Mar 28, 2024  
2021-2022 Undergraduate Catalog and Student Handbook 
    
2021-2022 Undergraduate Catalog and Student Handbook [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


 

Medical Laboratory Technician

  
  • MLTK 1800 - Principles of Phlebotomy (3CR)


    (2L, 4LB) This didactic and laboratory course will introduce the student to the profession and practice of phlebotomy. Course activities and projects provide the student with knowledge and skills necessary to perform a variety of blood collection methods using proper techniques and precautions including: vacuum collection devices, syringes, capillary skin puncture, butterfly needles and blood culture specimen collection on adults, children and infants. Emphasis will be placed on infection prevention, universal precautions, proper patient identification, specimen acquisition, handling, processing, labeling, and quality assurance. Professional conduct, certification and federal regulatory issues will be covered as well.

  
  • MLTK 1970 - Clinical Practicum: Phlebotomy (2CR)


    (120 Clinical Hours) This clinical laboratory practicum will introduce the student to the profession and practice of phlebotomy. Students will observe and practice phlebotomy skills and job tasks. Emphasis is placed on the application of phlebotomy knowledge and skills necessary to perform a variety of blood collection methods using proper techniques and precautions including: vacuum collection devices, syringes, capillary skin puncture, butterfly needles and blood culture specimen collection on adults, children and infants. Infection prevention, universal precautions, proper patient identification, specimen acquisition, handling, processing, labeling, and quality assurance are essential tasks associated with the profession. Patient confidentiality must be maintained at all times and professional conduct is expected and assessed as part of the student grade.

    Prerequisites: MLTK 1800  or concurrent enrollment or instructor permission.
  
  • MLTK 2500 - Clinical Chemistry (3CR)


    (2L, 4LB) This course provides fundamental theory and principles of clinical chemistry, advanced instrumentation, and techniques used in clinical laboratories, pharmaceutical research and design, and biotechnology. Primary focus will be on student performance of diagnostic testing and its clinical correlation to disease states, preventive medicine and healthcare. Advanced topics in quality assurance, therapeutic drug monitoring and endocrinology will be discussed.

    Prerequisites: CHEM 1000  and CHEM 1006 , or CHEM 1020  and CHEM 1028 , MATH 1000  or MATH 1400 , and MLTK 1800  or permission of instructor.
  
  • MLTK 2600 - Clinical Microbiology I (2CR)


    (1L, 4LB) Concentrated laboratory instruction in clinical microbiology including methods for recovery, identification of pathogens, culture techniques, procedures, antibiotic testing and interpretation of clinical data. Emphasis is on clinical specimens, testing algorithms and data correlation including diagnostics, public health, and quality control. This course provides the essential overview of information and technical competencies needed for the clinical experience for medical laboratory technician majors.

    Prerequisites: MOLB 2210  or MOLB 2240  or instructor permission.
  
  • MLTK 2650 - Clinical Microbiology II (2CR)


    (1L, 4LB) Concentrated laboratory instruction in clinical microbiology focusing on fastidious microorganisms, mycobacterium, parasites, viruses and pathogenic fungi. Laboratory skill will include the identification of pathogens, culture techniques, procedures, and interpretation of clinical data. This course provides an essential overview of information and technical competencies needed for the clinical experience for medical laboratory technician majors.

    Prerequisites: MLTK 2600  or Instructor Permission.
  
  • MLTK 2700 - Immunology (4CR)


    (3L, 3LB) Advanced biology course of immune systems: cellular and molecular mechanisms; host resistance to infectious agents; as well as hypersensitivities, autoimmunity, tumor and tissue rejection. Includes laboratory for molecular and immunological techniques.

    Prerequisites: MLTK 2650  or concurrent enrollment or permission of the instructor.
  
  • MLTK 2800 - Clinical Pathophysiology (4CR)


    (3L, 4LB) Advanced topics in clinical chemistry, microbiology, immunohematology, serology, hematology, laboratory management, professional development and laboratory regulatory issues. Students are presented with clinical scenarios for evaluation, interpretation, development of decision-making strategies and resolution. Clinical cases involve advanced principles of clinical laboratory medicine and management.

    Prerequisites: MLTK 1500 , MLTK 1600 , MLTK 1700 , MLTK 2500 , MLTK 2600 , MLTK 2650  and MLTK 2700 .

    Access to computer technology and internet services.

  
  • MLTK 2971 - Clinical Practicum: Hematology (2CR)


    (160 clinical hours) This is an advanced course and clinical laboratory experience in the principles and procedures of hematology. It is an online supported, off-campus clinical laboratory experience taught by clinical faculty. Emphasis is on the application of knowledge and technical skills to clinical testing, methodology, instrumentation, quality control, correlation of laboratory data with pathophysiology, OSHA practices and medical laboratory technician professionalism are included.

