Course Descriptions

MGT 305. Management and Organizational Behavior.

3 credits. Offered fall and spring.
A study of management functions, decision processes and human behavior in business organizations. Ethical and political considerations are addressed, as are behavioral science research and its applicability to understanding organizational behavior. Prerequisites: Junior standing (56 hours) and a cumulative 2.0 grade point average in all courses taken at JMU. Open only to non-business majors.

MGT 365. Human Resource Management.

3 credits. Offered fall and spring.
A study of employer-employee relationships in business and industry including personnel policies and methods; selection, placement, training and promotion of employees; and recent trends in employment practices. Prerequisite: COB 300 or PUAD major (or minor), having completed PUAD 265.

MGT/MS 370. Quality Management.

3 credits. Offered fall and spring.
An introduction to the management of quality in organizations. Topics include statistical quality control, the design of quality management systems, implementation, measurement and management issues in quality programs. Prerequisites: COB 300 and junior standing.

MGT 372. Entrepreneurship.

3 credits. Offered fall and spring.
A survey of the field of entrepreneurship and entrepreneurs and their significance in the American free enterprise system. Emphasis will be on exploring the theoretical framework of the entrepreneurship process and the entrepreneurial personality. Prerequisite: COB 300.

MGT 390. Organizational Behavior.

3 credits. Offered fall and spring.
This course examines the determinants of work behavior in organizations. Topics to be covered include individual differences, work motivation, leadership, and work values and attitudes. Issues of measurement, survey use and managerial application will be emphasized.

MGT 410. International Management.

3 credits. Offered fall and spring.
A comparative analysis of management styles and organizational effectiveness across cultural boundaries and within other political, legal and economic environments. Prerequisite: COB 300.

MGT 420. Management of Technology and Innovation.

3 credits. Offered fall and spring.
This course will focus on the management of technology and innovation through an examination of technology transfer across industries, the evolution of technology, technology strategy, the innovation process within an organization, and the management of research and development. The importance of product champions, lead-users and cross-functional teams is emphasized. Prerequisites: COB 300 and senior standing (90 hours).

MGT 425. Project Management.

3 credits. Offered fall and spring.
This course focuses on different techniques for managing many types of projects. The course addresses a variety of project management issues such as project prioritization, the use of management tools and techniques to plan and schedule projects, the role of the project manager, maximizing project team performance and management of complex projects. Prerequisites: COB 300 and senior standing (90 hours).

MGT 430. Team Management.

3 credits. Offered once a year.
This course focuses on the effective use of teams as vehicles for accomplishing organizational work (e.g., solving complex problems). The course addresses a variety of team management issues such as designing and structuring work teams and reward systems, diagnosing team functioning and process problems, resources utilization planning and interventions for improving team performance. Prerequisite: Senior standing (90 hours).

MGT 450. Management and Creativity.

3 credits. Offered fall and spring.
Students will become aware of and develop their own creative potential while addressing the problems associated with building creative organizations and managing creative employees. Prerequisite: Senior standing.

MGT 460. Government Regulations and Human Resource Management.

3 credits. Offered once a year.
Course provides student with an overview of federal regulations and court decisions, which affect employment, employee/management relations, compensation, benefits, safety and health. Explores impact of regulations on general business operations. Prerequisite: MGT 365.

MGT 462. Compensation and Benefits.

3 credits. Offered once a year.
Compensation and benefit theories, planning and legislation. Topics include job analysis, job evaluation, conducting wage surveys and administration of benefit plans. Prerequisite: MGT 365.

MGT 463. Labor Relations.

3 credits. Offered once a year.
An examination of the field of labor relations including the evolution of the labor movement, the structure of unions, public labor policy and the emergence of public sector bargaining. Prerequisite: MGT 365.

MGT 464. Industrial Psychology.

3 credits. Offered every two years.
Motivation of workers, leadership, work groups; measurement of job performance and job satisfaction. Prerequisites: COB 300 and COB 191.

MGT 465. Senior Seminar in Human Resource Management.

3 credits. Offered every two years.
A study of advanced personnel management theory and techniques. Topics include development and implementation of policy and procedures; new techniques in planning, administration and evaluation of human resources management in organizations; and research problems. Prerequisites: Senior standing, MGT 365 and at least nine hours from MGT 460, MGT 462, MGT 463, MGT 464, MGT 466, MGT 467 or MGT 468, or permission of the instructor.

MGT 466. Employee Training and Development.

3 credits. Offered once a year.
A study of training and development of human resources in organizations. Topics include design, development and evaluation of programs; adult learners; adult development; and career development programs in organizations. Prerequisite: MGT 365.

MGT 467. Human Resource Planning and Strategy.

3 credits. Offered once a year.
Study of human resource management from a macro organizational perspective. Emphasizes the role of the human resource manager as a strategic partner in organizational planning. Topics include environmental analysis, forecast techniques, human resource strategies and implementation programs. Prerequisite: MGT 365.

MGT 468. Staffing.

3 credits. Offered once a year.
A study of the selection of human resources in organizations. Topics include internal and external recruitment, internal and external selection and testing. Prerequisite: MGT 365.

MGT 472. Venture Creation.

3 credits. Offered every three years.
The formulation, financing and operation of new ventures by individual entrepreneurs and entrepreneurial teams will be explored. The course will include a group term project designed to give the students clinical experience in the venture creation process. Prerequisites: COB 300 and MGT 372 or permission of the instructor.

MGT 480. Organization Theory.

3 credits. Offered fall and spring.
Examines the theory and research underlying the design of complex organizations. Takes a macro approach to the study of organizations, placing particular emphasis upon the interaction between an organization and its environment and the impact that the environment has on organizational design, structure and processes. Prerequisites: COB 300 and senior standing (90 hours).

MGT 481. Negotiation Behavior.

3 credits. Offered every two years.
An overview of negotiation as an effective conflict management device. The process of negotiation is examined in terms of how it affects disputants, the associated social structure and the encompassing system as a whole. Prerequisite: Senior standing (90 hours).

MGT 488. Experiences in Organizational Behavior.

3 credits. Offered every three years.
This course offers the student the in-depth study of such variables as motivation, leadership, planning, and control and management of conflict and change. These variables will be studied through the use of in-class experiential exercises. Prerequisites: COB 300 and senior standing (90 hours).

MGT 490. Special Studies in Management.

1-3 credits. Offered fall and spring.
Designed to give capable students in management an opportunity to complete independent study under faculty supervision. Prerequisites: Management major and senior standing (90 hours); recommendation of the instructor and written permission of the director prior to registration.

MGT 494. Management Internship.

3 credits. Offered fall and spring.
A course providing an opportunity to work in and with local industry to gain insight into the real side of modern management. Prerequisites: Management major and senior standing (90 hours); recommendation of the instructor and written permission of the program director prior to registration.

MGT 495. Human Resources Internship.

3 credits. Offered fall and spring.
Internship in the area of human resource management as a generalist or in a specific area. Prerequisites: MGT 365, Management major and senior standing (90 hours); recommendation of the instructor and written permission of the program director prior to registration.

MGT 498. Special Topics in Management.

3 credits for each course. Offered according to course availability.
This course is designed to allow explorations of areas of current topical concern or to exploit special situations. Course content will vary. For current course content consult your adviser. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor.

MGT 499. Honors.

6 credits. Offered fall and spring.
Year course.

MKTG/CIS 370. Electronic Commerce.

3 credits. Offered fall and spring.
This course examines commercial opportunities created by information technology. It studies the enabling technology infrastructure and its application to fundamental business processes and strategies in pursuing electronic commerce initiatives. Prerequisite: COB 300 or permission of instructor.

MKTG 380. Principles of Marketing.

3 credits. Offered fall and spring.
Deals with fundamentals involved in the marketing process; concerned with the functions, institutions and channels used to distribute goods and services from producer to consumer. Prerequisites: Junior standing (56 hours) and a cumulative 2.0 grade point average in all courses taken at JMU.

MKTG 382. Database Marketing.

3 credits. Offered fall and spring.
This course focuses on the use of information technology for market segmentation and customer profiling for targeted marketing strategies. Students are introduced to internal database marketing systems, then learn how to create market databases, collect, analyze and report data using database management software. Students also use market databases, statistical application software and hypothesis testing to conduct basic and inferential data analyses and evaluate alternative segmentation and targeting strategies. Prerequisites: COB 300 and admission to the marketing major.

MKTG 385. Buyer Behavior.

3 credits. Offered fall and spring.
Deals with the behavioral science concepts of individual and group behavior of consumers and industrial buyers. Stresses the application of buyer behavior research to marketing management. Prerequisite: MKTG 380 or COB 300.

MKTG/HTM 386. Hospitality and Services Marketing.

3 credits. Offered once a year.
Application of marketing principles to the services sector, including the hospitality industry. The course focuses on review of customer demand for and assessment of services; the employee/customer interface; services operation management; review of the services marketing mix; and development of marketing plans for service organizations. Prerequisite: COB 300.

MKTG 388. Retail Marketing.

3 credits. Offered fall and spring.
Study of the institutions of retailing, retailing research, selection of store location and layout, retail organizational structure, and merchandise planning and management. Retail store image, promotion, retail pricing, retail strategy and retail trends will be evaluated. Prerequisite: COB 300 or MKTG 380.

MKTG 391. Merchandising.

3 credits. Offered fall and spring.
To develop an understanding of the merchandising industry as a major segment of the global economy, including the history and growth of the retail/apparel industry. To understand the marketing of consumer goods, the market centers and global sourcing. Prerequisite: COB 300 or MKTG 380.

MKTG 392. Analysis of Merchandise.

3 credits. Offered fall and spring.
To understand the manufacturing process of consumer goods, to evaluate the quality of consumer products and to have knowledge of material/textile composition of soft and hard retail goods. Prerequisite: COB 300 or MKTG 380.

MKTG 394. Buying Decisions.

3 credits. Offered fall and spring.
Deals with the fundamentals involved with retail buying, including policies, terminology, knowledge of markups, markdowns, inventory and stock turn, vendor negotiation, and pricing for profit. The student will apply mathematical formulas to create useful spreadsheets to understand and make profitable decisions. Prerequisite: COB 300 or MKTG 380.

MKTG 405. Survey Research.

3 credits. Offered fall and spring.
This course covers the techniques and principles, skills and activities that are required to conduct an effective survey project. The course will cover survey planning, survey methods, sampling, survey instrument design, data collection and analysis, and survey reporting. Survey findings are linked to future marketing decision making. Prerequisites: COB 300, MKTG 382 and MKTG 385.

MKTG 420. Data Mining.

