Course Descriptions/Official Course Syllabi

MGMT 1155 - Human Resources Management

Credit Hours: 3.00

Objectives:

1. Describe the relationship of Human Resources Management to a Line Manager within an organization.
2. Describe the role human resources plays in an organization’s overall strategic plan
3. Identify the importance of Employee Engagement

Outcome 2: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to outline how the legal environment impacts the relationship between an organization and its employees.

Objectives:

1. Identify relevant federal and state Equal Employment Opportunity Laws.
2. Identify relevant labor relations laws and the collective bargaining environment.
3. Use health and safety laws to identify potential unsafe conditions and unsafe behavior in the workplace.

Outcome 3: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to practice major Human Resources activities through collaboration.

Objectives:

1. Collect job analysis data and write a job description
2. Identify recruitment sources and write a job ad
3. Identify the various types of candidate testing and write behavioral/situational interview questions
4. Describe training needs of new and current employees
5. Identify various methods of conducting performance appraisal
6. Identify the forms of compensation available to employees

Outcome 4: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to solve a sample employee relations problem in a collaborative setting.

Objectives:

1. Identify relevant Human Resource Management concepts
2. Conduct basic business research related to these concepts to locate examples.
3. Identify a solution to the problem.
4. Write a summary of the findings and implementation of the solution.
5. Present findings orally to the class in a clear and descriptive manner using visual technologies.

1. Introduction to Human Resources Management (HRM)
   1. Definition of HRM and relationship to the Management function in an organization
   2. Relationship to strategic management
   3. Components of positive employee relations
2. Managing in Today’s Workplace
   1. Equal Employment Opportunity Law - 1967 present
   2. Labor relations Law
   3. The collective bargaining process and environment
   4. Occupational Safety Law
   5. Health and Safety issues in the workplace
3. Staffing
   1. Talent Management
   2. Job analysis process
   3. Human Resource Planning methods
   4. Recruiting process
   5. Selection tests
   6. Interviews
4. Development, Feedback and Rewards
   1. Training and development methods
   2. Performance management
   3. Performance evaluation methods
   4. Succession planning
   5. Compensation and benefits

MGMT 1180 - Human Relations

Credit Hours: 3.00

Objectives:

1. Identify the 7 basic themes of human relations
2. Describe how the “Age of Information” affects human relations.
3. Discuss the need to balance a person’s focus on information versus people.
4. Classify the skills that are included in team building as a leader.
5. Describe how a person can increase his self-awareness in a business seting.
6. Discuss how self-disclosure as a manager can build trust between people.

Outcome 2: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to formulate a business memo or other business communication with the four different communication styles.

Objectives:

1. Describe the major developments that have given new importance to human relations. Describe the differences between interpersonal and impersonal communications and the use of technology within each.
2. Distinguish between the four different communication styles.
3. Practice communication style flexing in scenarios.

Outcome 3: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to categorize the major forces influencing human behavior at work.

Objectives:

1. List the six major forces that influence human behavior at work.
2. Describe the human relations movement in the United States.
3. Identify the components of a proper workplace violence policy.
4. Interpret ethical conduct as a manager and employee.
5. Discuss the major motivational theories and strategies.

Outcome 4: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to determine the proper conflict mode to use in a business management scenario.

Objectives:

1. Complete a self-assessment of the student’s individual conflict mode preference.
2. Experiment using different modes/styles in differing scenarios.
3. Determine the level of diversity within the organization.
4. Choose the correct mode to use in diverse backgrounds.

1. Improving Personal and Organizational Communications
   1. The Communication Process
   2. Communication Filters
   3. Improving Personal Communication
   4. Communicating in Organizations
2. Understanding Your Communication Style
   1. Communication Styles
   2. Communication Model
   3. Communication Versatility
3. Building High Self-Esteem
   1. The Power of Self-Esteem
   2. How to Build Self-Esteem
4. Personal Values Influence Ethical Choices
   1. How Personal Values Are Formed
   2. Personal Values and Ethical Choices
   3. Corporate Values and Ethical Choices
5. Atitudes Can Shape Your Life
   1. How Atitudes Are Formed
   2. Atitudes Valued by Employers
   3. How to Change Atitudes
6. Motivating Yourself and Others
   1. Influential Motivational Models
   2. Contemporary Employee Motivational Strategies
   3. Self-Motivation Strategies
7. Constructive Self-Disclosure
   1. The Johari Window
   2. Appropriate Self-Disclosure
   3. Barriers to Self-Disclosure
8. Achieving Emotional Balance in a Chaotic World
   1. Factors That Influence Our Emotions
   2. Coping with Your Anger and the Anger of Others
   3. Violence in the Workplace
   4. Emotional Styles
9. Building Stronger Relationships
   1. The Need for Positive Experiences
   2. Positive Reinforcement
   3. Barriers to Positive Reinforcement
10. Team Building
    1. Team-Building Skills for Leaders
    2. Situational Leadership
    3. Teamwork
11. Resolving Conflict
    1. The Root Cause of Conflict
    2. Learn to Negotiate
    3. Conflict Resolution Process
12. Valuing Work Force Diversity
    1. Prejudiced Atitudes
    2. Forms of Discrimination
    3. Managing Diversity
13. The Changing Roles of Men and Women
    1. Problems Facing Women in Organizations
    2. Problems Facing Men in Organizations
    3. How to Cope with Gender-Biased Behavior