    Prerequisites: MLTK 1500 , MLTK 1600 , MLTK 1700 , MLTK 2500 , MLTK 2600 , MLTK 2650  and MLTK 2700 . Access to computer technology and internet services.
  
  • MLTK 2972 - Clinical Practicum: Chemistry (2CR)


    (160 clinical hours) This is an advanced course and clinical laboratory experience in the principles and procedures of chemistry. It is an online supported, off-campus clinical laboratory experience taught by clinical faculty. Emphasis is on the application of knowledge and technical skills to clinical testing, methodology, instrumentation, quality control, correlation of laboratory data with pathophysiology, OSHA practices and medical laboratory technician professionalism are included.

    Prerequisites: MLTK 1500 , MLTK 1600 , MLTK 1700 , MLTK 2500 , MLTK 2600 , MLTK 2650  and MLTK 2700 . Access to computer technology and internet services.
  
  • MLTK 2973 - Clinical Practicum: Immunohematology (2CR)


    (160 clinical hours) This is an advanced course and clinical laboratory experience in the principles and procedures of Immunohematology. It is an online supported, off-campus clinical laboratory experience taught by clinical faculty. Emphasis is on the application of knowledge and technical skills to clinical testing, methodology, instrumentation, quality control, correlation of laboratory data with pathophysiology, OSHA practices and medical laboratory technician professionalism are included.

    Prerequisites: MLTK 1500 , MLTK 1600 , MLTK 1700 , MLTK 2500 , MLTK 2600 , MLTK 2650  and MLTK 2700 . Access to computer technology and internet services.
  
  • MLTK 2974 - Clinical Practicum: Microbiology (2CR)


    (160 clinical hours) This is an advanced course and clinical laboratory experience in the principles and procedures of microbiology. It is an online supported, off-campus clinical laboratory experience taught by clinical faculty. Emphasis is on the application of knowledge and technical skills to clinical testing, methodology, instrumentation, quality control, correlation of laboratory data with pathophysiology, OSHA practices and medical laboratory technician professionalism are included.

    Prerequisites: MLTK 1500 , MLTK 1600 , MLTK 1700 , MLTK 2500 , MLTK 2600 , MLTK 2650  and MLTK 2700 . Access to computer technology and internet services.
  
  • MLTK 2976 - Clinical Practicum: Serology (1CR)


    (80 clinical hours) This is an advanced course and clinical laboratory experience in the principles and procedures of serology. It is an online supported, off-campus clinical laboratory experience taught by clinical faculty. Emphasis is on the application of knowledge and technical skills to clinical testing, methodology, instrumentation, quality control, correlation of laboratory data with pathophysiology, OSHA practices and medical laboratory technician professionalism are included.

    Prerequisites: MLTK 1500 , MLTK 1600 , MLTK 1700 , MLTK 2500 , MLTK 2600 , MLTK 2650  and MLTK 2700 . Access to computer technology and internet services.
  
  • MLTK 2977 - Clinical Practicum: Urinalysis and Body Fluids (1CR)


    (80 clinical hours) This is an advanced course and clinical laboratory experience in the principles and procedures of urinalysis and body fluid analysis. It is an online supported, off-campus clinical laboratory experience taught by clinical faculty. Emphasis is on the application of knowledge and technical skills to clinical testing, methodology, instrumentation, quality control, correlation of laboratory data with pathophysiology, OSHA practices and medical laboratory technician professionalism are included.

    Prerequisites: MLTK 1500 , MLTK 1600 , MLTK 1700 , MLTK 2500 , MLTK 2600 , MLTK 2650  and MLTK 2700 . Access to computer technology and internet services.
  
  • MLTK 2978 - Clinical Practicum: Medical Laboratory Technician Professionalism (1CR)


    (1L) This is an advanced course and clinical laboratory experience in the principles, procedures, and practice of the medical laboratory technician professional. It is an on-line supported, off-campus clinical laboratory experience taught by clinical faculty. Emphasis is on the career
    planning, continued professionalism, patient and interdisciplinary interaction, cultural diversity, phlebotomy technical skills, and clinical laboratory testing workflow. This course will be offered in the spring and fall terms to coincide with the MLTK clinical rotation.

    Prerequisites: Prerequisites: MLTK 1500, MLTK 1600, MLTK 1700, MLTK 2500, MLTK 2600, MLTK 2650 and MLTK 2700. Access to computer technology and internet services.

     


Molecular Biology

  
  • MOLB 2210 - General Microbiology (4CR)


    (3L, 3LB) [E] The characteristics of microorganisms will be studied in lecture and laboratory. Lecture will focus on microbiology physiology and classification. Laboratory exercises will emphasize techniques used to culture, isolate and diagnose various types of microorganisms.

  
  • MOLB 2220 - Pathogenic Microbiology (4CR)


    (3L, 4LB) [E] A study of disease-producing microorganisms and the laboratory techniques used in the study of these organisms. (Spring semester.)

