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APJK 101 Applied Jazz Piano
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APMU 105 Applied Basic Musicianship I
This course provides a strong foundation for the practice of music, with emphasis on listening, singing and playing at the keyboard. Topics will include basics of musical time and space such as meter, rhythm and pitch, as well as major and minor scales, keys and intervals. This course will not count toward a bachelor of music degree. Credit(s): 1.5
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APMU 106 Applied Basic Musicianship II
This course provides continued study of the foundations of music fundamentals, aural training and sight singing. Emphasis is placed on listening, singing and playing at the keyboard. Applied topics include diatonic harmony, seventh chords, more complex rhythmic structures, and musical phrase structure. This course will not count toward a bachelor of music degree. Credit(s): 1.5
Prerequisite(s): APMU 105
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APTG 105 Applied Music Therapy Clinical Guitar I
In this course, students develop guitar skills for music therapy clinical practice with a focus on music for children and the elderly. Applying these skills, students sing and play music from different time periods and in different styles, arranging these songs in ways that reflect core elements of the style. In addition, students demonstrate sight reading and transposition skills that reflect the clinical practice needs of music therapists. Credit(s): 1.5
Prerequisite(s): MUTH 105
Corequisite(s): APTV 105
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APTG 106 Applied Music Therapy Clinical Guitar II
In this course, students develop guitar skills for music therapy clinical practice, with a focus on rock and pop styles. Applying these skills, students sing and play music from different time periods and in different styles, arranging these songs in ways that reflect core elements of the style. In addition, students demonstrate sight reading and transposition skills that reflect the clinical practice needs of music therapists. Credit(s): 1.5
Prerequisite(s): APTG 105 Applied Music Therapy Clinical Guitar I
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APTG 206 Applied Music Therapy Clinical Guitar IV
In this course, students develop guitar skills for music therapy clinical practice with a focus on soul, R&B and Hip-hop styles. Applying these skills, students sing and play music from different time periods and in different styles, arranging these songs in ways that reflect core elements of the style. In addition, students demonstrate sight reading and transposition skills that reflect the clinical practice needs of music therapists. Credit(s): 1.5
Prerequisite(s): APTG 205- Applied Music Therapy Clinical Guitar III
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APTG 305 Applied Music Therapy Clinical Guitar V
In this course, students develop guitar skills for music therapy clinical practice with a focus on jazz styles and improvisation. Applying these skills, students sing and play music from different time periods and in different styles, arranging these songs in ways that reflect core elements of the style. In addition, students demonstrate sight reading and transposition skills that reflect the clinical practice needs of music therapists. Credit(s): 1.5
Prerequisite(s): APTG 206- Applied Music Therapy Clinical Guitar IV
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APTK 105 Applied Music Therapy Clinical Keyboard I
In this course, students develop piano skills for music therapy clinical practice with a focus on music for children and the elderly. Applying these skills, students sing and play music from different time periods and in different styles, arranging these songs in ways that reflect core elements of the style. In addition, students demonstrate sight reading and transposition skills that reflect the clinical practice needs of music therapists. Credit(s): 1.5
Prerequisite(s): APCP 105
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APTK 106 Applied Music Therapy Clinical Keyboard II
In this course, students develop piano skills for music therapy clinical practice with a focus on rock and pop styles. Applying these skills, students sing and play music from different time periods and in different styles, arranging these songs in ways that reflect core elements of the style. In addition, students demonstrate sight reading and transposition skills that reflect the clinical practice needs of music therapists. Credit(s): 1.5
Prerequisite(s): APTK 105
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APTK 205 Applied Music Therapy Clinical Keyboard III
In this course, students develop piano skills for music therapy clinical practice with a focus on country and gospel styles. Applying these skills, students sing and play music from different time periods and in different styles, arranging these songs in ways that reflect core elements of the style. In addition, students demonstrate sight reading and transposition skills that reflect the clinical practice needs of music therapists. Credit(s): 1.5
Prerequisite(s): APTK 106
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APTK 206 Applied Music Therapy Clinical Keyboard IV
In this course, students develop piano skills for music therapy clinical practice with a focus on soul, R&B, and Hip-hop styles. Applying these skills, students sing and play music from different time periods and in different styles, arranging these songs in ways that reflect core elements of the style. In addition, students demonstrate sight reading and transposition skills that reflect the clinical practice needs of music therapists. Credit(s): 1.5
