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MLC 190 - Topics in Modern Languages
Specific topics determined by current interests of students and staff. May be repeated for credit if different topic is taken.
General Education Requirements: Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives
Course Typically Offered: Fall & Spring
Credits: 3
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MLC 496 - Field Work in Modern Languages
Supervised work in either the public or the private sector which is relevant to the study and use of a modern language. Requirements include an initial proposal which shows the relevance of the work experience to the student’s program in modern languages and a final report or paper.
Prerequisites: An appropriate level of fluency as determined by the department.
Course Typically Offered: Variable
Credits: 1 - 12
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Music |
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MUS 150 - Majoring in Music
This course is intended to help first year music students during their first semester adjust to being in college in the School of Performing Arts at The University of Maine and the School of Performing Arts resources and develop skills designed to achieve success. Students will learn about their intended major, be introduced to department faculty and resources, set semester, year and career goals, and have an opportunity to practice performance skills in the performance space prior to their second semester required recital lab, and to learn more about their chosen profession of music.
Prerequisites: Music Major Only
Course Typically Offered: Fall
Credits: 1
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Music Education |
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MUE 207 - Voice Class
The systematic development of the principles of good singing through class method approach. Lab 2.
Prerequisites: Music Education major or permission.
Course Typically Offered: Fall
Credits: 1
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MUE 209 - String Class
Basic performance and pedagogical skills pertaining to each of the four string instruments. Lab 4.
Prerequisites: Music Education major or permission.
Course Typically Offered: Fall
Credits: 2
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MUE 210 - Introduction to Music Education
Provides exposure to music classrooms, primary and secondary. Covers philosophies of music education, programming and evaluation. Fingerprinting required for field experience component of this course.
General Education Requirements: Ethics
Prerequisites: Open to all music majors.
Course Typically Offered: Fall
Credits: 3
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MUE 213 - Woodwinds I
First semester of a required two-semester course dealing with woodwind instrument pedagogy. Covers clarinet, saxophone and introduction to flute.
Prerequisites: Music Education major or permission.
Course Typically Offered: Fall
Credits: 1
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MUE 214 - Woodwinds II
Second semester of a required two-semester course dealing with woodwind instrument pedagogy. Covers flute, oboe and bassoon. Lab 2.
Prerequisites: MUE 213, Music Education major or permission.
Course Typically Offered: Spring
Credits: 1
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MUE 217 - Brass Class
Basic performance and pedagogical skills pertaining to the brass instruments. Lab 4.
Prerequisites: Music Education major or permission.
Course Typically Offered: Spring
Credits: 2
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MUE 222 - Percussion Class
Basic performance and pedagogical skills pertaining to the percussion instruments. Lab 4.
Prerequisites: Music Education major or permission.
Course Typically Offered: Spring
Credits: 2
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MUE 320 - General Music Methods: Elementary
Methods, materials, organization and administration of the K-6 classroom music curriculum. Includes classroom instruments, field experiences, materials and methods for gifted and talented and students with special needs.
Prerequisites: MUL 202, MUY 212, and MUE 210
Course Typically Offered: Fall
Credits: 3
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MUE 321 - General Music Methods: Secondary
Methods, materials, organization and administration of the 6-12 classroom music curriculum. Includes classroom instruments, field experiences, materials and methods for gifted and talented and students with special needs.
Prerequisites: MUE 320, MUL 202, MUY 212, and MUE 210
Course Typically Offered: Spring
Credits: 3
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MUE 401 - Organization and Administration of Secondary Music Performance Programs
This course will cover the organization, scheduling, and feeder-system techniques of beginning band, choral, and orchestral programs through high-school level instruction. Areas of study will include curriculum, pedagogical techniques, organization of space and materials, budgeting, materials acquisition, assessment, music education philosophy, finding employment, and interview techniques.
Prerequisites: MUE 209, MUE 213, MUE 217, MUE 222 and MUP 340
Course Typically Offered: Fall
Credits: 3
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MUE 403 - Instrumental Laboratory
Performance on secondary instruments in a heterogeneous setting. Required for those enrolled in MUE 401 but may be taken separately. Instrumental majors must attend Instrumental Laboratory for two of the three fall semesters following their first-year student year. Lab 1. Offered every fall.
Prerequisites: Music Education majors with sophomore standing.
