. Class taught in English.

    UD D (d)
  
  • ML 3009 - Mexico City in Contemporary Mexican Cinema

    (also listed as CHS 3009)
    (3)
    Prerequisites: completion of Blocks A and B4, an additional course from Block B, and at least one course each from Blocks C and D. This class analyzes how Mexican filmmakers have used Mexico City as a vehicle for exploring such issues as gender roles, social imaginaries, political and police corruption, and ethnic and social identities.

    GE C1 Diversity Requirement
  
  • ML 3123 - World Popular Fiction


    (3)
    Prerequisite: Completion of Blocks A and B4, an additional course from Block B, and at least one course each from Blocks C and D. Study of works mystery, detective fiction, horror, science fiction, adventure, and fantasy from around the world.

    UD C2 (d)
  
  • ML 3222 - Evolution of Language


    (3)
    Prerequisite: Completion of Blocks A and B4, an additional course from Block B, and at least one course each from Blocks C and D. A survey of the main theories in the origin and evolution of human language faculty and languages. Relevant findings from linguistics, paleontology, evolutionary theories, complexity theory and anthropology are discussed.

  
  • ML 3300 - Cross-Cultural Issues in International Film


    (3)
    Prerequisite: Completion of Blocks A and B4, an additional course from Block B, and at least one course each from Blocks C and D. Study of cross-cultural issues in international film from various countries. The class will focus on making connections between movies and the historical and societal concerns of their corresponding world regions. GE Block C1.

    UD C
  
  • ML 3540 - Special Topics in (a) Modern Language


    (1-3)
    Prerequisites: As needed for specific topic. Topics of special interest to students in modern languages as announced in Schedule of Classes.

  
  • ML 3820 - Maturity and Aging in World Literatures and Film


    (3)
    Prerequisite: Completion of Blocks A and B4, an additional course from Block B, and at least one course each from Blocks C and D. Critical examination and comparison of the themes of maturity, aging and human development in world literatures and film.

    UD Block C (d)
  
  • ML 3990 - Directed Reading


    (3)
    Prerequisite: Consent of adviser. Readings in a modern language about topics of interest to student under direction of faculty member; regular oral and/or written reports in the language.

  
  • ML 4000 - Senior Thesis in Modern Languages and Literatures


    (3)
    Research, writing, revising, and presentation of senior/capstone paper in major. 

    WI
  
  • ML 4100 - Chicana and Mexican Women Writers

    (Also listed as CHS 4130 and WOMN 4100)
    (3)
    Prerequisite: SPAN 3001 or instructor’s permission. Reading knowledge of Spanish, class discussions and instruction in English. Comparative study of contemporary Mexican and Chicana female writers with a focus on gender and sexuality issues, and their particular historical and cultural context.

  
  • ML 4960 - Instructional Practicum


    (3)
    Prerequisites: SPAN 4000 and approval by chair. Required of all teaching associates; experience in the teaching of a second language at the university level. Weekly progress meetings required.

  
  • ML 4990 - Undergraduate Directed Study


    (1-3)
    Prerequisite: Consent of Instructor. Reading in a modern language about topics of interest to student under direction of faculty member; regular oral and/or written reports in the language. May be repeated to a maximum of 8 units.


Modern Languages (Graduate)

  
  • ML 9010 - Modern Language Reading Exam


    (1)
    Required for student who must demonstrate competence in a foreign language as part of a degree program. Students must enroll each quarter in which they expect to take the examination. CR/NC


Music (Undergraduate)

All 4000-level courses may be applied toward master’s degree requirements except the following, subject to limits established by the department and approval of the graduate adviser. MUS 4000

  
  • MUS 1000 - Concert/Recital Attendance


    (0)
    Attendance at department recitals and concerts. Required attendance at a minimum of seven recitals per semester. May be repeated a maximum of 8 times. Graded CR/NC.

  
  • MUS 1010 - Supplemental Music Theory Practice


    (1)
    Prerequisites: Permission of the instructor. Supplemental instruction in basic music theory concepts covered in MUS 1011 or 1012, including diatonic harmony, intervals, triads, seventh chords, diatonic analysis, and basic voice leading. Activity 2 hours. May be repeated to maximum of 2 units. Graded CR/NC

  
  • MUS 1011 - Music Theory I


    (2)
    Corequisites: MUS 1021, MUS 1031. Basic diatonic harmony, including intervals, triads, seventh chords, diatonic analysis, non-chord tones, and basic voice leading. Meets 2 hours weekly.

  
  • MUS 1012 - Music Theory II


    (2)
    Prerequisites: MUS 1011. Corequisites: MUS 1022, 1032. Continuation of diatonic analysis, chromaticism including secondary dominants, Neapolitan chords, and Augmented 6th chords. Modulations to closely related keys, recognition of basic musical structures. Meets 2 hours weekly.

