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HONS 2020 - Honors Seminar II 0 Credits Honors seminars are offered each term from categories designated Honors Seminar I, II, or III. These 1-hour classes meet once per week for 50 minutes and are taught by NPC’s finest faculty. Course content rotates each year, and students in the Honors A.A. plan are required to take one seminar from each category for a total of three hours. Students seeking the Departmental Honors diploma may also enroll if able.
Honors Seminar II is the field of Social Sciences.
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
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HONS 2030 - Honors Seminar III 0 Credits Honors seminars are offered each term from categories designated Honors Seminar I, II, or III. These 1-hour classes meet once per week for 50 minutes and are taught by NPC’s finest faculty. Course content rotates each year, and students in the Honors A.A. plan are required to take one seminar from each category for a total of three hours. Students seeking the Departmental Honors diploma may also enroll if able.
Honors Seminar II is the field of STEM and Health Sciences.
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
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HONS 2050 - Honors Internship 0 Credits This internship offers honors students an opportunity to work with an instructor to create an individualized course of study to meet their intellectual and career interests. The Honors Internship can be used to replace an Honors Seminar.
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HONS 2100 - Honors Capstone 0 Credits During their final semester, every Honors student will complete a substantial research paper, project, or creative endeavor subject to Honors Director approval and faculty supervision. Service learning or campus community projects are encouraged. The final result should reflect the skills and knowledge attained in the Honors curriculum, and will be presented to Honors students and faculty when complete.
Typically Offered: Spring
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Industrial Technology |
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INDT 1013 - Mechanical Devices & Systems 3 Credits This course provides the study and applications related to the maintenance and repair of tools, equipment and machines found in a wide range of industrial operations.
3 SCH (1 Hour Lecture, 6 Hours Lab)
Typically Offered: Fall
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INDT 1014 - Industrial Fundamentals 4 Credits This course is a study of basic industrial skills required in manufacturing environments and allows the student to attain core credentials in the NCCER system. This course will cover manufacturing safety, trade math, hand tools, power tools, basic blueprints, and communication and employability skills.
Typically Offered: Fall
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INDT 1022 - Blueprint Reading 2 Credits This course is designed to introduce the student to the concepts of reading, interpreting and creating basic mechanical, architectural, and electrical drawings, diagrams and schematics.
Typically Offered: Fall
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INDT 1023 - Fluid Power (Hydraulics/Pneumatics) 3 Credits This course provides a study of basic fluid power systems common to the field of industrial automation. It includes basic principles of fluid power, components, standards, symbols, circuits and troubleshooting of hydraulic and pneumatic systems. The course will include proper selection and safe operation of components.
3 SCH (1 Hour Lecture, 6 Hours Lab).
Typically Offered: Spring
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INDT 1033 - Fundamentals of Electricity 3 Credits This course introduces the basic concepts of D.C. and A.C. electricity. General topics covered include current, voltage, resistance, power relationships, circuit laws, magnetism, inductors, capacitors, and transformers. Included in this course will be electrical and shop safety.
3 SCH (2 Hour Lecture, 3 Hours Lab).
Typically Offered: Fall
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INDT 1054 - Programmable Logic Controllers 4 Credits This course covers instruction in the fundamentals of Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC). It includes the principles of operation, programming techniques, and maintenance of PLCs. Basic relay ladder logic programming experiments are performed using timers, counters and internal coil instructions in laboratory projects.
Prerequisite: .
Pre or Corequisite: INDT 1043 Industrial Motor Controls
3 SCH (2 Hour Lecture, 4 Hours Lab).
Typically Offered: Spring
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Learning Acceleration Division |
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LAD 9071 - College Algebra Review 1 1 Credits College Algebra Review 1 is a mandatory co-requisite course for students who do not meet the prerequisite for MATH 1123 College Algebra* . This course must be taken concurrently with MATH 1123 and cannot be taken alone. If either this section or MATH 1123 is dropped, the other section will be dropped as well. Math placement scores determine enrollment into this 1-hour review. The purpose of this course is to provide in-time review of essential concepts required for the successful completion of Math 1123.
Prerequisite: Appropriate placement score
Corequisite: MATH 1123 College Algebra* Withdrawal from either class results in withdrawal from both classes.
Latest Update Effective: Spring 2020 |
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LAD 9072 - College Algebra Review 2 2 Credits College Algebra Review 2 is a mandatory co-requisite course for students who do not meet the prerequisite for MATH 1123 College Algebra* . This course must be taken concurrently with MATH 1123, and cannot be taken alone. If either this section or MATH 1123 is dropped, the other section will be dropped as well. Math placement scores determine enrollment into this 2-hour review. The purpose of this course is to provide “in-time” review of essential concepts required for the successful completion of Math 1123.
Prerequisite: Appropriate placement score
Corequisite: MATH 1123 College Algebra* . Withdrawal from either class results in withdrawal from both classes.
