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MUS 470 - String Pedagogy
Prerequisites, minimum of two years instrumental study, consent of instructor. Level to be approved by course instructor. Fundamentals of string pedagogy from elementary through conservatory levels-emphasis on technique development, pain free physiology of playing, performance practice, repertoire, and pragmatic application to elementary and advanced educational levels. (Offered spring semester, alternate years.) 2 credits
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MUS 471 - Percussion Pedagogy
Prerequisites, minimum of two years of percussion study, consent of instructor. The three primary objectives for this course are to explore the history, pedagogy, and repertoire of classical and contemporary percussion playing. Considering the many kinds of percussion instruments, as well as the career goals of the enrolled student, one or more secondary emphases will be given to the student on specific solo/ensemble repertoire, the researching and purchasing of professional quality instruments and gear, the research and evaluation of university graduate studies in percussion, opportunities in foreign and domestic research and performance seminars, festivals, scholarships, and grants, and career options in percussion performance. (Offered fall semester, alternate years.) 2 credits
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MUS 472 - Woodwind and Brass Pedagogy
Prerequisites, minimum of two years of woodwinds or brass study, consent of instructor. Performance level to be approved by the instructor. Fundamentals of woodwind and brass pedagogy from elementary through conservatory levels-emphasis on technique development, physiology, performance practice, repertoire, and pragmatic application to various educational levels. (Offered spring semester, alternate years.) 2 credits
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MUS 474 - Guitar Pedagogy
Prerequisites, minimum of two years of college-level guitar study, consent of instructor. Fundamentals of guitar pedagogy with emphasis on comparative guitar teaching method books, instruction for various age groups, and practical application to teaching in public and private settings. (Offered spring semester, alternate years.) 2 credits
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MUS 475 - Piano Pedagogy
Prerequisites, two years of piano study, consent of instructor. Fundamentals of piano pedagogy with emphasis on comparative piano teaching methods and practical application to teaching individuals of all ages. (Offered fall semester, alternate years.) 2 credits
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MUS 476 - Vocal Pedagogy
Prerequisite, minimum of two years of vocal study, taken from MUS 106 , or 306, or MUS 406 , or equivalent. Fundamentals of vocal pedagogy with emphasis on historical background, comparative vocal methods, physiology, voice classification, and practical application to teaching individuals of all ages. (Offered spring semester.) 2 credits
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MUS 480 - Music Information Literacy IV
This course presents advanced concepts of music information literacy to prepare students for senior capstones and graduate work. Music majors in 2016 catalog and earlier must attend one session during their fourth year. P/NP. (Offered every semester.) 0 credits
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MUS 490 - Independent Internship
Prerequisites, music major, or minor, and consent of instructor, consent of department chair. This course provides students with the opportunity to receive credit for internships with off-campus music organizations. P/NP. May be repeated for credit. (Offered every semester.) ½-3 credits
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MUS 493 - Directed Research
Prerequisite, consent of instructor. Private instruction for directed research in music. Topics vary, including musicology, ethnomusicology, music theory, film music, music technology, etc. All private music lesson instruction courses carry a variable load; MUS 493 may be taken for 1 to 3 credits, for which each credit is for a half-hour weekly lesson per semester. No audit allowed. Must be taken for a letter grade. May be repeated for credit as course content changes every semester. (Offered every semester.) 1-3 credits
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MUS 493A - Directed Research in Musicology
Prerequisite, consent of instructor. Private instruction for directed research in musicology topics. Projects vary from semester to semester. In this course, advanced music students choose a topic in music history, systematic musicology, ethnomusicology or music theory that is of interest to them, and begin the process of scholarly research in the field, from initial idea through selection of sources and conducting research. The project is intended to be completed in the following semester in MUS 496A . All private music instruction courses carry a variable load; MUS 493A may be taken for 1 to 3 credits, for which each credit is for a half-hour weekly lesson per semester. No audit allowed. Must be taken for a letter grade. May be repeated for credit as course content changes every semester. (Offered every semester.) 1-3 credits
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MUS 493B - Directed Research in Film Music
Prerequisite, consent of instructor. Private instruction for directed research in Film Music topics. Projects vary from semester to semester. All private music instruction courses carry a variable load; MUS 493B may be taken for 1 to 3 credits, for which each credit is for a half-hour weekly lesson per semester. No audit allowed. Must be taken for a letter grade. May be repeated for credit as course content changes every semester. (Offered every semester.) 1-3 credits
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MUS 493C - Directed Research in Music Technology
Prerequisite, consent of instructor. Private instruction for directed research in Music Technology topics. Projects vary from semester to semester. All private music instruction courses carry a variable load; MUS 493 may be taken for 1 to 3 credits, for which each credit is for a half-hour weekly lesson per semester. No audit allowed. Must be taken for a letter grade. May be repeated for credit as course content changes every semester. (Offered every semester.) 1-3 credits
