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MATH 222 - Linear Algebra
FDR: SC
Credits: 3
Prerequisite: The equivalent of MATH 102 with a C grade or better or MATH 201 or 221. Linear algebra is the backbone of much of mathematics. Students in this course learn to identify and explain the basic principles, terminology, and theories used in linear algebra, and apply quantitative and/or qualitative reasoning skills to solve problems posed in linear algebra, primarily through applications of to both mathematics and the sciences, and also by writing proofs In mathematics.
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MATH 239 - Dimensions of Art and Math
(ARTS 239) FDR: HA
Credits: 3
In this studio course, we explore subject matters from the interface of mathematics and art by combining mathematical principles and artistic sensibilities and processes. We explore the potential synergy between the two disciplines through looking at designs, patterns, dimensions, and forms through two separate prisms, and we try to find ways in which one can be applied to the other. Abrams and Tamir.
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MATH 270 - Financial and Actuarial Mathematics
Credits: 3
Prerequisite: MATH 102. An introduction to some of the fundamental topics in financial and actuarial mathematics. Possible topics include calculating present and accumulated values for various streams of cash and the theoretical basis of corporate finance and financial models and the application of those models to insurance and other financial risks. Staff.
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MATH 291 - Directed Summer Research
Experiential Learning (EXP): Yes
Credits: 1
Graded Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory. Directed individual research in mathematics during the summer months. Each student conducts primary research in partnership with a mathematics faculty member by prior mutual agreement. Consult with individual faculty for a description of current research areas. May be repeated for degree credit with consent of the instructor. Staff.
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MATH 292 - Directed Summer Research
Experiential Learning (EXP): Yes
Credits: 2
Graded Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory. Directed individual research in mathematics during the summer months. Each student conducts primary research in partnership with a mathematics faculty member by prior mutual agreement. Consult with individual faculty for a description of current research areas. May be repeated for degree credit with consent of the instructor. Staff.
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MATH 293 - Directed Summer Research
Experiential Learning (EXP): Yes
Credits: 3
Graded Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory. Directed individual research in mathematics during the summer months. Each student conducts primary research in partnership with a mathematics faculty member by prior mutual agreement. Consult with individual faculty for a description of current research areas. May be repeated for degree credit with consent of the instructor. Staff.
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MATH 301 - Fundamental Concepts of Mathematics
Credits: 4
Prerequisite: Six credits of mathematics or a grade of at least B in MATH 102. Basic analytical tools and principles useful in mathematical investigations, from their beginning stages, in which experimentation and pattern analysis are likely to play a role, to their final stages, in which mathematical discoveries are formally proved to be correct. Strongly recommended for all prospective mathematics majors.
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MATH 303 - Complex Analysis
Credits: 3
Prerequisite: MATH 221 or consent of the instructor. Algebra of complex numbers, polar form, powers, and roots. Derivatives and geometry of elementary functions. Line integrals, the Cauchy Integral Theorem, the Cauchy Integral formula, Taylor and Laurent Series, residues, and poles. Applications.
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MATH 309 - Probability
Credits: 3
Prerequisite: The equivalent of MATH 221 with C grade or better. Probability, probability density and distribution functions, mathematical expectation, discrete and continuous random variables, and moment generating functions.
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MATH 310 - Mathematical Statistics
Credits: 3
Prerequisite: MATH 309. Sampling distributions, point and interval estimation, testing hypotheses, regression and correlation, and analysis of variance.
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MATH 311 - Real Analysis
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: MATH 201 (or 301) and 221. A systematic study of concepts basic to calculus, such as topology of the real numbers, limits, differentiation, integration, sequences and series. Additional topics vary by instructor. Staff.
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MATH 321 - Abstract Algebra
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: MATH 201 (or 301) and 222. An introduction to basic algebraic structures common throughout mathematics. These include rings, fields, groups, homomorphisms and quotient structures. Additional topics vary by instructor. Staff.
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MATH 332 - Ordinary Differential Equations
Credits: 3
Prerequisite: MATH 221 with C grade or better. First and second order differential equations, systems of differential equations, and applications. Techniques employed are analytic, qualitative, and numerical.
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MATH 333 - Partial Differential Equations
Credits: 3
Prerequisite: MATH 332. An introduction to the study of boundary value problems and partial differential equations. Topics include modeling heat and wave phenomena, Fourier series, separation of variables, and Bessel functions. Techniques employed are analytic, qualitative, and numerical.
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MATH 343 - Geometry
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: MATH 201 (or 301) , 221, and 222. This course is an introduction to geometric techniques through study of Euclidean and non-Euclidean geometries and their transformations. Additional topics vary by instructor. Staff.
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MATH 345 - Calculus on Manifolds
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: MATH 221 and 222. This course builds on material from both multivariable calculus and linear algebra. Topics covered include: manifolds, derivatives as linear transformations, tangent spaces, inverse and implicit function theorems, integration on manifolds, differential forms, and the generalized Stokes’ Theorem. Staff.
