May 16, 2024  
2017-2018 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2017-2018 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


 Courses numbered from 101–299 are lower-division courses, primarily for freshmen and sophomores; those numbered from 300–499 are upper-division courses, primarily for juniors and seniors. The numbers 296, 396, 496, and 596 designate individual study courses and are available for registration by prior arrangement with the course instructor and approval of the department chair.

The number in parentheses following the course title indicates the amount of credit each course carries. Variable credit courses include the minimum and maximum number of the credits within parentheses.

Not all of the courses are offered every quarter. Final confirmation of courses to be offered, information on new courses and programs, as well as a list of hours, instructor, titles of courses and places of class meetings, is available online in My CWU which can be accessed through the the CWU home page, and go to www.cwu.edu/registrar/course-information

 

Music (MUS)

  
  • MUS 366 - Applied Jazz (Individual Instruction)


    Description:
    Private study on instruments secondary to a student’s major performance area. Intended particularly for advanced students who wish to develop additional skills on an instrument or in voice to enrich their total music background. Instruction available in performance areas A-E, G and H. One credit any quarter, may be repeated.

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisites: at least two quarters at the MUS 264 level and admission to the BA music jazz specialization.

    Credits: (1)

  
  • MUS 370 - Applied Area (Individual Instruction: Secondary or Major Supplementary)


    Description:
    Private study in area secondary to major performance area, or supplemental instruction in major performance area. Intended for advanced students who wish to develop additional performance skills to enrich their total music background. By permission. May be repeated for credit.

    Credits: (1)

  
  • MUS 372 - Music History 1


    Description:
    Study of music history. The first in a three-quarter sequence.

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisites: MUS 146 with a C or higher, and MUS 154A.

    Credits: (3)

  
  • MUS 373 - Music History 2


    Description:
    A study of music history. The second of a three-quarter sequence.

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisites: MUS 244 and MUS 372.

    Credits: (3)

  
  • MUS 374 - Music History 3


    Description:
    A study of music history. The third of a three-quarter sequence.

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisites: MUS 245 and MUS 373.

    Credits: (3)

  
  • MUS 379 - Philosophy of Music (On reserve as of 9/16/15)


    Description:
    Great music as a source of insights into human beings and the world. Put on reserve as of 9/16/15. Will go inactive 8/24/18.

    Credits: (3)

  
  • MUS 380 - Music History Review


    Description:
    A review of the material presented in the required undergraduate music history sequence. Specifically intended for graduate students. The final exam will be equivalent to the graduate music history diagnostic examination. May not be used to satisfy upper-division undergraduate or graduate degree requirements. Required for graduate students not passing Music History diagnostic test. Grade will either be S or U.

    Credits: (3)

  
  • MUS 382 - Survey of Chamber Music


    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisite: MUS 372.

    Credits: (3)

  
  • MUS 383 - Survey of Symphonic Music


    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisite: MUS 372.

    Credits: (3)

  
  • MUS 384 - Survey of Choral Music


    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisite: MUS 372.

    Credits: (3)

  
  • MUS 385 - Survey of Opera


    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisite: MUS 372.

    Credits: (3)

  
  • MUS 386 - Survey of 20th-century Music


    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisite: MUS 372.

    Credits: (3)

  
  • MUS 396 - Individual Study


    Description:
    May be repeated if subject is different.

    Credits: (1-6)

  
  • MUS 397 - Honors


    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisite: admission to department honors program.

    Credits: (1-12)

  
  • MUS 397 - Honors


    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisite: admission to department honors program.

    Credits: (1-12)

  
  • MUS 398 - Special Topics


    Credits: (1-6)

  
  • MUS 399 - Seminar


    Description:
    May be repeated if subject is different.

    Credits: (1-5)

  
  • MUS 400 - Recital Performance


    Description:
    Recital performance required for the completion of degrees requiring MUS 464-level applied study. Grade will either be S or U.

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisite: 3 credits of any MUS 464. Co-requisite: any MUS 464.

    Credits: (1)

  
  • MUS 410 - Vocal Jazz Choir


    Description:
    An ensemble specializing in performance of repertoire from jazz choir tradition established in the Northwest and beyond. Must attend all scheduled rehearsals and performances. For juniors and seniors. Limited to SATB singers and rhythm section instruments. May be repeated for credit.

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisite: junior standing or above.

    Credits: (1)

  
  • MUS 411 - Women’s Choir


    Description:
    May be repeated for credit.

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisite: junior standing or above.

