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MUSIC 272 - Diction for Singers II (3)
Study and practical application of language sounds through the use of the international phonetic alphabet in German, French and Spanish. Offered spring semester even years only. Prerequisite(s): MUSIC 271 .
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MUSIC 273G - Dance Technique I (1)
Introduction in ballet and/or a dance style class. Students are placed in classes at BalletMet Columbus appropriate to individual experience and development. Two classes per week at times offered by BalletMet, with a minimum of 15 hours required. Special fee applies (see “SPECIAL FEES” in the “FINANCES” of this Bulletin). Students provide own travel to and from BalletMet and must also registered at BalletMet as a Capital student. Prerequisite(s): None.
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MUSIC 274G - Dance Technique II (1)
A continuation of dance instruction technique with classes at BalletMet Columbus. Two classes/week. Prerequisite(s): All conditions the same as MUSIC 273G Corequisite(s): .
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MUSIC 275G - Additional Dance Technique (1)
Additional dance study at BalletMet Columbus. Two classes/week. May be repeated. Extra fee in addition to credit charge. Prerequisite(s): All conditions the same as MUSIC 273G . Corequisite(s): .
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MUSIC 281 - Class Keyboard III (1)
Intermediate functional piano skills expanding those developed in Class Keyboard I and II. This course is modular in approach, with the curriculum determined by the Class Keyboard Coordinator in consultation with Area Heads. Minimum grade of B required for Music Education Majors. Prerequisite: MUSIC 182 or placement by Class Keyboard Coordinator. Offered fall semester.
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MUSIC 285 - Piano in Chamber Performance (2)
Examines the role of the piano in traditional and contemporary instrumental chamber combinations, with emphasis on listening, analysis, and selected performance experience of representative examples from the repertoire. Offered irregularly. Prerequisite(s): Piano performane major or permission of instructor.
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MUSIC 288 - Class Jazz/Contemporary Keyboard I (1)
Study of jazz/contemporary music repertoire and styles. Blues scale, turn-arounds, chord voicing, and modulation/transposition are also studied. Offered fall semester each year. Prerequisite(s): MUSIC 182 or permission of instructor.
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MUSIC 289 - Class Jazz/Contemporary Keyboard II (2)
Continuation of MUSIC 288 utilizing more complex, advanced and varied styles. Offered Spring semester each year. Prerequisite(s): MUSIC 288 or permission of instructor.
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MUSIC 290 - Introduction to Music Therapy (3)
Music Therapy is a vibrant field that includes the areas of: music, psychology, social work, human development, special education, medicine and the health sciences. This introductory course includes a historical perspective of the development of the profession and discusses the many populations most commonly served by music therapists and the therapy interventions that are possible. Offered irregularly. Prerequisite(s): Sophomore standing.
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MUSIC 301 - One-Hour Private Lesson
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MUSIC 301P - One-Hour Performance Lesson (2)
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MUSIC 302 - One-Hour Private Lesson
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MUSIC 302P - One-Hour Performance Lesson (2)
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MUSIC 310 - Recording Workshop Core Program (9)
A creative learning experience that builds a strong foundation of skills and knowledge in music recording and audio production. Five weeks of full-time concentrated studio training. Recording techniques, including basic physics and theory, operation of consoles, multitrack recorders, microphones, equalizers, time-based effects, dynamic-based effects, monitors, mastering, and session procedures are covered. Taught at The Recording Workshop in Chillicothe, Ohio. Offered year-round, see www.recw.com. NOTE: Students must register both at Capital and at the Recording Workshop. Prerequisite(s): , , for Capital Music Technology majors. Corequisite(s): for Capital Students.
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MUSIC 311 - Recording Workshop Advanced Program (3)
General maintenance techniques, including uses of electronic test equipment, machine alignment, troubleshooting, acoustics and basic studio design. Taught at The Recording Workshop in Chillicothe, Ohio.
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MUSIC 312G - Team Recording (1)
Students will work in alternating small and large group settings to complete recording and mixing projects incorporating a variety audio production concepts and techniques. Special Fee applies (see SPECIAL FEES” in the “FINANCE” section of this Bulletin.) Offered fall semester for BA Music Technology majors; spring semester for BM Music Technology majors. Exceptions by permission of instructor. Prerequisite(s): Minimum grade of C in .
