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ME 575 - Lubrication, Friction and Wear (4 credits)
Study of fundamental wear mechanisms including: adhesive, abrasive, corrosive and surface fatigue. Boundary and hydrodynamic lubrication. Friction theories. Surface topography characterization. Applications: journal and ball bearings, gears and engine components. This course is cross listed with an undergraduate course. Credit cannot be received for both ME 575 and ME 475. Offered spring, fall.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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ME 576 - Product and Process Development (4 credits)
Topics include traditional and nontraditional approaches in product and process development and optimization, including conventional experimental mechanics and acoustic test methods. The Taguchi approach and other methods for design of experiments are used to study the interaction of variables and to attain optimization. This course is cross listed with an undergraduate course. Credit cannot be received for both ME 576 and ME 476.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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ME 578 - Mechanics of Metal Forming (4 credits)
Study of mechanics, metallurgy and basic analytical and numerical methods needed to understand the analysis of metal forming processes. Topics include: introduction to plasticity, yield criteria, work hardening and plastic anisotropy; ideal work method, slab and upper-bound analyses; formability, springback and forming limit diagrams. Overview of using commercial finite element packages to simulate bulk and sheet metal forming. Offered fall.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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ME 579 - Fundamentals of Nuclear Engineering (3 credits)
Fundamental concepts of atomic and nuclear physics; interaction of radiation with matter; nuclear reactors and nuclear power; neutron diffusion and moderation; heat removal from nuclear reactors; radiation protection and shielding; reactor licensing, safety and the environment; applications in power generation and medicine. This course includes a project. Offered Fall.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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ME 580 - Nuclear Reactors and Power Plants (3 credits)
The study of various nuclear power plant types and systems; Rankin Cycle thermodynamics; BWR, ESBWR and PWR power plants; engineered safety systems; nuclear regulations, codes and standards; reactor safety fundamentals; economic and environmental issues. This course is cross listed with an undergraduate course. Credit cannot be received for both ME 480 and ME 580. This course includes a project. Offered winter.
Prerequisite(s): Student must meet prerequisite (ME 456 and ME 579).
Prerequisite or Corequisite: ME 448.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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ME 582 - Fluid and Thermal Energy Systems (4 credits)
Study of systems involving fluid and thermal phenomena. Includes conventional and unconventional energy conversion, fluid and thermal energy transport. Analysis, design and optimization of systems are emphasized using basic integral, differential and lumped parameter modeling techniques. The course bridges conventional engineering design disciplines with design-oriented laboratory projects. This course is cross listed with an undergraduate course. Credit cannot be received for both ME 582 and ME 482. Offered fall.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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ME 584 - Automotive Chassis Systems (4 credits)
Vehicle chassis systems analyses including: power plant and transmission characteristics, maximum traction effort, engine and transmission matching; suspension kinematics, dynamics, and optimization; and tire dynamics, tire forces and moments, rolling resistance and longitudinal slip, ride properties, and characteristics on wet surfaces.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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ME 586 - Reliability Methods in Engineering Design (4 credits)
Theory and applications of probabilistic methods in the analysis and synthesis of engineering systems. Review of basic probability concepts, random variables and distributions and uncertainty quantification and propagation. First-order, secondorder and advanced mean value reliability methods. Monte Carlo simulation, variance reduction techniques, sensitivity analysis and reliability-based design optimization. Implementation of probabilistic methods using Excel and Matlab. Offered winter.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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ME 587 - Mechanical Computer-Aided Engineering (4 credits)
Introduction to the use of state-of-the-art finite element technology in mechanical engineering analysis. Fundamentals of computer graphics, solid modeling, finite element modeling and interactive design. Analysis and evaluation of linear static and dynamic mechanical systems. Includes design project(s) in various topics. This course is cross listed with an undergraduate course. Credit cannot be received for both ME 587 and ME 487. Offered fall, summer.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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ME 589 - Fasteners and Bolted Joints (4 credits)
A systems approach to the analysis, design and reliability of bolted joints under static and dynamic forces. System variables include the fastener, the joint, assembly tool, control methods, post assembly loads and relaxation and environmental factors. Laboratory experiments to illustrate torque tension relationship, role of friction, use of ultrasonics, effect of non-parallel contact and elastic interaction in bolted flanges. Project required. This course is cross listed with an undergraduate course. Credit cannot be received for both ME 589 and ME 489. Offered winter.
