MGT 360. Management and Behavioral Sciences. 5-0-5. Prerequisite: business majors: Admission to the Coles College of Business; non-business majors: 90 credit hours. This course introduces students to the field of management, focusing on basic principles and concepts applicable to all types of organizations. The evolution of functional and behavioral aspects of management and organization theory are presented in the context of political, societal, regulatory, ethical, global, technological and demographic environmental forces.
MGT 396. Cooperative Study. 1-3 credit hours. Prerequisite: business majors: Admission to the Coles College of Business and approval of the Coordinator of cooperative education/internships (KSU Career Services); non-business majors: Not available to non-business majors. A supervised work experience program for a minimum of three academic quarters at a site in business, industry or government. For sophomore, junior or senior level students who wish to obtain successive on-the-job experience in conjunction with their academic training.
MGT 398. Internship. 1-15 credit hours. Prerequisite: business majors: Admission to the Coles College of Business and approval of the Coordinator of cooperative education/internships (KSU Career Services); non-business majors: Not available to non-business majors. A supervised, credit-earning work experience of one academic quarter with a previously approved business firm, private agency or government agency. A research paper is required to receive credit. For junior or senior students who wish to participate in an on-the-job experience in which they may apply their academic training. The work experience may not be with a current employer. The course will be graded on an S/U basis. Credit is allowed only in elective areas.
MGT 400. Directed Study. 1-5 credit hours. Prerequisite: business majors: Admission to the Coles College of Business and approval of instructor, major area committee and department chair prior to registration; non-business majors: Approval of instructor, major area committee and department chair prior to registration. Special topics of an advanced nature not in the regular course offerings.
MGT 421. Small Business Management. 5-0-5. Prerequisite: business majors: Admission to the Coles College of Business and MGT 360; non-business majors: MGT 360. Introduction to the management and operation of small business. Topics include: start-up issues; legal forms of organization; operational planning; developing a marketing plan; financing the business; personnel issues; developing an accounting and control system; long-range planning and strategy formation; and other topics as appropriate.
MGT 423. Entrepreneurship and Creativity. 5-0-5. Prerequisite: business majors: Admission to the Coles College of Business and MGT 360; non-business majors: MGT 360. Introduction to entrepreneurship. Students will develop comprehensive business plans for new ventures or for the expansion of existing small businesses through a disciplined approach to creatively visualizing future opportunities. Attention will focus on managing risk and creativity. Topics include: personal assessment; opportunity analysis; feasibility analysis; venture finance; and budgeting. (Not open to those who have taken MGT 361 under previous catalogs.)
MGT 425. Venture Analysis. 5-0-5. Prerequisite: business majors: Admission to the Coles College of Business and MGT 421 or 423; non-business majors: MGT 421 or 423. A course that applies the concepts of small business management, entrepreneurship and creativity to the analysis of complex business problems faced by new ventures and existing small businesses. Case studies will be used to develop students’ ability to identify and solve problems. Work will continue on personal start-up projects and business plans.
MGT 460. Organizational Behavior. 5-0-5. Prerequisite: business majors: Admission to the Coles College of Business and MGT 360; non-business majors: MGT 360. Drawing from psychology, sociology, anthropology and related disciplines, the field of organizational behavior examines individual characteristics of people in a demographically diverse work force, group dynamics involved in task accomplishment, and the effects of individual and group behavior on organizational effectiveness.
MGT 461. Human Resource Management. 5-0-5. Prerequisite: business majors: Admission to the Coles College of Business and MGT 360; non-business majors: MGT 360. The introduction of major topical areas in human resource management. Particular emphasis is placed on the functional areas that form the major occupational categories in personnel. Includes basic concepts in employment planning, employee and labor relations, compensation and benefits, health and safety and security.
MGT 465. Organizational Communications. 5-0-5. Prerequisite: business majors: Admission to the Coles College of Business and MGT 360; non-business majors: MGT 360. This course develops student understanding of communication processes within organizations, increases ability to diagnose and deal with organizational communication problems, and enhances skills in using communication to improve individual, group, and organization-wide effectiveness.
MGT 471. Employee and Labor Relations. 5-0-5. Prerequisite: business majors: Admission to the Coles College of Business and MGT 461; non-business majors: MGT 461. The study of employee and labor relations concerned with collective bargaining, compliance with laws affecting employees, contract negotiation, grievance handling, arbitration procedures, satisfaction and the rights of management, employees and the union.
MGT 482. Compensation 5-0-5. Prerequisite: business majors: Admission to the Coles College of Business and MGT 461; non-business majors: MGT 461. Compensation and benefits is a personnel area concerned with all of the ways in which an organization reimburses employees for their effort and performance. The following areas are emphasized: job evaluation, compensation and incentives, laws and regulations affecting compensation and benefits, benefits, and analytical tools employed for maintaining fair and competitive pay programs.
MGT 484. Staffing. 5-0-5. Prerequisite: business majors: Admission to the Coles College of Business and MGT 461; non-business majors: MGT 461. An advanced personnel management course focusing on the selection of personnel into the organization. This includes the processes involved in the acquisition and maintenance of human resources for the enhancement of organizational effectiveness. Course topics include human resource planning and forecasting, job analysis techniques, recruitment and selection techniques, training and development, performance appraisal, retirement/out-placement, and the laws and regulations affecting those areas.
MGT 490. Special Topics in Management. 1-5 credit hours. Prerequisite: business majors: Admission to the Coles College of Business and approval of instructor and department chair; non-business majors: Approval of instructor and department chair. Selected special topics of interest to faculty and students.
MGT 495. International Management. 5-0-5. Prerequisite: business majors: Admission to the Coles College of Business and MGT 360; non-business majors: MGT 360. Survey course introducing students to the considerations involved in the generation, maintenance and control of international flows of people, information, funds, goods and services for commercial purposes. The course focuses on business strategies facing organizations engaged in doing business in other countries.
MGT 499. Strategic Management. 5-0-5. Prerequisite: business majors: Admission to the Coles College of Business; FIN 350; DSC 380; MKT 370; student must be within 30 hours of graduation; non-business majors: FIN 350; DSC 380; MKT 370; student must be within 30 hours of graduation. A course designed for the last or next-to-last quarter in the business program. A capstone course for several business disciplines, serving to prepare the student to conceptualize and formulate overall organizational policy and strategy.
MKT 370. Principles of Marketing. 5-0-5. Prerequisite: business majors: Admission to the Coles College of Business; non-business majors: 90 credit hours. An introduction to the principles of marketing. This course examines the term, “marketing,” in a broad sense to include all those activities of individuals or organizations which encourage and facilitate exchanges of values. This includes many activities such as research, physical distribution, product planning, pricing and promotional activities. These concepts are examined as they apply to marketing of goods and services, in profit and non-profit sectors, in both domestic and global markets.
