Mar 29, 2024  
2018-2019 Cal State East Bay Catalog 
    
2018-2019 Cal State East Bay Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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Music: Graduate: Applied

  
  • MUS 664B - Graduate Applied Study: Clarinet


    Units: 2
    Individual instruction for music majors or minors with Graduate-level performance ability. Audition required. At the end of the second semester of study, students demonstrate their progress before a faculty jury. A failed jury results in a failing grade for the course.

    Prerequisites: Department consent.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: MUS 6642.
    Repeatability: May be repeated for credit for a maximum of 8 units.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 2
  
  • MUS 664C - Graduate Applied Study: Bassoon


    Units: 2
    Individual instruction for music majors or minors with Graduate-level performance ability. Audition required. At the end of the second semester of study, students demonstrate their progress before a faculty jury. A failed jury results in a failing grade for the course.

    Prerequisites: Department consent.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: MUS 6643.
    Repeatability: May be repeated for credit for a maximum of 8 units.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 2
  
  • MUS 664D - Graduate Applied Study: Saxophone


    Units: 2
    Individual instruction for music majors or minors with Graduate-level performance ability. Audition required. At the end of the second semester of study, students demonstrate their progress before a faculty jury. A failed jury results in a failing grade for the course.

    Prerequisites: Department consent.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: MUS 6644.
    Repeatability: May be repeated for credit for a maximum of 8 units.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 2
  
  • MUS 664E - Graduate Applied Study: Oboe


    Units: 2
    Individual instruction for music majors or minors with Graduate-level performance ability. Audition required. At the end of the second semester of study, students demonstrate their progress before a faculty jury. A failed jury results in a failing grade for the course.

    Prerequisites: Department consent.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: MUS 6241.
    Repeatability: May be repeated for credit for a maximum of 8 units.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 2
  
  • MUS 665A - Graduate Applied Study: Trumpet


    Units: 2
    Individual instruction for music majors or minors with Graduate-level performance ability. Audition required. At the end of the second semester of study, students demonstrate their progress before a faculty jury. A failed jury results in a failing grade for the course.

    Prerequisites: Department consent.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: MUS 6650.
    Repeatability: May be repeated for credit for a maximum of 8 units.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 2
  
  • MUS 665B - Graduate Applied Study: French Horn


    Units: 2
    Individual instruction for music majors or minors with Graduate-level performance ability. Audition required. At the end of the second semester of study, students demonstrate their progress before a faculty jury. A failed jury results in a failing grade for the course.

    Prerequisites: Department consent.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: MUS 6651.
    Repeatability: May be repeated for credit for a maximum of 8 units.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 2
  
  • MUS 665C - Graduate Applied Study: Trombone


    Units: 2
    Individual instruction for music majors or minors with Graduate-level performance ability. Audition required. At the end of the second semester of study, students demonstrate their progress before a faculty jury. A failed jury results in a failing grade for the course.

    Prerequisites: Department consent.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: MUS 6652.
    Repeatability: May be repeated for credit for a maximum of 8 units.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 2
  
  • MUS 665D - Graduate Applied Study: Baritone


    Units: 2
    Individual instruction for music majors or minors with Graduate-level performance ability. Audition required. At the end of the second semester of study, students demonstrate their progress before a faculty jury. A failed jury results in a failing grade for the course.

    Prerequisites: Department consent.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: MUS 6653.
    Repeatability: May be repeated for credit for a maximum of 8 units.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 2
  
  • MUS 665E - Graduate Applied Study: Tuba


    Units: 2
    Individual instruction for music majors or minors with Graduate-level performance ability. Audition required. At the end of the second semester of study, students demonstrate their progress before a faculty jury. A failed jury results in a failing grade for the course.

    Prerequisites: Department consent.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: MUS 6654.
    Repeatability: May be repeated for credit for a maximum of 8 units.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 2
  
  • MUS 666 - Graduate Applied Study: Percussion


    Units: 2
    Individual instruction for music majors or minors with Graduate-level performance ability. Audition required. At the end of the second semester of study, students demonstrate their progress before a faculty jury. A failed jury results in a failing grade for the course.

    Prerequisites: Department consent.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: MUS 6660.
    Repeatability: May be repeated for credit for a maximum of 8 units.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 2
  
  • MUS 667A - Graduate Applied Study: Composition


    Units: 2
    Individual instruction for music majors or minors with Graduate-level performance ability. Audition required. At the end of the second semester of study, students demonstrate their progress before a faculty jury. A failed jury results in a failing grade for the course.

    Prerequisites: Department consent.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: MUS 6670.
    Repeatability: May be repeated for credit for a maximum of 8 units.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 2
  
  • MUS 667B - Graduate Applied Study: Jazz Composition


    Units: 2
    Individual instruction for music majors or minors with Graduate-level performance ability. Audition required. At the end of the second semester of study, students demonstrate their progress before a faculty jury. A failed jury results in a failing grade for the course.

