MUSIC

This major will be modified for students entering Hiram in the 2018-19 academic year.

Tina Spencer Dreisbach (1989), Associate Professor of Music, Retired
B.A., Hiram College; M.A., Ohio State University;
Ph.D., Case Western Reserve University
Academic Interests: musicology, early music, world music, interdisciplinary studies, popular styles, Irish and Asian studies

Randall Fusco (1988), Professor of Music, Retired
B.M., M.M., Eastman School of Music
Academic Interests: piano, music theory, accompanying, coaching ensembles, music history and literature

Dawn Lenore Sonntag (2008), Associate Professor of Music
B.M., University of Texas, El Paso;
M.M., Ohio State University;
M.A., Antioch University, Tübingen, Germany;
K.D. (Artist’s Diploma), Hochschüle für Kirchenmusik, Heidelberg, Germany;
D.M.A., University of Minnesota
Academic Interests: composition, vocal pedagogy, choral conducting, music theory, collaborative piano

Department Web address:

http://www.hiram.edu/music/

Introduction

Hiram College is an accredited institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Music. The Department of Music offers a major in music, with specific tracks in music in liberal studies, and music performance. The department also offers a minor in music. Descriptions and requirements for each program are listed below. Frohring Music Hall contains a recital hall, classrooms equipped with sound and video equipment, studios and practice rooms, and a music technology lab with nine workstations networked to the college and the internet. The department owns many instruments for student use. A large collection of music scores and recordings is housed in the Hiram College library.

Music Pathway

Music in Liberal Studies

This major will be modified for students entering Hiram in the 2018-19 academic year.

This program is designed for music study in a liberal arts framework. There is broad coverage rather than concentration on any single segment, and emphases are dependent on the needs and objectives of the student. For example, students may choose to concentrate on a subtopic of musicology or on composition. Classes develop musicianship, principles, and procedures that lead to an intellectual grasp of the art and ability to perform, analyze, and create music. This is a flexible program with significant possibilities for interdisciplinary work.

This major serves both students who want to study music while preparing for careers in other fields, and those who intend to pursue graduate study and professional activity in music. Students can combine this track with other majors and minors or design an interdisciplinary major such as music and business, music and theatre, or music technology. The program provides a foundation for careers such as arts administration, music librarianship, music therapy, church music, and music publishing and editing. Students work with their advisor to determine an appropriate program.

Requirements for the track in liberal studies are:

  • Musicianship I – IV MUSI 12110, 12210, 22110, 22210
  • Music History MUSI 30100, 31100, 31200
  • Class Piano MUSI 19100 or 19200 and Piano Fundamentals 25300 (or pass piano proficiency exam)
  • Music electives minimum of 8 hours (may include INTD 34300, 35100, 37900, 38500)
  • At least six terms of private lessons and six to eight terms of music ensembles (participation in a major music ensemble is required each semester of study as a music major.)
  • Fulfillment of recital attendance requirement (at least six concerts or recitals per semester, not including concerts in which the student is the performer) each semester as a music major.
  • Capstone project (MUSI 48000 senior seminar; either an in-depth research paper or a 30-minute recital with an accompanying shorter research paper connected with the recital.)
  • Music 44000, 25500 or 25800, and 25700 are suggested for graduate school preparation.  Brass, woodwind, and percussion majors must participate in Wind Ensemble or Chamber Orchestra and voice, keyboard, and guitar majors must participate in the Chamber Singers each term.


 

Music Performance

This major will be modified for students entering Hiram in the 2018-19 academic year.

It is expected that a student pursuing a music performance track will come to Hiram College with an already established high degree of performing ability and potential for artistic growth. The student must be aware that a major part of his/her development will involve extensive and intensive practice time. Each performance area (piano, violin, clarinet, voice, etc.) has individual audition requirements. These requirements are available through the music department. Students who successfully complete the performance track will be prepared to pursue work as a performing musician or to study on the graduate level.

Requirements for the music performance track are:

  • Musicianship I – IV MUSI 12110, 12210, 22110, 22210
  • Music History MUSI 30100, 31100, 31200
  • Piano Fundamentals MUSI 25300 (or pass piano proficiency exam)
  • Music electives minimum of 8 hours (may include INTD 34300, 35100, 37900, 38500)
  • 16 hours of private lessons in the major performing area (14 with faculty permission if student declares the major in the sophomore year).
  • Eight semesters of ensemble participation (six with faculty permission if the student declares the major in the sophomore year.)
  • Fulfillment of the recital attendance requirement each semester as a music major. See student handbook for details.
  • Capstone project  - MUSI 48000 (hour-long recital and accompanying research paper.) Further requirements are at least 1 eight hours of music ensembles, a junior recital, and senior recital. Voice majors are required to take one semester of German and Italian diction and one semester of French, as well as an appropriate 1-hour pedagogy course.
  • Brass, woodwind, and percussion majors must participate in Wind Ensemble or Chamber Orchestra and voice, keyboard, and guitar majors must participate in the Chamber Singers each term.

Music Minor

This minor will be modified for students entering Hiram in the 2018-19 academic year.

The requirements for a minor in music are:

  • Music 12100, 12210
  • Two music history courses chosen from 30100, 31100, 31200
  • Four semesters of private lessons and ensemble participation

Departmental Honors

Senior music majors with an overall GPA of 3.0 and a department GPA of 3.6 may be considered for departmental honors.  Majors in liberal studies and music education must complete a capstone project judged by the faculty to be outstanding, extending beyond the usual requirements.  For a performance major the project will be a superior senior recital and accompanying document                                                 

Private Lessons

Private lessons are available in voice and all keyboard, wind, string, and percussion instruments as well as guitar (classical, jazz, folk), banjo, mandolin, recorder, and Irish whistle.  A half-hour lesson each week equals one hour of academic credit.  One-hour lessons (2 academic credits per term) are available by special permission, usually for performance majors.  Class lessons in piano and guitar are also offered for beginners.

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

Music Ensembles are under MUSE courses

Music Lessons - both for majors and non-majors are found under MUSL courses

MUSI 10000: FUNDAMENTALS OF MUSIC:CM 3 hour(s)

This course is an introduction to the fundamentals of reading musical notation. Topics to be covered in this course include reading pitch and rhythm notation on the treble and bass clefs; identifying whole and half steps; identifying key signatures; major and minor scales; and visually and aurally identifying simple intervals. Simple creative written and keyboard activities will be used to master these concepts. Successful completion of this course will allow entrance into the Theory I course designed for Music majors and minors. This course fulfills the Creative Methods requirement.

