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MUS 220 - English Diction for Singers
Credits: 1
Using the International Phonetic Alphabet as a guide, students acquire the skills to read, hear, transcribe, and sing English lyric texts with proper clarity, inflection, and understanding.
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MUS 221 - Italian Diction for Singers
Credits: 1
Using the International Phonetic Alphabet as a guide, students acquire the skills to read, hear, transcribe, and sing Italian lyric texts with proper clarity, inflection, and understanding.
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MUS 222 - German Diction for Singers
Credits: 1
Using the International Phonetic Alphabet as a guide, students acquire the skills to read, hear, transcribe, and sing German lyric texts with proper clarity, inflection, and understanding.
Prerequisite(s): MUS 220 or MUS 221 .
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MUS 223 - French Diction for Singers
Credits: 1
Using the International Phonetic Alphabet as a guide, students acquire the skills to read, hear, transcribe, and sing French lyric texts with proper clarity, inflection, and understanding.
Prerequisite(s): MUS 220 or MUS 221 .
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MUS 230 - Wind/Percussion Methods
Credits: 3
Brass, woodwind, and percussion instruments are studied for the purpose of giving the student a fundamental playing and teaching competence in these instruments.
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MUS 231 - Stringed Instructional Methods
Credits: 1
Credit Configuration: 0+2, 1 Cr.
Violin, viola, violoncello, and contrabass are studied for the purpose of giving the student a fundamental playing and teaching knowledge of the instruments.
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MUS 232 - Percussion Methods for Music Therapists
Credits: 1
Credit Configuration: 0+2, 1 Cr.
In this course, music therapy students will focus on developing functional skills and basic competence on various percussion instruments, as well as gain an understanding of their socio-cultural origins, and learn to facilitate rhythm-based, musical experiences.
Prerequisite(s): MUTH 120 .
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MUS 236 - Guitar Instructional Methods
Credits: 1
Credit Configuration: 0+2, 1 Cr.
Guitar is studied for the purpose of giving the student the basic playing skills necessary for the use of the guitar in classroom music teaching and music therapy.
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MUS 239 - Voice Instructional Methods
Credits: 1
Credit Configuration: 0+2, 1 Cr.
This course is designed to give the student a fundamental technical and teaching knowledge of the voice as an instrument, as well as the use of voice in music education and music therapy.
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MUS 263 - Music Theory III
Credits: 3
A continuation of MUS 164 with further exploration of chromatic harmony and musical forms. Topics include modulation, chromatic harmonies, borrowed chords, music-text relationships in art song, binary, ternary, rondo, and sonata forms, and 18th-century contrapuntal forms such as canon and fugue. Emphasis is on analysis, writing about music, and application of analysis to performance.
Prerequisite(s): Grade of C- or higher in MUS 164 .
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MUS 264 - Music Theory Iv: Post-Tonal
Credits: 3
An analytical and creative study of seminal works of Western art music of the 20th century. The works studied represent a wide variety of techniques and aesthetics including impressionism, free atonality, serialism, constructed modes, algorithmic music, micropolyphony and sound mass, minimalism, indeterminacy, and spectralism.
Prerequisite(s): Grade of C- or higher in MUS 263 .
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MUS 285 - Introduction to the Music Industry
Credits: 3
An overview of the history, trends, and scope of the music industry as it relates to career opportunities, including retailing, publishing, manufacturing, performing and recording, and managing musical enterprises.
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MUS 300 - Keyboard Proficiency
Credits: 0
Students in the music major or minor register for MUS 300 as an indicator of their completion of the degree requirements for keyboard proficiency. Procedural information may be found in the Department Handbook for Students of Music which is located online (valpo.edu/music) and available on request from the Department of Music Office. S/U grade.
Prerequisite(s): Consent of the department chair required.
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MUS 304 - World Music
Credits: 3
A survey and analysis of music from major regions of the world, covering folk, tribal, classical, traditional, fusion, and popular styles. Through listening, videos, discussion, live music, and written assignments, this course will focus on the musical elements, instrumentation, and forms unique to each region. In addition, social, political, historical, and cultural context of the music will be addressed, as well as the connection between music and the communication styles, worldviews, values, and behaviors of specific socio-cultural groups.
Prerequisite(s): Recommended prerequisite: MUS 163 .
General Education: May be used to fulfill the Cultural Diversity component of the General Education Requirements.