    Prerequisites: MOLB 2210 .
  
  • MOLB 2240 - Medical Microbiology (4CR)


    (3L, 3LB) A study of microorganisms, focusing microbial diversity, microbial physiology, identification, medical significance, basics of immune systems, epidemiology and the laboratory techniques used to study these microorganisms.

    Prerequisites: A passing grade in BIOL 1000 or BIOL 1010 or the permission of the instructor. An understanding of general biological and chemical concepts is needed.

Music

  
  • MUSC 0200 - Convocation (0CR)


     

     

    Convocation is a twice-monthly recital hour for students and guest performers. In addition to the scheduled convocations, students will be required to attend 10 additional approved concerts. Grading will be S/U. Completion of four semesters with a grade of S is required for all music majors pursuing a music degree. Full-time music students shall enroll in Convocation as long as they remain music majors.  

    Prerequisites: music majors only.

  
  • MUSC 1000 - Introduction to Music (3CR)


    (3L) [E] A one-semester course in music appreciation designed for students with little or no music background. Covers many genres of music to aid students in developing listening skills.

  
  • MUSC 1003 - Introduction to Life as a Music Major (3CR)


    (3L) A course designed to prepare students for study in the entire music core curriculum through study of informational literacy, research methods, study skills, music technology, and the early history of the Western Music tradition. Fall semesters

  
  • MUSC 1010 - Music Fundamentals (2CR)


    (2L) A general background course in the vocabulary and terminology of music, the structure of the melodic line through scales and solfeggio, the relationship of keys through the key circle, fundamental chord structure, rhythm, and the survey of smaller forms in music.

  
  • MUSC 1024 - The Art of Mixing (2CR)


    (1L, 2LB) Become familiar with the steps and techniques necessary to create an audio mix that is pleasing to listeners. Learn the different steps required in the mixing process including techniques for balancing and blending music by utilizing faders, equalizers, compressors, and digital audio workstation (DAW) controls.

    Prerequisites: Freshman standing preferred. Community and BOCES students welcome.
  
  • MUSC 1025 - Introduction to Music Education (2CR)


    (2L) This course is designed to help music majors explore music education. It is a required course for admission into the teacher education program. Course materials will explore: motivation for teaching; the structure of the American public school and public school music programs; the changing nature of education; and an introduction to the historical and philosophical foundations of music education. A field experience is required.

    Prerequisites: music majors only, or permission of the instructor.
  
  • MUSC 1030 - Written Theory I (3CR)


    (3L) [E] This course will cover: the fundamentals of music including pitch and clefs, meter and rhythm, scales and modes, intervals, triads, and seventh chords; melodic structure, including motives, cadences, and embellishments; two- and three-part counterpoint; and an introduction to harmony and figured bass. This course is designed to be taken with MUSC 1035; MUSC 1010 may also be required as a co-requisite course depending on the results of the placement exam. Required for all music majors.

  
  • MUSC 1031 - Music Theory I for Musical Theatre (3CR)


    (3L) This course focuses on practical music theory concepts specifically designed for Musical Theatre majors.  The principal goal is to build fundamental music structure understanding, music reading, and rhythmic reading. Every fall.

  
  • MUSC 1035 - Aural Theory I (1CR)


    (2LB) [E] Instruction in how to hear (dictate) and read (sight-sing) music fluently. Includes simple and compound meters; basic rhythms (beats and first division of the beat); and diatonic melodies in major and minor featuring stepwise motion and skips within the tonic and dominant triads. This course is designed to be taken with MUSC 1030; MUSC 1010 may also be required as a co-requisite course depending on the results of the placement exam. Required for all music majors.

  
  • MUSC 1040 - Written Theory II (3CR)


    (3L) [E] A continuation of MUSC 1030. Covers diatonic harmony; structural schemas from the common practice era; two-, three-, and four-part writing; periods and binary forms; and variation techniques. This course is designed to be taken with MUSC 1045. Required for all music majors.

    Prerequisites: MUSC 1030 .
  
  • MUSC 1041 - Music Theory II for Musical Theatre (3CR)


    (3L) This course continues to focus on practical music theory concepts specifically designed for Musical Theatre majors.  The principal goal is to continue to build fundamental music structure understanding, music reading, and rhythmic reading. Every spring

    Prerequisites: MUSC 1031  
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  • MUSC 1045 - Aural Theory II (1CR)


    (2LB) [E] A continuation of MUSC 1035. Instruction in how to hear (dictate) and read (sight-sing) music fluently. Includes continued instruction in rhythms (second division of the beat and syncopation); diatonic and pentatonic melodies in major, minor, and modes featuring stepwise motion and skips within diatonic triads and seventh chords; and diatonic harmonies. This course is designed to be taken with MUSC 1040. Required for all music majors.

    Prerequisites: MUSC 1035 .
  