MKT 396. Cooperative Study. 1-3 credit hours. Prerequisite: business majors: Admission to the Coles College of Business and approval of Coordinator of cooperative education/internship (Career Services); non-business majors: Not available to non-business majors. A supervised work experience program for a minimum of three academic quarters at a site in business, industry or government. For sophomore, junior or senior level students who wish to obtain successive on-the-job experience in conjunction with their academic training.
MKT 398. Internship. 1-15 credit hours. Prerequisite: business majors: Admission to the Coles College of Business and approval of the Coordinator of cooperative education/internships (KSU Career Services); non-business majors: Not available to non-business majors. A supervised, credit-earning work experience of one academic quarter with a previously approved business firm, private agency or government agency. A research paper is required to receive credit. For junior or senior students who wish to participate in an on-the-job experience in which they may apply their academic training. The work experience may not be with a current employer. The course will be graded on an S/U basis. Credit is allowed only in elective areas.
MKT 400. Directed Study. 1-5 credit hours. Prerequisite: business majors: Admission to the Coles College of Business and approval of instructor, major area committee and department chair prior to registration; non-business majors: Approval of instructor, major area committee and department chair prior to registration. Special topics of an advanced nature not in the regular course offerings.
MKT 410. Marketing Research. 5-0-5. Prerequisite: business majors: Admission to the Coles College of Business; MKT 370; DSC 312; non-business majors: MKT 370; DSC 312. An examination of the marketing research process as an information-providing activity supporting management decision making. The course covers definition of the research problem, selecting and planning of a research design, measurement and scaling, questionnaire construction, and data analysis and interpretation. Students are required to use a statistical software package for data management and analysis.
MKT 415. Consumer Behavior. 5-0-5. Prerequisite: business majors: Admission to the Coles College of Business and MKT 370; non-business majors: MKT 370. Examines the diverse influences of culture, society and psychological processes on consumer purchase patterns. Implications for marketing activities are also discussed.
MKT 430. Basic Retailing. 5-0-5. Prerequisite: business majors: Admission to the Coles College of Business and MKT 370; non-business majors: MKT 370. An introduction to retailing as a business institution. Attention is focused on activities, procedures and decisions related to the operation of a retail unit.
MKT 431. Retail Merchandise Management and Control. 5-0-5. Prerequisite: business majors: Admission to the Coles College of Business; MKT 370, 430; non-business majors: MKT 370, 430. Acquisition and control of merchandise as a critical function in retail management. Sources of supply, methods of inventory control, approaches to evaluation and selection of merchandise are discussed.
MKT 435. Retail Management. 5-0-5. Prerequisite: business majors: Admission to the Coles College of Business and MKT 370; MKT 430 recommended; non-business majors: MKT 370; MKT 430 recommended. Examines the practices and methods of retail distribution and merchandising as a rapidly changing part of the total marketing process, involving both large and small firms.
MKT 440. Professional Selling. 5-0-5. Prerequisite: business majors: Admission to the Coles College of Business and MKT 370; non-business majors: MKT 370. Introduction to selling principles with attention to the business to business market. This course examines the role of personal selling in the firm’s marketing strategy, model of communication and specific methods of selling. All students will be required to develop and deliver effective sales presentations.
MKT 443. Market Analysis. 5-0-5. Prerequisite: business majors: Admission to the Coles College of Business; MKT 370; DSC 312; non-business majors: MKT 370; DSC 312. This course develops skills in locating, selecting and using appropriate information sources for making and using market measurements in the planning and management of marketing and sales operations. Students learn tools for estimating demand and forecasting industry and company sales and how to use these measures in selecting market targets, designing sales territories, assigning sales quotas and planning customer contract programs.
MKT 445. Sales Management. 5-0-5. Prerequisite: business majors: Admission to the Coles College of Business and MKT 370; non-business majors: MKT 370. Studies the planning, organizing, staffing, directing and controlling of the sales force in developing an effective marketing organization.
MKT 462. Services Marketing. 5-0-5. Prerequisite: business majors: Admission to the Coles College of Business and MKT 370; non-business majors: MKT 370. The course examines the unique characteristics of service organizations and the increasingly vital role they play in the U.S. economy. By focusing upon the marketing of such diverse services as hotels, hospitals, banking and recreation, the course stresses the importance of tailoring marketing strategies to fit the special needs of service marketers, needs quite different from those of manufacturing organizations.
MKT 463. Direct Response Marketing. 5-0-5. Prerequisite: business majors: Admission to the Coles College of Business and MKT 370; non-business majors: MKT 370. A study of the promotional methods that request immediate action or response. Topics include: planning, creating and evaluating of direct response advertising campaigns, introduction to direct mail marketing techniques including lists, catalogs, testing and merchandise selection and the media of direct marketing.
MKT 465. Advertising. 5-0-5. Prerequisite: business majors: Admission to the Coles College of Business and MKT 370; non-business majors: MKT 370. While studying the various elements of advertising, this course emphasizes the strategic applications of advertising and promotion from the perspective of the marketing manager.
MKT 467. Promotional Strategy. 5-0-5. Prerequisite: business majors: Admission to the Coles College of Business and MKT 465; non-business majors: MKT 465. This course is designed to increase the understanding of the various component parts of the promotional mix. Focuses on the development and management of personal selling, public relations, publicity and advertising in implementing marketing strategy.
MKT 482. International Marketing. 5-0-5. Prerequisite: business majors: Admission to the Coles College of Business and MKT 370; non-business majors: MKT 370. Study of the application of the marketing concept in international markets. The course examines how the differences in international environments induced by economic, cultural, legal and other influences necessitate the adaptation of the marketing mix to satisfy consumers. Alternative international market entry strategies, such as exporting and licensing, are discussed.
MKT 485. Business to Business Marketing. 5-0-5. Prerequisite: business majors: Admission to the Coles College of Business and MKT 370; non-business majors: MKT 370. The special problems and requirements of marketing products to organizational buyers. The course examines organizational buyer behavior, business to business promotion, business to business sales and the development of industrial products.
MKT 490. Special Topics in Marketing. 1-5 credit hours. Prerequisite: business majors: Admission to the Coles College of Business and approval of instructor and department chair; non-business majors: Approval of instructor and department chair. Selected special topics of interest to faculty and students.
