Sep 27, 2024  
2023-2024 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2023-2024 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Courses


 

Mechatronics

  
  • MTRE 2710:Intermediate Programming for Mechatronics

    2 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: MATH 1190  and ((CSE 1321  or ME 1311 ) and CSE 1321L )
    This intermediate programming course covers programming topics relevant for Mechatronics Engineering, using tools such as C++, MATLAB, Arduino, and Python. Object-oriented programming techniques are introduced such as encapsulation, classes, inheritance, and operator overloading. Other course components include basic numerical methods and visualization of data in two and three dimensions.

  
  • MTRE 2710L:Intermediate Programming for Mechatronics Laboratory

    1 Credit Hours
    Concurrent:
    MTRE 2710 
    This is a laboratory course designed to complement the intermediate programming for mechatronics also covered in MTRE 2710. This intermediate programming course covers programming topics relevant for Mechatronics Engineering, using tools such as C++, MATLAB, Arduino, and Python. Object-oriented programming techniques are introduced such as encapsulation, classes, inheritance, and operator overloading. Other course components include basic numerical methods and visualization of data in two and three dimensions. Laboratory exercises focus on programming relevant to mechatronics such as acquiring analog, digital, and camera sensor data, motor control, pneumatics, etc.

  
  • MTRE 3110:Fluid Power

    2 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: ENGR 2214 , MATH 2306 , and Engineering Standing 
    This course provides a fundamental understanding of the physical principles of fluid power, along with practical working knowledge of the components utilized in designing, installing, operating, and maintaining hydraulic and pneumatic power systems.

  
  • MTRE 3110L:Fluid Power Laboratory

    1 Credit Hours
    Concurrent:
    MTRE 3110 
    This is a laboratory course designed to complement the Fluid Power fundamental topics also covered in MTRE 3110. The hands-on practice of pneumatics and hydraulic circuit design and analysis are covered.

  
  • MTRE 3398:Internship in Mechatronics Engineering

    1-4 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: Engineering Standing  and Department Chair approval.
    This course provides workplace experience related to mechatronics engineering under the management of the employer supervisor and an academic instructor. The goal is for students to enhance their academic classroom skills with practical experiences in a real-world environment.

  
  • MTRE 3610:Modeling and Feedback Control of Dynamic Systems

    3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: MATH 2202  and (MTRE 2110  or EE 2301  or EE 2305  or CS 3503 ) and PHYS 2211  and Engineering Standing 
    This is a control system course tailored for mechatronics engineering students. While it covers all topics in a traditional control system course, some additional topics, such as modeling of mechatronics systems, controller design of mechatronics systems, and vibration control, are covered as well.

  
  • MTRE 3610L:Modeling and Feedback Control of Dynamic Systems Laboratory

    1 Credit Hours
    Concurrent:
    MTRE 3610 
    This is a laboratory course designed to complement the modeling and feedback controls topics also covered in MTRE 3610. Feedback Control (PID Control), Model Identification, MATLAB/Simulink Modeling, and Process Control are studied and analyzed using simulations and physical experiments.

  
  • MTRE 3720:Introduction to PLCs and Microcontrollers

    2 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: ((CSE 1322  and CSE 1322L ) or MTRE 2710 ) and Engineering Standing  Concurrent:
    MATH 3260  and (EE 2301  or EE 2305  or MTRE 2110  or CS 3503 )
    This course covers semiconductor electronics as the basic foundation. Further topics covered are Industry, automation, control, a basic sensing scheme, the PLC software environment, and the creation of RLL diagrams. Additionally, detailed communication protocols and interfaces with the AVR microcontroller will be carried out.

  
  • MTRE 3720L:Introduction to PLCs and Microcontrollers Laboratory

    1 Credit Hours
    Concurrent:
    MTRE 3720 
    The lab sessions are designed to have hands-on experience in 3 areas (i) semiconductor electronics, ii) AVR Microcontroller with interfacing, iii) the PLC software environment, and the creation of RLL diagrams. Additionally, detailed communication protocols and interfaces will be carried out.

  
  • MTRE 3800:Fluid Power

    3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: ENGR 2214  and MATH 2306  and Engineering Standing   
    Course provides a fundamental understanding of the physical principles of fluid mechanics and fluid power, along with a practical working knowledge of the components utilized in designing, installing, operating and maintaining hydraulic and pneumatic power systems.

