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MATH 301 - Introduction to Number Theory
A first course in classical number theory. Topics will be selected from among: Well-ordering principle, induction, divisibility, congruences and equivalence relations, linear and non-linear Diophantine equations, the Chinese remainder theorem, arithmetic functions, Fibonacci numbers, Fermat numbers, and continued fractions.
Prerequisite(s): MATH 270
Credits: 3 hours (As needed)
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MATH 315 - Elementary Differential Equations
A first course in ordinary differential equations covering topics such as: first order and simple higher order differential equations and their application; linear differential equations and their application, solution by series, solution by Laplace transformation and other topics.
Prerequisite(s): MATH 270
Credits: 3 hours (Spring of even numbered years)
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MATH 325 - College Geometry
A course that is an extension of elementary plane geometry. Topics covered include congruence, similarities, geometric constructions, theorems from Euclidean geometry relative to plane and solid geometry, and an introduction to non-Euclidean geometries.
Prerequisite(s): MATH 170 and MATH 290
Credits: 3 hours (As needed)
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MATH 350 - Introduction to Discrete Mathematics
An introductory course in discrete mathematics. The course will include topics relative to mathematical reasoning, combinatorial analysis, discrete mathematical structures, applications and modeling, and the development and use of algorithms.
Prerequisite(s): MATH 270
Credits: 3 hours (As needed)
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MATH 351 - Mathematical Probability and Statistics
A calculus-based approach to the theory of probability and various statistical distributions. Topics include hypothesis and estimation, small sample distribution, and regression.
Prerequisite(s): MATH 270
Credits: 3 hours (Spring of even numbered years)
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MATH 390 - Independent Study
Designed to provide students an opportunity to study topics supplementing the regular curriculum. The student’s course of study is designed jointly by the student and the professor guiding the investigation and must be approved by the department chair.
Prerequisite(s): Approval of Department Chair
Credits: 1-4 hours
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MATH 399 - Special Topics
A course designed to explore topics in mathematics not discussed in other courses regularly offered by the Department of Mathematics. May be repeated for credit.
Credits: 1-4 hours
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MATH 430 - Introduction to Modern Algebra
An introductory course in modern algebra developed from a postulation viewpoint. Topics include groups, rings, vector spaces, and fields.
Prerequisite(s): MATH 240 and MATH 290
Credits: 3 hours (Fall of even numbered years)
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MATH 451 - Methods and Materials for Teaching High School Mathematics
A study of teaching techniques and resource materials for teaching mathematics in secondary schools. Emphasis will be placed on ensuring that students understand the competencies high school students are expected to acquire, and teaching strategies that are unique to the field of mathematics. A field component is required, including fifteen (15) hours of field experience.
Prerequisite(s): EDUC 201 and Admission to the Teacher Education Program
Credits: 3 hours (Fall)
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MATH 460 - History of Mathematics
A general survey of the historical development of mathematics up to the 20th century.
Prerequisite(s): MATH 270 and MATH 290
Credits: 3 hours (Fall of odd numbered years)
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MATH 470 - Introduction to Analysis
Study of the basic properties of the real number system, point sets, theory of limits, ordinary and uniform continuity, differentiation, integrals, improper integrals, infinite series and regions of convergence, fundamental theorems from differential and integral calculus.
Prerequisite(s): MATH 271 and MATH 290
Credits: 3 hours (Spring of odd numbered years)
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MATH 491 - Mathematics Seminar
A study of selected topics in various fields of mathematics resulting in oral and written presentations. Emphasis will be on search of literature and/or original investigation.
Prerequisite(s): Senior status or permission of the department chair
Credits: 3 hours (Spring)
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MATH 495 - Independent Study
Designed to provide students an opportunity to study topics supplementing the regular curriculum. The student’s course of study is designed jointly by the student and the professor guiding the investigation and must be approved by the department chair.
Prerequisite(s): Approval of Department Chair
Credits: 1-4 hours
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MATH 499 - Special Topics
A course designed to explore topics in mathematics not discussed in other courses regularly offered by the Department of Mathematics. May be repeated for credit.
Credits: 1-4 hours
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Music (Class Piano) |
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MUSI 103 - Class Piano I
This course serves as the first in a four-semester sequence designed to develop piano proficiency among music majors. Functional skills of sight-reading, transposition, and harmonization are included as well as the understanding and mastery of appropriate piano repertoire.
