2020-2021 Pierce College Catalog 
    
    May 21, 2024  
2020-2021 Pierce College Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


A department prefix is used to identify courses offered at Pierce College. Click on link for a list of prefixes for each department: Course Prefixes  

 

Kinesiology

  
  • KINS 258 Care and Prevention of Injuries (3 credits)



    Course Description
    A course designed to familiarize the health and fitness professional with guidelines and recommendations for preventing injuries, recognizing injuries, and learning how to safely manage specific injuries and emergency situations.  
  
  • KINS 259 Exercise for Special Populations (3 credits)



    Course Description
    A course designed to introduce students to indications, contraindications, modifications and guidance for developing exercise prescriptions for groups of individuals who exhibit medical conditions that impair health and functional ability. 
  
  • KINS 260 Health Appraisal and Fitness Assessment (3 credits)



    Course Description
    The course incorporates current industry standards for health appraisal and fitness assessment techniques to optimize client safety during exercise participation.
  
  
  • KINS 263 Sport and Exercise Psychology (3 credits)



    Course Description
    A course designed to introduce students to the study of people and their behaviors in sports and exercise settings. Students will also identify innovative strategies for use in coaching and facilitating both lifestyle change and performance enhancement. 
  
  

Language Interpreting

  
  • INTP 101 Introduction to Language Interpreting (5 credits)



    Course Description
    Introduction to interpreting as a career. Outlines the role and responsibilities of interpreters, the various interpreting environments, and the significance of cultural factors in the field.
  
  • INTP 105 Ethics of Interpreting (3 credits)



    Course Description
    An exploration of the ethics, protocols, and legal aspects of interpreting, including certification requirements. Intended for those pursuing a career in interpreting.
  
  • INTP 110 Foundations of Interpreting Skills (5 credits)



    Prerequisite INTP 101 (may be taken concurrently).

    Course Description
    Introduction to interpreting skills. Students develop intralingual skills and explore linguistic structures that support the complex process of interpretation.

Mathematics

  
  • MATH 050 Basic Mathematics (5 credits)



    Prerequisite Satisfactory placement test score or instructor permission.

    Course Description
    Operations and applications with whole numbers, fractions, decimals, and integers. Order of operations. Converting among number representations; placing numbers in order. Basic applications, including use of percent and geometry. Study strategies.
  
  • MATH 051 Fundamentals of Arithmetic (5 credits)



    Prerequisite Satisfactory placement test score or instructor permission.

    Course Description
    Fundamental operations with whole numbers, fractions and decimals. Solve problems including percent, ratio and proportion, measurement, and geometric figures. Introduction to signed numbers, measures of center, and interpretation of basic data graphs.
  
  • MATH 054 Beginning Algebra (5 credits)



    Prerequisite Satisfactory placement test score, or MATH 050  with a grade of at least 2.0, or instructor permission.

    Course Description
    Operations with fractions, decimals, percents, and signed numbers. Simplify algebraic expressions. Solve linear equations. Solve a variety of application problems. Square roots, exponents, and coordinate graphing. Determine area, perimeter, and volume. Calculate statistical measures of center and interpret graphs.
  
  • MATH 060 Introduction to Algebra (5 credits)



    Prerequisite Satisfactory placement test score or MATH 051 with a grade of at least 3.0 or MATH 054 with a grade of 2.0 or instructor permission.

    Course Description
    Basic operations with numeric and polynomial expressions solving linear equations, linear inequalities, systems of linear equations, and quadratic equations linear graphs applications.
  
  • MATH 077 Prep for College Math (5 credits)



    Course Description
    An exploration of mathematics concepts and activities intended to increase the exposure, abilities, confidence and motivation to learn further mathematics. Topics include Integer arithmetic, algebra, including formulas, solving equations, graphing, exponents and square roots, dimensional analysis, experiential activities, math explorations.
  
  • MATH 091 Math Review (1 credit)



    Course Description
    Math review
  
  • MATH 096 Intermediate Algebra in Context (7 credits)



    Prerequisite Satisfactory placement, or MATH 054  with at least a 2.0, or instructor permission.

    Course Description
    This course integrates numeracy, proportional reasoning, algebraic skills, and functional reasoning. Students will represent quantitative relationships in multiple ways in order to solve problems from a variety of authentic contexts. Linear and exponential functions, along with logarithms and radicals will be studied and applied. Modeling and interpreting quantitative data is emphasized.
  
  • MATH 098 Intermediate Algebra for Precalculus (5 credits)



    Prerequisite Satisfactory placement, or MATH 060 or MATH 096  with a grade of at least 2.0, or instructor permission.

    Course Description
    Algebraic skills, concepts, and applications. Simplifying and operating with polynomial, rational, and radical expressions. Use of quadratic, rational, and radical models to solve problems encountered in the real world. Solving quadratic, rational, radical, and absolute value equations and systems of linear equations. Function concepts and graphs.
  
