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MUS 377 Guitar Ensemble Fall and Spring Semesters
The York Guitar Ensemble provides ensemble performance experience, incorporating works for two or more guitars in combination with other instruments and voice. Literature ranges from the Renaissance to contemporary.
1 credit hour
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MUS 378 Rock Band Fall and Spring Semesters
This experiential learning class is dedicated to performing standard repertoire of the classic rock and pop genres. Students will be placed in small groups which will be expected to learn a number of standard cover songs to perform for an audience. Members of the group are expected to meet outside of class to rehearse assigned material, which will be performed and assessed in class, culminating in a final public performance at the end of the semester.
1 credit hour
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MUS 379 Rock Band Fall and Spring Semesters
This experiential learning class is dedicated to performing standard repertoire of the classic rock and pop genres. Students will be placed in small groups which will be expected to learn a number of standard cover songs to perform for an audience. Members of the group are expected to meet outside of class to rehearse assigned material, which will be performed and assessed in class, culminating in a final public performance at the end of the semester.
1 credit hour
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MUS 388 Groove Ensemble Fall and Spring Semesters
The Groove Ensemble is open to all students on campus and performs eclectic repertoire, including African, Latin, Jazz, World Music, Rock and Minimalist styles. The ensemble is primarily comprised of percussionists, guitarists, keyboard players but includes all other instruments.
1 credit hour
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MUS 389 Groove Ensemble Fall and Spring Semesters
The Groove Ensemble is open to all students on campus and performs eclectic repertoire, including African, Latin, Jazz, World Music, Rock and Minimalist styles. The ensemble is primarily comprised of percussionists, guitarists, keyboard players but includes all other instruments.
1 credit hour
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MUS 450 York College Chorale Fall and Spring Semesters
The York College Chorale is a mixed concert choir open to all Music majors and other experienced singers. The group is dedicated to the study and performance of serious choral music from many style periods.
1 credit hour
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MUS 451 York College Chorale Fall and Spring Semesters
The York College Chorale is a mixed concert choir open to all Music majors and other experienced singers. The group is dedicated to the study and performance of serious choral music from many style periods.
1 credit hour
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MUS 452 Chamber Singers Fall and Spring Semesters
The York College Chamber Singers is a select ensemble of 16-20 voices, and is open to all students by audition only. This ensemble specializes in a capella literature from all style periods, and performs frequently both on and off campus. Interested students must contact the Director of Choral Activities to arrange an audition.
1 credit hour
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MUS 453 Chamber Singers Fall and Spring Semesters
The York College Chamber Singers is a select ensemble of 16-20 voices, and is open to all students by audition only. This ensemble specializes in a capella literature from all style periods, and performs frequently both on and off campus. Interested students must contact the Director of Choral Activities to arrange an audition.
1 credit hour
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MUS 454 Opera and Musical Theater Fall and Spring Semesters
This is a music ensemble dedicated to the production of music-theater, including opera, operetta, and selected Broadway musicals. Students will be given the opportunity to perform in fully staged productions. Auditions are required.
1 credit hour
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MUS 455 Opera and Musical Theater Fall and Spring Semesters
This is a music ensemble dedicated to the production of music-theater, including opera, operetta, and selected Broadway musicals. Students will be given the opportunity to perform in fully staged productions. Auditions are required.
1 credit hour
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MUS 456 Vocal Repertoire Fall and Spring Semesters
This is a repertory-based course designed to augment the applied vocal student’s knowledge of vocal repertoire through group exposure to a wide variety of songs and arias from the Baroque, Classic, Romantic, and 20th-century periods.
1 credit hour
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MUS 457 Vocal Repertoire Fall and Spring Semesters
This is a repertory-based course designed to augment the applied vocal student’s knowledge of vocal repertoire through group exposure to a wide variety of songs and arias from the Baroque, Classic, Romantic, and 20th-century periods.
1 credit hour
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MUS 458 Women’s Ensemble Fall and Spring Semesters
The York College Women’s Ensemble is a vocal ensemble open to all college women. While some singing experience is expected, it is not required. The ensemble is dedicated to the study and performance of treble choral literature from many traditions and style periods.
1 credit hour
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MUS 459 Women’s Ensemble Fall and Spring Semesters
The York College Women’s Ensemble is a vocal ensemble open to all college women. While some singing experience is expected, it is not required. The ensemble is dedicated to the study and performance of treble choral literature from many traditions and style periods.