MGMT 1210 - Entrepreneurship & Small Business Management

Credit Hours: 3.00

Objectives:

1. Describe the various types and sizes of small businesses.
2. List the ways that small businesses contribute to the US economy.
3. Identify the characteristics of successful entrepreneurs.

Outcome 2: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to refine a business concept into a startup opportunity.

Objectives:

1. Utilize the creative process to identify and differentiate among new business ideas.
2. Evaluate the benefits and drawbacks of startup through franchising and buyouts versus pure startups.
3. Define the major components of the business plan.

Outcome 3: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to successfully develop a business plan

Objectives

1. Research industry characteristics, conditions and trends
2. Identify a relevant target market
3. Develop a marketing strategy
4. Develop forecasted financial statements
5. Pitch the opportunity to the class upon completion.

1. Introduction to Small Business Management
   1. The Entrepreneurial Life
   2. Integrity, Ethics, and Social Responsibility
   3. The Organizational Plan
2. Startup Planning
   1. Starting a Small Business
   2. Franchising and Buyouts
   3. The Business Plan
3. Planning the Marketing Activities
   1. The Marketing Plan
   2. The Location Plan
   3. Pricing and Credit Decisions
   4. Promotional Planning
4. Planning the Startup’s Finances
   1. Understanding a Firm’s Financial Statements
   2. Forecasting Financial Requirements
   3. A Firm’s Sources of Financing

MGMT 2000 - Business Management Software Applications

Credit Hours: 3.00

Objectives:

1. Identify tasks and their dependencies in a project
2. Assign resources within the software
3. Monitor the budgets within the project
4. Identify special calendars and work schedules
5. Identify a constraint in a schedule

Outcome 2: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to solve problems in the critical path of a project using Project Management Software.

Objectives:

1. Use MS Project to diagnose problems in Gannet and PERT charts
2. Give examples of changes in the project to meet project deadlines

Outcome 3: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to operate Business Software to create business diagrams.

Objectives:

1. Organize business flowcharts
2. Develop organizational charts
3. Develop maps
4. Develop office designs and site plans

Outcome 4: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to create an individual project with Microsoft Project and Microsoft Visio.

Objectives:

1. Plan a project within a budget
2. Plan a project within the deadline
3. Create a diagram to support the project

Outcome 5: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to present a project with Microsoft Project and Microsoft Visio.

Objectives:

1. Prepare an oral presentation of their project
2. Present their project to the class audience

1. Introduction to Project Management
   1. Benefits of Project Management
   2. How Microsoft Project Supports successful Project Management
   3. Entering Tasks
   4. Understanding Project Views
      1. Saving a Project with a New Name
      2. Magnification
      3. Modifying the Timescale
      4. Printing a View
   5. Getting Help
2. Starting a New Project and Examining Scheduling Defaults
   1. Examining Project Calendars
   2. Entering Tasks and Durations
   3. Editing Tasks and Durations
      1. Entering Recurring Tasks
      2. Entering Milestones
   4. Understanding Task Dependencies
      1. Creating Task Dependencies
      2. Editing Task Dependencies
   5. Entering Lag and Lead Times
   6. Creating a Work Breakdown Structure with Summary Tasks
3. Creating Reports Using Project
   1. Understanding the Critical Path
   2. Filtering Tasks for Information
   3. Formatting a Project
      1. Working with the Network Diagram
      2. Moving Tasks
      3. Print Preview
      4. Formatting a Network Diagram
   4. Shortening the Critical Path
4. Entering Cost and Resource Data
   1. Using the Resource Information Dialog Box
      1. Assigning Resources to Task
   2. The Relationship between Work, Duration, and Units
      1. Creating a Fixed-Duration Task
      2. Using the Resource Usage View
   3. Reviewing Project Costs
   4. Project Summary Information
   5. Critical Path and Slack
   6. Using Reports
5. Business Planning Presentation Software
   1. Microsoft Visio
      1. Screens
      2. Toolbars
   2. Applications
      1. Organizational Charts
      2. Flow Charts
      3. Office Layouts
      4. Workplace Layouts
      5. Site Layouts
      6. Mind Mapping

MGMT 2100 - Effective Organizational Behavior & Team Development

Credit Hours: 3.00

Objectives:

1. Differentiate between the different personality styles.
2. Explain differences in the effects between emotions and moods.
3. Identify motivational practices in overall job satisfaction.
4. Complete personal assessments to identify the student’s own role.

