Mar 29, 2024  
2019-2020 College of Liberal Arts (Admitted Fall 2019/Spring 2020) 
    
2019-2020 College of Liberal Arts (Admitted Fall 2019/Spring 2020) [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


 
  
  • MEST 244 - Middle East Development

    4 credits
    The aim of this course is to gain a deeper understanding of development issues in the region known as the Middle East or South West Asia and North Africa (SWANA), by studying and discussing economic, political and social theories and empirical analysis to provide a deeper understanding of conditions in the region.  The course will examine the legacy of colonialism and the presence of oil in shaping political and economic outcomes, as well as looking into the links between demography, labor markets, gender, poverty and development. As it is impossible to understand the economy of the region without studying social, political, cultural and historical issues, the course will be taught with an interdisciplinary emphasis. Instructor Approval Required. Equivalent Course: ECON 244 . CLA-Breadth/Interdisciplinary, CLA-Diversity International
  
  • MEST 301 - Independent Study in Middle East Studies

    2 credits
    A tutorial stressing independent investigation of a topic selected in close consultation with the instructor. Students must meet with their faculty adviser at least once every two weeks and submit regular oral and written reports in a timely manner. Admission to the course is by petition to the director of the program in Middle East studies. May be repeated for credit with the approval of the department. Signature of instructor required for registration. Offered every semester.
  
  • MEST 302 - Independent Study in Middle East Studies

    4 credits
    A tutorial stressing independent investigation of a topic selected in close consultation with the instructor. Students must meet with their faculty adviser at least once every two weeks and submit regular oral and written reports in a timely manner. Admission to the course is by petition to the director of the program in Middle East studies. May be repeated for credit with the approval of the department. Signature of instructor required for registration. Offered every semester.
  
  • MHEB 101 - Elementary Modern Hebrew I

    4 credits
    A study of the basic structures and vocabulary of modern, everyday Hebrew through exercises in reading, speaking, and writing. Offered annually.
  
  • MHEB 102 - Elementary Modern Hebrew II

    4 credits
    A study of the basic structures and vocabulary of modern, everyday Hebrew through exercises in reading, speaking, and writing. Offered annually.
  
  • MHEB 201 - Intermediate Modern Hebrew

    4 credits
    An advanced study in Hebrew conversation, writing, and reading. For students with at least one full year of Modern Hebrew. Offering to be determined. CLA-Foreign Language
  
  • MHEB 299 - Modern Hebrew across the Curriculum

    2 credits
    Foreign Languages across the Curriculum is a tutorial program which seeks to enable students with at least intermediate-level proficiency in a foreign language to access authentic materials in that language that are relevant to a cognate course. Students will use their acquired skills to read and interpret texts in the foreign language and/or conduct research in the language. Knowledge gained will be applied to the work of the cognate course. May be taken twice (for a maximum of 4 credits) with two different cognate courses. Prerequisite: Concurrent registration in a cognate course. Signature of language instructor.
  
  • MUS 101 - Music: Imagination and Technique

    4 credits
    An introduction to music composition with emphasis on developing musical imagination through applying enhanced listening skills to the perception of the pitch and rhythm of speech. Explores related aspects of music notation systems, aesthetics, philosophy, psychology, physics, ecology, and neuroscience. Uses free and open-source versions of music production computer technology so original creative work can be heard. Designed for students with little or no prior musical knowledge and more advanced students interested in learning about music from the perspective of the composer. Offered every semester Offered every semester. CLA-Breadth/Arts
  
  • MUS 102 - Music Fundamentals

    4 credits
    An entry level course in music theory. The course will teach music notation, scales, key signatures and basic harmony. All students will learn basic sight singing skills and perform simple melodic and rhythmic exercises periodically during the semester. CLA-Breadth/Arts
  
  • MUS 103 - Music in Context

    4 credits
    This course is designed to introduce students to music in its social and cultural contexts from the seventeenth century to the present. We will pay special attention to developing a basic music vocabulary and improving students’ listening skills, while acquiring familiarity with a core repertory by composers from Henry Purcell to Julia Wolfe. Offered every semester. CLA-Breadth/Arts, CLA-Breadth/Humanities
  
  • MUS 105 - Improvisation Ensemble

    0 or 2 credits
    Rooted in electronic music and improvisation pioneer Pauline Oliveros’ practice of Deep Listening, the Improvisation Ensemble will explore a variety of approaches to creating music spontaneously. No particular style (e.g., Jazz) is given a privileged role. Each session will focus on a different area of improvisation, including sonic meditations, graphic scores, free music, and interdisciplinary collaboration with dance and film.  Students develop the ability to make musical decisions, take risks and develop flexibility for unexpected situations. All sound-making means are acceptable, including vocal, acoustic, electro-acoustic and electronic instruments, together with computer technology, as in recently evolving laptop orchestras. Grade pass/fail. Instructor permission required. Offered every fall and spring. Grade pass/fail May be repeated 2 times for a total of 4 credits Instructor permission required Offered every fall and spring
      CLA-Breadth/Arts
  
  • MUS 109 - Introductory Vocal Instruction

    0-1 credits
    Private music instruction for students with beginning to intermediate performance skills. Lessons are with affiliate artists appointed by the department. Students are expected to perform at least once by the end of the semester in which they are registered for the course in either the department’s monthly Works-in-Progress recitals in the Concert Hall or in an informal studio recital (choice of performing venue will be at the instructor’s discretion). All fees for such studies are borne directly by the student and are in addition to the regular tuition charges and fees of the University. Limited scholarship aid is available at the discretion of the department. Amount of credit established at time of registration. Graded Pass/Fail. May be repeated for at most eight credits toward the degree. Signature of instructor required for registration. Offered every semester. CLA-Breadth/Arts
  
