Academic Calendar 2021-22 
    
    Mar 28, 2024  
Academic Calendar 2021-22 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Courses


 

Mental Health and Addictions

  
  • MHA 125 - Professional Practice 1


    Credits: 2 Total Hours: 30
    Restricted to students in Mental Health and Addictions
    This course introduces students to the basic skills, knowledge, attitudes, and values necessary for professional practice in mental health & addiction (MHA) services. Students will begin to examine the responsibilities and obligations of the MHA professional.

  
  • MHA 126 - Professional Practice 2


    Credits: 2 Total Hours: 30
    Restricted to students in Mental Health and Addictions
    This course builds on the knowledge and skills introduced in MHA 125  , with an emphasis on self-reflective and ethical evidence-based practice. Students will develop skills for working on interprofessional teams, and explore strategies for engaging in personal and professional development. 

    Prerequisites
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  • MHA 135 - Addictions and Interventions


    Credits: 4 Total Hours: 75
    Restricted to students in Mental Health and Addictions
    This course assists students to develop knowledge and skills to effectively respond to addiction challenges and co-existing issues of substance use and mental illness. Emphasis will be on understanding addiction processes and illness, facilitating intervention strategies, and promoting recovery. 

  
  • MHA 140 - Practicum


    Credits: 3 Total Hours: 170
    Restricted to students in Mental Health and Addictions
    This course offers students the opportunity to integrate and practice knowledge and skills to assist individuals in mental health and addiction settings. Emphasis will be on developing self as a reflective practitioner within an interprofessional team. 

    Prerequisites
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Mental Health, Addictions, and Criminal Justice

  
  • MHCJ 310 - Theoretical Foundation in MHCJ


    Credits: 3 Total Hours: 42
    Restricted to students in Mental Health, Addictions, and Criminal Justice
    Students will gain a critical perspective on the intersection between the criminal justice and mental health systems, including the socio-historical contexts, social determinants, major theoretical underpinnings, and policies driving each system. Students will begin to develop cultural competence, gain foundational knowledge, and apply theoretical frameworks to work more effectively and collaboratively in both the mental health and criminal justice systems. 

  
  • MHCJ 320 - Systems and Services in MHCJ


    Credits: 3 Total Hours: 42
    Restricted to students in Mental Health, Addictions, and Criminal Justice
    Students will apply an interprofessional approach to explore and critically review organizational systems and services to effectively identify service strategies and deliver a collaborative model of support for mental health, addictions, and criminal justice services. 

  
  • MHCJ 330 - Methods and Practice in MHCJ


    Credits: 3 Total Hours: 42
    Restricted to students in Mental Health, Addictions, and Criminal Justice
    Students will develop evidence-based best practices to support persons who are involved with the justice system and who have mental health and substance use challenges. Through problem-based learning and case studies, students will develop assessment, planning, referral, collaboration, and advocacy skills. Indigenous models and treatment practices are explored. Effective communication and support strategies for work with people with challenging behavior are highlighted. 

  
  • MHCJ 340 - Contemporary Issues in MHCJ


    Credits: 3 Total Hours: 42
    Restricted to students in Mental Health, Addictions, and Criminal Justice
    Students will explore contemporary social issues and perspectives through a social justice, human rights, and practice lens. Through experiential learning and evidence-based research, students will develop an in-depth knowledge of select social conditions and practices that affect individuals who intersect with the mental health, criminal justice, and addiction service systems. 

    Prerequisites
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Medical Imaging & Diagnostic Science

  
  • MIDS 121 - Introduction to Sonography Scanning Skills


    Credits: 3 Total Hours: 105
    Students learn how to safely operate ultrasound systems and begin to develop foundational scanning skills by practicing techniques on each other. Under the direct supervision of instructors, students begin to form habits resulting in the manual dexterity and workplace behaviours required for Diagnostic Medical Sonography. Students will practice the correct operation and maintenance of equipment during this hands-on approach to learning in authentic outpatient clinic and critical care environments.

    Prerequisites
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  • MIDS 127 - Abdominal Sonography Procedures & Scanning Basics


    Credits: 3 Total Hours: 60
    Students are introduced to the basic clinical applications of sonography as a diagnostic investigation tool. Students review anatomic relationships in the abdomen while learning to recognize the normal and abnormal sonographic appearances of the peritoneal and retroperitoneal cavities, abdominal vasculature, liver, biliary system, pancreas, urinary and adrenal systems, spleen and gastrointestinal system. Students focus on learning the basic components of ultrasound procedures and abdominal protocols.

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  • MIDS 137 - Pelvic Sonography Procedures


    Credits: 3 Total Hours: 75
    Students build on their understanding of the basic clinical applications of sonography as a diagnostic investigation tool. Students review anatomic relationships in the male and female pelvis while learning to recognize the normal and abnormal sonographic appearances of reproductive organs and other pelvic structures. Students learn to select appropriate scanning protocols based on patient history, physiologic data, laboratory values, and/or complimentary imaging studies.

    Prerequisites
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  • MIDS 139 - Sonography Principles & Instrumentation 1


    Credits: 3 Total Hours: 75
    Students examine the function and safe operation of ultrasound equipment, transducers, and accessory equipment found in diagnostic medical sonography environments. Students learn about the underlying physical and electronic principles of producing two-dimensional and three-dimensional anatomic and flow imaging using sounds pitched higher than that of human hearing. Students learn how to use special instruments to produce anatomic images generated by pulse-echo techniques. By identifying factors necessary for successful image production and considering conditions negatively affecting image quality, students learn how to operate ultrasound equipment properly.

    Prerequisites
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  • MIDS 147 - Obstetrical Sonography Procedures 1


    Credits: 3 Total Hours: 75
    Students expand on their understanding of the clinical applications of sonography for the surveillance of pregnancy. Students review anatomic relationships of the female pelvis while learning to recognize the normal and abnormal sonographic appearances of first trimester pregnancy. Students learn to select appropriate scanning protocols based on patient history, physiologic data, laboratory values, and/or complimentary imaging studies.