  • MUSC 1046 - Musical Theatre Voice (1CR)


    (Max. 4) This course requires a one-half hour private lesson per week. This studio music course will provide instruction in both classical and musical theatre voice for musical theatre majors. A fee will be assessed.

  
  • MUSC 1070 - Composition (1-2CR)


    (1-2CR) 30- or 60-minute weekly private instruction in music composition for majors and non-majors. Majors have a juried piece performed on a convocation, recital, or concert. Course content changes each semester.

    Prerequisites: MUSC 1030 or instructor’s permission
  
  • MUSC 1080 - Baritone Horn I (1-2CR)(Max 8)


    (Studio) 30- or 60-minute weekly private instruction in the specific instrument for majors and non-majors. Majors attend scheduled studio classes and perform a final jury. A course fee is assessed. Course content changes each semester.

  
  • MUSC 1090 - Bassoon I (1-2CR) (Max. 8)


    (Studio) 30- or 60-minute weekly private instruction in the specific instrument for majors and non-majors. Majors attend scheduled studio classes and perform a final jury. A course fee is assessed. Course content changes each semester.

  
  • MUSC 1100 - Cello I (1-2CR) (Max. 8)


    (Studio) 30- or 60-minute weekly private instruction in the specific instrument for majors and non-majors. Majors attend scheduled studio classes and perform a final jury. A course fee is assessed. Course content changes each semester.

  
  • MUSC 1110 - Clarinet I (1-2CR) (Max. 8)


    (Studio) 30- or 60-minute weekly private instruction in the specific instrument for majors and non-majors. Majors attend scheduled studio classes and perform a final jury. A course fee is assessed. Course content changes each semester.

  
  • MUSC 1120 - Double Bass I (1-2CR) (Max. 8)


    (Studio) 30- or 60-minute weekly private instruction in the specific instrument for majors and non-majors. Majors attend scheduled studio classes and perform a final jury. A course fee is assessed. Course content changes each semester.

  
  • MUSC 1130 - Flute I (1-2CR) (Max. 8)


    (Studio) 30- or 60-minute weekly private instruction in the specific instrument for majors and non-majors. Majors attend scheduled studio classes and perform a final jury. A course fee is assessed. Course content changes each semester.

  
  • MUSC 1140 - French Horn I (1-2CR) (Max. 8)


    (Studio) 30- or 60-minute weekly private instruction in the specific instrument for majors and non-majors. Majors attend scheduled studio classes and perform a final jury. A course fee is assessed. Course content changes each semester.

  
  • MUSC 1150 - Guitar I (1-2CR) (Max. 8)


    (Studio) 30- or 60-minute weekly private instruction in the specific instrument for majors and non-majors. Majors attend scheduled studio classes and perform a final jury. A course fee is assessed. Course content changes each semester.

  
  • MUSC 1160 - Harp I (1-2CR) (Max. 8)


    (Studio) 30- or 60-minute weekly private instruction in the specific instrument for majors and non-majors. Majors attend scheduled studio classes and perform a final jury. A course fee is assessed. Course content changes each semester.

  
  • MUSC 1170 - Oboe I (1-2CR) (Max. 8)


    (Studio) 30- or 60-minute weekly private instruction in the specific instrument for majors and non-majors. Majors attend scheduled studio classes and perform a final jury. A course fee is assessed. Course content changes each semester.

  
  • MUSC 1180 - Organ I (1-2CR) (Max. 8)


    (Studio) 30- or 60-minute weekly private instruction in the specific instrument for majors and non-majors. Majors attend scheduled studio classes and perform a final jury. A course fee is assessed. Course content changes each semester.

  
  • MUSC 1190 - Percussion I (1-2CR) (Max. 8)


    (Studio) 30- or 60-minute weekly private instruction in the specific instrument for majors and non-majors. Majors attend scheduled studio classes and perform a final jury. A course fee is assessed. Course content changes each semester.

  
  • MUSC 1200 - Piano I (1-2CR) (Max. 8)


    (Studio) 30- or 60-minute weekly private instruction in the specific instrument for majors and non-majors. Majors attend scheduled studio classes and perform a final jury. A course fee is assessed. Course content changes each semester.

  
  • MUSC 1210 - Saxophone I (1-2CR) (Max. 8)


    (Studio) 30- or 60-minute weekly private instruction in the specific instrument for majors and non-majors. Majors attend scheduled studio classes and perform a final jury. A course fee is assessed. Course content changes each semester.

  
  • MUSC 1220 - Trombone I (1-2CR) (Max. 8)


    (Studio) 30- or 60-minute weekly private instruction in the specific instrument for majors and non-majors. Majors attend scheduled studio classes and perform a final jury. A course fee is assessed. Course content changes each semester.

  
  • MUSC 1230 - Trumpet I (1-2CR) (Max. 8)


    (Studio) 30- or 60-minute weekly private instruction in the specific instrument for majors and non-majors. Majors attend scheduled studio classes and perform a final jury. A course fee is assessed. Course content changes each semester.

