Feedback control of mechanical systems. Emphasis on thermal, fluid, and motion systems under feedback control. Topics include programmable logic controllers, PID control, Laplace transforms, system modeling and performance analysis, stability theory, s-plane, and root locus and/or frequency-based design. Design and computer problems.
These courses enhance the fitness level of cadets, prepare them to meet AFROTC and Air Force standards, motivate cadets to pursue a physically fit and active lifestyle, and improve both the safety and efficiency of physical training within AFROTC.
MLSC 1031 - Foundations of the United States Air Force
1 (1-1)
Survey of the structure and missions of Air Force organizations; officership and professionalism; and an introduction to communication skills. (AERO 1030, 1040)
These courses enhance the fitness level of cadets, prepare them to meet AFROTC and Air Force standards, motivate cadets to pursue a physically fit and active lifestyle, and improve both the safety and efficiency of physical training within AFROTC.
MLSC 1041 - Foundations of the United States Air Force
1 (1-1)
Survey of the structure and missions of Air Force organizations; officership and professionalism; and an introduction to communication skills. (AERO 1030, 1040)
These courses enhance the fitness level of cadets, prepare them to meet AFROTC and Air Force standards, motivate cadets to pursue a physically fit and active lifestyle, and improve both the safety and efficiency of physical training within AFROTC.
MLSC 2031 - Evolution of the United States Air Force Air and Space Power
1 (1-1)
Focus on the development of air power from the earliest beginnings through two world wars; the evolution of air power concepts and doctrine; and assessment of communicative skills. (AERO 2030)
These courses enhance the fitness level of cadets, prepare them to meet AFROTC and Air Force standards, motivate cadets to pursue a physically fit and active lifestyle, and improve both the safety and efficiency of physical training within AFROTC.
MLSC 2041 - Evolution of the United States Air Force Air and Space Power
1 (1-1)
Focus on concepts that develop officer leadership skills, ethics and values, group problem solving, leadership methods, and communications. (AERO 2040)
Prerequisite(s): Student must meet employer’s requirements and have consent of the division chair.
Supervised work in a job directly related to the student’s major, professional field of study or career objective. (AERO 2920) May be repeated for credit.
These courses enhance the fitness level of cadets, prepare them to meet AFROTC and Air Force standards, motivate cadets to pursue a physically fit and active lifestyle, and improve both the safety and efficiency of physical training within AFROTC.
Study of leadership and quality management fundamentals, professional knowledge, leadership ethics and communication skills required of an Air Force officer. Case studies are used to examine Air force leadership and management situations to demonstrate practical application of the concepts being studied. (AERO 3310, 3320)
These courses enhance the fitness level of cadets, prepare them to meet AFROTC and Air Force standards, motivate cadets to pursue a physically fit and active lifestyle, and improve both the safety and efficiency of physical training within AFROTC.
Study of leadership and quality management fundamentals, professional knowledge, leadership ethics and communication skills required of an Air Force officer. Case studies are used to examine Air force leadership and management situations to demonstrate practical application of the concepts being studied. (AERO 3310, 3320)
These courses enhance the fitness level of cadets, prepare them to meet AFROTC and Air Force standards, motivate cadets to pursue a physically fit and active lifestyle, and improve both the safety and efficiency of physical training within AFROTC.
Examines the need for national security, analyzes the evolution and formulation of the American defense policy, strategy, and joint doctrine; investigates the methods for managing conflict; and provides an overview of regional security, arms control and terrorism. Special topics include the military as a profession, officership, the military justice system, and current issues affecting military professionalism. (AERO 4310, 4320)
These courses enhance the fitness level of cadets, prepare them to meet AFROTC and Air Force standards, motivate cadets to pursue a physically fit and active lifestyle, and improve both the safety and efficiency of physical training within AFROTC.
Examines the need for national security, analyzes the evolution and formulation of the American defense policy, strategy, and joint doctrine; investigates the methods for managing conflict; and provides an overview of regional security, arms control and terrorism. Special topics include the military as a profession, officership, the military justice system, and current issues affecting military professionalism. (AERO 4310, 4320)
A course designed to increase the variety and depth of the student’s exposure to music and to enhance understanding and enjoyment of music as an art. Offered as traditional music appreciation or jazz/rock music appreciation.
