PHYS 220 – Computational Methods for Phys/Engn
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Take PHYS-201. (Required, Previous). Credit Hours: Min: 3; Max: Description: An introduction to the computational tools and numerical methods used in physics and engineering. Students will use both spreadsheets (e.g., Excel) and numerical packages (e.g., Python) to obtain numerical solutions to a wide variety of physical problems, including: motion with air resistance, oscillations, nuclear […]
PHYS 301 – Classical Mechanics
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Take PHYS-202 PHYS-220 MATH-202. (Required, Previous). | Take PHYS-220. (Required, Previous or concurrent). Credit Hours: Min: 3; Max: Description: Classical mechanics using vector calculus applied to non-relativistic Newtonian dynamics: dynamics of particles and rigid bodies, collisions, and vibrational and wave motion. Lagrangian and Hamiltonian formulations of mechanics to be included.
PHYS 202 – Technical Physics III
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Take PHYS-201. (Required, Previous). | Take MATH-202. (Required, Concurrent). | Take PHYS-202L. (Required, Concurrent). Credit Hours: Min: 4; Max: Description: Calculus-based introduction to classical electricity and magnetism. Topics include Coulomb’s Law, electric fields, Gauss’ Law, electric potential and potential energy, electric components and circuits, magnetism and magnetic fields, magnetic forces and torques, magnetic materials, […]
PHYS 200 – Technical Physics I
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Take MATH-132 or MATH-137. (Required, Previous or concurrent). | Take PHYS-200L. (Required, Concurrent). Credit Hours: Min: 4; Max: Description: Introduction to waves, fluids, thermodynamics, optics, atoms, nuclei, and particles. Topics include wave motion, sound waves, buoyancy, temperature, gas laws, heat, calorimetry, states of matter, laws of thermodynamics, light, reflection, refraction, diffraction, interference, standing waves, […]
MUSI 499 – Music Industry Seminar
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Credit Hours: Min: 6; Max: Description: This course is designed as a culminating experience for the Music Industry major and comprises an in-depth integration and application of the student’s personal experiences, opportunities, and ambitions as related to his/her anticipated career. A final project incorporates the discussion of short and long-term goals and a plan […]
MUSI 301 – Music History I
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Take ENGL-102(3122). (Required, Previous). Credit Hours: Min: 3; Max: Description: An historical survey of music from the Ancient period through the Baroque period will include examination of representative works characterizing the emerging development of Western style and performance practice with attention to prevailing political, economic and social systems.
MUSI 315 – Advanced Music Theory
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Take MUSI-215. (Required, Previous). | Take MUSI-316. (Required, Concurrent). Credit Hours: Min: 3; Max: Description: The final level of the music theory sequence; the course focuses on advanced harmonic techniques, part writing, written and visual analysis, and consideration of harmonic practices in contemporary and popular music.
MUSI 316 – Aural Skills III
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Take MUSI-216. (Required, Previous). | Take MUSI-315. (Required, Concurrent). Credit Hours: Min: 1; Max: Description: The final level of the aural skills sequence with an emphasis on recognition of common harmonic models as well as sight-singing and dictation patterns of increased complexity.
MUSI 372 – Principles&techniques Songwriting
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Take MUSI-415. (Required, Previous). Credit Hours: Min: 3; Max: Description: This course is an introduction to the world of songwriting. It will cover such topics as melodic construction, phrasing and formal design. It will also cover lyrical structure throughout the appropriate genres. Copyright, licensing and publishing will also be covered.
MUSI 498 – Music Industry Internship
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Credit Hours: Min: 6; Max: Description: This is a formal intern assignment in which the qualifying student participates in a music industry business or organization as an intern for a selected period of time. An internship will be awarded according to merit and availability determined by the department when the student meets the prerequisite.
MUSI 160 – Chamber Jazz Ensemble
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Credit Hours: Min: 1; Max: Description: The Chamber Jazz Ensemble is a jazz combo devoted to the development of individual improvisation skills through the preparation and performance of literature for small jazz groups representing a variety of jazz styles and periods. No more than three semester hours of ensemble music (Music 100, 120, 125, […]
MUSI 172 – Music Commerce I
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Credit Hours: Min: 3; Max: Description: An overview of the music industry. Includes topics in music business careers, promotion and trade associations, basics of music merchandising such as music products, sales, instruments and equipment. Music publishing, licensing and royalties, web commerce and marketing will also be covered.