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MATH 361 - Graph Theory
Credits: 3
Prerequisite: MATH 201 or instructor consent. An overview of major topics in graph theory, including graphs and digraphs, trees, connectivity, cycles and traversability, colorings, and planar graphs.
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MATH 363 - Combinatorics
Credits: 3
Prerequisite: MATH 122, 201, or 222. Topics include counting methods, permutations and combinations, binomial identities, recurrence relations. generating functions, special sequences, partitions, and other topics as time and student interest permit. Staff.
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MATH 365 - Number Theory
Credits: 3
Prerequisite: MATH 201 or consent of the instructor. Topics include prime numbers, Euclidean algorithm, congruences, Chinese Remainder Theorem, Fermat’s Little Theorem, Euler’s Theorem, arithmetic functions, Euler’s phi function, perfect numbers, the quadratic reciprocity law, continued fractions, and other topics as time and student interest permit.
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MATH 369 - The Mathematics of Puzzles and Games
Credits: 4
Prerequisites: MATH 321 or instructor consent. The application of mathematics to puzzles and games. A brief survey on the designs of tournaments. The puzzles and games include but are not limited to the Rubik’s Cube, poker, blackjack, and peg solitaire. Staff.
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MATH 383 - Topics in Mathematics
Credits: 3 in fall and winter, 4 in spring
Prerequisite: MATH 201, 221 or 222, but may vary with topic. Readings and conferences for a student or students on topics agreed upon with the directing staff. May be repeated for degree credit if the topics are different.
Spring 2022, MATH 383A-01: The Mathematics of Information (3). Prerequisite: MATH 201 and MATH 222. The modern world runs on information. Huge numbers of bits (0s and 1s) are passing invisibly through the wires and air around you right now. These bits encode various types of data including text, pictures, audio/video signals etc. In 1948, a pioneering paper by Claude Shannon founded a new research area: information theory. Among other things, this investigates the process of converting streams of symbols from one form to another and various associated questions that are still the focus of much modern research. For example, what is the most efficient way to go about encoding a stream of data so that it can be transmitted as quickly as possible over some channel or stored using a minimal amount of space? How can one build in redundancy so that errors due to noise (scratches on a CD/DVD, electromagnetic interference etc.) can be detected and corrected? What should you do if privacy/secrecy is important? In this course, we will see how some of these questions can be formalized and addressed mathematically. Bush.
Spring 2022, MATH 383B-01: Configuration Spaces (3). Prerequisite: MATH 201 or MATH 221 or MATH 222. A configuration space is a mathematical object that encodes all the possible states of a system that has multiple moving parts. Examples of such systems include mechanical linkages as well as physical brain-teasers like the Rubik’s cube. The mathematical study of configuration spaces is applied widely in a number of practical fields, such as robotics. In this course we will study the configuration spaces associated to various types of mechanisms, puzzles, and gadgets. We will learn how to analyze the complexity of mechanical linkages and the difficulty of logic-based puzzles such as Sudoku. Students will have the opportunity to design and build their own examples. Abrams.
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MATH 391 - Topics in Analysis
Credits: 3
Prerequisite: MATH 311. Topics vary but can include complex analysis, topology, differential equations, differential topology, numerical analysis, functional analysis, measure theory, fractal geometry, Lebesgue integration and Fourier analysis, harmonic analysis, and analytic number theory. May be repeated for degree credit if the topic is different.
Fall 2021, MATH 391A-01: Topics in Analysis: Numerical Mathematics for Data Science (3). Prerequisite: MATH 311. This course is designed to introduce knowledge of numerical computation and analysis, in order to equip students with necessary numerical techniques to address practical questions arising from data science and other fields. We will discuss useful methods to construct mathematical models from given data and powerful algorithms to solve large scale systems of linear equations which are formulated during the creation of mathematical models. Students will also learn computational complexity, accuracy, stability, conditioning, and other mathematical concepts of numerical analysis which are fundamental in developing an efficient numerical algorithm. MATLAB will be the programming language used for this course. Wang.
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MATH 392 - Topics in Abstract Algebra
Credits: 3
Prerequisite: MATH 321. Topics vary but can include field and Galois theory, geometric and combinatorial group theory, representation theory, number theory, algebraic number theory, commutative algebra, algebraic geometry, arithmetic geometry, advanced linear algebra, algebraic coding theory and cryptography, algebraic topology, homological algebra, and graph theory, May be repeated for degree credit if the topic is different.
Winter 2022, Math 392A-01: Topics in Abstract Algebra: Rings, Fields, and Galois Theory (3).
Prerequisite: MATH 321. Rings, ring homomorphisms, modules, module homomorphisms, Euclidean domains, PIDs, UFDs, field extensions, degree, algebraic numbers, automorphisms, irreducible polynomials, Galois groups, Galois correspondence. Colbert.