  • MATH 111 College Math for Early Childhood Education (5 credits)



    Distribution Area Fulfilled Quantitative and Symbolic Reasoning (not all four-year colleges accept this as a QSR)
    Prerequisite MATH 077, MATH 096  or MATH 098  or equivalent with a grade of at least 2.0 or satisfactory placement test score and eligible for ENGL& 101  .

    Course Description
    A course for early childhood educators providing the mathematical foundations for quantitative concepts appropriate for children from birth through Grade 3. Topics include patterns, sequencing, number systems and computation, models for operations, problem-solving strategies, functions, geometry, measurement, and basic concepts of statistics and probability. Methods used are interactive, activity-based, and guided by national and state mathematics education standards. Emphasizes conceptual understanding, connections among topics, and communication of mathematical thinking.
  
  • MATH 114 Applied Algebra, Geometry, and Trigonometry (5 credits)



    Distribution Area Fulfilled Natural Sciences; Quantitative and Symbolic Reasoning; General Transfer Elective
    Prerequisite MATH 098  or equivalent with a grade of at least 2.0, or placement test score above MATH 098.

    Course Description
    Linear, quadratic, logarithmic, exponential, and trigonometric functions and their applications. Interpretation and display of information using rectangular, polar, and logarithmic coordinate systems. Right triangle and unit circle trigonometry. Vector operations using real and complex numbers. Solutions to systems of linear equations.
  
  • MATH 147 Business Precalculus (5 credits)



    Distribution Area Fulfilled Natural Sciences; Quantitative and Symbolic Reasoning; General Transfer Elective
    Formerly MATH 147/MATH 156 Finite Mathematics

    Prerequisite MATH 098  or equivalent with a grade of at least 2.0, or placement test score above MATH 098.

    Course Description
    Linear, polynomial and rational function models. Exponential and logarithmic functions. Mathematics of finance, matrices, linear programming, and set operations.
  
  • MATH 205 Linear Algebra (5 credits)



    Distribution Area Fulfilled Natural Sciences; Quantitative and Symbolic Reasoning; General Transfer Elective
    Prerequisite MATH& 153  or MATH& 163  with a grade of 2.0 or higher (MATH 224  or MATH& 264  recommended) or instructor permission.

    Course Description
    Applications and techniques of Linear Algebra, including solving systems of equations, vector spaces, matrix operations, linear transformations, eigenvalues, eigenvectors, and characteristic polynomials. Introduction to appropriate technology and elementary proofs.
  
  • MATH 224 Multivariate Calculus (5 credits)



    Distribution Area Fulfilled Natural Sciences; Quantitative and Symbolic Reasoning; General Transfer Elective
    Prerequisite MATH& 153  with a grade of 2.0 or higher or instructor permission.

    Course Description
    Functions of several variables. Partial derivatives, multiple integrals, and their applications. Vector analysis including vector fields, line and surface integrals, Green’s theorem, Stokes’ theorem, and the Divergence theorem.
  
  • MATH 238 Differential Equations (5 credits)



    Distribution Area Fulfilled Natural Sciences; Quantitative and Symbolic Reasoning; General Transfer Elective
    Prerequisite MATH& 153  or MATH& 163  with a grade of 2.0 or higher (MATH 205  recommended) or instructor permission.

    Course Description
    This course covers first and second order differential equations with applications to the sciences and engineering, an introduction to higher order equations, Laplace transforms, and systems of linear differential equations.
  
  • MATH& 107 Math in Society (5 credits)



    Distribution Area Fulfilled Natural Sciences; Quantitative and Symbolic Reasoning; General Transfer Elective
    Formerly MATH 107 - CCN

    Prerequisite MATH 077, MATH 096  or MATH 098  or equivalent with a grade of at least 2.0 or satisfactory placement test score.

    Course Description
    Contemporary mathematics applied to a variety of fields. Instructor-chosen topics will focus on graphical- and formula-derived solutions, statistics, applied problems, and communicating solutions. Topics may include management science, statistics, social choice, patterns, and financial applications.
  
  • MATH& 131 Math for Elementary Education 1 (5 credits)



    Distribution Area Fulfilled Natural Sciences; Quantitative and Symbolic Reasoning; General Transfer Elective
    Formerly MATH& 171

    Prerequisite MATH 077, MATH 096   or MATH 098   or equivalent with a grade of at least 2.0 or satisfactory placement test score and eligible for ENGL& 101   and READ 101 .

    Course Description
    The first of two courses for prospective elementary teachers focusing on the mathematics underlying modern elementary school math. Topics include: number systems, models for operations, problem-solving techniques, and a variety of instructional approaches. Emphasizes deep conceptual understanding of content, connections among topics, and communication of mathematical ideas. Appropriate technology is incorporated.
  