Outcome 2: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to critique team effectiveness in an organization.

Objectives:

1. Categorize the stages of group development.
2. Identify the stages of team development
3. Identify the factors of team effectiveness that make a team successful
4. Discover different conflict styles within groups
5. Complete personal assessments to identify the student’s preferred role in a team.

Outcome 3: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to evaluate an organization’s behavior.

Objectives:

1. Research an organization’s history and current trends
2. Interpret articles and media publications
3. Explain main points of organizational behavior
4. Determine why an organization faces behavior issues.

Outcome 4: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to illustrate how to work in a team setting collaboratively.

Objectives:

1. Prepare an independent written analysis of organizational behavior.
2. Combine findings with class team and compile one full analysis.
3. Prepare oral presentation for class audience.
4. Present findings and proposal to the class audience collaboratively.

Outcome 5: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to assess the performance of an effective team.

Objectives:

1. Prepare group evaluations of performance
2. Prepare self-evaluation of effort and performance
3. Document behaviors and detect problems and successes

1. What is Organizational Behavior?
   1. Management functions and roles
   2. Management Skills
   3. Challenges and opportunities for Organization Behavior
   4. Using Self-Assessments
2. The Individual
   1. Diversity in Organizations
   2. Attitudes and Job Satisfaction
   3. Emotions and Moods
   4. Personality and Values
   5. Perception and Individual Decision Making
   6. Motivation: from Concepts to Application
3. The Group
   1. Foundations of Group Behavior
      1. Stages of Group Development
      2. Group Properties: Roles, Norms, Status, Size, Cohesiveness, and Diversity
   2. Understanding Work Teams
      1. Differences between groups and teams
      2. Types of Teams
      3. Team Effectiveness Model: Factors that make teams successful
   3. Communication
   4. Leadership
   5. Power and Politics
   6. Conflict and Negotiation
4. The Organization System
   1. Foundations of Organization Structure
   2. Organizational Culture
   3. Organizational Change
5. Presentation of Team Project
   1. Assist in the compilation and delivery of the team written project
   2. Assist in the compilation and verbal presentation of the team written project
   3. Assess performance and evaluate all members of the team

MGMT 2800 - Management Capstone

Credit Hours: 3.00

Objectives:

1. Collaborate in teams to utilize rational decision making, breakeven analysis and other management techniques to plan the launch from an operational and human resources perspective.
2. Analyze reports to identify business results and take adequate corrective action.
3. Present findings to the class upon completion.

Outcome 2: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to complete a leadership project.

Objectives:

1. Identify project topic that will enhance leadership skills
2. Define a project plan including a scope and timeline
3. Organize tasks and manage others to see the project through completion
4. Implement the plans through the completion of tasks
5. Identify and take concurrent corrective action based on feedback.
6. Measure results of project
7. Present findings through a written report and oral presentation.

Outcome 3: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to successfully develop a portfolio of work.

Objectives:

1. Build a current resume
2. Assemble a Student Development Transcript
3. Collect academic letters and evidence of accomplishments (e.g., projects)
4. Assemble the Leadership Project summary

1. Review of the Functions and Skills of Managers
   1. Planning
   2. Organizing
   3. Leading
   4. Controlling
   5. Decision-Making
   6. Critical-Thinking
   7. Problem-Solving
2. Leadership Project
   1. Five Practices
   2. Necessary Skills
   3. Leadership Book review
3. Business Operations Simulation
   1. Pre-work
   2. Launch
   3. Weekly Decisions
   4. Evaluation of Results
   5. Presentation of findings

MKTG 1010 - Principles of Marketing

Credit Hours: 3.00

Objectives:

1. Define marketing’s role in business.
2. Explain the concept of value in marketing.
3. Identify sustainable competitive advantages and their importance.
4. Explain the marketing strategic planning process including mission statements, SWOT analysis and the SBU portfolio analysis.
5. Describe the uncontrollable macroenvironmental forces affecting an organization’s marketing strategy.
6. Identify and analyze ethical issues in marketing.
7. Describe the purchase decision process and factors influencing consumer behavior.
8. Compare and contrast marketing research tools using primary and secondary data.
9. Compare and contrast segmentation variables and their use in the targeting and positioning process.
10. Explain the importance of globalization and diversity in marketing.

Outcome 2: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to demonstrate knowledge of each element of the marketing mix.

Objectives:

1. Students will describe strategies for an organization’s marketing mix, including:
   1. Product.
   2. Promotion.
   3. Distribution/Placement/Supply Chain.
   4. Pricing strategy.