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MUSIC 313G - Electronic Composition Workshop (1)
Students will work in alternating small and large group settings to create original electronic compositions using the software and hardware covered in previous Music Technology courses. This course is repeatable for credit and grade. Special Fee applies (see “SPECIAL FEES” in the FINANCE section of this Bulletin). Offered each semester. Prerequisite(s): Minimum grade of C- in and a grade of C in .
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MUSIC 320G - Primary Instrument Literature (1)
Study of representative literature including concertos, sonatas, solos in chamber ensembles utilizing live and recorded performance; discussion of period, style and relationship to development of the instrument as well as tradition and selected literature. Offered fall semester each year. Special fee applies (see “SPECIAL FEES” in the “FINANCE” section of this Bulletin. Prerequisite(s): Completion of Performance Level 202.
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MUSIC 321 - History of Western Music I (3)
Comprehensive chronological study of Western art music from ancient times through the baroque era with an emphasis on perception skills. Additional content will include an introduction to musicological writing and research skills, an understanding of the social and political conditions of each period. Prerequisite(s): MUSIC 121 (MUSIC_221) MUSIC 122 MUSIC 233 MUSIC 234 (MUSIC_252); Minimum grade D;
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MUSIC 322 - History of Western Music II (3)
Continuation of MUSIC 321 , with an emphasis on Western art music from the classical era to the present and continued emphasis on perception and writing skills. Offered spring semester. Prerequisite(s): or permision of instructor.
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MUSIC 323 - Piano Literature Through Beethoven (3)
Study of the literature for solo piano from pre-baroque to the end of the Classical era. Offered fall semester in even years only. Prerequisite(s): Sophomore standing and piano major or permission of the instructor.
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MUSIC 324 - Piano Literature Since Beethoven (3)
Continuation of . A study of the literature for solo piano from the riomatic era to the present. Offered spring semester in odd years only. Prerequisite(s): or permission of instructor.
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MUSIC 325 - Organ Literature (3)
Study of the organ from Paumann to the present; relationship to the organ as it existed in each period; examination of representative stop lists in Germany, Italy and the United States. Performance by members of the class required. Offered irregularly. Prerequisite(s): Keyboardist with junior standing.
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MUSIC 326 - Song Literature (3)
A survey of solo vocal literature of major nationalistic schools from baroque to the present. Offered spring semester in even years. Prerequisite(s): Vocalist with Junior standing or permission of the instructor.
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MUSIC 329 - History of Music Theatre (3)
Chronological study of American Musical Theatre from the 19th century to the present. Emphasis will be placed on the musical, dramatic, political, and social aspects of the period. Offered spring semester in odd years only. Offered spring semester in odd years. Prerequisite(s): Junior standing or permission of instructor.
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MUSIC 331 - Counterpoint (3)
Comprehensive study of the principles and practices of modal, tonal and contemporary counterpoint as exemplified in the styles of Palestrina, Bach, and contemporary masters, including creative projects and analyses of representative works. Offered spring semester in even years. Prerequisite(s): MUSIC 233 or . .
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MUSIC 332 - Instrumentation/Orchestration (3)
Detailed study of the ranges and uses of musical instruments and voices in small and large ensembles; standard techniques of music calligraphy, emphasis on projects in creative scoring techniques for homogeneous and heterogeneous ensembles. Offered fall semester. Prerequisite(s): MUSIC 233 or MUSIC 237 (MUSIC 236 );
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MUSIC 333 - Form and Analysis (3)
Study of formal design and analytical procedures in representative works from all style periods, with emphasis on the larger forms. Offered spring semester in odd years. Prerequisite(s): MUSIC 233 or .
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MUSIC 335 - Choral Arranging (3)
This course examines strategies and techniques for arranging music for choral ensembles. Attention is given to the setting of text and to the use of melody, harmony, rhythm and form in choral music. Various musical styles and instrumental accompaniments will be explored, as well as a variety of performance levels from elementary school literature to professional ensembles. Offered fall semester in even years only. Prerequisite(s): or .