  • MATH& 132 Math for Elementary Education 2 (5 credits)



    Distribution Area Fulfilled Natural Sciences; Quantitative and Symbolic Reasoning; General Transfer Elective
    Formerly MATH& 172 and MATH& 173

    Prerequisite MATH 077, MATH 096  or MATH 098   or equivalent with a grade of at least 2.0 or satisfactory placement test score and eligible for ENGL& 101  .

    Course Description
    This is the second of two courses for prospective elementary teachers focusing on the foundation underlying modern elementary school math. Topics include geometry, measurement, probability, and descriptive statistics. This course emphasizes deep conceptual understanding of content, connections among topics, and communication of mathematical ideas. Appropriate technology is incorporated.
  
  • MATH& 141 Precalculus I (5 credits)



    Distribution Area Fulfilled Natural Sciences; Quantitative and Symbolic Reasoning; General Transfer Elective
    Formerly MATH 121 - CCN

    Prerequisite MATH 098  with at least a 2.0 grade or placement test score above MATH 098 or co-enrolled in MATHL 141.

    Course Description
    Families of functions, their properties, graphs and applications. Functions include: polynomial, rational, exponential, logarithmic functions and combinations of these. Solve related equations and inequalities. Data analysis, introductory mathematical modeling. Develop competency with a graphing calculator.
  
  • MATH& 142 Precalculus II (5 credits)



    Distribution Area Fulfilled Natural Sciences; Quantitative and Symbolic Reasoning; General Transfer Elective
    Prerequisite MATH& 141  with a grade of at least 2.0, suitable placement test score, or instructor permission.

    Course Description
    Families of trigonometric functions, their inverses, properties, graphs, and applications. Trigonometric equations and identities. Laws of sines and cosines. Polar coordinates and graphs. Parametric equations. Elementary vector operations.
  
  • MATH& 146 Introduction to Stats (5 credits)



    Distribution Area Fulfilled Natural Sciences; Quantitative and Symbolic Reasoning; General Transfer Elective
    Formerly MATH 281 - CCN

    Prerequisite MATH 077, MATH 096  or MATH 098  or equivalent with a grade of at least 2.0 or satisfactory placement.

    Course Description
    Introduction to the analysis of data using descriptive statistics, probability, and inferential statistics. Topics include: data collection methods; measures of center and variation; graphical presentation of data; probability; binomial and normal distributions; confidence intervals; hypothesis tests of one and two parameters, using the normal, Student-t, and chi-square distributions; linear correlation and regression.
  
  • MATH& 148 Business Calculus (5 credits)



    Distribution Area Fulfilled Natural Sciences; Quantitative and Symbolic Reasoning; General Transfer Elective
    Formerly MATH 157 - CCN

    Prerequisite MATH 147  (preferred) or MATH& 141  with a grade of at least 2.0 or instructor permission.

    Course Description
    Concise course in calculus. Differential and integral calculus of non-trigonometric functions with an emphasis on business and economics applications.
  
  • MATH& 151 Calculus I (5 credits)



    Distribution Area Fulfilled Natural Sciences; Quantitative and Symbolic Reasoning; General Transfer Elective
    Formerly MATH 124 - CCN

    Prerequisite MATH& 142  with a grade of at least 2.0, satisfactory placement test score, or instructor permission.

    Course Description
    Families of algebraic and transcendental functions and their derivatives. Limits, including indeterminate forms. Applications of differential calculus, anti-derivatives.
  
  • MATH& 152 Calculus II (5 credits)



    Distribution Area Fulfilled Natural Sciences; Quantitative and Symbolic Reasoning; General Transfer Elective
    Formerly MATH 125 - CCN

    Prerequisite MATH& 151  with a grade of 2.0 or higher or instructor permission.

    Course Description
    Fundamental Theorem of Calculus. Definite and indefinite integrals. Methods of Integration. Applications of integration. Improper integrals. Introduction to first order differential equations.
  
  • MATH& 153 Calculus III (5 credits)



    Distribution Area Fulfilled Natural Sciences; Quantitative and Symbolic Reasoning; General Transfer Elective
    Formerly MATH 126 - CCN

    Prerequisite Completion of MATH& 152  with a grade of 2.0 or higher or instructor permission.

    Course Description
    Sequences and series. Vectors and geometry of space. The calculus of vector functions and parametric surfaces. Polar, cylindrical and spherical coordinates.
  
  • MATH& 163 Calculus 3 (5 credits)



    Distribution Area Fulfilled Natural Sciences; Quantitative and Symbolic Reasoning; General Transfer Elective
    Prerequisite MATH& 152  with a grade of 2.0 or higher or instructor permission.

    Course Description
    Sequences and series, multi-variable functions and their graphs, vector algebra and vector functions, partial differentiation.
  