    Credits: (1)

  
  • MUS 413 - Flute Choir


    Description:
    Previous experience in flute performance and permission of instructor. Two hours of rehearsal per week plus all scheduled rehearsals and performances. May be repeated for credit.

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisite: junior standing or above.

    Credits: (1)

  
  • MUS 414 - Brass Choir


    Description:
    See MUS 214 for description. May be repeated for credit.

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisite: junior standing or above.

    Credits: (1)

  
  • MUS 415 - Chamber Orchestra


    Description:
    May be repeated for credit. Two hours rehearsal per week plus all scheduled rehearsals and performances. By audition. Course will be offered every year (Winter and Spring).

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisite: junior standing or above.

    Credits: (1)

  
  • MUS 417 - Chamber Music Ensemble


    Description:
    One hour coaching plus two hours rehearsal per week plus all scheduled rehearsals and performances. Instruction available in performance areas A-I, K, L. By audition.  May be repeated for credit. Course will be offered every year (Fall and Winter).

    Credits: (1)

  
  • MUS 418 - Jazz Combo


    Description:
    Performance in jazz combos in various configurations. May be repeated for credit.

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisite: junior standing or above.

    Credits: (1)

  
  • MUS 420 - Composition 4


    Description:
    May be repeated up to 9 credits.

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisite: 6 credits of MUS 320.

    Credits: (3)

  
  • MUS 422 - Orchestration


    Description:
    Instrumentation. May be repeated for credit.

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisites: MUS 246 with a grade of C or higher and MUS 372.

    Credits: (3)

  
  • MUS 423 - Advanced Orchestration


    Description:
    Study of various scores and treatises. Individual projects.

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisite: MUS 422A.

    Credits: (3)

  
  • MUS 424 - Jazz Pedagogy


    Description:
    Jazz-specific teaching methods, strategies, literature and materials primarily for application in a public school setting, grades 6-12, vocal or instrumental. Recommended for, but not limited to, music education majors. This course is a part of the Teacher Preparation Program.

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisite: junior standing or above.

    Credits: (3)

  
  • MUS 425 - Pedagogy (Studio)


    Description:
    Teaching methods and materials. Instruction available in performance areas A-E,G, and H. By permission.

    Credits: (3)

  
  • MUS 425A - Pedagogy (Studio Piano)


    Description:
    Teaching methods and materials. By permission.

    Credits: (3)

  
  • MUS 425B - Pedagogy, Vocal


    Description:
    Teaching methods and materials. By permission.

    Credits: (3)

  
  • MUS 426 - Literature (Studio)


    Description:
    Literature related to the specific applied area for teaching and performance purposes. Instruction available in performance areas A-E, and G. By permission.

    Credits: (3)

  
  • MUS 426A - Literature (Studio Piano)


    Description:
    Literature related to the specific applied area for teaching and performance purposes. By permission.

    Credits: (3)

  
  • MUS 426H - Literature (Studio Guitar)


    Description:
    Literature related to the specific applied area for teaching and performance purposes. By permission.

    Credits: (3)

  
  • MUS 428 - Men’s Choir


    Description:
    May be repeated for credit.

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisite: junior standing or above.

    Credits: (1)

  
  • MUS 429 - Percussion Ensemble


    Description:
    Two hours rehearsal per week plus all scheduled rehearsals and performances. By audition. May be repeated for credit. Course will be offered every year (Fall, Winter, and Spring).

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisite: junior standing or above.

    Credits: (1)

  
  • MUS 432 - Big Band


    Description:
    Must attend all scheduled rehearsals and performances. MUS 232 for freshmen and sophomores. May be repeated for credit.

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisite: junior standing or above.

    Credits: (1)

  
  • MUS 435 - Laboratory Choir


    Description:
    See MUS 235 for description. May be repeated for credit.

    Credits: (1)

  
  • MUS 440 - Analytical Techniques II


    Description:
    Emphasis on 20th century music, including contemporary extrapolations from Schenker’s methods, pitch class, and parametric analysis techniques.

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisite: MUS 340.

    Credits: (3)

  
  • MUS 461 - Opera Workshop


    Description:
    A class leading to the performance of scenes or single acts from opera. May be repeated for credit. By audition. Course will be offered on even numbered years (Spring).

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisites: junior standing or above.

    Credits: (1-2)

  
  • MUS 462 - Opera Production


    Description:
    A class leading to performance of a complete opera. MUS 462 and MUS 562 are layered courses; students not receive credit for both. May be repeated for credit.

