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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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: Not on a regular basis
Credit: 3
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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: Fall
Credit: 3
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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
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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
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MET 497 - Seminar in Meteorology
Intensive reading and discussion of topics to be chosen.
Note: Individual student research is encouraged.
Prerequisite: Upper division standing.
Offered: Spring
Credit: 3
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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: Not on a regular basis
Credit: 3
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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: Not on a regular basis
Credit: 0 - 3
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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 113 or instructor permission.
Offered: Fall
Credit: 3
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MUS 311 - History of Music Survey II
Continuation of MUS 310, covering the period from Baroque to the present.
Prerequisite: MUS 113 or instructor permission.
Offered: Spring
Credit: 3
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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MUS 345 - Music Theatre Workshop
A laboratory workshop approach to opera designed to prepare advanced students in both the vocal and theatrical aspects of operatic production.
Prerequisite: THT 230 or instructor permission.
Offered: Not on a regular basis
Credit: 3
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MUS 346 - Applied Composition Lessons
Composition Lessons are available to music majors and minors. During lessons students will: 1) Survey the repertoire. 2) Explore common techniques and practices in music composition. 3) study orchestration and arranging. 4) Demonstrate the ability to complete a piece over the course of the semester and have it performed in a student recital.
Note: Variable credit one to two hours, may be repeated for a total of eight credits.
Prerequisite: MUS 100; or instructor permission.
Offered: Not on a regular basis.
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MUS 351 - Violin, Individual Instruction
Applied music instruction is available to qualified students. For further information, contact the Music Department Office.
Note: May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
Offered: Fall, Spring
Credit: 1 or 2
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MUS 352 - Viola, Individual Instruction
Note: May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
Offered: Fall, Spring
Credit: 1 or 2
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MUS 353 - Cello, Individual Instruction
Applied music instruction is available to qualified students. For further information, contact the Music Department Office.
Note: May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
Offered: Fall, Spring
Credit: 1 or 2
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MUS 354 - Double Bass, Individual Instruction
Applied music instruction is available to qualified students. For further information, contact the Music Department Office.
Note: May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
Offered: Fall
Credit: 1 or 2
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MUS 361 - Flute, Individual Instruction
Applied music instruction is available to qualified students. For further information, contact the Music Department Office.
Note: May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
Offered: Fall, Spring
Credit: 1 or 2
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MUS 362 - Single Reeds, Individual Instruction
Private instruction in clarinet or saxophone.
Note: May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
Offered: Fall, Spring
Credit: 1 or 2
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MUS 363 - Double Reeds, Individual Instruction
Private instruction in oboe or bassoon.
Note: May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
Offered: Spring
Credit: 1 or 2
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MUS 371 - Trumpet, Individual Instruction
Applied music instruction is available to qualified students. For further information, contact the Music Department Office.
Note: May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
Offered: Fall, Spring
Credit: 1 or 2
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MUS 372 - French Horn, Individual Instruction
Applied music instruction is available to qualified students. For further information, contact the Music Department Office.
Note: May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
Offered: Fall
Credit: 1 or 2
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MUS 373 - Trombone, Individual Instruction
Applied music instruction is available to qualified students. For further information, contact the Music Department Office.
Note: May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
Offered: Fall, Spring
Credit: 1 or 2
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MUS 374 - Baritone or Tuba, Individual Instruction
Applied music instruction is available to qualified students. For further information, contact the Music Department Office.
Note: May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
Offered: Not on a regular basis
Credit: 1 or 2
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MUS 381 - Percussion, Individual Instruction
This course will be offered through a semester of studio demonstration lessons. Students will study the techniques needed for performance on percussion instruments and perform in a laboratory group to further utilize these techniques.
Note: May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
Offered: Fall, Spring
Credit: 1 or 2
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MUS 382 - Recording Technology I
The art of multitrack music recording and production is introduced. Fundamentals of sound, signals and studio acoustics are established. Basic audio principles, modern audio production equipment, methods, practices, procedures, and the attitudes necessary to work effectively in a project recording studio are mastered. Introduction to digital recording systems and theory, with recording to a Digital Audio Workstation (Pro Tools) is featured.
Prerequisite: MUS 206 or instructor permission.
Offered: Fall
Credit: 3
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MUS 383 - Recording Technology II
Application and continuing refinement of basic audio production competencies, with an emphasis on the creation of master recordings. Topics include advanced digital recording and editing, signal processing, mixing, and the role of the recording engineer and producer in professional audio. Development of critical listening skills is a featured part of this course. Mastery of recording with a Digital Audio Workstation (Pro Tools) is achieved.
Prerequisite: MUS 382
Offered: Spring
Credit: 3
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MUS 386 - Guitar, Bass Guitar, Individual Instruction
Advanced instruction for students who have had previous training. Styles taught include folk, classical, or jazz.
Prerequisite: MUS 285 or instructor permission.
Offered: Fall, Spring
Credit: 1 or 2
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MUS 390 - African Music in the Americas
This course introduces students to the music of West Africa, and then studies how those musical characteristics were transplanted to Brazil, Cuba, Trinidad, Jamaica, and Puerto Rico, among others. The class also examines cultural, social and anthropological practices in West Africa, Brazil, Cuba, the Caribbean islands and the United States.
Note: Advisement recommendation: Basic music knowledge
Prerequisite: Upper division standing or instructor permission.
Offered: Not on a regular basis
Credit: 3
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MUS 391 - Music in Italy: Rome, Florence and Venice
This course explores the Italian music, architecture, history, and art of Rome, Florence, and Venice. We will study selected music compositions using recordings, and get a first look at what we’ll see in person through photographs.
Offered: Not on a regular basis.
Credit: 3
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