Course Syllabi

ATMT 1750 - Plastic Product Design & Tooling

Credit Hours: 2.00

Objectives:

1. Using the material presented on plastic product design process, list and describe the elements of sequential plastic product design process with 80% accuracy.
2. Using the material presented on plastic product performance requirements, list and describe the plastic product design and processing requirements required for successful plastics product performance with 80% accuracy.
3. Using the material presented on plastic processing methods, list and describe the processing method design requirements for successful plastic product design with 80% accuracy.
4. Using the material presented on optimizing plastic product function, list and describe design elements for optimizing plastic product function with 80% accuracy.
5. Using the material presented on reducing manufacturing cost of plastic products, list and describe the design elements for reducing manufacturing costs with 80% accuracy.

Outcome 2: Upon completion of this course, the learner will be able to describe the plastic prototyping and testing, general plastic product design, structural plastic product design, and plastic product design for assembly.

Objectives:

1. Using the material presented on plastics product prototyping and testing, describe the plastic prototyping process and testing to gain product performance information for successful production plastic product design and tooling design.
2. Using the material presented on general plastic product design, list the general plastic product design requirements for thermoplastics and thermosetting plastics with 80% accuracy.
3. Using the material presented on structural plastic product design, list the structural plastic product design requirements for thermoplastics and thermosetting plastics with 80% accuracy.
4. Using the material presented on plastics product design for assembly, list and describe the interference fits used in plastics product design for successful assembly with 80% accuracy.

Outcome 3: Upon completion of this course, the learner will be able to describe machining and finishing processes for plastics products, painting, plating and decorating plastics products, and mold design for plastics products.

Objectives:

1. Using the material presented on machining and finishing processes for plastics products list and describe the machining and finishing processes, list the tools, tool geometry, speeds and feeds for machining and finishing plastics, and describe the problems inherent with machining and finishing thermoplastics and thermosetting plastics with 80% accuracy.
2. Using the material presented on painting, plating and decorating plastics, list and describe the processes and product applications, which enhance plastics products appearance and function with 80% accuracy.
3. Using the material presented on mold design for plastics products, list and describe the mold design requirements for the plastics processing methods for functional molds and related tooling with 80% accuracy.

1. Introduction and Orientation to Course: The Design Process, Defining Plastic Part Requirements
2. Processing Methods, Optimizing Product Function, Reducing Manufacturing Costs and Prototype Testing
3. General Design
4. Structural Design
5. Design for Assembly
6. Machining and Finishing
7. Painting, Plating and Decorating
8. Mold Design
9. Mold Design Check List

ATMT 1950 - Science Physics 1: Mechanics

Credit Hours: 2.00

Objectives:

1. Given a set of IP measurements, the student will determine the length, area, and volume of rectangular and cylindrical objects to an accuracy of 70%.
2. Given a set of metric measurements, the student will determine the length, area, and volume of rectangular and cylindrical objects to an accuracy of 70%.
3. Given a set of IP dimensions, the student will determine the metric equivalent to an accuracy of 70%.
4. Given a set of metric dimensions, the student will determine the IP equivalent to an accuracy of 70%.

Outcome 2: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to distinguish between weight and mass.

Objectives:

1. Given the formula F=ma, the student will identify F as the weight, m as the mass and a as the acceleration or gravity to an accuracy of 100%.
2. Given the formula F=ma and a series of realistic situations using IP and metric units, the student will determine the weight or the mass of an object to an accuracy of 70%.
3. Given the formula F=ma and the various effects of gravity on earth and the moon using IP and metric units, the student will determine the weight or the mass of an object to an accuracy of 70%.

Outcome 3: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to state the law of conservation of momentum and apply it to physical problems.

Objectives:

1. Given final exam questions, the student will identify the definition of Newton’s Third Law, to an accuracy of 70%.
2. Given final exam questions, the student will identify the definition of momentum, to an accuracy of 70%.
3. Given the formula p=mv, the student will identify p as the momentum, m as the mass and v as the velocity to an accuracy of 100%.
4. Given the formulas p=mv and p1=p2 and a series of realistic situations using IP and metric units, the student will prove the conservation of momentum, to an accuracy of 70%.

Outcome 4: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to describe the concept of work and apply it to practical problems.

Objectives:

1. Given final exam questions, the student will identify the definition of work, to an accuracy of 70%.
2. Given the formula W=Fs, the student will identify W as work, F as the force applied in the direction of motion and s as the displacement to an accuracy of 100%.
3. Given the formula W=Fs and a series of realistic situations using IP and metric units, the student will determine the work performed, force applied or displacement of an object to an accuracy of 70%.

Outcome 5: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to describe how a machine is used to transfer energy from one place to another.

Objectives:

1. Given final exam questions, the student will identify the definitions of effort, resistance, and mechanical advantage, to an accuracy of 70%.
2. Given the formula FRxsR=FExsE and a series of realistic situations using IP and metric units, the student will determine the mechanical advantage, force or distance to an accuracy of 70%.

1. Measurement and the Metric System
2. Vectors: Magnitude and Displacement
3. Motion: Velocity and Acceleration
4. Force: Inertia, Acceleration, Friction, Gravity & Weight
5. Force: Action & Reaction, Momentum, Collisions
6. Force: Concurrent Forces, Concurrent Forces in Equilibrium
7. Force: Torque, Parallel Forces, Center of Gravity
8. Work and Energy: Work, Power
9. Work and Energy: Energy, Conservation of Energy
10. Rotational Motion: Measurement, Curved Path, Gears, Pulleys
11. Simple Machines: Mechanical Advantage, Levers, Wheel and Axle, Pulleys
12. Simple Machines: Inclined Plane, Screw, Compound Machines
13. Matier: Properties of Matier, Solids, Liquids, Gases, Density

ATMT 2210 - Plastic Mold & Die Cast Die Theory

Credit Hours: 2.00

Objectives:

1. Using the material presented on mold design basics, list and describe the plastics molding processes, list and describe mold base sizing, required plates, plate thickness, types of tool steels, ejection system, and injection system with 80% accuracy.
2. Using the material presented on mold design basics, list and describe the die casting processes, list and describe mold base sizing, required plates, plate thickness, types of tool steels, ejection system and injection system with 80% accuracy.
3. Using the material presented on mold design basics, list and describe the plastics molding and die casting machine tools for plastics and die casting including press type and size with 80% accuracy.

Outcome 2: Upon completion of this course, the learner will be able to describe plastics mold and die cast mold action areas, plastics mold and die cast mold runners, gating and venting, plastics mold and die cast mold temperature control.

Objectives:

1. Using the material presented on plastics molds and die cast molds, list and describe mold action actions to eliminate die lock conditions with 80% accuracy.
2. Using the material presented on plastics molds and die cast molds, list and describe mold runner systems required to inject materials into the molds with 80% accuracy.
3. Using the material presented on plastics molds and die cast molds, list and describe mold gating and venting systems required to inject materials into the molds with 80% accuracy.
4. Using the material presented on plastics molds and die cast molds, list and describe mold temperature control systems required for the molding processes with 80% accuracy.

Outcome 3: Upon completion of this course, the learner will be able to describe plastics mold and die cast mold alignment systems, mold repair procedures, mold protection and storage and plastics and die cast product defects related to molds.

Objectives:

1. Using the material presented on plastics molds and die cast molds, list and describe mold alignment systems with 80% accuracy.
2. Using the material presented on plastics molds and die cast molds, list and describe mold repair procedures including welding processes with 80% accuracy.
3. Using the material presented on plastics molds and die cast molds, list and describe mold protection and the preparation requirements for short term and long term storage with 80% accuracy.
4. Using the material presented on plastics molds and die cast molds, list and describe the plastics and die cast product defects as they relate to mold design and mold construction with 80% accuracy.

1. The Injection Molding Concept and the Importance of the Mold
2. Mold Design Basics
3. Mold Construction Basics
4. Action Areas of the Mold
5. Mold Runners, Gating and Venting
6. Mold Temperature Control
7. Mold Alignment Concepts
8. Mold Repairing, Protecting and Storing
9. Product Defects and Molds
10. Mold Design Check List

ATMT 2350 - Metallurgy Heat Treatment of Ferrous Alloys

Credit Hours: 2.00

Objectives: The student will:

1. Using the material presented on the principles of heat, describe specific heat of metals and heat capacity of metals as they relate to heat treatment of metals with 80% accuracy.
2. Using the material presented on heat treatment operations and equipment, list and describe heat treatment operations and heat treatment equipment with 80% accuracy.
3. Using the material presented on heat treatment procedures and heat treatment quench media, list and describe heat treatment procedures and quench media with 80% accuracy.

Outcome 2: Upon completion of this course, the learner will be able to describe the heat treatment effects of carbon and other alloying elements, heat treatment of carbon tool steels, heat treatment of oil hardening tool steels, heat treatment of air hardening tool steels.

Objectives: The student will:

1. Using the material presented on the heat treatment effects of carbon and alloying elements and concentrations on carbon steels, list and describe heat treatment effects on metallurgical structure and properties of carbon steels based on carbon content, alloying elements and concentrations with 80% accuracy.
2. Using the material presented on heat treatment of carbon tool steels, list and describe heat treatment processes, heat treatment effects and resulting metallurgical properties of carbon tool steels, based on carbon content with 80% accuracy.
3. Using the material presented on heat treatment of oil hardening and air hardening tool steels, list and describe the processes and resulting metallurgical properties of oil hardening and air hardening tool steels heat treatment based on alloying elements and concentrations with 80% content.

Outcome 3: Upon completion of this course, the learner will be able to describe heat treatment of hot work die steels, heat treatment of high speed tool steels, heat treatment of special purpose steels and metallurgical structural defects in die and tool steels.

Objectives: The student will:

1. Using the material presented on heat treatment of hot work die steels, list and describe the metallurgical structure and property changes resulting from heat treatment of hot work die steels with 80% accuracy.
2. Using the material presented on heat treatment of high‐speed tool steels, list and describe the metallurgical structure and property changes resulting from heat treatment of high‐speed tool steels with 80% accuracy.
3. Using the material presented on heat treatment of special purpose steels, list and describe the alloying, metallurgical structure and property changes resulting from heat treatment of special purpose steels with 80% accuracy.
4. Using the material presented on metallurgical structural defects in die and tool steels, list and describe the types of defects found in die and tool steels, defect concentrations allowable in die and tool steels, and property effects of defects on performance of die and tool steels with 80% accuracy.

1. Introduction to Course
2. General Principles of Heat
3. Heat Treating Operations
4. Equipment and Procedure Used in Heat Treatment
5. Relation of Cooling Power of Quench Media to the Steel Liquid Baths Used for Heating Steels, Function of Quenching
6. Effects of Carbon and Alloy Addition
7. Carbon Tool Steel
8. Oil Hardening Tool Steel
9. Air Hardening Tool Steel
10. Hot Work Die Steels
11. High Speed Tool Steels
12. Special Purpose Steels
13. Material Defects in Tool Steel

MUSC 1030 - Music Appreciation

Credit Hours: 3.00

Objectives:

1. Name, define and describe the nature and structure of melody.
2. Name, define and describe the nature and structure of rhythm.
3. Name, define and describe the nature and structure of harmony.
4. Name, define and describe the nature and structure of tempo and dynamics.

Outcome 2: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to name, define, and identify the instruments of the orchestra.

Objectives:

1. Name, define, and describe by sight and sound the instruments of the string family.
2. Name, define, and describe by sight and sound the instruments of the woodwind family.
3. Name, define, and describe by sight and sound the instruments of the brass family.
4. Name, define, and describe by sight and sound the instruments of the percussion family.

Outcome 3: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to name, define, and describe the Absolute Forms utilized in one of the Great Period Styles of Western Art Music.

Objectives:

1. Name, define, and describe the symphony of the classical periods.
2. Name, define, and describe the concerto of the classical period.
3. Name, define, and describe the sonata of the classical period.
4. Name, define, and describe the string quartet of the classical period.

Outcome 4: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to listen to randomly played works and identify four features of each.

Objectives:

1. Name the randomly played work by name (form, key, and movement).
2. Name the randomly played work by composer.
3. Name the randomly played work by form or design.
4. Name the randomly played work by period style.

1. The Elements of Music
   1. Melody
   2. Rhythm
   3. Harmony
   4. Musical Texture
   5. Musical Form
   6. Tempo and Dynamics
2. Instruments of the Orchestra
   1. Musical Instruments I
   2. Musical Instruments II
   3. Musical Ensembles
3. The Organization of Musical Sounds
   1. Musical Systems
   2. Aspects of the Major-Minor system
4. Focus on Form
   1. The Development of Musical Themes
   2. The Classic Forms
5. The Classical Spirit
   1. Classicism in Music
6. Classical Chamber Music
7. The Classical Symphony
   1. The Nature of the Symphony
      1. Beethoven and the Symphony in Transition
      2. Beethoven’s “Sym. #5 in Cm,” Mvts. I & II
      3. Beethoven’s “Sym. #9 in Dm,” Mvt. IV
8. The 18th Century Concerto and Sonata
   1. The Classical Concerto
      1. Mozart’s “Piano Concerto in G Major,” Mvt. I
   2. The Classical Sonata
      1. Beethoven’s “Piano Sonata in C minor,” Mvt. III
9. From Classicism to Romanticism
10. The Romantic Movement
    1. The Spirit of Romanticism
    2. Romanticism in Music
11. Romantic Program Music
    1. The Nature of Program Music
       1. The Symphonic Poem: Smetana’s “The Moldau”
       2. The Concert Overture: Tchaikovsky’s “Romeo and Juliet Overture-Fantasy”
12. Choral and Dramatic Music in the 19th Century
    1. Romantic Opera
    2. Wagner and the Music Drama
       1. Wagner’s “Die Walkure”
13. The Impression Eras
    1. Claude Debussy and Impressionism
       1. Debussy’s “Prelude to the Afternoon of the Faun”
       2. Ravel’s “Piano Concerto for the Left Hand”
14. The Early Twentieth Century
    1. Main Currents in Early Twentieth Century Music
    2. New Elements of Musical Style
    3. Stravinsky and the Revitalization of Rhythm
       1. Stravinsky’s “The Rite of Spring”
    4. Schoenberg and the Second Viennese School
       1. Schoenberg’s “Pierrot Lunaire”
       2. “A Survivor from Warsaw”
15. The Nationalism of the Twentieth Century
    1. The European Scene
       1. Bartok, “The Miraculous Mandarian”
    2. The American Scene
       1. Ives, “Symphony No. 2”
16. The New Music
    1. New Directions
    2. Contemporary Composers
       1. Cage
    3. Some Current Trends
       1. Minimalism

MUSC 1040 - World Music

Credit Hours: 3.00

Objectives: During the course, students will:

1. Define concepts and terminology, including:
   1. Melody.
   2. Rhythm.
   3. Timbre.
   4. Tonality.
   5. Texture.
   6. Form.
2. Discuss the aspects of the terminology that are similar within the various cultures that have been explored.
3. Discuss the aspects of the terminology that are unique within each culture that has been explored.