Course Typically Offered: Fall
Credits: 1
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Music General |
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MUS 100 - Recital Laboratory
Experience in recital performance and in listening to performances of one’s peers. May be repeated. Lab 1.
Prerequisites: Required of music majors enrolled in applied music.
Course Typically Offered: Fall & Spring
Credits: 0
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MUS 121 - Principles of Singing I
Emphasizes diction in the standard languages: French, German, Italian and English. Introduces the international phonetic alphabet and classical vocal literature, basic voice science, technique and performance practice.
Prerequisites: Required for first-year voice majors in Music Education, Music Performance and Bachelor of Arts in Music programs; open to others by permission.
Course Typically Offered: Fall
Credits: 2
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MUS 122 - Principles of Singing II
Continuation of MUS 121.
Prerequisites: Required for first-year voice majors in Music Education, Music Performance and Bachelor of Arts in Music programs; open to others by permission.
Course Typically Offered: Spring
Credits: 2
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MUS 201 - Applied Music Lessons
Applied music lessons. May be repeated for credit. Note: course topic number designates instrument or voice.
General Education Requirements: Artistic and Creative Expression
Prerequisites: Bachelor of Arts in Music or Music minors.
Course Typically Offered: Fall & Spring
Credits: 1
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MUS 210 - Applied Music Lessons
Applied music lessons for the first four semesters. May be repeated for credit until Junior Standing Exam is passed. Note: Course Topic number designates instrument or voice. Applied Music 1-2.
General Education Requirements: Artistic and Creative Expression
Prerequisites: Music Education or Music Performance majors.
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Credits: 2
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MUS 298 - Special Subjects in Music
Specific topics and approaches will be chosen jointly by interested students and the staff. This offering is designed to address advanced issues not covered in regular offerings.
General Education Requirements: Artistic and Creative Expression
Prerequisites: Permission.
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Credits: 1-3
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MUS 312 - Piano Pedagogy
Piano Pedagogy is “The Art of Teaching Piano:” Students will analyze current methodology, research intermediate level repertoire, and develop a business plan and a studio policy. This course will provide the tools for hands-on teaching in a private setting.
Prerequisites: Required for all piano majors and open to other pianists by permission.
Course Typically Offered: Not Regularly Offered
Credits: 1
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MUS 316 - Piano Literature I
Survey of the major works of the keyboard repertoire from the Baroque and Classical periods.
Prerequisites: Required of piano majors, permission of the instructor required for all other students.
Course Typically Offered: Not Regularly Offered
Credits: 1
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MUS 318 - Piano Literature II
Survey of major works of the piano repertoire from the Romantic and Contemporary periods.
Prerequisites: Required of piano majors, permission of the instructor required for all other students.
Course Typically Offered: Not Regularly Offered
Credits: 1
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MUS 350 - Applied Music Lessons
Applied music lessons after having passed the Junior Standing Exam. May be repeated for credit. Note: Course Topic number designates instrument or voice.
Prerequisites: Junior Standing Exam. Undergraduate Music Education major.
Course Typically Offered: Fall & Spring
Credits: 2
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MUS 450 - Applied Music Lessons
Applied music lessons after having passed the Junior Standing Exam. May be repeated for credit. Note: Course Topic number designates instrument or voice.
Prerequisites: Junior Standing Exam. Undergraduate Music Performance major.
Course Typically Offered: Fall & Spring
Credits: 4
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MUS 498 - Senior Project
A significant research paper, original composition, or by special permission, a lecture-recital presented in lieu of a recital. Accomplished under the guidance of an assigned faculty member during the senior year.
General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Capstone Experience Requirement for the Bachelor of Arts degree in Music.
Prerequisites: Senior standing. Required for all BA in Music majors.
Course Typically Offered: Fall & Spring
Credits: 3
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Music History |
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MUH 150 - History of Jazz
The History of Jazz explores the origin and development of the improvised American form of music popularly known as Jazz. Special emphasis will be placed on African-American culture-including African traditions- in its broader historical context; how this culture, interacting with the many and diverse elements of American and (imported) European general and musical cultures, led to the development of Jazz. The course will cover its social, as well as the artistic significance. We will study and analyze various Jazz styles; especially through recorded and historical film and video tape, performances by the music’s major innovators and practitioners. In addition, we will examine the most relevant and original contributions by members of all the various American ethnic and religious groups which were influenced by and adopted/adapted African-American musical culture. We will also take into consideration, influential on Jazz-related new world phenomena from the Caribbean and Latin America; for example, Afro-Cuban rhythms. Jazz’ significant global influence will be discussed, an influence initiated by African-Americans who toured and lived in Europe from the end of WWI to the present. If this course was taken under as a topics course in MUS 298, it cannot be repeated for credit.
