2004-2006 Catalog - Iowa Lakes Community College

Course Descriptionsanalysis and advanced theory are included. Prerequisite: firstsemester of program.MM129C Motorcycle Engines Two- and Four-Stroke Lab,2 cr.Engine disassembly, reassembly, operation of various motorcycleand ATV engines. Includes adjustment and testing of engines.Prerequisite: first semester of program. Co-requisite: MM128C.MM133C Motorcycle Electrical Systems, 3 cr.Principles of construction and operation of various componentsin the electrical systems of a motorcycle, such as charging andstarting systems, along with accessories used in the motorcycleindustry. Testing, troubleshooting, disassembly/assembly andinstallation of electrical components will be covered. Lectureand laboratory. Prerequite: first two semesters of program.MM136C Motorcycle Drive Systems, 3 cr.Theory and operation of motorcycle drive trains. Clutches,transmission, shaft and chain/belt drive systems are covered.Includes disassembly/reassembly troubleshooting, inspection,failure analysis, adjustment and repair procedures. Lecture andlaboratory. Prerequisite: first two semesters of program.MM139C Motorcycle Fuel Systems, 3 cr.Motorcycle fuel systems including carburetion, fuel injectionand oil injection. Troubleshooting, testing, adjustments anddisassembly/reassembly are covered. Proper servicesprocedures are discussed, demonstrated and practiced. Lectureand laboratory. Prerequisite: first two semesters of program.MM226C Motorcycle Internship II, 2 cr.On-the-job experience at a motorcycle repair facility as atechnician, part and service person, or salesperson. The studentis evaluated by the job supervisor and the instructor.Prerequisite: completion of first year of the program.Music: Music Theory, Appreciation, Historyand EducationMU103A Music Appreciation, 3 cr.Studies the elements and history of music with concentration oncritical listening skills. Includes a review of music history; styles;genres; form and content; schools of composers; and social andhistorical events of the past and present that influence musicselections.MU105A Music History II to 1750, 3 cr.A survey of Western music. Emphasis on the compositional andstylistic evolution of Western music as evidenced in the works ofselected pivotal composers.MU111A Ear Training and Sightsinging I, 1 cr.Introduces the solfeggio system of music reading. Both tonal andrhythmic patterns are included in the sight reading exercises aswell as principles of key relationships, intervals and triads.MU113A Music Theory I, 3 cr.Studies the fundamental principles of traditional theory includingmelody, rhythm and harmony. Key signatures, intervals and triadsare also included. This is an entry level course for music majors.MU115A Jazz Improvisation I, 1 cr.MU121A Ear Training and Sightsinging II, 1 cr.Continuation of principles of key relationships, intervals, triadsand improvement of sight reading musical notation. All aspectsof rhythmic and melodic structure are studied and practiced.MU123A Music Theory II, 3 cr.Continuation of MU113A which includes diatonic material,cadences, chord progression, inversions, chord spelling and partwriting.MU125A Jazz Improvisation II, 1 cr.Continuation of MU115A.MU133A World Music, 3 cr.Explores themes, forms and composition of music within culturalcontexts. Studies music from international and historicalperspectives. Develops and refines listening skills using diversetraditional and contemporary musical selections.MU152A High Brass Methods, 2 cr.Theory and methods of high brass instruments.MU162A Low Brass Methods, 2 cr.The pedagogy relevant to the elementary, beginning andintermediate student/musician studying the low brassinstruments (trombone, baritone horn, tuba).MU165A Class Voice, 1 cr.A course for beginning singers or students who have notpreviously studied voice. Students will learn the elementary skillsused in good singing.MU185A Musical Play Production, 1 cr.Production of a musical play. Special attention will be givento singing, acting, set work, props, sound reinforcement andlighting. Open auditions.MU201A Music Theory III, 3 cr.Continuation of MU123A including the study of advanced triadicstructure and synthetic scales. Emphasis on analysis.MU207A Beginning Piano Class, 1 cr.Instruction on piano keyboard in a classroom setting. No previousstudy is required for enrollment in this entry-level course. Pianosare provided for practice and performance.MU208A Piano Class II, 1 cr.Continued from Beginning Piano Class. Instruction on pianokeyboard in a classroom setting. Pianos are provided for practiceand performance.MU211A Ear Training and Sightsinging III, 1 cr.Continuation of principles of key relationships, intervals, triadsand improvement of sight reading musical notation. All aspectsof rhythmic and melodic structure are studied and practiced.Prerequisite: MU121A.MU213A Jazz History and Appreciation, 3 cr.Studies the elements and history of jazz music with concentrationon critical listening skills. Includes a review of jazz history, styles,genres, form and content, composers, and social and historicalevents of the past and present that influence music selections.MU221A Ear Training and Sightsinging IV, 1 cr.Continuation of principles of key relationships, intervals, triadsand improvement of sight reading musical notation. All aspects72