3 credits. Offered once a year.
Examines database applications by which marketers can build a long-term, interactive relationship between their product/service and their customers. Study of the information-driven marketing process that enables marketers to develop, test, implement, measure and modify customized marketing programs and strategies. Prerequisites: COB 300 and MKTG 382.

MKTG 430. Professional Selling.

3 credits. Offered fall and spring.
Provides an understanding of many aspects of professional selling including preparing for selling, selling techniques and the role of selling in our society. Prerequisite: MKTG 380 or COB 300.

MKTG 450. Business Marketing.

3 credits. Offered fall and spring.
An analysis of the policies and procedures in marketing to business buyers. The course provides emphasis on special problems connected with the segmentation and target marketing, purchase, distribution, promotion and development of business-to-business goods and services. Prerequisite: COB 300.

MKTG 460. Global Marketing.

3 credits. Offered fall and spring.
Examines marketing in international environments, including foreign entry, local marketing in individual countries and global or standardized marketing across many countries. Emphasis is placed on cultural, economic and strategic variables in deciding how to enter and compete in various markets. Prerequisite: COB 300.

MKTG 470. Strategic Internet Marketing.

3 credits. Offered fall and spring.
Studies the culture and demographics of the Internet and examines online business strategies. Students will learn the hardware and software tools necessary for Internet commerce, identify appropriate target segments, develop product opportunities, pricing structures and distribution channels over the Internet, and execute marketing strategy in computer mediated environments. Prerequisite: COB 300 or permission of instructor.

MKTG 480. Product Development and Management.

3 credits. Offered fall and spring.
The process of developing new products will be developed and explored. The marketing tasks which are unique to this operation will be investigated. An understanding of the marketing management of products throughout their life cycles will complete the course. Prerequisite: COB 300 and MKTG 382.

MKTG 484. Integrated Marketing Communications.

3 credits. Offered fall and spring.
Integrated marketing communications includes advertising, sales promotions, packaging, public relations, publicity, personal selling, direct marketing and event sponsorship. Student will be involved in creating, planning, implementing and evaluating client-oriented projects by developing integrated marketing communication campaign. Prerequisites: COB 300, MKTG 385 and admission to the marketing major.

MKTG 485. Marketing Management.

3 credits. Offered fall and spring.
Case studies are used to develop analytical and decision-making skills. Knowledge gained from previous course work is applied to actual circumstances faced by marketing managers in private, public, profit and not-for-profit organizations. Extensive preparation of case materials outside of class provides the basis for case presentations and discussion of case situations in class. Prerequisites: COB 300, MKTG 382, MKTG 385 and senior standing.

MKTG 490. Special Studies in Marketing.

1-3 credits. Offered fall and spring.
Designed to give capable students in marketing an opportunity to complete independent study under faculty supervision. Prerequisites: GPA of 2.80, recommendation of the instructor and approval by the director prior to registration.

MKTG 494. Marketing Internship.

3-6 credits. Offered fall and spring.
A course providing an opportunity to work in and deal with local industry to gain insight into the real side of modern business. Prerequisites: COB 300 or MKTG 380, senior standing, recommendation of the internship coordinator and approval of the director prior to registration.

MKTG 498. Special Topics in Marketing.

3 credits. Offered fall and spring.
This course is designed to allow explorations of areas of current topical concern or to exploit special situations. Course content will vary. For current course content consult your adviser. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor.

MKTG 499. Honors.

6 credits. Offered fall and spring.
Year course.

MATS/CHEM/PHYS 275. An Introduction to Materials Science.

3 credits. Offered fall.
An introduction to materials science with emphasis on general properties of materials. Topics will include crystal structure, extended and point defects, and mechanical, electrical, thermal and magnetic properties of metals, ceramics, electronic materials, composites and organic materials. Prerequisite: CHEM 131, PHYS 150, PHYS 250, ISAT 212 or permission of the instructor.

MATS/PHYS 337. Solid State Physics.

3 credits. Offered spring every other year.
A study of the forces between atoms, crystal structure, lattice vibrations and thermal properties of solids, free electron theory of metals, band theory of solids, semiconductors, and dielectrics. Prerequisite: PHYS 270 or consent of the instructor.

MATS/PHYS 381. Materials Characterization (Lecture/Lab Course).

3 credits. Offered spring.
A review of the common analytical techniques used in materials science related industries today, including the evaluation of electrical, optical, structural and mechanical properties. Typical techniques may include Hall Effect, scanning probe microscopy, scanning electron microscopy, ellipsometry and x-ray diffraction. Prerequisite: MATS/PHYS 275, MATS/ISAT 431 or MATS/GEOL 395.

MATS 382. Materials Microfabrication Laboratory.

3 credits. Offered on demand.
A materials processing course that examines the design and fabrication of micro- and nano-devices using standard technologies and new lithography techniques. Topics will include laboratory safety and protocol, substrate cleaning, thermal oxidation, photolithography, diffusion, metallization, process integration, and device testing. Prerequisite: MATS 381 or permission of instructor.

MATS/GEOL 395. Geologic Perspectives in Materials Science.

3 credits. Offered on demand.
A one-semester course which emphasizes the commonalities between the geological sciences and materials science. Course includes topics from mineralogy, crystallography, petrology and structural geology, which are also important in metallurgy and ceramics. Prerequisites: An introductory course in any physical science or integrated science and technology (i.e., GEOL 110, CHEM 131, PHYS 140 or GISAT 141) and at least one additional advanced course in the major.

MATS/GEOL 396. X-ray Characterization of Solid Materials.

3 credits. Offered spring every other year.
Covers fundamental principles and theory behind two powerful, X-ray based, technologies: X-ray Diffraction and Energy Dispersive Analysis of X-rays (EDS). Students will collect and analyze data from a single crystal Gandolfi X-ray camera, automated powder diffraction system (focusing goniometer), and EDAX system (EDS). Prerequisite: GEOL 280, MATS/CHEM/PHYS 275 or ISAT 300.

MATS/ISAT 430. Materials Science in Manufacturing.

3 credits. Offered fall.
This course is the study of engineering materials used in the fabrication of products including metals, polymers, ceramics, composites and elastomers. Topics include physical, mechanical and electrical properties of materials, elements of strength of materials, failure criteria, and materials selection. Prerequisites: ISAT 211 and ISAT 142 or permission of the instructor.

MATS/ISAT 431. Manufacturing Processes.

3 credits. Offered spring.
This course provides an introduction to the processes used for fabricating parts, such as machining, grinding, and casting and sheet-metal fabrication, including both traditional and nontraditional processes. Topics include interaction of materials, processing and design, economics of manufacturing, design for improved processing. Manufacturing processes for metals, plastics and composites are addressed. Prerequisite: ISAT 430 or permission of the instructor.

MATS/ISAT 432. Selection and Use of Engineering Materials.

3 credits. Offered spring.
This course deals with the interplay between engineering product specification, design, economics, environment, energy, materials selection, fabrication route, manufacturing cost and product service requirements. Students will be taught how to perform design projects that involve understanding of the behavior of materials and selection of materials for a specific function. Prerequisite: ISAT 211 or permission of the instructor.

MATS/ISAT 436. Micro-Nanofabrication and Applications.

3 credits. Offered fall.
This course examines processes used in the manufacture of microelectronic devices (VLSI integrated circuits, optoelectronic devices, flat panel displays), microelectromechanical devices (micromotors, microactuators), data storage media (magnetic and optical disks, including CDs), optical fibers and some sensors and transducers. Principles of operation of semi-conductor and other devices are also studied. Prerequisite: Junior standing in ISAT; PHYS 150, PHYS 250 or permission of the instructor.

MATS 498R. Undergraduate Materials Science Research.

1-3 credits, repeatable to 6 credits. Offered on demand.
Research in a selected area of materials science arranged with and approved by a faculty research advisor. Prerequisite: Proposal for study must be approved by research adviser and by the Director of Center for Materials Science prior to registration.

*MATH 103. The Nature of Mathematics.

3 credits. Offered fall and spring.
Topics such as geometry, computing, algebra, number theory, history of mathematics, logic, probability, statistics, modeling and problem solving intended to give students insight into what mathematics is, what it attempts to accomplish and how mathematicians think.

MATH 107*-108. Fundamentals of Mathematics I-II.

3 credits each semester. Offered fall and spring.
Sets, logic, numeration systems, number theory, measurement, geometry, probability and statistics are topics covered. These courses will fulfill the requirements for licensure of prospective early childhood, elementary and middle school teachers. Prerequisite for MATH 107: MATH 155, MATH156 or sufficient score on the Mathematics Placement Exam. Prerequisite for MATH 108: MATH 107.

MATH 135. Elementary Functions.

4 credits. Offered on demand.
Algebraic, exponential, logarithmic and trigonometric functions; matrices and matrix solutions to systems of linear equations; vectors. Not open to students who have previously earned credit in MATH 125, 145, 155, 156, 205 or 235, except with the consent of the department head.

MATH 155. College Algebra.

3 credits. Offered fall and spring.
Polynomial, rational, exponential and logarithmic functions and applications, systems of equations and inequalities, sequences. Prerequisite: Demonstration of proficiency in algebra at an intermediate level. A test is required to determine placement in MATH 155 or MATH 156. Not open to students who have previously earned credit in MATH 125, 135, 145, 156, 205, 220 or 235.

MATH 156. College Algebra.

3 credits. Offered fall and spring.
Covers same topics as MATH 155. MATH 156 will meet five times a week for students requiring more instructional time. Prerequisites: Demonstration of proficiency in algebra at an intermediate level. A test is required to determine placement in MATH 155 or MATH 156. Not open to students who have previously earned credit in MATH 125, 135, 145, 155, 205, 220 or 235.

MATH 167. Topics in Mathematics.

1-3 credits. Offered on demand.
Topics or projects in mathematics which are of interest to the lower-division student. May be repeated for credit when course content changes. Topics or projects selected may dictate prerequisites. Students should consult the instructor prior to enrolling for this course.

*MATH 205. Introductory Calculus I.

3 credits. Offered fall and spring.
Topics from differential calculus with applications to the social, behavioral or life sciences and business or management. Prerequisite: MATH 155, MATH 156 or sufficient score on the Mathematics Placement Exam. Not open to mathematics or physics majors or to students who have already earned credit in MATH 235. Not recommended for chemistry majors.

*MATH 205E. Introductory Calculus I with Laboratory.

4 credits. Offered on demand.
Topics from differential calculus, including a laboratory component stressing data collection, data analysis, and applications to environmental issues. Prerequisite: MATH 155, MATH 156 or sufficient score on the Mathematics Placement Exam. Not open to mathematics or physics majors or to students who have already earned credit in MATH 205, MATH 231 or MATH 235. Not recommended for chemistry majors.

MATH 206. Introductory Calculus II.

