2017-2018 Catalog Vol. 78 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Course Descriptions
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Prerequisite: a course you must successfully complete prior to enrolling in the course for which it is listed as a prerequisite. You must receive a grade of C (2.0) or better in order for the course to satisfy a prerequisite requirement, unless otherwise specified in the course description.
Corequisite: a course you may enroll in simultaneously as the course for which it is listed as a corequisite.
Co-enrolled: a course you must enroll in while simultaneously enrolled in another designated course.
Contact hour disclaimer: Weekly lecture/lab/external contact hours denoted in all course descriptions reference a standard sixteen (16) week fall or spring semester. For non-standard semesters/sessions (e.g. summer semesters, winter/spring mini-mesters, 12-week sessions, etc.), the lecture/lab/external material will be covered over a shorter period of time, resulting in more hours each week. Total contact hours will remain the same for each course regardless of the semester/session type or the teaching modality (e.g. internet, blended, face-to-face, etc.). Detailed weekly hour combinations are available in the specific course syllabus.
Courses included in the Core Curriculum are noted as a Core Curriculum Course after the course title.
Note: The second digit of a course rubric identifies the number of credit hours a student will earn upon completing the course. For example: ENGL 1301 is a 3 credit hour course, as denoted by the 2nd digit.
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MUSI 2164 Jazz Improvisation CIP Code: 500903
Credit Hours: 1
Lab Hours: 2
Contact Hour Total: 32
Materials and practices for improvisation or extemporaneous performance in the jazz idiom. The art of jazz improvisation. A course in the basic materials and skills used in improvising jazz solos. The course objectives are provision of basic skills for improvisation and opportunity to refine those skills in regular practice sessions. This course will add refinement to improvised solos within the jazz ensemble within our current curriculum. Prerequisite(s): Knowledge of all major scales and admission by instructor approval.
Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Lower Division Academic Course Guide Manual (ACGM) course
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MUSI 2181 Class Piano III CIP Code: 500907
Credit Hours: 1
Lab Hours: 2
Contact Hour Total: 32
Class instruction in the fundamentals of keyboard technique for beginning piano students. Continued development of functional piano playing for the third semester music major. Prerequisite(s): Grade of a C or better in MUSI 1182 or by advanced placement. Corequisite(s): Music majors must also be enrolled in MUSI 2211 and MUSI 2216 .
Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Lower Division Academic Course Guide Manual (ACGM) course
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MUSI 2182 Class Piano IV CIP Code: 500907
Credit Hours: 1
Lab Hours: 2
Contact Hour Total: 32
Class instruction in the fundamentals of keyboard technique for beginning piano students. Continued development of functional piano playing for the fourth semester music major. Prerequisite(s): Grade of a C or better in MUSI 2181 or by advanced placement. Corequisite(s): Music majors must also be enrolled in MUSI 2212 and MUSI 2217
Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Lower Division Academic Course Guide Manual (ACGM) course
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MUSI 2192 Guitar Class CIP Code: 500903
Credit Hours: 1
Lab Hours: 2
Contact Hour Total: 32
Class instruction in the fundamental techniques of playing guitar. A course primarily for students with limited knowledge in playing the guitar and/or reading music. The course aids students in developing basic guitar techniques and music reading. Lab emphasis is placed upon students playing chords and learning to read guitar music and simple tabulator. Notes: Students must supply their own instruments in good working conditions (i.e., at the instructor’s discretion).
Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Lower Division Academic Course Guide Manual (ACGM) course
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MUSI 2193 Guitar Class CIP Code: 500903
Credit Hours: 1
Lab Hours: 2
Contact Hour Total: 32
Class instruction in the fundamental techniques of playing guitar. A course primarily for students with limited knowledge in playing the guitar and/or reading music. The course aids students in developing basic guitar techniques and music reading. Lab emphasis is placed upon students playing chords and learning to read guitar music and simple tabulator. Notes: Students must supply their own instruments in good working conditions (i.e., at the instructor’s discretion).
Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Lower Division Academic Course Guide Manual (ACGM) course
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MUSI 2211 Music Theory III CIP Code: 500904
Credit Hours: 2
Lecture Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 1
Contact Hour Total: 48
Advanced harmony part writing and keyboard analysis and writing of more advanced tonal harmony including chromaticism and extended tertian structures. Introduction to 20th century compositional procedures and survey of the traditional large forms of composition. Correlated study at the keyboard. Advanced study of harmony, musical form, and part writing for the music major. Prerequisite(s): Grade of C or better in MUSI 1212 Corequisite(s): Music majors must also be enrolled in MUSI 2216 , MUSI 2181 , music major lessons and parent ensemble.
Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Lower Division Academic Course Guide Manual (ACGM) course
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MUSI 2212 Music Theory IV CIP Code: 500904
Credit Hours: 2
Lecture Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 1
Contact Hour Total: 48
Advanced harmony part writing and keyboard analysis and writing of more advanced tonal harmony including chromaticism and extended tertian structures. Introduction to 20th century compositional procedures and survey of the traditional large forms of composition. Correlated study at the keyboard. Continued advanced study of harmony, musical form, and part writing for the music major. Prerequisite(s): Grade of C or better in MUSI 2211 Corequisite(s): Music majors must also be enrolled in MUSI 2217 , MUSI 2182 , music major lessons and parent ensemble.
Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Lower Division Academic Course Guide Manual (ACGM) course
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MUSI 2216 Aural Music III CIP Code: 500904
Credit Hours: 2
Lecture Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 1
Contact Hour Total: 48
Singing more difficult tonal music including modal, ethnic, and 20th century materials. Aural study, including dictation of more complex rhythm, melody, chromatic harmony, and extended tertian structures. Advanced study of sight singing and ear training for the music major, including dictation of chord progressions and singing advanced melodies at sight. Prerequisite(s): Grade of C or better in MUSI 1217 Corequisite(s): Music majors must also be enrolled in MUSI 2211 , MUSI 2181 , music major lessons and parent ensemble.
Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Lower Division Academic Course Guide Manual (ACGM) course
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MUSI 2217 Aural Music IV CIP Code: 500904
Credit Hours: 2
Lecture Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 1
Contact Hour Total: 48
Singing more difficult tonal music including modal, ethnic, and 20th century materials. Aural study, including dictation of more complex rhythm, melody, chromatic harmony, and extended tertian structures. Continuing advanced study of sight singing and ear training for the music major, including dictation of chord progressions and singing advanced melodies at sight. Prerequisite(s): Grade of C or better in MUSI 2216 Corequisite(s): Music majors must also be enrolled in MUSI 2212 , MUSI 2182 , music major lessons and parent ensemble.
Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Lower Division Academic Course Guide Manual (ACGM) course
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MUEN 1124 Marching Band CIP Code: 500903
Credit Hours: 1
Lab Hours: 4
Contact Hour Total: 64
Concert band, marching band, campus band, lab band (jazz/stage), symphony or orchestral group. Open to music majors and non-music majors with a background in instrumental music (including a recommendation of high school director) through audition on their respective instrument. Audition music should consist of region band etudes, class I solos, scales and sight reading. Color Guard prepares a representative routine to demonstrate ability. Performances at all home football games, select away games, annual Buccaneer Marching Festival, exhibition performances and local parades. Marching Band participation requires three additional hours of group practice/rehearsal per week.
Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Lower Division Academic Course Guide Manual (ACGM) course
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MUEN 1125 Wind Symphony/Symphonic Band CIP Code: 500903
Credit Hours: 1
Lab Hours: 4
Contact Hour Total: 64
Concert band, marching band, campus band, lab band (jazz/stage), symphony or orchestral group. Open to music majors and non-music majors with a background in instrumental music (including a recommendation of high school director) through audition on their respective instrument. Audition music should consist of region band etudes, class I solos, scales and sight reading. Performances include campus concerts for Wind Symphony and Symphonic Band and off campus concerts annually scheduled at area high schools on the annual concert tour for Wind Symphony. Wind Symphony/Symphonic Band participation requires three additional hours of group practice/rehearsal per week.
Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Lower Division Academic Course Guide Manual (ACGM) course
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MUEN 1126 Jazz Ensemble CIP Code: 500903
Credit Hours: 1
Lab Hours: 4
Contact Hour Total: 64
Concert band, marching band, campus band, lab band (jazz/stage), symphony or orchestral group. Members selected through the audition process with priority given to members of the marching/concert band. Music includes: jazz, big band, Latin, rock and contemporary jazz. Performances: on campus concerts, annual Blinn Jazz Festival, and various functions in the community including appearances at area high schools.
Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Lower Division Academic Course Guide Manual (ACGM) course
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MUEN 1127 Jazz Ensemble CIP Code: 500903
Credit Hours: 1
Lab Hours: 4
Contact Hour Total: 64
Concert band, marching band, campus band, lab band (jazz/stage), symphony or orchestral group. Members selected through the audition process with priority given to members of the marching/concert band. Music includes: jazz, big band, Latin, rock and contemporary jazz. Performances: on campus concerts, annual Blinn Jazz Festival, and various functions in the community including appearances at area high schools.
Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Lower Division Academic Course Guide Manual (ACGM) course
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MUEN 1131 Steel Band (Spring Only) CIP Code: 500903
Credit Hours: 1
Lab Hours: 3
Contact Hour Total: 48
Smaller instrumental ensembles: wind, string, percussion, piano, or lab (jazz, rock, fusion, or contemporary). Members are selected through an audition with priority given to members of the marching/symphonic-concert bands. Music includes traditional Caribbean music and additional arrangements of classical and contemporary music for steel drum ensemble. Performances include campus concerts and various functions in the community. Prerequisite(s): Students must audition at the beginning of the semester to gain admittance into the ensemble. Students should be a member of the Blinn College band program although exceptions can be made.
Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Lower Division Academic Course Guide Manual (ACGM) course
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MUEN 1132 Steel Drum Ensemble CIP Code: 500903
Credit Hours: 1
Lab Hours: 2
Contact Hour Total: 32
Smaller instrumental ensembles: wind, string, percussion, piano, or lab (jazz, rock, fusion, or contemporary). Members are selected through an audition with priority given to members of the marching/symphonic-concert bands. Music includes traditional Caribbean music and additional arrangements of classical and contemporary music for steel drum ensemble. Performances include campus concerts and various functions in the community. Prerequisite(s): Students must audition at the beginning of the semester to gain admittance into the ensemble. Students should be a member of the Blinn College band program although exceptions can be made.
Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Lower Division Academic Course Guide Manual (ACGM) course
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MUEN 1133 Woodwind Ensemble CIP Code: 500903
Credit Hours: 1
Lab Hours: 3
Contact Hour Total: 48
Smaller instrumental ensembles: wind, string, percussion, piano, or lab (jazz, rock, fusion, or contemporary). Required and limited to woodwind players in the marching/concert band. Ensembles grouped in sections: flutes, clarinets, saxophones, double reeds or upper woodwinds and low woodwinds. Music consists of excerpts from the symphonic literature and selected arrangements unique to the individual grouping of instruments. Ensemble participation requires an additional hour of practice/rehearsal per week.
Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Lower Division Academic Course Guide Manual (ACGM) course
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MUEN 1134 Brass Ensemble CIP Code: 500903
Credit Hours: 1
Lab Hours: 2
Contact Hour Total: 32
Smaller instrumental ensembles: wind, string, percussion, piano, or lab (jazz, rock, fusion, or contemporary). Required and limited to brass players in the marching/concert band. Ensembles grouped in sections: trumpets, French horns, tuba/euphonium, trombones, or high brass and low brass. Music consists of excerpts from the symphonic literature and selected arrangements unique to the individual grouping of instruments. Ensemble participation requires an additional hour of practice/rehearsal per week to be scheduled outside of class time.
Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Lower Division Academic Course Guide Manual (ACGM) course
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MUEN 1135 Brass Ensemble CIP Code: 500903
Credit Hours: 1
Lab Hours: 2
Contact Hour Total: 32
Smaller instrumental ensembles: wind, string, percussion, piano, or lab (jazz, rock, fusion, or contemporary). Required and limited to woodwind players in the marching/concert band. Ensembles grouped in sections: flutes, clarinets, saxophones, double reeds or upper woodwinds and low woodwinds. Music consists of excerpts from the symphonic literature and selected arrangements unique to the individual grouping of instruments. Ensemble participation requires an additional hour of practice/rehearsal per week to be scheduled outside of class time.
Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Lower Division Academic Course Guide Manual (ACGM) course
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MUEN 1136 Woodwind Ensemble CIP Code: 500903
Credit Hours: 1
Lab Hours: 3
Contact Hour Total: 48
Smaller instrumental ensembles: wind, string, percussion, piano, or lab (jazz, rock, fusion, or contemporary). Required and limited to woodwind players in the marching/concert band. Ensembles grouped in sections: flutes, clarinets, saxophones, double reeds or upper woodwinds and low woodwinds. Music consists of excerpts from the symphonic literature and selected arrangements unique to the individual grouping of instruments. Ensemble participation requires an additional hour of practice/rehearsal per week to be scheduled outside of class time.
Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Lower Division Academic Course Guide Manual (ACGM) course
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MUEN 1137 Marching Auxiliaries Ensemble CIP Code: 500903
Credit Hours: 1
Lab Hours: 3
Contact Hour Total: 48
This course is for members of the Blinn College Drumline and Color Guard. Students in this course will focus on warm-ups, routines, and specialized works specific to each unit. Percussionists will focus on developing fundamental rudimental skills and refine their marching abilities through advanced warm-ups, cadences, and show music. Color Guard members will work on the fundamentals of modern technique, and refine their skills using warm-ups, specialized routines, and show movements. Corequisite(s): MUEN 1124 or MUEN 2124
Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Lower Division Academic Course Guide Manual (ACGM) course
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MUEN 1138 Percussion Ensemble CIP Code: 500903
Credit Hours: 1
Lab Hours: 3
Contact Hour Total: 48
Smaller instrumental ensembles: wind, string, percussion, piano, or lab (jazz, rock, fusion, or contemporary). Open to members of the wind symphony/symphonic band during the Spring semester. Material includes: section preparation of concert literature and selected percussion ensemble pieces. Concert performances may include school visits, and on-campus concerts.
Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Lower Division Academic Course Guide Manual (ACGM) course
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MUEN 1139 Percussion Ensemble CIP Code: 500903
Credit Hours: 1
Lab Hours: 3
Contact Hour Total: 48
Smaller instrumental ensembles: wind, string, percussion, piano, or lab (jazz, rock, fusion, or contemporary). Open to members of the wind symphony/symphonic band during the Spring semester. Material includes: section preparation of concert literature and selected percussion ensemble pieces. Concert performances may include school visits, and on-campus concerts.
Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Lower Division Academic Course Guide Manual (ACGM) course
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MUEN 1141 Concert Choir CIP Code: 500903
Credit Hours: 1
Lab Hours: 3
Contact Hour Total: 48
Any major choral group, campus choir, chorus, or swing choir. Open to everyone, this chorus specializes in music of many periods and interests. There is no experience or background in choral music required, nor experience in music reading or singing. The emphasis of this course is to perform quality choral music while teaching group vocal techniques.
Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Lower Division Academic Course Guide Manual (ACGM) course
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MUEN 1142 Concert Choir CIP Code: 500903
Credit Hours: 1
Lab Hours: 3
Contact Hour Total: 48
Any major choral group, campus choir, chorus, or swing choir. Open to everyone, this chorus specializes in music of many periods and interests. There is no experience or background in choral music required, nor experience in music reading or singing. The emphasis of this course is to perform quality choral music while teaching group vocal techniques.
Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Lower Division Academic Course Guide Manual (ACGM) course
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MUEN 1152 Women’s Chorus CIP Code: 500903
Credit Hours: 1
Lab Hours: 3
Contact Hour Total: 48
Vocal ensemble, glee club, madrigals, or small swing choir. The Women’s Chorus is a select, small ensemble specializing in the performance and study of women’s only repertoire. Placement will be done through an audition that will focus on singing ability as well as sight-reading skills. Prerequisite(s): Audition is required.
Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Lower Division Academic Course Guide Manual (ACGM) course
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MUEN 1153 Women’s Chorus CIP Code: 500903
Credit Hours: 1
Lab Hours: 3
Contact Hour Total: 48
Vocal ensemble, glee club, madrigals, or small swing choir. The Women’s Chorus is a select, small ensemble specializing in the performance and study of women’s only repertoire. Placement will be done through an audition that will focus on singing ability as well as sight-reading skills. Prerequisite(s): Audition is required.
Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Lower Division Academic Course Guide Manual (ACGM) course
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MUEN 1154 Chamber Choir CIP Code: 500903
Credit Hours: 1
Lab Hours: 4
Contact Hour Total: 64
Vocal ensemble, glee club, madrigals, or small swing choir. This group consists of singers with prior musical experience. Auditions take place every semester and are based on ability to contribute vocally, and/or sight read. Students in this choir work at a faster pace than in Choral Union, and perform numerous concerts both on and off campus, representing the college. Prerequisite(s): Audition is required.
Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Lower Division Academic Course Guide Manual (ACGM) course
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MUEN 1155 Chamber Choir CIP Code: 500903
Credit Hours: 1
Lab Hours: 4
Contact Hour Total: 64
Vocal ensemble, glee club, madrigals, or small swing choir. This group consists of singers with prior musical experience. Auditions take place every semester and are based on ability to contribute vocally, and/or sight read. Students in this choir work at a faster pace than in Choral Union, and perform numerous concerts both on and off campus, representing the college. Prerequisite(s): Audition is required.
Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Lower Division Academic Course Guide Manual (ACGM) course
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MUEN 2124 Marching Band CIP Code: 500903
Credit Hours: 1
Lab Hours: 4
Contact Hour Total: 64
Concert band, marching band, campus band, lab band (jazz/stage), symphony or orchestral group. Open to music majors and non-music majors with a background in instrumental music (including a recommendation of high school director) through audition on their respective instrument. Audition music should consist of region band etudes, class I solos, scales and sight reading. Color Guard prepares a representative routine to demonstrate ability. Performances at all home football games, select away games, annual Buccaneer Marching Festival, exhibition performances and local parades. Marching Band participation requires three additional hours of group practice/rehearsal per week. Prerequisite(s): Audition is required.
Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Lower Division Academic Course Guide Manual (ACGM) course
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MUEN 2125 Wind Symphony/Symphonic Band CIP Code: 500903
Credit Hours: 1
Lab Hours: 4
Contact Hour Total: 64
Concert band, marching band, campus band, lab band (jazz/stage), symphony or orchestral group. Open to music majors and non-music majors with a background in instrumental music (including a recommendation of high school director) through audition on their respective instrument. Audition music should consist of region band etudes, class I solos, scales and sight reading. Performances include campus concerts for Wind Symphony and Symphonic Band and off campus concerts annually scheduled at area high schools on the annual concert tour for Wind Symphony. Wind Symphony/Symphonic Band participation requires three additional hours of group practice/rehearsal per week. Prerequisite(s): Audition is required.
Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Lower Division Academic Course Guide Manual (ACGM) course
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MUEN 2126 Jazz Ensemble CIP Code: 500903
Credit Hours: 1
Lab Hours: 4
Contact Hour Total: 64
Concert band, marching band, campus band, lab band (jazz/stage), symphony or orchestral group. Members selected through the audition process with priority given to members of the marching/concert band. Music includes: jazz, big band, Latin, rock and contemporary jazz. Performances: on campus concerts, annual Blinn Jazz Festival, and various functions in the community including appearances at area high schools. Prerequisite(s): Audition is required.
Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Lower Division Academic Course Guide Manual (ACGM) course
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MUEN 2127 Jazz Ensemble CIP Code: 500903
Credit Hours: 1
Lab Hours: 4
Contact Hour Total: 64
Concert band, marching band, campus band, lab band (jazz/stage), symphony or orchestral group. Members selected through the audition process with priority given to members of the marching/concert band. Music includes: jazz, big band, Latin, rock and contemporary jazz. Performances: on campus concerts, annual Blinn Jazz Festival, and various functions in the community including appearances at area high schools. Prerequisite(s): Audition is required.
Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Lower Division Academic Course Guide Manual (ACGM) course
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MUEN 2131 Steel Band (Spring) CIP Code: 500903
Credit Hours: 1
Lab Hours: 2
Contact Hour Total: 32
Smaller instrumental ensembles: wind, string, percussion, piano, or lab (jazz, rock, fusion, or contemporary). Members are selected through an audition with priority given to members of the marching/symphonic-concert bands. Music includes traditional Caribbean music and additional arrangements of classical and contemporary music for steel drum ensemble. Performances include campus concerts and various functions in the community. Prerequisite(s): Students must audition at the beginning of the semester to gain admittance into the ensemble. Students should be a member of the Blinn College band program although exceptions can be made.
Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Lower Division Academic Course Guide Manual (ACGM) course
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MUEN 2133 Woodwind Ensemble CIP Code: 500903
Credit Hours: 1
Lab Hours: 3
Contact Hour Total: 48
Smaller instrumental ensembles: wind, string, percussion, piano, or lab (jazz, rock, fusion, or contemporary). Ensembles grouped in sections: flutes, clarinets, saxophones, double reeds or upper woodwinds and low woodwinds. Music consists of excerpts from the symphonic literature and selected arrangements unique to the individual grouping of instruments. Ensemble participation requires an additional hour of practice/rehearsal per week. Notes: Required and limited to woodwind players in the marching/concert band.
Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Lower Division Academic Course Guide Manual (ACGM) course
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MUEN 2134 Brass Ensemble CIP Code: 500903
Credit Hours: 1
Lab Hours: 2
Contact Hour Total: 32
Ensembles grouped in sections: trumpets, french horns, tuba/euphonium, trombones, or high brass and low brass. Music consists of excerpts from the symphonic literature and selected arrangements unique to the individual grouping of instruments. Notes: Required and limited to brass players in the marching/concert band.
Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Lower Division Academic Course Guide Manual (ACGM) course
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MUEN 2135 Brass Ensemble CIP Code: 500903
Credit Hours: 1
Lab Hours: 2
Contact Hour Total: 32
Ensembles grouped in sections: trumpets, french horns, tuba/euphonium, trombones, or high brass and low brass. Music consists of excerpts from the symphonic literature and selected arrangements unique to the individual grouping of instruments. Ensemble participation requires an additional hour of practice/rehearsal per week. Notes: Required and limited to brass players in the marching/concert band.
Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Lower Division Academic Course Guide Manual (ACGM) course
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MUEN 2136 Woodwind Ensemble CIP Code: 500903
Credit Hours: 1
Lab Hours: 1
Contact Hour Total: 16
Smaller instrumental ensembles: wind, string, percussion, piano, or lab (jazz, rock, fusion, or contemporary). Required and limited to woodwind players in the marching/concert band. Ensembles grouped in sections: flutes, clarinets, saxophones, double reeds or upper woodwinds and low woodwinds. Music consists of excerpts from the symphonic literature and selected arrangements unique to the individual grouping of instruments. Ensemble participation requires an additional hour of practice/rehearsal per week.
Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Lower Division Academic Course Guide Manual (ACGM) course
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MUEN 2137 Marching Auxiliaries Ensemble CIP Code: 500903
Credit Hours: 1
Lab Hours: 3
Contact Hour Total: 48
Students in this course will focus on warm-ups, routines, and specialized works specific to each unit. Percussionists will focus on developing fundamental rudimental skills and refine their marching abilities thorugh advanced warm-ups, cadences, and show music. Color Guard members will work on the fundamentals of modern technique, and refine their skills using warm-ups, specialized routines, and show movements. Prerequisite(s): This course is for members of the Blinn Colleg Drumline and Color Guard. Corequisite(s): MUEN 1124 or MUEN 2124
Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Lower Division Academic Course Guide Manual (ACGM) course
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MUEN 2138 Percussion Ensemble CIP Code: 500903
Credit Hours: 1
Lab Hours: 3
Contact Hour Total: 48
Smaller instrumental ensembles: wind, string, percussion, piano, or lab (jazz, rock, fusion, or contemporary). Open to members of the wind symphony/symphonic band during the Spring semester. Material includes: section preparation of concert literature and selected percussion ensemble pieces. Concert performances may include school visits, and on-campus concerts.
Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Lower Division Academic Course Guide Manual (ACGM) course
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MUEN 2139 Percussion Ensemble CIP Code: 500903
Credit Hours: 1
Lab Hours: 3
Contact Hour Total: 48
Smaller instrumental ensembles: wind, string, percussion, piano, or lab (jazz, rock, fusion, or contemporary). Open to members of the wind symphony/symphonic band during the Spring semester. Material includes: section preparation of concert literature and selected percussion ensemble pieces. Concert performances may include school visits, and on-campus concerts.
Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Lower Division Academic Course Guide Manual (ACGM) course
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MUEN 2141 Concert Choir CIP Code: 500903
Credit Hours: 1
Lab Hours: 3
Contact Hour Total: 48
Any major choral group, campus choir, chorus, or swing choir. Open to everyone, this chorus specializes in music of many periods and interests. There is no experience or background in choral music required, nor experience in music reading or singing. The emphasis of this course is to perform quality choral music while teaching group vocal techniques.
Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Lower Division Academic Course Guide Manual (ACGM) course
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MUEN 2142 Concert Choir CIP Code: 500903
Credit Hours: 1
Lab Hours: 3
Contact Hour Total: 48
Any major choral group, campus choir, chorus, or swing choir. Open to everyone, this chorus specializes in music of many periods and interests. There is no experience or background in choral music required, nor experience in music reading or singing. The emphasis of this course is to perform quality choral music while teaching group vocal techniques.
Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Lower Division Academic Course Guide Manual (ACGM) course
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MUEN 2152 Women’s Chorus CIP Code: 500903
Credit Hours: 1
Lab Hours: 3
Contact Hour Total: 48
Vocal ensemble, glee club, madrigals, or small swing choir. The Women’s Chorus is a select, small ensemble specializing in the performance and study of women’s only repertoire. Placement will be done through an audition that will focus on singing ability as well as sight-reading skills. Prerequisite(s): Audition is required.
Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Lower Division Academic Course Guide Manual (ACGM) course
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MUEN 2153 Women’s Chorus CIP Code: 500903
Credit Hours: 1
Lab Hours: 3
Contact Hour Total: 48
Vocal ensemble, glee club, madrigals, or small swing choir. The Women’s Chorus is a select, small ensemble specializing in the performance and study of women’s only repertoire. Placement will be done through an audition that will focus on singing ability as well as sight-reading skills. Prerequisite(s): Audition is required.
Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Lower Division Academic Course Guide Manual (ACGM) course
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MUEN 2154 Chamber Choir CIP Code: 500903
Credit Hours: 1
Lab Hours: 4
Contact Hour Total: 64
Vocal ensemble, glee club, madrigals, or small swing choir. This group consists of singers with prior musical experience. Auditions take place every semester and are based on ability to contribute vocally, and/or sight read. Students in this choir work at a faster pace than in Concert Choir, and perform numerous concerts both on and off campus, representing the college. Prerequisite(s): Audition is required.
Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Lower Division Academic Course Guide Manual (ACGM) course
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MUEN 2155 Chamber Choir CIP Code: 500903
Credit Hours: 1
Lab Hours: 4
Contact Hour Total: 64
Vocal ensemble, glee club, madrigals, or small swing choir. This group consists of singers with prior musical experience. Auditions take place every semester and are based on ability to contribute vocally, and/or sight read. Students in this choir work at a faster pace than in Concert Choir and perform numerous concerts both on and off campus, representing the college. Prerequisite(s): Audition is required.
Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Lower Division Academic Course Guide Manual (ACGM) course
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NURA 1160 Clinical - Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide CIP Code: 513902
Credit Hours: 1
External Hours: 4
Contact Hour Total: 64
A health-related work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills, and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional. Co-enrolled: NURA 1301 . Notes: Technical Dual Credit course.
Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Workforce Education Course Manual (WECM) course
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NURA 1301 Nurse Aide For Health Care CIP Code: 513902
Credit Hours: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 1
Contact Hour Total: 64
Knowledge, skills, and abilities essential to provide basic care to residents of long-term care facilities. Topics include residents’ rights, communication, safety, observation, reporting and assisting residents in maintaining basic comfort and safety. Emphasis on effective interaction with members of the health care team, restorative services, mental health, and social services needs. Co-enrolled: NURA 1160 . Notes: Technical Dual Credit course.
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OSHT 1301 Introduction to Safety and Health CIP Code: 150701
Credit Hours: 3
Lecture Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 3
Contact Hour Total: 80
An introduction to the basic concepts of safety and health.
