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Surface Testing   (NDE-262)   3.00 s.h.  
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Course Description
Learn testing for surface defects, emphasizing magnetic particle and liquid penetrant testing concepts and techniques.

Learning Outcomes
Through the Portfolio Assessment process, students will demonstrate that they can appropriately address the following outcomes:

  • State the information sought by performing magnetic particle testing and liquid penetrant testing.
  • State the types, sizes, and locations of flaws detectable with magnetic particle testing and liquid penetrant testing, respectively.
  • List the equipment and supplies required for both magnetic particle and liquid penetrant testing.
  • Describe the sequence of steps followed, and the rationale for the sequence of steps, when performing magnetic particle and liquid penetrant testing

 
Woodwind Instruments V   (MUS-325)   3.00 s.h.  
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Course Description
Advanced study of woodwind playing, music reading, and techniques.

Learning Outcomes
For a musical composition of difficult technical demands (equivalent to a piece performable after five years of instrumental study):

  • Use appropriate instrumental performing technique and show musical sensitivity to articulations, dynamics, phrasing and rhythm, evidenced through a submitted video of the student performing at least five pieces of varied style, tempo and historical period.
  • Apply appropriate performance practice for the music included on the video, including attention to historical conventions.
  • Discuss knowledgeably the specific composers of the pieces on the video.
  • Discuss knowledgeably the pieces on the recording and their importance to the literature for the instrument or voice.
  • Address the unique capabilities or performance difficulties for the particular instrument or voice.

 
Eddy Current Testing   (NDE-251)   3.00 s.h.  
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Course Description
Provides an introduction to electromagnetic induction phenomena and how principles can be employed to perform nondestructive tests, such as crack detection, thickness measurement, material identification, and heat treat verification. Includes laboratory.

Learning Outcomes
Through the Portfolio Assessment process, students will demonstrate that they can appropriately address the following outcomes:

  • Explain the physics underlying the NDT eddy current method.
  • Describe eddy current testing applications, including defect detection, material identification, and heat treat verification.
  • Characterize the equipment used for eddy current testing.
  • Describe the sequence of steps followed, and the rationale for the sequence of steps, when performing eddy current testing, including detailed use of equipment.
  • List types of standards to be referenced when performing eddy current testing.

 
Magnetic Particle and Liquid Penetrant Inspection   (NDE-241)   3.00 s.h.  
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Course Description
An introduction to the principles of magnetic particle and liquid penetrant inspection methods; includes operation of equipment, interpretation of indicators, performance of inspections, and development of inspection

Learning Outcomes
Through the Portfolio Assessment process, students will demonstrate that they can appropriately address the following outcomes:

  • State the information sought by performing magnetic particle testing and liquid penetrant testing
  • Describe the scientific principles underlying both magnetic particle testing liquid penetrant testing
  • State the types, sizes, and locations of flaws detectable with magnetic particle testing and liquid penetrant testing, respectively
  • List the equipment and supplies required for both magnetic particle and liquid penetrant testing
  • Describe the sequence of steps followed, and the rationale for the sequence of steps, when performing magnetic particle and liquid penetrant testing

 
History of African-American Jazz   (MUS-395)   3.00 s.h.  
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Course Description
Historical development of jazz from its beginnings to the present, based on the ability to identify people, discuss musical styles and events, and to relate these factors to the life of the times.

Learning Outcomes
Through the Portfolio Assessment process, students will demonstrate that they can appropriately address the following outcomes:

  • Demonstrate knowledge of the cultural and political events in history that influenced the development of jazz, focusing specifically on the African and American connection.
  • Demonstrate understanding of the characteristics of the different styles of African-American jazz as it develops through the major historical periods.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of the important composers practicing the different styles of African-American jazz.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of the important musical forms and genres used in African-American jazz.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of the musical instruments, performing ensembles and performing styles used in African-American jazz.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of the important vocal styles found in African-American jazz.

 
Choir V   (MUS-333)   3.00 s.h.  
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Course Description
Participation in a performing group that presents choral music of a religious or sacred nature in a variety of styles. Opportunity for solos, small ensembles and other featured roles in the ensemble, as well as important leadership and/or administrative positions.

