May 17, 2024  
College Catalog 2017-2018 
    
College Catalog 2017-2018 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


  

 

Medical Assistant

  
  • MAST 1240 - Infection Control Practices

    2.00 Credit Hours
    Prerequisites: HHSC 1050 HHSC 1700 MAST 1200 , MAST 1210 , MAST 1220 , MAST 1230 , HLND 1015  all with grade C or better

    This course focuses on fundamental skills needed to provide safe care for patients and protect against health threats to the practitioners. It emphasizes psychomotor skills related to hand washing, medical and surgical asepsis, bloodborne pathogens, sterilization procedures, wound care, dressing changes, and biohazardous wastes.

    (2 contact hrs)

    Center Campus

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  • MAST 1330 - Laboratory Procedures

    3.00 Credit Hours
    Prerequisites: HHSC 1050 HHSC 1700 MAST 1200 , MAST 1210 , MAST 1220 , MAST 1230 , HLND 1015  all with grade C or better

    (formerly MAST‑1320)

    This course provides students with the knowledge and practical application of routine laboratory procedures performed in a medical office. Topics include: hematology, chemistry, urinalysis, immunology, and microbiology testing, as well as laboratory safety procedures, quality assurance, and quality control procedures.

    (3 contact hrs)

    Center Campus.

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  • MAST 1610 - Phlebotomy

    3.00 Credit Hours
    Prerequisites: MAST 1240 , MAST 1810 , MAST 1150 , MAST 1740 , MAST 1330 , MAST 2301  all with grade C or better

    (formerly MAST‑1601)

    This course introduces students to the basic skills of phlebotomy. Students learn proper technique for physicians’ offices and outpatient clinics. Topics include point of care testing, venipuncture, blood collection, equipment, order of draw, specimen handling, and safety procedures, quality assurance, and legal issues.

    (3 contact hrs)

    Center Campus.

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  • MAST 1740 - Body Systems

    5.00 Credit Hours
    Prerequisites: HHSC 1050 HHSC 1700 MAST 1200 , MAST 1210 , MAST 1220 , MAST 1230 , HLND 1015  all with grade C or better

    (formerly MAST‑1720 and MAST‑1730)

    This course will introduce students to basic anatomy and physiology, common pathology, diagnostic measures, and treatment modalities applied to the field of Medical Nursing. Topics include cells, tissues, organs, and the various body systems: integumentary, skeletal, muscular, endocrine, nervous system, cardiology, circulatory, lymphatic, respiratory, digestive, urinary, and reproductive systems. This course has been designed specifically for students in the Medical Assistant and Health Information Technology programs.

    (5 contact hrs)

    Center Campus.

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  • MAST 1810 - Pharmacology for Medical Assisting

    3.00 Credit Hours
    Prerequisites: HHSC 1050 HHSC 1700 MAST 1200 , MAST 1210 , MAST 1220 , MAST 1230 , HLND 1015  all with grade C or better

    This course is designed to provide the medical assistant with a working knowledge of pharmacology. Drugs are explained through their effects on the body’s anatomical structures and systems. Topics include drug names, laws, development, categories, sources, forms, resources, classification of drugs, vitamins, supplements, immunizations, abuse, and misuse of substances.

    (3 contact hrs)

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  • MAST 2010 - Fundamental Clinical Office Skills

    4.00 Credit Hours
    Prerequisites: MAST 1240 , MAST 1810 , MAST 1150 , MAST 1740 , MAST 1330 , MAST 2301  all with grade C or better

    This course focuses on fundamental skills needed to provide safe care for patients. It emphasizes psychomotor skills related to obtaining vital signs, performing patient screening, and assisting a provider with an exam.

    (4 contact hrs)

    Center Campus.

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  • MAST 2020 - Fundamental Nutrition and Medical Dietary Needs

    3.00 Credit Hours
    Prerequisites: MAST 1240 , MAST 1810 , MAST 1150 , MAST 1740 , MAST 1330 , MAST 2301  all with grade C or better

    This course focuses on fundamental skills needed to identify proper nutrition and instruct patients according to their needs. Topics include dietary nutrients, supplements, dietary needs, and medical diet plans.

    (3 contact hrs)

    Center Campus.

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  • MAST 2301 - Medical Assistant Administration Practicum

    1.00 Credit Hours
    Prerequisites: HHSC 1050 , HHSC 1700 , MAST 1200 , MAST 1210 , MAST 1220 , MAST 1230 , and HLND 1015  all with grade C or better

    (formerly MAST 2300)

    The front office administration practicum is a supervised administrative front office experience in an affiliated medical office facility. It is designed to provide students with an opportunity to gain experience with skills in reception, administration of the office, insurance, and computer applications. This unpaid practicum will be at various medical offices that set the hours and shifts. This course is graded on a pass/fail basis. Students are required to pass this course to progress in the program. 

    (9 contact hrs per week for 8 wks)

    Center Campus.

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  • MAST 2400 - Medical Assistant Clinical Practicum

    3.00 Credit Hours
    Prerequisites: MAST 1610 , MAST 2010 , MAST 2020  all with grade C or better

    (formerly MAST‑2800)

    MAST‑2400 provides supervised clinical experience in an affiliated medical office facility to give students practical skills. This unpaid clinical practicum will be at various medical offices and hours and shifts are set by the facility. A minimum of 160 hours is required. This course is graded on a pass/fail basis. Students are required to pass this course to graduate from the program.

    (160 contact hrs)

    Center Campus.

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  • MAST 2500 - Medical Assistant Refresher/Exam Review

    3.00 Credit Hours
    Prerequisites: None

    This course provides a capstone review for students or graduates from medical assistant programs and experienced medical assistants who are preparing to take the national certification exam.

