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MAE 577 - Biomechanics of Human Movement
(3 units)
Prerequisites: MAE 371 and MATH 370A or Consent of Instructor
The course will include a review of experimental techniques used to study human movement, an introduction to advanced modeling, simulation and motion analysis techniques. Projects and demonstrations emphasize applications of mechanics in robotics, sports, orthopedics, and rehabilitation.
Letter grade only (A-F). (Lecture-Problems 3 hours)
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MAE 578 - Haptic Systems for Virtual Reality and Teleoperation
(3 units)
Prerequisites: MAE 501 ; MAE 376 or MAE 490B and MAE 476 or equivalent all with a grade of “C” or better.
The course introduces haptic systems, which involve virtual and teleoperated environments that are displayed through force and/ or tactile feedback. Topics covered include: human haptic sensing and control, design of haptic interfaces, teleoperation, modeling of virtual environments, control and stability issues.
Letter grade only (A-F). (Lecture-Problems 3 hours)
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MAE 581 - Space Vehicle Design
(3 units)
Prerequisite: Graduate engineering standing or consent of instructor.
Space environments and their impact on spacecraft design. Space mission design. Payloads and communications. Integration of attitude determination and control, thermal, propulsion, configuration, telemetry, power, structures, and data handling subsystems.
Letter grade only (A-F). (Lecture-Problems 3 hours)
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MAE 582 - Rocket and Spacecraft Propulsion
(3 units)
Prerequisite: Graduate engineering standing or consent of instructor.
Thrust and specific impulse. Compressible flows. Detailed analysis of liquid, solid and hybrid propulsion systems. Includes propellants, injection systems, combustion and chemical equilibrium, thrust chambers, nozzles and plumes. Electro-thermal thrusters. Plasmas and electromagnetic thrusters.
Letter grade only (A-F). (Lecture-Problems 3 hours)
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MAE 583 - Astrodynamics
(3 units)
Prerequisite: MAE 502 or equivalent all with a grade of “C” or better, or consent of instructor.
Physical principles. Two-body and central force motion. Coordinate and time systems. Trajectory correction maneuvers. Position and velocity in conic orbits. Lambert’s Problem. Celestial mechanics. Orbital perturbations. Numerical methods in orbital mechanics and mission analysis.
Letter grade only (A-F). (Lecture-problems 3 hours)
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MAE 585 - Spacecraft Attitude Determination and Control
(3 units)
Prerequisite: MAE 501 or equivalent all with a grade of “C” or better, or consent of instructor.
Control systems. Spacecraft attitude dynamics and control. Stabilization methods and maneuvers. Impact of flexible structures.
Letter grading only (A-F). (Lecture-Problems 3 hours)
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MAE 590 - Selected Topics in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
(1-3 units)
Prerequisites: MAE 501 , MAE 502 all with a grade of “C” or better, and other prerequisites as related to the topics offered, or consent of instructor.
Selected topics from recent advances in mechanical or aerospace engineering.
Letter grade only (A-F). (Lecture-problems 3 hours). May be repeated to a maximum of 6 units with different topics in different semesters. Topics announced in the Schedule of Classes.
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MAE 612 - Computer Aided Design in Mechanical Engineering
(3 units)
Prerequisites: MAE 490A , MAE 501 , MAE 502 . (Master’s students register in MAE 512 or MAE 612; Ph.D. students register in MAE 612) all with a grade of “C” or better.
Computer graphics in CAD/CAM. Includes geometrical transformations, viewing in three dimensions, modeling and object hierarchy, representation of 3D shapes, shading models and imaging databases and data transfer.
Letter grade only (A-F). Additional projects required for MAE 612. (Lecture-problems 3 hours) MAE 512
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MAE 631 - Thermal Radiation
(3 units)
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
Fundamentals of thermal radiation, properties of matter, radiative exchange in enclosures, equation of transfer for radiative transfer in absorbing, emitting, scattering media, gas radiation, and solutions for gas flows.
Letter grade only (A-F). (Lecture-problems 3 hours)
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MAE 635 - Computational Fluid Dynamics II
(3 units)
Prerequisite: MAE 535 with a grade of “C” or better.
Computational methods for solving Euler and Navier-Stokes equations, implicit and explicit schemes, upwind differencing and artificial diffusion, multi-grid techniques and convergence acceleration, unstructured grid techniques, turbulence modeling, application to inviscid and viscous subsonic, transonic, and supersonic flows, inverse problems and aerodynamic shape optimization.