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MUS 493D - Directed Research: Advanced Counterpoint
Prerequisite, consent of instructor. Private instruction in Advanced Counterpoint. Projects vary from semester to semester. All private music instruction courses carry a variable load; MUS 493 may be taken for 1 to 3 credits, for which each credit is for a half-hour weekly lesson per semester. No audit allowed. Must be taken for a letter grade. May be repeated for credit as course content changes every semester. (Offered as needed.) 1-3 credits
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MUS 493E - Directed Research: Advanced Orchestration
Prerequisite, consent of instructor. Private instruction for Advanced Orchestration topics. Projects vary from semester to semester. All private music instruction courses carry a variable load; MUS 493 may be taken for 1 to 3 credits, for which each credit is for a half-hour weekly lesson per semester. No audit allowed. Must be taken for a letter grade. May be repeated for credit as course content changes every semester. (Offered as needed.) 1-3 credits
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MUS 493F - Directed Research: Electroacoustic Music I
Prerequisite, consent of instructor. Private instruction for topics in introductory Electroacoustic Music. Projects vary from semester to semester. All private music instruction courses carry a variable load; MUS 493 may be taken for 1 to 3 credits, for which each credit is for a half-hour weekly lesson per semester. No audit allowed. Must be taken for a letter grade. May be repeated for credit as course content changes every semester. (Offered as needed.) 1-3 credits
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MUS 493G - Directed Research: Electroacoustic Music II
Prerequisite, consent of instructor. Private instruction for Electroacoustic Music II topics. Projects vary from semester to semester. All private music instruction courses carry a variable load; MUS 493 may be taken for 1 to 3 credits, for which each credit is for a half-hour weekly lesson per semester. No audit allowed. Must be taken for a letter grade. May be repeated for credit as course content changes every semester. (Offered as needed.) 1-3 credits
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MUS 493H - Directed Research: Guitar Literature
Prerequisite, consent of instructor. Private instruction for directed research in guitar literature. Projects vary from semester to semester. All private music instruction courses carry a variable load; MUS 493 may be taken for 1 to 3 credits, for which each credit is for a half-hour weekly lesson per semester. No audit allowed. Must be taken for a letter grade. May be repeated for credit as course content changes every semester. (Offered as needed.) 1-3 credits
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MUS 493I - Directed Research: Guitar Pedagogy
Prerequisite, consent of instructor. Private instruction for directed research in Guitar Pedagogy. Projects vary from semester to semester. All private music instruction courses carry a variable load; MUS 493 may be taken for 1 to 3 credits, for which each credit is for a half-hour weekly lesson per semester. No audit allowed. Must be taken for a letter grade. May be repeated for credit as course content changes every semester. (Offered as needed.) 1-3 credits
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MUS 493J - Directed Research: String Pedagogy
Prerequisite, consent of instructor. Private instruction for directed research in String Pedagogy. Projects vary from semester to semester. All private music instruction courses carry a variable load; MUS 493 may be taken for 1 to 3 credits, for which each credit is for a half-hour weekly lesson per semester. No audit allowed. Must be taken for a letter grade. May be repeated for credit as course content changes every semester. (Offered as needed.) 1-3 credits
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MUS 493K - Directed Research: Woodwind and Brass Pedagogy
Prerequisite, consent of instructor. Private instruction for directed research in woodwind and brass pedagogy. Projects vary from semester to semester. All private music instruction courses carry a variable load; MUS 493 may be taken for 1 to 3 credits, for which each credit is for a half-hour weekly lesson per semester. No audit allowed. Must be taken for a letter grade. May be repeated for credit as course content changes every semester. (Offered as needed.) 1-3 credits
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MUS 493M - Directed Research: Percussion Pedagogy
Prerequisite, consent of instructor. Private instruction for directed research in Percussion Pedagogy. Projects vary from semester to semester. All private music instruction courses carry a variable load; MUS 493 may be taken for 1 to 3 credits, for which each credit is for a half-hour weekly lesson per semester. No audit allowed. Must be taken for a letter grade. May be repeated for credit as course content changes every semester. (Offered as needed.) 1-3 credits
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MUS 493N - Directed Research: Piano Pedagogy
Prerequisite, consent of instructor. Private instruction for directed research in Piano Pedagogy. Projects vary from semester to semester. All private music instruction courses carry a variable load; MUS 493 may be taken for 1 to 3 credits, for which each credit is for a half-hour weekly lesson per semester. No audit allowed. Must be taken for a letter grade. May be repeated for credit as course content changes every semester. (Offered as needed.) 1-3 credits
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MUS 493O - Directed Research: Piano Literature