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MATH 393 - Topics in Geometry and Topology
Credits: 3
Prerequisite: MATH 342 or 343. Topics vary but can include knot theory, topology and geometry of surfaces, differential geometry, Riemann surfaces, 3-manifolds, tilings, geometric probability, geometry of spacetime, finite geometry, computational geometry, differential topology, and projective geometry. May be repeated for degree credit if the topic is different.
Winter 2022, Math 393A-01: Topics in Geometry and Topology: Differential Topology (3).
Prerequisite: Math 342 or 343. This course builds on material from multivariable calculus, linear algebra and geometry. We cover a range of topics: an introduction to manifolds with boundary, derivatives as linear transformations, tangent spaces, inverse and implicit function theorems, transversality, and intersections of manifolds. Then integration on manifolds, differential forms, and the generalized Stokes’s Theorem. Denne.
Winter 2021, MATH 393A-01: Topics in Geometry and Topology: Experimenting with Geometry (3). Prerequisite: MATH 342 or 343. This course will be run in an experimental format modeled on the notion of a “Geometry Lab.” Students will study unsolved problems in geometry, learning whatever background material is relevant for understanding and approaching the selected problems. Topics are likely to include algebraic geometry, hyperbolic geometry, and projective geometry. Abrams.
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MATH 401 - Directed Individual Study
Credits: 1
Prerequisite: Instructor consent unless otherwise noted. Individual conferences. May be repeated for degree credit if the topics are different.
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MATH 402 - Directed Individual Study
Credits: 2
Prerequisite: Consent of the department. Individual conferences. May be repeated for degree credit if the topics are different.
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MATH 403 - Directed Individual Study
Credits: 3
Prerequisite: Permission of the department. Individual conferences. May be repeated for degree credit if the topics are different.
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MATH 493 - Honors Thesis
Credits: 3-3
Prerequisites: Honors candidacy, senior standing and consent of the department. Honors Thesis.
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MRST 110 - Medieval and Renaissance Culture: Humanities
FDR: HU
Credits: 3
An introduction to the interdisciplinary study of the Medieval and Renaissance periods through the study of a particular topic. Recent studies: Elizabethan England, and Life and Death in Dante’s Florence.
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MRST 252 - Introduction to Shakespeare
FDR: HL
Credits: 3
Prerequisite: Complete of the FDR FW writing requirement. A study of the major genres of Shakespeare’s plays, employing analysis shaped by formal, historical, and performance-based questions. Emphasis is given to tracing how Shakespeare’s work engages early modem cultural concerns, such as the nature of political rule, gender, religion, and sexuality. A variety of skills are developed in order to assist students with interpretation, which may include verse analysis, study of early modem dramatic forms, performance workshops, two medium-length papers, reviews of live play productions, and eight final, student-directed performance of a selected play. Dobin.
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MRST 286 - Preparation for Shakespeare in Performance
Credits: 1
Prerequisite: Instructor consent and approval to enroll in the spring-term abroad course ENGL 386/THTR 286. Students receive an introduction to Shakespeare’s verse in performance; read and analyze scripts from some of the plays to be observed during spring term; and engage in a team-building workshop and the creation of walking tours of modern London, each built around a particular cultural theme. The course consists of six two-hour meetings. Jemma Levy, Holly Pickett.
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MRST 395 - Seminar in Medieval and Renaissance Studies
Credits: 3
Prerequisite: Instructor consent. A seminar concentrating on topics or concepts relevant to Medieval and Renaissance studies. Topics are offered according to the interests of participating faculty. This course may be repeated for degree credit if the topics are different. Staff.
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MRST 403 - Directed Individual Study
Credits: 3
Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor. Individual study of selected topics in Medieval and Renaissance studies. May be repeated for degree credit if the topics are different. Staff.
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MRST 441 - Honors Thesis Preparation Seminar
Credits: 1
Prerequisite: Instructor consent. Preparation for MRST majors or minors toward preparation of an honors thesis. Through a series of literature reviews, bibliographic exercises, grant-writing exercises, skills-training, and exposure to numerous research methodologies appropriate to their self-defined program, students are guided to the completion of an honors thesis proposal by the end of the term. Specific goals and skills are determined in conjunction with the thesis adviser by the end of the fall term prior to registration for the course. Staff.
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MRST 473 - Senior Thesis
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: Senior standing, consent of the program head and the major adviser. Individual research devoted to an original topic dealing with issues pertinent to Medieval and Renaissance studies. The focus of this thesis should coincide with the area of study in which the student has done the most work and should be grounded in interdisciplinary themes. Projects should be approved no later than September 30 of the senior year. Staff.
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MRST 493 - Honors Thesis
Credits: 3-3
Prerequisites: Senior standing, cumulative grade-point average of 3.300, and consent of the MRST head. Honors thesis devoted to a specialized topic in Medieval and Renaissance studies. Applications for honors should be submitted to the program head no later than March 1 of the junior year. Staff.