Prerequisite(s): APTK 205
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APTK 305 Applied Music Therapy Clinical Keyboard V
In this course, students develop piano skills for music therapy clinical practice with a focus on jazz and improvisation. Applying these skills, students sing and play music from different time periods and in different styles, arranging these songs in ways that reflect core elements of the style. In addition, students demonstrate sight reading and transposition skills that reflect the clinical practice needs of music therapists. Credit(s): 1.5
Prerequisite(s): APTK 206
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APTV 105 Applied Music Therapy Clinical Voice I
In this course, students develop a core understanding of singing voice function, including principles of respiration, anatomy and physiology, resonance, registration and articulation, with a focus on singing applications and vocal health for music therapy clinical practice. Through lectures, discussions and in-class performances, students learn to sing repertoire of various styles, accompanied and unaccompanied, developing an authentic singing voice. Credit(s): 1.5
Prerequisite(s): MUTH 105- Introduction to Music Therapy
Corequisite(s): APTG 105- Applied Music Therapy Clinical Guitar I
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APTV 106 Applied Music Therapy Clinical Voice II
In this course, students develop their singing voice for music therapy clinical practice. Through lectures, discussions, and in-class performances, students learn and sing repertoire of various styles, advancing their understanding of vocal improvisation and authenticity. In addition, students demonstrate sight singing skills that reflect the clinical practice needs of music therapists. Credit(s): 1.5
Prerequisite(s): APTV 105 Applied Music Therapy Clinical Voice I
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ARVR 335 Advanced 360 Video Production
In this course, students will learn how to manage and use industry-standard software to apply advanced video editing techniques and effects to 360 videos and experiences. Students will film and edit a real-world project. Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): ARVR 230
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ARVR 462 AR Design and Programming
This course focuses on design, programming and development of augmented and mixed reality applications. Students will utilize tracking and registration techniques as well as augmented reality software development kits and game engines to develop experiences for AR. Such experiences will be deployed to mobile devices, head-mounted displays, smart glasses and other compatible platforms. Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): ARVR/CSC 260
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ARVR 499 Independent Study
This course is an independent study in augmented and virtual reality. It allows a student to conduct a guided research study in a chosen topic/project in AR/VR. Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): Sophmore standing
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CONS 101 ShenCo Skills: Engagement
This course welcomes Conservatory students to our community as fellow artists. We explore music, theatre and dance as students, performers, and audience members. This class includes the development of strategies for student success.
Credit(s): 0.5
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CONS 102 ShenCo Skills: Resilience
This course explores strategies for being well together. Relational, emotional and physical wellness dimensions are included.
Credit(s): 0.5
Prerequisite(s): CONS 101 Shenco Skills: Engagement
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CONS 201 ShenCo Skills: Identity
This course provides a forum to express, explore, and question ideas about one’s identity as a professional artist.
Credit(s): 0.5
Prerequisite(s): CONS 102 ShenCo Skills: Resilience
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CONS 202 ShenCo Skills: Collaboration
This course explores the art of collaboration. Team dynamics, collaborative processes and navigating shared goals are included.
Credit(s): 0.5
Prerequisite(s): CONS 201 ShenCo Skills: Identity
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HON 101 Global Citizenship
In this seminar, students will explore what it means to be a conscientious global citizen. In addition, students will identify and discuss global concerns and how different perspectives affect the development of policies for addressing these concerns. This course is one of three courses required for the completion of the College of Arts and Sciences Honors Program. Credit(s): 1
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HON 201 Serving Your Community
This seminar will focus on identifying and discussing concerns and areas of need within the Winchester area. Throughout the seminar, students will discuss the benefits and challenges of community service and service-learning, as well as the role of effective group work and leadership in order to complete large-scale and/or complicated projects. This course is one of three courses required for the completion of the College of Arts and Sciences Honors Program. Credit(s): 1
Prerequisite(s): Students must have completed at least one honors course prior to taking this course.