  • MUS 110 - Choral Union

    0-1 credits
    This course will promote the learning of musical skills through choral performance. Open to singers of any musical level, this course will teach students a variety of choral repertoire from different musical styles and genres. There are no auditions necessary for this group. The final evaluation of the course material will occur in the final concert offered every semester. The Choral Union is open to all students, faculty, and staff. Graded Pass/Fail This course may be repeated.  Graded Pass/Fail This course may be repeated. At most four credits for instrumental and/or vocal study may be counted toward the degree. Offered every semester. CLA-Breadth/Arts
  
  • MUS 111 - Introductory Keyboard Instruction

    0-1 credits
    Private music instruction for students with beginning to intermediate performance skills. Lessons are with affiliate artists appointed by the department. Students are expected to perform at least once by the end of the semester in which they are registered for the course in either the department’s monthly Works-in-Progress recitals in the Concert Hall or in an informal studio recital (choice of performing venue will be at the instructor’s discretion). This course is specifically for keyboard lessons. All fees for such studies are borne directly by the student and are in addition to the regular tuition charges and fees of the University. Limited scholarship aid is available at the discretion of the department. Amount of credit established at time of registration. Graded Pass/Fail. May be repeated for at most eight credits toward the degree. Signature of instructor required for registration. Offered every semester. CLA-Breadth/Arts
  
  • MUS 112 - Introductory Guitar Instruction

    0-1 credits
    Private music instruction for students with beginning to intermediate performance skills. Lessons are with affiliate artists appointed by the department. Students are expected to perform at least once by the end of the semester in which they are registered for the course in either the department’s monthly Works-in-Progress recitals in the Concert Hall or in an informal studio recital (choice of performing venue will be at the instructor’s discretion). All fees for such studies are borne directly by the student and are in addition to the regular tuition charges and fees of the University. Limited scholarship aid is available at the discretion of the department. Amount of credit established at time of registration. Graded Pass/Fail May be repeated for at most eight credits toward the degree. Signature of instructor required for registration. Offered every semester. CLA-Breadth/Arts
  
  • MUS 113 - Introductory Strings Instruction

    0-1 credits
    Private music instruction for students with beginning to intermediate performance skills. Lessons are with affiliate artists appointed by the department. Students are expected to perform at least once by the end of the semester in which they are registered for the course in either the department’s monthly Works-in-Progress recitals in the Concert Hall or in an informal studio recital (choice of performing venue will be at the instructor’s discretion). All fees for such studies are borne directly by the student and are in addition to the regular tuition charges and fees of the University. Limited scholarship aid is available at the discretion of the department.  Amount of credit established at time of registration. Graded Pass/Fail. May be repeated for at most eight credits toward the degree. Signature of instructor required for registration. Offered every semester. CLA-Breadth/Arts
  
  • MUS 114 - Introductory Woodwinds Instruction

    0-1 credits
    Private music instruction for students with beginning to intermediate performance skills. Lessons are with affiliate artists appointed by the department. Students are expected to perform at least once by the end of the semester in which they are registered for the course in either the department’s monthly Works-in-Progress recitals in the Concert Hall or in an informal studio recital (choice of performing venue will be at the instructor’s discretion).  All fees for such studies are borne directly by the student and are in addition to the regular tuition charges and fees of the University. Limited scholarship aid is available at the discretion of the department.  Amount of credit established at time of registration. Graded Pass/Fail May be repeated for at most eight credits toward the degree. Signature of instructor required for registration. Offered every semester. CLA-Breadth/Arts
  
  • MUS 115 - Introductory Brass Instruction

    0-1 credits
    Private music instruction for students with beginning to intermediate performance skills. Lessons are with affiliate artists appointed by the department. Students are expected to perform at least once by the end of the semester in which they are registered for the course in either the department’s monthly Works-in-Progress recitals in the Concert Hall or in an informal studio recital (choice of performing venue will be at the instructor’s discretion).  All fees for such studies are borne directly by the student and are in addition to the regular tuition charges and fees of the University. Limited scholarship aid is available at the discretion of the department. Amount of credit established at time of registration. Graded Pass/Fail. May be repeated for at most eight credits toward the degree. Signature of instructor required for registration. Offered every semester. CLA-Breadth/Arts
  
  • MUS 116 - Instrumental Percussion Instruction

    0-1 credits
    Private music instruction for students with beginning to intermediate performance skills. Lessons are with affiliate artists appointed by the department. Students are expected to perform at least once by the end of the semester in which they are registered for the course in either the department’s monthly Works-in-Progress recitals in the Concert Hall or in an informal studio recital (choice of performing venue will be at the instructor’s discretion).  All fees for such studies are borne directly by the student and are in addition to the regular tuition charges and fees of the University. Limited scholarship aid is available at the discretion of the department.  Amount of credit established at time of registration. Graded Pass/Fail. May be repeated for at most eight credits toward the degree. Signature of instructor required for registration. Offered every semester. CLA-Breadth/Arts
  
  • MUS 215 - Chorale

    0 OR 2 credits
    Instruction in vocal techniques, phonetics, diction, and sight reading in connection with the study and performance of representative choral music from the 12th century to the present. Where possible, students with skills in playing instruments are given the opportunity to participate as soloists, as accompanists, or as members of a chamber ensemble. Open to all students, faculty, and staff by audition. Students seeking credit for Chorale must register in regular fashion each semester in which they seek credit. Co-requisite: MUS 110   At most eight credits for instrumental and/or vocal study may be counted toward the degree. Course may be repeated. Students seeking credit for Chorale must register in regular fashion each semester in which they seek credit. Signature of instructor required for registration. Offered every semester. CLA-Breadth/Arts
  
  • MUS 217 - Madrigal Singers

    0 OR 2 credits
    Instruction in vocal techniques, phonetics, diction, and sight reading. Focuses on repertoire for a capella (unaccompanied) vocal chamber ensemble. The Madrigal singers rehearse once per week and perform several times yearly on campus. Graded Pass/Fail. May be repeated for credit. Offered every semester. CLA-Breadth/Arts
  