    Prerequisites
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  • MIDS 151 - Intermediate Sonography Scanning Skills 1


    Credits: 2 Total Hours: 60
    Students learn how complex workflows influence clinic operations while initiating appropriate ultrasound examinations under direct supervision. Students focus on enhancing their foundational workplace and scanning skills by demonstrating higher degrees of manual dexterity and increasing speed during various elements of routine scanning. Students use critical thinking and problem solving to identify the correct protocols, procedures, and operational parameters for a variety of outpatient studies.

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  • MIDS 167 - Basics of Electrocardiography


    Credits: 3 Total Hours: 75
    Restricted to students in Allied Health & Technologies
    In this course, students examine the anatomy, physiology, and pathology of the electrical conduction system of the heart. Students learn the theory and skills necessary to conduct diagnostically acceptable electrocardiograms (ECGs) on patients and clients with diverse conditions and capabilities. Students learn to correctly recognize and respond to errors and pathologies commonly discovered during 12-lead ECG recordings and 24-hour Holter monitoring. 

    Prerequisites
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  • MIDS 181 - Intermediate Sonography Scanning Skills 2


    Credits: 3 Total Hours: 90
    Students integrate complex workflow behaviour, initiate appropriate ultrasound examinations, and obtain diagnostic images under direct supervision. Students focus on demonstrating enhanced workplace and scanning skills by producing diagnostic quality images of live anatomy under outpatient clinic conditions. Students use critical thinking and problem solving to adapt patient positioning and techniques as required to produce quality images during various elements of routine scanning for a variety of studies.

    Prerequisites
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  • MIDS 187 - OB Sonography Procedures 2


    Credits: 3 Total Hours: 75
    Students expand on their understanding of the clinical applications of sonography for the surveillance of pregnancy. Students review relationships of the maternal and fetal anatomy while learning to recognize the normal and abnormal sonographic appearances of second and third trimester pregnancies. Students learn to select appropriate scanning protocols based on patient history, physiologic data, laboratory values, and complementary imaging studies.

    Prerequisites
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  • MIDS 197 - Cardiac Sonography Procedures 1


    Credits: 3 Total Hours: 75
    Students begin developing their understanding of clinical applications for cardiac sonography as a diagnostic investigation. Students observe dynamic anatomic relationships in the cardiac system while learning to recognize the normal cross-sectional sonographic appearances of the anatomy of the heart and the great vessels. Students learn to select appropriate scanning protocols based on patient history, physiologic data, laboratory values, and complementary imaging studies.

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  • MIDS 199 - Sonography Principles & Instrumentation 2


    Credits: 3 Total Hours: 75
    Students investigate the physical principles and dynamics of fluid properties in diagnostic medical sonography. Students learn how relationships between volume, flow rate, density, and diameter relate to measurable anatomic variables using special calculations and techniques. Students study emerging ultrasound technologies and advanced scanning techniques to understand how these apply to future practice. Using their knowledge of factors necessary for successful image production, students examine how quality control protocols reduce conditions that can negatively affect image quality while learning how to conduct quality assurance testing and perform preventative maintenance.

    Prerequisites
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  • MIDS 227 - Pediatric & Superficial Structures in Sonography Procedures


    Credits: 3 Total Hours: 75
    Restricted to students in the Diagnostic Medical Sonography program
    Students enhance their understanding of the clinical applications of sonography as a diagnostic investigation tool in pediatric populations. Students also analyze anatomic relationships of small and superficial structures while learning to recognize the normal and abnormal sonographic appearances of the breast, lymph nodes, groin, parathyroid, neck, salivary glands, superficial tissues, bursae, and thyroid. Students learn to select appropriate scanning protocols based on patient age, history, physiologic data, laboratory values, and complementary imaging studies.

    Prerequisites
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  • MIDS 231 - Intermediate Sonography Scanning Skills 3


    Credits: 3 Total Hours: 90
    Students demonstrate enhanced workplace and scanning skills by completing technically accurate routine ultrasound examinations under direct supervision. Students focus on learning to produce accurate technical documentation of live anatomy under outpatient clinic conditions. Students use critical thinking and problem solving to interpret and integrate relevant, available diagnostic data required to produce quality ultrasound examinations.

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  • MIDS 237 - Vascular Sonography Procedures


    Credits: 3 Total Hours: 75
    Students analyze anatomic and hemodynamic relationships in the vascular system while learning to recognize the normal and abnormal sonographic appearances of the aorta and other abdominal vessels, carotid arteries, upper and lower peripheral arteries, upper and lower peripheral veins, and superficial vasculature. Students enhance their understanding of the clinical applications of sonography as a diagnostic investigation tool by incorporating manual maneuvers to examinations to reveal physiologic and anatomic information. Students learn to select appropriate vascular scanning protocols based on patient history, physiologic data, laboratory values, and complementary imaging studies.

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  • MIDS 247 - Cardiac Sonography Procedures 2


    Credits: 3 Total Hours: 75
    Students continue developing their understanding of the clinical applications of cardiac sonography as a diagnostic investigation. Students observe dynamic anatomic relationships in the cardiac system while learning to recognize the abnormal sonographic appearances of the anatomy of the heart and the great vessels. Students learn to adapt and modify appropriate scanning protocols based on patient history, physiologic data, laboratory values, and complementary imaging studies.

    Prerequisites
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  • MIDS 267 - Musculoskeletal Sonography Procedures


    Credits: 3 Total Hours: 75
    Students enhance their understanding of the clinical applications of sonography as a diagnostic investigation tool. Students analyze anatomic relationships of the musculoskeletal system while learning to recognize the normal and abnormal sonographic appearances of the tendons, ligaments, muscle, nerves, bursa, and joint capsules of the elbow, foot, ankle, hand, wrist, knee, and shoulder. Students learn to select appropriate scanning protocols based on patient history, physiologic data, laboratory values, and complementary imaging studies. Students will apply research methodology to examining the expanded use of sonography for musculoskeletal imaging.

