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2018-19 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Course Descriptions
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Italian |
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IT 204 Italian Conversation and Diction II
Conversation in Italian for students who want to improve their conversational Italian as well as expand their knowledge of Italian culture by analyzing current issues and situations of Italian society.
Prerequisite: IT 102 or equivalent.
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IT 216 Italian through Art
The course aims at expanding students’ knowledge of the Italian language and culture through one of the most representative features of the Italian cultural tradition: Art. Throughout the semester students will develop the skills of reading, writing and speaking while analyzing some of the most famous Italian artists of all times and their major artworks.
Prerequisite: IT 201 or equivalent level or authorization from the instructor and/or the department.
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IT 226 Italian Language and Culture through Cinema
A view of Italian language and culture through contemporary Italian films. Italian society as represented by the most prominent Italian directors in the cinema.
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IT 231 The Mafia and Beyond
The course examines the Sicilian mafia and other criminal organizations (camorra and ‘ndrangheta) in their historical and social context in Italian culture: their origins, development into powerful criminal syndicates with political ties, and expansion to North America. The course looks at organized crime through the lens of literature, film, and popular media, to examine how the mafiosi have been alternatively a target of civic indignation and an object of endless fascination in Italian (and Italian-American) popular culture. Course taught in English.
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IT 285 Special Topics in Italian
(3 to 4 credits)
Exploration of selected topics such as Italian civilization: history, geography, literature, art and culture. Topics vary according to student and faculty interests. May be elected for more than one topic.
Prerequisite: IT 202 or equivalent level.
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IT 314 Introduction to Italian Literature
Introductory course in reading and interpreting Italian. The course provides students with the necessary knowledge to analyze narrative and poetry of the main movements of Italian literary tradition through selections of each genre.
Prerequisite: IT 202 or equivalent level.
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IT 315 La Divina Commedia: Inferno
Analysis of Dante’s masterpiece through discussion of philosophical concepts and historical facts of medieval Italy. The course will focus on the inferno and Dante’s journey in the realm of Lucifer.
Prerequisite: IT 202 or equivalent level.
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IT 389 Independent Study: Italian
(2 to 4 credits)
In-depth study of an author, movement, genre. Or a theme such as advanced grammar.
Prerequisite: Senior standing with 30 credits already approved, a minimum GPA of 3.0, consent from a faculty to direct the course, and authorization from the chair.
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IT 490 Italian Senior Thesis I
This is a Capstone project for senior Italian majors, exploring Italian cultural issues, both inside and outside of the United States. Seminar format, culminates in a project consisting of 20 to 25 pages written in Italian and a public presentation. The course develops along one year (Fall, 4 credits; Spring, 2 credits) and the theme must be approved by the instructor.
Prerequisite: All previous major courses requirements completed, and Senior Standing.
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IT 491 Italian Senior Thesis II
(2 credits)
This is a second semester course culminating in the conclusion of your thesis and final capstone presentation.
Prerequisite: IT 490
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Japanese |
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JA 101 Beginning Japanese I
Conversation-based introduction to Japanese: grammar, comprehension, pronunciation and vocabulary. Includes individual work with CDs and audio cassettes and an introduction to the Japanese writing system. Computer-assisted practice for writing systems using state-of-the-art digital laboratory for writing system. Introduction of Japanese culture.
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JA 102 Beginning Japanese II
Conversation-based introduction to Japanese: grammar, comprehension, pronunciation and vocabulary. Includes individual work with CDs and audio cassettes and an introduction to the Japanese writing system. Computer-assisted practice for writing systems using state-of-the-art digital laboratory for writing system. Introduction of Japanese culture.
Prerequisite: JA 101 or equivalent.
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JA 201 Intermediate Japanese I
Intermediate Japanese following the same basic procedure as the two Japanese courses, JA 101 and JA 102 . Continues work on formal patterns of Japanese and introduces informal patterns. Formally introduces Kanji borrowed from China and practices both reading and writing Japanese. Informal usages of verbs and adjectives are introduced and practiced in this course. Uses computer assisted practice using state-of-the-art digital laboratory.
Prerequisite: JA 102 or equivalent.
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JA 202 Intermediate Japanese Language and Culture
Basic continuation of JA 201 . Increases informal/plain verbs and adjectives in spoken, reading and writing Japanese. Emphasizes a working knowledge of everyday business conversation with business etiquette. Includes lessons on current Japanese culture to promote an understanding of the new Japan. Discussions of culture, viewing of DVDs both in Japanese and English, and self-guided research using websites are included. Uses state-of-the-art digital laboratory is used.