Prerequisite, consent of instructor. Private instruction for directed research in Piano Literature. Projects vary from semester to semester. All private music instruction courses carry a variable load; MUS 493 may be taken for 1 to 3 credits, for which each credit is for a half-hour weekly lesson per semester. No audit allowed. Must be taken for a letter grade. May be repeated for credit as course content changes every semester. (Offered as needed.) 1-3 credits
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MUS 493P - Directed Research: Instrumental Conducting II
Prerequisite, consent of instructor. Private instruction for topics in second semester Instrumental Conducting. Projects vary from semester to semester. All private music instruction courses carry a variable load; MUS 493 may be taken for 1 to 3 credits, for which each credit is for a half-hour weekly lesson per semester. No audit allowed. Must be taken for a letter grade. May be repeated for credit as course content changes every semester. (Offered as needed.) 1-3 credits
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MUS 494 - Piano Literature and History
Prerequisite, pass MUS 102 or MUS 102B with a “C” or better, or consent of instructor. An overview of keyboard literature from the Renaissance to the present in historical and cultural context. (Offered fall semester, alternate years.) 3 credits
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MUS 496 - Seminar
Prerequisite, consent of instructor. Study of individual major composers or specific periods. Subjects vary. (Offered as needed.) 2 credits
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MUS 496A - Seminar: Music History Investigations
Prerequisite, consent of instructor. Capstone course for the BA Music degree. In this course, advanced music students choose a topic in music history, systematic musicology, ethnomusicology or music theory that is of interest to them, and conduct scholarly research in the field, continuing a project begun in previous semester in MUS 493A . The final product is a substantial research/analysis paper, suitable to be seen by the wider scholarly community in the form of publication or graduate school applications. Students will become well-versed in the field, be familiar with the extant literature, and contribute an original, insightful, valuable paper to the field (Offered fall semester.) 2 credits
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MUS 496B - Seminar: Directed Research in Musicology
Prerequisite, consent of instructor. In this course, advanced music students choose a topic in music history, systematic musicology, ethnomusicology or music theory that is of interest to them, and begin the process of scholarly research in the field, from initial idea through selection of sources and conducting research. The project is intended to be completed in the following semester in MUS 496A . May be repeated for credit. (Offered spring semester.) 2 credits
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MUS 496C - Seminar: Topics in Western Music History and Literature
Prerequisite, pass MUS 102B with a “C” or better, or consent of instructor. Prerequisite for B.M. composition major, pass MUS 102B with a “B” or better, or consent of instructor. Variable topic course, topics explore specific composers, periods, genres; sociological, cultural, political issues. May be repeated for credit as topics vary. (Offered as needed.) 3 credits
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MUS 496D - Seminar: Topics in World Music and Culture
Prerequisites, consent of instructor and pass MUS 102B with a “C” or better. Prerequisites for B.M. composition major, pass MUS 102B with a “B” or better and consent of instructor. Variable topic course, topics explore music of specific world regions (more specific regions than the MUS 332 series of courses), specific genres or styles of world musics. May be repeated for credit as topics vary. (Offered as needed.) 3 credits
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MUS 496E - Opera History and Literature
Prerequisites, pass MUS 102B and MUS 134 with at least a C, or consent of instructor. A history of opera, focusing on stylistic musical topics as well as cultural and identity issues. Letter grade. (Offered spring semester, alternate years.) 3 credits
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MUS 497 - Applied Private Instruction in Composition
Prerequisite, consent of instructor. Applied, advanced private instruction in music composition. All private music lesson instruction courses carry a variable load; MUS 497 may be taken for 1 to 3 credits, for which each credit is for a half-hour weekly lesson per semester. No audit allowed. Must be taken for a letter grade. May be repeated for credit as course content changes every semester. Fee: $100. per credit. (Offered every semester.) 1-3 credits
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MUS 497A - Advanced Private Instruction in Conducting
Prerequisite, consent of instructor. Advanced, private instruction in conducting. All private music lesson instruction courses carry a variable load; MUS 497A may be taken for 1 to 3 credits, for which each credit is for a half-hour weekly lesson per semester. No audit allowed. Must be taken for a letter grade. May be repeated for credit as course content changes every semester. Fee: $100 per credit. (Offered every semester.) 1-3 credits
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MUS 497B - Advanced Private Instruction in Score Reading
Prerequisite, consent of instructor. Advanced private instruction in score reading. All private music lesson instruction courses carry a variable load; MUS 497B may be taken for 1 to 3 credits, for which each credit is for a half-hour weekly lesson per semester. No audit allowed. Must be taken for a letter grade. May be repeated for credit as course content changes every semester. Fee: $100 per credit. (Offered every semester.) 1-3 credits
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MUS 498A - Senior Recital in Composition - Full Solo Program
Prerequisites, senior standing, consent of instructor. Full solo recital of student’s own compositions. A full solo recital is required for the Bachelor of Music in Composition, Bachelor of Music in Performance - Conducting, Performance - Instrumental, Keyboard Collaborative Arts (full collaborative recital) and Performance - Vocal Emphasis degrees.