    (48 contact hrs)

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Mathematics

  
  • MATH 0050 - Fundamentals of Mathematics

    3.00 Credit Hours
    Prerequisites: None

    MATH‑0050 is a refresher course in the concepts and skills of arithmetic and includes integers, fractions, decimals, percent, measurement, and an introduction to algebra.

    (3 contact hrs)

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  • MATH 0070 - Beginning Algebra

    3.00 Credit Hours
    Prerequisites: MATH 0050  with grade C or better, or an equivalent college course, or an acceptable score on a placement or prerequisite exam

    This course in beginning algebra covers addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and factoring of polynomials; integral exponents; linear equations and inequalities in one variable; linear equations and systems of linear equations in two variables; roots and radicals.

    (3 contact hrs)

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  • MATH 1000 - Intermediate Algebra

    4.00 Credit Hours
    Prerequisites: MATH 0070  with grade C or better, or an equivalent college course, or an acceptable score on a placement exam or prerequisite exam

    (3 credit hours prior to Fall 1990)

    MATH‑1000 is an additional course in algebra and includes systems of linear equations in three variables; expressions and equations containing quadratic, rational, radical, exponential, and logarithmic terms; rational and quadratic inequalities; complex numbers; graphs of lines, parabolas, and circles; and an introduction to functions and functional notation.

    (4 contact hrs)

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  • MATH 1100 - Everyday Mathematics

    4.00 Credit Hours
    Prerequisites: MATH 0070  with grade C or better, or an equivalent college course, or an acceptable score on a placement or prerequisite exam

    MATH‑1100 explores applications of mathematics used to solve modern problems. This course is designed for students whose degree does not require any further mathematics courses as it will not serve as a prerequisite for any other math or science course. Topics include graph theory, introduction to statistics, linear regression, probability, voting systems, fair division and apportionment, identification numbers, encryption, patterns, and finance models.

    (4 contact hrs)

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  • MATH 1280 - Mathematics for Education 1

    4.00 Credit Hours
    Prerequisites: MATH 1000  with grade C or better, or an equivalent college course, or an acceptable score on a placement or prerequisite exam

    (formerly MATH‑1260)

    MATH‑1280 is the first course in a two‑course sequence for elementary education students and includes technology; sets; relations; functions; logic; mathematical systems; systems of numeration; natural numbers, integers, and rational and real numbers; prime numbers; greatest common factor; and least common multiple.

    (4 contact hrs)

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  • MATH 1290 - Mathematics for Education 2

    4.00 Credit Hours
    Prerequisites: MATH 1280  with grade C or better, or equivalent college course

    (formerly MATH‑1270)

    MATH‑1290 is the second of a two‑course sequence for elementary education students and includes non‑metric geometry, metric geometry, coordinate geometry, the metric system, probability, and statistics.

    (4 contact hrs)

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  • MATH 1340 - Statistics

    4.00 Credit Hours
    Prerequisites: MATH 1000  with grade C or better, or equivalent college course, or an acceptable score on a placement or prerequisite exam

    (formerly MATH‑1330)

    MATH‑1340 is for students in those fields where statistical investigations are necessary and includes description of sample data, probability, frequency distributions, sampling, confidence intervals, estimation, testing hypothesis, correlation, chi‑square distributions, and nonparametric tests.

    (4 contact hrs)

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  • MATH 1360 - Finite Mathematics

    4.00 Credit Hours
    Prerequisites: MATH 1000  with grade C or better, or equivalent college course, or an acceptable score on a placement or prerequisite exam

    MATH‑1360 is the first of two mathematics courses for students majoring in the areas of business, social science, or life science and includes applications of linear, quadratic, polynomial, exponential, and logarithmic functions; systems of linear equations and inequalities; algebra of matrices and linear programming; elements of probability theory; and applications of probability.

    (4 contact hrs)

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  • MATH 1370 - Calculus for Business & Social Sciences

    4.00 Credit Hours
    Prerequisites: MATH 1360  or MATH 1415  or MATH 1465  with grade C or better, or equivalent college course, or an acceptable score on a placement or prerequisite exam

    MATH‑1370 is the second of two mathematic courses for students majoring in the areas of business, social science, or life science and includes differentiation techniques, optimization, applications of differentiation, the definite integral, finding areas using integration, and applications of integration.

    (4 contact hrs)

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  • MATH 1415 - Precalculus I: College Algebra

    4.00 Credit Hours
    Prerequisites: MATH 1000  with grade C or better, or an equivalent college course, or an acceptable score on a placement or prerequisite exam

    (formerly MATH‑1410)

    No credit after MATH‑1410, MATH‑1420, MATH‑1450, MATH‑1460, or MATH 1465 . MATH‑1415 is the first of two courses whose combined content with MATH 1435  parallels that of MATH 1465 . Topics include functions and their graphs, polynomial and rational functions, exponential and logarithmic functions, and conics.

    (4 contact hrs)

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  • MATH 1435 - Precalculus II: College Trigonometry

    3.00 Credit Hours
    Prerequisites: MATH 1415  with grade C or better, or an equivalent college course or an acceptable score on a placement or prerequisite exam

    (formerly MATH‑1430)

    No credit after MATH‑1430, MATH‑1450, MATH‑1460, or MATH 1465 . MATH‑1435 is the second of two courses whose combined content with MATH 1415  parallels that of MATH 1465 . Topics include algebraic and geometric review of the essentials for trigonometry, triangle trigonometry, analytic trigonometry, trigonometric identities, trigonometric functions, inverse trigonometric functions, polar coordinates, polar graphs, and vectors.

