Mathematics (MATH)

School of Natural Sciences

Developmental Mathematics
Mathematics

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Developmental Mathematics

MATH M007/M005 Elementary Algebra with Lab (5 cr.) P: Proficiency in arithmetic and basic geometry. This version of Elementary Algebra is designed with a lab for students with little or no previous background in algebra. The class meets four times per week to provide opportunities for additional classroom activities and a thorough review of integers at the beginning of the course. Designed to teach elementary operations of equations, inequalities, polynomials, factoring, linear graphing, and problem solving. Prepares students for intermediate algebra or math for elementary teachers' courses. Credit does not apply toward a degree. Fall Sem., Spring Sem.

MATH M007 Elementary Algebra (3 cr.) P: Proficiency in arithmetic and basic geometry, placement by exam. Designed to review and/or teach elementary operations of equations, inequalities, polynomials, factoring, and linear graphing. Prepares students for intermediate algebra or math for elementary teachers' courses. Credit does not apply toward a degree. Fall Sem., Spring Sem., Summer.

MATH M007/M117 Combined Elementary/ Intermediate Algebra (6 cr.) P: Placement into M007 by examination. Designed to cover the topics of both M007 and M117 in one semester: factoring; rational, polynomial, and exponential expressions; linear, quadratic, and radical equations; linear systems; functions and graphing. M007 credit does not apply toward a degree and M117 credit does not apply toward the mathematical reasoning distribution requirement.

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Mathematics

Graphing calculators are required in many courses. Check the Schedule of Classes for information on the specific type of calculator for a given course. A mathematics resource lab with computer and tutoring resources is available in the Life Sciences Building. See www.ius.edu/mathlab for current information.

MATH A118 Finite Mathematics for the Social and Biological Sciences (3 cr.) P: Two years of high school algebra or M117. Quantitative reasoning, probability, elementary combinations, reading and interpreting graphs and tables, measuring central tendency and variation, scatter plots, correlation, regression. Intended to meet the finite math requirement for students who will be taking K300. Course uses applied examples from psychology, sociology, biology, and political science. Course taught using Excel for computation and graph production. Credit given for only one of A118 or M118.

MATH K300 Statistical Techniques (3 cr.) P: Two years of high school mathematics including algebra, placement by exam, or M117. R: M118. An introduction to statistics. Nature of statistical data. Ordering and manipulation of data. Measures of central tendency and dispersion. Elementary probability. Concepts of statistical inference decision; estimation and hypothesis testing. Special topics may include regression and correlation, analysis of variance, and nonparametric methods. Credit not given for ECON E280-E281 and MATH K300. Fall Sem., Spring Sem., Summer.

MATH M110 Excursions into Mathematics (3 cr.) P: One year each of high school algebra and geometry, or M007. A course designed to convey the flavor and spirit of mathematics, stressing reasoning and comprehension rather than technique. Not preparatory to other courses; mathematical topics may vary. This course does not count toward a major in mathematics.

MATH M117 Intermediate Algebra (3 cr.) P: Placement by exam and one year of high school algebra or M007. Factoring, rational expressions, fractional exponents, radicals, quadratic equations, linear and quadratic functions, and linear systems. Does not satisfy arts and sciences distribution requirement. Credit by examination not given. Fall Sem., Spring Sem., Summer.

MATH M118 Finite Mathematics (3 cr.) P: Two years of high school mathematics including algebra, placement by exam, or M117. Set theory, linear systems, matrices, probability, statistics and finance. Applications to problems from the social sciences. Fall Sem., Spring Sem., Summer.

MATH M119 Brief Survey of Calculus I (3 cr.) P: Placement by exam or M122. Introduction to calculus. Primarily for students in business and the social sciences. Not open to those who have had M215. For additional restrictions refer to M215-M216. Fall Sem., Spring Sem., Summer.

MATH M120 Brief Survey of Calculus II (3 cr.) P: M119. A continuation of M119 covering topics in elementary differential equations, calculus of functions of several variables, and infinite series. Intended for nonphysical science students. Not open to those who have had M216. For additional restrictions, refer to M215-M216. Spring Sem.

MATH M122 College Algebra (3 cr.) P: Two years of high school algebra and placement by exam, or M117. Designed to prepare students for M119 (calculus). Includes graphing linear and nonlinear functions, exponential and logarithmic functions, linear and nonlinear equations and inequalities. A student taking both M122 and M125 will receive only 3 credit hours toward graduation. Fall Sem., Spring Sem., and Summer.

MATH M125 Precalculus Mathematics (3 cr.) P: Two years of high school algebra and placement by exam, or M117. Designed to prepare students for M215 (Calculus). Algebraic operations, polynomials, functions and their graphs, conic sections, linear systems of equations, exponential and logarithmic functions. A student taking both M122 and M125 will receive only 3 credit hours toward graduation. Fall Sem., Spring Sem., Summer.

MATH M126 Trigonometric Functions (2 cr.) P or C: M125 or equivalent. Designed to develop the properties of the trigonometric functions to prepare for courses in calculus (M215-M216). Does not satisfy the mathematical reasoning distributional requirements. Fall Sem., Spring Sem., Summer.

MATH M215-M216 Analytic Geometry and Calculus I-II (5-5 cr.) P: Three years of high school mathematics including two years of algebra or M125 and M126. Coordinates, functions, straight line, limits, continuity, derivative and definite integral, applications, circles, conics, techniques of integration, infinite series. A student who has had M119 will receive 3 credits toward graduation for M215 and 5 credits for M216. Fall Sem., Spring Sem.

MATH M295 Readings and Research (1-3 cr.) Supervised problem solving. Admission only with permission of a member of the mathematics faculty who will act as supervisor. Does not count toward distribution requirements.

