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Butler Community College 2020-21 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions

(T► Kansas State Wide Transfer course.)
(O - Course is offered online.)
 

Music
  

  • MU 102. Piano Class 2

    This course will enable the student to learn how to read music off of a staff, and to play it on a piano. The student will demonstrate greater skill level at the keyboard and increased musical sophistication over the previous semester of study.

    Prerequisite(s): MU 101  with a C or better.

    Credits: 1
  

  • MU 103. Piano Class 3

    This course will enable the student to learn how to read music off of a staff, and to play it on a piano. The student will demonstrate greater skill level at the keyboard and increased musical sophistication over the previous semester of study.

    Prerequisite(s): MU 102  with a C or better.

    Credits: 1
  

  • MU 104. Piano Class 4

    This course will enable the student to learn how to read music off of a staff, and to play it on a piano. The student will demonstrate greater skill level at the keyboard and increased musical sophistication over the previous semester of study.

    Prerequisite(s): MU 103  with a C or better.

    Credits: 1
  

  • 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
  

  • MU 106. Piano Proficiency 1

    This course will enable the student who is seeking a degree in music to play music at a piano. The student will be able to harmonize, transpose, and use five-finger positions, the four types of triads and play scales.

    Credits: 1
  

  • MU 107. Piano Proficiency 2

    This course will enable the student to play music at a piano with greater competence, faster tempi, and more complex chord vocabulary than that attained at the end of MU 106 . The student will be able to also harmonize, transpose, and use five-finger positions, the four types of triads and play scales at a greater level.

    Prerequisite(s): MU 106  with a C or better.

    Credits: 1
  

  • 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
  

  • 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) 
  

  • 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) 
  

  • 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
  

  • 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
  

  • 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
  

  • 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
  

  • MU 122. Applied Piano 1 (T►)

    This course will enable the student to systematically advance his/her capabilities at playing the piano. It enables the student to advance skills of reading and playing notes from the grand staff, counting and playing rhythms correctly, using correct fingerings, using adequate tempo, dynamic articulation and other markings. It also enables the student to demonstrate the accompaniment and melody of a piece of music. This is the first class in a sequence of four classes where the student meets one-on-one with an instructor and determines a course of study based on instructor assessment. A course of study includes elements of technique and stylistic sophistication. There are lessons which receive 1 credit hour that meet with an instructor once a week for ½ hour, and there are lessons which receive 2 credit hours that meet with an instructor for an hour lesson once a week. The 2 credit hour lessons are for music majors or for pianists who have considerable abilities and experience in piano playing.

    Credits: 1-2

    Kansas SystemWide Transfer Course
     (MUS1060) 
  

  • MU 123. Applied Piano 2 (►)

    This course will enable the student to systematically advance his/her capabilities at playing the piano. It enables the student to advance skills of reading and playing notes from the grand staff, counting and playing rhythms correctly, using correct fingerings, using adequate tempo, dynamic articulation and other markings. It also enables the student to demonstrate the accompaniment and melody of a piece of music. The student must be able to demonstrate greater skill and sophistication than that acquired in the first semester. This is the second class in a sequence of four classes where the student meets one-on-one with an instructor and determines a course of study based on instructor assessment. A course of study includes elements of technique and stylistic sophistication. There are lessons which receive 1 credit hour that meet with an instructor once a week for ½ hour, and there are lessons which receive 2 credit hours that meet with an instructor for an hour lesson once a week. The 2 credit hour lessons are for music majors or for pianists who have considerable abilities and experience in piano playing.

    Credits: 1-2

    Kansas SystemWide Transfer Course
     (MUS1070) 
  

  • MU 124. Applied Piano 3

    This course will enable the student to systematically advance his/her capabilities at playing the piano. It enables the student to advance skills of reading and playing notes from the grand staff, counting and playing rhythms correctly, using correct fingerings, using adequate tempo, dynamic articulation and other markings. It also enables the student to demonstrate the accompaniment and melody of a piece of music. The student must be able to demonstrate greater skill and sophistication than that acquired in the second semester. This is the third class in a sequence of four classes where the student meets one-on-one with an instructor and determines a course of study based on instructor assessment. A course of study includes elements of technique and stylistic sophistication. There are lessons which receive 1 credit hour that meet with an instructor once a week for ½ hour, and there are lessons which receive 2 credit hours that meet with an instructor for an hour lesson once a week. The 2 credit hour lessons are for music majors or for pianists who have considerable abilities and experience in piano playing.

