May 16, 2024  
OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2008-09 
    
OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2008-09 [Archived Catalog]

Course Descriptions


The course information (including course titles, descriptions, credit hours, prerequisites, repeat/retake information, and active status) contained in this catalog is effective as of Fall Quarter 2008-09. This information is necessarily subject to change at the discretion of Ohio University.

 

Applied Music

  
  • MUS 252B - Chamber Orchestra


    Seminar content varies.
    Prerequisites: AUDITION

    Credit Hours: 1
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated.
  
  • MUS 253A - University Singers


    Seminar content varies.
    Prerequisites: AUDITION

    Credit Hours: 2
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated.
  
  • MUS 253B - Choral Union


    Seminar content varies.
    Prerequisites: AUDITION

    Credit Hours: 1
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated.
  
  • MUS 253C - Opera Theater


    Seminar content varies.
    Prerequisites: AUDITION

    Credit Hours: 1 to 4
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated.
  
  • MUS 253D - The Singing Men of Ohio


    Seminar content varies.
    Prerequisites: AUDITION

    Credit Hours: 1
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated.
  
  • MUS 253E - Women’s Chorale


    Seminar content varies.
    Prerequisites: AUDITION

    Credit Hours: 1
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated.
  
  • MUS 254A - Chamber Music, Strings


    Participation in playing of standard string chamber literature.
    Credit Hours: 1
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated.
  
  • MUS 254B - Chamber Music, Woodwinds


    Participation in playing of standard woodwind chamber literature.
    Credit Hours: 1
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated.
  
  • MUS 254C - Chamber Music, Brass


    Participation in playing of standard brass chamber literature.
    Credit Hours: 1
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated.
  
  • MUS 254D - Chamber Music, Percussion


    Participation in playing of standard percussion chamber literature.
    Credit Hours: 1
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated.
  
  • MUS 254E - Chamber Music, Contemporary


    New music ensemble. Participation in performing contemporary chamber music for various ensembles of instruments and voices.
    Credit Hours: 1
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated.
  
  • MUS 254F - Chamber Music, Piano


    Participation in playing of standard piano chamber literature.
    Credit Hours: 1
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated.
  
  • MUS 255A - Jazz Ensemble


    Seminar content varies.
    Prerequisites: AUDITION

    Credit Hours: 1
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated.
  
  • MUS 255B - Percussion Ensemble


    Seminar content varies.
    Credit Hours: 1
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated.
  
  • MUS 255C - Trombone Choir


    Seminar content varies.
    Credit Hours: 1
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated.
  
  • MUS 340 - Voice


    Seminar content varies.
    Prerequisites: MUSIC MAJOR

    Credit Hours: 1 to 4
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated.
  
  • MUS 341 - Piano


    Seminar content varies.
    Prerequisites: MUSIC MAJOR

    Credit Hours: 1 to 4
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated.
  
  • MUS 342 - Harp


    Credit Hours: 1 to 4
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated.
  
  • MUS 342A - Harp Class


    Credit Hours: 1
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated.
  
  • MUS 342B - Troubadour Harp


    Credit Hours: 2
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated.
  
  • MUS 343 - Organ


    Seminar content varies.
    Prerequisites: MUSIC MAJOR

    Credit Hours: 1 to 4
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated.
  
  • MUS 343A - Harpsichord


    Seminar content varies.
    Prerequisites: MUSIC MAJOR

    Credit Hours: 1 to 4
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated.
  
  • MUS 344 - Violin


    Seminar content varies.
    Prerequisites: MUSIC MAJOR

    Credit Hours: 1 to 4
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated.
  
  • MUS 345 - Viola


    Seminar content varies.
    Prerequisites: MUSIC MAJOR

    Credit Hours: 1 to 4
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated.
  
  • MUS 346 - Violoncello


    Seminar content varies.
    Prerequisites: MUSIC MAJOR

    Credit Hours: 1 to 4
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated.
  
