This course aims to give the student a solid technical foundation and basic understanding of the guitar. Students will be | |||
expected to play together in class, practice on their own time outside of class, and perform for the teacher for assignments | |||
and exams. Class time and assignments will follow the required textbook and also include extra material provided by the | |||
teacher. By the end of the semester the student will be expected to know a variety of key aspects pertaining to the guitar. | |||
These include but are not limited to: how to tune the guitar, knowing the notes on the first 3 frets across all six strings, | |||
knowledge of a dozen or more of the most commonly used chords, usage of basic basic strumming patterns, basic | |||
knowledge of how to read both standard musical notation and guitar TAB, how to hold and effectively use a pick. |
3.00 |
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MUS-200 |
Fundamentals of Music |
3.00 |
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MUS-203 |
MUS 204- Introduction to Broadway Musicals |
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The course traces the origins of the musical drama back to the cantatas of J. S. Bach, the operas of Mozart and standard musicals by Rodgers & Hammerstein up to the most modern era. It includes a field trip to Broadway. |
3.00 |
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MUS-204 |
Music Appreciation II |
This course continues Music Appreciation I from the Baroque to Modern Times. |
3.00 |
MUS-210 |
Advanced Music Theory |
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A continuation of Fundamentals of Music, this course emphasizes music composition and analysis of major works. 3.00 | |||
MUS-211 |
Class Guitar II |
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This course is a continuation of Class Guitar 1. It is required that you take this class prior to MUS 437. We will pick up where | |||
the previous class left off. Classes will consist of working out of the text book, learning student-chosen songs, and jamming | |||
with the teaching or other students. By the end of this semester the student will have increased their note reading | |||
capabilities, chord knowledge, improvisational abilities and potentially be proficient at barre chords. Pre-req: Class Guitar I |
3.00 |
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MUS-220 |
Piano Lab |
The course will be group instruction in fundamental piano technique designed for the beginner and / or intermediate musician. Students learn to read music, improvise chordal accompaniments, and develop technical |
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proficiency through performance of elementary piano music. |
3.00 |
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MUS-299 |
Selected Topics in Music |
Class Guitar I | This course offers students the opportunity to pursue study of musical topics, composers and |
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forms chosen by the instructor. Course may be repeated if the topic changes. |
3.00 |
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MUS-437 |
MUS 437 Special Topics |
This course permits in-depth study of a composer, period, genre or topic in music selected by the instructor. It |
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can also serve as Advanced Music lessons in Guitar, Piano or Voice |
3.00 |
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MUS-439 |
Independent Study |
Qualified advanced students may arrange independent study in areas not covered by existing courses: study of special aspects of major works and composers. The student must have the permission of the Chair of Language, |
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Literature and Fine Arts and the Vice President for Academic Affairs. |
3.00 |
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NUR-200 |
Common Testing Time |
Common Testing Time |
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NUR-208 |
Introduction to Professional Nursing |
This course is designed to introduce the students to the art and science of nursing. Personal and beginning nursing professional identity formation is facilitated. The value of a baccalaureate nursing education grounded in a liberal arts education is explained. The historical evolution, values and legal parameters of the nursing profession are discussed. The heritage of the Sisters of Mercy within a liberal arts education is described. Selected concepts of caring, communication, cultural competence and the nursing process are introduced. An overview of the roles of the nurse as a member of the interprofessional health team is included. Future trends in nursing and |
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health care are highlighted. |
2.00 |
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NUR-209 |
Fundamentals of Nursing Practice |
This course provides an introduction to the fundamentals of nursing practice. Students will utilize the nursing process as a framework to apply nursing knowledge, diagnoses, interventions, and outcomes to individuals. Course concepts are grounded in evidence-based practice to promote, maintain, and restore health. Topics related to safety, oxygenation, ventilation, circulation, perfusion, ingestion, digestion, absorption, elimination, urinary, movement, sensory input and the nurse patient relationship and the roles of the professional nurse are explored. Emphasis is placed on applying knowledge and practicing skills in the nursing skills lab, simulation lab, |
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and clinical setting. |
4.00 |
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