MUSIC

Music

MUFHL, MUIVI, MUP, MUSM

Degrees:
A.A. Commercial Music, Audio Production Emphasis
A.A. Commercial Music, Music Business Management
Emphasis
A.A. Commercial Music, Performance Emphasis
A.A. Commercial Music, Songwriting/Arranging Emphasis
A.A. Music, General
AA-T - Music for Transfer (approval pending)

Division of Humanities and Fine Arts

Chris Iwata, Dean
Performing Arts Center 137
916-558-2551

Certificates of Achievement:
Commercial Music, Audio Production Emphasis
Commercial Music, Music Business Management Emphasis
Commercial Music, Performance Emphasis
Commercial Music, Songwriting/Arranging Emphasis

MUFHL Music Fundamentals/History and Literature

MUP Music Performance
MUIVI Instrumental/Voice Instruction
MUSM Specializations in Music

Commercial Music

Required Program

The Commercial Music option includes four areas of emphasis for

career preparation. They are Audio Production, Music Business Management, Performance, and Songwriting/Arranging.

Units

1st Semester:
MUSM 110 The Business of Music................................................... 3
MUFHL 309 Introduction to American Popular Music........................ 3
MUFHL 320 Exploring Music............................................................ 3
MUSM 342 Recording Studio Techniques (3).................................... 3

Audio Production Emphasis

Associate in Arts Degree
Certificate of Achievement

2nd Semester:
MUSM 344 Recording Studio Techniques......................................... 3
MUSM 356 Pro Tools 101, Introduction to Pro Tools....................... 1.5
MUSM 357 Pro Tools 110 Intermediate Pro Tools........................... 1.5

Program Information
This program is designed as introductory preparation for employment
as in audio engineering. Courses in the theory and practice of recording techniques are offered to give students a well-rounded foundation
to begin work and/or to pursue a four-year degree.

3rd Semester:
MUSM 350 Recording Studio Techniques......................................... 3
MUSM 354 Sound Recording Workshop........................................... 3

Career Opportunities
The Commercial Music, Audio Production A.A. Degree program provides students with training toward career paths as audio engineers in
professional recording studios, multi-media, and post-production audio
specialists in corporate audio-visual departments, and as owner/engineers in smaller demo production studios.

4th Semester:
MUSM 306 Live Sound Reinforcement.............................................. 3
MUSM 362 Mixing and Mastering Music Projects.............................. 3
MUSM 366 Pro Tools 201, Advanced Pro Tools (1.5)...................... 1.5
or MUSM 358 Pro Tools for Game Audio (1.5)
MUSM 367 Audio for Video Post Production................................... 1.5

Gainful Employment
For more information about program costs, graduation rates, median
debt of program graduates, and other important information regarding
gainful employment, please visit: [Link]

A minimum of 5.5 units from the following:..................................... 5.5

MUIVI 300 Beginning Instruments (1 - 2)
MUFHL 305 Music Appreciation (3)
MUFHL 481 Survey of Music History and Literature - Honors (3)
or MUFHL 310 Survey of Music History and Literature (3)
MUFHL 482 Survey of Music History and Literature - Honors (3)
or MUFHL 311 Survey of Music History and Literature (3)
MUFHL 315 Jazz History (3)
ET 320 Semiconductor Theory (5)
MUSM 330 Introduction to MIDI: Musical Instrument Digital
Interface (2.5)
MUSM 331 Intermediate MIDI: Musical Instrument Digital
Interface (2.5)
MUIVI 345 Beginning Piano (1 - 2)
MUSM 358 Pro Tools for Game Audio (1.5)
MUSM 366 Pro Tools 201, Advanced Pro Tools (1.5)

Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to:

demonstrate a basic knowledge of music recording equipment, and
various music recording workflows.
demonstrate a basic understanding of the processes involved in
recording music groups in the semi-professional or home recording
studio.
demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the skills needed to
conduct a professional music recording session.
demonstrate the ability to properly use the equipment found in
recording studios to achieve successful outcomes to a variety of
activities common to the music recording workflow.
demonstrate the ability to successfully complete projects in music
mixing and audio post-production using both analog and digital
platforms.

Total Units Required

38.5

Associate in Arts (A.A.) Degree

The Associate in Arts degree may be obtained upon completion of
required program, plus general education requirements, plus sufficient
electives to meet a 60-unit total. See SCC graduation requirements.
Certificate of Achievement
The Certificate of Achievement may be obtained by completion of the
required program with grades of C or better.

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Music Business Management Emphasis

Performance Emphasis

Program Information
This program is designed to prepare students for entry level positions in the music industry in the areas of artist management, music
publishing, talent agencies, concert promotion, and music distribution
and retail; also for students to effectively manage and organize selfproduced music projects.

Program Information
This program is designed to prepare students to perform in the styles
of popular music most often heard on radio, television, and live concert
venues.

Associate in Arts Degree

Certificate of Achievement

Associate in Arts Degree

Certificate of Achievement

Career Opportunities
Artist management and representation, independent recording labels,
music publishing and licensing, music legal services, music publicity
and public relations, concert promotion, music retail and distribution;
self-management, artist-owned recording labels, and do-it-yourself
music pursuits.

Gainful Employment
For more information about program costs, graduation rates, median
debt of program graduates, and other important information regarding
gainful employment, please visit: [Link]

Gainful Employment
For more information about program costs, graduation rates, median
debt of program graduates, and other important information regarding
gainful employment, please visit: [Link]

Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to:

demonstrate performance ability on a chosen instrument(s).
demonstrate knowledge of contemporary musical styles.
demonstrate basic knowledge of the audio recording process.
participate in a audio recording session as a performer.
demonstrate basic improvisational techniques.
design and implement a practice routine for maintaining and
improving performance skills.

Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to:

understand the structure and recent history of the U.S. music
industry.
demonstrate an understanding of key music industry concepts
including copyright, music publishing, ownership and licensing of
works, First Use, Fair Use, and Public Domain.
demonstrate knowledge of legal, accounting, and managerial
practices including recording artist agreements, recoupment,
royalties, advances, licensing, artist management, and
representation.
enumerate, explain and objectively evaluate methods of music
promotion including publicity, distribution, touring, downloads,
licensing, and do-it-yourself techniques.
create and/or generate outlines, schedules, budgets, and
promotional materials used in music management, marketing, and
business relations.
analyze and interpret the effects of technology on legal, artistic, and
financial aspects of the music industry.
Required Program

Required Program

MUFHL 320 Exploring Music............................................................ 3

MUFHL 309 Introduction to American Popular Music........................ 3
MUIVI 345 Beginning Piano........................................................... 1-2
MUFHL 400 Music Theory................................................................ 4
MUFHL 401 Music Theory................................................................ 4
MUSM 110 The Business of Music................................................... 3
MUSM 330 Introduction to MIDI: .................................................. 2.5
Musical Instrument Digital Interface
MUSM 331 Intermediate MIDI: ..................................................... 2.5
Musical Instrument Digital Interface
MUSM 342 Recording Studio Techniques......................................... 3
MUIVI 410 Applied Music................................................................. 1
MUIVI 380 Improvisation Workshop.................................................. 2
A minimum of 1 unit from the following:............................................ 1
MUP 315 Orchestra (1-2)
MUP 325 Jazz Band (1-2)
MUP 335 Concert Band (1)
MUP 340 Symphonic Band (2)
MUP 355 College Choir (1-2)
MUP 402 Vocal Ensemble I (1-2)
MUP 424 Commercial Music Ensemble (2)

Units

MUFHL 309 Introduction to American Popular Music........................ 3

MUSM 110 The Business of Music................................................... 3
MUSM 115 The Development and Management of an Independent
Record Label............................................................................... 3
MUSM 116 Legal Aspects Of The Music Industry.............................. 3
BUS 300 Introduction to Business..................................................... 3
MGMT 304 Introduction to Management Functions........................... 3

A minimum of 5 units from the following:........................................... 5

MUFHL 321 Basic Musicianship (3)
MUFHL 410, Advanced Music Theory (4)
MUFHL 411 Advanced Music Theory (4)
MUFHL 430 Commercial Harmony and Arranging (2)
MUFHL 431 Commercial Harmony and Arranging (2)
MUFHL 310 Survey of Music History and Literature (3)
MUFHL 311 Survey of Music History and Literature (3)
MUSM 344 Recording Studio Techniques (3)
MUSM 350 Recording Studio Techniques (3)
MUSM 320 Contemporary Songwriting (3)
MUSM 321 Contemporary Songwriting (3)
MUIVI 315 Voice Class (1-2)
MUIVI 325 Voice Class, Intermediate (1-2)
MUIVI 330 Advanced Voice (1-2)
MUIVI 355 Intermediate Piano (1-2)
MUIVI 356 Intermediate Piano (1-2)
MUIVI 365 Popular Piano Styles (1-2)

A minimum of 12 units from the following: ...................................... 12

Select at least one course from each group.
Business Management: ACCT 101, CISA 305, CISA 340,
GCOM 310, MGMT 308, TA 440
Retail Marketing: MKT 300, MKT 310, MKT 314
Communication Skills: COMM 302, COMM 343, MGMT 372,
PSYC 358
Total Units Required

30

Associate in Arts (A.A.) Degree

The Associate in Arts degree may be obtained upon completion of
required program, plus general education requirements, plus sufficient
electives to meet a 60-unit total. See SCC graduation requirements.
Certificate of Achievement
The Certificate of Achievement may be obtained by completion of the
required program with grades of C or better.

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Units

315

35-36

MUSIC

Career Opportunities
This program is for the student interested in being a performer of various styles of popular music live and recorded.

Associate in Arts (A.A.) Degree

The Associate in Arts degree may be obtained upon completion of
required program, plus general education requirements, plus sufficient
electives to meet a 60-unit total. See SCC graduation requirements.

MUSIC

Certificate of Achievement
The Certificate of Achievement may be obtained by completion of the
required program with grades of C or better.

ENGCW 400 Creative Writing (3)

ENGLT 303 Introduction to the Short Story (3)
Total Units Required

37-38

Associate in Arts (A.A.) Degree

The Associate in Arts degree may be obtained upon completion of
required program, plus general education requirements, plus sufficient
electives to meet a 60-unit total. See SCC graduation requirements.

Songwriting/Arranging Emphasis

Certificate of Achievement
The Certificate of Achievement may be obtained by completion of the
required program with grades of C or better.

Program Information
This program is designed to prepare students for free-lance employment in song-publishing, submission of songs to major recording
artists, composition of jingles for advertising agencies, arranging music
for schools and churches, and song demo production using MIDI
techniques.

Music, General

Associate in Arts Degree

Certificate of Achievement

Career Opportunities
This program is for the student who is interested in being a freelance
songwriter and arranger for commercial groups, advertising, schools,
and churches.
Gainful Employment
For more information about program costs, graduation rates, median
debt of program graduates, and other important information regarding
gainful employment, please visit: [Link]
Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to:
compose music and words for songs found in contemporary
commercial styles.
create arrangements of songs for small ensembles.
record basic audio and MIDI tracks for demo purposes.
demonstrate basic knowledge concerning music contracts,
copyrights, and royalties.
demonstrate basic knowledge of contemporary music markets.
Required Program

Units

MUFHL 320 Exploring Music............................................................ 3