Prerequisite(s): Student must meet prerequisite (ME 486).
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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ME 594 - Independent Study (1 to 4 credits)
Independent Study in a special area in mechanical engineering. Topic must be approved prior to registration. May be taken more than once. May not exceed a maximum of 8 credits.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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ME 595 - Special Topics (2 to 4 credits)
Study of special topics in mechanical engineering. May be taken more than once. May not exceed a maximum of 8 credits.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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ME 610 - Continuum Mechanics (4 credits)
Foundations in vector and tensor fields, kinematics of deformation, measures of strain and analysis of stress, equations of motion, compatibility conditions, constitutive equations, thermodynamics of deformation. Study of infinitesimal elasticity, ideal fluids, ideal elastoplasticity, processing, and material capabilities are studied in a systems context. Previously ME 510. Credit cannot be received for both ME 610 and ME 510. Offered winter, odd years.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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ME 624 - Vibration Analysis (4 credits)
Linear vibrations in time and frequency domains. Lumped parameter mechanical systems. D’Alembert’s and Hamilton’s principles; Lagrange’s equations. Free eigenvalue problem. Continuous systems. Response to non-periodic excitation. Numerical integration methods. Finite element and transfer matrix methods. Geared systems and torsional vibration of IC engines. Use of MATLAB and MSC/NASTRAN. Previously ME 524. Credit cannot be received for both ME 624 and ME 524.
Prerequisite(s): Student must meet prerequisite (ME 522) or equivalent.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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ME 638 - Convective Transport Phenomena (4 credits)
Development of the fundamental equations expressing conservation of mass and momentum principle. Navier-Stokes equations. Approximation techniques. Boundary layer theory. Introduction to turbulent transport processes. Hydrodynamics of two-phase flows. Offered winter, even years.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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ME 639 - Gas Dynamics (4 credits)
Fundamental theories and applications of high-speed aerodynamics are the major subjects of the course. One-dimensional gas dynamics and wave motion. Shock waves in supersonic flow. Flow in ducts and wind tunnels. The equations of threedimensional frictionless flow. Small-perturbation theory. Slender body theory. The similarity rules of high-speed flow and methods of measurement. Transonic flow. The method of characteristics.
Prerequisite(s): Student must meet prerequisite (ME 538).
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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ME 648 - Thermal Transport Phenomena (4 credits)
Development of the fundamental continuum equation expressing conservation of energy. Radiation and conduction heat transfer, extended surfaces, multi-dimensional conduction problems, and one-dimensional unsteady conduction problems. Convective heat transfer, thermal boundary layer theory, forced and natural convection, and two-phase flow phenomena. Offered in fall.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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ME 657 - Internal Combustion Engines II (4 credits)
Combustion characteristics, fuels, materials and design of internal combustion engines including: combustion in spark and compression ignition engines; engine heat transfer; fuels and fuel systems; engine balance and vibration; friction, lubrication and wear; valves and valve train; superchargers, turbochargers and auxiliary systems; variables affecting engine performance; engine design. With laboratory. Previously ME 558. Credit cannot be received for both ME 657 and ME 558. Offered winter.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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ME 662 - Advanced Fatigue Analysis and Design (4 credits)
Fundamental fatigue models for multi-axial states of stress and strain, nonlinear fatigue damage theories, basics of elastic fracture mechanics, fatigue of welded joints, and theories of plasticity. Engineering case studies are considered. Offered winter, even years.
Prerequisite(s): Student must meet prerequisite (ME 562).