Prerequisite(s): Music majors only.
Credits: 1 hour
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MUSI 104 - Class Piano II
This course serves as second in a four-semester sequence designed to develop piano proficiency among music majors. Functional skills of sight-reading, transposition, and harmonization are included as well as the understanding and mastery of appropriate piano repertoire.
Prerequisite(s): MUSI 103
Credits: 1 hour
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MUSI 203 - Class Piano III
This course serves as the third in a four-semester sequence designed to develop piano proficiency among music majors. Functional skills of sight-reading, transposition, and harmonization are included as well as the understanding and mastery of appropriate piano repertoire.
Prerequisite(s): MUSI 104
Credits: 1 hour
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MUSI 204 - Class Piano IV
This course serves as the last course in a four-semester sequence designed to develop piano proficiency among music majors. Functional skills of sight-reading, transposition, and harmonization are included as well as the understanding and mastery of appropriate piano repertoire. The Piano Proficiency Exam is the final exam of the course.
Prerequisite(s): MUSI 203 .
Credits: 1 hour
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Music (Theory) |
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MUSI 051 - Music Fundamentals
A course designed to prepare students for MUSI 152 - Theory I , through an introduction of music fundamentals such as rhythm, meter, pitch, and notation, as well as theoretical concepts including scales, keys, intervals, chords, and figured bass. Aural skills of these concepts will also be introduced and reinforced. This course does not count toward hours for graduation.
Credits: 2 hours (Fall only)
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MUSI 152 - Theory I
Study of primary materials (overtone series, pitch, rhythm, triad, & 7th chord spelling, diatonic triad and 7th chord functions), voice leading (melodic principles, chord voicing, parallelism), part writing (connecting root position chords) and harmonic progression (sequences, diatonic chord functions, overtone series). Required of all music majors and minors.
Prerequisite(s): Passing grade in MUSI 051 or 70 or higher on Music Theory Placement Test
Co-requisite(s): MUSI 102
Credits: 3 hours (Spring)
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MUSI 251 - Theory II
A continuation of MUSI 152 - Theory I , including harmonic progression (sequences, diatonic chord functions), triads in 1st and 2nd inversion, figured bass, nonharmonic tones, cadences, phrases and periods. Required of all music majors and minors.
Prerequisite(s): MUSI 152
Co-requisite(s): MUSI 201
Credits: 3 hours (Fall)
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MUSI 252 - Theory III
A continuation of MUSI 251 - Theory II , including diatonic 7th chord inversions, secondary functions, modulation, and an introduction to formal analysis. Required of all music majors.
Prerequisite(s): MUSI 251
Co-requisite(s): MUSI 202
Credits: 3 hours (Spring)
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MUSI 351 - Theory IV
A continuation of MUSI 252 - Theory III , including mode mixture, Neapolitan and augmented 6th chords, enharmonic modulation, chromaticism, introduction to set theory, and 12-tone serialism. Required of all music majors.
Prerequisite(s): MUSI 252
Co-requisite(s): MUSI 301
Credits: 3 hours (Fall)
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MUSI 444 - Choral Arranging
A course in arranging music for choral ensembles of various sizes.
Prerequisite(s): MUSI 351
Credits: 2 hours
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MUSI 452 - Orchestration
A course in arranging music for instrumental ensembles of various sizes.
Prerequisite(s): MUSI 351
Credits: 2 hours
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Music (Laboratories) |
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MUSI 100 A/B - Performance Lab
Laboratory in music listening and performance. Recital attendance required at a designated number of department-sponsored recitals and concerts. Eight semsters required of all students who major or minor in music. This course is taught as pass/fail.
Credits: 0 hours
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MUSI 102 - Aural Skills I
Introductory course in ear training and sight-singing, identification of scale forms, conjunct diatonic melodies, arpeggiations of tonic and dominant, sequences. Identification of I and V triads, major, minor, and diminished triads, ii and IV chords. Practice in dictation of half-beat values, identifying duple and triple subdivision, syncopation of half-beat values. Sight-singing stepwise melodies, intervals, scales, simple syncopation and compound meter, melodies emphasizing tonic, subdominant and dominant harmonic background. Rudimentary improvisation of melodies with primary harmonic background. Required of all music majors and minors. Two laboratory hours per week.