MUSI 10100: INTRODUCTION TO MUSIC LITERATURE:IM 3 hour(s)

An introduction to the music of the Western world. The course surveys important composers, compositions, and stylistic developments of the Medieval, Renaissance, Baroque, Classical, and Romantic periods, and the 20th century. The students are introduced to the elements of music and how they can be used to listen to music more intelligently and appreciatively. Class sessions include lectures and guided listening. This course fulfills the Interpretive Methods requirement.

MUSI 10200: SURVEY OF AMERICAN MUSIC:IM 3 hour(s)

This course presents American music from colonial psalm-singing to the most recent jazz, avant-garde, popular, and rock-and-roll. The course is designed to give the student a chronological and historical understanding of the development of American music. Some background material related to European and African music will be discussed. The format of the class will involve lectures, listening, and class discussion. A strong emphasis will be placed on listening skills for purposes of identifying genre, period, style, and composer. This course fulfills the Interpretive Methods requirement.

MUSI 10300: WORLD MUSIC:CM,EW 3 hour(s)

A general introduction to ethnomusicology. Study of the native music of diverse Western and Eastern cultures through reading and listening. Cultural context is emphasized. Guest lectures and live performance when possible. This course is also offered in a 4 credit hour format as MUSI 10301. A student may receive credit for only one of these two courses. This course fulfills the Creative Methods requirement and the Experiencing the World requirement.

MUSI 10301: WORLD MUSIC:CM,EW 4 hour(s)

A general introduction to ethnomusicology. Study of the native music of diverse Western and Eastern cultures through reading and listening. Cultural context is emphasized. Guest lectures and live performance when possible. This course is also offered in a 3 credit hour format as MUSI 10300. A student may receive credit for only one of these two courses. This course fulfills the Creative Methods requirement and the Experiencing the World requirement.

MUSI 10400: MUSICAL THEATER:IM 3 hour(s)

A study in the development of the three types of musical theater: Opera, Operetta and the Musical. Class meetings will involve lectures, discussions of outside readings, analyses and discussions of video performances. This course fulfills the Interpretive Methods requirement.

MUSI 10600: INTRODUCTION TO MUSIC TECHNOLOGY:CM 3 hour(s)

MIDI and Computer Music.: An interactive study of music technology. A variety of software will be explored which utilize the Musical Instrument Digital Interface (MIDI) format; a universal language that allows free flow of information between electronic musical instruments and computers. Topics will include sequencing; sampling; importing, exporting, and managing MIDI files; and digital audio recording and editing. Basic music reading skills required. Also, understanding of keyboard instruments is also recommended. This course fulfills the Creative Methods requirement.

MUSI 10800: HISTORY OF ROCK & ROLL: RHYTHM AND REVOLT:IM 3 hour(s)

The history of rock and roll. More than fifty years after its birth, American rock is the most influential music in the world. This class examines the myriad stylistic roots of rock and roll and its growth amid the tumultuous social events of postwar American culture. Emphasis is on the early creative energy: the soloists and groups of the First Wave (1950s) through the Beatles era. Technical aspects of music and listening skills are developed within the framework of popular style. This course fulfills the Interpretive Methods requirement.

MUSI 12110: MUSICIANSHIP I:CM 4 hour(s)

Musicianship I is the first in a series of four courses integrating the theoretical and practical study of the elements of musical works. In this course, we will become fluent in the basic components and vocabulary of music materials, improving both theoretical and practical skills needed for music interpretation and performance. This course includes a combination of reading, listening, writing, singing, and keyboard assignments, as well as written and aural analysis of musical scores and the composition of original melodies. We will also consider the role of expectation and anticipation in creating unity and variety in music. Experience reading music in a choral, band, or private instruction setting is a prerequisite of this course. A diagnostic test will be held on the first day of the course. Students who do not meet the prerequisite literacy required to succeed in this course will be advised to enroll in class piano or private instrument instruction before taking this course. This course fulfills the Creative Methods requirement.

MUSI 12210: MUSICIANSHIP II 4 hour(s)

Musicianship II is the second in a series of four courses integrating the theoretical and practical study of the elements of musical works. This course includes a combination of reading, listening, writing, singing, and keyboard assignments, as well as written and aural analysis of musical scores and the composition of original melodies and chord progressions. Drawing from Western music traditions, we will examine how composers use variation and repetition of pitches to create musical works, observing how melody and bass line suggest chordal harmonies, and studying how chords are combined in units to create musical-sounding phrases. We will also consider the role of intuition and human physiology in the performance and interpretation of music, studying the role of expectation and anticipation in creating unity and variety in music. Musicianship I is a prerequisite for this course.

MUSI 18000: WORKSHOP: 1 hour(s)

Workshops may be taken Pass/No Credit only. Students may take no more than nine workshops for credit toward graduation. Workshops can be used as elective credit only.

MUSI 19100: CLASS PIANO I 1 hour(s)

May only be taken once for credit.

MUSI 19200: CLASS PIANO II 1 hour(s)

May only be taken once for credit.

MUSI 19300: CLASS GUITAR 1 hour(s)

May only be taken once for credit.

MUSI 20680: OPERA/MUSICAL THEATRE WORKSHOP 1 hour(s)

Opera Workshop is open by audition to experienced singers. This ensemble rehearses and performs scenes and full operas and operettas from the classical repertory.

MUSI 20900: HISTORY OF JAZZ:UD 3 hour(s)

The purpose of this course is to examine the musical development of jazz in its historical context, as well as the important elements which comprise the individual styles of jazz. The course will study jazz from its inception to the present, focusing on the important musicians and literature of each era, including the New Orleans, swing, bebop, cool, hard bop, free jazz, and jazz-rock fusion styles, in addition to major individual musicians such as Louis Armstrong, Duke Ellington and Charlie Parker.

MUSI 21000: AFRICAN AMERICAN MUSIC:IM 3 hour(s)

A survey of the unique contributions to, and influences on, music made by African American composers and performers. Emphasis will be placed on the main musical genres including Spirituals, Work Songs, Blues, Ragtime, Jazz, Swing, Bebop, Modern Jazz, Rhythm and Blues and Gospel Songs. This course fulfills the Interpretive Methods requirement.

MUSI 21400: SYMPHONIC LITERATURE 3 hour(s)

The course is designed to examine important standard works for symphony orchestra of the 18th through 20th centuries. Repertory will include compositions by Haydn, Mozart, Beethoven, Schubert, Brahms, Prokofiev, Shostakovitch, and Barber, to name a few. Music will not be limited to symphonies, but will also cover symphonic poems, concertos, and important orchestral excerpts from operas and incidental music to plays. The artistic, historic, and even problematic aspects of each piece will be examined. Open to non-majors with note-reading ability.

MUSI 21800: WOMEN IN MUSIC:IM 3 hour(s)

This course presents an examination of the role of women in music history, from the ancient world to the present. The class focuses on women's contributions as composers, performers, and patrons. Repertories include classical, popular, and world styles. Music reading ability is helpful. This course fulfills the Interpretive Methods requirement.

