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MATHEMATICS
(MATH)
061 Basic
Arithmetic (Su, F, W, Sp) 5
Note: This course is designed for
students needing a re-view of fractions, decimals, percents,
and proportions.
This course covers the four operations: addition, subtraction, multiplication,
and division using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals. Applications include
percents, ratios, and proportions. Estimating, calculator use, and order of
operations will be stressed.
081 Pre-Algebra
(Su, F, W, Sp) 5
Prereq: MATH 061 or H S 061 or COMPASS
pre-algebra score of 29 or ASSET numerical skills score of
37.
Signed numbers, properties of real numbers, simplifying algebraic expressions,
solving linear equations and inequalities, problem solving, and applications.
082 Modular
Pre-Algebra (Su, F, W, Sp) 1–5
Prereq: MATH 019 or ASSET numerical
skills score of 37.
Provides a faster or slower pace than MATH 081 with the same content; individualized
instruction using programmed material in the Mathematics laboratory.
085 Preparation
for Algebra (F, Sp) 5
Review of arithmetic and pre-algebra. This course covers the essential skills
of MATH 018, 019, and 081. Designed for students who have had one year of high
school algebra and need a review to continue in the algebra series. Completion
of this class meets the prerequisite for MATH 091.
091 Beginning
Algebra (Su, F, W, Sp) 5
Prereq: MATH 081 or MATH 085 or ASSET
numerical skills score of 44 or COMPASS pre-algebra score of
60.
Basic beginning algebra topics including graphing lines, system of linear equations,
polynomials, integer exponents, factoring, rational expressions, and roots.
092 Modular
Beginning Algebra (Su, F, W, Sp) 1–5
Prereq: MATH 081 or ASSET numerical
skills score of 44.
Provides a faster or slower pace than MATH 091 with the same content; individualized
instruction using programmed material in the Mathematics laboratory.
095 Fundamentals
of Intermediate Algebra (F, W, Sp) 5
Prereq: MATH 081 or MATH 085 or
MATH 091.
Intermediate algebra taught in context, using EXCEL to enhance understanding
of algebraic concepts. Topics include numeracy (ratio, proportion, unit analysis,
scientific notation, large and small numbers, interpreting data); applications
of the rectangular coordinate system such as linear, quadratic, or exponential
growth; formula use involving rational and radical expressions; laws of exponents;
and systems of equations.
097 Intermediate
Algebra (Su, F, W, Sp) 5
Prereq: MATH 091 or MATH 092; or
ASSET elementary algebra score of 42 or COMPASS algebra score
of 47.
Coordinate plane, functions, equations, inequalities, properties of lines,
radical expressions, quadratic equations, system of non-linear equations.
098 Modular
Intermediate Algebra (Su, F, W, Sp) 1–5
Prereq: MATH 091 or ASSET elementary
algebra score of 42 or COMPASS algebra score of 47.
Provides a faster or slower pace than MATH 097 with same content; individualized
instruction using programmed material in the Mathematics laboratory.
103 Modular
Trigonometry (Su, F, W, Sp) 1–5
Prereq: MATH 097 or ASSET intermediate
algebra score of 45 or COMPASS algebra score of 71. Note: Designed
for students in a two-year technical program.
Provides a faster or slower pace than MATH 102 with same content; individualized
instruction using programmed material in the Mathematics laboratory.
106 Finite
Mathematics (W) 5
Prereq: MATH 097 or ASSET intermediate
algebra score of 45 or COMPASS algebra score of 71.
Review of logic and set theory with Venn diagrams; matrices and matrix application
including the Simplex Method; systems of inequalities; probability and statistics
including expected value.
107 Math—A
Practical Art (Su, F, W, Sp) 5
Prereq: MATH 097 or ASSET intermediate
algebra score of 45 or COMPASS algebra score of 71.
Cover a wide variety of mathematical topics essential to understanding and
becoming an active participant in today’s technological society; topics
include applied problems involving exponential growth and decay, networks,
scheduling, linear programming, elementary probability, and statistics including
inferences and sampling.
111 College
Algebra (Su, F, W, Sp) 5
Prereq: MATH 097 with a grade of
2.0 or higher or ASSET intermediate algebra score of 45 or
COMPASS algebra score of 71.