    Prerequisites
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  • MIDS 281 - Advanced Sonography Scanning Skills


    Credits: 3 Total Hours: 120
    Students develop independent scanning proficiency, produce technically accurate documentation, and communicate impressions on increasingly complex case types, patient conditions, and scanning scenarios with minimal assistance while under direct supervision. Students focus on demonstrating workplace professionalism, critical thinking, and problem solving by efficiently completing a wide variety of examinations on live anatomy.

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  • MIDS 287 - Interventional Sonography Procedures


    Credits: 3 Total Hours: 75
    Students enhance their understanding of how to support referring practitioners, radiologists, and surgeons with clinical interventions utilizing sonographic image guidance to provide diagnostic and therapeutic outcomes for patients. Students analyze interventional and intraoperative ultrasound procedures while learning to recognize the sonographic appearances of laparoscopic surgery, percutaneous aspiration, percutaneous biopsies, and complex vascular access. Students learn to select appropriate scanning protocols, assemble appropriate equipment, observe sterile technique, and assist the designated operator based on patient history, physiologic data, laboratory values, and complementary imaging studies. Students will apply research methodology to examining the expanded use of sonography for interventional procedures.

    Prerequisites
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  • MIDS 297 - Cardiac Sonography Procedures 3


    Credits: 3 Total Hours: 75
    Students focus on enhancing their understanding of the clinical applications of cardiac sonography as a diagnostic investigation tool for accurately predicting morbidity and mortality following acute and chronic cardiac events. Students observe, record, and predict the dynamic anatomic relationships in the cardiac system while using advanced cardiac Doppler applications to correlate their findings. Using real time assessments, cardiac tissue measurements, and normal and abnormal images students learn sonographic appearances of pathologic anatomy of the heart and the great vessels.

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Medical Laboratory

  
  • MLAB 117 - Medical Laboratory Procedures 1


    Credits: 3 Total Hours: 75
    Restricted to students in Certified Medical Laboratory Assistant
    In this course, students learn about laboratory professionals and their role in the diagnosis and treatment of human disease. Building on a general knowledge of human anatomy, students take a closer look at the venous system and the components of circulating blood in the human body. Using the basic components of laboratory testing procedures, students integrate foundational technical skills for specimen collecting with safe work practices and professional behaviors. Students demonstrate critical clinical and laboratory safety indicators, display appropriate levels of decision-making, and use therapeutic communication strategies by practicing their skills on each other. 

    Prerequisites
    One of:


  
  • MLAB 121 - Laboratory & Phlebotomy Skills 1


    Credits: 3 Total Hours: 75
    Restricted to students in Certified Medical Laboratory Assistant
    In this course, students learn basic phlebotomy and specimen collection skills by practicing these techniques on each other. Students develop the manual dexterity and workplace behaviours required through a hands-on approach to learning in authentic outpatient clinic and critical care environments. Students learn to demonstrate critical clinical and laboratory safety indicators under the direct supervision of instructors with supporting online modules. 

    Prerequisites
    One of:

    • B in Foundations of Math 10
    • B in MATH 039  

    Pre or Co-requisites
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  • MLAB 139 - Pre-Analytics & Laboratory Principles


    Credits: 3 Total Hours: 75
    Restricted to students in Certified Medical Laboratory Assistant
    In this course, students examine the function and safe operation of laboratory and accessory analytical equipment found in the medical laboratory environment. Students explore technical and biological principles affecting the preparation and quality of samples. By focusing on chemical analysis and reagents, students will learn how and why blood products and other samples are collected, labelled, prepared, handled, stored, packaged and transported in the pre-analytical phase. 

    Prerequisites
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  • MLAB 147 - Medical Laboratory Procedures 2


    Credits: 3 Total Hours: 75
    Restricted to students in Certified Medical Laboratory Assistant
    In this course, students continue to develop and enhance their collecting skills using advanced phlebotomy techniques and point of care procedures. Students experience what it is like to work in community laboratories and hospitals through case-based simulation learning and integrated laboratory practice. Students learn how Laboratory Information Systems (LIS), specimen accessioning, and accurate data entry within electronic health records relate to optimal outcomes. Students learn how Certified Medical Laboratory Assistants participate in promoting Quality Management in the workplace. 

    Prerequisites
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  • MLAB 151 - Laboratory & Phlebotomy Skills 2


    Credits: 3 Total Hours: 75
    Restricted to students in Certified Medical Laboratory Assistant
    In this course, students continue to develop mastery of basic phlebotomy and specimen collection skills by practicing these techniques on each other. Students enhance their critical thinking and decision-making skills by executing increasingly difficult simulated collection scenarios using their knowledge of human behaviour, professional communication, and patient management. Students demonstrate critical patient and client safety behaviours that indicate growing clinical and laboratory capabilities in a variety of collecting environments simulating outpatient, inpatient, and in-home community collections under the direct supervision of instructors with supporting online modules. 

    Prerequisites
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  • MLAB 173 - Laboratory Pathophysiology


    Credits: 3 Total Hours: 75
    Restricted to students in Certified Medical Laboratory Assistant
    In this course, students review anatomic systems and discuss pathologies and conditions commonly investigated by medical laboratories. Students will focus on learning how tests required in hematology, chemistry, transfusion medicine, histology, cytology, and microbiology provides physicians with critical information for diagnosing, treating, and monitoring health conditions. Students learn how pathologies and conditions affect patient and client interactions and explore appropriate responses by the Medical Laboratory Assistant. 

    Prerequisites
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Medical Office Assistant

  
  • MOA 150 - Medical Office Procedures


    Credits: 3 Total Hours: 60
    This course introduces the student to the typical, daily, clinical and administrative duties of a Medical Office Assistant working in the health care profession. This course prepares students for field work in a health care facility.

    Prerequisites
    One of:


  
  • MOA 153 - Introductory Medical Transcription


    Credits: 3 Total Hours: 60
    This course will provide students with a working knowledge of the transcription of medical reports from oral dictation, using transcription technology, editing and proofreading skills, and word processing software.

