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2014-15 NSU Undergraduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]

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  • MKT 4950 - Marketing Internship

    3 or 6 Hours. Work in an approved business position related to marketing. Prerequisite: Junior standing or above and approval of department chair. Maximum of 3 hours can apply as a Marketing or Business elective. Consists of applying knowledge which has been gained while working toward a degree.
  

  • MLS 4013 - Concepts in Immunology

    3 Hours. The immune mechanisms of the human body involved with resistance to infection, production of allergic conditions and use of serological methods in other scientific fields.  Prerequisite: Admission into Medical Laboratory Science Degree Completion Program and permission of the MLS program director.
  

  • MLS 4124 - Pathogenic Microbiology

    4 Hours. Discussion of general aspects of infectious diseases including bacteriology, rickettsiology, virology, medical mycology, protozoology and helminthology.  Prerequisite: Admission into Medical Laboratory Science Degree Completion Program and permission of the MLS program director.
  

  • MLS 4133 - Clinical Laboratory Genetics

    3 Hours. Basic principles of genetics including molecular genetics.  Emphasis on genetic basics of disease and technology for diagnosis.  Lecture presented through electronic media for distance learning students enrolled in medical laboratory science program. Prerequisite: Admission into Medical Laboratory Science Degree Completion Program and permission of the MLS program director.
  

  • MLS 4226 - Clinical Virology/Parasitology/Mycology

    6 Hours. Basic principles relevant to biochemistry of viral infection in hosts and ecology of virus.  Life cycles and pathogenesis parasites and fungi. Emphasis on diagnostic tools for identification of viral infections. Prerequisite: Admission into Medical Laboratory Science Degree Completion Program, BIOL 3224, and MLS 4124.
  

  • MLS 4332 - Clinical Practicum I

    2 Hours. Students will be assigned to clinical laboratories affiliates for practical experiences in various procedures and techniques in Phlebotomy and Hematology laboratory.  This clinical includes observation and the completion of the clinical competencies, including psychomotor and affective skills, signed off by the laboratory supervisor or teaching Medical Laboratory Scientist. Grade for the Practicum is earned according to the published rubric provided to the student and entered by NSU faculty. Prerequisite: Completion of MLS 4334: Advanced Clinical Hematology with a grade of “C” or above.
  

  • MLS 4334 - Advanced Clinical Hematology

    4 Hours. The theory and laboratory study of hematology.  Systematized study of disease, cell maturation and function, and methodology used in routine and special hematology studies, and in correlation of hematological findings with physiological conditions. Laboratory competencies completed at affiliated clinical site. Prerequisite: Completion of clinical core prerequisites for the Medical Laboratory Degree Completion program.
  

  • MLS 4423 - Clinical Practicum II

    3 Hours. Students will be assigned to clinical laboratories affiliates for practical experiences in various procedures and techniques in the Chemistry, Urinalysis, Coagulation and Body Fluids laboratories.   This clinical includes observation and the completion of the clinical competencies, including psychomotor and affective skills, signed off by the laboratory supervisor or teaching Medical Laboratory Scientist. Grade for the Practicum is earned according to the published rubric provided to the student and entered by NSU faculty. Prerequisite: Prerequisites: Completion of MLS 4424: Advanced Clinical Chemistry; MLS 4712: Urinalysis and Body Fluids and MLS 4722: Coagulation courses with a grade of “C” or above.
  

  • MLS 4424 - Advanced Clinical Chemistry

    4 Hours. The theory and laboratory study of clinical chemistry. The theory and laboratory methodology of analytical biochemistry, clinical microscopy, urinalysis, and routine and special procedures of medical significance.  Advanced theory and laboratory methodology of analytical biochemistry, instrumentation, lab mathematics, quality control, routine and special procedures and medical significance.  Laboratory competencies completed at affiliated clinical site. Prerequisite: CHEM 2004 or CHEM 3123 and completion of clinical core prerequisites for the Medical Laboratory Degree Completion program.
  

  • MLS 4464 - Advanced Clinical Bacteriology

    4 Hours. The theory and laboratory study of pathogenic bacteria.  Includes isolation, identification, antimicrobial susceptibility testing, and medical significance of bacteria.  Topics of quality control, computer applications, safety and governmental regulations will also be covered.    Laboratory competencies completed at affiliated clinical site. Prerequisite: Completion of clinical core prerequisites for the Medical Laboratory Degree Completion program.
  