Study of functions and graphs including linear, quadratic, exponential, and
logarithmic functions; matrices and solving system of equations inequalities
and linear programming by graphical methods; sequences and series and math
of finance; counting methods and basic probability.
112 Elements
of Calculus (Su, F, W, Sp) 5
Prereq: MATH 111 or MATH 115 or ASSET
college algebra score of 46 or COMPASS college algebra score
of 51.
Informal and intuitive approaches to topics in calculus; general problems applying
differentiation and integration to business and other fields.
115 Precalculus
I (Su, F, W, Sp) 5
Prereq: MATH 097 or MATH 098 with
a grade of 2.0 or higher or ASSET intermediate algebra score
of 45 or COMPASS algebra score of 71.
Study of functions; covers sets, relations, equations of circles; function
study including domain, range, inverses, 1-1, algebra of functions; types of
functions studied: polynomial, exponential, logarithmic, rational, and absolute
value; introduction to mathematical induction proofs and sequences and series.
116 Precalculus
II (Su, F, W, Sp) 5
Prereq: MATH 115 or ASSET algebra
score of 46 or COMPASS college algebra score of 51.
Trigonometric functions and their graphs; identities; laws of sines; law of
cosines; addition formulas; inverse trigonometric functions; trigonometric
equations; powers and roots of complex numbers; conic sections; alternate coordinate
systems.
124 Calculus
(Su, F, W, Sp) 5
Prereq: MATH 116 or COMPASS trigonometry
score of 51.
Functions, limits, differentiation, applications of the derivative, anti-differentiation.
125 Calculus
(Su, F, W, Sp) 5
Prereq: MATH 124.
Indefinite and definite integrals, applications, techniques of integration.
126 Calculus
(F, W, Sp) 5
Prereq: MATH 125.
Indeterminate forms, improper integrals, infinite series, power series, Taylor
Polynomials, polar coordinates, parametric equations, vectors.
140 Cooperative
Education 1–5
Prereq: Permission. Note: This course
requires work experience to be coordinated with the instructor.
Cooperative education provides an opportunity for students to combine classroom
theory with practical work experience. Work experience gained in the workplace
is related to the student’s field of study or career
goals.
180 Foundations
of Arithmetic (F, W, Sp) 5
Prereq: MATH 097 or ASSET intermediate algebra score of 45 or COMPASS algebra
score of 71.
Basic concepts of numbers and operations with numbers. Emphasis on elementary
problem solving; integers, rational numbers, and decimal and graphical representations
of numbers; proportion and percentages; communication of mathematical ideas.
210 Elements
of Statistics (W, Sp) 5
Prereq: MATH 097 or ASSET intermediate
algebra score of 45 or COMPASS algebra score of 71.
Measures of central tendency; probability; binomial and normal distributions;
sampling theory; hypothesis testing; analysis of variance; analysis of paired
data.
220 Linear
Algebra (F, Sp) 5
Prereq: MATH 125.
Systems of equations, row operation, matrix algebra, vector spaces, orthogonality,
Gram-Schmidt, projections; linear transformations, matrix representation, rank
similarity; determinants; eigenvalues, eigenvectors, least squares.
225 Calculus
(F, W, Sp) 5
Prereq: MATH 126.
Functions from R(n) to R(m) limits, continuity, differentiation, line integrals,
multiple integrals.
230 Differential
Equations (W, Sp) 5
Prereq: MATH 125.
Linear differential equations; power series and numerical methods; Laplace
transformations, applications.
240 Cooperative
Education (Su) 1–5
Prereq: Permission. Note: This course
requires work experience to be coordinated with the instructor.
Cooperative education provides an opportunity for students to combine classroom
theory with practical work experience. Work experience gained in the workplace
is related to the student’s field of study or career goals.
291 Special
Studies 1
Study project developed by the student and instructor in an area approved by
the instructor. Honor options are available.
292 Special
Studies 2
Study project developed by the student and instructor in an area approved by
the instructor. Honor options are available.
293 Special
Studies 3
Study project developed by the student and instructor in an area approved by
the instructor. Honor options are available.
294 Special
Studies 4
Study project developed by the student and instructor in an area approved by
the instructor. Honor options are available.
295 Special
Studies 5
Study project developed by the student and instructor in an area approved by
the instructor. Honor options are available.