Outcome 2: Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to communicate how the music within each culture that has been explored relates to the historic and contemporary aspects of that culture.

Objectives: During the course, students will:

1. Discuss various aspects of each culture that has been presented.
   1. Social.
   2. Political.
   3. Religious.
   4. Historic.
2. Discuss how the music reinforces and integrates into those cultural aspects.

Outcome 3: Upon completion of this course, the student will able to make correlations between ethnic music and their own culture.

Objectives: During the course, students will

1. Discuss how classical music of western society has influenced the music of various cultures that have been presented.
2. Discuss how popular music of western society has influenced the music of various cultures that have been presented.
3. Discuss how the music of various cultures that have been presented has influenced classical music of western society.
4. Discuss how the music of various cultures that have been presented has influenced popular music of western society.

MUSC 1050 - Music Fundamentals

Credit Hours: 2.00

Objectives:

1. Name, define, and describe pitch, lines, and spaces of the great staff.
2. Name, define, and describe the treble and bass clefs.
3. Name, define, and describe octave names called C.
4. Name, define, and locate octave names on the piano keyboard.

Outcome 2: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to name, define, and describe that Element of Music called “Rhythm” and its associate structures.

Objectives:

1. Name, define, and describe pulse and duration of sound and silence.
2. Name, define, and describe symbols called notes.
3. Name, define, and describe simple and compound meters.
4. Name, define, and describe measures and bar lines.

Outcome 3: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to name, define, and describe that element of music called the “Scale” and its associate structures.

Objectives:

1. Name, define, and describe the octave, the half step, and the whole step.
2. Name, define, and describe the diatonic major scale.
3. Name, define, and describe the diatonic minor scale.
4. Name, define, and describe the sharp, flat, chromatic, and natural signs on the staff and the piano keyboard.

Outcome 4: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to name, define, and describe that Element of Music call “the Chord” and its associative structures.

Objectives:

1. Name, define, and describe harmony and chords.
2. Name, define, and construct major, minor, diminished, and augmented triads.
3. Name, define, and construct single triads and seventh chords in root and inverted positions.
4. Name, define, and construct chord progressions using the tonic, subdominant, and dominant triads and seventh chord in root and inverted positions.

1. The Staff
   1. Pitch
   2. Great Staff
   3. Treble and Bass Clefs
   4. Note Identification
2. Introduction to the Keyboard
   1. Notes on the Keyboard
   2. Chromatic Notes
   3. Octave Names
3. Rhythm
   1. Pulse and Duration
   2. Music Notes
   3. Staff and Rest Notation
   4. Measure Structure
   5. Meter and Time Signature
4. Scales
   1. Pitch
   2. Octave
   3. Half Steps
   4. Whole Steps
   5. Diatonic Major Scales
   6. Diatonic Minor Scales
5. Intervals
   1. Melodic Style
   2. Harmonic Style
   3. Major Intervals
   4. Minor Intervals
   5. Perfect Intervals
   6. Diminished Intervals
   7. Augmented Intervals
6. Chord Construction
   1. The Triad and Seventh Chords
   2. The Tonic (I) Triad
   3. The Subdominant (IV) Triad
   4. The Dominant (V) Triad and (V7) Seventh Chords
   5. The Above Chords in 1st and 2nd Inversions

MUSC 1060 - Theory 1

Credit Hours: 2.00

Objectives:

1. From printed music, name and define the major and relative minor key.
2. From printed music, identify the specific mode (major/minor).
3. Given a key signature, name the major or minor tonality.

Outcome 2: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to explain and spell all triads on the tonic, sub-dominant and dominant scale degrees in major and minor keys.

Objectives:

1. Given a major or minor key signature, name the notes in the tonic triad.
2. Given a key signature, explain how to find the sub-dominant and dominant scale degrees.
3. Given a key signature, name the notes in the sub-dominant and dominant triads.

1. The fundamental of music notation
   1. Pitch in both common clefs
   2. Scales - major and minor
   3. Intervals
   4. Key signatures
   5. Rhythm and meter
2. Overview of melodic, harmonic and rhythmic materials
3. Interval and chord construction
4. Rhythm - simple and compound meter
5. The melodic line
   1. Pitch
   2. Rhythm
   3. Form
6. Chord connection
   1. Cadence writing - authentic and plagal
   2. Use of the principle triads in major and minor keys
   3. Figured bass
7. Chord inversions in harmonization

MUSC 1070 - Theory 2

Credit Hours: 2.00

Objectives:

1. Name, define, identify, and write passing tones and neighbor tones with figured bass symbols.
2. Name, define, identify, and write suspensions and retardations with figured bass symbols.
3. Name, define, identify, and write appoggiaturas and escape tones with figured bass symbols.
4. Name, define, identify, and write anticipations and pedals with figured bass symbols.

Outcome 2: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to name, define, and identify the leading‐tone triad and the supertonic triad.

Objectives:

1. Name, define, identify, and write the diminished triad.
2. Name, define, identify, and write the leading tone triad in a harmonic progression.
3. Name, define, identify, and write the supertonic triad.
4. Name, define, identify, and write the supertonic triad in a harmonic progression.

Outcome 3: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to name, define, and identify the submediant triad, the mediant triad, the dominant seventh chord, and the supertonic seventh chord.

Objectives:

1. Name, define, identify, and write the subdominant triad in a harmonic progression.
2. Name, define, identify, and write the mediant triad in a harmonic progression.
3. Name, define, identify, and write the dominant seventh chord in a harmonic progression.
4. Name, define, identify, and write the supertonic seventh chord in a harmonic progression.

Outcome 4: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to name, define, and identify secondary triad chords and elementary modulations.

Objectives:

1. Name, define, identify, and write the secondary dominant chord.
2. Name, define, identify, and write the secondary dominant chord in a harmonic progression.
3. Name, define, identify, and write the modulation from a major key to its dominant major.
4. Name, define, identify, and write the modulation from a minor key to its relative major.

1. Leading‐Tone Triad, Supertonic Triad
   1. Root movement
   2. Harmonic progression
   3. Writing to and from the Diminished Triad
   4. Keyboard harmony
2. Non‐Harmonic Tones I
   1. Defining non‐harmonic tones
   2. Passing tone
   3. Neighbor tone
3. Non‐Harmonic Tones II
   1. Suspension
   2. Retardation
   3. Anticipation
   4. Appoggiatura
   5. Escaped Tone
   6. Pedal Tone
4. The Dominant Seventh and Supertonic Seventh Chords
   1. Characteristics of the dominant seventh chord
   2. Characteristics of the supertonic seventh chord
   3. Characteristics of the keyboard harmony
5. The Submediant and Mediant Triads
   1. Write the Submediant Triad
   2. Write the Mediant Triad
   3. New progressions
   4. Keyboard harmony
6. The V and VII Triads
   1. The minor dominant
   2. The subtonic Triad
   3. The Phrygian cadence
   4. Keyboard harmony
7. Secondary Dominant Chords/Elementary Modulation
   1. Chromaticism
   2. Secondary dominant chords
   3. Modulation
   4. Keyboard harmony

MUSC 1160 - Ear Training 1

Credit Hours: 2.00

Objectives:

1. Sight‐sing melodic exercises drawn from major and minor patterns with the correct rhythm.
2. Sight‐sing exercises derived from melodies based on the ‘broken’ chords of the tonic and dominant.

Outcome 2: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to perform rhythmic exercises by counting and clapping.

Objectives:

1. Count aloud and clap rhythms from the printed music involving simple meters at moderate tempo.
2. Count aloud and clap rhythms from the printed music involving compound meters at moderate tempo.
3. Transcribe rhythms in the proper meter when played from the piano or clapped using simple and compound time and employing no more than eight notes.

Outcome 3: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to name and notate melodies when played from the piano.

Objectives:

1. Transcribe on staff paper simple diatonic melodies played as dictation from the piano.
2. Transcribe rhythms in the proper meter when played from the piano or clapped using simple and compound time and employing no more than eight notes.

1. Sight‐singing
   1. Stepwise movement plus intervals in the tonic; simple meters
   2. Stepwise movement plus intervals of the tonic; use of major keys, treble and bass clef, dotted notes etc./compound time
   3. Intervals in the V triad; intervals of the third, fourth, and sixth
   4. Intervals of the V and V7 chords; compound time
   5. The C clefs, alto and tenor
   6. Intervals in the IV triad; simple time
2. Melodic dictation
   1. Conjunct melodic lines
   2. Melodies in minor
   3. Melodies based on the tonic with some disjunct lines
   4. Chordal skips
   5. Cut time, 3/8 time
   6. Embellishing tones, non harmonic tones
3. Harmonic Dictation
   1. Identifying intervals
   2. Identifying major, minor, diminished, and augmented triads
   3. Identifying the tonic, sub‐dominant, and dominant triads
   4. Isolating soprano, alto, tenor, and bass from the given triads

MUSC 1170 - Ear Training 2

Credit Hours: 2.00

Objectives: Name, define, and transcribe melodic dictation exercises with:

1. Consideration of scale and triad shapes.
2. Consideration of the dominant triad and dominant seventh chord.
3. Dotted rhythms and sixteenth notes.
4. Consideration of the subdominant triad and the supertonic triad.

Outcome 2: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to name, define, and transcribe dictated harmonic progressions expressing soprano pitches, bass pitches, and figured bass symbols.

Objectives: Name, define, and transcribe dictated harmonic progressions using the:

1. Primary triads
2. Supertonic and leading tone triads.
3. Dominant seventh and supertonic seventh chords.
4. Submediant and mediant triads.

Outcome 3: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to name, define, and identify rhythm and meter.

Objectives: Name, define, and identify:

1. Simple time; the beat and its division into two parts.
2. Compound time; the beat and its division into three parts.
3. Subdivision of the beat; the simple beat into four parts.
4. Subdivision of the beat; the compound beat into six parts.

Outcome 4: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to sight‐sing melodic exercises using solfeggio syllables.

Objectives: Sight‐sing melodic exercises using:

1. Intervals from diatonic scales.
2. Intervals from the dominant seventh chord.
3. Chromatic notes of the secondary dominant.
4. Chromatic notes in elementary modulations.

1. Melodic Dictation
   1. Scales and shapes
   2. Dominant triad and dominant seventh chord
   3. Dotted rhythms and dotted sixteenth notes
   4. Subdominant triad and supertonic triad
2. Harmonic Dictation
   1. Primary Triads
   2. Supertonic and leading tone triads
   3. Dominant seventh and supertonic seventh chords
   4. Submediant and mediant triads
3. Rhythm and Meter
   1. Simple time
   2. Compound time
   3. Subdivision in simple time
   4. Subdivision in compound time
4. Sight‐singing
   1. Intervals from the diatonic scale
   2. Intervals from the dominant seventh chord
   3. Chromatic notes from the secondary triad
   4. Chromatic notes in elementary modulations

MUSC 1260 - Piano 1

Credit Hours: 2.00

Objectives:

1. Describe and apply a seating position that is centered, squared, and properly distanced from the piano keyboard.
2. Describe and apply the physical shape of the arm, wrist, hand, and finger positions at the piano keyboard.
3. Describe and apply the attack and release of the single finger stroke and release at the piano keyboard.
4. Describe and apply the attack and release of consecutive finger strokes at the piano keyboard.

Outcome 2: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to name, define, and read rudimentary music notation.

Objectives:

1. Name, define, and identify the keys of the piano and the corresponding location on the grand staff.
2. Name, define, and identify the treble and bass clefs, ledger lines, bar lines, and measures.
3. Name, define, and identify the time signatures, meters, note values, and rest values.
4. Name, define, and identify the key signatures and accidentals.

Outcome 3: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to name, define, and perform technical exercises.

Objectives:

1. Name, define, and perform etudes, hands together, with an emphasis on the contraction of the five‐finger hand position.
2. Name, define, and perform etudes, hands together, with emphasis on the stretching of the five‐finger hand position.
3. Name, define, and perform select single octaves scales, hands together.
4. Name, define, and perform select double octave scales, hands together.

Outcome 4: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to name, define, and perform expressive melodies with easy harmonic accompaniments.

Objectives:

1. Name, define, and perform songs in contrasting meters and rhythms.
2. Name, define, and perform songs in contrasting dynamics and articulations.
3. Name, define, and perform songs in different keys and tempos.
4. Name, define, and perform songs in keys requiring knowledge of primary triads and dominant seventh chords.

1. Introduction to the Elements of Music
   1. The piano keyboard and the grand staff
   2. Clefs
   3. Ledger line
   4. Bar lines
   5. Time signatures, note values, and rest values
   6. Posture and hand position
   7. Fingering
2. Playing the Piano
   1. The five‐finger position
   2. Beginning pieces
   3. More melodies and folk tunes in the five‐finger position
   4. Three counts to a measure
   5. Dotted notes
   6. Dynamic marks indicating a gradual change in the degree of power
   7. Introduction to accidentals
3. Major Scales and Etudes
   1. The thumb
   2. Hand contraction
   3. Practicing scales Shifting hand positions and related fingering patterns
   4. Six counts to a measure
   5. A note about fingering
   6. New hand position in the key of G
4. Theory and Use of Chords
   1. Songs with easy accompaniments
   2. Primary Triads
   3. Primary Triads with seventh chords and inversions

MUSC 1270 - Piano 2

Credit Hours: 2.00

Objectives:

1. Explain the key signature.
2. Demonstrate the fingering pattern.
3. Perform at a moderate and consistent tempo.

Outcome 2: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to play two carols (Away in a Manger and Silent Night).