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MUSIC 340 - High School Music Field Experience (3)
This course includes components of classroom/rehearsal management and design with 50 hours of field-based experience in area high schools. It provides students with the “real world” opportunity to put into practice the knowledge, skills, and theories acquired and practiced during their on campus classroom, rehearsal, and clinical experiences. Students then have the opportunity to reflect upon the integration of these theories and practices as they return to campus during the final week of the semester for summary seminars and “PRAXIS” exam practice. During their time in the schools, students will observe the policies and practices of their cooperating teachers, participate in planned musical events of their respective schools, observe and participate in rehearsal planning for an actual rehearsing of musical ensembles. Course must be repeated if grade is C or lower. Offered fall semester. Prerequisite(s): MUSIC 242 with a grade of C or better.
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MUSIC 342 - Choral Methods (3)
Concentrates on methods for grades 7-12. Special attention is given to rehearsal techniques, literature and program administration for the future middle school or high school vocal instructor. Offered fall semester. Prerequisite(s): Junior standing, voice primary or secondary private study, or
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MUSIC 344 - Woodwind Methods (2)
Study of woodwind instruments; attention to correct tone production, playing techniques and care of the instruments. Offered fall semester. Prerequisite(s): Junior standing.
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MUSIC 345 - Brass Methods (2)
Study of brass instruments; attention to correct tone production, playing techniques and care of the instruments. Prerequisite: junior standing. Offered spring semester. Prerequisite(s): Junior standing.
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MUSIC 356 - Instrumental Conducting I (1)
Advanced conducting in instrumental genres. Detailed preparation and artistic interpretation of intricate forms of band and orchestral literature. Conducting experience with available performing ensembles. Offered fall semester each year. Prerequisite(s): MUSIC 257 .
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MUSIC 357 - Instrumental Conducting II (2)
Continuation of MUSIC 356 . Offered spring semester each year. Prerequisite(s): MUSIC 356 .
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MUSIC 358 - Choral Conducting I (1)
Advanced conducting technique in the choral genre emphasizing literature, schools of choral singing, score analysis, rehearsal techniques, expressiveness and vocal pedagogy. Offered fall semester of each year. Prerequisite(s): MUSIC 257 .
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MUSIC 359 - Choral Conducting II (2)
Continuation of MUSIC 358 . Prerequisite: MUSIC 358 . Offered spring semester of each year.
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MUSIC 361 - Jazz Styles and Analysis (3)
Designed as a listening and analysis course to familiarize the student with major jazz artists, with an emphasis on solo transcription. Offered spring semester in even years. Prerequisite(s): MUSIC 261 .
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MUSIC 362 - Beginning Jazz Arranging (3)
Arranging and orchestration techniques for small jazz ensembles and other related idioms with specific projects for various groups. Offered fall semester. Prerequisite(s): MUSIC 235 or Composition Major, or permission of instructor.
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MUSIC 363 - Introduction to Advanced Jazz Arranging (3)
Advanced projects in jazz arranging presented in a laboratory atmosphere, with emphasis on big band writing. Offered spring semester. Prerequisite(s): MUSIC 362
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MUSIC 364 - Music Technology Survey (3)
Lectures, discussion and interactions on - and off - campus with professionals who have extensive experience in the music, arts, entertainment, recording and business industries. A major research paper appropriate to the student’s primary interest is the final project in the course. Offered each semester. Prerequisite(s): Junior standing or permission of the instructor.
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MUSIC 365 - Music Business Law and Practices (3)
This class is based on entertainment law. Topics include: Music in the Marketplace, Publishing, Copyright, Licensing, Contracts and the entire music business system. Offered spring semester. Prerequisite(s): Junior standing or permission of the instructor.
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MUSIC 367 - Jazz Composition (3)
Each student will compose several pieces using specific elements of composition (melody, rhythm, form, etc.) as they apply to jazz. In addition, listening and analysis are emphasized. Offered spring semester in odd years only. Prerequisite(s): MUSIC 233 or MUSIC 237 ; MUSIC 362 or permission of the instructor.
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MUSIC 371 - Russian Diction (2)
Study and practical application of Russian language sounds through the use of the International phonetic alphabet; review of the representative musical literature. Prerequisite: MUSIC 272 . Offered irregularly.
