Jun 25, 2024  
2016-2017 General Catalog 
    
2016-2017 General Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

**COURSE SEARCH**


The following is a listing of all courses of instruction offered by departments at LSU. This listing was up-to-date and as correct as possible at the time of publication of this catalog.

Since this catalog was prepared well in advance of its effective date, some courses may have been added, others may have been dropped, and/or changes in content may have been made.

 

Marketing

  
  • MKT 7720 Seminar in Marketing Theory and Experimental Methods (3)


    Prereq.: BADM 7100  or equivalent. Nature and importance of theory in marketing, interplay of theory and research methods; validity and implications in marketing and consumer research; experimental and quasi-experimental design; pluralism in marketing and consumer research.
  
  • MKT 8900 Pre-dissertation Research (1-9)


    May be repeated for credit.
  
  • MKT 9000 Dissertation Research (1-12 per sem.)


    “S”/”U” grading.

Music: Ensemble Courses

These courses are open to all students, including freshmen and sophomores.

  
  • MUS 4220 Piano Ensemble (1)


    May be repeated for a max. of 2 sem. hrs. for degree credit.
  
  • MUS 4222 Woodwind Chamber Music (1)


  
  • MUS 4223 Brass Chamber Music (1)


  
  • MUS 4224 String (or Piano and Strings) Chamber Music (1)


  
  • MUS 4225 Collegium Musicum (1)


  
  • MUS 4226 Percussion Ensemble (1)


  
  • MUS 4227 Marimba Ensemble (1)


  
  • MUS 4229 Harp Ensemble (1)


  
  • MUS 4230 Gospel Choir (1)


  
  • MUS 4232 Men’s Chorus (1)


    Satisfies the major ensemble requirement.
  
  • MUS 4233 Women’s Chorus (1)


    Satisfies the major ensemble requirement.
  
  • MUS 4234 University Chorus (0-1)


    Satisfies the major ensemble requirement.
  
  • MUS 4235 Chamber Choir (1)


    Satisfies the major ensemble requirement.
  
  • MUS 4236 A Cappella Choir (1)


    Satisfies the major ensemble requirement.
  
  • MUS 4240 Opera Chorus (1)


  
  • MUS 4250 Tiger Marching Band (1)


    Satisfies the major ensemble requirement.
  
  • MUS 4251 Wind Ensemble (0-1)


    Satisfies the major ensemble requirement.
  
  • MUS 4252 Symphonic Band (0-1)


    Satisfies the major ensemble requirement.
  
  • MUS 4253 Jazz Band (1)


    Satisfies the major ensemble requirement.
  
  • MUS 4254 Symphonic Winds (0-1)


    Satisfies the major ensemble requirement.
  
  • MUS 4255 Chamber Jazz (1)


  
  • MUS 4260 Philharmonia (1)


  
  • MUS 4261 Symphony Orchestra (0-1)


    Satisfies the major ensemble requirement.
  
  • MUS 4270 Experimental Music & Digital Media Ensemble (1)


    May be taken for a max. of 4 credit hours. An experimental music ensemble that merges performance with technology; performing new compositions, recent works for laptop or mobile orchestra, and improvisatory music.

Music: General Courses

  
  • MUS 1001 Voice Class (2)


    Open to nonmusic majors with consent of instructor. Group instruction in voice production.
  
  • MUS 1002 Voice Class (2)


    Open to nonmusic majors with consent of instructor. Group instruction in voice production.
  
  • MUS 1010 In Concert (1)


    May be taken for a max. of 3 hrs. of credit. 2 hrs. lab. An elective course open to all university students; designed to develop proper audience etiquette and to expose students to a wide variety of music performances.
  
  • MUS 1018 Diction for Singers I (1)


    2 hr. lab. Entry level course covering pronunciation of Latin and Italian for singing. Utilizing the International Phonetic Alphabet, pronunciation concepts will be supported by recitation and performance of representative song repertoire. Required of all vocal music education and voice performance majors.
  
  • MUS 1019 Diction for Singers II (1)


    2 hr. lab. Entry level course covering pronunciation of German and French for singing. Utilizing the International Phonetic Alphabet, pronunciation concepts will be supported by recitation and performance of representative song repertoire. Required of all vocal music education majors.
  