MATH M303 Linear Algebra for Undergraduates (3 cr.) P: M216. Introduction to theory of real and complex vector spaces. Coordinate systems, linear dependence, bases. Linear transformations and matrix calculus. Determinants and rank. Fall Sem.

MATH M305 Applied Mathematics in Business (3 cr.) P: MATH M117, ENG W131, sophomore standing or above. This is a project-oriented course in which mathematical modeling tools and decision processes will be used by teams of students to analyze and solve business problems for local business clients. Topics covered may include forecasting, quality control, inventory theory, queuing theory, or optimization. Credit given for only one of BUS K305 or MATH M305.

MATH M311 Calculus III (3 cr.) P: M216. Elementary geometry of 2, 3, and n-space, functions of several variables, partial differentiation, minimum and maximum problems, multiple integration. Fall Sem.

MATH M312 Calculus IV (3 cr.) P: M311. Intended for students majoring in the physical sciences and applied mathematics. Vector integral calculus (line integrals, Green's theorem, surface integrals, Stokes' theorem and applications). Topics in series expansions, including Fourier series and some applications. Introduction to functions of a complex variable (Cauchy-Riemann equations, Cauchy integral theorem, Laurent expansions and applications).

MATH M313 Elementary Differential Equations with Applications (3 cr.) P: M216. Ordinary differential equations of first order and linear equations of higher order with applications, series solutions, operational methods, Laplace transforms, and numerical techniques. Spring Sem.

MATH M315 Advanced Calculus for Applications (3 cr.) P: M311. Properties of real numbers, sequences and series of functions, vector analysis, line and surface, integrals, integral theorems.

MATH M347 Discrete Mathematical Models (3 cr.) P: M118 or equivalent. Introduction to the development and use of discrete mathematical models in the social, life, and management sciences; emphasis on models involving Markov chains, game theory, graph theory, and evolutionary systems. Credit not given toward major in mathematics.

MATH M360 Elements of Probability (3 cr.) P: M216 or equivalent. Introduction to mathematical theory of probability. Probability models, combinatoric problems, conditional probability and independence, random variables, distributions, densities, expectation, moments, Chebyshev inequality, generating functions of random variables, binomial, hypergeometric Poisson, uniform, gamma, normal and related distributions, joint distributions, laws of large numbers, normal approximation applications. Fall Sem.

MATH M363 Sample Survey Techniques (3 cr.) P: Two years of high school mathematics including algebra, K300 or equivalent, or consent of instructor. Techniques; simple random, stratified, systematic, cluster, proportions, ratios, percentages; sample size, and sources of error in surveys.

MATH M366 Elements of Statistical Inference (3 cr.) P: M360. Sampling distributions (Chi square, t and F distributions), order, statistical decisions, and inference. Hypothesis-testing concepts, Neyman/Pearson lemma, likelihood ratio tests, power of tests. Point estimation, methods of moments, maximum likelihood, Cramer-Rao bound, properties of estimators. Interval estimation, applications. Regression, correlation, analysis of variance, nonparametric methods. Spring Sem.

MATH M371 Elementary Computational Methods (3 cr.) P: M216, CSCI C201, consent of instructor. Programming for digital computers and their use in numerical problems, function evaluation, polynomials and simultaneous linear equations, convergence of iterative procedures, errors, quadrature, simple differential equations.

MATH M380 History of Mathematics (3 cr.) P: M119 or M215. Brief study of development of algebra and trigonometry; practical, demonstrative, and analytic geometry; calculus, famous problems, calculating devices; famous people in these fields and chronological outlines in comparison with outlines in the sciences, history, philosophy, and astronomy.

MATH M391 Foundations of the Number Systems (3 cr.) P: M216. Sets, functions and relations groups, real and complex numbers. Bridges the gap between elementary and advanced courses. Recommended for students with insufficient background for 400-level courses, for M.A.T. candidates, and for students in education. Not open to students who have received credit for M403, M413, or M421.

MATH M403-M404 Introduction to Modern Algebra I-II (3-3 cr.) P: M303 or M391 or consent of instructor. Study of groups, rings, fields (usually including Galois theory), with applications to linear transformations. Fall Sem., Spring Sem.

MATH M405 Number Theory (3 cr.) P: M216. Numbers and their representation, divisibility and factorization, primes and their distribution, number theoretic functions, congruences, primitive roots, diophantine equations, quadratic residues, sums of squares, number theory and analysis, algebraic numbers, irrational and transcendental numbers.

MATH M406 Topics in Mathematics (3 cr.) Selected topics in various areas of mathematics not covered by the standard courses. May be repeated for credit.

MATH M413-M414 Introduction to Analysis I-II (3-3 cr.) P: M311 and M391. Modern theory of real number system, limits, functions, sequences and series, Riemann-Stieljes integral, and special topics.

MATH M415 Elementary Complex Variables with Applications (3 cr.) P: M311 or consent of instructor. Algebra and geometry of complex numbers, elementary functions of a complex variable, power series, contour integration, calculus of residues, conformal mapping, applications to physics.

MATH M420 Metric Space Topology (3 cr.) P: M303 or M391 or consent of instructor. Topology of Euclidean and metric spaces. Limits and continuity of functions in such spaces. Topological properties of metric spaces such as separation properties, connectedness, and compactness. Complete metric spaces. Elementary general topology.

MATH M421-M422 Introduction to Topology I-II (3-3 cr.) P: M303 and M311. Introduction to point set topology with emphasis on metric spaces. Continuity, Cortesian products, connectedness, compactness, completeness. Elements of homotopy theory, fundamental group and covering spaces, elementary homology theory, applications to simplicial complexes and manifolds.