    Credits: 1-2
  

  • MU 125. Applied Piano 4

    This course will enable the student to systematically advance his/her capabilities at playing the piano. It enables the student to advance skills of reading and playing notes from the grand staff, counting and playing rhythms correctly, using correct fingerings, using adequate tempo, dynamic articulation and other markings. It also enables the student to demonstrate the accompaniment and melody of a piece of music. The student must be able to demonstrate greater skill and sophistication than that acquired in the third semester. This is the fourth class in a sequence of four classes where the student meets one-on-one with an instructor and determines a course of study based on instructor assessment. A course of study includes elements of technique and stylistic sophistication. There are lessons which receive 1 credit hour that meet with an instructor once a week for ½ hour, and there are lessons which receive 2 credit hours that meet with an instructor for an hour lesson once a week. The 2 credit hour lessons are for music majors or for pianists who have considerable abilities and experience in piano playing.

    Credits: 1-2
  

  • 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
  

  • 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
  

  • 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
  

  • 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
  

  • 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
  

  • MU 133. Jazz and Commercial Styles Workshop

    This course involves the study of jazz and commercial styles of music. Instruction may be on an individual and/or group basis. The class is open to instrumentalists wind, percussion, and keyboard and vocalists. Emphasis is placed upon acquiring performing versatility and rhythmic comprehension, and upon improving the student’s speed of pitch, accuracy, and stylistic perception when reading music.

    Prerequisite(s): Selection by audition.

    Credits: 1
  

  • 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
  

  • 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
  

  • 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
  

  • 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
  

  • 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
  

  • MU 140. Chorus 1

    This course will enable the beginning student to gain the music skills necessary to participate in a large group choral organization.

    Prerequisite(s): A vocal and dance audition prior to enrollment.

    Credits: 1
  

  • 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
  

  • MU 142. Headliners 2

    A continuation of MU 141 .

    Prerequisite(s): MU 141  with a C or better and audition.

    Credits: 1
  

  • MU 143. Chorus 2

    This course will enable the advanced beginning student to gain the music skills necessary to participate in a large group choral organization.

    Prerequisite(s): MU 140  with a C or better and audition.

    Credits: 1
  

  • 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
  

  • MU 145. College Band 1

    Membership in the College Band is conditioned primarily on the instrumentation needs of the ensemble. Effort is made to recruit as many interested players as possible while maintaining a balanced ensemble. The band performs many musical styles in a variety of settings ranging from departmental concerts to sporting events and concert tours.

    Prerequisite(s): Selection by audition.

    Credits: 1
  

  • MU 146. College Band 2

    A continuation of MU 145 .

    Prerequisite(s): MU 145  with a C or better and audition.

    Credits: 1
  

  • 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
  

  • 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
  

  • MU 154. Instrumental Workshop 1

    Classes are organized according to the sections of instruments from the Jazz Ensemble and College Band. Each section meets separately. Instruction focuses upon quality sound production, sight-reading, technique, intonation, phrasing, and stylistic concepts. Music currently in the repertoire of the performing ensembles is rehearsed in-depth.

    Prerequisite(s): Selection by audition.

    Corequisite(s): Concurrent enrollment in Jazz Ensemble and/or College Band.

    Credits: 1-2
  

  • MU 155. Instrumental Workshop 2

    A continuation of MU 154 .

    Prerequisite(s): MU 154  with a C or better and audition.

    Credits: 1-2
  

  • 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
  

  • 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
  

  • MU 160. Applied Band 1

    This course will enable the student to refine the skills of rhythm, pitch, intonation, kinesthetic sense, aural acuity, scales, music reading and phrasing. Through private lessons with an applied instructor, the student will gain a solid foundation in the basic techniques of playing the instrument; will experience a variety of music while gaining a deeper understanding and appreciation of music in general.

    Prerequisite(s): High School Band or equivalent.

