MATC 2023-24 Catalog

MUSIC – NRSAD

DEGREE/DIPLOMA/CERTIFICATE COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

as contemporary popular American genres. Composers studied include Pope Gregory, Bach, Mozart, Beethoven, Brahms, Debussy, Copland, Gershwin and Joplin. This course is lecture and guided listening with analysis and discussion. Students will be required to attend concerts, listen to music and write reports. MUSIC-206 Credits:3 History of Rock Music This course provides students with a survey of popular American music of the 20th century tracing the development, evolution and maturation of musical styles, techniques and compositions. Development of analytical listening skills is a course focus. MUSIC-207 Credits:3 Jazz History This course will focus principally on America’s indigenous music — jazz. Course will explore the development of this music over the last 150+ years to present. Course will explore musical, multicultural and historic perspectives, tracing the evolution of the music. Selective listening as well as analysis of rhythmic, melodic, harmonic and form structures will be a course focus. Open elective to all majors. MUSIC-210 Credits:3 World Music Sound and Structure An insightful introduction to major musical traditions of the world. This course will focus on musical sound and structure in the musical genre of sub-Saharan Africa, India, Japan, Latin America and Ireland. NRSAD – Associate Degree Nursing (Department 543) NRSAD-101 Nursing Fundamentals This course focuses on basic nursing concepts to provide evidence-based care to diverse patient populations across the lifespan. Current and historical issues impacting nursing will be explored within the scope of nursing practice. The nursing process will be introduced as a framework for organizing the care of patients. Prerequisite(s): Must be admitted to the Registered Nursing program (10-543-1) or the LPN-RN Progression program (10-543-1.21.P). NRSAD-102 Credits:3 Nursing Skills This course focuses on development of evidence-based clinical skills and physical assessment across the lifespan. Content includes mathematical calculations and conversions related to clinical skills. In addition the course includes techniques related to obtaining a health history and basic physical assessment skills using a body systems approach. Prerequisite(s): Must be admitted to the Registered Nursing program (10-543-1) or the LPN-RN Progression program (10-543-1.21.P). Credits:2

MUSIC-189

Credits:1

NRSAD-103

Credits:2

VoiceLab1 Students learn basic vocal techniques and improve their singing ability through solo singing. MUSIC-190 Credits:1 Choir1 Students develop vocal skills, learn basic note reading techniques and learn how to sing in harmony with others in a choral group that sings a variety of vocal styles such as gospel, jazz, classical and pop. Choir 1 is open to all MATC students and especially to anyone who would enjoy choral singing. MUSIC-191 Credits:3 Performance Techniques 1 Students will develop their performance abilities on their particular instrument(s). Solos or ensembles will be formed from the class. Students will learn through lecture, coaching, interactive discussion, preparing selections for performance and performing music and non-music presentations. The class will emphasize learning to prepare adequately for successful performances, working successfully with other musicians, developing ensembles, musical arranging, improving personal technical and musical abilities, proper performance etiquette, professional work ethic and attitude, andre fi ning playing in various styles. Prerequisite(s): Complete MUSIC-163. MUSIC-192 Credits:3 Performance Techniques 2 A continuation of MUSIC-191. Prerequisite(s): Complete MUSIC-191. MUSIC-193 Credits:1 VoiceLab2 Students continue to develop good vocal techniques through solo singing, and develop skills in sight singing. Prerequisite(s): Complete MUSIC-189. MUSIC-194 Credits:1 Honors Ensemble An advanced performance group created by audition or faculty appointment. This group serves as the fl agship performance group representing the department and school in various venues, and as a recording group producing CDs in collaboration with music business and recording students. With guidance from the instructor, members of the class are responsible for choosing repertoire, arranging materials, rehearsing, memorizing and performing a minimum of three department concerts per semester. Prerequisite(s): Complete MUSIC-192. MUSIC-205 Credits:3 Music Appreciation This course introduces music elements such as rhythm, melody, harmony, texture in vocal and instrumentals forms to analyze and appreciate music from the 1400s to present including historical musical periods as well

Nursing Pharmacology This course introduces the principles of pharmacology, including drug classi fi cations and their e ff ects on the body. Emphasis is on the use of the components of the nursing process when administering medications. Prerequisite(s): Must be admitted to the Registered Nursing program (10-543-1) or the LPN-RN Progression program (10-543-1.21.P). NRSAD-104 Credits:2 Nursing: Introduction to Nursing Practice This introductory clinical course emphasizes basic nursing skills and application of the nursing process in meeting the needs of diverse clients across the lifespan. Emphasis is placed on performing basic nursing skills, the formation of nurse-client relationships, communication, data collection, documentation, and medication administration. Prerequisite(s): Must be admitted to the Registered Nursing program (10-543-1) or the LPN-RN Progression program (10-543 1.21.P). Completion of or currently enrolled in NRSAD-101 NRSAD-102 and NRSAD-103. NRSAD-105 Credits:3 Nursing Health Alterations This course elaborates upon the basic concepts of health and illness as presented in Nursing Fundamentals. It applies theories of nursing in the care of patients through the lifespan, utilizing problem solving and critical thinking. This course will provide an opportunity to study conditions a ff ectingdi ff erentbody systems and apply evidence-based nursing interventions. It will also introduce concepts of leadership and management. Prerequisite(s): Complete NRSAD-101, NRSAD-102, NRSAD-103 and NRSAD-104. Must be admitted to the Registered Nursing program (10-543-1) or the LPN-RN Progression program (10-543-1.21.P). NRSAD-106 Credits:3 Nursing Health Promotion This course focuses on topics related to health promotion for individuals and families throughout the lifespan. We will cover nursing care of the developing family, which includes reproductive issues, pregnancy, labor and delivery, postpartum, the newborn, and the child. Recognizing the spectrum of healthy families we will discern patterns associated with adaptive and maladaptive behaviors applying mental health principles. An emphasis is placed on teaching and supporting healthy lifestyle choices for individuals of all ages. Nutrition, exercise, stress management, empowerment, and risk reduction practices are highlighted. Study of the family will cover dynamics, functions, discipline styles, and stages of development. Prerequisite(s): Complete NRSAD-101, NRSAD-102, NRSAD-103 and NRSAD-104. Must be admitted to the Registered Nursing program (10-543-1) or the LPN-RN Progression proram (10-543-1.21.P).

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