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Courses

 

Mathematics
  

  • MAT 378 - Data Mining and Predictive Analytics

    Data visualization and analytic techniques are applied in investigating relationships among attributes of interest, enhancing interpretability of complex decision making models. Widely used statistical packages for data mining and predictive analytics are utilized in the context of applications from diverse areas such as marketing, finance, operations, and the physical sciences.

    Prerequisite: (MAT 208 or 210) and (MAT 258 or 318 or 354)
    Offered: Not on a regular basis.
    Credit: 3
  

  • MAT 379 - Environmental Statistics

    Statistical techniques are applied to the analysis and solution of environmental problems, with appropriate technology. The course deals with the bio-assay designs, toxicology, wildlife movement, and sampling in the context of environmental studies. Written reports are expected. This is an interdisciplinary course designed for science majors and minors in Applied Statistics.

    Offered: Fall

    Prerequisite: MAT 258 OR 318 OR 350 OR 354, or instructor permission.
    Offered: Not on a regular basis
    Credit: 3
  

  • MAT 390 - Selected Topics

    This course may be taken for credit more than once with permission of the instructor and the Mathematics Department Chair.

    Offered: Irregular

    Prerequisite: MAT 330 OR 347, or instructor permission.
    Offered: Not on a regular basis
    Credit: 1 to 3
  

  • MAT 399 - Independent Study

    Individual study and research.

    Note: Repeatable for a total of 12 credits.  Credit: 1 to 6
    Offered: Not on a regular basis
  

  • MAT 409 - Mathematical Economics Problem Seminar

    A seminar for advanced students who wish to apply in detail particular aspects of Applied Mathematical Economics. Emphasis is on in-depth analysis of such problems as mathematical applications of macro economic theory, micro economic theory and economic dynamics. Not open for math credit for math majors

    Prerequisite: ECO 101 and ECO 200 and MAT 210 and either CSC 120 OR CSC 212, or instructor permission.
    Offered: Spring
    Credit: 3
  

  • MAT 430 - Algebra

    A continuation of MAT 330. Rings, integral domains and fields, vector spaces over a field, linear transformations and their matrix representations, and field extensions.

    Offered: Fall (odd years)

    Prerequisite: MAT 330.
    Offered: Not on a regular basis
    Credit: 3
  

  • MAT 442 - Complex Analysis

    Complex functions, derivatives and integrals; analytic functions and Cauchy’s Integral Theorem; power series and Laurent series; residue theory and its applications to real integration; uniform convergence of a sequence of analytic functions; conformal mapping.

    Offered: Fall (odd years)

    Prerequisite: MAT 347 or instructor permission.
    Offered: Not on a regular basis
    Credit: 3
  

  • MAT 447 - Analysis B

    A continuation of MAT 347. Additional topics will include the analysis of functions of several variables: continuity and differentiability, Jacobian matrices and the general chain rule, and change of variables in multiple integration.

    Offered: Fall (even years)

    Prerequisite: MAT 347.
    Offered: Not on a regular basis
    Credit: 3
  

  • MAT 448 - Partial Differential Equations and Orthogonal Functions

    This course is a continuation of MAT 348. Orthogonal sets of functions. Fourier series, Fourier integrals, boundary value problems, linear partial differential equations.

    Offered: Spring (Even years)

    Prerequisite: MAT 348.
    Offered: Not on a regular basis
    Credit: 3
  

  • MAT 454 - Mathematical Statistics B

    Hypothesis testing, multivariate regression, analysis, properties of estimators. Chi-square, t and F density functions, correlation, analysis of variance and covariance.

    Offered: Spring

    Prerequisite: MAT 350 OR 354.
    Offered: Spring
    Credit: 3
  

  • MAT 496 - Capstone Project

    A project-centered experience to enhance one of the listed co-requisite courses. The student arranges with a faculty member to supervise the project. Includes a paper or report written to standards of the discipline and a short presentation to students and faculty.

    Prerequisite: Instructor Permission.
    Co-requisite: ADO 420, MAT 499, MAT 498, or additional 400 level mathematics course.
    Offered: Not on a regular basis
    Credit: 1
  

  • MAT 498 - Internship in Mathematics

    A course designed for students who wish to take part in a semester long Experiential Learning placement related to the academic major. Students will work in a position in industry, business, government, or an agency setting for the purpose of applying academic learning in a work setting.  Available for 0 to 12 credits.