  
  • MUS 1021 - Musicianship I


    (1)
    Co-requisites: MUS 1011, 1031. Basic musicianship skills, including identification of intervals, chords, function, melodic dictation, rhythm reading and rhythm dictation in simple and compound meters. Sight-singing of diatonic melodies. Activity 2 hours.

  
  • MUS 1022 - Musicianship II


    (1)
    Prerequisites: MUS 1021. Corequisites: MUS 1012, 1032. Rhythm reading and dictation in simple and compound meters with syncopation and hemiola; melodic and harmonic dictation with some chromaticism and modulations. Sight-singing of diatonic melodies with some chromaticism. Activity 2 hours.

  
  • MUS 1031 - Class Piano Instruction I


    (1)
    Prerequisite: Ability to read music. Level 1 class instruction in piano, including scales, chords, sight reading, harmonization, improvisation, transposition, and repertoire. Activity 2 hours.

  
  • MUS 1032 - Class Piano Instruction II


    (1)
    Prerequisite: MUS 1031 or equivalent. Level 2 class instruction in piano, including scales, chords, sight reading, harmonization, improvisation, transposition, and repertoire. Activity 2 hours.

  
  • MUS 1151 - Strings


    (1)
    Prerequisite: Students admitted by audition only. Instruction in technique, repertoire, literature, and pedagogy for students of violin, viola, cello, bass, acoustic guitar, electric guitar, electric bass, and harp. May be repeated to a maximum of 4 units.

  
  • MUS 1152 - Strings


    (2)
    Prerequisite: For students in BM degree program. Students admitted by audition only. Instruction in technique, repertoire, literature, and pedagogy for students of violin, viola, cello, bass, acoustic guitar, electric guitar, electric bass, and harp. May be repeated to maximum of 4 units.

  
  • MUS 1161 - Woodwinds


    (1)
    Prerequisite: Students admitted by audition only. Instruction in technique, repertoire, literature, and pedagogy for students of flute, oboe, bassoon, clarinet, and saxophone. May be repeated to a maximum of 4 units.

  
  • MUS 1162 - Woodwinds


    (2)
    Prerequisite: For students in BM degree programs. Students admitted by audition only. Instruction in technique, repertoire, literature, and pedagogy for students of flute, oboe, bassoon, clarinet, and saxophone. Maybe repeated to maximum of 4 units.

  
  • MUS 1171 - Brass


    (1)
    Prerequisite: Students admitted by audition only. Instruction in technique, repertoire, literature, and pedagogy for students of trumpet, French horn, trombone, baritone, and tuba. May be repeated to a maximum of 4 units.

  
  • MUS 1172 - Brass


    (2)
    Prerequisite: For students in BM degree programs. Students admitted by audition only. Instruction in technique, repertoire, literature, and pedagogy for students of trumpet, French horn, trombone, baritone, and tuba. May be repeated to maximum of 4 units.

  
  • MUS 1181 - Percussion


    (1)
    Prerequisite Students admitted by audition only. Instruction in technique, repertoire, literature, and pedagogy for students of snare drum, mallet instruments, multiple percussion, timpani, and Latin percussion. May be repeated to a maximum of 4 units.

  
  • MUS 1182 - Percussion


    (2)
    Prerequisite: For students in BM degree programs. Students admitted by audition only. Instruction in technique, repertoire, literature, and pedagogy for students of snare drum, mallet instruments, multiple percussion, timpani, and Latin percussion. May be repeated to maximum of 4 units.

  
  • MUS 1191 - Applied Music: Commercial Music


    (1)
    Prerequisite: Students admitted by audition only. Private instruction in the ever-evolving use of today’s music technology. May be repeated to a maximum of 4 units.

  
  • MUS 1192 - Applied Music: Commercial Music


    (2)
    Prerequisite: For students in the BM degree program. Students admitted by audition only.  Private instruction in the use of today’s music technology. May be repeated to a maximum of 4 units.

  
  • MUS 1351 - Voice


    (1)
    Prerequisite: Students admitted by audition only. Instruction in technique, repertoire, literature, and pedagogy for students of voice. May be repeated to a maximum of 4 units.

  
  • MUS 1352 - Voice


    (2)
    Prerequisite: For students in BM degree programs. Students admitted by audition only. Instruction in technique, repertoire, literature, anti pedagogy for students of voice. May be repeated to maximum of 4 units.

  
  • MUS 1451 - Piano


    (1)
    Prerequisite: Students admitted by audition only. Instruction in technique, repertoire, literature, and pedagogy for students of piano. May be repeated to a maximum of 4 units.

  
  • MUS 1452 - Piano


    (2)
    Prerequisite: For students in BM degree programs. Students admitted by audition only. Instruction in technique, repertoire, literature, and pedagogy for students of piano. May be repeated to maximum of 4 units.