3 credits. Offered on demand.
Topics from integral calculus with applications to the social, behavioral or life sciences and business or management. Prerequisite: MATH 205. Not open to mathematics or physics majors or to students who have already earned credit in MATH 236. Not recommended for chemistry majors.

MATH 207. Mathematical Problem Solving.

3 credits. Offered fall and spring.
A continuation of the study of the mathematical content of MATH 107-108 with special emphasis on problem solving strategies, deductive, inductive and inferential reasoning. Use of technology and other appropriate tools. Prerequisite: MATH 108 or permission of the instructor.

*MATH 220. Elementary Statistics.

3 credits. Offered fall and spring.
Descriptive statistics, frequency distributions, sampling, estimation and testing of hypotheses, regression, correlation and an introduction to statistical analysis using computers. Prerequisite: MATH 155, MATH 156 or sufficient score on the Mathematics Placement Exam. Not open to majors in mathematics.

MATH/CS 227-228. Discrete Structures I-II.

3 credits each semester. MATH/CS 227 offered spring; MATH/CS 228 offered fall.
An introduction to discrete mathematical structures including functions, relations, sets, logic, matrices, elementary number theory, proof techniques, basics of counting, graphic theory, discrete probability, digital logic, finite state machines, integer and floating point representations. Prerequisite for MATH 227: MATH 155, MATH 156 or sufficient score on the Mathematics Placement Exam. Prerequisite for MATH/CS 228: MATH/CS 227.

MATH 231. Calculus with Functions I.

4 credits. Offered fall and spring.
MATH 231 and MATH 232 form a sequence that combines first-semester calculus with algebra and trigonometry. The sequence is designed for students whose pre-calculus skills are not strong enough for MATH 235. Calculus material in MATH 231 includes limits and derivatives of algebraic functions and their applications. Prerequisite: MATH 155, MATH 156 or sufficient score on the Mathematics Placement Exam. NOTE: MATH 231-232 together are equivalent to MATH 235 for all prerequisites. Not open to students who have already earned credit in MATH 235.

MATH 232. Calculus with Functions II.

4 credits. Offered fall and spring.
A continuation of MATH 231. Calculus topics include limits and derivatives of transcendental functions, the theory of integration and basic integration techniques. Prerequisite: MATH 231 with a grade of “C-” or better. NOTE: MATH 231-232 together are equivalent to MATH 235 for all prerequisites. Not open to students who have already earned credit in MATH 235.

MATH 235*-236. Calculus I-II.

4 credits each semester. Offered fall and spring.
Differential and integral calculus of functions of one variable. Sequences and infinite series. Prerequisite for MATH 235: Sufficient score on the Mathematics Placement Exam. Prerequisite for MATH 236: MATH 232 or MATH 235 with grade of “C” or better. MATH 235 is not open to students who have already earned credit in MATH 232.

MATH 237. Calculus III.

4 credits. Offered fall and spring.
Vectors. Multivariate calculus. Prerequisite: MATH 236 with grade of “C” or better.

MATH 238. Linear Algebra with Differential Equations.

4 credits. Offered fall and spring.
Matrices; determinants; vector spaces; linear transformations; eigenvalues and eigenvectors; separable, exact and linear differential equations; and systems of linear differential equations. Prerequisite: MATH 236. Not open to students with credit in MATH 300 or MATH 336 without departmental permission.

MATH 245. Discrete Mathematics.

3 credits. Offered fall and spring.
Logic, set theory, relations and functions, mathematical induction and equivalent forms, recurrence relations, counting techniques. Prerequisite or corequisite: MATH 236.

MATH 248. Computers and Numerical Algorithms. (3, 2).

4 credits. Offered fall and spring.
Programming in a high-level computer language. Applications of numerical algorithms to problems basic to areas such as mathematics, the sciences and economics and finance. Prerequisite: MATH 236 or corequisite MATH 236 and consent of instructor. This course is not open to students who have previously earned credit in MATH/CS 448.

MATH/PHYS 265. Introduction to Fluid Mechanics.

4 credits. Offered spring of even numbered years.
Introduces the student to the application of vector calculus to the description of fluids. The Euler equation, viscosity and the Navier-Stokes equation will be covered. Prerequisites: MATH 237 and PHYS 260.

MATH 280. SAS Programming and Data Management.

3 credits. Offered fall.
Use of statistical software to manage, process and analyze data. Writing of statistical programs to perform simulation experiments. Prerequisite: MATH 220 or MATH 318.

MATH 285. Data Analysis.

4 credits. Offered on demand.
Topics include experimental and survey design, distributions, variation, chance, sampling variation, computer simulation, bootstrapping, estimation and hypothesis testing using real data generated from classroom experiments and large databases. Prerequisite: MATH 206, MATH 236 or permission of instructor. Not open to students who have already earned credit in MATH 220 or MATH 318.

MATH 300. Linear Algebra.

3 credits. Offered on demand.
Vector spaces, linear transformations, matrices, determinants, systems of linear equations and eigenvalues and eigenvectors. Prerequisite or corequisite: MATH 237 or permission of the instructor.

MATH 304. Principles of Algebra.

3 credits. Offered spring.
Algebraic structures, number systems, matrices, groups, rings, factors and solutions to equations, graph theory. Prerequisite: MATH 207 or permission of instructor.

MATH 305. Principles of Geometry.

3 credits. Offered fall.
Finite geometries, geometric transformations, constructions, geometry of inversion, projective geometry, non-Euclidean geometry. Prerequisite: MATH 207 or permission of instructor.

MATH 306. Principles of Analysis.

3 credits. Offered fall.
Sequences, discrete calculus and difference equations, derivatives and integrals, concepts of differential equations and applications. Prerequisite: MATH 207 or permission of instructor.

MATH 307. Principles of Probability and Statistics.

3 credits. Offered spring.
Descriptive statistics, measures of central tendency and dispersion, correlation, probability, probability distributions and statistical inference. Prerequisite: MATH 207 or permission of instructor.

MATH 310. Elementary Theory of Numbers.

3 credits. Offered every third semester as of fall 2006.
Properties of integers and prime numbers, divisibility, congruence, residues and selected topics. Prerequisite or corequisite: MATH 237 or consent of the instructor.

MATH 315. The Real Number System.

3 credits. Offered every third semester as of fall 2007.
A development of the real number system through a systematic approach to the natural numbers, integers, rationals and irrationals. Prerequisite or corequisite: MATH 237 or consent of the instructor.

MATH 318. Introduction to Probability and Statistics.

4 credits. Offered fall and spring.
Counting, probability axioms, discrete and continuous random variables, method of moments and maximum likelihood estimation, descriptive statistics, central limit theorem, single and two-sample inference, blocking and dependent sample inference, simple linear regression and correlation. Prerequisite: MATH 236.

MATH 321. Analysis of Variance and Experimental Design.

3 credits. Offered fall and spring.
Introduction to basic concepts in statistics with applications of statistical techniques including estimation, test of hypothesis, analysis of variance and topics in experimental design. Prerequisite: MATH 220, MATH 318 or equivalent.

MATH 322. Applied Linear Regression.

3 credits. Offered spring.
Introduction to basic concepts and methods in regression analysis and the application of these models to real-life situations. Prerequisite: MATH 220, MATH 318 or equivalent.

MATH 324. Applied Nonparametric Statistics.

3 credits. Offered spring.
Methods of analyzing data from non-normal populations including binomial tests, contingency tables, use of ranks, Kolmogorov-Smirnov type statistics and selected topics. Prerequisite: MATH 220, MATH 318 or equivalent.

MATH 325. Survey Sampling Methods.

3 credits. Offered fall.
Theory and practice of sampling including stratified random samples, discussion of simple random samples, cluster sampling, estimating sample size, ratio estimates, subsampling, two-state sampling and analysis of sampling error. Prerequisite: MATH 220 or MATH 318.

MATH 326. Statistical Quality Control.

3 credits. Offered on demand.
Uses and concepts of probability and sampling procedures. Acceptance sampling by attributes and variables, Shewhart concepts of process control, control chart process capability studies, reliability and life testing. Design of sampling plans. Prerequisite: MATH 318.

MATH 327. Categorical Data Analysis.

3 credits. Offered fall.
Exact inference for population proportions, comparison of population proportions for independent and dependent samples, two and three-way contingency tables, Chi-square tests of independence and homogeneity, Chi-square goodness-of-fit tests and Poisson and logistic regression. Prerequisite: MATH 220 or MATH 318.

MATH/FIN 328. Time Series Analysis.

3 credits. Offered fall.
Regression and exponential smoothing methods for forecasting nonseasonal and seasonal time series, stochastic processes, Box-Jenkins’ autoregressive and moving average models. Prerequisites: MATH 238 and MATH 318.

MATH 336. Elementary Differential Equations.

3 credits. Offered on demand.
Development of techniques for obtaining, analyzing and graphing solutions to differential equations, with emphasis on first and second order equations. Prerequisite: MATH 237.

MATH 337. Methods of Applied Calculus.

4 credits. Offered every third semester as of fall 2006.
Laplace transforms, power series and their application to differential equations. Vector differential and integral calculus; parametric curves; coordinate systems; line, surface and volume integrals; and gradient, divergence and curl including the theorems of Green, Stokes and Gauss. Prerequisites: MATH 237 and MATH 238.

MATH 340. Mathematical Modeling I – Optimization.

3 credits. Offered fall of even numbered years.
Linear and nonlinear optimization with an emphasis on applications in the sciences, economics and social sciences. Techniques studied include the simplex, Newton and Lagrange methods and Kuhn-Tucker theory. Software packages will be used to implement these methods. Prerequisites: MATH 237 and MATH 238 or consent of instructor.

MATH/PHYS 341.Nonlinear Dynamics and Chaos.

3 credits. Offered spring.
Introductory study of nonlinear dynamics and chaos intended primarily for upper-level undergraduates in science and mathematics. Topics include stability, bifurcations, phase portraits, strange attractors, fractals and selected applications of nonlinear dynamics in pure and applied science. Computers may be utilized for simulations and graphics. Prerequisites: MATH 238 and MATH 248.

MATH 353. Graph Theory.

3 credits. Offered every third semester as of spring 2007.
Graphs and their applications. Possible topics include trees, Euler paths and Hamiltonian circuits, planar graphs, digraphs, adjacency matrices, connectivity and coloring problems. Prerequisite: MATH 245 or consent of instructor.

MATH 360. Complex Variables with Applications.

3 credits. Offered every third semester as of fall 2007.
Introduction to algebraic properties of complex numbers, analytic functions, harmonic functions, mappings of elementary functions, contour integration, series, residues, and poles and conformal mappings. Emphasis on computations and applications to fluid and heat flow. Prerequisite: MATH 237.