  • MUS 1020 Performance Craft for Singers (1)


    May be taken for a max. of 2 hrs. of credit. Preparatory for MUS 4240 . Required of all voice performance majors. Workshop exploring performing artistry for the singer through individual coaching and class exercises such as movement, dance and improvisation; stage terms, stage deportment and stage etiquette; performance anxiety.
  
  • MUS 1108 Piano Class (2)


    Open only to nonmusic majors. Instruction for the beginner and lower intermediate student.
  
  • MUS 1130 Group Piano I (1 each)


    Open only to music majors. Required of all non-keyboard music majors who do not meet proficiency requirements. Functional use of the piano.
  
  • MUS 1131 Group Piano II (1 each)


    Open only to music majors. Required of all non-keyboard music majors who do not meet proficiency requirements. Functional use of the piano.
  
  • MUS 1132 Group Piano III (1 each)


    Open only to music majors. Required of all non-keyboard music majors who do not meet proficiency requirements. Functional use of the piano.
  
  • MUS 1133 Group Piano IV (1 each)


    Open only to music majors. Required of all non-keyboard music majors who do not meet proficiency requirements. Functional use of the piano.
  
  • MUS 1600 American Popular Music (3)


    This is a General Education Course. Open to non-music majors only. Surveys the history of American popular music from artistic, cultural, political, and economic perspectives.
  
  • MUS 1700 Recital Hour (0)


    Pass-fail grading. May be repeated. Weekly student recital and music seminar.
  
  • MUS 1701 Foundations of Music Study (3)


    A concise survey of the elements of aural and written music theory, musicianship and related skills. Intended to prepare majors and minors in the School of Music for Theory I and subsequent courses.
  
  • MUS 1740 Introduction to Music History I (2)


    Prereq.: grade of “C” or better in MUS 1740 is prerequisite for MUS 1741 . Fundamental elements of music from historical and cultural perspectives; introduction to historical trends, musical genres, major composers and score reading; cultivation of studying and writing skills.
  
  • MUS 1741 Introduction to Music History II (2)


    Prereq.: grade of “C” or better in MUS 1740  is prerequisite for MUS 1741. Fundamental elements of music from historical and cultural perspectives; introduction to historical trends, musical genres, major composers and score reading; cultivation of studying and writing skills.
  
  • MUS 1751 Music Appreciation (3)


    [LCCN: CMUS 1013, Music Appreciation] This is a General Education course. Primarily for nonmusic majors. Credit will not be given for this course and MUS 1755 . The art of music, with emphasis on listening skills; a nontechnical approach to understanding vocabulary and materials of music; correlation of musical literature with other disciplines in the humanities.
  
  • MUS 1755 HONORS: Music Appreciation (3)


    This is a General Education course. Primarily for qualified students not majoring in music. Credit will not be given for this course and MUS 1751 . Study of the musical art emphasizing the development of critical listening skills and a non-technical, but thorough musical vocabulary; additional emphasis placed on the historical correlation of both vernacular and art music to corresponding developments in the other fine arts disciplines.
  
  • MUS 1799 Rudiments of Music (3)


    This is a General Education course. Not open to music majors. The grammar of music, including basic notation and elementary construction leading to a study of tonal harmony.
  
  • MUS 1800 Technology in Music Education (2)


    Music majors only. Introduction to the uses of technology in school music programs; includes discussion of the role and application of technology in K-12 school music settings.
  
  • MUS 2000 History of Jazz (3)


    [LCCN: CMUS 1023, Jazz Appreciation] This is a General Education course. Open to nonmusic majors. Survey of the evolution of jazz and jazz styles.
  
  • MUS 2018 Diction for Singers III (1)


    Required of all voice performance majors. 2 hr. lab. Advanced study of phonetics and pronunciation for German songs; utilizing the International Phonetic Alphabet; pronunciation concepts supported by recitation and performance of representative song repertoire.
  
  • MUS 2019 Diction for Singers IV (1)


    Required of all voice performance majors. 2 hr. lab. Advanced study of phonetics and pronunciation for French songs; utilizing the International Phonetic Alphabet; pronunciation concepts supported by recitation and performance of representative song repertoire.
  
  • MUS 2053 Survey of Music History I (3)


    Prereq.: grade of “C”or better in MUS 1741 . Music of Western civilization to ca. 1750.
  
