2015-2016 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
    Jun 16, 2024  
2015-2016 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


 

Music - Applied Jazz/Pop Percussion

  
  • MJX 032 - Applied Jazz/Pop Percussion (Secondary)


    An exploration of technique, creativity, and artistic expression within the student’s secondary applied area. Special care is given by the instructor to the development of the individual musical goals of the music student and the achievement of collegiate music standards. This course offers private music instruction for the non-music major and for the music major studying percussion as a secondary applied. Both semesters.

    Credits: 0
  
  • MJX 131 - Applied Jazz/Pop Percussion (Secondary)


    An exploration of technique, creativity, and artistic expression within the student’s secondary applied area. Special care is given by the instructor to the development of the individual musical goals of the music student and the achievement of collegiate music standards. This course offers private music instruction for the non-music major and for the music major studying percussion as a secondary applied. Both semesters.

    Credits: 1
  
  • MJX 132 - Applied Jazz/Pop Percussion (Secondary)


    An exploration of technique, creativity, and artistic expression within the student’s secondary applied area. Special care is given by the instructor to the development of the individual musical goals of the music student and the achievement of collegiate music standards. This course offers private music instruction for the non-music major and for the music major studying percussion as a secondary applied. Both semesters.

    Credits: 1
  
  • MJX 181 - Applied Jazz/Pop Percussion


    An exploration of technique, creativity, and artistic expression within the student’s applied area. Special care is given by the instructor to the development of the individual musical goals of the music student and the achievement of collegiate music standards. Both semesters.

    Credits: 2
  
  • MJX 182 - Applied Jazz/Pop Percussion


    An exploration of technique, creativity, and artistic expression within the student’s applied area. Special care is given by the instructor to the development of the individual musical goals of the music student and the achievement of collegiate music standards. Both semesters.

    Credits: 2
  
  • MJX 231 - Applied Jazz/Pop Percussion (Secondary)


    An exploration of technique, creativity, and artistic expression within the student’s secondary applied area. Special care is given by the instructor to the development of the individual musical goals of the music student and the achievement of collegiate music standards. This course offers private music instruction for the non-music major and for the music major studying percussion as a secondary applied. Both semesters.

    Credits: 1
  
  • MJX 232 - Applied Jazz/Pop Percussion (Secondary)


    An exploration of technique, creativity, and artistic expression within the student’s secondary applied area. Special care is given by the instructor to the development of the individual musical goals of the music student and the achievement of collegiate music standards. This course offers private music instruction for the non-music major and for the music major studying percussion as a secondary applied. Both semesters.

    Credits: 1
  
  • MJX 281 - Applied Jazz/Pop Percussion


    An exploration of technique, creativity, and artistic expression within the student’s applied area. Special care is given by the instructor to the development of the individual musical goals of the music student and the achievement of collegiate music standards. Both semesters.

    Credits: 2
  
  • MJX 282 - Applied Jazz/Pop Percussion


    An exploration of technique, creativity, and artistic expression within the student’s applied area. Special care is given by the instructor to the development of the individual musical goals of the music student and the achievement of collegiate music standards. Both semesters.

    Credits: 2
  
  • MJX 381 - Applied Jazz/Pop Percussion


    An exploration of technique, creativity, and artistic expression within the student’s applied area. Special care is given by the instructor to the development of the individual musical goals of the music student and the achievement of collegiate music standards. Both semesters.

    Credits: 2
  
  • MJX 382 - Applied Jazz/Pop Percussion


    An exploration of technique, creativity, and artistic expression within the student’s applied area. Special care is given by the instructor to the development of the individual musical goals of the music student and the achievement of collegiate music standards. Both semesters.

    Credits: 2
  
  • MJX 481 - Applied Jazz/Pop Percussion


    An exploration of technique, creativity, and artistic expression within the student’s applied area. Special care is given by the instructor to the development of the individual musical goals of the music student and the achievement of collegiate music standards. Both semesters.