Letter grade only (A-F). (Lecture-Problems 3 hours) MAE 735
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MAE 637 - Advanced Fluid Dynamics II
(3 units)
Prerequisites: MAE 431 , MAE 501 , MAE 537 all with a grade of “C” or better.
Transition to turbulent flow, wall bounded and free turbulent shear flows, numerical methods for turbulent flow, turbulence modeling.
Letter grade only (A-F). (Lecture-problems 3 hours) MAE 537
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MAE 669 - Design of Composite Structures
(3 units)
Prerequisite: MAE 522 all with a grade of “C” or better or consent of instructor.
Design concepts and guidelines of composite structures. Strength and stiffness design of composite laminates. Optimum design. Fatigue and creep of composite structures. Design of bolted and bonded joints.
Letter grade only (A-F). (Lecture-Problems 3 hours)
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MAE 672 - Stress Analysis in Design
(3 units)
Prerequisite: MAE 567 with a grade of “C” or better or consent of instructor.
Modes of failure and failure criteria. Stability of mechanical models, elastic bars and frames by kinetic and energy approaches; design of columns, beam columns and framed columns. Plastic collapse and limit analysis. Experimental methods of stress analysis.
Letter grade only (A-F). (Lecture-problems 3 hours)
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MAE 673 - Theory of Elasticity and Plasticity
(3 units)
Prerequisite: MAE 567 with a grade of “C” or better.
Equations of the mechanics of elastic bodies. Plane problem. Bending, torsion, and extension of Prismatic Bodies. Three-dimensional problem. Propagation of waves in elastic media. Approximate methods. Theory of plasticity.
Letter grade only (A-F). (Lecture-problems 3 hours)
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MAE 678 - Robust Control
(3 units)
Prerequisites: MAE 476 (or an equivalent undergraduate course in classical control systems and state-space design methods), MAE 502 (or an equivalent course in linear algebra and matrix theory) all with a grade of “C” or better. Experience in basic programming and MATLAB are highly recommended.
Introduces robust analysis and design for multivariable feedback control systems with uncertain dynamics or unknown parameters. Topics include: uncertainty modeling; robust stability; robust performance; mu synthesis; H infinity control; and applications of linear matrix inequalities.
Letter grade only (A-F). (Lecture-Problems 3 hours)
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MAE 690 - Selected Topics in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
(1-3 units)
Prerequisites: MAE 501 , MAE 502 all with a grade of “C” or better, and other prerequisites as related to the topics offered, or consent of instructor.
Selected topics from recent advances in mechanical or aerospace engineering.
Letter grade only (A-F). (Lecture-problems 3 hours). Topics announced in the Schedule of Classes.
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MAE 691 - Directed Studies
(1-3 units)
Prerequisite: Graduate Standing in a Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering graduate program.
The study of information in the engineering and scientific literature on a current topic in mechanical or aerospace engineering under the direction of a faculty member. Submission of a final written report based on the literature surveyed.
Letter grade only (A-F). Requires consultation with the respective program’s graduate advisor and submission of an Agreement for Independent Study form as a contract for the project and submission of a Directed Studies permission form each semester of enrollment. Instructor permission is required. May be repeated to a maximum of 3 units in different semesters.
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MAE 697 - Directed Research
(1-3 units)
Prerequisite: Graduate standing. Advancement to Candidacy strongly recommended.
Theoretical and experimental problems in MAE requiring extensive research and analysis.
Letter grade only (A-F). MAE 697 permission form required in each semester of enrollment. Agreement for Independent Study form required once per project topic. May be repeated to a maximum of 3 units in different semesters. Not open for credit to students enrolled in MAE 698 .
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MAE 698 - Thesis
(1-6 units)
Prerequisites: Graduate standing in a Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering graduate program and Advancement to Candidacy for the degree.
Planning, preparation, and completion of a thesis on a suitable topic in mechanical and aerospace engineering, following the library’s prescribed format. The graduate advisor for the respective program and the thesis supervisor must be consulted prior to registration.
Letter grade only (A-F). Submission of an Agreement for Independent Study form as a contract for the project and submission of a Thesis permission form are required for each semester of enrollment. Instructor permission is required. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 units in different semesters. Not open for credit to students who are enrolled in MAE 697 .
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MAE 735 - Computational Fluid Dynamics II
(3 units)
Prerequisite: MAE 535 with a grade of “C” or better.
Methods for solving Euler and Navier-Stokes equations, implicit and explicit schemes, upwind differencing and artificial diffusion, multi-grid techniques and convergence acceleration, unstructured grid techniques, turbulence modeling, application to inviscid and viscous subsonic, transonic, and supersonic flows,etc.
