Course Descriptions

Not all courses described in the Course and Program Catalogue are offered each year. For a timetable of courses offered in 2013-2014, please consult the online registration information.

As of 2005-2006, certain course abbreviations have changed. Students with credit for a course under its former label may not take the relabeled course for credit.

The following conventions are used for course numbering:

• 010-099 represent non-degree level courses
• 100-699 represent undergraduate degree level courses
• 700-999 represent graduate degree level courses

Please use the following form to look up courses and find detailed information on course prerequisites, corequisites, and other special notes. To view all 100-level courses in a subject, select a Subject Code and type 1% in the Course Number field. (200-level = 2%, etc.)

Subject Code:	Select Subject Code ACB -- Anatomy and Cell Biology ACC -- Accounting AGMD -- Agricultural Medicine AGRC -- Agriculture AGRN -- Agronomy ANBI -- Animal Bioscience ANSC -- Animal Science ANTH -- Anthropology APMC -- Applied Microbiology ARCH -- Archaeology ART -- Art ARTH -- Art History ASTR -- Astronomy BAC -- Business Admin Certificate BINF -- Bioinformatics BIOC -- Biochemistry BIOE -- Biomedical Engineering BIOL -- Biology BIOS -- Biostatistics BLE -- Biological Engineering BMSC -- Biomedical Sciences BMST -- Biomolecular Structures BPBE -- Bioresource Policy Bus Econ CACE -- Adult and Continuing Education CE -- Civil Engineering CHE -- Chemical Engineering CHEM -- Chemistry CHEP -- Community Hlth and Epidemiolog CHIN -- Chinese CLAS -- Classics CLR -- Clinical Research CME -- Computer Engineering CMPT -- Computer Science CMRS -- Classical Medieval Renaissance COMM -- Commerce CORR -- Corrections CREE -- Cree CSCH -- College Scholar CTST -- Catholic Studies DENT -- Dentistry DRAM -- Drama EADM -- Educational Administration EART -- Art Education EBAC -- Executive Business Admin Cert. ECNT -- Continuing Education ECON -- Economics ECUR -- Curriculum Studies EDST -- Education Student Teaching EDUC -- Education EE -- Electrical Engineering EFDT -- Educational Foundations EIND -- Indian and Northern Education EMUS -- Music Education ENG -- English ENT -- Entrepreneurship ENVE -- Environmental Engineering ENVS -- Environment and Sustainability EP -- Engineering Physics EPIP -- Engin Profess Intern Program EPSE -- Ed Psych and Special Education ERES -- Education Research ETAD -- Educational Tech and Design EVSC -- Environmental Sciences EXPR -- Extended Practicum FABS -- Food and Bioproduct Sciences FDSC -- Food Science FIN -- Finance FREN -- French GE -- General Engineering GEOE -- Geological Engineering GEOG -- Geography GEOL -- Geology GERM -- German GERO -- Gerontology GRK -- Greek GSR -- Graduate Studies and Research HEB -- Hebrew HED -- Home Economics Education HIST -- History HLTH -- Health HORT -- Horticulture HRM -- Human Resources Management HSC -- Health Sciences INCC -- Interdisc Stud Culture Creat INDR -- Industrial Relations INTD -- Interdisciplinary Grad Studies INTS -- Interdisciplinary Studies IPRM -- Indigenous People Resource Mgt IS -- International Studies ITDL -- Interdept Medicine and Dentist JSGS -- JSG School of Public Policy KIN -- Kinesiology KINA -- Kinesiology Activity KIST -- Kinesiology-Stats Equivalents LATN -- Latin LAW -- Law LING -- Linguistics LIT -- Literature LUES -- Land Use and Enviro Studies MATH -- Mathematics MBA -- Master Business Administration MCIM -- Microbiology and Immunology MDSP -- Medicine Special Topics ME -- Mechanical Engineering MED -- Medicine MGT -- Management MKT -- Marketing MPAC -- Master Professional Accounting MUAP -- Music Applied MUS -- Music NEPS -- Nursing Ed Program of SK NORD -- Northern Govern and Develop NRTH -- Northern Studies NS -- Native Studies NURS -- Nursing NUTR -- Nutrition OB -- Organizational Behaviour OBGY -- Obstetrics and Gynecology OM -- Operations Management PATH -- Pathology PBIO -- Palaeobiology PCOL -- Pharmacology PGCL -- Post Graduate Clinical PHAR -- Pharmacy PHIL -- Philosophy PHPY -- Physiology and Pharmacology PHSI -- Physiology PHYS -- Physics PLSC -- Plant Science POLS -- Political Studies PSIA -- Psychiatry PSY -- Psychology PTH -- Physical Therapy PUBH -- Public Health RCM -- Rhetorical Communication RLST -- Religious Studies RRM -- Renewable Resource Management RUP -- Regional and Urban Planning RUSS -- Russian SC -- Science SCP -- School and Counselling Psych SLSC -- Soil Science SNSK -- Sanskrit SOC -- Sociology SOSC -- Social Science SPAN -- Spanish SPST -- Special Studies STAT -- Statistics SURG -- Surgery SWIT -- Std Well Init Toward Comm Hlth SYNC -- Synchrotron Sciences TECH -- Technical Vocational Education TEFL -- Teaching Engl as Foreign Lang TESL -- Teaching Engl as Second Lang TOX -- Toxicology UKR -- Ukrainian VACC -- Vacc and Immunotherapeutics VBMS -- Veterinary Biomedical Sciences VINT -- Veterinary Interdepartmental VLAC -- Large Animal Clinical Sciences VSAC -- Small Animal Clinical Sciences VTMC -- Veterinary Microbiology VTPA -- Veterinary Pathology WGST -- Womens and Gender Studies WRIT -- Writing
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EMUS 238.3 — 1/2(3L)
Classroom Instruments