    Prerequisites: Department consent.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: MUS 6690.
    Repeatability: May be repeated for credit for a maximum of 8 units.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 2
  
  • MUS 667C - Graduate Applied Study: Interactive and Media Composition


    Units: 2
    Individual instruction for music majors or minors with Graduate-level performance ability. Audition required. At the end of the second semester of study, students demonstrate their progress before a faculty jury. A failed jury results in a failing grade for the course.

    Prerequisites: Department consent.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: MUS 6685.
    Repeatability: May be repeated for credit for a maximum of 8 units.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 2
  
  • MUS 668 - Graduate Applied Study: Conducting


    Units: 2
    Individual instruction for music majors or minors with Graduate-level performance ability. Audition required. At the end of the second semester of study, students demonstrate their progress before a faculty jury. A failed jury results in a failing grade for the course.

    Prerequisites: Department consent.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: MUS 6680.
    Repeatability: May be repeated for credit for a maximum of 8 units.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 2
  
  • MUS 669A - Graduate Applied Study: Jazz Guitar


    Units: 2
    Individual instruction for music majors or minors with Graduate-level performance ability. Audition required. At the end of the second semester of study, students demonstrate their progress before a faculty jury. A failed jury results in a failing grade for the course.

    Prerequisites: Department consent.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: MUS 6692.
    Repeatability: May be repeated for credit for a maximum of 8 units.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 2
  
  • MUS 669B - Graduate Applied Study: Jazz Bass


    Units: 2
    Individual instruction for music majors or minors with Graduate-level performance ability. Audition required. At the end of the second semester of study, students demonstrate their progress before a faculty jury. A failed jury results in a failing grade for the course.

    Prerequisites: Department consent.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: MUS 6693.
    Repeatability: May be repeated for credit for a maximum of 8 units.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 2
  
  • MUS 669C - Graduate Applied Study: Jazz Drums and Percussion


    Units: 2
    Individual instruction for music majors or minors with Graduate-level performance ability. Audition required. At the end of the second semester of study, students demonstrate their progress before a faculty jury. A failed jury results in a failing grade for the course.

    Prerequisites: Department consent.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: MUS 6694.
    Repeatability: May be repeated for credit for a maximum of 8 units.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 2
  
  • MUS 669D - Graduate Applied Study: Jazz Saxophone


    Units: 2
    Individual instruction for music majors or minors with Graduate-level performance ability. Audition required. At the end of the second semester of study, students demonstrate their progress before a faculty jury. A failed jury results in a failing grade for the course.

    Prerequisites: Department consent.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: MUS 6695.
    Repeatability: May be repeated for credit for a maximum of 8 units.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 2
  
  • MUS 669E - Graduate Applied Study: Jazz Trumpet


    Units: 2
    Individual instruction for music majors or minors with Graduate-level performance ability. Audition required. At the end of the second semester of study, students demonstrate their progress before a faculty jury. A failed jury results in a failing grade for the course.

    Prerequisites: Department consent.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: MUS 6696.
    Repeatability: May be repeated for credit for a maximum of 8 units.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 2
  
  • MUS 669F - Graduate Applied Study: Jazz Trombone


    Units: 2
    Individual instruction for music majors or minors with Graduate-level performance ability. Audition required. At the end of the second semester of study, students demonstrate their progress before a faculty jury. A failed jury results in a failing grade for the course.

    Prerequisites: Department consent.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: MUS 6697.
    Repeatability: May be repeated for credit for a maximum of 8 units.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 2

Music: Graduate: History and Literature

  
  • MUS 601A - Analysis of Musical Styles I


    Units: 3
    Analysis of compositional styles from chant to present-day music. Compositional principles are derived from the music with results then generalized according to composer and period.

    Prerequisites: M.A. Music major.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: MUS 6015.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 3
  
  • MUS 601B - Analysis of Musical Styles II


    Units: 3
    Analysis of compositional styles from chant to present-day music. Compositional principles are derived from the music with results then generalized according to composer and period.

    Prerequisites: M.A. Music major.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: MUS 6016.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 3
  
  • MUS 611 - Seminar in Music of the Medieval & Renaissance Periods


    Units: 3
    Musical styles, forms and performance practice from 400 to 1600 with detailed analyses of representative works and close reading of historical writings.

    Prerequisites: M.A. Music major.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: MUS 6105.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 3
  
  • MUS 612 - Seminar in Music of the Baroque Period


    Units: 3
    Musical styles, forms and performance practice from 1600 to 1750 with detailed analyses of representative works and close reading of historical writings.

    Prerequisites: Admitted to M.A. Music program.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: MUS 6115.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 3
  
  • MUS 613 - Seminar in Music of the Classical Period


    Units: 3
    Musical styles, forms and performance practice from 1750 to the early 19th century with detailed analyses of representative works and close reading of historical writings.