Letter grade only (A-F). Additional projects required for MAE 735 (Lecture-Problems 3 hours) MAE 635
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MAE 795 - Advanced Directed Studies
(4 units)
Prerequisites: Master of Science degree or equivalent and formally admitted to the Ph.D. program in Engineering and Industrial Applied Mathematics.
Exploration of theoretical and experimental (if applicable) engineering problems in great depth with an emphasis on mathematical modeling and analysis. Students must present the findings in a formal report.
Letter grade only (A-F). Consultation with the respective program’s graduate advisor and permission of faculty supervisor are required. Submission of an Agreement for Independent Study form as a contract for the project and an Advanced Directed Studies permission form are required each semester of enrollment. May be repeated to a maximum of 8 units in different semesters.
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MAE 797 - Advanced Directed Research
(4 units)
Prerequisites: Master of Science degree or equivalent and formally admitted to the Ph.D. program in Engineering and Industrial Applied Mathematics.
Exploration of theoretical and experimental (if applicable) engineering problems in great depth, with emphasis on mathematical modeling and analysis. Students must present the findings in a formal report and a seminar.
Letter grade only (A-F). Consultation with the respective program’s graduate advisor and permission of faculty supervisor are required. Submission of an Agreement for Independent Study form as a contract for the project and an Advanced Directed Research permission form are required each semester of enrollment. May be repeated to a maximum of 8 units in different semesters.
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MAE 798 - Doctoral Dissertation
(1-12 units)
Prerequisite: Enrollment is limited to students formally admitted to the Ph.D. program in Engineering and Industrial Applied Mathematics who have passed the preliminary examinations and research tool tests on completion of at least 48 units of course work. A written dissertation proposal containing an outline of the research to be undertaken must be submitted with references to relevant source material. Consultation with the respective program’s graduate advisor and permission of faculty supervisor are required. Student may only embark upon the doctoral dissertation after having received a positive recommendation.
Letter grade only (A-F). Submission of an Agreement for Independent Study form as a contract for the project and an Advanced Directed Research permission form are required each semester of enrollment. Students must enroll in a minimum of 4 units per semester. May be repeated to a maximum of 12 units in different semesters.
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M S 101 - Foundations of Officership
(1 unit)
Corequisite for ROTC Cadets: M S 101L .
Introduction to issues and competencies that is central to a commissioned officer’s responsibilities, including: the Army Profession; personal development; physical well-being, leadership; values and ethics.
Letter grade only (A-F).
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M S 101L - Leadership Laboratory
(1 unit)
Prerequisite: Accepted as a cadet in the Army ROTC Program;
Corequisite: M S 101 .
Assists students in transition from a civilian into a cadet. Exposure to Army values and selected military skills. Introduction to Army leadership techniques through basic leadership experiences and assessment.
Credit/No Credit grading only.
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M S 102 - Basic Leadership
(1 unit)
Corequisite for ROTC Cadets: M S 102L .
Prerequisite/Corequisite: M S 101 or consent of instructor.
Expands upon topics introduced in M S 101 by focusing on communications, leadership, and problem solving. Course also includes information about the organization of the Army, employment benefits, and work experience of Junior Officers.
Letter grade only (A-F).
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M S 102L - Leadership Laboratory
(1 unit)
Prerequisites: Accepted as a cadet in the Army ROTC Program;
Corequisite: M S 102 .
Credit/No Credit grading only. (Activity 2 hours.)
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M S 201 - Individual Leadership Studies
(2 units)
Prerequisites: M S 101 , M S 102 or concurrent enrollment in M S 102 .
Corequisite for ROTC Cadets: M S 201L .
Using principles of action, experiential and discovery learning, students face challenging physical and mental tasks, including: personal development, goal setting, communication, problem solving, decision making, leadership, teamwork, group processes, stress management, physical fitness and application of lessons to officership.
Letter grade only (A-F).
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M S 201L - Leadership Laboratory
(2 units)
Prerequisite: Accepted as a cadet in the Army ROTC Program;
Corequisite: M S 201 .
Credit/No Credit grading only. (Activity 4 hours.)
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M S 202 - Leadership and Teamwork
(2 units)
Prerequisite: M S 201 or consent of instructor.
Corequisite for ROTC Cadets: M S 202L .
Continuation of M S 201 . Continues to employ the principles of action, experiential, and discovery teaming.
Letter grade only (A-F).