MUSI 22000: ASIAN MUSIC:EW,IM 4 hour(s)

This cross-cultural study allows students to investigate new music styles and, equally importantly, to gain new perspectives on their own experiences with and conceptions of music. This class explores music making in three regions of Asia with great performance traditions: South India, Japan, and Bali, Indonesia. Contemporary music is the point of departure, with historical information added to elucidate the present. There are unifying topics such as gender, globalization, and authenticity. The varied format of the class will include listening, discussion, group activities, videos, and guest performers. Suitable for general students or music majors. This course fulfills the Interpretive Methods requirement and the Experiencing the World requirement.

MUSI 22110: MUSICIANSHIP III 4 hour(s)

Musicianship III is the third in a series of four courses integrating the theoretical and practical study of the elements of musical works. This course explores the topics of modulation, the use of chromatic color chords, binary and ternary forms, variation, sonata, rondo, and related forms, imitative counterpoint, as well as vocal and popular music idioms. We will continue our study of counterpoint, concentration on 4th species exercises. This course includes a combination of reading, listening, writing, singing, and keyboard assignments, as well as written and aural analysis of musical scores and the composition of original melodies and chord progressions. We will also consider the role of expectation and anticipation in creating unity and variety in music. Musicianship II is prerequisite for this course.

MUSI 22210: MUSICIANSHIP IV 4 hour(s)

Musicianship IV is the fourth in a series of four courses integrating the theoretical and practical study of the elements of musical works. This course explores the topics of twentieth century music materials, including the use of set classes for composition, ordered segments, serialism, twelve tone music and matrixes, and additional ways of organizing rhythm, meter, duration, and form. We will continue our study of counterpoint, concentration on 5th species exercises. This course includes a combination of reading, listening, writing, singing, and keyboard assignments, as well as written and aural analysis of musical scores and the composition of original melodies and chord progressions. We will also consider the role of intuition and physiology in the performance and interpretation of music, studying the role of expectation and anticipation in creating unity and variety in music. Musicianship III is a prerequisite for this course.

MUSI 22500: MUSIC COMPOSITION-FUNDAMENTALS OF MELODY AND HARMONY, FORM AND ORCHESTRATION 1 hour(s)

The purpose of this course is to introduce students to the art and craft of music composition, and to the techniques and philosophies of composers from the 16th to the 21st centuries. Via exercises in melodic, harmonic, and contrapuntal writing and in orchestration, they will become familiar with a variety of compositional techniques and a broad palate of compositional tools. Students will also engage in aural and visual study of scores as models for inspiration; and will examine historical treatises on composition by various composers of different epochs, discussing cultural, political, and social influences on the art of composition. The culmination of each semester’s work will be an original work in which the students will integrate the creative process with objective analysis of their work. Students will be encouraged to have fellow students or Hiram music faculty members to perform these works in an open recital at the end of the term. The course may be repeated up to 4 times; each semester, different readings and scores will be studied. Students will present their works in an open concert at the end of the semester. Prerequisite: MUSI (100 or 10000) or permission. This course can be used as an elective for music majors and minors.

MUSI 23100: THE MUSICAN AS ENTREPRENEUR:CA 3 hour(s)

"Entrepreneurship" in the field of music is commonly associated only with music marketing, production, and publication. Yet successful performers, composers, or conductors have, throughout the history of music, demonstrated an entrepreneurial mindset. This course will demonstrate how musicians historically have created opportunities that have not only enhanced their professional lives but also have served and educated the communities in which they live. We will examine entrepreneurship in music from both an historical and contemporary, practical perspective, providing the students with role models from both the past and the present. Emphasis will be placed on the role of the musician as community arts advocate and educator. The students will also examine existing local and national arts organizations and apply entrepreneurial concepts to create ideas for new enterprises. Counts toward ENTR minor. This course fulfills the Social and Cultural Analysis requirement.

MUSI 25300: FUNCTIONAL PIANO 2 hour(s)

Basic practical piano skills, scales, arpeggios, sight-reading, melodic and harmonic improvisation, harmonization of folk songs; all keyboard fundamentals; cadences; preparation of piano pieces. Prepares the student for the piano proficiency examination. Required of the music majors; open to other students with permission of the keyboard faculty.

MUSI 25700: ORCHESTRATION AND ARRANGING 3 hour(s)

The study of idiomatic writing for all orchestral and band instruments coupled with the investigation of proper techniques in arranging for public school instrumental ensembles. Prerequisite: MUSI (122 or 12200).

MUSI 26600: GERMAN MUSIC, PHILOSOPHY, AND NATIONAL IDENTITY 1 hour(s)

This course will serve as preparation for the 3-week Study Abroad course, Music, Philosophy, and German National Identity. Through readings, listening assignments, videos, and discussion, students will develop a foundational background through which they will be better equipped to interpret their experiences and observations in Germany. The course will introduce students to 19th and 20th century German philosophers and composers, providing a basis for discussion and understanding of the complex relationship between German philosophy, music, and national identity. We will analyze the close connections between German music and philosophy and the manner in which both were utilized to promote National Socialist Party ideology in the 20th century, examining how some German composers and philosophers distanced themselves from the Nazi party and the consequences they suffered for their aesthetic choices. We will discuss Germany’s history as a center of both philosophy and art music and how the events of the 20th century have shaped their perceptions and interpretation of music and philosophy in the 21st century. We will also examine the influence that German music and philosophy have had on American art music development and music education. This course will also introduce current German societal norms and basic phrases that students can use in their interactions with Germans. Attendance at all class sessions is mandatory.

MUSI 28000: SEMINAR 4 hour(s)

MUSI 28100: INDEPENDENT STUDY 1 - 4 hour(s)

MUSI 31000: MUSIC HISTORY AND LITERATURE I:IM 4 hour(s)

A historical and analytical study of music from Gregorian Chant through 1750, including composers such as Machaut, Josquin, Palestrina, Lassus, Gabrieli, Monteverdi, Purcell, Vivaldi, Bach and Handel. The student is introduced to research methods in musicology. Open to non-majors with note-reading ability. This course fulfills the Interpretive Methods requirement.

MUSI 31100: MUSIC HISTORY AND LITERATURE II: CLASSIC AND ROMANTIC:IM 4 hour(s)

A historical and analytical study of music by selected composers of the late 18th to late 19th century. Listening assignments teach students to identify different styles of composers such as Haydn, Mozart, Beethoven, Schubert, Schumann, Chopin, Brahms, and Liszt. Open to non-majors with note-reading ability. This course fulfills the Interpretive Methods requirement.

