Course Descriptions

MUS 422 - Orchestration

• Identify specific characteristics of each instrument and understand the principles of scoring for each instrument category.
• Recognize and apply terminology, transpositions, scoring techniques, and notation pertaining to individual instruments, instrument categories, and ensembles.
• Identify and incorporate special devices and special effects for specific instruments both written and aurally.
• Transcribe and/or arrange short excerpts for a given instrumentation.

MUS 423 - Advanced Orchestration

• Identify specific characteristics of each instrument and understand the principles of scoring for each instrument category.
• Recognize and apply terminology, transpositions, scoring techniques, and notation pertaining to individual instruments and instrument categories.
• Identify and incorporate special devices and special effects for specific instruments both written and aurally.
• Transcribe and/or arrange excerpts of a substantial length for a given instrumentation.
• Interpret musical treatises and demonstrate a mastery of score reading through the recognition of musical syntax, structural elements, and notation details.
• Recognize and apply terminology, scoring techniques, transpositions, and notation pertaining to larger ensembles.

MUS 424 - Jazz Pedagogy

• Demonstrate an awareness of jazz education history and trends and compare with jazz performance history
• Demonstrate how to establish a jazz program in a school setting and strategies and/ or methods for developing jazz skills in students
• Demonstrate rehearsal techniques and strategies in student ensembles
• Demonstrate rhythm section techniques
• Develop lists of appropriate equipment in school settings and compile lists of jazz resources in various media
• Develop philosophies concerning festivals and contests

MUS 425 - Pedagogy (Studio)

MUS 425A - Pedagogy (Studio Piano)

MUS 425B - Pedagogy, Vocal

MUS 426 - Literature (Studio)

MUS 426A - Literature (Studio Piano)

MUS 426H - Literature (Studio Guitar)

MUS 428 - Men’s Choir

• Sing a wide variety of choral literature
• Sing musically and in tune
• Sing in unison, and their own parts amid two, three or four other voice parts
• Sing with healthy vocal technique
• Sing music with historic authenticity
• Sing accompanied and unaccompanied music

MUS 429 - Percussion Ensemble

• Demonstrate fundamentals of proper tonal production including: improve their recognition of aural skills including using intervals, rhythms, and listening to other sections in the ensemble
• Perform quality music of varying time periods in the appropriate style
• Demonstrate leadership competencies appropriate to ensemble playing including leading sectionals, understanding the full score and how your part fits into the whole, and nonverbal artistic communication
• Practice sight reading skills

MUS 432 - Big Band

• Demonstrate characteristic jazz tone quality on their instruments.
• Demonstrate characteristic jazz phrasing and style on their instruments.
• Work together to create a cohesive group sound with an overall high quality artistic, emotional and technical impact.
• Perform a wide variety of music composed and arranged for the jazz big band.
• Improvise in a jazz big band setting, including musical interaction within the ensemble.

MUS 435 - Laboratory Choir

MUS 440 - Analytical Techniques II

MUS 461 - Opera Workshop

• Demonstrate fundamentals of proper tonal production including: improve their recognition of aural skills including using intervals, rhythms, and listening to other sections in the ensemble
• Perform quality music of varying time periods in the appropriate style
• Demonstrate leadership competencies appropriate to ensemble playing including leading sectionals, understanding the full score and how your part fits into the whole, and nonverbal artistic communication
• Practice sight reading skills

MUS 462 - Opera Production

• Prepare an operatic role musically, including professional preparation expectations and the proper musical style for the period and genre.
• Prepare an operatic role dramatically, including character study and preparation as well as state protocol and execution.
• Integrate their musical and dramatic preparation into practical performance experience in the final culminating performances.
• Participate in all aspects of opera production, including building sets and costumes, running stage equipment and using proper stage procedure.

MUS 464 - Major Applied Area (Individual Instruction)

• Demonstrate musicianship through the artistic mastery of the instrument.
• Acquire advanced pedagogical knowledge of the instrument.
• Demonstrate advanced proficiency in rhythm, sight-reading, and style.
• Acquire knowledge and develop advanced performance ability through the study of basic literature of the instrument appropriate to the level of study.

