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Prior playing experience on a band instrument is necessary. The Jazz Band affords students the opportunity to develop performance skills in contemporary and traditional jazz music. Performances are presented on campus and in the community and will include music from areas of jazz and various rock idioms. Course may be repeated for credit toward graduation up to four credit hours. [0-48-48]
MUSI 161E Jazz Band 0 CR
Same description as MUSI 161. [0-48-48]
MUSI 170 Youth Orchestra 0.5 CR
Prerequisite: audition required. A study of masterpieces of Western culture through performance in rehearsal hall and public concerts. Course may be repeated for credit up to a maximum of four semester hours. [0-48-48]
MUSI 170E Youth Orchestra 0 CR
Same description as MUSI 170. [0-48-48]
MUSI 211 Music Appreciation 3 CR
Designed to acquaint the student with outstanding works of music literature by means of recordings and actual performances. Brief lectures and discussion deal with the elements of music, how they function in various works and in different musical styles, and with the development of musical forms. Humanities credit.
MUSI 225 Applied Music III 1-2 CR
Prerequisite: MUSI 126. A continuation of MUSI 126. Credit is given for private study with music teachers approved by the College. This is a performance-oriented course and can be taken for one or two credits. Lab Fee
MUSI 226 Applied Music IV 1-2 CR
Prerequisite: MUSI 225. A continuation of MUSI 225. Credit is given for private study. Lab Fee
MUSI 227 Accompanying 1 CR
Prior keyboard experience is necessary. This course is for students who will be accompanists for the KCC Singers and/or Jazz Ensemble and may be repeated for credit not to exceed a total of two
credit hours. Supervised experience in accompanying vocal and instrumental music, both solo and ensemble. [0-16-16]
MUSI 232 Music Theory III 3 CR
Prerequisites: MUSI 131 and 134. A continuation of MUSI 131 with emphasis on diatonic and chromatic modulations, augmented sixth chords, neapolitan sixth chords, sixth and other altered chords. Additional emphasis on music analysis and original composition. MUSI 232 must be taken concurrently with MUSI 235. Lab Fee
MUSI 233 Music Theory IV 3 CR
Prerequisite: MUSI 232 and 235. A continuation of MUSI 232 designed to reinforce the melodic, harmonic, and rhythmic concepts of traditional music and an introduction to twentieth century compositional techniques. Additional emphasis placed on form analysis of larger forms to include the sonata allegro variation, rondo, and the fugue. MUSI 233 must be taken concurrently with MUSI 236. Lab Fee
MUSI 235 Aural Comprehension III 1 CR
A continuation of MUSI 134. The course develops dictation, error detection, and sight-reading applied to chromatic materials, irregular meters, and improvisation as applied to jazz harmonies. Lab Fee
MUSI 236 Aural Comprehension IV 1 CR
A continuation of MUSI 235. The course develops two- and three-part dictation, error detection, and sight-reading applied to twentieth century harmonic and melodic materials. Lab Fee
MUSI 240 Music in Early Childhood 3 CR
This course will develop an understanding of the musical development of young children. The development of actual teaching skills in addition to theoretical knowledge will be an integral part of this course. These teaching skills will be developed through required lab and field experience. [32-16-48]
MUSI 250 Music History I 3 CR
Music from antiquity through the Baroque. Literature and theory of vocal and instrumental music leading up to the classical time period.
MUSI 251 Music History II 3 CR
Music after Baroque. An examination of the major movements, forms, and composers of the classical, romantic, and contemporary periods.
MUSI 260 Basic Conducting 2 CR
The course develops the fundamental skills necessary for conducting, including beat patterns; use of left hand; gestures for attack, release, etc.; and score preparation and reading. Students will conduct both in the classroom and in sessions with the College ensembles.
MUSI 270 Sacred Choral Literature 3 CR
Prerequisite: MUSI 260. This course is designed to acquaint the student with a brief history of sacred music, as well as the sacred music of today. Emphasis will be placed on literature usable by choirs with a non-traditional balance of parts. This course will also address methods of adapting published arrangements for specific choirs.
MUSI 297 Music Special Topics 1-3 CR
This course is designed to allow the students to explore focus areas in music such as conducting, multicultural, choral repertoire, and show choir techniques. Since topics change this course may be repeated for credit toward graduation up to six credits.
MUSI 297E Music Special Topics 0 CR
Same description as MUSI 297.
NURSING (NURS)
NURS 82A Health History and Physical Assessment 2 CRThis course will provide an opportunity for intensive study of the assessment of nursing clients throughout the life span. The development of clinical skills essential to taking a nursing history and performing a physical examination will occur with simulated and real clients. Course content includes gathering a health history, nursing process, general survey; assessment of the following systems: integument, head and neck, nose, paranasal sinuses, mouth and oropharynx, ears, eyes, thorax, lungs, cardiovascular, peripheral vascular systems, the breast and auxiliary. The remaining systems will be covered in NURS 82B. Open to LPNs, RNs, and sophomore ADN students. [16-32-48]
NURS 82B Health History and Physical Assessment 2 CR
Prerequisite: NURS 82A or permission of the instructor. This course will provide an opportunity for intensive study of the assessment of nursing clients throughout the life span. The development of clinical skills essential to taking a nursing history and performing a physical examination will occur with real and simulated clients. Course content includes gathering a health history. Assessment of the following systems: gastrointestinal, male genitourinary, female genitourinary, musculoskeletal, and neurological. In addition, there will be a more intensive study of infants, children, and the elderly. Open to LPNs, RNs, and sophomore ADN students. [16-32-48]
NURS 105 Nursing Assistant Training Program 3 CR
Prerequisites: high school diploma or GED and TB test. The Nursing Assistant Training Program is an 80.5-hour course approved by the state of Michigan, Department of Public Health. The course consists of classroom, laboratory, and clinical instruction. The major emphasis is on long-term care with integration of concepts from acute care and home health care. Classroom hours will focus on theory, while laboratory hours will focus on attainment of skills which are necessary for the nursing assistant to possess. Clinical hours will focus on implementing skills obtained in the laboratory and will take place in a long-term care setting. [36-44.5-80.5]