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Concealed Weapons Carry (AJS155) 2 Credits

Training in safe handling and use of handguns. Examines legal provisions related to carrying a concealed weapon; legal and moral implications of self-defense. Prerequisites: None.

Alternative Photographic Processes (ART137) 3 Credits

Emphasis on development of alternative photographic processes including technique, aesthetics, and creative imagery. Exploration of various types of non-silver photographic processes including cyanotype, Van Dyke, Polaroid imaging, and others. Prerequisites: None.

Jewelry I (ART171) 3 Credits

Fundamentals of jewelry making. Covers hand formed methods, including cutting, shaping, forging, soldering, and lost wax technique. Prerequisites: None.

Studio Art (ART290AC) 3 Credits

Studio course for art majors allowing continuation in a subject field. Note: ART290AC students must have completed advanced courses in the subject field. ART290AC may be repeated for credit. Prerequisites: Permission of Instructor.

Studio Art: Drawing (ART290BC) 3 Credits

Studio course for art majors allowing continuation in a subject field. Note: ART290BC may be repeated for credit. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ART111 or permission of Instructor.

Studio Art: Life Drawing (ART290DC) 3 Credits

Studio course for art majors allowing continuation in a subject field. Note: ART290DC may be repeated for credit. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ART117 or permission of Instructor.

Studio Art: Photography (ART290EC) 3 Credits

Studio course for art majors allowing continuation in a subject field. Note: ART290EC may be repeated for credit. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ART132 or permission of Instructor.

Studio Art: Sculpture (ART290FF) 3 Credits

Studio course for art majors allowing continuation in a subject field. Note: ART290FF may be repeated for credit. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ART252 or permission of Instructor.

Studio Art: Watercolor (ART290HC) 3 Credits

Studio course for art majors allowing continuation in a subject field. Note: ART290HC may be repeated for credit. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ART166 or permission of Instructor.

Studio Art: Digital Photography (ART290MC) 3 Credits

Studio course for art majors allowing continuation in a subject field. Note: ART290MC may be repeated for credit. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ART143 or permission of Instructor.

Studio Art: Painting (ART290PC) 3 Credits

Studio course for art majors allowing continuation in a subject field. Note: ART290PC may be repeated for credit. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ART168 or permission of Instructor.

Microbiology (BIO205) 4 Credits

Study of microorganisms and their relationship to health, ecology, and related fields. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in (BIO156, or BIO156XT, or BIO181, or BIO181XT, or one year of high school biology) and (RDG100, or RDG100LL, or higher, or eligibility for CRE101). CHM130 or higher or one year of high school chemistry suggested but not required.

General Education Designations: SG

Introduction to Human Communication (COM100) 3 Credits

Introduces the theory and practice of human communication. Surveys communication topics related to interpersonal, small group, and public communication. Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: SB

Ballet I (DAN131) 1 Credit

Introduction to the theory and practice of ballet at the beginning level. Development of movement quality and performance skills. Prerequisites: None. Note: DAN131 may be repeated for credit.

Ballet Basic Level (DAN131PA) 0.5 Credits

Dance training for personal skill development and interest. Introduction to the theory and practice of ballet at the basic level. Prerequisites: None. Prior dance experience suggested but not required. Note: DAN131PA may be repeated for credit. Course is not intended for dance majors.

Modern Dance I (DAN132) 1 Credit

Introduction to the theory and practice of modern dance at the beginning level. Development of movement quality and performance skills. Prerequisites: None. Note: DAN132 may be repeated for credit.

Jazz Dance I (DAN133) 1 Credit

Introduction to the theory and practice of jazz dance at the beginning level. Development of movement quality and performance skills. Prerequisites: None. Note: DAN133 may be repeated for credit.

Jazz Basic Level (DAN133PA) 0.5 Credits

Dance training for personal skill development and interest. Introduction to the theory and practice of jazz dance at the basic level.
Prerequisites: None. Prior dance experience suggested but not required. Note: DAN133PA may be repeated for credit. Course is not intended for dance majors.

Ballet II (DAN134) 1 Credit

Theory and practice of ballet at the advanced beginning level. Development of movement quality and performance skills. Note: DAN134 may be repeated for credit. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in DAN131 or permission of Instructor.