MUSI 31200: MUSIC HISTORY AND LITERATURE III: ROMANTIC AND MODERN:IM 4 hour(s)

This course focuses on the Post Romantic period and the 20th century. It examines significant music by composers of the late 19th and 20th centuries. This course is intended to make students aware of music as a living art and also aware of its effects of present and future cultural life. Open to non-majors who have not-reading ability. This course fulfills the Interpretive Methods requirement.

MUSI 33100: FOUNDATIONS OF SINGING: VOCAL PEDAGOGY AND LITERATURE 1 hour(s)

A study of pedagogical approaches to the study of the voice and general survey of classical vocal literature. Open to all students.

MUSI 33300: PIANO PEDAGOGY AND LITERATURE 1 hour(s)

A survey of piano-teaching methods, available literature, survey of technical materials, introduction to teaching methods for beginning, intermediate and advanced piano pupils. Categorization of piano materials according to grade level for teaching purposes. Some classroom teaching laboratory experience. Prerequisite: permission of instructor.

MUSI 34300: SURVEY OF KEYBOARD LITERATURE 3 hour(s)

A study of keyboard music from the baroque through the romantic periods. Emphasis will be placed on the development of international "schools" and styles of keyboard playing. Classes to consist of lectures, recordings and live performances when possible.

MUSI 34800: SURVEY OF WIND AND ORCHESTRAL LITERATURE 3 hour(s)

An overview of music written specifically for the wind band and orchestra. The course will incorporate listening and score study to trace the development of standard musical forms and identify significant composers and compositions. Music reading ability is not required though strongly recommended.

MUSI 35500: CHORAL CONDUCTING AND CHORAL LITERATURE 3 hour(s)

Basic elements of choral conducting techniques. Survey of choral literature. Prerequisite: MUSI (122 or 12200) or permission.

MUSI 35800: INSTRUMENTAL CONDUCTING 3 hour(s)

The study, development and practice of instrumental conducting and rehearsal techniques utilizing audio/visual taping and the concert band. Also included is a survey of various levels of band literature. Prerequisite: MUSI (122 or 12200).

MUSI 38000: SEMINAR 1 - 4 hour(s)

MUSI 38100: SPECIAL TOPICS 1 - 4 hour(s)

MUSI 48000: SENIOR SEMINAR 4 hour(s)

MUSI 48100: INDEPENDENT RESEARCH 1 - 4 hour(s)

MUSI 49800: INTERNSHIP 4 hour(s)

Developed in consultation with the student’s major faculty interests and needs of the student and can be served in a wide variety of private and public organizations. Hiram College’s internship program permits students to bridge the distance between the theory they learn in the classroom and the application of their knowledge. The academic department establishes prerequisites for the application procedure. Students should check with individual departments for specific requirements and guidelines for the experience as they may vary by discipline. Prospective interns work with the faculty discipline. Prospective interns work with the faculty the academic component of the internship.

MUSE 19000: AFRICAN ENSEMBLE 1 hour(s)

The African Drum Ensemble is open to all Hiram College students. The ensemble learns and performs traditional African percussion music. Instruments are provided. Pass/No Credit Only

MUSE 20610: EARLY MUSIC ENSEMBLE 1 hour(s)

The Early Music Ensemble is a vocal and instrumental ensemble open to all Hiram students and community members. The ensemble rehearses and performs music from the Medieval, Renaissance, and Baroque periods.

MUSE 20620: CHAMBER ENSEMBLES 1 hour(s)

Students participating in faculty-directed/coached chamber music duos, trios, or ensembles that will be rehearsing challenging repertoire and performing publicly on campus may register for Chamber Ensemble with the permission of the supervising faculty member.

MUSE 20630: JAZZ ENSEMBLE 1 hour(s)

Performing groups are open to all students who qualify.

MUSE 20640: WIND ENSEMBLE 1 hour(s)

The Wind Ensemble is open by audition to all Hiram College students and to community members. Auditions are held the first week of the semester. The Wind Ensemble rehearses and performs wind ensemble works from the classical repertory.

MUSE 20650: CHAMBER SINGERS 1 hour(s)

The Chamber Singers is Hiram College’s premiere SATB choir, and includes 16 - 32 auditioned singers who perform a variety of repertoire from several styles and epochs. Rehearsals held biweekly. Auditions first week of fall semester.

MUSE 20660: CHAMBER ORCHESTRA 1 hour(s)

The Chamber Orchestra is open to all Hiram students and community members. The Chamber Orchestra rehearses and performs string symphony works from the classical repertory.

MUSE 20670: WESTERN RESERVE WOMEN'S CHORUS 1 hour(s)

The Hiram College Western Reserve Women’s Chorus is open by audition to all Hiram students, both music majors and non-majors. The purpose of this ensemble is to provide motivated young women with the opportunity to study and perform choral music composed specially for women’s voices. In order to provide the students with opportunities for growth and progress, new repertoire will be studied each semester, including compositions from the Renaissance to the 21st century, and encompassing works from across the globe. Students will not only be challenged to widen their musicianship skills, including their vocal technique, music literacy, and interpretative skills, but will also gain new insight into world history, culture, and languages through the music they are studying . In addition, the singers will benefit from the discipline and collaborative skills required in choral music performance, and will learn the importance of individual contributions to group goals. The culmination of each semester’s rehearsal process is a public concert. Students will be assessed on the basis of their concentrated participation and preparedness during rehearsals. The group also serves as an ambassador for the arts at Hiram College, and occasionally performs off-campus.

MUSE 28000: SEMINAR 4 hour(s)

MUSL 10501: BANJO FOR THE NON-MAJOR 1 hour(s)

Private Music Lessons - Individual instruction including technical exercises and representative repertoire at the appropriate level as determined by the instructor. Lessons are available to non-music majors for a fee.

MUSL 10502: BARITONE HORN FOR THE NON-MAJOR 1 hour(s)

Private Music Lessons - Individual instruction including technical exercises and representative repertoire at the appropriate level as determined by the instructor. Lessons are available to non-music majors for a fee.

MUSL 10503: BASSOON FOR THE NON-MAJOR 1 hour(s)

Private Music Lessons - Individual instruction including technical exercises and representative repertoire at the appropriate level as determined by the instructor. Lessons are available to non-music majors for a fee.

MUSL 10504: CELLO FOR THE NON-MAJOR 1 hour(s)

Private Music Lessons - Individual instruction including technical exercises and representative repertoire at the appropriate level as determined by the instructor. Lessons are available to non-music majors for a fee.

MUSL 10505: CLARINET FOR THE NON-MAJOR 1 hour(s)

Private Music Lessons - Individual instruction including technical exercises and representative repertoire at the appropriate level as determined by the instructor. Lessons are available to non-music majors for a fee.