Objectives:

1. Explain and count the rhythm.
2. Coordinate the hands in four part playing.
3. Perform at a tempo commensurate with accepted practice.

1. Review of Piano 1
2. Columbiana & Scottish Folk Song
3. A & E major scales of review of same
4. Pieces in A & E (Toccata hands separately)
5. B major scale and “Folk Song”
6. F major scale, chord writing, pedaling
7. F major pieces with pedal
8. F major pieces with pedal
9. Minor scales in theory and practice (three forms)
10. Same plus chord writing and playing
11. Minor key pieces: English Carol, Go Down Moses, Aria and Minuet
12. Minor key pieces: English Carol, Go Down Moses, Aria and Minuet
13. Shostakovich “Waltz”
14. Etudes
15. “Four part playing”
16. “Four part playing”

MUSC 1300 - Concert Choir

Credit Hours: 1.00

Objectives: During the course, students will:

1. Sing in tune.
2. Acquire one’s part.
3. Recognize one’s part within the context of the whole.
4. Utilize musicianship.
5. Perform with a musicality consistent with the piece.
6. Maintain posture and breath support.
7. Energize the sound.
8. Communicate the text to the listener.

Outcome 2: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to demonstrate growth in musicianship.

Objectives: During the course, students will:

1. Define basic musical terminology and fundamentals, including:
   1. Key signatures.
   2. Time signatures.
   3. Note values.
   4. Pitches.
   5. Rhythms.
   6. Accidentals.
   7. Dynamics.
   8. Tempo indications.
   9. Various Italian terms that give direction in the music.
2. Recognize the harmonic nature of one’s part.

Outcome 3: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to demonstrate growth in musicality.

Objectives: During the course, students will use:

1. Style.
2. Phrasing.
3. Consistency and continuity.
4. Emotional communication.

Outcome 4: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to demonstrate growth in choral balance.

Objectives: : During the course, students will:

1. Exhibit sensitivity to others on the same part.
2. Exhibit sensitivity to the other parts within the whole.

Outcome 5: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to demonstrate growth in foreign language as it applies to singing.

Objectives: During the course, students will:

1. Pronounce individual sounds, including appropriate intonation and stress.
2. Paraphrase translations to English.

Outcome 6: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to demonstrate growth in aesthetic sense as it is applied to performance.

Objectives: During the course, students will:

1. Apply text within the music.
2. Recognize the value of quality choral literature.
3. Recognize the value of excellence in performance.

Intonation
Part
Musicianship
Musicality
Choral tone
Posture/support
Focus/energy
Communication

MUSC 1351 - Jazz Lab Band Alto Sax

Credit Hours: 1.00

Objectives: Name, define, and describe the jazz:

1. Form called “blues”.
2. Style called “big band”.
3. Style called “swing”.
4. Style called “bop”.
5. Styles called “cool” and “modern jazz”.

Outcome 2: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to read and perform musical elements used in jazz band arrangement.

Objectives: Read and perform passages in arrangements:

1. Using diatonic scales.
2. Using modes.
3. Using chords from those scales and modes.
4. Using rhythms and meters.
5. Requiring improvisation.

1. Style and Forms of Jazz.
   1. Blues
   2. Big Band
   3. Swing
   4. Bop
   5. Cool and Modern Jazz
2. Jazz Band Performance Elements
   1. Diatonic Scales
   2. Modes
   3. Chords
   4. Rhythms and Meters
   5. Improvisation

MUSC 1352 - Jazz Lab Band Tenor Sax

Credit Hours: 1.00

Objectives: Name, define, and describe the jazz:

1. Form called “blues”.
2. Style called “big band”.
3. Style called “swing”.
4. Style called “bop”.
5. Styles called “cool” and “modern jazz”.

Outcome 2: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to read and perform musical elements used in jazz band arrangement.

Objectives: Read and perform passages in arrangements:

1. Using diatonic scales.
2. Using modes.
3. Using chords from those scales and modes.
4. Using rhythms and meters.
5. Requiring improvisation.

1. Style and Forms of Jazz.
   1. Blues
   2. Big Band
   3. Swing
   4. Bop
   5. Cool and Modern Jazz
2. Jazz Band Performance Elements
   1. Diatonic Scales
   2. Modes
   3. Chords
   4. Rhythms and Meters
   5. Improvisation

MUSC 1353 - Jazz Lab Band Baritone Sax

Credit Hours: 1.00

Objectives: Name, define, and describe the jazz:

1. Form called “blues”.
2. Style called “big band”.
3. Style called “swing”.
4. Style called “bop”.
5. Styles called “cool” and “modern jazz”.

Outcome 2: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to read and perform musical elements used in jazz band arrangement.

Objectives: Read and perform passages in arrangements:

1. Using diatonic scales.
2. Using modes.
3. Using chords from those scales and modes.
4. Using rhythms and meters.
5. Requiring improvisation.

1. Style and Forms of Jazz.
   1. Blues
   2. Big Band
   3. Swing
   4. Bop
   5. Cool and Modern Jazz
2. Jazz Band Performance Elements
   1. Diatonic Scales
   2. Modes
   3. Chords
   4. Rhythms and Meters
   5. Improvisation

MUSC 1354 - Jazz Lab Band Trumpet

Credit Hours: 1.00

Objectives: Name, define, and describe the jazz:

1. Form called “blues”.
2. Style called “big band”.
3. Style called “swing”.
4. Style called “bop”.
5. Styles called “cool” and “modern jazz”.

Outcome 2: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to read and perform musical elements used in jazz band arrangement.

Objectives: Read and perform passages in arrangements:

1. Using diatonic scales.
2. Using modes.
3. Using chords from those scales and modes.
4. Using rhythms and meters.
5. Requiring improvisation.

1. Style and Forms of Jazz.
   1. Blues
   2. Big Band
   3. Swing
   4. Bop
   5. Cool and Modern Jazz
2. Jazz Band Performance Elements
   1. Diatonic Scales
   2. Modes
   3. Chords
   4. Rhythms and Meters
   5. Improvisation

MUSC 1355 - Jazz Lab Band Trombone

Credit Hours: 1.00

Objectives: Name, define, and describe the jazz:

1. Form called “blues”.
2. Style called “big band”.
3. Style called “swing”.
4. Style called “bop”.
5. Styles called “cool” and “modern jazz”.

Outcome 2: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to read and perform musical elements used in jazz band arrangement.

Objectives: Read and perform passages in arrangements:

1. Using diatonic scales.
2. Using modes.
3. Using chords from those scales and modes.
4. Using rhythms and meters.
5. Requiring improvisation.

1. Style and Forms of Jazz.
   1. Blues
   2. Big Band
   3. Swing
   4. Bop
   5. Cool and Modern Jazz
2. Jazz Band Performance Elements
   1. Diatonic Scales
   2. Modes
   3. Chords
   4. Rhythms and Meters
   5. Improvisation

MUSC 1356 - Jazz Lab Band Electric Bass

Credit Hours: 1.00

Objectives: Name, define, and describe the jazz:

1. Form called “blues”.
2. Style called “big band”.
3. Style called “swing”.
4. Style called “bop”.
5. Styles called “cool” and “modern jazz”.

Outcome 2: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to read and perform musical elements used in jazz band arrangement.

Objectives: Read and perform passages in arrangements:

1. Using diatonic scales.
2. Using modes.
3. Using chords from those scales and modes.
4. Using rhythms and meters.
5. Requiring improvisation.

1. Style and Forms of Jazz.
   1. Blues
   2. Big Band
   3. Swing
   4. Bop
   5. Cool and Modern Jazz
2. Jazz Band Performance Elements
   1. Diatonic Scales
   2. Modes
   3. Chords
   4. Rhythms and Meters
   5. Improvisation

MUSC 1357 - Jazz Lab Band Drums

Credit Hours: 1.00

Objectives: Name, define, and describe the jazz:

1. Form called “blues”.
2. Style called “big band”.
3. Style called “swing”.
4. Style called “bop”.
5. Styles called “cool” and “modern jazz”.

Outcome 2: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to read and perform musical elements used in jazz band arrangement.

Objectives: Read and perform passages in arrangements:

1. Using diatonic scales.
2. Using modes.
3. Using chords from those scales and modes.
4. Using rhythms and meters.
5. Requiring improvisation.

1. Style and Forms of Jazz.
   1. Blues
   2. Big Band
   3. Swing
   4. Bop
   5. Cool and Modern Jazz
2. Jazz Band Performance Elements
   1. Diatonic Scales
   2. Modes
   3. Chords
   4. Rhythms and Meters
   5. Improvisation

MUSC 1358 - Jazz Lab Band Guitar

Credit Hours: 1.00

Objectives: Name, define, and describe the jazz:

1. Form called “blues”.
2. Style called “big band”.
3. Style called “swing”.
4. Style called “bop”.
5. Styles called “cool” and “modern jazz”.

Outcome 2: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to read and perform musical elements used in jazz band arrangement.

Objectives: Read and perform passages in arrangements:

1. Using diatonic scales.
2. Using modes.
3. Using chords from those scales and modes.
4. Using rhythms and meters.
5. Requiring improvisation.

1. Style and Forms of Jazz.
   1. Blues
   2. Big Band
   3. Swing
   4. Bop
   5. Cool and Modern Jazz
2. Jazz Band Performance Elements
   1. Diatonic Scales
   2. Modes
   3. Chords
   4. Rhythms and Meters
   5. Improvisation

MUSC 1359 - Jazz Lab Band Piano

Credit Hours: 1.00

Objectives: Name, define, and describe the jazz:

1. Form called “blues”.
2. Style called “big band”.
3. Style called “swing”.
4. Style called “bop”.
5. Styles called “cool” and “modern jazz”.

Outcome 2: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to read and perform musical elements used in jazz band arrangement.

Objectives: Read and perform passages in arrangements:

1. Using diatonic scales.
2. Using modes.
3. Using chords from those scales and modes.
4. Using rhythms and meters.
5. Requiring improvisation.

1. Style and Forms of Jazz.
   1. Blues
   2. Big Band
   3. Swing
   4. Bop
   5. Cool and Modern Jazz
2. Jazz Band Performance Elements
   1. Diatonic Scales
   2. Modes
   3. Chords
   4. Rhythms and Meters
   5. Improvisation

MUSC 1601 - Introduction to Applied Music Voice

Credit Hours: 1.00

Objectives: Name, define, and demonstrate introductory knowledge of:

1. Note reading.
2. Rhythmic reading.
3. Phrasing.
4. Tempo and dynamics.

Outcome 2: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to name, define, and demonstrate fundamental knowledge of the physical support skills.

Objectives: Name, define, and demonstrate introductory knowledge of:

1. Breath support.
2. Posture, standing, and seating positions.
3. Dictation and enunciation.

Outcome 3: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to name, define, and demonstrate fundamental knowledge of technical exercises.

Objectives: Name, define, and demonstrate introductory knowledge of:

1. Warm‐up exercises for flexibility.
2. Exercises for tone development.
3. Articulation and tempo exercises for technical control.
4. Scales and arpeggios for technical control.

Outcome 4: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to name, define, and demonstrate introductory knowledge of repertoire.

Objectives: Name, define, and demonstrate introductory knowledge of performance repertoire:

1. With or without piano accompaniment.
2. From different style periods.
3. In foreign languages.
4. In both popular and classical styles.

1. Physical Skills
   1. Breath Management
   2. Vocalize
   3. Posture
   4. Daily Routine
   5. Dictation
   6. Resonance and Quality
2. Vocal Repertoire
   1. Vocal Literature
   2. Interpretation of Literature
   3. Stage Etiquette and Stage Presence
   4. Recital Performance

MUSC 1602 - Introduction to Applied Music Brasswinds

Credit Hours: 1.00

Objectives: Name, define, and demonstrate introductory knowledge of:

1. Note reading.
2. Rhythmic reading.
3. Phrasing.
4. Tempo and dynamics.

Outcome 2: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to name, define, and demonstrate fundamental knowledge of the physical support skills.

Objectives: Name, define, and demonstrate introductory knowledge of:

1. Breath support.
2. Posture, standing, and seating positions.
3. Finger touch, hand strength, hand balance, and hand independence.

Outcome 3: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to name, define, and demonstrate fundamental knowledge of technical exercises.

Objectives: Name, define, and demonstrate introductory knowledge of:

1. Warm‐up exercises for flexibility.
2. Exercises for tone development.
3. Articulation and tempo exercises for technical control.
4. Scales and arpeggios for technical control.

Outcome 4: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to name, define, and demonstrate introductory knowledge of repertoire.

Objectives: Name, define, and demonstrate introductory knowledge of performance repertoire:

1. From different style periods.
2. In both popular and classical styles.

1. Physical Skills
   1. Breath Support
   2. Flexibility, Long Tones, Arpeggios, Scales
   3. Posture
   4. Daily Routine
   5. Tonguing
   6. Focus/Tone
   7. Tone, Vibrato and Maturity
2. Repertoire
   1. Etudes, Study and One Movement Solos
   2. Major Repertoire
   3. Recital Performance

MUSC 1603 - Introduction to Applied Music Woodwinds

Credit Hours: 1.00

Objectives: Name, define, and demonstrate introductory knowledge of:

1. Note reading.
2. Rhythmic reading.
3. Phrasing.
4. Tempo and dynamics.

Outcome 2: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to name, define, and demonstrate fundamental knowledge of the physical support skills.

Objectives: Name, define, and demonstrate introductory knowledge of:

1. Breath support.
2. Posture, standing, and seating positions.
3. Finger touch, hand strength, hand balance, and hand independence.

Outcome 3: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to name, define, and demonstrate fundamental knowledge of technical exercises.