  
  • MTRE 3810:Device Control and Simulation of Mobile Robots

    3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: ((CSE 1322  and CSE 1322L ) or MTRE 2710 ) and Engineering Standing  Concurrent:
    MATH 3260 
    This course covers the Robot operating systems (ROS) from basic to advance level to program and build robots in the simulation world, learn algorithmic approaches, mathematical models, and computational and motion control methods applicable to mobile robotic systems. Students will also learn different motion planning and navigation schemes associated with wheeled mobile robots. Finally, students will recognize and analyze the basic mechanical and electrical systems concerning robots’ locomotion.

  
  • MTRE 3810L:Device Control and Simulation of Mobile Robots Laboratory

    1 Credit Hours
    Concurrent:
    MTRE 3810 
    This Lab covers the hands-on skillset development for Robot operating systems (ROS) from basic to advance level to program and build wheeled robots in simulation world using Gazebo and Rviz. It will further expand to advance industry tool set using MoveIT.

  
  • MTRE 4001:Modeling and Feedback Control of Dynamic Systems

    3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: MATH 2202  and (EE 2301  or EE 2305  or CS 3503 ) and PHYS 2211  and Engineering Standing  
    This is a control system course tailored for Mechatronics Engineering students. While it covers all topics in a traditional control system course, some additional topics, such as modeling of mechatronics systems, controller design of mechatronics system, and vibration control, are covered as well.

  
  • MTRE 4002L:Feedback Control Laboratory

    1 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: (ME 1311  or (CSE 1321  and CSE 1321L )) and Engineering Standing   Concurrent:
    MTRE 4001  
    This is a laboratory course designed to complement the modeling and feedback controls topics. Feedback Control, MATLAB/Simulink Modeling are studied and analyzed using simulations and physical experiments.

  
  • MTRE 4010:Advanced Controls

    3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: ((MTRE 4001  and MTRE 4002L ) or EE 4201  or (ME 3501  and ME 4501 )) and MATH 3260  and Engineering Standing  
    This course is an advanced study of modern control systems focused on control theories and system applications. It covers the basic theoretical methods and mathematical tools for analysis and design of control systems.

  
  • MTRE 4100:Instruments and Controls

    4 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: EE 2501  and (MTRE 3800  (may be concurrently), or ENGR 3343  or EE 3701  or CPE 4010 ) and (MTRE 4001  and MTRE 4002L ) or EE 4201  or (ME 3501  and ME 4501 )) and MATH 2306  and Engineering Standing
    Characteristics of instruments used in mechanical systems for determining parameters such as temperature, pressure and flow are studied. The use of these devices in automated systems is covered both using feedback control and programmable logic controllers. Laboratory exercises illustrating the use of pertinent instrumentation for determining the performance of mechanical equipment are conducted.

  
  • MTRE 4200:Robotics Analysis and Synthesis

    4 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: ((MTRE 4001  and MTRE 4002L ) or EE 4201  or (ME 3501  and ME 4501  and ME 1311 )) and (MATH 2203  or MATH 3260 ) and Engineering Standing  
    This course introduces the basic principles of robotic manipulators. Students will learn how to derive the mathematical models, plan trajectories, and design controllers for robot applications. Software tools, such as MATLAB, are employed to analyze and simulate the robot system.

  
  • MTRE 4300:Machine Learning for Robot Perception

    4 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: MTRE 2610  and MATH 2202  and MATH 3260  and Engineering Standing  
    This course introduces the most important topics in the areas of machine learning and computer vision and their specific applications in robotics and mechatronics. The machine learning and computer vision algorithms are extensively verified with simulated and physical robots in the mechatronics lab. Students are trained for developing physical or virtual intelligent robot systems through integrating robot control and machine learning algorithms. Significant programming effort and lab hardware experience are expected.

  
  • MTRE 4400:Directed Research - Mechatronics

    1-6 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: Set by instructor of each individual section
    Directed research course for Mechatronics.

  
  • MTRE 4490:Special Topics - Mechatronics

    1-6 Credit Hours
    Special Topics course for Mechatronics

  
  • MTRE 4610:Advanced Controls

    3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: ((MTRE 3610  and MTRE 3610L ) or EE 4201  or (ME 3501  and ME 4501 )) and MATH 3260  and Engineering Standing 
    This course is an advanced study of modern control systems focused on control theories and system applications. It covers the basic theoretical methods and mathematical tools for the analysis and design of control systems. Topics that will be included are a state-space variable method, system transfer function, discrete-time systems, z-transforms, digital control, fundamentals of modern control systems, analysis and design techniques such as controllability, observability, Ackerman’s formula, and pole placement.

