Biola University 2014–15 Catalog
MATH 410 - Introduction to Real Analysis II Main theorems in integral calculus. Infinite series of numbers and functions. When Offered: Alternate years. Prerequisite(s): 305. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 3. MATH 415 - Number Theory and the History of Mathematics The history of mathematics from Euclid through the 19th century as seen by exploring developments in number theory including congruences, Diophantine equations, divisibility, theorems of Fermat and Wilson, primitive roots, indices, quadratic reciprocity and the distribution of prime numbers. When Offered: Fall, odd years. Prerequisite(s): 204. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 3. MATH 420 - Modern Geometry Projective geometry, cross ratios theorems of Menelaus, Cevas, Pappus, Desargues and Brianchon. Hyperbolic and elliptic geometries. Differential geometry, curvature, torsion. When Offered: Alternate years. Prerequisite(s): 341. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 3. MATH 440 - Complex Variables Complex variables, analytic functions, complex integral theorems, power series, conformal mappings. When Offered: Alternate years. Prerequisite(s): 205 or consent. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 3. MATH 450 - Abstract Algebra II Topics from groups, ring and fields. Galois theory. When Offered: Alternate years. Prerequisite(s): 315. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 3. MATH 480 - Research Seminar Special studies in mathematics. Restriction(s): Must be Senior class. Note(s): May be taken multiple times for credit. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 1–3.
MUSC 008 - Symphonic Winds Performance of standard wind ensemble literature. For advanced wind and percussion players. Note(s): Membership by audition. Fee: $100. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 0–1. MUSC 009 - Handbell Choir Performance of a wide spectrum of handbell literature as separate ensemble and in conjunction with other instrumental and vocal ensembles. Note(s): Membership by audition. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 0–1. MUSC 010 - Vocal Jazz Ensemble Performance of standard vocal jazz music representing the broad range of jazz styles which have developed over the past century in this country. Note(s): Membership by audition. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 0–1. MUSC 012 - Women’s Chorus Performance of a variety of literature and styles from Renaissance through the 20th Century. Note(s): Membership open to all women students by audition. Fee: $40. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 0–1. MUSC 013 - Ensemble: Worship Band Performance of standard and original contemporary worship literature. Note(s): Membership by audition. Required for Worship Majors and Contemporary Worship Minors. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 0–1. MUSC 098 - Remedial Music Theory An introductory course to acquaint incoming music students who possess little or no background in music theory with the fundamentals of that subject. These same fundamentals will be covered again in the first semester of Theory (MUSC 154), though at a much greater rate of speed. Topics for study include pitch names, clefs, scales, key signatures, intervals, and chords. Note(s): Available only online. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 1. MUSC 100 - Keyboard I Designed to develop general keyboard facility. For the music major, as preparation for entrance to MUSC 118. Note(s): Credits earned by the music major may not apply toward music degree requirements. Fee: $135. Grade Mode: C. Credit(s): 1. MUSC 101 - Music Appreciation Elements of music and media of performance in historical perspective. Provides basic background in music literature. Note(s): For the non-music major. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 3. MUSC 102 - Voice Class Basic vocal training. Fee: $97. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 1. MUSC 104 - Guitar Class For the student with no previous training in guitar. Survey of different styles of playing, together with music theory as related to the instrument. First position chords, bar chords, right and left hand technique. Fee: $97. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 1. MUSC 118 - Keyboard II Keyboard technique and literature for the non-keyboard major. Prerequisite(s): 100 or test score. Fee: $135. Grade Mode: C. Credit(s): 1. MUSC 119 - Keyboard III Keyboard technique and literature for the non-keyboard major. Prerequisite(s): 118 or test score. Fee: $135. Grade Mode: C. Credit(s): 1. MUSC 120 - Keyboard IV Advanced functional keyboard skills for the composition major. Included will be such skills as the playing of four-voice progressions incorporating secondary dominants, Neapolitan sixth chords, raised supertonic, raised submediant seventh chords, etc., as well as at-sight simple figured-bass realization and sightreading from an open score. Prerequisite(s): 119 or test score. Note(s): Required for B.M. Composition students. Fee: $125. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 1. MUSC 124 - Sound Production I Training in the use of speakers, microphones, mixers, amps, computers, EQ’s, preamps, and personal recording in worship settings. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 1. MUSC 125 - Sound Production II Exposure to live and studio sound technology; room acoustics, amplification, calibration, aspects of digital mixing. Coverage of a wide variety of recording equipment, techniques. Networking included. Prerequisite(s): 124. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 1.
Music Faculty Director:
George Boespflug, Ph.D.
Professors:
Boespflug, Feller, Hulling, Hung, Liesch, Robison Denham, Owen, Park, Stewart, Zeller
Associate Professors:
Assistant Professors: Artist in Residence Pianist:
Larson
Menahem Pressler
Courses MUSC 001 - Biola Chorale
Performance of standard choral literature representing a variety of styles and periods. Note(s): Membership by audition. Fee: $125. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 0–1. MUSC 002 - Chamber Music Ensemble Encompasses a wide variety of chamber grouping and chamber music literature. The following ensemble combinations are commonly organized under this heading: brass quintet, woodwind quintet, flute ensemble, string quartet, percussion ensemble, piano chamber ensembles, small vocal ensembles, and worship bands. Note(s): Open to vocal, keyboard and other instrumental students by audition. Piano accompanying is graded on a credit/no-credit basis. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 0–1. MUSC 003 - Symphony Orchestra Performance of standard orchestral music literature encompassing a wide variety of styles and periods. Note(s): Membership by audition. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 0–1. MUSC 005 - Chamber Choir Performance of standard chamber choir literature representing styles ranging from the Renaissance through the 20th century. Note(s): Membership by audition. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 0–1. MUSC 007 - Jazz Ensemble Provides music majors and other interested students experience in jazz techniques and literature. A large volume and wide variety of literature is played, discussed and evaluated as to its prospective use at the various levels of secondary and collegiate education. At least one public performance per semester is scheduled. Note(s): Membership by audition. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 0–1.
162
Made with FlippingBook flipbook maker