    Credits: 2
  

  • MU 161. Applied Band 2

    This course will enable the student to refine the skills of rhythm, pitch, intonation, kinesthetic sense, aural acuity, scales, music reading and phrasing. Through private lessons with an applied instructor, the student will gain a solid foundation in the basic techniques of playing the instrument; will experience a variety of music while gaining a deeper understanding and appreciation of music in general.

    Prerequisite(s): MU 160  with a C or better.

    Credits: 2
  

  • MU 162. Applied Band 3

    This course will enable the student to refine the skills of rhythm, pitch, intonation, kinesthetic sense, aural acuity, scales, music reading and phrasing. Through private lessons with an applied instructor, the student will gain a solid foundation in the basic techniques of playing the instrument; will experience a variety of music while gaining a deeper understanding and appreciation of music in

    Prerequisite(s): MU 161  with a C or better.

    Credits: 2
  

  • MU 163. Applied Band 4

    This course will enable the student to refine the skills of rhythm, pitch, intonation, kinesthetic sense, aural acuity, scales, music reading and phrasing. Through private lessons with an applied instructor, the student will gain a solid foundation in the basic techniques of playing the instrument; will experience a variety of music while gaining a deeper understanding and appreciation of music in general.

    Prerequisite(s): MU 162  with a C or better.

    Credits: 2
  

  • MU 165. Pep Band 1

    Membership in the pep band is conditioned primarily on the instrumentation needs of the ensemble. Effort is made to recruit as many interested players as possible while maintaining a balanced ensemble. The band performs popular musical styles for sporting events.

    Prerequisite(s): High school band or consent of instructor.

    Credits: 1
  

  • MU 166. Pep Band 2

    This is a continuation of MU 165 .

    Prerequisite(s): MU 165  with a C or better.

    Credits: 1
  

  • MU 171. Orientation to Music Education

    This course will enable the student to identify current topics and trends in music education to establish a personal music education philosophy. The student will develop an understanding of leadership skills needed for a variety of music activities and teaching scenarios.This course will enable the student to identify current topics and trends in music education to establish a personal music education philosophy. The student will develop leadership skills for a variety of music activities and teaching scenarios.

    Credits: 1
  

  • MU 179. Choral Accompaniment Combo 1

    This course will enable the student to accompany varying styles of pop and jazz literature, improve musicianship in a collaborative environment, develop music theory skills necessary to enhance the accompaniment experience, and excel as a combo musician. This course is the first of a four-semester sequence.

    Prerequisite(s): Departmental approval.

    Credits: 2
  

  • MU 180. Guitar Class 1

    Course designed for beginning guitar students. Emphasis on chord and note reading and on proper finger style.

    Credits: 1
  

  • MU 181. Guitar Class 2

    A continuation of MU 180  with emphasis on more involved cording and simple melodies.

    Prerequisite(s): MU 180  with a C or better or instructor consent.

    Credits: 1
  

  • MU 190. Jazz Ensemble 2

    This is a continuation of MU 148 .

    Prerequisite(s): MU 148  with a C or better and audition.

    Credits: 1
  

  • MU 191. Jazz Ensemble 3

    This is a continuation of MU 190 .

    Prerequisite(s): MU 190  with a C or better and audition.

    Credits: 1
  

  • MU 192. Jazz Ensemble 4

    This is a continuation of MU 191 .

    Prerequisite(s): MU 191  with a C or better and audition.

    Credits: 1
  

  • MU 203. Instrumental Workshop 3

    A continuation of MU 155 .

    Prerequisite(s): MU 155  with a C or better and audition.

    Credits: 1-2
  

  • MU 204. Instrumental Workshop 4

    A continuation of MU 203 .

    Prerequisite(s): MU 203  with a C or better and audition.

    Credits: 1-2
  

  • MU 210. College Band 3

    A continuation of MU 146 .

    Prerequisite(s): MU 146  with a C or better and audition.

    Credits: 1
  

  • MU 211. College Band 4

    A continuation of MU 210 .

    Prerequisite(s): MU 210  with a C or better and audition.

    Credits: 1
  

  • MU 213. Theory of Music 3

    This course will enable the student to understand the development, structure, and functioning of tertial harmony in music. The student will be able to apply the knowledge he/she gains about scales and harmony to the writing of chord progressions and basic composition with minimal use of a keyboard. The student will understand music in ways that will enhance capacities in teaching, rehearsing, performing, and appreciating music.

