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MUS 0351 - Orchestra
Fall, Spring 1 Credit Hour
Open to all qualified students who play orchestral instruments. Rehearsal and public performance of standard orchestral literature. Prerequisites: Permission of director of orchestra. Course may be taken six times for credit.
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MUS 0356 - Applied Music Woodwind Elective
Fall 1 Credit Hour
Applied Music Woodwind Elective (Private Lessons). Course may be taken six times for credit.
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MUS 0358 - Applied Music Woodwind Elective
Fall 2 Credit Hours
Applied Music Woodwind Elective (Private Lessons). Course may be taken six times for credit.
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MUS 0361 - Madrigal Singers
Fall, Spring 1 Credit Hour
Madrigal Singers provides the singer, and the aspiring choral conductor, the opportunity to experience the type of music known as the Renaissance Madrigal, specifically, and/or music from a variety of periods that reflect the part-writing, spirited texts, and performance practice most closely associated with the popular music genre originating in the 16th century. The emphasis of this ensemble is twofold: 1) To give the singer the necessary foundation in small ensemble choral singing, insofar as the performance practice of this type of music, and 2) to provide the upperclassman choral conductor the tangible opportunity to plan, rehearse, and conduct an organized choral ensemble, in a lab-like format, which might serve as a useful experience in preparation for future teaching and conducting. Attention to high performance standards and rigorous rehearsals is the cornerstone of this ensemble. Audition only, concurrent enrollment in Concert Chorale MUS 0321 .
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MUS 0362 - Madrigal Singers
Spring 1 Credit Hour
Madrigal Singers provides the singer, and the aspiring choral conductor, the opportunity to experience the type of music known as the Renaissance Madrigal, specifically, and/or music from a variety of periods that reflect the part-writing, spirited texts, and performance practice most closely associated with the popular music genre originating in the 16th century. The emphasis of this ensemble is twofold: 1) To give the singer the necessary foundation in small ensemble choral singing, insofar as the performance practice of this type of music, and 2) to provide the upperclassman choral conductor the tangible opportunity to plan, rehearse, and conduct an organized choral ensemble, in a lab-like format, which might serve as a useful experience in preparation for future teaching and conducting. Attention to high performance standards and rigorous rehearsals is the cornerstone of this ensemble. Audition only, concurrent enrollment in Concert Chorale.MUS 0321 .
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MUS 0366 - Applied Music Voice Elective
Fall 1 Credit Hour
Applied Music Voice Elective (Private Lessons). Course may be taken six times for credit.
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MUS 0368 - Applied Music Voice Elective
Fall 2 Credit Hours
Applied Music Voice Elective (Private Lessons). Course may be taken six times for credit.
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MUS 0371 - Brass Choir
Fall, Spring 1 Credit Hour
Open to all students with band instrument experience. Performance of literature for brass ensemble. Course may be taken six times for credit.
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MUS 0376 - Applied Music Elective: Composition
Fall 1 Credit Hour
Applied Music Elective: Composition is a course in the private lesson format similar to other Applied Music Offerings (brass, piano, percussion, string, woodwind, and voice). Upper division applied music offerings may be taken six times for credit.
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MUS 0383 - Percussion Ensemble
Fall, Spring 1 Credit Hour
Select chamber ensemble open to percussion majors and other qualified percussionists. Includes the study and performance of a cross-section of literature for percussion ensemble to include classical, popular, and ethnic styles. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Course may be taken six times for credit.
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MUS 0385 - Woodwind Chamber Ensemble
Fall, Spring 1 Credit Hour
Select chamber ensemble open to woodwind majors and other qualified woodwind performers. Includes the study and performance of literature for various woodwind ensembles including classical, romantic and 20th century music. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Course may be taken six times for credit.
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MUS 0387 - Wind Ensemble
Fall, Spring 1 Credit Hour
This select ensemble is open to instrumental music majors and non-majors of qualified musical ability. The ensemble will study and perform challenging wind ensemble and symphonic band literature from the baroque, classical, romantic, and 20th century contemporary music. The ensemble will prepare and present several concerts during the year. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Course may be taken six times for credit.
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MUS 0391 - Marching Band
Fall 1 Credit Hour
Open to all qualified students with high school band experience. A study and practice of the fundamentals of drill and presentation of musical marching maneuvers. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Course may be taken two times for credit.
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MUS 0392 - Concert Band
Spring 1 Credit Hour
Open to all qualified students with band instrument experience. Rehearsal and public performances of composite repertoire. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Course may be taken two times for credit.
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MUS 0402 - Opera or Musical Theatre Performance
Demand 1 Credit Hour
Performance of a role along with active participation in the different areas of staging the musical or opera. Credit is applied after departmental evaluation and approval at the end of the semester. (Students may not receive credit from both the theatre department and music department for the same production.)
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MUS 0403 - Introduction to Live and Recorded Sound
Spring-Even 3 Credit Hours
Intended for music majors or minors. Introduction to hardware and software for live sound reinforcement and studio recording environments. Includes hands on experience with sound systems, microphones, speakers, mixing boards, and related electronics. Includes use of software for live and recorded sound productions. Prerequisite: Junior standing or permission of the instructor.