  • MUS 347 - Double Bass


    Seminar content varies.
    Prerequisites: MUSIC MAJOR

    Credit Hours: 1 to 4
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated.
  
  • MUS 348 - Flute


    Seminar content varies.
    Prerequisites: MUSIC MAJOR

    Credit Hours: 1 to 4
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated.
  
  • MUS 348A - Flute Class


    Credit Hours: 1
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated.
  
  • MUS 349 - Oboe


    Seminar content varies.
    Prerequisites: MUSIC MAJOR

    Credit Hours: 1 to 4
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated.
  
  • MUS 350 - Bassoon


    Seminar content varies.
    Prerequisites: MUSIC MAJOR

    Credit Hours: 1 to 4
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated.
  
  • MUS 351 - Clarinet


    Seminar content varies.
    Prerequisites: MUSIC MAJOR

    Credit Hours: 1 to 4
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated.
  
  • MUS 352 - Saxophone


    Seminar content varies.
    Prerequisites: MUSIC MAJOR

    Credit Hours: 1 to 4
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated.
  
  • MUS 353 - Trumpet


    Seminar content varies.
    Prerequisites: MUSIC MAJOR

    Credit Hours: 1 to 4
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated.
  
  • MUS 354 - Horn


    Seminar content varies.
    Prerequisites: MUSIC MAJOR

    Credit Hours: 1 to 4
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated.
  
  • MUS 355 - Euphonium


    Seminar content varies.
    Prerequisites: MUSIC MAJOR

    Credit Hours: 1 to 4
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated.
  
  • MUS 356 - Trombone


    Seminar content varies.
    Prerequisites: MUSIC MAJOR

    Credit Hours: 1 to 4
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated.
  
  • MUS 357 - Tuba


    Seminar content varies.
    Prerequisites: MUSIC MAJOR

    Credit Hours: 1 to 4
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated.
  
  • MUS 358 - Percussion


    Seminar content varies.
    Prerequisites: MUSIC MAJOR

    Credit Hours: 1 to 4
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated.
  
  • MUS 359 - Class Piano


    Seminar content varies.
    Prerequisites: (C OR BETTER MUS 243) & 103

    Credit Hours: 2
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken one time excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
  
  • MUS 360 - Class Piano


    Seminar content varies.
    Prerequisites: MUS 359

    Credit Hours: 2
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken one time excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
  
  • MUS 361 - Class Piano


    Seminar content varies.
    Prerequisites: MUSIC MAJOR & MUS 360

    Credit Hours: 2
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken one time excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
  
  • MUS 370 - Practicum in Music


    Provides practical experiences such as supervised private and/or small-group teaching, seminars in instrument repair, small touring ensembles, and pit orchestra performance.
    Prerequisites: MAX 12 HRS

    Credit Hours: 1 to 2
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated.
  
  • MUS 372 - Advanced Functional Skills


    Instruction to provide greater facility in handling basic functional keyboard skills. Emphasis on transferring these skills to actual situations encountered as music educators and/or music therapists.
    Prerequisites: PIANO MAJOR & (JR OR SR)

    Credit Hours: 2
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken one time excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
  
  • MUS 375A - English Diction for Singers


    Stresses using vocal repertoire, correct pronunciation for singing.
    Credit Hours: 1
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken one time excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
  
  • MUS 375B - Italian Diction for Singers


    See 375A for description.
    Prerequisites: ITAL 111

    Credit Hours: 1
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken one time excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
  
  • MUS 375C - German Diction for Singers


    See 375A for description.
    Prerequisites: GER 111

    Credit Hours: 1
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken one time excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
  
  • MUS 375D - French Diction for Singers


    See 375A for description.
    Prerequisites: FR 111

    Credit Hours: 1
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken one time excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
  
  • MUS 375E - Vocal Coaching


    Course prepares the singer for performance in concert, recital and opera. Aspects to be covered include style, performance practice, lyric diction, interpretation, and audition preparation. Includes preparation of operatic, oratorio or other lyric theater repertoire as well as song literature.
    Prerequisites: MUS 103 OR 106

    Credit Hours: 1
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated for a maximum of 6 hours.
  