MKT 499. Marketing Management. 5-0-5. Prerequisite: business majors: Admission to the Coles College of Business and MKT 370, 410, 415; non-business majors: MKT 370, 410, 415. Integrates the full scope of marketing management. Development of complete marketing programs; discussion of major marketing problems; study and analysis of actual case problems.
MATH 090. Elementary and Intermediate Algebra. 5-0-0. (No degree credit. Institutional credit 5 hours.) Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. A course for students who are not required by Collegiate Placement Examination to take developmental studies mathematics but who need preparation for college algebra. Students who have had little exposure to algebra should elect to audit MATH 098 and 099 in two consecutive quarters. Topics include: signed numbers, equations and inequalities, polynomials and factoring, rational expressions, graphs of linear equations, systems of equations, radicals and quadratic equations.
MATH 098. Developmental Elementary Algebra. 5-0-0. (No degree credit. Institutional credit, 5 hours.) Prerequisite: Placement by College Placement Examination, by Admissions Office or by Developmental Studies Department. A developmental studies course which, in conjunction with MATH 099, prepares the student for basic credit courses in mathematics. Emphasizes basic concepts and skills of beginning algebra.
MATH 099. Developmental Intermediate Algebra. 5-0-0. (No degree credit. Institutional credit, 5 hours.) Prerequisite: Placement by College Placement Examination, by Admissions Office or by Developmental Studies Department. A developmental studies course which prepares the student for basic credit mathematics courses. Emphasizes basic concepts and skills of intermediate algebra.
MATH 105. College Algebra. 5-0-5. Prerequisite: MATH 099 and READ 099 if required. Topics include equations, functions and graphs, systems of equations, matrices and geometric linear programming. There is strong emphasis on applications rather than the traditional manipulative skills. Not for students with a major requiring calculus. If credit is earned in MATH 114, credit cannot be earned in MATH 105 to meet degree requirements.
MATH 106. Elementary Calculus with Applications. 5-0-5. Prerequisite: MATH 105, 114 or higher level. This course uses techniques of college algebra and elementary calculus to analyze and model situations arising in business and social sciences. The emphasis will be on applications using an intuitive approach to the mathematics rather than formal development. The topics will include functional models, graphs of functions and derivatives of functions. Not for science or math majors.
MATH 107. Introduction to Statistics. 5-0-5. Prerequisite: MATH 105, MATH 114 or higher level. Emphasizes techniques and applications rather than derivation. Topics include: methods of summarizing data, probability, statistical inference and regression. Not for math majors. Students graduating in business administration may not use this course to meet degree requirements.
MATH 114. Precalculus-Algebra. 5-0-5. Prerequisite: MATH 099 and READ 099 if required. This course is the first of a two-quarter sequence designed to give the student the algebraic foundations needed to succeed in subsequent mathematics and science courses, specifically calculus. Topics include: polynomial and rational functions, equations, inequalities and systems of equations.
MATH 115. Precalculus - Transcendental Functions. 5-0-5. Prerequisite: MATH 114 or advanced algebra and trigonometry or its equivalent in high school with a grade of B or better. This course is designed to give the students the foundation in trigonometry needed for calculus and other science courses. An introduction to the transcendental functions is also provided.
MATH 190. Analytic Geometry and Calculus I. 5-0-5. Prerequisite: MATH 115. Basic theory, techniques and applications of differential calculus.
MATH 192. Mathematics for Teaching Grades P-8. 5-0-5. Prerequisite: MATH 105, MATH 114 or higher level. The development of the student’s ability to communicate mathematically through reading, writing and discussing ideas will be strongly emphasized along with the cultural, historical and scientific applications of mathematics. Topics will include the study of sets and functions; the development of the set of whole numbers and the set of integers; mathematical systems and number theory. Emphasis is on building concepts through the use of models, manipulatives and the appropriate use of calculators. Not to be used to satisfy core requirements except by education majors.
MATH 201. Calculus II. 5-0-5. Prerequisite: MATH 190. The basic theory, techniques and applications of integral calculus, and comprehensive exposition of the transcendental functions using both the differential and integral calculus.
MATH 202. Calculus III. 5-0-5. Prerequisite: MATH 201. Applications of the definite integral, indeterminate forms, improper integrals, Taylor’s polynomial, sequences and series.
MATH 203. Calculus IV. 5-0-5. Prerequisite: MATH 202, 260. Plane curves, polar coordinates, vector-valued functions, partial differentiation and multiple integrals.
MATH 220. Introduction to Discrete Mathematics. 5-0-5. Prerequisite: CS 220. An introduction to the background necessary to understand computer science as a science of clear and concise descriptions of computable, discrete sets. Provides an introduction to the conceptual tools necessary for any focus of study in computer science. Topics are from the areas of logic, algebra, combinatorics and graph theory, with application to computer science.
MATH 235. Finite Mathematics. 5-0-5. Prerequisite: MATH 105, MATH 114, or higher level. Introduces the concepts of modern finite mathematics. Topics chosen from set theory with applications, elementary probability, linear programming, Markov chains, symbolic logic and network theory, graph theory and mathematical systems.
MATH 242. Mathematics for Early Childhood Education, I. 5-0-5. Prerequisite: MATH 192. A continuation of Mathematics 192 designed for the P-5 teacher. Topics include the development of the rational numbers and extension to the real numbers; patterns and relationships; collecting, representing and interpreting data; and an introduction to geometric figures in the plane and in space. Experience and exploration with appropriate technology and physical models will be an integral part of the study of these ideas. Not for math majors. Not to be used to satisfy core requirements.
MATH 252. Mathematics for Middle Grades Education, I. 5-0-5. Prerequisite: MATH 192. A continuation of Mathematics 192 designed for the 4-8 teacher. Topics include the development of the rational numbers and extension to the real numbers; probability and statistics; geometric figures in the plane and in space; and measurement. Mathematical ideas will be developed using technology and physical models to motivate and assist the more formal development. Not for math majors. Not to be used to satisfy core requirements.
MATH 260. Elementary Linear Algebra. 5-0-5. Prerequisite: MATH 201. An introduction to the fundamental ideas associated with vector spaces, matrices and linear transformations. Attention is given to concrete examples and applications, as well as providing the student experience in theorem proving.
MATH 300. Foundations of Mathematics. 5-0-5. Prerequisite: MATH 260 or MATH 220. A course designed to introduce the student to some of the basic foundations of mathematics. Topics include introductory set theory, logic, a development of the real number system, induction, axiom of choice, well-ordering axiom and transfinite induction.
MATH 310. Ordinary Differential Equations. 5-0-5. Prerequisite: MATH 260. Ordinary differential equations are considered from both a theoretical and applied viewpoint. Concentration is on qualitative behavior of linear systems and autonomous systems. A main feature of the course is the use of student-conducted computer experiments. No previous computing experience is necessary.