  • MUS 2054 Survey of Music History II (3)


    Prereq.: grade of “C” or better in MUS 2053 . Music of Western civilization from ca. 1750 to the present.
  
  • MUS 2300 Instrumental and Vocal Techniques (1-2)


    May be repeated for credit. For prospective secondary school teachers of music. Woodwind and brass techniques for instrumental majors, and instrumental and choral techniques for vocal majors may be taken for 2 hrs. of credit; percussion, strings and voice for instrumental major may be taken for 1 hr. of credit only.
    2 hrs. lecture; 1 hr. lab. Development of fundamental skills in wind, string and percussion instruments and voice.
  
  • MUS 2400 Jazz Fundamentals for Teachers (1)


    For music education majors only. Basic jazz techniques and concepts necessary for jazz ensemble and jazz combo instruction in secondary school settings.
  
  • MUS 2620 Music Theory I (3)


    Prereq.: Passage of placement exam or grade of C or better in MUS 1701 . Credit will not be given for this course and MUS 2630 . For music majors and minors only. 3 hrs. lecture. Basic tonal harmony and voice leading, phrase structure, analysis of music form and genre; sight-singing and keyboard harmony skills, melodic and harmonic dictation.
  
  • MUS 2621 Aural Skills I (1)


    Prereq.: Passing grade of C or better in MUS 1701  or permission of department. For music majors and minors only. 2 hrs. lab. Beginning Musicianship training. Sight singing, melodic, harmonic, and rhythmic dictation, conducting rudiments, keyboard harmony, and ensemble exercises. 
  
  • MUS 2622 Music Theory II (3)


    Prereq.: A grade of C or better in MUS 2620  or MUS 2630 , or permission of department. For music majors or minors only. Credit will not be given for this course and MUS 2632 . Basic tonal harmony and voice leading, phrase structure, analysis of musical form and genre, sight-singing and keyboard harmony skills, melodic and harmonic dictation.
  
  • MUS 2623 Aural Skills II (1)


    Prereq.: Successful completion of MUS 2621  or placement exam. For music majors and minors only. 2 hrs. lab. Musicianship training. Sight singing, melodic, harmonic, and rhythmic dictation, conducting rudiments, keyboard harmony, and ensemble exercises. 
  
  • MUS 2630 HONORS: Music Theory I (3)


    Same as MUS 2620 , with special honors emphasis for qualified students. Prereq.: MUS 1701 . For music majors and minors only. Credit will not be given for this course and MUS 2620 .
  
  • MUS 2632 HONORS: Music Theory II (3)


    Same as MUS 2622 , with special honors emphasis for qualified students. Prereq.: Passing grade of C or better in MUS 2620 , MUS 2630 , or permission of department.  Credit will not be given for this course and MUS 2622 .
  
  • MUS 2731 Music Theory I (4)


    Prereq.: Passage of placement exam or grade of “C” or better in MUS 1701 . Credit will not be given for this course and MUS 2733 . 3 hrs. lecture; 2 hrs. lab. Basic tonal harmony and voice leading, phrase structure, analysis of musical form and genre; sight-singing and keyboard harmony skills, melodic and harmonic dictation.
  
  • MUS 2732 Music Theory II (4)


    Prereq.: Grade of “C” or better in MUS 2731 . Credit will not be given for this course and  MUS 2734 . 3 hrs. lecture; 2 hrs. lab. Basic tonal harmony and voice leading, phrase structure, analysis of musical form and genre; sight-singing and keyboard harmony skills, melodic and harmonic dictation.
  
  • MUS 2733 HONORS: Music Theory I (4)


    Same as MUS 2731 , with special honors emphasis for qualified students. Credit will not be given for this course and MUS 2731 .
  
  • MUS 2734 HONORS: Music Theory II (4)


    Same as MUS 2732 , with special honors emphasis for qualified students. Credit will not be given for this course and MUS 2732 .
  
  • MUS 2745 Introduction to Computer Music (3)


    Introduction to techniques and technologies in computer music; principles of digital audio, sound design, music synthesis, digital audio workstations, and sound art composition with an emphasis on musique concrète.
  