Latest Update Effective: Spring 2020 |
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LAD 9081 - Quantitative Literacy Review 1 Credits Quantitative Literacy Review is a mandatory co-requisite course for students who do not meet the prerequisite for MATH 1213 Quantitative Literacy* . This course must be taken concurrently with MATH 1213 and cannot be taken alone. If either this section or MATH 1213 is dropped, the other section will be dropped as well. Math placement scores determine enrollment into this 1-hour review. The purpose of this course is to provide “in-time” review of essential concepts required for the successful completion of MATH 1213.
Prerequisite: Appropriate placement score
Corequisite: MATH 1213 Quantitative Literacy* . Withdrawal from either class results in withdrawal from both classes.
Latest Update Effective: Spring 2020 |
Marine Repair Technology |
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MAR 1213 - Introduction to Marine Repair 3 Credits This course introduces the student to basic marine parts and accessories and service order creation. Shop safety, tool identification, and proper tool use are included.
Typically Offered: Fall
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MAR 1303 - 2 & 4 Cycle Theory 3 Credits This class covers the theory of operation of both 2 cycle and 4 cycle engines and their application to the marine industry. Items covered in this class will be engine identification and parts look up, history of the outboard motor, stern drive and inboard application, parts identification for both outboard and stern drive. Also covered will be basic theory of fuel delivery, ignition, and drive systems. Practical application lab required.
Pre or Corequisite: MAR 1213 Introduction to Marine Repair
Corequisite: MAR 1313 2 & 4 Cycle Lab
Typically Offered: Fall
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MAR 1504 - Electrical Systems I 4 Credits This course is a basic study of electricity and electrical systems as applied to the marine industry. Areas of study will be AC and DC electricity, ignition systems, starting and charging systems, and boat electrical systems and wiring.
Pre or Corequisite: MAR 1213 Introduction to Marine Repair
Typically Offered: Fall
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MAR 1523 - Electrical Systems Lab 3 Credits This course is an in-depth study of circuitry related to the marine industry as well as troubleshooting techniques and procedures related to electricity, ignition systems, electronic fuel systems and computer diagnostics.
Prerequisite: MAR 1504 Electrical Systems I
Corequisite: MAR 1524 Electrical Systems II
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MAR 1524 - Electrical Systems II 4 Credits This course is a continuing study of the fundamentals of basic electricity and magnetism in marine engines. Course covers various types of manual and electrical starters, circuitry, charging and circuits, batteries, motor starting, ignition systems, and magnets.
Prerequisite: MAR 1504 - Electrical Systems I .
Corequisite: MAR 1523 Electrical Systems Lab
Typically Offered: Spring
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MAR 1903 - Fuel Systems 3 Credits This class covers fuel systems as applied to the marine industry. Course of study will be outboard carburetion, outboard EFI and Direct Fuel Injection, Stern Drive Fuel Systems, Carburetion 2V and 4V, Throttle Body Injection and Multi Port Injection.
Pre or Corequisite: MAR 1213 Introduction to Marine Repair
Typically Offered: Fall
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MAR 2113 - Marine Repair Internship 3 Credits Marine Repair Technology students will receive on-the-job training associated with the marine area to reinforce classroom instruction. Supervision will be provided by the classroom instructor in conjunction with the internship site personnel.
Prerequisite: Instructor permission
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
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Mathematics |
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LAD 9010 - Math Essentials 0 Credits Math Essentials will teach/review the basic concepts of math including operations with whole numbers; fractions and decimals and applications of each. These skills are required to demonstrate a solid understanding of basic math and prepare students for more advanced mathematical topics. Math Essentials will also teach organizational skills needed to assist students with the structure critical for success in this and subsequent math classes.
Prerequisite: Appropriate placement score
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Latest Update Effective: Spring 2020 |
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LAD 9014 - Foundations of College Math 1 4 Credits This 4-credit hour course provides a formal development of the skills and concepts necessary for successful completion of LAD 9024 Foundations of College Math 2 or for MATH 1213 Quantitative Literacy* . Foundations of College Math 1 will include the following: Fractions; Signed Numbers; Basic Algebra; Percent; Metric and U.S. conversions; Statistics; Basic Geometry; Linear Equations and Inequalities; Problem Solving; and Introduction to Graphing. This course also will provide an optional self-review of operations on whole numbers and decimals (topics not covered in class) for students weak in these areas.
Prerequisite: ACT Math score of 16-17 or COMPASS Pre-Algebra score of 27-48 or ACCUPLACER Elementary Algebra score of 25-50 or a ‘C’ or better in LAD 9012 Math Essentials
This course includes 2 hours per week lab time.
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
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LAD 9024 - Foundations of College Math 2 4 Credits This 4-credit hour course provides a formal development of the algebraic skills and concepts necessary for successful completion of MATH 1123 College Algebra* . Foundations of College Math 2 will include the following: Polynomials; Factoring; Rational Expressions; Radical expressions; Quadratic Equations; Graphing Linear Equations; and Introduction to Functions. This course includes 2 hours per week lab time.
Prerequisite: Appropriate placement score
This course includes 2 hours per week lab time.
