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Mechanical Engineering Lecture and laboratory courses listed together are to be taken concurrently.
For graduation, a grade of C- or better is required for all ME courses that are prerequisites to other ME courses.
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ME 409 - Kinetic Theory/Statistical Thermodynamics (4)
Review of classical thermodynamics; kinetic theory of an ideal gas; distribution of molecular velocities; transport phenomena; quantum mechanics; Bose-Einstein quantum statistics; Maxwell-Boltzmann statistics; partition functions; advanced kinetic theory.
Prerequisite(s): C– or better in ME 301 and ME 311 .
Component(s): 4 lectures/problem-solving.
Grading: The course will be graded based on homework assignments, midterm and final exams.
When Offered: Depending on demand and availability of faculty and resources.
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ME 411/411L - Heat Power/Laboratory (3/1)
Application of the principles of thermodynamics to actual power plant cycles. Rankine cycle and its variations; boiler and steam turbine heat balance and efficiency; steam plant auxiliaries, plant heat balance and efficiency; gas turbine and combined cycles.
Prerequisite(s): C– or better in ME 302 and ME 311 .
Component(s): 3 lectures/problem-solving and 1 three-hour laboratory.
Grading: The course will be graded based on homework assignments, midterm and final exams. The lab will be graded based on lab reports and in-lab assignments.
When Offered: FALL each year.
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ME 412/412L - Internal Combustion Engines/Laboratory (3/1)
The development of analytical and experimental techniques to estimate the performance of internal combustion engines. Discussion includes ideal and actual cycles, combustion, carburetion, fuel injection, ignition, supercharging, cooling, and fuels as applied to spark ignition and compression ignition engines.
Prerequisite(s): C– or better in ME 302 .
Component(s): 3 lectures/problem-solving and 1 three-hour laboratory.
Grading: The course will be graded based on homework assignments, midterm and final exams. The lab will be based on lab reports.
When Offered: SPRING each year.
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ME 413 - Mechanical Vibrations (4)
Free and forced vibration with and without damping. Periodic and aperiodic excitation. Rotating unbalance, vibration isolation, vibration measuring instruments, vibration of multiple degree of freedom systems, flexibility and stiffness coefficients, transfer matrices, computational methods.
Prerequisite(s): C– or better in ME 340 .
Component(s): 4 lectures/problem-solving.
Grading: The course will be graded based on homework assignments, midterm and final exams.
When Offered: FALL each year.
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ME 415 - Heat Transfer (4)
Basic principles of conduction, convection, and radiation heat transfer. One-dimensional and multi-dimensional conduction, steady and unsteady state. Theoretical and empirical relations for free and forced convection in external surface flows and internal flows. Heat exchangers. Basic laws of radiation heat transfer, radiation properties of surfaces and radiant energy exchange among simple surfaces.
Prerequisite(s): C or better in either MAT 216 or MAT 224 , C- or better in ME 301 and ME 311 .
Component(s): 4 lectures/problem-solving.
Grading: The course will be graded based on homework assignments, midterm and final exams.
When Offered: FALL and WINTER each year.
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ME 417/417L - Building Energy Calculations/Laboratory (3/1)
Thermodynamic processes in buildings; thermal environmental requirements for human habitation; calculation of building heating and cooling loads; predicting building energy use.
Prerequisite(s): C– or better in ME 302 and ME 311 .
Component(s): 3 lectures/problem-solving and 1 three-hour laboratory.
Grading: The course will be graded based on homework assignments, midterm and final exams.
When Offered: Depending on demand and availability of faculty and resources.
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ME 418/418L - Air Conditioning/Laboratory (3/1)
Psychometrics; comfort and health room air distribution; building air distribution systems; principles of refrigeration; refrigeration equipment; heating equipment; air conditioning system types.
Prerequisite(s): C– or better in ME 302 , ME 312 and ME 415 .
Component(s): 3 lectures/problem-solving and 1 three-hour laboratory.
Grading: The course will be graded based on homework assignments, midterm and final exams.
When Offered: WINTER and SPRING each year.
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ME 421 - Dynamics of Machinery (4)
Position, velocity and acceleration analysis of mechanical mechanisms by analytical, graphical and computer techniques; determination of static and dynamic forces on machine components and linkages; balancing of rotating masses; critical speeds of shafts, analysis of gyroscopic action with applications.
Prerequisite(s): C– or better in ME 215 .
Component(s): 4 lectures/problem-solving.
Grading: The course will be graded based on homework assignments, midterm and final exams.
When Offered: SPRING each year, depending on availability of faculty and resources.
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ME 425/425L - Advanced Machine Design/Laboratory (3/1)
The emphasis of this course is placed on the actual process of modern design of complete mechanisms and machines based on solid modeling and finite element analysis. The projects are so chosen as to demand the application of knowledge learned in other courses and act as a synthesizing agent. Real industrial problems are used as projects.
Prerequisite(s): C- or better in ME 325/325L .
Component(s): 3 lectures/problem-solving and 1 three-hour laboratory.
Grading: The course will be graded based on homework assignments, midterm projects, lab reports and final exams.
When Offered: SPRING each year, depending on availability of faculty and resources.