    Credits: 2
  
  • MJX 482 - Applied Jazz/Pop Percussion


    An exploration of technique, creativity, and artistic expression within the student’s applied area. Special care is given by the instructor to the development of the individual musical goals of the music student and the achievement of collegiate music standards. Both semesters.

    Credits: 2

Music - Applied Jazz/Pop Piano

  
  • MJP 031 - Applied Jazz/Pop Piano (Secondary)


    An exploration of technique, creativity, and artistic expression within the student’s secondary applied area. Special care is given by the instructor to the development of the individual musical goals of the music student and the achievement of collegiate music standards. This course offers private music instruction for the non-music major and for the music major studying piano as a secondary applied. Both semesters.

    Credits: 0
  
  • MJP 032 - Applied Jazz/Pop Piano (Secondary)


    An exploration of technique, creativity, and artistic expression within the student’s secondary applied area. Special care is given by the instructor to the development of the individual musical goals of the music student and the achievement of collegiate music standards. This course offers private music instruction for the non-music major and for the music major studying piano as a secondary applied. Both semesters.

    Credits: 0
  
  • MJP 131 - Applied Jazz/Pop Piano (Secondary)


    An exploration of technique, creativity, and artistic expression within the student’s secondary applied area. Special care is given by the instructor to the development of the individual musical goals of the music student and the achievement of collegiate music standards. This course offers private music instruction for the non-music major and for the music major studying piano as a secondary applied. Both semesters.

    Credits: 1
  
  • MJP 132 - Applied Jazz/Pop Piano (Secondary)


    An exploration of technique, creativity, and artistic expression within the student’s secondary applied area. Special care is given by the instructor to the development of the individual musical goals of the music student and the achievement of collegiate music standards. This course offers private music instruction for the non-music major and for the music major studying piano as a secondary applied. Both semesters.

    Credits: 1
  
  • MJP 181 - Applied Jazz/Pop Piano


    An exploration of technique, creativity, and artistic expression within the student’s applied area. Special care is given by the instructor to the development of the individual musical goals of the music student and the achievement of collegiate music standards. Both semesters.

    Credits: 2
  
  • MJP 182 - Applied Jazz/Pop Piano


    An exploration of technique, creativity, and artistic expression within the student’s applied area. Special care is given by the instructor to the development of the individual musical goals of the music student and the achievement of collegiate music standards. Both semesters.

    Credits: 2
  
  • MJP 231 - Applied Jazz/Pop Piano (Secondary)


    An exploration of technique, creativity, and artistic expression within the student’s secondary applied area. Special care is given by the instructor to the development of the individual musical goals of the music student and the achievement of collegiate music standards. This course offers private music instruction for the non-music major and for the music major studying piano as a secondary applied. Both semesters.

    Credits: 1
  
  • MJP 232 - Applied Jazz/Pop Piano (Secondary)


    An exploration of technique, creativity, and artistic expression within the student’s secondary applied area. Special care is given by the instructor to the development of the individual musical goals of the music student and the achievement of collegiate music standards. This course offers private music instruction for the non-music major and for the music major studying piano as a secondary applied. Both semesters.

    Credits: 1
  
  • MJP 281 - Applied Jazz/Pop Piano


    An exploration of technique, creativity, and artistic expression within the student’s applied area. Special care is given by the instructor to the development of the individual musical goals of the music student and the achievement of collegiate music standards. Both semesters.

    Credits: 2
  
  • MJP 282 - Applied Jazz/Pop Piano


    An exploration of technique, creativity, and artistic expression within the student’s applied area. Special care is given by the instructor to the development of the individual musical goals of the music student and the achievement of collegiate music standards. Both semesters.

    Credits: 2
  
  • MJP 381 - Applied Jazz/Pop Piano


    An exploration of technique, creativity, and artistic expression within the student’s applied area. Special care is given by the instructor to the development of the individual musical goals of the music student and the achievement of collegiate music standards. Both semesters.