  • MUS 220 - Pan-African Choral Performance

    2 credits
    The instructor may require auditions for soloists and touring ensembles. Graded Pass/Fail. May be repeated for up to four credits for PANAF or music major. CLA-Breadth/Arts
  
  • MUS 222 - University Orchestra

    0 OR 2 credits
    An ensemble open to student, faculty, staff, and community musicians who play woodwind, brass, percussion, and string instruments. Repertoire for the group varies from semester to semester and explores orchestral literature from the eighteenth century to today. There is at least one concert per semester. Graded Pass/Fail. Offered every semester. CLA-Breadth/Arts
  
  • MUS 223 - Introduction to Conducting

    4 credits
    Designed to provide a basic technical foundation of conducting skills and insights. All students can benefit from the musical insights that conducting study can provide. During the course, students gain a critical kinetic sense of the flow of music in time by creating movements that elicit musical imagery in space and time. The analytical and score reading components of the course are designed to deepen the listening experience of any musician. Prerequisite: MUS 102  or eqivalency, MUS 103  , and permission of instructor. Offered fall semester in alternate years.
  
  • MUS 224 - Wind Ensemble

    0-1 credits
    Open to instrumentalists and vocalists in the University Wind Ensemble. Ensembles present at least one performance per semester. Graded Pass/Fail. Course may be repeated. Signature of instructor required for registration. Offered every semester. CLA-Breadth/Arts
  
  • MUS 225 - Flute Ensemble

    0-1 credits
    Flute Ensemble is a chamber music group consisting primarily of c-flutes, including alto and bass flute; however, other instruments can join as well. It is open to all students, faculty, and staff by audition. There is a concert at the end of the semester. Graded Pass/Fail. May be repeated. May be repeated Offered every semester
      CLA-Breadth/Arts
  
  • MUS 226 - Jazz Ensemble

    0-1 credits
    The Drew University Jazz Ensemble is open to all musically qualified and interested instrumentalists, including students and other members of the Drew community. Membership is by audition. The Jazz Ensemble focuses on repertoire from the swing, bebop, and hard bop eras, and into the 21st century. There is at least one concert per semester. Graded Pass/Fail. May be repeated Offered every semester CLA-Breadth/Arts
  
  • MUS 227 - Music Theory I

    4 credits


    Diatonic Harmony. Students will learn to use quantitative analytical techniques to gain a better understanding of the construction of tonal music created between 1600 and 1900. Beginning with a review of fundamental music theory, scales, intervals and chords, Music Theory I explores the traditional of diatonic harmony with western classical music through part-writing analysis.  

    Prerequisite: MUS 102  or instructor approval. Corequisite: MUS 227L - Music Theory I Lab  Offered fall semester.

      CLA-Quantitative

  
  • MUS 227L - Music Theory I Lab

    2 credits
    Students will develop musical literacy through the strengthening of sight-reading, sign-signing, and aural identification skills.  Course content will include melodic, rhythmic, and harmonic dictation and both the written and aural identification of intervals, chords, and harmonic progressions. Corequisite: MUS 227   Offered every fall semester.
  
  • MUS 228 - Music Theory II

    4 credits


    Chromatic Harmony. A continuation of the study of music theory using quantitative techniques to study the more complex tonal harmonic vocabulary associated with 19th and 20th century music. Beginning with tonicization, this course will cover modulation and common chromatic chords. Student will analyze music, complete part-writing assignments, and create short creative works. The final project will be an extended original tonal composition.

     


    Prerequisite: MUS 227 , or permission of instructor. Corequisite: MUS 228L . Signature of instructor required for registration. Offered spring semester. CLA-Quantitative

  
  • MUS 228L - Music Theory II Lab

    2 credits
    Students will continue to develop musical literacy through the strengthening of the sight-reading, sight-singing, and aural identification skills. Course content will include more complex melodic, rhythmic, and harmonic dictation; the written and aural identification of intervals, chords, and harmonic progressions; the addition of chromatic embellishments; the use of C clef; and atonal melodies. Offered every spring semester. Corequisite: MUS 228 .
  
  • MUS 229 - Chamber Music

    0-1 credits
    Open to instrumentalists and vocalists in the Chamber Music Ensemble. Ensembles present at least one performance per semester. CLA-Breadth/Arts
  
  • MUS 231 - History of Opera

    4 credits
    A broad chronological survey of the history of opera through analysis of those works considered operatic masterpieces. The course will explore the evolution of opera as a genre through analysis of the music, stories, historical context, singers, libretti, stage designs, and costumes of representative works in recorded performance. Students also present a scene from a specified work and prepare a historical/analytic project. The class has the opportunity to attend a professional opera production during the semester. Prerequisite: MUS 101, MUS 102, MUS 103 or permission of instructor Offered fall semester alternate years CLA-Breadth/Arts
  
  • MUS 232 - Music and the Soundscape of Film

    4 credits
    In this course we study the soundscape of film and the role that music plays within that soundscape. The goal is to analyze how what we hear interacts with what we see when we watch a film. To understand how technology has influenced the role of sound in film, we survey technological developments from the early years of the twentieth century to the current day. Students acquire listening and viewing skills by exploring the relationship between music and sound, sound and narrative, music and film form, and music and film style. No prior knowledge of music or film is necessary. Graded: Regular. Equivalent: FILM 232   CLA-Breadth/Humanities, CLA-Breadth/Arts, CLA-Breadth/Interdisciplinary
  
  • MUS 233 - Music of the Whole Earth

    4 credits
    A broad survey of world music, including tribal, folk, and art music, specifically music of Africa, Asia, and Indonesia, among others. Emphasizes analysis of the music and its historical and cultural contexts. Requires attendance at and written critique of a live performance of non-Western music or an additional research project designed in conference with the instructor. Offered spring semester. CLA-Breadth/Arts, CLA-Diversity International
  
  • MUS 234 - History of Jazz

    4 credits
    A course designed to help students become familiar with and appreciate jazz as an important American art form through listening together with discussion of key artists, styles, terminology, culture and traditions. Attendance at a live performance is required. Offered fall semester. CLA-Breadth/Arts, CLA-Diversity US
  
  • MUS 235 - Music of the World’s Religions

    4 credits
    The interrelationship between ritual and music in several world religions. Religious traditions to be included are Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, Judaism, and Santeria. No technical knowledge of music is necessary. Same as: PASTH+669. Offered spring semester in alternate years.
  