Outcome 3: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to develop a marketing plan that incorporates each of the above content areas.

Objectives:

1. Given a product/service/organization, students will create and present a comprehensive marketing plan:
   1. Analyze and select a target market.
   2. Recommend strategies for each element of the marketing mix.

1. Overview of Marketing
   1. Marketing’s role in business
   2. Value in marketing
   3. Introduction to the marketing mix
2. Marketing Strategy Development
   1. Core competencies and sustainable competitive advantage
   2. Internal planning (mission statements, SWOT analysis and SBU portfolio)
   3. Macroenvironmental (uncontrollable external) factors in marketing
   4. Ethics and social responsibility
   5. The emergence of global marketing
3. Understanding the Consumer
   1. The consumer decision process and factors influencing consumer behavior
   2. Marketing research and analysis
   3. Segmenting, targeting and positioning
   4. Business to business marketing
4. Developing strategies for products and services
   1. Evaluating a company’s product mix
   2. The product life cycle and diffusion of innovation for boosting product adoption
   3. New product introduction
   4. Branding and packaging
   5. Services marketing
5. Developing strategies for promotion and marketing communications
   1. Integrated marketing communications
   2. Development of an advertising campaign
   3. The promotion mix: advertising, public relations, sales promotion, personal selling, new media
6. Developing strategies for pricing
   1. Pricing objectives and strategies
   2. Price elasticity and the demand curve
   3. Break-even analysis
   4. Setting the final price
7. Developing strategies for distribution
   1. Marketing channels
   2. Supply chain management concepts
   3. Retailing fundamentals
   4. Physical distribution and inventory management

MKTG 1020 - Dynamics of Retailing

Credit Hours: 3.00

Objectives:

1. Discuss the roles and functions of retailing within society and business
2. Differentiate between the different types of retailers.
3. Discuss trends that are shaping today’s retailers including diversity and technology.
4. Describe market segmentation as it relates to retailers.
5. Explain how consumers decide what to buy and where to shop.

Outcome 2: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to explain the components of retail strategy management.

Objectives:

1. Describe three key components of retail strategy: target markets, retail format, and competitive advantage.
2. Explain financial terminology and financial measures used to assess retail performance.
3. Identify the types of retail locations and their advantages/disadvantages.
4. Explain the issues that are evaluated when determining store location.
5. Describe human resource management programs to build a committed workforce.
6. Explain how efficient information and supply chain management contributes to stronger retailer profits.
7. Describe how CRM programs convert consumer data into customer loyalty.

Outcome 3: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to explain the merchandise management process.

Objectives:

1. Describe how retailers develop profitable merchandise assortments and forecast sales.
2. Discuss the buying systems used to make these decisions.
3. Explain branding and sourcing options.
4. Demonstrate how to set and adjust retail prices.
5. Compare advantages and disadvantages of various IMC tools.

Outcome 4: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to identify the fundamentals of store management.

Objectives:

1. Identify the responsibilities involved in managing store employees.
2. Identify the responsibilities involved in controlling costs.
3. Identify the responsibilities involved in merchandise management.
4. Identify the responsibilities involved in providing customer service.

Outcome 5: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to prepare a retail plan.

Objectives:

1. Discuss marketplace factors that will affect a retailer.
2. Describe the target market.
3. Research and select a retail site.
4. Discuss merchandise recommendations: assortment, branding, sourcing, pricing.
5. Describe store layout, design, and visual merchandising recommendations.
6. Identify customer service and promotion/communication strategies.
7. Provide budget and human resource strategies.

1. Introduction to Retailing
   1. Types of Retailers
   2. Trends in Retailing - Current and Future
   3. Customer Buying Behavior
2. Retailing Strategy Management
   1. Segmenting and Target Market Development
   2. Developing a Sustainable Competitive Advantage
   3. Strategic Planning in Retailing
   4. Financial Planning
   5. Retail Site Selection
   6. Managing Human Resources
   7. Managing Information and the Supply Chain
   8. Customer Relationship Management
3. Merchandise Management
   1. Planning for and Buying Merchandise
   2. Vendor and Supplier Relationships
   3. Retail Pricing Strategies
   4. Integrated Marketing Communications for Retailers
4. Store Management
   1. Employee Recruiting, Development and Management
   2. Store Design, Layout and Visual Merchandising
   3. Customer Service Strategies

MKTG 1050 - E‑Marketing

Credit Hours: 3.00

Objectives:

1. Describe how the Internet has evolved.
2. Convey how the four Ps have been influenced by the Internet.
3. Explain how e-marketing fits into the overall marketing strategy.
4. Identify how e-mail developed into an important e-marketing tool.
5. Identify how mobile marketing became an important e-marketing tool.

Outcome 2: Upon completion of this course, students will be to explain how to use technology to implement various advertising tactics.

