Apr 29, 2024  
NIACC Catalog 2018-2019 
    
NIACC Catalog 2018-2019 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


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NIACC Course Placement Information for Entry-Level Advising  

 

Journalism

  
  • JOU - 115 Introduction to Journalism


    (3 s.h.)

    Introduction to Journalism is designed to help students understand the role of the media in a democracy and how that role is accomplished. Students will also improve communication skills because the course stresses the fundamentals of news gathering, news writing, editing, and publication design. Students will have the opportunity to gain practical experience in news writing and interviewing. The course will stress print media.

    Lecture Hours: 45
    Lab Hours: 0
    Clinical Hours: 0
    Work Experience Hours: 0

    Equivalent to 30-121, JOUR-101.
  
  • JOU - 121 Newswriting and Reporting


    (3 s.h.)

    Prerequisite: JOU - 115 Introduction to Journalism  and ability to type/ keyboard.
    Newswriting and Reporting serves as a class designed to help the student improve his or her news gathering and reporting skills. Students will be expected to write stories for publication in Logos, the student news publication. Students will be expected to conduct interviews and utilize the computer programs used by the newspaper.

    Lecture Hours: 45
    Lab Hours: 0
    Clinical Hours: 0
    Work Experience Hours: 0

    Equivalent to 30-122, JOUR-102.
  
  • JOU - 145 Logos


    (1 s.h.)

    Students contribute to the college publication to showcase student work. Credit may be earned through practical experience in writing, reporting, photography, and other production-oriented work. Participants are required to attend weekly meetings and meet a minimum number of contributions for a passing grade. This course is repeatable one time.

    Lecture Hours: 0
    Lab Hours: 30
    Clinical Hours: 0
    Work Experience Hours: 0

    Equivalent to 30-113, JOUR-113.
  
  • JOU - 245 Logos


    (1 s.h.)

    Prerequisite: Must have completed 2 semesters of JOU - 145 Logos .
    Students contribute to the college publication for showcasing student work. Credit may be earned through practical experience in writing, reporting, photography, and other production-oriented work. Participants are required to attend weekly meetings and meet a minimum number of contributions for a passing grade. Advanced techniques are emphasized. This course is repeatable one time.

    Lecture Hours: 0
    Lab Hours: 30
    Clinical Hours: 0
    Work Experience Hours: 0


Literature

  
  • LIT - 101 Introduction to Literature


    (3 s.h.)

    Prerequisite: ENG - 105 Composition I , or comparable course, or approval of instructor.
    An introduction to literature through major genres such as poetry, drama, and fiction. This course will focus on helping students develop skills for reading, interpreting, and critique through group discussion, oral presentation and writing.

    Lecture Hours: 45
    Lab Hours: 0
    Clinical Hours: 0
    Work Experience Hours: 0

  
  • LIT - 130 African American Literature


    (3 s.h.)

    Prerequisite: ENG - 105 Composition I , or comparable course, or approval of instructor.
    A study of the writings of major African Americans from 1900 to contemporary times. Short stories, poetry, plays, and novels will be studied as works of literature. Discussion and writing will focus on the critical analysis of the works.

    Lecture Hours: 45
    Lab Hours: 0
    Clinical Hours: 0
    Work Experience Hours: 0

    Equivalent to 30-203, LITS-103.
  
  • LIT - 131 Native American Literature


    (3 s.h.)

    Prerequisite: ENG - 105 Composition I , or comparable course, or approval of instructor.
    A study of the writings of major American Indians from precontact with Europeans to contemporary times. Legends, autobiographies, letters, speeches, poetry, novels and short stories will be studied as works of literature. Discussion and writing will focus on the critical analysis of the works.

    Lecture Hours: 45
    Lab Hours: 0
    Clinical Hours: 0
    Work Experience Hours: 0

    Equivalent to 30-204, LITS-104.
  
  • LIT - 132 Women of Color


    (3 s.h.)

    Prerequisite: ENG - 105 Composition I  or comparable course or approval of instructor.
    A study of the writings of contemporary women of color from this country and around the world. Autobiographies, short stories, poetry, plays, essays, and novels will be studied. Discussion and writing will focus on the critical analysis of the works.

    Lecture Hours: 45
    Lab Hours: 0
    Clinical Hours: 0
    Work Experience Hours: 0

    Equivalent to 30-206, LITS-105.
  
  • LIT - 150 World Literature I


    (3 s.h.)

    Prerequisite: ENG - 105 Composition I , or comparable course, or approval of instructor.
    Readings are drawn from several of the world’s great civilizations up to the 18th Century. This course emphasizes prose and poetry from the religious and secular traditions of the Far East, South Asia, the Ancient Mediterranean, Northern Europe, and Ancient and Medieval I Near East.

    Lecture Hours: 45
    Lab Hours: 0
    Clinical Hours: 0
    Work Experience Hours: 0

    Equivalent to 30-201, LITS-201.
  
  • LIT - 151 World Literature II


    (3 s.h.)

    Prerequisite: ENG - 105 Composition I , or comparable course, or approval of instructor.
    Readings are taken from various works of short story, poetry, novel, and drama from around the world. The course will primarily focus upon literature written from the early 18th Century to present. World Literature I is not required.

    Lecture Hours: 45
    Lab Hours: 0
    Clinical Hours: 0
    Work Experience Hours: 0

    Equivalent to 30-202, LITS-202.
  
  • LIT - 160 Short Story/Novel


    (3 s.h.)

    Prerequisite: ENG - 105 Composition I , or comparable course, or approval of instructor.
    A study of selected works of fiction in the short story and novel as forms of literature. Discussion and writing emphasizing interpretation, critical analysis, and judgment/evaluation.

    Lecture Hours: 45
    Lab Hours: 0
    Clinical Hours: 0
    Work Experience Hours: 0

    Equivalent to 30-112, LITS-102.
  
  • LIT - 170 Poetry/Drama


    (3 s.h.)

    Prerequisite: ENG - 105 Composition I , or comparable course, or approval of instructor.
    A study of selected works of poetry and drama as forms of literature. Discussion and writing emphasizing interpretation, critical analysis, and judgment/evaluation.

    Lecture Hours: 45
    Lab Hours: 0
    Clinical Hours: 0
    Work Experience Hours: 0

    Equivalent to 30-111, LITS-101.
  
  • LIT - 230 Law Enforcement in Contemporary Literature


    (3 s.h.)

    Corequisite: ENG - 105 Composition I , or permission of instructor.
    This course will examine issues arising in the field of law enforcement as reflected in contemporary literature and its literary antecedents. The literature will include selected works of poetry, fiction, and drama. Discussion and writing will emphasize interpretation, critical analysis, and judgment/evaluation.

    Lecture Hours: 45
    Lab Hours: 0
    Clinical Hours: 0
    Work Experience Hours: 0


Management

  
  • MGT - 101 Principles of Management


    (3 s.h.)

    Prerequisite: BUS - 102 Introduction to Business  is recommended.
    Provides students with a general introductory management learning experience. Role of management in today’s business environment; management’s influence on employee productivity, employee satisfaction and organizational effectiveness; major control devices of management.

    Lecture Hours: 45
    Lab Hours: 0
    Clinical Hours: 0
    Work Experience Hours: 0

    Equivalent to 15-142, BUSN-130.
  