MUS 466 - Wind Ensemble

MUS 467 - Choir

MUS 468 - Chamber Choir

MUS 469 - Symphonic Winds

• 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.

MUS 477 - Orchestra

• Demonstrate fundamentals of proper tonal production including: improve their recognition of aural skills including using intervals, rhythms, and listening to other sections in the ensemble
• Perform quality music of varying time periods in the appropriate style
• Demonstrate leadership competencies appropriate to ensemble playing including leading sectionals, understanding the full score and how your part fits into the whole, and nonverbal artistic communication
• Practice sight reading skills

MUS 480 - Reed Making for Double Reed Instruments

MUS 484 - Instrumental Arranging

• Define and explain terminology, ranges, transpositions, scoring techniques, and notation pertaining to individual instruments, instrument categories, and larger ensembles.
• Identify and use appropriate ranges for elementary, middle/jr.high, high school students, collegiate, and professional performers in instrumental arrangements.
• Identify instruments, special effects and devices, and scoring techniques aurally
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• Incorporate the use of technology in instrumental arranging through the use of Sibelius or Finale (music notation software).
• Transcribe original works into arrangements for new instrument combinations.
• Examine compositions, arrangements and orchestration practices of reputable professionals in the field.
• Evaluate instrumental arrangements for appropriate range, rhythm, harmony, and overall construction for suitable use in the classroom context.
• Use appropriate instrumental arranging tools to shape creative and imaginative arrangements appropriate for a variety of ability levels, from beginner to professional.
• Create original arrangements of pre-existing musical material using specified guidelines.
• Evaluate instrumental arrangements and compositions for appropriate range, rhythm, harmony, and overall construction suitable for use in the classroom context.

MUS 485 - Choral Arranging

MUS 486 - Jazz Band Arranging

• Demonstrate reharmonization of standard jazz chord progressions.
• Demonstrate written knowledge of jazz scales and chords.
• Demonstrate analysis skills with chord progressions.
• Demonstrate modification of jazz melodies.
• Demonstrate modification of jazz styles, i.e. change a swing tune into latin, etc.
• Demonstrate knowledge of instrument ranges and other idiomatic details.
• Demonstrate jazz orchestration technique.
• Demonstrate chart layout technique.

MUS 487 - Marching and Concert Band

MUS 488 - Symphonic Band

MUS 490 - Cooperative Education

MUS 491 - Workshop or Clinic

MUS 492 - Accompanying Practicum

MUS 495 - Senior Project

MUS 496 - Individual Study

MUS 497 - Honors

MUS 498 - Special Topics

MUS 499 - Seminar

NUTR 101 - Introduction to Human Nutrition

• Describe how scientific and technological developments in the fields of nutrition and foods/agriculture contribute to our lives and create value.
• Recognize social, political, and ethical implications of scientific discoveries and technological advancements in the fields of nutrition and foods/agriculture.
• Formulate questions in the fields of nutrition and foods/agriculture that can be addressed through scientific or technological solutions.
• Apply mathematical and quantitative reasoning to solve problems as they relate to nutrition and health.
• Describe the rationale of the dietary recommendations in the prevention of chronic diseases and nutritional deficiencies and apply them to their own lives.
• Apply the principles of nutrition science to real-world decisions on diet and health.

NUTR 240 - Introduction to Foods

• Identify the functional properties of the various ingredients used in food preparation and how they affect the quality of the product.
• Identify the standards of food purchasing and storage to achieve maximum quality and nutrient retention.

NUTR 240LAB - Introduction to Foods Laboratory

• Identify the functional properties of the various ingredients used in food preparation and how they affect the quality of the product.
• Identify the standards of food purchasing and storage to achieve maximum quality and nutrient retention.

NUTR 298 - Special Topics

NUTR 299 - Seminar

NUTR 318 - The Politics of Food and Health

• 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.

