Apr 29, 2024  
2020-2021 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2020-2021 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Academic Courses


 

Music: Applied Music

  
  • MUA 217 - String Bass

    2 Cr. Hrs.
    Applied Music (MUA) - Courses may be repeated. Students may sign up for applied lessons through normal procedures. They will be assigned to specific studios by the music faculty. In the event studios become filled, students required to take lessons will take priority over others, and those taking primary lessons will take precedence over those taking secondary lessons. In some cases, beginning students may be assigned to class applied study. All students registered for applied lessons must attend the designated first class time. Thereafter, the instructor will assign weekly lesson times. See the Music Handbook for additional regulations for applied study.
  
  • MUA 218 - Flute

    2 Cr. Hrs.
    Applied Music (MUA) - Courses may be repeated. Students may sign up for applied lessons through normal procedures. They will be assigned to specific studios by the music faculty. In the event studios become filled, students required to take lessons will take priority over others, and those taking primary lessons will take precedence over those taking secondary lessons. In some cases, beginning students may be assigned to class applied study. All students registered for applied lessons must attend the designated first class time. Thereafter, the instructor will assign weekly lesson times. See the Music Handbook for additional regulations for applied study.
  
  • MUA 219 - Oboe

    2 Cr. Hrs.
    Applied Music (MUA) - Courses may be repeated. Students may sign up for applied lessons through normal procedures. They will be assigned to specific studios by the music faculty. In the event studios become filled, students required to take lessons will take priority over others, and those taking primary lessons will take precedence over those taking secondary lessons. In some cases, beginning students may be assigned to class applied study. All students registered for applied lessons must attend the designated first class time. Thereafter, the instructor will assign weekly lesson times. See the Music Handbook for additional regulations for applied study.
  
  • MUA 220 - Clarinet

    2 Cr. Hrs.
    Applied Music (MUA) - Courses may be repeated. Students may sign up for applied lessons through normal procedures. They will be assigned to specific studios by the music faculty. In the event studios become filled, students required to take lessons will take priority over others, and those taking primary lessons will take precedence over those taking secondary lessons. In some cases, beginning students may be assigned to class applied study. All students registered for applied lessons must attend the designated first class time. Thereafter, the instructor will assign weekly lesson times. See the Music Handbook for additional regulations for applied study.
  
  • MUA 221 - Saxophone

    2 Cr. Hrs.
    Applied Music (MUA) - Courses may be repeated. Students may sign up for applied lessons through normal procedures. They will be assigned to specific studios by the music faculty. In the event studios become filled, students required to take lessons will take priority over others, and those taking primary lessons will take precedence over those taking secondary lessons. In some cases, beginning students may be assigned to class applied study. All students registered for applied lessons must attend the designated first class time. Thereafter, the instructor will assign weekly lesson times. See the Music Handbook for additional regulations for applied study.
  
  • MUA 222 - Bassoon

    2 Cr. Hrs.
    Applied Music (MUA) - Courses may be repeated. Students may sign up for applied lessons through normal procedures. They will be assigned to specific studios by the music faculty. In the event studios become filled, students required to take lessons will take priority over others, and those taking primary lessons will take precedence over those taking secondary lessons. In some cases, beginning students may be assigned to class applied study. All students registered for applied lessons must attend the designated first class time. Thereafter, the instructor will assign weekly lesson times. See the Music Handbook for additional regulations for applied study.
  
  • MUA 223 - Trumpet

    2 Cr. Hrs.
    Applied Music (MUA) - Courses may be repeated. Students may sign up for applied lessons through normal procedures. They will be assigned to specific studios by the music faculty. In the event studios become filled, students required to take lessons will take priority over others, and those taking primary lessons will take precedence over those taking secondary lessons. In some cases, beginning students may be assigned to class applied study. All students registered for applied lessons must attend the designated first class time. Thereafter, the instructor will assign weekly lesson times. See the Music Handbook for additional regulations for applied study.
  
  • MUA 224 - French Horn

    2 Cr. Hrs.
    Applied Music (MUA) - Courses may be repeated. Students may sign up for applied lessons through normal procedures. They will be assigned to specific studios by the music faculty. In the event studios become filled, students required to take lessons will take priority over others, and those taking primary lessons will take precedence over those taking secondary lessons. In some cases, beginning students may be assigned to class applied study. All students registered for applied lessons must attend the designated first class time. Thereafter, the instructor will assign weekly lesson times. See the Music Handbook for additional regulations for applied study.
  
  • MUA 225 - Euphonium

    2 Cr. Hrs.
    Applied Music (MUA) - Courses may be repeated. Students may sign up for applied lessons through normal procedures. They will be assigned to specific studios by the music faculty. In the event studios become filled, students required to take lessons will take priority over others, and those taking primary lessons will take precedence over those taking secondary lessons. In some cases, beginning students may be assigned to class applied study. All students registered for applied lessons must attend the designated first class time. Thereafter, the instructor will assign weekly lesson times. See the Music Handbook for additional regulations for applied study.
  
