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2021-2022 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions

Course descriptions include the following elements:

Course Code, Number, and Titles: The course code indicates the department or program in which the course is housed. The course number indicates the level at which the course should be taken. Generally, first-year students take 100-level courses; sophomores, 200-level; juniors, 300-level; and seniors, 400-level. Students are required to limit course selection to courses not more than one level above their class standing. First-year students are not permitted to enroll in 400-level courses. Undergraduate students who need 12 or fewer semester credits to complete all baccalaureate degree requirements may request permission from the Director of Graduate Studies to take courses for graduate credit to complete a regular course load during the semester of  graduation. However, undergraduate students may not enroll in courses at the 600-level or 700-level.

Credits: The number of semester hours of credit given upon completion of the course.

Course Content: A brief description of subject matter gives students an idea of what to expect in the course.

Prerequisites: If required or recommended, a prerequisite is either a course that must be completed prior to enrolling in the course or some other requirement that must be met prior to enrolling in the course.

Grading Method: If a course is offered on a grade-only or pass/no credit-only basis, that status is included in the course description. A department’s general pass/no credit policy is included in its listing of program requirements. Students should check the policy before enrolling in a course on a pass/no credit basis.

Frequency of Offering: Course descriptions may indicate how often the course is offered.

Legend:

◎ = Oral Intensive

◆ = Math/Critical Analysis Intensive

△ = Writing Intensive

✽ = Physical Development and Wellness Graduation Requirement

✪ = Civic Engagement and Service Learning
 

Mass Communication
  

  • MCOM 243 - Principles of Game Design

    (3 credits)

    An introduction to computer and video games including their rules, game works, stories, and social experiences. Students will collaborate to design and analyze games, then complete a final game prototype or a final critical essay. Reading for the course examines games, game play, and the design and positioning of computer games in contemporary culture. Meets GOAL 6 (Fine Arts). Grade only. Offered fall and spring semesters.


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  • MCOM 260 - Principles of Advertising

    (3 credits)

    A survey course that serves as an introduction to advertising. The course covers the structure of the advertising industry, the process of creating and delivering an advertising message and the function advertising serves in our society. Includes a variety of practical application projects. Grade only. Offered fall and spring semesters.


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  • MCOM 271 - Interactive Environments

    (3 credits)

    An introduction to the tools necessary for developing content and delivering messages in new media environments introducing the processing programming language. The course will have a special emphasis in data visualization and parsing data from the web. Grade only. Offered fall semester.


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  • MCOM 274 - Creative Digital Audio-Video Production

    (3 credits)

    Fundamentals of audio and video production in the digital era, from studio and field production to computer-generated media works, with an emphasis on technical terminology and narrative techniques for transmedia storytelling. The course will contain hands-on assignments with professional cameras and microphones as well as sound and video editing software. Prerequisite: MCOM 173 - Audio and Video Production . Grade only. Offered spring semester.


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  • MCOM 280 - Principles of Media Literacy

    (3 credits)

    This course focuses on the analysis and criticism of media sources; how people experience and understand media content; and the roles of media in producing and transforming culture. Students will learn how to relate the contemporary media-saturated environments by recognizing the connections between critical thinking skills and media literacy. Meets GOAL 9. Grade only. Offered when demand warrants.


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  • ◆ MCOM 300 - Mass Media Law

    (3 credits)

    Major issues and survey of the media’s current legal status. Grade only. Offered annually or when demand warrants.


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  • MCOM 301 - Fundamentals of Radio

    (1 credit)

    This course will provide students with an introduction to radio operations, performance, and promotions at KQAL. Students will learn how to operate radio equipment, create radio programs and develop a radio station’s unique brand or image. P/NC only. Offered fall, spring, and summer terms. Repeatable.


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  • △ MCOM 305 - Mass Media History

    (3 credits)

    Development of the mass media including historiography, examination of movements and current research problems. Prerequisite: ENG 111 - College Reading and Writing  or equivalent. Grade only. Offered fall and spring semesters.


