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MK460-469 Special Topics in Marketing 3 credit(s)
The topics for these courses vary according to the needs and interests of marketing majors. Topics may include product planning and new product development, business to business marketing, social media, internet marketing, marketing geographics, database marketing, and direct marketing.
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MK496/497 Internship: Marketing 1–17 credit(s)
This internship experience challenges students to utilize their in-class learning in the area of marketing within the workplace. Student learning is focused on application of concepts, tools, and techniques used by marketers while working on employer-directed work assignments and projects. Internship placements must be approved by the department chair.
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M105 Mathematics in Art 3 credit(s)
This course provides a survey of mathematics in art. Topics include: the golden ratio, tessellations, Platonic solids, fiber arts, origami, and fractals. Prerequisite: QR101
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M108 Mathematical Concepts I: Systems 3 credit(s)
This course includes concepts essential to mathematics and is required for elementary education majors. Topics include: set theory, numbers and numeration, operations, number theory, rational numbers, and problem solving. This course is open only to elementary education majors. Offered spring semester.
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M109 Mathematical Concepts II: Geometry 3 credit(s)
This course includes concepts essential to mathematics and is required for elementary education majors. Topics include: informal geometry, measurement, problem solving, descriptive statistics, and elementary probability. This course is open only to elementary education majors. Offered fall semester.
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M145 Finite Mathematics 3 credit(s)
This course provides an introduction to noncalculus mathematical modeling methods prevalent in business. Topics include: matrix methods, systems of linear equations and inequalities, linear programming by the geometric method and by the simplex method, and the mathematics of finance. Prerequisite: QR101
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M148 Calculus I with Precalculus (part 1) 4 credit(s)
This course, followed by M149 , provides a two-semester sequence that covers the material of M151 along with built-in coverage of precalculus topics. Topics in M148 include: solving equations, functions, classes of functions (polynomial, rational, algebraic, exponential, logarithmic), right triangle trigonometry, angle measure, limits and continuity, derivatives, rules for derivatives. Credit is not granted for this course and M151 .
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M149 Calculus I with Precalculus (part 2) 4 credit(s)
This course completes the two-semester sequence that begins with M148 , and together with M148 provides a two-semester sequence that covers the material of M151 along with built-in coverage of precalculus topics. Topics in M149 include: trigonometric and inverse trigonometric functions, rules for derivatives, applications of derivatives, and definite and indefinite integrals. Credit is not granted for this course and M151 . Prerequisite: M148 .
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M151 Calculus I 4 credit(s)
This course provides an introduction to the differential and integral calculus. Topics include: the concepts of function, limit, continuity, derivative, definite and indefinite integrals, and an introduction to transcendental functions. Credit is not granted for this course and M148 and M149 . Prerequisites: departmental placement or courses equivalent to college algebra and college trigonometry.
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M152 Calculus II 4 credit(s)
This course continues the development of calculus. Topics include: applications of the definite integral, techniques of integration, improper integrals, introduction to differential equations, numerical methods for integration and approximation, curves in the plane given parametrically, polar coordinates, and vectors in 2-space and 3-space. Prerequisite: Minimum grade of C in either M149 or M151 or departmental placement.
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M205 Mathematics of Voting and Apportionment 3 credit(s)
This course provides an introduction to the mathematics of voting and apportionment. Topics include: majority rule, plurality method, Borda count, ranking, weighted voting, and methods of apportionment. Prerequisite: QR101
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M251 Calculus III 4 credit(s)
This course continues the development of calculus. Topics include: sequences and series, and differentiation and integration of vector-valued functions and functions of several variables. Offered fall semester. Prerequisite: Minimum grade of C in M152 .
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M252 Linear Algebra 4 credit(s)
This course provides an introduction to techniques and applications of linear algebra. Topics include: systems of linear equations, matrices, determinants, Euclidean n-space, real vector spaces, basis and dimension, linear transformations, inner products, and eigenvalues and eigenvectors. Offered spring semester. Prerequisite: Minimum grade of C in M152 .
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M301 Foundations of Advanced Mathematics 2 credit(s)
This course looks at topics central to further study in mathematics. Topics include symbolic logic, especially as it applies to mathematical proof; methods of mathematical proof such as direct proof, indirect proof, proof by induction; use and meaning of mathematical quantifiers and predicates; sets; relations; equivalence relations and partitions; order relations; functions and their properties; and complex numbers. A junior assessment test is administered as part of this course. Offered fall semester. Prerequisite: M251 (may be concurrent).