  • MATH& 264 Calculus 4 (5 credits)



    Distribution Area Fulfilled Natural Sciences; Quantitative and Symbolic Reasoning; General Transfer Elective
    Prerequisite Completion of MATH& 163  with a grade of 2.0 or higher or instructor permission.

    Course Description
    Multivariable optimization, multiple integrals, vector fields, line and surface integrals, divergence and curl, Stokes’ Theorem, Green’s Theorem, Divergence Theorem.

Mathematics Corequisite

  
  • MATHC 098 Intermediate Algebra for Precalculus Corequisite 2 credits



    Prerequisite MATH 077  or placement.

    Course Description
    This is a support class that is attached to a corequisite MATH 98 class for students who have not met the MATH 98 prerequisites.  Topics to be covered are those prerequisite skills necessary to learn the content of MATH 98, such as arithmetic with real numbers, order of operations, algebraic expressions, slope-intercept form of a linear equation, solving equations, graphing, exponents and radicals and skills for academic success.
  
  • MATHC 107 Math in Society Corequisite 2 credits



    Prerequisite MATH 077  or by placement.

    Course Description
    This is a support class that is attached to a corequisite MATH& 107 class for students who have not met the MATH& 107 prerequisites.  Topics to be covered are those prerequisite skills necessary to learn the content of MATH& 107, such as numeracy, proportional reasoning, equations/formulas, graphs and skills for academic success.
  
  • MATHC 111 College Math for Early Childhood Edu Corequisite 2 credits



    Prerequisite MATH 077  or placement.

    Course Description
    This is a support class that is attached to a corequisite MATH 111 class for students who have not met the MATH 111 prerequisites.  Topics to be covered are those prerequisite skills necessary to learn the content of MATH 111, such as numeracy, proportional reasoning, equations/formulas, graphs and skills for academic success.
  
  • MATHC 131 Math for Elem Educ 1 Corequisite 2



    Prerequisite MATH 077  or placement.

    Course Description
    This is a support class that is attached to a corequisite MATH& 131 class for students who have not met the MATH& 131 prerequisites. Topics to be covered are those prerequisite skills necessary to learn the content of MATH& 131, such as numeracy, proportional reasoning, equations/formulas, graphs and skills for academic success.
  
  • MATHC 141 Precalculus I Corequisite 2 credits



    Prerequisite Satisfactory placement into MATH 098 , completion of MATH 060  or MATH 096  with a grade of at least 2.0, or instructor permission.

    Course Description
    This is a support class that is attached to a corequisite MATH& 141 class for students who have not met the MATH& 141 prerequisites. Topics to be covered are those prerequisite skills necessary to learn the content of MATH& 141, such as order of operations, algebraic expressions, solving equations and inequalities, graphing, functions, linear functions and graphs, graphing calculators, and skills for academic success. 
  
  • MATHC 146 Introduction to Statistics Lab (2 credits)



    Course Description
    This is a support class that is attached to a corequisite MATH& 146 class for students who have not met the MATH& 146 prerequisites. Topics to be covered are those prerequisite skills necessary to learn the content of MATH& 146, such as numeracy, proportional reasoning, equations/formulas, inequalities, graphs and skills for academic success.

Music

  
  • MUSC 100 Introduction to Rock and Roll (5 credits)



    Distribution Area Fulfilled Humanities; General Transfer Elective
    Formerly MUSIC 100

    Course Description
    Rock and roll as a language of music from a listener’s perspective. Listening skills are exercised and become the vehicle through which specific music concepts are examined. Some social, biographical, and historical data covered.
  
  • MUSC 102 American Popular Music (5 credits)



    Distribution Area Fulfilled Humanities; General Transfer Elective
    Formerly MUSIC 105

    Course Description
    Study of American music including: popular song, blues, jazz, country and rock styles. Historical and social elements that impacted their development. Current popular music trends will be studied as extensions of or responses to past styles.
  
  • MUSC 103 Introduction to Jazz (5 credits)



    Distribution Area Fulfilled Humanities; General Transfer Elective
    Formerly MUSIC 103

    Course Description
    Introduces jazz and it’s variations: ragtime, blues, dixieland, boogie, swing, bebop, funk & fusion. Relevant cultural data pertaining to jazz is covered. Develops recognition skills through listening. Previous music experience is not necessary.
  
  • MUSC 106 World Music (5 credits)



    Distribution Area Fulfilled Humanities; General Transfer Elective
    Course Description
    Examines select cultures from different areas around the world. Explores music concepts and engages social issues including: diversity, cultural differences and societal motivations for writing, performing and preserving music.
  
  • MUSC 107 Audio Production I: Beginning (2.5 credits)



    Formerly MUSIC 107

    Course Description
    An introductory, hands-on course that covers the basics of midi sequencing, sound reinforcement, microphone construction and application, signal processing equipment, and analog multi-track recording.
  