Prerequisite: JA 201 or equivalent.
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JA 203 Japanese Conversation
The course is designed for students who want to develop conversational skills in Japanese at a Mid-Beginner to Low-Intermediate level.
Prerequisite: JA 102
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JA 205 Japanese Culture
The course is designed for students who are interested in learning Japanese culture. The course is supported through bilingual readings in Japanese/English.
Prerequisite: JA 202
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JA 215 Introduction to Japanese Literature
This course is an introduction to Japanese literature, both in Japanese and in English, from the Meiji period to the present. Readings include selections from the course required texts (see below), which include various authors such as Mori Ogai,Natsume, Soseki Natsume, Higuchi Ichiyo, Enchi Fumiko, Hira bayashi Taiko, Banana Yoshimoto, Haruki Murakami, Sakai Junko, Kakuta Mitsuyo, Otsuichi, and others.
Prerequisite: JA 202 or an approved equivalent or permission from the instructor and/or department. To take this course a student must be able to communicate with her or his instructor on a daily basis in Japanese and be able to use the three writing systems of Japanese in order to comprehend the reading materials.
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Linguistics |
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LING 101 Introduction to Linguistics
This course provides an overview of the study of language, its structures, and its organization. This course introduces the student to the field of linguistics, including the subfields of morphology, phonology, syntax, and pragmatics. We will also address insights from linguistics that apply to first and second language acquisition, psycholinguistics, and language variation and change.
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LING 200 Phonetics and Phonology
This course provides a study of speech sounds and their patterns. In particular, we look at how human speech sounds are produced and how they function together as a system. We learn and use the International Phonetic Alphabet to describe and analyze speech sounds. We explore the sound systems of a wide range of languages and will make applications to speech pathology, dialectology, learning languages and linguistics theory. Classes will be a combination of lecture, discussion, and problem solving in groups.
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LING 205 Sociolinguistics
This course is about the intersection between language and society. The way we speak varies based on geographical region, gender, socio-economic status, profession, age, ethnicity, social group, level of formality, and sexual preference. We also vary our language based on our audience. These variations have profound (and often unnoticed) impacts on people’s perceptions of each other and the creation and maintenance of stereotypes and power relations. In this course, we study language variations according to the aforementioned factors through readings, case studies, and reflections on real-life situations in all parts of the world. Students will learn how sociolinguistics research is conducted, and will become familiar with the theories and major findings of research studies in this field. We will also consider some of the educational, political, and social repercussions of language variations. Students will learn to conduct a small research project in the field based on their specific interests. This course counts toward the Spanish, French, and Italian majors and minors and the Linguistics minor as well as toward the International Studies major and minor. It would also be relevant for Sociology or Education (ESL) majors.
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LING 207 Second Language Acquisition
This course introduces students to the field of second language acquisition (SLA) from various theoretical perspectives. We will discuss features of the second language (L2) learner (age, aptitude, memory abilities, motivation, etc.) and his/her environment (classroom, immersion, naturalistic setting, study abroad, etc.) and the L2 learning process including linguistic factors and processes and social dimensions that influence L2 learning. As we deal with these topics, we will also look at the implications of SLA findings for the teaching of second languages and discuss current classroom practices. Students will read scholarly articles and learn to conduct a small research project on an aspect of second language acquisition of their choice. This course counts toward the Spanish major and the Linguistics minor and fulfills the (RW) research writing requirement.
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LING 308 Psycholinguistics
This course is an introduction to psycholinguistics, the study of the psychological processes involved in language acquisition, representation, comprehension, and production. We will explore how language behavior illuminates our understanding of the mind and brain, and how properties of the mind and brain influence language. To this end, we will cover topics such as speech perception, word and sentence processing, speech production, first and second language acquisition, bilingualism, and language use of special populations (e.g., deaf signers, aphasics). You will learn about the key findings and central debates in these areas as well as the tools and methods used in psycholinguistic research. By the end of the course, you will have developed a better understanding of the nature of language, how language is used, how our language skills develop, and how our language skills can be impaired. This course counts towards the minor in Linguistics and the majors in Spanish, French, and Italian. It is also appropriate for students in Psychology and Education.