    Credits: 2
  
  • MJP 382 - Applied Jazz/Pop Piano


    An exploration of technique, creativity, and artistic expression within the student’s applied area. Special care is given by the instructor to the development of the individual musical goals of the music student and the achievement of collegiate music standards. Both semesters.

    Credits: 2
  
  • MJP 481 - Applied Jazz/Pop Piano


    An exploration of technique, creativity, and artistic expression within the student’s applied area. Special care is given by the instructor to the development of the individual musical goals of the music student and the achievement of collegiate music standards. Both semesters.

    Credits: 2
  
  • MJP 482 - Applied Jazz/Pop Piano


    An exploration of technique, creativity, and artistic expression within the student’s applied area. Special care is given by the instructor to the development of the individual musical goals of the music student and the achievement of collegiate music standards. Both semesters.

    Credits: 2

Music - Applied Jazz/Pop Strings

  
  • MJS 031 - Applied Jazz/Pop Strings (Secondary)


    An exploration of technique, creativity, and artistic expression within the student’s secondary applied area. Special care is given by the instructor to the development of the individual musical goals of the music student and the achievement of collegiate music standards. This course offers private music instruction for the non-music major and for the music major studying strings as a secondary applied. Both semesters.

    Credits: 0
  
  • MJS 032 - Applied Jazz/Pop Strings (Secondary)


    An exploration of technique, creativity, and artistic expression within the student’s secondary applied area. Special care is given by the instructor to the development of the individual musical goals of the music student and the achievement of collegiate music standards. This course offers private music instruction for the non-music major and for the music major studying strings as a secondary applied. Both semesters.

    Credits: 0
  
  • MJS 131 - Applied Jazz/Pop Strings (Secondary)


    An exploration of technique, creativity, and artistic expression within the student’s secondary applied area. Special care is given by the instructor to the development of the individual musical goals of the music student and the achievement of collegiate music standards. This course offers private music instruction for the non-music major and for the music major studying strings as a secondary applied. Both semesters.

    Credits: 1
  
  • MJS 132 - Applied Jazz/Pop Strings (Secondary)


    An exploration of technique, creativity, and artistic expression within the student’s secondary applied area. Special care is given by the instructor to the development of the individual musical goals of the music student and the achievement of collegiate music standards. This course offers private music instruction for the non-music major and for the music major studying strings as a secondary applied. Both semesters.

    Credits: 1
  
  • MJS 181 - Applied Jazz/Pop Strings


    An exploration of technique, creativity, and artistic expression within the student’s applied area. Special care is given by the instructor to the development of the individual musical goals of the music student and the achievement of collegiate music standards. Both semesters.

    Credits: 2
  
  • MJS 182 - Applied Jazz/Pop Strings


    An exploration of technique, creativity, and artistic expression within the student’s applied area. Special care is given by the instructor to the development of the individual musical goals of the music student and the achievement of collegiate music standards. Both semesters.

    Credits: 2
  
  • MJS 231 - Applied Jazz/Pop Strings (Secondary)


    An exploration of technique, creativity, and artistic expression within the student’s secondary applied area. Special care is given by the instructor to the development of the individual musical goals of the music student and the achievement of collegiate music standards. This course offers private music instruction for the non-music major and for the music major studying strings as a secondary applied. Both semesters.

    Credits: 1
  
  • MJS 232 - Applied Jazz/Pop Strings (Secondary)


    An exploration of technique, creativity, and artistic expression within the student’s secondary applied area. Special care is given by the instructor to the development of the individual musical goals of the music student and the achievement of collegiate music standards. This course offers private music instruction for the non-music major and for the music major studying strings as a secondary applied. Both semesters.