  
  • MTRE 4610L:Advanced Controls Laboratory

    1 Credit Hours
    Concurrent:
    MTRE 4610 
    This is a laboratory course designed to complement the advanced control system topics covered in MTRE 4610. Several topics such as the state-space representation of dynamic systems, controllability, observability, Ackerman’s formula, pole placement, Integral control design, and design of digital control systems are studied and analyzed using simulations and experimental setups.

  
  • MTRE 4710:Instruments and Controls

    3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: EE 2501  and ((MTRE 3610  and MTRE 3610L ) or EE 4201  or (ME 3501  and ME 4501 )) and MATH 2306  and Engineering Standing  Concurrent:
    (MTRE 3110  or ENGR 3343  or EE 3701  or CPE 4010 )
    Characteristics of instruments used in mechanical systems for determining parameters such as temperature, pressure, and flow are studied. The use of these devices in automated systems is covered. Furthermore, the elements of control theory, selection of control modes, and application to mechanical systems are studied. Exercises illustrating the use of pertinent instrumentation for determining the performance of mechanical equipment are conducted.

  
  • MTRE 4710L:Instruments and Controls Laboratory

    1 Credit Hours
    Concurrent:
    MTRE 4710 
    This is a laboratory course designed to complement the instruments and controls topics also covered in MTRE 4710. Laboratory exercises illustrating the use of pertinent instrumentation for determining the performance of mechanical equipment are conducted. Hands-on instruments are used in mechanical systems for determining parameters such as temperature, pressure, and flow. The use of these devices in automated systems is covered

  
  • MTRE 4810:Robotics Analysis and Synthesis

    3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: ((MTRE 3610  and MTRE 3610L ) or EE 4201  or (ME 3501  and ME 4501  and ME 1311 )) and (MATH 2203  or MATH 3260 ) and Engineering Standing 
    This course introduces the basic principles of robotic manipulators. Students will learn how to derive mathematical models, plan trajectories, and design controllers for robot applications. Software tools, such as MATLAB, are employed to analyze and simulate the robot system.

  
  • MTRE 4810L:Robotics Analysis and Synthesis Laboratory

    1 Credit Hours
    Concurrent:
    MTRE 4810 
    This is a laboratory course designed to complement the modeling and feedback controls topics also covered in MTRE4810.

  
  • MTRE 4820:Machine Learning for Robot Perception

    3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: MTRE 2710  and MATH 2202  and MATH 3260  and Engineering Standing 
    This course introduces the most important topics in the areas of machine learning and computer vision and their specific applications in robotics and mechatronics. The machine learning and computer vision algorithms are extensively verified with simulated and physical robots in the mechatronics lab. Students are trained for developing physical or virtual intelligent robot systems through integrating robot control and machine learning algorithms. Significant programming effort and lab hardware experience are expected.

  
  • MTRE 4820L:Machine Learning for Robot Perception Laboratory

    1 Credit Hours
    Concurrent:
    MTRE 4820 
    This is a laboratory course designed to complement the machine learning and computer vision topics also covered in MTRE4820.

  
  • MTRE 4911:Design and Integration of Mechatronic Systems

    2 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: EDG 1211  and MTRE 2710  and MTRE 3610  and MTRE 3610L  and MTRE 4710  and MTRE 4710L  and ((MTRE 4610  and MTRE 4610L  or (MTRE 4810  and MTRE 4810L ) or (MTRE 4820  and MTRE 4820L ) or MTRE 4400  or MTRE 4490 ) and Engineering Standing 
    The design of mechanical and electrical devices and systems, and cost considerations are covered. The course focuses on reliability, safety, energy and environmental issues, ethics, patents, product liability, time value of money, return on investment, and break-even analysis. The design project is a capstone for the Mechatronics Engineering program. Projects are assigned based on interest, equipment and software availability, and the specific background of the student. Projects require planning, proposal presentation, scheduling, engineering, implementation, and written and oral presentations of project results. Students are encouraged to “design and build” and utilize concepts learned from courses throughout the program

  
  • MTRE 4912:Mechatronic Prototype Development

    2 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: MTRE 4911  
    This is a laboratory course designed to complement the mechatronics system design aspects also covered in MTRE 4911. Some aspects covered in this lab are the next. The implementations of mechanical and electrical devices and systems, and cost considerations are covered. The course focuses on reliability, safety, energy and environmental issues, ethics, patents, product liability, time value of money, return on investment, and break-even analysis. The design project is a capstone for the Mechatronics Engineering program. Project proposals are completed and approved prior to the developments. Project implementations require planning, presentation, scheduling, engineering, and written and oral presentations of project results. Students are encouraged to utilize concepts learned from courses throughout the program.