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Mathematics |
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MA 095 Pre-Algebra (Math Skills)
(2 credits)
This course helps students to prepare for MA 100 This course is geared both to the individual needing a review of basic skills and those attempting to overcome math anxiety. Topics include operations on whole numbers, fractions, decimals, percents, ratios, proportions, signed numbers, areas of geometric figures, and an introduction to the solution of linear equations.
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MA 100 Elementary/Intermediate Algebra
(2 credits)
This course is an introduction to the fundamental concepts and processes of Elementary and Intermediate Algebra, with an emphasis on problem-solving. This course is geared both to the individual needing a review of algebra and those attempting to overcome math anxiety. Topics include operations with signed numbers, solving and graphing equations and inequalities, operations with polynomials, factoring, radicals, exponents, and quadratic equations.
Prerequisite: MA 095 or placement exam.
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MA 110 Pre-Calculus Mathematics
This course is an introduction to basic mathematical ideas and techniques centered on the function concepts. Includes relations and functions in general, algebraic functions, trigonometric functions, exponential and logarithmic functions.
Prerequisite: MA 100 or placement exam.
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MA 117 Mathematical Concepts I
This course is an introduction to mathematical reasoning and problem solving. The course emphasizes writing, individual and group investigations, and the use of relevant technology. Content focuses on number theory, college geometry, and the concept of infinity.
Prerequisite: MA 100 or placement exam; open to all majors except Mathematics and Computer Science.
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MA 118 Mathematical Concepts II
This course is a continuation of MA 117 . Further development of mathematical reasoning and problem solving. The course emphasizes writing, individual and group investigations, and the use of relevant technology. Content focuses on geometry, probability, and data analysis.
Prerequisite: MA 117 .
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MA 141 Elementary Statistics
This course is an introduction to basic statistical techniques and their applications to the sciences, social sciences and business administration. It includes the collection and presentation of data, measures of central tendency and variability, probability, sampling distributions, confidence intervals, hypothesis testing, correlation and regression, and introduction to analysis of variance. Students learn to use common computer packages in statistics.
Prerequisite: MA 100 or placement exam.
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MA 143 Business Math
This course will provide an introduction to the mathematics necessary for a business student to pursue quantitatively oriented business courses including accounting, economics, marketing, finance and operations research. In addition this course will prepare a student for a business orientated calculus course. Topics will include: algebraic concepts, linear, quadratic, polynomial and rational functions; logarithm and exponential functions; limits and continuity and differentiation. Some of the specific applications include: fitting of curves, interest rate calculations, present and future values of annuities and marginal analysis.
This course will also require students to take the accompanying Excel lab, where business applications will be reinforced using MS Excel exercises. Students will complete Excel related exercises applying the course concepts. Weekly exercises and projects will be outlined in a lab book which is included in the course requirements.
Prerequisite: MA 100 or placement exam.
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MA 201 Calculus I
This introduction to basic calculus includes limits, continuity, the derivative, the definite and indefinite integral, applications.
Prerequisite: MA 110 or placement exam.
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MA 202 Calculus II
This continuation of MA 201 investigates further techniques of one-variable calculus, including techniques of integration, and infinite series.
Prerequisite: MA 201 .
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MA 203 Calculus III
This continuation of MA 202 includes multi-variable calculus and applications.
Prerequisite: MA 202 with a grade of at least C-.
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MA 207 Applied Calculus I
(3 credits)
Not regularly offered.
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MA 208 Applied Calculus II
(3 credits)
Not regularly offered.
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MA 221 Linear Algebra
This intensive study of linear algebra includes essentials of finite-dimensional vector-spaces, linear transformation, matrix algebra, systems of linear equations, and determinants.
Prerequisite: MA 201 or permission of the Chair.
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MA 225 Writing Mathematics: A Transition to Higher Mathematics
This is the Computer Science and Mathematics Department’s research writing (RW) course. Intended for second-semester sophomores, it focuses on helping students gain facility with the two major types of mathematical writing: clear, concise proofs written for other mathematicians; and explanations of mathematics aimed at non-technical audiences. Writing mathematics is not easily separated from the process of doing mathematics, so while writing takes center stage throughout the course, there are a number of important mathematical concepts that also are covered. Exposure to these topics and the ability to express them clearly will serve students well in all future higher-level math coursework. This course is required of transfers in mathematics and actuarial science even if they are exempt from the Research Writing (RW) portion of the Arcadia University Curriculum.
Prerequisite: EN 101 and MA 221 .