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HON 301 The Scholarship Process
This seminar will focus on defining scholarship and exploring the process of scholarship within each student’s specific discipline. Students will discuss the similarities and differences between disciplines in relation to scholarship. Students will be expected to outline the requirements to complete a discipline specific scholarship activity and the role others must play in the project execution. This course is one of three courses required for completion of the College of Arts and Sciences Honors Program. Credit(s): 1
Prerequisite(s): Students must have completed at least two honors courses prior to taking this course
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WR 250 Fundamentals of Writing Practice
This course will address the basic skills of professional writers in the corporate,
creative and journalistic areas of writing practice. This class includes learning the
digital specific modes of professional writing: e-publishing, multimodal and social
media content. Students are expected to polish a number of assignments for the
development of a final-year portfolio. Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): ENG 101
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WR 450 Writing Portfolio
This course will develop the final writing portfolio for the Minor in Professional and
Popular Writing. This portfolio will include samples of work demonstrating the
student’s writing craft in multiple genres for diverse audiences, as well as reflective
writing and a personal philosophy of writing practice. Credit(s): 1
Prerequisite(s): WR 250
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American Sign Language |
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ASL 101 Beginning American Sign Language I
This course introduces the fundamentals of American Sign Language (ASL) used by the deaf community including basic vocabulary, syntax, fingerspelling, grammatical non-manual signals, expressive and receptive signing skills, and deaf culture. Students will also learn conversational/cultural behaviors necessary to hold a beginning-level conversation in ASL with deaf/hard-of-hearing native users of the language. Credit(s): 3
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ASL 102 Beginning American Sign Language II
This course is for students who have demonstrated competency in American Sign Language (ASL) through the first semester of university instruction. Students will continue to build their knowledge of the fundamentals of ASL used by the deaf community including vocabulary, syntax, fingerspelling, grammatical non-manual signals, expressive and receptive signing skills, and deaf culture. Students will also expand their knowledge of conversational/cultural behaviors necessary to hold a beginning-level conversation in ASL with deaf/hard-of-hearing native users of the language. Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): ASL 101
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ASL 201 Intermediate American Sign Language I
This course is for students who have demonstrated competency in American Sign Language (ASL) through the second semester of university instruction. Students will continue to develop vocabulary, conversational competence and grammatical knowledge within a total immersion approach. It introduces increasingly complex grammatical aspects including those unique to ASL, as well as incorporating sections on deaf culture and literature. Contact with the deaf community is encouraged to enhance linguistic and cultural knowledge. Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): ASL 102
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ASL 202 Intermediate American Sign Language II
This course is for students who have demonstrated competency in American Sign Language (ASL) through the third semester of university instruction. Students will continue to develop vocabulary, conversational competence and grammatical knowledge through the study of cultural and literary texts within a total immersion approach. Increasingly complex grammatical aspects including those unique to ASL will be studied and applied. Contact with the deaf community is encouraged to enhance linguistic and cultural knowledge. Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): ASL 201
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ANTH 210 Introduction to Archaeology
This course is an introduction to fieldwork in archeology including excavation, survey, analysis and laboratory processing. Anthropological theory as applied to material culture, New and Old World prehistory and the history of archaeology will also be covered. Students will receive training in all practical aspects of archaeology and an understanding of the concepts and ideas archaeologists utilize in interpreting both historic and prehistoric sites. Credit(s): 3
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ANTH 213 Cultural Anthropology
This course is a study concentrating on the principal aspects of human culture with emphasis on kinship, socialization of children, politics, art, religion, social control and the world-view. Credit(s): 3
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ANTH 301 Human Ecology
This course is designed to introduce students to the field of ecological anthropology and to help them gain an understanding of the complex and often competing relationships between social systems and ecosystems. Special emphasis is placed on human adaptation, the role of humans in the transformation of nature, threats from contemporary risks, and strategies of natural and cultural conservation including co-management of resources. Credit(s): 3
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ANTH 420 Seminar in Intercultural Communication
This course examines the relationship between culture and communication with an emphasis on theory and practical application in intercultural contexts. Ethnography and other approaches will be used to study interpersonal and public communication among people from different cultures. Credit(s): 3
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Applied Class Piano Applied Class Piano allows for group lessons in piano for students majoring in music or students minoring in music, and are required to fulfill degree requirements as described in specific curriculum outlines. Open to students in other curricula as instructor time and studio space allow.