     

    Note: May be used to satisfy part of the capstone requirement for mathematics majors.
    Prerequisite: Upper division standing, instructor permission, and departmental approval.
    Offered: Not on a regular basis
  

  • MAT 499 - Independent Study

    Offered: Irregular

    Note: This course may be taken for credit more than once with permission of the instructor and the Mathematics Department Chair. Credit 1 to 3
    Prerequisite: Specific 300 level course(s) and instructor permission, and Mathematics Department Chair approval.
    Offered: Fall, Spring

Mathematics: Foundational
  

  • MAX 100 - Basic Mathematics

    The development of fundamental terminology, the concepts and skills, of basic mathematics and basic algebra. Those students preparing to take MAX 101 will, in addition, need to complete elementary algebra concepts and skills.

    Offered: Fall, Spring

    Note: This course may be used as 3 credit hours to meet the minimum 12 credit hour full time student requirement. This course may not be used to satisfy any mathematics requirement nor to satisfy college credit requirement for graduation.
    Prerequisite: Instructor permission
    Offered: Fall
    Credit: 0

Medieval and Renaissance Studies
  

  • MDS 301 - Topics in Medieval and Renaissance Studies

    Course focuses on MDS topics toward the minor. It will run concurrently with any pre-approved course in English, History, Art, Modern Languages and Literatures, Music, Philosophy, or Theatre, which includes but is not necessarily restricted to Medieval and/or Renaissance topics. Permission with both the Director of the MDS minor and the course instructor, and a detailed course description, including the amount and kind of work required for a grade, must be submitted at the time of enrollment.

    Note: Course is repeatable for a total of twelve credits.
    Prerequisite: Minimum sophomore standing and instructor permission and MDS Director permission.
    Offered: Not on a regular basis.
    Credit: 3
  

  • MDS 400 - Medieval and Renaissance Studies Interdisciplinary Seminar

    As a capstone to the medieval and renaissance studies minor, the seminar provides students with an opportunity to integrate the knowledge gained from several disciplines— such as art, history, literature, music, philosophy and theatre terms of several research papers and/or oral reports.

    Prerequisite: Twelve hours of medieval and renaissance studies courses and permission of seminar director. At least three disciplines must be represented in the twelve hours.
    Offered: Not on a regular basis
    Credit: 3

Meteorology
  

  • MET 100 - Meteorology

    Study of weather phenomena and introduction to the physical principles governing the atmosphere; instruments and observations; surface weather map interpretation.

    Offered: Fall, Spring
    Credit: 3
  

  • MET 210 - Meteorology for Science Majors I

    Similar to MET 100, but recommended for science majors.

    Offered: Fall
    Credit: 3
  

  • MET 211 - Meteorology Science Majors Lab

    Introduction to basic methods of analysis of meteorological data including: instrumentation and weather observation; decoding and plotting data; analysis on surface and upper-air charts; stability analysis using thermodynamic diagrams; weather maps and forecasting.
    PREREQ: MET 210 concurrently or MET 100 with consent of instructor.

    Offered: Fall
    Credit: 1
  

  • MET 215 - Global Weather and Climate Catastrophes

    The meteorology and geography of weather disasters in the non-western world.  An in-depth study of the cultural, economic, and political aspects of such disasters.  The technology of detection and warning and strategies to minimize risk from hazardous weather and climate change.

    Offered: Not on a regular basis
    Credit: 3
  

  • MET 220 - Meteorology for Science Majors II

    This noncalculus-based course will help students further their understanding of the structure and evolution of mid-latitude and tropical weather systems, the formation of clouds and thunderstorms, and introductory climatology. Students will learn the fundamentals of weather forecasting through case studies and by participation in the SUNY Oswego Daily Weather Forecasting Contest.

    Prerequisite: MET 211 and either MET 100 or 210.
    Offered: Spring
    Credit: 3
  

  • MET 301 - Synoptic Meteorology I

    A study of the structure and behavior of synoptic-scale midlatitude weather systems including the fundamentals of weather analysis and forecasting and the application of the physical laws governing the atmosphere.

    Prerequisite: MET 211, MET 220, CSC 212 or MET 310, MAT 240, PHY 213, or instructor permission.
    Co-requisite: MET 302
    Offered: Fall
    Credit: 3
  

  • MET 302 - Synoptic Meteorology Laboratory I

    Participation in the SUNY Oswego Daily Weather Forecast Contest; decoding, plotting and analysis of surface and upper air observations; computation of thermodynamic, kinematic and moisture variables; interpretation of satellite and radar imagery; interpretation and evaluation of model predictions and other weather guidance.