NUTR 340 - Management of Food Resources

• Identify the impact of discretionary calories and physical activity on body weight
• Recognize the role of food in promotion of a healthy lifestyle
• Recognize the socio-cultural and ethnic food consumption issues and trends for various consumers
• Apply food science knowledge to functions of ingredients in food and how to apply this to recipes for diet therapy
• Apply recipe modifications to meet dietary needs
• Translate nutrition needs into menus for individuals and groups
• Apply health promotion and disease prevention theories and guidelines
• Know food and nutrition regulations regarding food labeling

NUTR 340LAB - Management of Food Resources Laboratory

• Evaluate sensory attributes of food
• Recognize the role of food in promotion of a healthy lifestyle
• Calculate and interpret nutrient composition of foods
• Apply food science knowledge to functions of ingredients in food and how to apply this to recipes for diet therapy
• Apply recipe modifications to meet dietary needs
• Translate nutrition needs into menus for individuals and groups
• Apply health promotion and disease prevention theories and guidelines

NUTR 342 - Quantity Food Production and Service

NUTR 342LAB - Quantity Food Production and Service Laboratory

NUTR 343 - Foods and Nutrition Professionalism

• Develop a professional portfolio
• Identify characteristics of strong cover letters
• Identify characteristics of professional resumes
• Identify professional organizations, resources, and leadership opportunities within the nutrition field
• Develop strong communication/interviewing skills
• Demonstrate and understanding of Code of Ethics
• Perform self-assessments
• Gain exposure to careers in Nutrition from guest speakers

NUTR 344 - Medical Nutrition Therapy I

• Demonstrate the scientific principles of human nutrition in health and disease.
• Understand the principles of nutrition assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation.
• Know the fundamentals of effective communication and documentation.

NUTR 345 - Nutrition and the Lifecycle

• Describe nutritional priorities during each stage of the lifecycle.
• Discuss health maintenance and disease prevention as they are related to nutrition and nutritional status.
• Discuss the physiology related to pregnancy, lactation, and growth.
• Demonstrate effective and professional written communication and documentation when communicating with individuals.
• Use the nutrition care process to make decisions, to identify nutrition related problems and determine and evaluate nutrition interventions.

NUTR 347 - Nutrition Education and Counseling

• Demonstrate an ability to effectively interview a client and assess their learning needs.
• Evaluate an interview and critique it effectively.
• Demonstrate an understanding of educational theories and techniques by designing and performing a nutrition education lesson.
• Demonstrate appropriate interpersonal communication skills by using group consensus building, in performing interviews, and through the completion of the teaching assignment.
• Gain an understanding of how to promote change in a client.
• Demonstrate appropriate public speaking techniques in giving oral presentations.

NUTR 350 - Weight Management

• Understand how to assess healthy body weight.
• Understand different weight loss/gain theories and mechanisms.
• Describe and summarize the roles of diet, body composition, healthy behaviors, and eating disorders in weight management.
• Describe the use of nutritional assessment tools in assessing healthy body weight/composition.
• Describe and summarize current controversial issues in weight management.

NUTR 396 - Individual Study

NUTR 397 - Honors

NUTR 398 - Special Topics

NUTR 399 - Seminar

NUTR 405 - Hospitality Catering

• Describe the process and tasks needed to completely plan and implement an off premise catering event.
• Identify basic tasks and steps involved in catering an event including budgeting, menu planning, logistics, and service.
• Outline the management issues and concerns unique to off premises catering including marketing, financial management, human resources, and facilities.
• Given a situation, be able to identify safety and sanitation problems.
• Complete a business plan for a catering and event operation.

NUTR 406 - Peer Nutrition Education Practicum

• Complete a medical record note using the SOAP (subjective, objective, assessment, plan) format or other similar medical note format.
• Gather relevant information, make a clinical assessment and produce a plan for clients.
• Develop effective nutrition education materials.