  • MUS 236 - Women and Music

    4 credits
    A study of women composers/performers through the ages emphasizing their changing roles and society’s changing attitudes. The seminar focuses on selected works of Hildegard von Bingen, Clara Schumann, Fanny Hensel, Maria Grandval, Ellen Taafe Zwilich, and Laurie Anderson, among others. Fall Semester. CLA-Breadth/Arts, CLA-Breadth/Humanities, CLA-Diversity International
  
  • MUS 238 - African American Music History

    4 credits
    A survey course covering the history of major developments in the tradition of African American Music. Starting with a discussion of African Music, this course will trace the major music genres that define African American Music from the 18th century to the present. More than listing titles of pieces and musicians, the course will emphasize the historic and cultural factors that helped define developments of African American music. Students will read various articles covering specific discussions of the historical development and cultural analysis of this musical tradition. CLA-Breadth/Arts, CLA-Breadth/Humanities, CLA-Diversity US
  
  • MUS 240 - Music in the American Century

    4 credits
    A broad survey of American music from John Adams to Ellen Taaffe Zwilich. We will examine neo-romantic trends in the music of Samuel Barber, Amy Beach and John Corigliano, the transcendentalism of Charles Ives, the American West in Aaron Copland, jazz in the music of Leonard Bernstein and the innovations of minimalist composers Phillip Glass and Steve Reich, and the new directions of the “avant-garde” from John Cage to Pauline Oliveros. Offered in odd-numbered years.
  
  • MUS 246 - Counterpoint

    4 credits
    An exploration of contrapuntal compositional techniques, including canon, two-and three-part inventions, and the fugue. Original composition exercises will be assigned to demonstrate application of the various techniques. Prerequisite: MUS 227  or permission of the instructor. Offered spring semester in odd-numbered years.
  
  • MUS 250 - Special Topics in Music

    4 credits
    A broad survey of the history and performance of musical theater spanning from classical to contemporary. The course will explore the evolution of musical theatre through the analysis of music, stories, historical context, singers, lyrics, and stage designs of representative works. Students will present either solos, duets, or scenes from specified works as well as prepare a historical/analytical project. The class has the opportunity to attend a professional musical theater production during the semester. CLA-Breadth/Arts
  
  • MUS 252 - Keyboard Studies

    2 credits
    Class instruction in areas of basic musicianship & piano skills designed primarily for those with limited or no knowledge in piano technique. Included will be basic music theory with emphasis on scales, chords, and beginning to intermediate music. Additional applications will include sight-reading, transposition, harmonization, basic improvisation, ensemble performance, and use of various accompaniment patterns. CLA-Breadth/Arts
  
  • MUS 260 - Music Composition

    4 credits
    Applied music composition practices in the context of traditional styles of Western music up to and including the first half of the 20th century. Includes development of skills in notation, instrumentation, harmonic structures, and counterpoint. Composing and presenting at least one moderate length work and one multi-movement work is also a goal. May be repeated once for credit. Prerequisite: MUS 101  or MUS 102 .  Offered every semester.
  
  • MUS 270 - Introduction to Performing Arts Administration

    4 credits
    An introduction to the basic cultural role, issues, structures, operations, and personnel of performing arts (music and theatre) organizations, focusing primarily on the non-profit sector. Contextual subjects will include: an arts institution’s role in and responsibility to its community; government’s role in the arts; issues of control and power within the organization. Specific topics will include: types of organizations and organizational structures; marketing, publicity and public relations; fundraising, donor relations, grant writing; long-range planning. Prerequisite: At least 8 credits in music or theatre. Same as: THEA 205 . CLA-Quantitative
  
  • MUS 301 - Music of the Medieval, Renaissance, and Baroque Eras

    4 credits
    An overview of Western art music from ancient Greece to the music of Bach and Handel. We will study a core repertoire of music in its historical contexts and explore debates of what these pieces may have sounded like when they were first performed. Students will also learn about the field of music history and the tools available for music research at Drew. At least one class trip to a performance of music before 1750 will be required. Enrollment priority: Limited to those with junior or senior standing. Prerequisite: MUS 103 . Offered fall semester in alternate years. CLA-Writing Intensive, CLA-Writing in the Major
  
  • MUS 303 - Music of the Classic and Romantic Eras

    4 credits
    An in-depth study of Western art music from the Enlightenment to Late Romanticism. We will study representative works in historical contexts ranging from the emergence of modern concert life in the mid-1700s to nineteenth-century Romanticism, nationalism, and exoticism. Students will apply the knowledge gained from coursework to the understanding of recent musicological scholarship. At least one class trip to a performance of music studied in class will be required.” . Enrollment priority: Limited to those with junior or senior standing. Prerequisite: MUS 103 . Offered spring semester in alternate years. CLA-Writing Intensive, CLA-Writing in the Major
  