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APCP 105 Basic Piano and Keyboard Harmony Skills I
This course is designed especially for non-keyboard majors to fulfill basic piano requirements for all curricula. Included are scales, triad qualities and inversions, cadences, chord progressions, transposition, harmonization, scorereading, sight-reading and repertoire. Students must pass the final examination to pass the class. Credit(s): 1.5
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APCP 106 Basic Piano and Keyboard Harmony Skills II
This course builds upon keyboard skills developed in APCP 105 . Each category continues at a more advanced level. Credit(s): 1.5
Prerequisite(s): APCP 105
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APCP 205 Basic Piano and Keyboard Harmony Skills III
This course builds upon keyboard skills developed in APCP 106 . Each category continues at a more advanced level. Credit(s): 1.5
Prerequisite(s): APCP 106
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APCP 206 Basic Piano and Keyboard Harmony Skills IV
This course builds upon keyboard skills developed in APCP 205 and completes basic piano requirements through projects that call for skills directly related to possible professional needs. Student must pass the final examination to pass the course. Credit(s): 1.5
Prerequisite(s): APCP 205
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Applied Elective Study
Applied elective lessons are open to students for non-curricular study as instructor time and studio space allow. Detailed course descriptions are obtained from the instructor at the first lesson or found in the handbook of the division offering the instruction. Must be approved by the associate dean for faculty and academic affairs.
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AE** 101 Applied****
This course serves as an elective applied study for one half-hour lesson per week. Credit(s): 1.5
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AE** 102 Applied****
This course serves as an elective applied study for one-hour lesson per week. Credit(s): 3
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Applied Major Study: Non-Performance Music Curricula
3 credits (per semester)
Applied major lessons are individual lessons for students majoring in non-performance music curricula to fulfill degree requirements as described in specific curriculum outlines. Detailed course descriptions are obtained from the instructor at the first lesson or found in the handbook of the division offering the instruction.
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AP** 102 Applied****
This course serves as first-year applied major study for one-hour lesson per week. Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): Successful audition in area of study
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AP** 202 Applied****
This course serves as second-year applied major study for one-hour lesson per week. Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): Two semesters of study in this applied area
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AP** 302 Applied****
This course serves as third-year applied major study for one-hour lesson per week. Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): Four semesters of study in this applied area
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AP** 402 Applied****
This course serves as fourth-year applied major study for one-hour lesson per week. Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): Six semesters of study in this applied area
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Applied Major Study: Performance Curricula
3 credits (per semester)
Applied major lessons are individual lessons for students majoring in performance curricula to fulfill degree requirements as described in specific curriculum outlines. Detailed course descriptions are obtained from the instructor at the first lesson or found in the handbook of the division offering the instruction.
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AP** 103 Applied****
This course serves as first-year applied major study for one-hour lesson per week. Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): Successful audition in area of study
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AP** 203 Applied****
This course serves as second-year applied major study for one-hour lesson per week. Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): Two semesters of study in this applied area
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AP** 303 Applied****
This course serves as third-year applied major study for one-hour lesson per week. Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): Four semesters of study in this applied area
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AP** 403 Applied****
This course serves as fourth-year applied major study for one-hour lesson per week. Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): Six semesters of study in this applied area
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Applied Minor Study
1.5 credits (per semester)
Applied minor lessons are individual lessons for students to fulfill degree requirements as described in specific major or minor curriculum outlines. Open to students in other curricula if accepted into a Conservatory minor. Detailed course descriptions are obtained from the instructor at the first lesson or found in the handbook of the division offering the instruction.
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AP** 101 Applied****
This course serves as first-year applied minor study for one-half-hour lesson per week. Credit(s): 1.5
Prerequisite(s): Successful audition in area of study
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AP** 201 Applied****
This course serves as second-year applied minor study for one-half-hour lesson per week. Credit(s): 1.5
Prerequisite(s): Two semesters of study in this applied area
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AP** 301 Applied****
This course serves as third-year applied minor study for one-half-hour lesson per week. Credit(s): 1.5
Prerequisite(s): Four semesters of study in this applied area
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AP** 401 Applied****
This course serves as fourth-year applied minor study for one-half-hour lesson per week. Credit(s): 1.5
Prerequisite(s): Six semesters of study in this applied area
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APTG 205 Applied Music Therapy Clinical Guitar III
In this course, students develop guitar skills for music therapy clinical practice, with a focus on country and gospel styles. Applying these skills, students sing and play music from different time periods and in different styles, arranging these songs in ways that reflect core elements of the style. In addition, students demonstrate sight reading and transposition skills that reflect the clinical practice needs of music therapists. Credit(s): 1.5
Prerequisite(s): APTG 106
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Applied Performance Development Applied performance development is applied study in a specific instrument designed to expand knowledge of repertoire and performance practice in idioms as determined by the applied instructor.