General Education Requirements: Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives and Artistic and Creative Expressions
Course Typically Offered: Spring
Credits: 3
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MUH 201 - History of Western Music I
The history of music from antiquity to approximately 1750 with a technical study of the significant musical trends.
General Education Requirements: Writing Intensive
Prerequisites: Music major and MUL 202 or permission of instructor.
Course Typically Offered: Fall
Credits: 2
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MUH 202 - History of Western Music II
The history of music from 1750 to the present day with a technical study of the significant musical trends.
Prerequisites: MUL 200 and MUL 202 or permission.
Course Typically Offered: Spring
Credits: 2
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Music Literature |
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MUL 101 - The Art of Listening to Music: Elements
Designed for the student with no previous experience in music. Provides a working vocabulary of terms and listening experiences intended to expand the basic understanding of the art form.
General Education Requirements: Artistic and Creative Expression
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Credits: 3
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MUL 150 - Rock’n Roll and other 20th Century Music
Designed for students with no previous experience in music. Studies the precursors of Rock’n Roll such as ragtime, jazz, country and blues. Discusses how this music reflected and changed American and world cultures. Also examines other music that branched out of western music in the late twentieth century.
General Education Requirements: Artistic and Creative Expression
Course Typically Offered: Variable
Credits: 3
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MUL 200 - Music Literature Laboratory
Introduction to music research, academic writing in music, digital music, and world music. Extensive use of electronic information retrieval systems. Usually taken in first year to develop computer proficiency.
Prerequisites: Music majors only.
Course Typically Offered: Fall & Spring
Credits: 1
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MUL 202 - The Art of Listening to Music: Historical Survey
Designed for the student with some previous experience in music. Primarily an historical survey of music from 1600 to the present, with some attention to musical terms and listening experiences. Music listening assignments to be completed in Fogler Library.
General Education Requirements: Western Cultural Tradition
Prerequisites: MUL 101 or permission.
Course Typically Offered: Fall
Credits: 3
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Music Organizations and Ensembles |
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MUO 101 - University Singers
Rehearsal and performance of choral concert repertoire. Extended concert tours. Five hours of rehearsal a week. Attendance at all rehearsals and public performances required. May be repeated for credit. Lab 5.
General Education Requirements: Artistic and Creative Expression
Prerequisites: audition (requires sight reading ability).
Course Typically Offered: Fall & Spring
Credits: 0-1
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MUO 103 - Oratorio Society
Rehearsal and performance of major choral works. Attendance at all rehearsals and public performances required. May be repeated for credit. You must sign up for 1 credit if you want to receive credit towards general education requirements. Audition required.
General Education Requirements: Artistic and Creative Expression
Prerequisites: Permission via an audition. Must sign up for the credit bearing section to receive credit towards general education requirements.
Course Typically Offered: Fall & Spring
Credits: 0-1
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MUO 109 - Collegiate Chorale
Rehearsal and performance of choral music appropriate for choral singers with limited background and training. No audition required; open to all students. Attendance at all rehearsals and public performances required. May be repeated for credit. Lab 2.
General Education Requirements: Artistic and Creative Expression
Course Typically Offered: Fall & Spring
Credits: 0-1
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MUO 111 - Marching Band
Performs at home and occasional off-campus football games. Course begins four days prior to opening of classes. Rehearsal of concert music on limited schedule during final weeks of semester. Attendance required at rehearsals and performances. May be repeated for credit. Lab 4. (Fall semester only.)
General Education Requirements: Artistic and Creative Expression
Prerequisites: Permission.
Course Typically Offered: Fall
Credits: 0-1
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MUO 112 - Concert Band
Rehearsal and performance (on and off campus) of a variety of concert band literature appropriate for the general University instrumentalist. Attendance required at rehearsals and performances. May be repeated for credit. Lab 3. (Spring semester only.)
General Education Requirements: Artistic and Creative Expression
Prerequisites: Permission.
Course Typically Offered: Spring
Credits: 0-1
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MUO 113 - Pep Band
Rehearsal and performance of band music appropriate for athletic events including current marching band selections. Attendance required at rehearsals and performances. May be repeated for credit. Lab 2.