  • MUA 226 - Trombone

    2 Cr. Hrs.
    Applied Music (MUA) - Courses may be repeated. Students may sign up for applied lessons through normal procedures. They will be assigned to specific studios by the music faculty. In the event studios become filled, students required to take lessons will take priority over others, and those taking primary lessons will take precedence over those taking secondary lessons. In some cases, beginning students may be assigned to class applied study. All students registered for applied lessons must attend the designated first class time. Thereafter, the instructor will assign weekly lesson times. See the Music Handbook for additional regulations for applied study.
  
  • MUA 227 - Tuba

    2 Cr. Hrs.
    Applied Music (MUA) - Courses may be repeated. Students may sign up for applied lessons through normal procedures. They will be assigned to specific studios by the music faculty. In the event studios become filled, students required to take lessons will take priority over others, and those taking primary lessons will take precedence over those taking secondary lessons. In some cases, beginning students may be assigned to class applied study. All students registered for applied lessons must attend the designated first class time. Thereafter, the instructor will assign weekly lesson times. See the Music Handbook for additional regulations for applied study.
  
  • MUA 228 - Percussion

    2 Cr. Hrs.
    Applied Music (MUA) - Courses may be repeated. Students may sign up for applied lessons through normal procedures. They will be assigned to specific studios by the music faculty. In the event studios become filled, students required to take lessons will take priority over others, and those taking primary lessons will take precedence over those taking secondary lessons. In some cases, beginning students may be assigned to class applied study. All students registered for applied lessons must attend the designated first class time. Thereafter, the instructor will assign weekly lesson times. See the Music Handbook for additional regulations for applied study.
  
  • MUA 229 - Composition

    2 Cr. Hrs.
    Applied Music (MUA) - Courses may be repeated. Students may sign up for applied lessons through normal procedures. They will be assigned to specific studios by the music faculty. In the event studios become filled, students required to take lessons will take priority over others, and those taking primary lessons will take precedence over those taking secondary lessons. In some cases, beginning students may be assigned to class applied study. All students registered for applied lessons must attend the designated first class time. Thereafter, the instructor will assign weekly lesson times. See the Music Handbook for additional regulations for applied study.

Music: Church Music

  
  • MUC 105 - Introduction to Worship Leadership

    1 Cr. Hrs.
    Introduction to ministry vocations in music and worship leadership. Includes investigation of personal commitment and preparation for worship ministry, roles and responsibilities of the worship leader, overview of historical and biblical foundations, and field observations of varied worship contexts.
  
  • MUC 324 - Worship Leadership in Music

    3 Cr. Hrs.
    Study of biblical concepts of music in worship, the nature of worship, and the principles of worship, with attention to the orders, methods, and materials in planning and leading worship.
  
  • MUC 375 - Worship Design

    3 Cr. Hrs.
    Overview of theological, musical, visual, dramatic, and media elements in worship; planning and implementation of worship experiences; includes field experiences in worship ministry.
  
  • MUC 395 - Worship Leadership Practicum

    1 Cr. Hrs.
    Practicum in a church setting to provide practical experiences and applications of worship leadership including elements of rehearsing, performing, leading, music technology, visual media, and other aspects of planning and implementing worship services. Includes 45 hours of field experience.
    Prerequisite(s):  MUS 215  
  
  • MUC 495 - Worship Internship

    3 Cr. Hrs.
    Worship leadership seminar class with church internship assignment. Application and integration of theology, planning, performance skills, worship elements, leadership, and administration within a church setting; current topics, professional preparation, and evaluation in seminar classes.
    Corequisite(s):  MUR 490 .

Music: History and Literature

  
  • MUH 110 - Music Appreciation

    3 Cr. Hrs.
    Common Learning Outcomes
    [AE] 17. Aesthetic engagement through creative production or reflective patronage of the arts

    Study of representative types and forms of western art music, pop music, and world music. Intended for non-music majors.
  
  • MUH 201 - Introduction to Western World Music

    3 Cr. Hrs.
    Common Learning Outcomes
    [AE] 17. Aesthetic engagement through creative production or reflective patronage of the arts
    [CD] 15. Intercultural and diversity awareness and understanding

    An introduction to music history. Covers elements of music, an overview of major historical periods in Western music, and music from selected Non-western cultures.
  
  • MUH 305 - Survey of Worship Music

    3 Cr. Hrs.
    Study of Judeo-Christian worship music from antiquity through contemporary practices.
    Formerly: MUH 207
  
  • MUH 306 - Survey of American Popular Music

    3 Cr. Hrs.
    A survey of American popular music and its relationship to cultural and Social history and the analytical study of musical style. Knowledge of basic music notation expected.
    Formerly: MUH 213
  
  • MUH 307 - History of Jazz

    3 Cr. Hrs.
    A survey of the history of jazz music, its culture, and its reflection of the American culture and its time. Knowledge of basic music notation expected.
    Formerly: MUH 212
  
  • MUH 330 - Performance Literature

    3 Cr. Hrs.
    A survey of solo, chamber, and other music literature that relates to the student’s performance area. 
    Prerequisite(s): MUT 101 : Theory and Musicianship I Course Rotation: Fall semester of odd years
  
  • MUH 340 - Pedagogy Literature

    3 Cr. Hrs.
    A survey of beginning, elementary, and intermediate level literature frequently utilized for instruction. Historical and recent pedagogical materials will be discussed and analyzed.
    Prerequisite(s): MUT 101 : Theory and Musicianship I Course Rotation: Fall semester of even years
    MUH 340 can be taken as an elective or as part of the optional pedagogy track within the Bachelor of Music in Performance. The optional pedagogy track includes MUH 330, MUH 340, MUS 250, MUS 260, and MUS 495 (two semesters).
  