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OSHT 1305 OSHA Regulations - Construction Industry CIP Code: 150701
Credit Hours: 3
Lecture Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 3
Contact Hour Total: 80
A study of Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations pertinent to the construction industry.
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Pharmacy Technician/Assistant |
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PHRA 1143 Pharmacy Technician Certification Review CIP Code: 510805
Credit Hours: 1
Lecture Hours: 1
Lab Hours: 1
Contact Hour Total: 32
A review of major topics covered on the national Pharmacy Technician Certification Examination (PTCE). Co-enrolled: PHRA 1301 and PHRA 1313 . Notes: Technical Dual Credit course.
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PHRA 1301 Introduction to Pharmacy CIP Code: 510805
Credit Hours: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 1
Contact Hour Total: 64
An overview of the qualifications, operational guidelines, and job duties of a pharmacy technician. Co-enrolled: PHRA 1143 and PHRA 1313 . Notes: Technical Dual Credit course.
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PHRA 1313 Community Pharmacy Practice CIP Code: 510805
Credit Hours: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 1
Contact Hour Total: 64
Introduction to the skills necessary to process, prepare, label, and maintain records of prescriptions in a community pharmacy to include customer service, count and pour techniques, prescription calculations, drug selection and preparation, over-the-counter drugs, inventory management and legal parameters. Co-enrolled: PHRA 1143 and PHRA 1301 . Notes: Technical Dual Credit course.
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PHIL 1301 Introduction to Philosophy CIP Code: 380101
Credit Hours: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Contact Hour Total: 48
A study of major issues in philosophy and/or the work of major philosophical figures in philosophy. Topics in philosophy may include theories of reality, theories of knowledge, theories of value, and their practical applications. Prerequisite(s): A student must be college ready in reading according to TSI college-ready standards.
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PHIL 1304 Introduction to World Religions CIP Code: 380201
Credit Hours: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Contact Hour Total: 48
A comparative study of world religions, including but not limited to Hinduism, Buddhism, Judaism, Christiantiy, and Islam. Prerequisite(s): A student must be college ready in reading according to TSI college-ready standards or have passed READ 306 with a grade of C or better.
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PHIL 1316 History of Religions I CIP Code: 380201
Credit Hours: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Contact Hour Total: 48
A comparative study of world religions, Philosophy 1316 surveys Near Eastern and Primal religions such as Judaism, Zoroastrianism, Christianity, Islam and Native American traditions. Prerequisite(s): A student must be college ready in reading according to TSI college-ready standards.
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PHIL 1317 History of Religions II CIP Code: 380201
Credit Hours: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Contact Hour Total: 48
A comparative study of world religions, Philosophy 1317 surveys religions of South Asia, East Asia, and Australia, including Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism, Daoism and Aboriginal traditions. Prerequisite(s): A student must be college ready in reading according to TSI college-ready standards.
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PHIL 2303 Introduction to Logic CIP Code: 380101
Credit Hours: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Contact Hour Total: 48
The purpose of the course is to introduce the student to symbolic logic, including syllogisms, propositional and predicate logic, and logical proofs in a system of rules. The course develops critical thinking skills, especially the ability to distinguish correct from incorrect reasoning, by an exploration of the major areas of modern symbolic logic. Among the topics covered are translating statements from natural to symbolic language, truth tables and natural deduction for propositional logic, models, and natural deduction for predicate logic.
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PHIL 2306 Introduction To Ethics CIP Code: 380101
Credit Hours: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Contact Hour Total: 48
The systematic evaluation of classical and/or contemporary ethical theories concerning the good life, human conduct in society, morals, and standards of value. Prerequisite(s): A student must be college ready in reading according to TSI college-ready standards.
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PHIL 2321 Philosophy Of Religion CIP Code: 380201
Credit Hours: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Contact Hour Total: 48
A study of the major issues in the philosophy of religion such as the existence and nature of God, the relationships between faith and reason, the nature of religious language, religious experience, and the problem of evil. The course surveys basic religious issues such as the existence and nature of God, religious and mystical experience, miracles, immorality, and the meaning of religious language and symbols. Prerequisite(s): A student must be college ready in reading according to TSI college-ready standards.
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Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist |
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PLAB 1323 Phlebotomy CIP Code: 511009
Credit Hours: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 1
Contact Hour Total: 64
Skill development in the performance of a varity of blood collection methods using proper techniques and standard precautions. Includes vacuum collection devices, syringes, capillary skin puncture, butterfly needles and blood culture, and specimen collection on adults, children, and infants. Emphasis on infection prevention, patient identification, specimen labeling, quality assurance, specimen handling, processing, accessioning, professionalism, ethics, and medical terminology. Co-enrolled: PLAB 1360 . Notes: Technical Dual Credit course.
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PLAB 1360 Clinical - Phlebotomy/Phlebotomist CIP Code: 511009
Credit Hours: 3
External Hours: 9
Contact Hour Total: 144
A health-related work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills, concepts. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional. Co-enrolled: PLAB 1323 . Notes: Technical Dual Credit course.
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PHED 1100 Fitness and Wellness CIP Code: 360108
Credit Hours: 1
Lecture Hours: 3
Contact Hour Total: 48
Instruction and participation in physical and recreational activities. A general overview of the human body. Scientific fundamentals of stress, fitness, nutrition, disease, and drug use. Interdisciplinary focus on wellness and longevity. Integrated physical activity experiences centering on principles and applications of the scientific basis of conditioning. Notes: Bryan Collegiate Only.
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PHED 1101 Ab/Glute Conditioning CIP Code: 360108
Credit Hours: 1
Lab Hours: 3
Contact Hour Total: 48
A fitness course emphasizing total body conditioning (concentrating on abdominal and gluteal muscle groups), proper technique, and overall physical and mental fitness.