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MA 226 Writing Mathematics: An Abbreviated Transition to Higher Mathematics
(2 credits)
MA226 is an abbreviated version of MA 225 . It is intended for second-semester sophomores and it focuses on helping students gain facility with the two major types of mathematical writing: clear, concise proofs written for other mathematicians; and explanations of mathematics aimed at nontechnical audiences. Important mathematical concepts are also covered. Main difference with MA 225 : the number of mathematical concepts covered, which is less in MA226. Math majors must take MA 225 .
Prerequisite: EN 101 and MA 221 .
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MA 230 Discrete Structures
This introduction to discrete mathematical structures with applications in computer science includes basic set algebra, functions, Boolean algebra, propositional logic, graph theory and trees.
Prerequisite: MA 100 or placement exam.
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MA 242 Intermediate Statistics
This in-depth examination of statistical concepts includes multiple correlation and regression, analysis of variance, non-parametric statistics, and sampling designs. It provides experience in working with computer packages in statistics.
Prerequisite: MA 141 or permission of the instructor.
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MA 302 Introduction to Analysis
This course is an introduction to the language, fundamental concepts and standard theorems of real analysis.
Prerequisite: MA 203 and MA 225 . Also, a 2.0 major GPA is required. However, a 2.20 major GPA is strongly recommended.
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MA 315 Theory of Computation
(3 credits)
In this introduction to the theoretical basis of computing, topics include: a review of graph theory; network models; grammars, languages and automata; Turing machines; computability.
Prerequisite: CS 201 and either MA 230 or MA 322 or MA 302 or MA 330 .
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MA 317 Design and Analysis of Algorithms
(also list as CS317)
The course is the study of the design and analysis of algorithms, with emphasis on efficiency.
Prerequisite: CS 203 and either MA 230 or MA 330
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MA 322 Abstract Algebra I
This course focuses primarily on group theory but also includes an introduction to rings and fields.
Prerequisite: MA 221 and MA 225 with a grade of at least C-.or permission of the instructor. Also, a 2.0 major GPA is required. However, a 2.20 major GPA is strongly recommended.
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MA 330 Graph Theory and Combinatorics
Graph theory topics include planar graphs, Euler and Hamiltonian circuits, graph coloring, trees, depth-first and breadth-first search, network algorithms. Combinatorial topics include arrangements and selections, generating functions, recurrence relations, pigeon-hole principle, and inclusion-exclusion. This course covers applications to computer science and business and also material of interest to mathematics/ secondary education majors. MA 330 may be used to satisfy the Computer Science MA 230 requirement.
Prerequisite: MA 203 and MA 225 or permission of the instructor.
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MA 331 Modern College Geometry
This is an examination of selected topics from Euclidean and non-Euclidean geometry and projective geometry. It will introduce current software.
Prerequisite: MA 202 ; or permission of the instructor.
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MA 332 Topics in Geometry
Not regularly scheduled.
Prerequisite: MA 202 ; or permission of the instructor.
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MA 341 Probability
This is a study of combinatorics, discrete and continuous random variables of one and two dimensions, expectations, commonly used probability models, and normal approximation.
Corequisite: MA 203
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MA 342 Mathematical Statistics I
This is a study of sampling theory, sampling distribution, confidence intervals, hypothesis testing, linear regression and related topics.
Prerequisite: MA 341 .
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MA 343 Mathematical Statistics II
This continuation of MA 342 includes regression models, time series, analysis of variance (ANOVA) and multivariate analysis of variance (MANOVA). It employs the SAS programming language.
Prerequisite: MA 342 .
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MA 344 Statistics for Risk Modeling
This course covers the topics tested on the Society of Actuaries SRM exam. These include an introduction to actuarial modeling, generalized linear models, regression-based time series models, principal components analysis, decision tree models, cluster analysis, and the R programming language.
Prerequisite: MA 343 .
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MA 352 Differential Equations
This in-depth examination of theory and methods of solution of differential equations includes computer utilization and applications.
Prerequisite: MA 203 .
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MA 356 Numerical Analysis
This course is a mathematical analysis of interpolation procedures, polynomial approximations, numerical differentiation and integration. It includes their applications to computers. Not regularly scheduled.
Prerequisite: MA 203 and CS 201 .
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MA 385 Special Topics
A course in special topics will be offered periodically. Topics will vary.
Prerequisite: Will depend on the topic.
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MA 388 Actuarial Seminar
The purpose of this course is to develop knowledge of the fundamental tools for assessing risk. The application of these tools to problems encountered in actuarial science is emphasized. A thorough command of calculus and probability topics is assumed. Students learn the basics of risk management and risk theory. Students completing this course will be prepared for Exam P of the Society of Actuaries.