  • MGT - 130 Principles of Supervision


    (3 s.h.)

    This course is designed for individuals that hold or will hold supervisory positions. This course involves the study of the major supervisory functions of planning, organizing, staffing, directing, and controlling, and is augmented by other pervasive areas of supervision such as communication, motivation, decision making, and human relations.

    Lecture Hours: 45
    Lab Hours: 0
    Clinical Hours: 0
    Work Experience Hours: 0

    Equivalent to 15-144, BUSN-131.
  
  • MGT - 170 Human Resource Management


    (3 s.h.)

    This course describes the transition from personnel management to human resources management. The focus is on the systematic process of recruitment, selection, development, and appraising employees.

    Lecture Hours: 45
    Lab Hours: 0
    Clinical Hours: 0
    Work Experience Hours: 0

    Equivalent to 15-149, BUSN-132.
  
  • MGT - 220 Introduction to Sport Management


    (3 s.h.)

    This course will explore introductory concepts related to sport management such as ethical management principles, marketing, financial and legal aspects regarding the management of facilities, events, and organizations, and potential career opportunities in the field. These topics will be applied to organizations within interscholastic, intercollegiate, international, and professional sport. 

    Lecture Hours: 45
    Lab Hours: 0
    Clinical Hours: 0
    Work Experience Hours: 0

    Equivalent to 15-126, SPOR-101.
  
  • MGT - 221 Current Issues in Sport


    (3 s.h.)

    This course is designed to expose students to the ever changing issues in the sport industry and to prepare them for sport management careers.

    Lecture Hours: 45
    Lab Hours: 0
    Clinical Hours: 0
    Work Experience Hours: 0

    Equivalent to 15-127, SPOR-120.

Manufacturing

  
  • MFG - 108 Computer-Aided Drafting


    (2 s.h.)

    Prerequisite: MFG - 120 Machine Trade Printreading I ; MFG - 130 Machine Trade Printreading II ; or permission of instructor.
    Students are introduced to computer-aided drafting and design as an essential tool utilizing and enhancing the student’s existing drafting skills. This is accomplished by utilizing ESPRIT through the generation of two- and three-dimensional orthographic drawings as well as pictorial techniques in the CAD environment. Operating systems commands, cursor manipulation, direct display interaction, geometry creation and manipulation, file storage and retrieval, entity manipulation such as rotation and mirroring, and the use of printers are just a few of the hardware and software capabilities to be covered.

    Lecture Hours: 15
    Lab Hours: 30
    Clinical Hours: 0
    Work Experience Hours: 0

    Equivalent to 96-270, TLDI-804.
  
  • MFG - 110 3-D Modeling


    (2 s.h.)

    Prerequisite: MFG - 108 Computer-Aided Drafting , or permission of instructor.
    Students are introduced to solid modeling as an essential tool, utilizing and enhancing designing skills. This is accomplished through the generation of 3-D drawings created in Solid Works. Operating systems commands, cursor manipulation, file storage and retrieval, entity manipulation, such as rotation, mirroring, editing, dimensioning, sections, sheet metal parts, and assemblies capabilities will be covered.

    Lecture Hours: 15
    Lab Hours: 30
    Clinical Hours: 0
    Work Experience Hours: 0

    Equivalent to 96-173, TLDI-805.
  
  • MFG - 120 Machine Trade Printreading I


    (1 s.h.)

    An introduction to the importance of prints in industry. Covers isometric drawings, orthographic projection, auxiliary views, detail and assembly drawing, dimensions and tolerances, and sectional views. Integrates the alphabet of lines and principles of sketching. Other information covered includes title blocks, drawing change systems, drawing notes, and material lists.

    Lecture Hours: 0
    Lab Hours: 30
    Clinical Hours: 0
    Work Experience Hours: 0

    Equivalent to 96-163, TLDI-701.
  
  • MFG - 130 Machine Trade Printreading II


    (1 s.h.)

    Prerequisite/Corequisite: MFG - 120 Machine Trade Printreading I .

    Continues Machine Trade Printreading I with emphasis on geometric dimensioning and tolerancing and the interpretation of more advanced prints used in the construction of tool and die and mold building.

    Lecture Hours: 0
    Lab Hours: 30
    Clinical Hours: 0
    Work Experience Hours: 0

    Equivalent to 96-164, TLDI-702.
  
  • MFG - 137 Machinist Math I


    (2 s.h.)

    Covers practical vocational and technical applications of mathematical concepts necessary to excel in the machine, tool and die, and tool design industry. Topics are reinforced with realistic industry-related examples, illustrations, and actual applications.

    Lecture Hours: 30
    Lab Hours: 0
    Clinical Hours: 0
    Work Experience Hours: 0

  
  • MFG - 138 Machinist Math II


    (2 s.h.)

    Prerequisite: MFG - 137 Machinist Math I .
    Covers practical vocational and technical applications of mathematical concepts necessary to excel in the machine, tool and die, and tool design industry. Topics are reinforced with realistic industry-related examples, illustrations, and actual applications.

    Lecture Hours: 30
    Lab Hours: 0
    Clinical Hours: 0
    Work Experience Hours: 0

  
  • MFG - 195 Manufacturing Processes I


    (2 s.h.)

    Knowledge and skills in manufacturing materials and the procedures used to produce products in today’s modern industry. Introduction to measurement and quality assurance with an emphasis on tolerance, measurement, and calibration. The final project is to create a product using manual metal cutting processes.

    Lecture Hours: 15
    Lab Hours: 30
    Clinical Hours: 0
    Work Experience Hours: 0

    Equivalent to 91-120, INDU-715.
  
  • MFG - 216 Survey of Machine Tool Practices I


    (4 s.h.)

    The student safely uses basic measuring tools, machine tools, and layout/inspection tools. Emphasis is on turning machines, drills, and hand tools. Safety is taught and enforced as it applies to each machine process. Proper terminology of the machinist trade is emphasized. The student follows blueprints to produce products within tolerances specified.

    Lecture Hours: 15
    Lab Hours: 90
    Clinical Hours: 0
    Work Experience Hours: 0

    Equivalent to 96-180, TLDI-760.
  
  • MFG - 217 Survey of Machine Tool Practices II


    (4 s.h.)

    Prerequisite: MFG - 216 Survey of Machine Tool Practices I .
    Continues Survey of Machine Tool Practices I. The student safely uses basic measuring tools, machine tools, and layout/inspection tools. Emphasis on basic milling machines. Safety is taught and enforced as it applies to each machine process. Proper terminology of the machinist trade is emphasized. The student follows blueprints to produce products within tolerances specified.

    Lecture Hours: 15
    Lab Hours: 90
    Clinical Hours: 0
    Work Experience Hours: 0

    Equivalent to 96-181, TLDI-761.
  
  • MFG - 218 Survey of Machine Tool Practices III


    (4 s.h.)

    Prerequisite: MFG - 216 Survey of Machine Tool Practices I  and MFG - 217 Survey of Machine Tool Practices II .
    The student safely performs cylindrical grinder and surface grinder operations. Using the grinders, the student makes round and flat surfaces to conform to the specified tolerances. Emphasis is placed on safety, proper use of tools, and using correct terminology of the machinist trade.

