MUS 224 Commercial Songwriting & Arranging (3) Organization
of musical ideas and words into the writing of popular songs.
Analysis of songwriting trends. Performances of student
compositions.

MUS 280 Cooperative Work Experience (3) A coordinated work
experience in an area commercial music business. This work experience
will be directed/monitored by a Music Instructor. Work experiences
may include work in or with recording studios, music publishing
companies, record labels, sales, clerical situations, public relations,
artist performance venues, theme parks, etc. Minimum of ninety (90)
hours work experience per semester. Notice of intent to participate
in this course must be filed with the Music Department at least one
semester prior to enrollment. PREREQUISITE: Permission of Music Department.

Applied Music: Individual Instruction
One hour credit in individual instruction is granted for one
half-hour lesson per week. The special fee for all individual
instruction in music may be found in the Schedule of Classes
published each semester.

MUS 170 Class Piano I (1) Acquaints beginning piano students
with the keyboard. Covers basic note reading, basic chordal
harmonization of melodies, and elements of music theory and music
history of general interest to piano students. Basic exercises for
development of coordination and technique are emphasized.

MUS 171 Class Piano II (1) Continuation of MUS 170. Continues
sight reading, chordal harmonization of melodies, and elements of
music theory and music history of general interest to piano students.
Exercises for development of coordination and technique are
emphasized. Prerequisite: MUS 170 or permission of instructor.

MUS 172 Class Voice (1) Offers study in basic vocal techniques,
including breathing, vowel production and stylistic variations of
literature. Emphasis on solo and ensemble literature with individual
and group performance within the classroom.

MUS 174 Piano Instruction (1-2) Private instruction in piano
beginning at the current level of proficiency of each student.
PREREQUISITE: MUS 171 or permission of instructor. Only 8 hours
may be counted toward graduation.

MUS 175 Voice Instruction (1-2) Private instruction in voice
beginning at the current level of proficiency of each
student.PREREQUISITE: MUS 172 or permission of instructor. Only
8 hours may be counted toward graduation.

MUS 176 Guitar Instruction (1-2) Private instruction in guitar
beginning at the student’s level of proficiency. Only 8 hours may be
counted toward graduation.

Natural Resource Management
NRM 100 Environmental Issues (3) An introduction to the basic
concepts of conservation and a survey of current issues affecting
people and their relationship to the environment. The effects of
human population growth and the impact of technology on natural
systems will be explored.

NRM 120 Backcountry Camping (3) A course providing instruction
in the basic skills and attitudes necessary for the proper recreational
use of wild lands. Topics include equipment selection and
maintenance, map and compass reading, wilderness medicine,
minimum-impact camping and hiking, and basic river canoeing. This
course involves rigorous physical activity. At least one weekend
camping trip and one river trip are REQUIRED. Three lecture/field
hours per week plus field excursions.

NRM 140 Introduction to Forestry (3) A review of the history of
American forestry; forest industry and its products; recreational
use, protection and maintenance of forest lands.

NRM 150 Wildlife Management (3) An introductory course in the
study of wildlife resources of the United States, their interrelationships
with soil, water, and other plant and animal life.

NRM 276T* Selected Topics in Natural Resource Management (1-
6) A course which deals with topics carefully selected to meet the
needs of special groups. The course may be repeated for credit.

Office Management Technology
OMT 101 Beginning Keyboarding (3) This course is for the
development of techniques in touch typing and the introduction of
skills involved in presentation of the keyboard, and the various parts
of the computer. Then the emphasis is on speed building, letters,
tabulation, rough drafting and reports. Production typing (timed
material) is also emphasized.

OMT 102 Intermediate Keyboarding (3) In order to enter this
course, the student must be able to type 38 net words per minute on
a straight copy speed test and pass a performance test. This course
continues emphasis on speed and accuracy building along with time
production speed building. Attention is then turned to professional
and technical typewriting, statistical typewriting, and duplication.
PREREQUISITE: OMT 101 or equivalent.