  • MUS 311 - Music of the Twentieth and Twenty-First Centuries

    4 credits
    An exploration of the revolutionary changes in music composition, performance, and reception since 1900. Topics include the challenges of modernism and modernity, political upheaval, technological innovation, globalization, and the rising importance of popular music and jazz. Emphasis on learning effective communication of opinions about challenging musical repertoire through written assignments and oral presentations. At least one class trip to a performance of music studied in class will be required. Enrollment priority: Limited to those with junior or senior standing. Prerequisite: MUS 103 . Offered fall semester in alternate years. CLA-Writing Intensive, CLA-Writing in the Major
  
  • MUS 324 - Techniques of 20th- and 21st-Century Composition

    4 credits
    A study of techniques developed in this century, applied to original composition work. Techniques derived from composers ranging from Bartok, Stravinsky, Prokofiev, and Britten to Ives, Cage, Oliveros, Glass, and Adams. Emphasizes developments since 1950, with investigation of factors leading to developing one’s own style. Composing and presenting at least one moderate-length work and one large-scale work is also a goal. May be repeated once for credit. Prerequisite: MUS 228  or MUS 260 . Offered spring semester.
  
  • MUS 325 - Advanced Vocal Instruction

    0-2 credits
    Private music instruction for students with advanced performance skills. Lessons are with affiliate artists appointed by the music department. Students must participate in at least one Works-in-Progress recital in the Concert Hall during each semester in which they are registered for the course. Graded Pass/Fail. May be repeated for at most 8 credits towards the degree. Signature of instructor required for registration. Offered every semester.
  
  • MUS 326 - Advanced Keyboard Instruction

    0-2 credits
    Private music instruction for students with advanced performance skills. Lessons are with affiliate artists appointed by the music department. Students must participate in at least one Works-in-Progress recital in the Concert Hall during each semester in which they are registered for the course.  Amount of credit established at time of registration. Graded Pass/Fail May be repeated for at most eight credits toward the degree.
  
  • MUS 327 - Advanced Guitar Instruction

    0-2 credits
    Private music instruction for students with advanced performance skills. Lessons are with affiliate artists appointed by the music department. Students must participate in at least one Works-in-Progress recital in the Concert Hall during each semester in which they are registered for the course.  Amount of credit established at time of registration. Graded Pass/Fail May be repeated for at most eight credits toward the degree.
  
  • MUS 328 - Advanced Strings Instruction

    0-2 credits
    Private music instruction for students with advanced performance skills. Lessons are with affiliate artists appointed by the music department. Students must participate in at least one Works-in-Progress recital in the Concert Hall during each semester in which they are registered for the course.  Amount of credit established at time of registration. Graded Pass/Fail May be repeated for at most eight credits toward the degree.
  
  • MUS 329 - Advanced Woodwinds Instruction

    0-2 credits
    Private music instruction for students with advanced performance skills. Lessons are with affiliate artists appointed by the music department. Students must participate in at least one Works-in-Progress recital in the Concert Hall during each semester in which they are registered for the course. Amount of credit established at time of registration. Graded Pass/Fail May be repeated for at most eight credits toward the degree.
  
  • MUS 330 - Advanced Brass Instruction

    0-2 credits
    Private music instruction for students with advanced performance skills. Lessons are with affiliate artists appointed by the music department. Students must participate in at least one Works-in-Progress recital in the Concert Hall during each semester in which they are registered for the course.  Amount of credit established at time of registration. Graded Pass/Fail May be repeated for at most eight credits toward the degree.
  
  • MUS 331 - Advanced Percussion Instruction

    0-2 credits
    Private music instruction for students with advanced performance skills. Lessons are with affiliate artists appointed by the music department. Students must participate in at least one Works-in-Progress recital in the Concert Hall during each semester in which they are registered for the course.  Amount of credit established at time of registration. Graded Pass/Fail May be repeated for at most eight credits toward the degree.
  
  • MUS 334 - Orchestration

    4 credits
    Musicians must be conversant with the instruments commonly used in compositions in western music. This course will study each instrument in the common-practice orchestra and include its history, construction, timbre (tonal quality) and individual writing techniques endemic to its tonal color. As the course progresses, these instruments will be combined into families (string, woodwind, brass and percussion) and then finally as a full orchestra. Students will work with music writing software and instrumental sampling software so they can hear the results of their orchestrations. Prerequisite: MUS 303  or permission of the instructor. Signature of instructor required for registration. Offered fall semester in alternate years.
  
  • MUS 337 - Electronic Music Composition

    4 credits


    Focus is on original composition using electronic sound systems developed over the past half century. Procedures examined include both analog and digital synthesis techniques ranging from a classic Moog Synthesizer to FM and wave table synthesis, MIDI (Music Instruments Digital Interface), sequencing, sampling, and algorithmic control. Goals include creation and presentation of several short works together with a final substantial composition.   May be repeated for credit two (2) times with instructor approval.

      Enrollment priority: Enrollment priority: music majors and minors. Prerequisite: MUS 101  or permission of the instructor. Signature of instructor required for registration. Offered spring semester.

  
  • MUS 341 - Topics in Music History

    4 credits
    An in-depth study of a topic, viewpoint, or methodology in music history. Topic will vary according to faculty expertise and student interest. May be repeated as topic changes. Enrollment priority: Limited to those with junior or senior standing. Prerequisite: MUS 103 . Signature of instructor required for registration. Offered spring semester in alternate years. CLA-Writing Intensive, CLA-Writing in the Major
  
  • MUS 350 - Independent Study in Music

    2-4 credits
    Approved and directed projects on particular problems in music. Results to be reported in an appropriate paper. May be repeated for credit with the approval of the department. Signature of instructor required for registration. Offered every semester.
  
  • MUS 353 - Writing for the Musical Theatre

    4 credits
    An exploration of the history, style, and techniques of writing for the musical theatre through the collaboration of composer, playwright, and lyricist. Course work will include development of original material. Enrollment priority: Given to Theatre Arts and Music majors. Prerequisite: THEA 255  or MUS 260 , or permission of instructor. Same as: THEA+153.
  