    (3 contact hrs)

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  • MATH 1465 - Accelerated Precalculus

    5.00 Credit Hours
    Prerequisites: MATH 1000  with grade B or better, or an equivalent college course, or an acceptable score on a placement or prerequisite exam

    (formerly MATH‑1460)

    MATH‑1465 combines the content of MATH 1415  and MATH 1435  into one course. Topics include functions and their graphs, polynomial and rational functions, exponential and logarithmic functions, conic sections, trigonometric functions, inverse trigonometric functions, analytic trigonometry, polar coordinates, polar graphs, and vectors.

    (5 contact hrs)

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  • MATH 1760 - Analytic Geometry & Calculus 1

    4.00 Credit Hours
    Prerequisites: MATH 1435  or MATH 1465  with grade C or better, or equivalent college course, or an acceptable score on a placement or prerequisite exam

    MATH‑1760 is part of the sequence of courses required for most engineering, science, and mathematics majors and includes limits; continuity; differentiation of algebraic and transcendental functions including trigonometric, inverse trigonometric, logarithmic, and exponential functions; mean‑value theorem; applications of the derivative to curve sketching; optimization; related rates; conics; differentials; anti‑differentiation of algebraic and trigonometric functions; the definite integral; the fundamental theorem of calculus; application of the definite integral to areas; and numerical integration.

    (4 contact hrs)

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  • MATH 1770 - Analytic Geometry & Calculus 2

    4.00 Credit Hours
    Prerequisites: MATH 1760  with grade C or better, or an equivalent college course, or an acceptable score on a placement or prerequisite exam

    MATH‑1770 is part of the sequence of courses required for most engineering, science, and mathematics majors and includes volumes of solids of revolution; integration techniques; improper integrals; sequences and series; Taylor series; Maclaurin series; differentiation and integration of power series; and calculus with parametric and polar curves.

    (4 contact hrs)

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  • MATH 2000 - Introduction to Linear Algebra

    3.00 Credit Hours
    Prerequisites: MATH 1760  with grade C or better, or equivalent college course, or an acceptable score on a placement or prerequisite exam

    This course covers systems of linear equations; the algebra of matrices; determinants and their applications; the theory of vector spaces, with emphasis on Euclidean n‑space; linear transformations and their matrix representations; eigenvalues and eigenvectors; similar matrices; symmetric matrices; the spectral theorem, and applications.

    (3 contact hrs)

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  • MATH 2200 - Discrete Mathematics

    4.00 Credit Hours
    Prerequisites: MATH 1415  with grade C or better, or equivalent college course, or an acceptable score on a placement or prerequisite exam

    MATH‑2200 is an introduction to logic, circuits, graphs, trees, matrices, algorithms, combinatorics and relations within the context of applications to computer science.

    (4 contact hrs)

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  • MATH 2760 - Analytic Geometry & Calculus 3

    4.00 Credit Hours
    Prerequisites: MATH 1770  with grade C or better, or an equivalent college course, or an acceptable score on a placement or prerequisite exam

    MATH‑2760 is part of a sequence of courses required for most engineering, science, and mathematics majors and includes concepts and procedures from vector algebra, vector calculus, quadric surfaces, calculus of functions of two and three variables, multiple integrals, line integrals, surface integrals, and calculus with vector fields including the theorems of Stokes and Gauss.

    (4 contact hrs)

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  • MATH 2770 - Differential Equations

    4.00 Credit Hours
    Prerequisites: MATH 2000  and MATH 2760  with grade C or better, or equivalent college courses

    MATH‑2770 is part of the sequence of courses required for most engineering, science, and mathematics majors and includes first order differential equations and their applications, higher order differential equations and their applications, differential operators, the Laplace Transform, systems of linear differential equations, series solutions of differential equations, and numerical methods for solving differential equations.

    (4 contact hrs)

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Automated Systems-Mechatronics

  
  • MECT 1211 - Mechatronics -AC/DC Electrical Systems

    1.00 Credit Hours
    Prerequisites: None

    (formerly CORE‑2911)

    This course introduces electrical measurements, circuit analysis, inductance and capacitance, combination circuits, and transformers. Computers and computer simulation software will be used throughout the course. Troubleshooting of mechanical problems, circuits, logic, and programs will be emphasized. Industrial technical terms and safety procedures will be taught.

    (1.5 contact hrs)

    South Campus.

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  • MECT 1212 - Mechatronics-Electrical Control Systems

    1.00 Credit Hours
    Prerequisites: None

    (formerly CORE‑2912)

    This course introduces control logic, sequencing control, timers, and advanced systems. Computers and computer simulation software will be used throughout the course. Troubleshooting of mechanical problems, circuits, logic, and programs will be emphasized. Industrial technical terms and safety procedures will be taught.

    (1 contact hr)

    South Campus.

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  • MECT 1213 - Mechatronics-Electronic Sensors

    1.00 Credit Hours
    Prerequisites: None

    (formerly CORE‑2913)

    This course introduces electronic sensors and electronic sensor applications. Computers and computer simulation software will be used throughout the course. Troubleshooting of mechanical problems, circuits, logic, and programs will be emphasized. Industrial technical terms and safety procedures will be taught.

    (1 contact hr)

    South Campus.

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  • MECT 1214 - Mechatronics-Pneumatics

    1.00 Credit Hours
    Prerequisites: None

    (formerly CORE‑2914)

    This course introduces pneumatic power systems, basic pneumatic circuits, principles of pneumatic pressure and flow, and pneumatic speed control circuits. Computers and computer simulation software will be used throughout the course. Troubleshooting of mechanical problems, circuits, logic, and programs will be emphasized. Industrial technical terms and safety procedures will be taught.

    (1 contact hr)

    South Campus.

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  • MECT 1215 - Mechatronics-Automated Material Handling (robots)

    1.00 Credit Hours
    Prerequisites: None

    (formerly CORE‑2915)

    This course introduces basic robot operation, PC software programming, flexible manufacturing cells, and production control. Troubleshooting of mechanical problems, circuits, logic, and programs will be emphasized. Industrial technical terms and safety procedures will be taught.