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ME 427 - Thermal Systems Design (4)
Piping networks, sizing and design of a pipe system, fluid transients, rotary pump design and selection, heat exchanger design, thermal system simulation using computer-aided analytical techniques. Preliminary design and preparation of specifications for procurement of thermal fluid mechanical equipment to meet performance requirements.
Prerequisite(s): C- or better in ME 312 and ME 415 .
Corequisite(s): ME 302 .
Component(s): 4 lectures/problem-solving.
Grading: The course will be graded based on homework assignments, exams, in class presentations and final exams.
When Offered: WINTER and SPRING each year; additional sections depending on availability of faculty and resources.
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ME 435/435L - Theory and Design for Mechanical Measurement/Laboratory (3/1)
Analysis of the generalized measurement system with application of sensing, modifying and signal read-out equipment to problems of engineering measurements. Harmonic analysis; uncertainty and error analysis.
Prerequisite(s): C- or better in ME 340 , , and ME 415 .
Component(s): 3 lectures/problem-solving and 1 three-hour laboratory.
Grading: The course will be graded based on homework assignments, midterm and final exams.
When Offered: FALL and WINTER each year.
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ME 439/439L - Control of Mechanical Systems/Laboratory (3/1)
Design and comparison of hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical control systems. Root Locus and Bode theory for Proportional Integral Derivative (PID) Controllers. The design and programming of control circuits using microprocessors and PID tuning. Introduction to microcontrollers and/or Programmable Logic Controllers for use in PID control. Application of control systems in thermal, mechanical and mechatronics systems.
Prerequisite(s): C- or better in ME 340 .
Component(s): 3 lectures/problem solving and 1 three-hour laboratory.
Grading: The course will be graded based on homework assignments, midterm, projects, lab reports and final exams.
When Offered: WINTER and SPRING each year.
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ME 460 - Team Senior Design Project (4)
Design, fabrication and testing of a project(s) selected by and under supervision of a faculty member. Students work in small groups. Project results are presented through periodic written and/or oral progress reports and a written formal final report.
Prerequisite(s): Open to ME Majors Only; Minimum grade of C- (1.70) or better in ME 301 , ME 302 , ME 311 , ME 312 , ME 313L , ME 315 , ME 319 , ME 330A , ME 340 , and; Minimum grade of D- (0.70) or better in ME 302 , ME 316 , ME 325/325L , and ME 350L .
Component(s): 4 lecture discussions.
Grading: The course will be graded based on final design,k report and presentations.
When Offered: WINTER and SPRING each year, depending on availability of faculty and resources.
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ME 461 - Senior Project (2)
Selection and completion of a project under faculty supervision. Projects typical of problems which graduates must solve in their fields of employment. Project results are presented in a formal report. Minimum 120 hours total time.
Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of all lower division GE courses, C- or better in ME 301 , ME 311 , ME 312 , ME 313L , ME 315 , ME 319 , ME 330 , ME 340 , and D- or better in ME 302 , ME 316 , ME 325/325L , and ME 350L .
Grading: The course will be graded based on project, report and presentations.
When Offered: FALL, WINTER and SPRING, depending on availability of faculty and resources.
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ME 462 - Senior Project (2)
Selection and completion of a project under faculty supervision. Projects typical of problems which graduates must solve in their fields of employment. Project results are presented in a formal report. Minimum 120 hours total time.
Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of all lower division GE courses, C- or better in ME 301 , ME 311 , ME 312 , ME 313L , ME 315 , ME 319 , ME 330 , ME 340 , and D- or better in ME 302 , ME 316 , ME 325/325L , and ME 350L .
Grading: The course will be graded based on project, report and presenations.
When Offered: FALL, WINTER and SPRING, depending on availability of faculty and resources.
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ME 463 - Undergraduate Seminar (2)
New developments, policies, practices, procedures and ethics in mechanical engineering. Each student is responsible for the preparation of a technical report or senior project proposal and the development and oral presentation of a topic in the field of mechanical engineering.
Prerequisite(s): satisfaction of the GWT requirement and C- or better in ME 302 , ME 312 , and ME 315 .
Component(s): 2 lectures/seminars.
Grading: The course will be graded based on homework assignments, midterm and final exams.
When Offered: FALL, if needed and depending on availability of faculty and resources.
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ME 499/499A/499L - Special Topics for Upper Division Students (1-4/1-4/1-4)
Group study of a selected topic, the title to be specified in advance.
Component(s): Instruction is by lecture, laboratory, or a combination.
Grading: The course will be graded based on homework assignments, midterm and final exam.
Minimum/Maximum Units: Total credit limited to 8 units, with a maximum of 4 units per quarter.
When Offered: Depending on demand and availability of faculty and resources.
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ME 520 - Elasticity (4)
Theory of stress and strain for continuous media. Stress-strain relations of elasticity. Plane stress and strain. Introduction to thermoelasticity.
Prerequisite(s): Upper-division courses in structural analysis and EGR 513 , or consent of the instructor.
Component(s): 4 lectures/problem-solving.
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ME 532 - Conduction Heat Transfer (4)
Application of principles of heat transfer and thermodynamics in solution of steady-state and transient heat transfer problems. Classical heat conduction theory. Derivation of Fourier equation and integration of various single and multidimensional problems. Detailed discussion of thermal conductivity.