MATH/PHYS 365. Computational Fluid Dynamics.

3 credits. Offered on demand.
Applications of computer models to the understanding of both compressible and incompressible fluid flows. Prerequisites: MATH 248, either MATH 238 or MATH 336, MATH/PHYS 265, and PHYS 340.

MATH/FIN 395. Mathematical Finance.

3 credits. Offered spring.
An overview of the role of mathematical concepts in financial applications. Topics include continuous time finance, optimization, numerical analysis and applications in asset pricing. Prerequisites: MATH 237 and FIN 380.

MATH/FIN 405. Securities Pricing.

3 credits. Offered fall.
A quantitative treatment of the theory and method of financial securities pricing to include an examination of closed form pricing models such as the Black-Scholes and its various derivatives as well as numerical solution techniques such as binomial methods. Prerequisite: MATH/FIN 395.

MATH 410-411. Advanced Calculus.

3 credits each semester. MATH 410 offered fall and spring; MATH 411 offered spring.
Limits, continuity, differentiation, sequences, series, integration and selected topics. Prerequisite for MATH 410: MATH 238 or MATH 300 and MATH 245 or consent of the instructor. Prerequisite for MATH 411: MATH 410.

MATH 415. History of Mathematics.

3 credits. Offered every third semester as of fall 2006.
Topics in the history of mathematics spanning ancient times to the present. Prerequisite: MATH 245 or consent of the instructor.

MATH 421. Applied Multivariate Statistical Analysis.

3 credits. Offered fall.
Multivariate statistical methods with applications. Topics include canonical correlation, clustering, discriminant analysis, factor analysis, multivariate analysis of variance, multiple regression, multidimensional scaling and principal component analysis. Prerequisites: MATH 300 or MATH 238; and MATH 321 or MATH 322.

MATH 423. Stochastic Processes.

3 credits. Offered spring of odd numbered years.
Sequences and classes of random variables. Applications to physical, biological, social and management sciences. Topics include Markov chains, branching processes, the Poisson process, queuing systems and renewal processes. Prerequisites: MATH 238 or MATH 300 or equivalent and MATH 318.

MATH 424. Statistical Decision Theory.

3 credits. Offered spring of even numbered years.
Development and use of probability and statistics for strategic decision making with applications. Topics include decision flow diagrams, analysis of risk and risk aversion, utility theory, Bayesian statistical methods, the economics of sampling, sensitivity analysis and collective decision making. Prerequisite: MATH 318.

MATH 426. Probability and Mathematical Statistics I.

3 credits. Offered fall.
Probability spaces, random variables, discrete and continuous probability distributions, mathematical expectation, moment generating functions, moments of linear combinations of random variables and sampling distributions. Prerequisite: MATH 318.

MATH 427. Probability and Mathematical Statistics II.

3 credits. Offered spring.
Sampling theory and distributions, theory and applications of estimation and hypothesis testing, regression and correlation and analysis of variance. Prerequisite: MATH 426.

MATH 429. Research Project in Statistics.

1-3 credits. Offered on demand.
Experience in the design, data collection and analysis for a survey or experiment. MATH 429 should be taken concurrently with one of the following statistics courses: MATH 321, 322, 324, 325 and 327. Corequisite: One of MATH 321, MATH 322, MATH 324, MATH 325 or MATH 327. Prerequisite: Six hours of statistics courses at the 300 or 400 level.

MATH 430-431. Abstract Algebra.

3 credits each semester. MATH 430 offered fall and spring; MATH 431 offered spring.
An introduction to groups, rings and fields. Prerequisite for MATH 430: MATH 238 or MATH 300 and MATH 245 or consent of instructor. Prerequisite for MATH 431: MATH 430.

MATH 435. Introduction to Topology.

3 credits. Offered on demand.
Metric spaces, limits, continuous maps and homeomorphisms, connectedness, compact topological spaces and applications. Prerequisites: MATH 238 or MATH 300 and MATH 245 or consent of instructor.

MATH 440. Fourier Analysis and Partial Differential Equations.

3 credits. Offered fall.
Elementary applied partial differential equations, the heat equation, Laplace’s equation, the wave equation; Fourier series and boundary value problems. Both theory and problem-solving will be included. Prerequisite: MATH 238 or MATH 336.

MATH 441. Analysis and Dynamics of Differential Equations.

3 credits. Offered spring.
Analysis of qualitative properties and dynamics of linear and non-linear ordinary differential equations, including topics such as existence, uniqueness, phase portraits, stability and chaos, with applications to the sciences. Prerequisites: MATH 238 and MATH 245 or MATH 440 or consent of instructor.

MATH/CS 448. Numerical Analysis.

3 credits. Offered every third semester as of spring 2007.
Study and analysis of algorithms used to solve nonlinear equations and systems of linear and nonlinear equations. Iterative methods for matrices and Newton-type methods. Numerical differential and integral calculus. Programming using a high-level language and/or software packages. Prerequisites: MATH 237, MATH 238 and MATH 248. Formerly MATH 448.

MATH/CS 449. Numerical Analysis for Differential Equations.

3 credits. Offered every third semester as of fall 2007.
Study and analysis of numerical techniques to solve ordinary and partial differential equations, including Euler, Runge-Kutta, Picard, finite-difference and finite-element methods. Programming using a high-level language and/or software packages. Prerequisite: MATH/CS 448. Formerly MATH 449.

MATH/FIN 465. Seminar in Actuarial Science I.

3 credits. Offered on demand.
Theory and application of contingency mathematics in the areas of life and health insurance and of annuities from both a probabilistic and deterministic approach. This class, together with MATH/FIN 466, helps students prepare for the professional actuarial examinations. Prerequisite: MATH/FIN 395 or consent of the instructor. Prerequisite or corequisite: MATH 426.

MATH/FIN 466. Seminar in Actuarial Science II.

3 credits. Offered on demand.
A continuation of MATH/FIN 465. Additional coverage of contingency mathematics in the areas of life and health insurance, annuities, pensions and risk theory from both probabilistic and deterministic approaches. The two-course sequence helps to prepare the student for the professional actuarial examinations. Prerequisite: MATH/FIN 465. Prerequisite or corequisite: MATH 427.

MATH 467. Selected Topics in Mathematics.

1-3 credits each semester. Offered on demand.
Topics in advanced mathematics which are of special interest to the student but not covered in the regularly offered courses. Offered only with approval of the department head; may be repeated for credit when course content changes.

MATH 475. Fundamental Concepts of Geometry.

3 credits. Offered fall.
Origin and development of Euclidean and other geometries including axiomatic systems, mathematical proof and special topics from incidence geometry. Prerequisite: MATH 245 or consent of instructor.

MATH 483. Selected Topics in Applied Mathematics.

3 credits. Offered on demand.
Topics in applied mathematics not covered in the regularly offered courses. Offered only with the approval of the department head; may be repeated for credit when course content changes. Prerequisites: Junior standing and consent of the instructor.

MATH 485. Selected Topics in Statistics.

1-3 credits. Offered on demand.
Topics in statistics which are of interest but not otherwise covered in the regular statistics offerings of the department. Offered only with approval of the department head; may be repeated for credit when course content changes. Prerequisites: Junior standing and consent of the instructor.

MATH 497-498. Independent Study.

1-3 credits each semester. Offered on demand.
Independent study in mathematics under faculty supervision. Offered only with consent of the department head.

MATH 499. Honors.

6 credits. Offered on demand.
Year course.

SMAD 101. Introduction to Media Arts and Design.

3 credits. Offered fall and spring.
Study of the historical evolution of today’s media industries and career paths. Emphasis on contemporary issues affecting those industries and careers. Consideration given to emerging media, their required skills and social impacts. Prerequisite: Formal declaration for admission to the SMAD major.

SMAD 201. Fundamental Skills in Media Arts and Design I.

3 credits. Offered fall and spring.
Study of basic computer operating systems and the principles and practices of graphic production for digital and interactive media. Focus on tools and techniques used to create graphic content for diverse media delivery systems. Prerequisite: Admission to the SMAD major.

SMAD 202. Fundamentals Skills in Media Arts and Design II.

3 credits. Offered fall and spring.
Study of the aesthetic principles and practices of audio and video production for digital media. Focus on the technological requirements of producing audio and video for different delivery systems such as television, interactive CD/DVD and the Web. Prerequisite: Admission to the SMAD major.

SMAD 210. News Writing.

3 credits. Offered fall and spring.
The study of the fundamentals of news writing, including news gathering techniques and modern news style. Emphasis on day-to-day coverage of meetings, events and breaking news stories. Fulfills the College of Arts and Letters writing-intensive requirement for the major. Prerequisite: Admission to the SMAD major or permission of the instructor.

SMAD 220. News Editing.

3 credits. Offered fall and spring.
The study of editorial functions in the modern newsroom. Consideration of problems in news judgment, news style and the laws of libel. Emphasis upon layout and headline writing. Prerequisite: Admission to the SMAD major or permission of the instructor.

SMAD 225. Photojournalism.

3 credits. Offered fall and spring.
The study of visual information gathering for print media including photojournalism. Emphasis on photographic techniques and print media layout. Consideration of new visual technologies including the use of computers for electronic photo editing and design. Students must provide their own cameras. Prerequisite: Admission to the SMAD major and SMAD 201 or permission of the instructor.

SMAD 231. Multimedia Writing.

3 credits. Offered fall and spring.
Study of the principles and practices of writing for multimedia applications. Emphasis on the nature of interactivity and the relationship between text and image, sound and video. Attention to the development of multimedia presentations designed to inform, persuade and entertain. Fulfills the College of Arts and Letters writing-intensive requirement for the major. Prerequisite: Admission to the SMAD major or permission of the instructor.

SMAD 241. Corporate Media Writing.

3 credits. Offered fall and spring.
Study and practice of the forms and techniques used in corporate media writing. Emphasis on writing and editing skills necessary for print, broadcast and Web-based media. Fulfills the College of Arts and Letters writing-intensive requirement for the major. Prerequisite: Admission to the SMAD major or permission of the instructor.

SMAD 250. Scriptwriting.

3 credits. Offered fall and spring.
The study of the principles and practices of writing scripts for commercial, non-commercial and corporate media applications. Emphasis on preparing dramatic and informational forms for broadcast or recording. Fulfills the College of Arts and Letters writing-intensive requirement for the major. Prerequisite: Admission to the SMAD major or permission of the instructor.

SMAD 251. Screenwriting.

3 credits. Offered fall and spring.
Introductory study of the principles and practices of screenwriting. Emphasis is placed on the basic narrative structures underlying cinematic story-telling and the development of a short film script. Fulfills the College of Arts and Letters writing-intensive requirement for the major. Prerequisite: Admission to the SMAD major or permission of the instructor.