    Prerequisites
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  • MOA 154 - Medical Billing


    Credits: 3 Total Hours: 60
    This course is designed to introduce students to the basic principles of efficient medical billing used in the province of British Columbia. The student will learn how to use the BC Medical Service Plan, First Nations and Indian Health billing schedules and preambles using a computerized medical billing software, including Electronic Medical Records systems.

    Prerequisites
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  • MOA 155 - Medical Terminology


    Credits: 3 Total Hours: 60
    This course will provide students with an understanding of medical terminology through the development of the necessary language skills to define, pronounce and correctly spell medical terms and includes related physiology and anatomy.

    Prerequisites
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  • MOA 180 - Integrated Medical Office Experience


    Credits: 6 Total Hours: 266
    In this capstone course, students apply, synthesize, utilize, and combine all program content through integrative activities relating to specific and general medical knowledge and medical office procedures through classroom and workplace practice experiences. Students develop personal workplace goals and apply administrative skills to support effective medical office operations. Students learn approved medical records management procedures by creating and maintaining client, time and file records/systems that meet professional requirements.

    Prerequisites
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Medical Radiography

  
  • MRAD 106 - Anatomy & Physiology for Radiographer


    Credits: 2 Total Hours: 45
    Restricted to students in Medical Radiography
    In this novice course, students examine the anatomy of the body using radiographic images and a variety of media. Students develop a foundational understanding of the structure, function, and relationship of the body systems. Emphasis is placed on identifying the radiographic demonstrations of the body and correlating these to the anatomic landmarks used for radiographic positioning. 

  
  • MRAD 108 - Clinical Preparation 1


    Credits: 2 Total Hours: 30
    Restricted to students in Medical Radiography
    In this novice course, students examine their future role and responsibilities as novice student radiographers in the clinical learning environment. Students develop basic teamwork, communication, and critical thinking skills in preparation for a successful transition from simulation to clinical practice. Students apply knowledge from didactic courses to understand the scope of practice and professional expectations for a novice student radiographer in Clinical Practicum 1. Emphasis is on workplace standards, best practices, and safe practices in the medical imaging department. 

    Co-requisites
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  • MRAD 117 - Introduction to Radiographic Procedures


    Credits: 6 Total Hours: 240
    Restricted to students in Medical Radiography
    In this novice course, students examine the basic components of a radiographic procedure, integrating foundational positioning skills for routine radiographic examinations of the body. In the laboratory setting, students will take radiographic images of phantoms (simulated human bodies) and analyze their images, while adhering to federal radiation safety standards. Students who successfully demonstrate critical clinical safety indicators while simulating radiographic procedures will advance to the novice clinical practicum. 

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  • MRAD 119 - Principles of Radiographic Imaging 1


    Credits: 4 Total Hours: 90
    Restricted to students in Medical Radiography
    In this novice course, students examine the function and safe operation of radiographic and accessory imaging equipment found in the clinical environment. Students explore technical and physical principles affecting the radiographic image acquisition, processing, display and storage. Historical references to film screen imaging and the sensitometric curve will enhance students’ conceptualisation of digital imaging principles. 

  
  • MRAD 130 - Clinical Practicum 1


    Credits: 6 Total Hours: 510
    Restricted to students in Medical Radiography
    During this novice practicum-based course, students apply foundational knowledge from all previous Medical Radiography program courses to perform a variety of routine radiographic examinations. Focus is on performing radiographic examinations on low complexity patients under the direct supervision of qualified Medical Radiation Technologists. Student performance is closely monitored to provide detailed feedback on their developing skills. Students who successfully meet all course requirements progress to the advanced beginner level within the program. 

    Prerequisites
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    C+ in AHLT 134  

  
  • MRAD 148 - Clinical Preparation 2


    Credits: 2 Total Hours: 30
    Restricted to students in Medical Radiography
    In this advanced beginner course, students examine their future role and responsibilities as advanced beginner student radiographers in the clinical learning environment. Students enhance their teamwork, communication, and critical thinking skills by analyzing a variety of clinical case scenarios. Emphasis is on solving problems in challenging situations commonly encountered by Medical Radiation Technologists. Students also review the scope of practice and professional expectations for an advanced beginner in Clinical Practicum 2. 

    Prerequisites
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  • MRAD 156 - Relational A&P for Technologists - Part A


    Credits: 3 Total Hours: 60
    Restricted to students in Medical Radiography
    In this advanced beginner course, students complete an in-depth examination of the relational anatomy and physiology of the musculoskeletal, respiratory, and cardiovascular systems. Students enhance their understanding of anatomic relationships and physiologic functions using various medical imaging studies and a variety of illustrative media. 

    Prerequisites
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  • MRAD 157 - Advanced Radiographic Procedures


    Credits: 4 Total Hours: 135
    Restricted to students in Medical Radiography
    In this advanced beginner course, students synthesize academic and clinical concepts to develop adaptive radiography skills. In the laboratory setting, students simulate complex examinations using phantoms and laboratory partners and create radiographic exposure charts. Students explore specialty imaging modalities in preparation for more complex patient encounters during their final two clinical practicums. Students who successfully demonstrate critical clinical safety indicators and problem-solving skills while simulating advanced radiographic procedures will progress to the advanced beginner clinical practicum. 

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  • MRAD 159 - Principles of Radiographic Imaging 2


    Credits: 3 Total Hours: 75
    Restricted to students in Medical Radiography
    In this advanced-beginner course, students build on their knowledge of how to operate radiographic and accessory imaging equipment. Students explore fluoroscopy, mammography, mobile radiography, as well as intra-operative equipment. Students focus on the digital imaging process and digital archiving principles as they apply to a variety of radiographic imaging modalities. In the lab component of this course, students execute quality control tests and apply tolerance standards as outlined in federal safety codes to assess equipment performance. 