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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ME 665 - Optical Methods in Experimental Mechanics (4 credits)
Modern contemporary optical methods in experimental stress analysis, including digital speckle methods, correlation methods, xrays and optical diffraction methods, digital holography, digital shearography and other digital optical methods. Emphasis on full field, non-contacting measurement and analysis of 3D-deformations, 3D-strains/stresses and vibration. With laboratory. Offered winter.
Prerequisite(s): Student must meet prerequisite (ME 567) or equivalent.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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ME 669 - Advanced Finite Elements (4 credits)
Nonlinear finite element formulation for large deformation, plasticity and creep; incremental and iterative solution technique; design optimization; use of a finite element code in engineering applications such as stamping, metal forming, contact mechanics, buckling analysis, mechanics of composites and nonlinear transient dynamics. Offered winter, even years.
Prerequisite(s): Student must meet prerequisite (ME 569).
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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ME 674 - Machining Processes (4 credits)
Fundamentals of various machining processes including turning, milling, drilling and grinding. Fixturing and geometric errors produced by machine tools. Friction and wear of cutting tools. Influence of cutting fluids, tool design and tool material on cutting temperatures, work piece surface roughness and tool wear. Description of alternative machines and smart machine tools. Offered spring, odd years.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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ME 675 - Advanced Tribology (4 credits)
In depth study of selected topics in tribology. Examples include: friction and wear theories, temperature rise due to frictional sliding, oil film thickness calculations, contact mechanics, friction and wear, mechanisms of metals, polymers and ceramics, engine and bearing tribology. Offered winter, odd years.
Prerequisite(s): Student must meet prerequisite (ME 575).
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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ME 678 - Advanced Metal Forming (4 credits)
The finite element simulation of metal forming processes using commercially available software. Focus on sheet metal stamping, tubular hydroforming and bulk metal forging. Mesh refinement, mass scaling, velocity scaling, element formulations, contact models, material models, CPU efficiency and postprocess solution interpretation are discussed. Project presentation typically required. Offered winter. Odd Years.
Prerequisite(s): Student must meet prerequisites (ME 578 and ME 569) or equivalent.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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ME 684 - Automotive Engineering Design II (4 credits)
Continuation of Automotive Engineering Design I including: mechanics of handling, suspension, roll and ride; design of steering systems including: universal joints, vibration isolators, rack and pinion gears and tie rods. Design of doors, lift gates, hatchbacks and occupant environment. Previously ME 585. Credit cannot be received for both ME 684 and ME 585. Offered winter.
Prerequisite(s): Student must meet prerequisite (ME 584) or have permission of instructor.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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ME 689 - Advanced Fasteners and Bolted Joints (4 credits)
Vibration loosening under vibration and impact loading, fatigue analysis, gasketed joints, fastener tribology, corrosion, Hydrogen Embrittlement, Stress Corrosion Cracking (SCC), elastic interaction, process optimization, nondestructive testing, ultrasonic control of fastener tightening, optical control of clamping load, failure analysis, case studies, graduate term paper. Offered Fall, even years.
Prerequisite(s): Student must meet prerequisite (ME 489 or ME 589).