MUSL 10506: COMPOSITION FOR THE NON-MAJOR 1 hour(s)

Private composition is open to all students who can read music fluently in at least one clef or who are very skilled in reading guitar tab and are enrolled in Music Fundamentals or Musicianship. This course combines a combination of technical exercises in harmonization, text setting, instrumentation, analysis, and transposition; reading and listening assignments; and creation of original works. Students meet with the instructor on an individual basis and biweekly for group seminars. Instructor permission required. A separate fee is charged for non-majors.

MUSL 10507: DOUBLE BASS FOR THE NON-MAJOR 1 hour(s)

Private Music Lessons - Individual instruction including technical exercises and representative repertoire at the appropriate level as determined by the instructor. Lessons are available to non-music majors for a fee.

MUSL 10508: FLUTE FOR THE NON-MAJOR 1 hour(s)

Private Music Lessons - Individual instruction including technical exercises and representative repertoire at the appropriate level as determined by the instructor. Lessons are available to non-music majors for a fee.

MUSL 10509: FRENCH HORN FOR THE NON-MAJOR 1 hour(s)

Private Music Lessons - Individual instruction including technical exercises and representative repertoire at the appropriate level as determined by the instructor. Lessons are available to non-music majors for a fee.

MUSL 10510: GUITAR FOR THE NON-MAJOR 1 hour(s)

Private Music Lessons - Individual instruction including technical exercises and representative repertoire at the appropriate level as determined by the instructor. Lessons are available to non-music majors for a fee.

MUSL 10512: HARP FOR THE NON-MAJOR 1 hour(s)

Private Music Lessons - Individual instruction including technical exercises and representative repertoire at the appropriate level as determined by the instructor. Lessons are available to non-music majors for a fee.

MUSL 10513: HARPSICHORD FOR THE NON-MAJOR 1 hour(s)

Private Music Lessons - Individual instruction including technical exercises and representative repertoire at the appropriate level as determined by the instructor. Lessons are available to non-music majors for a fee.

MUSL 10514: INSTRUMENTAL IMPROVISATION FOR THE NON-MAJOR 1 hour(s)

JAZZ IMPROVISATION ~ Students will explore the necessary aspects of jazz improvisation and performance. This will include the study of theory, history, form, style, and the analysis of harmonic progressions found in jazz. 1.000 OR 2.000 Credit hours A separate fee is charged for non-majors.

MUSL 10516: MANDOLIN FOR THE NON-MAJOR 1 hour(s)

Private Music Lessons - Individual instruction including technical exercises and representative repertoire at the appropriate level as determined by the instructor. Lessons are available to non-music majors for a fee.

MUSL 10517: OBOE FOR THE NON-MAJOR 1 hour(s)

Private Music Lessons - Individual instruction including technical exercises and representative repertoire at the appropriate level as determined by the instructor. Lessons are available to non-music majors for a fee.

MUSL 10518: ORGAN FOR THE NON-MAJOR 1 hour(s)

Private Music Lessons - Individual instruction including technical exercises and representative repertoire at the appropriate level as determined by the instructor. Lessons are available to non-music majors for a fee.

MUSL 10519: PERCUSSION FOR THE NON-MAJOR 1 hour(s)

Private Music Lessons - Individual instruction including technical exercises and representative repertoire at the appropriate level as determined by the instructor. Lessons are available to non-music majors for a fee.

MUSL 10520: PIANO FOR THE NON-MAJOR 1 hour(s)

Private Music Lessons - Individual instruction including technical exercises and representative repertoire at the appropriate level as determined by the instructor. Lessons are available to non-music majors for a fee.

MUSL 10521: PIANO ACCOMPANYING FOR THE NON-MAJOR 1 hour(s)

Individual instruction on the skill of accompanying various types of instruments and vocalists. Survey of typical literature of various media, together with actual accompanying work, observed by the instructor. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. A separate fee is charged for non-majors.

MUSL 10522: RECORDER FOR THE NON-MAJOR 1 hour(s)

Private Music Lessons - Individual instruction including technical exercises and representative repertoire at the appropriate level as determined by the instructor. Lessons are available to non-music majors for a fee.

MUSL 10523: SAXOPHONE FOR THE NON-MAJOR 1 hour(s)

Private Music Lessons - Individual instruction including technical exercises and representative repertoire at the appropriate level as determined by the instructor. Lessons are available to non-music majors for a fee.

MUSL 10524: TROMBONE FOR THE NON-MAJOR 1 hour(s)

Private Music Lessons - Individual instruction including technical exercises and representative repertoire at the appropriate level as determined by the instructor. Lessons are available to non-music majors for a fee.

MUSL 10525: TRUMPET FOR THE NON-MAJOR 1 hour(s)

Private Music Lessons - Individual instruction including technical exercises and representative repertoire at the appropriate level as determined by the instructor. Lessons are available to non-music majors for a fee.

MUSL 10526: TUBA FOR THE NON-MAJOR 1 hour(s)

Private Music Lessons - Individual instruction including technical exercises and representative repertoire at the appropriate level as determined by the instructor. Lessons are available to non-music majors for a fee.

MUSL 10527: VIOLA FOR THE NON-MAJOR 1 hour(s)

Private Music Lessons - Individual instruction including technical exercises and representative repertoire at the appropriate level as determined by the instructor. Lessons are available to non-music majors for a fee.

MUSL 10528: VIOLIN FOR THE NON-MAJOR 1 hour(s)

Private Music Lessons - Individual instruction including technical exercises and representative repertoire at the appropriate level as determined by the instructor. Lessons are available to non-music majors for a fee.

MUSL 10529: VOICE FOR THE NON-MAJOR 1 hour(s)

Vocal lessons are open to all Hiram College students. Students will be guided in mastery of vocal technique, music literacy, interpretation, diction, and acting for singers. Attendance at all lessons is mandatory. Practice outside of class is required and expected. Each voice teacher will determine the number of pieces to be learned each semester; the difficulty level of the repertoire will be based on the individual student's experience level. Music majors will perform in one recital per semester. All voice students may be asked to perform in studio and student recitals. Level: Freshman A separate fee is charged for non-majors.

MUSL 10530: UKULELE FOR THE NON-MAJOR 1 hour(s)

Private Music Lessons - Individual instruction including technical exercises and representative repertoire at the appropriate level as determined by the instructor. Lessons are available to non-music majors for a fee.

MUSL 21101: BANJO FOR THE MUSIC MAJOR 1 - 2 hour(s)

Private Music Lessons - Individual instruction including technical exercises and representative repertoire at the appropriate level as determined by the instructor. Lessons are available to non-music majors for a fee.