General Education Requirements: Artistic and Creative Expression
Prerequisites: Permission.
Course Typically Offered: Fall & Spring
Credits: 0-1
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MUO 114 - Symphonic Band
Rehearsal and performance of the most challenging and significant band literature. Attendance required at rehearsals and performances. Occasional touring on class days. May be repeated for credit. Lab 3.
General Education Requirements: Artistic and Creative Expression
Prerequisites: Audition.
Course Typically Offered: Fall & Spring
Credits: 0-1
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MUO 121 - University Orchestra
Rehearsal and performance of standard orchestral repertoire. Attendance at all rehearsals and public performances required. May be repeated for credit. Lab 4.
General Education Requirements: Artistic and Creative Expression
Prerequisites: Audition.
Course Typically Offered: Fall & Spring
Credits: 0-1
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MUO 132 - Opera Workshop
Rehearsal and performance of standard opera repertory. May be repeated for credit. Lab 3.
General Education Requirements: Artistic and Creative Expression
Prerequisites: Audition.
Course Typically Offered: Fall & Spring
Credits: 0-1
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MUO 141 - Brass Ensemble
The study and performance of chamber music for brass instruments. May be repeated for credit.
General Education Requirements: Artistic and Creative Expression
Prerequisites: Audition required. Must sign up for the credit bearing section to receive credit towards general education requirements.
Course Typically Offered: Fall & Spring
Credits: 0-1
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MUO 143 - UMAINE Jazz Ensemble
Rehearsal and performance of music for the large (16-24) jazz ensemble. Membership through audition. Attendance at all rehearsals and performances required. May be repeated for credit. Applied Music 1.
General Education Requirements: Artistic and Creative Expression
Course Typically Offered: Fall & Spring
Credits: 0-1
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MUO 149 - Chamber Music
The study and performance of chamber music. May be repeated for credit. Lab 2.
General Education Requirements: Artistic and Creative Expression
Prerequisites: Permission of instructor.
Course Typically Offered: Fall & Spring
Credits: 0-1
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MUO 150 - Percussion Ensemble
Performs chamber music composed primarily for percussion instruments. May be repeated for credit. Lab 2.
General Education Requirements: Artistic and Creative Expression
Prerequisites: Percussion performance experience (i.e. snare drum or keyboard percussion or timpani) and the ability to read music; permission of instructor. Must sign up for the credit bearing section to receive credit towards general education requirements.
Course Typically Offered: Fall & Spring
Credits: 0-1
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MUO 155 - Chamber Jazz Ensemble
The rehearsal and performance of music for the Chamber Jazz Ensemble, that is, a small group consisting of one or several pitched instruments in “C”, “Bb”, “Eb”, or “C bass clef” only , capable of a full chromatic scale with keyboard accompaniment (keyboardists must bring their own) for participation in the course. Vocalists as well, who elect the ensemble, will need to play a pitched musical instrument that meets the criteria outlined above. Attendance at all rehearsals and public performances required. In addition, memorization of 4-8 works from the standard jazz repertory will be required. May be repeated for credit. Lab 1.
General Education Requirements: Artistic and Creative Expression
Prerequisites: Permission of instructor.
Course Typically Offered: Fall & Spring
Credits: 0-1
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MUO 160 - Black Bear Men’s Chorus
Rehearsal and performance of men’s choral repertoire. Ensemble with members from campus and community. Short audition used for placement within the ensemble only. Attendance at all rehearsals and public performances required. May be repeated for credit.
General Education Requirements: Artistic and Creative Expression
Course Typically Offered: Fall & Spring
Credits: 0-1
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Music Performance |
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MUP 205 - Piano Class I
Designed to provide a basic command of the keyboard. Recommended especially for students preparing to take the proficiency examination in secondary piano. May be taken as an introduction to piano performance for the beginning student. Lab 2.
Prerequisites: Music majors only.
Course Typically Offered: Fall
Credits: 1
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MUP 206 - Piano Class II
A continuation of MUP 205, designed to provide basic command of the keyboard. Lab 2.
Prerequisites: Music majors only.
Course Typically Offered: Spring
Credits: 1
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MUP 215 - Piano Class III
A continuation of MUP 205, MUP 206 designed to complete the proficiency examination in secondary piano. Lab 2.