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Latest Update Effective: Spring 2020 |
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MATH 1123 - College Algebra* 3 Credits College Algebra provides the student with a foundation in these topics: functions including absolute value, quadratic, polynomial, rational, logarithmic, and exponential; systems of equations and inequalities; matrices and determinants; graphing techniques; and applications. A graphing calculator is required, and the TI 83+ or TI 84 calculator is recommended.
Prerequisite: Appropriate placement score or LAD 9024 Foundations of College Math 2 with a grade of “C” or better, or instructor consent. A corequistite review course may be required based on placement score.
Corequisite: LAD 9071 CA Review 1 or LAD 9072 CA Review 2 if indicated by placement score . Withdrawal from either class results in withdrawal from both classes.
ACTS Equivalent Course Number: MATH 1103
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
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MATH 1133 - Trigonometry* 3 Credits Trigonometry introduces the student to the study of trigonometric functions, identities, equations, and applications. A graphing calculator is required and the TI-83+ or TI-84 calculator is recommended.
Prerequisite: Appropriate placement score or MATH 1123-College Algebra taken previously with a grade of “C” or better.
ACTS Equivalent Course Number: MATH 1203
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
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MATH 1213 - Quantitative Literacy* 3 Credits Quantitative Literacy will provide the student with an approach to problem solving through logic and reasoning. It is used to identify, analyze, generalize and communicate quantitative relationships. Topics include: Personal, State, and National Finance, Statistics and Probability, Functions and Modeling, and Quantities and Measurements. This course will satisfy the general education math requirement for students pursuing a degree which does not require College Algebra or any other higher level math course.
Prerequisite: Appropriate placement score , or instructor consent. A corequistite review course may be required based on placement score.
Corequisite: LAD 9081 Quantitative Literacy Review if indicated by placement score Withdrawal from either class results in withdrawal from both classes.
ACTS Equivalent Course Number: MATH 1113
Latest Update Effective: Spring 2020 |
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MATH 1293 - Introduction To Statistics* 3 Credits Introduces the student to elementary statistical concepts using a basic algebra background. Topics include: organizing and analyzing data, probability, normal distribution, central limit theorem, hypothesis testing, confidence intervals, regression-correlation, Chi-Square and ANOVA (basic).
Prerequisite: Eligible for enrollment in MATH 1123 College Algebra or completion of LAD 9024 Foundations of College Math 2 with a grade of “C” or better, or two years of high school algebra and compliance with state/NPC test standards.
ACTS Equivalent Course Number: MATH 2103
Typically Offered: Upon Sufficient Student Demand
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MATH 2103 - Discrete Mathematics 3 Credits This course includes topics that are fundamental tools for higher mathematics, especially those courses that are discrete, rather than continuous, in nature. The topics covered in this course are also essential to applications in computer sciences and modern technology. Topics include set theory, relations and functions, proofs by induction and contradiction, formal logic and truth tables, graph theory, Boolean and matrix algebra, combinatorics, and probability.
Prerequisite: MATH 1123 - College Algebra* with a grade of “C” or better.
Typically Offered: Upon Sufficient Student Demand
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MATH 2214 - Calculus I* 4 Credits Calculus I includes the study of limits and continuity; the derivative; differentiation rules for transcendental functions including exponential, logarithmic, inverse trigonometric, and hyperbolic functions; implicit and logarithmic differentiation; applications of differentiation to analytic geometry, rates of changes, and optimization; the integral; integration techniques including the substitution rule.
Prerequisite: Aooropriate placement score or MATH 1123 College Algebra* with a grade of “C” or better or high school Algebra II with a grade of “C” or better
Pre or Corequisite: MATH 1133 Trigonometry* taken previously with a grade of “C” or better or concurrently.
ACTS Equivalent Course Number: MATH 2405
Typically Offered: Upon Sufficient Student Demand
Latest Update Effective: Spring 2020 |
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MATH 2224 - Calculus II* 4 Credits Calculus II includes the study of applications of integration; techniques of integration; separable differential equations; parametric equations and polar coordinates; infinite sequences and series; power series, Taylor Series, and MacLaurin Series.
Prerequisite: MATH 2214 - Calculus I* with a grade of “C” or better and MATH 1133 - Trigonometry* with a grade of “C” or better .
ACTS Equivalent Course Number: MATH 2505
Typically Offered: Upon Sufficient Student Demand
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MATH 2233 - Mathematics For Teachers I 3 Credits Introduces the prospective elementary teacher to deductive reasoning, set theory, numeration systems (bases), the properties and arithmetic associated with each number system, and number theory.
Prerequisite: Eligible for enrollment in MATH 1123 College Algebra or completion of LAD 9024 Foundations of College Math 2 with a grade of “C” or better
Typically Offered: Fall
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MATH 2243 - Mathematics For Teachers II 3 Credits Topics include statistics and probability and geometry.
Prerequisite: Eligible for enrollment in MATH 1123 College Algebra or completiom of LAD 9024 Foundations of College Math 2 with a grade of “C” or better
Typically Offered: Spring
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MATH 2254 - Calculus III* 4 Credits Calculus III introduces three-dimensional mathematics. Topics include vector geometry and vector functions; space curves and the calculus of vector functions; multi-variable functions and their graphs in three dimensions; partial derivatives; applications of partial differentiation including directional derivatives and three-dimensional optimization; multiple integrals; triple integrals using spherical and cylindrical coordinates; vector fields and Green’s Theorem and Stoke’s Theorem if time permits.
