Biology - Major in Biology Program

Required courses:
ACT 131 Fundamentals of Accounting and Financial Statement Analysis

This course will provide students with an introduction to the fundamentals of the accounting system, basic financial statements, and SEC filings. You will learn how transactions get recorded in a business' financial records and become familiar with the concept of footnote disclosures. You will evaluate and analyze how financial statements are used by stakeholders and how information contained therein in collected. Students are not permitted to take ACT 131 if they have previously completed ACT 151 with a C- or better. 3 credits.

ACT 231 Managerial Accounting

Cost-volume-profit relationships, cost analysis, business segment contribution, profit planning and budgeting as a basis for managerial decision-making. Prerequisite: ACT 131 or ACT 151, with a minimum grade of C- or better. 3 credits.

BUS 285 Organizational Communications

This course equips students with essential skills for effective communication and critical thinking in professional settings, focusing on developing writing, speaking, and listening skills for business management. Students will learn to express themselves clearly and persuasively, both orally and in writing. The curriculum emphasizes crafting content tailored to specific purposes and audiences, understanding communication processes, and applying critical thinking and ethical considerations in today's digital workplace. Practical training includes delivering oral presentations, using effective listening techniques, and building writing skills focusing on style, mechanics, organization, and content. Additionally, students will develop information literacy skills, enabling them to compose well-researched reports using appropriate documentation formats and perform professionally in speech, writing, and interpersonal communication within global and diverse work environments. Fulfills requirement: Critical Thinking through Writing. Prerequisite: ENG 111/112 or FYE 111/112. Majors in accounting and business administration majors need a cumulative GPA of 2.00 or greater in all foundation courses completed to date. 3 credits.

IDS 199
MBS 272
MBS 371
MBS 373
MSC 087 Student Recital

Students perform a short solo selection (less than 10 minutes) on an "LVC Students in Recital" program. Fulfills a graduation requirement for all music majors. Graded pass/fail. This course may be repeated for credit as topic changes. 0 credits.

MSC 089 Voice Proficiency

Voice proficiency achieved as determined by the Music Department. Graded pass/fail. 0 credits.

MSC 115 Music Theory I

A study of the rudiments of music and their notation. Harmonization of melodies and basses with fundamental triads. Aspects of form and analysis. Music core course. Prerequisite: MSC 101 and MSC 121 with a C- or better, or permission of the instructor. 2 credits.

MSC 116 Music Theory II

A study of diatonic tonal harmony, including all triads and seventh chords, nonharmonic material and elementary modulation. Aspects of form and analysis. Music core course. Prerequisite: MSC 115 with a C- or better, or permission of the instructor. 2 credits.

MSC 117 Aural Skills I

The singing and aural recognition of music fundamentals, with emphasis on tonal pitch patterns and rhythmic patterns, and including intervals, scales, and triads. Music core course. Prerequisite: MSC 101 and MSC 121 with a C- or better, or permission of the instructor. 2 credits.

MSC 118 Aural Skills II

A continuation of MSC 117, with emphasis on singing and aural recognition of more complex pitch and rhythmic relationships, common diatonic harmonic patterns and clef reading. Music core course. Prerequisite: MSC 115 and MSC 117 with a C- or better, or permission of the instructor. 2 credits.

MSC 201 The Roots of American Music

One of the central concerns of this course is the ability of music to represent American identity. Of particular interest are the historic contributions of minority peoples, particularly African Americans, to the rich diversity of musical styles in the United States. This course considers the importance of geographic and ethnic origins of a particular musical style as well as the consequences of a market-driven music industry, which historically has privileged some groups over others. Fulfills requirement: Human Diversity. Prerequisite: MSC 101 or 115 or permission of the instructor. 3 credits.

MSC 206 In the Groove: 100 Years of Recorded Music

An in depth analysis of the seminal recordings of the music industry. Milestone records representing the art of recorded music will be studied from conception to marketing. Examples of such recordings include Sgt. Pepper, Dark Side of the Moon, OK Computer, Band on the Run, and more. The goal is to discover why and how the records studied have become the high art of the music industry. Fulfills requirement: Intercultural Competence. 3 credits.

Two from the following Music History courses:
MSC 202 World Musics

A general introduction to musical styles, compositional practices, and aesthetics of specific people groups within the Americas, Asia, and Africa. It discusses traditional, popular, and art music styles, and presents music intimately tied to value systems and social practice. Fulfills requirement: Human Diversity. 3 credits.