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MEDICAL
ASSISTANT (MED A)
110 Health
Care Careers (Su, F, W, Sp) 3
Prereq: ASSET reading score of 40
or COMPASS reading score of 80.
Orientation to the Medical Assistant department and a modularized, self-paced
learning approach. Learning style assessment, tips for success are discussed.
Personal attributes of health care professionals, professional organizations
related to health care careers, and employment opportunities are presented.
Various ambulatory health care settings and the health care team are discussed
along with a history of medicine and its cultural heritage.
112 Terminology,
Anatomy, Physiology 1 (Su, F, W, Sp) 1
Fundamentals of medical terminology and the structure and function of the human
body by body systems; designed specifically for the student enrolled in Medical
Assistant department programs.
114 Federal
Regulations/Guidelines (Su, F, W, Sp) 1
Course describes the Centers for Disease Control and its role in infection
control and emphasizes universal and standard precautions, transmission-based
precautions, causes of disease transmission, Clinical Laboratory Improvement
Amendments of 1988 (CLIA88), Occupational Safety and Health Administration
(OSHA) regulations.
116 Introduction
to Pharmacology (Su, F, W, Sp) 1
Consumer safety and drug regulations, drug names and references, sources and
bodily effects of drugs, medication preparations and supplies are discussed
in this course.
120 Therapeutic
Communication Skills (Su, F, W, Sp) 3
The student will learn techniques necessary for encouraging a therapeutic/helping
relationship with the office patient, as well as study psychosocial development
of a patient from birth to death.
122 Medical
Law, Ethics, and Bioethics (Su, F, W, Sp) 2
Introduction to professional values with identification of appropriate roles
of medical personnel; subjects include licensing of professionals, professional
liability in a culturally diverse community, public duties, professional ethics,
current bioethical issues in modern medicine are researched.
124 Terminology,
Anatomy, Physiology 2 (Su, F, W, Sp) 1
Introduction to the digestive system, its anatomy, physiology, laboratory tests,
clinical procedures, and abbreviations specific to this system.
126 Pharmacology/Digestive
System (Su, F, W, Sp) 1
This course provides fundamental knowledge related to the diseases, medications,
and treatment modalities impacting the digestive system.
128 Asepsis,
Medical History, Vitals (Su, F, W, Sp) 3
Prereq: Permission.
Instruction and practice in taking a medical history, vital signs and measurements.
Methods of charting/documentation are presented along with various types of
medical records utilized in the ambulatory care setting.
130 Facility
Environment (Su, F, W, Sp) 1
Learn to create an ambulatory care environment that meets ADA and patient confidentiality
issues. Procedures for opening and closing the facility as well as computerizing
the medical office for efficiency and productivity while applying ergonomic
principles when setting up computer workstations.
132 Terminology,
Anatomy, Physiology 3 (Su, F, W, Sp) 1
Introduction to the urinary system, its anatomy and physiology, laboratory
tests, clinical procedures, and abbreviations specific to this system.
134 Pharmacology/Urinary
System (Su, F, W, Sp) 1
Provides fundamental knowledge related to the diseases, medications, and treatment
modalities impacting the urinary system.
136 Physical
Examination (Su, F, W, Sp) 1
Methods, positions, and appropriate draping procedures used for physical examination
in ambulatory care settings. Instruments and supplies used and the eight basic
components of a physical examination are defined with the sequence followed
in routine physical examination.
138 Medical
Specialties I (Su, F, W, Sp) 2
Medical specialty examinations and procedures for pediatrics and adult clients
by body system are presented in this course.
142 Terminology,
Anatomy, Physiology 4 (Su, F, W, Sp) 1
Introduction to the female reproductive system, its anatomy and physiology,
laboratory tests, clinical procedures, and abbreviations specific to this system.
144 Pharmacology/Female
Reproductive (Su, F, W, Sp) 1
This course provides fundamental knowledge related to the diseases, medications,
and treatment modalities impacting the female reproductive system.
146 Medical
Specialties II (Su, F, W, Sp) 2
This course is designed to cover medical specialty examinations and procedures
for specific body systems.
148 Telephone/Scheduling
(Su, F, W, Sp) 1
This course is designed to teach the student skills necessary to welcome new
patients, reassure current patients, collaborate with other organizations on
patient care, and calmly and efficiently deal with emergencies. Students learn
that by effectively scheduling patients to fit a particular practice, it is
possible to make profitable use of physician and staff time.