    Credits: 1
  
  • MJS 281 - Applied Jazz/Pop Strings


    An exploration of technique, creativity, and artistic expression within the student’s applied area. Special care is given by the instructor to the development of the individual musical goals of the music student and the achievement of collegiate music standards. Both semesters.

    Credits: 2
  
  • MJS 282 - Applied Jazz/Pop Strings


    An exploration of technique, creativity, and artistic expression within the student’s applied area. Special care is given by the instructor to the development of the individual musical goals of the music student and the achievement of collegiate music standards. Both semesters.

    Credits: 2
  
  • MJS 381 - Applied Jazz/Pop Strings


    An exploration of technique, creativity, and artistic expression within the student’s applied area. Special care is given by the instructor to the development of the individual musical goals of the music student and the achievement of collegiate music standards. Both semesters.

    Credits: 2
  
  • MJS 382 - Applied Jazz/Pop Strings


    An exploration of technique, creativity, and artistic expression within the student’s applied area. Special care is given by the instructor to the development of the individual musical goals of the music student and the achievement of collegiate music standards. Both semesters.

    Credits: 2
  
  • MJS 481 - Applied Jazz/Pop Strings


    An exploration of technique, creativity, and artistic expression within the student’s applied area. Special care is given by the instructor to the development of the individual musical goals of the music student and the achievement of collegiate music standards. Both semesters.

    Credits: 2
  
  • MJS 482 - Applied Jazz/Pop Strings


    An exploration of technique, creativity, and artistic expression within the student’s applied area. Special care is given by the instructor to the development of the individual musical goals of the music student and the achievement of collegiate music standards. Both semesters.

    Credits: 2

Music - Applied Jazz/Pop Voice

  
  • MJV 031 - Applied Jazz/Pop Voice (Secondary)


    An exploration of technique, creativity, and artistic expression within the student’s secondary applied area. Special care is given by the instructor to the development of the individual musical goals of the music student and the achievement of collegiate music standards. This course offers private music instruction for the non-music major and for the music major studying voice as a secondary applied. Both semesters.

    Credits: 0
  
  • MJV 032 - Applied Jazz/Pop Voice (Secondary)


    An exploration of technique, creativity, and artistic expression within the student’s secondary applied area. Special care is given by the instructor to the development of the individual musical goals of the music student and the achievement of collegiate music standards. This course offers private music instruction for the non-music major and for the music major studying voice as a secondary applied. Both semesters.

    Credits: 0
  
  • MJV 131 - Applied Jazz/Pop Voice (Secondary)


    An exploration of technique, creativity, and artistic expression within the student’s secondary applied area. Special care is given by the instructor to the development of the individual musical goals of the music student and the achievement of collegiate music standards. This course offers private music instruction for the non-music major and for the music major studying voice as a secondary applied. Both semesters.

    Credits: 1
  
  • MJV 132 - Applied Jazz/Pop Voice (Secondary)


    An exploration of technique, creativity, and artistic expression within the student’s secondary applied area. Special care is given by the instructor to the development of the individual musical goals of the music student and the achievement of collegiate music standards. This course offers private music instruction for the non-music major and for the music major studying voice as a secondary applied. Both semesters.

    Credits: 1
  
  • MJV 181 - Applied Jazz/Pop Voice


    An exploration of technique, creativity, and artistic expression within the student’s applied area. Special care is given by the instructor to the development of the individual musical goals of the music student and the achievement of collegiate music standards. Both semesters.

    Credits: 2
  
  • MJV 182 - Applied Jazz/Pop Voice


    An exploration of technique, creativity, and artistic expression within the student’s applied area. Special care is given by the instructor to the development of the individual musical goals of the music student and the achievement of collegiate music standards. Both semesters.

    Credits: 2
  
  • MJV 231 - Applied Jazz/Pop Voice (Secondary)


    An exploration of technique, creativity, and artistic expression within the student’s secondary applied area. Special care is given by the instructor to the development of the individual musical goals of the music student and the achievement of collegiate music standards. This course offers private music instruction for the non-music major and for the music major studying voice as a secondary applied. Both semesters.

