A multidisciplinary course presenting an overview of key topics in sustainability and environmental impact assessment for engineers. Topics will include assessment of current and future energy systems, renewable and conventional energy technologies, supply chain management, sustainability metrics, energy assessment tools, environmental impact assessment and life cycle assessment.
A study of the elements of music as they apply to the listening experience; designed for the nonmusic major with no prior knowledge of music. Emphasis will be placed upon developing an awareness and understanding of musical styles from the Renaissance to the present. Music majors may not use this course to fulfill either General Studies, University Studies, or music history requirements.
This course fulfills 3 Arts and Creativity credit hours in the UK Core curricular framework. Through lectures, class discussions, and participation in ensemble rehearsals, students will be introduced to the musical traditions and performance practice of several world cultures. The class will also introduce elements of ethnomusicological study, and promote a better understanding of the way creativity and the arts (music, dance, theater) function within each society.
In this class you will investigate the basic principles relating to the nature and production of musical sound. An understanding of these principles will enable you to make meaningful comparisons among sounds, appreciate how the characteristics of sound are dependent on the way it is created, and apply your knowledge in making health conscious decisions concerning the sound environment in which you live. In addition, you will gain some understanding of the acoustical principles in the design of instruments and performance spaces.
In MUS 222, students will be introduced to the fundamental elements of rock music, the artists and stylistic periods in rock history, and the cultural, political, social, and technological issues rock music has raised in the United States. The class will promote a better understanding of the way creativity impacts rock lyrics, compositional processes, and will also introduce elements of ethnomusicology to study issues of rock's creative presentation of identity, gender, race, sexuality, class, and ethnicity.
Development of aural responsiveness to all elements of music, and of sightsinging techniques as an aid to music comprehension and performance.
May be repeated to a maximum of six credits.
Studies in analytical terminology and methodology; survey of major stylistic practices of Western music.
Study of individually selected topics relevant to a student's academic development. For work in musicology, theory, music education, or vocal literature, students should enroll in the designated independent work courses listed separately. May be repeated to a maximum of six credits.
Study of individually selected topics relevant to a student's academic development. For work in musicology, theory, music education, or vocal literature, students should enroll in the designated independent work courses listed separately. May be repeated to a maximum of six credits.