P/NP. No Fee. (Offered every semester.) 0 credit
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MUS 498B - Senior Recital in Conducting Performance - Full Solo Program
Prerequisites, consent of instructor, senior standing. Full recital conducted by student. A full solo recital is required for the Bachelor of Music in Composition, Bachelor of Music in Performance - Conducting, Performance - Instrumental, Keyboard Collaborative Arts (full collaborative recital) and Performance - Vocal Emphasis degrees.
P/NP. No Fee. (Offered every semester.) 0 credit
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MUS 498C - Senior Recital Instrumental Performance-Orchestral Instruments-Full Solo Program, Accompanied
Prerequisites, senior standing, consent of instructor. Full solo recital on an orchestral instrument. A full solo recital is required for the Bachelor of Music in Composition, Bachelor of Music in Performance - Conducting, Performance - Instrumental, Keyboard Collaborative Arts (full collaborative recital) and Performance - Vocal Emphasis degrees.
P/NP. Fee: $300. (Offered every semester.) 0 credit
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MUS 498D - Senior Recital in Instrumental Performance, Guitar Area - Full Solo Program
Prerequisites, consent of instructor, senior standing. Full solo recital on guitar. A full solo recital is required for the Bachelor of Music in Composition, Bachelor of Music in Performance - Conducting, Performance - Instrumental, Keyboard Collaborative Arts (full collaborative recital) and Performance - Vocal Emphasis degrees.
P/NP. No Fee. (Offered every semester.) 0 credit
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MUS 498E - Senior Recital in Instrumental Performance, Piano Area - Full Solo Program
Prerequisites, senior standing, consent of instructor. Full solo recital on piano. A full solo recital is required for the Bachelor of Music in Composition, Bachelor of Music in Performance - Conducting, Performance - Instrumental, Keyboard Collaborative Arts (full collaborative recital) and Performance - Vocal Emphasis degrees.
P/NP. No Fee. (Offered every semester.) 0 credit
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MUS 498F - Senior Recital in Keyboard Collaborative Arts - Full Collaborative Program
Prerequisites, senior standing, consent of instructor. Full collaborative program on piano. A full solo recital is required for the Bachelor of Music in Composition, Bachelor of Music in Performance - Conducting, Performance - Instrumental, Keyboard Collaborative Arts (full collaborative recital) and Performance - Vocal Emphasis degrees.
P/NP. No Fee. (Offered every semester.) 0 credit
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MUS 498G - Senior Recital in Vocal Performance - Full Solo Program, Accompanied
Prerequisites, senior standing, consent of instructor. Full solo recital in voice. A full solo recital is required for the Bachelor of Music in Composition, Bachelor of Music in Performance - Conducting, Performance - Instrumental, Keyboard Collaborative Arts (full collaborative recital) and Performance - Vocal Emphasis degrees.
P/NP. Fee: $300. (Offered every semester.) 0 credit
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MUS 498H - Senior Recital Instrumental Performance-Orchestral Instrument-Full Solo Program, Unaccompanied
Prerequisites, senior standing, consent of instructor. Full solo recital on an orchestral instrument, unaccompanied. A full solo recital is required for the Bachelor of Music in Composition, Bachelor of Music in Performance - Conducting, Performance - Instrumental, Keyboard Collaborative Arts (full collaborative recital) and Performance - Vocal Emphasis degrees.