    Credits: 1
  
  • MJV 232 - Applied Jazz/Pop Voice (Secondary)


    An exploration of technique, creativity, and artistic expression within the student’s secondary applied area. Special care is given by the instructor to the development of the individual musical goals of the music student and the achievement of collegiate music standards. This course offers private music instruction for the non-music major and for the music major studying voice as a secondary applied. Both semesters.

    Credits: 1
  
  • MJV 281 - Applied Jazz/Pop Voice


    An exploration of technique, creativity, and artistic expression within the student’s applied area. Special care is given by the instructor to the development of the individual musical goals of the music student and the achievement of collegiate music standards. Both semesters.

    Credits: 2
  
  • MJV 282 - Applied Jazz/Pop Voice


    An exploration of technique, creativity, and artistic expression within the student’s applied area. Special care is given by the instructor to the development of the individual musical goals of the music student and the achievement of collegiate music standards. Both semesters.

    Credits: 2
  
  • MJV 381 - Applied Jazz/Pop Voice


    An exploration of technique, creativity, and artistic expression within the student’s applied area. Special care is given by the instructor to the development of the individual musical goals of the music student and the achievement of collegiate music standards. Both semesters.

    Credits: 2
  
  • MJV 382 - Applied Jazz/Pop Voice


    An exploration of technique, creativity, and artistic expression within the student’s applied area. Special care is given by the instructor to the development of the individual musical goals of the music student and the achievement of collegiate music standards. Both semesters.

    Credits: 2
  
  • MJV 481 - Applied Jazz/Pop Voice


    An exploration of technique, creativity, and artistic expression within the student’s applied area. Special care is given by the instructor to the development of the individual musical goals of the music student and the achievement of collegiate music standards. Both semesters.

    Credits: 2
  
  • MJV 482 - Applied Jazz/Pop Voice


    An exploration of technique, creativity, and artistic expression within the student’s applied area. Special care is given by the instructor to the development of the individual musical goals of the music student and the achievement of collegiate music standards. Both semesters.

    Credits: 2

Music - Applied Jazz/Pop Woodwinds

  
  • MJW 031 - Applied Jazz/Pop Woodwinds (Secondary)


    An exploration of technique, creativity, and artistic expression within the student’s secondary applied area. Special care is given by the instructor to the development of the individual musical goals of the music student and the achievement of collegiate music standards. This course offers private music instruction for the non-music major and for the music major studying woodwinds as a secondary applied. Both semesters.

    Credits: 0
  
  • MJW 032 - Applied Jazz/Pop Woodwinds (Secondary)


    An exploration of technique, creativity, and artistic expression within the student’s secondary applied area. Special care is given by the instructor to the development of the individual musical goals of the music student and the achievement of collegiate music standards. This course offers private music instruction for the non-music major and for the music major studying woodwinds as a secondary applied. Both semesters.

    Credits: 0
  
  • MJW 131 - Applied Jazz/Pop Woodwinds (Secondary)


    An exploration of technique, creativity, and artistic expression within the student’s secondary applied area. Special care is given by the instructor to the development of the individual musical goals of the music student and the achievement of collegiate music standards. This course offers private music instruction for the non-music major and for the music major studying woodwinds as a secondary applied. Both semesters.

    Credits: 1
  
  • MJW 132 - Applied Jazz/Pop Woodwinds (Secondary)


    An exploration of technique, creativity, and artistic expression within the student’s secondary applied area. Special care is given by the instructor to the development of the individual musical goals of the music student and the achievement of collegiate music standards. This course offers private music instruction for the non-music major and for the music major studying woodwinds as a secondary applied. Both semesters.

    Credits: 1
  
  • MJW 181 - Applied Jazz/Pop Woodwinds


    An exploration of technique, creativity, and artistic expression within the student’s applied area. Special care is given by the instructor to the development of the individual musical goals of the music student and the achievement of collegiate music standards. Both semesters.