  • MUS 2751 Jazz Improvisation I (2)


    Prereq.: MUS 2732  or equivalent. Introductory performance course in jazz improvisation; emphasis on its theoretical basis.
  
  • MUS 3018 Vocal Pedagogy (3)


    Prereq.: 12 sem. hrs. of applied voice study. Principles and processes of voice production; psychology of teaching and studying singing; beginning comparative pedagogy; vocal repertoire for the beginning singer.
  
  • MUS 3334 Group Piano V (1)


    2 hrs. lab. Functional keyboard skills for rehearsing and accompanying vocal ensembles and soloists; includes sight-reading, score reading, accompanying, playing vocal warm-ups and coaching piano/vocal ensembles.
  
  • MUS 3335 Group Piano VI (1)


    2 hrs. lab. Functional keyboard skills for rehearsing and accompanying vocal ensembles and soloists; includes sight-reading, score reading, accompanying, playing vocal warm-ups and coaching piano/vocal ensembles.
  
  • MUS 3620 Music Theory III (3)


    Prereq.: A grade of C or better in MUS 2622  or MUS 2632 . For music majors or minors only. Credit will not be given for this course and MUS 3630 . Advanced tonal harmony; continued form and genre study; post-tonal compositional techniques; basic scoring and score reading; continued mastery of relevant musicianship skills. 
  
  • MUS 3621 Aural Skills III (1)


    Prereq.: Successful completion of MUS 2623  or placement exam. For music majors or minors only. 2 hrs. lab. Intermediate musicianship training. Sight singing, melodic, harmonic, and rhythmic dictation, conducting rudiments, keyboard harmony, and ensemble exercises.
  
  • MUS 3622 Music Theory IV (3)


    Prereq.: A grade of C or better in MUS 3620  or MUS 3630 . For music majors or minors only. Credit will not be given for this course and MUS 3632 . Advanced tonal harmony; continued form and genre study; post-tonal compositional techniques; basic scoring and score reading; continued mastery of relevant musicianship skills.
  
  • MUS 3623 Aural Skills IV (1)


    Prereq.: Successful completion of MUS 3621  or placement exam. For music majors or minors only. 2 hrs. lab. Intermediate musicianship training. Sight singing, melodic, harmonic, and rhythmic dictation, conducting rudiments, keyboard harmony, and ensemble exercises. 
  
  • MUS 3630 HONORS: MUSIC THEORY III (3)


    Same as MUS 3620 , with special honors emphasis for qualified students.  Credit will not be given for this course and MUS 3620 .
  
  • MUS 3632 HONORS: Music Theory IV (3)


    Same as MUS 3622 , with a special honors emphasis for qualified students.  Credit will not be given for this course and MUS 3622 .
  
  • MUS 3703 Theory Survey (3)


    Admission by placement examination. Written and aural aspects of theory.
  
  • MUS 3710 Overview of Western Music History (3)


    Survey of Western classical music from the Middle Ages to the present day.
  
  • MUS 3731 Music Theory III (4)


    Prereq.: grade of “C”or better in MUS 2732  is prerequisite for MUS 3731. Credit will not be given for this course and MUS 3733 . Advanced tonal harmony; continued form and genre study; post-tonal compositional techniques; basic scoring and score reading; continued mastery of relevant musicianship skills.
  
  • MUS 3732 Music Theory IV (4)


    Prereq.: grade of “C”or better in MUS 3731  is prerequisite for MUS 3732. Credit will not be given for this course and MUS 3734 . Advanced tonal harmony; continued form and genre study; post-tonal compositional techniques; basic scoring and score reading; continued mastery of relevant musicianship skills.
  
  • MUS 3733 HONORS: Music Theory III (4)


    Same as MUS 3731 , with special honors emphasis for qualified students. Credit will not be given for this course and MUS 3731 .
  
  • MUS 3734 HONORS: Music Theory IV (4)


    Same as MUS 3732 , with special honors emphasis for qualified students. Credit will not be given for this course and  MUS 3732 .
  
  • MUS 3745 Introduction to Computer Music (3)


    Introduction to techniques and technologies in computer music; principles of digital audio, sound design, music synthesis, signal processing and sound art composition.
  
  • MUS 3749 Choral Literature and Conducting I (2)


    1 hr. lecture, 2 hrs. lab. Elements of conducting choral groups.
  