Prerequisites: MUP 205, MUP 206 or permission. Music majors only.
Course Typically Offered: Fall
Credits: 1
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MUP 216 - Piano Class IV
A continuation of MUP 205, MUP 206 designed to complete the proficiency examination in secondary piano. Lab 2.
Prerequisites: MUP 205, MUP 206 or permission. Music majors only.
Course Typically Offered: Spring
Credits: 1
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MUP 251 - Collaborative Piano
The study of Collaborative Techniques, vocal and instrumental, with emphasis on developing sight reading, listening skills and stylistic awareness.
Prerequisites: Required of all piano majors and open to other advanced pianists, by permission.
Course Typically Offered: Not Regularly Offered
Credits: 1
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MUP 340 - Basic Conducting
Introduction to conducting techniques with emphasis on practical application to vocal and instrumental groups. Lab 3.
Prerequisites: MUY 212.
Course Typically Offered: Fall
Credits: 2
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MUP 341 - Choral Conducting and Literature
Introduces basic choral conducting and studies of problems in the organization and training of choral groups.
Prerequisites: MUP 340.
Course Typically Offered: Spring
Credits: 3
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MUP 345 - Instrumental Conducting and Literature
Introduces basic instrumental conducting, and study of problems in the organization and training of bands and orchestras.
Prerequisites: MUP 340.
Course Typically Offered: Spring
Credits: 3
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MUP 401 - Performance-Secondary Instrument I
Applied study in voice, keyboard, strings, winds and percussion instruments as a secondary applied area for the graduate student. May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisites: Music majors only; permission.
Course Typically Offered: Fall
Credits: 2
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MUP 402 - Performance-Secondary Instrument II
A continuation of MUP 401. May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisites: MUP 401 or permission.
Course Typically Offered: Spring
Credits: 2
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MUP 405 - Keyboard Musicianship
A comprehensive application of the study of harmony to the keyboard, directed towards the development of sight-reading and accompanying skills, keyboard score-reading, transposition, harmonization at sight, improvisation and the realization of figured bass or other chording schemes.
Prerequisites: MUP 216, MUY 212, MUY 214 or equivalent level, including completion of piano proficiency requirements.
Course Typically Offered: Fall
Credits: 2
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Music Theory |
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MUY 101 - Fundamentals of Music
An elemental study of the dimensions and basic characteristics of musical sounds, with primary emphasis upon the development of skills and concepts through creating, performing and analysis.
General Education Requirements: Artistic and Creative Expression
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Credits: 3
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MUY 111 - Elementary Harmony I
Diatonic chordal relationships through written work, analysis, and keyboard application.
Prerequisites: Music major and permission.
Course Typically Offered: Fall
Credits: 2
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MUY 112 - Elementary Harmony II
A continued study of chordal relationships. Primarily for music majors.
Prerequisites: MUY 111 and permission.
Course Typically Offered: Spring
Credits: 2
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MUY 113 - Elementary Sight Singing and Ear Training I
Sight singing, ear training and dictation.
Prerequisites: MUY 101 or permission.
Corequisites: MUY 111
Course Typically Offered: Fall
Credits: 2
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MUY 114 - Elementary Sight Singing and Ear Training II
Sight singing, ear training and dictation.
Prerequisites: MUY 113.
Course Typically Offered: Spring
Credits: 2
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MUY 211 - Advanced Harmony I
A continuation of MUY 112. Chromatic chordal relationships and 20th century harmonic practice.
Prerequisites: MUY 112.
Course Typically Offered: Fall
Credits: 2
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MUY 212 - Advanced Harmony II
A continuation of MUY 112. Chromatic chordal relationships and 20th century harmonic practice.
Prerequisites: MUY 211.
Course Typically Offered: Spring
Credits: 2
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MUY 213 - Advanced Sight Singing and Ear Training I
A continuation of MUY 114.
Prerequisites: MUY 114.
Course Typically Offered: Fall
Credits: 2
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MUY 214 - Advanced Sight Singing and Ear Training II
A continuation of MUY 114.
Prerequisites: MUY 213.
Course Typically Offered: Spring
Credits: 2
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MUY 310 - Jazz Theory Fundamentals
This course introduces the basic fundamentals of jazz theory, with applications to melodic improvisation, jazz piano techniques, and arranging for small jazz ensembles. It will cover jazz terminology, chord symbols and progressions, scales and modes, ear training, common jazz forms, melodic writing, instrumentation, and basic piano voicings.