1 credit hour
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MUS 460 Wind Ensemble Fall and Spring Semesters
The York College Wind Ensemble provides training in the interpretation and performance of traditional and modern concert band literature. The band performs concerts open to the public. Membership is open to all students who have had prior band experience. Students must audition for acceptance and placement.
1 credit hour
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MUS 461 Wind Ensemble Fall and Spring Semesters
TThe York College Wind Ensemble provides training in the interpretation and performance of traditional and modern concert band literature. The band performs concerts open to the public. Membership is open to all students who have had prior band experience. Students must audition for acceptance and placement.
1 credit hour
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MUS 462 Jazz Ensemble Fall and Spring Semesters
The Jazz Ensemble is open to all students with concert and/or stage band experience. Students in the group study the art of improvisation and learn to perform in all jazz styles, including swing, bop, cool, blues, and rock. Acceptance by audition.
1 credit hour
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MUS 463 Jazz Ensemble Fall and Spring Semesters
The Jazz Ensemble is open to all students with concert and/or stage band experience. Students in the group study the art of improvisation and learn to perform in all jazz styles, including swing, bop, cool, blues, and rock. Acceptance by audition.
1 credit hour
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MUS 464 Symphony Orchestra Fall and Spring Semesters
The York College Symphony Orchestra is open to all music majors and other qualified musicians. The Symphony Orchestra studies and performs the standard orchestral repertoire and selected contemporary compositions.
1 credit hour
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MUS 465 Symphony Orchestra Fall and Spring Semesters
The York College Symphony Orchestra is open to all music majors and other qualified musicians. The Symphony Orchestra studies and performs the standard orchestral repertoire and selected contemporary compositions.
1 credit hour
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MUS 466 String Ensemble Fall and Spring Semesters
The York College String Ensemble is open to all students with performance experience on a string instrument. Membership is limited in an effort to create a balanced string quartet (first and second violins, viola and cello) that will allow rehearsal and performance of traditional string quartet literature. Other instruments may be added at the discretion of the instructors.
1 credit hour
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MUS 467 String Ensemble Fall and Spring Semesters
The York College String Ensemble is open to all students with performance experience on a string instrument. Membership is limited in an effort to create a balanced string quartet (first and second violins, viola and cello) that will allow rehearsal and performance of traditional string quartet literature. Other instruments may be added at the discretion of the instructors.
1 credit hour
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MUS 468 Brass Choir Fall and Spring Semesters
The York College Brass Choir is open to all students with performance experience on a brass instrument. Membership is limited in an effort to create a balanced instrumentation that will allow rehearsal and performance of traditional brass choir literature.
1 credit hour
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MUS 469 Brass Choir Fall and Spring Semesters
The York College Brass Choir is open to all students with performance experience on a brass instrument. Membership is limited in an effort to create a balanced instrumentation that will allow rehearsal and performance of traditional brass choir literature.
1 credit hour
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MUS 470 Woodwind Ensemble Fall and Spring Semesters
The York College Woodwind Ensemble is open to all students with performance experience on a woodwind instrument. Membership is limited in an effort to create a balanced instrumentation that will allow rehearsal and performance of traditional woodwind ensemble literature.
1 credit hour
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MUS 471 Woodwind Ensemble Fall and Spring Semesters
The York College Woodwind Ensemble is open to all students with performance experience on a woodwind instrument. Membership is limited in an effort to create a balanced instrumentation that will allow rehearsal and performance of traditional woodwind ensemble literature.
1 credit hour
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MUS 472 Percussion Ensemble Fall and Spring Semesters
The York College Percussion Ensemble provides percussionists with an opportunity to play challenging music written specifically for their instruments. The Percussion Ensemble requires its members to be trained in all areas of percussion.
1 credit hour
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MUS 473 Percussion Ensemble Fall and Spring Semesters
The York College Percussion Ensemble provides percussionists with an opportunity to play challenging music written specifically for their instruments. The Percussion Ensemble requires its members to be trained in all areas of percussion.
1 credit hour
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MUS 474 Keyboard Ensemble Fall and Spring Semesters
The Keyboard Ensemble is open to all students with performance experience at the piano. Membership is limited by the instructor and may include two or more pianists who will rehearse and perform traditional piano ensemble literature.
1 credit hour
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MUS 475 Keyboard Ensemble Fall and Spring Semesters
The Keyboard Ensemble is open to all students with performance experience at the piano. Membership is limited by the instructor and may include two or more pianists who will rehearse and perform traditional piano ensemble literature.