    (2 contact hrs)

    South Campus.

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  • MECT 1216 - Mechatronics-Mechanical Systems

    1.00 Credit Hours
    Prerequisites: None

    (formerly CORE‑2916)

    This course includes an introduction to mechanical drive systems, power transmission systems, v‑belt and chain drives, multiple shaft drives, linear motion assembly, and auxiliary control functions. Computers and computer simulation software will be used throughout the course. Troubleshooting of mechanical problems, circuits, logic, and programs will be emphasized. Industrial technical terms and safety procedures will be taught.

    (1.5 contact hrs)

    South Campus.

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  • MECT 1310 - Pneumatics Technology Fundamentals

    3.00 Credit Hours
    Prerequisites: None

    This course teaches the fundamentals of pneumatic systems including components, graphic symbols and basic circuit configurations. Students will perform calculations for actuator area, compressor sizing, conductor sizing, gas laws, air preparation, cooling, and storage of air. Students will draw and simulate pneumatic circuits using Automation Studio then connect the real circuit on a functional pneumatic trainer.

    (4 contact hrs)

    South Campus.

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  • MECT 1320 - Industrial Hydraulic Fundamentals

    3.00 Credit Hours
    Prerequisites: None

    This course teaches the fundamentals of hydraulic systems including components, graphic symbols and basic circuit configurations. Students will perform calculations for actuator area in square inches, extension and retraction forces in pounds, pressures in pounds per square inch, and speeds in inches per minute. Students will draw and simulate hydraulic circuits using Automation Studio then connect the real circuit on a functional hydraulic trainer.

    (4 contact hrs)

    South Campus.

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  • MECT 1640 - Introduction to Programmable Controllers-Allen Bradley Plc

    3.00 Credit Hours
    Prerequisites: ELEC 1111  or ELEC 1300  or EETE‑2290 or related work experience

    (formerly ATEE‑1640)

    MECT‑1640 provides an introduction to the Allen‑Bradley SLC‑500 programmable logic controller. This course will provide students with the necessary skills needed to develop and execute ladder logic projects over a communications channel, such as the DH+ and/ or remote I/O links. Students will also be able to set up communications and transfer data using the RS Linx software package

    (3 contact hrs)

    South Campus.

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  • MECT 2110 - Mechatronics Programming 1-Siemens PLC

    3.00 Credit Hours
    Prerequisites: MECT 1211 , MECT 1212 , MECT 1213 , MECT 1214 , MECT 1215 , and MECT 1216 ; or MECT 2640 ; or consent of program advisor

    Corequisite: MECT 2112  

    This course will provide the student with the essential knowledge necessary to create and edit basic programmable logic controller (PLC) programs, understand input‑output (I/O) interfacing, and perform fundamental PLC troubleshooting procedures.

    (8 contact hrs per week for 8 weeks)

    South Campus.

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  • MECT 2112 - Mechatronics Programming 2-Siemens PLC

    3.00 Credit Hours
    Prerequisites: MECT 1211 , MECT 1212 , MECT 1213 , MECT 1214 , MECT 1215 , and MECT 1216 ; or consent of program advisor

    Corequisite: MECT 2110  

    This course is a continuation of MECT 2110  and provides the student with further knowledge required to create and edit basic programmable logic controller (PLC) programs, understand input‑ output (I/O) interfacing, and perform fundamental PLC troubleshooting procedures.

    (8 contact hrs per week for 8 weeks)

    South Campus.

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  • MECT 2210 - Mechatronics System Operations 1-Siemens PLC

    3.00 Credit Hours
    Prerequisites: MECT 2112   

    Corequisite: MECT 2212  

    This is the first of two capstone courses in the Automated Systems Technology (Mechatronics) program. Students will gain valuable real world experience in the control, maintenance, and simulation of automated processes, which utilize advanced manufacturing techniques. The physical system substations will include but are not limited to processes such as pick and place feeding, automatic gauging, part indexing, part sorting and queuing, robotic pick and place assembly, and part torquing. The software simulation of each substation will also be presented.

    (8 contact hrs per week for 8 weeks)

    South Campus.

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  • MECT 2212 - Mechatronics System Operations 2-Siemens PLC

    3.00 Credit Hours
    Prerequisites: MECT 2112  

    Corequisite: MECT 2210  

    This second of two capstone courses in the Automated Systems Technology (Mechatronics) program furthers the investigation of the control, maintenance, and simulation of automated processes, which utilize advanced manufacturing techniques. The final course project will consist of the complete software and hardware integration of all subsystems into a fully functional automated part assembly system.

    (8 contact hrs per week for 8 weeks)

    South Campus.

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  • MECT 2640 - Programmable Logic Controls 1‑ Allen Bradley PLC

    3.00 Credit Hours
    Prerequisites:  ELEC 1211  or consent of apprenticeship coordinator or related work experience

    (formerly ATEE‑2640)

    MECT‑2640 introduces programming techniques, hardware configuration, and theory of operation of a programmable logic controller. It will study the Allen‑Bradley ControlLogix 5000 PLC.

    (3 contact hrs)

    South Campus.

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  • MECT 2740 - Programmable Logic Controls 2-Allen Bradley PLC

    3.00 Credit Hours
    Prerequisites: MECT 2640  or consent of apprenticeship coordinator or related work experience

    (formerly ATEE‑2740)

    MECT‑2740 introduces advanced programming concepts and hardware analysis of the industrial programmable logic controller. Systems to be studied include the Allen‑Bradley PLC5.

    (3 contact hrs)

    South Campus.