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M S 202L - Leadership Laboratory
(2 units)
Prerequisite: Accepted as a cadet in the Army ROTC Program;
Corequisite: M S 202 .
Credit/No Credit grading only. (Activity 4 hours.)
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M S 301 - Leadership and Problem Solving
(3 units)
Prerequisites: M S 202 and consent of instructor.
Corequisite for ROTC Cadets: M S 301L .
Enables students with no prior military or cadet experience to learn essential cadet knowledge and skills necessary for the integration into the cadet battalion and successful performance of key cadet tasks. Students are introduced to the Leadership Development Program.
Letter grade only (A-F).
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M S 301L - Leadership Laboratory
(1 unit)
Prerequisite: Accepted as a cadet in the Army ROTC Program;
Corequisite: M S 301 .
Serve in leadership positions in the military chain of command at squad, platoon, and company levels. Develop and execute unit plans and orders; train other students in basic skill building, teamwork, execute small unit tactics, and prepare for Leadership Development and Assessment Course.
Credit/No Credit grading only.
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M S 302 - Leadership and Ethics
(3 units)
Prerequisites: M S 301 and consent of instructor.
Corequisite for ROTC Cadets: M S 302L .
Continues the development of students as leaders in foundational areas of leadership, interpersonal communications, values and ethics.
Letter grade only (A-F).
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M S 302L - Leadership Laboratory
(1 unit)
Prerequisite: Accepted as a cadet in the Army ROTC Program;
Corequisite: M S 302 .
Students serve in leadership positions in military chain of command at squad, platoon and company levels. Develop and execute unit plans and orders; train other students in basic skill building, teamwork, execute small unit tactics, and prepare for the Leadership Development and Assessment Course training and evaluation.
Credit/No Credit grading only.
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M S 401 - Leadership and Management
(3 units)
Prerequisites: M S 302 and consent of instructor.
Corequisite for ROTC Cadets: M S 401L .
Begin the final transition from cadet to lieutenant. Focus on the Army’s training management system, coordinating activities with staff, and counseling skills.
Letter grade only (A-F).
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M S 401L - Leadership Laboratory
(2 units)
Prerequisite: Accepted as a cadet in the Army ROTC Program;
Corequisite: M S 402 .
Credit/No Credit grading only. (Activity 4 hours.) May be repeated to a maximum of 4 units.
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M S 402 - Officership
(3 units)
Prerequisites: M S 302 and consent of instructor.
Corequisite for ROTC Cadets: M S 402L .
Complete transition from cadet to Lieutenant. Examine unit ethical climate and commander’s role as moral anchor of unit. Topics include military law and leadership, Army organization, tactical and strategic operations, administrative and logistical management. Includes Leadership Development and Assessment Course Capstone Exercise.
Letter grade only (A-F).
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M S 402L - Leadership Laboratory
(2 units)
Prerequisite: Accepted as a cadet in the Army ROTC Program;
Corequisite: M S 402 .
Credit/No Credit grading only. (Activity 4 hours.) May be repeated to a maximum of 4 units.
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M S 411 - U.S. Military History
(3 units)
Corequisite for ROTC Cadets: M S 401L or M S 402L .
Evolution of the art of war with emphasis placed on the changing nature of warfare as nations adjust to social, political, economic and technological developments.
Letter grade only (A-F).
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M S 497 - Independent Studies
(1-3 units)
Prerequisites: Consent of Program Director and prior approval of topic.
Individual studies with faculty supervision in an area of Military Science specialization.
Letter grade only (A-F). Limited to a maximum of 3 units. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 units.
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MSEM 406B - Engineering Economy and Administration
(3 units)
Prerequisite/Corequisite: ECON 300 or consent of instructor.
Engineering management principles and economic analysis: with time value of money, after-tax analysis for rate of return. Graduate students will be required to do an additional assignment.
Letter grade only (A-F).
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MSEM 506B - Management of Engineering Technology and Innovation
(3 units)
Prerequisite: Graduate engineering standing.
Analysis of the principles and theory of engineering administrative organizations, information systems, management functions, decision making tools, strategies and administrative policy formulations.
Letter grade only (A-F).
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MSEM 507B - Engineering Project Management
(3 units)
Prerequisite: Graduate engineering standing.
Theory and philosophies of project management, principles of internal and industrial organization planning and control systems, motion in time study, industrial statistics, industrial research as aid to decision making.
Letter grade only (A-F).
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MSEM 508B - Systems Engineering and Integration
(3 units)
Prerequisite: Senior standing or consent of instructor.
