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MHL140: Survey of Music History – 3 credits

Study of composers, compositions, styles, and periods in music history. Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: HU

Class#	Location	Delivery	Dates	Days	Times	Instructors	Availability
26929	Rio Salado Online Class	Online : You can start on any Monday between dates:	10/20 – 12/08 Fall 2025	N/A	N/A	F. Martyn	Open 6 of 7 seats available
26929	Notes Notes: Twelve (12) Week Class 8-week class option available Additional Notes: Open Educational Resources (OER) are learning, teaching, and research materials in any format and medium that reside in the public domain or have an open license copyright that permits no-cost access, re-use, re-purpose, retention, redistribution, and adaptation by others. Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0. Book Information Get book at the Bookstore

MHL143: Music in World Cultures – 3 credits

Non-European musical traditions including the study of music in rituals, musical instruments and the impact of cultures on musical styles. Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: G, HU

Class#	Location	Delivery	Dates	Days	Times	Instructors	Availability
27011	Rio Salado Online Class	Online : You can start on any Monday between dates:	10/20 – 12/08 Fall 2025	N/A	N/A	K. Sejkora	Open 6 of 11 seats available
27011	Notes Notes: Fourteen (14) Week Class 8-week class option available Note: The textbook is packaged with two accompanying CDs. You will need these CDs to complete the course. Book Information Get book at the Bookstore

MHL145: American Jazz and Popular Music – 3 credits

The study of cultural and social contributions to the evolution of American jazz and popular music from the mid-1800's to present. Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: C, HU

Class#	Location	Delivery	Dates	Days	Times	Instructors	Availability
11223	Scottsdale Music Bldg. MUS 136	Hybrid In-Person	10/29 – 12/19 Fall 2025	W	12:30PM – 1:50PM	E. Rasmussen	Open 7 of 22 seats available
11223	Notes Notes: This course will be taught with multiple attendance options. For more information and questions regarding enrollment contact the Academic Department at https://www.scottsdalecc.edu/academics/departments This class meets for an 8-week period during the full length semester. Students should expect an increased amount of work each week during the 8 weeks as compared to the same class offered in the full semester. Students are encouraged to work with an academic advisor to be sure their course load is balanced over the course of a given semester. This course requires the use of a computer or mobile device with internet access, a webcam, speakers and microphone. Book Information Get book at the Bookstore
26930	Rio Salado Online Class	Online : You can start on any Monday between dates:	10/20 – 12/08 Fall 2025	N/A	N/A	K. Sejkora	Open 7 of 15 seats available
26930	Notes Notes: Fourteen (14) Week Class 8-week class option available Additional Notes: Open Educational Resources (OER) are learning, teaching, and research materials in any format and medium that reside in the public domain or have an open license copyright that permits no-cost access, re-use, re-purpose, retention, redistribution, and adaptation by others. Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0. No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor

MHL153: Rock Music and Culture – 3 credits

History of Rock music and how cultural, social, political, and economic conditions have shaped its evolution. Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: H, HU

Class#	Location	Delivery	Dates	Days	Times	Instructors	Availability
15017	Paradise Valley ONLINE	Online	10/20 – 12/19 Fall 2025	N/A	N/A	K. Kelly	Open 6 of 23 seats available
15017	Costs include MHL Course Fee: $41.00 Notes Notes: Online courses require reliable internet access. If you have not taken an online course or used the Canvas Classroom, please contact the PVCC Technology Help Desk for more information at 602.787.7780. Online classes do not meet at specific class times. Coursework must be completed according to deadlines. Students are required to have access to a computer or mobile device. Course fees cover online access to course textbook and additional course materials, which can include quizzes, exams and additional student resources. Book Information Get book at the Bookstore
20626	Glendale Online Class	Online	10/20 – 12/12 Fall 2025	N/A	N/A	G. Lloyd	Open 1 of 24 seats available
20626	Book Information Get book at the Bookstore
26931	Rio Salado Online Class	Online : You can start on any Monday between dates:	10/20 – 12/08 Fall 2025	N/A	N/A	S. Mitton	Open 19 of 25 seats available
26931	Notes Notes: Fourteen (14) Week Class 8-week class option available Book Information Get books at the Bookstore

MHL155: Survey of American Music – 3 credits

History of the music of North America from the earliest American Indian music to the present. Introduction to the musical trends, composers, socioeconomic developments and trends, musical forms and styles that influence our modern American musical sense. Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: C, H, HU

Class#	Location	Delivery	Dates	Days	Times	Instructors	Availability
24610	Mesa Online Course	Online	10/20 – 12/19 Fall 2025	N/A	N/A	M. Ohm	Open 1 of 25 seats available
24610	Notes Notes: This is an Online class that does not meet at specific class times. Students are required to have access to a computer or mobile device, and Internet access, unless otherwise specified. Before enrolling in their first online class at MCC, students need to view the online orientation and complete the readiness survey on https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information. Class 24610 Students may contact instructor at: melanie.ohm@cgc.edu Book Information Get book at the Bookstore
15657	Paradise Valley ONLINE	Online	10/20 – 12/19 Fall 2025	N/A	N/A	M. Dinger	Open 2 of 23 seats available
15657	Costs include MHL Course Fee: $41.00 Notes Notes: Online courses require reliable internet access. If you have not taken an online course or used the Canvas Classroom, please contact the PVCC Technology Help Desk for more information at 602.787.7780. Online classes do not meet at specific class times. Coursework must be completed according to deadlines. Students are required to have access to a computer or mobile device. Course fees cover online access to course textbook and additional course materials, which can include quizzes, exams and additional student resources. Book Information Get book at the Bookstore

MHL194: Music and Culture – 3 credits

Introduction to the study of multicultural music in its social, cultural, historical and economic contexts. Performance of music using percussion, rhythm, and the human body. Historical and social aspects of global cultures' musical expressions. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MTC101 or a higher level MTC course; or Corequisites: MTC105 and MTC106 or permission of Instructor.