Class instruction in piano for students with no previous background; emphasis on the development of fundamental skills. Majors/minors only. May be repeated for credit.
A beginning course for the study of singers’ diction. The International Phonetic Alphabet will be learned and applied to English, Italian, and Latin pronunciation.
A study of the basic elements of music theory, including the reading of musical notation on treble and bass staves, key signatures, scales, and chords.
MUSC 1601 - Elementary Sight-Singing and Ear Training I
(TCCNS = MUSI 1116)1 (1-1)
Prerequisite(s): MUSC 1503 or consent of instructor.
Singing in treble and bass clefs with introduction to alto clef, major, and minor modes. Recognition of intervals and triads and melodic dictation. Enrollment limited to students who are enrolled in or have completed MUSC 1603.
Prerequisite(s): MUSC 1503 or consent of instructor.
Part writing of figured bass exercises and melody harmonizations using triads. Composing on a small scale will be introduced. MUSC 1601 should be taken concurrently.
Sight-singing more difficult melodies. Dictation of more advanced melodies. Introduction of two-part and four-part dictation. Part-writing of figured basses and melodies using altered chords, modulations, 9th, 11th, and 13th chords. Students will also have the opportunity to freely compose several short works in various styles using some of the more advanced chords as they are studied. Composing in various styles involving advanced chords will be included.
This course is designed to familiarize students with music in its numerous purposes and guises in a variety of settings, most specifically cultural, historical, and functional. Students will both create music and develop an understanding of the music making (creation and performance) of others in diverse cultures.
Instruments comprising the woodwind section of the orchestra and band, including practical experience in playing these instruments. The principles concerning history, correct embouchures, tonguing, and phrasing are presented in class. Reed-making and reed-repairing methods are included.
Instruments which make up the brass section of the orchestra and band, including practical experience in playing these instruments. The principles concerning history, correct embouchures, tonguing, and phrasing are included. Mastery of the fundamentals of playing these instruments is included to prepare for the direction of school orchestras and bands.
A course designed to familiarize students with the instruments of the string orchestra; namely, violin, viola, violincello, and bass viol. A study of bowing techniques, positions, and fundamentals that is necessary for the correct teaching of these instruments in the public schools.
Instruction and practice in the fundamentals of singing. Vocal anatomy, breath control, practice habits, vowel and consonant production, and performing a song - all a student needs to know about singing correctly.
A study of the instruments comprising the percussion section of the orchestra or band. Mastery of the fundamentals in playing these instruments is included to prepare students for the direction of school orchestras or bands.
An introductory class in composition, with assignments including the creation of musical pieces in various forms and genres drawn from those generally found in Western classical music.
Techniques of scoring and part extraction for orchestra. Special consideration to aspects of school and church ensembles. Problems involving combinations of instrumental groups with other media. As part of the final projects, students will orchestrate an original composition 16-24 measures in length. The original will be in a keyboard style of the student’s choosing with the approval of the instructor.
A study of the development of classical music in the western European tradition from the 17th century into the late 19th century. Music of selected indigenous cultures will be included. Recorded musical scores will illustrate stylistic development of representative composers in each period and give comparisons between western classical music and that of an aural tradition.
A study of the development of classical music in the western European tradition from the late 19th century into the 21st century. Music of selected indigenous cultures will be included. Recorded musical scores will illustrate stylistic development of representative composers in each period and give comparisons between western classical music and that of an aural tradition.
Designed to familiarize students with the fundamentals of instrument repair. Includes care and maintenance, inspections, standard minor repairs, and emergency repairs.
Prerequisite(s): Junior standing or consent of instructor.
An overview of elementary music and its relationship to the general music classroom. Students learn music concepts and the importance of music in a child’s development.
