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MU 223-224–Wind Ensemble II (2,2)
Prerequisite: MU 123 or MU 124
A continuation of Wind Ensemble I. Three rehearsal
hours weekly. Applied instruction in chosen
instrument recommended concurrently.
MU 230–Studio Recording Techniques (3)
Prerequisite: MU 135
Focuses on contemporary recording techniques
associated with popular music production. Topics
include multi-track recording, overdubbing, MIDI, and
project management.
MU 235–Advanced Audio Production (3)
Prerequisite: MU 130; Prerequisite or Corequisite: EN 52 or
ESL 99 or ESL 72
Provides in-depth study and practical application
of the tools and techniques used in professional
audio recording in a variety of musical styles at
a professional level. Includes advanced practical
training in signal processing, mixing, and mastering.
Additional topics include audio for video and product
delivery.
MU 240–MIDI Music Production Techniques (3)
Prerequisite or Corequisite: MU 103
Explores electronic music production. Students will
produce electronic music using a variety of software
and techniques. Topics will include notation, MIDI
and controller programming, sampling, sequencing,
virtual instruments, synthesizers, and production
techniques.
MU 251–Class Piano III (1)
Prerequisite: MU 152
A continuation of the material presented in Class
Piano II. Students will work on greater hand
independence and facility, arpeggios, chord
progressions, new types of scales and secondary
dominants. Includes a study of easy classics.
MU 252–Class Piano IV (1)
Prerequisite: MU 251
A continuation of Class Piano III, emphasizing
development of a greater repertoire and
enhancement of performance skills. Students
become more fluent in hand control, rhythmic ability
and accompaniment patterns. Includes a study of
standard national and holiday pieces, as well as
additional drills in functional piano playing.
MU: Applied Music Courses
First Year Courses: Fall Semester
MU 172–First Year Piano (1)
MU 174–First Year Voice (1)
MU 178–First Year Brass (1)
MU 180–First Year Woodwinds (1)
MU 182–First Year Strings (1)
MU 184–First Year Guitar (1)
MU 186–First Year Percussion (1)
First Year Courses: Spring Semester
MU 173–First Year Piano (1)
MU 175–First Year Voice (1)
MU 179–First Year Brass (1)
MU 181–First Year Woodwinds (1)
MU 183–First Year Strings (1)
MU 185–First Year Guitar (1)
MU 187–First Year Percussion (1)
Second Year Courses: Fall Semester
All second-year courses carry a prerequisite of
corresponding first-year courses.
MU 272–Second Year Piano (1)
MU 274–Second Year Voice (1)
MU 278–Second Year Brass (1)
MU 280–Second Year Woodwinds (1)
MU 282–Second Year Strings (1)
MU 284–Second Year Guitar (1)
MU 286–Second Year Percussion (1)
Second Year Courses: Spring Semester
MU 273–Second Year Piano (1)
MU 275–Second Year Voice (1)
MU 279–Second Year Brass (1)
MU 281–Second Year Woodwinds (1)
MU 283–Second Year Strings (1)
MU 285–Second Year Guitar (1)
MU 287–Second Year Percussion (1)
Description of Applied Music Courses
Thirteen hour lessons of instruction that
encompasses technique, theory, style, interpretation
and performance of selected literature. Additional
required repertoire and performance classes.
Specific dates for these classes are announced at
the beginning of the semester. A jury examination is
held at the end of the semester and is to be regarded
as the final exam. Additional instructor fee: see fee
schedule in the credit schedule.
NM: Nuclear Medicine
NM 100–Physics and Radiation Safety in
Nuclear Medicine Technology (5)
Prerequisite: acceptance into the clinical program
Introduces the atom and its structure within the
context of Nuclear Medicine focusing on nuclear
structure, stabilities, radioactive series, radioactive
decay, and conversion laws and decay schemes.
Radioactivity will be studied in terms of the
exponential decay law, calculation of the mass of
a radioactive sample, specific activity, half-life, and
statistics of radioactive decay. The production of
radionuclides will be presented with emphasis on
methods of production and principles of a generator.
Includes regulations, principles and practices of
radiation protection, and information particular to
each radiologic specialty and/or modality.
NM 102–Nuclear Medicine Technology (3)
Prerequisite: acceptance into the clinical program
Orientation to clinical nuclear medicine, includes
medical terminology, professional ethics and
conduct, patient care, radiation safety, and effect of
radiation on living organisms.
NM 103–Nuclear Medicine Techniques I (4)
Prerequisite: acceptance into the clinical program
Introduces all aspects of nuclear imaging related
to skeletal, cardiac, respiratory, gastrointestinal,
genitourinary, endocrine system, nervous system, and
hematopoietic system as well as therapy procedures,
oncology imaging, and infection imaging procedures.
The procedures, protocols, instrumentation, and
radiopharmaceuticals used in nuclear medicine
imaging of these systems will be studied in detail.
Some of the pathologic conditions imaged in Nuclear
Medicine will also be presented.
NM 104–Clinical Nuclear Medicine Technology
I (1)
Prerequisite: acceptance into clinical program
Directed practice in a clinical affiliate hospital.
Emphasizes routine diagnostic and therapeutic
procedures. Daily image critiques by a licensed/
certified technologist. On-site lectures by board
certified nuclear medicine physicians supplement
clinical experience.
NM 105–Nuclear Medicine Techniques II (3)
Prerequisites: NM 100, NM 102, NM 103, and NM 104
Introduces all aspects of advanced imaging
techniques utilized in nuclear medicine and
molecular imaging. Acquisition procedures,
radiopharmaceuticals, standard uptake values, and
other quantitative data related to imaging will be
covered. Information on pathologic conditions related
to all advanced imaging areas will be encompassed.