Objectives: Name, define, and demonstrate introductory knowledge of:

1. Warm‐up exercises for flexibility.
2. Exercises for tone development.
3. Articulation and tempo exercises for technical control.
4. Scales and arpeggios for technical control.

Outcome 4: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to name, define, and demonstrate introductory knowledge of repertoire.

Objectives: Name, define, and demonstrate introductory knowledge of performance repertoire:

1. From different style periods.
2. In both popular and classical styles.

1. Physical Skills
   1. Breath Support
   2. Flexibility, Long Tones, Arpeggios, Scales
   3. Posture
   4. Daily Routine
   5. Tonguing
   6. Focus/Tone
   7. Tone, Vibrato and Maturity
2. Repertoire
   1. Etudes, Study and One Movement Solos
   2. Major Repertoire
   3. Recital Performance

MUSC 1604 - Introduction to Applied Music Percussion

Credit Hours: 1.00

Objectives: Name, define, and demonstrate introductory knowledge of:

1. Rhythms and rudiments.
2. Note reading.
3. Phrasing.
4. Tempo and dynamics.

Outcome 2: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to name, define, and demonstrate fundamental knowledge of the physical support skills.

Objectives: Name, define, and demonstrate introductory knowledge of:

1. Posture, standing, and seating positions.
2. Finger touch, hand strength, hand balance, and hand independence

Outcome 3: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to name, define, and demonstrate fundamental understanding of technical exercises.

Objectives: Name, define, and demonstrate introductory knowledge of:

1. Warm‐up exercises for flexibility.
2. Articulation and tempo exercises for technical control.

Outcome 4: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to name, define, and demonstrate introductory understanding of repertoire.

Objectives: Name, define, and demonstrate introductory knowledge of performance repertoire:

1. From different style periods.
2. In both popular and classical styles.

1. Physical Skills
   1. Rudiments
   2. Hand Positioning
   3. Tone Production
   4. Articulation Styles
2. Repertoire
   1. Solo Literature
   2. Multi‐Percussion Literature
   3. Chamber Music
   4. Orchestra Literature

MUSC 1605 - Introduction to Applied Music Strings

Credit Hours: 1.00

Objectives: Name, define, and demonstrate introductory knowledge of:

1. Note reading.
2. Rhythmic reading.
3. Phrasing.
4. Tempo and dynamics.

Outcome 2: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to name, define, and demonstrate fundamental knowledge of the physical support skills.

Objectives: Name, define, and demonstrate introductory knowledge of:

1. Posture, standing, and seating positions.
2. Hand, finger, and bow positions.

Outcome 3: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to name, define, and demonstrate fundamental understanding of technical exercises.

Objectives: Name, define, and demonstrate introductory knowledge of:

1. Warm‐up exercises for flexibility.
2. Exercises for tone development.
3. Articulation and tempo exercises for technical control.
4. Scales and arpeggios for technical control.

Outcome 4: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to name, define, and demonstrate introductory understanding of repertoire.

Objectives: Name, define, and demonstrate introductory knowledge of performance repertoire:

1. From different style periods.
2. With piano accompaniment.

1. Physical Skills
   1. Full Smooth Bow
   2. Scales
   3. Posture
   4. Articulations (Legato, Staccato)
   5. Left Hand Strength
   6. Tone and Vibrato
2. Repertoire
   1. Etudes
   2. Major Repertoire
   3. Stage Etiquette and Stage Presence
   4. Recital Performance

MUSC 1606 - Introduction to Applied Music Guitar

Credit Hours: 1.00

Objectives: Name, define, and demonstrate introductory knowledge of:

1. Note reading.
2. Rhythmic reading.
3. Phrasing.
4. Tempo and dynamics.

Outcome 2: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to name, define, and demonstrate fundamental knowledge of the physical support skills.

Objectives: Name, define, and demonstrate introductory knowledge of:

1. Posture, standing, and seating positions.
2. Hand and finger positions.

Outcome 3: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to name, define, and demonstrate fundamental understanding of technical exercises.

Objectives: Name, define, and demonstrate introductory knowledge of:

1. Warm‐up exercises for flexibility.
2. Exercises for tone development.
3. Articulation and tempo exercises for technical control.
4. Scales and arpeggios for technical control.

Outcome 4: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to name, define, and demonstrate introductory understanding of repertoire.

Objectives: Name, define, and demonstrate introductory knowledge of performance repertoire:

1. From different style periods.
2. In both popular and classical styles.

1. Physical Skills
   1. Finger Strength
   2. Scales
   3. Posture
   4. Daily Routine
   5. Detached, Legato, Staccato
   6. Left Hand Strength
   7. Tone, Vibrato, and Maturity
2. Repertoire
   1. Solo Etudes
   2. Introductory Repertoire
   3. Recital Performance

MUSC 1801 - Applied Music Piano

Credit Hours: 1.00

Objectives: Name, define, and demonstrate at an intermediate performance level:

1. Note reading.
2. Rhythmic reading.
3. Phrasing.
4. Tempo and dynamics.

Outcome 2: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to name, define, and demonstrate physical support skills at an intermediate performance level.

Objectives: Name, define, and demonstrate at an intermediate performance level:

1. Posture and seating positions.
2. Hand and finger positions.

Outcome 3: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to name, define, and demonstrate technical exercises at an intermediate performance level.

Objectives: Name, define, and demonstrate an introductory understanding of:

1. Warm‐up exercises for flexibility.
2. Exercises for tone development.
3. Articulation and tempo exercises for technical control.
4. Scales and arpeggios for technical control.

Outcome 4: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to name, define, and demonstrate repertoire at an intermediate performance level.

Objectives: Name, define, and demonstrate at an intermediate performance level repertoire:

1. From different style periods.
2. In both popular and classical styles.

1. Physical Skills
   1. Scales
   2. Posture
   3. Articulation Technique
   4. Touch
   5. Phrasing F. L/R Hand Interdependence
2. Repertoire
   1. Major Repertoire
   2. Preludes/Fugues
   3. Recital Performance and Jury

MUSC 1802 - Applied Music Organ

Credit Hours: 1.00

Objectives: Name, define, and demonstrate at an intermediate performance level:

1. Note reading.
2. Rhythmic reading.
3. Phrasing.
4. Tempo and dynamics.

Outcome 2: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to name, define, and demonstrate physical support skills at an intermediate
performance level.

Objectives: Name, define, and demonstrate at an intermediate performance level:

1. Breath support.
2. Posture, standing, and seating positions.
3. Finger touch, hand strength, hand balance, and hand independence.

Outcome 3: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to name, define, and demonstrate technical exercises at an intermediate performance level.

Objectives: Name, define, and demonstrate an introductory understanding of:

1. Warm‐up exercises for flexibility.
2. Exercises for tone development.
3. Scales and arpeggios for technical control.

Outcome 4: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to name, define, and demonstrate repertoire at an intermediate performance level.

Objectives: Name, define, and demonstrate at an intermediate performance level repertoire:

1. From different style periods.
2. In foreign languages.
3. In both popular and classical styles.

1. Physical Skills
   1. Scales
   2. Posture
   3. Articulation Technique
   4. Touch
   5. Phrasing
   6. L/R Hand Interdependence
2. Repertoire
   1. Major Repertoire
   2. Preludes/Fugues
   3. Recital Performance and Jury

MUSC 1803 - Applied Music Voice

Credit Hours: 1.00

Objectives: Name, define, and demonstrate at an intermediate performance level:

1. Note reading.
2. Rhythmic reading.
3. Phrasing.
4. Tempo and dynamics.

Outcome 2: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to name, define, and demonstrate physical support skills at an intermediate performance level.

Objectives: Name, define, and demonstrate at an intermediate performance level:

1. Breath support.
2. Posture, standing, and seating positions.
3. Dictation and enunciation.

Outcome 3: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to name, define, and demonstrate technical exercises at an intermediate performance level.

Objectives: Name, define, and demonstrate an introductory understanding of:

1. Warm‐up exercises for flexibility.
2. Exercises for tone development.
3. Articulation and tempo exercises for technical control.
4. Scales and arpeggios for technical control.

Outcome 4: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to name, define, and demonstrate repertoire at an intermediate performance.

Objectives: Name, define, and demonstrate at an intermediate performance level repertoire

1. With or without piano accompaniment.
2. From different style periods.
3. In foreign languages.
4. In both popular and classical styles.

1. Physical Skills
   1. Breath Management
   2. Vocalize
   3. Posture
   4. Dictation
   5. Resonance and Quality
2. Vocal Repertoire
   1. Vocal Literature
   2. Interpretation of Literature
   3. Stage Etiquette and Stage Presence
   4. Recital Performance and Jury

MUSC 1804 - Applied Music Brasswinds

Credit Hours: 1.00

Objectives: Name, define, and demonstrate music reading at an intermediate performance level:

1. Note reading.
2. Rhythmic reading.
3. Phrasing.
4. Tempo and dynamics.

Outcome 2: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to name, define, and demonstrate physical support skills at an intermediate performance level.

Objectives: Name, define, and demonstrate at an intermediate performance level:

1. Breath support.
2. Posture, standing, and seating positions.
3. Finger touch, hand strength, hand balance, and hand independence.

Outcome 3: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to name, define, and demonstrate technical exercises at an intermediate performance level.

Objectives: Name, define, and demonstrate an introductory understanding of:

1. Warm‐up exercises for flexibility.
2. Exercises for tone development.
3. Articulation and tempo exercises for technical control.
4. Scales and arpeggios for technical control.

Outcome 4: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to name, define, and perform at an intermediate performance level.

Objectives: Name, define, and play repertoire at an intermediate performance level:

1. From different style periods.
2. In both popular and classical styles.

1. Physical Skills
   1. Breath Support
   2. Flexibility, Long Tones, Arpeggios, Scales
   3. Posture
   4. Tonguing
   5. Focus/Tone
   6. Tone, Vibrato and Maturity
2. Vocal Repertoire
   1. Etudes, Study and One Movement Solos
   2. Major Repertoire
   3. Recital Performance and Jury

MUSC 1805 - Applied Music Woodwinds

Credit Hours: 1.00

Objectives: Name, define, and demonstrate at an intermediate performance level:

1. Note reading.
2. Rhythmic reading.
3. Phrasing.
4. Tempo and dynamics.

Outcome 2: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to name, define, and demonstrate physical support skills at an intermediate performance level.

Objectives: Name, define, and demonstrate at an intermediate performance level:

1. Breath support.
2. Posture, standing, and seating positions.
3. Finger touch, hand strength, hand balance, and hand independence.

Outcome 3: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to name, define, and demonstrate technical exercises at an intermediate performance level.

Objectives: Name, define, and demonstrate an introductory understanding of:

1. Warm‐up exercises for flexibility.
2. Exercises for tone development.
3. Articulation and tempo exercises for technical control.
4. Scales and arpeggios for technical control.

Outcome 4: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to name, define, and demonstrate repertoire at an intermediate performance level.

Objectives: Name, define, and play repertoire at an intermediate performance level.

1. From different style periods.
2. In both popular and classical styles.

1. Physical Skills
   1. Breath Support
   2. Flexibility, Long Tones, Arpeggios, Scales
   3. Posture
   4. Daily Routine
   5. Tonguing
   6. Focus/Tone
   7. Tone, Vibrato and Maturity
2. Vocal Repertoire
   1. Etudes, Study and One Movement Solos
   2. Major Repertoire
   3. Recital Performance and Jury

MUSC 1806 - Applied Music Percussion

Credit Hours: 1.00

Objectives: Name, define, and demonstrate at an intermediate performance level:

1. Rhythms and rudiments.
2. Note reading.
3. Phrasing.
4. Tempo and dynamics.

Outcome 2: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to name, define, and demonstrate physical support skills at an intermediate performance level.

Objectives: Name, define, and demonstrate at an intermediate performance level:

1. Posture, standing, and seating positions.
2. Finger touch, hand strength, hand balance, and hand independence.

Outcome 3: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to name, define, and demonstrate technical exercises at an intermediate performance level.

Objectives: Name, define, and demonstrate an introductory understanding of:

1. Warmup exercises for flexibility.
2. Articulation and tempo exercises for technical control.

Outcome 4: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to name, define, and demonstrate repertoire at an intermediate performance level.

Objectives: Name, define, and play repertoire at an intermediate performance level:

1. From different style periods.
2. In both popular and classical styles.

1. Physical Skills
   1. Rudiments
   2. Hand Positioning
   3. Tone Production
2. Articulation Styles
3. Repertoire
   1. Solo Literature
   2. MultiPercussion Literature
   3. Chamber Music
   4. Orchestra Literature

MUSC 1807 - Applied Music Strings

Credit Hours: 1.00

Objectives: Name, define, and demonstrate at an intermediate performance level:

1. Note reading.
2. Rhythmic reading.
3. Phrasing.
4. Tempo and dynamics.

Outcome 2: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to name, define, and demonstrate physical support skills at an intermediate performance level.

Objectives: Name, define, and demonstrate at an intermediate performance level:

1. Posture, standing, and seating positions.
2. Hand, finger, and bow positions.

Outcome 3: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to name, define, and demonstrate technical exercises at an intermediate performance level.

Objectives: Name, define, and demonstrate an introductory understanding of:

1. Warmup exercises for flexibility.
2. Exercises for tone development.
3. Articulation and tempo exercises for technical control.
4. Scales and arpeggios for technical control.

Outcome 4: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to name, define, and demonstrate repertoire at an intermediate performance level.

Objectives: Name, define, and play repertoire at an intermediate performance level:

1. From different style periods.
2. With piano accompaniment.

1. Physical Skills
   1. Full Smooth Bowing
   2. Scales
   3. Posture
   4. Articulation (Legato, Staccato)
   5. Left Hand Strength
   6. Tone and Vibrato
2. Repertoire
   1. Etudes
   2. Major Repertoire
   3. Stage Etiquette and Stage Presence
   4. Recital Performance and Jury

MUSC 1808 - Applied Music Classical Guitar

Credit Hours: 1.00

Objectives: Name, define, and demonstrate at an intermediate performance level:

1. Note reading.
2. Rhythmic reading.
3. Phrasing.
4. Tempo and dynamics.

Outcome 2: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to name, define, and demonstrate physical support skills at an intermediate performance level.