P/NP. No Fee. (Offered every semester.) 0 credit
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MUSB 100 - Introduction to the Business of Music
Prerequisite, music major or any music minor, or consent of instructor. This course will cover artistic considerations, music production, product development, fundamentals of music marketing, music supervision, publication, distribution, concert and talent management, record companies, touring, administration, music legal, copyright, licensing, and potential income streams; agents, managers, role of unions, performing rights societies, and the Internet; career preparation. Several expert guests from the music industry will be invited. Letter grade. (Offered fall semester.) 3 credits
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MUSB 300 - Music Publishing, Marketing, Promotion, and Distribution
Prerequisite, MUSB 100 or consent of instructor. A survey of methods of creating income streams, including the role of publishers; music acquisition; music evaluation for A & R; administration of print and performance rights; handling of foreign affiliates, sub-publishers and other business relationships; budgeting, investment strategies; competition research; branding; online music marketing, data analytics; evaluation of platforms and systems; deal structures; broadcasting; contests, competitions, and awards. Letter grade. (Offered spring semester.) 3 credits
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MUSB 301 - Music Supervision
Prerequisite, MUSB 100 or music major/any of the music minors or consent of instructor. Principles of music supervision for film, television, broadcast, and new media; including working with composers and songwriters/lyricists, directors, producers, licensing executives/music publishers. Also covered: selection, budgeting and music clearance of songs; basics of licensing transactions; fundamentals of music production oversight and administration; case studies of creative approaches; methods for negotiation. Final project will involve music supervision for student film/media project to develop competency in problem solving. Letter grade. (Offered fall semester.) 3 credits
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MUSB 400A - Topics in Music Business: Business and Legal Aspects of the Music Industry
Prerequisite, MUSB 100 or music major/any of the music minors or consent of instructor. Fundamentals of music copyright laws as applicable to traditional and new media including contracts, licensing, and royalties; infringement case studies; contractual relationships with composers, arrangers, orchestrators and other music professionals; working with unions, basics of employment law; negotiation tactics, money and power relationship and inequities in the practice of the law. Letter grade. (Offered spring semester, alternate years.) 3 credits
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MUSB 400B - Topics in Music Business: Leadership and Ethics in the Music Industry
Prerequisite, MUSB 100 or music major/any of the music minors, or consent of instructor. This course will survey trends and strategies, music advocacy, conflict avoidance and resolution, professional development, entrepreneurship, global marketing and cultural respect, sexual harassment, diversity, ethical standards, and networking opportunities. Several expert guest speakers will present on their real-world experiences. Students will do a case study analysis to develop skills as effective and efficient managers within the context of clarified values. Letter grade. (Offered spring semester, alternate years.) 3 credits
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NEUR 301 - Introduction to Neuroscience
Prerequisites, 100 or 200-level course in Philosophy, PSY 101 , CPSC 230 , consent of Neuroscience program director, consent of faculty mentor and MATH 203 or PSY 203 or MATH 303 and BIOL 204 or BIOL 208 . A multidisciplinary course investigating the breadth of neuroscience by examining “big questions” about nervous system function. This course will examine the history of the discipline, take stock of where it is today, and explore the evolution of neuroscience research. Letter grade. (Offered fall semester.) 3 credits
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NEUR 302 - Introduction to Neuroscience Laboratory
Prerequisites, 100 or 200-level course in Philosophy, PSY 101 , CPSC 230 , consent of Neuroscience program director, consent of faculty mentor and MATH 203 or PSY 203 or MATH 303 and BIOL 204 or BIOL 208 . Corequisite, NEUR 301 . This course will examine various experimental approaches used in neuroscience research. Students will learn techniques and then apply them to an experiment and present their results. Letter grade. (Offered fall semester.) 1 credit
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NEUR 410 - Neural Computation
Prerequisites, MATH 115 , MATH 116 , MATH 203 , MATH 211 . This course is a survey of the different ways that neurons and networks of neurons compute. Includes an introduction to the biophysics of neurons and synapses, and the mathematical descriptions of neurons, neural networks, and neuro-inspired artificial intelligence. How do neurons and networks of neurons represent information, and how do they compute with it? The course will also survey computational modeling methods for neuroscience. Letter grade. (Offered fall semester, alternate years.) 3 credits
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NEUR 495 - Capstone in Neuroscience
Prerequisites, NEUR 301 , NEUR 302 , consent of Neuroscience program director, consent of faculty mentor, completion of most electives to fulfill the minor. Students are exposed to current discussions in the neuroscience field, selected by the instructor, through readings of the primary literature. Letter grade. (Offered spring semester.) 3 credits
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NEUR 499 - Individual Study in Neuroscience
Prerequisites, NEUR 301 , NEUR 302 , consent of Neuroscience program director, consent of faculty mentor and BIOL 407 or PSY 333 . Supervised individual study or research on a special problem or in a selected area of neuroscience that is not provided for by regular curriculum offerings. Letter grade with Pass/No Pass option. May be repeated for credit. (Offered every semester.) 1-3 credits