     

    Co-requisite: MET 301
    Offered: Fall
    Credit: 1
  

  • MET 303 - Synoptic Meteorology II

    Continuation of MET 301 with emphasis on mid-latitude cyclone and anticyclone development (e.g., quasi-geostrophic theory, baroclinic instability, lee troughing) and synoptic-scale forcing of severe weather events. Interaction of the synoptic-scale with global and meso-scale phenomena will also be discussed.

    Prerequisite: MET 301; Corequisite: MET 304
    Offered: Spring
    Credit: 3
  

  • MET 304 - Synoptic-Dynamic Meteorology Laboratory II

    Continuation of MET 302 with emphasis on weather forecasting through participation in the SUNY Oswego Daily Weather Forecasting Contest and justification via written and oral discussions. Analysis and evaluation of observations and model data to understand the evolution of synoptic-scale aspects of Nor’easters, Colorado lows, and severe weather events.

    Co-requisite: MET 303
    Offered: Spring
    Credit: 1
  

  • MET 305 - Climatology

    Elements of climate and factors producing climates; standard classifications of climate regions; world patterns and variations. Introduction to climatological statistics.

    Prerequisite: MET 100 or 210 or instructor permission.
    Offered: Fall
    Credit: 3
  

  • MET 310 - Computer Applications in Meteorology

    Introduction to the analysis of meteorological data using computers. Use of objective analysis to compute products used in weather forecasting. Formulation of the operational weather prediction models.

    Prerequisite: MAT 210 and MET 210 or instructor permission.
    Offered: Fall
    Credit: 3
  

  • MET 315 - Weather Disasters

    The meteorology of weather disasters including tornado outbreaks, floods, droughts, hurricanes, heat waves, blizzards, and hazards to aviation. An in-depth study of the social and economic impact of such disasters and the technology of detection and warning.

    Prerequisite: Upper division standing or instructor permission.
    Offered: Not on a regular basis
    Credit: 3
  

  • MET 320 - Humans and Atmospheric Change

    A course that examines climate and air pollution change to determine what is caused by nature and what is caused by humans, the nature of the change, and solutions to the change, with an emphasis on non-western societies.

    Prerequisite: Upper division standing
    Offered: Not on a regular basis
    Credit: 3
  

  • MET 325 - Field Experience Storm Observation & Forecast

    Preparation (literature review of previous storm research, safety protocols) for participation in the Storm Forecasting and Observation Program to observe thunderstorms and associated phenomena in the Great Plains of North America. Short-term storm forecasting and nowcasting techniques, data collection, and direct comparison of observations to forecasts.

    Prerequisite: MET 100 or 210; or instructor permission.
    Offered: Spring
    Credit: 3
  

  • MET 335 - Micrometeorology

    Atmospheric processes near the surface of the earth, including radiation fluxes, turbulent transfer, pollutant dispersal, air-sea interaction, biometeorology, agrometeorology, local wind circulation.

    Prerequisite: MET 220 and MAT 220, or instructor permission
    Offered: Not on a regular basis
    Credit: 3
  

  • MET 340 - Air Pollution

    Meteorological study of air pollution including pollution sources and dispersion; air quality criteria; general effects on health, the economy and the climate.

    Prerequisite: MET 210 and MAT 220; or instructor permission
    Offered: Not on a regular basis
    Credit: 3
  

  • MET 350 - Meteorological Experimentation

    How to proceed in designing, carrying out, and reporting on an experiment in meteorology; description of principles of meteorological instruments.

    Note: MET 350 optional laboratory to accompany MET 350 consisting of operation, calibration, and use in the field of meteorological instruments.
    Prerequisite: MET 100 or 210 and one of the following CHE 111 or PHY 111 or PHY 112; or instructor permission.
    Offered: Spring
    Credit: 3
  

  • MET 350 Lab - Meteorological Experimentation Laboratory

    Optional laboratory to accompany MET 350 consisting of operation, calibration, and use in the field of meteorological instruments.

    Co-requisite: MET 350
    Offered: Spring
    Credit: 1
  

  • MET 365 - Tropical Meteorology

    This course will give meteorological attention to tropical systems and provide basic knowledge on characteristics and dynamics of the atmosphere in the tropics. Important tropical systems include tropical cyclones, easterly waves, Hadley and Walker circulations, monsoons, the Maddenâ Julian Oscillation, and the El NiÃoâ Southern Oscillation.