MUSL 21102: BARITONE HORN FOR THE MUSIC MAJOR 1 - 2 hour(s)

Private Music Lessons - Individual instruction including technical exercises and representative repertoire at the appropriate level as determined by the instructor. Lessons are available to non-music majors for a fee.

MUSL 21103: BASSOON FOR THE MUSIC MAJOR 1 - 2 hour(s)

Private Music Lessons - Individual instruction including technical exercises and representative repertoire at the appropriate level as determined by the instructor. Lessons are available to non-music majors for a fee.

MUSL 21104: CELLO FOR THE MUSIC MAJOR 1 - 2 hour(s)

Private Music Lessons - Individual instruction including technical exercises and representative repertoire at the appropriate level as determined by the instructor. Lessons are available to non-music majors for a fee.

MUSL 21105: CLARINET FOR THE MUSIC MAJOR 1 - 2 hour(s)

Private Music Lessons - Individual instruction including technical exercises and representative repertoire at the appropriate level as determined by the instructor. Lessons are available to non-music majors for a fee.

MUSL 21106: COMPOSITION FOR THE MUSIC MAJOR 1 - 2 hour(s)

Private composition is open to all students who can read music fluently in at least one clef or who are very skilled in reading guitar tab and are enrolled in Music Fundamentals or Musicianship. This course combines a combination of technical exercises in harmonization, text setting, instrumentation, analysis, and transposition; reading and listening assignments; and creation of original works. Students meet with the instructor on an individual basis and biweekly for group seminars. Instructor permission required.

MUSL 21107: DOUBLE BASS FOR THE MUSIC MAJOR 1 - 2 hour(s)

Private Music Lessons - Individual instruction including technical exercises and representative repertoire at the appropriate level as determined by the instructor. Lessons are available to non-music majors for a fee.

MUSL 21108: FLUTE FOR THE MUSIC MAJOR 1 - 2 hour(s)

Private Music Lessons - Individual instruction including technical exercises and representative repertoire at the appropriate level as determined by the instructor. Lessons are available to non-music majors for a fee.

MUSL 21109: FRENCH HORN FOR THE MUSIC MAJOR 1 - 2 hour(s)

Private Music Lessons - Individual instruction including technical exercises and representative repertoire at the appropriate level as determined by the instructor. Lessons are available to non-music majors for a fee.

MUSL 21110: GUITAR FOR THE MUSIC MAJOR 1 - 2 hour(s)

Private Music Lessons - Individual instruction including technical exercises and representative repertoire at the appropriate level as determined by the instructor. Lessons are available to non-music majors for a fee.

MUSL 21112: HARP FOR THE MUSIC MAJOR 1 - 2 hour(s)

Private Music Lessons - Individual instruction including technical exercises and representative repertoire at the appropriate level as determined by the instructor. Lessons are available to non-music majors for a fee.

MUSL 21113: HARPSICHORD FOR THE MUSIC MAJOR 1 - 2 hour(s)

Private Music Lessons - Individual instruction including technical exercises and representative repertoire at the appropriate level as determined by the instructor. Lessons are available to non-music majors for a fee.

MUSL 21114: INSTRUMENTAL IMPROVISATION FOR THE MUSIC MAJOR 1 - 2 hour(s)

JAZZ IMPROVISATION ~ Students will explore the necessary aspects of jazz improvisation and performance. This will include the study of theory, history, form, style, and the analysis of harmonic progressions found in jazz. 1.000 OR 2.000 Credit hours

MUSL 21116: MANDOLIN FOR THE MUSIC MAJOR 1 - 2 hour(s)

Private Music Lessons - Individual instruction including technical exercises and representative repertoire at the appropriate level as determined by the instructor. Lessons are available to non-music majors for a fee.

MUSL 21117: OBOE FOR THE MUSIC MAJOR 1 - 2 hour(s)

Private Music Lessons - Individual instruction including technical exercises and representative repertoire at the appropriate level as determined by the instructor. Lessons are available to non-music majors for a fee.

MUSL 21118: ORGAN FOR THE MUSIC MAJOR 1 - 2 hour(s)

Private Music Lessons - Individual instruction including technical exercises and representative repertoire at the appropriate level as determined by the instructor. Lessons are available to non-music majors for a fee.

MUSL 21119: PERCUSSION FOR THE MUSIC MAJOR 1 - 2 hour(s)

Private Music Lessons - Individual instruction including technical exercises and representative repertoire at the appropriate level as determined by the instructor. Lessons are available to non-music majors for a fee.

MUSL 21120: PIANO FOR THE MUSIC MAJOR 1 - 2 hour(s)

Private Music Lessons - Individual instruction including technical exercises and representative repertoire at the appropriate level as determined by the instructor. Lessons are available to non-music majors for a fee.

MUSL 21121: PIANO ACCOMPANYING FOR THE MUSIC MAJOR 1 - 2 hour(s)

Private Music Lessons - Individual instruction including technical exercises and representative repertoire at the appropriate level as determined by the instructor. Lessons are available to non-music majors for a fee.

MUSL 21122: RECORDER FOR THE MUSIC MAJOR 1 - 2 hour(s)

Private Music Lessons - Individual instruction including technical exercises and representative repertoire at the appropriate level as determined by the instructor. Lessons are available to non-music majors for a fee.

MUSL 21123: SAXOPHONE FOR THE MUSIC MAJOR 1 - 2 hour(s)

Private Music Lessons - Individual instruction including technical exercises and representative repertoire at the appropriate level as determined by the instructor. Lessons are available to non-music majors for a fee.

MUSL 21124: TROMBONE FOR THE MUSIC MAJOR 1 - 2 hour(s)

Private Music Lessons - Individual instruction including technical exercises and representative repertoire at the appropriate level as determined by the instructor. Lessons are available to non-music majors for a fee.

MUSL 21125: TRUMPET FOR THE MUSIC MAJOR 1 - 2 hour(s)

Private Music Lessons - Individual instruction including technical exercises and representative repertoire at the appropriate level as determined by the instructor. Lessons are available to non-music majors for a fee.

MUSL 21126: TUBA FOR THE MUSIC MAJOR 1 - 2 hour(s)

Private Music Lessons - Individual instruction including technical exercises and representative repertoire at the appropriate level as determined by the instructor. Lessons are available to non-music majors for a fee.

MUSL 21127: VIOLA FOR THE MUSIC MAJOR 1 - 2 hour(s)

Private Music Lessons - Individual instruction including technical exercises and representative repertoire at the appropriate level as determined by the instructor. Lessons are available to non-music majors for a fee.

MUSL 21128: VIOLIN FOR THE MUSIC MAJOR 1 - 2 hour(s)

Private Music Lessons - Individual instruction including technical exercises and representative repertoire at the appropriate level as determined by the instructor. Lessons are available to non-music majors for a fee.