  
  • MUSC 1240 - Tuba I (1-2CR) (Max. 8)


    (Studio) 30- or 60-minute weekly private instruction in the specific instrument for majors and non-majors. Majors attend scheduled studio classes and perform a final jury. A course fee is assessed. Course content changes each semester.

  
  • MUSC 1250 - Violin I (1-2CR) (Max. 8)


    (Studio) 30- or 60-minute weekly private instruction in the specific instrument for majors and non-majors. Majors attend scheduled studio classes and perform a final jury. A course fee is assessed. Course content changes each semester.

  
  • MUSC 1260 - Viola I (1-2CR) (Max. 8)


    (Studio) 30- or 60-minute weekly private instruction in the specific instrument for majors and non-majors. Majors attend scheduled studio classes and perform a final jury. A course fee is assessed. Course content changes each semester.

  
  • MUSC 1270 - Voice I (1-2CR) (Max. 8)


    (Studio) 30- or 60-minute weekly private instruction in the specific instrument for majors and non-majors. Majors attend scheduled studio classes and perform a final jury. A course fee is assessed. Course content changes each semester.

  
  • MUSC 1272 - Class Voice (1CR)


    (2LB) Class instruction in the fundamentals of correct breathing, tone production and diction. Laboratory course designed for students with little or no previous voice training to aid in developing a pleasing tone quality produced with ease and proper enunciation.

  
  • MUSC 1290 - Class Piano I (1CR)


    (2LB) Group instruction for music majors concurrently enrolled in MUSC 1030. Designed to equip students with the practical aspects of keyboard fundamentals including technique, rhythm, note reading, scales, intervals, and primary chords. Non-music majors must have permission of the instructor.

  
  • MUSC 1295 - Class Piano II (1CR)


    (2LB) A continuation of MUSC 1290 for the music majors concurrently enrolled in MUSC 1040. Designed to equip students with late-elementary keyboard activities including improvisation, harmonization, sight-reading, primary and secondary chords, major and minor scales, solo and ensemble literature. Non-music majors must have the permission of the instructor.

    Prerequisites: MUSC 1290 , or permission of the instructor.
  
  • MUSC 1330 - Public School Methods: String I (1CR)


    (2LB) This course is designed to provide music education majors the opportunities for growth both as a teacher and as a player of bowed string instruments. Ample experiences will be provided for students to learn to play both cello and violin. Fall Semester

    Prerequisites: Co-Requisites:  MUSC 1030 and MUSC 1035
  
  • MUSC 1335 - Public School Methods: String II (1CR)


    (2LB) This course is designed to provide music education majors the opportunities for growth both as a teacher and as a player of bowed string instruments. Ample experiences will be provided for students to learn to play both bass and viola. Students will also review concepts presented in MUSC 1330. Spring Semester only

    Prerequisites: Prerequistes:  MUSC 1030, 1035, and 1330

     

     

  
  • MUSC 1350 - Public School Methods: Woodwind I (1CR)


    2LB Introduction to teaching and playing woodwind instruments, geared toward music education majors. Semester 1 will focus on Flute, Clarient, and Saxophone. Two 50 minute sessions per week.

    Prerequisites: Sophomore Status. Must have received a C or higher in MUSC 1030 and MUSC 1040. 
  
  • MUSC 1355 - Public School Methods: Woodwind II (1CR)


    (2LB) Introduction to teaching and playing woodwind instruments, geared toward music education majors. This semester will focus on double reeds (oboe and bassoon).  Two 50 minute sessions per week.

    Prerequisites: Sophomore Status. Must have received a C or higher in MUSC 1030 and MUSC 1040. 
  
  • MUSC 1378 - College Band (1CR)


    (3LB) (Max. 4) Open to all students with experience on brass, woodwind, and percussion instruments. Ensemble prepares standard wind band repertoire for one concert performance per semester. Course content changes each semester.

    Prerequisites: permission of the instructor.
  
  • MUSC 1380 - Wind Ensemble (1CR)


    (3LB) (6CR Max) The goal of this music performance course is to provide the opportunity for you as a woodwind, brass, or percussion performer to come together with other like-minded (and like-spirited) musicians in an ensemble setting to rehearse and perform standard and emerging literature from the wind ensemble repertoire. In this course we will focus on overall concepts of self and ensemble expression, engagement, participation, and performance. We will also address musical concepts of ensemble and individual balance, blend, intonation, phrasing, dynamics, articulation, tone, rhythmic precision, color, and ensemble clarity. We are going to LISTEN – to ourselves, to each other, and to the music. Course content changes each semester.

    Prerequisites: Audition. 
  
  • MUSC 1388 - Jazz Combo (1CR)


    (2LB) (Max. 4) Small-group performance in various jazz styles. Emphasis on ensemble play and individual improvisation. Student arrangements encouraged. Course content changes each semester.