150 Medical
Records Management (Su, F, W, Sp) 1
This course presents the importance of accurate medical records; discusses
equipment and supplies used; basic rules for filing and documentation in patient
files; filing systems and procedures; handling correspondence; and computer
applications.
154 Terminology,
Anatomy, Physiology 5 (Su, F, W, Sp) 1
Introduction to the male reproductive system, its anatomy and physiology, laboratory
tests, clinical procedures, and abbreviations specific to this system. This
course is designed specifically for the student enrolled in Medical Assistant
department programs.
156 Pharmacology/Male
Reproductive (Su, F, W, Sp) 1
This course provides fundamental knowledge related to the diseases, medications,
and treatment modalities impacting the male reproductive system.
158 Assisting
with Minor Surgery (Su, F, W, Sp) 1
This course presents surgical asepsis; sterile principles; suture materials
and supplies; instruments; surgical supplies and equipment; patient care and
preparation; basic surgery setup; minor surgery setup; and alternative surgical
methods.
160 Terminology,
Anatomy, Physiology 6 (Su, F, W, Sp) 1
This course provides an introduction to the nervous system, its anatomy and
physiology, laboratory tests, clinical procedures, and abbreviations specific
to the system. The course is designed for the student enrolled in Medical Assistant
department programs.
162 Pharmacology/Nervous
System (Su, F, W, Sp) 1
This course provides fundamental knowledge related to the diseases, medications,
and treatment modalities impacting the nervous system.
164 Rehabilitation
Medicine (Su, F, W, Sp) 1
Rehabilitation medicine is a field of medical disciplines that uses physical
and mechanical agents to aid in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of
diseases or bodily injuries, to aid in the restoration of those functions that
have been affected by the patient’s condition. For those who have suffered
permanent loss of ability, it seeks to find practical solutions for that loss
while assisting patients to make the most of their remaining abilities.
166 Dosage
Calculations and Injections (Su, F, W, Sp) 2
This course addresses calculation of adult and pediatric dosages of medication
(metric and apothecaries’ system), emphasizes the legal aspects of medication
administration, and discusses oral and prenatal administration.
168 Medical
Office Insurance I (Su, F, W, Sp) 1
This course offers an introduction to medical office insurance including medical
insurance terminology, legal considerations, the life cycle of an insurance
claim and other types of medical insurance.
200 Terminology,
Anatomy, Physiology 7 (Su, F, W, Sp) 1
Introduction to the cardiovascular system, its an-atomy and physiology, laboratory
tests, clinical procedures, and abbreviations specific to this system.
202 Pharmacology/Cardiovascular
System (Su, F, W, Sp) 1
This course provides fundamental knowledge related to the diseases, medications,
and treatment modalities impacting the cardiovascular system.
204 Electrocardiography
(Su, F, W, Sp) 1
This course includes an introduction to skills necessary to operate, record,
and label electrocardiograms, reasons for electrocardiography, and the electrical
activity of the heart recorded by the electrocardiograph.
206 Medical
Office Insurance II (Su, F, W, Sp) 1
This course teaches diagnostic and procedural coding applications and presents
guidelines common to claims processing and insurance billing procedures.
208 Terminology,
Anatomy, Physiology 8 (Su, F, W, Sp) 1
Introduction to the respiratory system, its anatomy and physiology, laboratory
tests, clinical procedures, and abbreviations specific to this system.
210 Pharmacology/Respiratory
System (Su, F, W, Sp) 1
This course provides fundamental knowledge related to the diseases, medications,
and treatment modalities impacting the respiratory system.
212 Introduction
to Lab Procedures (Su, F, W, Sp) 1
An introduction to microbiology and types of medical laboratories, patient
preparation, obtaining specimens for testing purposes of diagnosing illness
and health assessment of the patient.
214 Managing
Finances (Su, F, W, Sp) 2
This course covers daily financial practices such as determining patient fees,
credit arrangements, petty cash and bookkeeping, banking, purchasing supplies
and equipment procedures, billing, collections, and accounting practices.
216 Terminology,
Anatomy, Physiology 9 (Su, F, W, Sp) 1
Introduction to the blood and lymphatic system, its anatomy and physiology,
laboratory tests, clinical procedures, and abbreviations specific to this system.