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  • MCOM 307 - Creative Digital Media Lab

    (3 credits)

    Application and synthesis of fundamental transmedia storytelling skills in a creative digital laboratory/studio setting, employing a combination of media in a semester-long project. Prerequisite: MCOM 221 - Creative Digital Media Storytelling . Grade only. Offered spring semester. Repeatable. Course required in MCDM major and minor. A second or subsequent iteration of the course may count as elective credit.


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  • △ MCOM 308 - Research in Mass Media

    (3 credits)

    Investigation and interpretation of mass media research; introduction to procedures for studying media, content, audience, and effects; problems in gathering theoretical and applied research data concepts. Prerequisites: ENG 111 - College Reading and Writing  and junior standing. Grade only. Offered fall and spring semesters.


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  • MCOM 316 - Experimental Visual Communication

    (3 credits)

    This course provides students with research, discussion and hands-on experience using emerging visual technologies. Students will practice operating various types of experimental still and video cameras and other new technologies to develop video-based stories employing a variety of visual communication techniques. This is a variable topics course, with the specific focus to be announced in the course schedule. Prerequisite: ◆ MCOM 210 - Visual Communication  or instructor permission. Grade only. Offered when demand warrants. Repeatable as topics change.


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  • MCOM 328 - Advanced Audio

    (3 credits)

    This class provides a 21st-century holistic approach to audio production, providing a theoretical and practical foundation in the techniques and aesthetics of audio programming. Regardless of technological advances, the core element of the course remains grounded in the need to effectively communicating with the listener. Prerequisite: MCOM 173 - Audio and Video Production , MCOM 274 - Creative Digital Audio-Video Production , or instructor permission. Grade only. Offered when demand warrants.


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  • MCOM 339 - Strategic Social Media

    (3 credits)

    This course will provide students with an introduction to the history, theory, ethics, technology, and uses of social media. Social media are technologies that enable individuals and organizations to create, collaborate, and share messages with audiences of all sizes including mass audiences. Students will explore the possibilities and limitations of social media and will gain hands-on experience with several forms of social media technology. Grade only. Offered fall and spring semesters.


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  • MCOM 340 - Public Relations Cases

    (3 credits)

    Examination of public relations as applied in business, industry, government, social services, and other organizations - for-profit and not-for-profit. The course teaches students about promotional and communications activities in the “real world.” Prerequisite: MCOM 240 - Principles of Public Relations . Grade only. Offered spring semester.


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  • MCOM 345 - Public Relations Writing

    (3 credits)

    Preparing news releases; internal and external promotional materials; publications; newsletters; print, radio, and TV ads; brochures; websites; and other promotional activities. Prerequisite: MCOM 240 - Principles of Public Relations . Grade only. Offered fall and spring semesters.


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  • MCOM 346 - Public Relations Techniques and Strategies

    (3 credits)

    This course is designed to provide detailed instruction in how to write for a variety of Public Relations communication vehicles, both technically and strategically. It also involves the practical application of those concepts in a range of projects representative of PR in the professional environment. Prerequisites: MCOM 240 - Principles of Public Relations  and MCOM 345 - Public Relations Writing . Grade only. Offered fall and spring semesters.


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  • MCOM 349 - Advanced Audio-Video Production

    (3 credits)

    The business, process, and execution of producing strategic multimedia videos in creative digital media environments, including public service announcements, commercials, corporate video, short-form documentary, and viral and social media videos. Prerequisite: MCOM 274 - Creative Digital Audio-Video Production  or instructor permission. Grade only. Offered fall semester. Repeatable.