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MUSIC 380 - Music Pedagogy (2)
An exploration of the various processes by which music is learned and performed and the effect they should have on the manner in which music should be taught. Emphasis will be given to the role of the private/studio teacher in the education of music students, and business practices and concerns of the teacher. Offered spring semester in even years only.
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MUSIC 381 - Piano Pedagogy (4)
Comprehensive course dealing with the teaching of beginning, elementary, and intermediate level piano students of all ages. Class members will be shown how to analyze, evaluate, and use a variety of teaching methods and materials. Additional topics include: musicianship skills for elementary students; curriculum design; lesson planning; keyboard technology; in-class performances of examples from piano literature; peer and group teaching. Observations, materials review and individual assignments are important components of this course. Offered spring semester in even years only. Prerequisite(s): Piano as primary instrument.
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MUSIC 383 - Piano Pedagogy Internship I (2)
A practicum semester in which students will teach peer Conservatory students, arranged private students and/or beginning piano students under the guidance of the instructor. Students will receive weekly evaluation of teaching assignments, through assessment by the instructor. Offered both semesters. Corequisite(s):
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MUSIC 384 - Piano Pedagogy Internship II (1)
Continuation of MUSIC 383 , including advanced problem solving and pedagogical techniques. Prerequisite(s): MUSIC 383 .
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MUSIC 385 - Organ Pedagogy (3)
Principles of organ teaching, with supervised student teaching. Transcription of organ and piano accompaniment; conducting from the console; anthem accompaniment. Prerequisite: organ major or permission of the instructor. Offered irregularly.
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MUSIC 395 - Music Technology Internship (3-6)
Provides field internship experiences in the music technology-related business with faculty supervision. Minimum of 35 clock hours per registered credit. Daily work must be documented and verified. Offered year round via application to the Music Technology Internship Coordinator. Repeatable for credit (up to 12 total) and grade. Course must be repeated if grade is B- or lower. Prerequisite(s): Minimum grade of B- in and .
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MUSIC 401 - One-Hour Private Lesson (1)
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MUSIC 401P - One-Hour Performance Lesson (2)
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MUSIC 402 - One-Hour Private Lesson (1-3)
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MUSIC 402P - One-Hour Performance Lesson (2)
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MUSIC 403 - One-Hour Private Lesson (1-3)
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MUSIC 403P - One-Hour Performance Lesson (2)
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MUSIC 404 - One-Hour Private Lesson (1)
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MUSIC 404P - One-Hour Performance Lesson (2)
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MUSIC 410G - Advanced Recording Techniques (1)
Students will work in groups of six and be responsible for digitally recording various types of student, faculty and external ensembles, as well as for managing all aspects of the production and post-production. Advanced used of digital recording technology will be introduced including advanced microphone usage, tracking, and mixing techniques. This course is repeatable for credit and grade. Special Fee applies (see “SPECIAL FEES” in the “FINANCE” section of this Bulletin). Offered spring semester. Prerequisite(s): Minimum grade of B- in and ; . Exceptions by permission of Music Technology area head.
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MUSIC 411 - Music for Media (3)
This course is a capstone applied experience for Music Technology majors, consisting of three primary components: (1) the history and literature of music for media, including commercial television, film, and video; (2) compositional issues and procedures related to writing original music for media; and (3) course projects that incorporate the hardware and software required to produce music for media. Offered fall semester. Prerequisite(s): or permission of Music Education area head.
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MUSIC 412 - Music Technology Senior Project (1)
This course is a capstone applied experience for Music Technology majors. The project will be determined in cooperation with the instructor and student’s adviser. Offered spring semester. Prerequisite(s): .
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MUSIC 423 - History of Jazz and Popular Music (3)
Comprehensive study of the development of jazz and pop music from the middle of the 19th century to the present, including early forms, the blues and 20th century trends.Offered spring semester. Prerequisite(s): and .
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MUSIC 441 - Marching Band and Jazz Band Methods (3)
Provides students with knowledge and skill to design contemporary and traditional shows for the high school marching band (including computerized show design software) and to teach jazz ensembles elements of jazz style, including improvisation. Prerequisite(s): ; or permision of music education area head.