Prerequisite: MATH 2224 - Calculus II* with a grade of “C” or better
ACTS Equivalent Course Number: MATH 2603
Typically Offered: Upon Sufficient Student Demand
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MATH 2273 - Basic Cncpts/Stats & Probability 3 Credits This course examines the basic concepts and methods of the statistics and probability which underlie the elementary and middle school curriculum. Statistics will be presented as a problem solving process involving question formation, data collection, data representation, data analysis, and interpretation of results. Discrete probability models will be studied using both mathematical approaches and simulations.
Prerequisite: Eligible for enrollment in MATH 1123 College Algebra
Typically Offered: Upon Sufficient Student Demand
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MATH 2284 - Differential Equations 4 Credits This course provides an introduction differential equations, focusing specifically on ordinary differential equations. Topics include direction fields, initial value problems, Euler’s method, direct, numerical and series solutions to first-order and second-order differential equations, linear systems and the Laplace transform.
Prerequisite: MATH 2224 Calculus II* with a grade of “C” or better
Typically Offered: Upon Sufficient Student Demand
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Medical Laboratory Technology |
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MLT 1022 - Serology/Immunology 2 Credits Theory of antibody production and antigen-antibody reactions. Tests for syphilis, rheumatoid arthritis, bacterial and viral infections, pregnancy, and others are performed. Lab Fee.
Prerequisite: Completion of all program prerequisite courses (32 credit hours) with a grade of “C” or better.
Typically Offered: Summer
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MLT 1024 - Hematology 4 Credits Cellular elements of the blood, the blood-forming organs, and the theory of blood formation. Blood collection and handling. Routine blood counts, morphology of cells, and differentials of white cells. Additional emphasis on the study of anemias, leukemias, and other blood dyscrasias, plus additional lectures and/or demonstrations on automation in hematology. Includes studies in coagulation. Lab Fee.
Prerequisite: Completion of all program prerequisite courses (32 credit hours) with a grade of “C” or better.
Typically Offered: Summer
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MLT 2002 - Intro. To Medical Lab. Technology 2 Credits Emphasis on job-related problems and experiences in the clinical laboratory, with a review of current techniques in testing, instrumentation, personnel practices, and governmental/legal aspects. Suitable for continuing education requirements. Lab Fee.
Typically Offered: Upon Sufficient Student Demand
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MLT 2015 - Pathogenic Microbiology 5 Credits Culture media, morphology of bacteria, relation of bacteria to diseases, transmission of infections, preparation of smears from various sources, stains and staining procedures, classification of bacteria, the study of bacteria of clinical importance, isolation and identification of bacteria, preparation of material for parasites which affect humans, and preparation and study of material for disease-causing fungi. Lab Fee.
Prerequisite: MLT 1022 - Serology/Immunology, MLT 1024 - Hematology
Corequisite: MLT 2024 - Immunohematology, MLT 2032 - Clinical Microscopy, MLT 2034 - Clinical Chemistry
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MLT 2024 - Immunohematology 4 Credits Identification of blood groups; identification of subgroups of ABO and Rh systems; cross-matching and blood banking techniques in accordance with AABB recommendations; investigation of hemolytic disease of the newborn; antibody detection and identification; donating, processing, and storage of blood. Lab Fee.
Prerequisite: MLT 1022 - Serology/Immunology, MLT 1024 - Hematology
Corequisite: MLT 2015 - Pathogenic Microbiology, MLT 2032 - Clinical Microscopy, MLT 2034 - Clinical Chemistry
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MLT 2032 - Clinical Microscopy 2 Credits Chemical, macroscopic, and microscopic study and analysis of the urine, for normal and abnormal constituents. Further practice with the microscope and its utilization in other laboratory procedures. Lab Fee.
Prerequisite: MLT 1022 - Serology/Immunology, MLT 1024 - Hematology
Corequisite: MLT 2015 - Pathogenic Microbiology, MLT 2024 - Immunohematology, MLT 2034 - Clinical Chemistry
Typically Offered: Fall
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MLT 2034 - Clinical Chemistry 4 Credits Presence and quantity of chemical substances in the blood and other body fluids; instrumentation, including the principles of instruments and their use; performance of such tests as blood sugar, electrolytes, calcium, enzymatic determinations, and liver and kidney functions. Special emphasis on quality control. Lab Fee.
Prerequisite: MLT 1022 - Serology/Immunology, MLT 1024 - Hematology
Corequisite: MLT 2015 - Pathogenic Microbiology, MLT 2024 - Immunohematology, MLT 2032 - Clinical Microscopy
Typically Offered: Fall
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MLT 2133 - Clinical Application Chemistry 3 Credits Increased proficiency in chemistry. Responsibilities of the medical laboratory technician in the medical laboratory and total patient care. Lab Fee.