    Prerequisite: MET 210 and MAT 220 and PHY 213.
    Offered: Not on a regular basis
    Credit: 3
  

  • MET 390 - Special Topics in Meteorology

    Selected topics in Meteorology. Problems in specified areas vary from semester to semester.

    Note: Variable credit one to three; may be repeated 12 times for a total of 12 credits.
    Prerequisite: MET 100 or 210, and instructor permission. (May differ by topic.)
    Offered: Not on a regular basis
  

  • MET 396 - Meteorology Teaching Assistant

    This course provides students experience in a classroom and/or laboratory setting under the guidance of a Meteorology faculty member. Students develop skills and behaviors that are broadly applicable in all types of employment as well as in education. Teaching Assistants attend formal course activities and assist in class preparation.

    Note: 1 to 3 credits with maximum 6 credits allowed.
    Prerequisite: Instructor approval
    Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
  

  • MET 399 - Independent Study

    Requires preparation by a superior student (cumulative GPA at least 3.0) who presents a written plan for a study not available as a regular course and nine hours in subject area.

    Prerequisite: Nine hours in Meteorology and instructor permission.
    Offered: Spring
    Credit: 1 to 6
  

  • MET 401 - Atmospheric Physics: Radiation and Remote Sensing

    Application of fundamental physics and calculus to describe radiation processes and other related phenomena in the earth’s atmosphere. Use of radiation budget models to explain temperature structures found in the atmosphere. Utilization of meteorological satellites, and radiation methods to probe the atmosphere.

    Prerequisite: MAT 220 and PHY 213 or instructor permission.
    Offered: Not on a regular basis
    Credit: 3
  

  • MET 402 - Atmospheric Physics: Atmospheric Aerosol and Cloud Physics

    Application of fundamental physics and calculus to describe aerosol influences and cloud processes in the earth’s atmosphere. Knowledge on the importance of aerosol acting as cloud condensation nuclei and the physical processes involved in the growth of hydrometeors. Utilization of weather radar to probe the atmosphere in order to measure concentrations of aerosol and cloud particles.

    Prerequisite: MAT 220 and PHY 213 or instructor permission.
    Offered: Not on a regular basis
    Credit: 3
  

  • MET 411 - Dynamic Meteorology I

    Thermodynamics of the permanent gases and water substances in the atmosphere; study of the atmosphere at rest; stability conditions and convective behavior; model atmosphere.

    Prerequisite: MAT 220 and PHY 213 or instructor permission.
    Offered: Fall
    Credit: 3
  

  • MET 412 - Dynamic Meteorology II

    Air motion on a rotating earth; special wind systems; wave motions in the atmosphere and oceans.

    Prerequisite: MET 411.
    Offered: Spring
    Credit: 3
  

  • MET 415 - Mesometeorology

    A study of the characteristics and mesoscale dynamics of coastal, orographic, and convective circulations in the atmosphere including the evolution and structure of severe local storms. Treatment of planetary boundary layer processes.

    Prerequisite: MET 301; or instructor permission.
    Co-requisite: MET 416
    Offered: Spring
    Credit: 3
  

  • MET 416 - Remote Sensing and Mesoscale Meteorology Lab

    Analysis of mesoscale meteorological phenomena (e.g., lake-effect snow, thunderstorms) with satellite, radar and profiler data. Multi-channel satellite imagery will be used to diagnose cloud type and composition. Analysis of radar data, including Doppler, dual-polarimetric, and phased array observations, and use of these data to understand cloud kinematics, dynamics, and microphysics.

    Prerequisite: MET 302 (may be taken concurrently) and MET 310 or CSC 212 and MET 350, or instructor permission.
    Offered: Spring
    Credit: 1
  

  • MET 420 - Broadcast Meteorology and Weather Forecasting

    Application of the science of meteorology to everyday forecast challenges and case study analysis. Recognition of important and reoccurring weather patterns. Development of public speaking skills for presentation on TV, radio and the Internet. Development of skills on camera. The use of good story telling skills and weather graphics to build a relationship with the viewer or reader.

    Prerequisite: MET 302
    Offered: Spring
    Credit: 3
  

  • MET 430 - Applied Weather Forecasting

    Development of the skills needed to effectively communicate meteorological information, either verbally or written, to clients who use weather and climate services to assist in important decision-making.  Advanced understanding of the atmosphere and the various features that affect weather and climate across all scales.