SMAD 256. Principles of Advertising.

3 credits. Offered fall and spring.
Study of the principles and practices of advertising, including the process, planning, production and placement of commercial messages. Students will learn of the social impact, creative strategy, consumer use, message production and media placement strategies of advertising. Students get practical experience applying an integrated communication strategy. Prerequisites: SMAD 201 and SMAD 202 or permission of the instructor.

SMAD 295. Practicum in Media Arts and Design.

1 credit, repeatable to 3 credits. Offered fall and spring.
First year students and sophomores participating in co-curricular media activities may receive one hour of credit for fieldwork at The Breeze, WMRA-FM, the Madison Video Productions or other university-related media outlets. Students are limited to one practicum per semester. Application procedures will be available from the school prior to registration. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor.

SMAD 301. The Media Arts: Culture by Design.

3 credits. Offered fall and spring.
Study of how mediated communication molds perception and influences cultural change. Emphasis on how language and imagery, sound and music are combined in current media to create meaning. Consideration of emerging media and their implications for cultural design. Prerequisites: SMAD 201 and SMAD 202 or permission of the instructor.

SMAD 302. Videography.

3 credits. Offered fall and spring.
Principles and practices of video field production. Focus on visual composition, lighting and sound, production, planning, and operation of portable video recording equipment. Emphasis on shooting and editing for broadcast, non-broadcast and multimedia applications. Prerequisites: SMAD 201 and SMAD 202 or permission of the instructor. Corequisite: SMAD 303.

SMAD 303. Digital Post-Production.

3 credits. Offered fall and spring.
Principles and practices of digital video post-production. Focus on aesthetic considerations, technologies and strategies used to edit video and audio for a variety of program forms and contexts. Prerequisites: SMAD 201 and SMAD 202 or permission of the instructor. Corequisite: SMAD 302.

SMAD 304. Advanced Digital Audio Production.

3 credits. Offered periodically.
Study of digital sound production, digital music production and digital sound-for-picture production. Emphasis on advanced theories and applications. Prerequisites: SMAD 201 and SMAD 202 or permission of the instructor. Formerly SMAD 334.

SMAD 305. Topics in Media Arts and Design.

3 credits, repeatable to 6 credits. Offered periodically.
The study of current topics and issues in media arts and design. Emphasis on contemporary themes of immediate concern. Prerequisite: Admission to the SMAD major or permission of the instructor.

SMAD 307. Multimedia for the Web.

3 credits. Offered fall and spring.
Study of the principles of creating effective communication for the World Wide Web. Emphasis on the techniques used to design and integrate diverse media elements. Focus on the creation and manipulation of text, graphics, audio and video for the Web. Consideration of interface design and Web delivery issues. Prerequisites: SMAD 201 and SMAD 202 or permission of the instructor.

SMAD 308. Interactive Multimedia Authoring.

3 credits. Offered fall and spring.
Study of the principles and practices for creating effective interactive multimedia and animation. Emphasis on the tools and techniques used to design and integrate diverse media elements. Focus on interactive multimedia authoring, effective user interface design and computer animation for CD-ROM/DVD-ROM delivery. Prerequisite: SMAD 307 or permission of the instructor.

SMAD 310. Advanced News Writing.

3 credits. Offered periodically.
Advanced study and practice of news writing and news gathering techniques. Emphasis on in-depth and investigative stories. Prerequisite: SMAD 210, SMAD 241 or permission of the instructor.

SMAD 311. Feature Writing.

3 credits. Offered fall and spring.
The study and practice of advanced techniques in planning and writing feature stories. Emphasis on individual performance through criticism of student work in conference with the instructor. Fulfills the College of Arts and Letters writing-intensive requirement for the major. Prerequisite: SMAD 210, SMAD 241 or permission of the instructor.

SMAD 322. Newspaper Production.

3 credits. Offered fall.
Advanced study in the knowledge and skills required to produce a newspaper. Areas of study include story generation, writing, editing, picture editing, page design, layout, on-screen pagination, production and management. Consideration given to the journalistic responsibilities and problems of serving a diverse audience. Prerequisite: SMAD 210, SMAD 220, SMAD 241 or permission of the instructor.

SMAD 321. Feature Magazine Production.

3 credits. Offered spring.
A practical course in which students produce a feature magazine published regularly by the journalism area. Each student is assigned a specific staff position. Students learn to use the latest computer pagination technology in the design and production of a magazine. Prerequisite: SMAD 311 or permission of the instructor.

SMAD 330. Multimedia Law.

3 credits. Offered fall and spring.
An in-depth investigation of business and legal aspects of multimedia production, publication and distribution. Examination of legal issues affecting the multimedia industry including: intellectual property laws, torts, contracts and licensing. Discussion of current policies and practices affecting multimedia development and review of pertinent legal reference materials. Prerequisites: Admission to the SMAD major and junior standing or permission of the instructor.

SMAD/GRPH 339. Web Design.

3 credits. Offered fall and spring.
Introduction to Web design through theory and practical application. Assignments will focus on the unique form, content and structures associated with designing for the World Wide Web. Special emphasis on the creative process and the graphic presentation of ideas. Prerequisites: SMAD majors: SMAD 201 and SMAD 202; GRPH emphasis: GRPH 243 and GRPH 250 or permission of the instructor.

SMAD 340. Advanced Screenwriting.

3 credits. Offered fall and spring.
Advanced study of the principles of screenplay writing for feature films and television movies. Emphasis is placed on the structure of the full-length narrative film. Prerequisite: SMAD 251; for non-majors: ENG 381; or permission of the instructor.

SMAD 341. Web Communication.

3 credits. Offered fall and spring.
Study of the design and development of the World Wide Web as a corporate communications tool. Emphasis on project planning and research, Web site design and management. Focus on the lexicon of the Web, the tools and techniques of e-commerce, and Web site promotion. Attention to research and Web communication management principles. Prerequisites: SMAD 201 and SMAD 202 or permission of the instructor.

SMAD 356. Telecommunication Policy and Regulation.

3 credits. Offered fall and spring.
An overview of the regulatory issues encountered in the telecommunication industry. Emphasizes post 1982-FCC changes deregulating telephone, CATV and broadcast industries. Includes regulation of emerging services and technologies, First Amendment issues, ownership and distribution of new information forms, and limitations and uses of technology. Prerequisite: Junior standing or permission of the instructor.

SMAD 370. Mass Communication Law.

3 credits. Offered fall and spring.
Principles and case studies in communication law, constitutional guarantees, libel, privacy, contempt, copyright and governmental regulatory agencies. Emphasis on recent cases and their effects on mass communication. Prerequisites: Admission to the SMAD major and junior standing or permission of the instructor.

SMAD 371. Narrative Media Theories.

3 credits. Offered spring.
Study of media theories that focus on the functions and effects of storytelling in cinema and television. Emphasis on how such theories explain the cultural impact and personal utility of narrative contents in everyday life. Consideration of critical methods and research techniques underpinning these diverse explanations of media influence. Corequisite: SMAD 301 or permission of the instructor.

SMAD 372. Media History.

3 credits. Offered periodically.
The study of the history of the media in relation to American politics and society. Emphasis on key periods in the development of journalism and the mass media and the role of the journalist in society. Prerequisites: Admission to the SMAD major and junior standing or permission of the instructor.

SMAD 373. Media Analysis and Criticism.

3 credits. Offered fall or spring.
The study and practice of journalistic and scholarly criticism of the mass media. Emphasis on interpretive writing about television, film and popular music. Consideration of contemporary analytical methods for researching mass-mediated culture. Prerequisite: SMAD 301; for non-majors: admission to the interdisciplinary minor in creative writing; or permission of the instructor.

SMAD 390. Directed Projects in Media Arts and Design.

2 credits, repeatable to 4 credits. Offered fall and spring.
Supervised projects related to the study of any of the communication media. Credit given for original individual or group programs beyond the school’s usual co-curricular activities. A suitable completed project or report is required before credit can be awarded. Prerequisite: Permission of the school director.

SMAD 395. Advanced Practicum in Media Arts and Design.

1 credit, repeatable to 3 credits. Offered fall and spring.
Juniors and seniors participating in co-curricular media activities may receive one hour of credit for fieldwork at The Breeze, Curio, WMRA-FM, the Madison Video Productions or other university-related media outlets. Students are limited to one practicum per semester. Application procedures will be available from the school prior to registration. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor.

SMAD 400. Senior Assessment in Media Arts and Design.

0 credits. Offered spring.
Students participate in testing, interviews, project reviews and other assessment activities as approved by the School of Media Arts and Design. Grades will be assigned on a credit/no-credit basis. Prerequisites: SMAD 301 and senior standing or permission of the school director.

SMAD 402. Advanced Post-Production.

3 credits. Offered spring.
Study and application of digital compositing with non-linear video editing systems. Focus on creating dynamic media elements for traditional and multimedia video applications. Emphasis on changing nature of video post production and the roles and responsibilities of video editors. Attention to client relations, and project and facilities management. Prerequisites: SMAD 302 and SMAD 303 or permission of the instructor.

SMAD 404. Advanced Multimedia.

3 credits. Offered fall and spring.
This course provides opportunities for students to increase their understanding of advanced multimedia topics and to further develop their interactive media production skills. Students will produce multimedia projects that incorporate various types of digital media and are suitable for publishing on the Web or CD-ROM/DVD-ROM. Prerequisites: SMAD 307 and SMAD 308 or permission of the instructor.

SMAD 405. Video Producing and Directing.

3 credits. Offered spring.
Study of the principles and practices of producing and directing programs for video and television. Emphasis on the creative development and production of programs designed to inform, entertain and persuade. Consideration of the impact of digital technology on program production and distribution. Attention to the collaborative nature of production management. Prerequisites: SMAD 302 and SMAD 303 or permission of the instructor.

SMAD 406. Electronic News Gathering and Producing.

3 credits. Offered fall.
Study of the processes and responsibilities of producing news for electronic distribution. Students will research, write and produce stories for distribution over-the-air, on cable and over the Internet. Emphasis on legal and ethical issues in news coverage. Prerequisites: SMAD 302 and SMAD 303 or permission of the instructor.

SMAD 407. Business and Management of Digital Media.

3 credits. Offered fall and spring.
Study of the principles and practices of managing digital media production. Emphasis on financial and personnel management, client relationships, and the structures and practices of digital media industries. Consideration of new trends in production and distribution. Attention to career preparation and development. Prerequisites: Senior standing and SMAD 302 and SMAD 303, or SMAD 307 and SMAD 308, or permission of the instructor.

SMAD 432. Print Communication Design.