    Lecture Hours: 15
    Lab Hours: 90
    Clinical Hours: 0
    Work Experience Hours: 0

    Equivalent to 96-182, TLDI-762.
  
  
  • MFG - 245 Machine Theory and Operations I


    (9 s.h.)

    Corequisites: MFG - 120 Machine Trade Printreading I ; and MFG - 137 Machinist Math I  or MAT - 801 Applied Math A  and MAT - 802 Applied Math B .
    Covers theory and lab use of basic measuring and machining tools, layout inspection tools, as well as bench work. Safety is taught and enforced as it applies to each machine process. Proper terminology of the machinist trade is emphasized as well as following blueprints and holding tolerances through the use of a variety of machining processes to produce a product.

    Lecture Hours: 60
    Lab Hours: 225
    Clinical Hours: 0
    Work Experience Hours: 0

    Equivalent to 96-165, TLDI-703.
  
  
  • MFG - 302 CNC Fundamentals


    (3 s.h.)

    Prerequisite: MFG - 245 Machine Theory and Operations I , and MFG - 248 Machine Theory and Operations II   with a grade of C or higher.
    Covers computer numerical control (CNC) as it relates to milling machines, turning lathes, microcomputers, and related software. Emphasis on input language, codes, machine set-up and operation, inspection of parts, and communication of peripherals.

    Lecture Hours: 30
    Lab Hours: 30
    Clinical Hours: 0
    Work Experience Hours: 0

    Equivalent to 96-167, TLDI-705.
  
  • MFG - 312 Advanced CNC


    (2 s.h.)

    Prerequisite/Corequisite: MFG - 459 Injection Mold Making .

    A continuation of CNC and EDM fundamentals, as well as mold making with additional instruction and practice in the use of CAD, wire, and ram electrical discharge machines in the construction of die and mold components.

    Lecture Hours: 15
    Lab Hours: 45
    Clinical Hours: 0
    Work Experience Hours: 0

    Equivalent to 96-275, TLDI-814.
  
  • MFG - 320 Computer Aided Machining


    (3 s.h.)

    Prerequisites/Corequisites: MFG - 108 Computer-Aided Drafting , MFG - 302 CNC Fundamentals  with a grade of C or higher, MFG - 380 EDM Fundamentals , and MFG - 424 Jig and Fixtures .

    This program provides an introduction to (Process Modeling) utilizing the CNC graphics programming system. Using engineering drawings, students program various parts for CNC mills, CNC lathes, and CNC EDM. Related topics include job planning, tool selection, construction of a process model, tool path verification, simulation, quality control, CAD, CAM data transfer, and CNC code generation.

    Lecture Hours: 15
    Lab Hours: 60
    Clinical Hours: 0
    Work Experience Hours: 0

    Equivalent to 96-272, TLDI-811.
  
  • MFG - 380 EDM Fundamentals


    (2 s.h.)

    Prerequisites/Corequisites: MFG - 302 CNC Fundamentals  with a grade of C or higher, and MFG - 424 Jig and Fixtures .

    The students are introduced to the electrical discharge machines, both wire and ram-type. Emphasis on how these tools are used in the manufacturing of punch and die components and injection mold cores and cavities.

    Lecture Hours: 15
    Lab Hours: 45
    Clinical Hours: 0
    Work Experience Hours: 0

    Equivalent to 96-172, TLDI-803.
  
  • MFG - 408 Basic Diemaking


    (8 s.h.)

    Prerequisite/Corequisite: MFG - 424 Jig and Fixtures .

    This course is a continuation of MFG - 424 Jig and Fixtures , with instruction and practice in building a progressive or compound die. Emphasis is placed on the tool building procedures learned in MFG - 424 Jig and Fixtures , and toward fabricating dies. Instruction is given on the considerations involved in developing die components, such as calculation of die clearances, bend allowance, cutting forces, press tonnage requirements, and practice in building a complete functional die. The National Institute for Metalworking Skills (NIMS) certification exam for Materials, Measurement and Safety will be administered during this course.

    Lecture Hours: 45
    Lab Hours: 225
    Clinical Hours: 0
    Work Experience Hours: 0

    Equivalent to 96-271, TLDI-810.
  
  • MFG - 424 Jig and Fixtures


    (5 s.h.)

    Prerequisite/Corequisite: MFG - 302 CNC Fundamentals  with a grade of C or higher and MFG - 248 Machine Theory and Operations II  with a grade of C or higher.

    This course is an introduction to the design of industrial tools and machining characteristics of tool components. The student is introduced to additional machining skills that will be encountered in typical machine shops in the building of molds, dies, jigs, fixtures, and precision machine parts.

    Lecture Hours: 30
    Lab Hours: 160
    Clinical Hours: 0
    Work Experience Hours: 0

    Equivalent to 96-171, TLDI-802, MFG-423.
  
  • MFG - 459 Injection Mold Making


    (9 s.h.)

    Prerequisite/Corequisite: MFG - 408 Basic Diemaking  and MFG - 460 Plastic Materials .

    The student is introduced to the field of mold making for plastic injection molds, blow molds, compression and transfer molds, zinc and aluminum die casting molds. Focus is placed on mold theory, mold repair, identification and correction of mold problems, standardization of mold components, mold blueprint reading, and the machine shop skills necessary for mold making, as related to thermoplastic injection molds. In addition, the student develops necessary basic skills for gating, venting, heating, cooling, stoning and polishing, as well as other hands-on experiences necessary to manufacture mold plates, cores, cavities, and ejection systems. The student builds a prototype injection mold.

    Lecture Hours: 45
    Lab Hours: 285
    Clinical Hours: 0
    Work Experience Hours: 0

    Equivalent to 96-274, TLDI-813.
  
  • MFG - 460 Plastic Materials


    (1 s.h.)

    This course is designed to introduce the student to the field of plastics. This overview includes thermoplastics and thermoset materials along with the major processing methods being utilized by industry today.

    Lecture Hours: 15
    Lab Hours: 0
    Clinical Hours: 0
    Work Experience Hours: 0

    Equivalent to 96-273, TLDI-812.
  
  • MFG - 500 Statistical Process Control


    (1 s.h.)

    Covers the current transformation methods of industry and business toward a complete quality control system. Management theory on quality, productivity, and controlled charting techniques are included.

    Lecture Hours: 15
    Lab Hours: 0
    Clinical Hours: 0
    Work Experience Hours: 0

    Equivalent to 96-170, TLDI-801.

Marketing

  
  • MKT - 110 Principles of Marketing


    (3 s.h.)

    A study of the role of marketing in society as well as a study of target market (customer) determination and selection, product strategy, channels of distribution, pricing concepts, and promotional activities that are used in business today.

    Lecture Hours: 45
    Lab Hours: 0
    Clinical Hours: 0
    Work Experience Hours: 0

    Equivalent to 15-221, MRKT-101.
  
  • MKT - 140 Principles of Selling


    (3 s.h.)

    This course involves the study of concepts and practices used by successful professional salespeople in today’s market-driven economy. The course also includes a study of selling as a promotional strategy used by marketers.

    Lecture Hours: 45
    Lab Hours: 0
    Clinical Hours: 0
    Work Experience Hours: 0

    Equivalent to 15-223, MRKT-103.
  