    Prerequisite: MET 303 and 304 or instructor permission.
    Offered: Not on a regular basis.
    Credit: 3
  

  • MET 496 - Seminar I

    The goal of this course is to provide students the opportunity to develop a project for their Capstone experience.  Students will search the literature on their topic, make occasional in-class presentations and seek constructive comments from their peers and from the instructor.

    Prerequisite: MET 350 and MET 351, and (MET 301 (as corequisite) or MET 411 (as corequisite)).
    Offered: Fall
    Credit: 1
  

  • MET 497 - Seminar in Meteorology

    Intensive reading and discussion of topics to be chosen.

    Note: Intensive reading, applied research, and discussion of topics to be chosen.
    Prerequisite: Senior standing.
    Offered: Spring
    Credit: 2
  

  • MET 498 - Internship

    Internship in Meteorolgy.

    Note: Variable credit zero to 12, may be repeated for total of 12 credits.
    Prerequisite: Upper division standing, minimum GPA of 2.5, and approval of site with EXCEL Office.
    Offered: Not on a regular basis.
  

  • MET 499 - Independent Study

    Requires preparation by a superior student (cumulative GPA at least 3.2) who presents a written plan for a study not available as a regular course and fifteen hours in subject area.

    Prerequisite: Twelve hours in Meteorology and instructor permission.
    Offered: Not on a regular basis
    Credit: 1 to 6

Music
  

  • MUS 100 - Fundamentals of Music Theory

    An introductory course which emphasizes basic musical skills and knowledge, including note reading, scales, rhythmic patterns, elementary keyboard, and basic concepts of harmony.

    Note: Recommended for all students, including majors who have not had high school theory.
    Offered: Fall, Spring
    Credit: 3
  

  • MUS 101 - Introduction to the Worlds of Music

    This course is designed to present a wide variety of musical experiences, including music of all cultures and time periods. The course will include a substantial number of live performances, along with presentations by specialists involving multimedia formats. Students will be exposed to a wide variety of information about music and musicians.

    Offered: Fall, Spring
    Credit: 3
  

  • MUS 104 - Aural Skills I

    An introduction to aural musical skills with emphasis on musical texture, timbre, melodic contour, basic interval identification, and rhythmic reading. Sight-singing is also included.

    Prerequisite: MUS 100 or permission of the instructor.
    Offered: Fall
    Credit: 1
  

  • MUS 110 - Introduction to Music Listening through Folk and Classical

    An introductory course designed to develop the student’s perception and listening skills through a variety of aural experiences and various types of music.

    Offered: Summer
    Credit: 3
  

  • MUS 112 - Introduction to Music Literature

    An introductory course designed to help the student understand and appreciate the many styles of musical masterpieces, both aurally and visually, as seen through historical perspective. The subject matter is the music of western civilization with special emphasis on the masters of classical music.

    Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
    Credit: 3
  

  • MUS 113 - Introduction to Music Literature and History

    Intended for music majors and minors, this course is an enhanced version of Music 112. Music 113 includes score study and an introduction to research and writing in the discipline of music.

    Offered: Fall, Spring
    Credit: 3
  

  • MUS 115 - Global Tones - Introduction to World Music

    This course explains the music of primarily non-western cultures through the development of their musical instruments and sounds. Students will discover the intrinsic connection between a culture - its religion, politics, economics, etc. - and the music it makes.

    Offered: Not on a regular basis
    Credit: 3
  

  • MUS 117 - Introduction to Music Listening through Jazz, Rock, and Pop

    An introductory course designed to develop the student’s perception and listening skills through a variety of aural experiences and various types of music.

    Offered: Fall
    Credit: 3
  

  • MUS 198 - First Year Signature Course: Trip,Trap,Grime & LoFi

    This first year signature course will introduce you to the history and practice of creating electronic music. Students will have the opportunity to survey and critique electronic music of the past 70 years and learn the basic principles involved in its composition. Part of the course will involve writing your own music

    Offered: Not on a regular basis.
    Credit: 3
  

  • MUS 200 - Intermediate Music Theory I

    Introduction to the elements of melody, harmony and rhythm with emphasis on aural comprehension, intervals, keys, triads, simple part-writings, rhythmic reading.