Prerequisites: MUY 112 and MUP 206
Course Typically Offered: Fall
Credits: 3
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MUY 311 - Jazz Improvisation II
A continuation of MUY 310. Involves the direct application of music theory to jazz improvisation, with emphasis on the development of skills and knowledge through analysis, creating, and performing on a daily basis. Pitched instruments in “C”, “Bb”, “Eb”, or “C bass clef” only, capable of a full chromatic scale, are essential (keyboardists must bring their own) for participation in the course. As with MUY 310, memorization of at least 8 but not more than 16 works from the standard jazz repertory will be required.
Prerequisites: MUY 310.
Course Typically Offered: Spring, Odd Years
Credits: 3
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MUY 410 - Chamber Jazz Arranging and Piano I
The study of arranging for and performance on the piano as it pertains to Chamber Jazz. Lecture 3.
Prerequisites: MUP 206 and MUY 212 or permission of instructor. An audition and/or pretest may be required.
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Even Years
Credits: 3
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MUY 411 - Chamber Jazz Arranging and Piano II
A continuation of MUY 410. The continued study of arranging for and performance on the piano as it pertains to Chamber Jazz. Lecture 3.
Prerequisites: MUY 410.
Course Typically Offered: Spring, Even Years
Credits: 3
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MUY 451 - Form and Analysis
Analysis of the structure of musical compositions of various historical periods, including the study of common forms found in the standard concert repertoire.
Prerequisites: MUY 212.
Course Typically Offered: Not Regularly Offered
Credits: 3
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MUY 452 - Orchestration
Study and practical application of scoring techniques for various instrumental groups, including orchestral and band transcriptions and reductions.
Prerequisites: MUY 212.
Course Typically Offered: Spring
Credits: 3
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MUY 461 - Composition I (Small Forms)
Composition in the Variation Forms, including ostinato, ground motive, passacaglia, chaconne and theme with variations.
Prerequisites: MUY 212 or permission.
Course Typically Offered: Variable
Credits: 2
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NAS 101 - Introduction to Native American Studies
Introduces the interdisciplinary perspective of Native American Studies. Examines the experience of Native Americans, past and present, focusing on diverse and distinct cultural areas and historical events. Explores Native Americans’ integral part in the development of the Americas and the European impact on traditional Native societies, historically and currently. Lec 3.
General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Social Contexts and Institutions and Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives Requirements.
Course Typically Offered: Fall & Spring
Credits: 3
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NAS 102 - Introduction to Wabanaki Culture, History and Contemporary Issues
Examines the world view, way of life, history, art, literature and contemporary issues of the Native nations that make up the Wabanaki Confederacy. The culture, philosophy and creation stories of the individual tribes, including the Penobscot, Passamaquoddy, Maliseet and Micmac tribes are explored. In addition, concepts such as sovereignty, treaty rights and tribal government are discussed. NAS 101 is recommended.
General Education Requirements: Social Contexts and Institutions and Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives
Course Typically Offered: Variable
Credits: 3
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NAS 201 - Topics in Native American Studies
Provides an interdisciplinary, intermediate level of study of selected topics regarding American Indians in more detail and complexity.
Prerequisites: NAS 101 or permission.
Course Typically Offered: Fall & Spring
Credits: 1-3
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NAS 202 - Wabanaki Languages I
Provides an interdisciplinary, introductory level of study of selected topics regarding American Indians in more detail and complexity. While there are distinct Indigenous languages of the Native nations that make up the Wabanaki Confederacy, these languages are similar. This course will offer an opportunity for students to begin to build their Wabanaki vocabulary and develop skills in pronunciation and oral communication, as well as discussing the history of Wabanaki words. Taught by a Wabanaki speaker. If this course was taken as a topics course in NAS 201, it cannot be repeated for credit.
General Education Requirements: Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives
Prerequisites: NAS 101 or permission
Course Typically Offered: Fall and Spring
Credits: 3
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NAS 203 - Wabanaki Language II
Provides an interdisciplinary, intermediate level of study of selected topics regarding American Indians in more detail and complexity. The course is designed to utilize the basic vocabulary learned in Wabanaki Languages I and begin using phrases and dialogues for conversational interactions. Although the primary languages utilized will be Passamaquoddy and Maliseet, other Wabanaki Languages will be referenced. If this course was taken as a topics course in NAS 201, it cannot be repeated for credit.