1 credit hour
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MUS 476 Guitar Ensemble Fall and Spring Semesters
The York Guitar Ensemble provides ensemble performance experience, incorporating works for two or more guitars in combination with other instruments and voice. Literature ranges from the Renaissance to contemporary.
1 credit hour
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MUS 477 Guitar Ensemble Fall and Spring Semesters
The York Guitar Ensemble provides ensemble performance experience, incorporating works for two or more guitars in combination with other instruments and voice. Literature ranges from the Renaissance to contemporary.
1 credit hour
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MUS 478 Rock Band Fall and Spring Semesters
This experiential learning class is dedicated to performing standard repertoire of the classic rock and pop genres. Students will be placed in small groups and expected to learn a number of standard cover songs to perform for an audience. Members of the group are expected to meet outside of class to rehearse assigned material, which will be performed and assessed in class, culminating in a final public performance at the end of the semester.
1 credit hour
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MUS 479 Rock Band Fall and Spring Semesters
This experiential learning class is dedicated to performing standard repertoire of the classic rock and pop genres. Students will be placed in small groups and expected to learn a number of standard cover songs to perform for an audience. Members of the group are expected to meet outside of class to rehearse assigned material, which will be performed and assessed in class, culminating in a final public performance at the end of the semester.
1 credit hour
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MUS 488 Groove Ensemble Fall and Spring Semesters
The Groove Ensemble is open to all students on campus and performs eclectic repertoire, including African, Latin, Jazz, World Music, Rock and Minimalist styles. The ensemble is primarily comprised of percussionists, guitarists, keyboard players but includes all other instruments.
1 credit hour
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MUS 489 Groove Ensemble Fall and Spring Semesters
The Groove Ensemble is open to all students on campus and performs eclectic repertoire, including African, Latin, Jazz, World Music, Rock and Minimalist styles. The ensemble is primarily comprised of percussionists, guitarists, keyboard players but includes all other instruments.
1 credit hour
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Music: Historical and Theoretical Music Courses |
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MUS 181 Foundations of Music Theory and Musicianship Fall and Spring Semesters
This course serves as an introduction to the study of music theory and to the development of basic musicianship skills. Music notation, scales, intervals, chords, and rhythms are explored through seeing, sharing writing, singing, and playing. The course is open to all students, and it requires no prior knowledge of music theory. Students who are required to take MUS181 before enrolling in MUS 182 or MUS 184 must receive a 2.0 or higher in MUS181.
3 credit hours
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MUS 182 Music Theory I Spring Semester
Music Theory I is a study of music notation, basic musicianship, figured-bass harmony, keyboard harmony, literature, style, form, and analysis. Prerequisite: MUS 181 or permission of the instructor.
3 credit hours
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MUS 183 Music Theory II Fall Semester
Music Theory II is a continuation of MUS 182 , which is a prerequisite for this course. The course must be taken in the same semester as MUS 185 .
3 credit hours
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MUS 184 Aural Skills I Spring Semester
SS&ET I provides the development of the skills of sight singing and melodic, harmonic, rhythmic dictation. The course must be taken in the same semester with MUS 182 .
1 credit hours
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MUS 185 Aural Skills II Fall Semester
SS&ET II is a continuation of MUS 184 , which is a prerequisite for this course. The course must be taken in the same semester as MUS 183 .
1 credit hours
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MUS 186 Listening to Music Fall and Spring Semesters
This course is designed to guide students through methods of listening to music. The course will identify how one listens to music of all genres through its basic elements, construction and form. The emphasis will be on listening to music from many historical eras and how each era relates to music today. Through this course of study, students will be able to enjoy music with a deeper meaning of the aural art form. Students will be able to understand the basic building blocks of music and learn to create music using various forms of musical notation and improvisation.
3 credit hours
Satisfies ADR I.
Satisfies Disciplinary Perspectives - Art for “Generation Next”
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MUS 187 Introduction to Music Technology Fall-Spring Semesters
Introduction to Music Technology is an introductory course to audio production recording. Students will receive instruction in studio/control room recording techniques: acoustics, audio mixing consoles, connectivity, microphone design/placement, and data storage. Students will also learn the process of live sound reinforcement.