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M304 History of Mathematics 3 credit(s)
This course provides a history of mathematics. Topics include: ancient mathematics, medieval mathematics, early modern mathematics, and modern mathematics. This course may not be used as an upper-division elective for the mathematics major or minor or the mathematics education major. Prerequisite: QR101
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M305 Game Theory 3 credit(s)
This course provides an introduction to game theory. Topics include: combinatorial games, impartial games, zero-sum games, n-player games, Nash equilibria, and cooperation. Prerequisite: QR101
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M310 Combinatorics and Graph Theory 3 credit(s)
This course provides an introduction to combinatorial and graph theoretical techniques in mathematics. It is also designed for students in computer science. Topics include: sets, functions, combinatorial techniques, graph theory, searching algorithms, and trees. Prerequisites: CS106 and M152 .
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M315 Number Theory 3 credit(s)
This course provides an introduction to elementary number theory. Topics include: divisibility, prime and composite numbers, congruences, arithmetical functions, primality testing, factorization techniques, and applications to cryptography. Prerequisite: M152 .
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M321 Modern Geometry 3 credit(s)
This course is required for the Mathematics Education major. The course is designed to be an introduction to the foundations of geometry. Topics include: Euclidean geometry, non-Euclidean geometry, projective geometry, and geometric transformations. Offered in alternate spring semesters. Prerequisite: M149 or M151 .
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M332 Probability 2 credit(s)
This calculus-based course is designed to provide mathematics majors and minors with an introduction to the mathematical underpinnings of statistics. Topics include: probability axioms, probability, Bayes’ Theorem, random variables, discrete and continuous probability distributions, and expected value. Offered spring semester. Prerequisite: M152 .
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M341 Differential Equations with Applications 3 credit(s)
This course provides an introduction to the theory, methods, and applications of ordinary differential equations. Topics include: first order differential equations, linear differential equations with constant coefficients, and systems of differential equations. Prerequisites: M251 and M252 .
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M342 Numerical Analysis 3 credit(s)
This course provides an introduction to the theory and methods of numerical analysis. Topics include: numerical methods for solving linear and nonlinear equations, polynomial approximation of functions, numerical integration and differentiation, numerical approximation to solutions of differential equations, direct and iterative methods for solving systems of equations. Prerequisites: CS106 , M251 , and M252 .
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M344 Applied Mathematics 3 credit(s)
This course serves physics majors as well as those mathematics majors whose area of interest is analysis. Topics include: Fourier series, the complex numbers, analytic functions, and derivatives and integrals of complex functions. Other topics may include Laurent series and residues, partial differential equations and boundary value problems. Prerequisites: M251 and M252 .
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M348 Complex Analysis 3 credit(s)
This course provides an introduction to the theory of functions of one complex variable. Topics include: the complex numbers, the complex derivative, analytic functions, power series, complex integration, Cauchy’s Theorem and Cauchy’s Integral Formula, Laurent series, and residues and poles. Prerequisite: M251 .
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M356 Introduction to Scientific Computing 3 credit(s)
This course is designed to provide undergraduates students with the basic computational tools and techniques needed for their study in science and mathematics. Students learn by doing projects that solve problems in physical sciences and mathematics using symbolic and compiled languages with visualization. By use of the Sage problem-solving environment and the Python programming language, the students learn programming and numerical analysis in parallel with scientific problem solving. Also offered as CS356 and P356 . Prerequisites: CS106 or CS110 , and M149 or M151
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M361 Operations Research 3 credit(s)
This course is required for the Mathematics Education major, providing an introduction to techniques and applications of operations research. Topics include: linear programming, game theory, queuing theory, Markovian decision processes, and decision theory. Offered in alternate spring semesters. Prerequisites: M252 and M332 .
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M365 Theory of Interest 3 credit(s)
This course introduces fundamental concepts of financial mathematics. Topics include: the time value of money, cash flows with non-contingent payments, loans, bonds, project evaluation, duration and convexity, asset-liability matching, interest rate swaps, and determinants of interest rates. This course may not be sues an an upper-division elective for the mathematics major or minor or the mathematics education major. Prerequisite: M152
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M380-389 Special Topics 3 credit(s)
Special topics in mathematics may be offered depending on student interest.
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M401 Abstract Algebra 3 credit(s)
This course provides an introduction to algebraic structures. Topics include: groups, subgroups, quotient groups, group homomorphisms, rings, ideals, and fields. Offered in alternate spring semesters. Prerequisites: M251 , M252 , and M301 .
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M408 Topics in Mathematics 3 credit(s)
This course consists of a selection of mathematical topics of wide interest and applicability. Topics include: graph models, linear programming, scheduling and packing problems, allocation problems, and social decision problems. This course may not be used as an upper-division elective for the mathematics major or minor or the mathematics education major. It is required for the endorsement in mathematics for elementary education. Offered in alternate spring semesters. Prerequisites: M109 and elementary education major, or declared Recreational Mathematics Minor
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M411 Introduction to Analysis 3 credit(s)
This course provides a rigorous treatment of topics in calculus. Topics include: sequences, functions, limits, continuity, derivatives, and integration. Offered in alternate spring semesters. Prerequisites: M251 , M252 , and M301 .