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MUS 0408 - MS-Sec Choral Music Methods
3 Credit Hours
Designed to formulate principles for directing middle school and secondary choral ensembles. Topics include the history/philosophy of choral singing in America; vocal technique within the choral rehearsal; choral decorum regarding tone, diction, intonation, balance, blend, musicality, and stage deportment; principles of IPA; the changing voice; the development and evaluation of a choral program; concert programming; choral score study; and rehearsal techniques. Podium time for ensemble vocalization and rehearsal, along with 5 hours of onsite observation, will provide the aspiring choral conductor the opportunity for guided experience, and see its practicality firsthand, when conducting middle school and secondary choral ensembles. Prerequisite: MUS 0182 .
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MUS 0409 - Choral Literature
Spring (Even) 2 Credit Hours
This course covers the major composers, forms, styles, music, and performance practices of choral music from the Medieval Period to the Baroque periods. Prerequisite: MUS 0211 .
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MUS 0410 - Music Industry & Copyright
Fall (Even) & Demand 2 Credit Hours
For music majors or related minors. Includes the study of career paths within the music industry, networking, copyright and intellectual property issues and music industry resources. Prerequisites: MUS 0112 , junior standing or permission of instructor.
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MUS 0411 - Marching Band Methods
Fall (Odd) 2 Credit Hours
Procedures needed in organization, promotion, equipping, rehearsing, and performance of a marching band including study of musical repertoire and charting of field maneuvers. For music majors; others by consent of instructor. Prerequisite: 2 semesters marching band. Co-requisite: MUS 0391 .
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MUS 0412 - Music Technology
Spring (Odd)& Demand 3 Credit Hours
For music majors or related minors. Includes the study of music notation programs, midi programs and sequencing, audio editing, recording techniques and applications and applications of technology. Prerequisites: MUS 0112 , junior standing or permission of instructor.
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MUS 0413 - Middle School/Secondary Instrumental Music Methods
Fall (Even) 3 Credit Hours
Acquaints instrumental music education majors with the administration and supervision of the instrumental program through the high school level. Content includes curriculum, schedules, budget, instructional techniques, classroom management, public relations, philosophy, and psychology as they relate to instrumental music education. Prerequisite: MUS 0182 .
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MUS 0415 - Woodwind Literature & Pedagogy
Spring 3 Credit Hours
In this course students will study the major works written for the instruments of the woodwind family, as well as study of the more advanced concepts and techniques fundamental to teaching the instruments of the woodwind family. Pre-requisite: MUS 0212 Music Theory IV.
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MUS 0418 - Applied Music Brass Major
Fall 2 Credit Hours
Applied Music Brass Major (Private Lessons). Course may be taken six times for credit.
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MUS 0419 - Choral Literature II: Classical, Romantic, and Contemporary
Summer-Even 2 Credit Hours
This course covers the major composers, forms, styles, music, and performance practices of choral music from the Classical through the Contemporary periods. Prerequisite: MUS 0211 .
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MUS 0420 - Form and Analysis
Fall (Odd) 3 Credit Hours
Harmonic and formal analysis of composition from the Baroque Era through contemporary music. Prerequisite: MUS 0212 .
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MUS 0428 - Applied Music Piano Major
Fall 2 Credit Hours
Applied Music Piano Major (Private Lessons). Course may be taken six times for credit.
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MUS 0433 - Instrumental & Vocal Arranging
Spring (Even) 3 Credit Hours
An in-depth study of wind, string, and percussion instruments. Scoring for various instrumental and vocal combinations. Prerequisite: MUS 0211 .
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MUS 0438 - Applied Music Percussion Major
Fall 2 Credit Hours
Applied Music Percussion Major (Private Lessons). Course may be taken six times for credit.
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MUS 0443 - Advanced Choral Conducting
Spring (Odd) 2 Credit Hours
Conducting techniques specifically related to choral music. Prerequisite: MUS 0182 hrs. cr.
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MUS 0444 - Advanced Instrumental Conducting Techniques
Fall (Even) 2 Credit Hours
Conducting skills, including irregular beat patterns, advance technical problems, and methods developed for solving them. Prerequisite: MUS 0182 .
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MUS 0448 - Applied Music String Major
Fall 2 Credit Hours
Applied Music String Major (Private Lessons). Course may be taken six times for credit.
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MUS 0450 - Senior Recital
Fall & Spring 0 Credit Hours
A solo recital is required of all music majors. The recital is to be given within the last year of residency. Co-requisite: MUS 0417 , MUS 0427 , MUS 0437 , MUS 0447 , MUS 0467 , MUS 0418 , MUS 0428 , MUS 0438 , MUS 0448 , MUS 0458 or MUS 0468 .
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MUS 0458 - Applied Music Woodwind Major
Fall 2 Credit Hours
Applied Music Woodwind Major (Private Lessons). Course may be taken six times for credit.
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MUS 0468 - Applied Music Voice Major
Fall 2 Credit Hours
Applied Music Voice Major (Private Lessons). Course may be taken six times for credit.