Introduction to the tools and methods employed by systems engineers in the aerospace industry. Development of system functions, requirements, verification and validation, and interfaces in the context of integrated product teams and the product life cycle.
Letter grade only (A-F).
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MSEM 511B - Advanced Manufacturing Management Systems
(3 units)
Prerequisite: Consent to instructor.
Management systems for Integrated Product Development and Concurrent Engineering; Quality, Productivity and Costs, emphasis Just-in-Time Manufacturing; Quality-Based Manufacturing Systems: TQM and ISO 9000; Customer Requirement and Quality Function Deployment; Design Manufacturing and Assembly, Poka-Yoke; Demand-Driven, “Pull” manufacturing. “Lean Enterprise”.
Letter grade only (A-F).
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MSEM 570B - Engineering Management Principles and Applications
(3 units)
Prerequisite: Graduate standing, or consent of instructor.
Engineering management principles/applications. Relationships of management functions -modern products or service based companies. Technical organization in global market place. Reengineering, empowerment, concurrent engineering, and systemic thinking. Evolutionary theories of management. Strategic planning, goal setting, communication, resource distribution, etc. Team projects.
Letter grade only (A-F).
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MSEM 596B - Special Projects in Engineering Management
(3 units)
Prerequisites: Eligible for advancement to candidacy and consent of instructor.
Under faculty supervision students will pursue synthesis work, as a culminating experience, on the topics learned for the interdisciplinary MSEM degree. In consultation with the Program Advisor, an Independent Study form must be completed. An acceptable project report must be submitted.
Letter grade only (A-F). May be repeated to a maximum of 6 units.
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MUS 100 - Selected Topics - Major Performance Organization
(1 unit)
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. Audition may be required.
- A. Concert Band
- B. Symphonic Band
- C. Wind Symphony
- E. Forty-Niner Chorus
- F. University Choir
- G. Chamber Choir
- I. Orchestra at the Beach
- J. Symphony Orchestra
- K. Jazz Lab Band
- L. Studio Jazz Band
- M. Vocal Jazz Ensemble I
- N. Vocal Jazz Ensemble II
- O. Concert Jazz Orchestra
- P. Vocal Jazz Ensemble III
(3-5 hrs reh.) May be repeated to a maximum of 8 units with different topics in the same semester. Topics announced in the Schedule of Classes.
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MUS 120A - Class Piano
(1 unit)
Technique, tone production, rhythm, sight-reading, interpretation and keyboard facility.
(2 hrs lab)
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MUS 120B - Class Piano
(1 unit)
Technique, tone production, rhythm, sight-reading, interpretation and keyboard facility.
(2 hrs lab)
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MUS 122A - Class Voice
(1 unit)
Fundamental techniques of singing, tone production, voice placement, breathing, diction, repertoire, and song interpretation.
(2 hrs lab)
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MUS 122B - Class Voice
(1 unit)
Fundamental techniques of singing, tone production, voice placement, breathing, diction, repertoire, and song interpretation.
(2 hrs lab)
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MUS 125 - Selected Topics - Instrumental Methods
(1 unit)
Class instruction in applied music and technology. Limited to music majors and minors.
- Single Reeds/Flute
- Double Reeds
- Brass
- Percussion
- Strings
- Guitar
- Instrument Repair
- Music Technology
Letter grade only (A-F). (2 hrs lab) May be repeated to a maximum of 8 units with different topics in the same semester. Topics announced in the Schedule of Classes.
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MUS 129 - Selected Topics - Individual Instruction for Music Majors
(1 unit)
Open to music majors only. Private lessons in major performance medium. Application must be made to Director of the Bob Cole Conservatory of Music during semester prior to registration. Registration subject to conservatory’s approval.
- A. Baritone/Tuba
- B. French Horn
- C. Trombone
- D. Trumpet
- E. Harpsichord
- F. Organ
- G. Piano
- H. Collaborative Piano
- J. Percussion
- K. Double Bass
- L. Cello
- M. Viola
- N. Violin
- O. Guitar
- P. Harp
- Q. Voice
- R. Bassoon
- S. Clarinet
- T. Flute
- U. Obo
- V. Saxophone
Letter grade only (A-F). May be repeated to a maximum of 4 units with different topics in the same semester. Topics announced in the Schedule of Classes.
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MUS 130 - Opera
(1 unit)
Prerequisites: Consent of instructor.
Performance of excerpts and complete works for lyric theatre; solo and ensemble coaching; intensive language and diction training; preparation and performance of entire role in original language; additional areas include stage management, scheduling, costuming, set construction.
