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MC 163. Applied Radio 1
This course will enable the student to achieve introductory-level proficiency in radio production and operations through work in audio engineering, programming, announcing and writing. The student will engage in the operation of KBTL-FM campus radio.
Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor.
Credits: 1
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MC 164. Applied Radio 2
This course will enable the student to achieve intermediate introductory-level proficiency in radio production and operations through work in audio engineering, programming, announcing and writing. The student will engage in the operation of KBTL-FM campus radio.
Prerequisite(s): MC 163 with a C or better and consent of the instructor.
Credits: 1
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MC 165. Applied Television 1
This course will enable the student to achieve introductory-level proficiency in television production and operations through work in audio/video engineering, programming, performance and writing. The student will engage in the operation of BCTV campus television.
Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor.
Credits: 1
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MC 166. Applied Television 2
This course will enable the student to achieve intermediate introductory-level proficiency in television production and operations through work in audio/video engineering, programming, performance and writing. The student will engage in the operation of BCTV campus television.
Prerequisite(s): MC 165 with a C or better and consent of the instructor.
Credits: 1
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MC 170. Audio Production 1
This course will enable the student to achieve a basic understanding of modern audio production technology and applications. The student will apply planning, scriptwriting and digital audio engineering skills to the creation of aural programming types, including music, news and promotions. The student will also learn to recognize and appraise situations common in the operation of broadcast and web radio stations.
Credits: 3
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MC 171. Audio Production 2
This course will enable the student to achieve an intermediate understanding of modern audio production technology and applications. The student will apply production, planning, and scriptwriting skills to the creation of specific aural programming types in both studio and field situations. The student will develop short and long-format projects using all methods of audio production common in recording studio and independent/non-station related distribution models.
Prerequisite(s): MC 170 with C or better.
Credits: 3
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MC 175. Video Production 1
This course will enable the student to achieve a basic understanding of modern video production technology and applications. The student will apply camera, audio, lighting, graphics, planning and scriptwriting skills to the creation of video programming types, including entertainment, news and promotions. The student will also learn to recognize and appraise situations common in broadcast and web video program creation and distribution operations.
Credits: 3
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MC 176. Video Production 2
This course will enable the student to achieve an intermediate comprehension of modern video production technology and applications. The student will apply production, planning, and scriptwriting skills to the creation of specific video programming types in both studio and field situations. The student will develop short and long-format projects using all methods of video production common in independent/non-station related distribution models.
Prerequisite(s): MC 175 with a C or better.
Credits: 3
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MC 205. Writing for Electronic Media
This course will enable the student to apply fundamental planning, analysis, and writing skills to the production of advertising, promotion, informative and entertainment scripts for the electronic media (audio, video, and web). The student will examine such topics as target audiences, project goals and budgets, character development, storytelling, formats, and business/legal aspects.
Prerequisite(s): MC 175 with a C or better
Credits: 3
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MC 206. Introduction to Film Theory
This course will enable the student to apply major theoretical and critical schools of thought to the study of film. The student will examine classical dramatic theories in the first third of the semester. The student will apply a range of critical approaches to films screened in class, including genre, auteur, feminist, socio-cultural and historical schools of thought in the remainder of the semester.
Credits: 3
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MC 210. Broadcast Reporting
This course will enable the student to identify, analyze, and write classic types of news stories for broadcast media. The student will understand a journalist’s legal and ethical responsibility in gathering and reporting broadcast news. The student will engage in creating and voicing news content to KBTL-FM campus radio.
Prerequisite(s): MC 162 with a C or better
Credits: 3
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MC 226. Sports Media Practicum 3
This course will enable the student to achieve advanced introductory-level proficiency in sports reporting and presentation through work for radio, television, newspaper, magazine and online outlets. The student will create sports media content through participation in Butler student media.
Prerequisite(s): MC 127 with a C or better.
Credits: 3
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MC 227. Sports Media Practicum 4
This course will enable the student to achieve intermediate-level proficiency in sports reporting and presentation through work for radio, television, newspaper, magazine and online outlets. The student will create sports media content through participation in Butler student media.
Prerequisite(s): MC 226 with a C or better.
Credits: 3
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MC 245. Newspaper Practicum 3
This course will enable the student to achieve advanced introductory-level proficiency in newspaper production and operations through work as a reporter, photographer, designer or business manager. The student will contribute to the production of the Butler Lantern campus newspaper.
