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Courses

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MSED 250 Physical Science for Educators 4 cr.  (3-0-2)
  • Offered: Fall Winter
  • Prerequisites: Admission to elementary education or special education program.

Basic concepts and principles of physics and chemistry that are important for elementary school teachers to understand. Discussions and hands-on laboratory experiences emphasize the use of higher-level thinking skills without the prerequisite of advanced mathematics

MSED 251 Life Science for Educators 4 cr.  (3-0-2)
  • Offered: Fall Winter
  • Prerequisites: Admission to elementary education or special education program.

Life science course for the pre-service elementary teacher. This inquiry-based laboratory course is designed to give the future teacher a strong conceptual understanding of life science content including the structure and function of plant and animal cells, organization of living things, heredity, adaptation and evolution.

MSED 252 Earth Science for Educators 4 cr.  (3-0-2)
  • Offered: Fall Winter
  • Prerequisites: Admission to elementary education or special education program.

Earth science course for the pre-service elementary teacher. This inquiry-based laboratory course is designed to give the future teacher a strong conceptual understanding of the earth science content via an earth-systems approach and highlighting concepts from the areas of geology, hydrology, meteorology and astronomy.

MSED 340 Fundamental Concepts in Science 4 cr.
  • Offered: Winter
  • Prerequisites: This course is a professional education requirement for all secondary science education majors. Students should be admitted to the pre-methods phase of the educational program.
This laboratory-based course provides deeper investigations into fundamental, unifying concepts in science through inquiry methods employing an integrated approach. Content includes energy, form and function, homeostasis and equilibrium, change and evolution, and historical perspectives. An independent research project is required.
MSED 350 Methods and Materials in Teaching Science Education 4 cr.
  • Offered: Fall
  • Prerequisites: Admission to the methods phase of teacher education.

Preparation to teach science in middle and high schools. State and national trends and initiatives in science education provide a foundation on which students build a philosophy and structure for teaching science. Instructional strategies are examined, and students participate in practicum experiences with middle or high school students.

MU 001 Music Forum/Concert Attendance 0 cr.
  • Offered: Fall Winter
  • Graded: S/U

All music majors must reserve 1-2 p.m. Fridays for the Department of Music Forum. This zero-credit course features student recitals, seminars and studio classes, and it also provides a mechanism for grading concert attendance.

Notes: Required for music majors. The course is repeated until seven “S” grades are achieved.
MU 101 Theory 1 2 cr.
  • Offered: Fall

Introduction to the fundamentals of music theory through the study of structural elements in music.

MU 104 Theory 2 2 cr.
  • Offered: Winter
  • Prerequisites: "C" or better in MU 101, MU 102, and MU 145.

Continuation of MU 101, with emphasis on seventh chords, modulation, secondary dominants, four-part chorale writing and analysis of small forms.

MU 105 Aural Skills 2 2 cr.
  • Offered: Winter
  • Prerequisites: "C" or better in MU 101, MU 102, and MU 145.

Continuation of MU 102 with emphasis on four-part exercises, simple and compound meters and triadic harmony.

MU 106 Class Piano 2 2 cr.
  • Offered: Winter
  • Prerequisites: MU 103 or equivalent as determined by instructor.

Builds on an elementary background in piano, focusing on keyboard facility, sight-reading techniques and transposition.

MU 108 Arts Chorale 0.5 cr.
  • Offered: Fall Winter
  • Graded: A/F
  • Prerequisites: Open to all students by audition.

A select choral ensemble performing unaccompanied chamber repertoire from a wide range of time periods. 

Notes:

May be repeated for credit as often as desired.

MU 108A Arts Chorale 0 cr.
  • Offered: Fall Winter
  • Graded: S/U
  • Prerequisites: Open to all students by audition and department permission.

A select choral ensemble performing unaccompanied chamber repertoire from a wide range of time periods. A zero-credit option to MU108. See department webpage for requirements.

Notes: May be repeated as often as desired with permission.
MU 111 University Choir 0.5 cr.
  • Offered: Fall Winter
  • Graded: A/F
  • Prerequisites: Open to all students.

A mixed ensemble performing a wide repertoire of fine choral music. Generally two campus concerts each semester. 

Notes:

May be repeated for credit as often as desired.

MU 111A University Choir 0 cr.
  • Offered: Fall Winter
  • Graded: S/U
  • Prerequisites: Open to all students by audition with department permission.

A mixed ensemble performing a wide repertoire of fine choral music.  Generally two campus concerts each semester. A zero-credit option to MU111. See department webpage for requirements.

Notes: May be repeated as often as desired with permission.
MU 112 Marquette Choral Society 0.5 cr.
  • Offered: Fall Winter
  • Graded: A/F
  • Prerequisites: Director permission.

A mixed community chorus dedicated to the performance of major choral works or similar significant choral repertoire. Presents concerts in December and April each year.

Notes:

May be repeated for credit as often as desired.

MU 112A Marquette Choral Society 0 cr.
  • Offered: Fall Winter
  • Graded: S/U
  • Prerequisites: Open to all students by audition and department permission.

A mixed community chorus dedicated to the performance of major choral works or similar significant choral repertoire. Presents concerts in December and April each year. A zero-credit option to MU112. See department webpage for requirements.

Notes: May be repeated as often as desired with permission.
MU 113 Symphonic Band 0.5 cr.
  • Offered: Winter
  • Graded: A/F
  • Prerequisites: Open to all students by audition.

Ensemble performing a wide range of band repertoire and transcriptions from symphonic literature. Generally two campus concerts during winter semester, spring commencement.

Notes:

May be repeated for credit as often as desired.

Required ensemble for music majors whose performance area is wind/percussion.

MU 113A Symphonic Band 0 cr.
  • Offered: Winter
  • Graded: S/U
  • Prerequisites: Open to all students by audition with department permission.

Ensemble performing a wide range of band repertoire and transcriptions from symphonic literature. Generally two campus concerts during winter semester, spring commencement. A zero-credit option to MU113. See department webpage for requirements.

Notes: May be repeated as often as desired with permission.
MU 114 Marching Band 0.5 cr.
  • Offered: Fall
  • Graded: A/F
  • Prerequisites: Open to all students. Placement auditions held during band camp.

Performances at home football games, homecoming parade, December commencement, and other appearances as scheduled. Mandatory one-week band camp prior to start of fall semester.

Notes:

May be repeated for credit as often as desired.

MU 114A Marching Band 0 cr.
  • Offered: Fall
  • Graded: S/U
  • Prerequisites: Open to all students by audition and department permission.

Performances at home football games, homecoming parade, December commencement, and other appearances as scheduled. Mandatory one-week band camp prior to start of fall semester. A zero-credit option to MU114. See department webpage for requirements.

Notes: May be repeated as often as desired with permission.
MU 115 Wind Ensemble 0.5 cr.
  • Offered: Winter
  • Graded: A/F
  • Prerequisites: Open to all students by audition.

A select ensemble performing upper level wind band literature.

Notes:

May be repeated for credit as often as desired.