Prerequisite: MLT 2015 - Pathogenic Microbiology, MLT 2024 - Immunohematology, MLT 2032 - Clinical Microscopy, MLT 2034 - Clinical Chemistry
Corequisite: MLT 2114 - Clinical Application Microbiology, MLT 2124 - Clin Applications Immunohematology, MLT 2154 - Clinical Application Hematology
Typically Offered: Spring
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Music |
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MUS Voice/Instrument - Private Voice/Instrument I 3 Credits Based on your Music transfer program, choose from:
MUS 1513 Private Voice I or
MUS 1533 Private Piano I or
MUS 1553 Private Organ I or
MUS 1743 Private Violin I or
MUS 1763 Private Viola I or
MUS 1783 Private Cello I or
MUS 1803 Private String Base I or
MUS 1823 Private Euphonium I or
MUS 1843 Private Horn I or
MUS 1863 Private Trombone I or
MUS 1883 Private Trumpet I or
MUS 1903 Private Tuba I or
MUS 1923 Private Bassoon I or
MUS 1943 Private Clarinet I or
MUS 1613 Private Flute I or
MUS 1963 Private Oboe I or
MUS 1983 Private Saxaphone I or
MUS 1653 Private Percussion I
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MUS Voice/Instrument - Private Voice/Instrument II 3 Credits Based on your Music transfer program, choose from:
MUS 1523 Private Voice II or
MUS 1543 Private Piano II or
MUS 1563 Private Organ II or
MUS 1753 Private Violin II or
MUS 1773 Private Viola II or
MUS 1793 Private Cello II or
MUS 1813 Private String Bass II or
MUS 1833 Private Euphonium II or
MUS 1853 Private Horn II or
MUS 1873 Private Trombone II or
MUS 1893 Private Trumpet II or
MUS 1913 Private Tuba II or
MUS 1933 Private Bassoon II or
MUS 1953 Private Clarinet II or
MUS 1623 Private Flute II or
MUS 1973 Private Oboe II or
MUS 1993 Private Saxophone II or
MUS 1663 Private Percussion II
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MUS Voice/Instrument - Private Voice/Instrument III 3 Credits Based on your Music transfer program, choose from:
MUS 2513 Private Voice III or
MUS 2533 Private Piano III or
MUS 2553 Private Organ III or
MUS 2743 Private Violin III or
MUS 2763 Private Viola III or
MUS 2783 Private Cello III or
MUS 2803 Private String Bass III or
MUS 2823 Private Euphonium III or
MUS 2843 Private Horn III or
MUS 2863 Private Trombone III or
MUS 2883 Private Trumpet III or
MUS 2903 Private Tuba III or
MUS 2923 Private Bassoon III or
MUS 2943 Private Clarinet III or
MUS 2663 Private Flute III or
MUS 2963 Private Oboe III or
MUS 2983 Private Saxophone III or
MUS 2653 Private Percussion III
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MUS Voice/Instrument - Private Voice/Instrument IV 3 Credits Based on your Music transfer program, choose from:
MUS 2523 Private Voice IV or
MUS 2543 Private Piano IV or
MUS 2563 Private Organ IV or
MUS 2753 Private Violin IV or
MUS 2773 Private Viola IV or
MUS 2793 Private Cello IV or
MUS 2813 Private String Bass IV or
MUS 2833 Private Euphonium IV or
MUS 2853 Private Horn IV or
MUS 2873 Private Trombone IV or
MUS 2893 Private Trumpet IV or
MUS 2913 Private Tuba IV or
MUS 2933 Private Bassoon IV or
MUS 2953 Private Clarinet IV or
MUS 2673 Private Flute IV or
MUS 2973 Private Oboe IV or
MUS 2993 Private Saxophone IV or
MUS 2733 Private Percussion IV
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MUS 1100 - Performance Lab I 0 Credits Performance Lab is taken in coordination with applied vocal or instrumental music study and consists of one meeting per week in which students perform for their instructor and fellow music students. After each performance, immediate feedback is offered by the instructor ranging from application of principles of technical performance to actual repertoire before an audience, performance practice (style) as related to relevant musical literature, and refinement of musical literacy required to interpret progressively challenging repertoire of the instrument. Repertoire and performance assignments will be based on the individual progress of the student. When not performing in Performance Lab, students are expected to attentively study the work of instructor and performer, applying the public demonstration to their own work.
Prerequisite: Consent of the instructor
Corequisite: Enrollment in related course of Applied Study (MUS 1XX3 or MUS 2XX3)
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
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MUS 1103 - Fundamentals Of Music 3 Credits The introduction of the basic music fundamentals, including notation, keys, scales, intervals, meter, rhythm, melody, and harmony. Music majors will be required to successfully complete Fundamentals of Music before taking MUS 1113 - Music Theory I and MUS 1131 - Aural Skills I . Credit earned in this course is in addition to that of the required music theory courses.
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
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MUS 1113 - Music Theory I 3 Credits Study of the diatonic compositional principles of the 18th century from music fundamentals through elementary chromatic harmonies and modulations. Three credit hours per semester.