    Prerequisite(s): MU 111  and MU 112  both with a C or better. Must be taken concurrently with MU 256 .

    Credits: 3
  

  • MU 214. Theory of Music 4

    This course will enable the student to understand the development, structure, and functioning of tertial harmony in music. The student will be able to apply the knowledge he/she acquires about harmony to the writing of more sophisticated chord progressions, basic compositions, arrangements and orchestrations. The student will understand music in ways that will facilitate and enhance capacities in teaching, rehearsing, performing and appreciating music.

    Prerequisite(s): MU 111 , MU 112 , and MU 213  all with a C or better. Must be taken concurrently with MU 257 .

    Credits: 3
  

  • MU 215. Headliners 3

    A continuation of MU 142 .

    Prerequisite(s): MU 142  with a C or better and audition.

    Credits: 1
  

  • MU 216. Headliners 4

    A continuation of MU 215 .

    Prerequisite(s): MU 215  with a C or better and audition.

    Credits: 1
  

  • MU 218. Chorus 3

    This course will enable the intermediate student to gain the music skills necessary to participate in a large group choral organization.

    Prerequisite(s): MU 143  with a C or better and audition.

    Credits: 1
  

  • MU 219. Chorus 4

    This course will enable the advanced intermediate student to gain the music skills necessary to participate in a large group choral organization.

    Prerequisite(s): MU 218  with a C or better and audition.

    Credits: 1
  

  • MU 228. Chamber Singers 3

    This course will enable the student to demonstrate intermediate 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  and MU 129 .

    Credits: 1
  

  • MU 229. Chamber Singers 4

    This course will enable the student to demonstrate advanced 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 , MU 129 , and MU 228 .

    Credits: 1
  

  • MU 230. Class Voice 3

    This course will enable the intermediate 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 study more complex music literature in different languages.

    Prerequisite(s): MU 131  with a C or better or instructor approval.

    Credits: 1
  

  • MU 231. Class Voice 4

    This course will enable the advanced 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 develop the ability to evaluate personal vocal sound while performing and will perform in one public performance. The student will continue the study of more complex music literature in different languages.

    Prerequisite(s): MU 230  with a C or better or instructor approval.

    Credits: 1
  

  • MU 236. Vocal Ensemble 3

    A continuation of MU 137  with a C or better and audition.

    Prerequisite(s): MU 137 .

    Credits: 1
  

  • MU 237. Vocal Ensemble 4

    A continuation of MU 236 .

    Prerequisite(s): MU 236  with a C or better and audition.

    Credits: 1
  

  • MU 238. Men’s Vocal Ensemble 3

    A continuation of MU 147 .

    Prerequisite(s): MU 147  with a C or better and audition.

    Credits: 1
  

  • MU 239. Women’s Vocal Ensemble 3

    This course will enable the intermediate student to demonstrate knowledge of music and dance through a choreographed or staged show.

    Prerequisite(s): MU 144  with a C or better and a vocal and dance audition prior to enrollment.

    Corequisite(s): Concurrent enrollment in DN 240  is also required.

    Credits: 1
  

  • MU 244. Women’s Vocal Ensemble 4

    This course will enable the advanced intermediate student to demonstrate knowledge of music and dance through a choreographed or staged show.

    Prerequisite(s): MU 239  with a C or better and a vocal and dance audition prior to enrollment.

    Corequisite(s): Concurrent enrollment in DN 241 is also required.

    Credits: 1
  

  • MU 247. Men’s Vocal Ensemble 4

    A continuation of MU 238 .

    Prerequisite(s): MU 238  with a C or better and audition.

    Credits: 1
  

  • MU 255. Piano Proficiency 3

    This course will enable the student to play music at a piano with greater competence, faster tempi, and more complex chord vocabulary than that attained at the end of MU 107 . The student will be able to also harmonize, transpose, and use five-finger positions, the four types of triads and play scales at a greater level.

    Prerequisite(s): MU 107  with a C or better.

    Credits: 1
  

  • MU 256. Aural Skills 3

    This course will enable the student to build on diatonic harmony foundation and develop aural listening skills by notating and dictating examples using chromatic harmony. The student will gain skills to sing and/or clap a composition with changing meters, syncopation, and/or chromatic harmony.