  • MLS 4474 - Clinical Practicum III

    4 Hours. Students will be assigned to clinical laboratories affiliates for practical experiences in various procedures and techniques in the General Laboratory Practices, Microbiology, Immunology and Immunohematology laboratories.  This clinical includes observation and the completion of the clinical competencies, including psychomotor and affective skills, signed off by the laboratory supervisor or teaching Medical Laboratory Scientist. Grade for the Practicum is earned according to the published rubric provided to the student and entered by NSU faculty. Prerequisite: Completion of MLS 4464: Advanced Clinical Bacteriology, MLS 4562: Clinical Immunology and Serology and MLS 4572: Clinical Immunohematology courses with a grade of “C” or above.
  

  • MLS 4513 - Molecular Diagnosis

    3 Hours. Theory and methodology of medical genomic/proteomic assays and medical significance. Methods include PCR, flow cytometry, electrophoresis and blotting techniques. Laboratory experiences are presented as an on-campus workshop for students enrolled in MLS program. Prerequisite: Completion of clinical core prerequisites for the Medical Laboratory Degree Completion program.
  

  • MLS 4562 - Clinical Immunology and Serology

    2 Hours. The theory of immunologic responses and procedures used in serological determinations as they relate to the medical significance of immunology and infectious disease.  Laboratory competencies completed at affiliated clinical site. Prerequisite: Completion of clinical core prerequisites for the Medical Laboratory Degree Completion program.
  

  • MLS 4572 - Clinical Immunohematology

    2 Hours. The theory of immunohematology, fundamentals of antigen - antibody reactions, blood groups and types, compatibility testing, blood components and the lab methods used as they relate to the medical significance of immunohematology.  Laboratory competencies completed at affiliated clinical site. Prerequisite: Completion of clinical core prerequisites for the Medical Laboratory Degree Completion program.
  

  • MLS 4613 - Communications in Medical Laboratory Sciences

    3 Hours. Lecture/discussion of topics of concern in medicine that deal with patient and health provider communication.  Students will present 3 separate 15-minute oral discussions regarding new techniques, new discoveries and patient communication in clinical laboratory sciences.  Lecture presented through electronic media for distance learning students enrolled in MLS program.  Student presentations are on site via teleconference or program director visit. Prerequisite: Admission into Medical Laboratory Science Degree Completion program and permission of the MLS program director. 
  

  • MLS 4623 - Laboratory Statistics

    3 Hours. Focus of laboratory statistics to include mean, median and mode as well as standard deviation and coefficient of variation.  Principles of in run quality control as well as standardization of instrumentation. Prerequisite: Admission into Medical Laboratory Science Degree Completion Program and permission of MLS program director.
  

  • MLS 4712 - Urinalysis and Body Fluids

    2 Hours. The theory and laboratory study of urinalysis and body fluids. Includes methods used in instrumentation for specimen analysis, quality control and medical significance.  Laboratory competencies completed at affiliated clinical site. Prerequisite: Completion of clinical core prerequisites for the Medical Laboratory Degree Completion program.
  

  • MLS 4722 - Coagulation

    2 Hours. The theory and laboratory study of hemostasis.  Includes methods used in instrumentation for specimen analysis, quality control and medical significance.  Laboratory competencies completed at affiliated clinical site. Prerequisite: Completion of clinical core prerequisites for the Medical Laboratory Degree Completion program.
  

  • MLS 4812 - Research Methods in Medical Laboratory Science

    2 Hours. Theory of research methodologies including journal review and development of research proposals.  Introduction to most current acceptable writing styles for scientific papers.  Course culminates in a research proposal. Prerequisite: Admission into Medical Laboratory Science Degree Completion program and permission of the MLS program director.
  

  • MLS 4822 - Laboratory Management

    2 Hours. Principles and practices of the medical laboratory including basic management skills, health care delivery systems, ethics, professionalism, communication skills, human resources, and financial management, performance improvement, education methodology, quality assurance, science education methodology, computer applications, laboratory safety and special projects.  Prerequisite: Admission into Medical Laboratory Science Degree Completion Program and permission of the MLS program director.
  

  • MLS 4900 - Special Topics in Medical Laboratory Sciences

    1-2 Hours. Subject areas to be covered may range over any of the various areas of medical laboratory sciences. Specific content and format will be determined by the specific course offered and the needs and interests of the participants. Can be repeated in subsequent semesters up to 2 hours total.
  