Military Science

  
  • MILS 1021:Leadership & Personal Development

    3 Credit Hours
    General introduction of cadets to the personal challenges and competencies that are critical for effective leadership. Cadets learn how the personal development of life skills such as time management, physical fitness, and stress management relate to leadership, Officer-ship, and Army operations. Focus is placed on developing basic knowledge and comprehension of Army Leadership Dimensions while gaining a big picture understanding of the ROTC program, its purpose in the Army, and its advantages for the student.

     

  
  • MILS 1022:Introduction to Tactical Leadership

    3 Credit Hours
    This course  overviews leadership fundamentals such as setting direction, problem-solving, listening, presenting briefs, providing feed-back, and using elective writing skills. Cadets explore dimensions of leadership values; emphasis is placed on recruitment and retention of cadets. The building of stronger relationships among the cadets through common experiences and practical interaction are critical aspects of the course experience.

  
  • MILS 2021:Innovative Team Leadership

    3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: MILS 1021 , MILS 1022 , prior military service or permission of the instructor.
    This course explores the dimensions of creative and innovative tactical leadership, strategies, and styles by examining team dynamics of two historical leadership theories that form the basis of the Army leadership framework – trait and behavior theories. Cadets practice aspects of personal motivation and team building in the context of planning, executing, and assessing team exercises and participating in leadership labs. Focus is on continued development of the knowledge of leadership values and attributes through an understanding of Army rank structure, duties, and basic aspects of land navigation and squad tactics. Case studies provide tangible context for learning the Soldier’s Creed and Warrior Ethos as they apply in the contemporary operating environment (COE).

  
  • MILS 2022:Found Tactical Leadership

    3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: MILS 1021 , MILS 1022 , and MILS 2021 , prior military service or permission of the instructor.
    This course examines the challenges of leading tactical teams in the complex contemporary operation environment (COE). The course highlights include dimensions of terrain analysis, patrolling, and operation orders. The course furthers study of the theoretical basis of the Army leadership framework and explores the dynamics of adaptive leadership in the context of military operations. This course provides a smooth transition into MILS 3011. Cadets develop greater self awareness as they assess their own leadership styles and practice communication and team building skills. COE case studies give insight into the importance and practice of teamwork and tactics in real-world scenarios.

  
  • MILS 2031:Army Physical Fitness Training

    2 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: Must have a Department of the Army (DA) Form 3425-R signed by a Physician and be enrolled in the Military Science Levels 1-4.
    Develops skills needed to participate in, instruct, develop, and assess the Army Physical Fitness Test. Classes will meet Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 6:00 am to 7:00 am in or near the gymnasium for training and lecture period.

  
  • MILS 3011:Adaptive Tactical Leadership

    4 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: Advanced ROTC standing or permission of the department.
    This course challenges cadets to study and practice adaptive leadership skills as they are presented with challenging scenarios related to squad tactical operations. Cadets receive systematic and specific feedback, as well as their own self evaluations. Cadets continue to develop their leadership and critical thinking abilities. The focus is developing cadets’ tactical leadership abilities to enable them to succeed at ROTC’s summer Leadership Development and Assessment Course (LDAC).

     

  
  • MILS 3012:Leadership Change Environment

    4 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: Advanced ROTC standing or permission of department.
    This course  uses increasingly intense situational leadership challenges to build cadet awareness and skills in leading tactical operations up to platoon level. Cadets review aspects of combat, stability, and support operations. They also conduct military briefings and develop proficiency in garrison operation orders. The focus is on exploring, evaluating, and developing skills in decision-making, persuading, and motivating team members in contemporary operation environment (COE).  Cadets are evaluated on what they know and do as leaders as they prepare to attend the ROTC summer Leadership Development Assessment Course (LDAC).