MUFHL 309 Introduction to American Popular Music........................ 3
MUFHL 400 Music Theory................................................................ 4
MUFHL 401 Music Theory................................................................ 4
MUIVI 345 Beginning Piano........................................................... 1-2
MUSM 110 The Business of Music................................................... 3
MUSM 320 Contemporary Songwriting.............................................. 3
MUSM 321 Advanced Songwriting.................................................... 3
MUSM 330 Introduction to MIDI: Musical Instrument
Digital Interface......................................................................... 2.5
MUSM 331 Intermediate MIDI: Musical Instrument
Digital Interface......................................................................... 2.5
MUSM 342 Recording Studio Techniques......................................... 3
A minimum of 5 units from the following: .......................................... 5
MUFHL 321 Basic Musicianship (3)
MUFHL 410 Advanced Music Theory Emphasis (4)
MUFHL 411 Advanced Music Theory (4)
MUFHL 430 Commercial Harmony and Arranging (2)
MUFHL 431 Commercial Harmony and Arranging (2)
MUSM 344 Recording Studio Techniques (3)
MUSM 350 Recording Studio Techniques (3)
MUP 424 Commercial Music Ensemble (2)
MUFHL 315 Jazz History (3)
MUFHL 305 Music Appreciation (3)
MUFHL 310 Survey of Music History and Literature (3)
or MUFHL 481 Survey of Music History and Literature
Honors (3)
MUFHL 311 Survey of Music History and Literature (3)
or MUFHL 482 Survey of Music History and Literature
Honors (3)

Associate in Arts Degree

Program Information
The general music degree provides the foundation for future performers, composers, educators, writers and researchers, and music therapists. Students receive training in instrumental and vocal techniques
and performance, music theory, and music history. Students who plan
to transfer to a four-year college or university are advised to complete
this course of study.
Career Opportunities
The Music degree prepares students for careers in music performance, education, composition, conducting, retail music industry, music publishing, and music therapy. The degree also prepares students
for further study at a four-year institution.
Recommended High School Preparation
Some background in voice or instrument. Ability to read music.
Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to:
demonstrate performance ability on a chosen instrument.
analyze musical scores and compositions.
critique personal music performances and those of other musicians.
analyze the elements of music (rhythm, melody, harmony, and
form).
create derivative or original music at a level appropriate to the area
of specialization.
compare and contrast the characteristics of various musical cultures
and historical periods from the origin of music history to the present.
Required Program

Units

MUFHL 400 Music Theory................................................................ 4

MUFHL 401 Music Theory................................................................ 4
MUFHL 410 Advanced Music Theory................................................ 4
MUFHL 411 Advanced Music Theory................................................ 4
MUFHL 310 Survey of Music History and Literature (3)..................... 3
or MUFHL 481 Survey of Music History and Literature - Honors (3)
MUFHL 311 Survey of Music History and Literature (3)..................... 3
or MUFHL 482 Survey of Music History and Literature - Honors (3)
MUIVI 345 Beginning Piano......................................................... 1 - 2
MUIVI 346 Beginning Piano......................................................... 1 - 2
A minimum of 8 units from the following:........................................... 8
MUP 315 Orchestra (1 - 2)
MUP 325 Jazz Band (1 - 2)
MUP 335 Concert Band (1)
MUP 340 Symphonic Band (2)
MUP 355 College Choir (1 - 2)
MUP 370 Rehearsal and Performance - Musical Ensemble
(0.5 - 3)
MUP 402 Vocal Ensemble I (1 - 2)
MUP 411 Woodwind Ensemble (1 - 2)
MUP 413 Percussion Ensemble (1 - 2)
MUP 415 String Ensemble (1 - 2)
MUP 417 Brass Ensemble (1 - 2)
MUP 422 Special Ensemble Participation (0.5 - 2)
MUP 424 Commercial Music Ensemble (2)
MUP 426 World Music Ensemble (1)

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Third Semester

Total Units Required

MUFHL 410 Advanced Music Theory................................................ 4

MUFHL 310 Survey of Music History and Literature (3) .................... 3
or MUFHL 481 Survey of Music History and Literature Honors (3)
Performance Group........................................................................ 1-2
Applied Music................................................................................ 1-2
Natural Science................................................................................ 3
Electives 1-3
13-17
Fourth Semester

36-38

10-14

Transfer Students
In addition to the information above, students should consult the
Requirements of Transfer Institutions section in this catalog and the
music or related major sections of the specific catalog for the institution to which they wish to transfer, to determine entrance, general
graduation, and major requirements. Consultation with SCC music staff
and an SCC counselor is strongly recommended.
First Semester

Units

MUFHL 400 Music Theory................................................................ 4

Performance Group........................................................................ 1-2
Applied Music................................................................................ 1-2
Social Science................................................................................... 3
Language/Rationality......................................................................... 3
MUIVI 345 Beginning Piano........................................................... 1-2
Electives 0-2

Program Information
Completion of this degree provides a basic foundation in music.
Program offerings include course work in music theory and aural skills,
applied instrumental and vocal instruction, and ensemble performance.

(1) Completion of a minimum of 60 semester units or 90 quarter

units that are eligible for transfer to the California State
University, including both of the following:

Students also must meet competencies in reading, writing, and mathematics. Check with your SCC counselor for requirements.

(A) The California State University General Education-Breadth

Requirements or the Intersegmental General Education Transfer
Curriculum (IGETC).

Students without keyboard proficiency must take MUIVI 345 and

MUIVI 346 during this semester.

(B) A minimum of 18 semester units or 27 quarter units in a major

or area of emphasis, as determined by the community college
district.

Units

MUFHL 401 Music Theory................................................................ 4

Performance Group........................................................................ 1-2
Applied Music................................................................................ 1-2
Social Science................................................................................... 3
Language/Rationality......................................................................... 3
MUIVI 346 Beginning Piano........................................................... 1-2
Electives 0-2

(2)

Obtainment of a minimum grade point average of 2.0.

ADTs also require that students must earn a C or better in all courses
required for the major or area of emphasis. A P (Pass) grade is not
an acceptable grade for courses in the major
Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to:
analyze musical compositions and scores.
understand the elements of music: melody, rhythm, harmony, form.
apply understanding of the elements of music to performance and
analysis.
perform music at a level appropriate to the area of specialization.
critically analyze music performances, whether personal or
performed by other musicians.