Co-requisite(s): MUSI 152
Credits: 1 hour (Spring)
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MUSI 201 - Aural Skills II
A continuation of Aural Skills I, including dictation of melodies outlining I, V, and vii triads, interval study, error detection in melodies involving larger leaps, two-part melodic dictation. Identification of I, ii, IV, and V triads and inversions, four-voice dictation, harmonic rhythm and non-harmonic tones, all diatonic triads and inversions. Dictation of quarter-beat values and triplets, error detection of more complicated rhythms. Sight-singing melodies emphasizing I, ii, and V harmonies with more complicated rhythms, and subdivision of compound meter rhythms. Rudimentary improvisation of melodies with secondary harmonic background. Required of all music majors and minors. Two laboratory hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): MUSI 102
Co-requisite(s): MUSI 251
Credits: 1 hour (Fall)
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MUSI 202 - Aural Skills III
A continuation of MUSI 201 - Aural Skills II , including two-voice dictation, harmonic intervals, phrase relationships and cadences, modulation to closely-related keys. Identification of 2nd inversion chords, non-harmonic tones, V7 and inversions, vii7 and inversions, modulations to closely-related keys, nondominant 7th chords, and foreign key modulation. Practice with compound meter with sub-beat values, triplet subdivisions, and two-voice rhythms. Sight-singing melodies involving modulation and subdivision in compound meter. Rudimentary improvisation of melodies over a ground bass. Required of all music majors. Two laboratory hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): MUSI 201
Co-requisite(s): MUSI 252
Credits: 1 hour (Spring)
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MUSI 301 - Aural Skills IV
A continuation of MUSI 202 - Aural Skills III , including identification of modes, modulation to foreign keys, and phrase relationships. Identification of secondary dominants, Neapolitan and augmented 6th chords and dictation of four-part chorales. Dictation with changing meters and identification of super triplets. Sight-singing of modal melodies, chord factors, impressionistic melodies and twelve-tone melodies. Practice in rhythmic reading including changing meters and asymmetric divisions. Rudimentary improvisation of modal and impressionistic melodies and harmonies. Required of all music majors. Two laboratory hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): MUSI 202
Co-requisite(s): MUSI 351
Credits: 1 hour (Fall)
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Music (Education) |
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MUSI 131 - Vocal Techniques
An introduction to the singing voice including basic principles of breath control, diction and the proper vocal technique used in singing.
Credits: 1 hour
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MUSI 141 - Fundamentals of Conducting
An introduction to the techniques and gestures used in conducting instrumental and choral ensembles.
Prerequisite(s): MUSI 102 MUSI 102 - Aural Skills I
Credits: 2 hours (Spring)
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MUSI 231 - Woodwind Techniques
A study of woodwind instruments to acquaint students with basic techniques and pedagogical principles.
Credits: 1 hour
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MUSI 331 - String Techniques
A course designed to acquaint students with the basic techniques and pedagogical principles of orchestral non-fretted stringed instruments.
Credits: 1 hour
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MUSI 332 - Brass Techniques
A course designed to acquaint students with the basic techniques and pedagogical principles of brass instruments.
Credits: 1 hour
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MUSI 341 - Music Materials and Methods for the Elementary Grades
A study of techniques and materials that would be incorporated in classroom music teaching in the elementary grades. Classroom techniques for general music in the middle grades will also be covered in this course. Students will study the historical perspective of music in the schools and explore philosophies and innovations that have changed the practice of music teaching. Twelve (12) hours of field-based work is required.
Prerequisite(s): EDUC 201 , MUSI 252 and MUSI 202 ; Pass PRAXIS I
Credits: 3 hours (Spring)
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MUSI 342 - Music Materials and Methods for the Secondary Grades
A study of techniques and materials that would be incorporated in instrumental, vocal, and general music classes at the secondary level. Students will study the psychological and philosophical trends that have affected the practice of Music Education in secondary schools. Twelve (12) hours of field-based work is required.