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MESA 195 - Gateway to Middle East and South Asia Studies
FDR: HU
Credits: 3-4
A gateway course introducing Middle East and South Asia studies through the lens of a special topic, issue, or problem relevant to the MESA region.
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MESA 250 - Writing Mt. Lebanon: History, Language, and Politics
FDR: HU
Experiential Learning (EXP): Yes
Credits: 4
Prerequisite: ARAB 161. How did Mt. Lebanon become the nation-state of Lebanon? This interdisciplinary course asks students to question the local, national, and international contexts in which the modern Lebanese Republic (est. 1943) has been formed. Students explore the historical, linguistic, confessional, and political landscape of Mt. Lebanon, focusing on the 18th century up
to the present day. Visits to archeological sites, museums, historic mansions, cemeteries, and a university campus enrich classroom discussions. Edwards.
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MESA 252 - History Compounded: ExperienceEgypt
FDR: HU
Experiential Learning (EXP): YES
Credits: 4
Prerequisite: ARAB 161 or equivalent. An exploration of the social, religious, historical, and political foundations of the Arab Republic of Egypt. Based in Cairo, a.k.a. “Omm ed-Duniya (Mother of the World)”, students study the complex dynamics of state, culture, and society from a historical perspective. This course uses multiple academic lenses to understand the manifold pasts, interpret the ever-changing present, and speculate about possible futures of contemporary Egypt. Edwards.
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MESA 255 - Language Policies and Politics
Credits: 3
An examination of language policies in North Africa, the Middle East, and South Asia (broadly defined). Students are introduced to the concepts and theories involved in language planning and policy (LPP) and discuss topics such as the legal status of language(s); linguistic rights; language attitudes and ideologies; language in education; language standardization; multilingualism and nationalism; and language endangerment. Students investigate the factors that govern and influence different LPPs through a series of case studies from the MESA region. Edwards.
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MESA 295 - Special Topics in Middle East and South Asian Studies
Credits: 3
Prerequisites vary with topic. Topics vary with instructor and term. Repeatable for credit if topics are different.
Spring 2022, MESA 295A-01: Modern Arab Culture. The Arab world covers a large geographical area that has more than 400 million inhabitants combined. It is characterized by cultural and linguistic diversity and a long literary tradition. This interdisciplinary course is a survey of the rich modern Arab culture from the nineteenth to the twenty-first century mainly in the Middle East and North Africa from the standpoints of history, sociology, literature, and academic writings in cultural studies. It also covers some of the cultural experiences of Arab-Americans. Topics include Arab Renaissance, music, folklore, cinema and TV shows, cuisine, humor, family relations, social change, uprisings, migration, and minority issues. Through scholarly readings and analysis of authentic cultural productions, students will develop critical thinking and analytical and intercultural skills. Students may go on a field trip to a cultural site. The class is taught in English. Al-Ahmad.
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MESA 393 - Capstone in Middle East and South Asia Studies
Credits: 3
Prerequisite: Instructor consent. Capstone project. Independent research project on a topic in Middle East and South Asia studies, under the guidance of a faculty adviser, including regular individual meetings and at least four group workshops, culminating in a formal presentation of the finished project to MESA faculty and students. Staff.
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MESA 395 - Special Topics in Religion and Human Rights of MESA
FDR: HU
Credits: 3
This advanced course addresses the intersection of human rights and religion within the Middle East and/or South Asia. The course will consider the complex layers of political and legal issues as they relate to the many religious traditions of the Middle East and South Asia. The course will draw from both current and historical sources to investigate numerous case studies, e.g. the relationships between religion and women’s rights, human rights and cultural heritage (often religious in content), iconoclasm and freedom of faith movements, among other concerns. The precise focus of the course will alter depending on instructor. Consequently, a student may repeat the course if the regional coverage specific to the course is different from a past offering. Al-Ahmad, Staff.
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MUS 100 - Class Piano I
Experiential Learning (EXP): Yes
Credits: 2
Prerequisite: Instructor consent. Open for all students with minimal or no experience in keyboard playing (beginner level) and to music majors in partial fulfillment of the piano proficiency requirement. Students who have taken MUS 101 or MUS 141-Piano are not eligible for this course. Students gain rudimentary piano proficiency and fundamental musicianship skills via keyboard playing in a group piano setting with digital pianos assisted by MIDI programs. Petty, Billias.
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MUS 101 - Class Piano II
Experiential Learning (EXP): Yes
Credits: 2
Prerequisite: Instructor consent and either MUS 100 or placement based on skills acquired through previous piano study. Open for all students with minimal or no experience in keyboard playing (beginner level) and to music majors in partial fulfillment of the piano proficiency requirement. Students who have taken MUS 141-Piano are not eligible for this course. Designed for non-keyboard music majors and non-music majors who show early-elementary keyboard competency. Students acquire further skills through the study of scales, arpeggios, chord progressions, harmonization, transpositions, sight-reading, and improvisation. Students learn to perform late-elementary-level piano repertoire. Group piano setting with digital pianos assisted by MIDI programs. Petty.