  • MLS 4912 - Seminar in Medical Laboratory Sciences

    2 Hours. Review of all areas of medical laboratory science, hematology, chemistry, urinalysis, bloodbank, immunology, coagulation and microbiology. Course culminates in mock board of certification in preparation for American Society of Clinical Pathologists Board of Certification Examination. Prerequisite: Completion of all clinical core prerequisites and clinical core courses.
  

  • MUS 1002 - Piano Class for Non-Music Majors #

    2 Hours. A beginning piano course designed to introduce the student with no previous musical training to basic musicianship principles such as reading, rhythm, and harmony. The understanding of these principles will occur through the study of beginning piano repertoire as well as activities in harmonization and elementary improvisation/composition.
  

  • MUS 1011 - Piano Class I #

    1 Hours. Introduction to piano playing for music majors and minors with no previous formal training in piano. This is the first step toward completion of the piano proficiency requirement.
  

  • MUS 1032 - Voice Class #

    2 Hours. Introduction to singing for students with no previous formal training in voice.
  

  • MUS 1101 - Piano Class II #

    1 Hours. Continuation of Piano Class I. Further development of basic skills. Prerequisite: MUS 1011 or 2 years of previous piano study.
  

  • MUS 1531 - Music Theory I (Aural) #

    1 Hours. A required course for music majors. Open to non-music majors. Development of basic aural skills related to sight-reading, rhythmic, melodic, and harmonic dictations, using examples from the common practice period.
  

  • MUS 1541 - Music Theory II (Aural) #

    1 Hours. A required course for music majors. Open to non-music majors. Prerequisite: MUS 1531 Music Theory I (Aural).
  

  • MUS 2003 - Introduction to Music #

    3 Hours. A beginning music course designed to introduce the student with no previous music training to the study of the basic elements of music, both written and aural.
  

  • MUS 2011 - Piano Class III #

    1 Hours. Development of intermediate skills. Prerequisite: MUS 1101 Piano Class II or by permission.
  

  • MUS 2020 - Recital Lab

    Attendance at faculty and student recitals and other designated programs. Required of all full time majors.
  

  • MUS 2021 - Recital Lab for Performance Majors #

    1 Hours. Attendance at faculty and student recitals and other designated programs.  Required of performance majors. This course will be graded as pass/fail and may be repeated for a maximum of 8 credit hours.
  

