Biola University 2015–16 Catalog
development and student projects. Prerequisite(s): 154. Restriction(s): Must be a Music in Worship (MUWM, MUWO) major or Contemporary Worship Music (MUCW) minor. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 2. MUSC 390 - Opera Workshop The study and performance of chamber operas, one-act operas, scenes from major operas and selected Broadway musicals. Note(s): Open to all students by audition. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 1–3. MUSC 395 - Music/Opera Theater: Acting for Singers I This course is designed to develop acting skills in singers who wish to perform on the lyric stage. Students will be taught techniques for text and character analysis and will explore various music-theatre styles through observation and improvisation, and will apply these concepts to the performance of excerpts from contemporary music theatre and opera repertoire. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 2. MUSC 396 - Music/Opera Theater: Acting for Singers II Continuation of Music/Opera Theater: Acting for Singers I. This course is designed to develop acting skills in singers who wish to perform on the lyric stage. Students will be taught techniques for text and character analysis and will explore various music-theatre styles through observation and improvisation, and will apply these concepts to the performance of excerpts from contemporary music theatre and opera repertoire. Prerequisite(s): 395. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 2. MUSC 410 - Music Cultures of the World An introductory study of the interrelationships between music and culture through the examination of the music of varying cultures. Basic elements of music as they are found in world cultures will be studied. Restriction(s): Must be Junior or Senior class, Music major (MUSC, WM, CO, ED, PR). Fee: $32. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 3. MUSC 420 - Special Studies in Music Literature An in-depth study of music literature as it relates to specific instruments, ensembles, periods of history, geographical locations, individual composers or ethnic groups. One or more sections offered every year in areas such as piano literature, organ literature, instrumental literature (strings, woodwinds, brass, percussion instruments), instrumental or choral literature for schools, American music, the symphony, the string quartet, the concerto, the sonata, etc. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 2. MUSC 421 - Applied Music Applied instruction in composition, piano, organ, harpsichord, voice, brass instruments, string instruments, woodwind instruments, and percussion instruments. Restriction(s): Must be a Music major (MUSC, WM, CO, ED, PR) or minor (MUSC). Note(s): Non-music majors are welcome to take applied lessons, see Conservatory for approval. Fee: Half-hour lesson $356. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 1. MUSC 422 - Applied Music Applied instruction in composition, piano, organ, harpsichord, voice, brass instruments, string instruments, woodwind instruments, and percussion instruments. Restriction(s): Must be a Music major (MUSC, WM, CO, ED, PR) or minor (MUSC). Note(s): Non-music majors are welcome to take applied lessons, see Conservatory for approval. Fee: Hour lesson $712. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 2. MUSC 423 - Applied Music Applied instruction in composition, piano, organ, harpsichord, voice, brass instruments, string instruments, woodwind instruments, and percussion instruments. Restriction(s): Must be a Music major (MUSC, WM, CO, ED, PR) or minor (MUSC). Note(s): Non-music majors are welcome to take applied lessons, see Conservatory for approval. Fee: Hour lesson $712. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 3. MUSC 430 - Pedagogy For the private teacher. Practical procedures in training a student in general musicianship, memorization, proper practice habits, sight- reading and other areas peculiar to specific instruments. Survey of graded literature and methods. Sections will be offered in areas such as: piano, organ, voice, wind and orchestral instruments. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 2. MUSC 450 - Music Practicum Fieldwork experience in music under the supervision of the music faculty and professionals in the field. Open to junior and senior music majors with the consent of the music faculty. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 1–3. MUSC 452 - Worship Music Seminar Professional music ministers, musicians, theologians and pastors will share views on worship with opportunity to dialogue with guest speakers. Restriction(s): Must be a Music in Worship (MUWM) major. Grade Mode: C. Credit(s): 0.
MUSC 453 - Worship Internship A supervised ministry experience limited to juniors and seniors. Growth through direct field experience, mentoring, reflection, feedback and evaluation by a local church supervisor and Biola faculty. Prerequisite(s): 185, 287. Restriction(s): Music in Worship majors (MUWM) only. Note(s): Best taken concurrently with other courses and spread out over 1–3 semesters. May be taken in blocks of 1–6 credits. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 1–6. MUSC 470 - Senior Recital/Final Project Preparation for senior-level music education recital. (Length: 30 minutes). Prerequisite(s): 119. Fee: $65. Grade Mode: C. Credit(s): 0. MUSC 480 - Directed Research Independent study in areas such as history, literature, pedagogy, church music. Each student assigned to a faculty member for guidance and evaluation. Restriction(s): Must be Junior or Senior class. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 1–3. MUSC 482 - Music Research Methods This course is designed to develop the student’s music research skills and to provide opportunity for individual research projects in preparation for the intellectual demands of graduate-level studies. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 2. MUSC 490 - Senior Recital Preparation for senior-level performance recital. (Length: 60 minutes). Prerequisite(s): 119. Fee: $65. Grade Mode: C. Credit(s): 2.
Nursing Faculty Interim Director:
Anne L. Gewe, M.S.N, Ph.D.
Professor(s):
Gewe
Associate Professor(s):
Bacon, Callis, Campbell, Dixon, Kobayashi, Styffe, Van Niekerk
Assistant Professor(s):
Fallon, Neiggemann
Instructor(s):
Gramatky
Courses NURS 112 - Introduction to Professional Nursing
This course will introduce the student to professional nursing care of diverse and vulnerable populations across the globe. Course discussion will include the history, education, practice roles, national and state standards of practice and caring ministry of the Christian professional nurse. Restriction(s): May not be Freshman class. Note(s): This course is required for admission into the clinical nursing program. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 1. NURS 204 - Essentials of Clinical Nursing Pharmacology Use of the nursing process in the administration of medication. Corequisite(s): 217, 218, 219. Note(s): Course may be challenged for the credits listed. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 2. NURS 211 - Nursing of the Patient/Family I - Theory First of three core courses on medical-surgical nursing care of diverse populations. Introduces the student to pathophysiology of disease, the evidence-based knowledge and skill needed for quality nursing patient care, and for nursing as Christian ministry. Corequisite(s): 212, 213, 306, 307. Note(s): Acceptance into the clinical nursing program required. Course may be challenged for the credits listed. Fee: $90. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 3. NURS 212 - Nursing of the Patient/Family I - Clinical Clinical application of NURS 211 content. Corequisite(s): 211, 213, 306, 307. Note(s): Must earn at least a “C” (2.00) for credit. Course may be challenged for the credits listed. Fee: $40. Grade Mode: C. Credit(s): 3. NURS 213 - Nursing of the Patient/Family I - Nursing Application Lab Simulation and skills laboratory practice required for NURS 212 clinical application. Corequisite(s): 211, 212, 306, 307. Note(s): Must earn at least 80% on lab exams to receive credit. Course may be challenged for the credits listed. Grade Mode: C. Credit(s): 1.
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