3 credits. Offered spring.
An introduction to the theories and methods of design for print communication. Students will learn various techniques needed to produce the design materials that go into print publications. Prerequisite: SMAD 201, SMAD 225 or permission of the instructor.

SMAD 441. Corporate Communication Management.

3 credits. Offered fall and spring.
Study of principles and practices of managing corporate communication. Emphasis on evaluation and management of messages, channels, and appropriate media. Attention given to critical analysis and strategic planning. Focus on legal, ethical, financial, personnel issues and career development. Analysis of case studies and current issues. Prerequisites: Senior standing, SMAD 241 and SMAD 341, or permission of the instructor.

SMAD 460. Movies and Society.

3 credits. Offered fall.
The study of the cultural impact of the film industry as an institution of mass communication. Emphasis on the interrelationship among social, economic and technological factors influencing the creation and consumption of motion pictures. Consideration of particular films as indicators of cultural change. Prerequisites: SMAD 301; for non-majors: admission to the interdisciplinary minor in film studies; or permission of the instructor.

SMAD 461. Movies as Art.

3 credits. Offered spring.
Advanced study of how movies tell their stories in visual terms. Emphasis on the historical evolution and design of the moving image. Consideration of the latest imaging technologies affecting film narrative. Prerequisites: SMAD 301; for non-majors: ENG 381; or permission of the instructor.

SMAD 462. Documentary in Film and Television.

3 credits. Offered spring.
The study of content, style, technique and effect of representative samples of the documentary form. Consideration given to informational and persuasive elements. Prerequisites: SMAD 301; for non-majors: ENG 381; or permission of the instructor.

SMAD 463. Film Adaptations.

3 credits. Offered fall and spring.
The study of the process of adapting literature into feature films. Consideration is given to the original literary work, as well as to the changes undergone in its adaptation to film. Prerequisite: SMAD 301; for non-majors: ENG 381 or admission to the interdisciplinary minor in creative writing; or permission of the instructor.

SMAD 471. Media Ethics.

3 credits. Offered fall.
The study of ethical principles and how they apply in a variety of media situations, including entertainment programming news and advertising. Emphasis on case studies as examples of ethical decision-making. Prerequisites: Admission to the SMAD major and junior standing or permission of the instructor.

SMAD/SCOM/POSC 472. Media and Politics.

3 credits. Offered fall and spring.
A study of the media’s role in political campaigns, concentrating on past/present election, the media’s role in covering political parties and coverage of the governing process. Discussion of electronic and print will occur. Topics to be examined include campaign videos, CSPAN, political ads, editorial cartoons, TV debates, convention coverage and radio talk show commentary.

SMAD 490. Special Studies in Media Arts and Design.

3 credits. Offered fall and spring.
An independent study for students to pursue individual research under the guidance of a faculty adviser. Prerequisites: Senior SMAD majors in good standing and permission of the school director.

SMAD 495. Internship in Media Arts and Design.

2 credits, repeatable to 4 credits. Offered fall and spring.
An off-campus program prepared and monitored on an individual student basis. Internships are designed to provide practical experience in journalism, electronic media, corporate media or visual communication. Prerequisites: Permission of the school director and the media facility involved. Students must meet criteria and application procedures established in each concentration.

SMAD 498. Senior Seminar in Media Arts and Design.

3 credits. Offered fall and spring.
The study and research in the history and philosophy of the function of mass communication in society. Consideration of topics relating to problems of communication systems, technological freedoms, and press freedom and responsibilities. Prerequisites: SMAD 301 and senior standing or permission of the instructor.

SMAD 499. Honors in Media Arts and Design.

6 credits. Offered fall and spring.

MSSE 101. Orientation to the Profession.

1 credit.
Provides information about preparation programs and careers for teachers of the middle and high school levels. Students participate in reflective activities for making personal and professional decisions about teaching.

MSSE 370. General Teaching Methods and Instructional Technology.

3 credits.
This general teaching methods course presents a wide variety of teaching and planning skills and strategies for middle and secondary education pre-service teachers. The course covers such topics as lesson planning, lesson delivery, assessment designs and a variety of topics related to the use of technology in schools and classrooms.

MSSE 371. Practicum II (0, 2).

2 credits.
Students devote 30 clock hours to classroom activities in grades four and five under university and public school supervision. Satisfactory performance in the course is required for retention in teacher education. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor.

MSSE 470 (B, D and H-K). Teaching Methods Courses.

3 credits.
Specific techniques and methods for middle and secondary teachers in their respective discipline areas. Competencies to be developed will include discipline-specific planning strategies, instructional models, assessment of student learning, etc. Prerequisites: GPSYC 160, PSYC 270, EDUC 360, MSSE 370 and passing scores on PRAXIS I. Corequisite: MSSE 471.

MSSE 470B. English/Language Arts Teaching Methods, Grades 6-12.

3 credits.
Specific techniques and methods for English teachers grades 6-12. Competencies to be developed will include discipline-specific planning strategies, instructional models and assessment of student learning related to English education. Prerequisites: GPSYC 160, PSYC 270, EDUC 360, MSSE 370 and passing scores on PRAXIS I. Corequisite: MSSE 471.

MSSE 470H. Social Studies Teaching Methods, Grades 6-12.

3 credits.
Specific techniques and methods for social studies teachers grades 6-12. Competencies to be developed will include discipline-specific planning strategies, instructional models and assessment of student learning related to social studies education. Prerequisites: GPSYC 160, PSYC 270, EDUC 360, MSSE 370 and passing scores on PRAXIS I. Corequisite: MSSE 471.

MSSE 470I. Natural Sciences Teaching Methods, Grades 6-12.

3 credits.
Specific techniques and methods for natural sciences teachers grades 6-12. Competencies to be developed will include discipline-specific planning strategies, instructional models and assessment of student learning related to natural science education. Prerequisites: GPSYC 160, PSYC 270, EDUC 360, MSSE 370 and passing scores on PRAXIS I. Corequisite: MSSE 471.

MSSE 470K. Mathematics Teaching Methods, Grades 6-12.

3 credits.
Specific techniques and methods for mathematics teachers grades 6-12. Competencies to be developed will include discipline-specific planning strategies, instructional models and assessment of student learning related to mathematics education. Prerequisites: GPSYC 160, PSYC 270, EDUC 360, MSSE 370 and passing scores on PRAXIS I. Corequisite: MSSE 471.

MSSE 471. Field Experience in Middle and Secondary Education.

2 credits.
Provides practical classroom experience for middle school students under the supervision of an in-service teacher and a clinical professor. Students engage in classroom activities that provide an opportunity for them to practice the strategies and concepts learned in the methods courses. Prerequisites: EDUC 310, EDUC 311, READ 312, MSSE 370, MSSE 371 and READ 472. Corequisite: MSSE 470.

NOTE: Students must register for one of the following courses.

MSSE 471B. Field Experience in Middle and Secondary Education in English/Language Arts.

2 credits.

MSSE 471I. Field Experience in Middle and Secondary Education in Science.

2 credits.

MSSE 471K. Field Experience in Middle and Secondary Education in Mathematics.

2 credits.

MSED 480. Student Teaching in Middle Education.

8 credits.
Enables students to apply in public school classrooms those understandings, skills and attitudes acquired in all components of teacher education. Under the guidance of university supervisors and cooperating teachers, students engage in full-time teaching responsibilities.

MSSE 490. Special Studies in Education.

1-3 credits.
A supervised, individualized study of one or more issues and/or problems in middle and/or secondary education. Prerequisite: The faculty adviser and the program coordinator must approve the plan for the study.

MSCI 100. Leadership Laboratory (0, 2).

1 credit, repeatable to 8 credits.
A laboratory in the development of leadership, stressing the practical application of leadership principles, techniques, styles and responsibilities. Participation as a member of a team or as a leader of the team given responsibility for accomplishment of given tasks.

MSCI 101. Introduction to Leadership and the Army.

1 credit.
Introduction to various leadership styles and their effect on organizations; an introduction to the organization of the U.S. Army, its roles and missions, customs and traditions; effective writing and oral presentation techniques; orienteering and the use of lensatic compass; principles of physical conditioning. Corequisite: MSCI 100.

MSCI 102. Leadership Development Fundamentals.

1 credit.
Introduction to the basic principles of leadership; developing a personal leadership style; effective writing and speaking skills; introduction to leadership in small tactical units; fundamentals of first aid, land navigation and marksmanship; principles of personal conditioning. Corequisite: MSCI 100.

MSCI 201. Leadership Styles – Theory and Application.

2 credits.
A study of individual leadership styles and techniques, using historical case studies; an introduction to the branches (specialties) of the army. Communication and goal setting in small organizations; effective writing and public speaking; performance and evaluation as the leader of a five-member team required to accomplish tasks in a practical setting. Also serve as a member of a 10-person team responsible for accomplishing tasks in a field setting. Corequisite: MSCI 100.

MSCI 202. Developing Leader Skills.

2 credits.
Analyzing missions to determine specified and implied tasks; organizing and conducting a briefing, preparing a concise written directive (operations order); detailing how a team will accomplish its tasks; performance and evaluation as the leader of a five person team during a 44 hour, off-campus leadership practicum; evaluation of physical fitness preparedness for attendance at Cadet Professional Development Training. Corequisite: MSCI 100.

MSCI 300. Advanced Leadership Laboratory (0, 2).

2 credits, repeatable to 8 credits.
An advanced laboratory in the development of leadership, stressing the practical application of leadership principles, techniques, styles and responsibilities. The advanced leadership laboratory focuses on leadership planning, resourcing and execution. Performance and evaluation as a leader of a 10 to 30 person team given responsibility for accomplishment of given tasks. Responsible for the evaluation, counseling and mentoring of 10 to 30 subordinates and team members. Prerequisites: Completion of ROTC Basic Course (MSCI 101, MSCI 102, MSCI 201, MSCI 202 and MSCI 100 lab). Department head approval required.

MSCI 310. Leading Small Organizations.

3 credits.
Ethical dilemmas in leadership – when organizational goals conflict with member welfare; the role of policy and standard procedures in organizations; continued practice in effective writing and oral presentations; performance as a leader of a 10 person team in practical exercises; evaluation as an instructor of a period of instruction for 30 subordinates; evaluation as a leader of a 10 to 30 person team in a 44 hour, off-campus leadership practicum. Prerequisites: MSCI 101, MSCI 102, MSCI 201 and MSCI 202 or placement credit as determined by the professor of military science. Corequisite: MSCI 300.

MSCI 320. Developing Advanced Leader Skills.