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  • MECT 2840 - Panelview Programming

    3.00 Credit Hours
    Prerequisites: MECT 2740  or ELEC 1211  

    (formerly ATEE‑2840)

    MECT‑2840 provides hands‑on experience in developing operator interface screens for the Panelview terminal. Topics include entering and editing instructions and creating and editing display screens on the Panelview and Panelbuilding.

    (3 contact hrs)

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Management

  
  • MGMT 1010 - Principles of Management

    3.00 Credit Hours
    Prerequisites: None

    An introductory course covering the traditional concepts of planning, organizing, leading, and controlling, as well as more contemporary topics, including decision making, international management, cultural diversity, change, innovation, and managerial ethics within the business environment.

    (3 contact hrs)

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  • MGMT 1155 - Human Resources Management

    3.00 Credit Hours
    Prerequisites: None

    (formerly MGMT 1150)

    Human Resource Management issues are presented reflecting the relationship between Human Resource departments and various managerial functions.  Major topics include:  employee engagement, employment law, job analysis, staffing, training and development, performance appraisals, compensation systems, health and safety, and labor-management relations.  Designed for those who presently supervise workers or plan to do so in the future, as well as present human resource staff members. 

    (3 contact hrs)

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  • MGMT 1180 - Human Relations

    3.00 Credit Hours
    Prerequisites: None

    This course focuses on the forces influencing behavior at work and the factors that contribute to successful interpersonal relations in business. Topics include building a positive self‑concept, understanding your communication and leadership style, the Jo‑Hari model of self understanding, conflict management, the power of positive reinforcement, and stress management.

    (3 contact hrs)

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  • MGMT 1210 - Entrepreneurship & Small Business Management

    3.00 Credit Hours
    Prerequisites: ACCT 1050  or ACCT 1070  or ACCT 1080  and MGMT 1010 

    Fundamental aspects of small business startup are explored including creativity, initial funding, organizing, marketing, and financially controlling a small business. Also covered are alternative methods of starting a business and legal forms. Students will develop a business plan.

    (3 contact hrs)

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  • MGMT 2000 - Business Management Software Applications

    3.00 Credit Hours
    Prerequisites: MGMT 1010  and ITCS 1010  

    Designed to provide students with familiarity with busines software programs that are specifically used by those in the field of management. The focus will be on areas where specialized computer software is used to increase the success of managers. Software for project management, human resource management and business mapping and diagramming will be explored.

    (3 contact hrs)

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  • MGMT 2100 - Effective Organizational Behavior & Team Development

    3.00 Credit Hours
    Prerequisites: MGMT 1010  

    Topics include the management of people in the work environment; relationship of individuals and organization; “team” development and organization development techniques; and functions, roles, and relationships of various levels of management.

    (3 contact hrs)

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  • MGMT 2800 - Management Capstone

    3.00 Credit Hours
    Prerequisites: MGMT 1010 , MGMT 1180 , and MGMT 2000  

    (replaces but does not equate to MGMT 2110)

    Students practice the four functions of Management (Planning, Organizing, Leading, and Controlling) and work to enhance critical-thinking, problem solving, and decision making skills through the completion of a comprehensive leadership project and development of a portfolio.  It is highly recommended that students enroll in this course within the final two semesters of graduation or transfer.

    (3 contact hrs)

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Marketing

  
  • MKTG 1010 - Principles of Marketing

    3.00 Credit Hours
    Prerequisites: None

    An overview of the full range of activities involved in marketing, including determining which consumers should be targeted, evaluating key competitors, and using information technology to effectively price, promote, distribute, and design quality products and services.

    (3 contact hrs)

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  • MKTG 1020 - Dynamics of Retailing

    3.00 Credit Hours
    Prerequisites: MKTG 1010 

    This course provides students with a comprehensive view of the changing world of retailing. The elements of retail management covered include inventory control, markup and pricing, merchandising, retail promotion, human resource management, store location, design and layout, legal and ethical issues, and information systems.

    (3 contact hrs)

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  • MKTG 1050 - E‑Marketing

    3.00 Credit Hours
    Prerequisites: MKTG 1010  

    This course provides students with a broad understanding of concepts related to E‑Marketing and how to incorporate technology into a marketing strategy. Some of the topics covered in the class include e‑mail marketing, online advertising, social media, search engine marketing, and viral marketing.

    (3 contact hrs)

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  • MKTG 1210 - Small Business Marketing

    3.00 Credit Hours
    Prerequisites: MKTG 1010  

    This course introduces key marketing concepts and then focuses on how entrepreneurs and small businesses with limited budgets can apply these concepts. Topics include taking a product/service from the idea stage through product testing, promotion, pricing, and finally commercialization. Student entrepreneurs will develop a practical marketing plan that includes budget‑appropriate marketing strategies built on analysis of customer needs, business opportunities, competitors, and implementation requirements.

    (3 contact hrs)

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  • MKTG 1510 - Sports and Entertainment Marketing

    3.00 Credit Hours
    Prerequisites: MKTG 1010  

    This course applies marketing concepts, including target market, product, price, distribution and promotion, to the business of sports and entertainment.  Students will analyze the economic impact of, explore careers in, and practice building marketing strategies for the sports and entertainment industry.

    (3 contact hrs)

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  • MKTG 1810 - Customer Service

    3.00 Credit Hours
    Prerequisites: MKTG 1010  

    How employees treat customers can make or break a business.  This course will identify and develop the customer service skills crucial to success in today’s workplace.  Students will analyze their customer service skills and use real-world examples to create a plan to become better service providers.

    (3 contact hrs)

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  • MKTG 2010 - Professional Selling

    3.00 Credit Hours
    Prerequisites: MKTG 1010  

    This course will identify principles and develop skills used by successful salespeople. Students will learn to prepare well-organized, creative and professional sales presentations. Emphasis is placed on developing a consultative relationship with the customer throughout all steps in the sales process. 