MSC 219 Jazz History - From Origins to Modern Expression

This comprehensive course explores the evolution of jazz music from its origins to its diverse contemporary forms. Through a blend of lectures, discussions, listening sessions, and analysis of key musicians and compositions, students will gain an in-depth understanding of the historical, cultural, and artistic developments that have shaped jazz over the years. Prerequisites: MSC 115, MSC 116 and MSC 215. 3 credits.

MSC 241 Introduction to Music History

This course approaches music as part of human experience globally. It focuses on selected examples of music-making and communication networks across diverse cultures and time periods. As students learn this content, they practice music history methods by creating music history research questions, investigating them, and presenting their findings. Fulfills requirement: Human Diversity,Social Scientific Inquiry. Prerequisite: MSC 101, 115, or permission of the instructor. 3 credits.

MSC 242 History of Western Art Music, 1730-1950

A survey course in the history of Western art music with emphasis on the common practice period, which is music that is performed today in concert and opera. The course teaches key characteristics of music from the late Baroque, Classic, Romantic, and early 20th-Century time periods. The composers covered are from Western Europe and the United States. This course is required of students in the BS in Music Education degree program and fulfills a music history elective for students in the BA in Music and BM in Music Production programs. Fulfills requirement: Humanistic Perspectives. Prerequisite: MSC 101, MSC 115, or permission of the instructor. 3 credits.

MSC 343 20th Century Art Music

An advanced course in music history. Beginning with late-19th-century musical developments, the course continues chronologically through the 20th century. Designed for music majors and interested non-majors who read music well. Fulfills requirement: Critical Thinking through Writing. Prerequisite: MSC 115 or permission of the instructor. 3 credits.

Four semesters of:
IDS 179

Eight semesters of each of the following:
MSC 099 Recital Attendance

Designed for music majors and minors and graded on a satisfactory/unsatisfactory basis. Music core course. Graded pass/fail. May be repeated. 0 credits.

Individual Instruction (MUI)

Music Ensembles (MUE)

One of the following:
ECN 101 Principles of Microeconomics

The course examines how individuals and firms make choices within the institution of free-market capitalism. Individuals decide how much of their time to spend working and what to buy with the earnings of their labor. Firms decide how much to produce and in some cases what price to charge for their goods. Together these choices determine what is produced, how it is produced, and for whom it is produced in our economic system. Fulfills requirement: Quantitative Reasoning,Social Scientific Inquiry. 3 credits.

ECN 102 Principles of Macroeconomics

This course extends the study of consumer and producer choices to discover how they affect the nation's economy. Macroeconomics deals with the economy as a whole as measured by the key variables of inflation, unemployment, and economic growth. Emphasis is on both Keynesian and classical theories and how they predict what monetary and fiscal policies can be used to affect these variables and reach national economic goals. Fulfills requirement: Quantitative Reasoning,Social Scientific Inquiry. 3 credits.

One of the following:
BUS 230 Principles of Management

This course is designed to enhance student understanding of the foundational principles of management. The classroom learning process will consist of discussion, case studies, group projects, and analysis of current management writing. We will use the text, journal articles, and internet materials throughout the semester. Interactive class discussion is a cornerstone of the class and students are expected to be prepared to discuss the assigned material. Prerequisite: BUS 130. Accounting and business administration majors must have a cumulative GPA of 2.000 or greater in all foundation courses completed to date. 3 credits.

DCOM 262

One of the following:
DCOM 465
MKT 240 Principles of Marketing

An overview of marketing from the management perspective. Topics include marketing strategies, marketing research, consumer behavior, selecting target markets, developing, pricing, distributing and promoting products and services and non-profit marketing. (This course is a new version of previous listing BUS 340.) Fulfills requirement: Social Scientific Inquiry. Prerequisite: BUS 130. 3 credits.

One of the following:
BUS 371 Business Law I

Elementary principles of law relating to the field of business. The course covers contracts, government regulation of business, consumer protection, bankruptcy, personal property, real estate, bailments, insurance and estates. 3 credits.

DCOM 311

At least 3 credits of:
MBS 400

Students must pass MSC-088 Piano Proficiency with a C- or higher, or take the following:
MSC 150 Class Piano Instruction I

First course in the sequence designed for music majors with minimal piano skills in preparing for piano proficiency. 1 credit.

MSC 151 Class Piano Instruction II

Second course in the sequence designed for music majors in preparing for piano proficiency. Prerequisite: MSC 150 with a minimum of C- or better, or permission of the instructor. 1 credit.

Students will enroll in private study on their Principal Performance Medium (PPM) during each fall and spring semester. Additional requirements for music majors can be found in the Department of Music Student Handbook.