Prerequisite: MA 203 and MA 341 .
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MA 389 Independent Study
In this individualized study in a selected area, suggested topics include real variable (construction of the real numbers, metric spaces, properties of Riemann and Lebesque integrals), topology (introduction to the theory of topological spaces), advanced topics in graph theory.
Prerequisite: Senior standing and permission of the Chair.
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MA 490 Mathematics Capstone
In this course, students will develop their writing, research, and presentation skills, culminating in a substantial research project to satisfy Arcadia University’s Capstone requirement.
Prerequisite: Junior or senior standing is required or permission of the Department Chair. Also, a 2.0 major GPA is required, and a 2.2 major GPA is highly recommended.
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Modern Languages |
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ML 370 Career Internship in Modern Languages
Placement that involves satisfactory completion of a semester-long, part-time internship appropriate to a career involving proficiency in at least one modern language. Requires a minimum of 120 hours of work. May serve as an elective toward the major or minor in Spanish, in French or in Italian. Also available abroad through The College of Global Studies.
Prerequisite: Junior standing and permission of the Chair.
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Music |
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MU 101 Introduction to Reading and Writing Music
An elementary course in the elements and fundamentals of music, stressing practical application of clefs, scales, keys, rhythms and meters, chords, and a functional knowledge of the general field of music. Includes the nature and organization of various kinds of performing groups, the business of music, and copyright and publishing aspects. No prior knowledge of music is necessary.
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MU 102 Reading and Writing Music II
Review of music fundamentals, stressing harmonic procedures from a practical and functional point of view. Emphasizes use of chords and chord progressions and includes creative work at individual levels of interest and competency.
Prerequisite: MU 101 or the equivalent with permission of the instructor.
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MU 141 Survey of Jazz
Chronological survey of jazz as an art form from its origins to the present, with special emphasis on stylistic tendencies, performers, composers, arrangers and social implications. Intended to enhance the appreciation of jazz and to consider the perspective of specific social and economic conditions which influenced the development of styles and trends.
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MU 151 The Enjoyment of Music
A study of masterworks in music and composers from the earliest times to the present day. Doctrines of taste and listening techniques are emphasized along with the background of social and political events of each historical period.
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MU 159 Private Lesson Instructions
(1 credit)
Applied music, private instruction, is offered for piano, voice, guitar, and all orchestral, band and jazz instruments. Students enrolled in music lessons for credit take a weekly one-hour lesson. Applied music also may be pursued during summer session, providing that the proper number of hours are completed. Students are billed a performance music fee above regular tuition cost. The fee is equal to the tuition for one undergraduate credit. This should be seen as a great value as private instruction outside the university is considerably higher.
May be taken more than once for credit. If the student does not own an instrument, they may rent one from www.musicandarts.com. Performance Study Instruments: Voice, Piano, Guitar (all fretted string instruments), Electric Bass, Banjo, Electric Guitar, Mandolin, Ukulele, Violin, Viola, Cello, Upright String Bass (Jazz or Classical), Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet, Oboe, Bassoon, Trumpet, Trombone, Drums, Jazz Voice, Jazz Guitar, Jazz Piano, Synthesizer, Piano Accompanying and Accordion.
If your preferred instrument is not listed, contact the program director and it will be added.
May be taken more than once for credit.
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MU 160 University Choir - Director Steven Gearhart
(2 credits)
A performance course designed for students interested in singing in a variety of musical styles. Students will be given an opportunity to identify and perform classical, jazz, rock, pop, world and gospel music in a group setting. Students are instructed in sight-reading, blending as a group, musical styles and performance practices. There is no performance music fee for this course. May be taken more than once for credit.
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MU 161 Woodwind Ensemble - Director Ed Etkins
(1 credit)
A performance course designed for students interested in playing their instruments in a variety of musical styles. As the instrumentation of the ensemble may vary, pieces are chosen which showcase the particular instruments present in a given semester. Students are instructed in sight-reading, blending as a group, musical styles and performance practices. There is no performance music fee for this course. May be taken more than once for credit.
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MU 164 Beginning Class Guitar
(2 credits)
A simple and straightforward approach to preparing music and performing on guitar. Technique, theory, ear training, reading, repertoire, improvisation, musical idioms, composition, and interpretation will be included in practical application. A course designed to enhance the musical skills and perspective of the student. Creative and practical use of the materials necessary for performance on the guitar will be explored.