MATH 311. Partial Differential Equations. 5-0-5. Prerequisite: MATH 310 and MATH 203. Method of characteristics for first and second order partial differential equations. Mathematically modeling heat, wave problems and classification of second order equations. Introduce classic methods for solving partial differential equations.
MATH 320. Discrete Mathematical Structures for Computer Science. 5-0-5. Prerequisite: MATH 220. A continuation of the study of the mathematics of computer science begun in Mathematics 220. Topics include homogeneous and heterogeneous algebras with applications appropriate for computer science, and an introduction to the theory of formal languages and automata.
MATH 322. Graph Theory. 5-0-5. Prerequisite: MATH 260. An introduction to theory of graphs and digraphs. Topics may include connectivity, trees, planar graphs, colorings, Hamiltonian graphs, matchings, tournaments and networks.
MATH 324. Combinatorics. 5-0-5. Prerequisite: MATH 300 or MATH 320. Covers various methods of combinatorial problem solving, from basic counting principles to more sophisticated tools such as generating functions and rook polynomials.
MATH 331. Applied Probability Models. 5-0-5. Prerequisite: MATH 201. An introduction to basic probability theory and models necessary for an understanding of fundamental algorithms in computer science. Topics from analysis of algorithms, queuing theory and system simulation. Not for math majors.
MATH 332. Probability and Statistical Inference. 5-0-5. Prerequisite: MATH 201. Introduction to probability, random variables and probability distributions; expectation and variance of random variables; the Central Limit Theorem; Method of Moments and Maximum Likelihood estimation; unbiasedness of estimators; data gathering; exploratory data techniques; sample mean and standard deviation; confidence intervals for population mean and proportion; hypothesis tests for populations mean and proportion. Use of MINITAB statistical software package.
MATH 333. Categorical Data Analysis and ANOVA. 5-0-5. Prerequisite: MATH 332 and MATH 260. Chi-square goodness of fit test; contingency table analysis; confidence intervals and hypothesis tests for comparison of two treatments; analysis of variance—completely randomized design, multiple comparisons, randomized complete block design, factorial design, interaction. Use of MINITAB and/or JMP statistical software packages.
MATH 334. Regression Analysis. 5-0-5. Prerequisite: MATH 332 and MATH 260. Correlation, simple linear regression—method of least squares, transformations, inferences, lack of fit, prediction. Multiple linear regression—method of least squares, inferences, matrix formulation, model building, residual analysis, analysis of co-variance. Use of MINITAB and/or JMP statistical software packages.
MATH 335. Operations Research. 5-0-5. Prerequisite: MATH 332. Introduction to operations research; linear programming—the simplex method, the revised simplex method, duality theory. Use of the LINDO or other suitable software package. Other topics to be selected from: network analysis, integer programming, queuing theory, reliability, game theory.
MATH 342. Mathematics For Early Childhood Education, II. 4-3-5. Prerequisite: MATH 242. A continuation of Mathematics 192 and Mathematics 242 designed for the P-5 teacher. Topics include measurement; transformational geometry; symmetry in the plane; and constructions. Geometric concepts will be explored and developed using physical models, visual models and educational software. Not for math majors.
MATH 345. Numerical Methods. 4-3-5. Prerequisite: MATH 310, CS 222. Numerical methods in the solution of classical problems in elementary mathematics through extensive computer use. Topics chosen from solutions to a single equation, systems of equations and ordinary differential equations, interpolation, approximation, integration and the eigenvalue problem.
MATH 352. Mathematics for Middle Grades Education, II. 4-3-5. Prerequisite: MATH 252. A further development of geometric concepts and measurement begun in MATH 252 designed for the middle grades teacher. Topics include area and volume; the metric system; constructions; transformations leading to congruence and similarity of figures including dilations and symmetry in the plane; and coordinate geometry with algebraic concepts. Investigations will include visual, computer and modeling to develop mathematical ideas. The computer lab component of this course encourages a thorough hands-on experience with educational software. Not for math majors.
MATH 361. Abstract Algebra I. 5-0-5. Prerequisite: MATH 300. A survey of algebraic structures, such as groups, rings and fields, with emphasis on groups.
MATH 362. Abstract Algebra II. 5-0-5. Prerequisite: MATH 361. A continuation of MATH 361 with an emphasis on field theory, including field extensions with an introduction to Galois theory.
MATH 381. Advanced Calculus I. 5-0-5. Prerequisite: MATH 203, 300. This course in advanced calculus (elementary mathematical analysis) takes a careful look at the theory that lies behind the first elementary calculus course (Mathematics 190). Topics included in the course are: fundamental properties of the real number system, elementary topology of the real line, sequences, limits of functions, continuity and uniform continuity of functions, differentiation of functions of one real variable.
MATH 382. Advanced Calculus II. 5-0-5. Prerequisite: MATH 381. Mathematics 382 is a sequel to Mathematics 381. Just as Mathematics 381 provides the theoretical basis for the first elementary calculus course (Mathematics 190), so Mathematics 382 provides the theoretical basis for the second and third elementary calculus courses (Mathematics 201 and 202). Topics included in this course are: Riemann integration, infinite series, sequences and series of functions, and the theory of convergence of integrals.
MATH 395. Geometry. 5-0-5. Prerequisite: MATH 352 or MATH 201. This course develops geometry as a mathematical system developed through undefined terms, defined terms, axioms and theorems, and approaches geometry from synthetic, transformational, and algebraic perspectives, including higher dimensions. Various geometries are studied including finite, infinite, projective, Euclidean and non-Euclidean. Includes a research project on a topic which would be appropriate for any entry-level school geometry student.
MATH 396. Cooperative Study. 1-3 credit hours. Prerequisite: Approval of coordinator of cooperative education/internship (Career Services). A supervised work experience program for a minimum of three academic quarters at a site in business, industry or government. For sophomore, junior or senior level students who wish to obtain successive on-the-job experience in conjunction with their academic training.
MATH 398. Internship. 1-15 credit hours. A supervised, credit-earning work experience of one academic quarter with a previously approved business firm, private agency or government agency. Credit is allowed only in elective areas.
MATH 399. Seminar. 1-0-1. Topics to be announced. May be taken junior and senior years. May only be taken two times for credit.
MATH 400. Directed Study. 1-5 credit hours. Prerequisite: Approval of instructor, major area committee and department chair prior to registration. Up to 15 hours may be applied toward graduation with up to 10 hours applied in the major area. Special topics and seminars of an advanced nature external to regular course offerings.