MATH M425 Graph (Network) Theory and Combinatorial Theory (3 cr.) P: M303. Graph theory: basic concepts, connectivity, planarity, coloring theorems, matroid theory, network programming, and selected topics. Combinatorial theory: generating functions, incidence matrices, block designs, perfect difference sets, selection theorems, enumeration, and other selected topics.

MATH M435 Introduction to Differential Geometry (3 cr.) P: M311 and M303. Introduction to the geometry of curves and surfaces. Topics include arc length, torsion, Frenet formulae, metrics, curvature, and surface theory.

MATH M436 Introduction to Geometries (3 cr.) P: M391 or consent of instructor. Non-Euclidean geometry, axiom system. Plane projective geometry, Desarguesian planes, perspectives, coordinates in the real projective plane. The group of projective transformations and subgeometries corresponding to subgroups. Models for geometries. Circular transformations. Spring Sem.

MATH M441-M442 Applied Mathematics I-II (3-3 cr.) P: M311 and M313 or consent of instructor. Advanced calculus preliminaries, first-order equations, derivation and classification of the classical equations of mathematical physics, wave and heat equation, separation of variables, Fourier series, special functions, Sturm-Liouville theory, Green's function, Fourier and Laplace transform, Laplace equation, Volterra and Fredholm integral equations, calculus of variations.

MATH M447 Mathematical Models and Applications I (3 cr.) P: M303, M311, and M360, which may be taken concurrently, or consent of instructor. Formation and study of mathematical models used in the biological, social, and management sciences. Mathematical topics include games, graphs, Markov and Poisson processes, mathematical programming, queues, and equations of growth. Suitable for secondary school teachers.

MATH M471 Numerical Analysis I (3 cr.) P: M303 and M313, or consent of instructor. Solution of linear systems, eigenvalue problems, solutions of nonlinear equations by iterative methods, functional approximation and interpolation, numerical integration, initial-value and boundary-value problems.

MATH M490 Problem Seminar (3 cr.) P: M303, M403, or M413 (M403 or M413 may be concurrent), and consent of instructor. Introduction to research techniques for advanced undergraduates, based on problems from parts of the regular curriculum, such as linear algebra, topology, probability, and analysis. Emphasis will be on problems of both current and historical interest but usually not in the standard literature.

MATH M493 Senior Thesis in Mathematics (1 cr.) P: M403 or M413. The student must write and present a paper (senior thesis) on a topic agreed upon by the student and the department chairperson or advisor delegated by the chairperson.

MATH T101 Mathematics for Elementary Teachers I (3 cr.) P: One year each of high school algebra and geometry, M007. Problem solving with and operations on whole numbers, integers, and rational numbers. Prime numbers and elementary number theory. Other bases and exponents. Equations and inequalities over the real number system. Open only to elementary education students. Does not count toward divisional distribution requirements. Fall Sem., Spring Sem., Summer.

MATH T102 Mathematics for Elementary Teachers II (3 cr.) P: T101. Problem solving with decimals, percents, math of finance. Elements of set theory. Functions and logic. Elementary combinatorics, probability, and statistics. Does not count toward mathematical reasoning distribution requirements. Fall Sem., Spring Sem., Summer.

MATH T103 Mathematics for Elementary Teachers III (3 cr.) P: T101. Basic introduction to geometric concepts, including definitions, properties, congruence and similarity of plane and 3-dimensional figures. Geometric constructions and translations of the plane. Problem solving with geometric measurements of perimeter, area, surface area, and volume. Does not count toward mathematical reasoning distribution requirements. Fall Sem., Spring Sem., Summer.

MATH T321 Intuitive Topology I (3 cr.) P: M216 or consent of instructor. Intuitive description of topology, including networks and maps, topological equivalence, classification of surfaces, spheres with topological equivalence, classification of surfaces, spheres with handles, Jordan curve theorem, transformations, and fixed-point theorems.

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Mechanical Engineering Technology (MET)

Purdue

CGT110 Technical Graphics Communication (3 cr.) Class 2, Lab 2. P: MATH M125 (IU). Basic course in drawing; orthographic projection, pictorial drawing, print reading, and reproduction of drawings; problems designed to develop practical reasoning and good drafting techniques.

EET214 Electricity Fundamentals (3 cr.) Class 2, Lab 2. (NOT OPEN TO EET students.) P: MATH M125/M126. An introduction to elemental electrical components and their characteristics, basic electrical components and their characteristics, basic electrical theory and use of basic laboratory test equipment, electrical motors, and industrial motor controls.

MET102 Production Drawing (3 cr.) Class 1, Lab 5. P: CGT110. Application of principles of engineering drawing to detail, assembly, design layout, equipment installations, and related drawings. Includes an introduction to computer-aided drafting.

MET111 Applied Statics (3 cr.) Class 2, Lab 2. P: MATH M125, MATH M126 (IU), MET160. A study of force systems, resultants and equilibrium, trusses, frames, beams, shear, and moments in beams.

MET141 Materials I (3 cr.) Class 2-3, Lab 2-3. An overview of the characteristics and applications of materials commonly used in industry. Includes the primary processes used in producing these materials and changing their characteristics, and processes such as heat treatment and the hot and cold working of materials to meet the varied applications in industry.

MET142 Manufacturing Processes I (3 cr.) Class 2-3, Lab 3. P: MET141. A survey of basic casting, welding, and joining processes. Foundry areas include patterns, cores, molding, melting, and cleaning. Basic arc, gas, TIG, and MIG welding methods are presented as well as the metallurgy of welding processes.