Prerequisite(s): MC 146 with a C or better.
Credits: 1
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MC 246. Newspaper Practicum 4
This course will enable the student to achieve intermediate-level proficiency in newspaper production and operations through work as a reporter, photographer, designer or business manager. The student will contribute to the production of the Butler Lantern campus newspaper.
Prerequisite(s): MC 245 with a C or better.
Credits: 1
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MC 247. Magazine Practicum 3
This course will enable the student to achieve advanced introductory-level proficiency in magazine production and operations through work in writing, photography and layout. The student will engage in the operation of The Grizzly campus magazine.
Prerequisite(s): MC 148 with a C or better.
Credits: 1
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MC 248. Magazine Practicum 4
This course will enable the student to achieve intermediate-level proficiency in magazine production and operations through work in writing, photography and layout. The student will engage in the operation of The Grizzly campus magazine.
Prerequisite(s): MC 247 with a C or better.
Credits: 1
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MC 261. Reporting 2
This course will enable the student to identify, analyze, and write advanced types of news stories for both print and online media. The student will understand a journalist’s legal and ethical responsibility in gathering and reporting the news. The student will also understand the changing nature of news content and delivery.
Prerequisite(s): MC 162 with a C or better.
Credits: 3
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MC 263. Applied Radio 3
This course will enable the student to achieve advanced introductory-level proficiency in radio production and operations through work in audio engineering, programming, announcing and writing. The student will engage in the operation of KBTL-FM campus radio. Course may be repeated once for credit.
Prerequisite(s): MC 164 with a C or better and consent of the instructor.
Credits: 1
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MC 264. Applied Radio 4
This course will enable the student to achieve intermediate- level proficiency in radio production and operations through work in audio engineering, programming, announcing and writing. The student will engage in the operation of KBTL-FM campus radio. Course may be repeated once for credit.
Prerequisite(s): MC 263 with a C or better and consent of the instructor.
Credits: 1
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MC 265. Applied Television 3
This course will enable the student to achieve advanced introductory-level proficiency in television production and operations through work in audio/video engineering, programming, performance and writing. The student will engage in the operation of BCTV campus television. Course may be repeated once for credit.
Prerequisite(s): MC 166 with a C or better and consent of the instructor.
Credits: 1
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MC 266. Applied Television 4
This course will enable the student to achieve intermediate-level proficiency in television production and operations through work in audio/video engineering, programming, performance and writing. The student will engage in the operation of BCTV campus television. Course may be repeated once for credit.
Prerequisite(s): MC 265 with a C or better and consent of the instructor.
Credits: 1
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MC 283. Video Editing 1
This course will enable the student to develop effective skills in video editing through the use of industry standard non-linear editing systems. The student will comprehend the editing process through practical videography and editing projects.
Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor.
Credits: 3
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MC 290. Issues in New Media
This course will enable the student to examine the history and current trends associated with traditional and emerging mass communications media. The student will identify social, psychological, cultural, and technological factors affecting the current mass communications industry, and apply these factors to predict future opportunities.
Prerequisite(s): MC 161 with a C or better.
Credits: 3
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MC 291. Media Buying and Selling
This course will enable the student to develop strategic skills in researching, planning and creating advertising for print, radio, television and Web. The student will examine such topics as budgets, rates, market share, target audiences, client relations, promotions, non-profit sponsorships and current buying and selling strategies.
Prerequisite(s): MC 161 with a C or better
Credits: 3
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MC 294. Media Project Practicum
This course will enable the student to apply skills acquired in the student’s respective pathway of study (Journalism, Radio Television, Sports Media) to a significant integrated project. The student will consult with a professional industry mentor at all steps in the planning and production process. The student will present the finished project, along with process documentation, in a personal portfolio.
Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor.
Credits: 2
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MA 051. Pre-Algebra 1 (Algebra Module 1) (O)
This course will enable the student to perform basic arithmetic operations with whole numbers and integers, work with polynomial expressions, and solve linear equations with either whole number or integer solutions.
Prerequisite(s): A score at a predetermined level on a placement instrument.
Credits: 1
Note(s)
O - This course is offered online.
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MA 052. Pre-Algebra 2 (Algebra Module 2) (O)
This course will enable the student to perform basic operations with fractions and mixed numbers and solve linear equations with fractions.