  
  • MUS 1500 - Music in World Culture


    (3)
    This course examines the music of many different world cultures in terms of function, style, genre, instruments, performers, and individual works.  

    GE C1
  
  • MUS 1510 - Classical Music in Western Culture


    (3)
    Introduces the student to the major styles, genres, and forms of Western classical music within the context of the many cultures in which it developed.

    GE Block C1
  
  • MUS 1520 - The Roots of Rock and Pop Music in American Culture


    (3)
    This class traces the historical significance of popular music in the United States with an additional emphasis on its place in contemporary society, culture, and diverse communities.

    GE C1
  
  • MUS 1530 - Opera as Culture


    (3)
    Introduces the student to the diverse ways in which opera mirrors the culture from which it springs.

    GE C1
  
  • MUS 1560 - Jazz in American Culture


    (4)
    Study of different eras and styles of Jazz in the United States and the social forces that shape it.

    GE LD C1
  
  • MUS 1570 - Musical Expressions of the Latino Communities in the USA


    (3)
    Study of Latino musical expressions in the United States and the social forces that shape them.

    GE LD C1
  
  • MUS 1600 - Music Fundamentals


    (3)
    Appreciation of the elements of music common to the major world cultures, including music literacy with emphases on harmony, melody, rhythm, timbre, texture, music reading and basic theory. Meets 3 hours weekly.

  
  • MUS 1880 - Introduction to Music: Music Technology I


    (2)
    Prerequisite: Music major or minor standing. Introductory class in computer usage, computer sequencing, computer notation, MIDI and synthesizer basics, and other music software and hardware. Lecture 1 hour, Activity 2 hours.

  
  • MUS 1910 - Introduction to Music in the Schools


    (1)
    Prerequisite: Music major or minor standing. Introduction to choral, instrumental, and general music teaching techniques. Philosophy, foundations and current approaches to music education are explored. Includes observation in area elementary and secondary schools. Activity 2 hours.

  
  • MUS 2011 - Music Theory III


    (2)
    Prerequisites: 1012. Corequisites: MUS 2021, 2031. Late chromaticism, including extended harmonies, modulations to foreign keys, non-functional tertian harmony. Continued emphasis on structural and harmonic analysis; English writing component (analysis) included.

  
  • MUS 2012 - Music Theory IV


    (2)
    Prerequisites: MUS 2011. Corequisites: MUS 2022, 2032. Post-tonal harmony and compositional techniques, including Impressionism, free atonality, serial techniques, Minimalism, Experimentalism, and Post-modernism. English writing component (analysis) included..

  
  • MUS 2021 - Musicianship III


    (1)
    Prerequisites: MUS 1022. Corequisites: MUS 2011, 2031. Rhythm reading and dictation in simple, compound, and uneven meters; melodic and harmonic dictation with chromaticism and modulations. Sight-singing of chromatically altered and modulating melodies in various meters; sung improvisation. Activity 2 hours.

  
  • MUS 2022 - Musicianship IV


    (1)
    Prerequisites: MUS 2021. Corequisites: MUS 2012, 2032. Emphasis on rhythm reading and dictation in uneven meters and with metric modulations; melodic and harmonic dictation with chromaticism and modulations. Sight-singing of chromatically altered and/or modulating melodies in various meters. Activity 2 hours.

  
  • MUS 2031 - Class Piano Instruction III


    (1)
    Prerequisite: MUS 1032 or equivalent. Third semester instruction in piano, including scales, chords, sight reading, harmonization, improvisation, transposition, and repertoire. Activity 2 hours.

  
  • MUS 2032 - Class Piano Instruction IV


    (1)
    Prerequisite: MUS 2031 or equivalent. Fourth semester class instruction in piano, including scales, chords, sight reading, harmonization, improvisation, transposition, and repertoire. Activity 2 hours

  
  • MUS 2033 - Piano Proficiency Examination


    (0)
    Required of all music majors prior to graduation. This requirement may be fulfilled by either completing the class-piano sequence through MUS 2032 or by passing MUS 2033. Graded CR/NC.

  
  • MUS 2151 - Strings


    (1)
    Prerequisite: MUS 1151 or jury examination. Instruction in technique, repertoire, literature, and pedagogy for students of violin, viola, cello, bass, acoustic guitar, electric guitar, electric bass, and harp. May be repeated to a maximum of 4 units.

  
  • MUS 2152 - Strings


    (2)
    Prerequisite: For students in BM degree programs. MUS 1152 or jury examination. Instruction in technique, repertoire, literature, and pedagogy for students of violin, viola, cello, bass, acoustic guitar, electric guitar, electric bass, and harp. May be repeated to maximum of 4 units.