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MUSIC 445 - String Methods (2)
Study of string instruments, attention to bowing and fingering techniques, pitch perception, care of instruments, and introduction to Suzuki and traditional methods of instruction. Offered fall semester. Prerequisite(s): or permission of Music Education area head.
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MUSIC 456 - Advanced Instrumental Conducting (1)
This course is designed for senior music education majors. Topics will include advanced conducting techniques, score study, and rehearsal techniques, in preparation for student teaching. Offered fall semester. Prerequisite(s): .
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MUSIC 458G - Instrumental Conducting Workshop (1)
This course is intended for students who are considering advanced conducting study at the graduate level. Topics covered include advanced score study and selective listening techniques, program planning and curricular design for instrumental ensembles, advanced manual conducting techniques and rehearsal procedures, and an introduction to graduate level research in conducting. Special Fee applies (See “Special Fees” in the Finance section of the bulletin). Offered irregularly. Prerequisite(s): .
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MUSIC 459 - Advanced Choral Conducting (1)
This course is designed for senior music education majors. Topics will include advanced conducting techniques, score study, and rehearsal techniques, in preparation for student teaching. Offered fall semester. Prerequisite(s): MUSIC 359 .
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MUSIC 480 - Vocal Pedagogy (3)
Rudiments of vocal instruction through study of voice structure and function, observation of comparative pedagogies, review of representative literature, and a practicum of active involvement in the private teaching process. Offered fall semester. Prerequisite(s): Voice as primary instrument and senior class standing or by permission of the instructor.
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MUSIC 481 - Service Playing and Improvisation I (3)
Hymnody, liturgy, anthem and solo accompaniment. The study of “instant composition,” free hymn accompaniments, improvising organ solos, and “fill-ins.” Offered irregularly. Prerequisite(s): Organ as primary or secondary instrument and senior class standing.
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MUSIC 482 - Service Playing and Improvisation II (3)
Continuation of MUSIC 481 ; developing the skills and literature needs for church service performance. Prerequisite(s): MUSIC 481 ;
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MUSIC 483 - Advanced Keyboard Pedagogy Internship I (1)
An advanced practicum semester as a continuation of . Offered both semesters.
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MUSIC 491 - Individual Study (1-3)
Prerequisite: completion of Independent Study Form and permission of the dean.
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MUSIC 493 - Selected Topics (0.5-3)
Course to be designed by faculty members and approved by the department assistant dean.
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MUSIC 495 - Music Industry Internship (3-12)
Provides field internship experiences in the music industry under faculty supervision. May be satisfied in a variety of ways. Prerequisite(s): Application made to the Music Industry Area Head. Offered year-round.
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NURS 110 - Intro to Professional Nursing (3)
An entry-level course which introduces students to the discipline of nursing. The evolving role of nursing and other interprofessional team members, historical events, theory and health care systems are examined. The conceptual framework of the nursing program is examined and beginning concepts are introduced. Students begin to incorporate self-care and reflection into their own lives as a foundation for holistic nursing care. Placement: Freshman year or first semester after transferring into the program. Transfer students may take this concurrently with NURS 221 . Open to nursing and non-nursing majors with permission of instructor. (3 credits per week for 15 weeks) Prerequisite(s): None
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NURS 201 - Human Development Across the Life Span (3)
Significant concepts of human growth and development throughout the life span are considered from the perspective of the individual, family and nurse. The five domains that affect the human organism from conception through elder years are examined: biophysical, cognitive, social, affective and spiritual. Maximizing the human potential is discussed across the life span utilizing concepts such as: communication, play, sexuality, moral development, adaptation to uniqueness, and death. Sophomore nursing major or permission of Vice-Chair. (3 credits per week for 15 weeks)
Prerequisite(s): PSYCH 110 ,NURS 110 .