3 credit hours
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MUS 244 Live Sound Reinforcement Spring Semester
An introduction to the art and science of live sound reinforcement, this course will enable students to demonstrate an advanced understanding of the various processes involved in the technological support of live events and music groups. At the end of the semester, students will be expected to effectively produce a live event, employing skills obtained throughout the course of the semester. Prerequisite: MUS 187
3 credit hours
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MUS 245 Exploring Music in Film Fall and Spring Semesters
Exploring Music in Film will examine the role of original music in narrative films from the beginnings of cinema in the 1890s to the present. Explorations of the functions and aesthetics of music in various film genres of the American cinema will be the main focus, with consideration given to adapted scores, soundtracks and music used in foreign films. A prior knowledge of music and/or film history is not required.
3 credit hours
Satisfies Constellation - Media & Popular Culture for “Generation Next”
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MUS 246 Jazz and Popular Music Theory Spring Semester
Jazz and Popular Music Theory is the study of melody, rhythm, harmony, chords, scales, and modes found in jazz and popular music. Students will learn to play and/or sing in jazz and popular styles, and will be expected to produce simple compositions and arrangements, using all of these elements as they relate to jazz and popular music. Prerequisite: MUS 183 .
3 credit hours
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MUS 247 Commercial Song Writing Fall Semester
Commercial Song Writing is designed to provide music students with practical opportunities to compose and arrange commercial and popular music. Students will study and analyze the musical elements and concepts that make commercial and popular music successful, followed by the creation of their own original compositions and/or arrangement. Prerequisite: MUS 246 .
3 credit hours
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MUS 281 World Music Fall and Spring Semesters
This course examines diverse cultures through the window of music. It is a journey around the world, weaving a musical web through Africa, Spain, Greece, the Middle East, India, China, Japan, the Caribbean, Latin, and Native American cultures. The course is meant to broaden one’s view of the new global village through a unique study of world music.
3 credit hours
Satisfies Constellation - Diversity and Globalization for “Generation Next”
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MUS 282 Music Theory III Spring Semester
Music Theory III is a continuation of MUS 183 , which is a prerequisite for this course. Emphasis is placed on the more complex chord structures developed in the 19th century.
3 credit hours
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MUS 283 Music Theory IV Fall Semester
Music Theory IV is a continuation of MUS 282 , which is a prerequisite for this course. Emphasis is placed on the styles and developments found in the 20th century.
3 credit hours
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MUS 284 Aural Skills III Spring Semester
SS&ET III is a continuation of MUS 185 , which is a prerequisite for this course. This course must be taken in the same semester as MUS 282 .
1 credit hours
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MUS 285 Aural Skills IV Fall Semester
SS&ET IV is a continuation of MUS 284 , which is a prerequisite for this course. This course must be taken in the same semester as MUS 283 .
1 credit hours
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MUS 286 Jazz History Fall and Spring Semesters
This course traces the historical development of jazz from the end of the 19th century to the present.
3 credit hours
Satisfies Constellation - Creativity & The Arts for “Generation Next”
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MUS 287 American Popular Music Fall and Spring Semesters
American Popular Music explores the evolution and development of numerous American popular music genres in respect to historic aspects of American culture. The course content examines musical characteristics specific to each music style. The lectures focus on musical distinctions defining various music genres. Audio and video presentations highlight the major performers and composers of each style. While this course does not require music reading skills, it does explore American popular music at an advanced level.
3 credit hours
Satisfies Constellations - Diversity and Media and Popular Culture for “Generation Next”
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MUS 288 History of Rock and Roll Fall and Spring Semester
This course is a survey of the history and development of rock and roll and the entertainment industry that surrounds it. Emphasis is placed on a study of rock music from its origins to present. Lectures will focus on musical distinctions among the substyles present in the genre and will include audio and video presentations of major artists and stylesetters. Literary, sociological, and other cultural aspects of this music will be discussed. Current styles and trends relating to the recording industry will be explored.
3 credit hours
Satisfies Constellations - Diversity and Media & Popular Culture for “Generation Next”
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MUS 290 Introduction to Music Literature Fall Semester
This course is an introduction to music literature through a historical study of musical genre, form, and style. The course is required of Music majors and minors. Electives are admitted by permission of the instructor.
3 credit hours
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MUS 296 History of Musical Theatre Fall-Spring Semesters
This survey course will examine the origins, development and significance of an intrinsically American performance genre; Musical Theatre. Lectures will examine distinguishing style characteristics which have evolved from the early 20th Century to the present, and consider the social attitudes and cultural influences on this musical idiom. Audio and video presentations will highlight the major works, composers and performers of the various eras of musical theatre. This course does not require music reading skills.