15-18
Students without keyboard proficiency must take MUIVI 346 during
this semester.

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Music (approval pending)

Associate in Arts for Transfer

The Associate in Arts in Music for Transfer provides students with

a major that fulfills the general requirements of the California State
University for transfer. Students with this degree will receive priority
admission with junior status to the California State University system.
The Associate Degree for Transfer (ADT) student completion requirements (as stated in SB1440 law):

15-18

Second Semester

Units

MUFHL 411 Advanced Music Theory................................................ 4

MUFHL 311 Survey of Music History and Literature (3) .................... 3
or MUFHL 482 Survey of Music History and Literature Honors (3)
Performance Group........................................................................ 1-2
Applied Music................................................................................ 1-2
Living Skills 1-3

Associate in Arts (A.A.) Degree

The Associate in Arts degree may be obtained by completion of the
required program, plus general education requirements, plus sufficient
electives to reach a 60-unit total. See SCC graduation requirements.

Recommended Course Sequence

Units

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A minimum of 4 units from the following: .......................................... 4

MUIVI 315 Voice Class (1 - 2)
MUIVI 325 Voice Class, Intermediate (1 - 2)
MUIVI 330 Advanced Voice (1 - 2)
MUIVI 410 Applied Music (1)
MUIVI 441 Brass Instruction (1 - 2)
MUIVI 443 String Instruction (1 - 2)
MUIVI 445 Woodwind Instruction (1 - 2)
MUIVI 447 Percussion Instruction (1 - 2)
MUIVI 355 Intermediate Piano (1 - 2)
MUIVI 356 Intermediate Piano (1 - 2)
MUIVI 357 Intermediate Piano (1 - 2)
MUIVI 358 Intermediate Piano (1 - 2)
MUIVI 370 Beginning Guitar (2)
MUIVI 371 Intermediate Guitar (2)
MUIVI 375 Popular Electric Guitar Styles I (1)
MUIVI 373 Popular Electric Bass Styles 1 (1)
MUIVI 405 Jazz & Pop Styles on Drum Set I (1)

Required Program

Units

MUSIC

MUFHL 400 Music Theory................................................................ 4

MUFHL 401 Music Theory................................................................ 4
MUFHL 410 Advanced Music Theory................................................ 4
MUFHL 411 Advanced Music Theory................................................ 4
A minimum of 2 units from the following:.......................................... 2
MUIVI 410 Applied Music (1)
A minimum of 4 units from the following:.......................................... 4
MUP 325 Jazz Band (1 - 2)
MUP 335 Concert Band (1)
MUP 355 College Choir (1 - 2)
MUP 402 Vocal Ensemble I (1 - 2)
MUP 403 Vocal Ensemble II (1 - 2)
MUP 404 Vocal Ensemble III (1 - 2)
MUP 405 Vocal Ensemble IV (1 - 2)
MUP 424 Commercial Music Ensemble (2)
Total Units Required
22
Associate in Arts for Transfer Degree
The Associate in Arts in Music for Transfer (AA-T) degree may be
obtained by completion of 60 transferable, semester units with a minimum 2.0 GPA, including (a) the major or area of emphasis described
in the Required Program, and (b) either the Intersegmental General
Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) or the California State University General Education-Breadth Requirements.

Music Fundamentals, History & Lit

(MUFHL)
MUFHL 305 Music Appreciation

3 Units

MUFHL 309 Introduction to American

Popular Music

3 Units

Prerequisite: None.
Advisory: ENGWR 101 or ESLW 320 with a grade of C or better
General Education: AA/AS Area I; CSU Area C1; IGETC Area 3A
Enrollment Limitation: Students enrolled in online courses must be
able to use online computer technology to listen to sound files in
specific formats, which are part of the course.
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 54 hours LEC
This course is an introduction to classical music style and composers.
It includes a study of the basic elements of music (melody, harmony,
form, etc.) and musical instruments, a historical survey of classical
music, and some techniques for listening and enjoying music. No
previous musical experience is required. (C-ID MUS 100)

Prerequisite: None.
Advisory: ENGWR 101 or ESLW 320 with a grade of C or better
General Education: AA/AS Area I; CSU Area C1; IGETC Area 3A
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 54 hours LEC
This course introduces students to the history of popular music in
America and the diversity of current styles including classic rock,
hard rock, country, jazz, R & B, blues, Latin, rap, reggae, alternative,
folk, techno, and others. The emphasis of the course is on listening to
music. The course also explores the relationship of popular music to
society and other media art forms such as music videos and film.

MUFHL 310 Survey of Music History and

Literature

3 Units

MUFHL 311 Survey of Music History and

Literature

3 Units

MUFHL 315 Jazz History

3 Units

MUFHL 320 Exploring Music

3 Units

Prerequisite: None.
Advisory: ENGWR 101 or ESLW 320 with a grade of C or better or
placement through the assessment process.
General Education: AA/AS Area I; CSU Area C1; IGETC Area 3A
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 54 hours LEC
This course is a historical survey of Western classical music from
Greek antiquity through the Baroque period (c.1750). Students use
listening exercises and readings to study the development of classical
music in historical and cultural contexts. Students study the aesthetic
principles and values of various eras to develop their own musical and
artistic judgments. This course is required for General Music Majors.

Prerequisite: None.
Advisory: ENGWR 101 or ESLW 320 with a grade of C or better or
placement through the assessment process.
General Education: AA/AS Area I; CSU Area C1; IGETC Area 3A
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 54 hours LEC
This course is a historical survey of Western classical music from the
18th Century Enlightenment through modern times. Students use
listening exercises and readings to study the development of classical
music in historical and cultural contexts. Students study the aesthetic
principles and values of various eras to develop their own musical and
artistic judgments. This course is required for General Music Majors.