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NURS 221 - Nursing Therapeutics, Self Care and Health Promotion (4)
Introduces students to the role of the nurse in providing basic nursing care to well individuals across the life span. Explores concepts of the nursing process, health promotion, therapeutic communication, teaching-learning and systems. Skills essential to hollistic nursing practice and self-care are emphasized. The course will include theory and laboratory components. Prerequisite(s): All level one and two nursing courses, or ( or ), , , , Reading and Writing, Speaking and Listening, ad Cultural Diversity are taken prior to or concurrent with NURS221. A “C” or higher in all nursing or science courses taken is required and a minimum GPA of 2.5 (3 credits and 1 credit per lab per week for 15 weeks)
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NURS 306 - Pathophysiology with Related Pharmacologic Therapies I (3)
An integrated bio-behavioral appoach to pathophysiology and pharmacology will be used in this course. Emphasis will be on the relationship between biologic, behavioral and pharmacologic responses in adult populations. This is an upper division course in nursing which incorporates prerequisite course work and facilitates critical thinking. Topics included are: stress and immunity, immune system diseases, hematology, renal, cardiovascular, respiratory, and gastrointestinal systens. Placement: Junior year. May be taken concurrently with Junior clincal courses. NURS 321 , NURS 322 , or NURS 323 . Prerequisite(s): Junior level standing in Nursing or permission of instructor for non-nursing majors. (3 credits per week for 15 weeks)
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NURS 307 - Pathophysiology with Related Pharmacologic Therapies II (3)
A continuation of NURS 306 . An integrated bio-behavioral approach to pathophysiology and pharmacology will be used in this course. Emphasis will be on the relationship between biologic, behavioral, and pharmacologic responses in adult populations. This is an upper division course in nursing which incorporates prerequisite course work and facilitates critical thinking. Topics included are: herbs and over-the-counter medications, genetics and genomics, analgesia/anesthesia/drug abuse,reproduction, neurology, musculoskeletal, neoplasia, endocrine, and special senses. Placement: Junior year. May be taken concurrently with Junior clinicals NURS 321 , NURS 322 , or NURS 323 . Prerequisite(s): Junior year standing in the Nursing department or permission of instructor for non-nursing majors. (3 credits per week for 15 weeks)
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NURS 308 - C-NAP: Pathophysiology & Pharmacology I (4)
This course uses an integrated approach to the study of pathophysiology and pharmacology. Emphasis will be on the relationship between biologic, behavioral and pharmacological responses in adult populations. Topics include: stress and immunity, immune system diseases, hematologic system, cardiovascular, respiratory, renal, and gastrointestinal. Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of , , . (4 credits per week for 15 weeks)
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NURS 310 - Nurs Therapeutics and Implement Adults I (8)
Nursing 310 is a course that emphasizes implementation of the nursing process within the framework of the Nursing department curricular concepts; critical thinking, communication, caring, culture, systems and transitions. The focus of Nursing 310 will be to care for adult clients who are experiencing health alterations. The course includes theory, laboratory practice and a clinical practicum. (4 credits of lecture, 1 credit lab, 2 credits of clinical for 8 weeks) (10 hours of lecture, 4 hours of lab, and 12 hours clinical per week). Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of all sciences at a C level and all lower division nursing courses at a C level, completion of , , Psychology and a minimum GPA of 2.70.
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NURS 313 - Army ROTC Nursing (3)
An elective course for nurse cadets in the ROTC program for the purposes of training nurse cadets to Army standards, developing leadership and evaluating officer potential. As part of the Nurse Summer Training Program (NSTP), NURS 313 provides a supplement to on-campus instruction with a focus on leadership. (3 credits clinical per 16 weeks=144 hours of clinical) Prerequisite(s): ROTC standing and permission of the chair of the traditional undergrdaute nursing program.
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NURS 315 - Foundations & Contemporary Issues for RNs (4)
This course provides students with an introduction to theory as well as the conceptual framework of the curriculum. Students critically examine the role of the professional nurse within the context of the current status of the health care delivery system in the United States. The course considers the historical antecedents of modern nursing and health care delivery and the manner in which such issues affect and are affected by professional nursing practice. They will describe, analyze and develop clinical listening skills. This course has an online component. Students will read critically and express clearly in three major papers. All three papers require use of standard written English, APA, 6th edition format, and library and internet research skills. Furthermore, the papers require writing as a process of critiquing, revising, editing, and critical evaluation of the topic. Students will complete a group presentation on a current nursing issue, and an individual presentation on their issues paper. For the presentations students will demonstrate the ability to formulate speech purpose, assemble and effectively present an oral message. (Blended class with 4 hours class / on-line assignments for 15 weeks.)