3 credit hours
Satisfies Constellations - Creativity & The Arts and Media and Popular Culture for “Generation Next”
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MUS 297 Survey of Music Industry Fall and Spring Semesters
This course is an introductory study of major career choices in the music and entertainment industry. Attention is given to career planning and development in classical and popular music. Creative careers, producing/directing, performing, teaching, and music related careers are examined with a focus on practical applications as well as theoretical foundations. The course also explains the process of songwriting, music publishing, copyright registration, sources of royalty income, performance rights societies, and the music licensing process. The role of unions, music associations, guilds, arts administration, talent agencies, and artistic management relevant to musicians is explored.
3 credit hours
Satisfies Constellations - Leadership and Professional Development and Media & Popular Culture for “Generation Next”
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MUS 299 Music and Culture Since 1900 Fall and Spring Semesters
This course examines selected musicians and works that reflect many of the world’s most significant artistic and cultural developments since 1900. Special emphasis is placed on the relationship between music and society as reflected through sociopolitical conflicts, human diversity, technological advancements, and globalization. Several music genres are explored, encompassing both popular and art music, and there is a strong emphasis on class listening and discussion.
3 credit hours
Satisfies Constellations - Peace & Conflict and Science & Technology for “Generation Next”
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MUS 346 Music Production I Fall and Spring Semesters
This course is a continuation of Audio Production I, stressing a higher level of technical and aesthetic skills. Instruction focuses on developing the complex skill involved in computer-based audio production and digital audio mixing consoles as it applies to music, radio, and video production. The Federal Communication Commission’s rules and regulations that apply to the practical issues of audio production will also be discussed. Prerequisite: CM 226 and MUS 297 .
3 credit hours
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MUS 380 Ethnomusicology Spring Semester
Ethnomusicology emphasizes listening skills, musical analysis, and performance experiences on instruments from various world cultures. Students will explore the music of selected ethnic cultures around the world, some of which include India, Indonesia, Japan, China, Korea, Greece, Turkey, Spain, Africa, South America, and Native American music. Students will study the various technical elements of the music in question, and will learn to distinguish it from the music of other cultures. Prerequisite: MUS 182 and MUS 183 .
3 credit hours
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MUS 390 Music History I Fall Semester
Music History I is an historical study of the various styles and forms of music in western civilization from the Middle Ages to 1750. Prerequisite: MUS 290 .
3 credit hours
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MUS 391 Music History II Spring Semester
Music History II is an historical study of the various styles and forms of music in western civilization from 1750 to the present. Prerequisite: MUS 290 .
3 credit hours
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MUS 397 Music Entertainment and Promotion Spring Semester
This course examines the process of music promotion, music product distribution, and commerce. Promotion of a performance ensemble and the support of artistic development is explored. The interrelationship of the professional musician and music as a product is applied to the recording industry, music distribution, music management, music product sales, music in advertisement, jingle writing, music on the radio, television, and in the film industry. Entertainment entrepreneurship is explored in relation to employment opportunities.
3 credit hours
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MUS 446 Music Production II Fall and Spring Semesters
Music Production II is designed for students with a strong commitment to the study of music recording and production. The course provides an intensive analysis of field and studio recording techniques with an emphasis on multi-track audio production and engineering. Techniques of music production, sound design, and live/field recording are examined. Prerequisite: MUS 346 .
3 credit hours
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MUS 486 Orchestration and Arranging Fall Semester
This course is a study of scoring and arranging for instrumental ensembles. Prerequisite: MUS 282 .
3 credit hours
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MUS 490 Choral Conducting Fall Semester
This course will develop competencies in conducting patterns and gestures, score preparation, and rehearsal techniques through the medium of choral literature. Prerequisite: MUS 282 or permission by the instructor.
3 credit hours
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MUS 491 Instrumental Conducting Spring Semester
A study of the techniques of instrumental conducting, including the use of the baton, score preparation, gesture, and group organization. Prerequisite: MUS 283 , MUS 285 , or permission by the instructor.
3 credit hours
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MUS 494 Music Industry Internship Fall, Spring and Summer Semesters
The Music Industry Internship is a planned and supervised work experience in the music industry field at selected cooperating firms or organizations. The internship may require training conferences, reports and appraisals. All York College procedures for completing internship applications shall be strictly applied. Prerequisite: Students are required to spend a minimum of 120 hours work on site. Students must have earned 60 or more credits and a minimum of 2.5 cumulative grade point average at the time of application.