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MUS 102 - Physics and Perception of Music
(PHYS 102) FDR: SL
Credits: 4
Prerequisite: Appropriate for non-science and non-major students with a basic (high-school) knowledge of physics and mathematics. Explores physical principles of sound production and music perception. Hands-on investigation is emphasized. Topics include: wave properties and propagation, harmonic series and spectral analysis, tuning temperaments, response of the human ear, auditory processing, room acoustics, audio recording and reproduction technologies, characterization of various instrument families (strings, brass, woodwind, percussion, and voice). Erickson.
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MUS 108 - Supervised Piano Accompanying
Experiential Learning (EXP): Yes
Credits: 1
Prerequisite: Instructor consent. A practical course in the skills of piano accompaniment, including sight reading, score reading, study of style, methods of expression, transposition, and rehearsal techniques. Students are expected to accompany solo vocalists and instrumentalists, play in chamber ensembles, or accompany the University choruses. A faculty member is assigned to coach and tutor the student. This course may be repeated. S. Petty.
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MUS 109M - Glee Club
Experiential Learning (EXP): Yes
Credits: 1
The oldest choral ensemble at W&L, dating back to early 20th century, the Glee Club performs regularly on campus, at athletic events, and in the community in the time-honored tradition of men’s choral singing. The Glee Club also routinely performs mixed choral repertoire with Cantatrici. This course may be repeated. Lynch.
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MUS 109W - Cantatrici
Experiential Learning (EXP): Yes
Credits: 1
Cantatrici is a treble choir made up of singers representing a diverse cross-section of the student body, Cantatrici performs regularly throughout the campus and community, focusing on regional touring and community outreach. Cantatrici also routinely performs mixed choral repertoire with the Glee Club. This course may be repeated. Lynch.
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MUS 110 - University Singers
Experiential Learning (EXP): Yes
Credits: 1
Prerequisite: Instructor consent. University Singers are chosen by a competitive audition process each Spring, representing a wide cross-section of majors, resulting in one of the finest a cappella choirs in the region and undertaking national or international tours every year. The University Singers perform a wide variety of literature at major venues across the globe while serving as W&L artistic ambassadors in concert series, music festivals, conventions, and university events, including concerts, convocations, and the annual candlelight lessons and carols service. This course may be repeated. Lynch.
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MUS 111 - Opera Workshop
Experiential Learning (EXP): YES
Credits: 1
Prerequisite: Instructor consent. This course focuses on the preparation of scenes from operas or of complete operas. Students audition for and are cast in roles in the production of the opera or the scenes. Rehearsals are scheduled subject to the availability of the cast and instructor. While some cast members may rehearse during weekdays, most should expect evening and weekend rehearsals. Parker.
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MUS 112 - Chamber Ensembles
Experiential Learning (EXP): Yes
Credits: 1
Prerequisite: Most sections require instructor consent. This course may be repeated. Small chamber groups consisting of vocalists and instrumentalists are created to perform music.
Bluegrass Ensemble offers students the opportunity to study and perform the traditional music of Appalachia in which improvisation is encouraged.
Brass Ensemble offers students the opportunity to study and perform literature for brass instruments in various combinations.
String Ensemble offers students the opportunity to study and perform literature for violin, viola, cello, and double bass in various combinations.
Woodwind Ensemble offers students the opportunity to study and perform literature for woodwind instruments in various combinations. Staff.
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MUS 113 - University Wind Ensemble
Experiential Learning (EXP): Yes
Credits: 1
This course may be repeated. The University Wind Ensemble consists of wind and percussion players who perform band repertoire in concerts on and off campus. Dobbins.
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MUS 114 - University Orchestra
Experiential Learning (EXP): Yes
Credits: 1
This course may be repeated. Students who play wind, percussion, or orchestral string instruments may join the Orchestra, which is composed of university students, as well as area professional musicians and local residents. Dobbins.
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MUS 115 - University Jazz Ensemble
Experiential Learning (EXP): Yes
Credits: 1
This course may be repeated. The University Jazz Ensemble is made up of woodwind, brass, and rhythm section players and performs in a wide range of styles, from early swing to contemporary sounds. Vosbein.
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MUS 116 - Bentley Musical Rehearsals
Credits: 1
This course may be repeated. This course is designed for rehearsal of music in preparation for the annual Bentley Musical. Only those cast in the production may enroll. Rehearsals are scheduled each year subject to the availability of the cast and instructor. While some cast members rehearse during weekdays, most should expect evening and weekend rehearsals. An audition is required and such dates are announced in advance by the Departments of Music and Theater and Dance. Staff.
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MUS 120 - Introduction to Music
FDR: HA
Credits: 3
Development of musical understanding and enjoyment through acquiring skills in listening to music. Emphasis is placed upon learning to hear, to recognize, and to relate the various elements of music. Williamson.