  • MUS 360 - Choral Music Intensive

    0-1 credits
    The Drew Music Intensive offers an intensive choral experience to students, faculty, staff, and professional community members during the January and summer terms. Participants will rehearse advanced choral repertoire written specifically for chamber choirs, spanning a wide variety of styles and time periods, and will perform a culminating concert at the end of the term. Graded Pass/Fail May be repeated up to 8 times (8 credits) with permission of the instructor. Permission of the instructor required. Offered only during the January and summer terms. CLA-Breadth/Arts
  
  • MUS 370 - Recital

    0, 2 or 4 credits
    This course is intended for students in their junior or senior year who are enrolled in private instrumental or vocal instruction and will be performing a recital.  Students may choose to perform a half recital for 2 credits, or a full recital for 4 credits.
      This course will be graded Pass/Fail. This course can be repeated for credit. This course is intended for Music majors and minors. For juniors or seniors, or by invitation by instructor or department. Corequisites: MUS 325   or MUS 326  or MUS 327  or MUS 328  or MUS 329  or MUS 330  or MUS 331 .
  
  • MUS 400 - Music Capstone Fall Semester

    2 credits


     

    The capstone for the music major is a two-semester sequence in which students bring together the creative, performance, historical and theoretical components of the major and place them in the wider context of the liberal arts. In the Fall semester, students meet as a group or individually with the Capstone instructor once per week. They attend designated concerts in the Concert Hall and participate in at least one field trip, selected with student input. Coursework consists of an online portfolio of their best work in the four components of the major, reflective written assignments, and class discussions about shared concert attendance. Students also develop and submit a formal proposal for their Capstone Project, which will be presented as part of the joint Music Capstone Festival in the spring. In the Spring semester, students prepare their Capstone Project, which will be individually designed but will meet specified goals in performance (creative, musical, verbal), writing/research, and creative work. Students will continue to attend designated concerts in the Concert Hall, to engage in departmental assessment, and to meet as a group to discuss shared concert attendance and progress on their Capstone Projects. Offered during fall semester only. CLA-Capstone

  
  • MUS 401 - Music Capstone Spring Semester

    2 credits


     

    The capstone for the music major is a two-semester sequence in which students bring together the creative, performance, historical and theoretical components of the major and place them in the wider context of the liberal arts. In the Fall semester, students meet as a group or individually with the Capstone instructor once per week. They attend designated concerts in the Concert Hall and participate in at least one field trip, selected with student input. Coursework consists of an online portfolio of their best work in the four components of the major, reflective written assignments, and class discussions about shared concert attendance. Students also develop and submit a formal proposal for their Capstone Project, which will be presented as part of the joint Music Capstone Festival in the spring. In the Spring semester, students prepare their Capstone Project, which will be individually designed but will meet specified goals in performance (creative, musical, verbal), writing/research, and creative work. Students will continue to attend designated concerts in the Concert Hall, to engage in departmental assessment, and to meet as a group to discuss shared concert attendance and progress on their Capstone Projects. Spring semester only. CLA-Capstone

  
  • MUS 410 - Specialized Honors I

    0-8 credits
  
  • MUS 411 - Specialized Honors II

    0-8 credits
  
  • NEUR 101 - Introduction to Neuroscience

    4 credits
    This introductory course explores how the physical properties of the brain give rise to mental processes. Students will investigate current major challenges in neuroscience research such as searching for a cure to Alzheimer’s disease, examining the biological basis of memory and investigating the nature of consciousness. While focusing in these challenges, students will learn important fundamental knowledge of neuroscience in the area of genetics, neurotransmission, neural development, brain anatomy, cognition and computational neural modeling. CLA-Breadth/Interdisciplinary, CLA-Breadth/Natural Science
  
  • NEUR 210 - Neuroscience Research Methods

    4 credits
    This course examines research methods commonly employed in the neurosciences, with an emphasis on experimental procedures. The course encourages development of skills in collecting and analyzing quantitative data and in scientific writing. Prerequisite: NEUR 101  and MATH 117 . Offered annually. CLA-Writing in the Major
  
  • NEUR 270 - Topics in Neuroscience

    2-4 credits
    An examination of a contemporary issue or topic in neuroscience.  Course may be repeated. Prerequisite: NEUR 101 CLA-Breadth/Natural Science
  
  • NEUR 294 - Intermediate Independent Research: Literature Research

    2 credits
    Independent study of a specific topic in neuroscience through literature research and written literature review. Topics are chosen in consultation with an individual neuroscience faculty member, who will supervise the research. Final literature research paper or research proposal required. Suitable for students who have completed little or no advanced coursework in the area of neuroscience. Weekly one-hour seminar in addition to regular meetings with research supervisor. Offered Every Semester. Priority given to First-Year and Sophomore students.
  
  • NEUR 296 - Intermediate Independent Research: Laboratory/Field Research

    2 credits
    Independent study of a specific question in neuroscience through laboratory or field research. Projects are chosen in consultation with an individual neuroscience faculty member, who will supervise the research. Final research report required. Suitable for students who have completed little or no advanced coursework in the area of neuroscience. Weekly one-hour seminar in addition to regular meetings with research supervisor.
  
  • NEUR 346 - Systems Neurobiology

    4 credits
    The neurons of the nervous system are organized into systems that can be defined on the basis of function, anatomy or neurochemistry. This course explores the development of these systems, coordination of the activity within each system, and clinical disorders arising from malfunctions. The laboratory uses current neuroanatomical, pharmacological and neurochemical techniques to explore structure and function. Prerequisite: BIOL 160 , BIOL 250 , and CHEM 160 . Corequisite: NEUR 346L . Same as: BIOL 346 . Offered Annually.
  