  • MUH 370 - Music History I

    3 Cr. Hrs.
    Study of the music, styles, and literature from early Greek culture through the Baroque era.
    Prerequisite(s):  MUT 103 ; MUH 201  
  
  • MUH 371 - Music History II

    3 Cr. Hrs.
    Study of music, styles, and literature from the Classic era to the present.
    Prerequisite(s):  MUT 103 ; MUH 201  

Music: Music Education

  
  • MUE 112 - Introduction to Woodwind/String Methods

    2 Cr. Hrs.
    For the vocal music education student, the course addresses fundamentals of teaching and playing woodwind and string instruments; topics include tone production, embouchure, fingerings, articulation, intonation, orchestration, repertoire, teaching materials, care and minor repairs.
    Prerequisite(s): “C” or better in MUT 101 .
  
  • MUE 113 - Introduction to Brass/Percussion Methods

    2 Cr. Hrs.
    For the vocal music education student, the course addresses fundamentals of teaching and playing trumpet, trombone, snare drum, and bells; topics include tone production, embouchure, fingerings, articulation, intonation, orchestration, repertoire, teaching materials, care and minor repairs.
    Prerequisite(s):  ”C” or better in MUT 101 .
  
  • MUE 114 - Introduction to Percussion Methods

    2 Cr. Hrs.
    Fundamentals of teaching and playing the snare drum, timpani, bass drum, cymbals, bells, and other instruments in the standard percussion section; topics include percussion notation, articulation, tuning, performance techniques, orchestration, repertoire, teaching materials, care and minor repairs.
    Prerequisite(s): “C” or better in MUT 101 .
  
  • MUE 115 - Introduction to String Methods

    2 Cr. Hrs.
    Fundamentals of teaching and playing the violin, viola, violoncello, and double bass; topics include tone production, bowing, fingerings, articulation, intonation, orchestration, repertoire, teaching materials, care and minor repairs.
    Prerequisite(s): “C” or better in MUT 101 .
  
  • MUE 116 - Introduction to Brass Methods

    2 Cr. Hrs.
    Fundamentals of teaching and playing the trumpet, horn, trombone, baritone horn, and tuba; topics include tone production, embouchure, fingerings, articulation, intonation, orchestration, repertoire, teaching materials, care and minor repairs.
    Prerequisite(s):  ”C” or better in MUT 101 .
  
  • MUE 117 - Introduction to Woodwind Methods

    2 Cr. Hrs.
    Fundamentals of teaching and playing flute, clarinet, oboe, bassoon, and saxophone; topics include tone production, embouchure, fingerings, articulation, intonation, orchestration, repertoire, teaching materials, care and minor repairs.
    Prerequisite(s):  ”C” or better in MUT 101 .
  
  • MUE 314 - Elementary Music Methods

    3 Cr. Hrs.
    Methods of instruction, planning, and presentation of appropriate content in elementary and general music. Admission to the Teacher Education Program for BME students and junior standing for BA and BM students required. 40 hours of field placement required.
  
  • MUE 416 - Secondary Music Methods

    3 Cr. Hrs.
    Methods of instruction, planning, and presentation of appropriate contents in choral, instrumental, and secondary general music. Specific outcomes of instrumental and choral degree concentrations and those common to secondary music instruction are addressed. Admission to the Teacher Education Program for BME students and junior standing for BA and BM students required.

Music: Performing Ensembles

  
  • MUP * - Primary Music Ensemble

    1 Cr. Hrs.
  
  • MUP ** - Secondary Music Ensemble

    1 Cr. Hrs.
  
  • MUP *** - Music Ensemble

    1 Cr. Hrs.
  
  • MUP 120(1-8) - Anderson University Choir

    1 Cr. Hrs.


    Common Learning Outcomes
    14. [TD] Collaboration and teamwork dynamics
    17. [AE] Aesthetic engagement through creative production or reflective patronage of the arts

    General mixed choral ensemble. Presents concerts on campus and in the Anderson community. Open to any student by permission of the instructor. Audition for placement only. Meets the primary ensemble requirement for music students required to participate in a choral ensemble. Meets the ensemble requirement for Musical Theatre majors. For other students, successful completion of three semesters of a performing ensemble can meet a Core Curriculum requirement.