    Prerequisite: MUS 100.
    Offered: Fall
    Credit: 3
  

  • MUS 201 - Intermediate Music Theory II

    Continuation of materials from Music 200; introducing seventh chords. Emphasis on chorale melody harmonization.

    Prerequisite: MUS 200.
    Offered: Spring
    Credit: 3
  

  • MUS 204 - Aural Skills II

    A continuation of Music 104. This course further develops aural musical skills with an emphasis on recognition of chords and harmonic progression, as well as melodic dictation and intermediate sight singing abilities.

    Prerequisite: MUS 104 or instructor permission.
    Offered: Spring
    Credit: 1
  

  • MUS 206 - Introduction to Music Technology

    This course begins with a brief introduction to basic computer concepts and quickly moves into music technology topics, offering the musician an opportunity to utilize music technology as a tool for sequencing, notation, composition, and arranging. Emphasis is placed on sequencing and notation.

    Prerequisite: MUS 100 or instructor permission.
    Offered: Fall, Spring
    Credit: 3
  

  • MUS 210 - Western Heritage Survey of Music I

    A survey of Western music from ancient times through the Middle Ages, Renaissance, and Baroque, and its relationship to the historical, social, cultural, economic, and intellectual development of each period.

    Prerequisite: ENG 102.
    Offered: Not on a regular basis
    Credit: 3
  

  • MUS 211 - Western Heritage Survey of Music II

    A survey of Western music from the Classic Period to the present and its relationship to the historical, social, cultural, economic, and intellectual developments of each period.

    Prerequisite: ENG 102.
    Offered: Not on a regular basis
    Credit: 3
  

  • MUS 215 - The Art of Songwriting

    The Art of Songwriting explores the art and history of Western popular music with an emphasis on writing and/or expanding your knowledge of its music through critical analysis. This course is designed to give listeners a broader and deeper understanding of the musical and rhetorical elements in popular music.

    Prerequisite: MUS 206; or instructor’s permission.
    Offered: Not on a regular basis.
    Credit: 3
  

  • MUS 220 - Concert Attendance

    The course is designed to introduce music majors and minors to the breadth of musical experiences available to them through live performances, discussion of career opportunities and lecture presentations.

    Note: Non-credit course.
    Offered: Fall, Spring
    Credit: 0
  

  • MUS 230 - Class Piano I

    Class piano instruction is designed to develop musicianship through study of scales in all keys, parallel motion, rudimentary sight-reading, proper approaches to arm, wrist, hand, and finger coordination; the construction and use of the I, IV, and V triads in all keys; and elementary accompaniment and repertoire through group instruction.

    Offered: Fall, Spring
    Credit: 2
  

  • MUS 231 - Class Piano II

    Increased facility in scales in all keys, parallel octaves, sight-reading, harmonization of melodies, transposition, and improvisation. Emphasis on facility with chords in major and minor keys.

    Prerequisite: MUS 230 or instructor permission.
    Offered: Spring
    Credit: 2
  

  • MUS 240 - Voice, Class Instruction I

    Building musicianship through class instruction in voice. Applying all the essential techniques of breathing and diction to basic repertory. Extending the range and enlarging the quality of the vocal sound.

    Offered: Fall, Spring
    Credit: 2
  

  • MUS 285 - Guitar Class Instruction I

    Class instruction in guitar designed to build musicianship. It develops skill in reading notation, basic performance techniques, chord structure, and an introduction to the literature.

    Offered: Fall
    Credit: 2
  

  • MUS 286 - Guitar Class Instruction II

    Class instruction in guitar designed to build musicianship. It develops skill in reading notation, basic performance techniques, chord structure, and an introduction to the literature.

    Offered: Spring
    Credit: 2
  

  • MUS 288 - Efficient Body Use in the Performing Arts

    Class and private instruction in relaxation techniques (based on the Alexander Technique) for efficient use of the body for performance in music, theatre, or dance.

    Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
    Offered: Spring
    Credit: 0 - 3
  

  • MUS 290 - Wind Ensemble

    This ensemble is open to all students, regardless of major. This project-based course is designed to provide an opportunity for the student to become acquainted with the musical literature of the concert band and participate in rehearsal and concert performances of such literature.

    Note: Variable credit zero to one, repeatable for a total of 8 credits. Auditions are held at the beginning of the semester and the ability to sing or play an instrument and read music are required.
    Offered: Fall, Spring
  

  • MUS 291 - College/Community Orchestra

    This ensemble is open to all students, regardless of major. This project-based course is designed to provide an opportunity for the student to become acquainted with the musical literature of the standard orchestra and participate in rehearsal and concert performances of such literature.