    Prerequisites
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  • MRAD 173 - Pathology for Radiographers - Part A


    Credits: 3 Total Hours: 45
    Restricted to students in Medical Radiography
    In this advanced beginner course, students explore various musculoskeletal, respiratory, and cardiovascular pathologies due to disease and trauma. Students study images obtained from a variety of sources illustrating the appearance of pathological conditions common to these systems. To better understand how pathology impacts patient care and technical considerations for the radiographer, students discuss and experiment with adaptive actions and plan appropriate practice responses during laboratory activities. 

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    C+ in MRAD 156  

  
  • MRAD 254 - Interprofessional Exploration for Technologists


    Credits: 2 Total Hours: 30
    Restricted to students in Medical Radiography
    In this advanced-beginner course, students explore the multi-disciplinary health care setting in and the interprofessional teams working within. Students investigate other allied health professionals, nurses, and physicians to better understand the intricate web of patient-centered care. Emphasis is placed on examining advanced practice roles and sub-specialties within medical imaging. 

    Prerequisites
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  • MRAD 256 - Relational A & P - Part B


    Credits: 3 Total Hours: 60
    Restricted to students in Medical Radiography
    In this advanced beginner course, students complete an in-depth examination of the relational anatomy and physiology of the gastrointestinal, urinary, reproductive, neurologic, endocrine, and hematopoietic systems. Students enhance their understanding of anatomic relationships and physiologic functions using various medical imaging studies and a variety of illustrative media.

    Prerequisites
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  • MRAD 260 - Clinical Practicum 2


    Credits: 6 Total Hours: 510
    Restricted to students in Medical Radiography
    Students combine knowledge from all previous Medical Radiography program courses and clinical experiences to perform a variety of routine and non-routine radiographic examinations. Focus is on performing advanced radiographic examinations on varied and complex patients, as well as observing and participating in specialty imaging modalities. Students practice under direct and indirect supervision and receive feedback on their developing skills from qualified Medical Radiation Technologists. Students who successfully meet all course requirements will have the opportunity to progress to the final didactic term and complete their final clinical practicum. 

    Prerequisites
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  • MRAD 273 - Pathology for Radiographers - Part B


    Credits: 3 Total Hours: 45
    Restricted to students in Medical Radiography 
    In this advanced-beginner course, students explore three dimensional perspectives of the body using data from relevant medical imaging studies. Emphasis is placed on relating body planes to regional anatomy and correlating these to anatomic landmarks used for patient positioning. Students learn how sectional imaging is used in various medical imaging modalities. 

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  • MRAD 277 - Computed Tomography Procedures


    Credits: 3 Total Hours: 75
    Restricted to students in Medical Radiography
    Students explore routine Computed Tomography (CT) procedures of the body. Students integrate concepts from previous and concurrent courses to support their understanding of clinical applications in CT. Using case study scenarios, students learn the basic components of a CT examination in preparation for their final clinical practicum experience. 

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  • MRAD 279 - Principles of Computed Tomography


    Credits: 3 Total Hours: 45
    Restricted to students in Medical Radiography
    In this advanced beginner course, students build on their knowledge of imaging and accessory equipment, focusing entirely on Computed Tomography (CT). Students re-examine the digital imaging process, incorporating fundamental principles of radiographic imaging as they apply to CT. Students examine historical events significant to the invention and evolution of CT, as well as innovations in CT. Students examine Canadian standards surrounding quality assurance (QA) for CT to support their participation of QA activities and quality control (QC) procedures in their clinical practicum experience. 

    Prerequisites
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  • MRAD 290 - Clinical Practicum 3


    Credits: 6 Total Hours: 510
    Restricted to students in Medical Radiography
    During this advanced beginner course, students combine knowledge from all previous Medical Radiography program courses and clinical experiences to achieve clinical competence as Radiological Technologist. Focus is on performing routine examinations in Computed Tomography, as well as advanced radiographic examinations on varied and complex patients. Students practice under direct and indirect supervision and receive feedback on their developing skills from qualified Medical Radiation Technologists. 

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Music Performance

  
  • MUSC 104 - Principal Instrument 1


    Credits: 2 Total Hours: 30
    Restricted to students in Music Performance or Music Creativity and Performance Foundations
    Students receive intensive training on a principal instrument through weekly one-on-one instruction and group instruction. Emphasis is on the musical and technical development of the individual musician to an advanced level of practice and performance. 

    Equivalencies
    • JAZZ 104


  
  • MUSC 105 - Principal Instrument 2


    Credits: 2 Total Hours: 30
    Restricted to students in Music Performance or Music Creativity and Performance Foundations
    Students receive intensive training on a principal instrument through weekly one-on-one instruction and group instruction. Emphasis is on the musical and technical development of the individual musician to a high advanced level of practice and performance. 

    Prerequisites
    All of:


    Equivalencies
    • JAZZ 105


  
  • MUSC 106 - Secondary Instrument 1


    Credits: 1 Total Hours: 15
    Students receive training on a secondary instrument through weekly one-on-one instruction. Emphasis is on the technical development of the individual musician on an instrument of interest to the student (one per term and subject to availability of specialist instructor).

    Prerequisites
    All of:

    • Permission of the Chair of Music

    Equivalencies
    • JAZZ 126
    • MUS 126


  
  • MUSC 107 - Secondary Instrument 2


    Credits: 1 Total Hours: 15
    Students receive training on a secondary instrument through weekly one-on-one instruction. Emphasis is on the technical development of the individual musician on an instrument of interest to the student (one per term and subject to availability of specialist instructor).

    Prerequisites
    All of:

    • Permission of the Chair of Music

    Equivalencies
    • JAZZ 127
    • MUS 127


  
  • MUSC 108 - Secondary Instrument 3


    Credits: 1 Total Hours: 15
    Students receive training on a secondary instrument through weekly one-on-one instruction. Emphasis is on the technical development of the individual musician on an instrument of interest to the student (one per term and subject to availability of specialist instructor).

    Prerequisites
    All of:

    • Permission of the Chair of Music

    Equivalencies
    • JAZZ 226


  
  • MUSC 109 - Secondary Instrument 4


    Credits: 1 Total Hours: 15
    Students receive training on a secondary instrument through weekly one-on-one instruction. Emphasis is on the technical development of the individual musician on an instrument of interest to the student (one per term and subject to availability of specialist instructor).