3 credits.
Planning for the unexpected in organizations under stress; developing alternate courses of action which are viable with the given constraints; how to delegate tasks and supervise subordinate leaders; avoiding micro-management – the when and how of providing guidance and direction; time management – the “backward planning process”; evaluation of a 10 to 30 person team within tactical and non-tactical settings; analysis of assigned tasks, preparation of a written directive to accomplish these tasks and oral presentation to others in a concise briefing. Corequisite: MSCI 300.

MSCI 410. Seminar on Command Management – Leadership Challenges and Organizational Goal-Setting.

3 credits.
Studies in advanced leadership and management; how to assess organizational cohesion and develop strategies to improve it; examine and utilize components of the army’s training cycle; methods of instruction, planning and conducting of classes to be taught at leadership lab; conduct of oral After-Action Reviews and preparation of written After-Action Reports; the counseling process for improving individual and group performance of subordinates. Corequisite: MSCI 300.

MSCI 420. Seminar on Officership Transition.

3 credits.
Introduction to army management systems – personnel and logistics; the military’s legal system and its application at the company level; the officer-NCO relationship; The Officer Efficiency Report and its support form; establishment of project time lines with milestones, goals and In-Progress Reviews; book review on the Civil War Battle of Antietam, along with a field trip to Antietam Battlefield. Corequisite: MSCI 300.

MUS 100. Keyboard Skills I.

1 credit. Offered fall.
A beginning level keyboard skills class for music majors. Includes basic techniques, sight reading, elementary repertoire and functional theory-related keyboard skills.

MUS 101. Keyboard Skills II.

1 credit. Offered fall and spring.
An elementary, but not beginning, level keyboard skills class for music majors. Includes basic techniques, sight reading, elementary repertoire and functional theory-related keyboard skills. Prerequisite: MUS 100 or placement by audition/interview.

MUS 120. Diction for Singers I.

1 credit. Offered fall.
The study of English and Italian pronunciation using the phonetic alphabet with emphasis on the performance of song literature in each language. Open to music majors and minors or by permission of instructor. Prerequisite: Music major or permission of the instructor.

MUS 121. Diction for Singers II.

1 credit. Offered spring.
The study of French and German pronunciation using the phonetic alphabet with emphasis on the performance of song literature in each language. Prerequisite: Music major or minor or by permission of the instructor.

MUS 131-132. Fundamentals of Music for Non-music Majors I and II.

3 credits each semester. MUS 131 offered fall; MUS 132 offered spring.
Covers basic information in music theory, basic ear-training and sight-singing skills, and basic keyboard skills designed for the non-music major. Prerequisite: MUS 131 is a prerequisite to MUS 132.

MUS 141-142. Theory I: Writing and Analysis Techniques.

3 credits each semester. MUS 141 offered fall; MUS 142 offered spring.
Music scale construction, rhythm and interval work, melody writing and a study of triads, inversions, primary and secondary chords, embellishments, introduction to chromatic harmony. Prerequisite: MUS 142 requires a grade of “C-” or higher in MUS 141. Corequisite: Should be taken concurrently with MUS 143-144.

MUS 143-144. Theory I: Aural Perception and Analysis.

1 credit each semester. MUS 143 offered fall; MUS 144 offered spring.
A coordinated laboratory course with MUS 141-142 encompassing sight singing and ear training. The course involves music reading and aural perception in unison and parts, dictation, error detection and analytical listening. Computer assisted instruction supplements in-class drill. Prerequisite: MUS 144 requires a grade of “C-” or higher in MUS 143. Corequisite: Should be taken concurrently with MUS 141-142.

MUS 150. Introduction to Technological Applications in Music.

1 credit. Offered fall and spring.
This course is designed to provide students with an overview of multiple applications of technology in music teaching. Topics to be covered include, but are not limited to, notation software, instructional software (including creative, practice and performance), MIDI, productivity applications and digital audio/recording.

MUS 195. Recital Attendance.

0 credit. Offered fall and spring.
Required of all music majors for the first six semesters of their enrollment as a major. The course is repeatable and each section of the course represents a semester. Successful completion of the course requires a minimum of 20 recitals attended each semester, totaling 120 attendances over the six semesters.

GMUS 200. Music in General Culture.

3 credits. Offered fall and spring.
Designed to increase the student’s perceptual ability in listening to music and to encourage an interest in both familiar and unfamiliar music. Primary study will be on music from the classic Western heritage. Folk, jazz, popular and non-Western music may also be considered.

MUS 202. Keyboard Skills III.

1 credit. Offered fall and spring.
An intermediate level course in functional keyboard skills for music majors. Includes sight reading, transposition, harmonization, improvisation, playing by ear and accompanying techniques. Prerequisite: MUS 100 or placement by audition/interview.

GMUS 203. Music in America.

3 credits. Offered fall and spring.
Knowledge and skills to increase the student’s perceptual ability in music listening with a survey of American music; examining relationships between popular and classical music styles.

MUS 204. History of Rock.

3 credits. Offered fall.
History of rock is a music appreciation course designed to develop an understanding of both musical and cultural roots of rock music and the ability to hear a direct relationship between those roots and current popular music. A major component of the course is a survey of the history of 20th century American popular music.

GMUS 206. Introduction to Global Music.

3 credits. Offered fall and spring.
A survey of various world music traditions, including those of Asia, the Pacific, Europe, Africa and the Americas. The course will focus on aesthetics, musical forms and styles, and the relationship between music and other arts. Emphasis will be placed on historical, religious and cultural events and their influence on the creation and development of music.

MUS 240. Jazz Improvisation Laboratory I.

2 credits. Offered spring.
Presents the fundamentals of improvisation in both jazz and popular musical styles. The class emphasis will be on creative work although some theory and chord nomenclature will be taught. Both vocal and instrumental musicians will be permitted to enroll, including both the general student and the music major. Prerequisite: Music major or jazz minor or permission of instructor.

MUS 241-242. Theory II: Writing and Analysis Techniques.

3 credits each semester. MUS 241 offered fall; MUS 242 offered spring.
Continuation of MUS 142. Chromatic harmony, modulation, musical form and analysis, introduction to 20th-century compositional techniques. Prerequisite: MUS 241 requires a grade of “C-” or higher in MUS 142; MUS 242 requires a grade of “C-” or higher in MUS 241. Corequisite: Should be taken concurrently with MUS 243-244.

MUS 243-244. Theory II: Aural Perception and Analysis.

1 credit each semester. MUS 243 offered fall; MUS 244 offered spring.
A coordinated laboratory course with MUS 241-242 encompassing sight singing and ear training and involving music reading and aural perception in unison and parts, dictation, error detection, and analytical listening. Computer assisted instruction supplements in-class drill. Prerequisite: MUS 243 requires a grade of “C-” or higher in MUS 144; MUS 244 requires a grade of “C-” or higher in MUS 243. Corequisite: Should be taken concurrently with MUS 241-242.

MUS 303. Keyboard Skills IV.

1 credit. Offered fall and spring.
A moderately advanced course in functional keyboard skills for music majors. Includes sight reading, transposition, harmonization, improvisation, playing by ear and accompanying techniques. Designed to prepare music major students for required Keyboard Proficiency Examination. Prerequisite: MUS 202 or placement by audition/interview.

MUS 304. Advanced Keyboard Skills.

1 credit. Offered fall and spring.
Designed for music majors who are required to minor in piano and/or organ. The emphasis is on sight reading and other keyboard skills beyond those covered in the class piano MUS 303 course. This is a group class which can be repeated. Prerequisite: MUS 303.

MUS 317. Basic Conducting.

2 credits. Offered fall.
Designed to acquaint the student with the fundamental elements of conducting technique, such as beat patterns, cueing, expression, transposition and score reading, with an emphasis on applying these techniques in practical conducting experiences involving vocal and instrumental forces. Prerequisites: MUS 142 and MUS 144 or junior standing.

MUS 318. Intermediate Choral Conducting.

2 credits. Offered spring.
Consists of the further application of basic conducting skills learned in MUS 317 to the choral situation with emphasis on baton techniques, score reading, and preparation and introduction to choral literature. Prerequisite: MUS 317.

MUS 319. Intermediate Instrumental Conducting.

2 credits. Offered spring.
A continuation of basic conducting to develop skills in baton technique with emphasis on advanced literature for public school use. Included are score sight-reading skills and literature selection. Prerequisite: MUS 317.

MUS 352. Music Composition.

2-3 credits. Offered fall and spring.
Individual/seminar instruction in composition using 20th-century styles and techniques. Compositions are performed publicly. Prerequisites: MUS 141 and 142 or permission of the instructor. May be repeated.

MUS 356. History of Jazz in America.

3 credits. Offered fall and spring.
A study of American jazz with particular emphasis on its practices with reference to principal performers and composers of jazz-style periods.

MUS/THEA 357. Music Theatre History.

3 credits. Offered once every other year.
A survey of the history of music theatre in American, both narrative and non-narrative, from 1750 to the present. Consideration of how music theatre developed from and reflected the cultural, social and political landscape of its time.

MUS 371. Private Piano Pedagogy.

3 credits. Offered fall, odd years.
Procedures and materials for the teaching of private piano students, especially elementary and intermediate. Piano solo and ensemble literature for children are emphasized. The problems of the adult beginner are studied.

MUS 372. Supervised Private Piano Teaching.

1 credit. Offered spring, even years.
Supervised practice teaching in private lesson settings involving beginning and intermediate piano students of various ages and abilities. Prerequisite: MUS 371.

MUS 373. Music History.

2 credits. Offered fall.
A history of Western music from the early Christian era through 1600.

MUS 374. Music History.

2 credits. Offered spring.
A history of Western music from 1600 through 1827.

MUS 375. Music History.

2 credits. Offered fall.
A history of Western music from 1827 through 1945.

MUS 376. Music History: Music in Contemporary Culture.

2 credits. Offered spring.
A history of Western music since 1945, including Western art music, music in Latin America and musical systems and literature from non-Western cultures including Islamic, Indian, Native American, Javanese and Chinese music.

MUS 395. Junior or Senior Half Recital.

0 credits. Offered fall and spring.
Presentation of a half recital, representative in quality of passing performance level 6 or 7 as set by the pertinent performance area faculty. Memorization is required in those areas that traditionally expect it. Course to be graded on credit/no credit basis. Prerequisites: Junior standing and approval of the performance faculty of the performer’s area.

MUS 420. Piano Technology.

1-2 credits. Offered fall, even years.
The acoustical and mechanical design and history of the piano. This course includes the theory of tuning and temperaments; procedures and techniques of regulating and voicing pianos; and an additional hour for tuning lab.

MUS 440. Jazz Improvisation Laboratory II.

2 credits. Offered fall and spring.
Presents intermediate to advanced improvisation skills in the jazz idiom alone. There is an emphasis on the theoretical analysis of chord progressions as well as on creative musical application. The course concludes by introducing some advanced musical improvisation concepts. May be repeated. Prerequisite: MUS 240 or permission of the instructor.