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  • MCOM 353 - Multimedia News and Information

    (3 credits)

    This class will prepare students for working in a multimedia newsroom. Students will be introduced to topics related to multimedia journalism, including new media professions, online reporting, audio, video and web storytelling and package formats and basic multimedia design. Students will learn how to report and produce an edited online package using audio, video and photo together with text to tell a story. Students will use what they have learned in earlier MCOM courses to research, photograph, video record, audio record, write, edit and publish multi-media stories. Students will be responsible for story development that has the potential of airing on WSU’s media outlets. Prerequisites: MCOM 173 - Audio and Video Production , MCOM 274 - Creative Digital Audio-Video Production , or instructor permission. Grade only. Offered spring semester.


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  • MCOM 356 - Media and Society International

    (3 credits)

    Involves study abroad. Designed to provide students with exposure to concepts and principles involved in understanding the interrelationship between the mass media and society in a country other than the United States. The course is similar in content to MCOM 100 - Mass Media and Society . In this case, however, the relationship being examined is specific to the country visited during that particular term. Grade only. Offered alternate years or when demand warrants. Repeatable up to 6 credits. The first 3 credits applied toward major/minor requirements; the remaining 3 credits applied toward general electives.


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  • MCOM 360 - Advertising Copy Writing

    (3 credits)

    The creation of effective advertising messages for newspapers, magazines, radio, television, and other mass media. The course emphasizes the writing of advertising copy and the coordination of visual and verbal concepts to achieve advertising objectives. Prerequisite: MCOM 260 - Principles of Advertising . Grade only. Offered fall and spring semesters.


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  • MCOM 371 - Advanced Interactive Environments

    (3 credits)

    Physical computing for transmedia storytelling, with an emphasis on programming electronic devices to capture data from a variety of sensors and creating responsive applications or interactive modules. Prerequisite: MCOM 271 - Interactive Environments . Grade only. Offered when demand warrants.


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  • MCOM 380 - Identity and the Media

    (3 credits)

    This course explores not only what media do for us but also what they do to us. The student will look into the ways that the media provokes new ways to think about community, identity, and our most basic concepts of self. Prerequisite: MCOM 280 - Principles of Media Literacy . Grade only. Offered when demand warrants.


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  • MCOM 399 - Internship

    (3 credits)

    Departmentally approved, supervised practical experience in mass communication. Prerequisite: Departmental approval. P/NC only. Offered when demand warrants.


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  • MCOM 409 - Independent Study

    (3 credits)

    To meet the needs of the individual student. By previous arrangement only. Prerequisite: junior standing. Grade only. Offered when demand warrants. Repeatable up to 6 credits.


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  • MCOM 435 - Topics in Mass Communication

    (3 credits)

    The content and subject matter varies, depending on current events and issues of interest to Mass Communication students and faculty. All topics will relate directly to issues of special interest to the field at that time. Grade only. Offered annually or when demand warrants.


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  • △ MCOM 450 - Global Media

    (3 credits)

    This course examines the trends and theories of mass media in a global context and develops an understanding of the application of mass media in the global marketplace. Prerequisite: ENG 111 - College Reading and Writing  or equivalent and junior status. Grade only. Offered annually or when demand warrants.


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  • MCOM 499 - Assessment Portfolio

    (0 credits)

    For this arranged class, each student completes an assessment portfolio to fulfill a graduation requirement. P/NC only. Offered fall and spring semesters.


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Mathematics
  

  • MATH 050 - Intermediate Algebra

    (3 credits)

    A review of pre-algebra and intermediate algebra topics designed to prepare the student for college-level mathematics. This is a non-degree credit course and will not count toward meeting minimum total credit requirements for graduation. P/NC only. Offered each semester.


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  • MATH 100 - Mathematics for Sustainability

    (3 credits)

    This course develops and applies mathematical concepts and tools to quantitatively explore sustainability issues. Topics addressed in the course will be explored from environmental, social, and economic perspectives wherever possible, and may include such topics as industrial agriculture, energy sustainability, population growth, ecological footprints, and the security of land and water resources. The course will survey, in varying degrees of depth and detail, mathematical topics ranging from set theory, probability/statistics, and graph theory to algebra, calculus, and differential equations. Meets GOAL 4 and GOAL 10. Grade only. Offered each semester. Note: This course fulfills certain Board of Teaching (BOT) requirements for education majors.