  
  • MILS 4011:Developing Adaptive Leadership

    4 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: MILS 3011 , and MILS 3012  
    This course develops cadet proficiency in planning, executing, and assessing complex operations, functioning as a member of a staff, and providing performance feedback to subordinates. Cadets assess risk, make ethical decisions, and lead fellow ROTC cadets. Lessons on military justice and personnel processes prepare cadets to make the transition to Army officers. MS IV cadets analyze, evaluate and instruct cadets at lower levels. Both their classroom and battalion leadership experiences are designed to prepare  cadets for their first unit of assignment. They identify responsibilities of key staff roles, and use situational opportunities to teach, train, and develop subordinates.

     

  
  • MILS 4012:Leaders Complex World

    4 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: MILS 4011  or Advanced Course Standing.
    This course identifies and resolves ethical dilemmas. This course explores the dynamics of leading in the complex situations of current military operations in the contemporary operating environment (COE). Cadets examine differences in customs and courtesies, military law, principles of war, and rules of engagement in the face of international terrorism. They also explore aspects of interacting with non-governmental organizations, civilians on the battlefield, and host national support. The course places significant emphasis on preparing cadets for their first unit assignment. It uses case studies, scenarios, and “What Now, Lieutenant?” exercises to prepare cadets to face the complex ethical and practical demands of leading as commissioned officers in the United States Army.

  
  • MILS 4090:Special Topics in Military Science

    1-5 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: Must be enrolled in, or have successfully completed both MSIII and MSIV-level ROTC classes or obtain permission from the Professor of Military Science.
    This course allows for independent study with a faculty member. Topics and research will pursue topics of military science not extensively treated in any other Military Science course.

  
  • MILS 4400:Directed Study in Military Science

    1-10 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor.
    This course is offered to military science students interested in investigating special topics external to regular course offerings. This course is primarily offered as a completion course. Its secondary intent is to afford the Military Science Department the flexibility to offer course work to students who have special circumstances in their academic and commissioning requirements such as nursing and accelerated commissioning program cadets.

     

  
  • NS 1000:Naval Science Leadership Lab

    1 Credit Hours
    Leadership Laboratory is an engaging and interactive professional development course required every semester for Navy and Marine option Midshipmen in the NROTC program.

  
  • NS 1321:Introduction to Naval Science

    3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: Naval Science Minors only. 
    This course is an introduction and orientation class designed to give students a broad overview of the roles of the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps. This course also provides an introduction to the structure, terminology, customs, and uniforms of the Navy and Marine Corps.

  
  • NS 1323:Naval Maritime History

    3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: Naval Science Minors only 
    This course surveys U.S. Naval history from its European origin to the present with emphasis on major developments and the geographical forces shaping these developments. The course also covers present day concerns on sea power and maritime affairs, including the economic and political issues of maritime commerce, the law of the sea, and the rise and decline of the Soviet Navy.

  
  • NS 2321:Naval Leadership and Management

    3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: Naval Science Minors only. 
    This course provides the basis for the development of effective leadership and managerial competence.  It stresses learner-centered processes, such as collaboration, experiential exercises, reflective writing, and group discussion over lecture and presentations.  Case study discussions are sequenced throughout the course to illustrate the relevance of key concepts presented in preceding class sessions and relate these ideas to the Fleet.  Student participation is critical to this course.

  
  • NS 2323:Navigation

    3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: Naval Science Minors only. 
    This course is Marine navigation which blends both science and art. Students are taught how information from every available source is evaluated and compared. Navigators constantly evaluate a ship’s position, anticipates dangerous situations well before they arise, and always keeps “ahead of the vessel.” The modern navigator must also understand the basic concepts of the many navigation systems used today, evaluate the accuracy of output, and arrive at the best possible navigational decisions.

  
  • NS 3323:Evolution of Warfare

    3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: Naval Science Minors only.
    A historical exploration of warfare practiced by great nations.  Selected campaigns are studied with emphasis on leadership, evolution of tactics, weaponry, and principles of war.

          

  
  • NS 3325:Naval Weapon Systems

    3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: Naval Science Minors only.
    This course is designed to give students an in-depth understanding of naval weapons, their associated systems, and the integration of these weapon systems into the overall battle plan of the U.S. Navy while also reviewing Navy and Marine Corps platforms and their associated capabilities.