Prerequisite: MUS 1103 - Fundamentals Of Music .
Corequisite: MUS 1132 Sight Singing/Ear Training I.
Typically Offered: Fall
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MUS 1123 - Music Theory II 3 Credits Study of the diatonic compositional principles of the 18th century from music fundamentals through elementary chromatic harmonies and modulations. Three credit hours per semester.
Prerequisite: MUS 1113 - Music Theory I .
Corequisite: MUS 1142 - Sight Singing/Ear Training II .
Typically Offered: Spring
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MUS 1131 - Aural Skills I 1 Credits This course begins the development of aural skills; the ability to listen and recognize harmonic and melodic structure in music and sight singing; the ability to read both melodic and rhythmic patterns in music at sight. Emphasis will be placed upon melodic and harmonic dictation, interval recognition and continued practice of sight reading examples. One credit hour per semester.
Prerequisite: MUS 1103 - Fundamentals Of Music .
Corequisite: MUS 1113 - Music Theory I .
Typically Offered: Fall
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MUS 1141 - Aural Skills II 1 Credits Further development of aural skills; the ability to listen and recognize harmonic and melodic structure in music and sight singing; the ability to read both melodic and rhythmic patterns in music at sight. Emphasis will be placed upon melodic and harmonic dictation, interval recognition and continued practice of sight reading examples. One credit hour per semester.
Prerequisite: MUS 1131 - Aural Skills I .
Corequisite: MUS 1123 - Music Theory II .
Typically Offered: Spring
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MUS 1200 - Performance Lab II 0 Credits Performance Lab is taken in coordination with applied vocal or instrumental music study and consists of one meeting per week in which students perform for their instructor and fellow music students. After each performance, immediate feedback is offered by the instructor ranging from application of principles of technical performance to actual repertoire before an audience, performance practice (style) as related to relevant musical literature, and refinement of musical literacy required to interpret progressively challenging repertoire of the instrument. Repertoire and performance assignments will be based on the individual progress of the student. When not performing in Performance Lab, students are expected to attentively study the work of instructor and performer, applying the public demonstration to their own work.
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor
Corequisite: Enrollment in related course of Applied Study (MUS 1XX3 or MUS 2XX3)
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MUS 1201 - Community Band Ensemble 1 Credits The Hot Springs Community Band (HSCB) is dedicated not only to the preservation and continuation of the “community band” tradition, but also to the on-going promotion of musical education and performance opportunities for local students. Musicians of all ages who believe their instrumental skills are adequate are welcome to participate in weekly evening rehearsals and scheduled performances. The HSCB awards honoraria to its high school members who qualify for All-Region or All-State Band status.
Typically Offered: Upon Sufficient Student Demand
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MUS 1213 - Music Appreciation* 3 Credits Music, its origin and development. A library of recorded instrumental and vocal music is used to illustrate. The course seeks to relate music to the other arts, literature, and the social sciences. A foundation to the appreciation of music.
ACTS Equivalent Course Number: MUSC 1003
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
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MUS 1331 - Class Piano I 1 Credits Group instruction in piano to familiarize the beginning student with the keyboard. For anyone who wishes to learn to play the piano. Prior keyboard experience is not necessary.
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MUS 1341 - Class Piano II 1 Credits Continuation of MUS 1331 - Class Piano I .
Typically Offered: Upon Sufficient Student Demand
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MUS 1451 - National Park College Singers I 1 Credits A group of mixed voices which performs throughout the year for area churches, civic clubs, and schools.
Prerequisite: Audition & Permission of the instructor.
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
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MUS 1513 - Private Voice I 3 Credits Individual instruction in singing for beginning and advanced students. Development in all phases of performance: techniques, style, musicianship, interpretation, and repertoire. A jury examination and/or a public recital may be required. Lab Fee.
Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor.
Corequisite: MUS 1100 Performance Lab I
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
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MUS 1533 - Private Piano I 3 Credits Private piano lessons for those who have mastered the keyboard and can read music. Lab Fee.
Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor.
Typically Offered: Upon Sufficient Student Demand
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MUS 1553 - Private Organ I 3 Credits Individual instruction in organ for beginning and advanced students. Development in all phases of performance: technique, style, musicianship, interpretation, and repertoire. A jury examination and/or public recital may be required. Lab Fee.
Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor.
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
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MUS 1613 - Private Flute I 3 Credits Private instrument instruction consists of principles of technical performance on the instrument, performance practice (style) as related to relevant musical literature, and refinement of musical literacy required to interpret progressively challenging repertoire of the instrument. Repertoire and performance assignments will be based on the individual progress of the student. Lab Fee.
Prerequisite: Instructor permission
Corequisite: MUS 1100 Performance Lab I
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
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MUS 1623 - Private Flute II 3 Credits Private instrument instruction consists of principles of technical performance on the instrument, performance practice (style) as related to relevant musical literature, and refinement of musical literacy required to interpret progressively challenging repertoire of the instrument. Repertoire and performance assignments will be based on the individual progress of the student. Lab Fee.
