MUS 413. Elementary Music Methods. 3 hours credit, alternate years, spring Designed to expose the student to the educational concepts and activities necessary for running a successful elementary music program. Some of the things included are: curricular scope and sequence, the child voice, concert programming, recorders, listening and creativity skills, classroom management. Students will develop units and teach them in an actual classroom setting. Prerequisite: permission of instructor. MUS 433. Secondary Vocal Music Methods. 3 hours credit, alternate years, fall Designed to expose the student to the educational concepts and activities necessary for running a successful secondary music program. Some of the things included are: curricular scope and sequence, the adolescent voice, concert programming, repertoire, listening and creativity skills, classroom management, preparing students for various audition ensembles, and other things necessary for skillful assimilation into the secondary choral setting. Students will develop units and teach them in a classroom setting. Prerequisite: permission of instructor. MUS 443. Senior Recital. 3 hours credit, on demand A capstone project for all non-certifying music majors. This vocal project will demonstrate understanding of a variety of genres and styles and will be the culminating work of the vocalist. MUS 453. Music Theory V. 3 hours credit, on demand This class is designed for the student wanting advanced work in the music theory/composition area. The course will take on the nature of the student’s interest. Options include: orchestration, counterpoint, choral arranging, or any other area/topic approved by the department chair. Prerequisites: Two years of music theory and permission of the instructor. NATURAL SCIENCE NSC 153. General Science A. 3 hours credit, fall, spring A general education course introducing the basic concepts of Physics and Chemistry. The class will incorporate hands-on learning and emphasize an understanding of the physical processes at work in the world around us, including: how scientists model physical systems, how the moon causes tides, how musical instruments create tones, why bicycles have gears, how the ozone layer protects the Earth, how chemical species combine, what makes water "soft" or "hard", and the safety of nuclear power plants. NSC 163. General Science B. 3 hours credit, even years; fall, spring A general education course introducing the basic concepts of Astronomy, Earth Science and Biology. The class will incorporate hands-on learning and emphasize an understanding of the physical and biological processes at work in the world around us, including: what's beyond the Earth, what's beneath the surface of the Earth, what makes up a volcano, how geology impacts ecology, how DNA is the code for life, and how parts of an ecosystem work together. NSC 302. Science Practicum. 2 hours credit, fall and spring An experiential course in which the student works side-by-side with a secondary science teacher four to five hours per week for a semester to help set up, conduct and take down laboratory exercises. Prerequisites: CHM 214, CHM 224 and sophomore standing. NSC 303. Science Practicum. 3 hours credit, fall and spring An experiential course in which the student works side-by-side with a secondary science teacher four to five hours per week for a semester to help set up, conduct and take down laboratory exercises. Prerequisites: CHM 214, CHM 224 and sophomore standing. NSC 312. Science Internship. 2 hours credit, summer A full-time internship experience for the senior major. The student will arrange for an internship and supervisor, with approval of the Division Chair. The internship will last four to six weeks. Prerequisites: Junior standing as a science major. NSC 313. Science Internship. 3 hours credit, summer A full-time internship experience for the senior major. The student will arrange for an internship and supervisor, with approval of the Division Chair. The internship will last eight to ten weeks. Prerequisites: Junior standing as a science major. NSC 322. Science Internship. 2 hours credit, summer A full-time internship experience for the senior major. The student will arrange for an internship and supervisor, with approval of the Division Chair. The internship will last four to six weeks. Prerequisites: Junior standing as a science major.
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