  • MKT - 150 Principles of Advertising


    (3 s.h.)

    The study of advertising process and its place in business and society. The course involves learning about the planning, creating and placement of advertising. The course also covers the topic of integrated promotion.

    Lecture Hours: 45
    Lab Hours: 0
    Clinical Hours: 0
    Work Experience Hours: 0

    Equivalent to 15-222, MRKT-102.

Mathematics

  
  • MAT - 044A-D Mastery Math


    (1, 2, 3, or 4 s.h.)

    Prerequisite: Permission of course instructor or college recommendation.
    This course is intended for students who would benefit from a competency-based approach to increasing their math skills. Course may be taken in conjunction with other courses as support for success. Student’s self-management will be assessed for suitability to the course format prior to approval for registration in the course. Learning objectives will include succeeding on a standardized test to meet placement requirements for a subsequent math enrollment or meeting goal plan. Credit will not satisfy the requirements for an Associate Degree and will not be used in calculating grade point average for graduation. This course may be repeated. This course has been designated as a pass/no pass course.

    Lecture Hours: 15, 30, 45, or 60
    Lab Hours: 30, 60, 90 or 120
    Clinical Hours: 0
    Work Experience Hours: 0

  
  • MAT - 053 Pre-Algebra


    (4 s.h.)

    Prerequisite: A score of 15 or higher on the Pre-Algebra Pretest, or Accuplacer Arithmetic score of at least 23, or Accuplacer Elementary Algebra of at least 32, or ACT score of at least 12, or SAT of at least 240.
    This course is intended to prepare students for an entry-level math course such as Elementary Algebra or Applied Math. The course covers the basic computational skills with whole numbers, fractions, decimals, percentages, and integers. Credit earned will not satisfy the requirements for an Associate Degree and will not be used in calculating cumulative grade point average for graduation. Course is taught in competency-based instruction format.

    Lecture Hours: 60
    Lab Hours: 0
    Clinical Hours: 0
    Work Experience Hours: 0

    Equivalent to 40-040, MATH-040.
  
  • MAT - 063 Elementary Algebra


    (4 s.h.)

    Prerequisite: MAT - 053 Pre-Algebra  with a grade of C or higher, or Accuplacer Arithmetic score of at least 59, or Accuplacer Elementary Algebra score of at least 50, or ACT Math score of at least 16, or SAT Math score of at least 380.
    This course is intended for students who have had no previous experience in Algebra. Topics include: the real number system, linear and quadratic equations, exponents, factoring, rational expressions, graphing, systems of equations, radicals, the quadratic formula, square root manipulation, and application of concepts. Credit earned will not satisfy the requirements for an Associate Degree and will not be used in calculating the cumulative grade point average for graduation. Course is taught in competency-based instruction format.

    Lecture Hours: 60
    Lab Hours: 0
    Clinical Hours: 0
    Work Experience Hours: 0

    Equivalent to 40-060, 40-119, MATH-060.
  
  • MAT - 089 Survey of Mathematics


    (3 s.h.)

    Prerequisite: Accuplacer Arithmetic score of at least 23, or Accuplacer Elementary Algebra of at least 32, or ACT score of at least 12, or SAT score of at least 240.
    This course is for students who are intending on taking Math for Liberal Arts. The course focuses on arithmetic skills without a calculator, college study skills, and an overview of topics from Math for Liberal Arts that include: problems solving, sets, elementary logic, number theory, percentages, statistics, and geometry. Credit earned will not satisfy the requirements for an Associate Degree and will not be used in calculating cumulative grade point average for graduation. Course is taught in competency-based instruction format.

    Lecture Hours: 45
    Lab Hours: 0
    Clinical Hours: 0
    Work Experience Hours: 0

  
  • MAT - 092 Intermediate Algebra


    (4 s.h.)

    Prerequisite: MAT - 063 Elementary Algebra  with a grade of C or higher, or Accuplacer Arithmetic score of at least 109, or Accuplacer Elementary Algebra score of at least 109, or Accuplacer College Math score of at least 42, or ACT Math score of at least 20, or SAT math score of 480.
    This course will prepare the student for college algebra and trigonometry or other course work that requires the same level of sophistication. Topics include properties of real numbers, linear and quadratic equations, graphs of linear and quadratic equations, systems of equations, polynomials and rational expressions, inequalities, integral and rational exponents, radicals, and complex numbers. Students may substitute successful completion of a high school algebra course for the prerequisite above. Credit earned will not satisfy the requirements for an Associate Degree and will not be used in calculating cumulative grade point average for graduation. Course is taught in competency-based instruction format.

    Lecture Hours: 60
    Lab Hours: 0
    Clinical Hours: 0
    Work Experience Hours: 0

  
  • MAT - 110 Math (for Liberal Arts)


    (3 s.h.)

    Prerequisites: MAT - 089 Survey of Mathematics  with a grade of C or higher; or ALEKS score of at least 38 or ALEKS scores of at least 65% in Whole Numbers, Fractions and Decimals, and at least 50% in Percents, Proportions and Geometry.
    Math for Liberal Arts provides a survey of mathematics topics that includes sets, logic, statistics, number theory, geometry, the metric system, and consumer math. This course will fulfill 3 hours of Natural Science requirement for the A.A. Degree.

    Lecture Hours: 45
    Lab Hours: 0
    Clinical Hours: 0
    Work Experience Hours: 0

    Equivalent to 40-121, MATH-101.
  
  • MAT - 120 College Algebra (for Liberal Arts)


    (3 s.h.)

    Prerequisite: MAT - 092 Intermediate Algebra  with a grade of C or higher, or ACT Math score of at least 21, or minimum score on a placement exam (for COMPASS, Algebra score of at least 76), or Accuplacer Elementary Algebra score of at least 116, or Accuplacer College Math score of at least 45.
    This course will satisfy a general education requirement in the Math/Science area. Topics include a study of various classes of functions, their graphs and their applications to problem-solving. Embedded in this study is the essential ability to solve linear, quadratic, rational, radical, exponential and logarithmic equations. This liberal arts course is not preparation for calculus.

    Lecture Hours: 45
    Lab Hours: 0
    Clinical Hours: 0
    Work Experience Hours: 0

  
  • MAT - 121 College Algebra


    (4 s.h.)

    Prerequisites: MAT - 092 Intermediate Algebra  with a C or better, or ALEKS score of at least 38.
    This is a college-level course for students majoring in business, science, math and pre-engineering that satisfies the general education requirement in the Math/ Science area. Its purpose is to prepare the student for trigonometry and eventually calculus. The course examines functions in an analytic geometry setting, theories of equation-solving, matrices, the Fundamental Theorem of Algebra, and the Binomial Theorem. This course is considered preparation for calculus.

    Lecture Hours: 60
    Lab Hours: 0
    Clinical Hours: 0
    Work Experience Hours: 0

    Equivalent to MATH-121.
  
  • MAT - 128 Precalculus


    (4 s.h.)

    Prerequisite: MAT - 121 College Algebra  with a C or better; or an ALEKS score of at least 50.
    This course is intended to provide students with a summary of mathematics topics needed to study analytic geometry and calculus. The functional approach is emphasized. Topics covered include fundamentals of algebra, polynomial, rational, exponential, logarithmic, and trigonometric functions, analytic trigonometry, systems of equations, and analytic geometry of conics.