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M456 Scientific Computing Project 1 credit(s)
This course is required for all Scientific Computing minors. Its purpose is to provide students the opportunity to develop a research project or participate in an ongoing research project under direction of a faculty advisor. The project must combine scientific computing tools and techniques with a substantive scientific or engineering problem. It is also intended to give students experience in experimental design, recordkeeping, and scientific writing. Also offered as CS456 and P456 . Prerequisites: consent of both the faculty advisor and the minor supervisor, and CS356 /M356 /P356 .
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M490 Actuarial Science Capstone 2 credit(s)
This course consists of student research on a topic from finance, mathematics, mathematical modeling, or statistics. Each student chooses a topic in consultation with the instructor, does appropriate background reading, and prepares an oral presentation and written paper on the topic. An exam covering material from Actuarial Exam P– Probability and Actuarial Exam FM–Financial Mathematics is administered as part of this course. Offered spring semester. Prerequisite: senior actuarial science major.
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M491 Senior Seminar 2 credit(s)
This course consists of student presentations from mathematics, mathematical modeling, mathematics education, or statistics. Each student chooses a topic in consultation with the instructor, does appropriate background reading, and prepares an oral presentation and written paper on the topic. A senior assessment test is administered as part of this course. Offered spring semester. Prerequisite: senior mathematics or mathematics education major.
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M496/497 Mathematics Internship 1–17 credit(s)
This opportunity provides the student with experience in mathematical research or applications. The internship must be approved by the department chair and, depending on the nature of the internship, may be counted towards the major. Students generally are expected to give a presentation following the internship.
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MR400 Minor Integration 1 credit(s)
Students research and write an integrative paper based on some common feature(s) of Medieval and/or Renaissance culture encountered in their coursework. Students make presentations to faculty and peers based on their paper. Students must complete at least 13 credits of the minor and at least one course in each of areas A, B and C before taking this course. Note: Students are allowed to count two courses toward both their major and the Medieval and Renaissance studies minor regardless whether the course is specifically required for both, an exemption from university policy.
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Music |
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MU119 Music that Changed the World 4 cr. credit(s)
This course serves as an anchor to the First Year Experience by welcoming you into the Saint Mary’s University community and providing an opportunity for the development of academic skills in the discipline of music. Inquiry into the connections between music and society, both in contemporary America and in a variety of historical contexts will allow you to develop the academic habits and way of thinking to take forward into any Interdisciplinary Minor of your choice. This course incorporates the common themes of Place, Purpose, and Well-Being by examining the connections between music and the social and cultural environment it was created in, the influence of place on the creative processes involved in music, and how music provides purpose not only for the composer, but also performers and audience.
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MU125 Keyboard Musicianship I 2 credit(s)
This course is an introduction to the keyboard for music majors with limited keyboard background. Emphasis is on functional skills such as reading, transposing, harmonizing, improvising, and playing by ear; along with keyboard theory, technique, and repertoire. A grade of “C” or higher in both the final exam and course are required to fulfill the piano proficiency requirement. Offered in alternate fall semesters. Prerequisite: Music majors only.
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MU126 Keyboard Musicianship II 2 credit(s)
This course is a continuation of Keyboard Musicianship I with further development of keyboard skills focused on raising the level of technical proficiency and increasing the students’ competence in keyboard improvisation, harmonization, sight reading, and scales. A grade of “C” or higher in both the final exam and course are required to fulfill the piano proficiency requirement. Offered in alternate spring semesters. Prerequisites: MU125 and music majors only.
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MU130 Music Fundamentals I 1 credit(s)
This course is designed to be an introduction to music reading and understanding. The fundamentals of pitch and rhythm are covered along with ear training and score reading in this computer-assisted course. Offered first 8 weeks of fall semester.
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MU131 Music Fundamentals II 1 credit(s)
This is a continuation of Music Fundamentals I. Offered second 8 weeks of fall semester. Prerequisite: MU130 or placement exam.
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MU150 Experiencing Music 3 credit(s)
This course examines music’s role in society and how it both influences and is used in our lives today. Examples include music and film, music and ethnicity, music and spirituality, music and dance and more. This course satisfies part of the Creativity and Inquiry IGEP minor.
Offered fall semester.
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MU160 Music Theory I 3 credit(s)
This course is designed for students interested in increasing their knowledge of the basic elements of music. Concepts covered include: keys, scales, simple and compound rhythms, intervals, triads, 7th chords, principles of voice leading, harmonic progression, cadences, phrases and periods. Offered spring semester. Prerequisites: MU130 and MU131 or proficiency.