  • MUS 2041 - Guitar

    1 Hours. Independent study in guitar.
  

  • MUS 2042 - Guitar

    2 Hours. Independent study in guitar.
  

  • MUS 2051 - Beginning Guitar Class

    1 Hours. A beginning class for students with no formal training in guitar.
  

  • MUS 2061 - Intermediate Guitar Class

    1 Hours. A continuation of MUS 2051, Beginning Guitar Class
  

  • MUS 2101 - Piano Class IV #

    1 Hours. Development of intermediate to advanced skills. Prerequisite: MUS 2011 Piano Class III or by permission.
  

  • MUS 2111 - Piano

    1 Hours. Independent study in piano. Permission of instructor.
  

  • MUS 2112 - Piano

    2 Hours. Independent study in piano. Permission of instructor.
  

  • MUS 2131 - Voice

    1 Hours. Independent study in voice. Permission of instructor.
  

  • MUS 2132 - Voice

    2 Hours. Independent study in voice. Permission of instructor.
  

  • MUS 2151 - Organ

    1 Hours. Independent study in organ. Permission of instructor.
  

  • MUS 2152 - Organ

    2 Hours. Independent study in organ. Permission of instructor.
  

  • MUS 2231 - String Bass

    1 Hours. Independent study in string bass. Permission of instructor.
  

  • MUS 2232 - String Bass

    2 Hours. Independent study in string bass. Permission of instructor.
  

  • MUS 2251 - Flute

    1 Hours. Independent study in flute. Permission of instructor.
  

  • MUS 2252 - Flute

    2 Hours. Independent study in flute. Permission of instructor.
  

  • MUS 2271 - Oboe

    1 Hours. Independent study in oboe. Permission of instructor.
  

  • MUS 2272 - Oboe

    2 Hours. Independent study in oboe. Permission of instructor.
  

  • MUS 2291 - Clarinet

    1 Hours. Independent study in clarinet. Permission of instructor.
  

  • MUS 2292 - Clarinet

    2 Hours. Independent study in clarinet. Permission of instructor.
  

  • MUS 2311 - Saxophone

    1 Hours. Independent study in saxophone. Permission of instructor.
  

  • MUS 2312 - Saxophone

    2 Hours. Independent study in saxophone. Permission of instructor.
  

  • MUS 2331 - Bassoon

    1 Hours. Independent study in bassoon. Permission of instructor.
  

  • MUS 2332 - Bassoon

    2 Hours. Independent study in bassoon. Permission of instructor.
  

  • MUS 2351 - Trumpet

    1 Hours. Independent study in trumpet. Permission of instructor.
  

  • MUS 2352 - Trumpet

    2 Hours. Independent study in trumpet. Permission of instructor.
  

  • MUS 2371 - Horn

    1 Hours. Independent study in horn. Permission of instructor.
  

  • MUS 2372 - Horn

    2 Hours. Independent study in horn. Permission of instructor.
  

  • MUS 2391 - Trombone

    1 Hours. Independent study in trombone. Permission of instructor.
  

  • MUS 2392 - Trombone

    2 Hours. Independent study in trombone. Permission of instructor.
  

  • MUS 2411 - Euphonium

    1 Hours. Independent study in euphonium. Permission of instructor.
  

  • MUS 2412 - Euphonium

    2 Hours. Independent study in euphonium. Permission of instructor.
  

  • MUS 2431 - Tuba

    1 Hours. Independent study in tuba. Permission of instructor.
  

  • MUS 2432 - Tuba

    2 Hours. Independent study in tuba. Permission of instructor.
  

  • MUS 2451 - Percussion

    1 Hours. Independent study in percussion. Permission of instructor.
  

  • MUS 2452 - Percussion

    2 Hours. Independent study in percussion. Permission of instructor.
  

  • MUS 2513 - Oklahoma Music #

    3 Hours. A survey course designed to introduce the student to the colorful history of Oklahoma music and the significant contributors to Oklahoma’s rich musical history. A course for non-music majors.
  

  • MUS 2533 - Rock Music History#

    3 Hours. A survey of the development of American rock music from a historical and social perspective, with an inclusion of current trends in rock and an emphasis on key innovators of the genre.
  

  • MUS 2543 - Music Appreciation #

    3 Hours. A course in the exploration of music, covering important musical styles. Designed for the non-music major. Credit is not applicable to a music degree.
  

  • MUS 2553 - Music Theory I (Harmony) #

    3 Hours. A required course for music majors. Open to non-music majors. A study of the basic materials of music through music analysis, composition, and associated skills.
  

  • MUS 2563 - Music Theory II (Harmony) #

    3 Hours. A required course for music majors. Open to non-music majors. A continuation of the concepts established in MUS 2553 Music Theory I (Harmony), covering traditional diatonic practice with an expansion of harmonic vocabulary. Prerequisite: MUS 2553 Music Theory I (Harmony)
  

  • MUS 2721 - Jazz Theory I #

    1 Hours. Jazz Theory I is classroom instruction designed to familiarize students with the basics of common jazz forms, jazz harmony, jazz keyboard voicings, and chord/scale relationships. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
  

  • MUS 2743 - Jazz Appreciation #

    3 Hours. A history of jazz beginning with pre-jazz forms and continuing through avant-garde and fusion.
  

  • MUS 2831 - Jazz Theory II #

    1 Hours. Jazz Theory II is classroom instruction designed to familiarize students with the basics of common jazz forms, jazz harmony, chord/scale relationships and solo transcription.  Prerequisite: MUS 2721, Jazz Theory I.
  

  • MUS 2863 - World Music #

    3 Hours. A study of the cross-cultural appreciation of the world’s music traditions.  Utilizes techniques of analysis to study selected examples and how music relates to other cultures. Learn the fundamental resources for further study. Prerequisite: for non-music majors:  reading knowledge of western music notation.
  

  • MUS 2931 - Instrumental Jazz Improvisation

    1 Hours. Private instruction designed to advance student’s ability to improvise in various jazz styles. Prerequisite: MUS 2831, Jazz Theory II
  

  • MUS 2932 - Instrumental Jazz Improvisation

    2 Hours. Private instruction designed to advance student’s ability to improvise in various jazz styles. Prerequisite: MUS 2831, Jazz Theory II
  

  • MUS 2941 - Jazz Theory III #

    1 Hours. Jazz Theory III is classroom instruction designed to familiarize students with the basics of common jazz forms, chord/scale relationships, solo transcription, and analysis. Prerequisite: MUS 2831 Jazz Theory II
  

  • MUS 3011 - General Conducting #

    1 Hours. An introductory course for all students in conducting; covering basic problems for the beginning conductor, basic rehearsal technique, tempo, expression, feeling and duplicating metronome markings. Individual attention stressed and class participation encouraged in critiques.
  