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  • MATH 110 - Finite Mathematics

    (3 credits)

    Applications of matrices, linear programming, probability, the mathematics of finance, and other non-calculus mathematics to real-life problems. Meets GOAL 4. Prerequisite: Qualifying score on the mathematics placement exam or MATH 050 - Intermediate Algebra . Grade or P/NC. Offered each semester.


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  • MATH 112 - Applied Precalculus

    (3 credits)

    This course will help students learn both algebraic skills and problem-solving skills. Topics include the algebraic and symbolic manipulation of linear functions, quadratic functions, exponential and logarithmic functions, polynomial and rational functions, inverses and compositions of functions, transformations of functions and their graphs, and applications to cost, revenue, profit, supply, demand, compound interest, future value and present value. In addition, the course emphasizes problem-solving skills including unit analysis; changing representations (graphical, tabular, formulaic, and verbal) of data; comparison of solutions with intuition; and analysis of various solution methods. Meets GOAL 4. Prerequisite: MATH 050 - Intermediate Algebra , MATH 110 - Finite Mathematics , or mathematics placement. Grade or P/NC. Offered each semester.


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  • MATH 115 - College Algebra

    (3 credits)

    This course will give students a rigorous preparation in algebra. Topics include review of basic algebraic concepts; functions and graphs; polynomial, radical, rational, exponential and logarithmic functions; equations, inequalities, systems of equations and inequalities; and applications. Meets GOAL 4. Prerequisite: MATH 050 - Intermediate Algebra  or mathematics placement. Grade or P/NC. Offered each semester.


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  • MATH 117 - Precalculus with Modeling

    (4 credits)

    A precalculus course with primary emphasis on introductory mathematical modeling. Topics include modeling using linear and polynomial functions, exponential growth and decay scenarios, logarithmic relations, sinusoidal functions, and difference equations. In addition, the course includes analysis of these modeling methods. Applications will include population, and physiological models. Meets GOAL 4 (fall semester only). Prerequisite: Qualifying score on the math placement exam or MATH 050 - Intermediate Algebra . Grade or P/NC. Offered each semester.


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  • MATH 120 - Precalculus

    (4 credits)

    A study of topics designed to give students the skills necessary for successful completion of MATH 212 - Calculus I . Emphasis is on equation solving, symbolic/algebraic manipulation, and graphing of rational, exponential, logarithmic and trigonometric functions. Meets GOAL 4. Prerequisite: Qualifying score on the mathematics placement exam or MATH 115 - College Algebra . Grade or P/NC. Offered each semester.


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  • MATH 212 - Calculus I

    (4 credits)

    Differential and integral calculus of functions of a single variable. Two semesters in sequence. Meets GOAL 4. Prerequisite: Qualifying score on the mathematics placement exam or MATH 120 - Precalculus . Grade or P/NC. Offered each semester.


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  • MATH 213 - Calculus II

    (4 credits)

    Differential and integral calculus of functions of a single variable. Two semesters in sequence. Meets GOAL 4. Prerequisite: Qualifying score on the mathematics placement exam or MATH 212 - Calculus I . Grade or P/NC. Offered each semester.


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  • MATH 242 - Linear Algebra

    (4 credits)

    An introduction to using linear algebra techniques and tools to solve and extract data from systems. Topics include: Systems of Linear Equations, Eigenvalues and Eigenvectors and Singular Value Decomposition (SVD), Abstract vector spaces, Matrix invariants, Computer Algebra Systems (CAS). Prerequisite: MATH 212 - Calculus I . Grade or P/NC. Offered each semester.