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PCST 120 - Introduction to International Relations
(Same as POSC 120 .) 3 credits
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PCST 150 - Introduction to Peace Studies
An introduction to the applied meanings of peace, justice, and peacemaking particularly at the societal and global levels. Topics explored include the roots of national and international conflict, the dangers of nuclear holocaust, and various attempts to prevent war and achieve disarmament. (Offered every year.) 3 credits
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PCST 160 - Introduction to Disability Studies; Challenging Myths of Normalcy
(Same as IES 150 , POSC 150 .) 3 credits
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PCST 200 - Introduction to Human Rights
What are human rights? This course examines the history and development of the concept of human rights as well as contemporary controversies within the field. Using case studies from various regions of the world, students examine the politics, pitfalls, and promises of human rights discourse. Letter grade with Pass/No Pass option. (Offered as needed.) 3 credits
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PCST 201 - Research Methods: Peace Studies
An introduction to the systematic examination of peace and conflict related phenomena. Students are introduced to a range of social science methodologies, such as ethnographic fieldwork, experiments, content analysis, qualitative interviewing, historical comparative, and surveys. Emphasis is placed on the development of a research question, research design, and analysis. (Offered every semester.) 3 credits
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PCST 229 - Experimental Course
(Offered as needed.) 3 credits
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PCST 239 - People With Disabilities in Politics and Society
(Same as POSC 239 .) This course explores people with disabilities (PWDs)’ participation in politics and society. Students consider differences 1) over time; 2) between countries and cultures; and, 3) between conventional and unconventional strategies for political, social, and economic participation. Students examine similarities to and differences from representations of other historically disadvantaged groups and social movements including the women’s movement, gay and lesbian rights movements, and ethnic movements. The role and implications of charity will also be explored. A final theme is relationships between disability issues and issues of war and peace. Letter grade with Pass/No Pass option. (Offered every year.) 3 credits
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PCST 240 - Theories of Peace and Conflict
Prerequisite, PCST 150 . In this course, some notable interdisciplinary theories of peace and conflict will be examined. These pose questions and offer explanations for: violence vs. nonviolence; biological, social, economic, etc. causes of human conflict; and conflict management, resolution, and transformation. The focus of this course will be on the genealogy of the ideas that underlie Peace Studies and how to apply them. Letter grade. (Offered fall semester.) 3 credits
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PCST 242 - Mindfulness
(Same as REL 242 .) 1½ credit
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PCST 251 - Intercultural Conflict and Communication
(Same as POSC 251 .) The us/them dichotomy is waged in the language of culture. When people realize their cultural differences are they doomed to clash? This course explores what people can learn from the study of communication that would help them understand intercultural conflicts and act as agents of resolution and promoters of intercultural cooperation. Letter grade with Pass/No Pass option. (Offered every year.) 3 credits
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PCST 253 - Mediation and Conflict Resolution
(Same as PCST 453 .) The theory and practice of mediation through role-playing of effective techniques in dealing with a wide variety of interpersonal, workplace, group, and international conflicts and negotiations. (Offered every year.) 3 credits
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PCST 257 - Model United Nations I
(Same as POSC 257 .) This course involves preparation for, and participation in, Model United Nations Activities. It also serves as an introductory course on the United Nations itself. Students will master UN procedures of debate and deliberation as well as complete detailed research on one country’s policy at the UN. (Offered fall semester.) 3 credits
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PCST 290 - Independent Internship
(Offered as needed.) 1-3 credits
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PCST 291 - Student-Faculty Research/Creative Activity
Prerequisite, consent of instructor. Students engage in independent, faculty-mentored scholarly research/creative activity in their discipline which develops fundamentally novel knowledge, content, and/or data. Topics or projects are chosen after discussions between student and instructor who agree upon objective and scope. P/NP or letter grade option with consent of instructor. May be repeated for credit. (Offered every semester.) 1-3 credits
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PCST 310 - International Approaches to Health
(Same as HSCI 410 .) 3 credits
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PCST 319 - Israel/Palestine: 3000 Years
(Same as HIST 319 , POSC 319 .) 3 credits
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PCST 320 - International Law, International Organizations, and World Order
(Same as POSC 320 .) 3 credits
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PCST 323 - Law and Politics of Mass Atrocity
(Same as POSC 323 .) 3 credits
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PCST 324 - History on Trial: African Struggle for Truth and Justice
(Same as HIST 320 .) 3 credits
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PCST 325 - Albert Schweitzer: His Life and Thought
(Same as PHIL 325 , REL 325 .) 3 credits