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MU170 Ear Training I 2 credit(s)
The objective of this course is to develop aural skills involving melody, rhythm and harmony. Concepts covered include: identification of intervals, scales, triads, sight-singing and one voice melodic and rhythmic dictations. Classroom and lab components are both integral to this course. Offered spring semester. Prerequisites: MU130 & MU131 . Concurrent registration with MU160 recommended.
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MU171 Piano Class 3 credit(s)
This course provides a basic introduction to music and the keyboard. Students learn to read music in treble and bass clefs, become familiar with basic music vocabulary and symbols, and develop keyboard skills. Students also study the history of piano music and piano playing in order to deepen their understanding of the instrument. This course is open to all students with an interest in music, and fulfills the general education aesthetics content area course requirement.
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MU175 Ear Training II 2 credit(s)
This is a continuation of Ear Training I. The objective of this course is to continue to develop aural skills involving melody, rhythm and harmony. Concepts covered include: sight-singing, advanced one voice dictation, simple two voice dictation, identification of chord structures, error detection and simple harmonic dictation. Classroom and lab components are both integral to this course. Offered fall semester. Prerequisite: MU170 and concurrent registration with MU230 recommended.
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MU181 Voice Class 2 credit(s)
An introduction to vocal production, breathing, tone development, diction, vocal improvisation and appropriate repertoire for the voice. This class is designed for both music majors (who are not singers) and non-majors.
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MU191 Guitar Class 1 credit(s)
A practical introduction to the guitar designed for beginning students. Basic technique, chords, styles and simple melodies are covered. Recommended for Music Education majors and open to all SMU students as a music elective.
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MU230 Music Theory II 3 credit(s)
This course is a continuation of Music Theory I. Concepts covered are non-chord tones, use of triad inversions, secondary functions, modulation, binary and ternary forms, mode mixture. Offered fall semester. Prerequisite: MU160 .
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MU245 Songwriting 3 credit(s)
This course, for beginning songwriters, focuses on basic songwriting styles and techniques. Over the course of the semester different songwriting basic methods will be presented and students will be shown easy to understand methods to develop the necessary skills to compose well-crafted lyrics and music. Focusing on melody writing and lyric structure, your instructor will encourage you to develop your own personal musical identity and help the student develop critical listening skills. This will be accomplished in a lecture/demonstration format that will include networking with other students as learning opportunities during each class and by analyzing hit songs. Students will have the opportunity to evaluate the work of guest songwriters as well as having their work evaluated by professionals in the field. Students are assigned weekly songwriting projects.
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MU255 Jazz History 3 credit(s)
This course examines unique Western and non-Western aspects of jazz and its relationship to the Afro-American culture. It is intended to give students an introduction to various styles of jazz from its beginning in the early 1900s to the present. Students study the cultural context of jazz, what to listen for, and some basic aspects of how it is performed. Offered in alternate spring semesters.
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MU260 Music Theory III 3 credit(s)
This course is a continuation of Music Theory II. Music Theory III, along with its predecessors, Music Theory I–II will enable the student to think critically about music of all periods and styles. Concepts to be covered will include: unconventional uses of augmented 6th chords, enharmonicism, altered dominants, sonata form, the breakdown of tonality, and post 20th century techniques including basic set theory, 12-tone composition and integral serialism. Offered spring semester. Prerequisite: MU230 .
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MU270 Ear Training III 2 credit(s)
This is a lab course and is a continuation of Ear Training II. The objective of this course is to continue to develop aural skills involving melody, rhythm and harmony. Concepts covered include: complex one voice dictation, two voice dictation, harmonic dictation and complex sight singing. Offered spring semester. Prerequisite: MU175 concurrent registration with MU260 recommended.
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MU299 Sophomore Review 0 credit(s)
A comprehensive review of transcripts, a portfolio of work, and a juried performance examination normally occurring during the second semester of the sophomore year. Required for all music majors in their fourth semester of study.
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MU300 Introduction to Music Technology 2 credit(s)
This lab course is intended to give students an overview of music technology by connecting today’s hardware and software tools with the history of electronic music. Areas explored include Sound Synthesis, MIDI, Sequencing, Music Notation, Digital Audio Editing, and Computer Aided Music Instruction. The course is required for all music majors, but open to all students with an interest in music technology as an elective. Offered fall semester.
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MU341 Music History I 3 credit(s)
This course is a writing intensive study of music history covering ancient, medieval, renaissance, and baroque western art music. A basic understanding of the history of western civilization is expected. Offered in alternate fall semesters. Prerequisites: MU130 or equivalent.
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MU342 Music History II 3 credit(s)
This course is a continuation of MU341 . It is a writing intensive study of music history continuing through the classical, romantic and contemporary periods. Offered in alternate spring semesters. Prerequisite: MU130 or equivalent.