    Lecture Hours: 60
    Lab Hours: 0
    Clinical Hours: 0
    Work Experience Hours: 0

    Equivalent to 40-161, MATH-161.
  
  • MAT - 134 Trigonometry and Analytic Geometry


    (3 s.h.)

    Prerequisite: MAT - 121 College Algebra  with a grade of C or higher, or ALEKS score of at least 50.
    This course is a preparation course intended for students majoring in engineering, mathematics, physics, chemistry or certain vocational fields. The course is a study of both trigonometric and conic functions and equations. Both rectangular and polar coordinate systems are studied.

    Lecture Hours: 45
    Lab Hours: 0
    Clinical Hours: 0
    Work Experience Hours: 0

    Equivalent to MATH-134.
  
  • MAT - 140 Finite Math


    (3 s.h.)

    Prerequisites: MAT - 121 College Algebra  with a grade of C or higher, or an ALEKS score of at least 50.
    This course provides a sampling of applied mathematical topics primarily in a business setting. Some topics covered include elementary functions, linear systems, matrices, linear programming, set theory, probability, and expected value.

    Lecture Hours: 45
    Lab Hours: 0
    Clinical Hours: 0
    Work Experience Hours: 0

    Equivalent to 40-125, MATH-125.
  
  • MAT - 153 Math for Elementary Teachers I


    (4 s.h.)

    Prerequisite: MAT - 092 Intermediate Algebra  with a grade of C or higher, or an ACT Math score of at least 21, or a COMPASS Algebra Score of at least 56, or Accuplacer Elementary Algebra score of at least 116, or Accuplacer College Math score of at least 45.
    This course focuses on the fundamental concepts that K-6 teachers will teach. Students will develop mathematical tools of reasoning, problem solving, and communication. Specific topics include rational numbers, operations with rational numbers, fractions and decimals, probability, and statistics.

    Lecture Hours: 60
    Lab Hours: 0
    Clinical Hours: 0
    Work Experience Hours: 0

  
  • MAT - 154 Math for Elementary Teachers II


    (4 s.h.)

    Prerequisite: MAT - 153 Math for Elementary Teachers I , with a grade of C or higher, or permission of instructor.
    This course focuses on the fundamental concepts that all K-6 teachers will teach. Students will develop mathematical tools of reasoning, problem solving, and communication. Specific topics include algebraic thinking, geometry, measurement, reasoning and proof, and technology in elementary classrooms.

    Lecture Hours: 60
    Lab Hours: 0
    Clinical Hours: 0
    Work Experience Hours: 0

  
  • MAT - 156 Introduction to Statistics


    (3 s.h.)

    Prerequisite: MAT - 092 Intermediate Algebra  with a grade of C or higher, or an ALEKS score of at least 38.
    This course is intended to introduce students to basic statistical concepts. It covers descriptive and inferential statistical methods, probability, hypothesis testing on the mean and proportion, and linear regression. Students are also introduced to technology as it applies to introductory statistical methods. A graphing calculator is required.

    Lecture Hours: 45
    Lab Hours: 0
    Clinical Hours: 0
    Work Experience Hours: 0

    Equivalent to 40-140, STAT-104.
  
  • MAT - 161 Business Statistics


    (3 s.h.)

    Prerequisite: MAT - 156 Introduction to Statistics  or permission of instructor.
    Business Statistics is intended to look at the use of statistical methods as an analytical tool in business situations. It covers data collection, sampling, data analysis, estimation and hypothesis testing, regression and correlation analysis, multinomial experiments and contingency tables, analysis of variance, and nonparametric statistics. The content of this course also provides students an opportunity to use and sharpen NIACC general education skills, particularly quantitative skills and critical thinking skills. The use of TI 83/84 graphing calculators and statistical software is incorporated into the course. The course is intended to follow an introductory statistics course.

    Lecture Hours: 45
    Lab Hours: 0
    Clinical Hours: 0
    Work Experience Hours: 0

    Equivalent to 15-210, STAT-201.
  
  • MAT - 165 Calculus (Business)


    (3 s.h.)

    Prerequisite: MAT - 128 Precalculus  with a grade of C or higher; or MAT - 121 College Algebra ; or ALEKS score of at least 50.
    This course uses calculus techniques with an emphasis on applications to business, the social sciences, the life sciences, and also to certain career programs. Types of functions included in the course are polynomial, rational and root, exponential and logarithmic. Topics include derivatives and their uses, and integrals and their applications. Students who have successfully completed two years of algebra, one year of geometry, and at least one semester of pre-calculus in high school may register for this class. A graphing calculator is required.

    Lecture Hours: 45
    Lab Hours: 0
    Clinical Hours: 0
    Work Experience Hours: 0

    Equivalent to 40-240, MATH-240.
  
  • MAT - 210 Calculus I


    (4 s.h.)

    Prerequisite: MAT - 128 Precalculus  with a grade of C or higher; or MAT - 121 College Algebra  and MAT - 134 Trigonometry and Analytic Geometry  with grades of C or higher; or an ALEKS score of at least 70.
    Topics include analysis of functions, limits, derivatives and integrals of algebraic, logarithmic, exponential, and trigonometric functions, and applications of differentiation.

    Lecture Hours: 60
    Lab Hours: 0
    Clinical Hours: 0
    Work Experience Hours: 0

    Equivalent to 40-251, MATH-251.
  
  • MAT - 216 Calculus II


    (4 s.h.)

    Prerequisite: MAT - 210 Calculus I , with a grade of C or higher.
    This course is a continuation of MAT - 210 Calculus I . Topics include applications of the definite integral; principles of integration evaluation; improper integrals; modeling with differential equations; and infinite sequences and series.

    Lecture Hours: 60
    Lab Hours: 0
    Clinical Hours: 0
    Work Experience Hours: 0

    Equivalent to 40-252, MATH-252.
  
  • MAT - 219 Calculus III


    (4 s.h.)

    Prerequisite: MAT - 216 Calculus II , with a grade of C or higher.
    This course is a continuation of MAT 216 . Topics include graphs and analysis of the conic sections, polar coordinates and parametric equations, three dimensional space, vectors and vector-valued functions, partial derivatives, multiple integrals, and topics in vector calculus.

    Lecture Hours: 60
    Lab Hours: 0
    Clinical Hours: 0
    Work Experience Hours: 0

    Equivalent to 40-253, MATH-253.
  
  • MAT - 226 Differential Equations with Laplace Transforms


    (3 s.h.)

    Prerequisite: MAT - 216 Calculus II , with a grade of C or higher.
    Topics include analytic methods for solving first and second order ordinary differential equations, higher order linear differential equations (including Laplace Transforms) and systems of differential equations, numerical methods for approximating solutions of differential equations, and applications using differential equations.

    Lecture Hours: 45
    Lab Hours: 0
    Clinical Hours: 0
    Work Experience Hours: 0

    Equivalent to 40-261, MATH-261.
  
  • MAT - 801 Applied Math A


    (1 s.h.)