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PCST 328 - Human Rights Law
(Same as POSC 328 .) 3 credits added
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PCST 329 - Experimental Course
(Offered as needed.) 3 credits
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PCST 332 - Democracy and Democratization
(Same as POSC 332 .) 3 credits
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PCST 333 - Global Conflict Analysis and Resolution
This course examines in a multidisciplinary fashion the driving forces behind global conflicts both historically and currently, based on case studies. The foci of the course include democracy-autocracy; recognition-non-recognition; and the role of international institutions and non-governmental organizations in international conflicts. Letter grade with Pass/No Pass option. (Offered spring semester.) 3 credits
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PCST 352 - Race and Change in South Africa and the United States
(Same as POSC 352 .) Apartheid has ended in South Africa, yet ethnic violence and economic challenges cloud the future of South Africa. Despite the civil rights movement, racial injustice persists in America. What insights can South Africa provide for the United States? (Offered alternate years.) 3 credits
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PCST 353 - Peace and Conflict in the Middle East
(Same as POSC 353 .) 3 credits
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PCST 354 - Non-Violent Social Change
(Same as POSC 354 , SOC 354 .) In a world consumed by religious, ethnic, and social strife, we need to search for nonviolent means of solving human problems. Readings, films, and web materials are used to examine the practice of nonviolent social change and explore failed and successful cases of nonviolent social change in the United States, South Africa, Poland, Argentina, Denmark, Chile, and India. Students engage with community organizations in an effort to make nonviolent change. (Offered every year.) 3 credits
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PCST 355 - Vietnam: War, Peace, and Legacy
(Same as POSC 355 .) The U.S. war in Vietnam had an enormous impact upon both countries. Debates still rage about who won the war and why. Students will study the war, the peace movement, and the legacy of the conflict. (Offered every year.) 3 credits
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PCST 356 - The Psychology of International Conflict
(Same as POSC 356 .) This course will cover key theories of conflict at that micro and macro level, including the role of the leader and small and large groups as generators, transmitters, and recipients of conflict dynamics. As the understanding of international conflict requires a multi-level approach, this course cuts across the field of politics, sociology, psychology, and history. (Offered every year.) 3 credits
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PCST 357 - Model United Nations II
(Same as POSC 357 .) Prerequisites, PCST 257 or POSC 257 and consent of instructor. This course involves preparation for, and participation in, Model United Nations Activities. It also serves as an introductory course on the United Nations itself. Students will master UN procedures of debate and deliberation as well as complete detailed research on one country’s policy at the UN. Students will participate in National Model UN Conference and will be required to pay airfare, ground transportation, and meals. Letter grade with Pass/No Pass option. May be repeated for credit. (Offered spring semester.) 3 credits
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PCST 358 - Islam and the West
(Same as POSC 358 , REL 358 .) This course begins with an introduction to Islam, its historical interaction with the Christian world, and then focuses on the contemporary relations between the Muslim world and the Judeo-Christian influenced west. It explores whether current conflicts derive from religious differences, historical conflicts of interest, or from contemporary political and cultural incompatibilities. It also stresses the heterogeneity in the Islamic community, which is often overlooked by the west. (Offered spring semester.) 3 credits
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PCST 359 - Terrorism and War in the Media
(Same as SOC 359 .) The course examines how terrorism and war are portrayed in film, television, news sources, and other media. We explore how media is used by elites on various sides of a conflict and by social movement actors to construct cultural conceptions of terrorists/freedom fighters, the enemy, just wars, and even success in a conflict. We also observe the impact of these media constructions. Students are introduced to the methodology of content analysis and use it to produce research about contemporary media trends about conflict. (Offered fall semester, alternate years.) 3 credits
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PCST 360 - War, Memory, and Literature
(Same as ENG 360 .) This course focuses on the war literature of the twentieth and twenty-first centuries. The great wars of the twentieth century, anticipated by the US Civil War, introduced increasingly accurate and deadly techniques and weapons, and the inspiring words long associated with battle: glory, courage, honor - all accompanied by and confirmed by God’s sanction - began to ring hollow. World War II, with its Holocaust association and its destruction of whole cities, culminating in Hiroshima and Nagasaki, fundamentally changed our vision of war. In this introduction to war literature-novels, memoirs, and poetry-we will see war treated less as a path to glory than as a tragic waste, a foolish and useless source of pain and death, or even as a black comedy. In the twentieth and twenty-first centuries, God continues to lead some people to war, but for others, God can only be invoked in the name of peace, and for still others, the wars of the last century prove that God is dead. (Offered as needed.) 3 credits
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PCST 364 - International Politics of the Middle East
(Same as POSC 364 .) 3 credits
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PCST 366 - Conflict and Social Change in Latin America