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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ME 690 - Graduate Engineering Project (2 to 12 credits)
Independent work on an advanced project in mechanical engineering. Topic must be approved prior to registration. May be taken more than once. May not exceed a maximum of 12 credits.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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ME 691 - Master’s Thesis Research
Directed research leading to a master’s thesis. Topic must be approved prior to registration. May be taken more than once. May not exceed a maximum of 8 credits.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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ME 790 - Doctoral Dissertation Research
Directed research toward the doctoral dissertation in mechanical engineering. May be taken more than once for a minimum of 24 credits.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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ME 794 - Independent Study (2 to 4 credits)
Advanced independent study in a special area in mechanical engineering. Topic must be approved prior to registration. May be taken more than once. May not exceed a maximum of 8 credits.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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ME 795 - Special Topics (2 to 4 credits)
Advanced study of special topics in mechanical engineering. May be taken more than once. May not exceed a maximum of 8 credits.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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Music, Applied |
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MUA 500 - Voice (1 or 2 credits)
Individual lessons in voice. May be repeated for up to 10 credits.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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MUA 501 - Piano (1 or 2 credits)
Individual lessons on the piano. May be repeated for up to 10 credits.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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MUA 502 - Organ (1 or 2 credits)
Individual lessons on the organ. May be repeated for up to 10 credits.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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MUA 503 - Harpsichord (1 or 2 credits)
Individual lessons on the harpsichord. May be repeated for up to 10 credits.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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MUA 504 - Violin (1 or 2 credits)
Individual lessons on the violin. May be repeated for up to 10 credits.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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MUA 505 - Viola (1 or 2 credits)
Individual lessons on the viola. May be repeated for up to 10 credits.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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MUA 506 - Violoncello (1 or 2 credits)
Individual lessons on the violoncello. May be repeated for up to 10 credits.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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MUA 507 - Double Bass (1 or 2 credits)
Individual lessons on the double bass. May be repeated for up to 10 credits.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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MUA 508 - Flute (1 or 2 credits)
Individual lessons on the flute. May be repeated for up to 10 credits.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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MUA 509 - Oboe (1 or 2 credits)
Individual lessons on the oboe. May be repeated for up to 10 credits.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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MUA 510 - Clarinet (1 or 2 credits)
Individual lessons on the clarinet. May be repeated for up to 10 credits.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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MUA 511 - Bassoon (1 or 2 credits)
Individual lessons on the bassoon. May be repeated for up to 10 credits.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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MUA 512 - French Horn (1 or 2 credits)
Individual lessons on the French horn. May be repeated for up to 10 credits.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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MUA 513 - Trumpet (1 or 2 credits)
Individual lessons on the trumpet. May be repeated for up to 10 credits.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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MUA 514 - Trombone (1 or 2 credits)
Individual lessons on the trombone. May be repeated for up to 10 credits.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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MUA 515 - Tuba (1 or 2 credits)
Individual lessons on the tuba. May be repeated for up to 10 credits.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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MUA 516 - Timpani (1 or 2 credits)
Individual lessons on the timpani. May be repeated for up to 10 credits.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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MUA 517 - Percussion (1 or 2 credits)
Individual lessons on percussion. May be repeated for up to 10 credits.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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MUA 518 - Harp (1 or 2 credits)
Individual lessons on the harp. May be repeated for up to 10 credits.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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MUA 519 - Guitar (Classical) (1 or 2 credits)
Individual lessons on the classical guitar. May be repeated for up to 10 credits.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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MUA 524 - Saxophone (1 or 2 credits)
Individual lessons on the saxophone. May be repeated for up to 10 credits.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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MUA 525 - World Percussion (1 or 2 credits)
May be repeated. Student must have permission of instructor.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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MUA 526 - Guqin (1 or 2 credits)
Individual lessons on the guqin. May be repeated for up to 16 credits.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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MUA 530 - Piano (Jazz) (1 or 2 credits)
Individual lessons on the piano (jazz). May be repeated for up to 10 credits.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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MUA 531 - Guitar (Jazz) (1 or 2 credits)
Individual lessons on the guitar (jazz). May be repeated for up to 10 credits.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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MUA 532 - Trumpet (Jazz) (1 or 2 credits)