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APPD 101 Applied Performance Development
This course serves as applied performance study for one half-hour lesson per week. Credit(s): 1.5
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APPD 201 Applied Performance Development
This course serves as a continuation of APPD 101 for one half-hour lesson per week. Credit(s): 1.5
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APPD 301 Applied Performance Development
This course serves as a continuation of APPD 201 for one half-hour lesson per week. Credit(s): 1.5
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APPD 401 Applied Performance Development
This course serves as a continuation of APPD 301 for one half-hour lesson per week. Credit(s): 1.5
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Applied Recital Study Applied recital study is designed to allow students to register for applied study if a recital is scheduled and curricular applied requirements have been met. Applied Recital Study carries an additional fee and may not be used to fulfill curricular requirements. Corequisite: registration for half or full recital.
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APRS 401 Applied Recital Study
This course serves as applied recital study for one half-hour lesson per week. Credit(s): 1.5
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APRS 402 Applied Recital Study
This course serves as applied recital study for one hour lesson per week. Credit(s): 3
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APRS 403 Applied Recital Study
This course serves as applied recital study for one hour lesson per week. Credit(s): 3
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Applied Teaching Techniques Applied teaching techniques is the study of the pedagogical approaches related to a specific instrument, voice or area of applied study. Review of the sequential development of technique related to the performance medium is covered. Instruction includes review of etude and technical materials or appropriate physical exercises related to individual pedagogical approaches appropriate to specific stages, ages or grade levels from beginning through adult study, observation of students at various levels of technical development and observed introductory teaching experiences. The course includes preparation of an annotated bibliography of specific materials and an in-depth outline of specific courses of study with appropriate approaches and related etudes, solos, and supplementary material for each stage of development.
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APTT 101 Applied Teaching Techniques
This course serves as applied teaching technique study for one half-hour lesson per week. Credit(s): 1.5
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ART 101 Introduction to Drawing and Composition I
This studio course is designed to develop basic observational and drawing skills and to expose students to various drawing materials and techniques. Credit(s): 2
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ART 102 Introduction to Drawing and Composition II
Continuation of ART 101 . Credit(s): 2
Prerequisite(s): ART 101
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ART 200 Art Appreciation
A survey of the principles of aesthetics as applied to painting, sculpture, architecture, ceramics and photography. Credit(s): 3
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ART 214 Investigations in Modern Art
Discussion of images and ideas, using slides of art works as subjects, tracing developments in Western art from Impressionism to the present. Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): ART 200
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ART 216 American Art
An historical survey of American art from 1700 to the present. Credit(s): 3
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ART 295 Topics
Study of specific topics, issues or themes within the field of art. Credit(s): 3
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ART 395 Topics
Selected upper-level topics in art history. Credit(s): 3
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BIO 111 Biology and Society
This non-majors course surveys basic concepts of the biological sciences through research projects, class discussions and lab exercises. Students will examine the nature of science and gain insight into many of the social implications of scientific knowledge, including how information gained through scientific study is used to develop public policy and make informed decisions. This course addresses competencies for Virginia state elementary (K-6) teacher licensure. Credit(s): 4
Corequisite(s): BIOL-111
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BIO 121 General Biology I
General Biology is a two-course sequence that examines the ideas and methods basic to an understanding of contemporary biology. This first course focuses on the fundamental theories of biology, historically significant discoveries, classification of organisms, the chemical basis of life, cell biology and heredity. Three lecture hours plus three laboratory hours per week. Credit(s): 4
Corequisite(s): BIOL 121 General Biology I lab must be taken concurrently
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BIO 122 General Biology II
General Biology is a two-course sequence that examines the ideas and methods basic to an understanding of contemporary biology. This second course focuses on the fundamentals of evolution, ecology, classification of organisms and basic plant and animal anatomy and physiology. Three lecture hours plus three laboratory hours per week. Credit(s): 4
Prerequisite(s): Earned a grade of “C-” or better in BIO 121
Corequisite(s): BIOL 122 General Biology II lab must be taken concurrently
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BIO 131 Human Physiology