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NURS 316 - Nursing in a Multicultural Society (4)
This course focuses on the challenges of nurses to provide culturally competent care to members of a multicultural society. Students will examine the effects of cultural beliefs and practices that influence both family health care practices as well as health care delivery. A variety of theoretical models of cultural competency and cultural assessment tools are examined as well as selected complimentary and alternative healing methods. Selected cultural practices will be examined with more depth in student specified topics and particiapte in discussion groups.(Blended class with 4 hours / on-line assignments for 15 weeks)
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NURS 321 - Parent-Newborn Nursing (5)
This course focuses on the transitions related to the childbearing family, the maternity cycle and women’s health issues. Students will have the opportunity in a health care setting to critically think through managing the care of parents and their newborns. The course includes theory, laboratory practice, and clinical practicum. Placement: junior level. (3 credits lecture, 0.25 credit lab and 1.75 credit clinical per 7 weeks) Prerequisite(s): .
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NURS 322 - Nursing of Children and their Families (5)
This course applies a holistic approach providing health and illness nursing care to children and their families. Health promotion, disease prevention, health attainment and health maintenance are discussed. Emphasis is placed on child and family adaptation to various health alterations. The course includes theory, laboratory practice, and clinical practicum. Placement: junior level. (3 credit lecture, 0.5 credit lab and 1.5 clinical per 7 weeks) Prerequisite(s): .
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NURS 323 - Nursing Therapeutics for Adults II (5)
The focus of this course is nursing management of adults of all ages who are experiencing acute health alterations that may impact multiple body systems. Emphasis is on expanding and applying knowledge of health alterations for the purpose of helping adults achieve their optimum level of health. The course includes theory, laboratory practice, and clinical practicum. Placement: junior year. (4 credits lecture, 1 credit lab, and 3 clinical credits per 15 weeks) Prerequisite(s): .
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NURS 324 - Psychosocial Adaptations for Individuals (5)
A clinical course that provides opportunities to apply theoretical concepts in psychiatric/mental health nursing to clients experiencing psychosocial adaptation to stress. Placement: senior year. (Effective Fall, 2014 this course will move to a senior level course.) Prerequisite(s): Completion of , , , and .
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NURS 350 - Complementary and Alternative Healing Methods (3)
Complementary therapies are those modalities that are used adjunctively with biomedicine to augment healing, facilitate comfort and promote health. This course is designed for students in the helping professions as an overview of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM). Course content includes trends in CAM use; theoretical foundations for practice; historical, cultural and religious contexts of healing; legal and ethical issues; and scientific research on selected methods. Students will specifically learn therapeutic touch (TT), an energy based CAM, as developed by Dr. Dolores Krieger and Dora Kunz. Students will examine the implications for the use of self as a healing instrument and explore dimensions of the healing relationship. Each class will include lecture, discussion, meditation and TT practice components. Elective. Open to non-nursing majors. (3 credits per week for 15 weeks)
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NURS 360 - C-NAP: Theoretical Foundations of Nursing (3)
This course provides students with the foundation for professional nursing practice. The seven cornerstone concepts of the Capital University Department of Nursing curriculum (Health, Communication, Caring, Critical Thinking/Clinical Judgment, Transitions, Culture, and Systems) are introduced. Selected nursing and related theories frameworks and related theories are introduced and provide students with the foundation to develop a personal understanding of nursing as a healing profession. An introduction to nursing’s historical origins and emerging issues, including the evolution of nursing education aspects for the client / patient team functioning, and current intraprofessional and interprofessional roles in the health care system are discussed. An introduction to the both allopathic and complementary/alternative client care is explored. Development of self-care strategies for the caregiver is addressed. (3 credit lecture per 15 weeks) Prerequisite(s): Acceptance to C-NAP.
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NURS 361 - C-NAP: Health Assessment (3)
This theory/laboratory course provides students with the knowledge and skills required to conduct a comprehensive health assessment using a holistic framework. Patient health care needs will be determined by analyzing assessment data. Documentation standards and techniques, therapeutic communication and teaching learning principles of patient education are explored. Health promotion and patient centered care are emphasized. Variations in assessment and health needs of patients in different age groups and cultures will be emphasized. (2 credit lecture and 1 credit lab per 15 weeks) Prerequisite(s): Acceptance to C-NAP.