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MU344 World Music and Culture 3 credit(s)
This course explores many of the staggering diversity of musical traditions around the globe. The study of music from a cultural perspective illustrates the multiple roles of music as a means of expression. You will acquire knowledge about specific musical traditions to develop your appreciation of diversity and will analyze the role of music as an important aspect of culture and society, while at the same time developing a deeper understanding of diverse people and cultural traditions. This course contributes to the Global Diversity and Social Justice Integrated General Education Program (IGEP) Minor in that it fosters students’ understanding of the role of music in a global, pluralistic setting. The study of music from a cultural perspective illustrates the multiple roles of music as a means of expression grounded in religious, political, social, individual and group cultural identities. World Music and Culture will address a wide range of music and cultural traditions including those from Latin America, Africa, the Middle East, Indonesia and China with the goal of appreciating and understanding diversity. As you will discover, music means much more than mere entertainment to many people throughout the world, especially concerning the universal concepts of power, human rights, justice and equity. Face to face format with embedded blended learning using Blackboard site and text on-line resources.
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MU360 20th Century Analysis 2 credit(s)
This course will examine specific 20th-Century techniques including mapping, minimalism, aleatoric techniques, quartal/quintal chord structures, external influences, electronic and acoustic timbres, and how to create your own analytical tools. Prerequiste: MU260 or permission of instructor.
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MU366 Piano Pedagogy 3 credit(s)
This course is designed to prepare music majors to become successful piano teachers. It includes demonstration and discussion of teaching techniques, methods, and material for group and individual instruction, focusing on the early to intermediate levels.
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MU368 Keyboard Literature 3 credit(s)
This is a course designed to survey literature available for keyboard, to help potential teachers choose solos, duos, and duets for all levels of performance.
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MU374 Vocal Pedagogy 3 credit(s)
This course is a survey of techniques and problems of voice instruction for individuals and vocal groups. Prerequisites: MU181 and/or two semesters of private voice study. Required for Classroom/Vocal Education majors.
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MU375 Vocal Literature 3 credit(s)
This course is designed to help potential teachers choose literature for all types of voices.
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MU377 Instrumental Literature 1 credit(s)
This course is designed to help music performance majors and future studio teachers choose literature appropriate to specific instruments and chamber music ensembles.
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MU378 Instrumental Pedagogy 1 credit(s)
This course is a survey of techniques and problems of instrumental instruction, designed for the performance major and future studio teacher.
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MU382 Conducting 3 credit(s)
This is an advanced course designed for students who plan to conduct instrumental and choral groups in private and public schools, churches, or communities. Offered in alternate spring semesters. Prerequisite: MU160 or equivalent.
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MU383 Arranging 3 credit(s)
This course presents a detailed study of the major instrument families and the human voice, and how to score and arrange for them. Offered fall semester. Prerequisites: MU160 or equivalent and MU300 .
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MU389 Elective Junior Recital 1 credit(s)
The elective recital is an optional solo recital that may be completed by Music Majors who do not have a recital (MU390 , MU490 ) as a required element in their course of study. Requires concurrent enrollment in corresponding Applied Music private lessons (MUL).
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MU390 Junior (Half) Recital 1 credit(s)
The half recital is required for Music Education majors and Music Performance majors as a preparation for senior recital.
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MU392 Music Business 3 credit(s)
A series of guest presenters representing diverse fields within the music business offers insight as to their work in the music industry. This course provides an overview of some basic aspects of the music business including: copyright and publishing, music merchandising, some aspects of licensing, career management and promotion, networking and influences of technology. Offered in alternate spring semesters.
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MU448 Form and Analysis 2 credit(s)
This course examines specific formal techniques used from 1700 to the 20th Century. All principle forms are studied, including Fugue, Sonata, Rondo and Sonata Rondo. In addition, the Lorenz method of analyzing bow forms used in the formal construction of 19th and early 20th Century music are explored in detail. Prerequisite: MU260 .
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MU449 Seminar 1-2 credit(s)
Selected topics in world music, instrumental and vocal literature, pedagogy, and music technology. Offered depending on student and faculty interests.
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MU455 Arts and Cultural Management 3 credit(s)
This course is designed to introduce students to the field of arts administration as it applies to the performing arts, visual arts, and arts services organizations. Arts explored include management models, marketing, development, finances and facilities management and planning. Students apply knowledge in these areas to an arts organization which they create in class. The course culminates with the students presenting their projects in executive session. Offered in alternate spring semesters on even numbered years, required for music industry majors. Prerequisite: consent of instructor.
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MU460-469 Special Topics 1–3 credit(s)
Special topics may be offered depending on student and faculty interests. Past topics have included advanced conducting and chamber music literature.