Ballet Beginning Level (DAN134PA) 0.5 Credits

Dance training for personal skill development and interest. Theory and practice of ballet at the beginning level. Note: DAN134PA may be repeated for credit. Course is not intended for dance majors. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in DAN131PA or permission of Department or Division.

Modern Dance II (DAN135) 1 Credit

Theory and practice of modern dance at the advanced beginning level. Development of movement quality and performance skills. Note: DAN135 may be repeated for credit. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in DAN132 or permission of Instructor.

Jazz Dance II (DAN136) 1 Credit

Theory and practice of jazz dance at the advanced beginning level. Development of movement quality and performance skills. Note: DAN136 may be repeated for credit. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in DAN133 or permission of Instructor.

Jazz Beginning Level (DAN136PA) 0.5 Credits

Dance training for personal skill development and interest. Introduction to the theory and practice of jazz dance at the beginning level. Development of movement quality and performance skills. Note: DAN136PA may be repeated for credit. Course is not intended for dance majors. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in DAN133PA or permission of Department or Division.

Dance Performance I (DAN150) 1 Credit

An introduction to the process and practice of dance performance.
Prerequisites: None. Note: DAN150 may be repeated for credit. Corequisites: Any level of any of the following dance technique courses with a DAN prefix: ballet, modern, jazz, hip hop, tap, social, or world dance.

Dance Performance II (DAN155) 1 Credit

Continued study of the process and practice of dance performance at advanced beginning level. Note: DAN155 may be repeated for credit. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in DAN150 or permission of Instructor. Corequisites: Any level of any of the following dance technique courses with a DAN prefix: ballet, modern, jazz, hip hop, tap, social, or world dance.

Ballet III: Intensive (DAN231AA) 2 Credits

Theory and intensive practice of ballet at the beginning intermediate level. Development of movement quality and performance skills. Note: DAN231AA may be repeated for credit. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in DAN134 or permission of Instructor.

Ballet Intermediate Level (DAN231PA) 0.5 Credits

Dance training for personal skill development and interest. Theory and practice of ballet at the intermediate level. Note: DAN231PA may be repeated for credit. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in DAN134PA or permission of Department or Division.

Modern Dance III: Intensive (DAN232AA) 2 Credits

Theory and intensive practice of modern dance at the beginning intermediate level. Development of movement quality and performance skills. Note: DAN232AA may be repeated for credit. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in DAN135 or permission of Instructor.

Modern Dance Intermediate Level (DAN232PA) 0.5 Credits

Dance training for personal skill development and interest. Theory and practice of modern dance at the intermediate level. Note: DAN232PA may be repeated for credit. Course is not intended for dance majors. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in DAN135PA or permission of Department or Division.

Jazz Dance III (DAN233) 1 Credit

Theory and practice of jazz dance at the beginning intermediate level. Development of movement quality and performance skills. Note: DAN233 may be repeated for credit. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in DAN136 or permission of Instructor.

Ballet IV: Intensive (DAN234AA) 2 Credits

Theory and intensive practice of ballet at the advanced intermediate level. Development of movement quality and performance skills. Note: DAN234AA may be repeated for credit. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in DAN231AA or permission of Instructor.

Modern Dance IV: Intensive (DAN235AA) 2 Credits

Theory and intensive practice of modern dance at the advanced intermediate level. Development of movement quality and performance skills. Note: DAN235AA may be repeated for credit. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in DAN232AA or permission of Instructor.

Jazz Dance IV (DAN236) 1 Credit

Theory and practice of jazz dance at the intermediate level. Development of movement quality and performance skills. Note: DAN236 may be repeated for credit. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in DAN233 or permission of Instructor.

Dance Performance III (DAN250) 1 Credit

Continued study of the process and practice of dance performance at beginning intermediate level. Note: DAN250 may be repeated for credit. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in DAN155 or permission of Instructor. Corequisites: Any level of any of the following dance technique courses with a DAN prefix: ballet, modern, jazz, hip hop, tap, social, or world dance.

Dance Performance IV (DAN255) 1 Credit

Continued study of the process and practice of dance performance at the intermediate level. Note: DAN255 may be repeated for credit. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in DAN250 or permission of Instructor. Corequisites: Any level of any of the following dance technique courses with a DAN prefix: ballet, modern, jazz, hip hop, tap, social, or world dance.