Objectives: Name, define, and demonstrate at an intermediate performance level:

1. Posture and seating positions.
2. Hand and finger positions.

Outcome 3: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to name, define, and demonstrate technical exercises at an intermediate performance level.

Objectives: Name, define, and demonstrate an introductory understanding of:

1. Warmup exercises for flexibility.
2. Exercises for tone development.
3. Articulation and tempo exercises for technical control.
4. Scales and arpeggios for technical control.

Outcome 4: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to name, define, and demonstrate repertoire at an intermediate performance level.

Objectives: Name, define, and play repertoire at an intermediate performance level:

1. From different style periods.
2. With piano accompaniment.

1. Physical Skills
   1. Finger Strengt
   2. Scales
   3. Posture
   4. Detached, Legato, Staccato
   5. Left Hand Strength
   6. Tone, Vibrato, and Maturity
2. Repertoire
   1. Solo Etudes
   2. Introductory Repertoire
   3. Recital Performance and Jury

MUSC 2080 - Theory 3

Credit Hours: 2.00

Objective:

1. Practice part‐writing
2. Analyze examples of music literature
3. Perform at the keyboard to demonstrate understanding

Outcome 2: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to realize a figured base.

Objective:

1. Create a meaningful keyboard composition
2. Apply chordal technique to linear melody

MUSC 2180 - Ear Training 3

Credit Hours: 2.00

Objectives:

1. Identify and transcribe lengthy melodic structures with some chromaticism.
2. Sing prepared exercises involving chromaticism, modulation, and atonal elements.

Outcome 2: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to notate melodic line in diatonic or chromatic exercises.

Objectives:

1. Identify and transcribe lengthy melodic structures with some chromaticism.
2. Identify and transcribe all triads and seventh chords as well as simple altered chords in harmonic progression.

Outcome 3: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to notate all diatonic chords and inversions through the seventh chord as well as simple modulation.

Objectives:

1. Identify and transcribe lengthy melodic structures with some chromaticism.
2. Sing prepared exercises involving chromaticism, modulation, and atonal elements.

1. Sight-Singing
   1. Major/minor
   2. Modal/atonal
2. Melodic Dictation
3. Harmonic Dictation
   1. Diatonic chords
   2. Inversions
   3. Simple modulation

MUSC 2300 - Chamber Choir

Credit Hours: 1.00

Objectives:

1. Sing with exemplary placement and focus of tone.
2. Sing using a free, vibrant and unforced tone.
3. Sing in tune while exhibiting an outstanding sense of tonal center.
4. Acquire one’s part through reading musical notation.
5. Recognize one’s part within the context of the whole.
6. Utilize musicianship.
7. Perform with a musicality consistent with the piece.
8. Maintain posture and breath support.
9. Communicate the text to the listener.

Outcome 2: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to demonstrate growth in musicianship.

Objectives: 

1. Define basic musical terminology and fundamentals, including:
   1. Key signatures.
   2. Time signatures.
   3. Note values.
   4. Pitches.
   5. Rhythms.
   6. Accidentals.
   7. Dynamics.
   8. Tempo indications.
   9. Various Italian terms that give direction in the music.
2. Recognize the harmonic nature of one’s part.

Outcome 3: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to demonstrate growth in musicality.

Objectives: 

1. Style, appropriate to the piece’s genre, including historical and/or cultural aspects.
2. Phrasing appropriate to the notation and text creating forward moving musical lines with fitting rise and fall.
3. Consistency and continuity within one’s performance and from piece to piece.
4. Emotional communication including facial expression and physical involvement appropriate to the text and style of a piece.

Outcome 4: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to demonstrate growth in choral balance.

Objectives: 

1. Exhibit sensitivity to others on the same part.
2. Exhibit sensitivity to the other parts within the whole.

Outcome 5: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to demonstrate growth in foreign language as it applies to singing.

Objectives: 

1. Pronounce individual sounds, including appropriate intonation and stress.
2. Paraphrase translations to English.

Outcome 6: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to demonstrate growth in aesthetic sense as it is applied to performance.

Objectives: 

1. Apply text within the music.
2. Recognize the value of quality choral literature.
3. Recognize the value of excellence in performance.

1. Vocal Technique
2. Intonation
3. Part Acquisition & Recognition
4. Musicianship
5. Musicality
6. Posture/Support/Active Physical Engagement
7. Focus/Energy/Attentiveness
8. Diction/language Pronunciation
9. Communication

MUSC 2305 - A Cappella Vocal Ensemble

Credit Hours: 1.00

Objectives: 

1. Sing with exemplary placement and focus of tone.
2. Sing using a free, vibrant and unforced tone.
3. Sing in tune while exhibiting an outstanding sense of tonal center in the a cappella setting.
4. Acquire one’s part through reading musical notation.
5. Recognize one’s part within the context of the whole.
6. Utilize musicianship within the a cappella setting.
7. Perform with a musicality consistent with the piece.
8. Maintain posture and breath support.
9. Communicate the text to the listener.

Outcome 2: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to demonstrate growth in a cappella musicianship.

Objectives: 

1. Define basic musical terminology and fundamentals, including:
   1. Key signatures.
   2. Time signatures.
   3. Note values.
   4. Pitches.
   5. Rhythms.
   6. Accidentals.
   7. Dynamics.
   8. Tempo indications.
   9. Various Italian terms that give direction in the music.
2. Recognize the harmonic nature of one’s part within the a cappella setting.

Outcome 3: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to demonstrate growth in a cappella musicality.

Objectives:

1. Style, appropriate to the piece’s genre, including historical and/or cultural aspects.
2. Phrasing appropriate to the notation and text creating forward moving musical lines with fitting rise and fall.
3. Consistency and continuity within one’s performance and from piece to piece.
4. Emotional communication including facial expression and physical involvement appropriate to the text and style of a piece.

Outcome 4: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to demonstrate growth in a cappella ensemble balance.

Objectives: 

1. Exhibit sensitivity to others on the same a cappella part.
2. Exhibit sensitivity to the other a cappella parts within the whole.

Outcome 5: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to demonstrate growth in foreign language, nonlexical syllables, or vocal percussive sounds as it applies to a cappella performances.

Objectives: 

1. Perform individual sounds, including appropriate pronunciation, execution, intonation or stress.
2. Paraphrase foreign language text to English translations.

Outcome 6: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to demonstrate growth in aesthetic sense as it is applied to an a cappella performance.

Objectives: 

1. Apply text within the music.
2. Recognize the value of quality a cappella literature.
3. Recognize the value of excellence in an a cappella performance.

1. Vocal Technique
2. A Cappella Intonation
3. Part Acquisition & Recognition
4. Musicianship
5. Musicality
6. Posture/Support/Active Physical Engagement
7. Focus/Energy/Attentiveness
8. Diction/language Pronunciation
9. Communication

MUSC 2710 - Music History & Literature to 1750

Credit Hours: 3.00

Objective:

1. Listen to examples of concertos, chamber music, symphonies, and sonatas
2. Explain the differences among these compositions
3. Express the historical and cultural significance these compositions

Outcome 2: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to identify Medieval, Renaissance, and Baroque composers.

Objective:

1. Listen to examples of compositions from various composers within these time periods.
2. Classify the differences among the composers
3. Express the social, political, and economic impact of these composers

MUSC 2720 - Music History & Literature Since 1750

Credit Hours: 3.00

Objective:

1. Listen to examples of concertos, chamber music, symphonies, and sonatas
2. Explain the differences among these compositions
3. Express the historical and cultural significance these compositions

Outcome 2: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to identify Classical, Romantic, and 20th Century composers.

Objective:

1. Listen to examples of compositions from various composers within these time periods.
2. Classify the differences among the composers
3. Express the social, political, and economic impact of these composers

MUSC 2801 - Advanced Applied Music Piano

Credit Hours: 1.00

Objectives: Name, define, and demonstrate at an advanced performance level:

1. Note reading.
2. Rhythmic reading.
3. Phrasing.
4. Tempo and dynamics.

Outcome 2: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to name, define, and demonstrate physical support skills at an advanced performance level.

Objectives: Name, define, and demonstrate at an advanced performance level:

1. Posture and seating positions.
2. Hand and finger positions.

Outcome 3: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to name, define, and demonstrate technical exercises at an advanced performance level.

Objectives: Name, define, and demonstrate an advanced understanding of:

1. Warmup exercises for flexibility.
2. Exercises for tone development.
3. Articulation and tempo exercises for technical control.
4. Scales and arpeggios for technical control.

Outcome 4: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to name, define, and demonstrate repertoire at an advanced performance level.

Objectives: Name, define, and play repertoire at an advanced performance level:

1. From different style periods.
2. With piano accompaniment.

1. Physical Skills
   1. Scales
   2. Posture
   3. Articulation Technique
   4. Touch
   5. Phrasing
   6. L/R Hand Interdependence
2. Repertoire
   1. Major Repertoire
   2. Preludes/Fugues
   3. Recital Performance and Jury

MUSC 2802 - Advanced Applied Music Organ

Credit Hours: 1.00

Objectives: Name, define, and demonstrate at an advanced performance level:

1. Note reading.
2. Rhythmic reading.
3. Phrasing.
4. Tempo and dynamics.

Outcome 2: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to name, define, and demonstrate physical support skills at an advanced performance level.

Objectives: Name, define, and demonstrate at an advanced performance level:

1. Breath support.
2. Posture, standing, and seating positions.
3. Finger touch, hand strength, hand balance, and hand independence.

Outcome 3: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to name, define, and demonstrate technical exercises at an advanced performance level.

Objectives: Name, define, and demonstrate an advanced understanding of:

1. Warmup exercises for flexibility.
2. Exercises for tone development.
3. Articulation and tempo exercises for technical control.
4. Scales and arpeggios for technical control.

Outcome 4: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to name, define, and demonstrate repertoire at an advanced performance level.

Objectives: Name, define, and play repertoire at an advanced performance level:

1. From different style periods.
2. In foreign languages.
3. In both popular and classical styles.

1. Physical Skills
   1. Scales
   2. Posture
   3. Articulation Technique
   4. Touch
   5. Phrasing
   6. L/R Hand Interdependence
2. Repertoire
   1. Major Repertoire
   2. Preludes/Fugues
   3. Recital Performance and Jury

MUSC 2803 - Advanced Applied Music Voice

Credit Hours: 1.00

Objectives: Name, define, and demonstrate at an advanced performance level:

1. Note reading.
2. Rhythmic reading.
3. Phrasing.
4. Tempo and dynamics.

Outcome 2: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to name, define, and demonstrate physical support skills at an advanced performance level.

Objectives: Name, define, and demonstrate at an advanced performance level:

1. Breath support.
2. Posture, standing, and seating positions
3. Dictation and enunciation

Outcome 3: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to name, define, and demonstrate technical exercises at an advanced performance level.

Objectives: Name, define, and demonstrate an advanced understanding of:

1. Warmup exercises for flexibility.
2. Exercises for tone development.
3. Articulation and tempo exercises for technical control.
4. Scales and arpeggios for technical control.

Outcome 4: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to name, define, and demonstrate repertoire at an advanced performance level.

Objectives: Name, define, and play repertoire at an advanced performance level:

1. With or without piano accompaniment.
2. From different style periods.
3. In foreign languages.
4. In both popular and classical styles.

1. Physical Skills
   1. Breath Management
   2. Vocalize
   3. Posture
   4. Dictation
   5. Resonance and Quality
2. Repertoire
   1. Vocal Literature
   2. Interpretation of Literature
   3. Stage Etiquette and Stage Presence
   4. Recital Performance and Jury

MUSC 2804 - Advanced Applied Music Brasswinds

Credit Hours: 1.00

Objectives: Name, define, and demonstrate at an advanced performance level:

1. Note reading.
2. Rhythmic reading.
3. Phrasing.
4. Tempo and dynamics.

Outcome 2: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to name, define, and demonstrate physical support skills at an advanced performance level.

Objectives: Name, define, and demonstrate at an advanced performance level:

1. Breath support.
2. Posture, standing, and seating positions.
3. Finger touch, hand strength, hand balance, and hand independence.

Outcome 3: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to name, define, and demonstrate technical exercises at an advanced performance level.

Objectives: Name, define, and demonstrate an advanced understanding of:

1. Warmup exercises for flexibility.
2. Exercises for tone development.
3. Articulation and tempo exercises for technical control.
4. Scales and arpeggios for technical control.

Outcome 4: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to name, define, and demonstrate repertoire at an advanced performance level.

Objectives: Name, define, and play repertoire at an advanced performance level:

1. From different style periods.
2. In both popular and classical styles.

1. Physical Skills
   1. Breath Support
   2. Flexibility, Long Tones, Arpeggios, Scales
   3. Posture
   4. Tonguing
   5. Focus/Tone
   6. Focus/Tone F. Tone, Vibrato and Maturity
2. Repertoire
   1. Etudes, Study and One Movement Solos
   2. Major Repertoire
   3. Recital Performance and Jury

MUSC 2805 - Advanced Applied Music Woodwinds

Credit Hours: 1.00

Objectives: Name, define, and demonstrate at an advanced performance level:

1. Note reading.
2. Rhythmic reading.
3. Phrasing.
4. Tempo and dynamics.

Outcome 2: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to name, define, and demonstrate physical support skills at an advanced performance level.

Objectives: Name, define, and demonstrate at an advanced performance level:

1. Breath support.
2. Posture, standing, and seating positions.
3. Finger touch, hand strength, hand balance, and hand independence.

Outcome 3: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to name, define, and demonstrate technical exercises at an advanced performance level.

Objectives: Name, define, and demonstrate an advanced understanding of:

1. Warmup exercises for flexibility.
2. Exercises for tone development.
3. Articulation and tempo exercises for technical control.
4. Scales and arpeggios for technical control.

Outcome 4: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to name, define, and demonstrate repertoire at an advanced performance level.