    Prerequisites: M.A. Music major.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: MUS 6125.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 3
  
  • MUS 614 - Seminar in Music of the Nineteenth Century


    Units: 3
    Musical styles, forms and performance practice from 1900 to early 20th century with detailed analyses of representative works and close reading of historical writings.

    Prerequisites: M.A. Music major.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: MUS 6135.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 3
  
  • MUS 615 - Seminar in Music of the Twentieth & Twenty-First Centuries


    Units: 3
    Musical styles, forms and performance practice from late 19th century to the present with detailed analyses of representative works and close reading of historical writings.

    Prerequisites: M.A. Music major.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: MUS 6180.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 3
  
  • MUS 622 - Seminar in Asian Music and Culture


    Units: 3
    Music and culture of selected parts of Asia and the Asian diaspora. Issues of identity, politics, modernization, and globalization will be studied from an ethnomusicological perspective.

    Prerequisites: M.A. Music major.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: MUS 6155.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 3

Music: History and Literature

  
  • MUS 121 - Music Through the Ages


    Units: 3 ; G.E./G.R. Area: C1
    Introduction to the history of Western art music. Emphasis on listening, reading, and beginning score study to develop awareness of style and structure. Influence of various styles and genres of music from other cultures may be included.

    Equivalent Quarter Course: MUS 1155.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F or CR/NC (student choice).
    G.E./G.R. Area Satisfied: C1 - Lower Division Arts
Units: 3 ; G.E./G.R. Area: C1
  
  • MUS 321 - Western Music History I


    Units: 4
    Investigating the stylistic development of music of western civilization; focus on the social, cultural, and historical contexts of the music of each style period. (I.) Music from the Medieval to Baroque periods.

    Prerequisites: MUS 212.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: MUS 3155.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F or CR/NC (student choice).
Units: 4
  
  • MUS 322 - Western Music History II


    Units: 4
    Investigating the stylistic development of music of western civilization; focus on the social, cultural, and historical contexts of the music of each style period. (II.) Music from the Classical to contemporary periods.

    Prerequisites: MUS 321.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: MUS 3156.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F or CR/NC (student choice).
Units: 4
  
  • MUS 323 - Western Music History Topics


    Units: 3
    Investigating the stylistic development of music of western civilization; focus on the social, cultural, and historical contexts of the music of different style periods. 

    Prerequisites: MUS 322.
    Repeatability: May be repeated for credit for a maximum of 6 units.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F or CR/NC (student choice).
Units: 3
  
  • MUS 421 - Orchestral Literature


    Units: 3
    An historical survey of orchestral literature with a focus on important composers and their respective contributions to the genre. Includes the study of significant orchestral compositions. Field trips may be required.

    Prerequisites: MUS 212.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: MUS 3297 and 3298 and 3299.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 3
  
  • MUS 423 - Wind Ensemble Literature


    Units: 3
    An historical survey of compositions for wind ensemble with a focus on important composers and their respective contributions to the genre. Includes the study of a variety of wind ensemble configurations and composers. Field trips may be required.

    Prerequisites: MUS 212.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 3

Music: Major Performing Ensembles

  
  • MUS 351A - Singing Society


    Units: 1
    Major performance ensemble in the tradition of band and wind ensemble. Music activities are open to qualified students by audition. Music majors are required to enroll in one major performance group each semester of study. Field trips may be required.

    Prerequisites: Department consent.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: MUS 3515.
    Repeatability: May be repeated for credit for a maximum of 8 units.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 1
  
  • MUS 351B - East Bay Singers


    Units: 1
    Major performance ensemble in the tradition of a collegiate choir. Audition required.

    Equivalent Quarter Course: MUS 3504.
    Repeatability: May be repeated for credit for a maximum of 8 units.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F or CR/NC (student choice).
Units: 1
  
  • MUS 353 - East Bay Wind Symphony


    Units: 1
    Major performance ensemble in the tradition of band and wind ensemble. Music activities are open to qualified students by audition. Music majors are required to enroll in one major performance group each semester of study. Field trips may be required.

    Prerequisites: Department consent.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: MUS 3511.
    Repeatability: May be repeated for credit for a maximum of 8 units.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 1
  
  • MUS 354 - East Bay Orchestra


    Units: 1
    Large music ensemble in the tradition of the Symphonic Orchestra. Field trips may be required. Students must successfully audition with the ensemble director in order to enroll.

    Prerequisites: Department consent.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: MUS 3502. Both courses constitute the same ensemble, an orchestra.
    Repeatability: May be repeated for credit for a maximum of 8 units.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 1
  
  • MUS 355 - East Bay Jazz Orchestra


    Units: 1
    Major performance ensemble in the tradition of jazz big band. Field trip(s) may be required. Audition required.

    Prerequisites: Department consent.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: MUS 3510.
    Repeatability: May be repeated for credit for a maximum of 8 units.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 1

Music: Performance Activities

  
  • MUS 118A - Basic Keyboard I


    Units: 1
    Group instruction in piano for music majors.