Prerequisite: None for MU164, but students must have the skill and knowledge of each preceding segment for entrance into the next level, or permission of the instructor.
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MU 164 /OL1 Beginning Class Guitar Online
(2 credits)
A simple and straightforward approach to preparing music and performing on guitar. Technique, theory, ear training, reading, repertoire, improvisation, musical idioms, composition, and interpretation will be included in practical application. A course designed to enhance the musical skills and perspective of the student. Creative and practical use of the materials necessary for performance on the guitar will be explored.
Prerequisite: None for MU164, but students must have the skill and knowledge of each preceding segment for entrance into the next level, or permission of the instructor.
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MU 165 Intermediate Class Guitar
(2 credits)
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MU 168 Beginning Class Piano
(2 credits)
A comprehensive approach to piano playing, to include technical studies, piano literature and chord symbols for accompanying.
May be taken more than once for credit.
Prerequisite: None for MU168, but students must have the skill and knowledge of each preceding segment for entrance into the next level, or permission of the instructor.
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MU 169 Intermediate Class Piano
(2 credits)
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MU 173 Class Voice
(2 credits)
This course is designed to introduce both non-music majors and non-voice majors to rudimentary skills in vocal performance. Included is a cursory investigation into vocal pedagogy, the International Phonetic Alphabet, and diverse vocal repertoire. Students will learn and perform a song of their choice, a folk-song, a musical theater song, an Italian art song and an English art song. This course places a great deal of emphasis on performance. To that end, students are expected to sing in front of their peers in group and solo situations. It is expected that each student will develop and grow in terms of technique, artistry, and overall confidence. As a class, this group of students will acquire skills to sing as a solo performance artist.
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MU 180 Chamber Orchestra-Director Valerie Levicoff
(2 credits)
A performance course designed for students interested in playing in a chamber orchestra (string players and instrumentalists. Performers will study ensemble techniques and interpretation. Students should own their instruments (or rent one) and have prior ensemble experience. There is no performance fee for this course.
May be taken more than once for credit.
Prerequisite: Prior performance experience on a string instrument (violin, viola, cello, or bass) or enrollment in string performance study at Arcadia University as well as instruments (brass, woodwinds, percussion). If any discrepancy exists, an audition may be required to assess performance level.
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MU 187 Performance Study Studio Workshop MU187W & Performance Study Private Lesson MU187 instrument number
(1 credit each, 2 total credits)
This one hour, one credit class (MU187W) is required in addition to the weekly one- hour private lesson (MU187 instrument number) that is scheduled independently with the instructor. Students will become active participants and demonstrate their technique in a performance setting. By working with their instructors and observing other class members, they will grow and hone their performance skills. Each student will perform a minimum of two times per semester in class.
Private lesson instruction is offered for piano, voice, guitar, and all orchestral, band and jazz instruments. Students interested in music lessons for credit must take a weekly one hour lesson and a weekly one hour studio workshop that consist of lectures, performance and master classes in music. The weekly private lesson is scheduled independently with the instructor. May be taken more than once for credit. Students are billed a performance music fee above regular tuition cost. The fee is equal to the tuition for one undergrtaduate credit. This should be seen as a great value as private instruction outside the university is considerably higher.
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MU 190 Women’s Ensemble – Director Steven Gearhart
(1 credit)
A performance course designed for female students interested in singing in a variety of musical styles. Students will be given an opportunity to identify and perform classical, jazz, rock, pop, world and gospel music in a group setting. Students are instructed in blending as a group, musical styles and performance practices. There is no performance music fee for this course. May be taken more than once for credit.
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MU 203 Symphonic Literature and Repertoire
(3 credits)
A comprehensive study of composers and masterworks in the orchestral idiom from the 18th century to the present, with special emphasis on style, structure and doctrines of taste. This course is intended to encourage an understanding of orchestral music in sufficient depth to permit individuals to pursue an interest in this field and to acquaint students with symphonic masterworks. (Students may not take both MU 203 and MU 204 .)
Offered in odd years
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MU 204 The Symphony
Survey of the development of symphonic orchestral music from its origins to the present. Includes the study of significant composers, symphonies and various styles of music. Encourages perceptive listening to the standard repertoire and is designed to develop a lasting understanding of concert music. (Students may not take both MU 203 and MU 204.)
Offered in odd years.