Engineering Problem Solving and Design (ECE103) 2 Credits

Fundamentals of the design process: engineering modeling, communication and problem-solving skills in a team environment. Emphasis on process-based improvements to the design process. Introduction to engineering as a profession. Note: Student may receive credit for only one of the following: ECE103 or ECE103EP. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ECE102 or permission of Instructor or Division or Department Chair.

Equine and Stable Management II (EQS264) 4 Credits

Advanced practical experience in horse and stable management. Practical and supervisory experience in daily stable operations that increase skill and knowledge level in the care and management of horses. Topics include nutrition, diseases and their prevention, environmental issues parasite, pests and rodent control, safety, horse handling, wounds and their treatments, injury and treatments, inventory control, record keeping, and industry-standard operating procedures. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in (EQS162 or EQS162VT) or permission of Department or Division.

Film Comedy (HUM215) 3 Credits

Explores the basics of humor in film by tracing its roots through a historical examination of a variety of arts, artists, and theorists. Focuses on films' unique contributions to the world of laughter. Investigates how comedy, and film comedy in particular, provides an essential and unifying force for culture and society. Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: HU

Private Instruction: Voice (MUP101AA) 1 Credit

Private Instruction emphasizing developmental improvement of musicianship and technique from an entering skill level. Four-course sequence required of all music majors meeting departmental requirements. Instruction provided on voice, piano, harpsichord, organ, guitar, trumpet, French horn, trombone, baritone horn, tuba, flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, saxophone, violin, viola, violoncello, contrabass, bass guitar, percussion, and harp.
Prerequisites: None. Note: MUP101AA may be repeated for credit.

Private Instruction: Violin (MUP101BT) 1 Credit

Private Instruction emphasizing developmental improvement of musicianship and technique from an entering skill level. Four-course sequence required of all music majors meeting departmental requirements. Instruction provided on voice, piano, harpsichord, organ, guitar, trumpet, French horn, trombone, baritone horn, tuba, flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, saxophone, violin, viola, violoncello, contrabass, bass guitar, percussion, and harp. Prerequisites: None. Note: MUP101BT may be repeated for credit.

Private Instruction: Popular Music Voice (MUP101CK) 1 Credit

Private Instruction emphasizing developmental improvement of musicianship and technique from an entering skill level. Four-course sequence required of all music majors meeting departmental requirements. Instruction provided on voice, piano, harpsichord, organ, guitar, trumpet, French horn, trombone, baritone horn, tuba, flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, saxophone, violin, viola, violoncello, contrabass, bass guitar, percussion, harp, turntablism and electronic music. Prerequisites: None. Note: MUP101CK may be repeated for credit.

Private Instruction: Voice (MUP102AA) 2 Credits

Private Instruction emphasizing musicianship, literature, technique and performance. Four course sequence designed for university transfer equivalency. Instruction provided on voice, piano, harpsichord, organ, guitar, trumpet, French horn, trombone, baritone horn, tuba, flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, saxophone, violin, viola, violoncello, contrabass, bass guitar, percussion, and harp.
Prerequisites: None. Note: MUP102AA may be repeated for credit.

Private Instruction: Piano (MUP102AD) 2 Credits

Private Instruction emphasizing musicianship, literature, technique and performance. Four-course sequence designed for university transfer equivalency. Instruction provided on voice, piano, harpsichord, organ, guitar, trumpet, French horn, trombone, baritone horn, tuba, flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, saxophone, violin, viola, violoncello, contrabass, bass guitar, percussion, and harp. Prerequisites: None. Note: MUP102AD may be repeated for credit.

Private Instruction: Guitar (MUP102AM) 2 Credits

Private Instruction emphasizing musicianship, literature, technique and performance. Four-course sequence designed for university transfer equivalency. Instruction provided on voice, piano, harpsichord, organ, guitar, trumpet, French horn, trombone, baritone horn, tuba, flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, saxophone, violin, viola, violoncello, contrabass, bass guitar, percussion, and harp. Prerequisites: None. Note: MUP102AM may be repeated for credit.

Private Instruction: Trumpet (MUP102AP) 2 Credits

Private Instruction emphasizing musicianship, literature, technique and performance. Four-course sequence designed for university transfer equivalency. Instruction provided on voice, piano, harpsichord, organ, guitar, trumpet, French horn, trombone, baritone horn, tuba, flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, saxophone, violin, viola, violoncello, contrabass, bass guitar, percussion, and harp. Prerequisites: None. Note: MUP102AP may be repeated for credit.