Prerequisite(s): Upper-division course in heat transfer.
Component(s): 4 lectures/problem-solving.
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ME 534 - Fracture Mechanics (4)
Continuum and micromechanical approaches to fracture, linear elastic fracture mechanics, elastic-plastic fracture mechanics, fatigue crack growth, ductile fracture, creep rupture, mechanisms of fracture metals, polymers and composites.
Prerequisite(s): Upper-division course in stress analysis.
Component(s): 4 lectures/problem-solving.
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ME 535 - Advanced Fluid Dynamics (4)
Governing field laws: mass, momentum, energy. Reynolds’ Transport Theorem: mass, momentum, energy. Cartesian tensor notation. Rotation, stress, rate-of-strain relations. Flow kinematics. Ideal fluid flow. Conformal transformations. Viscous flows: pipe, flat plate.
Prerequisite(s): Upper-division course in fluid mechanics or consent of instructor.
Component(s): 4 lectures/problem-solving.
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ME 536 - Advanced Classical Dynamics (4)
Lagrange’s equations, Hamilton’s principle, variational principles, equations of motion in Eulerian angle systems, characteristic equation of inertia matrix, cuspidal motion and nutation.
Prerequisite(s): EGR 515 and upper-division course in dynamics, or consent of instructor.
Component(s): 4 lectures/problem-solving.
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ME 545 - Advanced Engineering Thermodynamics (4)
Development of concept of equilibrium. Reversible and irreversible principles of thermodynamics, second law consequences; estimation and correlation of thermodynamic properties. Physical basis of conservation equations. Statistical foundations.
Prerequisite(s): Upper-division course in thermodynamics.
Component(s): 4 lectures/problem-solving.
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ME 550 - Advanced Transport Phenomena (4)
Differential balances for momentum, heat, and mass transfer. Convective energy, mass, and momentum transfer; internal and external flow, exact and approximate solutions. Application for space vehicle reentry, binary and multi-component systems, nuclear reactor cooling, mass transfer and heat exchanger analysis.
Prerequisite(s): Upper-division courses in heat transfer and fluid mechanics.
Component(s): 4 lectures/problem-solving.
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ME 556 - Advanced Mechanics of Materials (4)
Stress and strain analysis, 2-D elasticity problems, unsymmetrical bending, shear center, torsion of prismatic members, inelastic and plastic behavior in torsion and bending, topics from: micro-mechanics of composite materials, energy methods, failure theories, theory of plates, thick walled pressure vessels.
Prerequisite(s): Upper-division course in stress analysis.
Component(s): 4 lectures/problem-solving.
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ME 557 - Analysis of Mechanical Designs (4)
Analysis of common machine elements. Relation to design decision making. Optimization, reliability, miniaturization, and statistical strength theory.
Prerequisite(s): Upper-division course in stress analysis.
Component(s): 4 lectures/problem-solving.
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ME 564 - Radiation Heat Transfer (4)
Radiation properties of surfaces; radiant interchange among surfaces separated by radiatively non-participating media including the interchange among black and gray surfaces; radiant energy transfer through absorbing, emitting, and scattering media.
Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate course in heat transfer.
Component(s): 4 lectures/problem-solving.
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ME 570 - Nonlinear Dynamics (4)
Complementary methods of nonlinear modeling of physical, chemical and fluid systems. Analytic, topologic and computational perspectives. Dimensions and fractals. Bifurcations and catastrophes. Deterministic chaos. Solitons. Applications to ecology, hydrodynamics, electrical and mechanical systems.
Prerequisite(s): EGR 536 or consent of the instructor.
Component(s): 4 lectures/problem-solving.
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ME 576 - Combustion Theory (4)
Molecular structure and statistical thermodynamics. Real gases. Transport phenomena. Chemical reactions in gases. Reactive gas dynamics. Combustion phenomena and diffusion flames. Premixed gas flames; flame propagation, cellular flames, quenching. Aerodynamics of flames; flame shape, turbulent flames. Detonation. Applications.
Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate courses in thermodynamics and heat transfer.
Component(s): 4 lectures/problem-solving.
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ME 584 - Convective Heat Transfer (4)
Conservation principles. Fluid stresses and flux laws. Laminar and turbulent boundary layers. Internal flow; noncircular cross sections, entry lengths, asymmetric heating. External flow; variable velocity, injection, specified temperature and heat flux distribution. Temperature dependent fluid properties. Computer solutions.
Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate course in heat transfer.
Component(s): 4 lectures/problem-solving.
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ME 590 - Solar Energy Systems (4)
Analysis of advanced, hybrid solar collectors. Advanced solar energy storage. Design of solar energy systems.
Prerequisite(s): Upper-division course on solar energy or equivalent.
Component(s): 4 lectures/problem-solving.
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ME 591 - Direct Energy Conversion (4)
Conversion of primary chemical, nuclear, solar and heat energy directly to electrical energy without intermediate mechanical elements. Fuel cells, solar cells, magnetohydrodynamic generators, and fusion plasma generators.
Prerequisite(s): Upper division course in thermodynamics.
Component(s): 4 lectures/problem-solving.