218 Pharmacology/Anti-Infectives
(Su, F, W, Sp) 1
This course provides fundamental knowledge related to infections affected by
antibiotics.
220 Hematology/Venipuncture
(Su, F, W, Sp) 2
This course is an introduction to collecting blood samples by venipuncture
and capillary method and the study of blood cell components in both normal
and diseased states.
230 Introduction
to Medical Transcription (Su, F, W, Sp) 2
This course covers an instruction to transcription rules for punctuation, capitalization,
transcribing numbers, figures, and abbreviations. Includes proofreading, making
corrections, and transcription of chart. Covers notes and progress.
232 Terminology,
Anatomy, Physiology 10 (Su, F, W, Sp) 1
Introduction to the musculoskeletal system, its anatomy and physiology, laboratory
tests, clinical procedures, and abbreviations specific to this system.
234 Pharmacology/Musculoskeletal
(Su, F, W, Sp) 1
This course provides fundamental knowledge related to the diseases, medications
and treatment modalities impacting the musculoskeletal system.
236 Urinalysis
Procedures (Su, F, W, Sp) 1
This course is an introduction to the examination of urine as a diagnostic
tool for many diseases performed by medical assistants in the ambulatory care
setting.
238 Nutrition
and Health (Su, F, W, Sp) 1
This course explores the balance of nutrients required for good health and
examines therapeutic modifications to the diet that take place at various stages
of life and in the presence of disease.
240 Externship
(Su, F, W, Sp) 1–7
Prereq: Permission. Note: This course
requires work experience to be coordinated with the instructor.
Externship provides an opportunity
for students to combine classroom theory with practical experience
gained in the workplace. The work experience is related to
career goals and discipline major.
242 Terminology,
Anatomy, Physiology 11 (Su, F, W, Sp) 1
Introduction to the integumentary system, its anatomy and physiology, laboratory
tests, clinical procedures, and abbreviations specific to this system.
244 Pharmacology/Integumentary
(Su, F, W, Sp) 1
This course provides fundamental knowledge related to the diseases, medications,
and treatment modalities impacting the integumentary system.
246 Medical
Manager Simulation I (Su, F, W, Sp) 1
This course familiarizes the student with computerized account management and
aids in the development of confidence and skills necessary to become successful
as a user of medical account management software.
250 Terminology,
Anatomy, Physiology 12 (Su, F, W, Sp) 1
Introduction to the sensory system, its anatomy and physiology, laboratory
tests, clinical procedures, and abbreviations specific to this system.
252 Pharmacology/Sensory
System (Su, F, W, Sp) 1
This course provides fundamental knowledge related to the diseases, medications,
and treatment modalities impacting the sensory system.
254 Medical
Transcription II (Su, F, W, Sp) 2
This course applies theory learned in Introduction to Medical Transcription
to composing business letters and making travel arrangements. Course content
also covers transcription of history and physical exam documents.
256 Medical
Manager Simulation II (Su, F, W, Sp) 1
The purpose of MED A 256 is to familiarize the student with computerized account
management and develop confidence in performing advanced skills used in medical
account management software.
258 Specialty
Lab Test (Su, F, W, Sp) 1
Introduction of specialty tests: pregnancy testing; testing for infectious
mononucleosis; blood types; tuberculosis; blood glucose; and discussions of
semen analysis, cholesterol, triglyceride and blood urea nitrogen.
260 Emergency/First
Aid (Su, F, W, Sp) 2
This course teaches CPR procedures for the adult, child, and infant as well
as first aid procedures appropriate for the ambulatory care setting including
how to use and prepare a crash cart.
262 Terminology,
Anatomy, Physiology 13 (Su, F, W, Sp) 1
Introduction to the endocrine system, its anatomy and physiology, laboratory
tests, clinical procedures, and abbreviations specific to this system.
264 Pharmacology/Endocrine
System (Su, F, W, Sp) 1
This course provides fundamental knowledge related to the diseases, medications,
and treatment modalities impacting the endocrine system.
266 Medical
Transcription III (Su, F, W, Sp) 1
This course applies theory learned in Introduction to Medical Transcription
to preparation and transcription of medical reports such as discharge summaries,
consultation reports, medico-legal reports, and autopsy protocols.