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MU 205 Music in History I
Survey of music in history from ancient times to the end of the 18th century. Emphasizes significant developments in music against the background of historical events having impact on the arts of the times. No prior knowledge of music is necessary.
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MU 206 Music in History II
A chronological study of developments in music from the 18th century to the present. Includes significant composer, masterworks, characteristics of style and important social, political and economic factors having an influence on music and the allied arts. No prior knowledge of music is necessary.
Prerequisite: MU 205
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MU 215 Broadway Musicals
Survey course tracing the development of musicals from the early 20th century to the present. Studies include the evolution of various styles, important composers, librettists and lyricists, and common performance practices. Considering significant social trends as they impact on this art form enhances perspective. This course is designed to acquaint students with the elements of this kind of drama with music and to enhance aesthetic pleasure through enlightened observation and timely indulgence. No prior knowledge of music is necessary.
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MU 240 Introduction to Music Business
(3 credits)
An inside look at all aspects of the $100 billion music and entertainment industry. Topics covered include record production, record promotion and distribution, concert production, artist management, concert management, arts administration, songwriting, publishing, copyright law, as well as music in movies, radio, TV, theater and video games. This course also explores the many career options available and what is involved in starting your own business in this field.
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MU 286 Audio Engineering Level I
Audio Engineering Level 1 is for students interested in learning to operate a digital audio workstation (DAW) to make sound recordings such as voice-over narrations, original songs, music soundtracks, podcasts, and audio content for the web. Students will produce, engineer, and mix their own recordings in both individual and group projects, covering fundamental audio skills including: MIDI sequencing, microphone recording, sampling, audio mixing, and project management. Students will gain valuable skills in audio production.
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MU 287 Chamber Choir – Director Steven Gearhart
(1 credit)
A performance course designed for students interested in singing in a variety of musical styles. Students will be given an opportunity to identify and perform classical, jazz, rock, pop, world and gospel music in a group setting. Students are instructed in blending as a group, musical styles and performance practices. There is no performance music fee for this course. May be taken more than once for credit.
Note: This is a select choral ensemble for which auditions are held in University Choir. You must receive permission from the instructor before registering for this course.
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MU 301 Music with Computers
An introductory course in the use of music software for arranging, composing, and recording music, stressing the skills of melodic, harmonic, and rhythmic functions in the practical applications of the basic theory aspects of creative writing.
Prerequisite: MU 101 and MU 102 or the equivalent.
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MU 307 Survey of Opera
A comprehensive study of the evolution of opera from its beginning to the present. This course is designed to enhance the study of dramatic music as a total art form and to acquaint students with the significance and intrinsic values of opera against the background of social change. Includes the detailed study of significant composers and operas; and the music, plots, characters and musical themes related to each.
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MU 308 20th Century Music
Detailed study of the composers, trends, styles and techniques in music beginning with the breakaway from the Romanticism of the 19th century until the present. Special consideration is given to various philosophies, aesthetics and performance media. Fundamental concepts of music appreciation and listening technique are stressed, in order to further the understanding of contemporary music through a study of recent experiments and the social changes which have given rise to them.
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MU 310 Survey of Music in America
A comprehensive survey of American music from primitive times until the present. Emphasizes contributions of American composers, performers, conductors and musicologists, through a wide variety of musical examples presented in perspective with social implications.
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MU 320 Music by Women Composers
An upper-level course on the history of women composers. This course is offered for all students. An historical and analytical survey of western music through works composed by women with an emphasis on the 19th and 20th centuries starting with the Middle Ages to the Present. By the end of the semester, it is the hope of the instructor that students will have a grasp of music history, music vocabulary, elements of music including: melody, harmony, rhythm, texture, and form, knowledge of women composers, and prospective on gender and music. Students listen to music, participate in class discussions and listen to lectures. Students are graded on class attendance and participation, quizzes, projects, and a final paper
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MU 341 Swing and the Big Bands
The comprehensive study of the Swing Era and the Big Bands from the roaring twenties, through the great depression and World War II. An emphasis is placed on the music and those who created it, against the background of the social economic and political aspects of the times, and the technological developments that contributed to the spread of the art form.
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MU 374 Music in the Classical Period
The music of Mozart, Haydn, Beethoven and their contemporaries. A thorough study of 18th century styles and masterworks in every genre, with special emphasis on the lives and times of the composers. This course stresses techniques of listening and doctrines of taste unique to the music of the Age of Enlightenment and Revolution.