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NURS 362 - C-NAP: Nursing Therapeutics (3)
This theory/laboratory course prepares students to provide skilled nursing care including basic comfort, hygienic and self-care interventions for patients. Communication skills and sensitivity to developmental and cultural needs will be emphasized. Additionally, students will develop competencies in therapeutic intervention skills for patients with altered health states including sterile procedures, medication administration, and biomedical instrumentation. (1.5 credit lecture and 1.5 credit lab per 7 weeks) Prerequisite(s): Acceptance to C-NAP.
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NURS 363 - C-NAP: Clinical Application (3)
This clinical course is the student’s introduction to the health care setting. Students will develop an understanding of professional conduct and responsibility in the patient care setting. Opportunity to apply previously learned content including health assessment, teaching, comfort, hygienic care and various nursing therapeutic skills are provided to adults in long-term care facilities. (2 credits clinical and 1 credit seminar per week for 7 weeks) Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of .
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NURS 364 - C-NAP: Adult Health Alterations (7)
The focus of this theory/clinical course is the nursing management of adults who are experiencing acute health alterations. Emphasis is on application of pathophysiology and related pharmacologic, medical-surgical and nursing therapeutic interventions to assist individuals to achieve their optimal level of health or peaceful death. (3 credits lecture, 0.4 credits laboratory, and 3.6 credits of clinical per week for 15 weeks) Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of .
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NURS 365 - C-NAP: Families in Transition (8)
This theory/clinical course focuses on the transitions related to the child-bearing and child-rearing family. Health promotion, disease prevention and health maintenance in families along with family theory and assessment are emphasized. This course provides students the opportunity to apply pathophysiological and related pharmacologic, medical-surgical and nursing therapeutic skills in the clinical setting for obstetric and pediatric patients. (5 hours lecture, 1 hour of laboratory, and 2 hours clinical/week for 13 weeks) Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of Term II (300 level courses) in the program.
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NURS 380 - Informatics & Technology in Health Care (3)
This course examines professional, social, legal and ethical issues related to technology and informatics in health care. Access, application, evaluation and impact of clinical information systems/applications and technology that support data management, patient care, evidence based practice, research, education and administration are considered. Current and emerging health care technologies and software applications are explored. Current and emerging health care technologies and software applications are explored. (3 credits lecture per 15 weeks) Prerequisite(s): .
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NURS 401 - Health Assessment (3)
This course is designed to synthesize and increase knowledge, skills and expertise in all aspects of health assessment. In addition, the course will provide an introduction to electrophysiology and electrocardiology. Anatomy, physiology, action potentials and interpretation of cardiac rhythm strips are highlighted and cardiac dysrhythmias as (including, genus, atrial, junctional, ventricular, AV blocks and paced rhythms) are examined. By completion of the semester, students can perform complete health assessments and determine appropriate nursing interventions to assist clients in assuming self-responsibility maintaining / attaining their own health, analyze basic ECG strips, and critically thinking through treatment of dysrhythmias. The course includes theory and laboratory practice. (2 credits lecture and 1 credit lab for 15 weeks) Prerequisite(s): , , and .
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NURS 409 - Nursing Research (3)
This course involves the study of the historical development and current status of research in nursing and evidence-based practice in nursing. The course includes an in-depth examination of the research process, particularly as it relates to nursing. Students identify practice issues, critique published research and implement nursing research utilization strategies. Placement: Fall senior level or BSN-completion student who has completed and . May be taken second semester of junior year with recommendation of faculty Adviser. (3 credits lecture per 15 weeks) Prerequisite(s): or and all 100, 200 and 300-level nursing courses.
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NURS 410 - Nursing of Families and Communities (8)
This capstone course focuses on synthesizing nursing knowledge and public health principles as they relate to families and communities. Within a framework of epidemiology, principles of health promotion and primary, secondary and tertiary prevention are emphasized. Placement: senior year. Offered in England and Sweden during fall semester of the senior year. (4 credits lecture and 4 credits of clinical per 15 weeks) Prerequisite(s): All 100, 200, and 300-level Nurisng courses.
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