    Credits: 2
  
  • MJW 182 - Applied Jazz/Pop Woodwinds


    An exploration of technique, creativity, and artistic expression within the student’s applied area. Special care is given by the instructor to the development of the individual musical goals of the music student and the achievement of collegiate music standards. Both semesters.

    Credits: 2
  
  • MJW 231 - Applied Jazz/Pop Woodwinds (Secondary)


    An exploration of technique, creativity, and artistic expression within the student’s secondary applied area. Special care is given by the instructor to the development of the individual musical goals of the music student and the achievement of collegiate music standards. This course offers private music instruction for the non-music major and for the music major studying woodwinds as a secondary applied. Both semesters.

    Credits: 1
  
  • MJW 232 - Applied Jazz/Pop Woodwinds (Secondary)


    An exploration of technique, creativity, and artistic expression within the student’s secondary applied area. Special care is given by the instructor to the development of the individual musical goals of the music student and the achievement of collegiate music standards. This course offers private music instruction for the non-music major and for the music major studying woodwinds as a secondary applied. Both semesters.

    Credits: 1
  
  • MJW 281 - Applied Jazz/Pop Woodwinds


    An exploration of technique, creativity, and artistic expression within the student’s applied area. Special care is given by the instructor to the development of the individual musical goals of the music student and the achievement of collegiate music standards. Both semesters.

    Credits: 2
  
  • MJW 282 - Applied Jazz/Pop Woodwinds


    An exploration of technique, creativity, and artistic expression within the student’s applied area. Special care is given by the instructor to the development of the individual musical goals of the music student and the achievement of collegiate music standards. Both semesters.

    Credits: 2
  
  • MJW 381 - Applied Jazz/Pop Woodwinds


    An exploration of technique, creativity, and artistic expression within the student’s applied area. Special care is given by the instructor to the development of the individual musical goals of the music student and the achievement of collegiate music standards. Both semesters.

    Credits: 2
  
  • MJW 382 - Applied Jazz/Pop Woodwinds


    An exploration of technique, creativity, and artistic expression within the student’s applied area. Special care is given by the instructor to the development of the individual musical goals of the music student and the achievement of collegiate music standards. Both semesters.

    Credits: 2
  
  • MJW 481 - Applied Jazz/Pop Woodwinds


    An exploration of technique, creativity, and artistic expression within the student’s applied area. Special care is given by the instructor to the development of the individual musical goals of the music student and the achievement of collegiate music standards. Both semesters.

    Credits: 2
  
  • MJW 482 - Applied Jazz/Pop Woodwinds


    An exploration of technique, creativity, and artistic expression within the student’s applied area. Special care is given by the instructor to the development of the individual musical goals of the music student and the achievement of collegiate music standards. Both semesters.

    Credits: 2

Music Ensemble

  
  • MEN 221 - Chapel Worship Team


    A vocal and instrumental ensemble designed to prepare and lead congregational worship for University chapels. Includes an introduction to worship service design and leadership, especially using contemporary musical styles and forms. Membership is open to all students on the basis of audition. Two hours of rehearsal per week. Both semesters.

    Credits: 1/0
  
  • MEN 222 - Early Music Workshop


    A performance class designed to acquaint students with Early Music and Historical Performance practice. In this team-taught course resident and area professionals skilled in the various instruments related to the repertoire instruct and coach students in preparation for a performance at the semester’s end. The seminar alternates between music of the Baroque and music of the Renaissance. Both semesters.

    Credits: 1/0
  
  • MEN 231 - Symphony Orchestra


    Performance of standard and non-standard orchestral literature as well as accompaniments for oratorio and concerto performances. Membership is open to all University students. Two and one-half hours of rehearsal per week. Both semesters.