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MUS 0491 - Internship in Music Industry
Fall, Spring & Summer 3-4 Credit Hours
For music majors. Includes the application of materials and fundamentals in a real world experience. Students will choose from the areas of: arts or artist management, music retail, arts related manufacturing and sales, recording industry and technology, theatrical industry and contemporary church music ministry for cooperative experience. Prerequisites: MUS 0410 , MUS 0412 , MGMT 0350 . Course may be repeated one time for a maximum of six credit hours.
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MUS 0498 - Advanced Topics in Music
Demand 1-3 Credit Hours
For upper division music majors or related majors. Topics and methods not included in other courses. Permission of instructor is required.
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MUS 0499 - Independent Study
Fall & Spring 1-3 Credit Hours
Designed for the individual who desires to explore a topic more completely than can be done in a regular course offering. Prerequisite: See General Regulations in the catalog.
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MUS 0501 - Southern Symphony Orchestra
Fall, Spring 1 Credit Hour
The Southern Symphony Orchestra studies and performs works from all periods of music, appropriate to the instrumentation of the ensemble. It is designed to provide quality performance experience in chamber and full orchestra settings, studying and performing standard orchestral repertoire. Prerequisite: Approval by the Music Department for post baccalaureate studies in Music or acceptance into the MSSU Masters of Curriculum and Instruction Program with advisor approval.
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MUS 0508 - Middle School/Secondary Choral Methods
3 Credit Hours
Designed to formulate principles for directing middle school and secondary choral ensembles. Topics include the history/philosophy of choral singing in America; vocal technique within the choral rehearsal; choral decorum regarding tone, diction, intonation, balance, blend, musicality, and stage deportment; principles of IPA; the changing voice; the development and evaluation of a choral program; concert programming; choral score study; and rehearsal techniques.Podium time for ensemble vocalization and rehearsal, along with 5 hours of onsite observation, will provide the aspiring choral conductor the opportunity for guided experience, and see its practicality firsthand, when conducting middle school and secondary choral ensembles. Prerequisite: Approval by the Music Department for post baccalaureate studies in Music or acceptance into the MSSU Masters of Curriculum and Instruction Program with advisor approval.
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MUS 0509 - Choral Literature I (Medieval, Renaissance, and Baroque)
2 Credit Hours
Covers the major composers, forms, styles, music, and performance practices of choral music from the Medieval Period to the Baroque periods. Prerequisite: Approval by the Music Department for post baccalaureate studies in Music or acceptance into the MSSU Masters of Curriculum and Instruction Program with advisor approval.
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MUS 0511 - Marching Band Methods
Fall-Odd 2 Credit Hours
Designed to formulate skills involved in the planning and teaching of a public school marching band. Designed to help the post baccalaureate instrumental music pedagogue, this class will prepare students to teach the public school marching band at the highest levels. Topics include dealing with philosophy, curriculum, rehearsal planning, effective teaching, administration, arranging, drill writing, and show design. Prerequisite: Approval by the Music Department for post baccalaureate studies in Music or acceptance into the MSSU Masters of Curriculum and Instruction Program with advisor approval.
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MUS 0515 - Woodwind Literature and Pedagogy
Spring-Odd 2 Credit Hours
Designed to provide students with an advanced understanding of teaching and performance techniques for woodwind instruments. Students will develop a pedagogical knowledge of private woodwind instrument teaching including student motivation, tone production, technique, articulations, transpositions, and a survey of literature. Topics include the historical development of woodwind instruments, repertoire and pedagogy, the study of pedagogical literature, and proper performance practices for each historical period and genre studied. The course will focus on developing a woodwind curricula appropriate for students at any level, from advanced middle school level through collegiate studies. Prerequisite: Approval by the Music Department for post baccalaureate studies in Music or acceptance into the MSSU Masters of Curriculum and Instruction Program with advisor approval.
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MUS 0519 - Southern Symphonic Chorus
1 Credit Hour
This choral ensemble is open to all University students of all ages, levels, and abilities. Both undergraduate and graduate students are welcome with the caveat that undergraduates must first seek approval from the director, given Concert Chorale is the main undergraduate choral music ensemble. It is not open to undergraduate vocal music majors or minors. Its purpose is to give the interested singer a performing group in which to sing, thus an opportunity to prepare and present, the great choral/orchestral music from the Baroque Period to the present. It meets in the Spring semester every year and combines with both Concert Chorale and the Southern Symphony Orchestra to present a concert at the end of the semester.
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MUS 0521 - Concert Chorale
1 Credit Hour
This choral ensemble is the largest, nonetheless lightly select, mixed choir in the choral department and is comprised of students from a variety of majors across campus. This ensemble performs standard classic concert literature while exploring a variety of choral music styles from all periods of music history. This choir also becomes a part of the larger Southern Symphonic Chorus in the presentation of the large choral/orchestral work in the Spring semester and serves as the backbone for the choral department in terms of participation. Both the MOSO Chamber Singers and Madrigal Singers are chosen from this group.
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MUS 0523 - Chamber Singers
1 Credit Hour
This choral ensemble is the premier choral ensemble at MSSU and provides the advanced singer the opportunity to prepare and present a variety of musical styles spanning all historical periods, choral genres, and cultural perspectives. This ensemble takes an international tour every 3 years, in addition to touring both semesters to recruit for the University. It is open to both undergraduate majors, non-majors, graduate students. Audition only, concurrent enrollment in Concert Chorale and applied voice.