  
  • NS 3326:Naval Systems Engineering

    3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: Naval Science Minors only. 
    This course is designed to develop and broaden the student’s understanding of basic engineering concepts and principles as applied to naval engineering plants.  The course will provide students with an understanding of naval engineering concepts that will be applied first-hand while on summer cruise in preparation for their division officer tours.  It is not the intend of this course to cover each area in great detail, but rather to stimulate the interest of students for study and investigation in the future.

  
  • NS 4320:Naval Operations

    3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: Naval Science Minors only.
    This course is an in-depth study of numerous aspects relating to the efficient and professional manner of U.S. Navy ships’ operations.

  
  • NS 4322:Naval Leadership and Ethics

    3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: Naval Science Minors only. 
    Study of Naval values and ethics to include core values, Navy regulations, and military law.  Duties and responsibilities of a junior naval officer.

  
  • NS 4333:Fundamentals of Maneuver Warfare

    3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: Naval Science Minors only.
    This course analyzes the United States Marine Corps as the overarching case study for the advent of maneuver warfare.  This is a history and doctrine-based course.  The object is to educate students in the characteristics, requirements, and problems of maneuver warfare.  Although this course focuses on maneuver warfare, it is worthwhile to point out that maneuver warfare is merely a subset of warfare in general.  While it exhibits certain unique characteristics, it also shares many characteristics with the broader field.


Music

  
  • MUSC 1100:Music Appreciation

    3 Credit Hours
    Introduction to Music History and Literature. 

  
  • MUSI 1020:Fundamentals of Music Theory

    3 Credit Hours
    The fundamentals of music theory including music reading, rhythm and pitch orientation, accidentals, key and time signatures, rhythmic organization, intervals, scale formation, triad construction and chord spelling, elementary ear training and sight singing, and an introduction to the keyboard. Open to all university students. May not be counted for credit towards a music degree.

  
  • MUSI 1107:Music in Society

    3 Credit Hours
    This course examines the role of music in society through a study of musical works within their cultural and historical contexts. Course assignments develop skills in critical analysis and global perspectives as well as an understanding of the creative process. Required attendance at live performances provides the experiential component so crucial to the understanding and enjoyment of music. (Most events require paid admission.) 

  
  • MUSI 1110:Introduction to World Music

    2 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: MUSI 1121  
    Introduction to music of the world’s cultures.

    Notes: Required laboratory component.
  
  • MUSI 1111:Aural Skills I

    1 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: Must be a fully admitted music major or minor; placement determined by proficiency test.
    For music majors and minors. Foundation work in sight singing including rhythmic and melodic dictation. Practical application includes some composition and improvisation.

  
  • MUSI 1120:Music Theory I Intensive

    3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: Must be a fully admitted music major or minor; placement determined by a proficiency test.
    For music majors and minors. A correlated study of rhythmic, melodic, and harmonic aspects of music common practice. Development of basic skills in music theory and harmony including practical application through part-writing. Components include composition, improvisation, and practical keyboard applications. Contains a separate keyboard lab to increase proficiency.

  
  • MUSI 1121:Music Theory I

    3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: Must be a fully admitted music major or minor; placement determined by proficiency test.
    For music majors and minors. A correlated study of rhythmic, melodic and harmonic aspects of music common practice. Development of basic skills in music theory and harmony including practical application through part-writing. Components include composition, improvisation and practical keyboard applications.

  
  • MUSI 1141:University Band

    1 Credit Hours
    The University Band is a wind band that performs collegiate repertoire twice each semester. Non-music major wind and percussionists are strongly encouraged to enroll in this ensemble. No audition is required for the University Band.

  
  • MUSI 1142:Marching Band

    1 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: Audition required and prior high school or college instrumental or colorguard experience required.
    This course develops the instrumental and visual performance skills of students within the college marching band setting. Objectives are to combine high-level musical/visual performance with uniform marching style to create entertaining shows suitable for football games. This course is open to students in all majors. Auditions are required for participation and occur the week before fall classes begin. This course is offered every fall semester; max. 300 members.

  
  • MUSI 1143:Jazz Ensemble

    1 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: Audition and permission of the instructor.
    This course may be repeated for lower-division credit. The School of Music offers two large Jazz Ensembles that perform both on- and off-campus in concert. The ensembles perform a variety of styles within the jazz idiom including traditional swing, bop, Latin, Afro-Cuban, and funk.