Prerequisite(s): A score at a predetermined level on a placement instrument or MA051 with a C or better.
Credits: 1
Note(s)
O - This course is offered online.
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MA 053. Pre-Algebra 3 (Algebra Module 3) (O)
This course will enable the student to perform basic operations with decimals and convert between fractions, decimals, and percentages. The student will manipulate formulas involving perimeter, area, and volume and simplify square roots.
Prerequisite(s): A score at a predetermined level on a placement instrument or MA 052 with a C or better.
Credits: 1
Note(s)
O - This course is offered online.
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MA 064. Fundamentals of Algebra 1 (Algebra Module 4) (O)
This course will enable the student to interpret mathematical symbols and notation, simplify expressions, and solve linear equations, including within word problems.
Prerequisite(s): A score at a predetermined level on a placement instrument or MA 050 or MA 053 with a C or better.
Credits: 1
Note(s)
O - This course is offered online.
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MA 065. Fundamentals of Algebra 2 (Algebra Module 5) (O)
This course will enable the student to simplify exponents, perform operations on polynomials, factor polynomials, and solve quadratic equations by factoring.
Prerequisite(s): A score at a predetermined level on a placement instrument or MA 064 with a C or better.
Credits: 1
Note(s)
O - This course is offered online.
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MA 066. Fundamentals of Algebra 3 (Algebra Module 6) (O)
This course will enable the student to find and graph the equation of a line, solve linear inequalities in one variable, interpret mathematical symbols and notation, and simplify radical expressions.
Prerequisite(s): A score at a predetermined level on a placement instrument or MA 064 with a C or better.
Credits: 1
Note(s)
O - This course is offered online.
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MA 114. Technical Mathematics 1 (O)
This course will enable the student to directly apply mathematics to several fields of study. The student will solve practical applications of arithmetic, geometry, ratios and proportions, signed numbers, powers, roots and functions.
Prerequisite(s): Placement score or MA 060 (or MA 064 , MA 065 , and MA 066 ) with a C or better or diagnostic credit.
Credits: 3
Note(s)
O - This course is offered online.
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MA 125. Intermediate Algebra (O, T►)
This course will enable the student to interpret mathematical symbols and notation and simplify expressions involving complex numbers, rational exponents, and rational functions. The student will solve various equations (including quadratic, radical, and rational equations) and systems of linear equations (including word problems), and graph inequalities in two variables. The student will use function notation and graph quadratic functions.
Prerequisite(s): A score at a predetermined level on a placement instrument or MA 060 (or MA 064 , MA 065 , and MA 066 ) with a C or better.
Credits: 3
Kansas SystemWide Transfer Course
(MAT0990)
Note(s)
O - This course is offered online.
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MA 127. Intermediate Algebra 1 (Algebra Module 7) (O)
This course will enable the student to solve systems of linear equations (including word problems), solve linear inequalities in two variables, interpret basic function notation and terminology, simplify expressions with rational exponents, and solve radical equations. This course is part of a three-course intermediate algebra sequence that includes MA 127, MA 128 , and MA 129 . Completion of all three courses is equivalent to MA 125. Intermediate Algebra (O, T►) .
Prerequisite(s): A score at a predetermined level on a placement instrument or MA 060 (or MA 065 and MA 066 ) with a C or better or diagnostic credit.
Credits: 1
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O - This course is offered online.
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MA 128. Intermediate Algebra 2 (Algebra Module 8) (O)
This course will enable the student to simplify and perform basic algebraic operations on rational expressions and to solve rational equations, including word problems. This course is part of a three-course intermediate algebra sequence that includes MA 127 , MA 128, and MA 129 . Completion of all three courses is equivalent to MA 125. Intermediate Algebra (O, T►) .
Prerequisite(s): A score at a predetermined level on a placement instrument or MA 065 with a C or better or diagnostic credit.
Credits: 1
Note(s)
O - This course is offered online.
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MA 129. Intermediate Algebra 3 (Algebra Module 9) (O)
This course will enable the student to simplify complex numbers, solve quadratic equations, including word problems, and graph quadratic equations. This course is part of a three-course intermediate algebra sequence that includes MA 127 , MA 128 , and MA 129. Completion of all three courses is equivalent to MA 125. Intermediate Algebra (O, T►) .