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MUS 0529 - Choral Literature II (Classical, Romantic, and Contemporary)
2 Credit Hours
Covers the major composers, forms, styles, music, and performance practices of choral music from the Classical through the Contemporary periods. Prerequisite: Approval by the Music Department for post baccalaureate studies in Music or acceptance into the MSSU Masters of Curriculum and Instruction Program with advisor approval.
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MUS 0530 - Vocal Technique & Pedagogy
Spring-Odd 2 Credit Hours
An introduction to the science and teaching of singing. Emphasis is placed upon the study of the physiology and anatomy of the vocal instrument, principles breathing and phonation, vocal acoustics, and pedagogical approaches to training the singing voice. Common vocal problems will be discussed. Prerequisite: Approval by the Music Department for post baccalaureate studies in Music or acceptance into the MSSU Masters of Curriculum and Instruction Program with advisor approval.
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MUS 0539 - Advanced Instrumental Conducting
Fall-Even 2 Credit Hours
Designed for the conductor who wishes to refine his/her conducting skills in the areas of ensemble direction, score reading, and rehearsal techniques as related to communication, gesture, rehearsal, and listening. Topics include baton, rehearsal, score study techniques, error detection and resultant strategies. This course focuses upon (1) development of baton technique and non-verbal communication, and (2) score study and interpretation for the instrumental conductor. Prerequisite: Approval by the Music Department for post baccalaureate studies in Music or acceptance into the MSSU Masters of Curriculum and Instruction Program with advisor approval.
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MUS 0543 - Advanced Choral Conducting
2 Credit Hours
This advanced conducting course is designed for the conductor who wishes to refine his/her conducting skills in the areas of ensemble direction, score reading, and rehearsal techniques as related to communication, gesture, rehearsal, and listening. Students will explore areas of choral tone, harmony, texture, sonority, tonality, balance, rhythm, meter & stress, as they relate to choral music from the five areas of music history (medieval/ renaissance, baroque, classical, romantic, and 20th century). Prerequisite: Approval by the Music Department for post baccalaureate studies in Music or acceptance into the MSSU Masters of Curriculum and Instruction Program with advisor approval.
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MUS 0583 - Percussion Ensemble
Fall, Spring 1 Credit Hour
This select chamber ensemble is open to masters level percussionists. This course includes the study and performance of advanced percussion ensemble literature across different genres including: classical, popular, and ethnic styles. Permission of instructor. Prerequisite: Approval by the Music Department for post baccalaureate studies in Music or acceptance into the MSSU Masters of Curriculum and Instruction Program with advisor approval.
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MUS 0585 - Woodwind Chamber Ensemble
Fall, Spring, Summer 1 Credit Hour
Select chamber ensemble open to woodwind performers. Includes the study and performance of literature for various woodwind ensembles including classical, romantic, and 20th century music. Prerequisite: Approval by the Music Department for post baccalaureate studies in Music or acceptance into the MSSU Masters of Curriculum and Instruction Program with advisor approval.
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MUS 0587 - Wind Ensemble
Fall, Spring 1 Credit Hour
The goal of this music performance course is to provide the opportunity for woodwind, brass, and percussion performers to come together with other like-minded (and like-spirited) musicians in an ensemble setting to rehearse and perform standard and emerging literature from the wind ensemble repertoire. This course will focus on overall concepts of self and ensemble expression, engagement, participation, and performance. We will also address musical concepts of ensemble and individual balance, blend, intonation, phrasing, dynamics, articulation, tone, rhythmic precision, color, and ensemble clarity. Prerequisite: Approval by the Music Department for post baccalaureate studies in Music or acceptance into the MSSU Masters of Curriculum and Instruction Program with advisor approval.
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MUS 0602 - Mental Skills Training for Musicians
Summer-Even 2 Credit Hours
Designed to equip musicians with essential knowledge and skills pertaining to the psychological factors that affect optimal music practice and performance. Topics include: mindset, motivation and commitment, goal setting and assessment, focus and concentration, anxiety and confidence, and visualization and guided imagery. Prerequisite: Approval by the Music Department for post baccalaureate studies in Music or acceptance into the MSSU Masters of Curriculum and Instruction Program with advisor approval.
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MUS 0603 - History and Philosophy of Music Education/Pedagogy
3 Credit Hours
This course is a foundational course in music education and music pedagogy, which focuses on the history of music education in the United States from the early 19th century to the present. Topics of study include major individuals and movements, musics place as a subject in the curriculum, and its future in regards to the recent and ongoing philosophical discussions in education. Prerequisite: Approval by the Music Department for post baccalaureate studies in Music or acceptance into the MSSU Masters of Curriculum and Instruction Program with advisor approval.
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MUS 0604 - Research for Music Pedagogues
3 Credit Hours
This course examines common practitioner-based research designs used by music educators and music pedagogues. Students will learn how to analyze both quantitative and qualitative responses, consequently being able to form a hypothesis that will shape their beliefs, teaching methods, and provide a foundation for future study and research. Prerequisite: Approval by the Music Department for post baccalaureate studies in Music or acceptance into the MSSU Masters of Curriculum and Instruction Program with advisor approval.