MET162 Analytical Tools in MET (1 cr.) Class 1. The skills needed to solve technical problems in Mechanical Engineering Technology are developed. Instruction is given in analytical problem-solving techniques. The electronic calculator, the factor-label method of unit conversions and engineering graphs, are used to solve problems.

MET211 Applied Strength of Materials (4 cr.) Class 3, Lab 2. P: MET111. Principles of applied strength of materials primarily with reference to mechanical design.

MET213 Dynamics (3 cr.) Class 3. P: MET111 and MA221. Applied fundamentals of dynamic forces, including displacement, velocities, accelerations, work, energy, power, impulse, momentum, and impact.

MET214 Machine Elements (3 cr.) Class 3. P: MET211 and MET213. The theories and methods developed in MET111 Applied Statics; MET213 Dynamics; and MET211 Applied Strength of Materials are applied to the selection of basic machine components. The course will develop the fundamental principles required for the selection of the individual elements of which a machine is composed.

MET220 Heat/Power I (3 cr.) Class 2, Lab 2. P: MA221, MET160. Principles of thermodynamics and fluid dynamics as applied to the conservation laws of mass and energy, prime movers, and power cycles.

MET230 Fluid Power (3 cr.) Class 2, Lab 2. P: MET160. A study of compressible and incompressible fluid statics and dynamics as applied to industrial hydraulic and pneumatic circuits and controls.

MET242 Manufacturing Processes II (3 cr.) Class 2, Lab 2. P: MET141. A basic survey of manufacturing processes and tools used by industry to convert bars, forgings, castings, plate, and sheet materials into finished products. Includes the basic mechanics of material removal and forming, measuring, quality control, and safety of operations.

MET299 Mechanical Engineering Technology (1-9 cr.) Class 0-3, Lab 2-6. Hours and subject matter to be arranged by staff. Primarily for third- or fourth-semester students with special aptitudes.

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Microbiology (MICR)

School of Natural Sciences

MICR J200 Microbiology and Immunology (3 cr.) P: ANAT A215, CHEM C101-C102, and PHSL P215, or equivalent. For students in the bachelor's degree curricula in the School of Nursing; others by consent of instructor. Concurrent or previous registration in microbiology laboratory MICR J201 is recommended. Consideration of pathogenic bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites in human disease; immunology and host-defense mechanisms.

MICR J201 Microbiology Laboratory (1 cr.) C: J200. Bacteriological techniques: microscopy, asepsis, pure culture, identification. Biology of microorganisms; action of antimicrobial agents. Representative immunological reactions. Recognition of pathogenic fungi and animal parasites. (Lab fee required.)

MICR M310 Microbiology (3 cr.) P: L101, L102. C: MICR M315. Introduction to microorganisms and viruses as model systems for comparative studies of cytology, metabolism, nutrition, genetics, and intracellular regulatory mechanisms, with emphasis on medical microbiology.

MICR M315 Microbiology: Laboratory (2 cr.) P: MICR M310 concurrently. Exercises and demonstrations to yield proficiency in principles and techniques of cultivation and utilization of microorganisms under aseptic conditions. (Lab fee required.)

MICR M350 Microbial Physiology and Biochemistry (3 cr.) P: L101, L102, MICR M310 and MICR M315 (lab). Concurrent: M360. Intended for biology and chemistry majors. Introduction to microbial biochemistry and physiology; nutrition, growth, and metabolism of selected bacteria.

MICR M360 Microbial Physiology Laboratory (3 cr.) Concurrent: MICR M350. Introduction to techniques for fractionation, isolation, and purification of cellular components. Analysis of bacterial growth, enzyme purification, chromatographic analysis of proteins and other metabolites, and gel electrophoresis. (Lab fee required.)

MICR M420 Environmental Microbiology (3 cr.) P: L101, L102, and CHEM C341. C: BIOL L474. Role of microorganisms in various ecosystems. Detection and enumeration of microorganisms and their products from various environments.

MICR M485 Microbial Genetics Laboratory (3 cr.) P: Genetics lecture and lab or permission of instructor. The genetics of E. coli, B. subtilis, and their viruses. Techniques include transformation, mutation, bacterial recombination, transduction, transposition, molecular cloning, restriction mapping, Southern blotting, and other recombinant DNA techniques. (Lab fee required.)

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Military (MIL)

Military

*Students should consult with Army ROTC Program for current course descriptions.

MIL G101 Organizational Leadership

MIL G201 Leader and Team Development

MIL G301 Operations and Decision Making

MIL G302 U.S. Army Leadership and Tactics

MIL G314 Army Physical Training I

MIL G401 Army Training Management System

MIL G414 Army Physical Training III

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Music (MUS)

School of Arts and Letters

Graduate-level study is available in applied music, ensemble, and some literature and theory courses with permission of the instructor. Please contact the Music Department Office at (812) 941-2655 for further information.

Music History and Literature
Music Theory and Musicianship
Music Composition and Technology
Music Business
Applied Music Instruction
Piano
Voice
Guitar
Brass
Strings
Woodwinds
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Music History and Literature

MUS M110 History of Rock and Popular Music (3 cr.) An introduction to the history of various styles of rock and popular music and to the music of significant composers and performers in these genre. For the nonmajor.

MUS M174 Music for the Listener I (3 cr.) An introduction to the art of music and its materials, to symphonic music, opera, and other types of classical music and to the works of the great composers. For the nonmajor.

MUS M201-M202 Literature of Music I-II (3-3 cr.) Music history from 1600 to 1900. Designed to develop a perspective of the evolution of music in its social-cultural milieu, to familiarize students with a repertoire of representative compositions, and to develop critical and analytical listening skills. Nonmusic majors with some musical background may enroll with consent of the instructor. Required for all music majors.