  • MUSC 108 Audio Production II: Intermediate (2.5 credits)



    Formerly MUSIC 108

    Prerequisite MUSC 107  with at least a 1.5 grade.

    Course Description
    An intermediate, hands-on course that covers midi sequencing, sound reinforcement, microphone construction and application, signal processing equipment, and analog multi-track recording.
  
  • MUSC 109 Audio Production III: Advanced (2.5 credits)



    Formerly MUSIC 109

    Prerequisite MUSC 107  and MUSC 108  with at least a 1.5 grade in both classes.

    Course Description
    An advanced, hands-on course that covers midi sequencing, code synchronization, sound reinforcement, microphone construction and application, signal processing equipment, analog multi-track recording and digital multi-track recording.
  
  • MUSC 126 Beginning Class Guitar (1 credit)



    Distribution Area Fulfilled Humanities with Performance; General Transfer Elective
    Formerly MUSIC 126

    Course Description
    A performance course designed for the beginning guitarist. No prior experience expected. Students must furnish their own guitar.
  
  • MUSC 127 Intermediate Class Guitar (1 credit)



    Distribution Area Fulfilled Humanities with Performance; General Transfer Elective
    Formerly MUSIC 127

    Prerequisite MUSC 126  with at least a 1.5 grade.

    Course Description
    A performance course designed for the intermediate guitarist. MUSC 126 or the equivalent required. Students must furnish their own guitar.
  
  • MUSC 144 Concert Choir (2 credits)



    Distribution Area Fulfilled Humanities with Performance; General Transfer Elective
    Formerly MUSIC 144A

    Course Description
    Non-auditioned choir for both beginning and experienced singers. Rehearses and performs choral literature. Quarterly concerts required. Non-music major participation encouraged. Course is repeatable for additional credit up to 3 times.
  
  • MUSC 147 Chamber Choir (2 credits)



    Distribution Area Fulfilled Humanities with Performance; General Transfer Elective
    Prerequisite Audition and/or instructor permission.

    Course Description
    An smaller auditioned choir intended for more experienced singers. Rehearses and performs advanced choral literature. Quarterly concerts and occasional touring are required. Course is repeatable for additional credit up to 3 times in the degree.
  
  • MUSC 150 College Band (2 credits)



    Distribution Area Fulfilled Humanities with Performance; General Transfer Elective
    Formerly MUSIC 150A

    Course Description
    A large performance group open to all students with experience reading and performing instrumental band literature. Non-music major participation encouraged. Course is repeatable for additional credit up to 3 times in the degree.
  
  • MUSC 154 College Orchestra (2 credits)



    Distribution Area Fulfilled Humanities with Performance; General Transfer Elective
    Formerly MUSIC 154A

    Course Description
    A large performance group open to all students with experience reading and performing orchestra literature. Non-music major participation encouraged. Course is repeatable for additional credit up to 3 times in the degree.
  
  • MUSC 157 Jazz Band (2 credits)



    Distribution Area Fulfilled Humanities with Performance; General Transfer Elective
    Formerly MUSIC 157A

    Course Description
    A jazz ensemble intended to provide the experienced instrumentalist an opportunity to rehearse and perform selected jazz literature. Non-major participation encouraged. Course is repeatable for additional credit up to 3 times in the degree.
  
  • MUSC 160 Private Instruction: Arranging (1 credit)



    Distribution Area Fulfilled Humanities with Performance; General Transfer Elective
    Formerly MUSIC 130A

    Prerequisite MUSC& 143  with at least a 1.5 grade.

    Course Description
    An individual instruction course geared towards advancing beginning levels of arranging. Course is repeatable for additional credit up to 3 times in the degree.
  
  • MUSC 161 Private Instruction: Improvisation (1 credit)



    Distribution Area Fulfilled Humanities with Performance; General Transfer Elective
    Course Description
    An individual instruction course geared towards advancing all levels of student music performance in improvisation. Course is repeatable for additional credit up to 3 times in the degree.
  
  • MUSC 162 Private Instruction: Brass (1 credit)



    Distribution Area Fulfilled Humanities with Performance; General Transfer Elective
    Course Description
    An individual instruction course geared towards advancing all levels of student music performance in brass. Course is repeatable for additional credit up to 3 times in the degree.
  
  • MUSC 163 Private Instruction: Woodwinds (1 credit)



    Distribution Area Fulfilled Humanities with Performance; General Transfer Elective
    Formerly MUSIC 133A

    Course Description
    An individual instruction course geared towards advancing all levels of student music performance in woodwinds. Course is repeatable for additional credit up to 3 times in the degree.
  
  • MUSC 164 Private Instruction: Percussion (1 credit)



    Distribution Area Fulfilled Humanities with Performance; General Transfer Elective
    Course Description
    An individual instruction course geared towards advancing all levels of student music performance in percussion. Course is repeatable for additional credit up to 3 times in the degree.
  