Objectives:

1. Explain how all elements of online advertising work together.
2. Analyze the difference between PPC (pay per click) and SEM (search engine marketing).
3. Detail how to prepare an e-mail campaign.
4. Illustrate how the three categories of mobile phones (SMS, MMS and USSD) fit into e-marketing.

Outcome 3: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to clarify how the internet and technology compliments a public relations plan.

Objectives:

1. Explain why it is important to engage in online conversations.
2. Describe how brands can best recover from an online threat.
3. Articulate the basic fundamentals of Web Public Relations (WebPR).
4. Evaluate how search and social media can be used as a powerful tool for press releases.

Outcome 4: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to use technology to engage and communicate with customers.

Objectives:

1. Explain the fundamental concepts behind social media.
2. Demonstrate how creating content and sharing content work together.
3. Identify how crowdsourcing is used.
4. Describe how technology influences CRM (customer relationship management).

Outcome 5: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to incorporate strategic e-marketing practices into a marketing plan.

Objectives:

1. Explain what search engine optimization (SEO) is and how a web site needs to be structured.
2. Illustrate how key phrases fit into search engine optimization (SEO).
3. Describe how online copywriting works.
4. Define the fundamental concepts of web site usability.
5. Explain how to become visible to search engines.
6. Identify the basic fundamentals of Web analytics and conversion optimization including data tracking and collection.

1. Introduction to E-Marketing
2. E-Marketing Strategy

Advertising with Technology

1. Pay per Click Advertising
2. Online Advertising
3. Mobile Marketing
4. E-mail Marketing
5. Search Engine Marketing

Public Relations with Technology

1. Online Reputation Management
2. Web Public Relations

Using Technology to Engage & Communicate

1. Social Media
2. Crowdsourcing

Strategic E-marketing Practices

1. Search Engine Optimization
2. Web Site Development and Design
3. Online Copywriting
4. Web Analytics and Conversion Optimization

MKTG 1210 - Small Business Marketing

Credit Hours: 3.00

Objectives:

1. Perform an environmental analysis including all elements of the external marketing environment.
2. Complete a comprehensive competitive analysis.
3. Evaluate all customer segments within the overall marketplace.

Outcome 2: Upon completion of this course, students will develop marketing objectives and strategies.

Objectives:

1. Create marketing objectives using the SMART format.
2. Develop a specific target market including demographics, pychographics, and geographics.
3. Analyze target market consumer behavior when purchasing your product.
4. Develop a year 1 research plan.

Outcome 3: Upon completion of this course, students will develop a marketing plan for a small business.

Objectives:

1. Describe product strategy including competitive advantage, SWOT analysis and packaging if applicable.
2. Define brand positioning.
3. Explain the overall pricing strategy and tactics.
4. Develop a distribution strategy.
5. Create a comprehensive promotions plan which includes:
   1. Public relations
   2. Social media, blog, website
   3. Sales promotion
   4. Advertising
   5. Promotional materials

1. Marketing Fundamentals & Marketing Plan
2. Marketing Environment
3. Marketing Research
4. Customer & Competition
5. Segmenting, Targeting & Positioning
6. Developing New Products & Services
7. Branding
8. Promotion
9. Pricing
10. Distribution

MKTG 1510 - Sports & Entertainment Marketing

Credit Hours: 3.00

Objectives:

1. Identify fundamentals of the sports and entertainment marketing business
2. Discuss customer service issues specific to the sports and entertainment field
3. Explain the product elements of sports and entertainment.
4. Construct a target market based on the needs of the business and industry.
5. Explain how to manage the channels of distribution.
6. Develop ideas for promotions.
7. Compare and contract various pricing strategies and the sales processes.

Outcome 2: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to explain the economic impact of the sports and entertainment industry.

Objectives:

1. Perform financial analysis and risk assessment
2. Estimate supply and demand.
3. Explain ownership options and the various financial implications
4. Evaluate human resources needs and understand its economic impact.
5. Explore careers in sports and entertainment marketing by evaluating salary and job opportunities

Outcome 3: Upon completion of this course, students will practice strategies managing a sports and entertainment venue.

Objectives:

1. Utilize a real-world scenario to practice strategies for:
   1. Scheduling events
   2. Managing venue resources
   3. Determining pricing strategies for various types of events based on supply and demand
   4. Evaluate target market needs for various sports and entertainment products
   5. Creating integrated marketing communication strategies for events

1. Sports and Entertainment Foundations
   1. Defining the Sports and Entertainment Industry
   2. Customer Service
   3. Basic Sports and Entertainment Business Fundamentals
   4. Information Management
2. The Sports and Entertainment Environment
   1. Legal Issues
   2. Economic Issues
   3. Global and Cultural Issues
   4. Ownership and Leadership
   5. Career Development
3. Sports and Entertainment Marketing Strategies
   1. Product Strategy
   2. Supply Chain and Distribution Strategy
   3. Pricing Strategy
   4. Promotion Strategy
4. Marketing Simulation
   1. Developing Real-Life Strategies for Running a Venue

MKTG 1810 - Customer Service

Credit Hours: 3.00

Objectives:

1. Define customer service.
2. Identify societal factors that have influenced customer service.
3. Recognize real-world, customer-focused service providers.
4. Identify customer needs in relation to service.