    Co-requisites: MUS 111 and MUS 115.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: MUS 1315.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F or CR/NC (student choice).
Units: 1
  
  • MUS 118B - Basic Keyboard II


    Units: 1
    Group instruction in piano for music majors.

    Prerequisites: MUS 118A, MUS 111, MUS 115.
    Co-requisites: MUS 112 and MUS 116.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: MUS 1316.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F or CR/NC (student choice).
Units: 1
  
  • MUS 218A - Intermediate Keyboard I


    Units: 1
    Intermediate keyboard skills for music majors. 

    Prerequisites: All of: MUS 112, MUS 116, MUS 118B.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: MUS 2312.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F or CR/NC (student choice).
Units: 1
  
  • MUS 218B - Intermediate Keyboard II


    Units: 1
    Intermediate keyboard skills for music majors. 

    Prerequisites: MUS 218A.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: MUS 2313.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F or CR/NC (student choice).
Units: 1
  
  • MUS 380 - Recital Class - Junior


    Units: 1
    Preparation for and performance of a junior level musical recital. 

    Prerequisites: Minimum of one course from the MUS 261-269 series.
    Co-requisites: Minimum of one course from the MUS 361-370 series.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: MUS 3609.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 1

Music: Theory

  
  • MUS 111 - Music Theory I


    Units: 3 ; G.E./G.R. Area: C1
    Intensive fundamentals of music, triads and seventh chords, figuration, SATB scoring, and harmonization. Each student will take an assessment exam at the beginning of the semester to determine the level of preparedness in fundamentals.

    Strongly Recommended Preparation: MUS 115 and MUS 118A.
    Prerequisites: MUS 108 or department consent.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: MUS 1031 and MUS 1032.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F or CR/NC (student choice).
    G.E./G.R. Area Satisfied: C1 - Lower Division Arts
Units: 3 ; G.E./G.R. Area: C1
  
  • MUS 112 - Music Theory II


    Units: 3
    Diatonic harmonization, advanced figuration, chorale harmonization, seventh chords, and sequences.

    Strongly Recommended Preparation: MUS 116 and MUS 118B.
    Prerequisites: MUS 111.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: MUS 1033.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F or CR/NC (student choice).
Units: 3
  
  • MUS 115 - Aural Skills I


    Units: 1
    Development of music reading skills applicable to all instrumental and vocal performance media. Dictation, analysis and singing of melodies and melodic exercises; study and performance of basic rhythmic materials. 

    Co-requisites: MUS 111 and MUS 118A.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: MUS 1028.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F or CR/NC (student choice).
Units: 1
  
  • MUS 116 - Aural Skills II


    Units: 1
    Development of music reading skills applicable to all instrumental and vocal performance media. Dictation, analysis and singing of melodies and melodic exercises; study and performance of basic rhythmic materials. 

    Prerequisites: MUS 115.
    Co-requisites: MUS 112 and MUS 118B.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: MUS 1029
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F or CR/NC (student choice).
Units: 1
  
  • MUS 211 - Music Theory III


    Units: 3
    Sequences, secondary dominants, tonicization and modulation, phrase and motivic analysis, chromaticism, advanced tonal procedures. 

    Prerequisites: All of: MUS 112, MUS 116, MUS 118B.
    Co-requisites: MUS 215.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: MUS 2032.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F or CR/NC (student choice).
Units: 3
  
  • MUS 212 - Music Theory IV


    Units: 3
    Twentieth Century music up to the present; extension of tonality; non-tonal music. Analysis and compositional exercises. 

    Prerequisites: MUS 211 and MUS 215.
    Co-requisites: MUS 216.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: MUS 2033.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F or CR/NC (student choice).
Units: 3
  
  • MUS 215 - Aural Skills III


    Units: 1
    Development of music reading skills applicable to all instrumental and vocal performance media. Melodic, rhythmic and harmonic dictation, analysis and singing of melodies and melodic exercises; study and performance of basic rhythmic materials. 

    Prerequisites: MUS 112 and MUS 116.
    Co-requisites: MUS 211.  
    Equivalent Quarter Course: MUS 2028.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F or CR/NC (student choice).
Units: 1
  
  • MUS 216 - Aural Skills IV


    Units: 1
    Development of music reading skills applicable to all instrumental and vocal performance media. Melodic, rhythmic and harmonic dictation, analysis and singing of melodies and melodic exercises; study and performance of basic rhythmic materials. 

    Prerequisites: MUS 215.
    Co-requisites: MUS 212.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: MUS 2029.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F or CR/NC (student choice).
Units: 1
  
  • MUS 311 - Analysis of Contemporary Music


    Units: 3
    Exploration of various music systems implemented by composers from 1940 forward. Analysis of the implementation of procedural music systems across genres. 

    Prerequisites: MUS 212.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: MUS 3034.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F or CR/NC (student choice).
Units: 3
  
  • MUS 312 - Form and Analysis


    Units: 3
    The study and analysis of music written in traditional forms. 