268 AIDS
Seminar (Su, F, W, Sp) 1
This class is designed to meet the state of Washington licensure requirements
for the Medical Assistant.
270 Terminology,
Anatomy, Physiology 14 (Su, F, W, Sp) 1
Introduction to oncology (cancer medicine), its terms and vocabulary, classifications
of neoplasms, risk factors, and specific types of cancers.
272 Pharmacology/Antineoplastic
(Su, F, W, Sp) 1
This course provides fundamental knowledge related to the medication and treatment
modalities impacting cancer.
274 Medical
Transcription IV (Su, F, W, Sp) 1
This course is designed to give the medical transcriptionist experience transcribing
more technical reports such as operative reports, pathology reports, radiology
reports, and psychiatric reports.
276 Office/Human
Resources Management (Su, F, W, Sp) 1
The skills and growing complexity of medical specialization have broadened
the scope of employment options for the medical assistant to include medical
office and human resources management. This course provides pertinent information
relative to laddering into these careers.
278 Employment
Strategies (Su, F, W, Sp) 1
This course prepares the student for externship, sitting for the Certified
Medical Assistant examination, and the strategies for securing employment in
an ambulatory care setting.
291 Special
Studies (Su, F, W, Sp) 1
Prereq: Permission.
An individual study project developed by student and the instructor in an area
approved by the instructor.
292 Special
Studies (Su, F, W, Sp) 2
Prereq: Permission.
An individual study project developed by student and the instructor in an area
approved by the instructor.
293 Special
Studies (Su, F, W, Sp) 3
Prereq: Permission.
An individual study project developed by student and the instructor in an area
approved by the instructor.
294 Special
Studies (Su, F, W, Sp) 4
Prereq: Permission.
An individual study project developed by student and the instructor in an area
approved by the instructor.
295 Special
Studies (Su, F, W, Sp) 5
Prereq: Permission.
An individual study project developed by student and the instructor in an area
approved by the instructor.
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MUSIC
(MUSIC)
100 Introduction
to Music (F, W, Sp) 5
An interdisciplinary, cross-cultural approach to the elements of music and
the process of making music.
101 Music
Theory I (F) 3
The first quarter of a sequential study of the fundamentals of diatonic music.
Topics include elementary acoustics, musical notation, clefs, tonality, scales,
modes, intervals and their inversions, triads and their inversions, and simple
cadential formulae.
102 Music
Theory II (W) 3
Prereq: MUSIC 101.
The second quarter of a sequential study of the fundamentals of diatonic music.
Topics include principles of melodic and rhythmic organization, texture, seventh
chords and secondary dominants, non-harmonic tones, principles of part-writing
and voice leading, and harmonic progressions.
103 Music
Theory III (Sp) 3
Prereq: MUSIC 102.
The third quarter of a sequential study of the fundamentals of diatonic music.
Topics include diatonic seventh chords, secondary dominants, augmented sixth
chords, Neapolitan sixth chords, non-harmonic tones, advanced part-writing
and voice leading, modulation, and simple part forms.
104 America’s
Musical Cultures (Sp) 5
A cultural survey of the African, Amerindian, Asian, European, and Latin musical
traditions that have shaped sacred and secular music in America.
105 History
of Jazz (Su, F, W, Sp) 5
Traces the evolution of jazz from its African and European rhythmic and musical
traditions through contemporary fusion. The class emphasizes multimedia demonstrations
and live performances, as well as written texts.
106 History
of Rock Music (Su, F, W, Sp) 5
An historical survey of the ever transforming styles of rock music and the
cultural, economic, political, social, technological, and musical forces that
shape them. While written text(s) are required, this course relies heavily
on multimedia demonstrations.
107 American
Popular Music (W) 5
A cultural survey of the seven streams of American popular music: Pop, Country,
Rhythm and Blues, Jazz, Folk, Gospel, and Rock.
110 Music
Cultures of World (Su, F, W, Sp) 5
Listen to, read about, and explore music from African, Indian, Native American,
and Asian cultures. Heavy emphasis is placed on active listening, watching
videos, concert attendance, and active participation in class.
111 Music
Appreciation (F, Sp) 5
Historical survey of the five major style periods of Western tonal music: Medieval,
Renaissance, Baroque, Classical, and Romantic.