    Prerequisite: COMPASS Pre-Algebra score of at least 49, or ACT math score of at least 16, or MAT - 053 Pre-Algebra  with a grade of C or higher, or Accuplacer Arithmetic score of at least 59, or Accuplacer Elementary Algebra score of at least 50, or Accuplacer College Math score of at least 21.
    This course covers essential topics in algebra, including ratio and proportion, as well as unit conversions, and order of operations.

    Lecture Hours: 15
    Lab Hours: 0
    Clinical Hours: 0
    Work Experience Hours: 0

  
  • MAT - 802 Applied Math B


    (1 s.h.)

    Prerequisite: COMPASS Pre-Algebra score of at least 49, or ACT math score of at least 16, or MAT - 053 Pre-Algebra  with a grade of C or higher, or Accuplacer Arithmetic score of at least 59, or Accuplacer Elementary Algebra score of at least 50, or Accuplacer College Math score of at least 21.
    This course covers essential topics in algebra, including solving equations and word problems, and basic statistics.

    Lecture Hours: 15
    Lab Hours: 0
    Clinical Hours: 0
    Work Experience Hours: 0

  
  • MAT - 803 Applied Math C


    (1 s.h.)

    Prerequisite: MAT - 801 Applied Math A  and MAT - 802 Applied Math B  with a grade of C or higher, or Accuplacer Arithmetic score of at least 59, or by permission of the instructor.
    This course covers essential topics in plane and solid geometry.

    Lecture Hours: 15
    Lab Hours: 0
    Clinical Hours: 0
    Work Experience Hours: 0

  
  • MAT - 804 Applied Math D


    (1 s.h.)

    Prerequisite: MAT - 801 Applied Math A  and MAT - 802 Applied Math B  with a grade of C or higher, or by permission of the instructor.
    This course covers essential topics in trigonometry.

    Lecture Hours: 15
    Lab Hours: 0
    Clinical Hours: 0
    Work Experience Hours: 0


Medical Assistant

  
  
  
  • MAP - 401 Medical Law and Ethics


    (1 s.h.)

    Presentation of legal implications and ethical considerations pertaining to practice in an ambulatory health care setting. The course encourages the student to demonstrate critical thinking based on knowledge of academic subject matter required for competence in the medical assisting profession. Students will learn to incorporate the cognitive knowledge in performance of the psychomotor and affective domains in their practice as a medical assistant in providing patient care.

    Lecture Hours: 15
    Lab Hours: 0
    Clinical Hours: 0
    Work Experience Hours: 0

  
  • MAP - 622 Medical Assistant Practicum


    (6 s.h.)

    Prerequisite: MAP - 359 Clinical Procedures II ; Successful completion of all Medical Assistant Curriculum Term 1 and Term 2.   
    An eight-week term of practical experience in selected physicians’ offices, clinics, or laboratories. The practicum offers the students an opportunity to perform various clinical and office procedures under the supervision of the physician, nurse, and the instructor/ coordinator. 225 clock hours are completed in the clinical setting. An additional 15 clock hours (1 s.h.) are completed as a review for the national certification examination. This course has been designated as a pass/no pass course.

    Lecture Hours: 15
    Lab Hours: 0
    Clinical Hours: 225
    Work Experience Hours: 0

    Equivalent to 90-208, MEDA-720, MAP-616.

Medical Lab Technician

  
  • MLT - 101 Introduction to Lab Science


    (2 s.h.)

    This course introduces the basic concepts for education and career development in the field of laboratory science and the health care profession. Current health care systems and trends are emphasized along with the factors having current and future impact on medical laboratories. The organization and role of the clinical laboratory are explored, as well as medical ethics and conduct, employment opportunities, and professional organizations.

    Lecture Hours: 30
    Lab Hours: 0
    Clinical Hours: 0
    Work Experience Hours: 0

    Equivalent to 70-100, PHYS-100.
  
  • MLT - 120 Urinalysis


    (3 s.h.)

    This course provides the foundation for the study of urine formation and its assessment along with the determination of the physical, chemical, and microscopic properties of urine in normal and abnormal states. Objectives also included are the development and evaluation of body fluids including cerebrospinal, synovial, serous, and amniotic fluids.

    Lecture Hours: 30
    Lab Hours: 30
    Clinical Hours: 0
    Work Experience Hours: 0

    Equivalent to 70-249, HEAL-105.

Music - Applied

  
  • MUA - 120 Applied Piano


    (1 s.h.)

    Individualized instruction in piano performance for students that are beginners. Instructional materials include a repertoire of basic piano literature. Students register for 1 credit hour (one 30-minute lesson per week). This course is repeatable one time.

    Lecture Hours: 7.5
    Lab Hours: 15
    Clinical Hours: 0
    Work Experience Hours: 0

    Equivalent to 50-195, MUSI-195.
  
  • MUA - 130A-B Applied Voice


    (1-2 s.h.)

    Individual instruction in vocal performance through the development of strong technical foundation and well-rounded musicianship. Previous singing experience required. Instructional materials include a repertoire of traditional Aria and Art Song literature in English and Foreign Languages. Students may register for 1 credit hour (one 30-minute lesson per week) or 2 credit hours (two 30-minute lessons per week). This course is repeatable one time. Must have instructor consent for 2 credit hours (music majors for 2 hours only).

    Lecture Hours: 7.5 or 15
    Lab Hours: 15 or 30
    Clinical Hours: 0
    Work Experience Hours: 0

    Equivalent to 50-156, MUSI-156A-B, MUA-285A-B.
  
  • MUA - 131A-B Applied Voice II


    (1-2 s.h.)

    Individual instruction in vocal performance through the development of strong technical foundation and well-rounded musicianship. Previous singing experience required. Instructional materials include a repertoire of traditional Aria and Art Song literature in English and Foreign Languages. Students may register for 1 credit hour (one 30-minute lesson per week) or 2 credit hours (two 30-minute lessons per week). This course is repeatable one time. Must have instructor consent for 2 credit hours (music majors for 2 hours only).

    Lecture Hours: 7.5 or 15
    Lab Hours: 15 or 30
    Clinical Hours: 0
    Work Experience Hours: 0

  
  • MUA - 132A-B Applied Voice III


    (1-2 s.h.)

    Individual instruction in vocal performance through the development of strong technical foundation and well-rounded musicianship. Previous singing experience required. Instructional materials include a repertoire of traditional Aria and Art Song literature in English and Foreign Languages. Students may register for 1 credit hour (one 30-minute lesson per week) or 2 credit hours (two 30-minute lessons per week). This course is repeatable one time. Must have instructor consent for 2 credit hours (music majors for 2 hours only).

    Lecture Hours: 7.5 or 15
    Lab Hours: 15 or 30
    Clinical Hours: 0
    Work Experience Hours: 0

  
  • MUA - 184A-B Applied Saxophone I


    (1-2 s.h.)

    Individual instruction in saxophone performance through the development of strong technical foundation and well-rounded musicianship. Instructional materials include a repertoire of traditional and contemporary literature. Students may register for 1 credit hour (one 30-minute lesson per week) or 2 credit hours (one 60-minute lesson per week). This course is repeatable one time. Must have instructor consent for 2 credit hours.

