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Nature of course request C01692 :

Description change Undergraduate

From:
Course Prefix & Number Descriptive Title Credits/Hours
MUS 211/212/213 MUSIC THEORY I, II, III 3 -
 
To:
Course Prefix & Number Descriptive Title Credits/Hours
MUS 211/212/213 MUSIC THEORY I, II, III 3 -




Abbreviation for Class Schedule(20 spaces)
MUSIC THEORY I

Current Course Description:
The study of elements and principles of mu- sical structure: Functional Tonality from the perspective of mid-20th Century American popular song; 16th century counterpoint; and set theory. Includes concept develop- ment, analysis and composition. Students must achieve a grade of ¿C¿ or higher in all terms of the musicianship core in order to advance in the sequence

New Course Description:
The study of fundamental principles of musical organization. Course content includes keys and scales, chords, harmonic function, phrase structure, counterpoint, and set theory. Students learn through practice, analysis and composition. Courses must be taken in sequence.

Justification for changing the course (e.g. alignment with other institutions, program revision, etc.):
More legible and accurate description of the course.
Students/Program affected:
All music majors.


Approval Queue C01692
Step Approver Decision Timestamp
1 - Department Diane Baxter ApprovedSeptember 17 2011
2 - Division Scott Grim ApprovedSeptember 20 2011
3 - Division Curriculum David Janoviak ApprovedSeptember 23 2011
5 - Curriculum Committee Thaddeus Shannon RejectedOctober 18 2011
Comments: Return for clarification. Add specific prereq. statement in lieu of ¿Courses must be taken in sequence¿ and check the prereq box. Curriculum chair will contact sponsor.
6 - Faculty Senate Gavin Keulks RejectedFebruary 14 2012
Comments: Resubmitted proposal pending; rejecting simply to clean up the portal. Deans and above should do same.


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