  • MUSC 165 Private Instruction: Voice (1 credit)



    Distribution Area Fulfilled Humanities with Performance; General Transfer Elective
    Course Description
    An individual instruction course geared towards advancing all levels of student music performance in voice. Course is repeatable for additional credit up to 3 times in the degree.
  
  • MUSC 166 Private Instruction: Orchestral Strings (1 credit)



    Distribution Area Fulfilled Humanities with Performance; General Transfer Elective
    Course Description
    An individual instruction course geared towards advancing all levels of student music performance in orchestral strings. Course is repeatable for additional credit up to 3 times in the degree.
  
  • MUSC 167 Private Instruction: Keyboard (1 credit)



    Distribution Area Fulfilled Humanities with Performance; General Transfer Elective
    Course Description
    An individual instruction course geared towards advancing all levels of student music performance in keyboard. Course is repeatable for additional credit up to 3 times in the degree.
  
  • MUSC 168 Private Instruction: Plectrum Strings (1 credit)



    Distribution Area Fulfilled Humanities with Performance; General Transfer Elective
    Course Description
    An individual instruction course geared towards advancing all levels of student music performance in plectrum. Course is repeatable for additional credit up to 3 times in the degree.
  
  • MUSC 170 Brass Ensemble (1 credit)



    Distribution Area Fulfilled Humanities with Performance; General Transfer Elective
    Formerly MUSIC 170A

    Prerequisite Instructor permission required.

    Course Description
    Small brass ensemble for students who assmble a group. A coach will be proviced. Outside performances encouraged in connection with larger Pierce College ensembles. Course is repeatable for additional credit up to 3 times in the degree.
  
  • MUSC 171 Woodwind Ensemble (1 credit)



    Distribution Area Fulfilled Humanities with Performance; General Transfer Elective
    Formerly MUSIC 171A

    Prerequisite Instructor permission required.

    Course Description
    Small woodwind ensemble for students who assmble a group. A coach will be proviced. Outside performances encouraged in connection with larger Pierce College ensembles. Course is repeatable for additional credit up to 3 times in the degree.
  
  • MUSC 172 Percussion Ensemble (1 credit)



    Distribution Area Fulfilled Humanities with Performance; General Transfer Elective
    Formerly MUSIC 172A

    Prerequisite Instructor permission required.

    Course Description
    A small performance group open to all students with experience in reading and performing percussion ensemble literature. Outside performances required. Student self-initiative is a vital component of success in this class.
  
  • MUSC 173 String Ensemble (1 credit)



    Distribution Area Fulfilled Humanities with Performance; General Transfer Elective
    Formerly MUSIC 173A

    Prerequisite Instructor permission required.

    Course Description
    Small instrument ensemble for students who assmble a group. A coach will be proviced. Outside performances encouraged in connection with larger Pierce College ensembles. Course is repeatable for additional credit up to 3 times in the degree.
  
  • MUSC 174 Vocal Ensemble (1 credit)



    Distribution Area Fulfilled Humanities with Performance; General Transfer Elective
    Formerly MUSIC 174A

    Prerequisite Instructor permission required.

    Course Description
    Small vocal ensemble for students who assmble a group. A coach will be proviced. Outside performances encouraged in connection with larger Pierce College ensembles. Course is repeatable for additional credit up to 3 times in the degree.
  
  • MUSC 181 Beginning Class Piano (1 credit)



    Distribution Area Fulfilled Humanities with Performance; General Transfer Elective
    Formerly MUSIC 120

    Course Description
    Basic introduction to playing piano by establishing good reading habits, rhythmic competency and learning the basic fundamentals of music theory.
  
  • MUSC 182 Intermediate Class Piano (1 credit)



    Distribution Area Fulfilled Humanities with Performance; General Transfer Elective
    Formerly MUSIC 121

    Prerequisite MUSC 181  with at least a 1.5 grade or instructor permission.

    Course Description
    A continuation of MUSC 181 by establishing better reading habits and rhythmic orientation. Building a stronger technical background and learning more fundamentals of music theory.
  
  • MUSC 183 Advanced Class Piano (1 credit)



    Distribution Area Fulfilled Humanities with Performance; General Transfer Elective
    Formerly MUSIC 122

    Prerequisite MUSC 182  with at least a 1.5 grade or instructor permission.

    Course Description
    To increase music reading ability and keyboard technical skills. Prepare students for the piano proficiency test required for a music degree in a four-year institution.
  
  • MUSC 205 Music for Teachers (5 credits)



    Distribution Area Fulfilled Humanities; General Transfer Elective
    Course Description
    A general introduction to music as applied to the developmental foundation of learning in young children. Explores theories, techniques, cultural influences, and curriculum design.
  
