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Department of Music Jack Schwarz, D MA, Chair Faculty Professors: Childs, Lock, Schwarz, Unfreid, Wiebe, Wong Associate Professors: Anderson, C. John­

326 SYSTEMS SIMULATION (3) Development and analysis of systems models through computer simulation, opti­ mization in continuous models, linear pro­ gramming quequ ing and inventory models. Prerequisite: 325 or Math 333. Fee: $ 15. 341 MANAGEMENT IN FORMATION SYSTEMS(3) Information syst ems, their design, imple­ mentation and contribution to manage­ ment planning, decision making and con­ trol. Prerequ isit es: I00 or IOI , BUS 21 I . 400 THEORY OF ALGORITHMS (3) Analytic techniques for the determination of algorithmic efficiency. NP-complete problems, complexity hierarchies, prov­ ably intractable problems. Prerequisite: 300. Fee $1 5. 402 DATABASE MANAGEMENT (3) Integrated database systems, logical organi­ zation, data description language (DDL), data manipulation language (DML), of hier­ archical networks and relational databases, overview of selected dat a base manage­ ment systems (DBMS). Prerequ isit e: 20 I or 202. Fee: $1 0.

The music department concert seri es features outstanding guest artists as well as its own widely-known facu lty. Opportunities off Campus: The stature of Los Angeles as a music center provides exceptional opportunities for hearing the worl d 's leading artists, as wel l as outstand ­ ing college and church music organizations. Service Opportunities: The Los Ange­ les metropolitan area furnishes many op­ portunities for remunerative service in music. There are frequent openings for competent organists, church choir direc­ tors, soloists, accompanists and instrumen­ talists. Scholarships: Music scholarships and performance awards in varying amounts ar avai lable to qualified students. Com­ plete information is available by writing: Chair, Music Scholarship Committee, Biola Unive1·sity, I 3800 Biola Avenue, La Mirada, California 90639. Majors: A professional degree (Bachelor of Music) is offe1·ed with emphasis in one of the following areas: performance, com­ position and music education. Students in­ terested in pursuing one of these empha­ ses must demonstrate a high level of per­ formance potential and commitment to music as a profession. A non-professional degree (Bachelor of Arts) wi th a maJor in music is also offered. Candidates for the Bachelor of Music degree are exempt from t he general edu­ cation requi1·ement in foreign language, lit­ erature and fine arts and need take only five units in mathematics and/or science. All music majors must complete a basic cor of 35-36 units of music wh ich consists of the following: **60C, I06, I I I, I 12, I 17, 200 (4 semesters), 207, 21 I, 2 12, 215, 2 16, 300 (3 semesters), 306, 3 1I , 3 12, 315, 323, 340(4), 4 10, 440. Specific additional requ irements for the avai lable degree options for the Bachelor of Music are: I. Music Education: 42 units 16 1, 162, 263, 264, 320(6), 324, 334, 365, 366, 420(2), 467, 468, 470, A pplied Secondary (4)+, Ensemble (8). Profes­ sional Education or electives (9).

+ No more than one ensemble un it per semester wil l apply to the eight-unit re­ quirement. Additional ensemble un its may fulfill elective requirements. 2. Performance 42-43 units * 151, * 152, 171 , 172, *25 1, *252, 273, 274,370,375, 376, **420(2), 430,477, 478, 479, 490, App lied Secondary (4), + Ensemble (8), music electives - non­ voice maJors (6) , music electives - voice majors (5). *Voice majors only, **voice majors exempt. + No more than one ensemble unit per semester will apply to the eight-unit re­ quirement. Additional ensemble units may fulfill elective requirements. + + Voice performance students who plan further graduate study are encour­ aged to take courses in French, German or Italian since proficiency in two of these is usually required for entrance into graduate programs. 3. Composition: 42 units 132, 181 , 233, 234, 324, 335, 336, ·*340(4), 437. 438, 490, applied key­ board secondary (8), + ensemble (8), music electives (2). * In addition to core requ irement s. + No more than one ensemble unit per semester will apply to the eight-unit re­ quirement. Add itional ensemble units may fu lfi ll elective requirements. Specific addit ional requ irements for the Bachelor of Arts are: 121 , 122, 223, 224, 325, 326. 427, 428, applied secondary and/or music electives (5). ensemble (6). Add itional requ irements total 19 un its. Music Courses 50 A, B, C - INTRODUCTION TO THE PIANO ( I . I . I ) Designed for the non-music major. N ota­ tion, technique, rhythm, interpretation. sight-readi ng designed to develop general keyboard facility. 60 A, B, C - VOICE CLASS ( I , I , I ) For the student with no previous voice training who desires to study applied mu­ sic. (Section C is designated for music ma­ jors.)

son, Lak, Liesch , Lutke, Wall Assistant Professor: Owen

Objectives: I ) to provide oppo1·tunities for all students to study music as an essen­ tial part of a liberal ducation: 2) to serve as a professional school prepar ing music specialists for teaching, graduate study, perfo1·mance, the ministry of church music and other careers in music; and 3) to p1·e­ pare all of our graduates for effective con­ tribution to the musical life of the evangeli­ cal church. Entrance Requirements: All students seeking admission must demonstrate musi­ cal background and performance strengths necessary for successful completion of the stated cur ricu lum. Provisional acceptance is granted for the first year of study. Upon entrance, students will be given plac ment exams and auditions in music history. music theory, keyboard skills and perfo1·mance. Specifi c informat ion concerni ng the con­ tent of these examinations and sugg st1ons for preparation ar available by writing the music department office. The placement examinations are given for the purpose of determini ng proper placement in music courses. Activities: The music departm nt pro­ vides opportunities for experience 1n sev­ eral types of vocal and instrumental en­ sembles, includ ing the Biola Chorale, Chamber Music Ensembles, University Singers, Chamber Orchestra and Sym­ phonic Band. All are open to non-music majors as well as music maJors by audition at the beginning of each semester. Individual performance opportunities are offered through weekly student recit­ als, weekly music-at-noon concerts and Ju ­ nior and senior r citals.

425 APPLIED SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT PROJECT (3)

Int egration of knowledge and abilit ies gained through other courses in the cur­ riculum within a comprehens ive system development project. Prerequisite: 341 and 402. Fee: $15.00. 480 RESEARCH SEMINAR ( 1-3) Special studies in computer science. Pre­ requisite: senior standing or consent.

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