Designed as an introduction to the teaching of private music lessons, this course will include a survey of business plans, various curricula (including technology), lesson and practice strategies, advertising and maintaining a place of business, and studio policies. Some in-class teaching. Two lessons of practice teaching per week required.
Principles and materials for the instruction of piano students of all ages. Knowledge of the leading printed teaching methods and anthologies, and application of leveling principles through pedagogical composition assignments. Some in-class teaching. Two lessons of practice teaching per week required.
A survey of keyboard literature through periods, composers, and genres, coming as close to the present day as possible. Recorded and student performances of literature used to illustrate various aspects of form and style.
A study of six major choral genres, performance practice and materials from the Renaissance through the 21st Century including a unit on world choral music.
A survey including advances in music technology, digital synthesis, sequencing, MIDI, desk-top music publishing, basic music acoustics, music applications of the Internet, recording, microphones, and sound systems. May be repeated for credit.
Survey of the song literature from the Italian, German, and French schools. Introduction to foreign language diction and coaching techniques. Development of score reduction skills.
A study of the fundamentals of marching band, including history, drill design, music preparation and arranging, show preparation, and importance of auxiliary groups related to the marching band.
A course designed for music education majors to learn curriculum development for the secondary music classroom. Students learn materials and pedagogy, teaching methodologies, lesson planning, rehearsal techniques, classroom discipline, and assessment.
A study of the principles and techniques of teaching voice. The history of teaching methods, vocal organ anatomy, and the science of acoustics will be covered. In-class observation and teaching required.
For music majors and minors. Others may register with the consent of the instructor. Emphasis on basic conducting techniques, style, and interpretation.
A course designed for music education majors to learn curriculum development for the elementary music program. Students learn materials and pedagogy, teaching methodologies, lesson planning, and assessment. Observation and field experience are part of this course.
A capstone written and oral project for the B.A. in Music student synthesizing learning from the music major and required minor. To be given in public presentation; may be in conjunction with senior recital as lecture-recital.
A select choral ensemble open to all students of the University who qualify by audition. At least four hours of rehearsal are required each week and members must participate in all public performances. An extended tour is taken in the spring. Choral music from all historical periods in various genres is explored and performed. The repertoire includes world music from a variety of cultures.
A choral organization open to all interested students and townspeople specializing in the performance of major works with orchestral accompaniment. Historical periods ranging from Renaissance to the 21st Century are varied each semester, as well as the birth origin of the individual composers, so as to provide a fresh multicultural musical experience with each major work.
The Midwestern State University Symphonic Band is a select group representing all colleges on campus. The band tours annually and performs several concerts on campus and off campus. Membership is open to all students with band experience (spring semester).
The Midwestern State University Pep Band meets twice weekly during the spring semester and performs for all home basketball games and selected outdoor activities. Membership is open to all students with band experience (spring semester).
A group which represents all colleges on campus. During the fall semester, the band performs at MSU home football games. Membership is open to all students with band experience. One hour of credit is given each semester. Two hours credit may be substituted for the exercise physiology activity requirement. May be repeated for credit (fall semester only).
A large instrumental ensemble open to all interested students and townspeople. Membership is by audition. Fall and spring concerts are presented. Additional concerts for the community are scheduled as needed. Literature ranges from baroque to contemporary classics (fall and spring semesters).
The Midwestern State University Wind Ensemble is a select group representing all colleges on campus. The ensemble tours annually and performs several concerts on campus and off campus. Membership is open to all students with band experience who qualify by audition (spring semester).
Percussion Ensemble is open to all percussion, music majors, and non-majors by audition. The percussion ensemble performs concerts throughout the semester. Repertoire includes standard and new literature for small and large ensembles, as well as contemporary ensembles.
University Orchestra is open to all students by audition and performs concerts throughout the semester. Repertoire may include standard and new literature for small to large orchestra and contemporary ensembles.
An instrumental ensemble representing students from all colleges on campus. The band tours each year and performs for local high school assemblies and civic club programs. Membership is by audition (fall and spring semesters).
A chamber ensemble selected by audition from members of the University Singers. The Midwestern Singers perform a wide variety of music from different countries, ranging from madrigals and motets to vocal jazz arrangements from America and abroad.