MUSL 21129: VOICE FOR THE MUSIC MAJOR 1 - 2 hour(s)

Vocal lessons are open to all Hiram College students. Students will be guided in mastery of vocal technique, music literacy, interpretation, diction, and acting for singers. Attendance at all lessons is mandatory. Practice outside of class is required and expected. Each voice teacher will determine the number of pieces to be learned each semester; the difficulty level of the repertoire will be based on the individual student's experience level. Music majors will perform in one recital per semester. All voice students may be asked to perform in studio and student recitals.

MUSL 21130: UKUKLELE FOR THE MUSIC MAJOR 1 - 2 hour(s)

Private Music Lessons - Individual instruction including technical exercises and representative repertoire at the appropriate level as determined by the instructor. Lessons are available to non-music majors for a fee.

NATURAL HISTORY MINOR

Sarah Mabey (2007), Program Coordinator, Associate Professor of Environmental Studies
B.A., Bryn Mawr College;
M.S., University of Maryland, College Park;
Ph.D., University of Southern Mississippi

Department Website http://www.hiram.edu/academics/majors-and-minors/natural-history-minor 

Introduction

The study of natural history is the foundation of the biological sciences and fundamental to place-based studies, nature interpretation, and environmental education. A minor in natural history provides students with a concentration of knowledge and skills through experiential, field-based coursework, internship opportunities and a unique capstone experience. Skills and knowledge developed through this minor can be applied to a diversity of professions. Students in the natural history minor are expected to develop inquiry skills such as observation, problem formulation, data collection and critical analysis. Students in this program will develop the ability to apply field skills and integrated theory of organismal biology and ecological systems to the assessment of real-world problems.  The minor requires 28-29 credit hours for completion.

Required Courses (13 credit hrs):
• Environmental Education (EDUC/EVST 20500 – 4 hrs)
• Introductory Biology I (BIOL 15100 – 4 hrs, SM)
• Ecology (BIOL/EVST 27800 – 4 hrs)
• Capstone (1 hr)

Elective Courses (15-16 credit hrs):

  • Choose three (3) FIELD courses with at least one course from each category below:

Field-based Organismal courses:

o Ornithology (EVST 38000 – 4 hrs)
o Herpetology (BIOL 38000 – 4 hrs)
o Vascular Plants (BIOL 31600 – 4 hrs)
o Nonvascular Plants (BIOL 21300 – 4 hrs)
o Entomology


Field-based Systems courses:

o Forest Ecology (BIOL 34500 – 4 hrs)
o Wildlife Management (BIOL 250 – 4 hrs, SM) 
o Marine Ecology (BIOL 34200 – 4 hrs)
o Aquatic Biology (BIOL 38000 – 4 hrs)
o Field Biology (BIOL 30000 – 4 hrs)
o Wetlands, Rivers, Coastal Plains (EVST 35500–4 hrs)

 

  • Choose one (1) CONTEXT course from the following:

Context courses:

o Environmental Policy and Activism (EVST 33800 – 4 hrs)
o Conservation Biology (BIOL 34300 – 4 hrs)
o Environmental Art (ART 25900 – 3 hrs, CM)
o Writing About Nature (WRIT 21400 – 3 hrs, CM)
o Climate Change (INTD 22800 – 3 hrs)
o Humans and the Environment (INTD 22500 – 4 hrs, ES)

 

 

NEUROSCIENCE

Amber M. Chenoweth (2010), Associate Professor of Psychology; Associate Dean, PGS
B.A., Albion College;
M.A., Ph.D., Kent State University
Academic Interests: animal learning, behavior and cognition; neurotransmitter systems and psychology, associative learning, including sequential learning paradigms; and strategy development

Cara Constance (2008), Associate Professor of Biology
B.A., Hiram College;
Ph.D., University of Virginia
Academic Interests: molecular genetics; molecular basis of biological rhythms

Nicolas Hirsch (2008), Associate Professor Biology
B.A., University of Chicago;
Ph.D., University of California, San Diego
Academic Interests: embryonic development and neurobiology

Tom Koehnle (2007), Associate Professor of Biology; Neuroscience Program Coordinator
B.S., Ohio University;
Ph.D., University of California, Davis
Academic Interests: animal sensory signals, behavior, and physiology

Michelle Nario-Redmond (2007), Professor and Chair of Psychology
B.A., University of Tulsa;
M.A., Ph.D., University of Kansas
Academic Interests: social psychology; stereotyping and prejudice; social identity; emerging adulthood; disability studies

Louis T. Oliphant(2009), Associate Professor of Computer Science
B.A., Brigham Young University;
M.S., Ph.D., University of Wisconsin, Madison
Academic Interests: machine learning, information extraction, computer assisted medical diagnosis, and artificial intelligence

Ellen L. Walker (1996) Professor and Chair of Computer Science
Sc.B., Brown University;
M.S., Ph.D., Carnegie Mellon University
Academic Interests: computer vision, fuzzy logic, robotics, and artificial intelligence

Department Web Site:  http://www.hiram.edu/neuroscience

Introduction

Have you ever wondered how a fly avoids a flyswatter, how a fish navigates the currents, or how caffeine affects your brain? All of these questions fall within the broad domain of neuroscience: the study of the intersection between mind, brain, body, and behavior.

Neuroscience spans many disciplines, including biology, psychology, chemistry, physics, computer science, mathematics, and philosophy. The Neuroscience Program at Hiram College provides students with a strong and comprehensive major that encompasses the study of brains, behavior, and evolution at multiple levels, from the cellular and molecular through the cognitive and behavioral. Students who wish to major in neuroscience can expect a rigorous and intensive course load emphasizing contributions from many academic programs and research opportunities on campus.

Major Requirements

Neuroscience Pathway

To major in neuroscience, a student shall complete at least 43 hours of coursework in the program, and maintain a cumulative grade-point average of 2.0 or higher. Students must complete coursework in several key areas:

  • Four core courses,

  • Two correlative courses in chemistry,

  • Three courses to gain breadth across multiple disciplines in neuroscience, and

  • Three courses from one of the five areas of concentration

All students must complete a senior capstone project, and must present their results to the general public.  To receive honors in the program, students must complete an independent experimental research project as part of their capstone.