In this course, students will gain a fundamental understanding of how the human body functions, as well as the anatomical structures involved. Topics covered will include the basic structure, function, and interaction of systems required for the maintenance, movement, support, control and coordination of the body. Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): None
Corequisite(s): None
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BIO 201 Medical Terminology
The relationship of word parts to their anatomic and physiologic counterparts will be learned in this course. Students will learn to combine appropriate word parts into complete medical terms, to interpret and explain clinical pathology reports, to interpret and explain clinical laboratory results and be able to use correct abbreviations and medical scribe notation. Accurate pronunciation and spelling of complete terms will be emphasized throughout the course. This course is designed to enhance student experiences in courses such as Human Anatomy and Physiology, Pathophysiology or other clinically or medically relevant course. Three lecture hours per week. Credit(s): 3
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BIO 231 Human Anatomy and Physiology I
A course on the structure and function of the human organism. The central theme of homeostasis will be carried throughout. After studying the different structural levels of organization, cells and cellular activity are investigated, followed by the physiology of tissues, skin, bone and muscle. The integrative aspects of the nervous system and sensory organs complete the course. Three lecture hours plus three laboratory hours per week. Credit(s): 4
Prerequisite(s): Earned grade of “C-” or better in BIO 121
Corequisite(s): BIOL 231 Anatomy and Physiology I lab must be taken concurrently
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BIO 232 Human Anatomy and Physiology II
As a continuation of BIO 231 , the central theme of homeostasis will be carried throughout. This course begins with the integrative roles of the endocrine system. The cardiovascular system with all of its ramifications is investigated. Study of the maintenance systems of respiration, digestion, metabolism, excretion, body fluids and reproduction completes the course. Three lecture hours plus three laboratory hours per week. Credit(s): 4
Prerequisite(s): Earned grades of “C-” or better in BIO 121 and BIO 231
Corequisite(s): BIOL 232 Anatomy and Physiology II lab must be taken concurrently
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BIO 260 Microbiology
The fundamental principles of the importance of microorganisms are presented in the course. Topics of course discussions will include the historical importance of microbiology, systematics, microbial metabolism, microbial genetics, biotechnology, pathogenesis, antimicrobial epidemiology and immunology. In addition to traditional learning tools, students will use a variety of multimedia and Internet-based technologies for classroom and laboratory learning experiences. The laboratory will introduce students to the basic techniques for growth and identification of microorganisms. Three lecture hours plus three laboratory hours per week. Credit(s): 4
Prerequisite(s): Earned grade of “C-” or better in BIO 121
Corequisite(s): BIOL 260 Microbiology lab must be taken concurrently
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BIO 285 Research Training I
This course allows students to be instructed by a Biology faculty mentor in the skills necessary to undertake biological research. The research will be of a specific directed nature and will have well-defined objectives. Assigned tasks may encompass a wide variety of activities that will include reading and analyzing journal articles, executing and explaining methods and learning best practices in data collection and documentation. Students are responsible for making arrangements with a faculty mentor prior to enrolling in this course. Credit(s): 1 - 2
Prerequisite(s): An earned grade of “C” or better in BIO 121 or BIO 122 and first-year, sophomore or junior standing
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BIO 286 Research Training II
This course will allow students to be instructed by a Biology faculty mentor in the skills necessary to undertake biological research. The research will be of a specific directed nature and will have well-defined objectives. Assigned tasks may encompass a wide variety of activities that will include reading and analyzing journal articles, executing and explaining methods and learning best practices in data collection and documentation. Students are responsible for making arrangements with a faculty mentor prior to enrolling in this course. Enrollment is limited to freshmen, sophomores and juniors. Credit(s): 1 - 2
Prerequisite(s): BIO 285
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BIO 295 Topics
This course addresses selected topics in biology for reading, discussion, writing, laboratory and field investigation. Credit(s): 2 to 4
Prerequisite(s): Earned grade of “C-” or better in BIO 105 or BIO 121
Corequisite(s): Dependent upon topic, a concurrent Topics Lab may be required
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BIO 316 Genetics
In this course, basic principles of prokaryotic and eukaryotic genetics are applied to the study of biological function at the molecular, cellular and organismal levels. Topics include how biological variation results from meiotic recombination, mutation and selection; chromosome structure and karyotype alterations; pedigree analysis; analysis of Mendelian and non-Mendelian inheritance patterns; population genetics; gene structure and expression; and epigenetics. Recitation will focus on genetics problem solving using concepts learned in lecture. Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): Earned grades of “C-” or better in BIO 121 and BIO 122
Corequisite(s): BIOR 316
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BIO 320 Introduction to Neuroscience