Private Instruction: Popular Music Bass Guitar (MUP102CF) 2 Credits

Private Instruction emphasizing developmental improvement of musicianship and technique from an entering skill level. Four-course sequence required of all music majors meeting departmental requirements. Instruction provided on voice, piano, harpsichord, organ, guitar, trumpet, French horn, trombone, baritone horn, tuba, flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, saxophone, violin, viola, violoncello, contrabass, bass guitar, percussion, harp, turntablism and electronic music.
Prerequisites: None. Note: MUP102CF may be repeated for credit.

Introduction to Class Piano (MUP130) 1 Credit

Basic introduction to piano techniques and fundamentals of music including hand position, sight-reading of both melodic and harmonic materials, and the introduction of scale patterns. Designed for those with little or no piano experience.
Prerequisites: None.

Class Piano I (MUP131) 1 Credit

Development of beginning piano techniques and the fundamentals of music including basic hand position, music-reading skills of melodic and harmonic material, major scales, transposition, and harmonizations including the I, IV, V7 chords. Prerequisites: None.

Class Piano II (MUP132) 1 Credit

Continuation of Piano I with emphasis on elementary piano techniques including major and minor scales, transposition, improvisation, and sight reading. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MUP131 or permission of Instructor.

Private Instruction: Voice (MUP151AA) 1 Credit

Private Instruction emphasizing developmental improvement of musicianship and technique from an entering skill level. Four-course sequence required of all music majors meeting departmental requirements. Instruction provided on voice, piano, harpsichord, organ, guitar, trumpet, French horn, trombone, baritone horn, tuba, flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, saxophone, violin, viola, violoncello, contrabass, bass guitar, percussion, and harp. Note: MUP151AA may be repeated for credit. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MUP101AA.

Private Instruction: Piano (MUP151AD) 1 Credit

Private Instruction emphasizing developmental improvement of musicianship and technique from an entering skill level. Four-course sequence required of all music majors meeting departmental requirements. Instruction provided on voice, piano, harpsichord, organ, guitar, trumpet, French horn, trombone, baritone horn, tuba, flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, saxophone, violin, viola, violoncello, contrabass, bass guitar, percussion, and harp. Note: MUP151AD may be repeated for credit. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MUP101AD.

Private Instruction: Flute (MUP151BE) 1 Credit

Private Instruction emphasizing developmental improvement of musicianship and technique from an entering skill level. Four-course sequence required of all music majors meeting departmental requirements. Instruction provided on voice, piano, harpsichord, organ, guitar, trumpet, French horn, trombone, baritone horn, tuba, flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, saxophone, violin, viola, violoncello, contrabass, bass guitar, percussion, and harp. Note: MUP151BE may be repeated for credit. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MUP101BE.

Private Instruction: Popular Music Voice (MUP151CK) 1 Credit

Private Instruction emphasizing developmental improvement of musicianship and technique from an entering skill level. Four-course sequence required of all music majors meeting departmental requirements. Instruction provided on voice, piano, harpsichord, organ, guitar, trumpet, French horn, trombone, baritone horn, tuba, flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, saxophone, violin, viola, violoncello, contrabass, bass guitar, percussion, harp, turntablism and electronic music. Note: MUP151CK may be repeated for credit. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MUP101CK.

Private Instruction: Voice (MUP152AA) 2 Credits

Private Instruction emphasizing musicianship, literature, technique and performance. Four-course sequence designed for university transfer equivalency. Instruction provided on voice, piano, harpsichord, organ, guitar, trumpet, French horn, trombone, baritone horn, tuba, flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, saxophone, violin, viola, violoncello, contrabass, bass guitar, percussion, and harp. Note: MUP152AA may be repeated for credit. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MUP102AA.

Private Instruction: Guitar (MUP152AM) 2 Credits

Private Instruction emphasizing musicianship, literature, technique and performance. Four-course sequence designed for university transfer equivalency. Instruction provided on voice, piano, harpsichord, organ, guitar, trumpet, French horn, trombone, baritone horn, tuba, flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, saxophone, violin, viola, violoncello, contrabass, bass guitar, percussion, and harp. Note: MUP152AM may be repeated for credit. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MUP102AM.