Prerequisite(s): A score at a predetermined level on a placement instrument or MA 065 and MA 066 with a C or better or diagnostic credit.
Credits: 1
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O - This course is offered online.
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MA 130. Quantitative Reasoning (O, T►)
This course will enable the student to apply critical and logical thinking skills, estimation and an understanding of numbers, and the use of theories, rules, and principles to various real-world applications. The student will use basic concepts of probability and statistics for decision making and risk assessment. The student will apply these mathematical tools to solve problems across various disciplines, including personal finance and social science.
Prerequisite(s): Placement score or MA 125 (or MA 127 , MA 128 , and MA 129 ) with a C or better.
Credits: 3
Kansas SystemWide Transfer Course
(MAT1040)
Note(s)
O - This course is offered online.
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MA 131. College Algebra with Review (T►)
This course will enable the student to use and interpret the mathematical symbols and notation relating to functions. The student will analyze the graphs of various mathematical functions with the assistance of a graphing utility, including polynomial, rational, root, absolute value, logarithmic and exponential functions, and solve related equations and inequalities, including systems of equations and inequalities. The student will use both graphical analysis and equation solving in the context of word problems. This course incorporates some review topics and moves at a slower pace than MA 135 .
Prerequisite(s): Placement score or MA 120 or MA 125 with a C or better.
Credits: 5
Kansas SystemWide Transfer Course
(MAT1010)
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MA 132. College Algebra 1 (Algebra Module 10) (O, T►)
This course will enable the student to perform basic operations with complex numbers, solve linear equations, linear inequalities, and quadratic equations in one variable, solve higher degree polynomial equations, rational equations, and radical equations, determine the equation of a line, and perform manipulations involving a circle equation. This course is part of a three-course college algebra sequence that includes MA 132, MA 133 , and MA 134 . Completion of all three courses is equivalent to MA 135. College Algebra (O, T►) .
Prerequisite(s): A score at a predetermined level on a placement instrument or MA 120 or MA 125 or MA 065 and MA 066 with a C or better or diagnostic credit.
Credits: 1
Kansas SystemWide Transfer Course
(MAT1010)
Note(s)
O - This course is offered online.
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MA 133. College Algebra 2 (Algebra Module 11) (O, T►)
This course will enable the student to manipulate functions and their graphs, including polynomial, rational, root, and absolute value functions, and solve polynomial equations. This course is part of a three-course college algebra sequence that includes MA 132 , MA 133, and MA 134 . Completion of all three courses is equivalent to MA 135. College Algebra (O, T►) .
Prerequisite(s): A score at a predetermined level on a placement instrument or MA 125 (or MA 127 , MA 128 , and MA 129 ) and MA 132 with a C or better.
Credits: 1
Kansas SystemWide Transfer Course
(MAT1010)
Note(s)
O - This course is offered online.
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MA 134. College Algebra 3 (Algebra Module 12) (O, T►)
This course will enable the student to graph and identify terms for rational functions, solve rational inequalities, find the inverse of a function, graph exponential and logarithmic functions, simplify exponential and logarithmic expressions, solve exponential and logarithmic equations (including word problems), solve linear inequalities in two variables, and solve systems of equations. This course is part of a three-course college algebra sequence that includes MA 132 , MA 133 , and MA 134. Completion of all three courses is equivalent to MA 135. College Algebra (O, T►) .
Prerequisite(s): A score at a predetermined level on a placement instrument or MA 125 (or MA 127 , MA 128 , and MA 129 ) and MA 132 with a C or better.
Credits: 1
Kansas SystemWide Transfer Course
(MAT1010)
Note(s)
O - This course is offered online.
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MA 135. College Algebra (O, T►)
This course will enable the student to analyze functions and their graphs (including linear, quadratic, higher-order polynomial, rational, root, absolute value, exponential, and logarithmic functions) and solve related equations, including various word problems and equations with complex number solutions. The student will find inverse functions and use related properties to simplify expressions involving exponential and logarithmic functions. The student will solve inequalities containing linear, polynomial, and rational functions, and use various methods to solve systems of linear equations and inequalities. The student will determine the equation of a line and analyze the graph of and perform manipulations on the equation of a circle.
Prerequisite(s): Placement score or MA 120 or MA 125 (or MA 127 , MA 128 , and MA 129 ) with a C or better.