Objectives: Name, define, and play repertoire at an advanced performance level:

1. From different style periods.
2. In both popular and classical styles.

1. Physical Skills
   1. Breath Support
   2. Flexibility, Long Tones, Arpeggios, Scales
   3. Posture
   4. Tonguing
   5. Focus/Tone
   6. Tone, Vibrato and Maturity
2. Repertoire
   1. Etudes, Study and One Movement
   2. Major Repertoire
   3. Recital Performance and Jury

MUSC 2806 - Advanced Applied Music Percussion

Credit Hours: 1.00

Objectives: Name, define, and demonstrate at an advanced performance level:

1. Note reading.
2. Rhythmic reading.
3. Phrasing.
4. Tempo and dynamics.

Outcome 2: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to name, define, and demonstrate physical support skills at an advanced performance level.

Objectives: Name, define, and demonstrate at an advanced performance level:

1. Posture, standing, and seating positions.
2. Finger touch, hand strength, hand balance, and hand independence.

Outcome 3: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to name, define, and demonstrate technical exercises at an advanced performance level.

Objectives: Name, define, and demonstrate an advanced understanding of:

1. Warmup exercises for flexibility.
2. Articulation and tempo exercises for technical control.

Outcome 4: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to name, define, and demonstrate repertoire at an advanced performance level.

Objectives: Name, define, and play repertoire at an advanced performance level:

1. From different style periods.
2. In both popular and classical styles.

1. Physical Skills
   1. Rudiments
   2. Hand Positioning
   3. Tone Production
   4. Articulation Styles
2. Repertoire
   1. Solo Literature
   2. Multi-Percussion Literature
   3. Chamber Music
   4. Orchestra Literature

MUSC 2807 - Advanced Applied Music Strings

Credit Hours: 1.00

Objectives: Name, define, and demonstrate at an advanced performance level:

1. Note reading.
2. Rhythmic reading.
3. Phrasing.
4. Tempo and dynamics.

Outcome 2: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to name, define, and demonstrate physical support skills at an advanced performance level.

Objectives: Name, define, and demonstrate at an advanced performance level:

1. Posture, standing, and seating positions.
2. Hand, finger, and bow positions.

Outcome 3: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to name, define, and demonstrate technical exercises at an advanced performance level.

Objectives: Name, define, and demonstrate an advanced understanding of:

1. Warmup exercises for flexibility.
2. Exercises for tone development.
3. Articulation and tempo exercises for technical control.
4. Scales and arpeggios for technical control.

Outcome 4: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to name, define, and demonstrate repertoire at an advanced performance level.

Objectives: Name, define, and play repertoire at an advanced performance level:

1. From different style periods.
2. In both popular and classical styles.

1. Physical Skills
   1. Full Smooth Bowing
   2. Scales
   3. Posture
   4. Articulation (Legato, Staccato)
   5. Left Hand Strength
   6. Tone and Vibrato
2. Repertoire
   1. Etudes
   2. Major Repertoire
   3. Stage Etiquette and Stage Presence
   4. Recital Performance and Jury

MUSC 2808 - Advanced Applied Music Classical Guitar

Credit Hours: 1.00

Objectives: Name, define, and demonstrate at an advanced performance level:

1. Note reading.
2. Rhythmic reading.
3. Phrasing.
4. Tempo and dynamics.

Outcome 2: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to name, define, and demonstrate physical support skills at an advanced performance level.

Objectives: Name, define, and demonstrate at an advanced performance level:

1. Posture, standing, and seating positions.
2. Hand and finger positions.

Outcome 3: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to name, define, and demonstrate technical exercises at an advanced performance level.

Objectives: Name, define, and demonstrate an advanced understanding of:

1. Warmup exercises for flexibility.
2. Exercises for tone development.
3. Articulation and tempo exercises for technical control.
4. Scales and arpeggios for technical control.

Outcome 4: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to name, define, and demonstrate repertoire at an advanced performance level.

Objectives: Name, define, and play repertoire at an advanced performance level:

1. From different style periods.
2. In both popular and classical styles.

1. Physical Skills
   1. Finger Strength
   2. Scales
   3. Posture
   4. Detached, Legato, Staccato
   5. Left Hand Strength
   6. Tone, Vibrato, and Maturity
2. Repertoire
   1. Solo Etudes
   2. Introductory Repertoire
   3. Recital Performance and Jury

NURS 1145 - Health Assessment in Nursing

Credit Hours: 1.50

II. The graduate can demonstrate how to think competently.
V. The graduate is sensitive to issues relating to a diverse, global society

Program Outcome/Student Learning Outcome:

1. Analyze and apply the critical components of evidence-based nursing practice.

Course Outcome:

1.  Upon completion of this course, students will be able to define evidence‐based practice and describe examples that apply to the health assessment of selected patients.

Course Objectives:

1. The student will define and describe evidence‐based practice associated with health assessment of the adult patient.
2. The student will define and describe the skills and techniques required to complete a health assessment of the adult patient.

MCC Common Degree Outcomes:

I. The graduate can integrate the knowledge and technological skills necessary to be a successful learner.

II. The graduate can demonstrate how to think competently.
 

Program Outcome/Student Learning Outcome:

2. Recognize quality improvement strategies as an integral component of nursing practice.

Course Outcome:

2. Upon completion of this course, students will be able to identify how nursing and other health professions are part of a system that affects patient and family outcomes.

Course Objectives:

1. The student will describe the roles of health professionals in the assessment process.
2. The student will recognize how efficient, accurate nursing assessment impacts quality care of the patient.

1. Introduction to Physical Assessment
   1. Organization of data
   2. Medical vs. nursing models
   3. Inspection
   4. Palpation
   5. Percussion
   6. Auscultation
   7. Equipment
2. Review of the Assessment Process
   1. Purpose
   2. Comparison of nursing and medical assessments; principles of caring
   3. Database
   4. Data sources
   5. Equipment
   6. Communication techniques
   7. Life‐span and cultural considerations
3. Assessing the Skin, Hair, and Nails
   1. Subjective data
   2. Objective data
4. Assessing the GI System
   1. Subjective data
   2. Objective data
5. Assessing the Respiratory System
   1. Subjective data
   2. Objective data
6. Assessing the Cardiovascular System
   1. Subjective data
   2. Objective data
7. Assessing the Head, Neck, and Thyroid
   1. Subjective data
   2. Objective data
8. Assessing the Musculoskeletal System
   1. Subjective data
   2. Objective data
9. Assessing the Neurological System
   1. Subjective data
   2. Objective data
10. Assessing the Reproductive System/Breast Examination
    1. Subjective data
    2. Objective data
11. Assessing/Instructing Patients in Health Promotion Strategies
    1. Nursing diagnoses
12. Assessment of Sexuality
    1. Components of sexual history
    2. Sexuality throughout the life span
    3. Factors affecting sexuality

NURS 1155 - Fundamentals of Nursing Practice 1

Credit Hours: 1.50

II. The graduate can demonstrate how to think competently.
V. The graduate is sensitive to issues relating to a diverse, global society

Program Outcome/Student Learning Outcome:

1. Analyze and apply the critical components of evidence-based nursing practice.

Course Outcome:

1. Upon completion of this course, students will be able to define evidence‐based practice and describe examples that apply to the adult patient population.

Course Objectives:

1. The student will identify and begin to apply evidence‐based practice in the communication process.
2. The student will identify and begin to apply evidence‐based practice in nursing process.
3. The student will identify and begin to apply evidence‐based practice related to diagnostic testing.
4. The student will identify and begin to apply evidence‐based practice with infectious diseases.
5. The student will identify and begin to apply evidence‐based practice with pharmacologic principles and medication administration.

MCC Common Degree Outcomes:

I. The graduate can integrate the knowledge and technological skills necessary to be a successful learner.
II. The graduate can demonstrate how to think competently.

Program Outcome/Student Learning Outcome:

2. Recognize quality improvement strategies as an integral component of nursing practice.

Course Outcome:

2. Upon completion of this course, students will be able to identify how nursing quality improvement strategies affect patient and family outcomes.

Course Objectives:

1. The student will identify quality improvement/nursing strategies when applying the nursing process.
2. The student will identify quality improvement/nursing strategies while communicating with patients, families, and healthcare team members.
3. The student will identify quality improvement/nursing strategies while obtaining health history data.
4. The student will identify quality improvement/nursing strategies while preparing and analyzing diagnostic testing.
5. The student will identify quality improvement/nursing strategies for the patient with an infectious disease process.
6. The student will identify quality improvement/nursing strategies while preparing to administer medications in a safe manner.

1. Infectious Disease
   1. Organism
   2. Culture/sensitivity
   3. Antibiotic use
   4. Evidence‐based practice
2. Introduction to Diagnostic Testing
   1. Laboratory tests
   2. Radiographic tests
   3. Endoscopic procedures
   4. Nursing implications
   5. Evidence‐based practice
3. Nursing Process
   1. Assessment
   2. Analysis/planning
   3. Nursing diagnosis
   4. Intervention
   5. Evaluation
4. Evidence‐Based Practice
5. Health History
   1. Process
   2. Data
   3. Organization
6. Communication
   1. Methods of communication
   2. Verbal/nonverbal techniques
   3. Therapeutic techniques
   4. Non‐therapeutic techniques
   5. Social vs therapeutic relationships
   6. Life span considerations
   7. Cultural considerations
   8. Evidence‐based practice
7. Pharmacological Principles
   1. Application of basic medication principles
   2. Pharmacokenitics
   3. Pharmacodynamics
   4. Pharmacotherapeutics
   5. Adverse drug reaction
   6. Factors affecting drug absorption
8. Medication Administration
   1. Medication orders
   2. Five rights of medication administration
   3. Medication errors
   4. Preventing medication errors
   5. Evidence‐based practice

NURS 1165 - Introduction to Clinical Nursing Skills

Credit Hours: 1.00

II. The graduate can demonstrate how to think competently.
III. The graduate can demonstrate how to employ mathematical knowledge.
V. The graduate is sensitive to issues relating to a diverse, global society

Program Outcome/Student Learning Outcome:

3. Demonstrate critical thinking by applying the nursing process to provide safe, culturally appropriate, patient-centered care.

Course Outcome:

1. Upon completion of this course, students will be able to identify and describe the problem solving and decision strategies necessary to use the nursing process while caring for general adult patients

Course Objectives:

1. The student will identify drug actions and nursing interventions appropriate to administering medications in the laboratory practice setting.
2. The student will correctly compute drug calculations in the laboratory practice setting.
3. The student will perform basic nursing interventions safely in the laboratory and hospital settings.

MCC Common Degree Outcomes:

II. The graduate can demonstrate how to think competently.
IV. The graduate can demonstrate how to communicate competently.

Program Outcome/Student Learning Outcome:

4. Communicate effectively with patients, families, and the interdisciplinary healthcare team.

Course Outcome:

2. Upon completion of this course, students will be able to recognize and begin to demonstrate therapeutic communication techniques in the laboratory setting.

Course Objectives:

1. The student will document care accurately and consistently.
2. The student will report changes in patient’s condition promptly to the instructor and the responsible registered nurse.
3. The student will therapeutically communicate and demonstrate appropriate nonverbal behavior.

MCC Common Degree Outcomes:

II. The graduate can demonstrate how to think competently.
IV. The graduate can demonstrate how to communicate competently.

Program Outcome/Student Learning Outcome:

5. Demonstrate professionalism in his/her practice.

Course Outcome:

3. Upon completion of this course, students will be able to define and begin to demonstrate the role of the professional nurse in the simulated clinical setting.

Course Objectives:

1. The student will maintain confidentiality of information.
2. The student will practice within the ethical and legal framework of nursing (ANA Scope and Standard of Practice).
3. The student will promptly report unsafe, illegal, or inappropriate incidents to faculty and/or staff.
4. The student will maintain professional appearance, attitude, and conduct.

MCC Common Degree Outcomes:

I. The graduate can integrate the knowledge and technological skills necessary to be a successful learner.
II. The graduate can demonstrate how to think competently.

Program Outcome/Student Learning Outcome:

6. Utilize technology appropriately in planning and providing nursing care.

Course Outcome:

4. Upon completion of this course, students will be able to demonstrate use of basic technology within the laboratory setting.

Course Objectives:

1. The student will perform nursing interventions safely in the laboratory setting.
2. The student will utilize technology to obtain and record relevant adult patient data, including nursing care and patient response.

1. Orientation Providing Environmental Safety
   1. Medical asepsis
   2. Universal Precautions
   3. Isolation techniques
   4. Body mechanics
   5. Transferring and ambulation
   6. Applying restraints
2. Application of the Nursing Process to Assessing Vital Signs
   1. Temperature, pulse, respiration
   2. Blood pressure
   3. Pulse oximetry
3. Application of the Nursing Process to Patient Hygiene
   1. Bathing
   2. Oral care
   3. Perineal care
   4. Anti‐embolic hose
   5. ROM
   6. Bed making
   7. Assisting with bedpan/urinal
   8. Positioning
4. Application of the Nursing Process to Wound Care
   1. Non sterile
   2. Wet to dry
   3. Packing
   4. Assessment
5. Application of the Nursing Process to Patient Elimination
   1. Intake/output
   2. Specimen collection
   3. Sterile gloving
   4. Catheterization
   5. Enema
   6. Ostomy care
6. Application of the Nursing Process to Patient Health History Interview
   1. Interview
   2. Documentation
7. Application of the Nursing Process to Patient Developing Communication Skills
   1. Communication Techniques
   2. Blocks to communication
   3. Relating to patients from different cultures
   4. Relating to patients with altered sensory perception
8. Clinical Experience at Community Agency
   1. Introduction to long‐term care or clinical facility
   2. Vital signs
9. Medication Preparation and Administration
   1. Oral
   2. Intramuscular, subcutaneous, intradermal
   3. Other methods of medication administration
   4. Medication charting

NURS 1175 - Health Assessment Skills in Nursing

Credit Hours: 0.50

II. The graduate can demonstrate how to think competently.
III. The graduate can demonstrate how to employ mathematical knowledge.
V. The graduate is sensitive to issues relating to a diverse, global society.