MUS M375 Survey of Ethnic and Popular Musics of the World (3 cr.) A study of music of other nations and cultures and including Native American, Asian, Middle Eastern, and African American musics. For the nonmajor.

MUS M403 History of Music I (3 cr.) P: M201-M202 or equivalent. A survey and analysis of music from the beginning of Western civilization to 1600. Style analysis of representative compositions; relationship of music to social-cultural background of each epoch. Introduces students to basic research methods and techniques in music history. Required for all music majors.

MUS M404 History of Music II (3 cr.) P: M201-M202 or equivalent. A survey and analysis of music from 1900 to the present. Introduces students to basic research methods and techniques in music history. Required for all music majors.

MUS M530 Contemporary Music (3 cr.) Trends in European and American concert music from about 1910 to the present, with emphasis on post-World War II developments.

MUS M540 Music for the Listener (3 cr.) For graduate students outside the department of music and undergraduates with consent of instructor. A study of the place of music and the other performing arts in society; philosophy and aesthetic theory in the arts; development of critical standards; listening to music; concert and opera attendance.

MUS M543-M544 Keyboard Literature I and II (3-3 cr.) A survey of literature for stringed keyboard instruments (piano and harpsichord) from the age of Bach to the twentieth century. Historical, stylistic, formal, and aesthetic features. I. From 1700 to 1830. II. From 1830 to present.

MUS M566 A Survey of Ethnic and Popular Musics of the World (3 cr.) A study of the music of other nations and cultures including Native American, Asian, Middle Eastern, and African American musics. For the nonmajor.

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Music Theory and Musicianship

MUS E241 Introduction to Music Fundamentals (3 cr.) Basic music theory and beginning piano. Requirement for special education and elementary education. Also for the nonmajor who wishes to learn the basics of music notation and theory.

MUS G370 Techniques for Conducting (2 cr.) P: T113. Principles and practice of basic conducting techniques in music of various periods and styles.

MUS T113-T114 Music Theory I and II (3 cr.) P: E241 or permission of instructor. Study of the principles of eighteenth and nineteenth century common practice music. Involves analysis and composition of melody, harmony, counterpoint, and simple forms. Required for music majors.

MUS T115-T116 Ear Training I-II (1 cr.) Designed to develop basic performing and listening skills of the student. Includes drills in ear-training, dictation, and sight-singing. Required for music majors.

MUS T215-T216 Ear Training III-IV (1 cr.) Designed to develop advanced performing and listening skills of the student. Includes drills in ear-training, dictation, and sight-singing. Required for music majors except music business.

MUS T417 Analysis of Tonal Music (3 cr.) P: T113-T114. Builds on the foundation of first-year theory. Development of contrapuntal skills through appropriate exercises and analysis of polyphonic styles from selected periods. Also systematically incorporates chromatic harmony with an intensive study of music styles; integrates chordal vocabulary with larger formal processes. Required for all music majors except music business.

MUS T418 Music and Ideas (3 cr.) P: T417. Study of various compositional practices of the twentieth century. Emphasis on creative writing and an analytical understanding of a wide variety of theoretical and aesthetic ideas. Required for all music majors except music business.

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Music Composition and Technology

MUS A101 Introduction to Audio Technology (2 cr.) Introduction to the equipment and techniques employed in audio recording and reinforcement, including basic audio theory, analog and digital recording, microphone placement, mixing, and editing.

MUS A301-A302 Studio Resources I and II (2-2 cr.) P: E241 or higher. An introduction to techniques and equipment used in the electronic music lab. Past musical study and experience required. A301 required for all music majors.

MUS K200 Composition for Nonmajors (3 cr.) Permission of instructor required. Writing and analysis under professional guidance in private consultations and class discussions.

MUS K300 Composition for Majors (3 cr.) P: T114 or permission of instructor. Writing and analysis under professional guidance in private consultations and class discussions. May be repeated for credit.

MUS K312 Arranging for Instrumental and Vocal Groups (2 cr.) P: T114. Fundamental techniques of scoring music for vocal and instrumental ensembles. Required for composition concentration where it must be taken prior to senior year.

MUS K403-K404 Electronic Studio Resources I and II (2-2 cr.) P: A301-A302. Continued study in electronic music laboratory emphasizing the creative application of resources introduced in A301-A302.

MUS K406 Projects in Electronic Music (cr. arr.) P: A401-A402. Final senior project for music technology majors.

MUS K402 Senior Composition Recital (cr. arr.)

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Music Business

MUS U411 Concert Management (3 cr.) On national and local level. Mechanics of management, booking of concert artists and attractions, organized-audience plan, local concert series, symphony management.

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Applied Music Instruction

Private studio instruction is offered at all levels. Levels may be repeated for credit (2 credit hours each semester). Applied music fee is required for all students. Those interested in studying instruments not listed below should consult the music department office. Students who complete two semesters of private study should consult with the music program coordinator for registration in a higher course level. Senior recital courses (402 numbers) should be arranged with the department before registration.

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Piano

MUS E493 Piano Pedagogy (3 cr.) P: Permission of the instructor. Techniques and methods for teaching piano. Includes observation of private lessons.

MUS P100 Applied Piano for Nonmajors (2 cr.)

MUS P101-P102 Beginning Class Piano I-II (2-2 cr.) Class piano instruction for beginning students.

MUS P200 Applied Piano for Nonmajors (2 cr.)

MUS P260 Applied Piano for Majors (2 cr.)

MUS P305, P405 Applied Piano for Majors (2 cr.)

MUS P402 Senior Piano Recital Must be taken concurrently with applied study.

MUS X002 Piano Accompanying (2 cr.) P: Permission of the instructor. Techniques of vocal and instrumental accompanying. Students will be assigned to studio or choral accompanying.