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PHED 1102 Beginning Aerobics CIP Code: 360108
Credit Hours: 1
Lab Hours: 3
Contact Hour Total: 48
Beginning aerobics is a basic level fitness class emphasizing the importance of regular exercise, techniques, training effects and execution of a lifetime fitness plan.
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PHED 1104 Beach Volleyball CIP Code: 360108
Credit Hours: 1
Lab Hours: 3
Contact Hour Total: 48
A beginning level course emphasizing techniques for passing, setting, serving, serve receive, hitting, blocking, digging and transition geared for the sand court game. The course will familiarize students with rules, terminology, strategies, and beach volleyball play concepts.
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PHED 1105 Beginning Billiards CIP Code: 360108
Credit Hours: 1
Lab Hours: 3
Contact Hour Total: 48
A beginning level course that introduces fundamentals, exercises, and games to aid beginning and intermediate players in mastering pocket billiards.
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PHED 1107 Beginning Bowling CIP Code: 360108
Credit Hours: 1
Lab Hours: 3
Contact Hour Total: 48
A beginning level course emphasizing the basic fundamental bowling skills, rules, etiquette, safety, terminology and scoring.
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PHED 1109 Cardio Kickboxing CIP Code: 360108
Credit Hours: 1
Lab Hours: 3
Contact Hour Total: 48
A fitness course emphasizing total body conditioning (concentrating on basic kickboxing skills), proper technique, and overall physical and mental fitness.
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PHED 1110 Fitness Conditioning CIP Code: 360108
Credit Hours: 1
Lab Hours: 3
Contact Hour Total: 48
A fitness course emphasizing total body conditioning, cardiovascular and muscular endurance, proper technique and overall physical and mental wellness.
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PHED 1111 Beginning Golf CIP Code: 360108
Credit Hours: 1
Lab Hours: 3
Contact Hour Total: 48
A beginning level course emphasizing basic techniques for executing the golf swing. The course will familiarize students with rules, scoring, handicapping, club/shot selection, and etiquette of the game.
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PHED 1112 Intermediate Golf CIP Code: 360108
Credit Hours: 1
Lab Hours: 3
Contact Hour Total: 48
An extension of beginning golf, this course emphasizes perfecting the basics as well as introducing the pitch shot, middle irons and woods. The student will also be given instruction into Course Management which will provide the student with knowledge of how to plan their strategy to play the course. The grade is based on middle-iron and long-iron skills tests, fairway woods skills tests, driver skills tests, match play type competition, and written examinations. Notes: Golf Course Facility Fee.
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PHED 1113 Beginning Ice Skating CIP Code: 360108
Credit Hours: 1
Lab Hours: 3
Contact Hour Total: 48
A beginning level course that emphasizes proper skating techniques, safety and exploring the different types of ice skating.
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PHED 1115 Beginning Jazz Dance CIP Code: 360108
Credit Hours: 1
Lab Hours: 3
Contact Hour Total: 48
Beginning Jazz Dance places an emphasis on basic Jazz and Ballet skills. Students will learn basic skills and techniques, stretching, toning and choreography.
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PHED 1116 Intermediate Jazz Dance CIP Code: 360108
Credit Hours: 1
Lab Hours: 3
Contact Hour Total: 48
Intermediate Jazz Dance builds on the basic Jazz and Ballet skills learned in Beginning Jazz Dance. Students will learn variations of basic leaps and turns, stretching, toning and choreography techniques.
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PHED 1117 Pilates CIP Code: 360108
Credit Hours: 1
Lab Hours: 3
Contact Hour Total: 48
Pilates includes background knowledge of the activity and the application of appropriate basic floor techniques. Students will be introduced to standing Pilates, cardio Pilates, Yoga, and basic dance positions to expand skills learned.
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PHED 1118 Beginning Self Defense CIP Code: 360108
Credit Hours: 1
Lab Hours: 3
Contact Hour Total: 48
A beginning level course designed to build self-defense techniques, tactics, and awareness. Students will learn the importance of maintaining fitness levels, recognizing, assessing, and responding to potentially dangerous situations.
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PHED 1122 Volleyball CIP Code: 360108
Credit Hours: 1
Lab Hours: 3
Contact Hour Total: 48
A beginning level course emphasizing techniques for passing, setting, serving, serve receive, hitting, blocking, digging and transition. The course will familiarize students with rules, terminology, strategies, and team play concepts.
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PHED 1123 Beginning Weight Training CIP Code: 360108
Credit Hours: 1
Lab Hours: 3
Contact Hour Total: 48
A beginning level course that emphasizes fitness, proper lifting technique, safety and correct identity of exercises and muscle groups.
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PHED 1124 Beginning Scuba CIP Code: 360108
Credit Hours: 1
Lab Hours: 3
Contact Hour Total: 48
A beginning-level course that emphasizes safety and all the techniques and skills required of a lifetime PADI (Professional Association of Diving Instructors) Open Water Certification.
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PHED 1125 Weight Training For Women CIP Code: 360108
Credit Hours: 1
Lab Hours: 3
Contact Hour Total: 48
A beginning level course that emphasizes fitness, proper lifting technique, safety and correct identity of exercises and muscle groups.
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PHED 1126 Beginning Ice Hockey CIP Code: 360108
Credit Hours: 1
Lab Hours: 3
Contact Hour Total: 48
A beginning level course that emphasizes proper skating techniques, stick handling and safety.
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PHED 1127 Yoga CIP Code: 360108
Credit Hours: 1
Lab Hours: 3
Contact Hour Total: 48
A beginning level course emphasizing yoga postures, principles of movement and balance in yoga, breathing techniques, meditation techniques, stress reduction, and relaxation. The course will familiarize students with concepts and guidelines in fitness and wellness and encourage a physically active lifestyle.