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MUS 0613 - Pedagogy of Music History
2 Credit Hours
This course is an overview and application of methods, philosophies, materials, and current trends in music history/musicology. Students engage in supervised teaching, research projects, and observations of music historians/musicologists, with a focus on the commonly agreed upon six eras of music history (medieval, renaissance, baroque, classical, romantic, and contemporary time periods) applicable to teaching college-level music history and music appreciation courses, which could be relevant to a secondary music appreciation teaching scenario. Prerequisite: Approval by the Music Department for post baccalaureate studies in Music or acceptance into the MSSU Masters of Curriculum and Instruction Program with advisor approval.
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MUS 0614 - Pedagogy of Music Theory
2 Credit Hours
This course is an overview and application of methods, philosophies, materials, and current trends in music theory. Students engage in supervised teaching, research projects, and observations of music theory theorists; with a focus on music theory fundamentals applicable to teaching college-level freshmen and sophomore music-theory courses, which could be relevant to a secondary teaching scenario. Prerequisite: Approval by the Music Department for post baccalaureate studies in Music or acceptance into the MSSU Masters of Curriculum and Instruction Program with advisor approval.
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MUS 0620 - Vocal Diction Survey
Summer-Odd 2 Credit Hours
A study of the International Phonetic Alphabet and its application to the primary languages singers and choral conductors use: English, Latin, Italian, German, and French.Activities will include in-class practice of sound production, written drill exercises, recitations of song texts, written examinations, and performance of songs to demonstrate proficiency. Prerequisite: Approval by the Music Department for post baccalaureate studies in Music or acceptance into the MSSU Masters of Curriculum and Instruction Program with advisor approval.
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MUS 0622 - Vocal Repertoire for the Solo and Ensemble Singer
Summer-Odd 2 Credit Hours
A survey of various vocal literature from various State Prescribed Music Lists (PML) for both middle and high school students. The focus of this class is on learning about this repertoire and the method of choosing music for students from both style and pedagogical approaches. Prerequisite: Approval by the Music Department for post baccalaureate studies in Music or acceptance into the MSSU Masters of Curriculum and Instruction Program with advisor approval.
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MUS 0627 - Orchestral Literature
Summer-Odd 2 Credit Hours
Covers the major composers, forms, styles, music, and performance practices of orchestral music from the Baroque era to the twentieth century. Prerequisite: Approval by the Music Department for post baccalaureate studies in Music or acceptance into the MSSU Masters of Curriculum and Instruction Program with advisor approval.
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MUS 0628 - Wind Ensemble Literature
Summer-Even 2 Credit Hours
Covers the major composers, forms, styles, music, and performance practices of Wind Ensemble music from the early 20th Century to the Contemporary periods. Prerequisite: Approval by the Music Department for post baccalaureate studies in Music or acceptance into the MSSU Masters of Curriculum and Instruction Program with advisor approval.
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MUS 0636 - Graduate Applied Percussion
Fall, Spring, Summer 1 Credit Hour
Designed to take an advanced look in to percussion performance and pedagogy. Students will study individually to develop an advanced understanding of percussion techniques, literature, and history. Prerequisite: Approval by the Music Department for post baccalaureate studies in Music or acceptance into the MSSU Masters of Curriculum and Instruction Program with advisor approval.
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MUS 0638 - Graduate Applied Percussion
Fall, Spring, Summer 2 Credit Hours
Designed to take an advanced look in to percussion performance and pedagogy. Students will study individually to develop an advanced understanding of percussion techniques, literature, and history. Prerequisite: Approval by the Music Department for post baccalaureate studies in Music or acceptance into the MSSU Masters of Curriculum and Instruction Program with advisor approval.
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MUS 0646 - Graduate Applied Strings
Fall, Spring, Summer 1 Credit Hour
Designed to focus on the improvement of students string technique and musicianship. Prerequisite: Approval by the Music Department for post baccalaureate studies in Music or acceptance into the MSSU Masters of Curriculum and Instruction Program with advisor approval.
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MUS 0648 - Graduate Applied Strings
Fall, Spring, Summer 2 Credit Hours
Designed to focus on the improvement of students string technique and musicianship. Prerequisite: Approval by the Music Department for post baccalaureate studies in Music or acceptance into the MSSU Masters of Curriculum and Instruction Program with advisor approval.
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MUS 0650 - Music Pedagogy: Applied Studio
Summer-Even 2 Credit Hours
This course is designed to provide an overview of the pedagogical practices of applied music instruction for a wide range of levels and instrument/voice types, extending from the middle school to the college learner. This includes, curriculum development, learning theory, lesson planning, repertoire, student motivation, and the management of the applied studio. Prerequisite: Approval by the Music Department for post baccalaureate studies in Music or acceptance into the MSSU Masters of Curriculum and Instruction Program with advisor approval.
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MUS 0651 - Music Pedagogy: Ensembles
2 Credit Hours
This course is an overview of the basic pedagogical practices of structuring a music ensemble in regards to the psychological, sociological, and anthropological aspects of working with people within the confines of a group. This includes, modes of instruction, member recognition and responsibility, feedback, reinforcement, and assessment. Prerequisite: Approval by the Music Department for post baccalaureate studies in Music or acceptance into the MSSU Masters of Curriculum and Instruction Program with advisor approval.