    Prerequisite(s): MU 157  with a C or better.

    Corequisite(s): MU 213 .

    Credits: 2
  

  • MU 257. Aural Skills 4

    This course will enable the student to notate and dictate examples from the Twentieth-Century and develop aural listening skills. The student will practice singing and/or clapping a melody from a twentieth-century composition. The student will be introduced to recent trends in music.

    Prerequisite(s): MU 256  with a C or better.

    Corequisite(s): MU 214 .

    Credits: 2
  

  • MU 260. Piano Proficiency 4

    This course will enable the student to play music at a piano with greater competence, faster tempi, and more complex chord vocabulary than that attained at the end of MU 255 . The student will be able to also harmonize, transpose, and use five-finger positions, the four types of triads and play scales at a greater level.

    Prerequisite(s): MU 255  with a C or better.

    Credits: 1
  

  • MU 265. Pep Band 3

    This is a continuation of MU 166 .

    Prerequisite(s): MU 166  with a C or better and audition.

    Credits: 1
  

  • MU 266. Pep Band 4

    This is a continuation of MU 265 .

    Prerequisite(s): MU 265  with a C or better and audition.

    Credits: 1
  

  • MU 279. Choral Accompaniment Combo 2

    This course will enable the student to accompany varying styles of pop and jazz literature, improve musicianship in a collaborative environment, develop music theory skills necessary to enhance the accompaniment experience, and excel as a combo musician. This course is the second of a four-semester sequence.

    Prerequisite(s): Departmental approval and completion of MU 179   with a C or better.

    Credits: 2
  

  • MU 280. Choral Accompaniment Combo 3

    This course will enable the student to accompany varying styles of pop and jazz literature, improve musicianship in a collaborative environment, develop music theory skills necessary to enhance the accompaniment experience, and excel as a combo musician. This course is the third of a four-semester sequence.

    Prerequisite(s): Departmental approval and completion of MU 179   and  MU 279   with a C or better.

    Credits: 2
  

  • MU 281. Choral Accompaniment Combo 4

    This course will enable the student to accompany varying styles of pop and jazz literature, improve musicianship in a collaborative environment, develop music theory skills necessary to enhance the accompaniment experience, and excel as a combo musician. This course is the fourth of a four-semester sequence.

    Prerequisite(s): Departmental approval and completion of MU 179 , MU 279, and MU 280 with a C or better.

    Credits: 2

Nursing
  

  • NR 101. Health Assessment for the Practice of Nursing

    This course will enable the student to develop the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to perform patient centered health assessments to identify current and potential health problems for patients across the lifespan. The student will use interviewing techniques to conduct, review, and document health histories and physical assessments while incorporating developmental, genetic, cultural, spiritual, and gender considerations. The student will perform a focused physical assessment based on presenting signs and symptoms.

    Prerequisite(s): BI 240  (or BI 226  and BI 227 ), BS 160 , EG 101 , MA 135  (or MA 132 , MA 133 , and MA 134 ) or above, all with a C or better. Departmental acceptance to the nursing program. BI 231  with a C or better or concurrent enrollment in BI 231.

    Corequisite(s): NR 116 

    Credits: 3
  

  • NR 102. Patient Centered Care (PCC) 1: Foundations

    This course will enable the student to demonstrate nursing professionalism in caring for patients with common health problems across the lifespan, with an emphasis on health promotion using the nursing process. The student will perform safe, therapeutic, and fundamental nursing skills essential to providing effective patient centered care in a variety of healthcare settings. The student will demonstrate effective therapeutic communication and apply elements of teaching and learning to patient education.

    Prerequisite(s): NR 101 , NR 116 , and BI 231 , all with a C or better, or concurrent enrollment in BI 231.

    Corequisite(s): NR 161 

    Credits: 4
  

  • NR 115. IV Therapy for LPN

    This course will enable the student to perform safely and competently the intravenous (IV) fluid therapy activities as defined in the Kansas Nurse Practice Act. The student will develop skills using the nursing process and current Infusion Nursing Standards of Practice. The student will complete all the pre-clinical requirements for the Department of Nursing. Butler Community College is approved as a provider of continuing education by the Kansas State Board of Nursing. This course may be taken for continuing education credit in lieu of college credit hours.