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MUS 312 - Scoring and Arranging
Credits: 2
The techniques of scoring for orchestra and band and of arranging music for choral performance. Through guided exercises and assigned readings, students learn how to prepare music written in one medium for use in another. Knowledge of vocal and instrumental capabilities is learned; skills in combining voices and instruments in various ensembles are practiced.
Prerequisite(s): MUS 164 .
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MUS 313 - Intermediate Conducting
Credits: 2
A continuation of MUS 213 . Includes rehearsal techniques, specific choral and instrumental conducting problems, and ensemble conducting experience.
Prerequisite(s): MUS 213 .
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MUS 318 - Music/Baroque,classical, E Rom Eras, Early Romantic Eras
Credits: 3
The development of musical thought and literature from 1700 to 1880.
Prerequisite(s): Grade of C- or higher in MUS 201 .
General Education: A Writing in the Discipline course. Fulfills the Humanities: Fine and Performing Arts General Education requirement.
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MUS 319 - Music of the Late Romantic and Modern, Eras
Credits: 3
A study of music and musical thought from 1880 to the present.
Prerequisite(s): Grade of C- or higher in MUS 318 .
General Education: A Writing in the Discipline course. Fulfills the Humanities: Fine and Performing Arts General Education requirement.
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MUS 337 - Studies in Liturgical Theology & Practic
Credits: 3
Also offered as: THEO 337 .
An intensive academic study of the history and practices of music and liturgy in both the Eastern and Western Christian traditions, with an emphasis on the Lutheran heritage. Study includes both primary liturgical theology (participation in a variety of liturgical expressions), and secondary liturgical theory (reflection on liturgical forms and structure). Topics may include theologies and practices of music, history of hymnody, music in worship, ecclesiastical art and architecture, and ritual practices.
Prerequisite(s): THEO 200 .
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MUS 350 - Music and Meaning
Credits: 3
A seminar which explores the modes in which students listen to music and the manner in which they understand and derive meaning from it. Students will evaluate music from a variety of perspectives, including literary, social, political, neuroscientific, and philosophical. Students will be expected to critically respond to their own musical tastes and listening habits, to examine modern assumptions about the value and place of music, and to consider the ways in which music, especially music devoid of text, might have meaningful significance.
Prerequisite(s): Sophomore standing required.
General Education: May be used to fulfill the Writing Intensive and Humanities: Fine and Performing Arts components of the General Education requirements.
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MUS 381 - Cooperative Education in Music
Credits: 0.5
Maximum Credits: 3
Professional work experience with a cooperating employer. Written report required.
Prerequisite(s): chair’s approval of written proposal submitted to the department office at least 6 weeks prior to start of the semester.
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MUS 389 - School Music I
Credits: 3
A course designed to deal with materials, procedures, organization, administration, and musical growth and development of children in elementary and junior high/middle schools.
Prerequisite(s): MUS 164 .
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MUS 390 - Topics in Music
Credits: 1
Maximum Credits: 3
Specific topics based on interests of students and faculty. Topics may vary from one semester to another. May be repeated for credit, provided that the topics are different.
Prerequisite(s): sophomore standing.
General Education: Some sections of this course may be used to fulfill the Writing Intensive General Education Requirement.
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MUS 400 - Concert Attendance
Credits: 0
Students in the music major or minor register for MUS 400 as an indicator of their completion of the degree requirements for concert attendance. Procedural information may be found in the Department Handbook for Students of Music which is located online (valpo.edu/music) and available on request from the Department of Music Office. S/U grade.
Prerequisite(s): Consent of the department chair required.
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MUS 401 - Early Music Seminar
Credits: 2
A history of Western music from antiquity to the early Baroque era; emphasis is placed on historical research and the study of notation and performance practice.
Prerequisite(s): MUS 318 .
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MUS 404 - Recital
Credits: 1
Maximum Credits: 2
Preparation and performance of a program of music as specified in the Handbook for Music Students.
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MUS 405 - Arts and Entertainment Administration
Credits: 3
A general survey of the field covering all basic elements of arts and entertainment administration, including a brief overview of investigational methodologies and the functions of management within arts organizations. Professional writing assignments to prepare students entering the field of arts and arts administration.
Prerequisite(s): Junior standing and a Writing Intensive Course.
General Education: A Writing in the Discipline course.
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MUS 413 - Advanced Conducting, Choral/Instrumental
Credits: 2
A study of instrumental and choral scores, conducting techniques, and materials.
Prerequisite(s): MUS 313 or the equivalent.