    (3 contact hrs)

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  • MKTG 2020 - Advertising & Promotion Management

    3.00 Credit Hours
    Prerequisites: MKTG 1010  

    The development of the promotional blend of the marketing function is examined from the manager’s viewpoint. Special emphasis will be placed on using information technology to develop a target market. Topics include advertising, sales promotion and public relations.

    (3 contact hrs)

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  • MKTG 2060 - Consumer Behavior

    3.00 Credit Hours
    Prerequisites: MKTG 1010 

    This class explores the process through which consumers make buying decisions. Students develop a deeper understanding of the factors influencing consumer behavior ‑ from individual influences like personality, motivation, and perception ‑ to broad socio‑cultural considerations like economics, ethics, and multiculturalism. After exploring concepts of consumer behavior, the class focuses on practical marketing applications such as creating promotion strategies and retail environments that build loyal relationships with a defined target audience.

    (3 contact hrs)

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  • MKTG 2300 - Marketing Strategies

    3.00 Credit Hours
    Prerequisites: MKTG 1010  

    This course will utilize market data and information to make business decisions.  Students will integrate concepts from all areas of marketing to make business decisions and use information to develop and analyze marketing plans.  Students utilize a computer simulated case study to practice using information to make strategic marketing decisions and analyze results.

    (3 contact hrs)

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Music

  
  • MUSC 1030 - Music Appreciation

    3.00 Credit Hours
    Prerequisites: None

    Humanities course for non‑music majors wishing to increase their knowledge and discrimination of music. Various types and styles of music are presented and discussed with regard to the elements of music and how they function in each style. Concerts and outstanding programs are related to the course.

    (3 contact hrs)

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  • MUSC 1040 - World Music

    3.00 Credit Hours
    Prerequisites: None

    An introductory course exploring the music cultures of the World. It is designed to provide both a contrast and comparison of musical traditions that exist within various cultures throughout the world in an effort to better understand how those similarities and differences create both cultural unity and rich cultural diversity. 

    (3 contact hrs)

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  • MUSC 1050 - Music Fundamentals

    2.00 Credit Hours
    Prerequisites: None

    The study of beginning music fundamentals such as note names, clefs, scales, intervals, and chords, an analysis of simple melodic and rhythmic structures, and an introduction to the piano. Recommended for beginners and those needing preparation for Theory 1 and Ear Training 1.

    (2 contact hrs)

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  • MUSC 1060 - Theory 1

    2.00 Credit Hours
    Prerequisites: Vocal or instrumental experience

    Corequisite: MUSC 1160 

    Study of written harmonic, melodic, and rhythmic structures, including scale, triad construction, and inversion. Principal triads only. Includes correlated keyboard work.

    (2 contact hrs)

    Center Campus.

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  • MUSC 1070 - Theory 2

    2.00 Credit Hours
    Prerequisites: MUSC 1060 

    Corequisite: MUSC 1170  

    Study of written harmonic, melodic, and rhythmic structures, including chord progressions involving triads and seventh chords, non‑harmonic tones, and simple modulation. Includes correlated keyboard harmony.

    (2 contact hrs)

    Center Campus.

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  • MUSC 1090 - Jazz Improvisation

    2.00 Credit Hours
    Prerequisites: Basic knowledge of scales and key signatures

    This course covers the principles and application of jazz theory, giving beginning improvisers the necessary musical theoretical tools they will need as a performing musician.

    (2 contact hrs)

    Center Campus.

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  • MUSC 1160 - Ear Training 1

    2.00 Credit Hours
    Prerequisites: None

    Corequisite: MUSC 1060 

    Melodic dictation in one key, harmonic progressions involving principal triads, rhythmic dictation. Sight‑singing diatonic exercises.

    (2 contact hrs)

    Center Campus.

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  • MUSC 1170 - Ear Training 2

    2.00 Credit Hours
    Prerequisites: MUSC 1160 

    Corequisite: MUSC 1070 

    Melodic dictation involving chromatics, harmonic dictation involving all diatonic triads and seventh chords, and rhythmic dictation. Sight‑singing diatonic and chromatic exercises.

    (2 contact hrs)

    Center Campus.

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  • MUSC 1260 - Piano 1

    2.00 Credit Hours
    Prerequisites: None

    Piano classes MUSC‑1260 and MUSC 1270 , each 2 contact hours, are recommended for beginners, elementary education majors, and music majors.

    (2 contact hrs)

    Center Campus.

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  • MUSC 1270 - Piano 2

    2.00 Credit Hours
    Prerequisites: MUSC 1260  

    Piano classes MUSC 1260  and MUSC 1270, each 2 contact hours, are recommended for beginners, elementary education majors, and music majors.

    (2 contact hrs)

    Center Campus.

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  • MUSC 1300 - Concert Choir

    1.00 Credit Hours
    Prerequisites: None

    Performance outlet at college level. Repertoire representative of sacred and secular masterpieces in choral literature. May be taken 4 times for credit. A student can earn a maximum of 8 semester hours credit for any combination of MUSC‑1300 and MUSC 1351  thru MUSC 1359 .

    (3 contact hrs)

    Center Campus.

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  • MUSC 1351 - Jazz Lab Band-Alto Sax

    1.00 Credit Hours
    Prerequisites: None

    A jazz ensemble of limited numbers designed for the student with previous instrumental performance experience. Arrangements performed represent various styles in the jazz idiom. May be taken 4 times for credit. A student can earn a maximum of 8 semester hours credit for any combination of MUSC 1300  and MUSC‑1351 thru MUSC 1359 .

    (3 contact hrs)

    Center Campus.