NUTR 433 - Macronutrients

• Discuss the Importance Of Nutrition Understanding Among Health Professionals.
• Define types Of Study Designs.
• Describe the Significance Of Carbohydrate, Protein And Fat In Human Nutrition.
• Discuss the Chemical Nature Of The Energy Nutrients And How They Affect Function.
• Describe the Digestion Of Energy Nutrients In The Body.
• Define how The Body Gets Energy And How It Is Measured.
• Know principles Of Biochemistry And How They Relate To Nutrition.
• Know the Scientific Principles Of Human Nutrition In Health And Disease.

NUTR 436 - Theory and Treatment of Eating Disorders

• Demonstrate knowledge of the role of media and dieting on risk for an eating disorder.
• Demonstrate knowledge of diagnostic criteria for eating disorders.
• Demonstrate knowledge of behavioral, physical, and psychological symptoms related to eating disorders.
• Demonstrate knowledge of current treatment approaches for eating disorders.
• Create an advertising campaign that promotes a real product in a healthy, positive manner to the general public.

NUTR 440 - Experimental Foods

• Describe and apply knowledge about the chemical and physical roles of food components in simple and complex food systems.
• Design and propose a food research project to determine the sensory impact of modifying ingredients that improve the nutritional quality of a food.
• Employ statistical analyses to evaluate and interpret data collected through sensory evaluation panels and objective food testing.
• Integrate data findings with known facts regarding ingredient manipulation in foods.
• Write a technical report in a style appropriate for a professional scientific publication.

NUTR 440LAB - Experimental Foods Laboratory

• Describe and apply knowledge about the chemical and physical roles of food components in simple and complex food systems.
• Write clear and concise research reports that demonstrate critical thinking skills.

NUTR 442 - Nutrition Assessment Laboratory

• Describe procedures and rationale as well as correctly carry out anthropometric methods of nutrition assessment.
• Describe procedures and rationale as well as correctly carry out laboratory methods of nutrition assessment.
• Describe limitations and complexities of interpreting anthropometric and laboratory values of nutrition assessment.

NUTR 443 - Metabolism and Micronutrients

• Describe the function and regulation of metabolic pathways as they relate to nutritional and other environmental factors.
• Explain how the control of metabolic pathways in different organs are integrated in the intact animal under various physiological conditions.
• Describe the role of vitamins and minerals in metabolism and regulation.

NUTR 444 - Medical Nutrition Therapy II

• Demonstrate the scientific principles of human nutrition in disease of the GI tract, kidney, liver, pancreas and other organ and organ systems.
• Understand the principles of nutrition assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation in clients with GI tract, kidney, liver, pancreas and other diseases with nutrition implications.
• Know the fundamentals of effective communication and documentation.

NUTR 445 - Experimental Food Research

• Write an effective research proposal.
• Interpret and critically evaluate statistical analysis of research data.
• Report research results using language appropriate for scientific reporting.
• Produce an effective research poster.

NUTR 445LAB - Experimental Food Research Laboratory

• Work effectively within a research team and manage their time effectively.
• Collect quality research data.
• Describe basic principles of experimental research design.

NUTR 446 - Sports Nutrition

• Identify energy systems utilized during physical activity.
• Demonstrate knowledge related to macronutrient, micronutrient, and fluid requirements based on type of physical activity.
• Demonstrate how to locate, interpret, evaluate and use professional literature to make ethical evidence-based practice decisions.
• Identify the relationship between dietary intake and exercise performance.
• Identify proposed mechanisms and theories behind various popular ergogenic aids.

NUTR 447 - Community Nutrition

• Identify the laws, regulations and standards affecting dietetic practice.
• Discuss problems that exist in meeting the nutritional needs of people in different societies.
• Illustrate the influence of socio- economic, cultural and psychological factors on food and nutrition behavior.
• Apply knowledge concerning community nutrition to other cultural/community groups.
• Examine the fundamentals of the political and legislative process.
• Formulate a professional philosophy and value system for a personal approach to community nutrition problems.
• Assess the structure for health care and discuss the role of organizations in providing nutritional care to people.