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MU490 Senior (Full) Recital 1 credit(s)
The culmination of four years of university private music instruction and music department recital performing experience; required for all Music Performance majors.
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MU496/497 Music Internship 1–6 credit(s)
The music internship is designed for Music Industry majors. Music Industry majors complete six internship credits at a wide range of off-campus professional venue sites. Music industry internships are generally done in the senior year or summer prior to senior year. They provide students with experience and valuable networking contacts in the professional world of music. Students should meet with Career Services and the Internships Office in their junior year.
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MUE100 Liturgical Choir 1-0 credits credit(s)
Liturgical Choir is an open (non-auditioned) ensemble that principally provides music for Mass at St. Thomas More Chapel on the Winona campus. Members will rehearse weekly and sing at the Mass each Sunday when the university is in session, as well as at certain other special liturgies, as scheduled by the Office of Campus Ministry. Musicians of all experience levels are welcome, and instrumentalists may register for Liturgical Choir if they wish to regularly play for liturgies. Individual student abilities and emerging musical leadership are encouraged and mentored. There are no prerequisites, but the Director may wish to hear new musicians sing or play for placement purposes.
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MUE104 World Drum Ensemble 1-0 credit(s)
This course is an exploration of world music with an emphasis on the styles of South America. By combining percussion with various other instruments and voices, unique performances are presented each semester representing diverse cultures. Traditional music notation reading skills are not required for participation. This ensemble may be repeated and taken for credit each semester.
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MUE111 Concert Band 1-0 credit(s)
The concert band performs full band literature from all time periods and styles, and performs twice each semester. All students with high school band experience are invited to join; chair placement auditions are held early each year. Open to all Saint Mary’s University students regardless of academic major, faculty and community musicians are accepted by audition. Regional outreach concerts are scheduled every other year. This ensemble may be repeated and taken for credit each semester.
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MUE120 Jazz Ensemble 1-0 credit(s)
The Jazz Ensemble, or “big band,” places an emphasis on performance and improvisation in a large group setting. Jazz history is explored through performance of works now considered to be standards of the repertoire. Contemporary jazz arrangements also are performed allowing members of the group to explore the always evolving world of jazz music. Jazz Ensemble is open to all students and faculty with the consent of the instructor. This ensemble may be repeated and taken for credit each semester.
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MUE125 Jazz Workshop Combo 1-0 credit(s)
This group is for students interested in developing skills in jazz improvisation, technique and basic jazz repertoire. No previous experience is required although some knowledge of music theory and good basic sound and technique on your instrument is recommended. Recommended for Music Education majors. This ensemble may be repeated and taken for credit each semester.
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MUE130 Women’s Choir 1-0 credit(s)
The SMU women’s choir performs a rich variety of repertoire composed for female voices. The choir is open to all female singers and rehearses weekly. The women’s choir performs twice each semester. Previous choral experience is desirable, no membership audition is required. This ensemble may be repeated and taken for credit each semester.
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MUE200 Concert Choir 1-0 credit(s)
This large mixed choir enjoys a commitment to musical excellence and to a mission of artistic outreach both on and off campus. The Concert Choir performs a varied repertoire ranging from choral/instrumental masterworks to spirituals and folk arrangements. Open by audition to all singers in the Saint Mary’s University community. This ensemble may be repeated and taken for credit each semester.
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MUE205 Orchestra 1-0 credit(s)
The Saint Mary’s Chamber Orchestra is open to all SMU students. All musicians with prior orchestral experience are strongly encouraged to join. SMU faculty and community members are accepted by audition. The SMU Chamber Orchestra performs a series of dynamic public and outreach concerts each year, with exciting orchestral repertoire from Baroque, Classical, Romantic, and Contemporary eras. The general auditions take place during the first week of fall semester, with auditions by appointment available throughout the academic year. This ensemble may be repeated and taken for credit each semester.
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MUE241 Chamber Ensembles 1-0 credit(s)
These unique ensembles are diverse small ensembles open to students by consent of the director. Woodwinds, brass, string, percussion and keyboard players are welcome. Past ensembles have included wind quintet, brass ensemble, piano ensemble, flute choir, sax quartet, mixed ensembles with keyboard, and string quartet. The course sections represent different ensemble faculty coaches and instrumentation of ensembles. Consult the music department chair or faculty ensemble coaches prior to registration to assure correct registration for the desired ensemble. This ensemble may be repeated and taken for credit each semester.
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MUE300 Chamber Singers 1-0 credit(s)
This small, select ensemble is open to students by audition only. Emphasis is placed upon performance of the finest choral repertoire from all periods, including madrigals, motets, and contemporary literature. Sight reading ability and vocal experience are required. This ensemble may be repeated and taken for credit each semester.