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  • MUSC 1352 - Jazz Lab Band-Tenor Sax

    1.00 Credit Hours
    Prerequisites: None

    A jazz ensemble of limited numbers designed for the student with previous instrumental performance experience. Arrangements performed represent various styles in the jazz idiom. May be taken 4 times for credit. A student can earn a maximum of 8 semester hours credit for any combination of MUSC 1300  and MUSC 1351  thru MUSC 1359 .

    (3 contact hrs)

    Center Campus.

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  • MUSC 1353 - Jazz Lab Band-Baritone Sax

    1.00 Credit Hours
    Prerequisites: None

    A jazz ensemble of limited numbers designed for the student with previous instrumental performance experience. Arrangements performed represent various styles in the jazz idiom. May be taken 4 times for credit. A student can earn a maximum of 8 semester hours credit for any combination of MUSC 1300  and MUSC 1351  thru MUSC 1359 .

    (3 contact hrs)

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  • MUSC 1354 - Jazz Lab Band-Trumpet

    1.00 Credit Hours
    Prerequisites: None

    A jazz ensemble of limited numbers designed for the student with previous instrumental performance experience. Arrangements performed represent various styles in the jazz idiom. May be taken 4 times for credit. A student can earn a maximum of 8 semester hours credit for any combination of MUSC 1300  and MUSC 1351  thru MUSC 1359 .

    (3 contact hrs)

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  • MUSC 1355 - Jazz Lab Band-Trombone

    1.00 Credit Hours
    Prerequisites: None

    A jazz ensemble of limited numbers designed for the student with previous instrumental performance experience. Arrangements performed represent various styles in the jazz idiom. May be taken 4 times for credit. A student can earn a maximum of 8 semester hours credit for any combination of MUSC 1300  and MUSC 1351  thru MUSC 1359 .

    (3 contact hrs)

    Center Campus.

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  • MUSC 1356 - Jazz Lab Band-Electric Bass

    1.00 Credit Hours
    Prerequisites: None

    A jazz ensemble of limited numbers designed for the student with previous instrumental performance experience. Arrangements performed represent various styles in the jazz idiom. May be taken 4 times for credit. A student can earn a maximum of 8 semester hours credit for any combination of MUSC 1300  and MUSC 1351  thru MUSC 1359 .

    (3 contact hrs)

    Center Campus.

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  • MUSC 1357 - Jazz Lab Band-Drums

    1.00 Credit Hours
    Prerequisites: None

    A jazz ensemble of limited numbers designed for the student with previous instrumental performance experience. Arrangements performed represent various styles in the jazz idiom. May be taken 4 times for credit. A student can earn a maximum of 8 semester hours credit for any combination of MUSC 1300  and MUSC 1351  thru MUSC 1359 .

    (3 contact hrs)

    Center Campus.

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  • MUSC 1358 - Jazz Lab Band-Guitar

    1.00 Credit Hours
    Prerequisites: None

    A jazz ensemble of limited numbers designed for the student with previous instrumental performance experience. Arrangements performed represent various styles in the jazz idiom. May be taken 4 times for credit. A student can earn a maximum of 8 semester hours credit for any combination of MUSC 1300  and MUSC 1351  thru MUSC 1359 .

    (3 contact hrs)

    Center Campus.

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  • MUSC 1359 - Jazz Lab Band-Piano

    1.00 Credit Hours
    Prerequisites: None

    A jazz ensemble of limited numbers designed for the student with previous instrumental performance experience. Arrangements performed represent various styles in the jazz idiom. May be taken 4 times for credit. A student can earn a maximum of 8 semester hours credit for any combination of MUSC 1300  and MUSC 1351  thru MUSC‑1359.

    (3 contact hrs)

    Center Campus.

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  • MUSC 1601 - Introduction to Applied Music-Voice

    1.00 Credit Hours
    Prerequisites: None

    Private instruction providing the beginning student with the means of establishing proficiency in the vocal performance area. Student will take private lessons on a beginning level. Contact Music Department at 586.286.2045 or 2046 to make arrangements for private instructor’s name. Student pays for private instruction in addition to tuition payment. May be taken 4 times for credit.

    (0.5 contact hr)

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  • MUSC 1602 - Introduction to Applied Music-Brasswinds

    1.00 Credit Hours
    Prerequisites: None

    Private instruction providing the beginning student with the means of establishing proficiency in the instrumental performance area. Student will take private lessons on a beginning level. Contact Music Department at 586.286.2045 or 2046 to make arrangements for private instructor’s name. Student pays for private instruction in addition to tuition payment. May be taken 4 times for credit.

    (0.5 contact hr)

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  • MUSC 1603 - Introduction to Applied Music-Woodwinds

    1.00 Credit Hours
    Prerequisites: None

    Private instruction providing the beginning student with the means of establishing proficiency in the instrumental performance area. Student will take private lessons on a beginning level. Contact Music Department at 586.286.2045 or 2046 to make arrangements for private instructor’s name. Student pays for private instruction in addition to tuition payment. May be taken 4 times for credit.

    (0.5 contact hr)

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  • MUSC 1604 - Introduction to Applied Music-Percussion

    1.00 Credit Hours
    Prerequisites: None

    Private instruction providing the beginning student with the means of establishing proficiency in the instrumental performance area. Student will take private lessons on a beginning level. Contact Music Department at 586.286.2045 or 2046 to make arrangements for private instructor’s name. Student pays for private instruction in addition to tuition payment. May be taken 4 times for credit.

    (0.5 contact hr)

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  • MUSC 1605 - Introduction to Applied Music-Strings

    1.00 Credit Hours
    Prerequisites: None

    Private instruction providing the beginning student with the means of establishing proficiency in the instrumental performance area. Student will take private lessons on a beginning level. Contact Music Department at 586.286.2045 or 2046 to make arrangements for private instructor’s name. Student pays for private instruction in addition to tuition payment. May be taken 4 times for credit.