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MUS 423 - Pro-Seminar in the Pedagogy of Music
Credits: 3
A consideration of the problems of teaching basic musicianship at all levels. Special attention is given to the adaptation of basic principles to the media of most interest to the members of the pro-seminar.
Prerequisite(s): music major or music minor with at least junior standing or consent of the chair.
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MUS 454 - Teaching of Performance Music
Credits: 1
A survey of pedagogical materials and methodology of the student’s performance area. Students will be required to observe lessons and do practice teaching during the semester. Must be taken concurrently with MUAP 453.
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MUS 464 - Advanced Musical Analysis
Credits: 3
An introduction to a variety of advanced analytical techniques, including Schenkerian analysis.
Prerequisite(s): MUS 264 .
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MUS 486 - Internship
Credits: 1
Maximum Credits: 3
Direct, supervised experience in the music industry, church music, or other sectors in the field of music.
Prerequisite(s): approval of the chair of the department.
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MUS 489 - School Music II
Credits: 3
A study of music materials, procedures, organization, administration, and musical growth and development of students in junior high/ middle and high schools. Includes introduction of philosophical foundations, principles, and literature of the music education profession.
Prerequisite(s): MUS 389 .
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MUS 495 - Independent Study in Music
Credits: 1
Maximum Credits: 3
A course of study arranged by the student with the consent of and under the supervision of a faculty advisor. The study results in a written essay on a topic approved by the advisor.
Prerequisite(s): MUS 264 or MUS 381 and approval of the chair of the department.
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MUS 497 - Honors Work in Music
Credits: 3
Supervised independent study leading to graduation honors in Music if MUS 498 is completed.
Prerequisite(s): Chair and Dean’s approval required.
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MUS 498 - Honors Candidacy in Music
Credits: 3
Continuation of MUS 497 .
Prerequisite(s): Chair and Dean’s approval required.
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MUS 499 - Music Colloquium
Credits: 0
All music majors will register for this course each semester in residence as outlined in the Handbook for Music Students. S/U grade.
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MUS 499 - Music Colloquium-Instrumental
Credits: 0
All music majors will register for this course each semester in residence as outlined in the Handbook for Music Students. S/U grade.
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MUS 499 - Music Colloquium-Organ
Credits: 0
All music majors will register for this course each semester in residence as outlined in the Handbook for Music Students. S/U grade.
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MUS 499 - Music Colloquium-Piano
Credits: 0
All music majors will register for this course each semester in residence as outlined in the Handbook for Music Students. S/U grade.
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MUS 499 - Music Colloquium-Voice
Credits: 0
All music majors will register for this course each semester in residence as outlined in the Handbook for Music Students. S/U grade.
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MUTH 120 - Introduction to Music Therapy
Credits: 3
An overview and history of the music therapy profession. This includes the ancient European, indigenous, and cultural roots of the profession as well as the major themes, theoretical approaches, and populations served in the United States. Case studies and hands-on music therapy experiences will help students gain an understanding about the neurological, psychological, aesthetic, and spiritual power of music to heal.
General Education: Fulfills the Humanities: Fine Arts General Education requirement.
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MUTH 175 - Prfrmnce Lvl Music Therapy Proficiency I
Credits: 0
Students who are music therapy majors register for MUTH 175 as an indicator of fulfilling the competency requirements on voice, as well as either guitar or piano. This proficiency is a prerequisite for MUTH 383 and MUTH 384 . S/U grade.
Prerequisite(s): Consent of the department chair required.
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MUTH 240 - Mus Thrpy Fndtns I: Therapeutic Process
Credits: 2
This course will cover basic tenets of the therapeutic process necessary for effective music therapy practice. This includes the therapeutic relationship, the stages of therapy, and how to develop a sense of therapeutic presence. In addition, an overview of the treatment planning process appropriate for the beginning stages of music therapy will be covered, including balancing medical terminology with humanistic and spiritual perspectives. Includes observations of music therapy sessions in professional settings in Northwest Indiana.
Prerequisite(s): MUTH 120 , MUS 236 or MUS 239
Corequisite(s): MUTH 241 .
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MUTH 241 - Music Therapy Foundations I Lab
Credits: 1
Credit Configuration: 0+2, 1 Cr.
Through various role play and music therapy experiential exercises, students will practice musical, clinical, self-reflective, and empathic skills necessary for the beginning music therapy process.
Corequisite(s): MUTH 240 .