Prerequisite: None.
Advisory: ENGWR 101 or ESLW 320 with a grade of C or better
General Education: AA/AS Area I; CSU Area C1; IGETC Area 3A
Enrollment Limitation: Students enrolled in online courses must be
able to use online computer technology to listen to sound files in
specific formats, which are part of the course.
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 54 hours LEC
This course introduces students to the rich history of jazz and related
styles including blues, Dixieland, big band, bebop, cool jazz, jazzrock fusion, avant-garde, popular jazz, Latin jazz, and many others.
The emphasis of the course is on listening to music. The course also
explores past and current trends in the relationship of jazz to popular
styles such as Rhythm and Blues, hip-hop, alternative, and others.
Current and historical cultural influences from African-, European- and
Latin-American sources and their effect on jazz styles are identified
and compared.

Prerequisite: None.
Advisory: ENGWR 101 or ESLW 320 with a grade of C or better or
placement through the assessment process.
General Education: AA/AS Area I; CSU Area C1; IGETC Area 3A
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 54 hours LEC
This course is an introduction to the basics of music reading and
understanding. Students learn to read rhythms and pitches, to write
and play scales and chords, and to analyze and write small song
forms. Through analytical and creative assignments, students will also
examine historical and cultural perspectives to gain an aesthetic appreciation of this art form. This course is recommended as a general
humanities class to those students majoring in audio-engineering and
to those music majors who have not had sufficient preparation for
MUFHL 400. This course is also recommended for those students
interested in teaching children and those registered in beginning
instrumental or voice classes.

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3 Units

MUFHL 330 World Music

3 Units

Prerequisite: MUFHL 320 with a grade of C or better

Enrollment Limitation: Ability to play an instrument
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 54 hours LEC
This course concentrates on reading music for any instrument, sight
singing, ear training, and rhythmic reading. It is recommended for all
students wishing to improve music reading skills.

4 Units

Prerequisite: None.
Advisory: MUIVI 345; with a grade of C or better. Students should
have some ability to play a musical instrument and read music.
Concurrent enrollment in MUIVI 345 is recommended if the student has had no piano study.
General Education: AA/AS Area 1; CSU Area C1; IGETC Area 3A
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 72 hours LEC; 18 hours LAB
This course is an introduction to music theory and its applications to
classical and commercial music. Students will develop skills in musical
analysis, keyboard harmony, dictation, and sight-singing. Short creative
assignments will also be included.

MUFHL 401 Music Theory

4 Units

MUFHL 410 Advanced Music Theory

4 Units

Prerequisite: MUFHL 400 with a grade of C or better

General Education: CSU Area C1; IGETC Area 3A
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 72 hours LEC; 18 hours LAB
This course is a study of intermediate level harmony (triads, seventh
chords, secondary dominants, and modulation), part writing, and small
forms in classical and commercial music. It includes the continued
development of keyboard, dictation, and sight-singing skills. Short
composition assignments are also included.

Prerequisite: MUFHL 401 with a grade of C or better

General Education: CSU Area C1; IGETC Area 3A
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 72 hours LEC; 18 hours LAB
This course is a study of advanced level, chromatic harmony (secondary dominants and leading tone sevenths, borrowed, Neapolitan, and
augmented 6th chords), and small instrumental and vocal forms in
classical and commercial styles. It includes the continued development of keyboard, dictation, and sight-singing skills. Short composition
assignments are also included.

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4 Units

MUFHL 430 Commercial Harmony and

Arranging

2 Units

MUFHL 431 Commercial Harmony and

Arranging

2 Units

MUFHL 481 Survey of Music History and

Literature - Honors

3 Units

Prerequisite: MUFHL 410 with a grade of C or better

General Education: CSU Area C1; IGETC Area 3A
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 72 hours LEC; 18 hours LAB
This course is a study of more advanced chromatic harmony, extended harmonic structures, and modern techniques such as quartal
harmony, synthetic scales, set theory, and serialism. It includes the
continued development of keyboard, dictation, and sight-singing skills.
Short composition assignments are also included.

Prerequisite: ENGWR 51 with a grade of C or better; or placement

through the assessment process.
General Education: AA/AS Area I; AA/AS Area VI; CSU Area C1; IGETC
Area 3A
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 54 hours LEC
This course is an introduction to traditional folk, dance, devotional, and
popular music from around the world. The emphasis of the course is
on listening to music. Music of Africa, Asia and Pacific, Caribbean,
Latin and North America, Europe, India, and the Middle East will be
compared. Concepts of ethnicity, ethnocentrism, racism, ageism,
class differences, and gender issues will be addressed. Occasional live
performances by guest artists will be presented in class.

MUFHL 400 Music Theory

MUFHL 411 Advanced Music Theory

319

Prerequisite: None.
Advisory: MUFHL 401 with a grade of C or better
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 36 hours LEC
This course introduces students to the study and application of practical harmony and arranging, using a variety of commercial styles such
as jazz, rock, salsa, pop and fusion.

Prerequisite: MUFHL 430 with a grade of C or better

Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 36 hours LEC
This course provides students with a more advanced capability in
practical harmony and arranging using a variety of commercial styles
such as pop, jazz, rock, salsa, and fusion.

Prerequisite: None.
General Education: AA/AS Area I; CSU Area C1; IGETC Area 3A
Enrollment Limitation: Eligibility for the Honors Program
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 54 hours LEC
This course is a survey of Western classical music from the time of
Greek antiquity through the Baroque period (ca. 1750). Students use
listening exercises, source readings, and group projects to study the
development of classical music in historical and cultural contexts.
Students study the aesthetic principles and values from various eras to
develop their own musical and artistic judgments. This course meets
the music history (MUFHL 310) requirement for music majors. This
honors section leads the student through an intensive and scholarly
approach to the subject matter in a seminar environment and uses an
intensive instructional methodology designed to challenge motivated
students.