  • MUS 377A - Jazz Improvisation I


    Learning and applying through improvisation the Ionian, Dorian, and Mixolydian modes, the ii-V7-I progression, and culminating with a final project utilizing the song form.
    Prerequisites: C OR BETTER MUS 103

    Credit Hours: 2
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken one time excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
  
  • MUS 377B - Jazz Improvisation II


    Learning and applying through improvisation the whole tone, diminished and blues scales, the Aeolian and Location modes, the ii-V7-I progression, and culminating with a final project utilizing blues form.
    Prerequisites: C OR BETTER MUS 103

    Credit Hours: 2
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken one time excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
  
  • MUS 378 - Collab Skills Danc Music


    Prerequisites: PERMISSION ONLY

    Credit Hours: 2
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated for a maximum of 6 hours.
  
  • MUS 379 - Performance Preparation


    Assistance in developing strategies for preparing physically and psychologically to achieve maximum potential in musical performance.
    Credit Hours: 2
    Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
  
  • MUS 450 - Accompanying


    Basic problems in accompanying vocalists and instrumentalists–rehearsal techniques, ensemble, pedaling, balance, etc. May be repeated.
    Prerequisites: MAX 3

    Credit Hours: 1
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated for a maximum of 3 hours.
  
  • MUS 455 - Basic Conducting


    Basic beat patterns, technique of baton, and use of nondominant hand. Experience in conducting choral and small instrumental ensembles in works suitable for school groups.
    Prerequisites: MUS 203 & 205

    Credit Hours: 3
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken one time excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
  
  • MUS 456A - Instrumental Conducting


    Experience in conducting from full score; includes band and orchestral works suitable for high school groups.
    Prerequisites: MUS 455 & 205

    Credit Hours: 3
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken one time excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
  
  • MUS 456B - Choral Conducting


    Specialized conducting techniques for choral groups, including experience in conducting works suitable for high school and college groups.
    Prerequisites: MUS 455 & 205

    Credit Hours: 3
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken one time excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
  
  • MUS 457A - Solo Repertoire of String Instruments


    Survey of student’s major performance instrument literature.
    Prerequisites: MUS 323

    Credit Hours: 1
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated for a maximum of 4 hours.
  
  • MUS 457B - Solo Repertoire of Woodwind Instruments


    See 457A for description.
    Prerequisites: MUS 323

    Credit Hours: 1
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated for a maximum of 5 hours.
  
  • MUS 457C - Solo Repertoire of Brass Instruments


    See 457A for description.
    Prerequisites: MUS 323

    Credit Hours: 1
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated for a maximum of 5 hours.
  
  • MUS 457D - Solo Repertoire of Vocal Music


    See 457A for description.
    Prerequisites: MUS 323

    Credit Hours: 1
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated for a maximum of 4 hours.
  
  • MUS 457F - Solo Repertoire of Percussion Instruments


    See 457A for description.
    Prerequisites: MUS 323

    Credit Hours: 1
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated for a maximum of 2 hours.
  
  • MUS 457G - Keyboard Reperetoire I


    A comprehensive study of the keyboard repertoire from 1600 through 1750, including major works of Baroque composers.
    Prerequisites: MUS 125

    Credit Hours: 2
    Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
  
  • MUS 457K - Keyboard Repertoire II


    A comprehensive study of the piano repertoire from 1750 through 1900, including major works of classical and Romantic composers.
    Prerequisites: MUS 125

    Credit Hours: 2
    Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
  
  • MUS 457L - Keyboard Repertoire III


    20th-century piano repertoire beginning with works from the Impressionistic Period and including major works of composers to the present.
    Prerequisites: MUS 125

    Credit Hours: 2
    Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
  
  • MUS 458A - String Instrument Pedagogy


    Teaching techniques and use of selected materials for various levels of ability. Includes practical experience in teaching string instruments.
    Credit Hours: 2
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated for a maximum of 8 hours.
  