    (0.5 contact hr)

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  • MUSC 1606 - Introduction to Applied Music-Guitar

    1.00 Credit Hours
    Prerequisites: None

    Private instruction providing the beginning student with the means of establishing proficiency in the instrumental performance area. Student will take private lessons on a beginning level. Contact Music Department at 586.286.2045 or 2046 to make arrangements for private instructor’s name. Student pays for private instruction in addition to tuition payment. May be taken 4 times for credit.

    (0.5 contact hr)

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  • MUSC 1801 - Applied Music-Piano

    1.00 Credit Hours
    Prerequisites: None

    Private instruction providing the student with the means to increase proficiency in the instrumental performance area. Student must be prepared to begin private lessons on an intermediate level. Contact Music Department at 586.286.2045 or 2046 to make arrangements for private instructor’s name. Student pays for private instruction in addition to tuition payment. May be taken 4 times for credit.

    (0.5 contact hr)

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  • MUSC 1802 - Applied Music-Organ

    1.00 Credit Hours
    Prerequisites: None

    Private instruction providing the student with the means to increase proficiency in the instrumental performance area. Student must be prepared to begin private lessons on an intermediate level. Contact Music Department at 586.286.2045 or 2046 to make arrangements for private instructor’s name. Student pays for private instruction in addition to tuition payment. May be taken 4 times for credit.

    (0.5 contact hr)

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  • MUSC 1803 - Applied Music-Voice

    1.00 Credit Hours
    Prerequisites: None

    Private instruction providing the student with the means to increase proficiency in the major vocal performance area. Student must be prepared to begin private lessons on an intermediate level. Contact Music Department at 586.286.2045 or 2046 to make arrangements for private instructor’s name. Student pays for private instruction in addition to tuition payment. May be taken 4 times for credit.

    (0.5 contact hr)

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  • MUSC 1804 - Applied Music-Brasswinds

    1.00 Credit Hours
    Prerequisites: None

    Private instruction providing the student with the means to increase proficiency in the instrumental performance area. Student must be prepared to begin private lessons on an intermediate level. Contact Music Department at 586.286.2045 or 2046 to make arrangements for private instructor’s name. Student pays for private instruction in addition to tuition payment. May be taken 4 times for credit.

    (0.5 contact hr)

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  • MUSC 1805 - Applied Music-Woodwinds

    1.00 Credit Hours
    Prerequisites: None

    Private instruction providing the student with the means to increase proficiency in the instrumental performance area. Student must be prepared to begin private lessons on an intermediate level. Contact Music Department at 586.286.2045 or 2046 to make arrangements for private instructor’s name. Student pays for private instruction in addition to tuition payment. May be taken 4 times for credit.

    (0.5 contact hr)

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  • MUSC 1806 - Applied Music-Percussion

    1.00 Credit Hours
    Prerequisites: None

    Private instruction providing the student with the means to increase proficiency in the instrumental performance area. Student must be prepared to begin private lessons on an intermediate level. Contact Music Department at 586.286.2045 or 2046 to make arrangements for private instructor’s name. Student pays for private instruction in addition to tuition payment. May be taken 4 times for credit.

    (0.5 contact hr)

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  • MUSC 1807 - Applied Music-Strings

    1.00 Credit Hours
    Prerequisites: None

    Private instruction providing the student with the means to increase proficiency in the instrumental performance area. Student must be prepared to begin private lessons on an intermediate level. Contact Music Department at 586.286.2045 or 2046 to make arrangements for private instructor’s name. Student pays for private instruction in addition to tuition payment. May be taken 4 times for credit.

    (0.5 contact hr)

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  • MUSC 1808 - Applied Music-Classical Guitar

    1.00 Credit Hours
    Prerequisites: None

    Private instruction providing the student with the means to increase proficiency in the instrumental performance area. Student must be prepared to begin private lessons on an intermediate level. Contact Music Department at 586.286.2045 or 2046 to make arrangements for private instructor’s name. Student pays for private instruction in addition to tuition payment. May be taken 4 times for credit.

    (0.5 contact hr)

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  • MUSC 2080 - Theory 3

    2.00 Credit Hours
    Prerequisites: MUSC 1070  

    Corequisite: MUSC 2180  

    Continuation of theory on the sophomore level. Includes instrumental writing and free voicing, and altered chords (borrowed chords, secondary dominant and leading tone chords, Neapolitan chords, and augmented sixth chords).

    (2 contact hrs)

    Center Campus.

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  • MUSC 2180 - Ear Training 3

    2.00 Credit Hours
    Prerequisites: MUSC 1170 

    Corequisite: MUSC 2080 

    Further development of aural perception on the sophomore level. Study of melodic, harmonic, and rhythmic structures including altered chords, chromatic melodies, unusual meters, and divisions of the beat.

    (2 contact hrs)

    Center Campus.

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  • MUSC 2710 - Music History & Literature to 1750

    3.00 Credit Hours
    Prerequisites: None

    History and literature of music covering Medieval, Renaissance, and Baroque periods.

    (3 contact hrs)

    Center Campus.

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  • MUSC 2720 - Music History & Literature Since 1750

    3.00 Credit Hours
    Prerequisites: None

    History and literature of music covering Classical, Romantic, and 20th Century periods.

    (3 contact hrs)

    Center Campus.

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  • MUSC 2801 - Advanced Applied Music-Piano

    1.00 Credit Hours
    Prerequisites: MUSC 1801 

    Private instruction at an advanced level allowing the student to study and be coached in instrumental literature and prepare for concert or recital presentation. Participation in recital presentation required. May be taken 4 times for credit.

    (0.5 contact hr)

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