Deals with methods and techniques involved in playing and teaching classroom instruments including ukulele, guitar, recorder and mallet percussion.

Formerly: EMUS 338.
Prerequisite(s): MUS 134.
Note: B.A. students who plan to enter into Education as Elementary generalists with Music as Teaching Area I may take EMUS 238. Students with credits for EMUS 338 may not take this course for credit.

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EMUS 270.3 — 1/2(3L)
Classroom Guitar Techniques

Designed for teachers who plan to use the guitar as a vehicle for teaching music concepts and skills at the elementary or secondary level. Teaching methods and materials include a review of audiovisual and other materials, teaching and motivational strategies, classroom routines and evaluation strategies.

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EMUS 303.3 — 1/2(3L)
Methods in Elementary and Middle Years Music

Introduces students to elementary/middle years music methods and develops many of the basic skills required to teach music in the elementary/middle years school. Is intended for elementary/middle years students without a background in music.

Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s): ECUR 200.
Note: If a student has taken EMUS 300 they cannot take this course for credit.

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EMUS 327.3 — (3L)
European Methods in Music Education

A first course in European approaches to music education such as Kodaly or Orff with special emphasis on music reading techniques. Laboratory participation constitutes an important phase of the course.

Prerequisite(s): EMUS 238.
Note: If a student has taken EMUS 240 they can not take this course for credit.

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EMUS 330.6 — 1&2(3L)
Woodwind Techniques

An intensive study of playing and teaching techniques of woodwind instruments, including equipment and materials. Special topics in elementary and secondary school woodwind pedagogy are also included.

Formerly: EMUS 430.
Prerequisite(s): MUS 134.
Note: Students with credit for EMUS 430 may not take this course for credit.

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EMUS 333.3 — 1/2(3L)
Brass Techniques

A study of teaching techniques and methodologies for teaching trumpet, French horn, trombone/euphonium, and tuba within a school-based music curriculum. Selected topics in brass pedagogy and a topographical survey of cognate instrumental method books are included in the content of this course.

Formerly: EMUS 433.
Prerequisite(s): MUS 134.
Note: Students with credit for EMUS 433 may not take this course for credit.

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EMUS 337.3 — 1/2(3L)
Jazz Pedagogy

An introduction to the study and application of techniques in reading jazz, teaching, improvisation, jazz ensemble rehearsal, and the management of the successful school jazz ensemble program. Other areas of study include: the rhythm section, literature selection, score analysis and preparation, basic jazz theory, and the use of technology in jazz education.

Prerequisite(s): MUS 134.

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EMUS 339.3 — 1/2(3L)
Percussion Techniques

An intensive study of playing and teaching techniques of percussion instruments including equipment and materials. Special topics in elementary and secondary school percussion pedagogy are included.

Formerly: EMUS 436.
Prerequisite(s): MUS 134.
Note: Students with credit for EMUS 436 may not take this course for credit.

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EMUS 431.3 — 1/2(3L)
Teaching Music in the Elementary School

An introduction to the study of school music methods and materials essential for the sequential development of the musical learning process of elementary school students. Studies include principles of growth and development as applied to children and the music learning process. This course is intended for Elementary/Middle Years Music Specialists in the combined B.Ed./B.Mus.(Mus.Ed.) program and College of Education students electing music as a Teaching Area.