Prerequisite(s): EDUC 201 , MUSI 252 and MUSI 202 ; Pass PRAXIS I
Credits: 3 hours (Fall)
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MUSI 429A - Recital
The senior recital/project is the capstone experience for students who pursue a music degree at Chowan University. Students enroll in this course in conjunction with applied lessons. BA Music students prepare a 35-45 minute recital with repertoire chosen by the applied instructor. The repertoire for the recital reflects various style periods appropriate to the applied instrument, and includes supporting program notes. A quorum of the faculty approve the recital hearing prior to the presentation to the public. Assigned credit is on a pass-fail basis.
Prerequisite(s): Senior standing and approval of the applied instructor
Credits: 0 hours
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MUSI 429B - Recital
The senior recital is the capstone experience for students who pursue a music degree at Chowan University. Students enroll in this course in conjunction with applied lessons. BS Music Education students prepare a 35-45 minute recital with repertoire chosen by the applied instructor. The repertoire for the recital reflects various style periods appropriate to the applied instrument, and includes supporting program notes. The student presents a lecture, recorded for the senior portfolio, at the hearing that demonstrates pedagogical, historical and theoretical aspects of the pieces presented. A quorum of the faculty approve the recital hearing prior to the presentation to the public. Assigned credit is on a pass-fail basis.
Prerequisite(s): Senior standing and approval of the applied instructor.
Credits: 0 credit hours
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MUSI 431 - Percussion Techniques
A course designed to acquaint the student with the basic techniques and pedagogical principles of pitched and non-pitched percussion instruments.
Credits: 1 hour
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MUSI 432 - Marching Band Techniques
This course covers the administration and management of the high school marching band as part of a total instrumental music program in secondary schools. Show design, show styles, charting, marching and maneuvering, travel, auxiliary units, field percussion, the role of the marching band, and program maintenance are the major topics discussed.
Credits: 1 hour
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MUSI 449 - Instrumental Conducting
A course that provides continued development of skills in instrumental conducting, including the study of instrumental repertoire, score preparation, rehearsal techniques, concert development and the organization and administration of academic instrumental programs.
Prerequisite(s): MUSI 141
Credits: 2 hours
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MUSI 453 - Choral Conducting
A course that provides continued development of skills in choral conducting, including the study of choral repertoire, score preparation, rehearsal techniques, concert development and the organization and administration of academic choral programs.
Prerequisite(s): MUSI 141
Credits: 2 hours
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MUSI 499 - Special Projects
A course designed for the music major who has a desire to study or perform at a level above or separate from the current course of study. The student and instructor will design and submit a proposal during the semester prior to the semester of study. The department chairperson and other appropriate offices must approve the proposal. The student and instructor will meet weekly to assess progress.
Prerequisite(s): Junior standing and approval of chairperson
Credits: 1-3 hours
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Music (Literature) |
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MUSI 161 - Music Appreciation
Required for music majors. An introduction to musical understanding, emphasizing elements, styles and forms. Integrated with the other arts and the humanities in general. Listening and concert attendance are required.
Credits: 3 hours
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MUSI 171 - Worlds of Music
A survey of elected world musical cultures and styles outside of the European classical tradition, with an introduction to the perspectives of ethnomusicology. Requried of all music majors.
Credits: 3 hours (Spring)
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MUSI 371 - Music History I
A course in the historical development of music in Western Civilization from antiquity to Beethoven (1825). Listening, concert attendance, and research are required. Required of all music majors.
Prerequisite(s): MUSI 102
Co-requisite(s): MUSI 251
Credits: 3 hours (Fall)
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MUSI 372 - Music History II
A course in the historical development of music in Western Civilization from Schubert to the 21st century. Listening, concert attendance, and research are required. Required of all music majors.
Prerequisite(s): MUSI 102
Co-requisite(s): MUSI 251
Credits: 3 hours (Spring)
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Music (Applied Music) The following courses in applied music are open to any student (music major or non-music major) in the university. Work in applied music is regarded not merely as technical training in performance, but also as a study of the standard literature. For each of the courses, the student receives a one-half hour lesson per week and must complete a minimum of seven (7) practice hours per week. A fee is charged for applied music courses. Consult with the Business Office for the current fee schedule. The same course numbers are used for all instruments studied. The specific instrument is indicated by the following abbreviations placed after the course number:
- A - Voice
- B - Piano
- C - Organ
- E - Euphonium
- F - Percussion
- G - Cello
- H - Guitar
- J - Composition/Music Production
- K - Flute
- L - Saxophone
- M - Clarinet
- N - Bassoon
- O - Violin
- P - Viola
- Q - Trumpet
- R - French Horn
- S - Trombone
- T - Tuba
- U - Bass
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MUSI 111 - Applied Music for Non-Majors
This course in applied music is open to all university students. Work in applied music is regarded not merely as technical training in performance, but also as a study of the standard literature. The student receives one half-hour lesson per week and must complete at least five (5) practice hours per week. Course may be repeated for credit.