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MUS 121 - Worlds of Music
FDR: HA
Credits: 3
This course introduces students to musical cultures outside of the Western European tradition. Through readings, lectures, listening sessions, and research, students explore the musical traditions of Native American, African, African-American, Central and Southeastern European, Indian, Indonesian, Asian, Latin American, and Arab cultures. Whenever possible. attendance at a live concert of non-Western European music is included. Parker.
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MUS 161 - Music Theory I
FDR: HA
Credits: 3
A study of scales, triads, and chord progressions. Instruction will include harmonic analysis and four-part writing from the 17th and 18th century common-practice tradition. This course covers the rudiments of music, analysis and part-writing of basic diatonic triads and dominant-seventh chords, the evaluation of music through performance analysis and the use of software to compose simple works with proper notation. Staff.
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MUS 162 - Music Theory II
FDR: HA
Credits: 3
Prerequisite: MUS 161. Corequisite: MUS 164. A continuation of MUS 161, including scales, triads, chord progressions, four-part writing and harmonic analysis of the common practice period in Western music, especially focusing on diatonic harmony. It covers the various chord types used in tonal harmony: tertian triads and seventh-chords It will focus on the tendency of certain chords to progress to certain other chords. Staff.
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MUS 163 - Aural Skills I
Credits: 1
Corequisite: MUS 161. This course aims to develop fundamental aural skills through ear-training (rhythmic, melodic, and harmonic dictation) and sight-singing (pitch and rhythm) via ear-training and sight-singing exercises in class, homework assignments, and regular practice in singing and rhythmic drilling. In addition, students work on introductory level improvisational skills in singing as well as basic keyboard skills. S. Petty.
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MUS 164 - Aural Skills II
Credits: 1
Prerequisites: MUS 161 and 163. Corequisite: MUS 162 This course aims to further develop fundamental aural skills through ear-training (rhythmic, melodic, and harmonic dictation) and sight-singing (pitch and rhythm) via ear-training and sight-singing exercises in class, homework assignments, and regular practice in singing, rhythmic drilling, and keyboard harmony. In addition. students develop elementary level improvisational skills through guided materials including lead sheets. S. Petty.
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MUS 195 - Topics in Sound Technology
Credits: 1
An exploration of a specific topic in which students investigate the tools and techniques of modern sound technology. Audiovisual resources and required field trips may be used to enhance the course material. The class has an emphasis on hands-on learning with the latest recording hardware and software. May be repeated for degree credit if the topics are different.
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MUS 200 - Recital Attendance
Credits: 0
Graded Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory. A course focused on the development of listening and performance skills through attendance at Department of Music concerts and recitals. Students attend at least 75 percent of the afternoon and evening events sponsored by the Department of Music. Students must also attend the music convocation that takes place one Friday afternoon each month during the fall and winter terms. Music majors must complete the course each term in residence after declaring the major. Music minors must complete two terms. Parker.
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MUS 201 - Music History I
FDR: HA
Credits: 3
A survey of music from the Middle Ages through the Baroque period. Gaylard.
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MUS 202 - Music History II
FDR: HA
Credits: 3
Prerequisite: Ability to read music. Student who take this course should have the ability to read music. A survey of music from the Pre-Classical to the Late Romantic period. Willliamson.
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MUS 210 - Vocal Pedagogy
Credits: 3
Prerequisite: Two terms of applied vocal study and instructor consent. Designed for music and theater majors and advanced non-majors This course focuses on the basic functions of vocal production and strategies for teaching healthy singing. Parker.
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MUS 221 - History of Jazz
FDR: HA
Credits: 3
A study of the development of jazz from its roots in turn-of-the-century New Orleans to contemporary styles. Strong emphasis is placed on listening and recognition of the performers and composers discussed. Vosbein.
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MUS 222 - A Year in Jazz
FDR: HA
Credits: 4
An in-depth view of a one-year span in the history of America’s only native art form. Students become absorbed in the era through the study of seminal recordings, historic videos, and readings. Research projects complete the term. Vosbein.
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MUS 238 - The Music, Folklore, and Literature of Ireland
FDR: HA
Experiential Learning (EXP): Yes
Credits: 4
Prerequisite: INTR 238 in the preceding winter term. This course engages the music, folklore and literature of Ireland and the ways that the creation of these art forms is related to the places in which the art was created. We cover a wide variety of the history of Irish art and focus on the importance of place in the written, oral, and aural traditions of the island. Students study a range of musical compositions, styles, and traditions alongside the rich body of Irish folklore and folk customs that underlie these musical creations, as well as the rich literature that informs all of these artistic efforts. After the first week on campus, the remainder of the course takes place in Dingle in the West of Ireland and in Dublin. Dobbins.