    Prerequisites: MUSC 2060 , concurrent enrollment in MUSC 2060 , or permission of the instructor.
  
  • MUSC 1390 - Jazz Ensemble I (1CR)


    (3LB) (Max. 6) This laboratory group is open to all students with previous instrumental music experience. The jazz ensemble performs at assemblies, concerts, shows, and on tour. Course content changes each semester. This is an ensemble course and since the content is different each semester, may be repeated up to 6 times for credit.

    Prerequisites: Experience in music, preferably jazz. Students should be proficient on one of the following instruments: saxophone, trumpet, trombone, guitar, bass, drums, or piano. 
  
  • MUSC 1400 - Collegiate Chorale (1CR)


    (3LB) (Max. 4) [E] A large non-auditioned mixed choir open to all students regardless of their field of study. Emphasis is on a wide variety of choral literature, including music of diverse cultures. The choir rehearses once each week and performs 1-2 times per semester. Course content changes each semester. Fall and Spring

    Prerequisites:  

     

  
  • MUSC 1410 - Vocal Ensemble (1CR)


    (3LB) (Max. 4) A small vocal ensemble open to all students. The course provides an opportunity to study and perform a variety of diverse popular styles, and culminates in a number of performances in various venues. An audition determines the final roster of ensemble members. Course content changes each semester.

    Prerequisites: audition with the instructor.
  
  • MUSC 1412 - Chamber Singers (1CR)


    A selected mixed chamber ensemble of 20-35 voices open to all students on campus regardless of their field of study. An audition with the instructor determines the final list of singers. Credit is given for attendance at four weekly rehearsals and concert performances. Emphasis is on a wide variety of choral literature appropriate for chamber choirs, including music from diverse cultures, musical time periods, and language. Course content changes each semester. Fall and Spring

    Prerequisites: Audition with Instructor
  
  • MUSC 1420 - Opera Workshop (1CR)


    (3LB) (Max. 4) [E] Opera Workshop is a performance-based class designed to provide experience and opportunities for singers interested in exploring the genre. Students will learn basic performance techniques and will improve their dramatic abilities through the performance of an operatic scene. Course content changes each semester.

    Prerequisites: Permission of the instructor.
  
  • MUSC 1425 - History of Rock Music (3CR)


    (3L) This course examines the social, cultural, and stylistic history of rock n’ roll music, beginning with important musical precedents such as blues and jazz, and progresses through punk and metal into current global varieties of rock n’ roll. Throughout the history, cultural and social contexts are presented and analyzed for their impact on the art form.

  
  • MUSC 1440 - Chamber Orchestra (1CR)


    (2LB) (Max. 4) [E] A performance class open to all string players on campus. This course is designed to cover a variety of literature from primarily the Baroque era. Open to all students on campus, BOCES students and community members regardless of their field of study. Credit is given for attendance at the two weekly rehearsals and concert performances. Emphasis is placed on the study of stylistic concerns of string performance including bowings, articulations, dynamics and ensembles. Course content changes each semester.

    Prerequisites: permission of the instructor.
  
  • MUSC 1450 - Percussion Ensemble (1CR)


    (3LB) (Max. 4) [E] Performs selected diverse chamber music for various combinations of percussion instruments and is open to all students with previous percussion experience who can qualify by audition for participation. Course content changes each semester.

  
  • MUSC 1480 - Chamber Music I: (Subtitle) (1CR)


    (2LB) (Max. 4) [E] Designed to provide students with training in the ideal medium of chamber music (small ensembles, such as trio, string quartet, etc…), where they can apply and integrate all elements of their musical knowledge.  These include, but are not limited to, rhythm, intonation, tone production, blend, musical interpretation, concept of style, etc…  Subtitle will vary in accordance with student needs.

    Prerequisites: permission of the instructor.
  
  • MUSC 1500 - Introduction to Digital Audio Workstation Software (1CR)


    (1L) Introduction to Pro Tools Digital Audio Workstation Software. Familiarization with the user interface and understanding of the various features and capabilities.

    Prerequisites: Freshman standing preferred, community and BOCES students welcome.
  
  • MUSC 2025 - Intro to World Music (3CR)


    (3L) Students learn strategies for how to listen to and compare the sound of various musical cultures. Students will also gain a deeper understanding of the local contexts of these musical expressions and how music carries meaning through complex networks of signification (e.g., ethnic identity, race, class, political, religious, economic, historical, technological, etc.).