    Ensembles are open to every student who meets the stated requirements; each course may be repeated up to a maximum of eight hours.
    Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor; Repeatable: Yes; Course Rotation: Each semester;

  
  • MUP 121(1-8) - Contemporary Vocal Lab

    1 Cr. Hrs.
    Common Learning Outcomes
    [AE] 17. Aesthetic engagement through creative production or reflective patronage of the arts
    [TD] 14. Collaboration and teamwork dynamics

    Contemporary Vocal Lab provides vocalists coaching in and opportunities for collaborative performance in a variety of contemporary styles. Meets the secondary ensemble requirement for music majors and serves as an elective for others.
    Prerequisite(s):  MUA 110 , 144 , or 210  (voice class or lessons at least one semester). Repeatable: Repeatable.
    Ensembles are open to every student who meets the stated requirements; each course may be repeated up to a maximum of eight hours.
  
  • MUP 122(1-8) - Anderson University Wind Symphony

    1 Cr. Hrs.
    Common Learning Outcomes
    [AE] 17. Aesthetic engagement through creative production or reflective patronage of the arts
    [TD] 14. Collaboration and teamwork dynamics

    Study and performance of brass, woodwind, or percussion instruments in a wind ensemble; small chamber instrumental groups may be formed within the larger ensemble according to need and availability of personnel. Open to all students by audition.
    Ensembles are open to every student who meets the stated requirements; each course may be repeated up to a maximum of eight hours.
  
  • MUP 123(1-8) - Instrumental Chamber Ensemble

    1 Cr. Hrs.
    Common Learning Outcomes
    [AE] 17. Aesthetic engagement through creative production or reflective patronage of the arts
    [TD] 14. Collaboration and teamwork dynamics

    Small instrumental experiences with emphasis on increased knowledge of literature, the development of individual proficiency, and the development of good ensemble playing; includes special rehearsals, college, public school, church, and other performances. Various ensembles will be offered according to student interest. For some students, enrollment in other ensembles may also be required. Please see Director of Instrumental Activities for information.
    Ensembles are open to every student who meets the stated requirements; each course may be repeated up to a maximum of eight hours.
  
  • MUP 124(1-8) - Piano Ensemble

    1 Cr. Hrs.
    Piano ensemble course with emphasis of respective repertory, and development of individual and ensemble performance proficiency.  Includes special rehearsals, university, public school, church, and other performances as determined by the instructor.  For some students, enrollment in other ensembles may also be required.  Open to all students by audition.
  
  • MUP 125(1-8) - Anderson Symphony Orchestra

    1 Cr. Hrs.
    Common Learning Outcomes
    [AE] 17. Aesthetic engagement through creative production or reflective patronage of the arts
    [TD] 14. Collaboration and teamwork dynamics

    University/Community orchestra open to those with a background in orchestral playing.
    Ensembles are open to every student who meets the stated requirements; each course may be repeated up to a maximum of eight hours.
  
  • MUP 126(1-8) - AU Ensemble

    1 Cr. Hrs.
    Common Learning Outcomes
    [AE] 17. Aesthetic engagement through creative production or reflective patronage of the arts
    [TD] 14. Collaboration and teamwork dynamics

    Study and performance of contemporary black gospel music, pop, show music jazz and blues idioms, spirituals, and church music; includes concerts on campus and in churches. Open to all students by audition.
    Ensembles are open to every student who meets the stated requirements; each course may be repeated up to a maximum of eight hours.
  
  • MUP 128(1-8) - Guitar Ensemble

    1 Cr. Hrs.
    Common Learning Outcomes
    [AE] 17. Aesthetic engagement through creative production or reflective patronage of the arts
    [TD] 14. Collaboration and teamwork dynamics

    Small ensemble experience for music majors whose primary or secondary instrument is guitar. Stresses reading skills, group performance and individual proficiency. Literature includes classics from Renaissance to present. Open to all students by audition.
    Ensembles are open to every student who meets the stated requirements; each course may be repeated up to a maximum of eight hours.
  
  • MUP 129(1-8) - Jazz Ensemble

    1 Cr. Hrs.
    Common Learning Outcomes
    [AE] 17. Aesthetic engagement through creative production or reflective patronage of the arts
    [TD] 14. Collaboration and teamwork dynamics

    Study and performance of jazz music in an ensemble setting. Survey of contemporary and traditional repertoire and their respective performance practices. Regular public performances required. Concurrent enrollment in the respective primary ensemble required.
    Prerequisite(s): Audition.
    Ensembles are open to every student who meets the stated requirements; each course may be repeated up to a maximum of eight hours.
  
  • MUP 130(1-8) - String Ensemble

    1 Cr. Hrs.
    Common Learning Outcomes
    [AE] 17. Aesthetic engagement through creative production or reflective patronage of the arts
    [TD] 14. Collaboration and teamwork dynamics

    Study and performance of string instruments in an ensemble setting. Survey of contemporary and traditional repertoire and their respective performance practices. Regular public performances required. Meets the primary ensemble requirement for students whose primary instrument is an orchestral stringed instrument.
    Prerequisite(s): Audition.
    Ensembles are open to every student who meets the stated requirements; each course may be repeated up to a maximum of eight hours.
  
  • MUP 131(1-8) - String Quartet

    1 Cr. Hrs.
    Common Learning Outcomes
    [AE] 17. Aesthetic engagement through creative production or reflective patronage of the arts
    [TD] 14. Collaboration and teamwork dynamics

    String quartet course with emphasis on knowledge of respective repertory, and development of individual and ensemble performance proficiency.  Includes special rehearsals, university, public school, church, and other performances as determined by the instructor.  For some students, enrollment in other ensembles may also be required.  Open to all students by audition.
  