Formerly: EMUS 331
Prerequisite(s): EMUS 238
Note: Students with credit for EMUS 331 may not take this course for credit.

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EMUS 438.3 — 1/2(3L)
Choral Music Teaching in the Secondary School

A study of choral methods and materials, including exemplary curricula, curriculum and administration standards, lesson and unit planning, repertoire selection including programming and analysis, teaching strategies, materials and resources, musical literacy, evaluation, and an understanding of the characteristics of successful school band programs

Prerequisite(s): MUS 234 and MUS 325.

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EMUS 441.3 — 1(3L)
Philosophy of Music Education

An introduction to the philosophical, psychological and curricular foundations of music education.

Formerly: EMUS 342
Prerequisite(s): MUS 134
Note: Students with credit for EMUS 342 may not take this course for credit.

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EMUS 442.3 — 1/2(3L)
Organization and Administration of School Music Program

Besides topics in organization and administration, studies include music and arts education curricula. Leadership and managerial styles pertaining to the music educator will be explored. Students will gain first hand experience in planning, coordinating and managing a major music festival.

Prerequisite(s): MUS 234 and 12 credit units in EMUS.

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EMUS 448.3 — 2(3L)
Instrumental Music Teaching in the Secondary School

A study of instrumental methods and materials, including exemplary curricula, curriculum and administration standards, lesson and unit planning, repertoire selection and analysis, teaching strategies, materials and resources, evaluation, and an understanding of the characteristics of successful school band programs.

Formerly: EMUS 340
Prerequisite(s): MUS 234
Note: Students with credit for EMUS 340 may not take this course for credit.

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EMUS 490.3 — 1/2(3L)
Seminar in Music Education

A senior seminar for students who have completed the Extended Practicum in Music. It involves directed readings, seminar discussions, written assignments, classroom and rehearsal observation, and other experiences to assist students in integrating knowledge and abilities acquired from courses in Music and Music Education and the Practicum.

Prerequisite(s): EXPR 402.

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EMUS 498.3
Special Topics

Offered occasionally by visiting faculty and in other special situations to cover in depth topics that are not thoroughly covered in regularly offered courses.

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EMUS 838.3 — 3L
Advanced Choral Music Teaching in the Secondary School

An advanced methods course dealing with detailed studies and critical comparison of examples of choral curricula, selection and comprehensive analysis of choral repertoire, lesson planning, programming, research into teaching of musical literacy and techniques of evaluation. Included is a substantial and detailed examination of materials and resources, and critical research into the function and characteristics of successful secondary school choral music programs.

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EMUS 841.3 — 3L
Advanced Philosophical Basis of Music Education

An advanced investigation of cutting-edge philosophical foundations of school-based music education. Through the intensive study of several schools of philosophical inquiry—both historical and current—as well as the many principal contributions made to music philosophy and aesthetics, graduate students will develop the ability to research and to articulate their thoughts in writing on the nature and value of school-based music education as demonstrated through course work and a substantial research paper.

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EMUS 848.3 — 3L
Advanced Instrumental Music Teaching in the Secondary School

An advanced inquiry, exploration and research within the realm of instrumental music education. The successful graduate student will be able to acquire and share knowledge regarding methodology, pedagogy, assessment and current scholarly ideas within the scope of the subject. This seminar will allow the student to share their most recent experiences within the classroom (if applicable), and build their knowledge base to include the latest research and techniques prevalent and successful within the profession of music education.

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EMUS 860.3
Psychology of Music

Functions of the musical mind and factors involved in the development of musical skills and maturity.

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EMUS 890.3 — 3S
Advanced Seminar in Music Education

An advanced seminar in music education designed for graduate students. The course involves research in directed readings, written assignments, oral presentations, leading classroom seminar discussions, and other experiences to assist graduate students in complementing and integrating knowledge and abilities acquired from educational experiences, courses in music and music education, and in the practical conducting experiences (e.g., school-based or professional).

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EMUS 898.3
Special Topics

Besides topics in organization and administration, studies include music and arts education curricula. Leadership and managerial styles pertaining to the music educator will be explored. Students will gain first-hand experience in planning, coordinating and managing a major music festival.

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EMUS 899
Special Topics

Students interested in these courses should contact the department for more information.

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EMUS 994
Research

A student undertaking research leading to a thesis must register in this course each year until the thesis is complete.

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