Prerequisite: MUS 1613 Private Flute I; Instructor permission
Corequisite: MUS 1200 Performance Lab II
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
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MUS 1653 - Private Percussion I 3 Credits Private Lessons in the percussion family of instruments, emphasis to be determined by instructor in consultation with student: Orchestral - snare drum, timpani, and the mallet instruments; Drum set - various styles including rock, jazz, and contemporary music. Lab Fee
Typically Offered: Upon Sufficient Student Demand
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MUS 1663 - Private Percussion II 3 Credits Private Lessons in the percussion family of instruments, emphasis to be determined by instructor in consultation with student: Orchestral - snare drum, timpani, and the mallet instruments; Drum set - various styles including rock, jazz, and contemporary music. Lab Fee
Prerequisite: MUS 1653 Private Percussion I; Instructor consent
Typically Offered: Upon Sufficient Student Demand
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MUS 1733 - Private Guitar I 3 Credits Individual instruction to prepare the student in classic guitar performance, technique, style, musicianship, interpretation, and repertoire. Minimum requirements are a basic music ability, a good attitude, and a playable classic guitar. A jury examination and/or public recital may be required. Lab Fee.
Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor.
Typically Offered: Upon Sufficient Student Demand
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MUS 1743 - Private Violin I 3 Credits Private instrument instruction consists of principles of technical performance on the instrument, performance practice (style) as related to relevant musical literature, and refinement of musical literacy required to interpret progressively challenging repertoire of the instrument. Repertoire and performance assignments will be based on the individual progress of the student. Lab Fee
Prerequisite: Instructor consent
Corequisite: MUS 1100 Performance Lab I
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
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MUS 1753 - Private Violin II 3 Credits Private instrument instruction consists of principles of technical performance on the instrument, performance practice (style) as related to relevant musical literature, and refinement of musical literacy required to interpret progressively challenging repertoire of the instrument. Repertoire and performance assignments will be based on the individual progress of the student. Lab Fee
Prerequisite: MUS 1743 Private Violin I; Instructor consent
Corequisite: MUS 1200 Performance Lab II
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
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MUS 1763 - Private Viola I 3 Credits Private instrument instruction consists of principles of technical performance on the instrument, performance practice (style) as related to relevant musical literature, and refinement of musical literacy required to interpret progressively challenging repertoire of the instrument. Repertoire and performance assignments will be based on the individual progress of the student. Lab Fee
Prerequisite: Instructor consent
Corequisite: MUS 1100 Performance Lab I
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
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MUS 1773 - Private Viola II 3 Credits Private instrument instruction consists of principles of technical performance on the instrument, performance practice (style) as related to relevant musical literature, and refinement of musical literacy required to interpret progressively challenging repertoire of the instrument. Repertoire and performance assignments will be based on the individual progress of the student. Lab Fee
Prerequisite: MUS 1763 Private Viola I; Instructor consent
Corequisite: MUS 1200 Performance Lab II
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
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MUS 1783 - Private Cello I 3 Credits Private instrument instruction consists of principles of technical performance on the instrument, performance practice (style) as related to relevant musical literature, and refinement of musical literacy required to interpret progressively challenging repertoire of the instrument. Repertoire and performance assignments will be based on the individual progress of the student. Lab Fee
Prerequisite: Instructor consent
Corequisite: MUS 1100 Performance Lab I
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
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MUS 1793 - Private Cello II 3 Credits Private instrument instruction consists of principles of technical performance on the instrument, performance practice (style) as related to relevant musical literature, and refinement of musical literacy required to interpret progressively challenging repertoire of the instrument. Repertoire and performance assignments will be based on the individual progress of the student. Lab Fee
Prerequisite: MUS 1783 Private Cello I; Instructor consent
Corequisite: MUS 1200 Performance Lab II
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
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MUS 1803 - Private String Bass I 3 Credits Private instrument instruction consists of principles of technical performance on the instrument, performance practice (style) as related to relevant musical literature, and refinement of musical literacy required to interpret progressively challenging repertoire of the instrument. Repertoire and performance assignments will be based on the individual progress of the student. Lab Fee
Prerequisite: Instructor consent
Corequisite: MUS 1100 Performance Lab I
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
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MUS 1813 - Private String Bass II 3 Credits Private instrument instruction consists of principles of technical performance on the instrument, performance practice (style) as related to relevant musical literature, and refinement of musical literacy required to interpret progressively challenging repertoire of the instrument. Repertoire and performance assignments will be based on the individual progress of the student. Lab Fee
Prerequisite: MUS 1803 Private String Bass I; Instructor consent
Corequisite: MUS 1200 Performance Lab II
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
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MUS 1823 - Private Euphonium I 3 Credits Private instrument instruction consists of principles of technical performance on the instrument, performance practice (style) as related to relevant musical literature, and refinement of musical literacy required to interpret progressively challenging repertoire of the instrument. Repertoire and performance assignments will be based on the individual progress of the student. Lab Fee
Prerequisite: Instructor consent
Corequisite: MUS 1100 Performance Lab I
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