MUSIC

MUFHL 321 Basic Musicianship

MUSIC

MUFHL 482 Survey of Music History and

Literature - Honors

3 Units

Prerequisite: None.
General Education: AA/AS Area I; CSU Area C1; IGETC Area 3A
Enrollment Limitation: Eligibility for the Honors Program.
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 54 hours LEC
This course is a survey of Western classical music from the time of
18th century Enlightenment to the present. Students use listening
exercises, source readings and group projects to study the development of classical music in historical and cultural contexts. Students
study the aesthetic principles and values from various eras to develop
their own musical and artistic judgments. This course meets the music
history requirement (MUFHL 311) for music majors. This honors section leads the student through an intensive and scholarly approach
to the subject matter in a seminar environment and uses an intensive
instructional methodology designed to challenge motivated students.

MUFHL 495 Independent Studies in Music 1-3 Units

Fundamentals/History and Literature
Prerequisite: None.
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 54 hours LAB
This course involves an individual student or small groups of students
in study, research, or activities beyond the scope of regularly offered
courses, pursuant to an agreement among college, faculty members,
and students. Independent Studies in Music Fundamentals, History,
and Literature offers students a chance to do research that is more
typical of students in advanced music theory and history courses.
UC transfer credit will be awarded only after the course has been
evaluated by the enrolling UC campus. The units completed for this
course cannot be counted towards the minimum 60 units required for
admissions.

MUFHL 499 Experimental Offering in

Music Fundamentals/History

and Literature

.5-4 Units

Prerequisite: None
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 54 hours LEC; 36 hours LAB
See Experimental Offering. UC transfer credit will be awarded only after
the course has been evaluated by the enrolling UC campus. The units
completed for this course cannot be counted towards the minimum 60
units required for admissions.

Music Instrumental/Voice Instruction

(MUIVI)
MUIVI 300

Beginning Instruments

1-2 Units

Prerequisite: None.
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 18 hours LEC; 54 hours LAB
This is a beginning-level course for students who wish to study brass,
woodwind, string, and/or percussion instruments. Topics of study
include technique, repertoire, instrument care and maintenance, and
performance. A minimum of two and one-quarter hours a week practice in the music lab is required for the two-unit option.

MUIVI 315

Voice Class

1-2 Units

MUIVI 325

Voice Class, Intermediate

1-2 Units

MUIVI 330

Advanced Voice

1-2 Units

MUIVI 345

Beginning Piano

1-2 Units

MUIVI 346

Beginning Piano

1-2 Units

MUIVI 355

Intermediate Piano

1-2 Units

Prerequisite: None.
Advisory: ENGWR 51 with a grade of C or better
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 18 hours LEC; 54 hours LAB
This course is a study of the fundamentals of voice production. Stage
presence is observed and practiced in performance of solos by class
members. A minimum of two and one-quarter hours per week practice
in the music lab is required for the two-unit option.

Prerequisite: MUIVI 315 with a grade of C or better

Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 18 hours LEC; 54 hours LAB
Students study and perform vocal exercises and analyze vocal music
literature for the development of efficient singing techniques. Performance of vocal music is emphasized. A minimum of two and onequarter hours per week practice in the music lab is required for the
two-unit option.

Prerequisite: MUIVI 325 with a grade of C or better

Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 18 hours LEC; 54 hours LAB
This course focuses on the development of the voice and vocal
repertoire for advanced vocal students. The music literature includes
classical, sacred songs, musical theater, pop, or jazz. All students will
perform as soloists in class and in vocal recitals open to the public. A
minimum of two and one-quarter hours per week practice in the music
lab is required for the two-unit option.

Prerequisite: None.
Advisory: ENGWR 101 or ESLW 320 with a grade of C or better.
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 18 hours LEC; 54 hours LAB
This course is an introduction to basic piano playing and it is required
for all general and commercial music majors. The course prepares the
transferring student for a piano placement examination. A minimum
of two hours a week outside practice is required for the two-unit option.

Prerequisite: MUIVI 345 with a grade of C or better

Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 18 hours LEC; 54 hours LAB
This course is a continuation of MUIVI 345. The course prepares the
transferring student for a piano placement examination. A minimum
of two hours a week outside practice is required for the two-unit option.

Prerequisite: MUIVI 346 with a grade of C or better

Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 18 hours LEC; 54 hours LAB
This course is an intermediate study of piano designed for both the
general and commercial music major and non-music major. Training includes technique and repertoire for those students who have
acquired a basic knowledge of playing and reading music written for
the piano. A minimum of two hours a week outside practice is required
for the two-unit option.

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1-2 Units

MUIVI 357

Intermediate Piano

1-2 Units

Prerequisite: MUIVI 355 with a grade of C or better

Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 18 hours LEC; 54 hours LAB
This course is a continuation of MUIVI 355. It is an intermediate study
of piano designed for both the general and commercial music major
and non-music major. Training includes technique and repertoire for
those students who have acquired a basic knowledge of playing and
reading music written for the piano. A minimum of two hours a week
outside practice is required for the two-unit option.

Intermediate Piano

1-2 Units

Prerequisite: MUIVI 357 with a grade of C or better

Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 18 hours LEC; 54 hours LAB
This course is an intermediate study of piano, a continuation of the
work begun in MUIVI 357, designed for both the music and non-music
major. Training includes technique and repertoire for those students
who have acquired a basic knowledge of the piano. A minimum of two
hours a week outside practice is required for the two-unit option.

MUIVI 365

Popular Piano Styles

1-2 Units

MUIVI 366

Popular Piano Styles

1-2 Units

Prerequisite: MUIVI 355 with a grade of C or better or by demonstrating equivalent skills.

Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 18 hours LEC; 54 hours LAB
This is an intermediate level course in popular piano styles and techniques. Students will learn how to harmonize, solo, improvise, and accompany others in blues, rock, jazz, country, R & B, and Latin styles. A
minimum of 1.5 hours a week in the music learning lab is needed for
the two-unit option.