  • MUS 3750 Choral Literature and Conducting II (2)


    Prereq.: MUS 3749  or equivalent. Continuation of MUS 3749 . 1 hr. lecture, 2 hrs. lab.
  
  • MUS 3757 Organ Literature, History and Design (3)


    Evolution and development of the organ and its literature; development of keyboard (organ) forms, techniques and idiomatic styles; organ mechanism and action; tonal structure; design problems.
  
  • MUS 3758 Organ Literature, History and Design (3)


    Prereq.: MUS 3757  is prerequisite for 3758. Evolution and development of the organ and its literature; development of keyboard (organ) forms, techniques and idiomatic styles; organ mechanism and action; tonal structure; design problems.
  
  • MUS 3771 Instrumental Conducting I (2)


    Elements of conducting instrumental groups.
  
  • MUS 3772 Instrumental Conducting II (2)


    Prereq.: MUS 3771  or equivalent. Continuation of MUS 3771 . 1 hr. lecture; 2 hrs. lab.
  
  • MUS 3997 Directed Studies in Music (1-3)


    Prereq.: consent of departmental faculty concerned and dean of the School of Music. May be taken for a max. of 6 sem. hrs. of credit. MUS 3997 cannot be used in lieu of a required course in any School of Music curriculum.
  
  • MUS 4005 Musical Theatre Singing: Technique and Repertoire (2)


    Prereq.: permission of instructor. May be taken for a max. of 8 hrs. of credit. 1 hr. lecture; 2 hrs. lab. Musical theatre singing style and repertoire; emphasis on vocal and stage performance of literature appropriate to the singer.
  
  • MUS 4020 Introduction to the Alexander Technique (1)


    2 hrs. lab. Employing the basic principles of the Alexander Technique; students will begin the process of psycho-physical re-education through experimental movement exercises and hands-on work with the instructor.
  
  • MUS 4101 Piano Accompanying (1)


    Course may be repeated for a max. of 4 sem. hrs. of credit. Open to pianists by permission of instructor. Individual projects in principles and practical applications of accompanying.
  
  • MUS 4120 Reed Making for Double Reed Majors (1)


    May be taken for a max. of 8 sem. hrs. but with a max. of 2 hrs. credit towards any degree. Recommended for all oboe and bassoon majors. 1 hr. lab. Principles of double-reed making with development of individual skill and application of reed making and finishing.
  
  • MUS 4124 String Literature (1)


    Prereq.: 12 sem. hrs. of applied string instrument study or consent of instructor. May be repeated once. Independent study in solo and ensemble literature for stringed instruments.
  
  • MUS 4126 Woodwind Literature (1)


    Prereq.: 12 sem. hrs. of applied wind instrument study or consent of the instructor. May be repeated once. Independent study in solo and ensemble literature for woodwind instruments.
  
  • MUS 4128 Brass Literature and Pedagogy (2)


    Prereq.: 12 sem. hrs. of applied brass instrument study or consent of instructor. May be repeated once. Independent study in solo and ensemble literature and methods and materials for instruction in brass instruments.
  
  • MUS 4130 Percussion Literature and Pedagogy (2)


    Prereq.: 12 sem. hrs. of applied percussion instrument study or consent of instructor. May be repeated once. Independent study in solo and ensemble literature and methods and materials for instruction in percussion instruments.
  
  • MUS 4173 Woodwind Instrument Pedagogy (1)


    Prereq.: 12 sem. hrs. of applied wind instrument study or consent of instructor. Independent studies in methods and materials for instruction in woodwind instruments.
  
  • MUS 4215 Music Technology I (3)


    For majors only or by consent of instructor. 3 hrs. lab. Fundamentals of computer applications for educational uses in music; historical and social contexts of computer development; fundamentals in computer systems; configuring hardware; survey of commercial music software; and use of software applications.
  
  • MUS 4241 Opera Theater (2)


    May be taken for a max. of 8 hrs. of credit toward the master’s degree. Admission by audition. May not be taken concurrently with MUS 9007 . Students must schedule this course both fall and spring semesters, unless permission to schedule only one semester is granted by the instructor. 4 hrs. lab plus individual coaching. Techniques of the musical theater; preparation and perfor-mance of operatic scenes and complete operas.
 

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