112 Twentieth
Century Music (W) 5
A music appreciation class that considers the major styles of twentieth century
music from Impressionism to contemporary jazz, electronic/computer music, and
performance art.
113 Sightsinging
and Ear Training (F) 2
Learn to sight-sing basic vocal parts with correct pitch and rhythm. Train
the ear to identify and notate intervals, chords and their inversions, rhythms,
melodies, and major/minor scales.
114 Sightsinging
and Ear Training (W) 2
Prereq: MUSIC 113.
Learn to sight-sing basic vocal parts with correct pitch and rhythm. Train
the ear to identify and notate intervals, chords and their inversions, rhythms,
melodies, and major/minor scales.
115 Sightsinging
and Ear Training (Sp) 2
Prereq: MUSIC 114.
Learn to sight-sing basic vocal parts with correct pitch and rhythm. Train
the ear to identify and notate intervals, chords and their inversions, rhythms,
melodies, and major/minor scales.
116 Beginning
Class Piano (Su, F, W, Sp) 2
Group instruction for beginners; basic hand position, fingerings, and other
keyboard techniques; pitch and rhythmic notation; and rudimentary music theory.
117 Elementary
Class Piano (F, W, Sp) 2
Prereq: MUSIC 116 or equivalent experience.
Note: See instructor for help with placement.
Elementary group instruction for students with the ability to read music and
who possess rudimentary keyboard skills. Continues to develop skills acquired
in MUSIC 116.
118 Intermediate
Class Piano (F, W, Sp) 2
Prereq: MUSIC 117 or equivalent experience.
Note: See instructor for help with placement.
Intermediate group instruction for students who are proficient at reading music
and can demonstrate competent facility at the keyboard. Students study beginning
master literature and prepare for recital performance.
120 Electronic
Music (F, W, Sp) 3
No prior music background necessary. History and appreciation of electronic
music and all of its varied uses in the media today, along with lectures and
demonstrations on how to operate synthesizers.
128 World
Percussion (F, W, Sp) 2
Students will learn to play African rhythms, watch videos of music and drumming
styles from around the world, and have personal contact with master drummers
in class.
130 Vocal
Jazz Ensemble (F, W, Sp) 2
Prereq: Permission.
Select mixed group. Sings literature ranging from vocal jazz to gospel and
light rock.
134 College
Choir (F, W, Sp) 2
Open to all students and staff interested in singing. Must be able to match
pitch. Designed to develop understanding and skills essential for choral singing.
At least one major concert performance per quarter.
135 Seminar
in Conducting (Sp) 2
Prereq: MUSIC 116 or permission.
A basic course that introduces the serious musician, student, or educator to
the practical art of conducting. Emphasis is on basic patterns, gestures, score
reading, and interpretation. Develops both instrumental and vocal techniques.
142 Performance
Ensemble (F, W, Sp) 2
Musical groups will be formed to engage specific instrumentations, such as
African drumming, strings, or piano. Students will rehearse and perform during
the quarter.
170 Private
Music Instruction (Su, F, W, Sp) 1–2
Prereq: Permission.
Private lessons (10) with a college-approved instructor; lesson fee paid directly
to the instructor.
171 Private
Music Instruction (Su, F, W, Sp) 1–2
Prereq: Permission.
Private lessons (10) with a college-approved instructor; lesson fee paid directly
to the instructor.
172 Private
Music Instruction (Su, F, W, Sp) 1–2
Prereq: Permission.
Private lessons (10) with a college-approved instructor; lesson fee paid directly
to the instructor.
173 Private
Music Instruction (Su, F, W, Sp) 1–2
Prereq: Permission.
Private lessons (10) with a college-approved instructor; lesson fee paid directly
to the instructor.
174 Private
Music Instruction (Su, F, W, Sp) 1–2
Prereq: Permission.
Private lessons (10) with a college-approved instructor; lesson fee paid directly
to the instructor.
175 Private
Music Instruction (Su, F, W, Sp) 1–2
Prereq: Permission.
Private lessons (10) with a college-approved instructor; lesson fee paid directly
to the instructor.
181 Beginning
Class Voice (Su, F, W, Sp) 2
Elementary class instruction in vocal techniques and voice production. Students
sing individually for grades. Song repertoire selected from song anthology
text and personal choice.
182 Intermediate
Class Voice (Su, F, W, Sp) 2
Prereq: MUSIC 181.