    Prerequisites
    All of:

    • Permission of the Chair of Music

    Equivalencies
    • JAZZ 227


  
  • MUSC 110 - Fundamentals of Music Theory 1


    Credits: 3 Total Hours: 60
    Students are introduced to the fundamentals of music theory through integration of written and aural skills. Students learn basic note reading and aural pitch matching, and then progress to develop skills commonly attributed to intermediate music rudiments.

    Equivalencies
    • MUSF 120


  
  • MUSC 111 - Fundamentals of Music Theory 2


    Credits: 3 Total Hours: 60
    The fundamentals of music theory are introduced through integration of written and aural skills. Instruction begins with intermediate rudiments and completes with an introduction to tonal harmony.

    Prerequisites
    All of:


    Equivalencies
    • MUSF 121


  
  • MUSC 112 - Tonal Harmony and Voice Leading 1


    Credits: 3 Total Hours: 45
    Restricted to students in Music Performance
    The fundamentals of harmony in diatonic music are explored. Vertical and horizontal structures are worked and studied simultaneously. An introduction to species counterpoint instructs the basics of voice-leading in preparation for 4-part writing. Emphasis is on strong music writing skills supported with an ability to spontaneously create harmony through improvisation. 

    Prerequisites
    All of:


    Co-requisites
    All of:


  
  • MUSC 113 - Tonal Harmony and Voice Leading 2


    Credits: 3 Total Hours: 45
    Restricted to students in Music Performance
    The advanced principals of harmony in diatonic music are explored. Vertical and horizontal structures are worked and studied simultaneously. Emphasis is on strong music writing skills supported with an ability to spontaneously create harmony through improvisation.

    Prerequisites
    All of:


    Co-requisites
    All of:


  
  • MUSC 114 - Aural Skills 1


    Credits: 1 Total Hours: 30
    Restricted to students in Music Performance
    In this companion course to MUSC 112 , the vertical and horizontal structures of diatonic harmony are explored using traditional aural skills of the musician: sight-singing and vocalization, aural recognition and identification, dictation, error detection, and improvisation. 

    Prerequisites
    All of:


    Co-requisites
    All of:


  
  • MUSC 115 - Aural Skills 2


    Credits: 1 Total Hours: 30
    Restricted to students in Music Performance
    In this companion course to MUSC 113 , the vertical and horizontal structures of advanced diatonic harmony are explored using traditional aural skills of the musician: sight-singing and vocalization, aural recognition and identification, dictation, error detection, and improvisation.

    Prerequisites
    All of:


    Co-requisites
    All of:


  
  • MUSC 120 - Music in the Western World


    Credits: 3 Total Hours: 45
    Music in the Western world from classical antiquity to today is studied through listening, discussion, and personal exploration of masterworks, prominent trends, and significant contributors. Historical, sociological, philosophical, scientific and spiritual connections to music are built. Gaining an acquaintance with the music of diverse Western styles is emphasized.

    Prerequisites
    One of:


  
  • MUSC 124 - Music Before 1600


    Credits: 3 Total Hours: 45
    Music from Classical Antiquity through the Renaissance is studied in historical and sociological contexts. Emphasis is on musical styles and trends, use of musical materials, and contributions by central musicians of the age. Performance practice revealed through investigation of source material and masterworks of the musical repertoire is highlighted.

    Prerequisites
    One of:


    Pre or Co-requisites
    All of:


  
  • MUSC 125 - Music, 1600-1780


    Credits: 3 Total Hours: 45
    Music from the Baroque and the Classical periods is studied in historical and sociological contexts. Emphasis is on musical styles and trends, use of musical materials, and contributions by central musicians of the age. Performance practice revealed through investigation of source material and masterworks of the musical repertoire is highlighted.

    Prerequisites
    All of:


  
  • MUSC 130 - Conducted Ensemble 1


    Credits: 2 Total Hours: 45
    Restricted to students in Music Performance or Music Creativity and Performance Foundations
    Students prepare and perform masterworks for large performance ensemble under the guidance of a professional conductor. Students will fully prepare a variety of repertoire and work toward performing a full-length showcase concert. Additional repertoire is explored. One or more concert performances are given per term. Classical and contemporary choir, orchestra, classical, and contemporary bands are offered.

    Equivalencies
    • JAZZ 144
    • JAZZ 146
    • MUS 140
    • MUS 142
    • MUS 146


  
  • MUSC 131 - Conducted Ensemble 2


    Credits: 2 Total Hours: 45
    Restricted to students in Music Performance
    A continuation of MUSC 130 : students prepare and perform masterworks for large performance ensemble under the guidance of a professional conductor. Several programs are fully prepared and additional repertoire is explored. One or more concert performances are given. Classical and contemporary choir and/or band, and orchestra are offered on rotation.

    Prerequisites
    All of:


    Pre or Co-requisites
    One of:

    • C in MUSC 105  
    • Permission of the Chair gained through successful placement audition

    Equivalencies
    • JAZZ 145
    • JAZZ 147
    • MUS 141
    • MUS 143
    • MUS 147


  
  • MUSC 132 - Collaborative Ensemble 1


    Credits: 1 Total Hours: 30
    Restricted to students in Music Performance or Music Creativity and Performance Foundations 
    Students prepare and perform masterworks for small classical or contemporary ensemble. Student-led ensembles work independently and under the guidance of weekly professional coaching. Students perform one or more concert, service, or workshop performances per term. Repertoire is selected according to class instrumentation and availability of specialist coach. Contemporary combo, classical chamber, and collaborative ensemble options are offered.

    Equivalencies
    • JAZZ 134
    • MUS 130
    • MUS 132


  
  • MUSC 133 - Collaborative Ensemble 2


    Credits: 1 Total Hours: 30
    Restricted students in Music Performance 
    An extension of MUSC 132 : students explore masterworks for small classical or contemporary ensemble. Ensembles work independently and under coaching. Concert, service, or workshop performances are given. Repertoire is set according to class instrumentation and availability of specialist coach. Contemporary combo, classical chamber, and collaborative ensemble options are offered.