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MUS 0656 - Graduate Applied Woodwind
Fall, Spring, Summer 1 Credit Hour
This course will reinforce fundamentals of woodwind playing, including (but not limited to) tone production, breath control, dynamic flexibility, appropriate vibrato, technical development intonation, articulation, and rhythmic accuracy. Concepts will be reinforced by applying them to major works for the instrument. Prerequisite: Approval by the Music Department for post baccalaureate studies in Music or acceptance into the MSSU Masters of Curriculum and Instruction Program with advisor approval.
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MUS 0658 - Graduate Applied Woodwind
Fall, Spring, Summer 2 Credit Hours
This course will reinforce fundamentals of woodwind playing, including (but not limited to) tone production, breath control, dynamic flexibility, appropriate vibrato, technical development intonation, articulation, and rhythmic accuracy. Concepts will be reinforced by applying them to major works for the instrument. Prerequisite: Approval by the Music Department for post baccalaureate studies in Music or acceptance into the MSSU Masters of Curriculum and Instruction Program with advisor approval.
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MUS 0666 - Graduate Applied Voice
Fall, Spring, Summer 1 Credit Hour
Applied voice lessons are designed to develop the vocal, technical, and artistic skills of the singer. Emphasis is placed on techniques in breathing, voice placement, diction, resonance, and interpretation of literature. Each student will be assigned literature to address his or her individual vocal, degree, and career needs. Prerequisite: Approval by the Music Department for post baccalaureate studies in Music or acceptance into the MSSU Masters of Curriculum and Instruction Program with advisor approval.
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MUS 0668 - Graduate Applied Voice
Fall, Spring, Summer 2 Credit Hours
Applied voice lessons are designed to develop the vocal, technical, and artistic skills of the singer. Emphasis is placed on techniques in breathing, voice placement, diction, resonance, and interpretation of literature. Each student will be assigned literature to address his or her individual vocal, degree, and career needs. Prerequisite: Approval by the Music Department for post baccalaureate studies in Music or acceptance into the MSSU Masters of Curriculum and Instruction Program with advisor approval.
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MUS 0695 - Choral/Orchestral Masterwork
Spring 1 Credit Hour
Designed to accompany the production of the choral/orchestral masterwork, which is performed every spring semester. Topics include: a) the history of the work(s) as it relates to genre-type and dates of composition, b) the ethnicity, geography of birth/living, personal and professional experiences, and compositional style of the composer as it relates to the why of the composition, and c) the composition itself in regards to form, text, and historical significance. Prerequisite: Approval by the Music Department for post baccalaureate studies in Music or acceptance into the MSSU Masters of Curriculum and Instruction Program with advisor approval.
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MUS 0696 - Music Workshop: Instrumental
Summer 1 Credit Hour
This workshop is designed to give music educators resources to enhance their teaching, specifically in the area of curriculum, music, and technique. The workshop will feature a reading session of both new music and tried and true classics of the instrumental repertoire (band, jazz, and orchestra), current methodologies, and philosophical antidotes to inspire, motivate, and encourage teachers as they prepare for the upcoming year. Prerequisite: Approval by the Music Department for post baccalaureate studies in Music or acceptance into the MSSU Masters of Curriculum and Instruction Program with advisor approval.
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MUS 0697 - Music Workshop: Choral/Vocal
1 Credit Hour
This workshop is designed to give music educators resources to enhance their teaching, specifically in the area of curriculum, music, and technique. The workshop will feature a reading session of both new music and tried and true classics of the choral repertoire, current vocalization methodologies, and philosophical antidotes to inspire, motivate, and encourage teachers as they prepare for the upcoming year.
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MUS 0698 - Graduate Advanced Topics in Music
Demand 3-Jan Credit Hours
Designed to be a means to teach subjects and/or provide an avenue for assessing the graduate student as a capstone evaluative tool, which are not included in other courses. Prerequisite: In addition to receiving permission from the instructor, who will design the course, and/or in consultation with the advisor who will help structure the course content, approval by both the Department Chair and the Music Department for post baccalaureate studies in Music or acceptance into the MSSU Masters of Curriculum and Instruction Program with advisor approval is also required.
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NURS 0301 - Transitions in Nursing
Fall, Spring 3 Credit Hours
This course will assist the Registered Nurse student to examine the role of a baccalaureate degree prepared nurse in a changing health-care environment. The student will have the opportunity to integrate current nursing practice, philosophy, concepts, and theories into his/her professional practice. Offered online only. Prerequisite: Admission to the nursing program and registered nurse licensure.
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NURS 0305 - Pharmacology in Nursing
Fall, Spring 3 Credit Hours
This course is designed to introduce the nursing student to essentials of basic and clinical pharmacology in preparation for application with patient populations in a clinical setting. The student will focus on the commonalities of drug classifications related to the physiologic systems of clients during the life span. Concurrent and subsequent courses will provide opportunity for clinical application of principles of pharmacology taught in this course. Prerequisite: Admission to the nursing program. Concurrent with NURS 0310 , and NURS 0320 .