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PHED 1128 Basketball CIP Code: 360108
Credit Hours: 1
Lab Hours: 3
Contact Hour Total: 48
A beginning level course emphasizing basic instruction in dribbling, passing, rebounding, and shooting. The course will familiarize students with the rules, terminology, offensive and defensive strategies, and the physical activity benefits of recreational basketball.
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PHED 1130 Women’s Step and Water Aerobics CIP Code: 360108
Credit Hours: 1
Lab Hours: 3
Contact Hour Total: 48
Step and Water Aerobics is a basic level fitness class emphasizing the importance of regular exercise techniques, training effects and execution of a lifetime fitness plan achieved by workouts in the water and on land.
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PHED 1131 Beginning Contemporary Jazz Dance CIP Code: 360108
Credit Hours: 1
Lab Hours: 3
Contact Hour Total: 48
Beginning Contemporary Dance places an emphasis on basic Jazz, Ballet and Hip Hop skills, combining all three techniques into a new style of dance. Students will learn basic techniques in each style and techniques in combining them into new movement. Stretching, toning and choreography techniques will be learned.
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PHED 1135 Beginning Broomball CIP Code: 360108
Credit Hours: 1
Lab Hours: 3
Contact Hour Total: 48
A beginning level course emphasizing basic broomball skills, rules, etiquette, safety, terminology and scoring to achieve a competent level of participation.
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PHED 1136 Beginning Figure Skating CIP Code: 360108
Credit Hours: 1
Lab Hours: 3
Contact Hour Total: 48
A beginning level course emphasizing a combination of grace and athleticism on the ice. Fundamentals of ice skating will be taught and polished, and students will work to develop new skills such as edges, turns, jumps and spins.
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PHED 1138 Beginning Taekwondo CIP Code: 360108
Credit Hours: 1
Lab Hours: 3
Contact Hour Total: 48
A beginning level course designed to introduce students to Taekwondo, a Korean martial art. Particular emphasis will be placed on forms, which are preset patterns of movements designed to simulate the use of offensive and defensive techniques, and on self-defense.
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PHED 1139 Women’s Self Defense CIP Code: 360108
Credit Hours: 1
Lab Hours: 3
Contact Hour Total: 48
A beginning level course designed to build self-defense techniques, tactics, and awareness. Students will learn the importance of maintaining fitness levels, recognizing, assessing and responding to potentially dangerous situations.
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PHED 1140 Beginning Tennis CIP Code: 360108
Credit Hours: 1
Lab Hours: 3
Contact Hour Total: 48
A beginning level course emphasizing fundamental skills of tennis (e.g. forehand and backhand, strokes, serve, return of serve and volley) and becoming familiar with the basic strategies, rules, tournament play and terminology involved with singles and doubles in beginning tennis. Students will also develop knowledge, skills, and physical activity with lifetime personal fitness and wellness.
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PHED 1141 Aerobic Walking CIP Code: 360108
Credit Hours: 1
Lab Hours: 3
Contact Hour Total: 48
This beginning level course introduces students to the basic concepts of walking for health and fitness. Proper techniques of walking (fitness, power, and race) as well as overall general fitness and nutritional guidelines will be stressed.
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PHED 1142 Strength Training for Athletic Professions CIP Code: 360108
Credit Hours: 1
Lab Hours: 3
Contact Hour Total: 48
This course builds upon basic skills and knowledge of weight training. This is an intermediate to experienced level course centered on athletic development and performance. This course emphasizes proper warmup, compound multi joint movements, Olympic lifts, metabolic conditioning, proper periodization, pre habilitation and correct identity of exercises and muscle groups. This is not an introductory level course.
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PHED 1151 Scuba 1 CIP Code: 360108
Credit Hours: 1
Lab Hours: 3
Contact Hour Total: 48
A beginning-level course that emphasizes safety and all the techniques and skills required to take the PADI Open Water. Prerequisite(s): Must be able to swim 200 yards any stroke no time limit or snorkel 300 yards (there is no time limit). Students must meet PADI Medical Requirements.
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PHED 1164 Introduction to Physical Fitness and Wellness CIP Code: 310501
Credit Hours: 1
Lab Hours: 3
Contact Hour Total: 48
This course will provide an overview of the lifestyle necessary for fitness and health. Students will participate in physiccal activities and assess their fitness status. Student will be introduced to proper nutrition, weight management, cardiovascular health, flexibility, and strength training.
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PHED 1301 Foundations Of Kinesiology CIP Code: 310501
Credit Hours: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Contact Hour Total: 48
The purpose of this course is to provide students with an introduction to human movement that includes the historical development of physical education, exercise science, and sport. This course offers the student both an introduction to the knowledge base, as well as, information on expanding career opportunities.
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PHED 1304 Personal Community Health CIP Code: 511504
Credit Hours: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Contact Hour Total: 48
This course provides an introduction to the fundamentals, concepts, strategies, applications, and contemporary trends related to understanding personal and/or community health issues. This course also focuses on empowering various populations with the ability to practice healthy living, promote healthy lifestyles, and enhance individual well-being.
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PHED 1306 First Aid CIP Code: 511504
Credit Hours: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Contact Hour Total: 48
Instruction and practice for emergency care. Designed to enable students to recognize and avoid hazards within their environment, to render intelligent assistance in case of accident or sudden illness, and to develop skills necessary for the immediate and temporary care of the victim. Successful completion of the course may enable the student to recieve a certificate from a nationally recognized agency.
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PHED 1308 Sports Officiating CIP Code: 310101
Credit Hours: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Contact Hour Total: 48
The purpose of this course is to study officiating requirements for sports and games with an emphasis on mechanics, rule interpretation, and enforcement.
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PHED 1309 Sports Officiating 2 CIP Code: 310101
Credit Hours: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Contact Hour Total: 48
Instruction in rules, interpretation, and mechanics of officiating selected sports. Sports Officiating 2 provides the student with the opportunity to develop knowledge, skills and the mechanics to become a certified baseball and softball High School official.
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