Program Outcome/Student Learning Outcome:

3. The student can demonstrate critical thinking by applying the nursing process to provide safe, culturally appropriate, patient-centered care.

Course Outcome:

1. The student can identify and describe the problem solving and decision strategies necessary to use the nursing process while assessing healthy adults in the laboratory setting.

Course Objectives:

1. The student will demonstrate competence in assessment/data collection (i.e., labs, diagnostics, medications, etc).
2. The student will perform nursing interventions safely, in a timely manner.
3. The student will provide care with sensitivity and respect for human diversity.

MCC Common Degree Outcomes:

II. The graduate can demonstrate how to think competently.
IV. The graduate can demonstrate how to communicate competently.

Program Outcome/Student Learning Outcome:

4. The student can communicate effectively with patients, families, and the interdisciplinary healthcare team.

Course Outcome:

2. The student can identify and begin to demonstrate therapeutic communication while performing a health assessment.

Course Objectives:

1. The student will document accurately, completely and consistently on all patient records and assignments.
2. The student will communicate therapeutically with the patient and family.

Program Outcome/Student Learning Outcome:

5. The student can demonstrate professionalism in his/her practice.

Course Outcome:

3. The student can define and begin to demonstrate the role of the professional nurse while performing a health assessment in the laboratory setting.

Course Objectives:

1. The student will maintain confidentiality of information.
2. The student will practice within the ethical and legal framework of nursing (ANA Scope and Standard of Practice).
3. The student will promptly report unsafe, illegal, or inappropriate incidents to faculty and/or staff.
4. The student will maintain professional appearance, attitude, and conduct.
5. The student will recognize own limitations, seek assistance from faculty/staff, and assume responsibility for own learning and professional growth.
6. The student will be receptive to and use constructive feedback to improve performance.

MCC Common Degree Outcomes:

1. The graduate can integrate the knowledge and technological skills necessary to be a successful learner.
2. The graduate can demonstrate how to think competently.

Program Outcome/Student Learning Outcome:

6. The student can utilize technology appropriately in planning and providing nursing care.

Course Outcome:

4.  The student can demonstrate use of basic technology while performing a health assessment within the laboratory setting.

Course Objectives:

1. The student will use patient care equipment safely.
2. The student will use technology to obtain and record relevant patient data including nursing care and patient response.

1. Health History Interview, Techniques and Equipment
   1. Data collection
   2. Inspection
   3. Palpation
   4. Auscultation
   5. Percussion
2. Abdominal/Gastrointestinal and Male Reproductive Assessment
   1. Subjective data
   2. Objective data
   3. Documentation
3. Lung and Respiratory Assessment
   1. Subjective data
   2. Objective data
   3. Documentation
4. Heart/Peripheral Vascular and Breast/Axillae Assessment
   1. Subjective data
   2. Objective data
   3. Documentation
5. Musculoskeletal and Neurologic Assessment
   1. Subjective data
   2. Objective data
   3. Documentation
6. Head, Eyes, Ears, Nose & Throat Assessment
   1. Subjective data
   2. Objective data
   3. Documentation

NURS 1245 - Fundamentals of Nursing Practice 2A

Credit Hours: 1.50

II. The graduate can demonstrate how to think competently.
V. The graduate is sensitive to issues relating to a diverse, global society

Program Outcome/Student Learning Outcome:

1. Analyze and apply the critical components of evidence-based nursing practice.

Course Outcome:

1. Upon completion of this course, students will be able to define evidence‐based practice and describe examples that apply to patients with physiologic nursing problems.

Course Objectives: The student will:

1. The student will describe the nursing care of culturally‐diverse patients experiencing problems related to wounds.
2. The student will describe the nursing care of culturally‐diverse patients experiencing problems related to fluid and electrolyte balance
3. The student will describe the nursing care of culturally‐diverse patients experiencing problems related to pain.
4. The student will describe the nursing care of culturally‐diverse patients experiencing problems related to oxygenation.
5. The student will describe the nursing care of culturally‐diverse patients experiencing problems related to diabetes mellitus.
6. The student will describe the nursing care of culturally‐diverse patients experiencing problems related to middle adulthood.

MCC Common Degree Outcomes:

I. The graduate can integrate the knowledge and technological skills necessary to be a successful learner.
II. The graduate can demonstrate how to think competently.

Program Outcome/Student Learning Outcome:

2. Recognize quality improvement strategies as an integral component of nursing practice.

Course Outcome:

2. Upon completion of this course, students will be able to identify national patient safety goals and quality indicators for patients with physiologic nursing problems.

Course Objectives: The student will:

1. The student will identify quality indicators for patients with problems related to wounds, pain, and diabetes mellitus.
2. The student will recall regulatory standards and legal and ethical principles that affect nursing documentation.

1. Wounds
   1. Reactions of the body to trauma
   2. Factors affecting wound healing
   3. Pressure ulcers
   4. Wound assessment
   5. Nursing diagnosis
   6. Nursing interventions
   7. Quality standards
      1. Assessment
      2. Staging
      3. Documentation
2. Fluid/Electrolyte Balance
   1. Factors affecting fluid and electrolyte balance
   2. Fluid volume excess
   3. Fluid volume deficit
   4. Electrolyte imbalances
   5. Subjective findings
   6. Objective findings
   7. Nursing diagnosis
   8. Nursing interventions
3. Pain
   1. Physiological and emotional aspects of pain
   2. Cultural influences
   3. Chronic vs. acute pain
   4. Pain assessment
   5. Nursing diagnosis
   6. Non‐pharmacologic interventions
   7. Pharmacologic interventions
      1. Opioids
      2. NSAIDS
   8. Quality standards
      1. Rating scales
      2. Goal setting
      3. Assessment/reassessment
4. Oxygenation
   1. Factors affecting respiration
   2. Assessing oxygenation
   3. Promoting oxygenation
   4. Oxygen delivery systems/oxygen therapy
   5. Tracheotomy
   6. Medications
      1. Cough
      2. Inhalers
      3. Antihistamines
5. Diabetes Mellitus
   1. Pathophysiology
   2. Clinical manifestations
   3. Nursing diagnosis
   4. Nursing interventions
   5. Pharmacologic interventions
      1. Insulin
      2. Oral agents
   6. Quality standards of care
6. Middle Adulthood
   1. Biologic development
   2. Psychosocial development
   3. Developmental issues
7. Documentation
   1. Purposes
   2. Types
   3. Methods/rules
   4. Legal and ethical principles
   5. Regulatory requirements
   6. Acceptable abbreviations

NURS 1255 - Fundamentals of Nursing Practice 2B

Credit Hours: 1.50

II. The graduate can demonstrate how to think competently.
V. The graduate is sensitive to issues relating to a diverse, global society

Program Outcome/Student Learning Outcome:

1. Analyze and apply the critical components of evidence-based nursing practice.

Course Outcome:

1. Upon completion of this course, students will be able to define evidence‐based practice and describe examples that apply to patient populations with problems related to the senses and end of life issues.

Course Objectives: The student will:

1. The student will describe nursing care of culturally‐diverse patients experiencing problems related to sleep.
2. The student will describe nursing care of culturally‐diverse patients experiencing problems related to vision.
3. The student will describe nursing care of culturally‐diverse patients experiencing problems related to hearing.
4. The student will describe nursing care of culturally‐diverse patients experiencing problems related to immobility.
5. The student will describe nursing care of culturally‐diverse patients at the end of life.
6. The student will describe spirituality as a concept utilized in the provision of nursing care.
7. The student will define basic terminology, risk factors, and nursing and medical interventions related to cancer patients.
8. The student will describe physiological, psychosocial, and developmental concerns of the older adult population.

MCC Common Degree Outcomes:

I. The graduate can integrate the knowledge and technological skills necessary to be a successful learner.
II. The graduate can demonstrate how to think competently.

Program Outcome/Student Learning Outcome:

2. Recognize quality improvement strategies as an integral component of nursing practice.

Course Outcome:

2. Upon completion of this course, students will be able to identify national patient safety goals and quality indicators for older adult patients.

Course Objectives: The student will:

1. The student will identify the interdisciplinary role of nursing in the care of patients with problems related to immobility, sleep, vision and hearing, cancer, end of life, spirituality, and older adulthood.
2. The student will identify the role of spirituality in the provision of patient‐centered nursing care.

1. Immobility
   1. Medical terminology
   2. Effects of immobility on all body systems
   3. Nursing diagnosis related to immobility
   4. Nursing interventions
   5. Evaluation of care
2. Sleep
   1. Medical terminology
   2. Process/physiology
   3. Fitness
   4. Disorders
   5. Nursing strategies to promote sleep
   6. Non drug therapy
   7. Pharmacologic therapy used for sleep
      1. Hypnotics
      2. Benzodiazepines and like drugs
      3. Antidepressants
      4. Antihistamines
      5. Alternative medicines
3. Vision
   1. Medical terminology
   2. Medical and surgical management for patients with problems related to:
      1. Cataracts
      2. Glaucoma
      3. Retinal detachment
      4. Macular degeneration
      5. Corneal disorders
      6. Safety issues
   3. Nursing care for patients with problems related to:
      1. Cataracts
      2. Glaucoma
      3. Retinal detachment
      4. Macular degeneration
      5. Corneal disorders
      6. EBP
4. Hearing
   1. Medical terminology
   2. Medical and surgical management for patients with problems related to:
      1. Hearing loss
      2. Meniere’s Disease
   3. Nursing care for patients with problems related to:
      1. Hearing loss
      2. Meniere’s Disease
      3. EBP
5. Cancer
   1. Medical terminology
   2. Benign and malignant tumors
   3. Carcinogens
   4. Risk factors
   5. Cell characteristics
   6. Metastatic staging
   7. Warning signs
   8. Introduction to nursing and medical interventions
   9. Survivorship
   10. Evidence-based practice (EBP)
6. End of Life
   1. Medical terminology
   2. Advance directives/palliative care
   3. Signs of impending death
   4. Pharmacologic care for end of life issues
      1. Types of pain
      2. Common clinical problems
      3. Adjuvants
      4. Non‐pharmacological interventions
   5. Ethics
   6. After death care
      1. Postmortem care
      2. Supportive care
   7. EBP
7. Spirituality
   1. Concept
   2. Joint commission recommendations
   3. Collaborative care
   4. EBP
8. Older Adulthood
   1. Medical terminology
   2. Physiological integrity
   3. Psychosocial integrity
   4. Developmental issues
   5. Risk factors and safety standards
   6. EBP
9. Integrated Pharmacology Content
   1. Narcotics and Adjuvants for Pain and Comfort at End of Life
      1. Opioids
      2. Laxatives
      3. Anti-emetics
      4. Anticholinergic
      5. Appetite stimulants
   2. Opthalmic drugs
      1. antibiotics
      2. antiglaucoma agents
   3. Sleep aids

NURS 1265 - Introduction to Clinical Nursing Practice

Credit Hours: 1.50

II. The graduate can demonstrate how to think competently.
III. The graduate can demonstrate how to employ mathematical knowledge.
V. The graduate is sensitive to issues relating to a diverse, global society

Program Outcome/Student Learning Outcome:

3. Demonstrate critical thinking by applying the nursing process to provide safe, culturally appropriate, patient-centered care.

Course Outcome:

1. Upon completion of this course, students will be able to identify and describe the problem solving and decision strategies necessary to use the nursing process while caring for general adult patients in the hospital setting

Course Objectives:

1. The student will demonstrate competence in physical assessment with adults in the general hospital setting.
2. The student will identify drug actions and nursing interventions appropriate to administering medications to adult patients in the general hospital setting.
3. The student will correctly compute and administer drugs to adults in the general hospital setting.
4. The student will perform basic nursing interventions safely while caring for adults in the general hospital setting.

MCC Common Degree Outcomes:

II. The graduate can demonstrate how to think competently.
IV. The graduate can demonstrate how to communicate competently.

Program Outcome/Student Learning Outcome:

4. Communicate effectively with patients, families, and the interdisciplinary healthcare team.

Course Outcome:

2. Upon completion of this course, students will be able to identify and begin to demonstrate therapeutic communication techniques in the hospital setting.

Course Objectives:

1. The student will document care accurately and consistently while caring for adult patients in the hospital setting.
2. The student will report changes in patient’s condition promptly to the instructor and the responsible registered nurse.

MCC Common Degree Outcomes:

II. The graduate can demonstrate how to think competently.
IV. The graduate can demonstrate how to communicate competently.

Program Outcome/Student Learning Outcome:

5. Demonstrate professionalism in his/her practice.

Course Outcome:

3. Upon completion of this course, students will be able to define and begin to demonstrate the role of the professional nurse in the hospital clinical setting.

Course Objectives:

1. The student will maintain confidentiality of information.
2. The student will practice within the ethical and legal framework of nursing (ANA Scope and Standard of Practice).
3. The student will promptly report unsafe, illegal, or inappropriate incidents to faculty and/or staff.
4. The student will maintain professional appearance, attitude, and conduct.

MCC Common Degree Outcomes:

I. The graduate can integrate the knowledge and technological skills necessary to be a successful learner.
II. The graduate can demonstrate how to think competently.

Program Outcome/Student Learning Outcome:

6. Utilize technology appropriately in planning and providing nursing care.

Course Outcome:

4. Upon completion of this course, students will be able to demonstrate use of basic technology within the healthcare setting.

Objectives:

1. The student will perform nursing interventions safely while caring for adults in the general hospital setting.
2. The student will utilize technology to obtain and record relevant adult patient data, including nursing care and patient response.