MUS X421 Piano Ensemble (1 cr.) Chamber music involving two pianos/four hands, or one piano/four hands.

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Voice

MUS E494 Intro to Vocal Pedagogy (3 cr.) P: Permission of the instructor. Techniques and methods for teaching beginning voice students. Includes observation of private lessons.

MUS U230 Foreign Language for Singers (3 cr.) Study of language techniques, diction, international phonetic alphabet, and pronunciation fundamentals.

MUS V100 Applied Voice for Nonmajors (2 cr.)

MUS V101-V102 Beginning Class Voice I-II (2-2 cr.) Class voice instruction for beginning students.

MUS V200 Applied Voice for Nonmajors (2 cr.)

MUS V260 Applied Voice for Majors (2 cr.)

MUS V305, V405 Applied Voice for Majors (2 cr.)

MUS V402 Senior Voice Recital Must be taken concurrently with applied study.

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Guitar

MUS L100 Applied Guitar for Nonmajors (2 cr.)

MUS L101-L102 Beginning Class Guitar I-II (2-2 cr.) Class guitar instruction for beginning students.

MUS L200 Applied Guitar for Nonmajors (2 cr.)

MUS L260 Applied Guitar for Majors (2 cr.)

MUS L300, L400 Applied Guitar for Majors (2 cr.)

MUS L402 Senior Guitar Recital Must be taken concurrently with applied study.

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Brass

MUS B110 Applied Horn for Nonmajors

MUS B120 Applied Trumpet for Nonmajors

MUS B130 Applied Trombone for Nonmajors

MUS B140 Applied Baritone for Nonmajors

MUS B150 Applied Tuba for Nonmajors

MUS B260, B315, B410 Applied Horn

MUS B270, B325, B420 Applied Trumpet

MUS B280, B335, B435 Applied Trombone

MUS B280, B340, B440 Applied Baritone

MUS B290, B345, B450 Applied Tuba

MUS B402 Senior Brass Recital Must be taken concurrently with applied study.

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Strings

MUS S110 Applied Violin for Nonmajors

MUS S120 Applied Viola for Nonmajors

MUS S130 Applied Cello for Nonmajors

MUS S140 Applied Bass for Nonmajors

MUS S260, S315, S410 Applied Violin

MUS S270, S325, S420 Applied Viola

MUS S280, S335, S430 Applied Cello

MUS S290, S345, S440 Applied Bass

MUS S402 Senior String Recital Must be taken concurrently with applied study.

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Woodwinds

MUS W110 Applied Flute for Nonmajors

MUS W120 Applied Oboe for Nonmajors

MUS W130 Applied Clarinet for Nonmajors

MUS W140 Applied Bassoon for Nonmajors

MUS W150 Applied Saxophone for Nonmajors

MUS W240, W345, W445 Applied Bassoon

MUS W250, W355, W455 Applied Saxophone

MUS W260, W315, W415 Applied Flute

MUS W270, W325, W425 Applied Oboe

MUS W280, W335, W435 Applied Clarinet

MUS W402 Senior Woodwind Recital Must be taken concurrently with applied study.

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Other

MUS D100 Applied Percussion for Nonmajors

MUS D260, D305, D405 Applied Percussion

MUS D402 Senior Percussion Recital Must be taken concurrently with applied study.

MUS H100 Applied Harp for Nonmajors

MUS H260, H305, H405 Applied Harp

MUS H402 Senior Harp Recital Must be taken concurrently with applied study.

MUS Q100 Applied Organ for Nonmajors

MUS Q260, Q305, Q405 Applied Organ

MUS Q402 Senior Organ Recital Must be taken concurrently with applied study.

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Ensembles

Students may participate in chorus, madrigal singers, pop singers, orchestra, concert band, or any other performing ensemble with or without registering for university credit. All ensembles require permission of conductor or audition. Music majors or potential music majors should refer to degree requirements in music. Ensembles are also available for graduate credit. Please contact the music office for more information.

MUS X040 IU Southeast Orchestra (1 cr.)

MUS X040 University Concert Band (1 cr.)

MUS X040 Commonwealth Brass Band (1 cr.)

MUS X070 University Choral Arts Society (1 cr.) Large, choral ensemble dedicated to performing great choral masterpieces of the eighteenth through twentieth centuries. Open to all students, faculty, staff, and community members.

MUS X070 Concert Choir (1 cr.) For students, faculty, and staff. Performs standard classical accompanied and a cappella choral repertoire. Audition required.

MUS X341 Guitar Ensemble (1 cr.)

MUS X350 Jazz Ensemble (1 cr.)

MUS X423 Chamber Music (1 cr.) Performance and analysis of selected chamber music involving piano, strings, and winds.

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Nursing (NURS)

School of Nursing

Bachelor of Science in Nursing Courses
R.N. Mobility Option Courses

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Bachelor of Science in Nursing Courses

B232 Introduction to the Discipline of Nursing: Theory, Practice, Research (3 cr.) This course focuses on core theoretical concepts of nursing practice: health, wellness, illness, wholism, caring environment, self-care, uniqueness of persons, interpersonal relationships, and decision making. This course helps the student understand nursing's unique contributions to meeting societal needs through integrating theory, research, and practice.

B233 Health and Wellness (4 cr.) This course focuses on the use of concepts from nursing, nutrition, pharmacology, and biopsychosocial sciences to critically examine the determinates of health, wellness, and illness across the lifespan. Environmental, sociocultural, and economic factors that influence health care practices are emphasized. Theories of health, wellness, and illness are related to health promotion, disease prevention, illness prevention, and nursing interventions.