Outcome 2: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to identify crucial customer service skills.

Objectives:

1. Explain the importance of effective verbal communication and feedback.
2. Recognize and identify non-verbal communication strategies.
3. Develop strategies to improve listening in the workplace.

Outcome 3: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to identify strategies to build positive customer relationships.

Objectives:

1. Identify customer behavioral styles and appropriate responses and strategies to manage those relationships.
2. Compare and contrast strategies for preventing and recovering from service breakdowns.
3. Determine actions for dealing with a diverse customer population.
4. Describe ways technology enhances service delivery and how employees can use technology in the workplace effectively.
5. Discuss ways to encourage customer loyalty through customer service and trust.

Outcome 4: Upon completion of this course, students will model and demonstrate relationship-building customer service skills.

Objectives:

1. Evaluate customer service skills currently held.
2. Design a positive customer service encounter.
3. Demonstrate a positive customer service encounter, given a scenario.
4. Evaluate and analyze customer service skills demonstrated, given a scenario.
5. Develop a plan to personally improve customer service skills.

1. The Customer Service Profession
   1. The Customer Service Environment
   2. The Positive Service Culture
2. Customer Service Skills
   1. Verbal Communication Skills
   2. Non-Verbal Communication Skills
   3. Listening to the Customer
3. Building and Maintaining Customer Relationships
   1. Customer Behavior Styles
   2. Service Breakdowns and Recovery
   3. Customer Diversity
   4. Using Technology in Customer Service
   5. Encouraging Customer Relationships and Loyalty

MKTG 2010 - Professional Selling

Credit Hours: 3.00

Objectives

1. Compare and contrast different types of sales relationships.
2. Discuss the different types of buyers and how to identify their need.
3. Explain the importance of trust in a buyer/seller relationship.
4. Explain the importance of collaborative two-way communication.
5. Discuss how to effectively integrate technology into the sales process.
6. Examine time and territory management methods.
7. Identify the importance of developing a long-term customer relationship management strategy.

Outcome 2: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to explain the steps in the personal selling process.

Objectives:

1. Describe the major prospecting methods and give examples of each method.
2. Link buying motives to product or service benefits, support claims made for benefits, and reinforce verbal claims made.
3. Describe the key characteristics of effective sales dialogue.
4. Compare and contrast the methods for responding to buyer objections.
5. List and explain the commitment-earning techniques that enhance relationship building.
6. Explain how to follow up to assess customer satisfaction.

Outcome 3: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to prepare and present components of a sales presentation tailored to a specific customer.

Objectives:

1. Develop presentation content specific to each step in the trust-based relationship selling process.
2. Participate in a structured and/or unstructured sales situational role play.
3. Identify and adapt presentations to different communication styles.
4. Analyze role plays and sales presentations.

1. Introduction to Trust-Based Relationship Selling
   1. Overview of the professional sales world
   2. Building trust in a sales relationship
   3. Understanding buyer behavior
   4. Developing communication skills
2. Preparing for a Sales Dialogue - Initiating Customer Relationships
   1. Strategic prospecting strategies
   2. Prospecting methods
   3. Planning sales dialogues and presentations
   4. Developing sales objectives
3. Engaging in Sales Dialogue - Developing Customer Relationships
   1. Creating and communicating value in a sales dialogue
   2. Encouraging buyer feedback
   3. Anticipating and addressing concerns and objections
   4. Securing commitment
4. Expanding and Enhancing Internal and External Customer Relationship Management
   1. Assessing customer satisfaction
   2. Post-purchase follow-up techniques
   3. Maintaining open communication
   4. Using technology to expand and enhance CRM
   5. Adding value through self-leadership and teamwork
   6. Developing, directing and evaluating the company sales force
   7. Time and territory management

MKTG 2020 - Advertising & Promotion Management

Credit Hours: 3.00

Objectives:

1. Discuss the roles and functions of advertising within society and business
2. Distinguish the different types of advertising
3. Summarize the characteristics of effective advertising
4. Analyze the changes affecting the advertising industry
5. Explain how the communication process and consumer behavior relate to advertising
6. Summarize the structure and the function of the advertising agency industry
7. Identify key ethical, legal and regulatory issues in advertising
8. Describe how diversity, multiculturalism, and technology are important to advertising.

Outcome 2: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to explain the process of developing and implementing media strategies.