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NURS 0310 - Health Assessment and Technologies
Fall, Spring 5 Credit Hours
Incorporates a systematic approach to basic health assessment and application of basic nursing interventions for the person with limited variances in health. Three hours lecture and six hours lab per week. Prerequisite: Admission to the nursing program. Concurrent with NURS 0305 and NURS 0320 .
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NURS 0320 - Adult Nursing I
Fall, Spring 7 Credit Hours
Focuses on variances in health of adults with common health problems. Emphasis is on application of the nursing process in secondary prevention. Four hours lecture and nine hours clinical per week. Prerequisite: Admission to the nursing program. . Concurrent enrollment in NURS 0305 and NURS 0310
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NURS 0340 - Nursing Care of the Childbearing Family
Fall, Spring 4 Credit Hours
Focuses on health promotion of the developing family and nursing care of the maternity client with variances of health. Three (3) hours of lecture and three (3) hours clinical per week. Prerequisites:NURS 0305 , NURS 0310 , and NURS 0320 with a minimum GPA of 2.0. Concurrent with NURS 0360 , NURS 0370 , and NURS 0380 .
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NURS 0360 - Mental Health Nursing
Fall, Spring 4 Credit Hours
Focuses on assessment, promotion of mental health, and care of the person with variances in mental health. Use of therapeutic communication and the nurse-client relationship are emphasized. Two hours lecture, six hours of clinical per week. Two hours lecture, six hours of clinical per week. Prerequisites: Minimum 2.0 GPA in prior semester in NURS 0305 , NURS 0310 , and NURS 0320 . Concurrent with NURS 0340 , NURS 0370 and NURS 0380 .
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NURS 0370 - Gerontologic Nursing
Fall, Spring 3 Credit Hours
Focuses on the normal aging process and common health variances of the older person. Three hours lecture per week. Prerequisites: Minimum 2.0 GPA in prior semester in NURS 0305 , NURS 0310 , and NURS 0320 or RN status with permission of instructor. Concurrent with NURS 0340 , NURS 0360 and NURS 0380
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NURS 0380 - Nursing Care of the Child and Family
Fall, Spring 4 Credit Hours
Focuses on health promotion of the developing family and nursing care of the pediatric client with variances of health. Three (3) hours of lecture and three (3) hours of clinical per week. Prerequisites:NURS 0305 , NURS 0310 , and NURS 0320 with a minimum GPA of 2.0. Concurrent with NURS 0340 , NURS 0360 and NURS 0370 .
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NURS 0400 - Complex Nursing
Fall, Spring 6 Credit Hours
Focuses on the nursing care of persons with complex variances in health in acute care and rehabilitation settings. Three hours lecture, nine hours of clinical per week. Prerequisites: Minimum of 2.0 GPA in prior semester in NURS 0340 , NURS 0360 , NURS 0370 , and NURS 0380 Concurrent with NURS 0420 and NURS 0430 .
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NURS 0420 - Nursing Ethics and Informatics
Fall, Spring 3 Credit Hours
Focuses on the process of ethical decision making. Ethical issues confronting the professional nurse including issues related to informatics in healthcare are explored. Three hours lecture per week. Prerequisites: Minimum of 2.0 GPA in prior semester in NURS 0301 (RNs only) NURS 0340 , NURS 0360 , NURS 0370 , and NURS 0380 . Concurrent with NURS 0400 and NURS 0430 .
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NURS 0430 - Advanced Health Assessment
Fall, Spring 3 Credit Hours
The emphasis of advanced health assessment will be refining abilities to utilize techniques to assess, identify, and describe variances from normal. Two hours lecture, three hours of lab per week. Prerequisites: Minimum of 2.0 GPA in prior semester in NURS 0301 (RNs only), NURS 0340 , NURS 0360 , NURS 0370 , and NURS 0380 . Concurrent with NURS 0400 and NURS 0420 .
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NURS 0450 - Community Health Nursing
Fall, Spring 5 Credit Hours
Concepts and methods for assessment of community strengths and health needs will be analyzed to improve the overall health status of the person and aggregates. Three hours lecture, six hours of clinical per week. Prerequisites: Minimum of 2.0 GPA in prior semester in NURS 0301 (RNs only), NURS 0400 , NURS 0420 and NURS 0430 Concurrent with NURS 0460 and NURS 0470 .
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NURS 0460 - Nursing Research
Fall, Spring 3 Credit Hours
Emphasizes evaluation of nursing research, utilization of research findings in the clinical setting, and assisting in the conduct of research. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisites: Minimum of 2.0 GPA in prior semester in NURS 0400 , NURS 0420 and NURS 0430 Concurrent with PSY 0320 or MATH 0310 or GB 0321 or SOC 0405 , NURS 0450 and NURS 0470 .
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NURS 0470 - Nursing Management and Leadership
Fall, Spring 5 Credit Hours
Emphasis is on nursing management and organization, nursing leadership skills, and resource allocation. Three hours lecture and six hours clinical per week. Prerequisites: Minimum 2.0 GPA in prior semester in NURS 0301 (RNs only), NURS 0400 , NURS 0420 , and NURS 0430 . Concurrent with NURS 0450 and NURS 0460 .
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NURS 0498 - Advanced Topics in Nursing
Demand 1-3 Credit Hours
Special topic or topics not normally included in another course. Prerequisites: Upper division standing; additional requirements will be stipulated in the syllabus of the course.