(3 hrs or more lab)
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MUS 131 - Music Theater
(1 unit)
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
Performance of musical theater works and operas. Additional areas include stage management, scheduling, costuming, and set construction.
(2 hrs reh.) May be repeated to a maximum of 4 units, only 2 of which may count toward degree.
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MUS 140 - Basic Music Theory
(2 units)
Notation and reading of music. Written, aural and performance experience with scales, intervals, chords, and melodies. Provides essential background for more advanced courses in music theory.
Course fee may be required.
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MUS 141A - Musicianship I
(2 units)
Corequisite: MUS 142A .
Study of basic skills in music reading, ear training, sight-singing, melodic and harmonic dictation. Computer assisted instruction is available.
Course fee may be required.
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MUS 141B - Musicianship II
(2 units)
Prerequisite: MUS 141A or satisfactory score on theory placement test.
Corequisite: MUS 142B .
Study of skills in music reading, ear training, sight-singing, and melodic and harmonic dictation through modulation and chromatic harmony. Computer assisted instruction is available.
Course fee may be required.
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MUS 142A - Harmony I
(3 units)
Corequisite: MUS 141A .
Beginning principles of part-writing, to include modal counterpoint, concepts of chord progression, chord prolongation, and analysis in diatonic and chromatic tonal music.
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MUS 142B - Harmony II
(3 units)
Prerequisites: MUS 141A & MUS 142A or satisfactory score in theory placement test.
Corequisite: MUS 141B .
Principles of part-writing, to include modal counterpoint, concepts of chord progression, chord prolongation, and analysis in diatonic and chromatic tonal music.
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MUS 160 - History of Music: Baroque/Classic
(3 units)
Prerequisite: MUS 190 .
Chronological survey of music and musical styles from 1600 to 1750 with selected readings, recordings, and scores for in-depth study. Primarily for music majors and minors, but open to others who can read music.
Letter grade only (A-F).
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MUS 180 - Exploring Music
(3 units)
Fundamentals of music, listening skills, and simple compositional techniques introduced and developed through basic performance skills on recorder and simple percussion instruments. K-6 language arts and social science content standards addressed pertaining to appropriate performance/listening activities.
Letter grade only (A-F). Non-music majors only.
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MUS 190 - Listener’s Approach to Music
(3 units)
Prerequisites/Corequisites: ENGL 100 or GE Composition (Area A1) or another GE Foundation course.
Materials, forms and styles of music with extensive listening.
Non-technical course open to all students.
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MUS 200 - Selected Topics - Chamber Music
(1 unit)
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
- A. Brass Ensemble
- B. New Music Ensemble
- C. Chamber Orchestra
- D. University String Quartet
- E. University Wind Quintet
- F. University Brass Quintet
- G. Piano Ensemble
- H. Piano Chamber Music
- I. Beach Chorale II
- J. Jazz Combos
- K. Performance
- L. Brass Chamber Music
- M. Percussion Ensemble
- N. Steel Drum Orchestra
- O. Woodwind Chamber Music
- P. String Chamber Music
- Q. Beach Chorale I
- R. Collegium-Vocal
- S. Collegium-Instrumental
- T. Saxophone Ensemble
- U. Directed Accompanying
- W. Laptop Ensemble
- X. World Percussion Group
- Z. University Percussion Group
(2 hrs or more rehearsal) May be repeated to a maximum of 12 units with different topics in the same semester. Topics announced in the Schedule of Classes.
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MUS 220A - Class Piano
(1 unit)
Continuation of MUS 120A .
(2 hours laboratory.)
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MUS 220B - Class Piano
(2 units)
Continuation of MUS 120B .
(2 hours laboratory.)
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MUS 221A - Class Jazz Piano I
(1 unit)
Prerequisite: Successful completion of conservatory’s keyboard proficiency exam or consent of instructor.
Basic jazz keyboard skills including realization of jazz harmony and progressions with idiomatic chord voicings.
Letter grade only (A-F). (2 hours lab)
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MUS 221B - Class Jazz Piano II
(1 unit)
Prerequisite: MUS 221A or consent of instructor.
Advanced Keyboard realization of jazz harmony, performing idiomatic chord voicings and chord progressions performed with metronome and by memory.
Letter grade only (A-F). (2 hours lab)
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MUS 224 - Orchestral Literature: Performance and Styles
(1 unit)
Prerequisites: Consent of Instructor.
Performance of standard orchestral repertoire in instrumental sectional for Brass, Woodwinds, Percussion, or Strings.