3 credit hours
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MUS 495 Music Industry Internship Fall, Spring and Summer Semesters
The Music Industry Internship is a planned and supervised work experience in the music industry field at selected cooperating firms or organizations. The internship may require training conferences, reports and appraisals. All York College procedures for completing internship applications shall be strictly applied. Prerequisite: Students are required to spend a minimum of 120 hours work on site. Students must have earned 60 or more credits and a minimum of 2.5 cumulative grade point average at the time of application.
3 credit hours
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MUS 497 Music Publishing, Licensing and Copyright Spring Semester
This course is an in-depth examination of music publishing, licensing, and copyright procedures used by the professional musician, music administrator and music producer. Special emphasis is placed on discussion and research regarding contemporary controversies in the music industry. Applied problem solving, specialized language use, and legal responsibility are explored and discussed. Conference attendance is encouraged to further support integration of issues with industry executives. Prerequisite: MUS 297 , MUS 397 .
3 credit hours
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MUS 498 Independent Study
The Independent Study Program affords an opportunity for the student who seeks to undertake a well-defined research project. While the student conducts this work under the guidance of a faculty member of his choosing, the project is carried out in an independent manner without regular class meetings. Effective independent study is characterized by a reduction in formal instruction and an increase in the individual student’s responsibility in the learning process. Prerequisite: Students must have earned 60 or more credits and a minimum of 2.5 cumulative grade point average at the time of application.
1-3 credit hours
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MUS 499 Independent Study
The Independent Study Program affords an opportunity for the student who seeks to undertake a well-defined research project. While the student conducts this work under the guidance of a faculty member of his choosing, the project is carried out in an independent manner without regular class meetings. Effective independent study is characterized by a reduction in formal instruction and an increase in the individual student’s responsibility in the learning process. Prerequisite: Students must have earned 60 or more credits and a minimum of 2.5 cumulative grade point average at the time of application.
1-3 credit hours
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Music: Music Education Methods Courses |
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MUS 146 Vocal Methods Spring Alternating Years
Vocal Methods provides instrumentalists in the General Music Education program with the fundamentals of good vocal technique. While building their own singing skills in a lab-like setting, students will also examine vocal pedagogy as it is applied to working with young singers in the public schools.
1 credit hour
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MUS 292 String Methods Fall Semester
This course is designed to provide a practical playing knowledge of each string instrument (violin, viola, cello, and double bass). The principal objective is to prepare prospective school teachers to instruct beginners in strings.
1 credit hour
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MUS 293 Brass Methods Spring Semester
Brass Methods is the study of tone production, fingerings or position, care and repair, and methods and materials for teaching trumpet or cornet, French horn, baritone, trombone, and tuba. Ensemble performance is emphasized.
1 credit hour
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MUS 294 Woodwind Methods Fall Semester
Woodwind Methods is the study of tone production, fingerings, care and repair, and methods and materials for teaching flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, and saxophone. Ensemble performance is emphasized.
1 credit hour
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MUS 295 Percussion Methods Spring Semester
Percussion Methods is the study of tone production, positions, care and repair, and methods and materials for teaching the percussion instruments. Ensemble performance is emphasized.
1 credit hour
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MUS 298 Foreign Language Diction for Choirs Fall Alternating Years
Foreign Language Diction for Choirs examines the nuances of foreign language for pronunciation, focusing particularly on German, French, Italian, Spanish, and Latin. The International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) is used as the basis of instruction, giving students a method for learning how to pronounce words in a foreign language, and instructing members of a choir how to sing in those languages.
1 credit hour
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MUS 392 Teaching Music in the Elementary School Fall Semester
This course is an introduction to music education (history, philosophy, and learning theories) and the application of music methodologies for grades K-5. Appropriate materials and technology are examined through lectures, discussion and participation in peer-teaching experiences.
3 credit hours
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MUS 393 Teaching Music in the Secondary School Spring Semester
This course is a review of music education philosophies and learning theories and a presentation of methods and materials for instrumental, choral, and general music programs at the secondary level. Prerequisite: MUS 392 and PPES Status.