Credits: 1 hour
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Music (Applied Music for the Music Major) The following courses in applied music are open to music majors only. Work in applied music is regarded not merely as technical training in performance, but also as a study of the standard literature. For each of the courses, the student receives a one-hour lesson per week and must complete a minimum of seven (7) practice hours per week. A fee is charged for applied music courses. Consult with the Business Office for the current fee schedule. The same course numbers are used for all instruments studied. The specific instrument is indicated by the following abbreviations placed after the course number:
- A - Voice
- B - Piano
- C - Organ
- E - Euphonium
- F - Percussion
- G - Cello
- H - Guitar
- J - Composition/Music Production
- K - Flute
- L - Saxophone
- M - Clarinet
- N - Bassoon
- O - Violin
- P - Viola
- Q - Trumpet
- R - French Horn
- S - Trombone
- T - Tuba
- U - Bass
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MUSI 112 - Applied Music for Majors
This course in applied music is open to music majors. Work in applied music is regarded not merely as technical training in performance, but also as a study of the standard literature. The student receives one hour lesson per week and must complete at least five (7) practice hours per week. Course may be repeated for credit.
Prerequisite(s): Music majors only.
Credits: 2 hours
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Music (Performing Ensembles) NOTE: Other performing ensembles (no credit) may be organized from time to time for student participation.
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MUSI 181 - Chowan Winds
A course in which students have the opportunity for study and performance of various styles of band repertoire. Membership is open to all qualified instrumentalists on the campus by audition. The group meets 4 hours per week. Course may be repeated for credit.
Credits: 1 hour
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MUSI 183 - Jazz Band
A course in which students have the opportunity for study and performance of music representative of various styles and periods of the jazz idiom. Concerts and campus performances each semester. Membership by invitation of instructor. Two one-hour rehearsals each week. Course may be repeated for credit.
Credits: 1 hour
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MUSI 185 - Men’s Chorus
A course in which students have the opportunity to study and perform appropriate orchestral literature. Open to all Chowan University students and community members with approval of the instructor. At least one major performance each semester. One two-hour rehearsal each week. Course may be repeated for credit.
Credits: 1 hour
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MUSI 186 - Woodwind Ensemble
A course in which students have the opportunity to study and perform appropriate orchestral literature. Open to all Chowan University students and community members with approval of the instructor. At least one major performance each semester. One two-hour rehearsal each week.
Credits: 1 hour
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MUSI 187 - Brass Ensemble
A course in which students have the opportunity for the study and performance of musical works written for smaller instrumental and vocal ensembles. Students will rehearse and present at least one concert per semester. Sections will be identified using the same alphabet letter as applied instruction appropriate to the voicing of the ensemble. Course may be repeated for credit.
Prerequisite(s): Approval of instructor
Credits: 1 hour
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MUSI 188 - Percussion Ensemble
A course in which students have the opportunity for the study and performance of musical works written for smaller instrumental and vocal ensembles. Students will rehearse and present at least one concert per semester. Sections will be identified using the same alphabet letter as applied instruction appropriate to the voicing of the ensemble.
Prerequisite(s): Approval of instructor
Credits: 1 hour
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MUSI 189 - Chowan Hawks Band
Chowan Hawks Band is a course in which students have the opportunity for study and performance of various styles of pep band repertoire. Membership is by audition only. The group meets two (2) hours per week. Course may be repeated for credit.
Credits: 1 hour
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MUSI 193 - Chowan Singers
A course in which students have the opportunity to study and perform various styles of choral literature. In addition to fall, Christmas, and spring concerts, the Chowan Singers perform various off-campus engagements and often take an extended tour in the spring. Membership is by audition only. Course may be repeated for credit.