MATH 410. Dynamical Systems. 5-0-5. Prerequisite: MATH 310. An introduction to discrete and continuous dynamical systems. Topics covered include flows and semiflows, limit sets, stability, attractors, periodicity and chaos—an essential feature of the course is student-conducted computer experiments. No previous computing experience is necessary.
MATH 425. Algebraic Coding Theory 5-0-5. Prerequisite: MATH 361. Algebraic Coding Theory is concerned with finding efficient schemes for the transmission of digital information, an item of increasing relevance to our society. Topics included in this course are error-correcting codes and error-detecting codes, linear codes, encoding and decoding of linear codes, dual codes, parity-check matrices, syndrome decoding and Hamming codes.
MATH 450. Complex Analysis. 5-0-5. Prerequisite: MATH 202. Topics from complex function theory, including contour integration, power series and residue theory.
MATH 460. Advanced Linear Algebra. 5-0-5. Prerequisite: MATH 361. This course is a continuation of MATH 260, with emphasis on the theory of linear transformations. Topics covered include eigenvalues and eigenvectors, diagonalization, inner product spaces, Gram-Schmidt orthogonalization, normal and self-adjoint operators, unitary and orthogonal operators, bilinear and quadratic forms, decompositions and canonical forms. Also, the use of linear algebra software will be introduced.
MATH 490. Special Topics in Mathematics. 1-5 credit hours. Prerequisite: Approval of instructor and department chair. Selected special topics of interest to faculty and students.
MAED 416. Teaching of Mathematics (7-12). 7-9-10. Prerequisite: SED 302 and permission of mathematics education program coordinator. An examination and application of curriculum issues, learning theories, teaching strategies, instructional materials and assessment procedures for teaching secondary school mathematics. Includes a secondary school field experience in mathematics teaching and seminars. Emphasizes those practices suggested by research in mathematics education and encouraged by the NCTM and the MAA.
MAED 475. Student Teaching: Mathematics (7-12). 1-42-15. Prerequisite: Admission to Student Teaching. Full-time teaching experience in mathematics under the supervision of a public school cooperating teacher and a specialist in mathematics education.
MGE 204. Nature and Needs of the Early Adolescent. 5-0-5. Prerequisite: ENGL 102 and PSY 105 or SOC 105 or ANTH 105. A study of the human development through the life span with emphasis on the social, moral, emotional, physical and intellectual characteristics and development of the ten to fourteen year old. Includes learning styles and developmental and cultural differences.
MGE 220. Internship. 5 credit hours. Prerequisite: Approval of director of Educational Field Experiences and adviser. An assigned practicum in a classroom during which the student will be actively involved in the teaching-learning process under the guidance of a professional teacher.
MGE 302. Curriculum and Instructional Design for Middle Grades Education. 3-0-3. Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education. Corequisite: EDSM 303. Examines approaches to curriculum development and implications for educational practice. Emphasis will be placed on the development of instructional objectives, units and lesson plans for the ten to fourteen year old learner that are developmentally and culturally responsive.
MGE 308. Classroom and Behavior Management in Middle Grades Education. 3-0-3. Prerequisite: EDUC 330. A study of models and strategies for implementing effective systems for classroom and behavior management in the middle grades. Addresses efficient use of instructional space, time and resources in diverse classroom settings.
MGE 398. Internship. 1-15 credit hours. Prerequisite: Permission of director of educational field experiences and advisor. A supervised teaching experience for teachers seeking certification renewal credit.
MGE 400. Directed Study. 1-5 credit hours. Prerequisite: Approval of instructor and department chair prior to registration. A concentrated investigation of a particular aspect of education as a topic within a teaching field concentration or degree major. The content of the directed study will be determined jointly by the instructor and the student.
MGE 401. Teaching Mathematics in Middle Grades Education. 3-6-5. Prerequisite: Completion of all 300-level professional education courses. This course is a segment of a ten-hour block designed to develop appropriate content specific teaching strategies for middle grades learners in mathematics. Students will develop mathematics and interdisciplinary and integrated unit plans for self-contained and team teaching settings. A field experience is integrated into this course.
MGE 402. Teaching Science in Middle Grades Education. 3-6-5. Prerequisite: Completion of all 300-level professional education courses. This course is a segment of a ten-hour block designed to acquaint the student with the process skills of science and to aid the student in the integration of these process skills into inquiry methods of teaching science. Curriculum goals and design as well as planning, implementing and evaluating instruction in science are emphasized. The focus is placed on the needs and capabilities of the middle grades child. An extensive field experience is a component of this course.
MGE 403. Teaching Social Studies in Middle Grades Education. 3-6-5. Prerequisite: Completion of all 300-level professional education courses. This course is a segment of a ten-hour block designed to develop appropriate content specific teaching strategies for middle grades learners in social studies. Students will develop social studies and interdisciplinary and integrated unit plans for self-contained and team teaching settings. A field experience is integrated into this course.
MGE 404. Teaching Language Arts in Middle Grades Education. 3-6-5. Prerequisite: Completion of all 300-level professional education courses. This course is a segment of a ten-hour block designed to develop knowledge and appreciation of language arts content and methodology for teaching students in grades 4-8. The student in this course should develop a repertoire of skills for preparing interdisciplinary, thematic units and a set of language arts teaching strategies. The teaching methods will be obtained through reading, discussion, micro-teaching and field experiences.
MGE 409. Instructional Strategies in Reading, Writing, and Adolescent Literature. 5-0-5. Prerequisite: Completion of all 300-level professional education courses. This five-hour course provides instruction in methods of teaching reading and will provide an understanding for selecting and using middle grades and adolescent literature. This course acquaints the student with a variety of literary works for adolescents and will introduce book selection aids and electronic database media resources for middle grades environments.
MGE 474. Student Teaching in Middle Grades (4-8). 1-42-15. Prerequisite: Admission to student teaching. Full-time teaching experience under the supervision of a public school cooperating teacher and university supervisor in an upper elementary school classroom or in a middle school. Will include bi-weekly professional seminars. Topics will include school law, home-school community relationships, parent conferences, starting the school year and certification.
MGE 490. Special Topics in Education. 1-5 credit hours. Prerequisite: Approval of instructor and department chair. Selected special topics of interest to faculty and students.
MILS 151. The Army of Today. 2-1-2. No prerequisite. U.S. Army missions and organizations as related to national defense, land warfare and national objectives; the role of the Army officer in today’s dynamic environment.
MILS 153. Terrain Analysis & Land Navigation. 2-1-2. Prerequisite: All developmental studies courses if required. Fundamental land navigation techniques; map interpretation, map-terrain association, use of the compass and basic navigation instruments. Emphasis is placed on practical application in land navigation tasks requiring movement across unfamiliar terrain.