    Prerequisites: MUS 212.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: MUS 3051.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F or CR/NC (student choice).
Units: 3
  
  • MUS 316 - Jazz Theory and Composition


    Units: 3
    Study of jazz harmonic theory and composition for small jazz ensembles. Topics include the analysis of standard jazz repertoire and compositions by jazz composers, jazz applications of tonal harmony, reharmonization techniques and chord substitution, and idiomatic song forms.

    Prerequisites: MUS 112.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: MUS 3040.  
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 3
  
  • MUS 317A - Improvisation Techniques I


    Units: 3
    Introduction to improvisation techniques for jazz instrumentalists. Use of modes (major & melodic minor), symmetrical scales, and arpeggios in improvisation. Emphasis on the development of an idiomatic jazz style through the transcription and analysis of recorded solos by jazz masters.

    Prerequisites: MUS 112.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: MUS 3037.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 3
  
  • MUS 317B - Improvisation Techniques II


    Units: 3
    Advanced techniques in jazz improvisation. Topics include harmonic superimposition, playing “out”, and poly-rhythms and cross-rhythms. Emphasis on the development of an idiomatic jazz style through the transcription and analysis of recorded solos by jazz masters.

    Prerequisites: MUS 317A.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 3
  
  • MUS 411 - 16th Century Counterpoint


    Units: 3
    The writing of counterpoint modeled on the style of Palestrina. Additional work modeled on other 16th century composers may be introduced at the discretion of the instructor. 

    Strongly Recommended Preparation: MUS 211.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: MUS 3061.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F or CR/NC (student choice).
Units: 3
  
  • MUS 412 - 18th Century Counterpoint


    Units: 3
    The writing of counterpoint modeled on the style of J. S. Bach. Additional work modeled on other 17th and 18th century composers may be introduced at the discretion of the instructor.

    Prerequisites: MUS 211.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: MUS 3062.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F or CR/NC (student choice).
Units: 3
  
  • MUS 413 - Instrumentation


    Units: 3
    Study of the instruments of the orchestra and band; scoring for small ensembles; survey of scoring for orchestra, band, and chorus.

    Prerequisites: MUS 212.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: MUS 4054.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F or CR/NC (student choice).
Units: 3
  
  • MUS 414 - Orchestration I


    Units: 3
    Scoring and arranging for smaller combinations of Western classical music forces such as string quartet, wind quintet, and other combinations of acoustic instruments in small ensembles. Overview of the development of the orchestra from the Baroque to Classical periods.

    Prerequisites: MUS 212 and MUS 413.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: MUS 4074.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 3
  
  • MUS 415 - Orchestration II


    Units: 3
    Continuation of MUS 414. Scoring for larger combinations of Western classical music forces such as string orchestra, wind ensemble, and orchestra. Overview of the development of the orchestra from the romantic period to the present. 

    Prerequisites: MUS 212 and MUS 414.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: MUS 4075.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 3
  
  • MUS 416 - Jazz Arranging for Large Ensemble


    Units: 3
    Focus on arranging and orchestration techniques for large jazz ensemble. Study of ensemble scores from the jazz masters and the use of doublings, mutes, voicings, upper-structure triads, and linear harmonization to arrange and compose for big band.

    Prerequisites: MUS 212 and MUS 316.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: MUS 4077.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 3

Nursing

  
  • NURS 301 - Nutrition and Medical Nutrition Therapy


    Units: 3
    Introduction to the sources and functions of nutrients, health disorders caused by lack or excess of nutrients, and nutritional needs across the lifecycle. Concepts of medical nutrition therapy and the basics of nutritional assessment will be introduced.

    Equivalent Quarter Course: NURS 2010.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground, Entirely On-line, Hybrid (every section of this course may be taught both online and on-ground).
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 3
  
  • NURS 302 - Success in Nursing


    Units: 1
    This seminar explores learning strategies for the applied science of nursing by means of written and oral communication activities relevant to nursing courses.

    Prerequisites: B.S. Nursing major.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: NURS 2002.
    Repeatability: May be repeated once for credit for a maximum of 2 units
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: CR/NC grading only.
Units: 1
  
  • NURS 306 - Clinical Pathophysiology for the Associate Degree Nurse


    Units: 4
    Focus on mechanisms of disease, pathophysiological concepts and processes with emphasis on commonly occurring acute and chronic conditions and their clinical management and nursing implications.

    Prerequisites: Concurrent enrollment in ADN program or completion of ADN degree.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Hybrid (every section of this course may be taught both online and on-ground).
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 4
  
  • NURS 310 - Foundations of Professional Nursing


    Units: 2
    This course is designed to introduce the student to the profession, practice, and discipline of nursing.  Introduction to contemporary issues in nursing including theories, concepts, and principles used in the development and delivery of nursing care.

    Prerequisites: B.S. Nursing major.
    Co-requisites: NURS 311.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: NURS 2020.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 2
  
  • NURS 311 - Nursing Interventions I


    Units: 1
    Introduction to the student to the basic interventions necessary to provide safe nursing care.