    Note: Variable credit zero to one, repeatable for a total of 8 credits. Auditions are held at the beginning of the semester and the ability to sing or play an instrument and read music are required.
    Offered: Fall, Spring
  

  • MUS 292 - College Choir

    This ensemble is open to all students, regardless of major. This project-based course is designed to provide an opportunity for the student to become acquainted with the musical literature of the mixed chorus and participate in rehearsal and concert performances of such literature.

    Note: Auditions are held at the beginning of the semester and the ability to sing or play an instrument and read music are required.  May be repeated for credit.
    Offered: Fall, Spring
    Credit: 0 or 1
  

  • MUS 293 - Oswego State Jazz Ensemble

    This jazz ensemble is open to all students, regardless of major. The project-based course is designed to provide an opportunity for the student to become acquainted with the musical literature of the instrumental jazz ensemble and participate in rehearsal and concert performances of such literature.

    Note: May be repeated for credit.
    Prerequisite: Instructor permission. Ability to play an instrument and read music required. Auditions are held at the beginning of the semester for placement.
    Offered: Fall, Spring
    Credit: 0 or 1
  

  • MUS 294 - Oswego State Singers

    This select vocal ensemble is open to all students, regardless of major. It is a project-based course designed to provide an opportunity for the student to become acquainted with the jazz, popular and classical musical literature for chamber choir and participate in rehearsal and concert performances of such literature.

    Note: May be repeated for credit.
    Prerequisite: Instructor permission. Ability to play an instrument and read music required. Auditions are held at the beginning of the semester for placement.
    Offered: Fall, Spring
    Credit: 0 or1
  

  • MUS 295 - Ensemble

    Chamber groups—string, woodwind (including flute and recorder consort), brass, percussion, jazz, guitar, vocal, and opera ensembles.

    Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
    Offered: Fall, Spring
    Credit: 0 or 1
  

  • MUS 297 - Oswego Festival Chorus

    This large choral group is open to all students, regardless of major, as well as to the greater Oswego community. It is a project-based course designed to provide an opportunity for the participants to become acquainted with standard oratorio and choral/orchestral masterworks and to participate in rehearsal and concert performances of such literature.

    Note: May be repeated for credit.
    Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
    Offered: Fall, Spring
    Credit: 0 or 1
  

  • MUS 300 - Advanced Music Theory I

    Continuation of materials of MUS 201; altered triads and seventh chords. Emphasis on chorale melody harmonization.

    Prerequisite: MUS 201.
    Offered: Fall
    Credit: 3
  

  • MUS 301 - Advanced Music Theory II

    Application of the principles of music theory to major works by eighteenth and nineteenth century composers. Exploration of musical style.

    Prerequisite: MUS 300.
    Offered: Spring
    Credit: 3
  

  • MUS 302 - Orchestration

    The study of the instruments of the orchestra, their ranges, tonal characteristics and technical possibilities, and the uses of these instruments. Projects include orchestration from original compositions and transcriptions.

    Prerequisite: MUS 201 or instructor permission.
    Offered: Not on a regular basis
    Credit: 3
  

  • MUS 303 - Conducting I

    Development of the techniques needed to interpret and communicate the written musical score; conducting techniques studied in both classroom and laboratory settings.

    Prerequisite: MUS 201 or instructor permission.
    Offered: Not on a regular basis
    Credit: 3
  

  • MUS 304 - Contemporary Improvisation

    This course is designed to teach and develop instrumental performance skills in contemporary improvisation. Although the focus is on jazz, the basic performance techniques explored may be used in all forms of contemporary music.

    Prerequisite: MUS 230 OR 231.
    Offered: Not on a regular basis
    Credit: 3
  

  • MUS 305 - Jazz Composition and Arranging

    An introductory course in jazz theory and orchestration. Through this course students will study the transpositions, practical ranges and peculiarities of writing for the standard instruments found in contemporary jazz band. Students will learn the basic harmonic structures and notations of chords most commonly used in jazz today, and the basic functions of these chords. Students will study the most common voicings for the instruments of the jazz band in individual sections and in various combinations.

    Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
    Offered: Not on a regular basis
    Credit: 3
  

  • MUS 307 - Opera: The Rise of Western Musical Drama

    The Rise of Operatic development over the past four centuries with emphasis on major operatic works, structure, and how the genre reflects and influences the trajectory of Western Civilization.