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MUTH 250 - Mus Thrpy Fndtns Ii: Special Populations
Credits: 2
Continuation of MUTH 240 . A focus on foundational music therapy methods and their application to common clinical and exceptional populations, socio-cultural groups and various communities in need. Includes observations of music therapy sessions in professional settings in Northwest Indiana.
Prerequisite(s): MUS 236 , MUS 239 , MUTH 240 , and MUTH 241
Corequisite(s): MUTH 251 .
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MUTH 251 - Music Therapy Foundations II Laboratory
Credits: 1
Credit Configuration: 0+2, 1 Cr.
Through various role play and music therapy experiential exercises, students will utilize musical, clinical, self-reflective and empathic skills, and practice foundational methods applicable for specific clinical populations.
Corequisite(s): MUTH 250 .
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MUTH 275 - Perfmnc Lvl Music Therapy Proficiency II
Credits: 0
Students who are music therapy majors register for MUTH 275 as an indicator of fulfilling the competency requirements on voice and both guitar and piano. This is a prerequisite for Internship I and II. S/U grade.
Prerequisite(s): Consent of the department chair required.
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MUTH 330 - Clinical Musicianship in Music Therapy
Credits: 2
This course will focus on how to use musical elements, forms, idioms and techniques to meet clients in the moment and address therapeutic goals. Uses hands-on exercises, music and imagery, movement activities and skill building on primary instruments as well as guitar, piano, and instruments from various cultures.
Prerequisite(s): MUTH 175 , MUS 236 , MUTH 250 , MUTH 251 , and MUS 300 .
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MUTH 340 - Cultural Psychology of Music
Credits: 3
An analysis and investigation into how music is perceived by music therapy clients from various socio-cultural groups and settings. Topics covered include the function of music in cultural and social contexts, the cultural interpretation and analysis of musical syntax and semantics, and absolute and referential understandings of music. Through discussions and intensive writing, students will learn about scholarly writing in a music therapy context.
Prerequisite(s): MUS 210 , MUS 264 , MUS 304 (may be taken concurrently), and a Writing Intensive Course.
General Education: A Writing in the Discipline course.
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MUTH 373 - Music Therapy Junior Seminar I
Credits: 1
A seminar for students to integrate theory, practice, and skills during initial field experiences in music therapy. Students will receive academic supervision, engage in peer supervision, discussion, and music-based experiential activities for self-reflection, professional growth and learning.
Prerequisite(s): MUTH 175 , MUTH 250 , MUTH 251 , and MUS 300
Corequisite(s): MUTH 383 .
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MUTH 374 - Music Therapy Junior Seminar II
Credits: 1
Taken concurrently with MUTH 384 . A seminar for students to integrate theory, practice, and skills during their second field experience in music therapy. Students will focus on applying knowledge and experience gained in MUTH 373 and MUTH 383 to a different clinical population. Students will receive academic supervision, engage in peer supervision, music and discussion-based experiential activities for self-reflection, professional growth and learning.
Prerequisite(s): MUTH 373 and MUTH 383
Corequisite(s): MUTH 384 .
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MUTH 383 - Music Theory Practicum I
Credits: 1
Provides students with beginning field experiences in music therapy. Students will observe and assist facilitation of music therapy in collaboration with a board-certified music therapist in off-campus settings in Northwest Indiana and Chicago.
Prerequisite(s): MUTH 175 , MUTH 250 , MUTH 251 , MUS 300 , and consent of instructor
Corequisite(s): MUTH 373 .
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MUTH 384 - Music Theory Practicum II
Credits: 1
Provides students with a second field experience in music therapy with a different clinical population than in MUTH 383 . Students will observe, assist, and facilitate music therapy sessions in collaboration with a board-certified music therapist in off-campus settings in Northwest Indiana or Chicago.
Prerequisite(s): MUTH 373 , MUTH 383 and consent of instructor
Corequisite(s): MUTH 374 .
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MUTH 386 - Music Therapy Equivalency Internship
Credits: 1
Provides students with a pre-professional field experience in music therapy. Students will conduct music therapy sessions and collaborate with other professionals under the supervision of a board-certified music therapist in an off-campus setting in Northwest Indiana or Chicago, in order to complete hours of internship required by the American Music Therapy Association. May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisite(s): MUTH 275 , MUS 304 , MUTH 340 , MUTH 330 , MUTH 374 , MUTH 384 , and consent of instructor
Corequisite(s): MUTH 476 .