This course explores the function of the nervous system from the level of a single neuron to the interactions of large numbers of neurons in functional and dysfunctional systems. Emphasis will be placed on the electrophysiology and molecular biology of the neuron, sensory systems and the control of motor function. Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): BIO 121 and BIO 122 or BIO 231
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BIO 321 Ecology
Ecology is the study of the interrelationships between organisms and their physical and biological environments. The course will examine the various levels of ecology - populations, species, communities, and ecosystems - in lecture-discussions, laboratory studies and field investigations. Ecological concepts will be considered from various perspectives including theoretical predictions, laboratory experiments, observations, field measurements and resource management applications. Three lecture hours plus three laboratory hours per week. Credit(s): 4
Prerequisite(s): BIO 121 and BIO 121
Corequisite(s): BIOL 321 Ecology lab must be taken concurrently
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BIO 322 Neuroscience of Motor Systems
This course explores the control of motor behavior by the central nervous
system. Various aspects of motor control will be explored at the level of the
spinal cord, brainstem and cerebral cortex. Special emphasis will be placed on
the coordination of motor and sensory systems in planning and executing motor
tasks. Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): BIO 231
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BIO 325 Animal Behavior
A study of the principles and mechanisms of animal behavior. Behavior will be viewed in a genetic, ecological, and evolutionary context. Three lecture hours plus three laboratory hours per week. Credit(s): 4
Prerequisite(s): Earned grades of “C-” or better in BIO 121 and BIO 122 , as well as one additional biology course above BIO 201
Corequisite(s): BIOL 325 Animal Behavior lab must be taken concurrently
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BIO 330 Parasitology
This course addresses the diversity of parasitism in the animal kingdom and provides an introduction to the general biology of parasitic protozoans, helminths,
myxozoans and arthropods. With a focus on parasites of medical and veterinary importance, students will explore the ecology, life cycles, epidemiology,
immunology and physiologic effects of these parasites in their vertebrate and invertebrate hosts. Additionally, emphasis will be placed on the history of
parasitic disease in human populations, allowing students to gain an understanding of the problems these organisms have caused in the past, how they were treated and controlled, and the role parasites may play in the future. BIOL 330 Parasitology lab must be taken concurrently. Credit(s): 4
Prerequisite(s): Earned grade of “C-” or better in BIO 121
Corequisite(s): BIOL 330 Parasitology lab
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BIO 332 Tropical Diseases
This course addresses diseases common in tropical and sub-tropical regions of the world at the cellular, individual and societal levels. Students will investigate
the general biology, ecology, epidemiology, immunology, life cycles, physiologic effects and treatment of these diseases. Emphasis will be placed upon the
diversity of pathogenic agents and the history of tropical diseases, including their control and treatment. Students will investigate how increasing human travel and our changing environmental landscape may affect the spread of disease in the future. BIO 260 is recommended, but not required for success in the course.
Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): Earned grade of “C-” or better in BIO 121
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BIO 336 Molecular Basis of Nutrition
This course addresses human nutrition and metabolism at a molecular level. Macronutrient structures and metabolic pathways will be discussed in detail, as will the molecular roles of micronutrients in cell and body function. Students will investigate symptoms of nutritional deficiencies in the context of nutrient functions. The design of nutritional studies will be examined with a focus on the major sources of data and recent findings. Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): Earned grade of “C-” or better in BIO 121 and CHEM 121
BIO 232 CHEM 122 CHEM 301 and/or CHEM 332 are recommended, but not required for success in the course.
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BIO 340 Evolution
This course examines the principles and mechanisms of evolutionary biology at all levels: molecular, organismal, population, species and above. Evolution will be examined from both historical and contemporary perspectives, but emphasis will be placed on the use and application of modern concepts and techniques to resolve evolutionary questions. Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): Earned grades of “C-” or better in BIO 121 , BIO 122 and BIO 316
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BIO 344 Plant Morphology
A survey of the evolution of plant forms, life cycles and functions from algae to angiosperms. The relationships between adaptive strategies - such as those for reproduction and dissemination - and the structures that pertain to those strategies will also be examined. Many class exercises will integrate morphology with other biological disciplines including taxonomy, evolution, genetics and ecology. In the laboratory and field, students will examine plant features useful in identification and classification. Three lecture hours plus three laboratory hours per week. Credit(s): 4
Prerequisite(s): BIO 121 and BIO 122
Corequisite(s): BIOL 344 Plant Morphology lab must be taken concurrently
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BIO 351 Vertebrate Zoology