Letter grade only (A-F). (2 hrs. rehearsal) Repeatable to 8 units in different semesters.
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MUS 240 - Advanced Musicianship
(2 units)
Prerequisites: MUS 141B and MUS 142B or satisfactory score on theory placement test.
Study of advanced skills in ear training and sight singing.
Letter grade only (A-F). Course fee may be required.
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MUS 244A - Composition Workshop I
(2 units)
Prerequisite: MUS 142A and consent of instructor.
Survey of contemporary techniques in composition, music notation and contemporary literature. Short compositions in workshop setting for beginning composers.
Letter grade only (A-F).
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MUS 244B - Composition Workshop II
(2 units)
Prerequisites: MUS 244A and consent of instructor.
Survey of contemporary techniques in composition, music notation and contemporary literature. Short compositions in workshop setting for beginning composers.
Letter grade only (A-F).
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MUS 272A - Jazz Theory I
(2 units)
Prerequisite: MUS 142B or consent of instructor.
Jazz notation, chord progressions, chord voicing, voice-leading, jazz harmonization, chord-scale relationships, functional and nonfunctional harmony, jazz rhythm and form.
Letter grade only (A-F).
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MUS 272B - Jazz Theory II
(2 units)
Prerequisite: MUS 272A or consent of instructor.
Analysis of music by jazz masters such as Thad Jones, Bob Brookmeyer, Bob Mintzer, Thelonious Monk, Duke Ellington, and John Coltrane. Includes introduction to many great improvisers through analysis and performance of solo transcription and composition in representative styles.
Letter grade only (A-F).
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MUS 273A - Diction for Singers
(2 units)
Prerequisite: Consent of Instructor.
Focus on IPA, International Phonetic Alphabet, and its application in English and Italian. Repertoire focuses on correct pronunciation of art song, choral repertoire, and opera arias.
Letter grade only (A-F).
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MUS 273B - French Diction for Singers
(1 unit)
Prerequisite: MUS 273A .
Focus on mastering application of International Phonetic Alphabet with phonetic transliteration skills to French language. Content focuses on correct pronunciation of art songs, choral repertoire, and opera arias.
Letter grade only (A-F).
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MUS 273C - German Diction for Singers
(1 unit)
Prerequisites: MUS 273A .
Focus on mastering application of International Phonetic Alphabet with phonetic transliteration skills to German language. Content focuses on correct pronunciation of art song, choral repertoire, and opera aria.
Letter grade only (A-F).
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MUS 277 - Keyboard Skills
(2 units)
Development of basic technical skills at the piano, including sight-reading, harmonization at the keyboard, chord and scale identification, score analysis, and beginning ensemble playing.
Open to Music majors only. Not open for credit to students with credit in MUS 277A.
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MUS 290 - Popular Music in America
(3 units)
Prerequisite: GE Foundation requirements.
Artistic and socio-economic influences on popular music in America from 1840 to present. Special consideration of impact on “pop” music of various cultures and ethnic groups within U.S.
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MUS 295 - Selected Topics
(3 units)
Topics of current interest in various fields of music selected for special presentation and development.
(3 hours lecture) Topics announced in the Schedule of Classes.
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MUS 300 - Selected Topics - Major Performance Organization
(1 unit)
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. Audition may be required.
- A. Concert Band
- B. Symphonic Band
- C. Wind Symphony
- E. Forty-Niner Chorus
- F. University Choir
- G. Chamber Choir
- I. Orchestra at the Beach
- J. Symphony Orchestra
- K. Jazz Lab Band
- L. Studio Jazz Band
- M. Vocal Jazz Ensemble I
- N. Vocal Jazz Ensemble II
- O. Concert Jazz Orchestra
- P. Vocal Jazz Ensemble III
(3-5 hrs reh.) May be repeated to a maximum of 8 units with different topics in the same semester. Topics announced in the Schedule of Classes.
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MUS 323 - Junior Recital
(1 unit)
Prerequisite: MUS 341 , MUS 342 .
Corequisite: MUS 429 or consent of instructor.
Recital of standard literature for solo instrument or voice in performance option of Bachelor of Music degree.
Enrollment restricted to music majors passing conservatory’s qualifying examination.
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MUS 326 - Conducting
(2 units)
Prerequisites: Consent of instructor.
Introduction to principles and techniques of conducting and ensemble organization. Study and interpretation of instrumental and choral repertoire using class as laboratory ensemble.
Letter grade only (A-F). (1 hour lecture, 2 hours lab).