Individual lessons on the trumpet (jazz). May be repeated for up to 10 credits.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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MUA 533 - Saxophone (Jazz) (1 or 2 credits)
Individual lessons on the saxophone (jazz). May be repeated for up to 10 credits.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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MUA 534 - Percussion (Jazz) (1 or 2 credits)
Individual lessons on percussion (jazz). May be repeated for up to 10 credits.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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MUA 535 - Double Bass (Jazz) (1 or 2 credits)
Individual lessons on double bass (jazz). May be repeated for up to 10 credits.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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MUA 536 - Euphonium (1 to 4 credits)
Individual lessons on the euphonium. May be repeated for up to 10 credits.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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MUA 540 - Applied Piano (Performance Certificate)
Individual lessons in piano. May be repeated.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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MUA 549 - Applied Study in a Secondary Area (1 or 2 credits)
Applied study in a secondary instrument or voice. No final jury required. May be repeated for a maximum of 20 credits.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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MUA 575 - Accompanying
Experience in piano accompaniment of vocal and instrumental solo and/or ensembles. May be repeated for credit up to 8 times.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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MUA 595 - Graduate Recital
A concert or recital demonstrating the candidate’s creative and artistic strengths. Credit will be awarded only upon approval of a specially-appointed jury committee.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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MUA 695 - Master’s Recital
A concert or recital demonstrating the candidate’s creative and artistic strengths. Credit will be awarded only upon approval of a specially-appointed jury committee.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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MUE 501 - University Chorus (0 or 1)
Performance of the large choral masterpieces from all music periods. One of the following activities or duties will also be assigned: a musicological study of the work performed, section leader, section rehearsal assistant, assistant conductor, or ensemble manager.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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MUE 504 - Oakland Chorale (0 or 1)
Performance of a wide range of choral chamber repertoire from Renaissance to the present. May be repeated for credit. One of the following activities or duties will also be assigned: a musicological study of the work performed, section leader, section rehearsal assistant, assistant conductor, or ensemble manager. Membership by audition.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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MUE 515 - Oakland Jazz Singers (0 or 1)
Ensemble performance of complex jazz works. Development of jazz style and blend, scat-singing, solo production and microphone technique. One of the following activities or duties will also be assigned: a musicological study of the work performed, section leader, section rehearsal assistant, assistant conductor, or ensemble manager. Membership by audition.
Prerequisite(s): Student must meet prerequisite (MUS 550).
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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MUE 519 - University Chamber Orchestra (1 credit)
Performance of chamber orchestra repertoire. Membership by audition. Can be repeated 8 times.
Prerequisite(s): Student must have permission of instructor.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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MUE 520 - Oakland Symphony (0 or 1)
Orchestral performance of repertoire from the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries. Several concerts per year, on and off campus. Accompaniments for solo concertos and university choral groups. At least one of the following activities or duties will be assigned: a musicological study of the work performed, section leader, section rehearsal assistant, assistant conductor, or ensemble manager. Graded Satisfactory/ Unsatisfactory. Membership by audition.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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MUE 531 - Symphonic Band (0 or 1)
An ensemble of wind instruments performing standard concert band literature. One of the following activities or duties will also be assigned: a musicological study of the work performed, section leader, section rehearsal assistant, assistant conductor, or ensemble manager. Membership by audition.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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MUE 535 - Brass Band (0 or 1)
An ensemble of brass and percussion instruments performing standard brass band literature.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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MUE 540 - Oakland University Jazz Band (0 or 1)
A big band jazz ensemble performing traditional and contemporary jazz literature. Experience will be gained in ensemble and improvisational performance . One of the following activities or duties will also be assigned: a musicological study of the work performed, section leader, section rehearsal assistant, assistant conductor, or ensemble manager. Membership by audition.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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MUE 541 - Jazz Improvisation Combos (0 or 1)
A performance-based ensemble environment designed to provide the student with jazz improvisational understanding and skills. Study and performance of traditional and progressive instrumental and vocal repertoire.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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MUE 545 - African Ensemble (0 or 1)
Study and performance of drumming and xylophone traditions as related to African oral culture using authentic Ghanaian and Ugandan instruments.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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MUE 546 - Steel Band (0 or 1 credit)
Study and performance of various Trinidadian and Caribbean styles using handcrafted steel drums.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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MUE 548 - World Percussion Ensemble (0 or 1)
Advanced study and performance of world percussion traditions.
Prerequisite(s): Student must have permission of the instructor.
Recommended prerequisite(s): MUE 345 or MUE 545 and MUE 346 or MUE 546
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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MUE 550 - Opera Workshop (0 or 1)
Study and experience in various forms of operatic music theatre.