Prerequisite: MUIVI 365 with a grade of C or better; or by demonstrating equivalent skills

Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 18 hours LEC; 54 hours LAB
This is an intermediate level course in popular piano styles and
techniques. Students will continue to learn how to harmonize, solo,
improvise, and accompany others in blues, rock, jazz, country, R & B,
and Latin styles. A minimum of two hours a week in the music learning
lab is needed for the two-unit option.

MUIVI 367

Popular Piano Styles

1-2 Units

MUIVI 370

Beginning Guitar

2 Units

MUIVI 371

Intermediate Guitar

2 Units

MUIVI 372

Advanced Guitar

2 Units

MUIVI 373

Popular Electric Bass Styles 1

1 Unit

MUIVI 374

Popular Electric Bass Styles II

1 Unit

Prerequisite: None.
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 36 hours LEC; 18 hours LAB
This is a beginning-level course designed to familiarize students with
the techniques and repertoire of the guitar. Students learn to play the
instrument through the use of technical exercises and reading music
notation. Simple chord progressions with both strumming and fingerstyle techniques will be covered.

Prerequisite: MUIVI 370 with a grade of C or better

Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 36 hours LEC; 18 hours LAB
This course is designed to increase repertoire, develop technical skills,
and improve sight-reading ability. In addition, ensemble playing will be
emphasized and fingerboard theory and harmony will be explored.

Prerequisite: MUIVI 371 with a grade of C or better; or equivalent

experience.
Advisory: MUFHL 321 with a grade of C or better
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 27 hours LEC; 27 hours LAB
This course includes higher-level note reading, accompaniment techniques, and ensemble playing. The development of personal style is
encouraged. Advanced Guitar allows the student to continue studying
the guitar past the first year. Students may wish to challenge the prerequisite on the basis of equivalent experience. Students must provide
their own guitars.

Prerequisite: None.
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 18 hours LEC; 18 hours LAB
This course introduces electric bass techniques in several popular music styles: rock, blues, funk, jazz, country, and fusion. Both lead and
rhythm guitar skills will be developed with an emphasis on improvisation and fingerboard harmony.

1-2 Units

Prerequisite: None.
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 12 hours LEC; 18 hours LAB
This course is an introduction to the elements of contemporary electric
bass styles, including swing, blues, funk, Latin, reggae, and fusion.

Prerequisite: MUIVI 366 with a grade of C or better; or by demonstrating equivalent skills

Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 18 hours LEC; 54 hours LAB
This is an intermediate/advanced level course in popular piano styles
and techniques. Students will learn new ways to harmonize, solo,
improvise, and accompany others in blues, rock, jazz, country, R & B,
and Latin styles. A minimum of 1.5 hours a week in the music learning
lab is needed for the two-unit option.

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Popular Piano Styles

Prerequisite: MUIVI 367 with a grade of C or better; or by demonstrating equivalent skills

Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 18 hours LEC; 54 hours LAB
This is an intermediate/advanced level course in popular piano styles
and techniques. Students will learn new ways to harmonize, solo,
improvise, and accompany others in blues, rock, jazz, country, R &
B, and Latin styles, as well as modern pop styles. A minimum of 1.5
hours a week in the music learning lab is needed for the two-unit option.

Prerequisite: MUIVI 356 with a grade of C or better

Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 18 hours LEC; 54 hours LAB
This course is an intermediate study of piano, a continuation of the
work begun in MUIVI 356, designed for both the music and non-music
major. Training includes technique and repertoire for those students
who have acquired a basic knowledge of the piano. A minimum of two
hours a week outside practice is required for the two-unit option.

MUIVI 358

MUIVI 368

321

MUSIC

MUIVI 356

MUSIC

MUIVI 375

Popular Electric Guitar Styles I

1 Unit

Prerequisite: None.
Advisory: MUIVI 370 with a grade of C or better.
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 12 hours LEC; 18 hours LAB
This course introduces electric guitar techniques in several popular
music styles: rock, blues, funk, jazz, country, and fusion. Both lead
and rhythm guitar skills will be introduced with an emphasis on improvisation and fingerboard harmony. This course is intended for students
with basic guitar skills.

MUIVI 376

Popular Electric Guitar and

Bass Practice Lab

1 Unit

Prerequisite: MUIVI 373 or 375 with a grade of C or better

Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 54 hours LAB
This course is for students who have successfully completed MUIVI
373 or MUIVI 375 and who want to continue with their instrumental
studies. This course offers students additional methods of practicing
electric guitar and bass techniques in several popular music styles:
rock, blues, funk, jazz, country, and fusion. Both lead and rhythm guitar and bass skills will be developed with an emphasis on improvisation
and fingerboard harmony.

MUIVI 377

Popular Electric Guitar Styles II

1 Unit

Prerequisite: MUIVI 375 with a grade of C or better; or by demonstrating equivalent skills

Advisory: MUIVI 370 with a grade of C or better.
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 12 hours LEC; 18 hours LAB
This course expands on beginning electric guitar techniques in several
popular music styles: rock, blues, funk, jazz, country, and fusion. Both
lead and rhythm guitar skills will be developed with an emphasis on
improvisation and fingerboard harmony.

MUIVI 378

Popular Electric Guitar Styles III

1 Unit

Prerequisite: MUIVI 377 with a grade of C or better; or by demonstrating equivalent skills

Advisory: MUIVI 370 with a grade of C or better.
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 12 hours LEC; 18 hours LAB
This course introduces intermediate electric guitar techniques in several popular music styles: rock, blues, funk, jazz, country, and fusion.
Both lead and rhythm guitar skills will be developed with an emphasis
on improvisation and fingerboard harmony.