  • MUP 132(1-8) - Brass Ensemble

    1 Cr. Hrs.
    Common Learning Outcomes
    [AE] 17. Aesthetic engagement through creative production or reflective patronage of the arts
    [TD] 14. Collaboration and teamwork dynamics

    Brass ensemble course with emphasis of respective repertory, and development of individual and ensemble performance proficiency.  Includes special rehearsals, university, public school, church, and other performances as determined by the instructor.  For some students, enrollment in other ensembles may also be required.  Open to all students by audition.
  
  • MUP 133(1-8) - Flute Ensemble

    1 Cr. Hrs.
    Common Learning Outcomes
    [AE] 17. Aesthetic engagement through creative production or reflective patronage of the arts
    [TD] 14. Collaboration and teamwork dynamics

    Flute ensemble course with emphasis of respective repertory, and development of individual and ensemble performance proficiency.  Includes special rehearsals, university, public school, church, and other performances as determined by the instructor.  For some students, enrollment in other ensembles may also be required.  Open to all students by audition.
  
  • MUP 134(1-8) - Percussion Ensemble

    1 Cr. Hrs.
    Common Learning Outcomes
    [AE] 17. Aesthetic engagement through creative production or reflective patronage of the arts
    [TD] 14. Collaboration and teamwork dynamics

    Percussion ensemble course with emphasis of respective repertory, and development of individual and ensemble performance proficiency.  Includes special rehearsals, university, public school, church, and other performances as determined by the instructor.  For some students, enrollment in other ensembles may also be required.  Open to all students by audition.
  
  • MUP 135(1-8) - Saxophone Ensemble

    1 Cr. Hrs.
    Common Learning Outcomes
    [AE] 17. Aesthetic engagement through creative production or reflective patronage of the arts
    [TD] 14. Collaboration and teamwork dynamics

    Saxophone ensemble course with emphasis of respective repertory, and development of individual and ensemble performance proficiency.  Includes special rehearsals, university, public school, church, and other performances as determined by the instructor.  For some students, enrollment in other ensembles may also be required.  Open to all students by audition.
  
  • MUP 136(1-8) - Woodwind Ensemble

    1 Cr. Hrs.
    Common Learning Outcomes
    [AE] 17. Aesthetic engagement through creative production or reflective patronage of the arts
    [TD] 14. Collaboration and teamwork dynamics

    Woodwind ensemble course with emphasis of respective repertory, and development of individual and ensemble performance proficiency.  Includes special rehearsals, university, public school, church, and other performances as determined by the instructor.  For some students, enrollment in other ensembles may also be required.  Open to all students by audition.
  
  • MUP 140(1-8) - West African Ensemble

    1 Cr. Hrs.
    Common Learning Outcomes
    [AE] 17. Aesthetic engagement through creative production or reflective patronage of the arts
    [TD] 14. Collaboration and teamwork dynamics

    The West African Ensemble performs traditional and adapted rhythms of West African cultures.  Students will develop performance skills and understandings related to West African drumming and dance traditions.  Students may choose to participate as primarily a drummer or dancer.  Includes special rehearsals, university, public school, church, and other performances as determined by the instructor.  Open to all students by interview with the instructor.
  
  • MUP 141(1-8) - Worship Ensemble

    1 Cr. Hrs.
    Common Learning Outcomes
    [AE] 17. Aesthetic engagement through creative production or reflective patronage of the arts
    [TD] 14. Collaboration and teamwork dynamics

    Worship ensemble course with emphasis of respective repertory, and development of individual and ensemble performance proficiency.  Includes special rehearsals, university, public school, church, and other performances as determined by the instructor.  For some students, enrollment in other ensembles may also be required.  Open to all students by audition.
  
  • MUP 142(1-8) - Country Music Ensemble

    1 Cr. Hrs.
    Country music ensemble course with emphasis of respective repertory, and development of individual and ensemble performance proficiency.  Includes special rehearsals, university, public school, church, and other performances as determined by the instructor.  For some students, enrollment in other ensembles may also be required.  Open to all students by audition.
  
  • MUP 143(1-8) - Pep Band

    1 Cr. Hrs.
    Common Learning Outcomes
    [AE] 17. Aesthetic engagement through creative production or reflective patronage of the arts
    [TD] 14. Collaboration and teamwork dynamics

    Athletic band course with emphasis of respective repertory, and development of individual and ensemble performance proficiency.  Includes special rehearsals, university, public school, church, and other performances as determined by the instructor.  For some students, enrollment in other ensembles may also be required.  Open to all students by audition.
  
  • MUP 150(1-8) - AUthenticity

    1 Cr. Hrs.
    Common Learning Outcomes
    [AE] 17. Aesthetic engagement through creative production or reflective patronage of the arts
    [TD] 14. Collaboration and teamwork dynamics

    Commercial music ensemble with emphasis on knowledge of respective repertory, and development of individual and ensemble performance proficiency.  Includes special rehearsals, university, public school, church, and other performances as determined by the instructor.  For some students, enrollment in other ensembles may also be required.  Open to music majors by audition.
  