  • MUS 458B - Woodwind Instrument Pedagogy


    See 458A for description–woodwind instruments.
    Credit Hours: 2
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated for a maximum of 10 hours.
  
  • MUS 458C - Brass Instrument Pedagogy


    See 458A for description–brass instruments.
    Credit Hours: 2
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated for a maximum of 10 hours.
  
  • MUS 458D - Vocal Pedagogy


    See 458A for description–voice.
    Credit Hours: 2
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated for a maximum of 6 hours.
  
  • MUS 458E - Class Piano Pedagogy


    Practical teaching techniques unique to class piano instruction, particularly in electronic lab. Examination of useful materials for various levels of ability. Includes some experience in classroom teaching.
    Credit Hours: 2
    Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
  
  • MUS 458F - Percussion Instruments Pedagogy


    See 458A for description–percussion instruments.
    Credit Hours: 2
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated for a maximum of 4 hours.
  
  • MUS 458G - Piano Pedagogy


    Provides creative teaching strategies for piano teacher. Teaching philosophies, objectives, and procedures discussed and applied to group and private piano instruction. Includes teaching techniques for working with students of all ages and levels.
    Credit Hours: 2
    Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
  
  • MUS 458H - Piano Pedagogy


    Continuation of 458G. See 458G for description.
    Credit Hours: 2
    Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
  
  • MUS 458I - Piano Pedagogy


    Continuation of 458G and 458H. See 458G for description.
    Credit Hours: 2
    Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
  
  • MUS 458K - Organ Pedagogy


    Teaching techniques and use of methods and repertoire for various levels of ability at the organ.
    Prerequisites: MUS 125

    Credit Hours: 2
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
  
  • MUS 459A - Instrumental Conducting II


    Seminar content varies.
    Prerequisites: MUS 455 & 456A

    Credit Hours: 3
    Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
  
  • MUS 459B - Choral Conducting II


    Seminar content varies.
    Prerequisites: MUS 455 & 456B

    Credit Hours: 3
    Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
  
  • MUS 495 - Junior Recital


    Public performance of repertoire representative of a variety of historical and stylistic periods.
    Prerequisites: MUSIC MAJOR & JR IN APPLIED MUSIC & PERMISSION REQUIRED

    Credit Hours: 1General Education Code: 3
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated for a maximum of 2 hours.
  
  • MUS 496 - Sr Recital


    Prerequisites: MUS 495 & SR IN APPLIED MUSIC

    Credit Hours: 3General Education Code: 3
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated for a maximum of 6 hours.
  
  • MUS 497 - Recital


    Seminar content varies.
    Prerequisites: JR OR SR

    Credit Hours: 1 to 2
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated.

Arabic

  
  • ARAB 111 - Elementary Arabic


    Beginning course of 3-qtr 1st-yr sequence.
    Credit Hours: 4General Education Code: 2CP
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken one time excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
  
  • ARAB 112 - Elementary Arabic


    Continuation of 111.
    Prerequisites: ARAB 111

    Credit Hours: 4General Education Code: 2CP
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken one time excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
  
  • ARAB 113 - Elementary Arabic


    Continuation of 112. Prereq: 112 or equiv.
    Prerequisites: ARAB 112

    Credit Hours: 4General Education Code: 2CP
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken one time excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
  
  • ARAB 211 - Intermediate Arabic


    1st course of 3-qtr intermediate-level sequence.
    Prerequisites: ARAB 113

    Credit Hours: 4General Education Code: 2CP
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken one time excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
  
  • ARAB 212 - Intermediate Arabic


    Continuation of 211.
    Prerequisites: ARAB 211

    Credit Hours: 4General Education Code: 2CP
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken one time excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
  
  • ARAB 213 - Intermediate Arabic


    Continuation of 212.
    Prerequisites: ARAB 212

    Credit Hours: 4General Education Code: 2CP
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken one time excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
  
  • ARAB 399 - Special Studies


    Prerequisites: PERMISSION REQUIRED

    Credit Hours: 1 to 3
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated for a maximum of 9 hours.