  • MUSC 244 Concert Choir (2 credits)



    Distribution Area Fulfilled Humanities with Performance; General Transfer Elective
    Formerly MUSIC 244A

    Course Description
    Non-auditioned choir for both beginning and experienced singers. Rehearses and performs choral literature. Quarterly concerts required. Non-music major participation encouraged. Course is repeatable for additional credit up to 3 times.
  
  • MUSC 247 Chamber Choir (2 credits)



    Distribution Area Fulfilled Humanities with Performance; General Transfer Elective
    Prerequisite Audition and/or instructor permission.

    Course Description
    An smaller auditioned choir intended for more experienced singers. Rehearses and performs advanced choral literature. Quarterly concerts and occasional touring are required. Course is repeatable for additional credit up to 3 times in the degree.
  
  • MUSC 250 College Band (2 credits)



    Distribution Area Fulfilled Humanities with Performance; General Transfer Elective
    Formerly MUSIC 250A

    Course Description
    A large performance group open to all students with experience reading and performing instrumental band literature. Non-music major participation encouraged. Course is repeatable for additional credit up to 3 times in the degree.
  
  • MUSC 254 College Orchestra (2 credits)



    Distribution Area Fulfilled Humanities with Performance; General Transfer Elective
    Formerly MUSIC 254A

    Course Description
    A large performance group open to all students with experience reading and performing orchestra literature. Non-music major participation encouraged. Course is repeatable for additional credit up to 3 times in the degree.
  
  • MUSC 257 Jazz Band (2 credits)



    Distribution Area Fulfilled Humanities with Performance; General Transfer Elective
    Formerly MUSIC 257A

    Course Description
    A jazz ensemble intended to provide the experienced instrumentalist an opportunity to rehearse and perform selected jazz literature. Non-major participation encouraged. Course is repeatable for additional credit up to 3 times in the degree.
  
  • MUSC 260 Private Instruction: Arranging (1 credit)



    Distribution Area Fulfilled Humanities with Performance; General Transfer Elective
    Prerequisite MUSC& 143  with at least a 1.5 grade.

    Course Description
    An individual instruction course geared towards advancing beginning levels of arranging. Course is repeatable for additional credit up to 3 times in the degree.
  
  • MUSC 261 Private Instruction: Improvisation (1 credit)



    Distribution Area Fulfilled Humanities with Performance; General Transfer Elective
    Course Description
    An individual instruction course geared towards advancing all levels of student music performance in improvisation. Course is repeatable for additional credit up to 3 times in the degree.
  
  • MUSC 262 Private Instruction: Brass (1 credit)



    Distribution Area Fulfilled Humanities with Performance; General Transfer Elective
    Course Description
    An individual instruction course geared towards advancing all levels of student music performance in brass. Course is repeatable for additional credit up to 3 times in the degree.
  
  • MUSC 263 Private Instruction: Woodwind (1 credit)



    Distribution Area Fulfilled Humanities with Performance; General Transfer Elective
    Course Description
    An individual instruction course geared towards advancing all levels of student music performance in woodwinds.
  
  • MUSC 264 Private Instruction: Percussion (1 credit)



    Distribution Area Fulfilled Humanities with Performance; General Transfer Elective
    Course Description
    An individual instruction course geared towards advancing all levels of student music performance in percussion. Course is repeatable for additional credit up to 3 times in the degree.
  
  • MUSC 265 Private Instruction: Voice (1 credit)



    Distribution Area Fulfilled Humanities with Performance; General Transfer Elective
    Course Description
    An individual instruction course geared towards advancing all levels of student music performance in voice. Course is repeatable for additional credit up to 3 times in the degree.
  
  • MUSC 266 Private Instruction: Orchestral Strings (1 credit)



    Distribution Area Fulfilled Humanities with Performance; General Transfer Elective
    Course Description
    An individual instruction course geared towards advancing all levels of student music performance in orchestral strings. Course is repeatable for additional credit up to 3 times in the degree.
  
  • MUSC 267 Private Instruction: Keyboard (1 credit)



    Distribution Area Fulfilled Humanities with Performance; General Transfer Elective
    Course Description
    An individual instruction course geared towards advancing all levels of student music performance in keyboard. Course is repeatable for additional credit up to 3 times in the degree.
  
  • MUSC 268 Private Instruction: Plectrum Strings (1 credit)



    Distribution Area Fulfilled Humanities with Performance; General Transfer Elective
    Course Description
    An individual instruction course geared towards advancing all levels of student music performance in plectrum. Course is repeatable for additional credit up to 3 times in the degree.
  
  • MUSC 270 Brass Ensemble (1 credit)



    Distribution Area Fulfilled Humanities with Performance; General Transfer Elective
    Formerly MUSIC 270A

    Prerequisite Instructor Permission Required.

    Course Description
    Small brass ensemble for students who assmble a group. A coach will be proviced. Outside performances encouraged in connection with larger Pierce College ensembles. Course is repeatable for additional credit up to 3 times in the degree.
  