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ME 599 - Special Topics for Graduate Students (4)
Selected topics comprising new or experimental courses not otherwise offered. Course titles are identified in the current schedule and on the student’s transcript.
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ME 632 - Computational Fluid Dynamics (4)
Fundamentals of finite-difference methods: partial differential equations, difference representation, stability, errors. Dynamics of a body moving through a fluid medium. Inviscid fluid flows. Compressible fluid flows. Viscous fluid flows. Secondary flows and flow instabilities. Panel methods.
Prerequisite(s): EGR 509 and ME 535 , or ARO 301 , or equivalent. Unconditional standing required.
Component(s): 4 lectures/problem-solving.
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Microbiology NOTE: For all courses which have both a lecture component and a laboratory component (e.g. MIC 201/201L ), both components are corequisites; that is, they must be taken concurrently.
When appropriate, the names of faculty associated with each course are specified, otherwise, “Staff” is noted. |
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MIC 201/201L - Basic Microbiology (3/1)
A study of morphology, function, metabolism, and genetics of microorganisms. The roles of microorganisms in environment and disease processes are discussed. Identification and growth of microorganisms are emphasized in the laboratory exercises.
Prerequisite(s): BIO 110/111L , or BIO 115/115A/115L , or the series of BIO 121/121L , BIO 122/122L and BIO 123/123L ; CHM 121 /CHM 121L or CHM 103/103A .
Component(s): 3 hours lecture, 1 three-hour laboratory.
When Offered: F, W, Sp, Su
Note(s): Product fee required for MIC 201L.
Faculty: Dixon, Lin, Snyder, Stathopoulos.
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MIC 299/299A/299L - Special Topics for Lower Division Students (1-4)
Group study of a selected topic for lower-division students. Course title and number of units are specified in advance. Instruction by lecture, problem-solving activity, laboratory, or a combination of formats. Students receive credit for multiple courses with the MIC 299/299A/299L designation if course titles are different.
Minimum/Maximum Units: Total credit limited to 8 units, with a maximum of 4 units per quarter.
When Offered: F, W, Sp, Su
Faculty: Staff.
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MIC 301 - Germs and You (4)
The world of the microbes and their interactions with human. Emphasis on both the beneficial and harmful effects of microbes on human and our daily life. Not for core or support credit for students with majors in the Biological Sciences Department. Course fulfills GE Synthesis B5.
Prerequisite(s): Completion of GE Area A and two GE Area B sub-areas (1, 2, 3, or 4).
Component(s): 4 lecture/discussion.
When Offered: F
Faculty: Staff.
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MIC 310/310L - Applied Microbiology (3/2)
The microbiology of foods, air, water, and sewage, stressing the utilization of microbial activities in manufacturing processes of foods, types and prevention of food spoilage, aims and methods of water treatment and sewage disposal.
Prerequisite(s): MIC 201/201L ; CHM 201 and CHM 250L (or CHM 314 , CHM 315 , and CHM 317L ).
Component(s): 3 lectures/problem-solving. 2 three- hour laboratories.
When Offered: Every other Spring
Faculty: Dixon.
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MIC 320/320L - Food Microbiology (3/1)
The roles of microorganisms in food spoilage, food borne illness, and fermentation. Factors that influence microbial growth and control in foods are discussed.
Prerequisite(s): MIC 201/201L .
Component(s): 3 hours lecture, 1 three-hour laboratories.
When Offered: F
Faculty: Dixon, Lin.
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MIC 330 - General Epidemiology (4)
Fundamental concepts in the study of disease occurrence in human populations. Emphasis on descriptive epidemiology, formulation of hypotheses, and analytic epidemiology, and case studies with problem solving.
Prerequisite(s): MIC 201/201L , and STA 120 or BIO 211/211L .
Component(s): 4 lectures/problem-solving.
When Offered: W
Faculty: Chan.
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MIC 410/410L - Medical Bacteriology (3/2)
Characteristics of disease-producing bacteria, their means of transmission, host-parasite interactions, and laboratory methods of diagnosis.
Prerequisite(s): MIC 201/201L .
Component(s): 3 lectures/problem-solving, 2 three-hour laboratories.
When Offered: Sp
Faculty: Stathopoulos.
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MIC 415/415L - Immunology-Serology (3/2)
Principles of serology and immunology with emphasis on mechanisms of evaluating resistance to pathogens, and on mechanism of response to antigens on the molecular and cellular level.
Prerequisite(s): BIO 115/115A/115L or the series of BIO 121/121L , BIO 122/122L , and BIO 123/123L , MIC 201/201L .
Component(s): 3 hours lecture/problem-solving, 2 three-hour laboratories.
When Offered: F
Faculty: Adler.
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MIC 425/425L - Medical Mycology (3/2)
Characteristics, habitats, diseases and laboratory identification of fungi which cause human and animal diseases.
Prerequisite(s): MIC 201/201L .
Component(s): 3 hours lecture/problem-solving, 2 three-hour laboratories.
When Offered: W
Faculty: Adler.
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MIC 428/428L - Microbial Physiology (4/1)
Life processes of prokaryotic microorganisms. The diverse nutritional requirements and metabolism exhibited by microorganisms, structure and function, nutritional requirements, growth.