  
  • MUSC 2026 - Intro to Film and Video Game Music (3CR)


    (2L, 2LB) This course examines the history, musical elements, and musical styles of film and video game music. Beginning in the late 1800s with silent films and continuing to the present day, this course provides an overview of the major stylistic trends and musical influences that led to the development of film and video game scoring as a vital and living dramatic art form. Throughout the course, the interaction between sound, image, and narrative is explored. Spring semesters

  
  • MUSC 2030 - Written Theory III (3CR)


    (3L) [E] A continuation of MUSC 1040. Covers chromatic harmony and modulation; vocal forms and analysis of art and pop songs; contrapuntal techniques including fugue; composite ternary, rondo, and sonata forms. Required for all music majors.

    Prerequisites: MUSC 1040 .
  
  • MUSC 2035 - Aural Theory III (1CR)


    (2LB) [E] A continuation of MUSC 1045. Instruction in how to hear (dictate) and read (sight-sing) music fluently. Includes continued instruction in rhythms (supertriplets and hemiola); chromatic melodies in major and minor featuring stepwise motion and chromatic skips; and chromatic harmonies. This course is designed to be taken with MUSC 2030. Required for all music majors.

    Prerequisites: MUSC 1045 .
  
  • MUSC 2040 - Written Theory IV (3CR)


    (3L) [E] A continuation of MUSC 2030. Covers linear chromaticism and basic neo-Riemannian theory; Impressionistic scales and modes; atonality, basic set theory, and basic serial techniques; and other rhythmic, formal, and melodic processes of 20th-century music. This course is designed to be taken with MUSC 2045. Required for all music majors.

    Prerequisites: MUSC 2030 .
  
  • MUSC 2045 - Aural Theory IV (1CR)


    (2LB) [E] A continuation of MUSC 2035. Instruction in how to hear (dictate) and read (sight-sing) music fluently. Includes continued instruction in meter and rhythms (asymmetric and changing meters, quintuplets, and septuplets); melodies and harmonies featuring modulation; melodies featuring whole tone and octatonic scales and other common non-diatonic pitch collections; and aural recognition of musical forms. This course is designed to be taken with MUSC 2040. Required for all music majors.

    Prerequisites: MUSC 2035 .
  
  • MUSC 2050 - Music History Survey I (3CR)


    (3L) [E] A comprehensive study of the history of music with emphasis on period method of study, beginning with the music of the ancient world. This takes the student through the Gregorian Chant and the modes of the 13th and 14th centuries, the Renaissance, church music, both vocal and instrumental, and to the closing of the period known as Baroque, at the death of J. S. Bach in 1750.

  
  • MUSC 2055 - Music History Survey II (3CR)


    (3L) [E] Beginning with the period known as the Classical following the Baroque, the course continues into the Romantic period, Beethoven, 19th-century opera, impressionism, music drama of R. Wagner, and closes with music of the 20th century.

  
  • MUSC 2060 - Jazz Improvisation I (1CR)


    (2LB) Offers the jazz-oriented student an organized approach to learning the extemporaneous creation of music in the jazz idiom. This creation is expressed by music performance.

    Prerequisites: permission of the instructor.
  
  • MUSC 2065 - Jazz Improvisation II (1CR)


    (2LB) A continuation of Jazz Improvisation I. Students will apply skills acquired in Improvisation I to jazz standards while learning more advanced scales, chord structures and techniques.

    Prerequisites: MUSC 2060 .
  
  • MUSC 2071 - Vocal or Instrumental


    (1-2CR) 30- or 60- minute weekly private instruction in the specific instrument for majors and non-majors. Majors attend scheduled studio classes and perform a final jury. A course fee is assessed. Course content changes each semester.

  
  • MUSC 2080 - Baritone Horn II (1-2CR) (Max. 8)


    (Studio) 30- or 60-minute weekly private instruction in the specific instrument. Scheduled studio classes and final jury are required. The 30-minute lesson is open to non-majors. The 60-minute lesson is open to non-majors with the permission of the instructor. A course fee is assessed. Course content changes each semester.

  
  • MUSC 2090 - Bassoon II (1-2CR) (Max. 8)


    (Studio) 30- or 60-minute weekly private instruction in the specific instrument. Scheduled studio classes and final jury are required. The 30-minute lesson is open to non-majors. The 60-minute lesson is open to non-majors with the permission of the instructor. A course fee is assessed. Course content changes each semester.

  
  • MUSC 2100 - Cello II (1-2CR) (Max. 8)


    (Studio) 30- or 60-minute weekly private instruction in the specific instrument. Scheduled studio classes and final jury are required. The 30-minute lesson is open to non-majors. The 60-minute lesson is open to non-majors with the permission of the instructor. A course fee is assessed. Course content changes each semester.

  
  • MUSC 2110 - Clarinet II (1-2CR) (Max. 8)


    (Studio) 30- or 60-minute weekly private instruction in the specific instrument. Scheduled studio classes and final jury are required. The 30-minute lesson is open to non-majors. The 60-minute lesson is open to non-majors with the permission of the instructor. A course fee is assessed. Course content changes each semester.