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PARA 0101 - Escaping Violent Encounters
Fall & Spring 1 Credit Hour
Escaping Violent Encounters for EMS/Fire gives the EMS provider the options needed to recognize a developing threat of assault, deflect it if possible, escape if practical, and defend if necessary. This non-violent system of prevention and avoidance takes a realistic approach to dealing with assaults on EMS and Fire personnel. The course gives EMS and Fire personnel an effective and reasonable plan on how to avoid an attack, and also how to defend themselves once attacked.
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PARA 0101 - Excaping Violent Encounters
1 Credit Hours
Escaping Violent Encounters for EMS/Fire gives the EMS provider the options needed to recognize a developing threat of assault, deflect it if possible, escape if practical, and defend if necessary. This non-violent system of prevention and avoidance takes a realistic approach to dealing with assaults on EMS and Fire personnel. The course gives EMS and Fire personnel an effective and reasonable plan on how to avoid an attack, and also how to defend themselves once attacked.
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PARA 0201 - Concepts of A&P in EM Care
Spring 4 Credit Hours
Concepts of Anatomy & Physiology in Emergency Medical Care is a fundamental course designed to provide you with the understanding and knowledge to help you succeed in pre-hospital emergency care. The course covers how the structure and function of various systems and organs in the human body interact to function as a unit. Emphasis will be placed on the cardiovascular, respiratory, gastrointestinal, musculoskeletal, and central nervous systems. Four hours of lecture per week. Enrollment is restricted to Pre-Paramedic students only.
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PARA 0201 - Concepts of A&P in EM Care
Concepts of Anatomy & Physiology in Emergency Medical Care is a fundamental course designed to provide you with the understanding and knowledge to help you succeed in pre-hospital emergency care. The course covers how the structure and function of various systems and organs in the human body interact to function as a unit. Emphasis will be placed on the cardiovascular, respiratory, gastrointestinal, musculoskeletal, and central nervous systems. Enrollment is restricted to Pre-Paramedic students only. Four hours of lecture per week.
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PARA 0220 - Emergency Medical Technician
Fall & Spring 9 Credit Hours
Emergency Medical Technician is a fundamental course that is designed to provide you with the knowledge, skills and experience to function as a competent, entry-level practitioner. The student will gain knowledge about the acute, critical differences in physiology, pathophysiology, and clinical differences as they pertain to the pre-hospital emergency medical care of the infant, child, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patient. The student will develop skills in patient assessment, airway management, shock and bleeding control, and splinting. The student will have the opportunity to implement the knowledge and skills learned and gain clinical experience during hospital and ambulance based clinical rotations. PARA 0201 or BIO 0121 is strongly recommended prior to enrolling in this course. Prerequisite: Student must possess a current CPR for Healthcare Provider certification.
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PARA 0251 - EMS Foundations
Fall 2 Credit Hours
EMS Foundations introduces the students to the building blocks of the paramedicine profession. The course emphasizes professionalism and the expanding roles of the paramedic. The course provides an introduction to the following topics: EMS Systems, roles and responsibilities, safety, EMS research, public health, medical and legal aspects of pre-hospital care, ethics, communication, and documentation. One hour of lecture, two hours of lab per week. Prerequisites: Missouri Emergency Medical Technician license, American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider certification, completion of PARA 0201 or BIO 0121 (or equivalent) with a C or better.
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PARA 0252 - EMS Pharmacology
Fall 2 Credit Hours
This course introduces the underlying principles of pharmacology and provides a perspective of the historical, regulatory (FDA) and industrial aspects of pharmacological science. This includes overviews of the physiological, biochemical, and anatomical foundations for the interaction of drugs and chemicals with biological systems as well as a brief examination of pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics. Students will also become familiar with basic concepts of the interactions of chemical agents with living tissues. This course is intended to orient new paramedic students to the general scope of pharmacologic science. Two hours of lecture per week. Prerequisites: Missouri Emergency Medical Technician license, American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider certification, completion of PARA 0201 or BIO 0121 (or equivalent) with a C or better.
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PARA 0253 - EMS Pathophysiology
Fall 2 Credit Hours
Pathophysiology is the study of physiologic functions in an abnormal state. It is necessary for the paramedic student to understand human pathophysiology in order to recognize injury or illness that occurs in the human body, and to be able to anticipate changes in the injured or ill patient’s condition. Principles of pathophysiology will be presented to the student, and the student will learn to recognize pathophysiological findings in many body systems including but not limited to the circulatory system, the musculoskeletal system, the respiratory system and abnormal neurological findings. Two hours lecture per week. Prerequisites: Missouri Emergency Medical Technician license, American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider certification, completion of PARA 0201 or BIO 0121 (or equivalent) with a C or better.
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PARA 0254 - Pulmonology
Fall 2 Credit Hours
Pulmonology introduces the paramedic student to commonly encountered respiratory system emergencies. Focus will be placed on respiratory anatomy and physiology, and the assessment and treatment of respiratory emergencies. Instruction will integrate assessment findings with principles of epidemiology and pathophysiology to formulate a field impression and treatment plan. Two hours of lecture each week. Co-requisites: PARA 0252 and PARA 0255 .
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