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MUE305 Wind Ensemble 1-0 credit(s)
This select instrumental ensemble is open by audition or permission of the director to wind, brass, keyboard and percussion players and occasionally strings depending on music selected for the semester. Repertoire performed is from all periods with emphasis placed on original works. Advanced performance skills and sight-reading ability are required. This ensemble may be repeated and taken for credit each semester.
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MUE320 Jazz Combo I 1-0 credit(s)
This is a group for intermediate/advanced students of jazz improvisation. The group tours regionally and internationally with performing faculty members. Prerequisites: MU110 or equivalent, audition, and consent of the director. This ensemble may be repeated and taken for credit each semester.
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MUED121 Foundations of Music Education 1 credit(s)
This blended learning environment course is an introduction to teaching music as a career. Topics include: an introduction to teaching methodology, foundation and history of music education in America, an overview of various teaching settings and styles, and personal career development. Students will complete 6 hours of field experience observation in the music classroom in at least two different settings. It is open to all students interested in exploring Music Education as a possible career, no prerequisite, recommended for first year spring semester; could be taken sophomore year. This is a required course for music education majors.
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MUED240 Percussion Methods 1 credit(s)
This course is designed to give students the tools to teach percussion to instrumental music students in grades K-12. Students will gain playing experience, purchasing considerations, and basic maintenance skills for various percussion instruments commonly utilized in school music programs. Some historical elements will be presented for the various instruments studied through the required textbook readings. Notation interpretation for percussion will also be presented. Note: this course is required for music education majors, open to other students with consent of the instructor.
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MUED241 Brass Methods 1 credit(s)
This class will cover teaching methods, solo and ensemble literature and history of the brass instruments. Students will play high brass and low brass instruments. Offered in alternate fall semesters. Note: This course is required for music education majors, other students may take the course with instructor’s consent.
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MUED242 Woodwind Methods 1 credit(s)
This course is designed to acquaint students with the materials, techniques, and problems involved in the teaching, performance, conducting, purchasing, and maintaining of woodwind instruments. Offered in alternate spring semesters. Note: This course is required for music education majors, other may take the course with the instructor’s consent.
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MUED243 String Methods 2 credit(s)
This course provides an introduction to the technique and pedagogy of string instruments. It is designed to acquaint students with the materials, techniques, and problems involved in teaching, purchasing, maintaining, and performing string instruments. Offered in alternate fall semesters. Note: This course is required for music education majors, others may take the course with the instructor’s consent.
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MUED431 Classroom Music Education Methods PreK–5 2 credit(s)
The course introduces students to the current approached to classroom music with an emphasis on Orff, Kodaly, and Dalcroze, and will include observation and internship experiences in music classrooms. The class integrates classroom technology skill development (SmartBoard or other interactive white boards, web-based resources, iPad applications, tec.) and requires eight hours of music classroom internship/observation in public or private schools and/or pre-school programs. Offered in alternate fall semesters.
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MUED432 Vocal Music Education Methods 6–12 2 credit(s)
This course places emphasis on the teaching skills and vocal techniques and curricular repertoire development needed for middle and high school level vocal music teaching and ensemble directing. The Comprehensive Musicianship model, the National Music Content Standards, and Minnesota Music standards will be examined and utilized.
Students are placed as ensemble assistants for a university instrumental ensemble and receive hands-on experience in planning, programming, rehearsal technique, management, score study, and conducting. Students will meet individually once per week with the ensemble director (a minimum of 12 hours for the course) to discuss skill development of ensemble members, repertoire, and preparation for a final project which will include both a conducting and a written component. Offered in alternate spring semesters. Concurrent ensemble enrollment required.
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MUED433 Instrumental Music Education Methods 5–12 2 credit(s)
This course places emphasis on the teaching skills, instrumental techniques and curricular repertoire development needed for middle and high school level instrumental teaching and ensemble directing. The Comprehensive Musicianship model, the National Music Content Standards and Minnesota Music standards will be examined and utilized.
Students are place as ensemble assistants for a university instrumental ensemble and receive hands-on experience in planning, programming, rehearsal technique, management, score study, and conducting. Students will meet individually once per week with the ensemble director (a minimum of 12 hours for the course) to discuss skill development of ensemble members, repertoire, and preparation for a final project which will include both a conducting and a written component. Offered in alternate fall semesters. Concurrent ensemble enrollment required.
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MUED455 Current Issues in Music Education Seminar 2 credit(s)
This course will introduce students to the primary issues facing music educators today. Taught in an online research seminar format, based on constructivist, project-based learning methodology, students will research a variety of topics music educators deal with on a regular basis and present their research results to fellow class members and the instructor via video presentations as well as written papers. The instructor will also lead discussions and provide materials. Prerequisite: Music education major or permission of instructor.