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MUS 1833 - Private Euphonium II 3 Credits Private instrument instruction consists of principles of technical performance on the instrument, performance practice (style) as related to relevant musical literature, and refinement of musical literacy required to interpret progressively challenging repertoire of the instrument. Repertoire and performance assignments will be based on the individual progress of the student. Lab Fee
Prerequisite: MUS 1823 Private Euphonium I; Instructor consent
Corequisite: MUS 1200 Performance Lab II
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
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MUS 1843 - Private Horn I 3 Credits Private instrument instruction consists of principles of technical performance on the instrument, performance practice (style) as related to relevant musical literature, and refinement of musical literacy required to interpret progressively challenging repertoire of the instrument. Repertoire and performance assignments will be based on the individual progress of the student. Lab Fee
Prerequisite: Instructor consent
Corequisite: MUS 1100 Performance Lab I
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
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MUS 1853 - Private Horn II 3 Credits Private instrument instruction consists of principles of technical performance on the instrument, performance practice (style) as related to relevant musical literature, and refinement of musical literacy required to interpret progressively challenging repertoire of the instrument. Repertoire and performance assignments will be based on the individual progress of the student. Lab Fee
Prerequisite: MUS 1843 Private Horn I; Instructor consent
Corequisite: MUS 1200 Performance Lab II
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
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MUS 1863 - Private Trombone I 3 Credits Private instrument instruction consists of principles of technical performance on the instrument, performance practice (style) as related to relevant musical literature, and refinement of musical literacy required to interpret progressively challenging repertoire of the instrument. Repertoire and performance assignments will be based on the individual progress of the student. Lab Fee
Prerequisite: Instructor consent
Corequisite: MUS 1100 Performance Lab I
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
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MUS 1873 - Private Trombone II 3 Credits Private instrument instruction consists of principles of technical performance on the instrument, performance practice (style) as related to relevant musical literature, and refinement of musical literacy required to interpret progressively challenging repertoire of the instrument. Repertoire and performance assignments will be based on the individual progress of the student. Lab Fee
Prerequisite: MUS 1863 Private Trombone I; Instructor consent
Corequisite: MUS 1200 Performance Lab II
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
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MUS 1883 - Private Trumpet I 3 Credits Private instrument instruction consists of principles of technical performance on the instrument, performance practice (style) as related to relevant musical literature, and refinement of musical literacy required to interpret progressively challenging repertoire of the instrument. Repertoire and performance assignments will be based on the individual progress of the student. Lab Fee
Prerequisite: Instructor consent
Corequisite: MUS 1100 Performance Lab I
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
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MUS 1893 - Private Trumpet II 3 Credits Private instrument instruction consists of principles of technical performance on the instrument, performance practice (style) as related to relevant musical literature, and refinement of musical literacy required to interpret progressively challenging repertoire of the instrument. Repertoire and performance assignments will be based on the individual progress of the student. Lab Fee
Prerequisite: MUS 1883 Private Trumpet I; Instructor consent
Corequisite: MUS 1200 Performance Lab II
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
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MUS 1903 - Private Tuba I 3 Credits Private instrument instruction consists of principles of technical performance on the instrument, performance practice (style) as related to relevant musical literature, and refinement of musical literacy required to interpret progressively challenging repertoire of the instrument. Repertoire and performance assignments will be based on the individual progress of the student. Lab Fee
Prerequisite: Instructor consent
Corequisite: MUS 1100 Performance Lab I
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
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MUS 1913 - Private Tuba II 3 Credits Private instrument instruction consists of principles of technical performance on the instrument, performance practice (style) as related to relevant musical literature, and refinement of musical literacy required to interpret progressively challenging repertoire of the instrument. Repertoire and performance assignments will be based on the individual progress of the student. Lab Fee
Prerequisite: MUS 1903 Private Tuba I; Instructor consent
Corequisite: MUS 1200 Performance Lab II
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
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MUS 1923 - Private Bassoon I 3 Credits Private instrument instruction consists of principles of technical performance on the instrument, performance practice (style) as related to relevant musical literature, and refinement of musical literacy required to interpret progressively challenging repertoire of the instrument. Repertoire and performance assignments will be based on the individual progress of the student. Lab Fee
Prerequisite: Instructor consent
Corequisite: MUS 1100 Performance Lab I
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
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MUS 1933 - Private Bassoon II 3 Credits Private instrument instruction consists of principles of technical performance on the instrument, performance practice (style) as related to relevant musical literature, and refinement of musical literacy required to interpret progressively challenging repertoire of the instrument. Repertoire and performance assignments will be based on the individual progress of the student. Lab Fee
Prerequisite: MUS 1923 Private Bassoon I; Instructor consent
Corequisite: MUS 1200 Performance Lab II
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
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MUS 1943 - Private Clarinet I 3 Credits Private instrument instruction consists of principles of technical performance on the instrument, performance practice (style) as related to relevant musical literature, and refinement of musical literacy required to interpret progressively challenging repertoire of the instrument. Repertoire and performance assignments will be based on the individual progress of the student. Lab Fee
Prerequisite: Instructor consent
Corequisite: MUS 1100 Performance Lab I
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
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