Prerequisite(s): MIC 201/201L ; CHM 201 and CHM 250L (or CHM 314 , CHM 315 , CHM 316 , and CHM 317L ).
Component(s): 4 lectures/problem-solving, 1 three-hour laboratory.
When Offered: W
Faculty: Dixon.
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MIC 430/430L - General Virology (3/2)
Chemical composition and physical structure of viruses; their mechanism of reproduction and transmission; relationship to humans, animals, and plants. Introduction to diagnostic techniques used in the isolation and identification of viruses.
Prerequisite(s): MIC 201/201L .
Component(s): 3 lectures/problem-solving, 2 three-hour laboratories.
When Offered: W, Sp
Faculty: Liu.
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MIC 435/435L - Microbial Ecology (2/2)
The course involves the examination of microorganisms in their natural environments including terrestrial and aquatic environments, community and biofilm development, microbe-microbe interactions, cell-to-cell communication mechanisms, and current and traditional methods of microbial analysis in natural environments. Roles of microbial populations and communities in biogeochemical cycling, ecosystem functioning, industrial, agricultural, and environmental applications will be studied. Laboratory reinforces the principles and provides exposure to methods used in microbial ecology with a special emphasis on molecular approaches.
Prerequisite(s): MIC 201/201L required, CHM 321/321L and BIO 450 recommended.
Component(s): 2 lectures/problem-solving, 2 three-hour laboratories.
When Offered: F
Faculty: Snyder.
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MIC 436/436L - Plant-Microbe Interactions (2/2)
The course is devoted to study some of the ways in which microorganisms interact with plants, from the beneficial viewpoint to the detrimental one. Although plants interact with bacteria, fungi, viruses and nematodes, the emphasis will be on bacteria and mycorrhizal fungi. Processes such as nitrogen fixation, mycorrhization, plant-growth promotion and biological control will be studied. Technological approaches such as the preparation and application of inoculants and the genetic and ecological consequences of releasing modified strains will also be discussed. Laboratory reinforces the principles and provides exposure to methods used in both traditional and molecular approaches.
Prerequisite(s): MIC 201/201L .
Component(s): The laboratory course will include field sampling and greenhouse experiments together with bench work. The course is open to students from the College of Agriculture.
When Offered: Every other Spring
Faculty: Staff.
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MIC 444 - Hematology (3)
The anatomy, physiology, and pathology of the normal hematopoietic system; frequently encountered blood dyscrasias related to human red blood cells.
Prerequisite(s): BIO 121/121L , BIO 122/122L , and BIO 123/123L .
Component(s): 3 lectures/problem-solving.
When Offered: Sp
Faculty: Chan.
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MIC 444L - Hematology Lab (1)
Laboratory to accompany MIC 444 lecture to study disorders of the formed elements of the blood.
Pre or Corequisite(s): MIC 444 .
Component(s): 1 three-hour laboratory.
When Offered: Sp
Faculty: Chan.
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MIC 445 - Immunohematology (3)
General characteristics of human blood group antigens; antigen-antibody reactions related to human red blood cells and human diseases.
Prerequisite(s): BIO 121/121L , BIO 122/122L , and BIO 123/123L .
Corequisite(s): MIC 445L .
Component(s): 3 lectures/problem-solving.
When Offered: F
Faculty: Chan.
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MIC 445L - Immunohematology Lab (1)
Laboratory to accompany MIC 445 lecture to study human blood group antigens and antigen-antibody reactions relating to human red blood cells.
Corequisite(s): MIC 445 .
Component(s): 1 three-hour laboratory.
When Offered: F
Faculty: Chan.
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MIC 499/499A/499L - Special Topics for Upper Division Students (1-4/1-4/1-4)
Group study of a selected topic for upper-division students. Course title and number of units are specified in advance. Instruction by lecture, problem-solving activity, laboratory, or a combination of formats. Students receive credit for multiple courses with the MIC 499/499A/499L designation if course titles are different.
Minimum/Maximum Units: Total credit limited to 8 units, with a maximum of 4 units per quarter. May be used as upper-division core elective.
When Offered: F, W, Sp, Su
Faculty: Staff.
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MSL 101/101A - Foundations of Officership (2/0)
Introduces students to issues and competencies that are central to a commissioned officer’s responsibilities. Establishes framework for understanding officership, leadership, and Army values followed and “life skills” such as physical fitness and time management.
Corequisite(s): MSL 101A.
Component(s): 2 hours lecture, 1 two-hour activity.
Note(s): Participation in a weekend exercise is optional, but highly encouraged.
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MSL 102/102A - Basic Leadership I (2/0)
Establishes foundation of basic leadership fundamentals such as problem solving, communications, briefings and effective writing, goal setting, techniques for improving listening and speaking skills and an introduction to counseling.
Corequisite(s): MSL 102A.
Component(s): 2 hours lecture, 1 two-hour activity.
Note(s): Participation in a weekend exercise is optional, but highly encouraged.
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MSL 103/103A - Basic Leadership II (2/0)
Continuation of Basic Leadership I. Establishes foundation of basic leadership fundamentals such as problem solving, communications, briefings and effective writing, goal setting, techniques for improving listening and speaking skills and an introduction to counseling.
Corequisite(s): MSL 103A.
Component(s): 2 hours lecture, 1 two-hour activity.