Objectives:

1. Distinguish between the types of strategic research and their uses
2. Describe a target market towards which an advertising campaign will be developed
3. List the common research methods used in advertising
4. Explain how account planning works
5. List the key media strategy decisions

Outcome 3: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to explain the media planning process.

Objectives:

1. Outline the basic media concepts used by media planners and buyers
2. Identify the various types of media (traditional, non-traditional and alternative) available to advertisers
3. Contrast the advantages and disadvantages of using different types of traditional, non-traditional and alternative advertising media
4. Demonstrate through technology (i.e. Internet or SRDS database), the ability to select and buy time/space for a variety of media.
5. Outline the key features in an Integrated Marketing Communications plan
6. Create a budget and media plan for a business or organization

Outcome 4: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to identify the fundamentals of the creative side of advertising.

Objectives:

1. Define creative advertising and explain how it leads to a Big Idea
2. Outline and assemble the key parts of a creative brief
3. Describe the characteristics of creative people and their creative process
4. Describe the creative elements of different forms of advertisements
5. Develop and analyze copy and headlines
6. Explain how visual impact is created in different forms of advertising
7. Create a campaign that will fit into an integrated marketing communication program for a business or organization

Outcome 5: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to demonstrate ways to enhance and evaluate advertising.

Objectives:

1. Define how direct marketing and sales promotion can enhance advertising
2. Identify the role and types of public relations
3. Discuss retail advertising and what makes it distinctive
4. Explain the basics of business to business, nonprofit and international advertising
5. Demonstrate why and how advertising evaluation is conducted
6. Identify the key areas of media evaluation

1. Advertising and Society
2. How Advertising Works
3. Advertising Agencies and Their Function

Advertising Strategy and Research

1. Target Audiences
2. Strategic Planning

Media Planning

1. Types of Advertising Media (Print, Out-of-Home, Broadcast, Electronic, and Alternative)
2. Media Buying

Advertising and Creativity

1. Copywriting
2. Design, Layout and Production

Enhancing and Evaluating Advertising

1. Direct Response and Sales Promotion
2. Public Relations
3. Special Advertising Situations
4. Evaluating Advertising Campaigns

MKTG 2060 - Consumer Behavior

Credit Hours: 3.00

Objectives:

1. Discuss how consumer behavior is influenced at the macro level by global issues as well as at the micro level by family and group influences.
2. Describe the affect of cultural and sub-cultural variations in the consumer decision process.
3. Identify and describe key sub-cultures in U.S. society, focusing on differences in buyer behavior.
4. Compare cultural variations in non-verbal communication patterns.
5. Describe changes in U.S. society from the standpoint of demographic distribution and social stratification.
6. Identify values that are emerging in U.S. society and explain their impact on the buying process.
7. Differentiate between U.S. values and values of other cultures.
8. Explain how household and family life cycles influence buyer behavior.
9. Describe group influences on consumer behavior, including reference groups, opinion leaders and word-of-mouth.
10. Create marketing strategies that reflect understanding of the external influences on consumer behavior.

Outcome 2: Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to demonstrate knowledge of internal influences on consumer behavior

Objectives:

1. Describe perception and its role in the buying process.
2. Explain how understanding of perception is important in a variety of marketing contexts, including advertising, retailing, branding, and package design.
3. Describe learning theory as it relates to the consumer buying process.
4. Outline the different theories of motivation and explain how they link to different levels of involvement in the purchase decision process.
5. Describe consumer personality and explain how it relates to brand personality.
6. Describe how emotions are used in marketing and advertising.
7. Identify the components of attitudes and describe how they form and how they change.
8. Describe the meaning of lifestyle analysis and the role it plays in developing marketing strategies.
9. Create marketing strategies that reflect understanding of the internal influences on consumer behavior.

Outcome 3: Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to demonstrate knowledge of the purchase decision process.

Objectives:

1. Describe the significance of the situational context of a purchase decision
2. Explain stages in the consumer decision process, differentiating between low-involvement and high-involvement purchases
3. Define the Problem Recognition stage and offer strategies to discover consumer problems and to help consumers to recognize problems
4. Define the Information Search stage and identify strategies for inclusion in the consumer’s consideration set.
5. Define the Evaluation stage and explain how consumers analyze, compare and make choices
6. Define the Post-purchase stage and offer strategies to reduce dissonance, increase loyalty and build relationships with customers
7. Create marketing strategies that reflect understanding of the purchase decision process