    Lecture Hours: 7.5 or 15
    Lab Hours: 15 or 30
    Clinical Hours: 0
    Work Experience Hours: 0

    Equivalent to 50-162, MUSI-162A-B.
  
  • MUA - 186A-B Applied Flute I


    (1-2 s.h.)

    Individual instruction in flute performance through the development of strong technical foundation and well-rounded musicianship. Instructional materials include a repertoire of traditional and contemporary literature. Students may register for 1 credit hour (one 30-minute lesson per week) or 2 credit hours (one 60-minute lesson per week). This course is repeatable one time. Must have instructor consent for 2 credit hours.

    Lecture Hours: 7.5 or 15
    Lab Hours: 15 or 30
    Clinical Hours: 0
    Work Experience Hours: 0

    Equivalent to 50-158, MUSI-158A-B.
  
  • MUA - 187A-B Applied Oboe I


    (1-2 s.h.)

    Individual instruction in oboe performance through the development of strong technical foundation and well-rounded musicianship. Instructional materials include a repertoire of traditional and contemporary literature. Students may register for 1 credit hour (one 30-minute lesson per week) or 2 credit hours (one 60-minute lesson per week). This course is repeatable one time. Must have instructor consent for 2 credit hours.

    Lecture Hours: 7.5 or 15
    Lab Hours: 15 or 30
    Clinical Hours: 0
    Work Experience Hours: 0

    Equivalent to 50-159, MUSI-159-A-B.
  
  • MUA - 188A-B Applied Clarinet I


    (1-2 s.h.)

    Individual instruction in clarinet performance through the development of strong technical foundation and well-rounded musicianship. Instructional materials include a repertoire of traditional and contemporary literature. Students may register for 1 credit hour (one 30-minute lesson per week) or 2 credit hours (one 60-minute lesson per week). This course is repeatable one time. Must have instructor consent for 2 credit hours.

    Lecture Hours: 7.5 or 15
    Lab Hours: 15 or 30
    Clinical Hours: 0
    Work Experience Hours: 0

    Equivalent to 50-160, MUSI-160A-B.
  
  • MUA - 189A-B Applied Bassoon I


    (1-2 s.h.)

    Individual instruction in bassoon performance through the development of strong technical foundation and well-rounded musicianship. Instructional materials include a repertoire of traditional and contemporary literature. Students may register for 1 credit hour (one 30-minute lesson per week) or 2 credit hours (one 60-minute lesson per week). This course is repeatable one time. Must have instructor consent for 2 credit hours.

    Lecture Hours: 7.5 or 15
    Lab Hours: 15 or 30
    Clinical Hours: 0
    Work Experience Hours: 0

    Equivalent to 50-161, MUSI-161A-B.
  
  • MUA - 191A-B Applied Trumpet I


    (1-2 s.h.)

    Individual instruction in trumpet performance through the development of strong technical foundation and well-rounded musicianship. Instructional materials include a repertoire of traditional and contemporary literature. Students may register for 1 credit hour (one 30-minute lesson per week) or 2 credit hours (one 60-minute lesson per week). This course is repeatable one time. Must have instructor consent for 2 credit hours.

    Lecture Hours: 7.5 or 15
    Lab Hours: 15 or 30
    Clinical Hours: 0
    Work Experience Hours: 0

    Equivalent to 50-163, MUSI-163-A-B.
  
  • MUA - 192A-B Applied French Horn I


    (1-2 s.h.)

    Individual instruction in french horn performance through the development of strong technical foundation and well-rounded musicianship. Instructional materials include a repertoire of traditional and contemporary literature. Students may register for 1 credit hour (one 30-minute lesson per week) or 2 credit hours (one 60-minute lesson per week). This course is repeatable one time. Must have instructor consent for 2 credit hours.

    Lecture Hours: 7.5 or 15
    Lab Hours: 15 or 30
    Clinical Hours: 0
    Work Experience Hours: 0

    Equivalent to 50-164, MUSI-164A-B.
  
  • MUA - 193A-B Applied Trombone I


    (1-2 s.h.)

    Individual instruction in trombone performance through the development of strong technical foundation and well-rounded musicianship. Instructional materials include a repertoire of traditional and contemporary literature. Students may register for 1 credit hour (one 30-minute lesson per week) or 2 credit hours (one 60-minute lesson per week). This course is repeatable one time. Must have instructor consent for 2 credit hours.

    Lecture Hours: 7.5 or 15
    Lab Hours: 15 or 30
    Clinical Hours: 0
    Work Experience Hours: 0

    Equivalent to 50-165, MUSI-165A-B.
  
  • MUA - 194A-B Applied Euphonium I


    (1-2 s.h.)

    Individual instruction in euphonium performance through the development of strong technical foundation and well-rounded musicianship. Instructional materials include a repertoire of traditional and contemporary literature. Students may register for 1 credit hour (one 30-minute lesson per week) or 2 credit hours (one 60-minute lesson per week). This course is repeatable one time. Must have instructor consent for 2 credit hours.

    Lecture Hours: 7.5 or 15
    Lab Hours: 15 or 30
    Clinical Hours: 0
    Work Experience Hours: 0

    Equivalent to 50-166, MUSI-166A-B.
  
  • MUA - 195A-B Applied Tuba I


    (1-2 s.h.)

    Individual instruction in tuba performance through the development of strong technical foundation and well-rounded musicianship. Instructional materials include a repertoire of traditional and contemporary literature. Students may register for 1 credit hour (one 30-minute lesson per week) or 2 credit hours (one 60-minute lesson per week). This course is repeatable one time. Must have instructor consent for 2 credit hours.

    Lecture Hours: 7.5 or 15
    Lab Hours: 15 or 30
    Clinical Hours: 0
    Work Experience Hours: 0

    Equivalent to 50-167, MUSI-167A-B.
  
  • MUA - 196A-B Applied Percussion I


    (1-2 s.h.)

    Individual instruction in percussion performance through the development of strong technical foundation and well-rounded musicianship. Instructional materials include a repertoire of traditional and contemporary literature. Students may register for 1 credit hour (one 30-minute lesson per week) or 2 credit hours (one 60-minute lesson per week). This course is repeatable one time. Must have instructor consent for 2 credit hours.

    Lecture Hours: 7.5 or 15
    Lab Hours: 15 or 30
    Clinical Hours: 0
    Work Experience Hours: 0

    Equivalent to 50-168, MUSI-168A-B.
  
  • MUA - 197A-B Applied Drum Set I


    (1-2 s.h.)

    Individual instruction in drum set performance through the development of strong technical foundation and well-rounded musicianship. Instructional materials include a repertoire of traditional and contemporary literature. Students may register for 1 credit hour (one 30-minute lesson per week) or 2 credit hours (one 60-minute lesson per week). This course is repeatable one time. Must have instructor consent for 2 credit hours.

    Lecture Hours: 7.5 or 15
    Lab Hours: 15 or 30
    Clinical Hours: 0
    Work Experience Hours: 0

    Equivalent to 50-169, MUSI-169A-B.
  
  • MUA - 198A-B Applied Guitar I


    (1-2 s.h.)

    Individual instruction in guitar performance through the development of strong technical foundation and well-rounded musicianship. Instructional materials include a repertoire of traditional and contemporary literature. Students may register for 1 credit hour (one 30-minute lesson per week) or 2 credit hours (one 60-minute lesson per week). This course is repeatable one time. Must have instructor consent for 2 credit hours.