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MUS 241 - Applied Music: Second Year
Experiential Learning (EXP): Yes
Credits: 1
Prerequisite: Instructor consent. One credit is earned for ten 45-minute private lessons and a minimum of five hours practice a week during fall and winter terms; eight 55-minute private lessons and a minimum of five hours of practice a week are required during the spring term. A limit of nine credits for nonmajors and 12 credits for majors in applied music courses (140s, 240s, 340s, 440s) is allowable toward a degree. Available in brass, composition, jazz improvisation, percussion, piano, strings, voice, and woodwinds. A music major is entitled to one applied music course per term without charge. ($360 lesson fee) Staff.
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MUS 261 - Music Theory III
FDR: HA
Credits: 3
Prerequisite: MUS 162. Co-requisite: MUS 262. A continuation of MUS 162, focusing on analysis of harmonies, forms, and styles from the Romantic period, impressionism, and the early 20th century. Vosbein.
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MUS 262 - Aural Skills III
Credits: 1
Prerequisite: MUS 162 and 164. Corequisite: MUS 261. Intermediate proficiency in aural, improvisation, and keyboard skills. This course aims to advance each student’s ear-training (rhythmic. melodic, and harmonic dictation) and sight-singing (pitch and rhythm) abilities via exercises in class, homework assignments, regular singing practice, rhythmic exercises, and online drilling. In addition, students continue developing improvisational skills in singing and keyboard skills in harmonic realization. S. Petty.
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MUS 285 - Music in the Films of Stanley Kubrick
(FILM 285) FDR: HS
Credits: 4
How does music add power and meaning to a film? What are the connections between the flow of music and the flow of a dramatic narrative? How does music enhance visual images? The course will focus on the pre-existent classical compositions chosen by Stanley Kubrick for his movies 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968), A Clockwork Orange (1971), Barry Lyndon (1975), and The Shining (1980). The ability to read music is not a requirement for this course. Gaylard.
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MUS 295 - Topics in Music
FDR: HA
Credits: 3-4
Selected studies in music with a focus on history and culture, non-classical genres, ethnomusicological topics, or performance. May be repeated for degree credit if the topics are different.
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MUS 315 - Arranging and Orchestration
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: MUS 261 and 262. An exploration into the craft of writing music for voices and instruments. Students learn the ranges, transpositions, and technical characteristics of voice types and standard orchestral and band instruments. Projects include orchestrating for full ensembles. Vosbein.
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MUS 325 - Conducting and Methods I
Credits: 3
Prerequisite: MUS 162 and instructor consent. This course is designed to provide essential skills for basic conducting, including work on gesture, rehearsal techniques, and logistical considerations. Dobbins.
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MUS 326 - Conducting and Methods II - Choral
Credits: 3
Prerequisite: MUS 325. A continuation of MUS 325, with a focus on more advanced gesture and rehearsal techniques and choral literature and approaches from a broad spectrum of historical and cultural era and a variety of ensemble types. Lynch.
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MUS 327 - Conducting and Methods II - Instrumental
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: MUS 325. A continuation of MUS 325. with a focus on more advanced musical gesture and rehearsal techniques. Band and orchestral literature are studied. Emphasis is on providing students with a broad spectrum of approaches from a variety of historical and cultural eras. Dobbins.
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MUS 341 - Applied Music: Third Year
Experiential Learning (EXP): Yes
Credits: 1-2
Prerequisite: Instructor consent. One credit is earned for ten 45-minute private lessons and a minimum of five hours practice a week during fall and winter terms; eight 55-minute private lessons and a minimum of five hours of practice a week are required during the spring term. A limit of nine credits for nonmajors and 12 credits for majors in applied music courses (140s, 240s, 340s, 440s) is allowable toward a degree. Available in brass, composition, jazz improvisation, percussion, piano, strings, voice, and woodwinds. A music major is entitled to one applied music course per term without charge. Special departmental permission is required for students wanting two-credit applied music courses. ($360 lesson fee) Staff.
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MUS 350 - Brass Techniques
Credits: 1
This course is designed to teach students sound contemporary methods for instruction of brass instruments in elementary, middle, and secondary schools. Students learn techniques for playing and teaching each of the brass instruments with a focus on pedagogical issues and basic care and maintenance that relate to each individual instrument. Staff.
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MUS 351 - Percussion Techniques
Credits: 1
This course is designed to teach students sound contemporary methods for instruction of percussion instruments in elementary, middle, and secondary schools. Students learn techniques for playing and teaching each of the primary percussion instruments with a focus on pedagogical issues and basic care and maintenance that relate to each individual instrument. Maultsby.
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MUS 352 - String Techniques
Credits: 1
This course is designed to teach students sound contemporary methods for instruction of string instruments in elementary, middle, and secondary schools. Students learn techniques for playing and teaching each of the string instruments with a focus on pedagogical issues and basic care and maintenance that relate to each individual instrument. Goudimova.
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MUS 353 - Woodwind Techniques
Credits: 1
This course is designed to teach students sound contemporary methods for instruction of woodwind instruments in elementary, middle, and secondary schools. Students learn techniques for playing and teaching each of the woodwind instruments with a focus on pedagogical issues and basic care and maintenance that relate to each individual instrument. H. Dobbins.