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  • MATH 280 - Special Topics

    (1-3 credits)

    Exposure to lower-division mathematical topics not included in other courses. Prerequisite: Determined by topics. Grade or P/NC. Offered when demand warrants.


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  • MATH 302 - Chaos Theory

    (3 credits)

    An introduction to chaos theory and fractal geometry. Topics will include bifurcations, Julia sets, the Mandelbrot set, fractal geometry, iterated function systems, and a survey of the applications of this theory to a variety of disciplines. Prerequisite: MATH 212 - Calculus I . Grade or P/NC. Offered periodically spring semester every third year.


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  • MATH 303 - Numerical Reasoning for Middle School Teachers

    (3 credits)

    This course gives the middle school mathematics teacher a deeper understanding of number systems (integers, rational numbers, and real numbers) and number theory. The two main goals of this course are the development and application of mathematical language and symbolism and a view of mathematics as a study of patterns and relationships. Prerequisite: ◆ MATH 203 - Number and Number Systems  or higher. Grade only. Offered spring semester.


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  • MATH 306 - Problem Solving in Math Classroom

    (3 credits)

    This course is designed to inform the prospective mathematics teacher about the meaning of mathematical problem solving. It also focuses on using technologies to solve problems and design appropriate materials to promote problem solving for 5-12 grade students. Prerequisite: MATH 212 - Calculus I  or MATH 140 - Applied Calculus . Grade only. Offered each semester.


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  • MATH 308 - Modern Geometry

    (4 credits)

    This course is designed to give the prospective teacher of secondary school geometry an exposure to the concepts of non-Euclidean geometries, their relation to, and their impact on secondary school geometry. Teaching methodology and related items will be incorporated throughout the course. Prerequisites: ◆ MATH 204 - Exploratory Geometry  and △ MATH 327 - Foundations of Mathematics . Grade only. Offered spring semester.


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  • ◆ MATH 312 - Multivariable Calculus

    (4 credits)

    Multivariable functions and vector functions are studied as the concepts of differential and integral calculus are generalized to surfaces and higher dimensions. Topics include vectors, parametric equations, cylindrical and spherical coordinates, partial and directional derivatives, multiple integrals, line and surface integrals, and the theorems of Green, Gauss, and Stokes. Prerequisite: MATH 213 - Calculus II . Grade or P/NC. Offered each semester.


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  • MATH 314 - Linear Algebra for Differential Equations

    (1 credit)

    Methods of linear algebra are studied as they apply to the solutions of differential equations. Topics include systems of linear equations and eigenvalue analysis. Corequisite: instructor’s section of ◆ MATH 313 - Differential Equations  or instructor permission. Grade or P/NC. Offered each semester.


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  • MATH 317 - Theory of Functions of a Complex Variable

    (3 credits)

    The calculus of functions of a complex variable including differentiability, analyticity, and integration. Additional topics include the residue theorem. Prerequisites: ◆ MATH 312 - Multivariable Calculus . Grade or P/NC. Offered periodically spring semester every third year.


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  • MATH 337 - Probability

    (3 credits)

    Introduction to basic ideas and fundamental laws of probability. Topics include an introduction to combinatorics, probability axioms, conditional probability, discrete random variables, common discrete distributions, expectation, generating functions, limit theorems, and continuous random variables. Prerequisite: ◆ MATH 312 - Multivariable Calculus  or instructor permission. Grade only. Offered spring semester.


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  • ◎ MATH 395 - Professional Skill Development for Mathematics

    (2 credits)

    This course will develop skills necessary to become a working professional in the field of mathematics. Students will critique, analyze, and evaluate several mathematics research projects. A student’s presentation, writing, and professional skills will be enhanced in this course. Prerequisites: Completion of GEP GOAL 1 requirements, ◆ MATH 313 - Differential Equations , and △ MATH 327 - Foundations of Mathematics  or instructor’s permission. Grade or P/NC. Offered spring semester.