    Prerequisite: Upper division standing, or instructor permission.
    Offered: Not offered on a regular basis
    Credit: 3
  

  • MUS 310 - History of Music Survey I

    History of music in Western civilization, stressing the most significant examples of music literature, Ancient to Baroque.

    Prerequisite: MUS 112, 113 or instructor permission.
    Offered: Fall
    Credit: 3
  

  • MUS 311 - History of Music Survey II

    Continuation of MUS 310, covering the period from Baroque to the present.

    Prerequisite: MUS 112, 113 or instructor permission.
    Offered: Spring
    Credit: 3
  

  • MUS 313 - Music of the Classic Period

    A study of music written between 1740 and 1810 and its relationship to literature and society of the period through class lecture, score analysis, and selected readings.

    Prerequisite: Upper division standing or instructor permission.
    Offered: Not on a regular basis
    Credit: 3
  

  • MUS 314 - Music of the Romantic Period

    A study of the music of the nineteenth century and its relationship to literature, political and social trends of the times through class lecture and discussion, recordings, score analysis and selected literary readings.

    Prerequisite: Upper division standing or instructor permission.
    Offered: Not on a regular basis
    Credit: 3
  

  • MUS 317 - The Evolution of Jazz and Rock

    A survey of the evolution of jazz and rock through the development of the elements that make up the music, the people responsible for these developments and the social influences of their times.

    Prerequisite: ENG 102 OR MUS 117.
    Offered: Not on a regular basis
    Credit: 3
  

  • MUS 318 - Heavy Metal

    A study of heavy metal and its offshoots from 1970 to the present. Through close listening and analysis of significant albums, as well as musicological, sociological, and philosophical readings, the course aims to develop understanding and appreciation of this music.

    Prerequisite: MUS 101, or 112, or 113, or 117; or instructor permission.
    Offered: Not on a regular basis.
    Credit: 3
  

  • MUS 319 - Piano Literature

    History of the keyboard and its diverse literature, covering all major periods; emphasis on representative composers and their styles, as related to changes in keyboard design from pre-Christian times to the 20th century.

    Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
    Offered: Not on a regular basis
    Credit: 3
  

  • MUS 325 - Advanced Electronic Music

    dvanced Electronic Music is designed as a continuation of materials learned in Introduction to Music Technology (MUS 206). In this course, students will learn advanced techniques for creating DAW based electronic music. The course will expand the students’ knowledge into live processing, live performance, and creating original music with electronics.

    Prerequisite: MUS 206; or instructor permission.
    Offered: Not on a regular basis.
    Credit: 3
  

  • MUS 329 - Music and Politics

    A study of politics and music from earliest times through the twentieth century in all kinds of music classical, folk, popular, jazz, and rock. It will cover the many roles of composers, performers, conductors, educators, scholars, and patrons, as well as amateur musicians and all who make music part of their daily lives. There will be an acquaintance with current scholarship regarding the interaction of music and politics and with recent approaches to the study of music gender, culture, as well as revolutionary, messianic, and religious movements.

    Prerequisite: Upper division standing or instructor permission.
    Offered: Fall, Spring
    Credit: 3
  

  • MUS 330 - Class Piano III

    Emphasis on the understanding and interpretation of various musical styles from different historical periods, thus enlarging individual piano repertoire; basic techniques for improving keyboard facility in improvisation, modulations and sight reading; ensemble playing; developing skills involved in accompanying a soloist and in reading open choral scores at the piano.

    Prerequisite: MUS 230 or instructor permission.
    Offered: Not on a regular basis
    Credit: 2
  

  • MUS 331 - Piano, Individual Instruction

    Advanced concepts of musicianship and technique, based on the rate of achievement for each. Also concepts in ensemble musicianship involving keyboard, vocal and instrumental performance.

    Note: May be repeated for credit.
    Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
    Offered: Fall, Spring
    Credit: 1 or 2
  

  • MUS 333 - Beginning Jazz Piano

    Designed to introduce the piano student to a basic understanding of the system for playing piano in the jazz idiom.

    Prerequisite: Formal training and instructor permission.
    Offered: Not on a regular basis
    Credit: 2
  

  • MUS 341 - Voice, Individual Instruction

    Advanced study of vocal techniques, directly related to performance of standard repertory.

    Note: May be repeated for credit.
    Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
    Offered: Fall, Spring
    Credit: 1 or 2
 

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