  • MUP 202(1-8) - Worship Lab

    1 Cr. Hrs.
    Lab experience intended to provide students realistic practice in forming, rehearsing, participating in, and leading a worship band under the supervision of an experienced instructor.
    Prerequisite(s): Two semesters each of MUS 135 , MUS 137 , and MUS 145  
    Ensembles are open to every student who meets the stated requirements; each course may be repeated up to a maximum of eight hours.
  
  • MUP 205(1-8) - Commercial Music Ensemble

    1 Cr. Hrs.
    Common Learning Outcomes
    [AE] 17. Aesthetic engagement through creative production or reflective patronage of the arts
    [TD] 14. Collaboration and teamwork dynamics

    Guided and independent practice and performance for small ensembles and individuals in a variety of commercial music styles. Emphasis on stylistic performance practices, improvisation, and rehearsal procedures.
    Ensembles are open to every student who meets the stated requirements; each course may be repeated up to a maximum of eight hours.
  
  • MUP 220 (1-8) - Women’s Choir

    1 Cr. Hrs.


    Common Learning Outcomes
    14. [TD] Collaboration and teamwork dynamics
    17. [AE] Aesthetic engagement through creative production or reflective patronage of the arts

    A select choral ensemble that performs music composed for treble voices. This group presents concerts on campus and in the Anderson community. It meets the primary ensemble requirement for students whose major or minor requires a choral ensemble and who are not assigned to another choir. For other students, successful completion of three semesters of a performing ensemble can meet a Core Curriculum requirement.  Open to all students by audition with the Director of Choral Activities.

    Ensembles are open to every student who meets the stated requirements; each course may be repeated up to a maximum of eight hours.
    Prerequisite(s): Audition and placement by the Director of Choral Activities; Repeatable: Yes; Course Rotation: Every Semester;

  
  • MUP 320(1-8) - Anderson University Concert Choir

    1 Cr. Hrs.


    Common Learning Outcomes
    14. [TD] Collaboration and teamwork dynamics
    17. [AE] Aesthetic engagement through creative production or reflective patronage of the arts

    Advanced mixed choral ensemble. Presents concerts on and off campus, including university tours. Open to any qualified student by audition. Full-year commitment required. Meets the primary ensemble requirement for music students required to participate in a choral ensemble. Meets the ensemble requirement for Musical Theatre majors. Counts toward the Core Curriculum’s fine arts component.

    Ensembles are open to every student who meets the stated requirements; each course may be repeated up to a maximum of eight hours.
    Prerequisite(s): Audition and permission of instructor; Repeatable: Yes; Formerly: MUP 127; Course Rotation: Each semester;


Music: Recitals

  
  • MUR 200 - Special Recital with Accompanist

    0 Cr. Hrs.
    Designed for all music majors and select non-majors who wish to present a recital with accompanist outside of degree requirements. Students must have approval of their instructor and stand a pre-recital jury hearing before the music faculty. Accompanist and recording fees included. Recital content will be commensurate with the student’s instrument and area of specialization.
  
  • MUR 201 - Special Recital without Accompanist

    0 Cr. Hrs.
    Designed for all music majors and select non-majors who wish to present a recital without accompanist outside of degree requirements. Students must have approval of their instructor and stand a pre-recital jury hearing before the music faculty. Recording fee included. Recital content will be commensurate with the student’s instrument and area of specialization.
  
  • MUR 300 - Junior Recital with Accompanist

    0 Cr. Hrs.
    Required for all BME and BM in Performance majors who need an accompanist for the recital. Students must stand a pre-recital jury hearing before the music faculty. Accompanist and recording fees included. Recital content will be commensurate with the student’s instrument and area of specialization.
  
  • MUR 301 - Junior Recital without Accompanist

    0 Cr. Hrs.
    Required for all BME and BM in Performance majors who do not need an accompanist for the recital. Students must stand a pre-recital jury hearing before the music faculty. Recording fees included. Recital content will be commensurate with the student’s instrument and area of specialization.
  
  • MUR 400 - Senior Recital with Accompanist

    0 Cr. Hrs.
    Required for BM in Performance majors who need an accompanist for the recital. Students must first have presented a junior recital and must stand a pre-recital jury hearing before the music faculty. Includes accompanist and recording fees. Recital content will be commensurate with the student’s instrument and area of specialization.
  
  • MUR 401 - Senior Recital without Accompanist

    0 Cr. Hrs.
    Required for BM in Performance majors who do not need an accompanist. Students must first have presented a junior recital and must stand a pre-recital jury hearing before the music faculty. Includes recording fee. Recital content will be commensurate with the student’s instrument and area of specialization.
  
  • MUR 490 - Senior Worship Project

    0 Cr. Hrs.
    Public presentation of a worship experience designed and produced by an individual student. Required for worship leadership majors.
    Corequisite(s):  MUC 495   Repeatable: (not repeatable).