MILS 155. Army Operational Systems. 2-1-2. Prerequisite: All developmental studies courses if required. The missions, employment and weapons of the U.S. Army general purpose forces. An examination of current and future operational systems.
MILS 251. Basic Military Leadership. 2-1-2. Prerequisite: All developmental studies courses if required. Develops essential fundamental military capabilities required of the small unit leader, including communications and military intelligence, basic command control techniques and fundamental techniques of communicative skills.
MILS 252. Analysis of Command Leadership. 2-1-2. Prerequisite: All developmental studies courses if required. Group dynamics, individual motivation and analysis of leadership functions at the small-unit level. Peer group relationships. Case studies on success and failure while in leadership positions.
MILS 253. Military Skills. 2-1-2 . Prerequisite: All developmental studies courses if required. Develops essential military instructional skills required of small-unit leaders to include communication skills, hands-on instruction and the Battalion Training Management System.
MILS 290. Special Topics. 1-5 credit hours. Prerequisite: Approval of Instructor. Selected special topics and seminars of interest to faculty and students.
MILS 351. Advanced Military Navigation. 2-1-2. Prerequisite: Advanced standing or consent of the department. The movement of military land forces at nighttime and in periods of reduced visibility. Areas of emphasis: employing electronic navigation aids, determination of positions by use of heavenly bodies, dead reckoning, pilotage. Practical exercises requiring movement during hours of darkness while using all navigation aids and techniques. Practical exercises requiring the planning for and the execution of navigation instruction by each student.
MILS 352. Tactical Decision-Making I. 2-1-2. Prerequisite: Advanced standing or consent of the department. Tactical decision-making at the small military organization (unit) level. Emphasis is placed on decision-making within a tactical environment requiring essential military skills including enhanced communicative skills.
MILS 353. Tactical Decision-Making II. 2-1-2. Prerequisite: Advanced standing or consent of the department. Further study in tactical decision-making at the small-unit level. Instruction will stress hands-on practical exercise problems in the following areas: fundamentals of patrolling, offensive operations and defensive operations.
MILS 451. Military Justice. 2-1-2. Prerequisite: Advanced standing or consent of the department. A study of military law, the Uniform Code of Military Justice and Law of War.
MILS 452. Professional Ethics Pre-commissioning Review. 2-1-2. Prerequisite: Advanced standing or consent of the department. Study of the pressures and influences imposed by contemporary society on the military officer; the standards of conduct, integrity and special trust by which the military officer must function. Additionally, a final review of basic military knowledge and military skills will be given to ensure competency in major fundamental areas.
MILS 453. Military Team and the Junior Officer. 2-1-2. Prerequisite: Advanced standing or consent of the department. A course organized to allow the potential officer to learn concepts and ease the transition from civilian to military officer.
MILS 490. Special Topics in Military Science. 1-5 credit hours. Prerequisite: Approval of Instructor. Selected special topics and seminars of interest to faculty and students.
MUSI 107. Understanding Music. 3-0-3. Prerequisite: None. An introduction to the study of music, and an appreciation of music in its cultural/historical context. Primarily for non-majors meeting the fine arts core requirement.
MUSI 110. Introduction to World Music. 3-0-3. Prerequisite: MUSI 121. Introduction to music of the world’s cultures.
MUSI 120. Fundamentals of Music. 1-4-3. Prerequisite: None. A correlated study of rhythmic, melodic and harmonic aspects of the common practice period. Keyboard harmony, sight singing and ear training are included.
MUSI 121. Elementary Theory I. 1-4-3. Prerequisite: MUSI 120 or permission of the instructor. For music majors.
MUSI 122. Elementary Theory II. 1-4-3. Prerequisite: MUSI 121 or permission of the instructor. For music majors.
MUSI 147. Band. 0-2-1. Prerequisite: Membership is open to all students with previous band experience. May be repeated for lower division credit. Study, rehearsal and concert performance of literature for band.
MUSI 148. Orchestra. 0-2-1. Prerequisite: Audition. May be repeated for lower division credit. Study, rehearsal and concert performance of literature for orchestra. Membership in the orchestra is by audition only.
MUSI 149. Chorale. 0-2-1. Prerequisite: None. May be repeated for lower division credit. Study, rehearsal and concert performance of literature for choir.
MUSI 220. Intermediate Theory I. 1-4-3. Prerequisite: MUSI 122. A continuation of the harmonic principles and practices of the common practice period. Keyboard harmony, sight singing, ear training, literature study and composition are included. Music 222 includes an analytical study of 20th century music. For music majors.
MUSI 221. Intermediate Theory II. 1-4-3. Prerequisite: MUSI 220. For music majors.
MUSI 222. Intermediate Theory III. 1-4-3. Prerequisite: MUSI 221. For music majors.
MUSI 311. History of Music I. 1-4-3. Prerequisite: MUSI 222. History of music to 1600.
MUSI 312. History of Music II. 1-4-3. Prerequisite: MUSI 222. History of music from 1600 to 1800.
MUSI 313. History of Music III. 1-4-3. Prerequisite: MUSI 222. History of music from 1800 to the present.
MUSI 315. Vocal Literature. 3-0-3. Prerequisite: MUSI 222. Solo vocal literature from 1600 to the present.
MUSI 317. Introduction to Opera. 5-0-5. Prerequisite: All developmental studies courses if required. Dramatic literature from the Florentine Camerata to the present with emphasis on the standard repertory.
MUSI 318. Introduction to Symphonic Music. 5-0-5. Prerequisite: All developmental studies courses if required. Orchestral literature from pre-classic to present including symphony, concert overture, incidental music, program symphony, tone poem. Emphasis on standard literature.
MUSI 319. Introduction to Jazz. 5-0-5. Prerequisite: All developmental studies courses if required. Jazz schools, styles and personalities in historical perspectives.
MUSI 320. Form and Analysis. 3-0-3. Prerequisite: MUSI 222. Techniques of structural analysis of music compositions.
MUSI 321. Advanced Ear Training. 2-0-2. Prerequisite: MUSI 222. Extended skills necessary for aural and visual comprehension in music.
MUSI 324. Instrumentation. 1-2-2. Prerequisite: MUSI 222. Characteristics of orchestral instruments and their resultant timbres when in combination.
MUSI 330. Principles of Conducting. 1-2-2. Prerequisite: MUSI 222. A basic approach and application of conducting skills.
MUSI 331. Choral Conducting. 2-0-2. Prerequisite: MUSI 222, 330. Basic baton and choral rehearsal techniques.