Credits: 1 hour
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MUSI 197 - Show Choir
A course in which students have the opportunity for the study and performance of musical works written for smaller vocal ensembles. Students will rehearse and present at least one concert per semester.
Prerequisite(s): Prerequisite: Approval of instructor.
Credits: 1 hour
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MUSI 199 - Chamber Choir
A course in which students have the opportunity for the study and performance of musical works written for smaller vocal ensembles. Students will rehearse and present at least one concert per semester.
Prerequisite(s): Approval of instructor
Credits: 1 hour
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Music (Industry) |
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MUSI 256 - Computer Applications for Music
A course designed to familiarize students with a variety of computer applications and software specific to music, including Microsoft Office Suite, Finale, sequencing, sampled sounds, MP3 files, and MIDI-related operation.
Prerequisite(s): MUSI 152
Credits: 3 hours
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MUSI 345 - Survey of Music Business
A course surveying the major areas of music business. Attention is given to practical application and theoretical foundations. In-depth study of organizations and a general overview of the industry will be a focus.
Prerequisite(s): BUS 110 and sophomore standing
Credits: 3 hours (Spring of odd years)
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MUSI 354 - Basic Audio and Live Sound
A course in the function, design, and utilization of audio technologies for live sound performance. Equipment and installation of indoor and outdoor applications, component compatibility, and current technology will be a focus. Students will gain practical experience working with performances of department ensembles as well as campus-wide events.
Prerequisite(s): MUSI 152
Credits: 3 hours (Fall of odd years)
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MUSI 356 - Introduction to Recording Studio Techniques
An entry-level course in recording technology. All aspects of studio recording will be addressed, with special emphasis on digital recording.
Prerequisite(s): MUSI 152
Credits: 3 hours (Spring of even years)
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MUSI 446 - Internship
A faculty-directed, supervised industry related employment experience in an off-campus situation or voluntary service activity. Regular conferences are held with a designated faculty coordinator. Periodic written reports, as well as a concluding paper and oral presentation, are required.
Prerequisite(s): Senior standing, Music Industry students who meet the published criteria, make application, are recommended by the Department of Music faculty, and are approved by the department chair prior to enrollment in the course
Credits: 3 hours
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Organizational Leadership |
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OL 501 - Leadership: Theories, Practices, and Context
Students will dissect foundational theories and practices of leadership. This course focuses on strategies for organizational, team, and personal leadership as well as organizational culture so that students will develop a solid framework for understanding and practicing leadership.
Credits: 3 hours
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OL 502 - Scholarly Writing, Thinking, and Practice
This course will provide an in-depth analysis of processes and techniques for conducting research projects and evaluating various programs and initiatives at work. Students will learn effective research and analysis skills fundamental to any leadership role through critical assessment/evaluation of scholarly works.
Credits: 3 hours
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OL 503 - Organizational Communication
This course will explore the various aspects of communication in organizations. Students will explore opportunities to develop specific communication skills in interpersonal, group, and public contexts and increase their leadership ability in regards to networks, negotiation, and socialization processes.
Credits: 3 hours
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OL 504 - Conflict Management
This course will focus on the cognitive skills (knowledge of the theories and strategies) and behavioral skills (enacting various strategies) that are necessary for leaders to navigate conflict management. The course includes assessment tools, which will help students gain a greater understanding of their usual conflict management strategy along with its strengths and weaknesses. Using real life case studies, students will explore the theories, practices and issues involved in managing conflict in interpersonal and intergroup settings.
Credits: 3 hours
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OL 505 - Teams, Coaching, and Mentoring
This course combines the theory and application of team development, coaching, and mentoring. Students will gain a theoretical understanding of group development within organizations, the difference between teams and groups, and how to develop high performance teams. Additionally, this course is designed to provide students with an understanding of the potential contribution of mentoring and coaching programs as resources for leadership development. With an understanding of the skills and structures required for both mentoring and coaching programs, students will discern opportunities and design plans for implementing and evaluating programs to develop professional leaders in organizations.
Credits: 3 hours
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OL 506 - Financial Organizational Leadership
Organizational leadership includes the allocation and distribution of resources as well as an ongoing knowledge of the financial impact of the local, regional and national economies. This course will prepare students to assess the financial health of an organization and apply trends and metrics analysis in shaping future organizational financial needs. Students will review the physical, financial, human, and knowledge capital of the organization to focus on organizational issues which have a financial impact on the organization.