Credits: 3
Kansas SystemWide Transfer Course
(MAT1010)
Note(s)
O - This course is offered online.
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MA 140. Trigonometry (O, T►)
This course will enable the student to identify and manipulate trigonometric functions, solve triangles, use and prove identities, solve trigonometric equations, use and apply vectors to real-life models, and use complex numbers and polar coordinates.
Prerequisite(s): Placement score or MA 135 (or MA 132 , MA 133 , and MA 134 ) with a C or better.
Credits: 3
Kansas SystemWide Transfer Course
(MAT1030)
Note(s)
O - This course is offered online.
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MA 145. Pre-Calculus Mathematics
This course will enable the student to develop and apply models using linear, polynomial, rational, logarithmic, exponential, and trigonometric functions. The successful student will be able to identify and manipulate functions, solve equations, prove trigonometric identities, solve triangles, and use polar coordinates. This course is designed for students planning to enroll in MA 151 .
Prerequisite(s): A score at a predetermined level on a placement instrument or MA 125 (or MA 127 , MA 128 , and MA 129 ) with a B or better.
Credits: 5
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MA 148. Calculus with Applications (O, T►)
This course will enable the student to differentiate and integrate algebraic, logarithmic and exponential functions and apply those concepts to real-world business and social-science applications, including marginal analysis.
Prerequisite(s): Placement score or MA 131 or MA 135 (or MA 132 , MA 133 , and MA 134 ) with a C or better.
Credits: 3
Kansas SystemWide Transfer Course
(MAT1050)
Note(s)
O - This course is offered online.
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MA 151. Calculus 1 with Analytic Geometry (T►)
This course will enable the student to solve problems involving limits, derivatives and some types of definite and indefinite integrals both analytically and graphically, and use them in physical applications.
Prerequisite(s): Placement score or MA 135 (or MA 132 , MA 133 , and MA 134 ) and MA 140 or MA 145 all with a C or better.
Credits: 5
Kansas SystemWide Transfer Course
(MAT2010)
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MA 152. Calculus 2 with Analytic Geometry
This course will enable the student to understand applications and methods of integration, improper integrals, convergence and divergence of infinite series, graphs of conic sections, the polar coordinate system, parametric equations, vectors, and the geometry of space.
Prerequisite(s): MA 151 with a C or better.
Credits: 5
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MA 210. Applied Statistics (O, T►)
This course will enable the student to collect data by appropriate sampling techniques, summarize data with graphs and tables, calculate descriptive statistics, identify misuses of statistics, assess risk using concepts of probability, estimate and make decisions about means and proportions through the use of confidence intervals and hypothesis testing, and perform linear regression.
Prerequisite(s): MA 135 (or MA 132 , MA 133 and MA 134 ) with a C or better.
Credits: 3
Kansas SystemWide Transfer Course
(MAT1020)
Note(s)
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MA 220. Statistics for Management, Life and Social Sciences (O)
This course will enable the student to collect data by appropriate sampling techniques, summarize data with graphs and tables, calculate descriptive statistics, identify misuses of statistics, perform linear regression, and estimate and make decisions about means and proportions through the use of confidence intervals, hypothesis testing, and ANOVA. The student will learn to use the graphing calculator and computer software as effective tools for statistics.
Prerequisite(s): MA 135 (or MA 132 , MA 133 , and MA 134 ) with a C or better.
Credits: 5
Note(s)
O - This course is offered online.
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MA 253. Calculus 3 with Analytic Geometry
This course will enable the student to understand the physical applications of calculus and to become familiar with partial differentiation, multiple integration, vectors, and three-dimensional geometry.
Prerequisite(s): MA 152 with a C or better.
Credits: 3
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MA 260. Differential Equations
This course will enable the student to solve differential equations of the first and higher order. The student will use analytic and numerical methodology to solve equations, which include both linear and certain types of non-linear equations with constant coefficients. The student will use differential equations to solve application problems in engineering and physical science.
Prerequisite(s): MA 253 with a C or better.
Credits: 3
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MU 100. Music Appreciation (O, T►)
This course will enable the student to identify music materials, forms and styles. The student will improve skills needed to listen to music effectively and will better understand music.
Credits: 3
Kansas SystemWide Transfer Course
(MUS1010)
Note(s)
O - This course is offered online.