3 credit hours
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Nuclear Medicine Technology |
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NM 101 Nuclear Medicine Theory I
This course is a study of the basic sciences needed to understand nuclear medicine. Topics include nuclear physics, applied mathematics, and radiation biology. This course is also designed to introduce the student to the basic skills needed to give quality patient care and assist in the performance of routine nuclear medicine studies. Topics include medical terminology, patient care, skeletal, lung, infection, and renal imaging.
6 credit hours
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NM 102 Nuclear Medicine Theory II
This course is designed to build on the knowledge gained in NM 101 . Topics covered in this course include radiation safety and radiopharmacy. Clinical theory includes cardiology, endocrinology, oncology, gastrointestinal system, and the central nervous system. Clinical theory instruction consists of an anatomy and physiology review followed by a study of all the nuclear medicine imaging that is performed on this system.
6 credit hours
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NM 103 Nuclear Medicine Theory III
This course discusses computer and SPECT. Medical ethics with particular interest in the ethics surrounding imaging will be discussed and applied. Registry review provides a comprehensive review of topics covered throughout the year in order to prepare the students for the national registry. Management of a radiology department is also included.
2 credit hours
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NM 110 Nuclear Medicine Practicum I
This course is designed to introduce the beginning student to the profession of nuclear medicine technology. Practicum takes place at one of the clinical affiliates. Students learn by observing and assisting a nuclear medicine technologist in the performance of nuclear medicine imaging and associated ancillary tasks. Five competencies (CPR, Vital Signs, Oxygen Administration, Bone Scan, and Cardiac Scan) are required this semester.
6 credit hours
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NM 111 Nuclear Medicine Practicum II
Students observe and assist the technologist with the complicated studies. They begin to perform more common imaging procedures under the direct supervision of a technologist. These procedures include but are not limited to bone scanning, cardiac imaging, and hepatobiliary imaging. During this semester they will be required to successfully complete 10 competency evaluations.
6 credit hours
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NM 112 Nuclear Medicine Practicum III
This final session of practical learning focuses on students fine tuning their skills and applying all that they have learned in NM Theory. Students are expected to perform most studies with limited supervision. Students are expected to successfully perform 10 competency evaluations prior to the completion of this course.
4 credit hours
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Nursing |
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NUR 101 Introduction to Nursing and Healthcare Careers Fall-Spring Semesters
This course will provide an overview of the roles and educational requirements for nursing and other health related professional practice fields. In this course, students in pre-nursing will have interaction with and advising from nursing faculty to assist with self-exploration and career planning. Employment opportunities and trends, job prospects, and earnings for different health related careers and interdisciplinary collaboration in healthcare setting will also be discussed.
1 Credit Hour
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NUR 200 Women’s Health
In NUR200, students explore the nature of optimum physical and emotional health, as well as strategies for achieving and maintaining it. They explore common illnesses and health problems in terms of symptoms and management, and address environmental and societal factors that influence women’s health. The values and assumptions underlying the Western medical paradigm are compared and contrasted with those upon which selected non-Western medical systems are based.
3 credit hours
Satisfies Constellations - Children and the Family and Health and Wellness for “Generation Next”
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NUR 201 Human Development and Health Care
This course exposes students to the study of normal growth and development through all life stages, as well as, dynamic influences on human development. Developmental theories are explored and applied to developmental assessment as part of the nursing process. Students will have a broader view of the many aspects affecting human development, both internally and externally (e.g., biology, family, community, culture, society, physical environment).
3 credit hours
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NUR 202 Nutrition in Health Care
This course will provide a basic study and understanding of the principles of normal and clinical nutrition. Students will gain an awareness of the importance of nutrition within the health-illness continuum, and its importance in the total health care of future clients. Students will be able to apply the knowledge of the nutritional concepts and principles to help future clients fulfill their nutritional needs. Prerequisite: CHM 122/123 .