  
  • MUSC 2120 - Double Bass II (1-2CR) (Max. 8)


    (Studio) 30- or 60-minute weekly private instruction in the specific instrument. Scheduled studio classes and final jury are required. The 30-minute lesson is open to non-majors. The 60-minute lesson is open to non-majors with the permission of the instructor. A course fee is assessed. Course content changes each semester.

  
  • MUSC 2130 - Flute II (1-2CR) (Max. 8)


    (Studio) 30- or 60-minute weekly private instruction in the specific instrument. Scheduled studio classes and final jury are required. The 30-minute lesson is open to non-majors. The 60-minute lesson is open to non-majors with the permission of the instructor. A course fee is assessed. Course content changes each semester.

  
  • MUSC 2140 - French Horn II (1-2CR) (Max. 8)


    (Studio) 30- or 60-minute weekly private instruction in the specific instrument. Scheduled studio classes and final jury are required. The 30-minute lesson is open to non-majors. The 60-minute lesson is open to non-majors with the permission of the instructor. A course fee is assessed. Course content changes each semester.

  
  • MUSC 2150 - Guitar II (1-2CR) (Max. 8)


    (Studio) 30- or 60-minute weekly private instruction in the specific instrument. Scheduled studio classes and final jury are required. The 30-minute lesson is open to non-majors. The 60-minute lesson is open to non-majors with the permission of the instructor. A course fee is assessed. Course content changes each semester.

  
  • MUSC 2160 - Harp II (1-2CR) (Max. 8)


    (Studio) 30- or 60-minute weekly private instruction in the specific instrument. Scheduled studio classes and final jury are required. The 30-minute lesson is open to non-majors. The 60-minute lesson is open to non-majors with the permission of the instructor. A course fee is assessed. Course content changes each semester.

  
  • MUSC 2170 - Oboe II (1-2CR) (Max. 8)


    (Studio) 30- or 60-minute weekly private instruction in the specific instrument. Scheduled studio classes and final jury are required. The 30-minute lesson is open to non-majors. The 60-minute lesson is open to non-majors with the permission of the instructor. A course fee is assessed. Course content changes each semester.

  
  • MUSC 2180 - Organ II (1-2CR) (Max. 8)


    (Studio) 30- or 60-minute weekly private instruction in the specific instrument. Scheduled studio classes and final jury are required. The 30-minute lesson is open to non-majors. The 60-minute lesson is open to non-majors with the permission of the instructor. A course fee is assessed. Course content changes each semester.

  
  • MUSC 2190 - Percussion II (1-2CR) (Max. 8)


    (Studio) 30- or 60-minute weekly private instruction in the specific instrument. Scheduled studio classes and final jury are required. The 30-minute lesson is open to non-majors. The 60-minute lesson is open to non-majors with the permission of the instructor. A course fee is assessed. Course content changes each semester.

  
  • MUSC 2200 - Piano II (1-2CR) (Max. 8)


    (Studio) 30- or 60-minute weekly private instruction in the specific instrument. Scheduled studio classes and final jury are required. The 30-minute lesson is open to non-majors. The 60-minute lesson is open to non-majors with the permission of the instructor. A course fee is assessed. Course content changes each semester.

  
  • MUSC 2210 - Saxophone II (1-2CR) (Max. 8)


    (Studio) 30- or 60-minute weekly private instruction in the specific instrument. Scheduled studio classes and final jury are required. The 30-minute lesson is open to non-majors. The 60-minute lesson is open to non-majors with the permission of the instructor. A course fee is assessed. Course content changes each semester.

  
  • MUSC 2220 - Trombone II (1-2CR) (Max. 8)


    (Studio) 30- or 60-minute weekly private instruction in the specific instrument. Scheduled studio classes and final jury are required. The 30-minute lesson is open to non-majors. The 60-minute lesson is open to non-majors with the permission of the instructor. A course fee is assessed. Course content changes each semester.

  
  • MUSC 2230 - Trumpet II (1-2CR) (Max. 8)


    (Studio) 30- or 60-minute weekly private instruction in the specific instrument. Scheduled studio classes and final jury are required. The 30-minute lesson is open to non-majors. The 60-minute lesson is open to non-majors with the permission of the instructor. A course fee is assessed. Course content changes each semester.

  
  • MUSC 2240 - Tuba II (1-2CR) (Max. 8)


    (Studio) 30- or 60-minute weekly private instruction in the specific instrument. Scheduled studio classes and final jury are required. The 30-minute lesson is open to non-majors. The 60-minute lesson is open to non-majors with the permission of the instructor. A course fee is assessed. Course content changes each semester.

  
  • MUSC 2250 - Violin II (1-2CR) (Max. 8)


    (Studio) 30- or 60-minute weekly private instruction in the specific instrument. Scheduled studio classes and final jury are required. The 30-minute lesson is open to non-majors. The 60-minute lesson is open to non-majors with the permission of the instructor. A course fee is assessed. Course content changes each semester.

 

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