  • NEUR 354 - Cognitive Neuroscience

    4 credits
    This course examines the mechanisms by which the nervous system supports higher mental functions, with a focus on how neural structures represent and transform information. The course draws on a variety of disciplines including cognitive psychology, neurobiology, computer science, linguistics, and philosophy. Discussion topics include perception, attention, memory, language, executive function, emotion, development, social cognition, consciousness, and neuroethics. Course activities will expose students to a variety of empirical research techniques, such as functional neuroimaging, single-neuron electrophysiology, and electroencephalography, commonly employed in cognitive neuroscience research. Prerequisite: PSYC 211, NEUR 210 OR permission of instructor. Same as: PSYC 354 .
  
  • NEUR 356 - Cellular and Molecular Neurobiology

    4 credits
    The structure and function of neurons, the basic building blocks of the nervous system, are investigated. The course builds to an understanding of how neuronal cell function determines higher brain processes, such as sensation and memory. The laboratory employs living neurons’ growth in culture to explore topics such as growth of neurites, cell signaling pathways, and neural degeneration. Prerequisite: BIOL 250   Corequisite: NEUR 356L . Same As: BIOL 356  
  
  • NEUR 358 - Diseases of the Brain

    4 credits
    An in-depth study of neurologic diseases. Case studies of affected patients are used to undestand the relationship between the physical changes and the behavioral impairments in these diseases. Biological mechanisms to explain the pathological and clinical manifestations of the diseases are investigated. Genetic and environmental risk factors are studied to explore etiology. Current therapies and ongoing scientific research into novel treatments are evaluated Pre-requisite: BIOL 250 . CLA-Writing Intensive
  
  • NEUR 364 - Seminar in Biopsychology

    4 credits
    A review and discussion of current problems in the biological determinants of behavior. The particular issues explored are announced prior to registration. Instructor permission required Same as: PSYC 364 . Offered annually.
  
  • NEUR 366 - Computational Modeling of Neural Systems

    4 credits
    Computational neuroscience is the study of the brain as a computational and information-processing organ. It is a highly interdisciplinary field that employs various ideas and techniques from physics, biology, chemistry, mathematics, computer science, psychology, and (of course) neuroscience. In this course, we cover the following topics: biophysics of a single neuron; dynamics of neural networks; models of associative memory and object recognition; and numerical methods and tools for analyzing and simulating a dynamical system. We study the fundamental biophysical properties and processes of the neurons and their networks, while also learning to use several analytical and numerical methods for studying a complex dynamical system. The goal of the course is to develop an interdisciplinary approach for analyzing a biological system. Prerequisite: PHYS 150 , MATH 150 . Corequisite: PHYS 160 , MATH 151 . Same as: PHYS 366. CLA-Breadth/Interdisciplinary
  
  • NEUR 368 - Theories about Vision

    4 credits
    This upper-level course introduces modern ideas about vision, based on empirical findings and guided by mathematical and computational considerations. We will consider how inherent ambiguities of the visual stimuli may be resolved through statistical inferences and estinamtions, and how such computations are impllemented by the population of neurons. We will study elementary information theory as a means of quantifying the information-processing capacity of the visual cortex. This course will emphasize theoretical approaches to neuroscience, and complement the existing neuroscience curriculum, where the existing strength includes the study of the neural systems at the molecular, cellular, systems, and behavioral levels with the experimental techniques. CLA-Writing Intensive
  
  • NEUR 370 - Special Topics in Neuroscience

    2-4 credits
    Topics relevant to neuroscience may be offered as opportunities arise. May be repeated for credit as topic changes. Offering to be determined.
  
  • NEUR 394 - Advanced Independent Study in Neuroscience: Literature Research

    2 credits
    Independent study of a specific topic in neuroscience through literature research and written literature review. Topics are chosen in consultation with an individual neuroscience faculty member, who will supervise the research. Final literature research paper or research proposal required. Suitable for students who have completed at least one upper-level core neuroscience course. Signature of instructor required for registration. Course may be repeated. Weekly one-hour seminar in addition to regular meetings with research supervisor. Signature of instructor required for registration.
  
  • NEUR 396 - Independent Research in Neuroscience: Laboratory/Field Research

    2-4 credits


    Independent study of a specific question in neuroscience through laboratory or field research. Topics chosen in consultation with an individual neuroscience faculty member who will supervise the research. Final research paper required. students must have completed at least one upper-level neuroscience course and have a research proposal approved prior to beginning research project.

     

      Course may be repeated. Weekly one-hour seminar in additional to regular meetings with research supervisior.

      Signature of instructor required for registration. Offered every semester.

  
  • NEUR 400 - Capstone Seminar in Neuroscience

    2 credits
    An in-depth exploration of a specific topic in neuroscience, with an emphasis on current theories and research in the area (topic will vary with instructor). Each topic will be explored from a variety of different perspectives as students investigate the different ways of conceptualizing and approaching a common area of neuroscience research. Students will present and discuss the current literature in the field and develop their own proposals for addressing an unresolved question in this particular area of neuroscience. Corequisite or Prerequisite: NEUR 354 , NEUR 356 , and NEUR 346  or permission of the instructor. Offered spring semester. CLA-Capstone
  
  • NEUR 410 - Specialized Honors in Neuroscience I

    0-8 credits
  
  • NEUR 411 - Specialized Honors in Neuroscience II

    2-4 credits
    Faculty-mentored independent research culminating in a written thesis and an oral defense. Required to receive Specialized Honors in Neuroscience. CLA-Capstone
  
  • PAST 101 - Introduction to Pan-African Studies

    4 credits
    A broad, cross-disciplinary introduction to the study of Africa and the African diaspora. Explores the various historic and contemporary approaches, arguments, and theories on the study of Africans and people of the African diaspora within several disciplines, including anthropology, economics, literature, history, music, religion, sociology, art, and political science. Seeks to encourage students to think critically about a variety of issues related to the lives of Africans and people of the African diaspora. Enrollment priority: given to Pan-African studies majors and minors. Offered fall semester. CLA-Breadth/Interdisciplinary, CLA-Diversity International
  
  • PAST 155 - Peoples of Africa: Cultures and Civilizations

    4 credits
    An introduction to the contemporary and historic cultures, art, music, and literature of the peoples of Africa. Explores the evolution of great empires and themes such as community, cohesion, collision, and the impact of outside forces. Examines social and political systems, as well as individual life experiences of specific African peoples. Offered in alternate years.
  