  • MUSC 271 Woodwind Ensemble (1 credit)



    Distribution Area Fulfilled Humanities with Performance; General Transfer Elective
    Formerly MUSIC 271A

    Prerequisite Instructor permission required.

    Course Description
    Small woodwind ensemble for students who assmble a group. A coach will be proviced. Outside performances encouraged in connection with larger Pierce College ensembles. Course is repeatable for additional credit up to 3 times in the degree.
  
  • MUSC 272 Percussion Ensemble (1 credit)



    Distribution Area Fulfilled Humanities with Performance; General Transfer Elective
    Formerly MUSIC 272A

    Prerequisite Instructor permission required.

    Course Description
    Small percussion ensemble for students who assmble a group. A coach will be proviced. Outside performances encouraged in connection with larger Pierce College ensembles. Course is repeatable for additional credit up to 3 times in the degree.
  
  • MUSC 273 String Ensemble (1 credit)



    Distribution Area Fulfilled Humanities with Performance; General Transfer Elective
    Formerly MUSIC 273A

    Prerequisite Instructor permission required.

    Course Description
    A small performance group open to all students with experience in reading and performing string ensemble literature (i.e., string quartet). Outside performances required. Student self-initiative is a vital component of success in this class.
  
  • MUSC 274 Vocal Ensemble (1 credit)



    Distribution Area Fulfilled Humanities with Performance; General Transfer Elective
    Formerly MUSIC 274A

    Prerequisite Instructor permission required.

    Course Description
    A small performance group open to all students with experience in reading and performing vocal ensemble literature (i.e., madrigals). Outside performances required. Student self-initiative is a vital component of success in this class.
  
  • MUSC& 105 Music Appreciation (5 credits)



    Distribution Area Fulfilled Humanities; General Transfer Elective
    Formerly MUSIC 101-CCN

    Course Description
    Introduces students to Euorpean art music from: Medieval through the Twentieth Century. Relevant cultural, biographical, and historical data are covered relating to art music and its performance. No previous music experience necessary.
  
  • MUSC& 141 Music Theory I (5 credits)



    Distribution Area Fulfilled Humanities; General Transfer Elective
    Formerly MUSIC 110 - CCN

    Course Description
    Music literacy and aural skills including: key and time signatures, intervals, triad construction, counterpoint and voice leading. Concurrent enrollment in MUSC 181 is strongly recommended.
  
  • MUSC& 142 Music Theory II (5 credits)



    Distribution Area Fulfilled Humanities; General Transfer Elective
    Formerly MUSIC 112 - CCN

    Prerequisite MUSC& 141  with at least a 1.5 grade or equivalent.

    Course Description
    Intended to follow Music Theory I in sequence, this course includes triads, chord progressions, figured bass, four-part writing, melodic construction, and aural skills. Concurrent enrollment in MUSC 182 or the is strongly recommended.
  
  • MUSC& 143 Music Theory III (5 credits)



    Distribution Area Fulfilled Humanities; General Transfer Elective
    Formerly MUSIC 114 - CCN

    Prerequisite MUSC& 142  with at least a 1.5 grade or the equivalent.

    Course Description
    Intended to follow Music Theory II, this course includes more advanced principles regarding chords, chord progressions, figured-bass, melodic construction, part-writing, and aural skills. Concurrent enrollment in MUSC 183 is strongly recommended.
  
  • MUSC& 241 Music Theory IV (5 credits)



    Distribution Area Fulfilled Humanities; General Transfer Elective
    Formerly MUSIC 210 - CCN

    Prerequisite MUSC& 143  with at least a 1.5 grade or equivalent.

    Course Description
    Intended to follow Music Theory III, includes advanced study of harmony, including chromatic harmony, formal analysis and related aural skills. Piano skills equal to or above the intermediate level (MUSC 182) are highly recommended.
  
  • MUSC& 242 Music Theory V (5 credits)



    Distribution Area Fulfilled Humanities; General Transfer Elective
    Formerly MUSIC 212 - CCN

    Prerequisite MUSC& 241  with at least a 1.5 grade.

    Course Description
    Intended to follow Music Theory IV, this course continues the study of advanced chromatic harmony, more advanced formal analysis and related aural skills. Piano skills equal to or above intermediate level piano (MUS182) are highly recommended.
  
  • MUSC& 243 Music Theory VI (5 credits)



    Distribution Area Fulfilled Humanities; General Transfer Elective
    Formerly MUSIC 214 - CCN

    Prerequisite MUSC& 242  with at least a 1.5 grade.

    Course Description
    Includes the study of 20th century harmony including pandiatonic, atonal, serial and other systems of composoition and analysis. Includes aural skills. Piano skills equal to or above the intermediate level (MUSC 182) are highly recommended.
 

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