MUSI 332. Instrumental Conducting. 2-0-2. Prerequisite: MUSI 222, 330. Basic baton and rehearsal techniques for band and orchestra.
MUSI 333. Accompanying. 1-0-1. Corequisite: Applied piano study. For majors with piano, voice or instrumental emphasis. Concerns the practical application of accompaniment techniques. Up to three hours credit.
MUSI 334. Italian and English Diction. 0-2-1. Prerequisite: All developmental studies courses if required.
MUSI 335. German Diction. 0-2-1. Prerequisite: MUSI 334.
MUSI 336. French Diction. 0-2-1. Prerequisite: MUSI 334.
MUSI 347. Band. 0-2-1. Prerequisite: Previous band experience. May be repeated for upper division credit. Study, rehearsal and concert performance of literature for band.
MUSI 348. Orchestra. 0-2-1. Prerequisite: Audition. May be repeated for upper division credit. Study, rehearsal and concert performance of literature for orchestra.
MUSI 349. Chorale. 0-2-1. Prerequisite: None. May be repeated for upper division credit. Study, rehearsal and concert performance of literature for choir.
MUSI 350. Small Ensembles. 0-2-1. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. All developmental studies courses if required. Focus of the ensemble (chamber singers, jazz band, guitar ensemble, flute ensemble, percussion ensemble, trombone ensemble, brass ensemble, brass quintet, woodwind quintet, etc.) will be listed on student’s transcript as part of course title.
MUSI 352. Opera Workshop. 1-2-2. Corequisite: Applied vocal study. Techniques for the singing actor studied through the production of scenes from the dramatic repertory.
MUSI 353. Jazz Improvisation I. 2-0-2. Prerequisite: Music 122 or permission of instructor. This course will concentrate on development of instrumental improvisation through compositional techniques in areas of harmony, melody, rhythm and form. Musical styles will include traditional and contemporary jazz. May be taken up to three times for credit.
MUSI 365. Keyboard Skills I. 2-0-2. Prerequisite: All developmental studies courses if required. Keyboard proficiency for music majors and non-majors. Solo and ensemble playing.
MUSI 366. Keyboard Skills II. 2-0-2. Prerequisite: MUSI 365. Continuation of Music 365.
MUSI 367. Vocal Skills I. 2-0-2. Prerequisite: All developmental studies courses if required. Vocal proficiency for music majors and non-majors. Emphasis on tone production, diction and performing skills.
MUSI 368. Vocal Skills II. 2-0-2. Prerequisite: MUSI 367. Continuation of Music 367.
MUSI 369. Junior Recital. 1-2-2. Corequisite: Enrollment in MUSI 364. Prerequisite: Permission of faculty jury. A public recital of 30-40 minutes encompassing at least three major style periods drawn from the standard concert literature.
MUSI 396. Cooperative Study. 1-3 credit hours. Prerequisite: Approval of coordinator of cooperative education/internship (Career Services). A supervised work experience program for a minimum of three academic quarters at a site in business, industry or government. For sophomore, junior or senior level students who wish to obtain successive on-the-job experience in conjunction with their academic training.
MUSI 398. Internship. 1-15 credit hours. A supervised, credit-earning work experience of one academic quarter with a previously approved business firm, private agency or government agency. Credit is allowed only in elective areas.
MUSI 400. Directed Study. 1-5 credit hours. Prerequisite: Approval of instructor, major area committee and department chair prior to registration. Selected topics of an advanced nature, which may include original research projects.
MUSI 410. Contemporary Music Literature. 3-0-3. Prerequisite: MUSI 122. Standard literature from Impressionism to the present.
MUSI 413. Piano Literature. 3-0-3. Prerequisite: MUSI 220 or permission of instructor. Keyboard music from 1600 through the Classical Period.
MUSI 414. Piano Literature. 3-0-3. Prerequisite: MUSI 220 or permission of instructor. Piano music from the early Romantic Period to the present.
MUSI 420. Counterpoint. 3-0-3. Prerequisite: MUSI 222. Analysis and principles of writing in contrapuntal style of 16th century.
MUSI 421. 20th-Century Analysis. 3-0-3. Prerequisite: MUSI 320. Analysis Techniques for 20th-century music, with an emphasis on atonal and electronic compositions.
MUSI 430. Piano Pedagogy. 1-2-2. Corequisite: Applied piano study. Beginning, elementary and intermediate-level teaching materials and methods.
MUSI 433. Voice Pedagogy. 1-2-2. Corequisite: Enrollment in MUSI 364 or permission of instructor. Pedagogical techniques and literature for training voices from beginning to advanced level.
MUSI 469. Senior Recital. 2-4-4. Prerequisite: MUSI 369, MUSI 480 and permission of faculty jury. A recital of 45-60 minutes in duration encompassing at least four major style periods drawn from the standard concert literature.
MUSI 480. Research for Senior Recital. 1-2-2. Corequisite: MUSI 464. Prerequisite: MUSI 369. A research project based on the literature to be presented in the senior recital. Analysis of the literature. Program notes to be drawn from research and analysis.
MUSI 490. Special Topics in Music. 1-5 credit hours. Prerequisite: Approval of instructor and department chair. Selected special topics of interest to faculty and students.
Applied music encompasses the areas of instrumental and vocal performance as well as composition. It is offered for one to two hours of credit in the form of private lessons for music majors and is also open to non-music majors as schedule permits. A special fee will be charged for registration in all applied music courses. The registration fee for one 25- minute private lesson a week in $50 per quarter; the fee for two 25-minute private lessons a week is $100 per quarter. Each course may be repeated for credit, if necessary, until the quarterly faculty jury recommends advancement to the succeeding level. In performance studies, the particular instrument will be listed on the student’s transcript as part of the course title.
Performance Courses
MUAP 111, 112, 113, 114. Performance. (1/2 hour instruction - 1 hour credit)
MUAP 121, 122, 123, 124. Performance. (1 hour instruction - 2 hours credit)
MUAP 211, 212, 213, 214. Performance. (1/2 hour instruction - 1 hour credit)
MUAP 221, 222, 223, 224. Performance. (1 hour instruction - 2 hours credit)
MUAP 310. Performance - Secondary Applied. (1/2 hour instruction - 1 hour credit) Prerequisite: Permission of department chair. Private instruction. May be repeated for additional credit.
MUAP 311, 312, 313, 314. Performance. (1/2 hour instruction - 1 hour credit)
MUAP 320. Performance - Secondary Applied. (1 hour instruction - 2 hours credit) Prerequisite: Permission of department chair. Private instruction. May be repeated for additional credit.