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisite: junior standing for above.

    Credits: (1-3)

  
  • MUS 464 - Major Applied Area (Individual Instruction)


    Description:
    Instruction available in performance areas A-H and K. Additional fees required. Lessons available in applied areas. May be repeated for credit.

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisite: MUS 364 A-E, G, H, and L.

    Credits: (3)

  
  • MUS 466 - Wind Ensemble


    Description:
    See MUS 266 for description. One credit if offered one term only during summer session. By permission. May be repeated for credit.

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisites: junior standing or above.

    Credits: (1-2)

  
  • MUS 467 - Choir


    Description:
    Open to all students by audition. Five hours rehearsal per week plus all scheduled rehearsals and performances. One credit if offered one term only during summer session. May be repeated for credit.

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisite: junior standing or above.

    Credits: (1-2)

  
  • MUS 468 - Chamber Choir


    Description:
    See MUS 268 for complete description. May be repeated for credit.

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisite: junior standing or above.

    Credits: (2)

  
  • MUS 469 - Symphonic Winds


    Description:
    Winter and spring quarters only. Five hours of rehearsal per week plus scheduled rehearsals and performances. During winter and spring quarters the symphonic band will present several formal concert programs. Membership is by audition only. May be repeated up to 18 credits. Course will be offered every year (Winter, Spring).

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisite: junior standing or above.

    Credits: (2)

    Learner Outcomes:
    Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

    • Develop individual creative and interpretive skills in a group environment.
    • Interpret music in the collaborative atmosphere of ensemble and section settings.
    • Demonstrate leadership and team working skills required when performing in a music ensemble with others.
    • Employ and improve musical and technical skills through ensemble and sectional rehearsal and the individual practice of parts.
    Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
    2/1/18

  
  • MUS 477 - Orchestra


    Description:
    Open to all students proficient on orchestral instruments by audition. Five hours rehearsal per week plus all scheduled rehearsals and performances. One credit if offered one term only during summer session. May be repeated for credit. Course will be offered every year (Fall, Winter, and Spring).

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisite: junior standing or above.

    Credits: (1-2)

  
  • MUS 480 - Reed Making for Double Reed Instruments


    Credits: (1)

  
  • MUS 484 - Instrumental Arranging


    Description:
    Course will focus on skills needed to write and arrange music for junior and senior high school instrumental ensembles. Course will be offered every year (Spring).

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisite: MUS 246.

    Credits: (3)

  
  • MUS 485 - Choral Arranging


    Description:
    Course will focus skills needed to write and arrange music junior and senior high school vocal ensembles.

    Credits: (3)

  
  • MUS 486 - Jazz Band Arranging


    Description:
    Orchestration/arranging techniques in the jazz band idiom, including writing for smaller jazz ensembles, specialized instrumentation, and the big band. Especially useful for music educators.

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisites: MUS 246 and MUS 255.

    Credits: (3)

  
  • MUS 487 - Marching and Concert Band


    Description:
    Fall quarter only. May be repeated for credit.

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisite: junior standing or above.

    Credits: (2)

  
  • MUS 488 - Symphonic Band


    Description:
    Winter and spring quarters only. See MUS 288 for description. May be repeated for credit.

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisite: junior standing or above.

    Credits: (2)

  
  • Learning Agreement Forms

    MUS 490 - Cooperative Education


    Description:
    An individualized, contracted field experience with business, industry, government, or social service agencies. This contractual arrangement involves a student learning plan, cooperating employer supervision, and faculty coordination. May be repeated for credit. Grade will either be S or U.

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisite: prior approval required.

    Credits: (1-12)

  
  • MUS 491 - Workshop or Clinic


    Credits: (1-6)

  
  • MUS 492 - Accompanying Practicum


    Description:
    By assignment of instructor. Minimum of three hours of rehearsal weekly per credit plus performances. May be repeated for credit.

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisite: junior standing or above.

    Credits: (1-3)

  
  • MUS 495 - Senior Project


    Description:
    Students are required, as a senior project, to present a recital, composition, or piece of research. May be repeated for credit.

    Credits: (2)

  
  
  • MUS 497 - Honors


    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisite: admission to department honors program.

    Credits: (1-12)

  
  • MUS 498 - Special Topics


    Credits: (1-6)

  
  • MUS 499 - Seminar


    Credits: (1-5)


Nutrition (NUTR)

  
  • NUTR 101 - Introduction to Human Nutrition


    Description:
    Fundamental nutritional concepts as related to health. Four hours lecture and one hour discussion per week. NS-Applications Natural Science.