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MUTH 390 - Special Topics in Music Therapy
Credits: 3
Special topics in music therapy that may vary from semester to semester, including study abroad, advanced methods in music therapy, or other current topics of interest to students and faculty.
Prerequisite(s): MUTH 120 .
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MUTH 430 - Music Thrpy Advocacy & Entrepreneurship
Credits: 1
Designed to prepare music therapy students for the professional world. This includes learning to write music therapy business plans, apply for grants, and prepare for the board certification exam. Students will also learn information about national music therapy professional networks and associations and legislative topics affecting music therapists.
Prerequisite(s): MUTH 374 and MUTH 384 .
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MUTH 476 - Music Therapy Senior Seminar
Credits: 3
Taken concurrently with MUTH 386 or MUTH 486 . A seminar for students to integrate theory, practice, ethics and skills during their final field experience in music therapy. Students will receive academic supervision and engage in peer supervision, discussion and music-based experiential activities for self-reflection, professional growth, and learning. May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisite(s): MUTH 275 , MUS 304 , MUTH 340 , MUTH 330 , MUTH 374 , MUTH 384 , and consent of instructor
Corequisite(s): MUTH 386 or MUTH 486 .
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MUTH 486 - Music Therapy Internship
Credits: 8
Provides students with a pre-professional field experience in music therapy. Students will conduct music therapy sessions and collaborate with other professionals under the supervision of a board-certified music therapist in an off-campus setting in Northwest Indiana or Chicago, in order to complete hours of internship required by the American Music Therapy Association. May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisite(s): MUTH 275 , MUS 304 , MUTH 340 , MUTH 330 , MUTH 374 , MUTH 384 , and consent of instructor
Corequisite(s): MUTH 476 .
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MUTH 493 - Music Therapy Research Seminar
Credits: 1
An overview of basic methods and principles in music therapy research, including quantitative, qualitative, and arts-based approaches. The focus will be on evaluating the quality of existing research studies, as well as utilizing current research to support students’ clinical practice in their internship and advocate for music therapy services. Students will complete and publicly present a written and oral project related to their clinical music therapy work.
Prerequisite(s): MUTH 374 and MUTH 384 .
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NS 101 - Introduction to Forensic Science
Credits: 3
Credit Configuration: 2+3, 3 Cr.
Forensic science is the application of scientific principles to criminal and civil laws within a criminal justice system with the goal toward establishment of guilt or innocence. This course is designed to introduce some of the specialized fields of forensic science, to learn the fundamental principles of science and technology upon which they are based, and to apply them to a number of suspicious situations and criminal cases. This course is intended for non-science majors for partial fulfillment of the General Education Requirements in Natural Science. Not open to students who have received credit for CHEM 111 , CHEM 115 , CHEM 121 , or CHEM 131 or BIO 151 , BIO 152 ,BIO 171 , or BIO 172 without the consent of the instructor.
Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s): Grade of C- or higher in MATH 110 or MATH 125 , or placement higher than MATH 110 on the math placement process.
General Education: Partial fulfillment of the General Education Requirements in Natural Science.
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NS 101L - Intro to Forensic Science Lab
Credits: 0
The 2-hour weekly laboratory component for NS 101 .
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NS 102 - Science of the Indiana Dunes
Credits: 3
Credit Configuration: 2+3, 3 Cr.
This course poses questions about how earth systems work together to produce the physical landscape of the dunes and also asks scientific questions about the human transformation of that landscape. The course is problem oriented and explores questions about the interaction among ecology/biogeography, atmosphere, water, and geology. It also examines the local environment in both regional and global contexts, considering questions about how change shapes the environment, both in the past and into the future. Throughout, students learn scientific concepts and methods and gain basic scientific literacy in order to understand the landscape. This course is intended for non-science majors for partial fulfillment of the General Education Requirements in Natural Sciences and includes a laboratory component.
Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s): MATH 110 , MATH 125 , or placement higher than MATH 110 in the math placement process.
General Education: Partial fulfillment of the General Education Requirements in Natural Sciences and includes a laboratory component.
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NS 102L - Science of the Indiana Dunes Lab
Credits: 0
The 3-hour weekly laboratory component for NS 102 .
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NS 103 - Practical Stream Stewardship: How to, Save the Planet One Trout At a Time
Credits: 3
Credit Configuration: 2+3, 3 Cr.
