Medical Transcription
MDT 203* Medical Transcription (7) A study of the skills needed
in medical transcription including specialized medical terminology,
anatomy, pathophysiology, pharmacology, laboratory, reference
material and transcription of medical dictation. PREREQUISITES:
MDR 115*, AHC 115*, AHC 130*. COREQUISITE: MDT 230C*. Two
lecture, 10 laboratory hours per week.

MDT 230C* Clinical Applications (1) Supervised practice of skills
learned during the semester. Twenty hours per semester at a local
transcription facility. COREQUISITE: MDT 203*

Music
The purposes of music at Volunteer State Community
College are (1) to offer general music courses to the student body
as a whole, (2) to provide applied music instruction and music
ensembles for any student who wishes to participate.

MUS 1030 Music Appreciation (3) An introduction to musical
aesthetics, the elements of music, musical form, and brief surveys of
music in Non-Western cultures, American popular music and
European classical music.PREREQUISITES: An acceptable
placement score, or DSPR 0800 and DSPW 0800.

MUS 101 Music Theory I (4) A basic course in the fundamentals of
music: note values and meter, pitch notation, major and minor scales,
intervals, and triads. The laboratory component encompasses
beginning sight-singing and melodic and harmonic dictation,
principles of rhythmic dictation and application of keyboard skills.

MUS 102 Music Theory II (4) A continuation of MUS 101, for the
music major with previous music background or the commercial
music major with artist development emphasis. Emphasis on melodic
analysis and melody writing, two-voice texture and elementary
composition, 4-part writing, ear training and sight singing.
Introduction to the "Nashville Number System". The laboratory
component will be a continuation of ear training, sight singing, and
keyboard competencies. PREREQUISITE: MUS 101 or satisfactory
completion of Theory Placement Exam or permission of instructor.

MUS 153 Chorale Bel Canto (1) Open to all students, this choral
organization is dedicated to the performance of standard choral
literature from the major historical periods of music: Renaissance,
Baroque, Classical, Romantic and 20th and 21st Centuries. This
group will focus on four-part music performed in a traditional concert
setting. The only requirements are the ability to sing a simple melody
with accurate pitch and the participation in performances scheduled
by the director. Three lab hours weekly.

MUS 154 Vol State Singers (1) Open to any student, faculty, or staff
member who has a desire to sing and perform. The focus of the
ensemble will be the performance of popular music including the best
contemporary, Broadway, gospel and jazz. Some choreography is
included. Some civic, community and campus events are part of the
performance possibilities. There in no audition; however, previous
music reading skills are encouraged. Emphasis is on public
performances and a full-scale production. Three laboratory hours
her week.

MUS 155 Vol State Show Stoppers(1) By audition only; limited to
12 - 16 students. This high energy ensemble will perform popular
music including the best contemporary, Broadway, gospel and jazz.
There is focus on choreography and showcase performances.

MUS 156 Commercial Music Ensemble (1) Audition only. A
performing organization providing instruction and experience in
playing various styles of commercial instrumental music. Will
frequently accompany the Show Choir and/or the Vol State Singers.

MUS 160 Guitar and String Ensemble (1) A performing organization
providing instruction and experience in arranging and playing
various styles of popular, classical and traditional instrumental
music. Ensemble will include guitars and other fretted and nonfretted
string instruments. A variety of public performances will be
required. Three laboratory hours per week. Audition only.

MUS 201 Music Theory III (4) This course is for the music major who
has successfully completed a basic fundamentals class or who has
a previous music theory background. Encompasses the study of
harmony through chromatics, four-part writing, including arranging
and jazz techniques. Students are encouraged to compose and
arrange music for commercial music ensemble. The two-hour
laboratory component is a continuation of advanced ear-training.
PREREQUISITES: MUS 102 or acceptable score on Theory Placement
Test or permission of instructor.

MUS 202 Music Theory IV (4) An advanced continuation of
compositional techniques and 20th Century approaches to music;
continued study in chromatic vocabulary and modulation. Emphases
include harmonic function of chords and notation specific to
commercial styles. Some orchestral score reading and
instrumentation. The two-hour laboratory focuses on continuation
of orchestration and instrumentation. PREREQUISITES: MUS 201
or acceptable score on Theory Placement Test or permission of
instructor.

MUS 222 History of Recording Industry (3) Traces the development
of technology, business, major record labels, and the music recorded,
as well as significant individuals in these areas.

MUS 223 Survey of Recording Industry (3) Examination of the
industry including artist development, songwriting, publishing,
record companies, copyright law, record promotion, performance
rights, and careers.