Music: Theory

  
  • MUT 100 - Fundamentals

    3 Cr. Hrs.
    A study of basic music fundamentals necessary for serious study of music. Required for students who demonstrate insufficient skills on entrance test before enrolling in MUT 101 . This course does not count as hours toward graduation.
  
  • MUT 101 - Theory and Musicianship I

    3 Cr. Hrs.
    Introduction to fundamentals of music, including notation, scales, key signatures, intervals, triads, and notation of rhythm; ear-training and keyboard harmony parallel written materials.
  
  • MUT 103 - Theory and Musicianship II

    3 Cr. Hrs.
    Introduction to four-part writing, diatonic triads and their inversions, harmonization of melodies, non-chord tones, diatonic seventh chords; ear-training and keyboard harmony parallel written materials.
    Prerequisite(s): C or better in MUT 101 .
  
  • MUT 121 - Music Theory for Musical Theatre I

    3 Cr. Hrs.
    Music literacy and aural skills for Musical Theatre majors.  Includes rhythmic and pitch notation, scales, keys, sight singing, and rhythm reading.
    Course Rotation: Annual in Fall
  
  • MUT 122 - Music Theory for Musical Theatre II

    3 Cr. Hrs.
    Continuation of MUT 121.  Music literacy and aural skills for Musical Theatre majors.  Includes triads, seventh chords, sight singing, and rhythm reading.
    Prerequisite(s): MUT 121  Course Rotation: Spring Annually
  
  • MUT 201 - Theory and Musicianship III

    3 Cr. Hrs.
    Introduction to chromatic harmony, with emphasis on musical analysis with attention to voice leading, chord progressions, usage of chords within phrases, and cadential treatments; ear-training, composition, and keyboard harmony parallel written material.
    Prerequisite(s): C or better in MUT 103 .
  
  • MUT 203 - Theory and Musicianship IV

    3 Cr. Hrs.
    Advanced chromatic harmony and modulation; asymmetrical and changing meter; small forms; ear-training, composition, and keyboard harmony parallel written material.
    Prerequisite(s): C or better in MUT 201 .
  
  • MUT 204 - Improvisation I

    1 Cr. Hrs.
    Study of theory and practice of improvisation, as it relates to arranging, composing, and performing in various styles.
  
  • MUT 205 - Improvisation II

    1 Cr. Hrs.
    Advanced study of theory and practice of improvisation, as it relates to arranging, composing, and performing in various styles.
    Prerequisite(s): C or better in MUT 103  and MUT 204 .
  
  • MUT 208 - Orchestration

    2 Cr. Hrs.
    Basic principles and practices in orchestrating and adapting music for instrumental ensembles.
  
  • MUT 210 - Songwriting

    3 Cr. Hrs.
    The study and practice of the organization of ideas, words, and music into the writing of songs in genres of contemporary commercial music. Will address melody, harmony, lyrics, point of view, and song logic through composition and analysis.
    Prerequisite(s): MUT 103 . Repeatable: (not repeatable).
  
  • MUT 220 - Aural Skills Lab I

    1 Cr. Hrs.
    Continuation of aural skills training from MUT 103 for students who are not required to take MUT 201 and 203. Meets a degree requirement for BFA in Musical Theatre Students. May also serve as a review course for music majors who do not pass the aural skills component of the sophomore jury.
    Prerequisite(s): MUT 103  
  
  • MUT 221 - Aural Skills Lab 2

    1 Cr. Hrs.
    Continuation of MUT 202. For students who are not required to take MUT 203. Meets a degree requirement for BFA in Musical Theatre students. May also serve as a review course for music majors who do not pass the aural skills component of the sophomore jury.
    Prerequisite(s):  MUT 103  
  
  • MUT 301 - Theory and Musicianship V

    3 Cr. Hrs.
    Analysis of longer forms, survey of modern compositional and analytical techniques, application to interpretation and original writing.
    Prerequisite(s): C or better in MUT 203 .
  
  • MUT 303 - Counterpoint

    3 Cr. Hrs.
    Principles of voice leading taught through species and stylistic counterpoint.
    Prerequisite(s):  MUT 301 .
  
  • MUT 305 - Composition

    2 Cr. Hrs.
    Writing original musical compositions. Assignments are individualized based on student experience and interests.
    Repeatable: Repeatable.
  
  • MUT 319 - Arranging for Contemporary Media

    2 Cr. Hrs.
    Application of music writing skills in varied contemporary media; adapting music for contemporary instrumental and vocal ensembles, creating musical transitions and accompaniments, simplifying and elaborating music in secular or sacred media.

Nursing

Ratio of lecture to clinical time:

Each course that includes a clinical component is designed to have a didactic:clinical ratio based on credit hours.  A 5 credit hour course with 3 hours spend in the classroom per week and 2 credit hours designated for clinical experience would have 6 hours of clinical per week.  A 6 credit hour course with 3 hours spend in the classroom per week and 3 credit hours designated for clinical experience would have 9 hours of clinical per week.  The time spent in the course will include professional activities, evidence-based projects and simulation as well.

