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  • 4.00 Credits

    Applied music composition practices in the context of traditional styles of Western music up to and including the first half of the 20th century. Includes development of skills in notation, instrumentation, harmonic structures, and counterpoint. Composing and presenting at least one moderate length work and one multi-movement work is also a goal. May be repeated once for credit. Prerequisite: MUS 1 or permission of instructor. Offered every semester.
  • 4.00 Credits

    An introduction to the basic cultural role, issues, structures, operations, and personnel of performing arts (music and theatre) organizations, focusing primarily on the non-profit sector. Contextual subjects will include: an arts institution's role in and responsibility to its community; government's role in the arts; issues of control and power within the organization. Specific topics will include: types of organizations and organizational structures; marketing, publicity and public relations; fundraising, donor relations, grant writing; long-range planning. Prerequisite: At least 8 credits in music or theatre. Same as: THEA 70.
  • 1.00 Credits

    Private music instruction for students with beginning to intermediate performance skills. Lessons are with affiliate artists appointed by the department. Students are expected to perform at least once by the end of the semester in which they are registered for the course in either the department's monthly Works-in-Progress recitals in the Concert Hall or in an informal studio recital (choice of performing venue will be at the instructor's discretion). Separate sections for vocal, keyboard, guitar, strings, woodwinds, brass, and percussion lessons. All fees for such studies are borne directly by the student and are in addition to the regular tuition charges and fees of the University. Limited scholarship aid is available at the discretion of the department. Graded Pass/Unsatisfactory. Graded Pass/Unsatisfactory. May be repeated for at most eight credits toward the degree. Signature of instructor required for registration. Offered every semester.
  • 2.00 Credits

    The study of neurobiological mechanisms underlying learning and memory. Current theories of cognition are examined from a developmental, molecular, cellular and systems approach. Specific intracellular changes observed in neurons from both invertebrate models of learning and memory are evaluated. Anatomical correlates of thought are investigated as well as neuro-pharmacological approaches to the study of learning and memory. Meets: Two hours class. Prerequisite: BIOL 2 or BIOL 22. Offered fall semester. Same as: BIOL 124.
  • 2.00 - 4.00 Credits

    A review and discussion of current problems in the biological determinants of behavior. The particular issues explored are announced prior to registration Amount of credit established at time of registration. Signature of instructor required for registration. Prerequisite: PSYC 109. Offered annually. Same as: PSYC 144.
  • 2.00 - 4.00 Credits

    Topics relevant to neuroscience may be offered as opportunities arise. Amount of credit established at time of registration. May be repeated for credit as topic changes. Offering to be determined.
  • 2.00 Credits

    Independent investigation of a topic in neuroscience chosen in consultation with the instructor and approved by the neurosciences director. Regular meetings by arrangement with the instructor. Final literature research paper or research proposal required. Course may be repeated. Signature of instructor required for registration. Prerequisite: PSYC 109 and BIOL 129. Offered every semester.
  • 2.00 - 4.00 Credits

    Independent laboratory or field research in neuroscience on a topic chosen in consultation with a faculty sponsor. A final research report is required. An approved research proposal is required prior to beginning the research project. Amount of credit established at time of registration. Course may be repeated. Signature of instructor required for registration. Prerequisite: PSYC 109 and BIOL 129. Offered every semester.
  • 4.00 Credits

    This research course will focus on using the knowledge, techniques, and technology from different science disciplines to explore a specific "great challenge" research question. Students will be exposed to a variety of research techniques, learn to work collaboratively combining resources, and explore research topics that may otherwise seem daunting to a single disciplinary approach. The culmination of this team research project will be a campus-wide symposium in which the students present their research. Scientists from industry, government, and academia will also be invited to discuss their work and debate major issues in the area of research. Prerequisite: Any two laboratory science courses.
  • 4.00 Credits

    A broad, cross-disciplinary introduction to the study of Africa and the African diaspora. Explores the various historic and contemporary approaches, arguments, and theories on the study of Africans and people of the African diaspora within several disciplines, including anthropology, economics, literature, history, music, religion, sociology, art, and political science. Seeks to encourage students to think critically about a variety of issues related to the lives of Africans and people of the African diaspora. Enrollment priority: given to Pan-African studies majors and minors. Offered fall semester.
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