1. Introduction to Consumer Behavior
   1. Applications of consumer behavior
   2. Market analysis: consumers, companies, competitors, market conditions
   3. Market segmentation - definition and overview
   4. Overview of Marketing Strategy: product, price, place, promotion
   5. Introduction to consumer behavior model: external influences, internal influences, and the consumer decision process
2. External Influences on Consumer Behavior
   1. Global cultural factors affecting consumer behavior: language (verbal and non-verbal), demographics, values
   2. U.S. society: changes in values, demographics, subcultures, and household structure - and implications for marketing strategy
   3. Group influences on consumer behavior: types of groups, nature of the influence and implications for marketing strategy
3. Internal Influences on Consumer Behavior
   1. Perception: exposure, attention, interpretation and implications for marketing strategy
   2. Learning: memory, brand image and implications for marketing strategy
   3. Motivation, Personality and Emotion: implications for marketing strategy
   4. Attitudes: components, influences and implications for marketing strategy
   5. Self-concept and lifestyle: definitions, analysis tools like VALS or PRIZM and implications for marketing strategy
4. Consumer Decision Process
   1. Organizational vs. individual consumers
   2. Types of decisions and extensiveness of decision process
   3. Problem recognition and implications for marketing strategy
   4. Information search and implications for marketing strategy
   5. Evaluating choices and making a selection - both for the product and the outlet from which it is purchased
   6. Post-purchase behavior: satisfaction/dissatisfaction, commitment, repurchase

MKTG 2300 - Marketing Strategies

Credit Hours: 3.00

Objectives:

1. Identity measurements and data used in choosing, understanding and growing target markets
2. Identify measurements and data used in developing and implementing product and brand strategy
3. Identify measurements and data used in determining pricing strategy
4. Identify measurements and data used in planning an effective and efficient supply chain and placement decisions
5. Identify measurements and data used in creating a promotional strategy
6. Identify measure and data used in evaluating marketing plan performance

Outcome 2: Model a functioning strategic marketing team

Objectives:

1. Build a team of students
2. Organize and execute team meetings specific to marketing tasks
3. Evaluate each team member’s performance

Outcome 3: Develop and adapt a simulated marketing plan

Objectives:

1. Propose a target market, product/branding strategy, pricing strategy, placement strategy and promotion strategy given simulated marketing data.
2. Analyze the results of strategic marketing decisions
3. Modify the marketing plan based on the analysis of results of decisions made in a marketing simulation
4. Present and defend the marketing plan and its modifications
5. Assess the decisions made in the development and modification of the marketing plan.

1. Marketing Analytics
   1. Target market measures including customer profitability
   2. Marketing plan performance measures
   3. Product and portfolio management measures
   4. Pricing strategy measures
   5. Promotion strategy measures
2. Marketing Team Formation
   1. Team structure and rules
   2. Roles of marketing executives
   3. Executive meetings
3. Marketing Plan Development
   1. Evaluate market opportunities using marketing research data
   2. Create a brand
   3. Develop an advertising campaign
   4. Complete sales office decisions
   5. Run a simulated marketing department

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. Name the major and relative minor key signatures.
2. Identify the major or minor tonality when given a key signature.
3. Interpret the specific mode (major or minor) from printed music.

Outcome 2: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to construct all major and minor scales.

Objectives:

1. Build all major scales ascending and descending for one octave.
2. Build all minor scales in natural, harmonic, and melodic forms ascending and descending for one octave.

Outcome 3: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to explain all triads on the tonic, sub-dominant, and dominant scale degrees in major and minor keys.

Objectives:

1. Spell the tonic, sub-dominant, and dominant triads in both major and minor key signatures.
2. Explain how to find the sub-dominant and dominant scale degrees within a given key signature.
3. Identify the tonic, sub-dominant, and dominant triads from printed music.

Outcome 4: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to calculate triad positions as root, first inversion, or second inversion.

Objectives:

1. Identify triad positions of root, first inversion, and second inversion.
2. Construct triads in positions of root, first inversion, and second inversion.
3. Analyze triads as having positions of root, first inversion, and second inversion from printed music.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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 the patient’s condition promptly to the instructor and the responsible registered nurse.
3. The student will therapeutically communicate and demonstrate appropriate nonverbal behavior.

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.

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 the 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
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. Assessment
   2. Non-sterile dressing
   3. Wet to dry dressing
   4. Packing a wound
5. Application of the Nursing Process to Patient Elimination
   1. Intake/output
   2. Specimen collection
   3. Sterile gloving
   4. Urine catheterization
   5. Enema
   6. Ostomy care
6.  Application of the Nursing Process to Patient Communication Skills
   1. Communication Techniques
   2. Blocks to communication
   3. Compassion
   4. Cultural Competence
   5. Relating to patients with altered sensory perception
7.  Application of the nursing process to oxygentation
   1. Oxygen delivery devices
   2. Strategies to improve oxygenation
   3. Tracheostomy care
8. Medication Preparation and Administration
   1. Oral
   2. Intramuscular, subcutaneous, intradermal
   3. Gastric tube
   4. Inhalers
   5. Nebulizers
   6. Medication charting