Credits: 3 hours
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OL 507 - Leadership in Diverse Cultures
This course will focus on developing necessary strategies and skills to become effective global leaders: including developing consensus within the organization for valuing diversity, relationship building, communicating across cultures, and managing people of different genders, races, and cultures. Issues of stereotype, bias and resistance are examined from both a personal and an organizational perspective with an emphasis on making meaningful contributions to diversity initiatives within organizations, which will prepare students to create mutually beneficial partnerships around the world.
Credits: 3 hours
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OL 508 - Organizational Development: Design, Intervention, and Evaluation
This course will examine the various processes that leaders will need to utilize to help an organization change in today’s rapidly changing global economy. This course will review historical, traditional, and future management planning processes and then examine the planning process from a strategic perspective. This course will equip students with the tools necessary so that they will be able to research and understand the elements contributing to an organization’s unique culture, including basic philosophy, value system, communication patterns and styles, and social roles. Students will learn how to develop an organization by focusing on the design, intervention, and evaluation stages of organizational development.
Credits: 3 hours
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OL 509 - Ethics, Integrity, and Social Responsibility
This course will provide an opportunity for students to learn how ethics, values, ethical models, and reflective processes shape our ethical decision making in a leadership context. The class will utilize classical and contemporary ethical case studies and students will learn how to analyze a situation to arrive at a values-based decision consistent with Scripture.
Credits: 3 hours
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OL 510 - Culminating Experience (Internship Project or Paper)
This course will provide an opportunity for students to apply theory and learning from the MA OL program. By studying workplace scenarios and issues, students explore a vision for continuous improvement in the study of leadership. This Capstone course, which involves the student completing an internship or research project, is intended to be an experiential and theoretical exploration in an area of organizational leadership. Every student will be guided individually by the professor.
Credits: 3 hours
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Physics |
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PHYS 101 - General Physics I
This is the first semester of a two-semester sequence in algebra-based college physics. This course covers the basic principles of Newtonian mechanics, energy, heat, and thermodynamics. Three hours of lecture and one three-hour laboratory per week.
Prerequisite(s): “C” or Better in MATH 133
Credits: 4 hours (Fall)
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PHYS 102 - General Physics II
A continuation of PHYS 101 - General Physics I . This course covers the basic principles of wave motion, optics, electricity, magnetism, and modern physics. Three hours of lecture and one three-hour laboratory per week.
Prerequisite(s): PHYS 101
Credits: 4 hours (Spring)
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PHYS 105 - Earth Science
An introduction to the physical processes that shape the Earth’s surface. Internal processes (plate tectonics, volcanism, earthquakes, mountain building) and external processes (weather and climate, weathering, mass wasting, erosion) are investigated so that the pattern of landforms around the world can be better understood. The Earth’s structure, materials, and history are also covered. Three hours of lecture per week.
Credits: 3 hours
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PHYS 491 - Seminar
A faculty directed study of a selected topic resulting in oral and written reports.
Prerequisite(s): Approval of Advisor, Departmental Chairperson, and Instructor
Credits: 1 hour
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PHYS 492 - Directed Research
A faculty directed laboratory study requiring two three-hour labs per week on a selected topic culminating in oral and written reports.
Prerequisite(s): Approval of Advisor, Departmental Chairperson, and Instructor
Credits: 2 hours
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PS 101 - Introduction to American Politics
Provides students with an understanding of the contemporary American political system. In addition, the course introduces students to some of the approaches that political scientists use to study political institutions, processes and behavior.
Credits: 3 hours (Fall)
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PSYC 110 - General Psychology
Surveys the various fields of psychology, development, learning, motivation, adjustment, perception, memory, cognition, and behavior. These topics are applied to self-understanding and adjustment to the demands of society.
Credits: 3 hours
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PSYC 211 - Developmental Psychology
Surveys the physical, intellectual, social, and emotional development over the life span as a basis for understanding human behavior.
Prerequisite(s): PSYC 110
Credits: 3 hours
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PSYC 214 - The Psychology of Human Strengths
This course introduces the science of positive psychology and the classification system for human character strengths and virtues. It provides a thorough examination of character strengths and research-based applications to enhance character strengths and subjective well-being.