    Credits: 1/0
  
  • MEN 232 - Wind Ensemble


    Performance of standard literature and non-standard works for wind ensemble. Membership is open to all University students by audition. Two and one-half hours of rehearsal per week. Both semesters.

    Credits: 1/0
  
  • MEN 233 - Brass Ensemble


    Performance of standard concert literature as well as transcriptions of hymns and sacred songs. Membership is open to all students. One hour of rehearsal per week. Both semesters.

    Credits: 1/0
  
  • MEN 234 - Handbell Choir


    Performance of standard literature written for English handbells. Membership is open to all students. Sight-reading ability is required. Three hours of rehearsal per week. Both semesters.

    Credits: 1/0
  
  • MEN 235 - Jazz Ensemble


    Performing experience in standard jazz literature. Improvisation is stressed and jazz performance techniques are discussed. Audition required. Open to all students. Both semesters.

    Credits: 1/0
  
  • MEN 236 - Chamber Music


    The study and performance of standard chamber repertoire based on student instrumentation, including independent and coached preparation. Both semesters.

    Credits: 1/0
  
  • MEN 241 - Chorale


    Performance of standard choral works selected from various periods and styles. Emphasis is placed upon sacred choral literature. The Chorale performs on and off campus during the school year and takes an extended annual tour. Membership is open to all students on the basis of audition/interview. Four hours of rehearsal per week. Both semesters.

    Credits: 1/0
  
  • MEN 242 - Chamber Singers


    Approximately 10-16 voices selected for their vocal quality and sight reading ability. Performance of standard chamber literature selected from various periods and styles. Membership is open to all students on the basis of audition/interview. Three hours of rehearsal per week. Both semesters.

    Credits: 1/0
  
  • MEN 243 - Community Chorus


    Performance of a major choral work with orchestra annually. Membership is open to all students. Two hours of rehearsal per week, beginning in mid-October with a concert in early February. Register non credit in the fall and one credit in the spring. Both semesters.

    Credits: 1/0
  
  • MEN 253 - Opera Theater


    An introduction to the world of opera and music theater, giving attention to dramatic movement, emotional interpretation, staging principles, scenery, props, costumes, makeup, and lighting. Either semester.

    Credits: 1/0
  
  • MEN 254 - Contemporary Christian Music Ensemble


    A small vocal/instrumental ensemble that performs contemporary Christian music for ministry at churches, youth meetings, retreats, and banquets. Membership is open to all students by audition. Participation in both fall and spring semesters is required. Two hours of rehearsal per week. Both semesters

    Credits: 1/0
  
  • MEN 261 - Accompanying Techniques I


    A study of the piano as an accompanying medium for standard vocal and instrumental literature, including congregational singing. Special emphasis is given to stylistic problems, orchestral reductions, and ensemble musicianship. This course is designed as a two-semester course (one credit each). Semester I (Fall) emphasizes various areas of sacred music accompaniment that the student will encounter (hymn playing, solo, and anthem accompaniment). Also explored are recitative, aria, and chorus accompaniment, including an introduction to basic performance practice as it relates to the organ and harpsichord. Semester II (Spring) focuses on the study of accompaniments for art songs, operatic arias, and instrumental works. The keyboard major must pass each semester once for credit but is permitted to take either part multiple times as well. The course satisfies an ensemble requirement each semester taken. First semester.

    Credits: 1
  
  • MEN 262 - Accompanying Techniques II


    A study of the piano as an accompanying medium for standard vocal and instrumental literature, including congregational singing. Special emphasis is given to stylistic problems, orchestral reductions, and ensemble musicianship. This course is designed as a two-semester course (one credit each). Semester I (Fall) emphasizes various areas of sacred music accompaniment that the student will encounter (hymn playing, solo, and anthem accompaniment). Also explored are recitative, aria, and chorus accompaniment, including an introduction to basic performance practice as it relates to the organ and harpsichord. Semester II (Spring) focuses on the study of accompaniments for art songs, operatic arias, and instrumental works. The keyboard major must pass each semester once for credit but is permitted to take either part multiple times as well. The course satisfies an ensemble requirement each semester taken. Second semester.