    Prerequisite(s): LPN with a current Kansas license.

    Credits: 3
  

  • NR 116. Professional Nursing 1

    This course will enable the student to identify professional standards and scope of practice within the legal and ethical frameworks of the nursing profession. The student will describe the use of therapeutic communication concepts as they relate to the role of the nurse. The student will differentiate the steps of the nursing process.

    Prerequisite(s): BI 240 , (or BI 226  and BI 227 ), BS 160 , EG 101 , MA 135  (or MA 132 , MA 133 , and MA 134 ) or above, all with a C or better. Departmental acceptance to the nursing program.

    Corequisite(s): NR 101  

    Credits: 1
  

  • NR 117. Professional Nursing 2

    This course will enable the student to explain the concepts of prioritization and safe delegation as they apply to the profession of nursing. The student will be introduced to the concepts of care coordination and collaboration with members of the healthcare team.

    Prerequisite(s): NR 101 , NR 102 , NR 116 , NR 161 , and NR 262 , all with a C or better.

    Corequisite(s): NR 122 

    Credits: 1
  

  • NR 118. Nursing Concepts for Advanced Standing

    This course will enable the student to transition from a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) into the Associate Degree nursing program. The student will be able to differentiate the role of the LPN from the RN. The student will utilize effective communication skills, professional behaviors, and care coordination while caring for patients across the lifespan. The student will be able to prioritize care incorporating the concepts of evidence-based practice, quality improvement, safety, appropriate assessment, and caring for patients with acute and chronic physical health problems across the lifespan. The student will use specific study and test taking strategies to optimize learning.

    Prerequisite(s): Current LPN Kansas licensure, current IV Certification, acceptance into the Nursing Program, BI 240  (or BI 226  and BI 227 ), BI 231 , BS 260 , BS 260 , EG 101 , MA 135  (or MA 132 , MA 133 , and MA 134 ) or above, and AH 111 . All courses with a C or better.

    Corequisite(s): NR 101 , unless completed within 2 years of enrollment in NR 118. 

    Credits: 3
  

  • NR 120. First Level Directed Independent Study in Nursing

    This course will enable the student to develop a structured learning experience to broaden the student’s comprehension of concepts and competencies associated with the first level of the nursing program. The student will collaborate with the instructor to identify topics of specific interest that augment the nursing curriculum, and develop desired outcomes based on individual student needs and/or requirements.

    Prerequisite(s): NR 122  with a C or better.

    Credits: 3
  

  • NR 122. Patient Centered Care (PCC) 2: Common, Acute and Chronic Health Problems

    This course will enable the student to begin to prioritize care for patients with common, (acute and chronic), physical and mental health problems across the lifespan. The student will also provide evidence-based care for the childbearing and childrearing families. The student will apply developmental concepts to the care of the patient and family across the lifespan in diverse clinical settings. The student will demonstrate effective communication skills, professional behaviors, complex nursing skills, and care coordination while caring for patients across the lifespan. The student will integrate teaching and learning processes in the delivery of patient care across the lifespan.

    Prerequisite(s): NR 101 , NR 102 , NR 116 , NR 161 , BI 231 , BS 260 , and AH 111 , all with a C or better or concurrent enrollment in AH 111 and BS 260.

    Corequisite(s): NR 117  and NR 262 .

    Credits: 7
  

  • NR 161. Pharmacology for Nursing 1 (O)

    This course will enable the student to identify the basic concepts of pharmacology including pharmaceutics, pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, selected drug classifications, adverse reactions, and legal and ethical issues. The student will discuss underlying concepts related to the nurse’s role in safe medication administration.

    Prerequisite(s): NR 101  andNR 116 , both with a C or better.

    Corequisite(s): NR 102  

    Credits: 1

    Note(s)
    O - This course is offered online.
  

  • NR 218. Professional Nursing 3

    This course will enable the student to explore nursing concepts needed for leadership, management of care, and continuous quality improvement within professional nursing. The student will delineate the role and impact of regulatory bodies on the healthcare system. The student will identify the role of the nurse during a catastrophic event.

    Prerequisite(s): NR 122 , NR 117 , NR 262 , NR 263 , all with a C or better.