B244 Comprehensive Health Assessment (2 cr.) This course focuses on helping students acquire skills to conduct a comprehensive health assessment, including the physical, psychological, social, functional, and environmental aspects of health. The process of data collection, interpretation, documentation, and dissemination of assessment data will be addressed.

B245 Comprehensive Health Assessment: Practicum (2 cr.) Students will have the opportunity to use interview, observation, percussion, palpation, inspection, and auscultation in assessing clients across the lifespan in simulated and actual environments.

B248 Science and Technology of Nursing (2 cr.) This course focuses on the fundamentals of nursing from a theoretical research base. It provides an opportunity for basic care nursing skills development. Students will be challenged to use critical thinking and problem solving in developing the ability to apply an integrated nursing therapeutics approach for clients experiencing health alterations across the lifespan.

B249 Science and Technology of Nursing: Practicum (2 cr.) Students will have the opportunity to demonstrate fundamental nursing skills in the application of nursing care for clients across the lifespan.

H351 Alterations in Neuropsychological Health (3 cr.) P: All sophomore-level courses. C: H352, H353, and H354. This course focuses on individuals and small groups experiencing acute and chronic neuropsychological disorders. Content includes the effect of the brain-body disturbances on health functioning. Other content areas are growth and development, stress, mental status, nurse-client relationships, psychopharmacology, and nursing approaches for clients experiencing DSM-IV neuropsychological disorders.

H352 Alterations in Neuropsychological Health: The Practicum (2 cr.) P: All sophomore-level courses. Concurrent: H351, H353, and H354. Students will provide nursing care to individuals and small groups who are experiencing acute and chronic neuropsychological disturbances related to psychiatric disorders. Student experiences will be with individuals and small groups in supervised settings such as acute care, community-based, transitional, and/or the home.

H353 Alterations in Health I (3 cr.) P: All sophomore-level courses. C: H351, H352, and H354. This course focuses on the pathophysiology and holistic nursing care management of clients experiencing acute and chronic problems. Students will use critical thinking and problem-solving skills to plan intervention appropriate to health care needs.

H354 Alterations in Health I: The Practicum (2 cr.) P: All sophomore-level courses. Concurrent: H351, H352, and H353. Students will apply the science and technology of nursing to perform all independent, dependent, and interdependent care functions. Students will engage clients in a variety of settings to address alterations in health functioning, identify health care needs, and determine the effectiveness of interventions given expected outcomes.

H361 Alterations in Health II (3 cr.) P: All sophomore-level courses; H351, H352, H353, and H354. C: H362, H363, H364, H365. This course builds on Alterations in Health I and continues to focus on pathophysiology and holistic nursing care management of clients experiencing acute and chronic health problems and their associated needs.

H362 Alterations in Health II: The Practicum (2 cr.) P: All sophomore-level courses; H351, H352, H353, and H354. C: H361, H363, H364, and H365. Students will continue to apply the science and technology of nursing to perform all independent, dependent, and interdependent care functions. Students will engage clients in a variety of settings to address alterations in health functioning.

H363 The Developing Family and Child (3 cr.) P: All sophomore-level courses; H351, H352, H353, and H354. C: H361, H362, H364, and H365. This course focuses on the needs of individuals and their families who are facing the phenomena of growth and development during the childbearing and child rearing phases of family development. Factors dealing with preserving, promoting, and restoring healthy status of family members will be emphasized.

H364 The Developing Family and Child: The Practicum (3 cr.) P: All sophomore-level courses; H351, H352, H353, and H354. C: H361, H362, H363, and H365. Students will have the opportunity to work with childbearing and child-rearing families, including those experiencing alterations in health.

H365 Nursing Research (3 cr.) P: All sophomore-level courses; H351, H352, H353, and H354. C: H361, H362, H363, and H364. This course focuses on development of the student's skills in using the research process to define clinical research problems and to determine the usefulness of research in clinical decisions related to practice. The critique of nursing and nursing-related research studies will be emphasized in identifying applicability to nursing practice.

K490 Lifespan Practicum (1 cr.) Students will make assessments and observations of individuals in various stages of growth and development. P: PSY P101. C: B310. NOTE: B310 and K490 substitute for B230 Developmental Issues and Health, offered on other IU campuses.

S470 Restorative Health Related to Multi-System Failures (3 cr.) P: All junior-level courses. C: S471, S472, and S473. This course focuses on the pathophysiology and nursing care management of clients experiencing multi-system alterations in health status. Correlations among complex system alterations and nursing interventions to maximize health potential are emphasized.

S471 Restorative Health Related to Multi-System Failures: The Practicum (2 cr.) P: All junior-level courses. C: S470, S472, and S473. Students will apply the nursing process to the care of clients experiencing acute multisystem alterations in health.

S472 A Multisystem Approach to the Health of the Community (3 cr.) P: All junior-level courses. C: S470, S471, and S473. This course focuses on the complexity and diversity of groups or aggregates within communities and their corresponding health care needs. Through a community assessment of health trends, demographics, epidemiological data, and social/political-economics issues in local and global communities, the student will be able to determine effective interventions for community-centered care.

S473 A Multi-System Approach to the Health of the Community: Practicum (2 cr.) P: All junior-level courses. C: S470, S471, and S472. Students will have the opportunity to apply the concepts of community assessment, program planning, prevention, and epidemiology to implement and evaluate interventions for community-centered care to groups or aggregates. Professional nursing will be practiced in collaboration with diverse groups within a community.

S481 Nursing Management (2 cr.) P: All junior-level courses; S470, S471, S472, and S473. C: S482, S483, S484, and S485. This course focuses on the development of management skills assumed by professional nurses, including delegation of responsibilities, networking, facilitation of groups, conflict resolution, leadership, case management, and collaboration. Concepts addressed include organizational structure, change, managing quality and performance, workplace diversity, budgeting and resource allocation, and delivery systems.