  
  • MUSI 1144:University Philharmonic Orchestra

    1 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: Membership is open to all students with previous experience playing an instrument.
    May be repeated for lower-division credit. Study, rehearsal, and concert performance of literature for orchestra. No audition is required and non-music majors with previous orchestral experience are encouraged to play in the group.

  
  • MUSI 1145:Wind Symphony

    1 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: Audition
    This course offers music majors, minors, and non-music majors the opportunity to study, rehearse, and perform literature for the wind band medium. This course may be repeated for lower-division credit. Membership in the Wind Symphony is by audition only.

  
  • MUSI 1146:Chamber Singers

    1 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: Audition.
    May be repeated for lower-division credit. Study, rehearsal, and concert performance of choral literature. Membership in Chamber Singers is by audition only.

  
  • MUSI 1147:Wind Ensemble

    1 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: Audition.
    May be repeated for lower-division credit. Study, rehearsal and concert performance of literature for wind ensemble. Membership in Wind Ensemble is by audition only.

  
  • MUSI 1148:Symphony Orchestra

    1 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: Audition.
    May be repeated for lower-division credit. Study, rehearsal and concert performance of literature for orchestra. Membership in the Orchestra is by audition only.

  
  • MUSI 1149:Chorale

    1 Credit Hours
    May be repeated for lower-division credit. Study, rehearsal and concert performance of literature for choir.

  
  • MUSI 1165:Class Piano I

    1 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: Must be a fully admitted music major; placement determined by proficiency test.
    The purpose of class piano instruction is to equip non-piano majors with the keyboard proficiencies needed to be reasonably fluent in basic technical and reading skills for practical use as a professional musician.

     

  
  • MUSI 2122:Music Theory II

    3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: MUSI 1121  
    For music majors. A continuation of correlated study of rhythmic, melodic and harmonic aspects of music common practice. Continuation of keyboard harmony is included with application at the keyboard. Components include composition, improvisation and practical keyboard applications.

  
  • MUSI 2165:Class Piano II

    1 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: MUSI 1165  
    Continuation of Class Piano I.

  
  • MUSI 2212:Aural Skills II

    1 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: MUSI 1111  
    For music majors. Continuation of skill development in sight singing including rhythmic and melodic dictation. Practical application includes some composition and improvisation.

  
  • MUSI 2311:History of Music I

    3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: MUSI 2122  
    A survey of Western music history and literature from the Ancient Greece to 1800.

  
  • MUSI 2312:History of Music II

    3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: MUSI 2311  
    A survey of Western music history and literature from 1800 to the present.

  
  • MUSI 3000:Technology in Music

    3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: MUSI 2122  
    The development of practical experience with current computer applications and current technology specifically associated with music instruction and music performance. The course exposes students to current capabilities of technology as they relate to composition, instrumentation, performance and teaching.

  
  • MUSI 3007:Scoring for Media

    3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: MUSI 2122  and MUSI 3000 
    This course provides background, training and experience for the student in the area of scoring for media including film, television and gaming.

  
  • MUSI 3111:Aural Skills III

    1 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: MUSI 2212  
    For music majors. Advanced skill development in ear training and sight singing. Includes rhythmic and melodic dictation. Practical application includes some composition and improvisation.

  
  • MUSI 3112:Aural Skills IV

    1 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: MUSI 3111  
    For music majors. Continuation of advanced skill development in ear training and sight singing. Includes rhythmic and melodic dictation. Practical application includes some composition and improvisation.

  
  • MUSI 3121:Music Theory III

    3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: MUSI 2122  
    For music majors. Advanced correlated study of music theory and harmony of common practice including chromatic harmony and 20th century harmonic techniques. Components include composition, improvisation, literature analysis and practical keyboard application.

  
  • MUSI 3122:Music Theory IV

    3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: MUSI 3121  
    For music majors. Continuation of advanced correlated study of music theory and harmony in common practice including analytical study of 20th century music. Components include composition, improvisation, literature analysis and practical keyboard application.

  
  • MUSI 3165:Class Piano III

    1 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: MUSI 2165  
    Continuation of MUSI 1166.

  
  • MUSI 3166:Class Piano IV

    1 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: MUSI 3165  
    Continuation of MUSI 3165.

  
  • MUSI 3167:Class Piano V

    1 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: MUSI 1165 , MUSI 2165 MUSI 3165 , and MUSI 3166  
    This course will allow students to continue their piano training and apply specific accompanying and instructional techniques to choral literature for the classroom.