An interdisciplinary course with laboratory designed to train students to apply the scientific method to restore a river. Through site visits and field observations, students will survey a river to discover limiting factors then plan and execute improvements. Discussions will include finding community partners, permitting and financing restorations, and learning a philosophy which guides us to attainable ends. Fieldwork is suited for someone with an active lifestyle who enjoys the outdoors. This will be a hybrid course taught in Summer II. Lectures will be online; laboratories (fieldwork) will be on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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NS 104 - Principles of Evolution
Credits: 3
Credit Configuration: 2+2, 3 Cr.
An introduction to evolutionary principles. Topics may include mutation, selection, genetics, abiogenesis, and speciation. Responses to evolutionary theory, including social Darwinism, eugenics, and creationism, will also be discussed. This course is intended for non-science majors for partial fulfillment of the General Education requirements in Natural Sciences and includes a laboratory component.
General Education: Partial fulfillment of the General Education Requirements in Natural Science.
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NS 104L - Principles of Evolution Lab
Credits: 0
The laboratory component for NS 104 .
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NS 105 - Discovering Insects: Pests Or Pals?
Credits: 3
Credit Configuration: 2+3, 3 Cr.
This course introduces students to the biodiversity within the bizarre and alien world of insects. It uses insects as a platform to discuss important biological principles. Topics include insects as a life form, the interaction of insects and humans, and insects of medical/forensic importance. The lab focuses on basic insect identification and insect behavior experiments. This course is intended for non-science majors for partial fulfillment of the General Education Requirements in Natural Sciences and includes a laboratory component.
Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s): MATH 110 , MATH 125 , or placement higher than MATH 110 in the math placement process.
General Education: Partial fulfillment of the General Education Requirements in Natural Sciences.
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NS 105L - Discovering Insects: Pests Or Pals? Lab
Credits: 0
The laboratory component for NS 105 .
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NS 190 - Topics in Natural Science
Credits: 1
Maximum Credits: 3
A study of selected interdisciplinary topics in the natural sciences.
Prerequisite(s): consent of the instructor.
General Education: Fulfills the Natural Sciences General Education requirement.
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NS 490 - The Scientific Endeavor
Credits: 3
Also offered as: CHEM 490 and PHYS 490 .
A study of foundational principles and assumptions of the scientific endeavor, its various methodologies, and its scope and limitations. This will include illustrations from historical case studies and “scientific revolutions.” Students will also study the ethical and moral connections between their personal and professional lives. This course may not be used to fulfill the requirements of a science major.
Prerequisite(s): junior or senior standing.
General Education: May be used to fulfill the Humanities: Philosophy requirement of the General Education Requirements when cross-listed with CC 300 .
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NSCI 393 - Seminar in Neuroscience
Credits: 2
A discussion of basic research, issues and methods in the study of the human nervous system and mental abilities. S/U grade. May be repeated for credit up to a maximum of 4 credits.
Prerequisite(s): BIO 151 or BIO 171 , plus one of the following: CHEM 115 , CHEM 121 , or PSY 110 .
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NSCI 499 - Neuroscience Capstone Project
Credits: 0
Maximum Credits: 1
A research project or study of an advanced topic related to neuroscience, typically done during the senior year of study. Typically taken for 0 credits. Approval of the administrative committee is required prior to registration. A public presentation of the project is required.
Prerequisite(s): BIO 370 and PSY 375 .
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NUR 201 - Professional Role in Nursing
Credits: 3
An overview of professional nursing practice, analyzing the concepts of person, health, nursing, and environment. Explores the expanding role of the professional nurse including provider of care, teacher, manager, and research consumer. Students develop communication skills used in professional nursing.
Prerequisite(s): Sophomore standing and a cumulative GPA of 2.500 required. Prerequisites: C or better in BIO 151 , BIO 152 , and CHEM 111 .
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NUR 201L - Professional Role in Nursing Group, Conference
Credits: 0
The 1-hour weekly group conference component for NUR 201 .
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NUR 203 - Health Assessment
Credits: 3
Credit Configuration: 2+1, 3 Cr.
Clinical practice in assessment skills of persons across the life-span. Emphasis is placed on those communication and psychomotor techniques that are fundamental for an organized and comprehensive health assessment relating to the nursing process.
Prerequisite(s): Sophomore standing and a cumulative GPA of 2.500 required. Prerequisites: C or better in BIO 151 , BIO 152 , and CHEM 111 .
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NUR 203L - Health Assessment Lab
Credits: 0
The 1-hour weekly laboratory component for NUR 203 .