  • MUS 3022 - Vocal Diction I#

    2 Hours. Introduction to the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) with concentration on the English and German Languages.

     

  

  • MUS 3030 - Senior Recital for the Bachelor of Music Education degree

    0 Hours. Preparation for and successful performance of a recital of at least twenty-five minutes of music  appropriate to the level of difficulty by students in the Bachelor of Music Education program. Prerequisite: Junior standing and consent of instructor.

      This course is part of the core for MUS Educ.

  

  • MUS 3031 - Percussion Class #

    1 Hours. Survey of principal percussion instruments, their capabilities and function; rudiments of performance on selected types.
  

  • MUS 3032 - Vocal Diction II#

    2 Hours. A continuation of MUS 3022 Vocal Diction I with concentration on Italian and French. Prerequisite: MUS 3022 Vocal Diction I
  

  • MUS 3041 - Music Theory III (Aural) #

    1 Hours. Melodies of more complex structure; introduction to harmonic dictation and part singing. Prerequisite: MUS 1541 Music Theory II (Aural).  Taken concurrently with MUS 3553 Music Theory III (Harmony).
  

  • MUS 3051 - String Class #

    1 Hours. Class instruction to provide elementary proficiency on all stringed instruments.
  

  • MUS 3061 - Music Theory IV (Aural) #

    1 Hours. Continuation of MUS 3041. Four-part singing and dictation; modulation. Prerequisite: MUS 3041 Music Theory III (Aural).  Taken concurrently with MUS 3563 Music Theory IV (Harmony).
  

  • MUS 3071 - Woodwind Class #

    1 Hours. This course prepares students to teach woodwind instruments through practical experience in performing on the major woodwind instruments (clarinet, flute, saxophone, oboe, bassoon) at the beginning level. 
  

  • MUS 3091 - Brass Class #

    1 Hours. This course prepares students to teach brass instruments through practical experience in performing on the major brass instruments ( trumpet, horn, trombone, euphonium, tuba) at the beginning level. 
  

  • MUS 3111 - Keyboard Harmony

    1 Hours. A practical skills course designed for keyboard majors which includes the study of score reading, sight reading, harmonization, improvisation, and figured bass realization. Prerequisite: MUS 2553 and MUS 2563. May be repeated for credit. Offered as an applied music lesson.
  

  • MUS 3131 - Junior Recital for Music Performance and Jazz Studies

    1 Hours. Preparation for and successful performance of a recital of at least twenty-five minutes of music appropriate to the level of difficulty.  For students in the BA Music, Performance and Jazz Studies degrees.  Prerequisite: Junior standing and consent of instructor.
  

  • MUS 3401 - Honors Research I

    1 Hours. Topic identification and literature review for scholarly activity. Prerequisite: Honors student, Junior standing or above.
  

  • MUS 3402 - Honors Research II

    2 Hours. Research and development of scholarly activity. Prerequisite: Honors student, Junior standing or above, MUS 3401  
  

  • MUS 3553 - Music Theory III (Harmony) #

    3 Hours. The study of 18th and 19th century chromatic harmony. Includes exploration of modulation, borrowed chords, Neapolitan 6ths and other practices of the period. In-depth score analysis, student writing exercises and compositions utilized. Prerequisite: MUS 2563 Music Theory II (Harmony).  Taken concurrently with MUS 3041 Music Theory III (Aural).
  

  • MUS 3563 - Music Theory IV (Harmony) #

    3 Hours. The study of 20th century and contemporary compositional practices in harmony, rhythm, and sound. In-depth score analysis, student writing exercises and compositions utilized. Prerequisite: MUS 3553 Music Theory III (Harmony).  Taken concurrently with MUS 3061 Music Theory IV (Aural).
  

  • MUS 3601 - University Singers

    Dedicated to the performance of vocal music for small ensembles, admission by audition.  . May be repeated for credit.
  

  • MUS 3611 - Wind Ensemble

    Major music ensemble for instrumental majors, but open to all interested and qualified students. May be repeated for credit.
  

  • MUS 3631 - University/Community Chorus

    Major music ensemble for majors, but open to all interested students. May be repeated for credit.
  

  • MUS 3641 - Jazz Ensemble

    Vocal Ensemble and Instrumental Ensemble memberships consist of superior performers chosen by audition. See Music Minor for specific minor requirements. May be repeated for credit.
  

  • MUS 3651 - Jazz Band

    1 Hours. A large jazz ensemble, chosen by audition. May be repeated for credit.
 

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