    Credits: 1

Natural Science

  
  • SCI 131 - The Physical Environment


    A course in which students consider their role with respect to the environment as individuals, as a local community, as Christians, and as members of the global community. Starting locally and ending globally, the students address the management and stewardship of energy, land, soil, and water resources; issues related to air pollution, solid waste management, and hazardous materials; and ecological and environmental principles and their applications on a macroscopic scale. Second semester.

    Credits: 3
  
  • SCI 201 - History and Philosophy of Science


    A study of the nature of science and its philosophical foundations through an exploration of the progression of scientific theories. Special emphasis is given to developing scientific literacy. Both semesters.

    Credits: 3
  
  • SCI 331 - Physical Science


    A conceptual study of physics and chemistry including principles of motion, energy, fluids, electricity, magnetism, and atomic theory and structure. Either semester.

    Credits: 3
  
  • SCI 332 - Geology


    An examination of the Earth’s geologic processes and resulting physical features. Specific attention is given to mineralogy, petrology, diastrophism, and stratigraphy, as well as modern geologic theories. Either semester.

    Credits: 3
  
  • SCI 333 - Astronomy


    A study of planetary systems, galaxies, the evolution of stars, and the methods used to explore planetary and stellar processes. Either semester.

    Credits: 3
  
  • SCI 334 - Physics


    A course that introduces Newtonian mechanics including one and two-dimensional kinematics, Newton’s laws of motion, and work, energy, momentum, and rotational motion. Either semester.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    MAT 241

    Credits: 3
  
  • SCI 335 - Environmental Science


    A course designed to study the interrelationships of the world’s communities and ecosystems, and the influence of human activities on their future stability. Particular emphasis is placed on an understanding of present air, water, and soil resources, how they might be sustained in light of modern society and its practices, and what constitutes appropriate societal and personal responses. Both semesters.

    Credits: 3
  
  • SCI 336 - Earth Science


    A course that examines the interconnectedness of the five Earth systems–lithosphere, hydrosphere, atmosphere, exosphere, and biosphere. Either semester.

    Credits: 3
  
  • SCI 337 - Chemistry


    A quantitative and conceptual study of inorganic chemistry. Topics include atomic theory, bonding, solutions, acids and bases, salts, equations, chemical arithmatic, and chemical reactions and energy transfer. Either semester.

    Credits: 3
  
  • SCI 338 - Marine Science


    A course that explores the related disciplines of biological, chemical, geological, and physical oceanography. Either semester.

    Credits: 3
  
  • SCI 341 - Biology 1


    A study of the cellular structures and chemical processes that control the growth and development of organisms. Emphasis is placed on the defining characteristics of living organisms and genetics as they apply to the human body. Either semester.

    Credits: 3
  
  • SCI 342 - Anatomy and Physiology


    An examination of the structure and function of the interrelated physiological systems of the human body. Both semesters.

    Credits: 3
  
  • SCI 441 - Biology 2


    A study of the interaction between organisms and their environments. The course explores evolutionary explanations for the diversity of life on Earth and the adaptations of organisms to environmental changes. Either semester.

    Credits: 3

Pastoral Ministries

  
  • PMN 321 - Pastoral Care


    A course that considers a biblical foundation for pastoral ministry and the traditional roles of the pastor. Second semester.

    Credits: 3
  
  • PMN 421 - Church Administration Issues


    A course that considers the role of the pastor as the leader/administrator of a local church. First semester.

    Credits: 3
  
  • PMN 431 - Homiletics I


    An introductory course instructing students in the rudiments of expository preaching. Emphasis is placed upon the preparation of expository sermons, sermonic research, and the development of communication skills. First semester.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    COM 101

    Credits: 3
 

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