Note(s): Participation in a weekend exercise is optional, but highly encouraged
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MSL 150 - American Military History (4)
Integration of the basic knowledge of military history into the education of a future officer. Employs American military history as a tool for studying military professionalism and for applying critical-thinking skills and decision-making skills to military problems while pursuing education as an officer.
Component(s): 4 hours lecture.
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MSL 179A - Basic Course Physical Fitness (1)
Only open to students in MSL 101, 102, 201 and 202. Optional in MSL 101, MS 102 and MS 103; required in MSL 201, MSL 202 and 203 series, with different roles for students at different levels in the program. Participate in and learn to lead a physical fitness program. Emphasis on the development of an individual fitness program and the role of exercise and fitness in one’s life.
Component(s): 2 hours activity.
Repeatable: May be repeated for 12 units, with a maximum of 1 unit per quarter.
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MSL 201/201A - Individual Leadership Studies (2/0)
Students identify successful leadership characteristics through observation of self and others through experiential learning exercises. Students record observed traits in a dimensional leadership journal and discuss observations in small group settings.
Corequisite(s): MSL 201A.
Component(s): 2 hours lecture, 1 two-hour activity.
Note(s): Participation in a weekend exercise is optional, but highly encouraged.
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MSL 202/202A - Leadership and Teamwork I (2/0)
Study examines how to build successful teams, various methods for influencing action, effective communication in setting and achieving goals, the importance of timing the decision, creativity in the problem solving process, and obtaining team buy-in through immediate feedback.
Corequisite(s): MSL 202A.
Component(s): 2 hours lecture, 1 two-hour activity.
Note(s): Participation in a weekend exercise is optional, but highly encouraged.
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MSL 203/203A - Leadership and Teamwork II (2/0)
Continuation of Leadership and Teamwork I. Study examines how to build successful teams, various methods for influencing action, effective communication in setting and achieving goals, the importance of timing the decision, creativity in the problem solving process, and obtaining team buy-in through immediate feedback.
Corequisite(s): MSL 203A.
Component(s): 2 hours lecture, 1 two-hour activity.
Note(s): Participation in a weekend exercise is optional, but highly encouraged.
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MSL 210 - Leaders Training Course (0)
A 28-day summer camp conducted at an Army post. The student receives a stipend for this activity. Travel, lodging and most meal costs are defrayed by the Army. The environment is rigorous, and is similar to Army Basic Training. No military obligation is incurred. Open only to students who have not taken all six of MSL 101/101A , MSL 102/102A , MSL 103/103A , MSL 201/201A , MSL 202/202A and MSL 203/203A , and who pass a physical examination (provided by ROTC). Completion of MSL 210 qualifies a student for entry into the Advanced Course. Three different cycles are offered during the summer, but spaces are limited by the Army. Candidates can apply for a space any time during the school year prior to the summer.
Grading: Mandatory credit/no credit grading basis.
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MSL 279A - Advanced Course Physical Fitness (1)
This is a required course open only to students in the Advanced Course Series (MSL 301/301A , MSL 302/302A , MSL 303/303A , MSL 401/401A MSL 402/402A and MSL 403/403A ), of which this program is an integral part, with different roles for students at different levels in the program. Participate in and learn to plan and lead physical fitness programs. Develops the physical fitness required of an officer in the Army. Emphasis on the development of an individual fitness program and the role of exercise and fitness in one’s life.
Component(s): 2 hours activity.
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MSL 301/301A - Leadership and Problem Solving (2/0)
Students conduct self-assessment of leadership style, develop personal fitness regimen, and learn to plan and conduct individual/small unit tactical training while testing reasoning and problem-solving techniques. Students receive direct feedback on leadership abilities.
Corequisite(s): MSL 301A.
Component(s): 2 hours lecture, 1 two-hour activity.
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MSL 302/302A - Leadership and Ethics I (2/0)
Examines the role communications, values, and ethics play in effective leadership. Topics include ethical decision-making, consideration of others, spirituality in the military, and survey Army leadership doctrine. Emphasis on improving oral and written communication abilities.
Corequisite(s): MSL 302A.
Component(s): 2 hours lecture, 1 two-hour activity.
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MSL 303/303A - Leadership and Ethics II (2/0)
Continuation of Leadership and Ethics I. Examines the role that communications, values, and ethics play in effective leadership. Topics include ethical decision-making, consideration of others, spirituality in the military, and survey Army leadership doctrine. Emphasis on improving oral and written communication abilities.
Corequisite(s): MSL 303A.
Component(s): 2 hours lecture, 1 two-hour activity.
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MSL 379A - Advanced Course Army Physical Fitness Trainer (1)
Only offered to (and required of) students in MSL 301/301A , MSL 302/302A , MSL 303/303A of which this program is an integral part of the leadership training and physical conditioning of ROTC Cadets. Participate in, learn to plan and lead physical fitness programs. Develops the physical fitness conditioning required of an officer in the Army. Emphasis is on the development of an organizational fitness program and the role of exercise and fitness to the organization.
Component(s): 2 hours activity.
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MSL 401/401A - Leadership and Management (2/0)
Develops student proficiency in planning and executing complex operations, functioning as a member of a staff, and mentoring subordinates. Students explore training management, methods of effective staff collaboration, and developmental counseling techniques.