    Credits: (5)

    General Education Category
    NS-Applications Natural Science.

  
  • NUTR 240 - Introduction to Foods


    Description:
    Examination of scientific principles of food preparation, function of ingredients, effects of preparation techniques, and nutritional considerations. Two hours lecture per week.

    Prerequisites:
    Corequisite: NUTR 240LAB.

    Credits: (2)

  
  • NUTR 240LAB - Introduction to Foods Laboratory


    Description:
    Additional material fees. Four hours per week.

    Prerequisites:
    Corequisite: NUTR 240.

    Credits: (2)

  
  • NUTR 298 - Special Topics


    Credits: (1-6)

  
  • NUTR 299 - Seminar


    Description:
    May be repeated if subject is different.

    Credits: (1-5)

  
  • NUTR 318 - The Politics of Food and Health


    Description:
    Exploration of the politics of food from farm to table, and the implications for human and environmental health.  HED 318 and NUTR 318 are cross-listed courses, students may not receive credit for both.

    Credits: (3)

    Learner Outcomes:
    Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

    • Analyze changes in U.S. diet over time.
    • Question food systems, choices, and discourse relative to personal and population health.
    • Identify influential factors in the food environment relative to power.
    • Evaluate regulatory influence on food production, manufacturing, and distribution and the potential effects on human and environmental health.
    • Frame a food system issue, from a population health standpoint, for discussion.
    Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
    2/16/17

  
  • NUTR 340 - Management of Food Resources


    Description:
    Food management principles involved in the planning, purchasing, preparing, and serving of meals in relation to nutritional needs, social needs, food preferences, and resources.

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisites: NUTR 101 and NUTR 240.

    Credits: (2)

  
  • NUTR 340LAB - Management of Food Resources Laboratory


    Description:
    Demonstration of food management principles. Twenty dollars materials fee.

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisite: NUTR 340.

    Credits: (1)

  
  • NUTR 342 - Quantity Food Production and Service


    Description:
    Principles and techniques of food production and food safety for restaurants, health care facilities, and other institutions.

    Prerequisites:
    Corequisite: NUTR 342LAB. Prerequisite: NUTR 240.

    Credits: (4)

  
  • NUTR 342LAB - Quantity Food Production and Service Laboratory


    Prerequisites:
    Corequisite: NUTR 342.

    Credits: (1)

  
  • NUTR 343 - Foods and Nutrition Professionalism


    Description:
    Professional ethics, career readiness, and career research in foods and nutrition.

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisite: junior standing or above.

    Credits: (1)

  
  • NUTR 344 - Medical Nutrition Therapy I


    Description:
    Introduction to medical nutrition therapy including nutrition care process, diabetes, heart disease, and cancer.

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisites: NUTR 101 and (BIOL 201 OR BIOL 355) and (CHEM 111 OR CHEM 181).

    Credits: (3)

  
  • NUTR 345 - Nutrition and the Lifecycle


    Description:
    Effects of nutrition on development, growth, and health, from conception through the older adult.

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisites: NUTR 101 or NUTR 433.

    Credits: (5)

  
  • NUTR 347 - Nutrition Education and Counseling


    Description:
    Introduction to educating individuals and groups about nutrition, from theory to application. Includes techniques, procedures, and skills related to successful nutrition counseling.

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisite: NUTR 101.

    Credits: (4)

  
  • NUTR 350 - Weight Management


    Description:
    Study of the pathophysiology of obesity and the underlying principles of healthy weight assessment, achievement, and management.

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisite: NUTR 101 and declared major in food science and nutrition or by permission.

    Credits: (3)

  
  • NUTR 396 - Individual Study


    Description:
    May be repeated if subject is different.

    Credits: (1-6)

  
  • NUTR 397 - Honors


    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisite: admission to department honors program.

    Credits: (1-12)

  
  • NUTR 398 - Special Topics


    Credits: (1-6)

  
  • NUTR 399 - Seminar


    Description:
    May be repeated if subject is different.

    Credits: (1-5)

  
  • NUTR 405 - Hospitality Catering


    Description:
    Basics of off-premise catering including menu planning, budgeting, logistics, and marketing. NUTR 405, RT 405, and RT 505 are equivalent courses; students may not receive credit for more than one.

    Credits: (3)

  
  • NUTR 406 - Peer Nutrition Education Practicum


    Description:
    Supervised experience as a nutrition educator at the Student Health Center and/or CWU Center for Sports Nutrition. May be repeated for credit.