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MUL200 Popular Guitar 1–0 credit(s)
Applied Music (Private Instruction) Private lessons are available to students (regardless of major) with a strong commitment to practice and meet all of the obligations of their private instruction. Students who take private lessons are strongly encouraged to participate in ensembles whenever possible. Students must schedule a lesson time with their instructor by signing up for a weekly time by the third day of the term; students may forfeit their right to instruction if they delay in signing up for a lesson time. All applied lessons may be repeated and taken for credit. As part of their private study music majors are required to attend music department recitals and their choice of additional music performances as listed by the department each semester. See the annual Music Student Handbook for additional details. Music education and performance majors must register for one-hour lessons; non-music majors generally take half-hour lessons. Music majors and minors are required to take lessons for credit. In rare exceptions they are allowed to take a 0 credit semester of lessons with written approval from the department chair and a full 18 credit academic load. Music majors take 200 level MUL applied lessons their freshman and sophomore years, 400 level junior and senior years after successful completion of MU299 Sophomore Review. Music education and performance majors register for full-hour lessons (example: MUL201C or MUL401C) each semester. Music B.A. and music industry majors are encouraged to take full-hour lessons; half-hour lessons are the minimum requirement. Non-music majors wishing to take lessons for their own self-improvement and study register for 200 level lessons. Students performing in music ensembles frequently take applied lessons as an elective credit. There is an extra course fee for applied music lessons; please see course listing in WebTools for specific information. If students have any questions regarding lesson registration (MUL) they should contact the music department chair or applied instructor prior to registration or in the first two days of the semester.
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MUL201 Classical Guitar 1–0 credit(s)
Applied Music (Private Instruction) Private lessons are available to students (regardless of major) with a strong commitment to practice and meet all of the obligations of their private instruction. Students who take private lessons are strongly encouraged to participate in ensembles whenever possible. Students must schedule a lesson time with their instructor by signing up for a weekly time by the third day of the term; students may forfeit their right to instruction if they delay in signing up for a lesson time. All applied lessons may be repeated and taken for credit. As part of their private study music majors are required to attend music department recitals and their choice of additional music performances as listed by the department each semester. See the annual Music Student Handbook for additional details. Music education and performance majors must register for one-hour lessons; non-music majors generally take half-hour lessons. Music majors and minors are required to take lessons for credit. In rare exceptions they are allowed to take a 0 credit semester of lessons with written approval from the department chair and a full 18 credit academic load. Music majors take 200 level MUL applied lessons their freshman and sophomore years, 400 level junior and senior years after successful completion of MU299 Sophomore Review. Music education and performance majors register for full-hour lessons (example: MUL201C or MUL401C) each semester. Music B.A. and music industry majors are encouraged to take full-hour lessons; half-hour lessons are the minimum requirement. Non-music majors wishing to take lessons for their own self-improvement and study register for 200 level lessons. Students performing in music ensembles frequently take applied lessons as an elective credit. There is an extra course fee for applied music lessons; please see course listing in WebTools for specific information. If students have any questions regarding lesson registration (MUL) they should contact the music department chair or applied instructor prior to registration or in the first two days of the semester.
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MUL202 Bass Guitar 1–0 credit(s)
Applied Music (Private Instruction) Private lessons are available to students (regardless of major) with a strong commitment to practice and meet all of the obligations of their private instruction. Students who take private lessons are strongly encouraged to participate in ensembles whenever possible. Students must schedule a lesson time with their instructor by signing up for a weekly time by the third day of the term; students may forfeit their right to instruction if they delay in signing up for a lesson time. All applied lessons may be repeated and taken for credit. As part of their private study music majors are required to attend music department recitals and their choice of additional music performances as listed by the department each semester. See the annual Music Student Handbook for additional details. Music education and performance majors must register for one-hour lessons; non-music majors generally take half-hour lessons. Music majors and minors are required to take lessons for credit. In rare exceptions they are allowed to take a 0 credit semester of lessons with written approval from the department chair and a full 18 credit academic load. Music majors take 200 level MUL applied lessons their freshman and sophomore years, 400 level junior and senior years after successful completion of MU299 Sophomore Review. Music education and performance majors register for full-hour lessons (example: MUL201C or MUL401C) each semester. Music B.A. and music industry majors are encouraged to take full-hour lessons; half-hour lessons are the minimum requirement. Non-music majors wishing to take lessons for their own self-improvement and study register for 200 level lessons. Students performing in music ensembles frequently take applied lessons as an elective credit. There is an extra course fee for applied music lessons; please see course listing in WebTools for specific information. If students have any questions regarding lesson registration (MUL) they should contact the music department chair or applied instructor prior to registration or in the first two days of the semester.
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