Prerequisite(s): PSYC 110
Credits: 3 hours
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PSYC 215 - Basic Skills of the Helping Professions
An applied psychology course introducing the role of the professional in the helping professions. Helping professions are those that help clients in a variety of ways, including legal, social and therapeutic support. Examples would include lawyers, mental health counselors, social workers, health practitioners, teachers and coaches. This course focuses on the importance of self-understanding and perception of self and others. General theories relevant to the helping professions will be introduced. Issues of values, ethics, and legal obligations in the helping fields will be reviewed.
Prerequisite(s): PSYC 110
Credits: 3 hours
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PSYC 230 - Social Psychology
Studies the interaction of personalities with social life. Consideration is given to the way in which standing and role affect personality and behavior within small groups. Also the effects that group pressure, rumor, and social movements have on the individual.
Prerequisite(s): PSYC 110
Credits: 3 hours
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PSYC 240 - Psychology of Gender
Introduces students to the psychological literature on gender. Course topics include the causes of sex differences and similarities in abilities and personality, the influence of gender roles on psychological health, portrayals of gender in the media, gender and psychological disorders, and applied gender-related issues such as sexual harassment and violence.
Prerequisite(s): PSYC 110
Credits: 3 hours
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PSYC 250 - Cultural Diversity in Psychological Issues
Emphasizes recognition of cultural diversity, the role that culture and ethnicity/race play in the sociopsychological development of diverse populations, and why the understanding of cultural diversity is important in psychological issues.
Prerequisite(s): PSYC 110
Credits: 3 hours
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PSYC 280 - Alcohol/Drug Studies
Investigates etiology, symptoms, progression and harm of alcohol abuse/alcoholism and drug use/addiction.
Prerequisite(s): PSYC 110
Credits: 3 hours
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PSYC 299 - Special Topics
Explore specialized areas of psychology in depth.
Prerequisite(s): PSYC 110
Credits: 1-3 hours
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PSYC 300 - Statistics for Psychology
Introduces students to descriptive and inferential methods commonly used in the behaviorial sciences. Students will learn about descriptive measures of central tendency and variability, basic principles of probability, correlation and regression, and selected parametric and non-parametric inferential statistical methods.
Prerequisite(s): PSYC 110 and a C or higher in MATH 122
Credits: 3 hours
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PSYC 315 - Introduction to Research Methods
Introduction to the basic methods of research in psychology. Special emphasis will be placed upon increasing the student’s ability to understand and evaluate scientific articles as well as to conduct and report research.
Prerequisite(s): PSYC 300
Credits: 3 hours
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PSYC 320 - Physiological Psychology
Examines the neural bases of behavior and mental processes and covers such topics as the development and basic functioning of the nervous system, the methods used in psychobiology, the functioning of sensory systems, and the physiological basis of learning and memory.
Prerequisite(s): PSYC 110
Credits: 3 hours
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PSYC 330 - Introduction to Applied Behavior Analysis
An applied psychology course that will provide students with an introduction to the principles of behavior analysis as well as the application of these principles and the methods involved in changing behavior, whether it be for use in self-modification, parenting, interpersonal relations, or treatments for persons with disabilities.
Prerequisite(s): PSYC 110
Credits: 3 hours
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PSYC 340 - Personality Theories
Investigates various ideas that psychologists and other scientists have advanced to explain the human personality. These include theories that focus on individual personality traits, on psychological health, on predetermined behavior patterns and on cognitive learning from social situations.
Prerequisite(s): PSYC 211
Credits: 3 hours
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PSYC 350 - Abnormal Psychology
Surveys the major forms of abnormal behavior of children and adults, with an emphasis on the understanding of causes, treatment and prevention of these disorders.
Prerequisite(s): PSYC 211
Credits: 3 hours
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PSYC 370 - Introduction to Counseling
An applied psychology course introducing counseling techniques, including use of the Diagnostic Statistical Manual for diagnosing clients and the clinical interview process for client assessment.
Prerequisite(s): PSYC 211 and PSYC 350
Credits: 3 hours
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PSYC 395 - Cognitive Psychology
Surveys research and theories about how humans process information. The course covers research and theories of perception, attention, memory, problem solving, and other topics.
Prerequisite(s): PSYC 110 and PSYC 211
Credits: 3 hours
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