(Same as ANTH 361 .) 3 credits
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PCST 377 - Religion and Global Politics
(Same as POSC 377 .) 3 credits
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PCST 380 - Southern African Challenges and Change
This course will take students to countries in the Southern African region which have experienced apartheid and colonialism and are now engaged in shaping independent and prosperous countries. The challenges these countries (namely, South Africa, Mozambique, Swaziland, Lesotho, Botswana and Namibia) face today are those stemming from poverty, climate change, corruption, global crime, xenophobia, sexism and global (and local) wealth inequality. Meeting and interacting with individuals and groups attempting to address these problems, this course seeks to impart to its participants the experiences and knowledge which Southern Africans have acquired combating these ills. Additionally, it is hoped that course participants will take away knowledge, insights and understandings that will enrich their capacities for pursuing peace and social and economic justice solutions back in the USA. IS 580 will travel with PSCT 380. Letter grade. Fee: TBD. (Offered summer.) 6 credits
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PCST 383 - Critical Discourse, Social Change, and Positive Peace
(Same as LEAD 383 .) Prerequisite, integrated educational studies major or minor, leadership studies minor, or leadership cluster, or peace studies major, or minor, or consent of instructor. How do we move from passive inaction to more active participation in response to oppression in its many forms? This course examines individuals and movements that have addressed both historical and contemporary gross violations of human rights including genocides and other atrocities. Students consider political, philosophical, and systemic theories of how change happens and explore their leadership implications. May be used to satisfy the “Leading Change” (applied capstone) requirement in the LEAD minor. (Offered every year.) 3 credits
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PCST 393 - Peace Communication
(Same as SCC 393 .) This course will take students to a location to analyze the communication strategies of various organizations that pursue peace and social justice, situating this communication within the specific history and culture of the area. Emphasizing real world examples of peace communication practice, the course provides a chance to analyze these through the lens of research and theory from communication studies and peace studies. Students will meet with leaders from and observe a mixture of government agencies, non-profits, non-governmental and advocacy organizations, for-profit social enterprises, and/or international institutions. Students will be expected to attend classes and complete readings and/or written assignments prior to, during, and after departure. Focus of the course will vary depending on the instructors and the location of the program. May be repeated for credit. Fee: TBD. (Offered interterm, alternate years.) 3 credits
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PCST 399 - Individual Study
(Offered as needed.) 1-6 credits
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PCST 401 - Preparatory Course for the Capstone Project
In this course, students will prepare to undertake their capstone project and write their thesis. This includes engaging in and reviewing major methodological approaches to peace studies research, data collection, and literature review. Students will improve writing and editing skills, and improve their critical thinking and argument analysis. Goals include student completion of a Thesis Proposal that clearly defines the argument and plan for research, and the collection of data to fulfill the thesis requirement. (Offered fall semester.) 3 credits
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PCST 429 - Experimental Course
(Offered as needed.) 3 credits
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PCST 439 - Disability, Policy, and the Law
(Same as POSC 439 .) 3 credits
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PCST 453 - Mediation and Conflict Resolution
(Same as PCST 253 .) 3 credits
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PCST 490 - Independent Internship
P/NP. (Offered every semester.) 1-3 credits
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PCST 491 - Student-Faculty Research/Creative Activity
Prerequisite, consent of instructor. Students engage in independent, faculty-mentored scholarly research/creative activity in their discipline which develops fundamentally novel knowledge, content, and/or data. Topics or projects are chosen after discussions between student and instructor who agree upon objective and scope. P/NP or letter grade option with consent of instructor. May be repeated for credit. (Offered every semester.) 1-3 credits
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PCST 498 - Capstone Project in Peace and Conflict Studies
Prerequisites, PCST 150 , PCST 201 . The course requires students to engage in independent research, building on coursework from the Peace Studies Major. In their capstone projects students apply theories of international and intergroup conflict, to a topic related to peace and justice issues. Through class discussions, readings, presentations, and case studies the students prepare to utilize concepts, practices, and research from Peace Studies. (Offered as needed.) 3 credits
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PCST 499 - Individual Study
Prerequisite, consent of instructor. For students who wish to pursue a special area of study not included in the curriculum. To enroll in individual study students must complete the individual study and research form (available from the Office of the University Registrar) and obtain the signatures of the department chair of the course and course instructor. Students should spend 40 to 50 hours in instruction and research for each credit of individual study. Letter grade. May be repeated for credit. (Offered every semester.) 1-3 credits
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