  
  • MUSI 3168:Advanced Keyboard Harmony

    2 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: MUSI 3121 
    This course trains music majors in advanced keyboard harmony to prepare them for graduate-level music programs. Component skills may include the performance of harmonic progressions in all keys, memorized intermediate-level repertoire, score reading, figured bass realization, and improvisation.

  
  • MUSI 3200:Gospel Choir

    0-1 Credit Hours
    The Gospel Choir is open to all students campus-wide. No audition is required to participate in this ensemble. The Gospel Choir performs twice each semester. Non-music majors are highly encouraged to enroll in this ensemble.

  
  • MUSI 3201:Men’s Ensemble

    0-1 Credit Hours
    The Men’s Ensemble is open to all students campus-wide. No audition is required to participate in this ensemble. The Men’s Ensemble performs twice each semester on collegiate level literature. Non-music majors are highly encouraged to enroll in this ensemble.

  
  • MUSI 3202:Women’s Choir

    0-1 Credit Hours
    The KSU Women’s Choir is open to all students campus-wide. No audition is required to participate in this ensemble. The Women’s Choir performs twice each semester on collegiate level literature. Non-music majors are highly encouraged to enroll in this ensemble.

  
  • MUSI 3210:Classical Guitar Ensemble

    0-1 Credit Hours
    This course is designed to introduce classical ensemble playing to guitarists.The weekly class sessions and performances will help the student develop skills in sight reading, classical guitar styles, and ensemble playing.

  
  • MUSI 3211:Jazz Guitar Ensemble

    0-1 Credit Hours
    This course is designed to introduce jazz ensemble playing to guitarists. The weekly class sessions and performances will help the student develop skills in the following areas: Sight Reading, jazz styles, chord comping, and ensemble playing.

  
  • MUSI 3212:Jazz Combo

    0-1 Credit Hours
    This course introduces jazz improvisation to students for instrumental performance. Students will perform jazz standards from the Real Book and other sources while applying concepts and patterns studied in class.

  
  • MUSI 3220:Percussion Ensemble

    0-1 Credit Hours
    The Percussion Ensemble provides students with the opportunity to study, rehearse, and perform literature for group percussion.

  
  • MUSI 3221:String Ensemble

    0-1 Credit Hours
    The String Ensemble will allow students to improve ensemble-playing skills in a chamber setting on like stringed instruments. Students will rehearse standard ensemble pieces as well as new compositions and arrangements.

  
  • MUSI 3222:Woodwind Ensemble

    0-1 Credit Hours
    The KSU Woodwind Ensemble provides students rehearsal and performance experience in chamber music settings. Students will experience literature in both classical and jazz idioms.

  
  • MUSI 3223:Brass Ensemble

    0-1 Credit Hours
    The Brass Ensemble is designed to improve ensemble playing in a chamber setting. Brass ensemble members will work on standards ensemble pieces as well as new compositions and arrangements.

  
  • MUSI 3224:Piano Ensemble

    0-1 Credit Hours
    The Piano Ensemble provides students with the opportunity to perform piano works written for four or more hands in a variety of genres and styles.

  
  • MUSI 3225:Mixed Chamber

    0-1 Credit Hours
    The Mixed Chamber Ensemble allows students to learn literature in a small group setting with the assistance of faculty coaches. The Mixed Chamber Ensemble focuses on intonation, blend, stylistic awareness, ensemble precision, and knowledge of repertoire.

  
  • MUSI 3302:Vocal Literature: Musical Theater

    2 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: ENGL 1101  and permission of the instructor.
    Vocal literature, vocal techniques, and performance for the musical theater. This course will survey the musical repertory of standard major musical theater works. Students will prepare and perform songs, duets and group numbers from several musicals.

  
  • MUSI 3313:Jazz Theory

    2 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: MUSI 2122 
    This course introduces students to the language of jazz, including chord nomenclature and spelling, chord/scale relationships, chord function, and reharmonization techniques.

  
  • MUSI 3314:History of Rock and Roll

    3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: ENGL 1102  
    This course is an in-depth study of the history and evolution of rock music, including the roots of rock and roll as well as rock styles and historical periods. Students will develop critical listening skills and will be able to identify important artists as well as artistic styles and song forms.

  
  • MUSI 3315:Vocal Literature

    2 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: MUSI 3122  
    Solo vocal literature from 1600 to the present.

 

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