NUTR 448 - Food Service Systems Management

• Identify various types of food service operations available, including customer base, type of menu, organization structure and types of service provided.
• Identify the components of menu planning and its impact on the foods service operation.
• Plan a menu for a foodservice operation.
• Identify the procedures for food and supply procurement including development of product specifications.
• Define the elements of receiving, storage and inventory control.

NUTR 490 - Cooperative Education

NUTR 491 - Workshop

NUTR 492A - Dietetic Practicum

NUTR 492B - Dietetic Practicum

NUTR 492C - Dietetic Practicum

NUTR 495 - Undergraduate Research

• Design and propose a research project.
• Collect and analyze data and write a research project summary.

NUTR 496 - Individual Study

NUTR 497 - Honors

NUTR 498 - Special Topics

NUTR 499 - Seminar

OCED 492 - Practicum

PEAQ 110 - Springboard Diving

• Identify how to set the 1 meter board, how to approach and take-off.
• Be introduced to physically performing beginning level, 1 meter dives.
• Exhibit a cognitive understanding of the fundamentals of diving from the 1 meter board.
• Incorporate scoring and judging into their cognitive knowledge of diving.

PEAQ 111 - Beginning Swimming

• Perform fundamental skills of swimming
• Perform basic survival skills
• Improve physical conditioning through stroke practice
• Demonstrate jumping and diving entries

PEAQ 112 - Swimming

• Swim 50 yards performing 4 refined basic stroke skills of swimming.
• Demonstrate enhanced physical fitness by an improved swim time for 100 yards and for 300 yards.
• Apply the use of the time clock to predict a timed swim and practice swim endurance training bouts.
• Analyze proper body positioning and streamlining in order to visualize swimming with good technique for 100 yards.

PEAQ 113 - Advanced Swimming

PEAQ 114 - Swim Conditioning

• Demonstrate swim etiquette
• Perform various training regimens
• Demonstrate enhanced physical fitness in aerobic capacity, endurance and speed
• Regularly attend and participate in assigned workouts
• Demonstrate competence in swim training

PEAQ 116 - Water Polo (Put on reserve 9/16/17)

• Explain the rules, terminology and safety precautions specific to water polo
• Introduced to performing preparation training
• Swim train with the ball
• Perform interval training
• Demonstrate strategy during game play

PEAQ 118 - Aquatic Conditioning

PEAQ 120 - Advanced Springboard Diving (Put on Reserve 9/16/16.)

• Perform advanced diving skills.
• Demonstrate knowledge of all dive categories.
• Identify safety issues regarding diving as an activity.
• Learn to properly fill in and complete a diving competition score sheet.
• Demonstrate an understanding of body mechanics of proper technique for performing dives.

PEAQ 122 - Deep Water Fitness

• Demonstrate increased familiarity of water and water principles.
• Demonstrate skills necessary to use equipment properly and for specific fitness goals.
• Demonstrate increased upper body muscular endurance.
• Demonstrate increased lower body muscular endurance.
• Demonstrate safety precautions appropriate to this activity.

PEAQ 198 - Special Topics

PEAQ 221 - Lifeguard Training

• Demonstrate competence in swim training.
• Demonstrate survival skills.
• Identify life guarding surveillance and rescue techniques.
• Demonstrate decision making skills.
• Demonstrate emergency injury prevention.
• Demonstrate basic and advanced rescue skills.

PEAQ 298 - Special Topics

PEAQ 299 - Seminar

PEAQ 320 - Water Safety Instructor

• Identify mechanics of the crawl stroke, breast stroke, elementary back stroke and butterfly.
• Demonstrate a basic flutter kick, side kick, whip kick, and dolphin kick.
• Identify various swim stroke and kicks.
• Incorporate knowledge of various dangerous water environments, potential hazards and appropriate responses.

PEAQ 396 - Individual Study

PEAQ 397 - Honors

PEAQ 398 - Special Topics

PEAQ 399 - Seminar

PEAQ 496 - Individual Study

PEAQ 497 - Honors