    Lecture Hours: 7.5 or 15
    Lab Hours: 15 or 30
    Clinical Hours: 0
    Work Experience Hours: 0

    Equivalent to 50-170, MUSI-170A-B.
  
  • MUA - 286A-B Applied Flute II


    (1-2 s.h.)

    Prerequisite: Must have completed two semesters of MUA - 186A-B Applied Flute I  with a final grade of C or better.
    Continued instruction in flute performance through the development of strong technical foundation and well-rounded musicianship. Instructional materials include a repertoire of traditional and contemporary literature. Students may register for 1 credit hour (one 30-minute lesson per week) or 2 credit hours (one 60-minute lesson per week). The course is repeatable one time.  Must have instructor consent for 2 credit hours.

    Lecture Hours: 7.5 or 15
    Lab Hours: 15 or 30
    Clinical Hours: 0
    Work Experience Hours: 0

  
  • MUA - 287A-B Applied Oboe II


    (1-2 s.h.)

    Prerequisite: Must have completed 2 semesters of MUA - 187A-B Applied Oboe I , with a final grade of C or higher.
    Continued instruction in oboe performance through the development of strong technical foundation and well-rounded musicianship. Instructional materials include a repertoire of traditional and contemporary literature. Students may register for 1 credit hour (one 30-minute lesson per week) or 2 credit hours (one 60-minute lesson per week). This course is repeatable one time. Must have instructor consent for 2 credit hours.

    Lecture Hours: 7.5 or 15
    Lab Hours: 15 or 30
    Clinical Hours: 0
    Work Experience Hours: 0

  
  • MUA - 288A-B Applied Clarinet II


    (1-2 s.h.)

    Prerequisite: Must have completed 2 semesters of MUA - 188A-B Applied Clarinet I , with a final grade of C or higher.
    Continued instruction in clarinet performance through the development of strong technical foundation and well-rounded musicianship. Instructional materials include a repertoire of traditional and contemporary literature. Students may register for 1 credit hour (one 30-minute lesson per week) or 2 credit hours (one 60-minute lesson per week). This course is repeatable one time. Must have instructor consent for 2 credit hours.

    Lecture Hours: 7.5 or 15
    Lab Hours: 15 or 30
    Clinical Hours: 0
    Work Experience Hours: 0

  
  • MUA - 289A-B Applied Bassoon II


    (1-2 s.h.)

    Prerequisite: Must have completed 2 semesters of MUA - 189A-B Applied Bassoon I , with a final grade of C or higher.
    Continued instruction in bassoon performance through the development of strong technical foundation and well-rounded musicianship. Instructional materials include a repertoire of traditional and contemporary literature. Students may register for 1 credit hour (one 30-minute lesson per week) or 2 credit hours (one 60-minute lesson per week). This course is repeatable one time. Must have instructor consent for 2 credit hours.

    Lecture Hours: 7.5 or 15
    Lab Hours: 15 or 30
    Clinical Hours: 0
    Work Experience Hours: 0

  
  • MUA - 290A-B Applied Saxophone II


    (1-2 s.h.)

    Prerequisite: Must have completed 2 semesters of MUA - 184A-B Applied Saxophone I , with a final grade of C or higher.
    Continued instruction in saxophone performance through the development of strong technical foundation and well-rounded musicianship. Instructional materials include a repertoire of traditional and contemporary literature. Students may register for 1 credit hour (one 30-minute lesson per week) or 2 credit hours (one 60-minute lesson per week). This course is repeatable one time. Must have instructor consent for 2 credit hours.

    Lecture Hours: 7.5 or 15
    Lab Hours: 15 or 30
    Clinical Hours: 0
    Work Experience Hours: 0

  
  • MUA - 291A-B Applied Trumpet II


    (1-2 s.h.)

    Prerequisite: Must have completed 2 semesters of MUA - 191A-B Applied Trumpet I , with a final grade of C or higher.
    Continued instruction in trumpet performance through the development of strong technical foundation and well-rounded musicianship. Instructional materials include a repertoire of traditional and contemporary literature. Students may register for 1 credit hour (one 30-minute lesson per week) or 2 credit hours (one 60-minute lesson per week). This course is repeatable one time. Must have instructor consent for 2 credit hours.

    Lecture Hours: 7.5 or 15
    Lab Hours: 15 or 30
    Clinical Hours: 0
    Work Experience Hours: 0

  
  • MUA - 292A-B Applied French Horn II


    (1-2 s.h.)

    Prerequisite: Must have completed 2 semesters of MUA - 192A-B Applied French Horn I , with a final grade of C or higher.
    Continued instruction in french horn performance through the development of strong technical foundation and well-rounded musicianship. Instructional materials include a repertoire of traditional and contemporary literature. Students may register for 1 credit hour (one 30-minute lesson per week) or 2 credit hours (one 60-minute lesson per week). This course is repeatable one time. Must have instructor consent for 2 credit hours.

    Lecture Hours: 7.5 or 15
    Lab Hours: 15 or 30
    Clinical Hours: 0
    Work Experience Hours: 0

  
  • MUA - 293A-B Applied Trombone II


    (1-2 s.h.)

    Prerequisite: Must have completed 2 semesters of MUA - 193A-B Applied Trombone I , with a final grade of C or higher.
    Continued instruction in trombone performance through the development of strong technical foundation and well-rounded musicianship. Instructional materials include a repertoire of traditional and contemporary literature. Students may register for 1 credit hour (one 30-minute lesson per week) or 2 credit hours (one 60-minute lesson per week). This course is repeatable one time. Must have instructor consent for 2 credit hours.

    Lecture Hours: 7.5 or 15
    Lab Hours: 15 or 30
    Clinical Hours: 0
    Work Experience Hours: 0

  
  • MUA - 294A-B Applied Euphonium II


    (1-2 s.h.)

    Prerequisite: Must have completed 2 semesters of MUA - 194A-B Applied Euphonium I , with a final grade of C or higher.
    Continued instruction in euphonium performance through the development of strong technical foundation and well-rounded musicianship. Instructional materials include a repertoire of traditional and contemporary literature. Students may register for 1 credit hour (one 30-minute lesson per week) or 2 credit hours (one 60-minute lesson per week). This course is repeatable one time. Must have instructor consent for 2 credit hours.

    Lecture Hours: 7.5 or 15
    Lab Hours: 15 or 30
    Clinical Hours: 0
    Work Experience Hours: 0

  
  • MUA - 295A-B Applied Tuba II


    (1-2 s.h.)

    Prerequisite: Must have completed 2 semesters of MUA - 195A-B Applied Tuba I , with a final grade of C or higher.
    Continued instruction in tuba performance through the development of strong technical foundation and well-rounded musicianship. Instructional materials include a repertoire of traditional and contemporary literature. Students may register for 1 credit hour (one 30-minute lesson per week) or 2 credit hours (one 60-minute lesson per week). This course is repeatable one time. Must have instructor consent for 2 credit hours.

    Lecture Hours: 7.5 or 15
    Lab Hours: 15 or 30
    Clinical Hours: 0
    Work Experience Hours: 0

 

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