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MU 101. Piano Non-Major 1
This course will enable the student to read music from a grand staff and to play it on a piano at the beginning level. The student will improve skill level and musical sophistication based on the level at which the student began the course. This course consists of applied lessons for students who are not active in a music degree program.
Credits: 1
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MU 102. Piano Non-Major 2
This course will enable the student to read music from a grand staff and to play it on a piano at the advanced beginning level. The student will improve skill level and musical sophistication based on the level at which the student began the course.
Prerequisite(s): MU 101 with a C or better.
Credits: 1
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MU 103. Piano Non-Majors 3
This course will enable the student to read music from a grand staff and to play it on a piano at the beginning intermediate level. The student will improve skill level and musical sophistication based on the level at which the student began the course.
Prerequisite(s): MU 102 with a C or better.
Credits: 1
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MU 104. Piano Non-Majors 4
This course will enable the student to read music from a grand staff and to play it on a piano at the intermediate level. The student will improve skill level and musical sophistication based on the level at which the student began the course.
Prerequisite(s): MU 103 with a C or better.
Credits: 1
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MU 105. Fundamentals of Music
This course will enable the student to discuss how music can be used in the regular classroom as a powerful tool to help him/her learn more effectively, including music’s ability to control behavior and enhance creativity. This course will also enable the student to demonstrate their understanding of the rudiments of music.
Credits: 3
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MU 106. Group Piano 1
This course will enable the student to develop keyboard skills in sight reading, harmonization, transposition, scale and chord technique, and improvisation at the beginning level. This course is open to all music majors with little or no piano background.
Credits: 1
Note(s)
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MU 107. Group Piano 2
This course will enable the student to continue developing keyboard skills in sight reading, harmonization, transposition, scale and chord technique, and improvisation at an advanced beginner level.
Prerequisite(s): MU 106 with a C or better.
Credits: 1
Note(s)
(was Piano Proficiency 2)
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MU 108. Percussion Ensemble 1
This course will enable the student to gain beginning level skills necessary to perform percussion ensemble literature within an instrumental organization.
Prerequisite(s): Selection by audition.
Credits: 1
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MU 109. Percussion Ensemble 2
This course will enable the student to gain advanced beginning level skills necessary to perform percussion ensemble literature within an instrumental organization.
Prerequisite(s): Selection by audition.
Credits: 1
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MU 110. Introduction to Music Reading and Theory
This course involves the study of fundamental music concepts for students interested in majoring in music by serving as a tool in fulfilling Theory of Music requirements. Ear-training skills will be emphasized at this time.
Credits: 3
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MU 111. Theory of Music 1 (T►)
This course will enable the student to become literate in reading, listening to, and writing music. The student will gain speed in analyzing the basic elements of music as well as fluency in Roman numeral analyses. The student should be prepared to take a placement exam during the first week of class.
Corequisite(s): Concurrent enrollment in MU 156 .
Credits: 3
Kansas SystemWide Transfer Course
(MUS1020)
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MU 112. Theory of Music 2 (T►)
This course will enable the student to continue to build competencies and vocabulary in written music. The student is introduced to and drilled on complex chords, scales, key-relationships, and non-harmonic tones using complex analysis and four-part exercises to develop skill level than MU 111 .
Prerequisite(s): MU 111 with a C or better. Must be taken concurrently with MU 157 .
Credits: 3
Kansas SystemWide Transfer Course
(MUS1030)
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MU 118. Applied Voice 1
This course will enable the beginning student to develop and strengthen their singing voice. The student will enhance their level of singing through technical exercises, repertoire study, and performances before faculty and peers. The student will learn a minimum of six songs, including two songs in a foreign language.
Credits: 2
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MU 119. Applied Voice 2
This course will enable the advanced-beginning student to develop and strengthen their singing voice. The student will enhance their level of singing through technical exercises, repertoire study, and performances before faculty and peers. The student will learn a minimum of six songs, including two songs in a foreign language.
Credits: 2
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MU 120. Applied Voice 3
This course will enable the intermediate student to develop and strengthen their singing voice. The student will enhance their level of singing through technical exercises, repertoire study, and performances before faculty and peers. The student will learn a minimum of six songs, including two songs in a foreign language.