MUS 441. Vocal Arranging.

3 credits. Offered fall.
Arranging for vocal ensembles. Included will be fundamental concepts of orchestration. Prerequisites: MUS 242 and MUS 244.

MUS 442. Instrumental Arranging.

3 credits. Offered fall.
Arranging for various instrumental ensembles, including fundamental concepts for orchestration. Prerequisites: MUS 242 and MUS 244.

MUS 443-444. Counterpoint.

2 credits each semester. MUS 443 offered fall, even years; MUS 444 offered spring, even years.

MUS 443: Compositional and analytical study of 16th-century sacred vocal polyphony with two-voice and three-voice assignments and projects.

MUS 444: Compositional and analytical study of 18th-century Bach-style polyphony with detailed study of invention, fugue and chorale prelude.

(Courses may be taken in sequence or separately.) Prerequisites: MUS 142 and MUS 144.

MUS 445. Orchestration.

3 credits. Offered spring, even years.
Survey of modern orchestrational techniques, including a thorough exploration of the characteristics of individual instruments; use of extended techniques’ combinations of instruments and voices. Current practice will be studied through examples from contemporary orchestral literature. Students will complete several orchestration projects; readings will take place of as many as possible. Prerequisites: MUS 242 and MUS 352 (at least one semester) or permission of instructor.

MUS 449-450. Advanced Music Analysis.

2 credits each semester. MUS 449 offered fall, odd years; MUS 450 offered spring, even years.
Analytical investigation of musical examples in a variety of styles with emphasis on musical form and harmony. MUS 449: Renaissance and Baroque period. MUS 450: 20th century, including Debussy, Bartok and Stravinsky. (Courses may be taken in sequence or separately.) Prerequisites: MUS 242 and MUS 244.

MUS 456. Choral Literature I.

3 credits. Offered fall, odd years.
A survey of choral literature from the pre-Renaissance through the Classical period, including a cappella and accompanied works. Attention will be given to parallel trends in keyboard and instrumental music where applicable. Prerequisites: MUS 373, MUS 374, MUS 375 and MUS 376 or permission of the instructor.

MUS 457. Choral Literature II.

3 credits. Offered spring, even years.
A survey of choral literature from the Romantic period through the present, including a cappella and accompanied works. Attention will be given to parallel trends in keyboard and instrumental music where applicable. Prerequisites: MUS 373, MUS 374, MUS 375 and MUS 376 or permission of the instructor.

MUS 460. Piano Literature I.

2 credits. Offered fall, odd years.
A survey of baroque and classical literature for the piano encompassing solo and concerto repertoire. An examination of literature for the clavichord, harpsichord and pianoforte. Fulfills the College of Visual and Performing Arts writing-intensive requirement for the major.

MUS 462. Music of the Romantic Period.

3 credits. Offered fall, even years.
A study of the Romantic movement in music with reference to its historical background and parallel movement in literature and art. The music of Berlioz, Brahms, Chopin, Liszt, Schubert, Wagner and their contemporaries will be covered. Prerequisites: MUS 373, MUS 374, MUS 375 and MUS 376 or permission of the instructor.

MUS 463. 20th-Century Music.

3 credits. Offered spring, odd years.
A survey of the trends found in 20th-century music. Included will be impressionism; new music from Satie through Schoenberg, Bartok, Xanakis and Penderecki, and the music of contemporary American composers. Fulfills the College of Visual and Performing Arts writing-intensive requirement for the major. Prerequisites: MUS 373, MUS 374, MUS 375 and MUS 376 or permission of the instructor.

MUS 464. Symphonic Literature.

3 credits. Offered fall, even years.
A historical survey of symphonic literature concentrating primarily on major composers and compositions from Baroque to present.

MUS 465. Opera History and Literature.

3 credits. Offered spring, odd years.
A survey study of the history of opera. Consideration will be given to the chronological development of all forms of music theatre with an emphasis on style characteristics through aural identification. Fulfills the College of Visual and Performing Arts writing-intensive requirement for the major. Prerequisites: MUS 373, MUS 374, MUS 375 and MUS 376 or permission of the instructor.

MUS 467. Solo Vocal Literature.

3 credits. Offered spring, even years.
A survey of vocal art-song literature in Western culture.

MUS 470. Piano Literature II.

2 credits. Offered spring, even years.
A survey of romantic, impressionistic and 20th-century literature for the piano, including solo and concerto repertoire, with an emphasis on stylistic trends of the 20th century.

MUS 472. Instrumental Pedagogy.

1 credit. Offered fall and spring.
Presentations of instrumental methods, solo and ensemble literature related to the instrumental performer’s own major area. Private instruction approaches and techniques are also considered with particular reference to the beginning player.

MUS 477. Vocal Pedagogy.

2 credits. Offered spring.
Designed to acquaint the prospective teacher with techniques of vocal pedagogy, both scientific and empirical. The course involves study, practice and observation. Fulfills the College of Visual and Performing Arts writing-intensive requirement for the major.

MUS 478. Music During the Baroque Period.

3 credits. Offered spring, odd years.
A survey of music history and literature from 1590-1750. Prerequisites: MUS 373, MUS 374, MUS 375 and MUS 376 or permission of the instructor.

MUS 479. Music During the Classical Period.

3 credits. Offered spring, even years.
A survey of music history and literature from 1750-1827. Prerequisites: MUS 373, MUS 374, MUS 375 and MUS 376 or permission of the instructor.

MUS 490. Special Studies in Music.

1-3 credits each semester. Offered fall and spring.
Designed to give superior music students an opportunity to complete independent study under faculty supervision. Prerequisites: Permission of the instructor and school director.

MUS 495. Senior Graduation Recital.

1 credit. Offered fall and spring.
Presentation of a full recital with the quality of performance to meet standards for admission to graduate school master’s degree in music programs. Memorized recital presentations will be required in those areas which traditionally demand them. Prerequisite: Senior standing.

MUS 497. Senior Project in Theory.

1 credit. Offered fall and spring.
Analytical paper or other topic approved by the theory-composition area. Enrollment is for students who are planning to do graduate work in music theory.

MUS 498. Selected Topics in Music.

1-3 credits. Offered fall and spring.
Courses in music or music education which are of a topical nature. This may be repeated.

MUS 499. Honors.

6 credits. Offered fall and spring.
This is a year long course.

MUED 206. Instrument Familiarization.

1 credit. Offered fall.
Provides non-instrumental music education majors a functional knowledge of tone production and basic characteristics of woodwind, brass, percussion and string instruments.

MUED 271. Introduction to Music Education.

2 credits. Offered spring.
Overview of music teaching careers in general, the music education curriculum and Virginia’s Standards of Learning. Field trips to observe school music programs will be taken. Fulfills the College of Visual and Performing Arts writing-intensive requirement for the major.

MUED 301-302. Woodwind Techniques.

1 credit each semester. Offered fall and spring.
Instruction in the basic skills of playing and teaching standard woodwind instruments in a heterogeneous class situation. Various methods for woodwind teaching will be studied and materials used in public school teaching will be examined and performed. MUED 301 each fall; MUED 302 each spring. Prerequisites: Sophomore standing; MUED 301 is a prerequisite to MUED 302.

MUED 303-304. Brass Techniques.

1 credit each semester. Offered fall and spring.
Instruction in the basic skills of playing and teaching standard brass instruments in a heterogeneous class situation. Various methods for brass teaching will be studied and materials used in public school teaching will be examined and performed. MUED 303 each fall; MUED 304 each spring. Prerequisites: Sophomore standing; MUED 303 is a prerequisite to MUED 304.

MUED 305-306. Percussion Techniques.

1 credit each semester. Offered fall and spring.
Instruction in the basic skills of playing and teaching standard percussion instruments in a heterogeneous class situation. Various methods of percussion teaching will be studied and materials used in public school teaching will be examined and performed. MUED 305 each fall; MUED 306 each spring. Prerequisites: Sophomore standing; MUED 305 is a prerequisite to MUED 306.

MUED 307-308. String Techniques.

1 credit each semester. MUED 307 offered fall; MUED 308 offered spring.
Instruction in the basic skills of playing and teaching string instruments. Instruction will be on violin, viola, cello and bass in a heterogeneous class situation. Various methods for string teaching will be studied and materials used in public school teaching will be examined and performed. Prerequisites: Sophomore standing; MUED 307 is a prerequisite to MUED 308.

MUED 310. Vocal Techniques.

1 credit. Offered fall.
Class instruction designed to acquaint the instrumental (non-voice) major with fundamentals of vocal and choral techniques including posture, breath support, basic vocal production, physiological functions of the vocal mechanism, singer’s diction, vocal exercises and individual as well as ensemble performances.

MUED 371. Beginning Methods and Materials for Instrumental Music.

2 credits. Offered fall.
Methods and materials for beginning through intermediate instrumental music students. Administrative concerns are included. Prerequisite: MUED 271, full admission to teacher education and Level 3 in major applied area.

MUED 372. General Music Practices.

2 credits. Offered fall.
Focuses on broad preparation for teaching the general music courses now found at both middle and high school levels. Prerequisite: MUED 271, full admission to teacher education and Level 3 in major applied area.

MUED 373. Advanced Methods and Materials for Instrumental Music.

2 credits. Offered spring.
Learning experiences related to the career needs of school instrumental music teachers are analyzed, discussed and practiced. Planning and teaching skills are presented for beginning, intermediate and advanced level students. Prerequisites: MUED 271 and MUS 317, full admission to teacher education and Level 4 in major applied area.

MUED 376. Choral Music Materials and Techniques.

2 credits. Offered spring.
Learning experiences of a useful and practical nature related to the career needs of school choral music teachers will be analyzed, discussed and practiced. Skills will be presented such as planning and teaching vocal technique, choosing appropriate music, and administering choral music programs. Prerequisites: MUS 317 and MUED 271, full admission to teacher education and Level 4 in major applied area.

MUED 380. Music in the Elementary School.

2 credits. Offered fall.
The general music program in the elementary school presented for future music specialists, K-6. Focus is on the synthesis of current philosophy, learning theories and educational practices for teaching elementary school music. Preparation for organizing music curricula and daily lesson plans is included. Prerequisite: MUED 271, full admission to teacher education and Level 3 in major applied area.

MUED 470. Marching Band Procedures.

2 credits. Offered spring.
Skills and knowledge needed to organize, administer, plan and teach marching band shows including shows for various competitions, parades, football, basketball and festival events; and techniques for developing both marching and playing style through a functional method of fundamental drills. Prerequisite: MUED 271 or permission of the instructor.

MUED 471. School Musical, Jazz and Show Choir Pro