Community Band (MUP161) 1 Credit

Emphasis on college/community participation and the preparation of band literature for public performance. Prerequisites: None. Note: MUP161 may be repeated for credit. Auditions may be required.

Chamber Music Ensembles (MUP181) 1 Credit

Practical and performance experience in instrumental, vocal, and mixed ensembles. Prerequisites: None. Note: MUP181 may be repeated for credit.

Private Instruction: Voice (MUP202AA) 2 Credits

Private Instruction emphasizing musicianship, literature, technique and performance. Four-course sequence designed for university transfer equivalency. Instruction provided on voice, piano, harpsichord, organ, guitar, trumpet, French horn, trombone, baritone horn, tuba, flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, saxophone, violin, viola, violoncello, contrabass, bass guitar, percussion, and harp. Note: MUP202AA may be repeated for credit. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MUP152AA.

Private Instruction: Percussion (MUP202CI) 2 Credits

Private Instruction emphasizing musicianship, literature, technique and performance. Four-course sequence designed for university transfer equivalency. Instruction provided on voice, piano, harpsichord, organ, guitar, trumpet, French horn, trombone, baritone horn, tuba, flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, saxophone, violin, viola, violoncello, contrabass, bass guitar, percussion, and harp. Note: MUP202CI may be repeated for credit. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MUP152CI.

Class Piano III (MUP231) 1 Credit

Development of intermediate piano techniques including selected solo literature, transposition of harmonic patterns, and secondary dominants. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MUP132 or permission of Instructor.

Class Piano IV (MUP232) 1 Credit

Continuation of Piano III including modulation techniques, improvisation of piano accompaniments, advanced chromatic harmony, and sight reading of advanced literature. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MUP231 or permission of Instructor.

Private Instruction: Voice (MUP252AA) 2 Credits

Private Instruction emphasizing musicianship, literature, technique and performance. Four-course sequence designed for university transfer equivalency. Instruction provided on voice, piano, harpsichord, organ, guitar, trumpet, French horn, trombone, baritone horn, tuba, flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, saxophone, violin, viola, violoncello, contrabass, bass guitar, percussion, and harp. Note: MUP252AA may be repeated for credit. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MUP202AA.

Private Instruction: Piano (MUP252AD) 2 Credits

Private Instruction emphasizing musicianship, literature, technique and performance. Four-course sequence designed for university transfer equivalency. Instruction provided on voice, piano, harpsichord, organ, guitar, trumpet, French horn, trombone, baritone horn, tuba, flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, saxophone, violin, viola, violoncello, contrabass, bass guitar, percussion, and harp. Note: MUP252AD may be repeated for credit. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MUP202AD.

Private Instruction: Violin (MUP252BT) 2 Credits

Private Instruction emphasizing musicianship, literature, technique and performance. Four-course sequence designed for university transfer equivalency. Instruction provided on voice, piano, harpsichord, organ, guitar, trumpet, French horn, trombone, baritone horn, tuba, flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, saxophone, violin, viola, violoncello, contrabass, bass guitar, percussion, and harp. Note: MUP252BT may be repeated for credit. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MUP202BT.

Musical Theatre Workshop (MUP270) 2 Credits

Workshop in the study and performance of Musical Theatre repertoire. Includes audition techniques, stage directions, character role development, rehearsal techniques, vocal acting styles and vocal technique, stage movement, crew roles, and performance. Prerequisites: None. Note: MUP/THP270 may be repeated for credit.

Lifetime Fitness (PED115) 2 Credits

Increase personal fitness, strength, and vitality. Current principles of cardiovascular exercise, weight training, flexibility, and balance exercises applicable to lifetime fitness goals. Personalized fitness plans developed and implemented with support of highly trained fitness professionals. Techniques to make sessions more effective and enjoyable. Prerequisites: None. Note: PED115 may be repeated for a total of eight (8) credit hours.

Musical Theatre Workshop (THP270) 2 Credits

Workshop in the study and performance of Musical Theatre repertoire. Includes audition techniques, stage directions, character role development, rehearsal techniques, vocal acting styles and vocal technique, stage movement, crew roles, and performance. Prerequisites: None. Note: MUP/THP270 may be repeated for credit.