  
  • NUR 190 - Medical Terminology

    3 Cr. Hrs.
    NUR 190 is an introduction to medical terminology for nursing students. Students will learn word roots, combining forms, used to describe anatomical parts and landmarks, suffixes, prefixes and abbreviations that are commonly used in health care communication, documentation and charting.
  
  • NUR 210 - Introduction to Professional Nursing

    3 Cr. Hrs.
    This course introduces the freshmen and transfer nursing student to the discipline of nursing. The content is aimed at emphasizing the selected concepts and issues that directly impact nursing practice at the local, national, and international levels.  
    Course Rotation: Every fall and spring
  
  • NUR 225 - Nutrition for Nurses

    3 Cr. Hrs.
    This course is designed to introduce the student to clinical dietary and nutritional principles and their impact on health.  Through the processes of identification and application, students will examine how these principles influence a patient’s overall health status while considering cultural, religious, and socio-economic factors.  In addition, the course will include basic calculation skills, which are essential for providing safe nursing care.
  
  • NUR 305 - The Impact of Spirituality for Healthcare Professionals

    3 Cr. Hrs.
    Students will examine potential relationships between faith and health care. The student will develop an understanding of the potential impact of their own personal values/ beliefs on professional practice. Students will explore current bioethical issues in healthcare.
  
  • NUR 310 - Pathophysiology

    3 Cr. Hrs.
    NUR 310 is an introduction to basic pathophysiological concepts and commonly occurring acute and chronic health problems utilizing a body systems approach - Building on knowledge gained in Anatomy and Physiology. Students are acquainted with clinical reasoning skills necessary for a successful career in nursing. The course provides exposure to current trends, treatment advances and ongoing research for emerging health problems.
  
  • NUR 311 - Pharmacology I

    2 Cr. Hrs.
    NUR 311 is an introduction to the biochemical, physiologic, and psychological effects of drugs on the holistic person over the lifespan in a multicultural society. Drug actions, nursing process and client teaching, medication safety and administration are examined and calculation methods are introduced.
    Prerequisite(s): NUR 310  NUR 320  NUR 350  NUR 352  NUR 451  
  
  • NUR 312 - Pharmacology II

    2 Cr. Hrs.
    NUR 312 is a continuation of NUR 311 , Pharmacology I, in its study of the biochemical, physiologic and psychological effects of drugs on the holistic person over the lifespan in a multicultural society. Major drug classifications, indications for use, side effects, interactions, routes of administration, dosages and contraindications are reviewed. Accurate medication calculation methods are reinforced.
    Prerequisite(s): NUR 311  NUR 355  NUR 420  NUR 421  
  
  • NUR 315 - Pathophysiology for Practicing Nurses

    3 Cr. Hrs.
    NUR 315 is an examination of basic pathophysiological concepts and commonly occurring acute and chronic health problems utilizing a body systems approach, for the practicing nurse. Further discussion is provided regarding current trends, treatment advances and ongoing research for emerging health problems.
  
  • NUR 316 - Pharmacology for Practicing Nurses

    3 Cr. Hrs.
    NUR 316 is a study of the process of medication administration and the professional nurse’s role as a leader and as an advocate for both nurses and patients in the practice setting. Emphasis is on examining the efficiency of the process from initiation of the healthcare provider’s order to administration of the medication in the context of the nurse’s current practice, emphasizing inter-professional collaboration. Ethical dilemmas confronting nurses in various practice settings regarding medication administration will be addressed.
  
  • NUR 320 - Foundations in Nursing

    6 Cr. Hrs.
    NUR 320, Foundations in Nursing introduces the student to core competencies required by modern health care professionals. The course emphasizes the development of clinical judgment, basic nursing principles, key nursing interventions, and the nursing process. The course investigates topics such as effective communication, infection control, safety, and health care trends. Each week three (3) hours will be spent in didactic and nine (9) hours in clinical experience.
    Prerequisite(s): CHE 107  BIO 201  BIO 202  BIO 215  PSY 205  
  
  • NUR 322 - Mental Health and Wellness

    5 Cr. Hrs.
    NUR 322 focuses on knowledge and application of theories and the nursing process to identify, implement, and evaluate nursing interventions for the care of clients with psychiatric disorders. Each week three (3) hours will be spent in didactic and six (6) hours in clinical experience.
    Prerequisite(s): NUR 311  NUR 355  NUR 420  NUR 421  
  
  • NUR 324 - Adult Health

    6 Cr. Hrs.
    NUR 324 explores the roles and responsibilities of professional nursing practice for patients with specific medical and/or surgical conditions. The nursing process is applied with emphasis placed on care that addresses the specific needs of the adult patient for the maintenance, promotion and restoration of physiological/psychosocial function. Each week three (3) hours will be spent in didactic and nine (9) hours in clinical experience.
    Prerequisite(s): NUR 311  NUR 355  NUR 420  NUR 421  
  
  • NUR 350 - Skills Practicum

    3 Cr. Hrs.
    NUR 350 is a practical hands-on experience in basic nursing techniques. Students learn and perform specific clinical skills using scientific principles foundational to nursing knowledge, intervention, and application.
    Prerequisite(s): CHE 107  BIO 201  BIO 202  BIO 215  PSY 205  
 

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