Class instruction in vocal techniques and voice production. Students sing individually
for grades. Song repertoire selected from anthology of Baroque English and
Italian songs.
183 Advanced
Art Song Class Voice (Su, F, W, Sp) 2
Prereq: MUSIC 182.
Class instruction in master art song literature.
185 Vocal
Technique and Performance I (Su, F, W, Sp) 2
Prereq: MUSIC 183.
A preparatory class for stage, contest, and concert work.
186 Vocal
Technique and Performance II (Su, F, W, Sp) 2
Prereq: MUSIC 185.
A preparatory class for stage, contest, and concert work.
187 Vocal
Technicque and Performance III (Su, F, W, Sp) 2
Prereq: MUSIC 186.
A preparatory class for stage, contest, and concert work.
201 Music
Theory IV (F) 2
Prereq: MUSIC 103 and MUSIC 115.
Continuation of MUSIC 103 for music majors.
202 Music
Theory IV (W) 2
Prereq: MUSIC 201.
Continuation of MUSIC 201 for music majors.
203 Music
Theory IV (Sp) 2
Prereq: MUSIC 202.
Continuation of MUSIC 202 for music majors.
204 Improvisation
(F, W, Sp) 2
Prereq: MUSIC 116 or permission.
Basic, intermediate, and advanced elements of jazz theory, improvisation, and
repertoire. Open to all instrumentalists and qualified vocalists.
205 Improvisation
(F, W, Sp) 2
Prereq: MUSIC 204.
Basic, intermediate, and advanced elements of jazz theory, improvisation, and
repertoire. Open to all instrumentalists and qualified vocalists.
206 Improvisation
(F, W, Sp) 2
Prereq: MUSIC 205.
Basic, intermediate, and advanced elements of jazz theory, improvisation, and
repertoire. Open to all instrumentalists and qualified vocalists.
281 Music
Performance (Su, F, W, Sp) 1
Prereq: Permission.
Credit is given to the following performance courses with the Highline Civic,
Rainier, Seattle Youth or Tacoma Community symphonies/orchestras and other
groups (some jazz ensembles). Director must submit official Highline grade
form before finals each quarter.
282 Music
Performance (Su, F, W, Sp) 2
Prereq: Permission.
Credit is given to the following performance courses with the Highline Civic,
Rainier, Seattle Youth or Tacoma Community symphonies/orchestras and other
groups (some jazz ensembles). Director must submit official Highline grade
form before finals each quarter.
283 Music
Performance (Su, F, W, Sp) 3
Prereq: Permission.
Credit is given to the following performance courses with the Highline Civic,
Rainier, Seattle Youth or Tacoma Community symphonies/orchestras and other
groups (some jazz ensembles). Director must submit official Highline grade
form before finals each quarter.
284 Music
Performance (Su, F, W, Sp) 4
Prereq: Permission.
Credit is given to the following performance courses with the Highline Civic,
Rainier, Seattle Youth or Tacoma Community symphonies/orchestras and other
groups (some jazz ensembles). Director must submit official Highline grade
form before finals each quarter.
285 Music
Performance (Su, F, W, Sp) 5
Prereq: Permission.
Credit is given to the following performance courses with the Highline Civic,
Rainier, Seattle Youth or Tacoma Community symphonies/orchestras and other
groups (some jazz ensembles). Director must submit official Highline grade
form before finals each quarter.
291 Special
Studies (Su, F, W, Sp) 1
Prereq: Permission determined by
instructor.
An individual or group project developed by student(s) and instructor in an
area approved by the instructor.
292 Special
Studies (Su, F, W, Sp) 2
Prereq: Permission determined by
instructor.
An individual or group project developed by student(s) and instructor in an
area approved by the instructor.
293 Special
Studies (Su, F, W, Sp) 3
Prereq: Permission determined by
instructor.
An individual or group project developed by student(s) and instructor in an
area approved by the instructor.
294 Special
Studies (Su, F, W, Sp) 4
Prereq: Permission determined by
instructor.
An individual or group project developed by student(s) and instructor in an
area approved by the instructor.
295 Special
Studies (Su, F, W, Sp) 5
Prereq: Permission determined by
instructor.
An individual or group project developed by student(s) and instructor in an
area approved by the instructor.
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