Vertebrate Zoology investigates the comparative anatomy, taxonomy, evolution, ecology and behavior of the Subphylum Vertebrata of the Phylum Chordata. The class will consider vertebrates from a variety of perspectives. Such an approach will integrate the various sub-specialties of the biological sciences such as genetics, morphology and systematics. Students are expected to come to field sessions prepared for outdoor work, including data collection, regardless of the weather. Field and laboratory studies will emphasize techniques for species identification as well as investigating population biology, morphology and adaptations. Three lecture plus three laboratory hours per week. Credit(s): 4
Prerequisite(s): BIO 121 and BIO 122
Corequisite(s): BIOL 351 Vertebrate Zoology lab must be taken concurrently
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BIO 365 Diseases in History (same as HIST 365 )
This course is an interdisciplinary topics course examining the impact of human disease on the development of human history. Topics to be discussed include: 1) fundamental information about different types of diseases, disorders, syndromes and disease processes; 2) an extensive review of significant points in history where either the illness and possible death of an individual leader or wide spread epidemics changed the course of human history; and 3) research papers and presentations by each student participating in the course. Diseases to be discussed include infectious diseases and genetic disorders. Three lecture hours per week. Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): BIO 260 Microbiology or PH 301 Epidemiology
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BIO 370 Reproduction
This course addresses reproductive biology, which includes the subjects of fertilization, pregnancy, sexual differentiation and development, regulation by the endocrine system, contraception and infertility. A particular emphasis will be placed on human reproduction; however, other species will be addressed when appropriate. Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): Earned grade of “C-” or better in BIO 121
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BIO 395 Topics
Selected topics in biology for reading, discussion, writing, laboratory and field investigation. Credit(s): 2 to 4
Prerequisite(s): BIO 121 and BIO 122
Corequisite(s): BIOL 395 Topics lab might be taken concurrently
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BIO 409 Cell Biology
This course addresses the structure and function of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells. Topics will include the synthesis and function of macromolecules, membranes and organelles; organization of cells into tissues; cellular signaling and communication; control of the cell cycle and division; and cancer. Credit(s): 4
Prerequisite(s): Earned grades of “C-” or better in BIO 121 , BIO 122 , CHEM 121 and CHEM 122
Corequisite(s): BIOL 409
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BIO 420 Developmental Biology
This course is a study of gametogenesis, fertilization, cell type determination, histogenesis, organogenesis and the formation of the early body plan. Both molecular and organismal aspects of these processes will be discussed, and both a textbook and primary literature will be used. Model systems covered include invertebrate (fly, worm), vertebrate (chicken, frog, fish, mouse) and plant. In addition to gaining knowledge and analytical skills, students will receive extensive instruction on how to give both scientific journal article and research presentations. Laboratory will include observation of and experimentation with invertebrate, vertebrate and plant systems. Credit(s): 4
Prerequisite(s): Earned grade of “C-” or better in BIO 121
Corequisite(s): BIOL 420
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BIO 430 Histology
This course explores the microscopic structure of tissues and organs of the body. The course will focus on the structural organization of cells, tissues and organs, as well as methods of visualization and how structure is related to function. This course will include both laboratory and lecture components. Credit(s): 4
Prerequisite(s): BIO 260
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BIO 465 Medical Microbiology
A comprehensive course on infectious diseases, students learn how to correlate disease symptoms with laboratory findings, the types of specimens required for diagnosis, laboratory procedures to determine microorganism identity and drug susceptibility, current modes of treatment and any new technological advances used for identification and susceptibility testing in the clinical microbiology laboratory. Three lecture hours plus three laboratory hours per week. Credit(s): 4
Prerequisite(s): Earned grades of “C-” or better in microbiology at the 100 or 200 level (BIO 260 ), as well as in BIO 121 and BIO 122 or in BIO 231 and BIO 232
Corequisite(s): BIOL 465 Medical Microbiology lab must be taken concurrently
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BIO 470 Endocrinology
This course explores the anatomy and physiology of the human endocrine system. The regulation, synthesis and degradation of major hormones will be discussed. Interactions of hormones with their receptors and target cell responses will be covered in detail. Dysfunction of the endocrine system and resulting disorders will also be addressed. BIO 231 and BIO 232 are recommended, but not required for success in the course. Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): BIO 121 Enrollment is limited to students with junior or senior standing
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BIO 472 Immunology
The study of the immune system including the importance of humoral and cell-mediated immunity in inflammation, infection, vaccination, hypersensitivity, autoimmunity, immunodeficiency, tumor formation and transplantation. This course is designed for students interested in health professions and health education. Three lecture hours plus three laboratory hours per week. Credit(s): 4
Prerequisite(s): Earned grade of “C-” or better in BIO 232 or BIO 260
Corequisite(s): BIOL 472 Immunology lab must be taken concurrently
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