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PROGRAMS / COURSE DESCRIPTION
MUSIC
by the Transfer Center in Building 55 or make an
appointment with a counselor if you have questions.
• California State University, San Bernardino
Music major
• University of California, Riverside
Music major
MUSIC COURSES
MUSC 100 INTRODUCTION TO MUSIC
Units: 3.0 - 48-54 hours lecture. CSU, UC. (No
prerequisite)
This course is a general introduction to the art of music,
its nature, history, materials and vocabulary. The course
examines the historical and contemporary value of
music to the individual and society. Consideration will
also be given to structural organizations of music
composition and the characteristic styles of historical
periods and important individuals.
MUSC 101 FUNDAMENTAL OF MUSIC
Units: 3.0 - 48-54 hours laboratory. CSU, UC. (No
prerequisite)
A beginning study of the basic elements of music,
including pitch and rhythm recognition, key signatures,
intervals, time signatures, and major and minor scales
and simple triads. Useful to those wishing to learn to
sight read or play an instrument, and for those who wish
to write music.
MUSC 102 MUSIC THEORY DIATONIC PRACTICE,
PART I
Units: 3.0 - 32-36 hours lecture and 48-54 hours
laboratory. CSU, UC. (Prerequisite: MUSC 101 or
equivalent information as demonstrated by pretest.)
Comprehensive theory musicianship study centering on
basic four part diatonic harmonic practices. Use of triads
in root position in all major and minor modes, principles
of voice leading including doubling, spacing, voice
ranges, part crossings, basic harmonic progression, and
melodic construction. Emphasis on written and aural
analysis, and creative application of concepts to musical
composition. Stresses programmed instruction
supported by computer and electronic teaching aids in
an interactive classroom environment. Required for
those majoring in music and useful to those desiring to
write or arrange music for any purpose
MUSC 103 MUSIC THEORY DIATONIC PRACTICE,
PART II
Units: 3.0 - 32-36 hours lecture and 48-54 hours
laboratory. CSU, UC. (Prerequisite: MUSC 102 or
equivalent information as demonstrated by exam.)
Continuation of MUSC 102, comprehensive theory
musician-ship study centering on basic four­part
diatonic harmonic practices. Use of triads in all
positions, principles of voice leading, harmonic
progression, non-harmonic tones, and melodic
construction. Emphasis on written and aural analysis,
and creative application of concepts to musical and
electronic teaching aids in an interactive classroom/lab
environment. Required for those majoring in music and
useful to those desiring to write or arrange music for any
purpose.
MUSC 104 SIGHT SINGING LABORATORY, LEVEL I
Units: 1.0 - 32-36 hours lecture and 48-54 hours
laboratory. CSU, UC. (Prerequisite: MUSC 101 or
equivalent information as demonstrated by pretest.)
Self-paced, comprehensive, individualized training in
sight singing, developing mastery in rhythmic sight
reading and playing, pitch matching and matching
notation to inner hearing, and notating rhythmic and
melodic dictation. Drill and practice through computer
generated exercises using Music Lab software on the
student's own computer and practice and testing in the
college Music Computer Lab. Additional practice in
small group sessions as needed. Student will pass on
computer five quiz levels in each of eight skills to
receive credit for the appropriate course section. This
course is open to anyone desiring to learn basic
practical music reading skills; it is required of students
taking Music Theory 102.
MUSC 105 SIGHT SINGING/EAR TRAINING
LABORATORY, LEVEL II
Units: 1.0 - 48-54 hours laboratory. CSU, UC.
(Prerequisite: MUSC 104–C-net) (Pass/No Pass)
Self-paced, competency based, comprehensive
individualized training in sight singing, developing
mastery in rhythmic sight reading and playing, pitch
matching and matching notation to inner hearing, and
notating rhythmic and melodic dictation. Drill and
practice through computer generated exercises using
Music Lab software on the student’s own computer and
practice and testing in the college Music Computer Lab.
Additional practice in small group sessions as needed.
Student will pass five quiz levels in each of eight skills
on the computer to receive credit for the appropriate
course section. This course is open to anyone desiring
to learn basic practical music reading skills; it is required
of students taking Music Theory 103–C-net.
MUSC 110 ELEMENTARY PIANO
Units: 1.0 - 48-54 hours laboratory. CSU, UC. (UC credit
limitation). (No prerequisite)
This course offers practical keyboard facility, sight
reading, elementary improvisation and harmonization of
folk melodies, and performance of simple piano
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