    Prerequisites
    All of:


    Pre or Co-requisites
    One of:

    • C in MUSC 105  
    • Permission of the Chair gained through successful placement audition

    Equivalencies
    • JAZZ 135
    • MUS 131
    • MUS 133


  
  • MUSC 140 - The Creative Impulse


    Credits: 3 Total Hours: 45
    Students are lead through a process of self-discovery unlocking the creative process within the individual. Inspiration is drawn from interdisciplinary sources including visual, literary, and theatre arts, the social sciences, and philosophy. Cultural, sociological, and historical contexts for creativity are highlighted.

    Prerequisites
    One of:


  
  • MUSC 143 - Introduction to Songwriting


    Credits: 2 Total Hours: 30
    Students will learn compositional techniques of writing music for solo vocals with instrumental accompaniment, including creating melodies and lyrics over instrumental accompaniments supplied by the instructor. Emphasis will be placed on creativity, performance and collaboration. Students will be expected to create up to 3 original songs. Students will demonstrate individual songwriting progress during informal in-class performances, supported by the instructor and/or fellow students. Some instructor-mentored collaborative work will be expected.

    Prerequisites
    One of:


  
  • MUSC 145 - Introduction to Performance Awareness


    Credits: 3 Total Hours: 45
    Students will be introduced to the intersection between spiritual, emotional, physical and mental health and successful music performance achievement. Students will explore a broad range of approaches to health and their relation to diverse realms of performance in music and other performing arts, as well as reference performance training modalities in sports, school and other professional disciplines. Guest lectures from an array of music professions, including health experts as well as multi-disciplinary performers, will discuss divergent ways of thinking about the nature of optimal performance. Students will be exposed to a variety of support resources and services available to them in the community. Course work will focus on the practical application of healthy strategies that will optimize the students’ music-related performance work.

    Prerequisites
    One of:


  
  • MUSC 146 - “Taking the Stage” - Foundations of Stage Presence


    Credits: 3 Total Hours: 45
    Students will be introduced to an array of specific skillsets and strategies that contribute to building confidence and successfully communicating their musical performances and public presentations that include music and spoken word. Students will explore approaches to performance that include stage speaking, physical deportment, oratorical techniques, story-telling, affected versus authentic presence, stage posture and conduct, and self-confidence. Students will be expected to apply their acquired learning through practical application.

    Prerequisites
    One of:


  
  • MUSC 160 - Solo Concert Preparation 1


    Credits: 1 Total Hours: 15
    Students receive intensive training in music performance on a principal instrument with a focus on personal presentation on the concert stage. Instruction combines private tuition and guided-performance experiences, jointly developing an expanded solo or solo-feature repertoire and supporting technical skills. Identification of extra-musical elements of a concert performance is emphasized.

    Pre or Co-requisites
    All of:


  
  • MUSC 161 - Solo Concert Preparation 2


    Credits: 1 Total Hours: 15
    Students receive intensive training in music performance on a principal instrument with a focus on personal presentation on the concert stage. Instruction combines private tuition and guided-performance experiences, jointly developing an expanded solo or solo-feature repertoire and supporting technical skills. Demonstration of extra-musical elements of a concert performance is emphasized.

    Prerequisites
    All of:


    Co-requisites
    All of:


  
  • MUSC 204 - Principal Instrument 3


    Credits: 2 Total Hours: 30
    Students receive intensive training on a principal instrument through weekly one-on-one instruction and group instruction. Emphasis is on the musical and technical development of the individual musician to a pre-professional level of practice and performance.

    Prerequisites
    All of:


    Equivalencies
    • JAZZ 204
    • MUS 206


  
  • MUSC 205 - Principal Instrument 4


    Credits: 2 Total Hours: 30
    Students receive intensive training on a principal instrument through weekly one-on-one instruction and group instruction. Emphasis is on the musical and technical development of the individual musician to an emerging-professional level of practice and performance.

    Prerequisites
    All of:


    Equivalencies
    • JAZZ 205
    • MUS 207


  
  • MUSC 212 - Chromatic Harmony


    Credits: 3 Total Hours: 45
    The principles of chromatic harmony are explored. Vertical and horizontal structures are worked and studied simultaneously. Emphasis is on strong music writing skills supported with an ability to spontaneously create harmony through improvisation.

    Prerequisites
    All of:


    Co-requisites
    All of:


  
  • MUSC 213 - Advanced Harmony and Atonal Structures


    Credits: 3 Total Hours: 45
    The principles of advanced chromatic harmony are explored including large-scale functions of tonality and the emergence of post-tonal structures. Vertical and horizontal structures are worked and studied simultaneously. Emphasis is on strong music writing skills supported with an ability to spontaneously create harmony through improvisation.

    Prerequisites
    All of:


    Co-requisites
    All of:


  
  • MUSC 214 - Aural Skills 3, Classical


    Credits: 1 Total Hours: 30
    In this companion course to MUSC 212 , the vertical and horizontal structures of chromatic harmony are explored using traditional aural skills of the musician: sight-singing and vocalization, aural recognition and identification, dictation, error detection, and improvisation.

    Prerequisites
    All of:


    Co-requisites
    All of:


  
  • MUSC 215 - Aural Skills 4, Classical


    Credits: 1 Total Hours: 30
    In this companion course to MUSC 213 , the vertical and horizontal structures of advanced chromatic harmony are explored using traditional aural skills of the musician: sight-singing and vocalization, aural recognition and identification, dictation, error detection, and improvisation.

    Prerequisites
    All of:


    Co-requisites
    All of:


  
  • MUSC 216 - Contemporary Music Theory


    Credits: 3 Total Hours: 45
    The principles of contemporary musical construction are explored. Melodies and chord changes are worked and studied simultaneously. Emphasis is on strong music writing skills supported with an ability to spontaneously create melody and harmonization through improvisation.