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MUS 365 - Post Tonal Music
Credits: 3
Prerequisite: MUS 261. An historical and analytical approach to western art music composed after 1890. Students study major composers and significant musical movements and develop new analytical tools as the class explores music from Debussy to the present day. Vosbein.
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MUS 423 - Directed Individual Project
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: Music major and instructor consent. May be repeated for degree credit with permission. Staff.
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MUS 441 - Applied Music: Fourth Year
Experiential Learning (EXP): Yes
Credits: 1-2
Prerequisites: Instructor consent; seniors must have permission of the department head. One credit is earned for ten 45-minute private lessons and a minimum of five hours practice a week during fall and winter terms; eight 55-minute private lessons and a minimum of five hours of practice a week are required during the spring term. A limit of nine credits for nonmajors and 12 credits for majors in applied music courses (140s, 240s, 340s, 440s) is allowable toward a degree. Available in brass, composition, jazz improvisation, percussion, piano, strings, voice, and woodwinds. A music major is entitled to one applied music course per term without charge. Special departmental permission is required for students wanting two-credit applied music courses. ($360 lesson fee) Staff.
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MUS 473 - Senior Thesis
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: Music major and instructor consent. For composition students, this culminates in a recital of original compositions. For performance students, this culminates in a recital. For general music students, this culminates in a project developed in consultation with the thesis adviser. A detailed description is available in the Music Student Handbook. Staff.
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MUS 493 - Honors Thesis
Credits: 3-3
Prerequisites: Music major with senior standing and a minimum 3.5 GPA in music coursework; and instructor consent. Candidates must notify the department head by February 1 of the junior year. A detailed description is available in the Music Student Handbook. Staff.
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NEUR 120 - Introduction to Neuroscience
FDR: SC
Credits: 3
Prerequisite: Either CBSC/PSYC 110 or CBSC/PSYC 111; or instructor consent. Corequisite: NEUR 121. An introduction to neuroscience emphasizing the molecular organization, chemistry, and physiology of the neuron; how neurons are organized into functional circuits; and how these functional circuits process information and control both normal and abnormal behavior. Staff.
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NEUR 121 - Introduction to Neuroscience Workshop
Credits: 1
Corequisite: NEUR 120. Training in the basic fundamental skills needed tor a career in the neurosciences. Prospective majors 1) learn fundamental oral presentation skills critically needed for a career in the biosciences; 2) learn to lead a discussion with an emphasis on critical analysis of primary research articles; 3) acquire a conceptual toolbox and theoretical understanding of current neuroscience techniques; 4) develop a digital portfolio of their academic work and research; and 5) learn about current neuroscience lab research opportunities at W&L. Staff.
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NEUR 395 - Special Topics in Neuroscience
Credits: 1, 2, or 3
A seminar designed to provide the advanced student with a broader knowledge of the field of neuroscience. Specific topics will vary and will be determined, in part, by student interest. May be repeated for credit if the topics are different.
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NEUR 401 - Directed Individual Study
Credits: 1
Prerequisite: Consent of the neuroscience faculty. This seminar involves independent reading and/or research. Students are expected to prepare a detailed research proposal based on their independent work. May be repeated for degree credit if the topics are different. Staff.
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NEUR 403 - Directed Individual Study
Credits: 3
Prerequisite: Consent of the neuroscience faculty. This seminar involves independent reading and/or research. Students are expected to prepare a detailed research proposal based on their independent work. May be repeated for degree credit if the topics are different. Staff.
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NEUR 422 - Directed Individual Research
Experiential Learning (EXP): Yes
Credits: 2
Prerequisite: Consent of the Neuroscience faculty. Each student conducts primary research in partnership with a neuroscience faculty member by prior mutual agreement. Consult with individual faculty for a description of current research areas. May be carried out during the summer. May be repeated for degree credit if the topics are different. No more than six credits may apply towards the major. Staff.
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NEUR 423 - Directed Individual Research
Experiential Learning (EXP): Yes
Credits: 3
Prerequisite: Consent of the Neuroscience faculty. Each student conducts primary research in partnership with a neuroscience faculty member by prior mutual agreement. Consult with individual faculty for a description of current research areas. May be carried out during the summer. May be repeated for degree credit if the topics are different. No more than six credits may apply towards the major. Staff.
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NEUR 442 - Honors Thesis Proposal
Credits: 2
Prerequisite: Honors candidacy. Writing a proposal for honors thesis research, including a clear statement of the problem being studied, a literature review, and a feasible, detailed plan for the research. Taken no later than the winter term of the junior year. Staff.
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NEUR 453 - Neuroscience Internship
Credits: 3
Prerequisite: Instructor’s or major director’s consent. This course provides students an opportunity to engage in scholarly and professional development though external placements in research laboratory, clinical, or business settings where neuroscientific content is a focus of daily work activity. May be carried out during the summer. Staff.
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