Corequisite(s): MSL 401A.
Component(s): 2 hours lecture, 1 two-hour activity.
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MSL 402/402A - Officership I (2/0)
Study includes case study analysis of military law and practical exercises on establishing an ethical command climate. Students must complete a semester long Senior Leadership Project that requires them to plan, organize, collaborate, analyze, and demonstrate their leadership skills.
Corequisite(s): MSL 402A.
Component(s): 2 hours lecture, 1 two-hour activity.
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MSL 403/403A - Officership II (2/0)
Study includes case study analysis of military law and practical exercises on establishing an ethical command climate. Students must complete a semester long Senior Leadership Project that requires them to plan, organize, collaborate, analyze, and demonstrate their leadership skills.
Corequisite(s): MSL 403A.
Component(s): 2 hours lecture, 1 two-hour activity.
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MSL 479A - Advanced Course Army Physical Fitness Evaluator (1)
Students participate as senior members, learn to evaluate the plans and leading of physical fitness programs. Evaluates the development of the physical fitness conditioning required of an officer in the Army. Emphasis is on the development of an organizational fitness program and the role of exercise and fitness in the organization. Restricted to students in MSL 401/401A , or MSL 402/402A , or MSL 403/403A of which this program is an integral part in the leadership training and physical conditioning of ROTC Cadets.
Component(s): 2 hours activity.
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MU 100 - Introduction to Music (4)
Cross-cultural study of basic elements of music and their applications; music in culture, its values, structures, and functions. Course fulfills GE Sub-area C1.
Component(s): 4 hours lectures/problem-solving.
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MU 101 - Music Appreciation (4)
Developing skills in listening to music using musics from various world music cultures. Course fulfills GE Sub-area C1.
Component(s): 4 hours lecture discussions.
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MU 103 - World of Music (4)
Introduction to selected music cultures of the world. At least one music culture from each continent will be covered. Course fulfills GE Sub-area C1.
Component(s): 4 hours lectures/problem-solving.
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MU 104 - Careers in Music (4)
Survey of careers in music, with emphasis on individual career options, roles and responsibilities in performance, education, copyright, profit and non-profit, and business institutions. Interaction of components and relationships. Course fulfills GE Sub-area E.
Component(s): 4 hours lecture presentations.
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MU 107 - Introduction to Concert Music (4)
A presentation of Western classical music cultures found in Europe, Asia, Africa, North and South America. Forms, styles, genres, social context, aesthetics.
Component(s): 4 hours lecture discussions.
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MU 108/108A - Introduction to Music Technology (3/1)
Theories, concepts and terminology of music technology. Basics of music computer systems, and applications in MIDI, notation, editing.
Prerequisite(s): MU 100 or MU 120 .
Corequisite(s): MU 108/108A.
Component(s): 3 lecture presentations/problem-solving, 2 hours activity.
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MU 109 - History of American Popular Music (4)
Survey of popular music history in the United States, from minstrel songs and Tin Pan Alley to the emergence of rock ‘n’ roll and to the most current popular music genres.
Component(s): 4 hours lecture discussions.
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MU 110 - Jazz and Beyond (4)
A broadly multicultural survey of jazz and jazz-related music from America and around the world. CDs, videos. Course fulfills GE Sub-area C1.
Component(s): 4 hours lecture presentations.
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MU 111A - Class Piano (1)
Beginning class piano instruction. Development of ability to play chords in all keys and to harmonize melodies using these chords. Transposition of melodies. Technical studies. A course for Music majors only.
Prerequisite(s): for MU 112A : MU 111A; for MU 113A : MU 112A .
Component(s): 2 hours activity.
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MU 112A - Class Piano (1)
Beginning class piano instruction. Development of ability to play chords in all keys and to harmonize melodies using these chords. Transposition of melodies. Technical studies. A course for Music majors only.
Prerequisite(s): for MU 112A: MU 111A ; for MU 113A : MU 112A.
Component(s): 2 hours activity.
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MU 113A - Class Piano (1)
Beginning class piano instruction. Development of ability to play chords in all keys and to harmonize melodies using these chords. Transposition of melodies. Technical studies. A course for Music majors only.
Prerequisite(s): for MU 112A : MU 111A ; for MU 113A: MU 112A .
Component(s): 2 hours activity.
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MU 114 - Beginning Piano I (1)
Beginning class piano instruction. Reading and playing simple compositions. No previous experience required.
Component(s): 1 hour lecture.
Repeatable: May be repeated for a total of 3 credits.
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MU 116A - Beginning Improvisation (1)
Beginning experience in improvisational techniques. Chords, key, scales, melodic and rhythmic application, stylistic devices and procedures necessary to the development of spontaneous and creative soloistic invention.
Prerequisite(s): permission of instructor.
Component(s): 2 hours activity.
Minimum/Maximum Units: Total credit limited to 6 credits.
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MU 117 - Introduction to Music Education (4)
Exploration of music learning research and music education philosophies. Investigate the different types of music education and enrichment happening in modern US society, and the politics surrounding it. Observation and analysis of the public school music classroom. Analyze current trends in contemporary multicultural music education. Includes on-site observation.