    Prerequisites
    All of:


    Co-requisites
    All of:


    Equivalencies
    All of:

    • JAZZ 124
    • JAZZ 125


  
  • MUSC 217 - Contemporary Music Arranging


    Credits: 3 Total Hours: 45
    Building on the skills acquired in MUSC 216 , this course focusses on arranging composed materials for a variety of contemporary music ensembles. Principals of contemporary musical construction are explored. Emphasis is on strong music writing skills supported with an ability to spontaneously create countermelody and harmonization through improvisation.

    Prerequisites
    All of:


    Co-requisites
    All of:


    Pre or Co-requisites
    One of:


  
  • MUSC 218 - Aural Skills 3, Contemporary


    Credits: 1 Total Hours: 30
    In this companion course to MUSC 216 , the vertical and horizontal structures of contemporary music are explored using traditional aural skills of the musician: sight-singing and vocalization, aural recognition and identification, dictation, and improvisation.

    Prerequisites
    All of:


    Co-requisites
    All of:


    Equivalencies
    All of:

    • JAZZ 122
    • JAZZ 123


  
  • MUSC 219 - Aural Skills 4, Contemporary


    Credits: 1 Total Hours: 30
    In this companion course to MUSC 217 , the vertical and horizontal structures of contemporary music are explored using traditional aural skills of the musician: sight-singing and vocalization, aural recognition and identification, dictation, error detection, and improvisation.

    Prerequisites
    All of:


    Co-requisites
    All of:


  
  • MUSC 220 - Intro to Folk and World Music


    Credits: 3 Total Hours: 45
    Folk and world music is studied through listening, discussion, and exploration of trends and significant contributors in Celtic, Bluegrass, Gypsy, African, Asian and Acadian traditions. Historical, sociological, and ethnomusicological connections are built. Gaining an acquaintance with the music of diverse world and folk styles is emphasized.

    Prerequisites
    All of:


    Co-requisites
    One of:


  
  • MUSC 221 - History of Jazz


    Credits: 3 Total Hours: 45
    Music in jazz idioms is studied through listening, discussion, and personal exploration of masterworks, prominent trends, and significant contributors. Historical and sociological connections to jazz from the late 1800s to today are built. Gaining an acquaintance with the music of diverse jazz styles is emphasized.

    Pre or Co-requisites
    One of:


    Equivalencies
    All of:

    • JAZZ 112
    • JAZZ 113
    • JAZZ 212
    • JAZZ 213


  
  • MUSC 222 - History of Blues and Rock


    Credits: 3 Total Hours: 45
    Music in blues and rock idioms is studied through listening, discussion, and personal exploration of prominent trends and significant contributors. Historical and sociological connections to blues and rock music are built. Gaining an acquaintance with the music of diverse blues and rock styles is emphasized.

    Pre or Co-requisites
    One of:


  
  • MUSC 224 - Classical and Romantic Music, 1780-1890


    Credits: 3 Total Hours: 45
    Music from the Classical and Romantic periods is studied in historical and sociological contexts. Emphasis is on musical styles and trends, use of musical materials, and contributions by central musicians of the age. Performance practice revealed through investigation of source material and masterworks of the musical repertoire is highlighted.

    Prerequisites
    All of:


  
  • MUSC 225 - Modern Classical Music, 1890 to Today


    Credits: 3 Total Hours: 45
    Music from the Modern Era is studied in historical and sociological contexts. Emphasis is on musical styles and trends, use of musical materials, and contributions by central musicians of the age. Performance within trends as revealed through investigation of source material and masterworks of the musical repertoire is highlighted.

    Prerequisites
    All of:


  
  • MUSC 230 - Conducted Ensemble 3


    Credits: 2 Total Hours: 45
    A continuation of MUSC 131 : students prepare and perform masterworks for large performance ensemble under the guidance of a professional conductor. Several programs are fully prepared and additional repertoire is explored. One or more concert performances are given. Classical and contemporary choir and/or band, and orchestra are offered on rotation.

    Prerequisites
    All of:


    Co-requisites
    One of:

    • MUSC 204  
    • Permission of the Chair gained through successful placement audition

  
  • MUSC 231 - Conducted Ensemble 4


    Credits: 2 Total Hours: 45
    A continuation of MUSC 230 : students prepare and perform masterworks for large performance ensemble under the guidance of a professional conductor. Several programs are fully prepared and additional repertoire is explored. One or more concert performances are given. Classical and contemporary choir and/or band, and orchestra are offered on rotation.

    Prerequisites
    All of:


    Co-requisites
    One of:

    • MUSC 205  
    • Permission of the Chair gained through successful placement audition

  
  • MUSC 232 - Collaborative Ensemble 3


    Credits: 1 Total Hours: 30
    An extension of MUSC 133 : students explore masterworks for small classical or contemporary ensemble. Ensembles work independently and under coaching. Concert, service, or workshop performances are given. Repertoire is set according to class instrumentation and availability of specialist coach. Contemporary combo, classical chamber, and collaborative ensemble options are offered.

    Prerequisites
    All of:


    Pre or Co-requisites
    One of:

    • MUSC 204  
    • Permission of the Chair gained through successful placement audition

  
  • MUSC 233 - Collaborative Ensemble 4


    Credits: 1 Total Hours: 30
    An extension of MUSC 232 : students explore masterworks for small classical or contemporary ensemble. Ensembles work independently and under coaching. Concert, service, or workshop performances are given. Repertoire is set according to class instrumentation and availability of specialist coach. Contemporary combo, classical chamber, and collaborative ensemble options are offered.

    Prerequisites
    All of:


    Co-requisites
    One of:

    • MUSC 205  
    • Permission of the Chair gained through successful placement audition

  
  • MUSC 241 - Composing As Singer-Songwriter


    Credits: 3 Total Hours: 45
    In this course, students practice techniques of composing original music for solo vocals with light instrumental accompaniment. Joining words and music through melodic development, working collaboratively, and producing a finished score will be emphasized.

    Prerequisites
    All of:


    Pre or Co-requisites
    One of:

    And one of:


 

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