    Prerequisites: B.S. Nursing major.
    Co-requisites: NURS 310.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: NURS 2022. 
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: CR/NC grading only.
Units: 1
  
  • NURS 312 - Health Assessment


    Units: 2
    Introduction to theories needed for application of the nursing process with emphasis on skills useful in data gathering and analysis for completing a health assessment. Normal and abnormal physical, social, and cultural structure and function are explored. 

    Prerequisites: B.S. Nursing major.
    Co-requisites: NURS 313.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: NURS 2030.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 2
  
  • NURS 313 - Health Assessment Lab


    Units: 1
    This laboratory course is designed to introduce students to health and physical assessment skills needed to provide safe and effective nursing care in all healthcare settings across the life span.  

    Prerequisites: B.S. Nursing major.
    Co-requisites: NURS 312.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: NURS 2032.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: CR/NC grading only.
Units: 1
  
  • NURS 314 - Mental Health and Psychiatric Nursing


    Units: 2
    Mental health is an integral part of an individual’s well-being. This course focuses on mental health and psychiatric concepts, the relationship between mental and physical health, and the nursing diagnoses and interventions to address mental health needs of clients.

    Prerequisites: B.S. Nursing major.
    Co-requisites: NURS 315.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: NURS 3406.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 2
  
  • NURS 315 - Mental Health and Psychiatric Nursing Practice


    Units: 2
    This clinical practicum provides students with experience assessing the mental health of clients, developing patient centered nursing plans of care, implementing interventions, and evaluating client outcomes. Emphasis is on the development of therapeutic relationships.

    Prerequisites: B.S. Nursing major.
    Co-requisites: NURS 314.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: NURS 3407.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: CR/NC grading only.
Units: 2
  
  • NURS 316 - Clinical Pathophysiology


    Units: 3
    This course focuses on mechanisms of disease, pathophysiologic concepts and processes with emphasis on commonly occurring acute and chronic conditions and their clinical management. 

    Prerequisites: B.S. Nursing major, or BIOL 270 and BIOL 271 and department consent.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: NURS 2005.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground, Hybrid (every section of this course may be taught both online and on-ground).
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 3
  
  • NURS 317 - Community Engagement I


    Units: 1
    This seminar course is focused on the delivery of culturally inclusive community-based healthcare, selected issues in primary care and health promotion. The course includes both in-class sessions and field experience in a community health facility or elder health site.

    Prerequisites: B.S. Nursing major.
    Co-requisites: All of: NURS 310, NURS 311, NURS 314, NURS 315.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: CR/NC grading only.
Units: 1
  
  • NURS 320 - Nursing Care of Adults I


    Units: 2
    Focus on nursing care delivery for adult individuals, their families, and communities who are experiencing acute and chronic illnesses.

    Prerequisites: All of: NURS 310, NURS 311, NURS 312, NURS 313, NURS 314, NURS 315, NURS 316, NURS 317.
    Co-requisites: All of: NURS 321, NURS 322, NURS 323.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: NURS 2040.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 2
  
  • NURS 321 - Nursing Interventions II


    Units: 1
    Introduction to complex interventions necessary to provide safe nursing care.

    Prerequisites: All of: NURS 310, NURS 311, NURS 312, NURS 313, NURS 314, NURS 315, NURS 316, NURS 317.
    Co-requisites: NURS 320 and NURS 323.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: NURS 3001 and NURS 3002 and NURS 3003.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: CR/NC grading only.
Units: 1
  
  • NURS 322 - Aging in Health and Illness


    Units: 2
    Explore theories of aging, health problems common in the aging individual, and knowledge and skill acquisition needed to care for these patients. 

    Prerequisites: All of: NURS 310, NURS 311, NURS 312, NURS 313, NURS 314, NURS 315, NURS 316, NURS 317.
    Co-requisites: NURS 320, NURS 321 and NURS 323.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground, Hybrid (every section of this course may be taught both online and on-ground).
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 2
  
  • NURS 323 - Nursing Care of Adults I Practice


    Units: 4
    This clinical practicum course provides students with nursing practice experience in a variety of settings, including simulation.

    Prerequisites: All of: NURS 310, NURS 311, NURS 312, NURS 313, NURS 314, NURS 315, NURS 316, NURS 317.
    Co-requisites: NURS 320, NURS 321 and NURS 322.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: NURS 2031 and NURS 2041.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: CR/NC grading only.
Units: 4
  
  • NURS 326 - Pharmacology for Nursing Practice


    Units: 2
    Basic principles of pharmacotherapeutics and characteristics of major drug groups with an emphasis on treatment indications and nursing implications.  