Art

  
  • ART 212 - Color: Perception and Practice


    Studio projects based on color perception, historic and cultural use of color, color theory, and color mixing. An examination of the function of color in the making of art.
    Prerequisites: (ART 112 OR 101) & 113 & 116

    Credit Hours: 4
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
  
  • ART 300J - Criticism in the Visual Arts


    Composition class designed to encourage understanding of historical perspectives in critical writings on visual arts. Students read and examine written criticism; develop research, grammar, and editing skills; and write analytical descriptive essays on appropriate visual arts subjects.
    Prerequisites: A H 211 & 212 & 213

    Credit Hours: 4General Education Code: 1J
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken one time excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
  
  • ART 342 - Prints


    Continuation of 341.
    Prerequisites: ART 341

    Credit Hours: 5
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
  
  • ART 343 - Prints


    Continuation of 341-342.
    Prerequisites: ART 342

    Credit Hours: 5
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken one time excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
  
  • ART 379 - Painting Topics


    Preparation for senior presentation and portfolio.
    Credit Hours: 3
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken one time excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
  
  • ART 401 - Painting Practicum


    Preparation for senior presentation and portfolio.
    Prerequisites: ART MAJOR & SR ONLY

    Credit Hours: 3
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken one time excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
  
  • ART 468 - Service Learning in the Visual Arts


    Course gives students opportunities to make meaningful connections between artistic and design practice and service. Students may engage in field experiences that involve providing art instruction in an institutional environment or working in collaborative art or design settings. Students will be introduced to the range of issues faced by artists and designers who choose to work in a service capacity.
    Prerequisites: PERMISSION REQUIRED

    Credit Hours: 2 to 7
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated for a maximum of 14 hours.
  
  • ART 490A - Seminar in the Visual Arts


    Interdisciplinary course designed to deal with professional issues beyond those pertinent to specific media, to enrich experience in various areas and professional levels, and to permit exchange of information on current issues in art world. Not repeatable for credit.
    Prerequisites: ART MAJOR & SR ONLY

    Credit Hours: 3
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken one time excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
  
  • ART 491A - Art in Your Life


    Nontraditional course designed to provide an alternative approach to the thinking and making of art.
    Prerequisites: JR OR SR

    Credit Hours: 3
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken one time excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
  
  • ART 497 - Independent Study–Projects


    Projects, ideas, or explorations that cannot reasonably be made within regular course structures. Requires permission of faculty member prior to registration. Credit as non-studio elective only.
    Prerequisites: ART MAJOR & SR & PERMISSION REQUIRED

    Credit Hours: 1 to 5
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated for a maximum of 5 hours.
  
  • ART 498 - Independent Study–Readings


    Reading and research for studio investigations. Intended for work that is not a reasonable part of regular studio courses. Credit as elective only.
    Prerequisites: ART MAJOR & SR & PERMISSION REQUIRED

    Credit Hours: 1 to 5
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated for a maximum of 5 hours.

Art Ceramics Studio Courses

  
  • ART 221 - Introduction to Ceramics I


    Three-dimensional form exploration using additive construction processes. Simple Engobe, slips, and clay-body formulations accompany projects.
    Prerequisites: ART 112 & 113 & 116

    Credit Hours: 5
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken one time excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
  
  • ART 222 - Introduction to Ceramics II


    Introduction to creative possibilities of the potter’s wheel. Functional projects using acquired decorative skills.
    Prerequisites: ART 112 & 113 & 116

    Credit Hours: 5
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken one time excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
  
  • ART 223 - Introduction to Ceramics III


    Increase in scale and scope of individual solutions. Intermediate throwing problems with the goal of developing skilled production abilities. Emphasizes utilitarian object-making with a sensitivity toward quality of ware and value of the handmade object.
    Prerequisites: ART 221 & 222

    Credit Hours: 5
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated for a maximum of 10 hours.
 

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