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MU 375 Modern Arranging Seminar I
The comprehensive study and practical application of existing and original materials for various kinds of professional and school-performing organizations. A course designed to acquaint students with the art of arranging in order to enhance their skills and perspective in the creative utilization of functional materials for practical use.
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MU 376 Seminar in Composition I
Seminar in creative work in the various techniques, devices, and methods of organization employed in the art of composition. A course designed to acquaint the students with the various organizational styles of composing music, with the general objective of having them develop choices of their own in order to establish unique compositional languages.
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MU 386 Audio Engineering II
This course is designed for students who have taken Level I and are interested in continuing to learn to operate a digital audio workstation (DAW) to make sound recordings such as original songs, music soundtracks, podcasts, and audio content for the web. Students will produce, engineer, and mix their own recordings in both individual and group projects, covering fundamental audio skills including MIDI sequencing, microphone recording, sampling, audio production. Prerequisite: MU286 or with instructor’s permission if the student has proven to have a substantial background in audio engineering.
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MU 389 Independent Study
Individualized study guided by a member of the faculty and reviewed by two professors, one of whom must be from outside the discipline of music. Scholarly research, creativity and interdisciplinary subjects are encouraged. Frequent consultations and a final paper are required. A fundamental knowledge of music is presumed and departmental approval is prerequisite.
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PBH 101 Introduction to Public Health
(3 credits)
See description under PBH 110 .
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PBH 110 Introduction to Public Health
This course provides an overview of public health globally, with an emphasis on the United States. The course focuses on the population health perspective, including the impact on the health care system and the environment and the specific needs of under-served populations. A history and background of public health are included to provide a framework for understanding how health and health care evolved globally and within the United States. This history is intricately connected to the discovery of the science of epidemiology, which also is discussed. The course provides an introduction to disease incidence and prevalence, and how the frequency, distribution, and determinants of disease affect how resources are allocated to target health conditions and health disparities. Methods used to detect diseases within populations are described along with educational interventions used to facilitate behavior change and disease prevention. Issues of health care delivery are included with a discussion of health care financing, reimbursement, cost containment and utilization. Finally, students are introduced to the concept of social determinants of health promotion and disease prevention, including health communication and informatics, so that they may gain an understanding of the health disparities that exist today and the factors that contribute to this inequity.
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PBH 120 Global Public Health
This course introduces students to critical challenges in global health using multidisciplinary perspectives. Issues at the nexus between development and health are explored through: millennium development goals, disease burden, environmental health and safe water, epidemiology and demography of disease, AIDS and HIV prevention, chronic diseases, nutritional challenges, social determinants of global health, harm reduction and behavioral modification, health professionals and capacity development, as well as human rights and bioethical issues in a global context.
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PBH 220 Biological Foundations of Global Public Health
This course provides foundational knowledge of biological principles and their application in global public health research and practice. The first segment of this course introduces fundamental concepts in biological public health including the origins of modern science, basic pathophysiology, public health triad, immunity and immunizations, inflammation, pathogenic micro-organisms, behavioral determinants, evolution, and epidemiologic methods. The next segments focus on the application of these concepts and principles in the context of infectious and chronic diseases as well as behavioral determinants. This course highlights current and emerging ethical social, and legal issues of biological public health relevance. Public health prevention, management, and control programs, including technical approaches, will be reviewed and discussed in relation to the pathogenesis of disease. This course includes lecture, individual/small group activities, presentations, and a final paper.
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PBH 250 Epidemiology: The Science of Public Health
This course provides a basic understanding of the epidemiologic method of identifying disease-causing exposures and behavioral factors that place individuals at risk of other health-related events. It emphasizes the generation of hypotheses based on descriptive epidemiological data, the testing of hypotheses through analytic epidemiologic research, the determination of causality, and the value of epidemiologic research in developing and evaluating disease prevention strategies. The course is designed to enhance students’ ability to analyze problems systematically and to think collectively.
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PBH 260 Research and Bio-Statistical Methods in Public Health
This course introduces students to research approaches which assess and address public health challenges, focusing on quantitative methods. Students learn how various research designs address a research question and apply this knowledge to the critiques of scientific studies in public health. Students learn statistical approaches utilized in public health research and perform basic data management and analysis. Topics include ethical principles of research, development of research questions, selection of a research design, participant sampling, validity and reliability of measurement tools, research writing, and analysis, presentation, and interpretation of statistical data. The class format is lecture, individual and small group activities and computer-based activities.
Prerequisite: MA141 and PBH250
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