MUAP 321, 322, 323, 324. Performance. (1 hour instruction - 2 hours credit)
MUAP 331, 332, 333, 334. Performance. (1 hour of instruction - 3 hours credit)
MUAP 411, 412, 413, 414. Performance. (1/2 hour instruction - 1 hour credit)
MUAP 421, 422, 423, 424. Performance. (1 hour instruction - 2 hours credit)
MUAP 431, 432, 433, 434. Performance. ( 1 hour instruction - 3 hours credit)
Composition Courses
MUSI 370. Composition. (1/2 hour instruction - 1 hour credit) Prerequisite: MUSI 220.
MUSI 373. Composition. (1 hour instruction - 2 hours credit) Prerequisite: MUSI 220.
MUSI 470. Composition. (1/2 hour instruction - 1 hour credit ) Continuation of Music 370.
MUSI 473. Composition. (1 hour instruction - 2 hours credit) Continuation of Music 373.
MUED 300. Curriculum Design in Music. 2-0-2. Prerequisite: MUSI 222 and admission to teacher education. A course to direct the prospective music teacher through a careful study of the foundations of sequential curriculum development and instruction. In addition, the study of relevant curriculum guides and models will be included. This course is a requirement for all music education majors.
MUED 301. General Music Methods and Materials. 3-0-3. Prerequisite: MUED 305. A course to develop the specific teaching skills, techniques and materials required for the role of the elementary/general music teacher. The course will prepare prospective general/classroom music teachers for all aspects of the role including the incorporation of various methodologies into classroom instruction. The objective is to assure the development of precise teaching skills and abilities in all candidates for the role. This course is a REQUIREMENT for all music education majors.
MUED 302. Choral/Vocal Methods and Materials. 3-0-3. Prerequisite: MUED 305. A course to develop the specific teaching skills, techniques and materials required for the role of choir director and vocal music teacher. In addition, choral rehearsal procedures are developed in conjunction with the study of appropriate choral literature. The objective is to bring the prospective choral/vocal teacher in contact with the specific practical issues necessary for the effective organization, development and maintenance of a fine choral music program. This course is a requirement for all choral/vocal music education majors.
MUED 303. Instrumental Methods and Materials. 3-0-3. Prerequisite: MUED 305. A course to develop the specific teaching skills, techniques and materials required for the role of band director and instrumental music teacher. In addition, ensemble rehearsal procedures are developed in conjunction with a study of appropriate band literature. The objective is to bring the prospective instrumental music teacher in contact with very specific practical issues necessary for the effective organization, development and maintenance of a fine instrumental music program. This course is a requirement for all instrumental music education majors.
MUED 304. Computer Applications and Technology in Music. 2-0-2. Prerequisite: MUSI 222 and admission to Teacher Education. A course designed to develop necessary practical experience with current computer applications and current technology specifically associated with music instruction and music performance. Students are made familiar with the capabilities of technology as they relate to composition, performance and teaching. This course is a requirement for all music majors.
MUED 305. Learning and Assessment in Music. 2-0-2. Prerequisite: MUSI 222 and admission to teacher education. A course examining educational principles, cognitive psychology and developmental learning theories relevant to the teaching and learning of music. In addition, strategies for assessing music aptitude and achievement are addressed, including standardized tests, teacher-constructed instruments, and evaluation tools for music programs, courses and performance ensembles. This course is a requirement for all music education majors.
MUED 314. Choral Literature. 3-0-3. Prerequisite: MUSI 110. A survey of large and small choral works from the Renaissance to the present with special attention to the variety of contemporary styles and emphasis on practical performing editions.
MUED 334. Foundations of Music Education. 2-0-2. Prerequisite: MUSI 222 and admission to Teacher Education. An examination of the interaction of historical, social and philosophical forces and the development of music education. (Required for all students in the B.M. in Music Education Program).
MUED 335. Applied Instructional Strategies and Classroom Management for Music Educators. 1-8-3. Prerequisite: Permission of music education faculty. A competency-based course in which the student applies strategies for teaching music via extensive field experiences in the public schools. A seminar regarding classroom management, student behavior and disciplinary procedures accompanies the field experiences and addressed general behavior management principles in education and management techniques specific to the large band or choir and to elementary general music classes. This course is a requirement for all music education majors.
MUED 340. Music for Early and Middle Grades. 2-2-3. Prerequisite: 75 credit hours. A course which develops basic musical competencies and teaches methods of instruction enabling teachers to integrate musical experience into the classroom. Emphasis is placed upon the development of musical skills, musical understanding, and musical concepts sufficient to enable prospective teachers to provide musical activity and incorporate the teaching of musical concepts in their classrooms. Students are provided opportunities for laboratory teaching experience and laboratory practice.
MUED 360. (Name of Instrument) Techniques and Pedagogy. 1-0-1. Prerequisite: FED 200; MUSI 222. Instrument Techniques are REQUIRED for all music education majors. They are taken by advisement according to the Instrument Techniques Requirement Display. This display provides for the necessary competencies in each of the music education specializations.
MUED 370. Marching Band Techniques. 0-4-2. Prerequisite: FED 203; MUSI 222. Practicum in organization and training of marching bands. The planning of drills, formations and shows. Supervised apprenticeship in public school settings.
MUED 396. Cooperative Study. 1-3 credit hours. Prerequisite: Approval of coordinator of cooperative education/internship (Career Services). A supervised work experience program for a minimum of three academic quarters at a site in business, industry or government. For sophomore, junior or senior level students who wish to obtain successive on-the-job experience in conjunction with their academic training.
MUED 398. Internship. 1-15 credit hours. A supervised, credit-earning work experience of one academic quarter with a previously approved school, kindergarten, music studio, church music program or other appropriate apprenticeship environment. Credit is allowed only in elective areas.
MUED 400. Directed Study. 1-5 credit hours. Prerequisite: Approval of the instructor, major area committee and department chair prior to registration. Selected topics of an advanced nature, which may include original research topics.
MUED 469. Senior Recital. 2 credit hours. Senior Recital is a requirement for all music education majors. A public recital of 30-40 minutes encompassing at least three major style periods drawn from the standard concert literature.
MUED 470. Student Teaching/Seminar. 1-42-15. Prerequisite: Admission to student teaching. Full-time guided teaching experience, during which the student teacher takes increasing responsibility for the work with a given group of learners in a cooperating school district. The student is supervised by music education faculty and attends weekly team-taught seminars.
MUED 490. Special Topics in Music Education. 1-5 credit hours. Prerequisite: Approval of instructor and department chair. Selected special topics of interest to faculty and students.
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