  
  • MUS 2161 - Woodwinds


    (1)
    Prerequisite: MUS 1161 or jury examination. Instruction in technique, repertoire, literature, and pedagogy for students of flute, oboe, bassoon, clarinet, and saxophone. May be repeated to a maximum of 4 units.

  
  • MUS 2162 - Woodwinds


    (2)
    Prerequisite: For students in BM degree programs. MUS 1162 or jury examination. Instruction in technique, repertoire, literature, and pedagogy for students of flute, oboe, bassoon, clarinet, and saxophone. May be repeated to maximum of 4 units.

  
  • MUS 2171 - Brass


    (1)
    Prerequisite: MUS 1171 or jury examination. Instruction in technique, repertoire, literature, and pedagogy for students of trumpet, French horn, trombone, baritone, and tuba. May be repeated to a maximum of 4 units.

  
  • MUS 2172 - Brass


    (2)
    Prerequisite: For students in BM degree programs. MUS 1171 or jury examination. Instruction in technique, repertoire, literature, and pedagogy for students of trumpet, French horn, trombone, baritone, and tuba. May be repeated to maximum of 4 units.

  
  • MUS 2181 - Percussion


    (1)
    Prerequisite: MUS 1181 or jury examination. Instruction in technique, repertoire, literature, and pedagogy for students of snare drum, mallet instruments, multiple percussion, timpani, and Latin percussion. May be repeated to a maximum of 4 units.

  
  • MUS 2182 - Percussion


    (2)
    Prerequisite: For students in BM degree programs. MUS 1182 or jury examination. Instruction in technique, repertoire, literature, and pedagogy for students of snare drum, mallet instruments, multiple percussion, timpani, and Latin percussion. May be repeated to maximum of 4 units.

  
  • MUS 2191 - Applied Music: Commercial Music


    (1)
    Prerequisite: MUS 1191 or jury examination. Private instruction in the ever-evolving use of today’s music technology. May be repeated to a maximum of 4 units.

  
  • MUS 2192 - Applied Music Commercial Music


    (2)
    Prerequisite: For students in BM degree programs. MUS 1191 or jury examination. Private instruction in the ever-evolving use of today’s music technology. May be repeated to a maximum of 4 units.

  
  • MUS 2300 - Elementary Voice Instruction


    (2)
    Primarily for students not majoring in music. Technique of voice production, study of song interpretation, emphasis upon recreational singing, some attention to elementary musicianship and remedial problems. Activity 4 hours. May be repeated to maximum of 4 units.

  
  • MUS 2341 - Diction for Singers I: Italian, English, Spanish


    (2)
    Introduction to International Phonetics Alphabet: its symbols, sounds, and its application to Italian, English and Spanish language through lectures, listening, speaking, translating and transcribing song texts.

  
  • MUS 2342 - Diction for Singers II: German and French


    (2)
    Prerequisite: MUS 2341. Thorough study of phonemes of German and French language via phoneticization (I.P.A.), vocalization, and interpretive expression of text. Application to song and operatic repertoire with open-class recital at conclusion of quarter. Lecture 1 hour, Acitivity 2 hours.

  
  • MUS 2351 - Voice


    (1)
    Prerequisite: MUS 1351 or jury examination. Instruction in technique, repertoire, literature, and pedagogy for students of voice. May be repeated to a maximum of 4 units.

  
  • MUS 2352 - Voice


    (2)
    Prerequisite: For students in BM degree programs. MUS 1352 or jury examination. Instruction in technique, repertoire, literature, and pedagogy for students of voice. May be repeated to maximum of 4 units.

  
  • MUS 2451 - Piano


    (1)
    Prerequisite: MUS 1451 or jury examination. Instruction in technique, repertoire, literature, and pedagogy for students of piano. May be repeated to a maximum of 4 units.

  
  • MUS 2452 - Piano


    (2)
    Prerequisite: For students in BM degree programs. MUS 1452 or jury examination. Instruction in technique, repertoire, literature, and pedagogy for students of piano. May be repeated to maximum of 4 units.

  
  • MUS 2630 - Introduction to Composition


    (2)
    Prerequisites: MUS 1012, 1022 or instructor approval. Rudimentary skill in music composition including short works for instrumental duo and accompanied voice. Introduction to recent compositional practices. May be repeated to a maximum of 4 units. Lecture 2 hours.

  
  • MUS 2701 - History of Western Classical Music (Medieval to Baroque)


    (3)
    Prerequisites: MUS 1012, MUS 1022, MUS 1500. Survey of musical style in classical music from ancient Greece to the end of the Baroque.  Emphasis on understanding the function of music within its culture.

  
  • MUS 2702 - History of Western Classical Music (Classical to Modern)


    (3)
    Prerequisites: MUS 1012, MUS 1022, MUS 2701. A survey of musical style in classical music from the eighteenth century to the modern day.  Emphasis on understanding the function of music within its culture.

 

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