Learning Outcomes
Through the Portfolio Assessment process, students will demonstrate that they can appropriately address the following outcomes:

  • Student can demonstrate (through programs and audio/video recordings) participation in a choral ensemble that has performed for a public audience. At this level of participation, some advanced position in the choir is expected, such as solo or small ensemble role, or supervisory/administrative position in the group (such as group leader, librarian, manager, etc.).
  • Through a narrative, student can demonstrate the following:
    • An understanding of the musical role each section of a chorus can assume in the various pieces performed.
    • An understanding of the responsibilities of the individual performer in the chorus.
    • A familiarity with the role of the chorus (in its various guises) through the history of music.
    • A familiarity with the lives of the composers and the history of the pieces performed on the recording.
  • Description of the student's advanced position in the group, or advanced level of performing ability of the group.

 
Brass/Metal Instruments VII   (MUS-440)   3.00 s.h.  
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Course Description
Intensive study of brass instrument playing, music reading, and techniques.

Learning Outcomes
Through the Portfolio Assessment process, students will demonstrate that they can appropriately address the following outcomes:

  • Demonstrate accuracy in performing all major and minor scales and arpeggios up and down for two octaves, with a variety of articulations, dynamics, phrasing, tempi and rhythmic patterns.
  • Demonstrate musical sensitivity to the articulations, dynamics, phrasing, and rhythm of three pieces of moderately difficult challenges. Pieces may be the same or different for each instrument when several are chosen.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of the style of the composer or arranger of each piece.
  • Demonstrate appropriate performance practice for the music, including historical conventions.

 
Brass/Metal Wind Instruments VI   (MUS-347)   3.00 s.h.  
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Course Description
Continued advanced study of brass instrument playing, music reading, and techniques.

Learning Outcomes
Through the Portfolio Assessment process, students will demonstrate that they can appropriately address the following outcomes:

  • Demonstrate accuracy in performing all major and minor scales and arpeggios up and down for two octaves, with a variety of articulations, dynamics, phrasing, tempi and rhythmic patterns.
  • Demonstrate musical sensitivity to the articulations, dynamics, phrasing, and rhythm of three pieces of moderate challenges. Pieces may be the same or different for each instrument when several are chosen.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of the style of the composer or arranger of each piece.
  • Demonstrate appropriate performance practice for the music, including historical conventions.

 
Brass/Metal Wind Instruments V   (MUS-346)   3.00 s.h.  
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Course Description
Advanced study of brass instrument playing, music reading, and techniques.

Learning Outcomes
Through the Portfolio Assessment process, students will demonstrate that they can appropriately address the following outcomes:

  • Demonstrate accuracy in performing all major and minor scales and arpeggios up and down for two octaves, with a variety of articulations, dynamics, phrasing, tempi and rhythmic patterns.
  • Demonstrate musical sensitivity to the articulations, dynamics, phrasing, and rhythm of three pieces of moderately easy challenges. Pieces may be the same or different for each instrument when several are chosen.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of the style of the composer or arranger of each piece.
  • Demonstrate appropriate performance practice for the music, including historical conventions.

 
Color Photography II   (PHO-224)   3.00 s.h.  
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Course Description
Continued study of the theoretical, technical and aesthetic foundation in color photography. The course will offer a theoretical, technical and aesthetic foundation in color photography. The student will gain familiarity with the materials through shooting assignments. Emphasis will be placed on developing printing skills.

Learning Outcomes
Through the Portfolio Assessment process, students will demonstrate that they can appropriately address the following outcomes:

  • Describe the technical and aesthetic qualities of a successful color photograph revealing appropriate high quality detail.
  • Specify the proper equipment and materials, including camera formats, lens focal lengths, film selection required for a typical shooting of a landscape color photograph in early morning daylight and late afternoon conditions.
  • Considering creative approaches to photography describe your recommendation for successfully performing photography as a means of creative self-expression.
  • Considering creative approaches to photography describe your recommendation for successfully performing photography as a means of creative self-expression.
  • Demonstrate 6 examples of varied lighting techniques required for creative color photography in a variety of lighting conditions.
  • Explore both automatic and "managed" camera exposure settings including a visual example of each and explain your preference based upon your results.
  • Assemble and present a comprehensive portfolio reflecting your technical and artistic capabilities associated with high quality advanced color photography.
  • Compare available light and strobe lighting for color photography while minimizing unintentional camera movement for optimum results. Include 3 examples of each of these light source results in your image portfolio.
  • Compare and contrast pros and cons of using conventional analog and digital cameras for color photography.
  • Explore and select your preferred computer application(s) for image editing and archiving. Explain your plans for managing and backing-up or archiving your image collection.
  • Secure written testimony or evidence from other professional persons (former teachers, professional colleagues or employers) to confirm your knowledge, skills and capabilities associated with color photography.

 
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