  • PAST 201 - Experiential Learning Seminar in Pan African Studies

    4 credits
    A study of issues, problems, and ideas in Africa or the African diaspora. An experimental learning approach will expose students to people and activities outside of the classroom and off campus; these experiences might include, but would not be limited to, presentations by outside speakers and field trips. This seminar was endowed by a gift from William Freeman C’74 and his wife Ellen. Course may be repeated. Enrollment priority: Given to Pan African Studies Majors and Minors. Recommended: PAST 101 . Offered spring semester and occasional summers.
  
  • PAST 208 - Religions of Africa

    4 credits
    An introduction to the basic themes within the traditional religions of Africa, including the nature of God, the significance of creation myths, the role of ancestors, the importance of religious leaders, and the problem of evil, sickness, and death. Explores the problematic Christian encounter with African religions, the Semitic connection and African Islam, and the role and function of the Independent African-Christian Churches. Same as: ANTH 208  and REL 208 . Offered Annually. CLA-Breadth/Interdisciplinary, CLA-Diversity International, CLA-Writing Intensive
  
  • PAST 220 - Pan-African Choral Performance

    2 credits
    Study and performance of representative choral music from the Pan-African music traditions of Africa, the Caribbean and the United States. Students will study and perform several genres that may include traditional and contemporary spirituals, hymns and gospel; work songs; blues; jazz; rhythm and blues; freedom and liberation songs; and classical arrangements. Students with skills in playing instruments are given the opportunity to participate as soloists and as accompanists. The course is open for credit or non-credit to all students, faculty and staff without audition. Students seeking credit for this course must register each semester in which they seek credit. Graded Pass/Fail. May be repeated for up to four credits for PAST or music major. The instructor may require auditions for soloists and touring ensembles. CLA-Breadth/Arts
  
  • PAST 240 - Philosophy of Race and Gender

    4 credits
    This course will examine the ways in which pholosophical reflections have attempted to come to terms with race and gender. We will think critically about some questions: Are race and gender natural biological facts, and if not, are they real? Are they socially constructed, and if so, in what sense? What role do race and gender play in organizing interpersonal and social structures? When race and gender become oppressive through racist and sexist pactices, how can one strive to overcome these injustices? We will read and examine arguments by modern and contemporary philosophers who address these questions. Same as WGST 240. C- or better in     or WRTG 115 . CLA-Diversity US, CLA-Writing Intensive
  
  • PAST 299 - ShortTREC Program at the Intermediate Level

    1-8 credits
    The course will focus on selected topics offered as shorTrecs through the Center for Global Education.  Topics and location of the course will vary in accordance with student interest and faculty expertise. May be repeated as topics vary. Instructor Approval Required. Offering to be determined. CLA-Off Campus Experience
  
  • PAST 300 - Independent Study in Pan African Studies

    1-4 credits
    A special program of study planned by the student, as approved by a faculty sponsor. Course may be repeated. Written proposal. Offered every semester.
  
  • PAST 305 - Selected Topics in Pan-African Studies

    4 credits
    An examination of one or more selected topics in Pan-African studies not covered in the regular course offerings. Topics vary in accordance with student interests and faculty expertise. May be repeated for credit as topic changes. Offered every semester.
  
  • PAST 306 - Selected Topics in Pan-African Studies

    4 credits
    An examination of one or more selected topics in Pan-African studies not covered in the regular course offerings. Topics vary in accordance with student interest, faculty expertise, and relevance within the United States. May be repeated for credit as topic changes. CLA-Breadth/Interdisciplinary, CLA-Diversity US
  
  • PAST 307 - Selected Topics in Pan-African Studies

    4 credits
    An examination of one or more selected topics in Pan-African studies not covered in the regular course offerings. Topics vary in accordance with student interests, faculty expertise, and international relevance. May be repeated for credit as topic changes. CLA-Breadth/Interdisciplinary, CLA-Diversity International
  
  • PAST 308 - Global Hip-Hop, Youth Activism, and Global Change

    4 credits
    Hip-Hop plays a central role in the development of Black Aesthetics, Cultural Politics, and Political Thought of youth of color in North America, the African Diaspora, and globally. With particular focus on youth as producers and consumers of hip-hop culture, as well as hip-hop’s role as a conscientization tool for activism in the United States and globally, this course will explore teh dynamics of Hip-Hop culture, its historical development, racial and sexual politics, political mobilization, mainstream recognition, and social influence in the US and abroad. This course will also reflect on the pedagogical significance of hip-hop for youth activism and its increasing global expansion. May be taken as an independent study. CLA-Breadth/Interdisciplinary, CLA-Diversity International
  
  • PAST 400 - Pan African Studies Seminar

    4 credits
    Using the classroom as a forum for the discussion of methods, theories, arguments, and data on Pan African topics, students produce a major research paper. The course seeks to facilitate learning among students through research and discussion. Faculty representing the several disciplines within the Pan African studies program and guest lecturers participate in class discussions. Prerequisite: PAST 101  and four additional courses satisfying the Pan African Studies Major or minor. Offered spring semester. CLA-Capstone, CLA-Writing in the Major
  
  • PAST 410 - Specialized Honors I

    0 - 8 credits
    CLA-Capstone
  
  • PAST 411 - Specialized Honors II

    0 - 8 credits
    CLA-Capstone
 

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