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NUR 210 - Therapeutic Interventions for the, Professional Nurse
Credits: 4
Credit Configuration: 2+2, 4 Cr.
An introduction to the concepts and principles of therapeutic and pharmacological interventions applied by the professional nurse in a dynamic health care environment.
Prerequisite(s): Sophomore standing and a cumulative GPA of 2.500 required. Prerequisites: C or better in BIO 151 , BIO 152 , CHEM 111 , NUR 201 , and NUR 203 .
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NUR 210L - Therpeutic Interventions Lab
Credits: 0
The 2-hour weekly laboratory component for NUR 210 .
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NUR 275 - Transition to Professional Nursing
Credits: 4
Concepts relevant to professional nursing are discussed and applied. Explores the expanding role of the professional nurse including provider of care, teacher, manager, and research consumer while emphasizing the process of communication, critical thinking, change, and lifelong learning.
Prerequisite(s): R.N. license, sophomore standing, and a cumulative GPA of 2.500 required. Prerequisites: C or better in BIO 151 , BIO 152 , and CHEM 111 .
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NUR 325 - Nursing Care of the Childbearing Family
Credits: 5
Credit Configuration: 3+2, 5 Cr.
The study and practice of professional nursing with a focus on childbearing women, families, and newborns at all levels of prevention. Emphasis is placed on a family-centered approach in community settings.
Prerequisite(s): Cumulative GPA of 2.5000 required and Nursing and Interprofessional Education GPA of 2.500 required. Prerequisites: C or better in BIO 210 , NUR 201 , NUR 203 , NUR 210 , and IPE 213 .
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NUR 325L - Group Conference/Clinical
Credits: 0
The 2-hour weekly clinical component for NUR 325 .
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NUR 341 - Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing
Credits: 5
Credit Configuration: 3+2, 5 Cr.
The application of psychiatric mental health nursing principles in the care of persons who have been impacted by psychiatric disturbances. Using psychobiological and behavioral theories and therapeutic communication skills, emphasis is placed on the promotion of optimal mental health functioning for individuals, families, and communities.
Prerequisite(s): Cumulative GPA of 2.500 required and Nursing and Interprofessional Education GPA of 2.500 required. Prerequisites: C or better in BIO 210 , NUR 201 , NUR 203 , NUR 210 , and IPE 213 .
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NUR 341L - Psych Mental Health Clinical
Credits: 0
The 2-hour weekly clinical component for NUR 341 .
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NUR 351 - Gerontological Nursing
Credits: 3
Credit Configuration: 2.5+0.5, 3 Cr.
This course focuses on gerontological nursing. Theories and various dimensions of aging are discussed. Normal biological aging, attitudes towards aging, health issues facing the elderly, and nursing interventions to promote quality care for older adults will be explored. Service learning activities will promote a holistic understanding of the aging process.
Prerequisite(s): Cumulative GPA of 2.500 and Nursing and Interprofessional Education GPA of 2.500 required. Prerequisites: C or better in BIO 210 , NUR 201 , NUR 203 , NUR 210 , and IPE 213 .
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NUR 354 - Nursing Care of Adults I
Credits: 5
Credit Configuration: 3+2, 5 Cr.
Concentrates on the development of professional nursing practice with adults experiencing acute and chronic changes in health, contains half of the content. Emphasis is placed on meeting the health needs of these adults and their families in a variety of environments at all levels of prevention.
Prerequisite(s): Cumulative GPA of 2.500 and Nursing and Interprofessional Education GPA of 2.500 required. Prerequisites: C or better in BIO 210 , NUR 201 , NUR 203 , NUR 210 , and IPE 213 .
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NUR 354L - Nursing Care of Adults I Clinical
Credits: 0
The 2-hour weekly clinical component for NUR 354 .
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NUR 356 - Nursing Care of Adults II
Credits: 5
Credit Configuration: 3+2, 5 Cr.
Concentrates on the development of professional nursing practice with adults experiencing acute and chronic changes in health, contains half of the content. Emphasis is placed on meeting the health needs of these adults and their families in a variety of environments at all levels of prevention.
Prerequisite(s): Cumulative GPA of 2.500 and Nursing and Interprofessional Education GPA of 2.500 required. Prerequisites: C or better in BIO 210 , NUR 201 , NUR 203 , NUR 210 , and IPE 213 .
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NUR 356L - Nursing Care of Adults II Clinical
Credits: 0
The 2-hour weekly clinical component for NUR 356 .