General Education Requirements: Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives
Prerequisites: NAS 202 or permission
Course Typically Offered: Spring
Credits: 3
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NAS 220 - North American Indian History
An introductory history of North American Indians, from before European contact to the present. Within a broad chronological framework, the course will look at critical themes in American Indian history; American Indians prior to contact; cultural contact; treaty making, treaty rights, sovereignty; impact of government policies on Native populations; and contemporary issues.
General Education Requirements: Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives and Social Context and Institutions
Course Typically Offered: Spring
Credits: 3
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NAS 270 - Gender in Native American Cultures
This course explores the concept of gender in indigenous communities of North America. Course materials will explore historical and contemporary perspectives of gender and sexual orientation to better understand how Native communities define and practice gender. NAS 101 or WGS 101 is a recommended prerequisite. (WGS 270 and NAS 270 are identical courses.)
General Education Requirements: Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives and Social Context and Institutions
Course Typically Offered: Spring
Credits: 3
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NAS 295 - American Indians and Climate Change
Introduces students to the Indian cultures of the United States and U.S. territories in the South Pacific, paying particular attention to the issue of climate change and how it is impacting indigenous peoples in these regions; also examines climate effects on natural resource conditions as it relates to Indian cultures and the roles indigenous groups play in policy responses to climate change.
Course Typically Offered: Variable
Credits: 3
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NAS 298 - Directed Study in Native American Studies
Individual study, research, field experience and writing projects in Native American Studies. May be repeated for credit. Arranged upon request.
Prerequisites: NAS 101 and permission.
Course Typically Offered: Fall & Spring
Credits: 1-6
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NAS 401 - Advanced Topics in Native American Studies
Provides an advanced level of study of selected topics regarding American Indians in great detail and specificity.
General Education Requirements: Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives
Prerequisites: NAS 101, junior standing and permission.
Course Typically Offered: Spring, Summer
Credits: 3
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NAS 451 - Native American Cultures and Identities
In this seminar, we will examine Native American cultures and identities (past and present), with special attention to reading works by Native authors and examining topics such as the effects of colonialism on Native Americans, representations of Native Americans in popular culture, new biological technologies like DNA testing that shape understandings of Native identities, the role of traditional cultures in Native communities, tribal sovereignty and economic development in the twenty-first century, and indigenous environmental perspectives.
General Education Requirements: Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives
Prerequisites: ANT 102 or NAS 101 permission
Course Typically Offered: Spring, Even Years
Credits: 3
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NAS 498 - Directed Study in Native American Studies
Advanced individual study, research, field experiences and writing projects in Native American Studies. May be repeated for credit. Arranged upon request.
Prerequisites: NAS 101, one additional course within the Native American Studies minor, junior or senior standing, and permission.
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Credits: 1-6
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NFA 118 - NSFA/UMaine Orientation
Orientation to the College of Natural Sciences, Forestry and Agriculture and the University of Maine. The course will also cover topics to help students succeed academically and engage with the campus community.
Course Typically Offered: Fall and Spring
Credits: 0
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NAV 100 - Naval Science Laboratory
Developed to ensure coverage of Professional Core Competency (PCC) objectives not included in formal Naval Sciences courses. Topics deal with general Navy training, naval warfare doctrine, employment of naval forces, joint operations, and midshipmen professional development. (Pass/Fail Grade only).
Prerequisites: Permission of instructor.
Course Typically Offered: Fall & Spring
Credits: 0
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NAV 101 - Introduction to Naval Science
Emphasizes organizational structure, warfare components, and assigned roles/missions of the U.S. Navy/USMC. Covers all aspects of Naval Service from its relative position within DoD, to the specific warfare communities/career paths. Also includes basic elements of leadership/Navy Core Values. Designed to give student initial exposure to many elements of Naval culture. Also provides conceptual framework/working vocabulary for student to use on summer cruise. Laboratories are also provided to include alcohol and drug abuse prevention, detection and control, tobacco use cessation/prevention, suicide and HIV/AIDs prevention.
Course Typically Offered: Fall
Credits: 2
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NAV 102 - Naval Ships Systems I (Engineering)
Detailed study of ship characteristics and types including ship design, hydrodynamic forces, stability, compartmentation, propulsion, electrical and auxiliary systems, interior communications, ship control and damage control. Included are basic concepts of theory/design of steam, gas turbine, diesel and nuclear propulsion. Case studies on leadership/ethical issues in the engineering area are also covered.