3 credit hours
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NUR 203 Pharmacology for Nurses I Fall and Spring Semesters
This introductory course addresses concepts of pharmacology in relation to medication administration in the clinical setting. The course includes pharmacologic impact of various classifications of drugs on clients with common health problems. Students also learn to utilize their knowledge of pharmacotherapeutics in relation to client care as they consider appropriate nursing implications associated with administration of medications from several major drug classifications. Nursing Majors Only. Prerequisite: FYS 100 , PSY 100 , SOC 100 , FCO 105 , FCO 215 , CHM 122/123 , BIO 150/151 , BIO 220/221 , BIO 222/223 , BIO 230/231 , NUR 201 ,
NUR 202 and Declared Nursing Major Corequisite: NUR 204/205, NUR 210/211
2 credit hours
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NUR 204/205 Health Assessment for Professional Nursing Practice
This course addresses history taking and psychosocial and physical assessment with emphasis on normal findings. A current knowledge of anatomy, and physiology provides the foundation for learning health assessment principles within a nursing context. Coursework takes place in the classroom and laboratory settings. Nursing Majors Only. 3 credit hours: 2 theory, 1 laboratory Prerequisite: FYS 100 , PSY 100 , SOC 100 , BIO 150/151 , CHM 122/123 , BIO 220/221 , BIO 222/223 , BIO 230/231 , FCO 105 , FCO 215 , NUR 201 , NUR 202 , Declared Nursing Major. Corequisite: NUR 203 , NUR 210/211
3 credit hours
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NUR 210/211 Basic Principles in Nursing Practice
The first clinical course introduces the nursing student to professional nursing roles and basic human needs of individuals. Students use selected theories in conjunction with the nursing process in providing care to clients. Emphasis is placed on communication, data collection, and beginning administration of drugs. Clinical experiences are conducted in the skills laboratory and in selected health care settings. 3 class periods. 6 clinical experience hours. Prerequisite: FYS 100 , PSY 100 , SOC 100 , BIO 150/151 , CHM 122/123 , BIO 220/221 , BIO 222/223 , BIO 230/231 , FCO 105 , FCO 215 , NUR 201 , NUR 202 Corequisite: NUR 211
5 credit hours
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NUR 240 Introduction to Perioperative Nursing Summer semester
This course is designed to provide students with the basic knowledge and skills necessary for a beginning practitioner in perioperative nursing. The emphasis of the course is on the beginning role of the perioperative nurse. Topics of focus will include sterile technique, safety, general anesthesia principles, the surgical filed, patient positioning, patient preparation for surgery, care of the patient during surgery, and care of the patient and significant others in the postoperative area. Patient education, discharge planning, evidence based practice, and the role of the nurse will be the focus of this course. 2 class periods. 3 clinical experience hours. Prerequisite: and .
3 credit hours
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NUR 300 Pharmacology for Nurses
The pharmacologic impact of various classifications of drugs on patients across the lifespan is examined in this course. Examination of major drug classifications and specific drug prototypes within these classifications is included. Students also learn to utilize their knowledge of pharmacotherapeutics in relation to patient care as they consider appropriate nursing implications associated with administration of drugs from each major classification. Concepts of health promotion and alternative therapy are also addressed within the context of this course. Prerequisite: NUR 210/211 and Corequisite: NUR 340/341
3 credit hours
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NUR 301 Providing Forensic Care for Victims of Violence: A Multidisciplinary Approach Fall-Spring Semesters
This course will inform students from different disciplines about how forensic care is provided to victims of violence in the health care and community settings. Topics that will be covered include theories related to and types of violence, principles of forensic science, forensic interventions in health care and community settings, and community resources and response. Students will have the opportunity to collaborate to share their discipline-specific expertise and develop a plan to provide high-quality, multidisciplinary care for victims of violence. At course completion, students will have developed a strong understanding of the importance of interprofessional collaboration when caring for this unique and complex population. Prerequisite: HSV 100 or CJA 101 or NUR 201
3 credit hours
Satisfies Constellations - Children and the Family and Health and Wellness for “Generation Next”
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NUR 303 Pharmacology for Nurses II
This course builds upon the foundational pharmacologic concepts introduced in Pharmacology for Nurses I. Deeper examination of major drug classifications and specific drug prototypes within these classifications is included. Content related to pharmacogentics, pharmacogenomics, and personalized medicine are covered. Concepts of health promotion and complimentary therapies within the context of nursing care are included. Nursing majors only. Prerequisite: NUR 203 , NUR 204/205 , NUR 210/211 , Junior standing in the Nursing Major. Corequisite: NUR 328/329 , NUR 334/335
3 credit hours
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NUR 304/305 Health Assessment for Professional Nursing Practice
This course addresses history taking and psychosocial and physical assessment with emphasis on normal findings. A current knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and basic nursing principles provides the foundation. 2 class periods. 3 clinical experience hours. Prerequisite: BIO 150/151 , BIO 220/221 , BIO 222/223 , and BIO 230/231 Corequisite: NUR 210/211 and NUR 305
3 credit hours
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