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  • MATH 430 - Operations Research: Linear Programming

    (3 credits)

    An introduction to linear programming, including the simplex method. Other topics chosen from duality, sensitivity analysis, and the transportation and assignment problems. Prerequisite: One calculus course. Recommended: One linear algebra course. Grade or P/NC. Offered periodically spring semester even-numbered years.


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  • MATH 435 - Operations Research: Modeling

    (3 credits)

    This course emphasizes mathematical model building: problem identification and model construction. Topics chosen from among network flow analysis, nonlinear mathematical programming, queuing theory, simulation, integer programming, and Markov chains. Prerequisite: One calculus course. Recommended: One course in probability and statistics and more than one course in calculus. Grade or P/NC. Offered periodically spring semester odd-numbered years.


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  • ◎ MATH 448 - Abstract Algebra II

    (3 credits)

    A continuation of the topics in Abstract Algebra I. Prerequisite: ◎ MATH 447 - Abstract Algebra I . Grade or P/NC. Offered every third semester. Note: Oral intensive effective Fall 2021 this academic year only.


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  • ◎ MATH 453 - Advanced Calculus II

    (3 credits)

    A systematic approach to the theory of differential and integral calculus for functions and transformations in several variables. A continuation of MATH 452. Prerequisites: △ MATH 452 - Advanced Calculus I . Grade or P/NC. Offered every third semester. Note: Oral intensive effective Fall 2021 only this academic year.


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  • MATH 460 - Real Analysis

    (3 credits)

    Measurable sets, measurable functions, and the theory and methods of Lebesgue integration. Additional topics at the instructor’s discretion, e.g., summability, L theory of Fourier series, orthogonal expansions in L, famous theorems of analysis. Prerequisite: △ MATH 452 - Advanced Calculus I . Grade or P/NC. Offered when demand warrants.


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  • MATH 470 - Math Projects

    (1-4 credits)

    Practical experience in working on real problems or research under the supervision of a faculty member. Prerequisite: Instructor’s permission. Grade or P/NC. Offered when demand warrants.


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  • MATH 480 - Special Topics

    (1-3 credits)

    Exposure to mathematical topics not included in other courses. Prerequisite: Determined by topics. Grade or P/NC. Offered when demand warrants.


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  • MATH 490 - Independent Problems in Mathematics

    (1-4 credits)

    An opportunity to continue study of selected topics. Prerequisite: Instructor’s permission. Grade or P/NC. Offered when demand warrants.


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Music
  

  • MUS 001 - Concert Attendance

    (0 credits)

    Concert attendance requirement for music majors and minors only. P/NC only. Offered each semester.


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  • MUS 002 - Music Education Seminar

    (0 credits)

    A seminar designed to provide music education students with consistent practice in conducting, rehearsal techniques, and performing on secondary instruments or voice throughout their major program. All music education majors are required to enroll each semester they are in attendance at WSU. P/NC only. Offered each semester.


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  • MUS 003 - Music Business Seminar

    (0 credits)

    A seminar designed to provide a forum for music business majors to come together for discussion and activities centered on topical issues in the field of music business. All music business majors are required to enroll each semester that they are in attendance at WSU. P/NC only. Offered each semester.


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  • MUS 061 - Individual Instruction: Piano

    (1-2 credits)

    Weekly instruction in primary and secondary instrument study. Students develop technical skills, sight reading ability and musicianship through study of assigned repertoire and exercises. A juried exam at the end of the semester will assess if the student may advance to the next level of lessons: students generally complete two semesters at each level of study before advancing. Credit is variable in the 160, 260, 360 and 460 series. Half-hour lessons receive one semester hour credit. One-hour lessons receive two semester hour credits. Prerequisite: Instructor permission. Grade or P/NC. Offered each semester.