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NUR 360 - Interprofessional Service Learning in He, alth in Central America
Credits: 3
Credit Configuration: 1+2, 3 Cr.
Also offered as: PHS 360 .
This course focuses on the application of principles from international health, public health, and community-based participatory action to population-based health care services in rural Central America. Emphasis is placed on assessing, diagnosing, planning, and evaluating health and implementing strategies at all levels of prevention during this service learning experience. As a member of an interprofessional health care team, students will explore the roles of public health professionals in collaboration with local care providers in the provision of services to disparate populations. Participation in the spring break trip to Central America is a required element in this course.
General Education: May be used to fulfill the Cultural Diversity course component of the General Education requirements.
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NUR 381 - Cooperative Educatoin in Nursing
Credits: 1
Maximum Credits: 3
Application of the concepts of professional nursing in a health care setting. Requires satisfactory work performance for a preselected employer and submission of a final project. S/U grade optional.
Prerequisite(s): Dean’s approval, cumulative GPA of 2.500, and Nursing and Interprofessional Education GPA of 2.500 required. Prerequisites: C or better in BIO 210 , NUR 201 , NUR 203 , NUR 210 , and IPE 213 .
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NUR 390 - Topics in Nursing and Health Care
Credits: 1
Maximum Credits: 3
An open topic course which may cover specialized areas of nursing, current concepts, nursing concerns of delivery of health services. The course may be taken more than once for a maximum of six credit hours provided there is not duplication of topics. Selected topics offered to non-nursing majors. S/U grade optional.
Prerequisite(s): determined by the instructor.
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NUR 395 - Independent Study in Nursing
Credits: 1
Maximum Credits: 6
Independent study of a selected topic. May be repeated for additional credit. S/U grade optional.
Prerequisite(s): determined by the instructor.
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NUR 415 - Introduction to Nursing Research for, Evidence-Based Practice
Credits: 3
An overview of scientific research as applied to nursing and the role of the professional nurse as a research consumer. The course includes the study of the research process and implications of findings for evidence-based nursing practice.
Prerequisite(s): Cumulative GPA of 2.500 and Nursing and Interprofessional Education GPA of 2.500 required. Prerequisites: C or better in NUR 325 , NUR 341 , NUR 351 , NUR 354 , NUR 356 (or NUR 275 ), and PSY 201 (or equivalent).
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NUR 415AC - Introduction to Nursing Research for, Evidence-Based Practice
Credits: 3
An overview of scientific research as applied to nursing and the role of the professional nurse as a research consumer. The course includes the study of the research process and implications of findings for evidence-based nursing practice.
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NUR 425 - Nursing Care of the Childrearing Family
Credits: 5
Credit Configuration: 3+2, 5 Cr.
The study and practice of professional nursing care of children in a variety of settings. Using a family-centered approach, students engage with children and their families at all levels of prevention.
Prerequisite(s): Cumulative GPA of 2.500 and Nursing and Interprofessional Education GPA of 2.500 required. Prerequisites: C or better in NUR 325 , NUR 341 , NUR 351 , NUR 354 , NUR 356 , and PSY 215 (or equivalent).
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NUR 425AC - Nursing Care of the Childrearing Family
Credits: 5
Credit Configuration: 3+2, 5 Cr.
The study and practice of professional nursing care of children in a variety of settings. Using a family-centered approach, students engage with children and their families at all levels of prevention.
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NUR 425L - Nursing Care of the Childrearing Family, Clinical
Credits: 0
The 2-hour weekly clinical component for NUR 425 .
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NUR 458 - Complex Health Care Needs of Adults
Credits: 4
Credit Configuration: 2.5+1.5, 4 Cr.
This course focuses on professional nursing care necessary for adults experiencing complex health needs. Emphasis is placed on meeting the multiple requisites of these adults and their families in rehabilitation and critical care settings.
Prerequisite(s): Cumulative GPA of 2.500 and Nursing and Interprofessional Education GPA of 2.500 required. Prerequisites: C or better in NUR 325 , NUR 341 , NUR 351 , NUR 354 , and NUR 356 .
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NUR 458AC - Complex Health Care Needs of Adults
Credits: 4
Credit Configuration: 2.5+1.5, 4 Cr.
This course focuses on professional nursing care necessary for adults experiencing complex health needs. Emphasis is placed on meeting the multiple requisites of these adults and their families in rehabilitation and critical care settings.
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