Prerequisite(s): Student must have permission of instructor.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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MUE 551 - Musical Theatre Workshop (0 or 1)
Performance and study of repertory of the musical theatre.
Prerequisite(s): Student must have permission of instructor.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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MUE 555 - Opera (1 or 2 credits)
Production and performance of a full-scale opera. Cast by audition. Can be repeated 8 times.
Prerequisite(s): Student must have permission of instructor.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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MUE 565 - Contemporary Music Ensemble (0 or 1)
Study and performance of recent music, focusing on newly composed music, alternative repertoire, and non-jazz improvisation.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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MUE 575 - Piano Ensemble (0 or 1)
Class instruction in performance and repertory of multiple keyboard literature.
Prerequisite(s): Student must have permission of instructor.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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MUE 580 - Chamber Music
Preparation for public concert under the supervision of a chamber music coach. May be repeated for up to 4 credits.
Prerequisite(s): Student must have permission of department.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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MUT 530 - Graduate Seminar in Theory and Analysis (4 credits)
A comprehensive review of advanced harmony and a survey of analytical techniques with their applications to styles and forms.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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MUT 534 - Analysis of Music for Teaching (2 credits)
A perusal of analytical techniques that can be applied to music in support of teaching.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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MUT 535 - Analytical Techniques in Tonal Music (2 credits)
In-depth analysis of common-practice repertoire through multiple techniques, including the study of both pitch and rhythm.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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MUT 536 - Analysis of post-1900 Music (2 credits)
Analytical techniques for music of the twentieth and twenty-first centuries.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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MUT 537 - Theories of Rhythm and Meter (2 credits)
Theories of rhythm and meter in music from the common-practice era and twentieth century.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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MUT 540 - Composition (2 or 4 credits)
Private and group lessons in composition and composition laboratory: technique and individual style are emphasized. May be repeated for up to 10 credits.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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MUT 550 - Composition Seminar (2 credits)
Critical assessment and discovery of idioms and concert literature in modern times.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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MUS 500 - Introduction to Graduate Study in Music (2 credits)
Provides a foundation in library and Internet usage and a review of resources and approaches to enable students to prepare for graduate courses in music theory and history. Offered every other spring and fall.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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MUS 511 - Diction for Singers I (2 credits)
Techniques for pronouncing foreign languages in singing. Focus on International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA), English, Italian, and Latin.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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MUS 512 - Diction for Singers II (2 credits)
Techniques for pronouncing foreign languages in singing. Focus on International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA), French, and German.
Prerequisite(s): Student must meet the prerequisite (MUS 511).
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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MUS 521 - Seminar in Medieval and Renaissance Music (2 credits)
Study of topics in Medieval and Renaissance music with emphasis on current musicological research. Can be repeated for credit.
Prerequisite(s): Student must meet the prerequisite (MUS 500) or have permission of instructor.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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MUS 522 - Seminar in Baroque and Classical Music (2 credits)
Study of topics in Baroque and Classical music with emphasis on current musicological research. Can be repeated for credit.
Prerequisite(s): Student must meet the prerequisite (MUS 500) or have permission of instructor.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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MUS 523 - Seminar in Music from 1800 to Present (2 credits)
Study in topics in music for 1800 to the present with emphasis on current musicological research. Can be repeated for credit.
Prerequisite(s): Student must meet the prerequisite (MUS 500) or have permission of instructor.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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MUS 524 - History of Musical Theatre (2 credits)
Survey and analysis of styles and technical aspects of Broadway and musical theatre.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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MUS 527 - American Music (2 credits)
Topics in American Music from about 1900 to the present. Case studies are examined in depth, with emphasis on cultural and historical significance, and the relevance of each case to music in our time.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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MUS 531 - Historical and Philosophical Foundations of Music Education (4 credits)
Philosophical bases of learning and musical learning, their roots, historical contexts, assumptions and implications for education and music education practice.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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