MATH 2431 CALCULUS I (4)

Prerequisite: MATH 1113 with a “C” or better or placement by examination.

This course includes the study of the derivative and its applications, limits and continuity, antidifferentiation, the definite integral, and the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus. Algebraic, trigonometric, exponential, and logarithmic functions are studied.

MATH 2432 - CALCULUS II (4)

Prerequisite: MATH 2431 with a “C” or better.

This course includes the study of techniques of integration, applications of the definite integral, an introduction to differential equations, polar graphs, and power series.

MATH 2633 - CALCULUS III (4)

Prerequisite: MATH 2432 with a “C” or better.

This course includes the study of vectors, solid analytical geometry, partial derivatives, multiple integrals, line integrals, and applications.

MATH 2641 - LINEAR ALGEBRA (3)

Prerequisite or Co-requisite: MATH 2432.

This course is designed to introduce the student to the basic notions of linear algebra. Topics include matrices, systems of linear equations, vector spaces, inner products, bases, linear transformations, eigenvalues, and eigenvectors.

MATH 2652 - ORDINARY DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS (4)

Prerequisite or Co-requisite: MATH 2633.

This course is an introduction to the basic ideas of ordinary differential equations. Topics include linear differential equations, series solutions, simple non-linear equations, Laplace transforms, systems of differential equations, numerical methods, and applications.

Music (MUSC)

Music Majors Advisement Alert: Because of the sequential nature of many of the Fine Arts courses, students must meet during their first semester at Georgia Perimeter College with a Fine Arts advisor on the Clarkston Campus to plan their course of study. Fine Arts majors need to start their major area course in their first semester in order to complete the two-year sequence.

The Music Program of the college is designed to meet freshman and sophomore music requirements established by most schools for students wishing to make music a career. Students who complete the recommended transfer music curriculum will be prepared to enter as juniors and meet the lower-division requirements for music majors at most four-year institutions. In addition, the Music Program strives to provide to all students of the college the opportunity to develop their musical knowledge and performance skills through a well-rounded program of course and performance ensemble offerings.

All courses listed below are open to any student who meets the prerequisites. In all sequential course offerings in the Music Program, a student must make a grade of “C” or better in each course before registering for the next course in the sequence. Note courses marked with * next to their title. This * indicates the course is not required for the associate’s degree at the college, but this course will be required in order to transfer to most four-year institutions at the junior level.

Music Theory Placement Examination

Every student registering for MUSC 1611 for the first time who has not completed MUSC 1708 will be given the Music Theory Placement Examination to ensure that he or she begins in the course best suited to background and prior study. In addition, upon request by the student, the Music Theory Placement Examination may be given for the purpose of exempting specified music theory courses. Passing the examination allows the student to enroll in the next sequential course, but no credit is given for exempted courses.

Arrangement and Scheduling of Music Courses

Students who desire to become professional musicians and are accepted as music majors must begin their musical studies the first semester they enroll. Because the music curriculum must continue throughout an entire four-year college program, it is necessary that general education courses be met over the four-year period instead of during the first two years, as is the usual procedure. Students whose program of study is music are strongly urged to consult a music advisor prior to each semester of registration to ensure they register for the necessary courses to complete the associate’s degree program in two years.

Area of Concentration

The first two years of musical study are basically the same for all areas of concentration. Therefore, by fulfilling these course requirements and recommendations, students will be prepared to enter any area of specialization beginning the junior year. Students planning to work toward a Bachelor of Music degree in applied music (performance) should contact the Fine Arts Department Chair for special advising and arrangement of a special entrance audition.

MUSC 1301 - MUSIC APPRECIATION (3)

This course is designed for students who wish to deepen their enjoyment of music through better understanding. A study of the evolution of musical style as revealed in the major compositions of representative composers of each major period is offered. No prior knowledge of music is required. This course is not intended for music majors.

MUSC 1301H - MUSIC APPRECIATION (HONORS) (3)

Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Honors Program. This course is MUSC 1301 for Honors students.

MUSC 1303 - UNDERSTANDING JAZZ (3)

This course is designed for students who wish to broaden their knowledge of American Jazz music. It comprises a study of the evolution of Jazz music as revealed in the compositions and performances of representative musicians of the Jazz idiom. No prior knowledge of music or Jazz is required.

MUSC 1607 - CONCERT ATTENDANCE (0)

Students registering for any of the Music Theory courses must concurrently register for MUSC 1607 until four semesters of MUSC 1607 have been satisfactorily completed. To complete the course satisfactorily, the student must attend ten approved concerts during the semester in which the course is taken; of these, six must be events sponsored by the college’s Fine Arts Department, except in the instances that will present a severe hardship, in which cases the department chairperson may approve suitable substitutes. Students may receive only one concert credit for a concert in which they are performing that semester.

MUSC 1611 - MUSIC THEORY I (2)

Prerequisite: MUSC 1708 or successful performance on the Music Theory Placement Examination. Co-requisites: MUSC 1621 and MUSC 1607.

This is the first of a four-semester sequence of courses intended to introduce the student to the principles of music through visual analysis and parallel keyboard harmony skills. Topics covered include rudiments of notation, intervals, basic elements of meter and rhythm, major and minor scales and key signatures, diatonic triads and seventh chords in major and minor keys, the introduction to principles of voice leading, harmonic progression, figured bass, and cadences, with the analysis of simple piano works and chorale examples.

MUSC 1612 - MUSIC THEORY II (2)

Prerequisite: MUSC 1611 with a “C” or better. Co-requisites: MUSC 1622 and MUSC 1607.

This course is a continuation of MUSC 1611. Topics covered include non-chord tones, first and second inversion of triads, intermediate voice leading and harmonization using diatonic seventh chords and non- chord tones, with the introduction of basic formal (phrase and period structure) analysis of binary and ternary forms in simple piano works and chorale examples. Keyboard harmony skills parallel these topics.