1. Nursing Care related to Oxygenation
   1. Oxygen delivery devices
      1. Nasal cannula
      2. Masks
      3. Tracheostomy care
   2. Promoting oxygenation
      1. Metered dosed inhalers
      2. Nebulizers
      3. Suctioning
      4. Chest physiotherapy
2. Nursing Care related to Gastrointestinal Care
   1. PEG care
      1. Nutrition
      2. Medication administration
      3. Patent tube
   2. PEJ
      1. Nutrition
      2. Medication administration
      3. Patent tube
   3. Feeding tube
      1. Nutrition
      2. Medication administration
      3. Patent tube
3. Health Assessment of the Hospitalized Adult Patients
   1. Health history and physical exam
   2. Application of nursing process
4. Application of the Nursing Process to Patient Care
   1. Safe medication administration
      1. Nonparenteral: oral, ototic, ophthalmic, topical
      2. Parenteral: intramuscular, subcutaneous, intradermal
      3. Dosage calculations
      4. Comprehensive health assessment
   2. Nursing interventions to promote health physiologic responses

NURS 1345 - Introduction to Adult Medical-Surgical Nursing A

Credit Hours: 1.50

II. The graduate can demonstrate how to think competently.
V. The graduate is sensitive to issues relating to a diverse, global society

Program Outcome/Student Learning Outcome:

1. Analyze and apply the critical components of evidence-based nursing practice.

Course Outcome:

1. Upon completion of this course, students will be able to explain the role of evidence in determining best clinical practice and differentiate clinical opinion from research and evidence summaries for patients experiencing surgical interventions, gastrointestinal problems, and nutritional problems.

Course Objectives:

1. The student will explain subjective and objective data of patients experiencing surgical interventions, gastrointestinal problems, and nutritional problems.
2. The student will identify data to select appropriate nursing diagnosis and collaborative problems of patients experiencing surgical interventions, gastrointestinal problems, and nutritional problems.
3. The student will recall evidence‐based collaborative management for the patient experiencing surgical interventions, gastrointestinal problems, and nutritional problems.
4. The student will explain evidence‐based nursing interventions for patients experiencing surgical interventions, gastrointestinal problems, and nutritional problems.

MCC Common Degree Outcomes:

I. The graduate can integrate the knowledge and technological skills necessary to be a successful learner.

II. The graduate can demonstrate how to think competently.
 

Program Outcome/Student Learning Outcome:

2. Recognize quality improvement strategies as an integral component of nursing practice.

Course Outcome:

2. Upon completion of this course, students will be able to identify national patient safety goals and quality indicators for patients experiencing surgical interventions, gastrointestinal problems, and nutritional problems.

Course Objectives:

1. The student will recognize quality indicators related to perforated appendix rates.
2. The student will state national patient safety goals involved in preventing wrong site surgery.

1. Nutritional Assessment
   1. Guidelines
   2. Influencing affecting factors
   3. Cultural, age, gender variations
   4. Diagnosis
   5. Interventions
   6. Evaluation
2.  Perioperative Nursing
   1. Perioperative period
      1. Surgical setings
      2. Classifications
      3. Surgical risks
      4. Surgical terminology
      5. Physiological stress response to surgery
      6. Changes of aging related to surgery
      7. Psychosocial considerations
      8. Preoperative nursing assessment
         1. Subjective data
         2. Objective data
      9. Preoperative nursing interventions
         1. Preoperative teaching
            1. Physical preparation
            2. Postop care preparation
         2. Preoperative/operative medication
            1. Sedatives/hypnotics
            2. Tranquilizers (benzodiazepines)
            3. Narcotic analgesics
            4. Anticholinergics
            5. Antianxiolytics
            6. Prophylactic antibiotics
            7. Antiemetics
         3. Operative permit
            1. Informed consent
            2. Witness signature
         4. Preoperative checklist
   2. Intraoperative period
      1. Physical environment
         1. Holding area
         2. Operating room
      2. Roles of members of surgical team
         1. Surgeon
         2. Anesthesiologist/anesthetist
         3. Circulation nurse
         4. Scrub nurse/tech
      3. Management of the patient in the OR
      4. Anesthesia
         1. Definition
         2. Types
            1. General
               1. Intravenous agents
               2. Inhalation agents
            2. Regional
               1. Spina
               2. Epidural
         3. Stages of anesthesia
         4. Anesthesia Adjuncts
            1. Neuromuscular blocking agents
            2. Narcotics
            3. Tranquilizers
            4. Antiemetics
            5. Anticholinergics
            6. Neuromuscular reversing agents
      5. Intraoperative complications
   3. Immediate postoperative period (PACU)
      1. Initial assessment and related interventions
      2. Criteria for discharge from the PACU
   4. Care for the post‐op patient on the nursing unit
      1. Continued assessment and interventions
      2. Postoperative pain management
      3. Potential complications and related interventions in the post‐op patient
      4. Discharge teaching
3. Ingestion/Esophageal Disorders
   1. Pathophysiology of:
      1. Dental disorders
      2. Periodontal disease
      3. Oral disorders
      4. Benign tumors of the oral cavity
      5. Premalignant tumors of the oral cavity
      6. Malignant tumors of the oral cavity
      7. Disorders of the salivary glands
      8. Achalasia
      9. Diffuse esophageal spasm
      10. Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
      11. Hiatel hernia
      12. Diverticula
      13. Esophageal neoplasms
   2. Subjective findings
   3. Objective findings
   4. Medical/surgical management
   5. Nursing diagnosis
   6. Nursing interventions
4. Gastric Disorders
   1. Pathophysiology of:
      1. Acute gastritis
      2. Chronic gastritis
      3. Peptic ulcer disease
      4. Gastric ulcer
   2. Subjective findings
   3. Objective findings
   4. Medical/surgical management
   5. Nursing diagnosis
   6. Nursing interventions
5. Gall Bladder/Pancreas Disorders
   1. Pathophysiology of:
      1. Cholelithiasis
      2. Acute cholecystitis
      3. Acute acalculous cholecystitis
      4. Chronic cholecystitis
      5. Choledocholithiasis/cholangitis
      6. Carcinoma of the gall bladder
      7. Acute pancreatitis
      8. Chronic pancreatitis
   2. Subjective findings
   3. Objective findings
   4. Medical/surgical management
   5. Nursing diagnosis
   6. Nursing interventions
6. Liver Disorders
   1. Pathophysiology of:
      1. Hemolytic jaundice
      2. Hepatocellular jaundice
      3. Obstructive jaundice
      4. Viral hepatitis
      5. Toxic hepatitis
      6. Alcoholic hepatitis
      7. Laennec’s cirrhosis
      8. Postnecrotic cirrhosis
      9. Biliary cirrhosis
      10. Portal hypertension
      11. Ascites
      12. Hepatic encephalopathy
      13. Fatty liver
      14. Liver neoplasms
   2. Subjective findings
   3. Objective findings
   4. Medical/surgical management
   5. Nursing diagnosis
   6. Nursing interventions
7. Intestinal Disorders
   1. Pathophysiology of:
      1. Bowel infections/infestations
      2. Appendicitis
      3. Peritonitis
      4. Crohn’s disease
      5. Ulcerative colitis
      6. Benign bowel tumors
      7. Cancer of the small bowel
      8. Colon cancer
      9. Herniations
      10. Diverticular disease
      11. Obstruction
      12. Irritable bowel syndrome
      13. Acquired megacolon
      14. Hemorrhoids
      15. Pilonidal cyst
      16. Anal fissure
      17. Anal fistula
      18. Anorectal abscess
      19. Anorectal tumor
   2. Subjective findings
   3. Objective findings
   4. Medical/surgical management
   5. Nursing diagnosis
   6. Nursing interventions
8. Pharmacology Categories: Integrated Throughout the Course with Appropriate Content
   1. Antacids/antiflatulents
   2. Antidiarrheals
   3. Laxatives
   4. Antiemetics
   5. Intravenous therapy
   6. Nutritional therapy
   7. Sedatives/hypnotics
   8. Tranquilizers (benzodiazepines)
   9. Narcotic analgesics
   10. Anticholinergics
   11. Antianxiolytics
   12. Prophylactic antibiotics
   13. Neuromuscular blocking agents
   14. Neuromuscular reversing agents

NURS 1355 - Introduction to Adult Medical-Surgical Nursing B

Credit Hours: 1.50

II. The graduate can demonstrate how to think competently.
V. The graduate is sensitive to issues relating to a diverse, global society

Program Outcome/Student Learning Outcome:

1. Analyze and apply the critical components of evidence-based nursing practice.

Course Outcome:

1. Upon completion of this course, students will be able to explain the role of evidence in determining best clinical practice and differentiate clinical opinion from research and evidence summaries for patients with acid‐base disturbances, respiratory disorders, and diabetes.

Course Objectives:

1. The student will interpret subjective and objective data for patients with acid‐base disturbances, respiratory disorders, and diabetes.
2. The student will interpret data to select appropriate nursing diagnosis and collaborative problems.
3. The student will describe evidence‐based collaborative management for the patient with acid‐base disturbances, respiratory disorders, and diabetes.
4. The student will select evidence‐based nursing interventions for patients with acid‐base disturbances, respiratory disorders, and diabetes.

MCC Common Degree Outcomes:

I. The graduate can integrate the knowledge and technological skills necessary to be a successful learner.

II. The graduate can demonstrate how to think competently.

Program Outcome/Student Learning Outcome:

2. Recognize quality improvement strategies as an integral component of nursing practice.

Course Outcome:

 2. Upon completion of this course, students will be able to identify national patient safety goals and quality indicators for patients with acid‐base disturbances, respiratory disorders, and diabetes.

Course Objectives:

1. The student will recognize quality indicators for patients with bacterial pneumonia.
2. The student will define quality indicators for patients with adult asthma.
3. The student will explain quality indicators for the patient with COPD.
4. The student will state national patient safety goals to prevent ventilator‐acquired pneumonia.
5. The student will explain national patient safety goals to prevent injury in patients receiving anticoagulation therapy.
6. The student will explain quality indicators in the collaborative management of the patient with diabetes.

1. Assessment of the Respiratory System
   1. Anatomy & physiology overview
   2. Assessment techniques
      1. History
      2. Physical and psychosocial assessment
      3. Diagnostic assessment
   3. Changes in the respiratory system related to aging
2. Interventions for Patients requiring Oxygen or Tracheostomy
   1. Oxygen therapy
      1. Complications
      2. Deficiency systems
      3. Home care management
      4. Evidence‐based practice for patient requiring oxygen
   2. Tracheostomy
      1. Pre‐ and post‐op care
      2. Complications
      3. Trache tubes
      4. Trache care
      5. Evidence‐based practice for patients requiring suctioning
      6. Best practices for patients with tracheostomy
      7. Best practices to prevent aspiration
3. Interventions for Patients with Noninfectious Upper Respiratory Problems
   1. Disorders of nose and sinuses
      1. Fractures
      2. Epistaxis
      3. Cancers
      4. Trauma
   2. Disorders of pharynx
      1. Obstructive sleep apnea
      2. Management
         1. Assessment
         2. Interventions
            1. Non‐surgical
            2. Surgical
   3. Disorders of the larynx
      1. Vocal cord paralysis, nodules, and polyps
      2. Laryngeal trauma
   4. Upper airway obstruction and neck trauma
   5. Head and neck cancer
      1. Pathophysiology
      2. Assessment
      3. Interventions
         1. Non‐surgical
         2. Laryngectomy
      4. Pre‐ and post‐op care
      5. Speech rehab
      6. Home care
      7. Best practices to prevent aspiration
4. Interventions for Patients with Noninfectious Lower Respiratory Problems
   1. Chronic airflow limitations (asthma, emphysema, bronchitis)
      1. Pathophysiology
      2. Etiology
      3. Collaborative management
         1. Physical and psychosocial assessment
         2. Diagnostic assessment
         3. Nursing diagnosis
         4. Pharmacologic interventions
            1. Bronchodilators
            2. Steroids
            3. Expectorants
            4. Mucolytics
         5. Nursing management
      4. Quality indicators for asthma, COPD
   2. Pulmonary hypertension
   3. Interstitial pulmonary diseases
      1. Sarcoidosis
      2. Pulmonary fibrosis
   4. Occupational pulmonary diseases
   5. Lung cancer
      1. Pathophysiology
      2. Etiology
      3. Collaborative management
         1. Physical and psychosocial assessment
         2. Diagnostic assessment
         3. Operative procedures
         4. Post‐op care including chest tube management
         5. Palliative care
5. Interventions for Patients with Infectious Respiratory Problems
   1. Disorders of the nose and sinuses
      1. Rhinitis and sinusitis
         1. Assessment
         2. Interventions
         3. Drug therapy
            1. Antihistamines
            2. Decongestants
         4. Surgical interventions
   2. Disorders of pharynx and tonsils
      1. Pharyngitis and tonsillitis
         1. Assessment
         2. Interventions
      2. Tonsillectomy
   3. Disorders of the larynx and lungs
      1. Laryngitis, influenza, pneumonia, and TB
         1. Overview
         2. Pathophysiology
         3. Etiology
         4. Management
            1. Assessment
            2. Diagnostics
            3. Interventions
         5. Drug therapy
            1. Antibiotics (penicillins, cephalosporins, tetracyclines, aminoglycosides, macrolides, vancomycin)
            2. Antitubercular
         6. Health teaching
         7. Patient safety goals related to pneumonia/vent‐acquired pneumonia
      2. Other influenzas (avian flu, swine flu)
   4. Emphysema, abscesses
      1. Assessment
      2. Interventions
   5. Inhalation anthrax
6. Interventions for Critically Ill Patients with Respiratory Problems
   1. Pulmonary embolism
      1. Pathophysiology
      2. Etiology
      3. Management
         1. Assessment
         2. Diagnostics
      4. Non‐surgical interventions
         1. Oxygen therapy
         2. Anticoagulation therapy
            1. Heparin
            2. Coumadin
      5. Surgical interventions
      6. Health teaching
      7. Patient safety goals for patients receiving anticoagulation therapy
   2. Acute respiratory failure
   3. Acute respiratory distress syndrome
      1. Pathophysiology
      2. Etiology
      3. Management
         1. Assessment
         2. Interventions
            1. Drugs
            2. Oxygenation
   4. Intubation and mechanical ventilation
      1. Types of ventilators
      2. Modes
      3. Weaning
      4. Best practice to secure endotracheal tubes
      5. Best practices for patients requiring mechanical ventilation
   5. Chest trauma: rib fracture, flail chest, pneumothorax
      1. Overview
      2. Collaborative management