Course Typically Offered: Spring, Even Years
Credits: 3
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NAV 201 - Naval Ships Systems II (Weapons)
Outlines theory and employment of weapons systems. Student explores the processes of detection, evaluation, threat analysis, weapon selection, delivery, guidance and explosives. Fire control systems and major weapons types are discussed including capabilities and limitations. The physical aspects of radar and underwater sound are described. Facets of command, control, communications, computers and intelligence are explored as means of weapons system integration. The tactical and strategic significance of command and control warfare and information warfare is discussed. Supplemented with review/analysis of case studies involving the moral and ethical responsibilities of leaders in the employment of weapons. Other major themes in leadership include honor, courage, integrity, loyalty, responsibility, authority, accountability, character development, crisis decision making, and conflict resolution.
Course Typically Offered: Spring, Odd Years
Credits: 3
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NAV 202 - Sea Power and Maritime Affairs
The history of navies in the modern period (c. 1500 to the present) including use of naval forces in the achievement of national goals, development of naval technology and tactics, effects of naval construction and manning upon society, sociology of navies, comparison of naval policies in various states, the current balance sheet of navies. (Additional work will be required for Navy ROTC students.)
General Education Requirements: Western Cultural Tradition and Social Contexts and Institutions
Course Typically Offered: Variable
Credits: 3
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NAV 301 - Navigation
In-depth study of the theory, principles, procedures and application of plotting, piloting and celestial navigation. Students learn piloting techniques, the use of charts, the use of visual and electronic aids, and theory of operation of both magnetic and gyro compasses. Celestial navigation topics include celestial coordinate system, the navigation triangle and an overview of the sight reduction process. Students develop practical skills in plotting and celestial navigation. Other topics include tides, currents, effects of wind/weather, voyage planning and application and understanding of international/inland rules of navigation. Supplemented with review/analysis of case studies involving actual navigation.
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Even Years
Credits: 3
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NAV 302 - Naval Operations and Seamanship
Study of relative motion, vector-analysis theory, formation tactics and ship employment. Also included are introductions to naval operations and operations analysis, ship behavior and characteristics in maneuvering, applied aspects of shiphandling, afloat communications, and command and control. Supplemented with a review/analysis of case studies involving moral/ethical/leadership issues pertaining to the concepts listed above.
Prerequisites: NAV 301 and permission of instructor.
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Odd Years
Credits: 3
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NAV 303 - Leadership and Management
Comprehensive study of organizational behavior and management. Topics include survey of management functions of planning, organizing and controlling; an introduction to individual/group behavior in organizations; and extensive study of motivation/leadership. Major behavior theories explored in detail. Practical applications explored through using experiential exercises, case studies and laboratory discussions. Other topics include decision making, communication, responsibility, authority, accountability and total quality leadership.
Course Typically Offered: Spring
Credits: 3
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NAV 304 - Leadership and Ethics
Sharpens the understanding of some important issues about morality and develops moral reasoning ability. Integrates an intellectual exploration of Western moral traditions and ethical philosophy with topics and issues confronting newly commissioned officers as military leaders. Provides a foundation in major moral traditions including Utilitarianism, Kantian ethics, Constitutional Law, Natural Law theory, and virtue ethics. Students will discuss the ethics of war through discussions of the Just War Theory (Jus Ad Bellum ) and the Conduct of War (Jus in Bello ). Readings will be from various fields, including leadership, ethics, philosophy, theology, and law and will be enhanced through case studies, video segments, and current issues in the news.
General Education Requirements: Ethics
Prerequisites: Permission of instructor. It is recommended that students have junior or senior standing, however they need not be in the NROTC program.
Course Typically Offered: Spring
Credits: 3
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NAV 310 - Evolution of Warfare
Traces development of warfare from dawn of recorded history to the present, focusing on the impact of major military theorists, strategists, tacticians and technological developments. Students acquire a basic sense of strategy, develop an understanding of military alternatives, and see the impact of historical precedence on military thought and actions.
General Education Requirements: Western Cultural Tradition, Social Contexts and Institutions and Cultural Diversity and International Perspective
Prerequisites: permission of instructor.
Course Typically Offered: Spring
Credits: 3
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