 

CORE COURSES

The four core requirements will introduce students to the breadth of subjects studied in neuroscience and will equip them for advanced courses in the curriculum. Every student must pass each of the following core courses (16 semester hours) with a grade of C or better:

PSYC 10100:          General Psychology
NEUR 22700:          Introduction to Neuroscience
Methods Course:   PSYC / BIOL 21000 or CPSC 17200
BIOL 32600:            Animal Physiology

CORRELATIVE COURSES

In addition to mastering the basics of neuroscience, it is necessary for all students to gain a basic understanding of general chemistry. Therefore, neuroscience majors must also complete the following correlative courses (8 semester hours) with a grade of C or better:

CHEM 12000: General chemistry I: Structure and bonding SM

CHEM 12100: General chemistry II: Introduction to chemical analysis SM

BREADTH REQUIREMENTS

Neuroscience as a discipline spans many different research areas, including the Cellular and Molecular; the Cognitive and Behavioral; the Computational, Developmental and Evolutionary; and the Philosophical and Ethical domains. To gain a full understanding of how each of these areas contributes to the discipline of neuroscience, all students in the program must take one course from each of three of these areas of concentration (9-12 semester hours).

The courses listed below have few prerequisites and are recommended to all students to fill the breadth requirement. Other courses from the Areas of Concentration may also be taken in fulfillment of these requirements, but may carry additional prerequisites (see below).

Cellular and Molecular Concentration
BIOL 265001,*                                       Human Genetics
BIOL / PSYC 2/380001,*                Topical Courses
                              

Cognitive and Behavioral Concentration
PSYC 255001    Abnormal Psychology
PSYC 218002           Personality
PSYC 240001  Animal Cognition 
BIOL / PSYC 2/3800  1,*     Topical Courses
     

Philosophy and Ethics Concentration
PHIL 11800                                         Introduction to Ethics
PHIL 21200                                         Early Modern Philosophy
PHIL 26400/26500                              History & Philosophy of Science

Computational Concentration
PHIL 12100                                      Elementary Logic
 

Developmental and Evolutionary Concentration
BIOL 335003                                      Evolution

Notes:
1 - runs annually
2 - runs every other year
3 - runs approximately every three years
* - requires permission of the Neuroscience Program Coordinator
- has additional prerequisites

AREAS OF CONCENTRATION

Students majoring in neuroscience must declare their area of concentration within one of the many domains outlined above by the end of their sophomore year, and must complete a minimum of 3 courses (9-12 semester hours) within that concentration. Below is a list of the areas and the courses within each.

Cellular and Molecular Concentration
BIOL 230001,†                                              Molecular & Cellular Biology
BIOL 365001,†                                              Genetics
BCHM 366001,†                                          Basic Biochemistry

Cognitive and Behavioral Concentration
PSYC 218002                                             Personality
PSYC 255001                                             Abnormal Psychology
PSYC 316002                                             Learning Theory, Methods, and Application
BIOL 328002                                               Animal Behavior
PSYC 344002                                             Social Psychology
PSYC 240001                                              Animal Cognition

Philosophy and Ethics Concentration
PHIL 11800                          Introduction to Ethics
PHIL 21200                          Early Modern Philosophy
INTD 302-300                      Narrative Bioethics
INTD 38100                         Narr. App. Biomed Ethics
 

Computational Concentration
PHIL 12100                                       Elementary Logic
PHYS 208002,†                                Electronics
CPSC 320003,†                               Computer Vision
CPSC 361003,†                               Computer Simulation
CPSC 38600  3,†                             Artificial Intelligence

Developmental and Evolutionary Concentration
BIOL 223001                            Vertebrate Biology
BIOL / PSYC 2/38001,*             Topical Courses
BIOL 320002                            Invertebrate Zoology          
BIOL 335003                            Evolution                                              
BIOL 340002,†                          Developmental biology

Notes:
1 - runs annually
2 - runs every other year
3 - runs approximately every three years
* - requires permission of the Neuroscience Program Coordinator
- has additional prerequisites
 

SENIOR CAPSTONE


Before graduation, each student must complete an approved senior capstone project (course number: Neuroscience 48000). Each student must present a project proposal to a member of the neuroscience faculty and receive approval by the end of their junior year to receive credit towards the major for their capstone project. Students MUST have approval before they can carry out their project. Students must present their project at a public seminar. Capstone seminars run in both the fall and spring semesters.
 

All questions about majoring in neuroscience should be directed to your academic advisor, or Dr. Tom Koehnle, Neuroscience Program Coordinator.  Dr. Koehnle can be reached ext. 5316 or [email protected]

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

NEUR 18000: WORKSHOP 1 hour(s)

Workshops may be taken Pass/No Credit only. Students may take no more than nine workshops for credit toward graduation. Workshops can be used as elective credit only.

NEUR 22700: INTRODUCTION TO NEUROSCIENCE 4 hour(s)

Introduction to neuroscience is a laboratory-based course designed to orient students to the many approaches to neuroscience. In addition to covering the development, evolution, anatomy, and physiology of the nervous system, students will learn about cell and molecular, cognitive and behavioral, computational, and philosophical approaches to the study of the brain. The lecture component of the course emphasizes finding, using, and criticizing primary sources in each domain of neuroscience. The lab component comprises two major original research projects designed, carried out, summarized, and presented by students based on topics that interest them in the lecture component. Students must register for a NEUR 22700 lab. Prerequisite: CHEM (120 or 12000)and PSYC (101 or 10100). CHEM 120 or 12000 is not mandatory, you may ASK instructor for permission. PSYC 101 or 10100 is mandatory.

NEUR 28000: SEMINAR 1 - 4 hour(s)

NEUR 28100: INDEPENDENT STUDY 1 - 4 hour(s)

NEUR 29800: FIELD EXPERIENCE 1 - 4 hour(s)

NEUR 33000: CELLULAR AND MOLECULAR NEUROBIOLOGY 4 hour(s)

This course is a study of the microscopic parts of the nervous system: the molecular, cellular and developmental aspects of what is arguably the most complex biological system ever studied. We will cover the basic plan of the nervous system, the cellular components of the nervous system (neurons and glia), the electrical properties of neurons, neurotransmitters and synaptic transmission. We will also study the embryonic development of the nervous system, including neurogenesis, axonal pathfinding, neuronal cell death and synapse elimination. In addition, we will discuss primary scientific papers describing fundamental breakthroughs in cellular and molecular neuroscience. Also listed as BIOL (330 or 33000). Prerequisites: BIOL (230 or 23000) or NEUR (227 or 22700).

NEUR 38000: SEMINAR 4 hour(s)

NEUR 38100: SPECIAL TOPICS 1 - 4 hour(s)

NEUR 48000: NEUROSCIENCE CAPSTONE 1 - 4 hour(s)

Students in this course will design and execute original research related to the discipline of neuroscience. The student must submit a project proposal to his or her neuroscience faculty advisor outlining the research problem, the methods to be used and anticipated results prior to beginning the project. The student will submit a final report to the sponsoring faculty member and a public presentation. Prerequisites: Senior standing and permission.

NEUR 48100: INDEPENDENT RESEARCH 1 - 4 hour(s)

NEUR 49800: INTERNSHIP 4 hour(s)