    Prerequisites: B.S. Nursing major.
    Co-requisites: All of: NURS 310, NURS 311, NURS 312, NURS 313, NURS 314, NURS 315, NURS 316, NURS 317.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: NURS 2015.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground, Hybrid (every section of this course may be taught both online and on-ground).
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 2
  
  • NURS 327 - Community Engagement II


    Units: 1
    Seminar focused on delivering culturally inclusive, community-based health care and on disparities in chronic care and health care outcomes. Includes both in-class sessions and field experiences in community health facilities and facilities serving older adults.

    Prerequisites: B.S. Nursing major and NURS 317.
    Co-requisites: NURS 320, NURS 322 and NURS 323.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: CR/NC grading only.
Units: 1
  
  • NURS 360 - Transition to Professional Nurse Role


    Units: 4
    This course builds upon previous nursing education and provides an exploration of contemporary healthcare issues for registered nurses transitioning to the professional nurse role.

    Prerequisites: B.S. Nursing: Post-Licensure Concentration major.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: NURS 3509.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-line, Hybrid (every section of this course may be taught both online and on-ground).
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 4
  
  • NURS 361 - Health Promotion for Diverse Populations


    Units: 3
    Framework for exploration of health promotion principles and provides holistic approaches to prevention and maintenance of health and wellness for diverse populations.

    Prerequisites: NURS 360.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: NURS 3509.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-line, Hybrid (every section of this course may be taught both online and on-ground).
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 3
  
  • NURS 363 - Health Assessment for Registered Nurses


    Units: 1
    This course is designed for Registered Nurses to build on previous experience and to enhance clinical assessment skills.

    Prerequisites: B.S. Nursing: Post-Licensure Concentration major.
    Co-requisites: NURS 360.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: NURS 3503.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 1
  
  • NURS 410 - Maternity Nursing


    Units: 2
    This course examines concepts related to the care of antepartal, intrapartal, postpartal and neonatal patients and families.  The focus is developing knowledge, skills, and attitudes for evidence-based maternity nursing. 

    Prerequisites: B.S. Nursing major and all of: HDEV 380, NURS 320, NURS 321, NURS 322, NURS 323, NURS 326, NURS 327.
    Co-requisites: NURS 411.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: NURS 3404.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground, Hybrid (every section of this course may be taught both online and on-ground).
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 2
  
  • NURS 411 - Maternal Newborn Nursing Practice


    Units: 2
    This course applies concepts related to the care of antepartal, intrapartal, postpartal and neonatal patients and families.  The focus is application of knowledge, skills, and attitudes for evidence-based maternity nursing practice. 

    Prerequisites: B.S. Nursing major and all of: HDEV 380, NURS 320, NURS 321, NURS 322, NURS 323, NURS 326, NURS 327.
    Co-requisites: NURS 410.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: NURS 3405.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: CR/NC grading only.
Units: 2
  
  • NURS 412 - Pediatric Nursing


    Units: 2
    This course is designed to provide essential knowledge in the design and delivery of care and integration of the growth and development principles, health promotion, disease prevention, and recuperative care to the child with acute and chronic illnesses and their families.

    Prerequisites: B.S. Nursing major and all of: HDEV 380, NURS 320, NURS 321, NURS 322, NURS 323, NURS 326, NURS 327.
    Co-requisites: NURS 413.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: NURS 3408.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground, Hybrid (every section of this course may be taught both online and on-ground).
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 2
  
  • NURS 413 - Pediatric Nursing Practice


    Units: 2
    This course is designed to provide the student with clinical experience in nursing care and management of the pediatric patient and their families with complex medical and surgical health care needs, including simulation.

    Prerequisites: B.S. Nursing major and all of: HDEV 380, NURS 320, NURS 321, NURS 322, NURS 323, NURS 326, NURS 327.
    Co-requisites: NURS 412.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: NURS 3409.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: CR/NC grading only.
Units: 2
  
  • NURS 414 - Legal Issues in Nursing Practice


    Units: 1
    Legal issues in nursing and health care, including the Registered Nurse as client advocate. An overview of the American governmental system, California Nursing Practice Act, and relevant areas of civil and criminal law will be included.

    Prerequisites: B.S. Nursing major and all of: NURS 320, NURS 321, NURS 322, NURS 326, NURS 327.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: NURS 3401.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground, Entirely On-line, Hybrid (every section of this course may be taught both online and on-ground).
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 1
  
  • NURS 415 - Transitions of Care


    Units: 1
    Key concepts of the transitions of care framework and related content on health care history, financing, care settings, nursing case management and coordination of care.

    Prerequisites: B.S. Nursing major and all of: NURS 320, NURS 321, NURS 322, NURS 326, NURS 327.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: NURS 3502.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground, Entirely On-line, Hybrid (every section of this course may be taught both online and on-ground).
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 1
  
  • NURS 417 - Community Engagement III


    Units: 1
    Seminar focused on delivering culturally inclusive, community based healthcare and on disparities in health outcomes for families and children.  Includes both in-class sessions and field experiences in schools or community health facilities serving women, children and families.