    Corequisite(s): NR 243 

    Credits: 1
  

  • NR 220. Second Level Directed Independent Study in Nursing (O)

    This course will enable the student to develop a structured learning experience to broaden the student’s comprehension of concepts and competencies associated with the second level of the nursing program. The student will collaborate with the instructor to identify topics of specific interest that augment the nursing curriculum, and develop desired outcomes based on individual student needs and/or requirements.

    Prerequisite(s): NR 243  with a C or better.

    Credits: 3

    Note(s)
    O - This course is offered online.
  

  • NR 243. Patient Centered Care (PCC) 3: Complex Physical and Mental Health Problems

    This course will enable the student to care for a group of patients with complex physical and/or mental health problems with unpredictable outcomes. The student will utilize nursing judgment to prioritize evidence-based care to patients across the lifespan experiencing complex health problems. The student will incorporate patient care technologies, information systems, and communication devices that support safe nursing practice for patients. The student will demonstrate previous and new knowledge, skills, and attitudes to care for and communicate therapeutically with both patients with complex health problems across the lifespan and the patients’ families. The student will collaborate with the multidisciplinary healthcare team to enhance patient centered care and to evaluate the effectiveness of teaching and learning for diverse patient populations.

    Prerequisite(s): NR 122 , NR 117 , NR 262 , and BI 250 , all with a C or better, or concurrent enrollment in BI 250.

    Corequisite(s): NR 218  and NR 263 .

    Credits: 7
  

  • NR 244. Patient Centered Care (PCC) 4: Multisystem or Emergent Health Problems

    This course will enable the student to manage patient centered care for a group of diverse patients with multisystem or emergent health problems. The student will utilize principles of leadership to meet patient needs using available resources and current technology. The student will integrate evidence-based knowledge in prioritizing clinical decisions. The student will collaborate with the healthcare team to promote optimal outcomes to ensure safety and quality of care for patients across the lifespan. The student will demonstrate professional standards and scope of practice within legal, ethical, and regulatory frame works.

    Prerequisite(s): NR 243 , NR 218 , NR 263 , and EG 102  or SP 100 , all with a C or better or concurrent enrollment in EG 102 or SP 100.

    Credits: 5
  

  • NR 245. Pharmacology (O)

    This course will enable the student to develop an understanding of the concepts of pharmacology including pharmaceutics, pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, drug classifications, adverse reactions, and legal and ethical issues. The student will apply these underlying concepts to the nurse’s role in medication administration.

    Prerequisite(s): BI 226  and BI 227  or BI 240  all with a C or better.

    Credits: 3

    Note(s)
    O - This course is offered online.
  

  • NR 246. Concept Synthesis

    This course will enable the student to synthesize concepts in the delivery of patient care as they prepare for licensure and will include both clinical and didactic components. The student will integrate the prioritization, leadership, management, and professionalism competencies expected of a nurse generalist in providing evidence-based care for patients across the lifespan. The student will manage patient care in an intensive clinical immersion experience, working alongside a nurse mentor. The student will complete the clinical component in a clinical setting approved by faculty and will include clinical simulation.

    Prerequisite(s): NR 218 , NR 244  and NR 263  with a C or better.

    Credits: 4
  

  • NR 262. Pharmacology for Nursing 2 (O)

    This course will enable the student to develop an understanding of the concepts of pharmacology related to the classifications and prototypes for managing and preventing common and complex health problems. The student will apply these underlying concepts to the nurse’s role in medication administration, including pediatric weight-based dosing and intravenous medication calculations.

    Prerequisite(s): NR 101 , NR 102 , NR 116 , and NR 161 , all with a C or better.

    Corequisite(s): NR 122  

    Credits: 2

    Note(s)
    O - This course is offered online.
  

  • NR 263. Pharmacology for Nursing 3 (O)

    This course will enable the student to apply concepts of pharmacology related to the classifications and prototypes of drugs to manage complex, multisystem, and/or emergent health problems with unpredictable outcomes. The student will apply these underlying concepts to the nurse’s role in medication administration, including advanced intravenous medication calculations.

    Prerequisite(s): NR 122 , NR 117 , NR 262 , all with a C or better.

    Corequisite(s): NR 243  

    Credits: 1

    Note(s)
    O - This course is offered online.
 

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