Credits: 2
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MU 121. Applied Voice 4
This course will enable the advanced-intermediate student to develop and strengthen their singing voice. The student will enhance their level of singing through technical exercises, repertoire study, and performances before faculty and peers. The student will learn a minimum of six songs, including two songs in a foreign language.
Credits: 2
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MU 122. Applied Piano 1 (T►)
This course will enable the student to develop and strengthen capabilities at keyboard performance at the beginning level through technical exercises, repertoire study, and performances before faculty and peers. This class is for pianists or music majors who have considerable abilities and experience in piano playing.
Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor.
Credits: 2
Kansas SystemWide Transfer Course
(MUS1060)
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MU 123. Applied Piano 2 (T►)
This course will enable the student to develop and strengthen keyboard playing abilities at the advanced beginning level. The student will enhance performance skills through technical exercises, repertoire study, and performances before faculty and peers.
Prerequisite(s): MU 122 with a C or better.
Credits: 2
Kansas SystemWide Transfer Course
(MUS1070)
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MU 124. Applied Piano 3
This course will enable the student to develop and strengthen keyboard playing abilities at the intermediate level. The student will enhance performance skills through technical exercises, repertoire study, and performances before faculty and peers.
Prerequisite(s): MU 123 with a C or better.
Credits: 2
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MU 125. Applied Piano 4
This course will enable the student to develop and strengthen keyboard playing abilities at the advanced intermediate level. The student will enhance performance skills through technical exercises, repertoire study, and performances before faculty and peers.
Prerequisite(s): MU 124 with a C or better.
Credits: 2
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MU 126. Keyboard Accompaniment
This course will enable the student to demonstrate increasing skill in piano playing and will also help develop the skills necessary to becoming a good collaborative musician. Accompanying requires acute and sensitive listening skills, and the ability to follow or lead, whichever is appropriate at the particular time.
Prerequisite(s): Must have instructor permission and previous accompaniment experience.
Credits: 2
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MU 128. Chamber Singers 1
This course will enable the student to demonstrate basic knowledge of solo and vocal ensemble skills in the performance of literature from different artistic time periods.
Prerequisite(s): Selection by vocal audition.
Credits: 1
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MU 129. Chamber Singers 2
This course will enable the student to demonstrate advanced basic knowledge of solo and vocal ensemble skills in the performance of literature from different artistic time periods.
Prerequisite(s): Selection by vocal audition and completion of MU 128 .
Credits: 1
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MU 130. Class Voice 1
This course will enable the non-music major beginning student to demonstrate proper vocal tone while projecting sound in a correct and healthy manner with confidence and proper breath control. The student will gain an elementary knowledge of music literature in different languages.
Credits: 1
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MU 131. Class Voice 2
This course will enable the advanced beginning student to demonstrate proper vocal tone while projecting sound in a correct and healthy manner with confidence and proper breath control and posture. The student will continue the study of music literature in different languages.
Prerequisite(s): MU 130 with a C or better or instructor approval.
Credits: 1
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MU 133. Show Band 1
This course will enable the student to gain beginning level skills necessary to perform show band and combo literature within an instrumental organization.
Prerequisite(s): Selection by audition.
Credits: 1
(was MU 133-Jazz and Commercial Style Workshop)
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MU 134. Show Band 2
This course will enable the student to gain advanced beginning level skills necessary to perform show band and combo literature within an instrumental organization.
Prerequisite(s): Selection by audition.
Credits: 1
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MU 135. Instrumental Ensemble
This class provides for the organization of jazz/pop combos, and various small ensembles e.g. brass, woodwind, percussion where sufficient student interest exists. Occasional public performance is encouraged.
Prerequisite(s): Selection by audition.
Credits: 1
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MU 136. Vocal Ensemble 1
Trios, quartets, etc., are organized each semester according to student interest. These groups rehearse weekly with the purpose of developing vocal technique and a knowledge of literature. Public performance is encouraged. Students should consult music department staff prior to enrollment.
Credits: 1
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MU 137. Vocal Ensemble 2
Trios, quartets or larger ensembles are organized each semester according to student interest. Groups rehearse weekly with the purpose of developing advanced vocal techniques and to gain knowledge in a wide variety of choral literature. Students are given the opportunity to select and rehearse music of their choice, some done with choreography, under the supervision of the instructor. Public performance of selections is required.
Prerequisite(s): MU 136 with a C or better and audition.