S482 Nursing Management: The Practicum (3 cr.) P: All junior-level courses; S470, S471, S472, and S473. C: S481, S483, S484, and S485. Students will have the opportunity to apply professional management skills in a variety of nursing leadership roles.

S483 Clinical Nursing Practice Capstone (3 cr.) P: All junior-level courses; S470, S471, S472, and S473. C: S481, S482, S484, and S485. Students will have the opportunity to demonstrate competencies consistent with program outcomes and to refine their nursing care practice skills. Students will collaborate with faculty and a preceptor in choosing a care setting, planning and organizing a learning experience, and practicing professional nursing in a safe and effective manner.

S484 Research Utilization Seminar (1 cr.) P: All junior-level courses; S470, S471, S472, and S473. C: S481, S482, S483, and S485. This course focuses on students' abilities to refine their critical/analytical skills in evaluating clinical research for applicability to nursing practice. Students will examine the role of evaluation, action research, and research findings in assuring quality of nursing care and in solving relevant problems arising from clinical practices.

S485 Professional Growth and Empowerment (3 cr.) P: All junior-level courses; S470, S471, S472, and S473. C: S481, S482, S483, and S484. This course focuses on issues related to professional practice, career planning, personal goal setting, and empowerment of self and others. Students will discuss factors related to job performance, performance expectations and evaluation, reality orientation, and commitment to life-long learning.

Z480 B.S.N. Portfolio Review for Course Substitution (0-6 cr.) Noncredit course. The portfolio review process is available to all undergraduate students who believe that they can meet the learning objectives/competencies required of a specific nursing course within their program of study. The portfolio is a mechanism used to validate the acquisition of knowledge and skills congruent with course expectations and student learning outcomes. The portfolio provides objective evidence that students have acquired the content and skills through prior learning and/or practice experiences.

Z490 Clinical Experience in Nursing (1-6 cr.) P: Successful completion of junior-level courses or permission of instructor. Planned and supervised clinical experiences in the area of the student's major interest.

Z492 Individual Study in Nursing (1-6 cr.) P: Successful completion of junior-level courses or permission of instructor. Opportunity for the nursing student to pursue independent study of topics in nursing under the guidance of a selected faculty member.

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B244 Comprehensive Health Assessment (2 cr.) This course focuses on helping students acquire skills to conduct a comprehensive health assessment, including the physical, psychological, social, functional, and environmental aspects of health. The process of data collection, interpretation, documentation, and dissemination of assessment data will be addressed.

B245 Comprehensive Health Assessment: Practicum (2 cr.) Students will have the opportunity to use interview, observation, percussion, palpation, inspection, and auscultation in assessing clients across the lifespan in simulated and actual environments.

B304 Professional Nursing Seminar I (3 cr.) This course focuses on core theoretical concepts of professional nursing practice, including health, wellness, illness, self-care and caring, disease prevention, and health promotion. Students will be expected to explore theoretical premises and research related to the unique wellness perspectives and health beliefs of people across the lifespan in developing care outcomes consistent with maximizing individual potentials for wellness.

B404 Professional Nursing Seminar II (3 cr.) This course focuses on the application of nursing theory and research findings in restoring and maintaining individual and family functioning for those dealing with multisystem alterations. Students will explore the ethical, legal, and moral implications of treatment options and identify tactics to maximize nursing's effectiveness in facilitating individuals and families through the health care system. Students will complete a scholarly analysis as part of their practicum experience.

H365 Nursing Research (3 cr.) This course focuses on development of students' skills in using the research process to define clinical research problems and to determine the usefulness of research in clinical decisions related to practice. The critique of nursing and nursing-related research studies will be emphasized in identifying applicability to nursing practice.

S472 A Multisystem Approach to the Health of the Community (3 cr.) This course focuses on the complexity and diversity of groups or aggregates within communities and their corresponding health care needs. Through a community assessment of health trends, demographics, epidemiological data, and social/political/economics issues in local and global communities, the student will be able to determine effective interventions for community-centered care.

S473 A Multisystem Approach to the Health of the Community: Practicum (2 cr.) Students will have the opportunity to apply the concepts of community assessment, program planning, prevention and epidemiology to implement and evaluate interventions for community-centered care to groups or aggregates. Professional nursing will be practiced in collaboration with diverse groups within a community.

S481 Nursing Management (2 cr.) This course focuses on the development of management skills assumed by professional nurses, including delegation of responsibilities, networking, facilitation of groups, conflict resolution, leadership, case management, and collaboration. Concepts addressed include organizational structure, change, managing quality and performance, workplace diversity, budgeting and resource allocation, and delivery systems.

S482 Nursing Management: The Practicum (3 cr.) Students will have the opportunity to apply professional management skills in a variety of nursing leadership roles.

S483 Clinical Nursing Practice Capstone (3 cr.) Students will have the opportunity to demonstrate competencies consistent with program outcomes and to refine their nursing care practice skills. Students will collaborate with faculty and a preceptor in choosing a care setting, planning and organizing a learning experience, and practicing professional nursing in a safe and effective manner.

S484 Research Utilization Seminar (1 cr.) This course focuses on students' abilities to refine their critical/analytical skills in evaluating clinical research for applicability to nursing practice. Students will examine the role of evaluation, action research, and research findings in assuring quality of nursing care and in solving relevant problems arising from clinical practices.

S485 Professional Growth and Empowerment (3 cr.) This course focuses on issues related to professional practice, career planning, personal goal setting, and empowerment of self and others. Students will discuss factors related to job performance, performance expectations and evaluation, reality orientation, and commitment to life-long learning.

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