A select choral ensemble open to all students of the University who qualify by audition. At least four hours of rehearsal are required each week and members must participate in all public performances. An extended tour is taken in the spring. Choral music from all historical periods in various genres is explored and performed. The repertoire includes world music from a variety of cultures.
A choral organization open to all interested students and townspeople specializing in the performance of major works with orchestral accompaniment. Historical periods ranging from Renaissance to the 21st Century are varied each semester, as well as the birth origin of the individual composers, so as to provide a fresh multicultural musical experience with each major work.
The Midwestern State University Symphonic Band is a select group representing all colleges on campus. The band tours annually and performs several concerts on campus and off campus. Membership is open to all students with band experience (spring semester).
The Midwestern State University Pep Band meets twice weekly during the spring semester and performs for all home basketball games and selected outdoor activities. Membership is open to all students with band experience (spring semester).
A group which represents all colleges on campus. During the fall semester, the band performs at MSU home football games. Membership is open to all students with band experience. One hour of credit is given each semester. Two hours credit may be substituted for the exercise physiology activity requirement. May be repeated for credit (fall semester only).
A large instrumental ensemble open to all interested students and townspeople. Membership is by audition. Fall and spring concerts are presented. Additional concerts for the community are scheduled as needed. Literature ranges from baroque to contemporary classics (fall and spring semesters).
The Midwestern State University Wind Ensemble is a select group representing all colleges on campus. The ensemble tours annually and performs several concerts on campus and off campus. Membership is open to all students with band experience who qualify by audition (spring semester).
Percussion Ensemble is open to all percussion, music majors, and non-majors by audition. The percussion ensemble performs concerts throughout the semester. Repertoire includes standard and new literature for small and large ensembles, as well as contemporary ensembles.
University Orchestra is open to all students by audition and performs concerts throughout the semester. Repertoire may include standard and new literature for small to large orchestra and contemporary ensembles.
An instrumental ensemble representing students from all colleges on campus. The band tours each year and performs for local high school assemblies and civic club programs. Membership is by audition (fall and spring semesters).
A chamber ensemble selected by audition from members of the University Singers. The Midwestern Singers perform a wide variety of music from different countries, ranging from madrigals and motets to vocal jazz arrangements from America and abroad.
A select choral ensemble open to all students of the University who qualify by audition. At least four hours of rehearsal are required each week and members must participate in all public performances. An extended tour is taken in the spring. Choral music from all historical periods in various genres is explored and performed. The repertoire includes world music from a variety of cultures.
A choral organization open to all interested students and townspeople specializing in the performance of major works with orchestral accompaniment. Historical periods ranging from Renaissance to the 21st Century are varied each semester, as well as the birth origin of the individual composers, so as to provide a fresh multicultural musical experience with each major work.
The Midwestern State University Symphonic Band is a select group representing all colleges on campus. The band tours annually and performs several concerts on campus and off campus. Membership is open to all students with band experience (spring semester).
The Midwestern State University Pep Band meets twice weekly during the spring semester and performs for all home basketball games and selected outdoor activities. Membership is open to all students with band experience (spring semester).
A group which represents all colleges on campus. During the fall semester, the band performs at MSU home football games. Membership is open to all students with band experience. One hour of credit is given each semester. Two hours credit may be substituted for the exercise physiology activity requirement. May be repeated for credit (fall semester only).
A large instrumental ensemble open to all interested students and townspeople. Membership is by audition. Fall and spring concerts are presented. Additional concerts for the community are scheduled as needed. Literature ranges from baroque to contemporary classics (fall and spring semesters).
The Midwestern State University Wind Ensemble is a select group representing all colleges on campus. The ensemble tours annually and performs several concerts on campus and off campus. Membership is open to all students with band experience who qualify by audition (spring semester).
Percussion Ensemble is open to all percussion, music majors, and non-majors by audition. The percussion ensemble performs concerts throughout the semester. Repertoire includes standard and new literature for small and large ensembles, as well as contemporary ensembles.
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