Credits: 1
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MU 138. Men’s Vocal Ensemble
The ensemble is a select men’s vocal group of four to 16 voices designed to give advanced training to vocalists. A variety of choral literature is studied and techniques in choreography are employed. The men’s ensemble may represent the college in various functions on and off campus. The course runs continuous through the fall and spring semester.
Prerequisite(s): Selection by audition.
Credits: 1
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MU 139. Women’s Vocal Ensemble
This course will enable the beginning student to demonstrate knowledge of vocal music and dance through either a choreographed or staged show.
Prerequisite(s): A vocal and dance audition prior to enrollment.
Corequisite(s): Concurrent enrollment in DN 140 is also required.
Credits: 1
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MU 140. Concert Choir 1
This course will enable the student to gain beginning level skills necessary to perform in a large group choral organization.
Prerequisite(s): Selection by audition.
Credits: 1
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MU 141. Headliners 1
The “Headliners” is a select mixed vocal group of 18 to 24 voices designed to give advanced training to vocalists. A variety of choral literature is studied and techniques in choreography are employed. “Headliners” represent the college in several functions on and off campus and continues throughout the fall and spring semester. Students must also enroll in one hour of dance.
Prerequisite(s): Selection by audition.
Credits: 1
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MU 142. Headliners 2
A continuation of MU 141 .
Prerequisite(s): MU 141 with a C or better and audition.
Credits: 1
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MU 143. Concert Choir 2
This course will enable the student to gain advanced beginning level skills necessary to perform in a large group choral organization.
Prerequisite(s): MU 140 with a C or better, or instructor permission.
Credits: 1
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MU 144. Women’s Vocal Ensemble 2
This course will enable the advanced beginning student to demonstrate knowledge of music and dance through a choreographed or staged show.
Prerequisite(s): MU 139 with a C or better and a vocal and dance audition prior to enrollment.
Corequisite(s): Concurrent enrollment in DN 141 is also required.
Credits: 1
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MU 145. Concert Band 1
This course will enable the student to gain beginning level skills necessary to perform concert band literature within an instrumental organization.
Prerequisite(s): Selection by audition.
Credits: 1
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MU 146. Concert Band 2
This course will enable the student to gain advanced beginning level skills necessary to perform concert band literature within an instrumental organization.
Prerequisite(s): MU 145 with a C or better, or instructor permission.
Credits: 1
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MU 147. Men’s Vocal Ensemble 2
A continuation of MU 138 .
Prerequisite(s): MU 138 with a C or better and audition.
Credits: 1
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MU 148. Jazz Ensemble 1
The Butler Big Band is a 16-19 piece jazz ensemble. Emphasis is placed upon learning stylistic concepts in all facets of the jazz idiom and upon development of improvisational skills. The Big Band plays in a variety of settings ranging from departmental concerts and South-Central Kansas high school recruiting performances to jazz festivals and national tours.
Prerequisite(s): Selection by audition.
Credits: 1
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MU 154. Chamber Ensemble 1
This course will enable the student to gain beginning level skills necessary to perform chamber ensemble literature within an instrumental organization.
Prerequisite(s): Selection by audition.
Credits: 1
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MU 155. Chamber Ensemble 2
This course will enable the student to gain advanced beginning level skills necessary to perform chamber ensemble literature within an instrumental organization.
Prerequisite(s): Selection by audition.
Credits: 1
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MU 156. Aural Skills 1
This course will enable the student to notate and dictate basic elements of music and begin to develop aural listening skills. The student will be able to sing a provided melody using solfège syllables as well as chant and/or clap the rhythm using numbers of the same melody.
Corequisite(s): MU 111 .
Credits: 2
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MU 157. Aural Skills 2
This course will enable the student to notate and dictate examples of diatonic harmony and develop aural listening skills. The student will gain skills to sing and/or clap an embellished phrase or more complex rhythms.
Prerequisite(s): MU 156 with a C or better.
Corequisite(s): MU 112 .
Credits: 2
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MU 158. A Cappella Ensemble 1
This course will enable the student to gain beginning level skills necessary to perform a cappella group choral literature.
Prerequisite(s): Selection by audition.
Credits: 1
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MU 159. A Cappella Ensemble 2
This course will enable the student to gain advanced beginning level skills necessary to perform a cappella group choral literature.
Prerequisite(s): Selection by audition.
Credits: 1
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