    Prerequisites: B.S. Nursing major and NURS 327.
    Co-requisites: All of: NURS 410, NURS 411, NURS 412, NURS 413.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: CR/NC grading only.
Units: 1
  
  • NURS 420 - Nursing Care of Adults II


    Units: 2
    Nursing care of adult patients, and their families, who are experiencing complex acute and chronic illness requiring medical and surgical interventions.

    Prerequisites: B.S. Nursing major and all of: NURS 410, NURS 411, NURS 412, NURS 413, NURS 417.
    Co-requisites: NURS 421.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: NURS 3402 and NURS 3410.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground, Hybrid (every section of this course may be taught both online and on-ground).
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 2
  
  • NURS 421 - Nursing Care of Adults II Practice


    Units: 4
    This clinical practicum course provides students with experience in providing nursing care to adult patients, and their families, with complex illnesses in acute care settings, including simulation experience. 

    Prerequisites: B.S. Nursing major and all of: NURS 410, NURS 411, NURS 412, NURS 413, NURS 417.
    Co-requisites: NURS 420.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: NURS 3403 and NURS 3411.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: CR/NC grading only.
Units: 4
  
  • NURS 422 - Evidence-Based Practice and Nursing Research


    Units: 2
    This course focuses on appraisal and integration of research evidence, evaluation of outcomes, development of evidence-based practice, and critique of quantitative and qualitative healthcare research with an emphasis on research utilization.

    Prerequisites: B.S. Nursing major and all of: NURS 410, NURS 411, NURS 412, NURS 413, NURS 417.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: NURS 4203.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground, Entirely On-line, Hybrid (every section of this course may be taught both online and on-ground).
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 2
  
  • NURS 423 - Leadership in Nursing


    Units: 2
    Leadership and management theories and their application to healthcare issues and nursing practice.

    Prerequisites: B.S. Nursing major and all of: NURS 410, NURS 411, NURS 412, NURS 413, NURS 414, NURS 415.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: NURS 3202.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground, Entirely On-line, Hybrid (every section of this course may be taught both online and on-ground).
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 2
  
  • NURS 427 - Community Engagement IV


    Units: 1
    Delivery of culturally inclusive, community-based healthcare and selected issues of disparities in health outcomes for adults with chronic or complex illness. Includes both in-class sessions and field experiences in settings serving adults with complex healthcare needs.

    Prerequisites: B.S. Nursing major and NURS 417.
    Co-requisites: NURS 420, NURS 421.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: CR/NC grading only.
Units: 1
  
  • Social Justice Overlay

    NURS 450 - Community Health Nursing


    Units: 2 ; G.E./G.R. Area: Social Justice
    This course explores population-focused approaches to community health promotion, disease prevention and integration of complex concepts in community health systems and policies.

    Prerequisites: B.S. Nursing major and all of: NURS 420, NURS 421, NURS 422, NURS 423, NURS 427.
    Co-requisites: NURS 451.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: NURS 4207.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground, Entirely On-line, Hybrid (every section of this course may be taught both online and on-ground).
    Grading: A-F grading only.
    G.E./G.R. Area Satisfied: Overlay - Social Justice
Units: 2 ; G.E./G.R. Area: Social Justice
  
  • NURS 451 - Community Health Nursing Practice


    Units: 2
    This course applies concepts related to health promotion and disease prevention at the individual, family, community and systems levels. The focus is to promote health equity by addressing social determinants of health through the application of the nursing process.

    Prerequisites: B.S. Nursing major and all of: NURS 420, NURS 421, NURS 422, NURS 423, NURS 427.
    Co-requisites: NURS 450.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: NURS 4208.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: CR/NC grading only.
Units: 2
  
  • NURS 452 - Preceptorship Synthesis


    Units: 1
    This discussion course is designed to assist the student in critical thinking, decision making, team building, and correlating theory and practice with an emphasis on assuming the role of the professional nurse.

    Prerequisites: B.S. Nursing major and all of: NURS 420, NURS 421, NURS 422, NURS 423, NURS 427.
    Co-requisites: NURS 453.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: NURS 4301.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 1
  
  • NURS 453 - Preceptorship Practicum


    Units: 4
    This capstone practicum is a precepted experience in a clinical setting.  Emphasis is placed on guided independence in professional nursing practice with integration, synthesis and application of research and leadership.  

    Prerequisites: B.S. Nursing major and all of: NURS 420, NURS 421, NURS 422, NURS 423, NURS 427.
    Co-requisites: NURS 452. 
    Equivalent Quarter Course: NURS 4302.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: CR/NC grading only.
Units: 4
  
  • NURS 490 - Independent Study


    Units: 1-4
    Students may apply no more than 12 units of independent study in the major department and 8 units in other departments toward a baccalaureate degree.

    Prerequisites: Department consent and minimum 2.0 GPA.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: NURS 4900.
    Repeatability: May be repeated for credit with consent of instructor, for a maximum of 12 units.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F or CR/NC (student choice).
Units: 1-4
 

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