Component(s): 4 hours lecture/presentation/problem-solving.
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MU 118A - Commercial Vocal Techniques (1)
Development of basic techniques and skills used by vocalists in the commercial music industry.
Component(s): 2 hours Activity.
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MU 120 - Music Theory I (4)
Reading, playing, singing, listening to and analyzing rhythms, simple duple and triple meters, dotted notes, the pitches of the treble and bass clefs, major scales and key signatures, major and minor triads, principal triads in major keys and their inversions.
Prerequisite(s): 70% or better on departmental intake examination.
Component(s): 4 lectures/problem-solving.
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MU 121 - Music Theory II (4)
Compound meters, second level subdivision of the beat, syncopation; natural, harmonic and melodic minor scales, minor key signatures, principal triads in minor keys, major and minor key relationships, all chords in major keys including secondary dominant functioning chords and inversions.
Prerequisite(s): MU 120
Component(s): 4 hours lectures/problem-solving.
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MU 122 - Music Theory III (4)
All diatonic minor key chords and their inversions, secondary dominant functioning chords and their inversions, 7th and 9th chords, harmonic flow in major and minor keys, modulation to closely related keys, introduction to chromatic harmony.
Prerequisite(s): MU 121
Component(s): 4 lectures/problem-solving.
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MU 129 - Songwriting I (2)
Introductory study of the thematic, poetic, melodic, structural, rhythmic and harmonic components of a song. Individual projects in songwriting.
Prerequisite(s): MU 100 or MU 120 .
Component(s): 2 hours lecture/discussion.
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MU 130 - Brass Class (1)
Beginning and intermediate instruction in the fundamentals of playing brass instruments. No previous experience required.
Component(s): 1 hour lecture.
Repeatable: May be repeated for a total of 3 credits.
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MU 131 - Guitar Class (1)
Beginning and intermediate instruction in the fundamentals of playing guitar. Development of right and left hand finger coordination, strumming and finger-picking techniques; note and chord reading skills. No previous experience required.
Component(s): 1 hour lecture.
Repeatable: May be repeated for a total of 3 credits.
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MU 132 - Percussion Class (1)
Beginning and intermediate instruction on percussion instruments. Stick and mallet technique including membrane, metal, non-pitched and pitched instruments. No previous experience required.
Component(s): 1 hour lecture.
Repeatable: May be repeated for a total of 3 credits.
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MU 133 - Beginning Strings (1)
Beginning instruction on the violin, viola, cello, or bass. Development of bow and finger coordination, tone and note reading skills. No previous experience required.
Component(s): 1 hour lecture.
Repeatable: May be repeated for a total of 3 credits.
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MU 134 - Voice Class (1)
Beginning and intermediate instruction in singing. Basic techniques with emphasis on breath techniques, tone production, diction, and song performances. No previous experience required.
Component(s): 1 hour lecture.
Repeatable: May be repeated for a total of 3 credits
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MU 135 - Woodwind Class (1)
Beginning and intermediate instruction on flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, or saxophone. No previous experience required.
Component(s): 1 hour lecture.
Repeatable: May be repeated for a total of 3 credits.
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MU 136 - World Music Class (1)
Beginning and intermediate instruction on instruments from world music traditions not covered in MU 130 , MU 131 , MU 132 , MU 133 , or MU 135 . No previous experience required.
Component(s): 1 hour lecture.
Repeatable: May be repeated for a total of 3 credits.
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MU 171 - Studio Strings (1)
A series of 10 specialized individual instruction lessons. Repertoire and technical studies determined by emphasis selected as appropriate for violin, viola, cello, or double bass. Jury examination at the end of each quarter. Total credit limited by emphasis requirements. Course not available to non-majors except by special audition.
Prerequisite(s): Minimum performance requirement posted in Music Department. Permission to enroll by instructor only.
Repeatable: Repeatable up to 9 units.
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MU 172 - Studio Brass (1)
A series of 10 specialized individual instruction lessons. Repertoire and technical studies determined by emphasis selected as appropriate for trumpet, horn, trombone, tuba, euphonium. Jury examination at the end of each quarter. Total credit limited by emphasis requirements.
Prerequisite(s): Minimum performance requirement posted in Music Department. Permission to enroll by instructor only.
Repeatable: Repeatable up to 9 units.
Note(s): Course not available to non-majors except by special audition.
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MU 173 - Studio Woodwinds (1)
A series of 10 specialized individual instruction lessons. Repertoire and technical studies determined by emphasis selected as appropriate for flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, saxophone. Jury examination at the end of each quarter. Total credit limited by emphasis requirements. Course not available to non-majors except by special audition.
Prerequisite(s): Minimum performance requirement posted in Music Department. Permission to enroll by instructor only.
Repeatable: Repeatable up to 9 units.
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MU 174 - Studio Percussion (1)
A series of 10 specialized individual instruction lessons. Repertoire and technical studies determined by emphasis selected as appropriate for timpani, mallet instruments, and other percussion specialties. Jury examination at the end of each quarter. Total credit limited by emphasis requirements. Course not available to non-majors except by special audition.
Prerequisite(s): Minimum performance requirement posted in Music Department. Permission to enroll by instructor only.
Repeatable: Repeatable up to 9 units.
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