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MUS 329 - Selected Topics - Individual Instruction for Music Majors
(1 unit)
Prerequisite: Successful completion of Upper-Division Screening Exam on applied instrument or voice.
Open to music majors only. Private lessons in major performance medium. Application must be made to Director of the Bob Cole Conservatory of Music during semester prior to registration. Registration subject to conservatory’s approval.
- A. Baritone/Tuba
- B. French Horn
- C. Trombone
- D. Trumpet
- E. Harpsichord
- F. Organ
- G. Piano
- H. Collaborative Piano
- J. Percussion
- K. Double Bass
- L. Cello
- M. Viola
- N. Violin
- O. Guitar
- P. Harp
- Q. Voice
- R. Bassoon
- S. Clarinet
- T. Flute
- U. Oboe
- V. Saxophone
- W. Conducting
- X. Composition
Letter grade only (A-F). May be repeated to a maximum of 10 units with different topics in the same semester. Topics announced in the Schedule of Classes.
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MUS 330 - Opera
(1 unit)
Prerequisites: Consent of instructor.
Performance of excerpts and complete works for lyric theatre: solo and ensemble coaching; intensive language and diction training; preparation and performance of entire role in original language; additional areas include stage management, scheduling, costuming, set construction.
(3 hrs or more reh.) May be repeated to a maximum of 4 units, only 2 of which may count toward degree.
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MUS 331 - Music Theater
(1 unit)
Prerequisite: Consent of Instructor.
Performance of musical theater works and operas. Additional areas include stage management, scheduling, costuming, and set construction.
(2 hrs reh.) May be repeated to a maximum of 4 units, only 2 of which may count toward degree.
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MUS 332 - Opera Coaching
(1 unit)
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
Corequisite: MUS 330 .
One-on-one and small group coaching for opera majors.
Letter grade only (A-F). (3-5 hrs reh.) May be repeated to a maximum of 6 units in different semesters.
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MUS 341 - Musical Form and Analysis
(3 units)
Prerequisites: MUS 142B or consent of instructor.
Intensive analysis of the historical development of form in tonal music from the early Baroque through the early 20th century.
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MUS 342 - Materials of Modern Music
(3 units)
Prerequisite: MUS 341 .
Continuation of intensive analysis of representative compositions of 20th Century with emphasis on writing in selected 20th Century styles.
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MUS 344 - Composition
(2 units)
Prerequisites: MUS 244A -244B ;
Corequisite MUS 329 (X).
Further exploration of contemporary techniques in composition, music aesthetics and contemporary literature.
Letter grade only (A-F). Not open for credit to students with credit in MUS 344A.
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MUS 360 - History of Music: Medieval/Renaissance
(3 units)
Prerequisites: MUS 190 .
Chronological survey of music and musical readings, recordings, and scores for in-depth study.
Letter grade only (A-F). Primarily for music majors and minors, but open to others who read music.
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MUS 363 - Music and the Visual Arts
(3 units)
Prerequisites: GE Foundation requirements, one or more Exploration courses, and upper-division standing.
Explores interrelationships between visual arts and music in Western culture by comparing artistic methodologies employed by important visual artists to those employed by important composers of art music from 18th through 20th Centuries.
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MUS 364 - Music and the Temporal Arts
(3 units)
Prerequisites: GE Foundation requirements, one or more Exploration courses, and upper-division standing.
Study of interrelationships of temporal arts (works of poets, writers, choreographers, and playwrights) and music of important composers of 18th through 20th Centuries.
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MUS 370 - Introduction to Music Technology
(3 units)
Introduction to principles of sound recording, sound production, sound reinforcement, MIDI, and electronic music.
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MUS 371A - Improvisation Techniques I
(2 units)
Prerequisites: MUS 272B or consent of instructor.
Basic techniques in improvisation, beginning with simple question and answer phrases and progressing to extended solos. Detailed and applied knowledge of chord progressions.
(1 hr lec, 2 hrs lab) Not open for credit to students with credit in MUS 271.
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MUS 371B - Improvisation Techniques II
(2 units)
Prerequisites: MUS 371A or consent of instructor.
Continuation of MUS 371A .
(1 hr lec, 2 hrs lab)
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MUS 374 - History of Music: Nineteenth/Twentieth Centuries
(3 units)
Prerequisites: MUS 190 , MUS 160 or consent of instructor.
Chronological survey of music and musical styles from 1800 to present, with selected readings, recordings, and scores for indepth study.
Letter grade only (A-F). Primarily for music majors and minors, but open to others who read music.
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