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  • MUS 062 - Individual Instruction: Voice

    (1-2 credits)

    Weekly instruction in primary and secondary instrument study. Students develop technical skills, sight reading ability and musicianship through study of assigned repertoire and exercises. A juried exam at the end of the semester will assess if the student may advance to the next level of lessons: students generally complete two semesters at each level of study before advancing. Credit is variable in the 160, 260, 360 and 460 series. Half-hour lessons receive one semester hour credit. One-hour lessons receive two semester hour credits. Prerequisite: Instructor permission. Grade or P/NC. Offered each semester.


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  • MUS 063 - Individual Instruction: Strings

    (1-2 credits)

    Weekly instruction in primary and secondary instrument study. Students develop technical skills, sight reading ability and musicianship through study of assigned repertoire and exercises. A juried exam at the end of the semester will assess if the student may advance to the next level of lessons: students generally complete two semesters at each level of study before advancing. Credit is variable in the 160, 260, 360 and 460 series. Half-hour lessons receive one semester hour credit. One-hour lessons receive two semester hour credits. Prerequisite: Instructor permission. Grade or P/NC. Offered each semester.


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  • MUS 064 - Individual Instruction: Woodwinds

    (1-2 credits)

    Weekly instruction in primary and secondary instrument study. Students develop technical skills, sight reading ability and musicianship through study of assigned repertoire and exercises. A juried exam at the end of the semester will assess if the student may advance to the next level of lessons: students generally complete two semesters at each level of study before advancing. Credit is variable in the 160, 260, 360 and 460 series. Half-hour lessons receive one semester hour credit. One-hour lessons receive two semester hour credits. Prerequisite: Instructor permission. Grade or P/NC. Offered each semester.


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  • MUS 065 - Individual Instruction: Brass

    (1-2 credits)

    Weekly instruction in primary and secondary instrument study. Students develop technical skills, sight reading ability and musicianship through study of assigned repertoire and exercises. A juried exam at the end of the semester will assess if the student may advance to the next level of lessons: students generally complete two semesters at each level of study before advancing. Credit is variable in the 160, 260, 360 and 460 series. Half-hour lessons receive one semester hour credit. One-hour lessons receive two semester hour credits. Prerequisite: Instructor permission. Grade or P/NC. Offered each semester.


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  • MUS 066 - Individual Instruction: Percussion

    (1-2 credits)

    Weekly instruction in primary and secondary instrument study. Students develop technical skills, sight reading ability and musicianship through study of assigned repertoire and exercises. A juried exam at the end of the semester will assess if the student may advance to the next level of lessons: students generally complete two semesters at each level of study before advancing. Credit is variable in the 160, 260, 360 and 460 series. Half-hour lessons receive one semester hour credit. One-hour lessons receive two semester hour credits. Prerequisite: Instructor permission. Grade or P/NC. Offered each semester.


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  • MUS 107 - Music Technology I

    (3 credits) TRANSFER ONLY - Rochester Course: MUSC 1601

    This course is taught in Rochester at RCTC. Students will investigate the relationship between computer, software, and electronic instruments. Students will investigate basic MIDI concepts in theory and practice. Student will be given individual lab time to create music compositions and audio projects. Grade only. Offered at department discretion.


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  • MUS 108 - Audio Production I

    (3 credits) TRANSFER ONLY - Rochester Course: MUSC 1621

    This course is taught in Rochester at RCTC. Students will learn basic terminology, theory and practice of modern recording techniques, and become proficient at operating analog and digital recording equipment. Students will be given individual lab time for audio production projects. Grade only. Offered at department discretion.


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  • MUS 109 - Introduction to Music

    (3 credits)

    Study of the elements of music, fundamental techniques, and formal patterns. Stylistic traits of Baroque, Classic, Romantic, and modern periods. Brief biographies of outstanding composers. Students become familiar with representative works through recordings. Meets GOAL 5 and GOAL 6 (Fine Arts). Grade or P/NC. Offered each semester.


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