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisite: NUTR 101, 348, and 446.

    Credits: (1)

  
  • NUTR 433 - Macronutrients


    Description:
    Nutritional aspects of carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, water, and energy.

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisites: CHEM 112 or CHEM 363.

    Credits: (3)

  
  • NUTR 436 - Theory and Treatment of Eating Disorders


    Description:
    This course will identify the history, theory, and treatment components of Eating Disorders. Medical, psychological, behavioral,physical and nutritional aspects of each will be addressed in addition to treatment components. Formerly NUTR 346; students may not receive credit for both.

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisite: NUTR 101.

    Credits: (3)

  
  • NUTR 440 - Experimental Foods


    Description:
    Physical and chemical bases of food preparation. Experiment testing result of variation in ingredients and manipulative practice.

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisites: (NUTR 240, and NUTR 240LAB, and CHEM 112) AND (PSY 362 or EDCS 312) .

    Credits: (2)

  
  • NUTR 440LAB - Experimental Foods Laboratory


    Description:
    Additional material fees.

    Prerequisites:
    Co-requisite: NUTR 440.

    Credits: (1)

  
  • NUTR 442 - Nutrition Assessment Laboratory


    Description:
    Current tools for nutritional assessment with laboratory experience. One hour lecture and two hours laboratory per week.

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisite: NUTR 443.

    Credits: (2)

  
  • NUTR 443 - Metabolism and Micronutrients


    Description:
    Effect of nutritional and physiological state on the regulation of carbohydrate, lipid, and protein metabolism. Metabolic and physiological role of vitamins and minerals.

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisites: NUTR 433 and CHEM 113, or CHEM 432 and BIOL 201, or BIOL 356.

    Credits: (5)

  
  • NUTR 444 - Medical Nutrition Therapy II


    Description:
    The influence of nutrition on physiological problems; disease and medical nutritional therapy; nutrition and health management.

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisites: NUTR 344, NUTR 443 and CHEM 113 or CHEM 432.

    Credits: (3)

  
  • NUTR 445 - Experimental Food Research


    Description:
    Principles of experimental food research. Propose, conduct, analyze, and present original food research project.

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisites: NUTR 440 and NUTR 440LAB.

    Credits: (1)

  
  • NUTR 445LAB - Experimental Food Research Laboratory


    Description:
    Product production, sensory and objective testing of experimental food research project.

    Prerequisites:
    Co-requisite: NUTR 445.

    Credits: (1)

  
  • NUTR 446 - Sports Nutrition


    Description:
    Integration and application of scientifically based nutrition and exercise physiology principles that support and enhance performance and good health. NUTR 446 and EXSC 446 are cross-listed  courses; students may not receive credit for both.

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisites: NUTR 101 and (CHEM 113 or EXSC 450).

    Credits: (3)

  
  • NUTR 447 - Community Nutrition


    Description:
    National and international nutritional problems and programs.

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisites: either NUTR 101 or  NUTR 433.

    Credits: (3)

  
  • NUTR 448 - Food Service Systems Management


    Description:
    Application of organizational management and principles to food-service systems including organizing, staffing, controlling, planning, marketing, and leading.

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisites: NUTR 240 and NUTR 342.

    Credits: (4)

  
  • Learning Agreement Forms

    NUTR 490 - Cooperative Education


    Description:
    An individualized, contracted field experience with business, industry, government, or social service agencies. This contractual arrangement involves a student learning plan, cooperating employer supervisor and faculty coordination. May be repeated for credit. Grade will either be S or U.

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisite: prior approval required.

    Credits: (1-12)

  
  • NUTR 491 - Workshop


    Credits: (1-6)

  
  • NUTR 492A - Dietetic Practicum


    Description:
    Dietetic Internship Experience. May not be repeated. Credits may not be used to apply to the Master’s degree. Grade will be S or U. Permission required.

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisite: permission required.

    Credits: (10-18)

  
  • NUTR 492B - Dietetic Practicum


    Description:
    Dietetic Internship Experience. May not be repeated. Prerequisite, successful completion of 492A. Credits may not be used to apply to the Master’s degree. Grade will be S or U.

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisite: NUTR 492A.

    Credits: (10-18)

  
  • NUTR 492C - Dietetic Practicum


    Description:
    Dietetic Internship Experience. May not be repeated. Prerequisites, successful completion 492B. Credits may not be used to apply to the Master’s degree. Grade will be S or U.

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisite: NUTR 492B.

    Credits: (10-18)

 

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