MUIVI 379

Popular Electric Guitar Styles IV

1 Unit

Prerequisite: MUIVI 378 with a grade of C or better; or by demonstrating equivalent skills

Advisory: MUIVI 370 with a grade of C or better.
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 12 hours LEC; 18 hours LAB
This course develops more complex electric guitar techniques in several popular music styles: rock, blues, funk, jazz, country, and fusion.
Both advanced lead and rhythm guitar skills will be developed with an
emphasis on improvisation and fingerboard harmony.

MUIVI 380

Improvisation Workshop

2 Units

Prerequisite: None.
General Education: CSU Area C1
Enrollment Limitation: Ability to play a musical instrument.
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 27 hours LEC; 27 hours LAB
This course is designed to give students an introduction to improvising

in a variety of styles. Students will learn about basic scale and chord
materials and song forms needed to improvise. Students will gain
practical experience playing with others.

MUIVI 381

Improvisation Workshop

2 Units

MUIVI 382

Improvisation Workshop

2 Units

MUIVI 383

Improvisation Workshop

2 Units

MUIVI 405

Jazz & Pop Styles on Drum Set I

1 Unit

MUIVI 406

Jazz & Pop Styles on Drum Set II

1 Unit

MUIVI 410

Applied Music

1 Unit

Prerequisite: MUIVI 380 with a grade of C or better

General Education: CSU Area C1
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 27 hours LEC; 27 hours LAB
This course continues work started in MUIVI 380. Students will learn
about intermediate-level scale and chord materials and song forms
needed to improvise. Students will gain practical experience playing
with others.

Prerequisite: MUIVI 381 with a grade of C or better

General Education: CSU Area C1
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 27 hours LEC; 27 hours LAB
This course is a more advanced study of improvisational techniques.
Students will learn about more complex scale and chord materials
and song forms needed to improvise and will gain practical experience
playing with others.

Prerequisite: MUIVI 382 with a grade of C or better

General Education: CSU Area C1
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 27 hours LEC; 27 hours LAB
This course is an advanced study of improvisational techniques.
Students will learn about complex scale and chord materials and song
forms needed to improvise and will gain practical experience playing
with others.

Prerequisite: None.
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 12 hours LEC; 18 hours LAB
This is an introductory course which offers students methods of learning and practicing drum set skills and various jazz and pop styles:
rock, jazz, fusion, soul, Rhythm and Blues, Latin, Brazilian, Reggae,
and African. Big band jazz styles are included.

Prerequisite: None.
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 12 hours LEC; 18 hours LAB
This is an introductory course which offers students methods of learning and practicing drum set skills and various jazz and pop styles:
rock, jazz, fusion, soul, Rhythm and Blues, Latin, Brazilian, Reggae,
and African. Big band jazz styles are included.

Prerequisite: None.
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 18 hours LEC
This course involves instrumental or vocal study requiring a minimum
of one-half hour per week of individual study for the duration of the semester. This course meets one hour per week on campus for students
to practice performing and to discuss topics related to performance.
This course may be taken four times for credit.

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MUIVI 441

Brass Instruction

1-2 Units

MUIVI 452

MUIVI 443

String Instruction

1-2 Units

MUIVI 445

Woodwind Instruction

1-2 Units

MUIVI 454 Indian Classical Fusion

Improvisation

Prerequisite: None.
Enrollment Limitation: Ability to play a woodwind instrument (flute,
oboe, clarinet, bassoon, or saxophone), based on the instructors
evaluation.
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 18 hours LEC; 54 hours LAB
This course is for woodwind players at the beginning and intermediate levels. Students will be placed on individualized instructional plans
with assignments appropriate to their level of ability. A minimum of two
and one-quarter hours a week practice in the music lab is required for
the two-unit option.

Percussion Instruction

1-2 Units

MUIVI 495

Independent Studies in Music 1-3 Units

Instrumental/Voice Instruction

MUIVI 499

Experimental Offering in
.5-4 Units
Music Instrumental/Voice Instruction

Prerequisite: None
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 54 hours LEC; 36 hours LAB
See Experimental Offering. UC transfer credit will be awarded only after
the course has been evaluated by the enrolling UC campus. The units
completed for this course cannot be counted towards the minimum 60
units required for admissions.

1 Unit

Prerequisite: None.
Enrollment Limitation: The ability to play the fiddle or mandolin at the
intermediate level.
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 18 hours LEC; 18 hours LAB
This course explores various popular fiddle and mandolin techniques
and styles in the U.S. and around the world. It gives an historical overview of old-timey, blues, bluegrass, jazz, country, and rock approaches
and techniques. The course also introduces various traditional ethnic
styles and explores the adaptation of these styles to the modern popular commercial music scene. Both back-up and solo approaches to
playing will be covered. This course will work with treble melody-chord
charts of moderate difficulty.

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1 Unit

Prerequisite: None.
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 54 hours LEC
This course involves an individual student or small groups of students
in study, research, or activities beyond the scope of regularly offered
courses, pursuant to an agreement among college, faculty members,
and students. Independent Studies in Instrumental or Vocal music
offers students a chance to do research that is more typical of students
in advanced instrumental or voice courses. UC transfer credit will be
awarded only after the course has been evaluated by the enrolling
UC campus. The units completed for this course cannot be counted
towards the minimum 60 units required for admissions.

Prerequisite: None.
Enrollment Limitation: Ability to play percussion instruments, based on
the instructors evaluation
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 18 hours LEC; 54 hours LAB
This course is for percussion players at the beginning and intermediate levels. Students will be placed on individualized instructional plans
with assignments appropriate to their level of ability. A minimum of two
and one-quarter hours a week practice in the music lab is required for
the two-unit option.

MUIVI 450 Popular Fiddle and Mandolin

Instruction

1 Unit

Prerequisite: None.
Enrollment Limitation: Ability to sing or to play any musical instrument.
Students must provide their own musical instruments.
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 18 hours LEC; 18 hours LAB
This course is the study and performance of the two elements of
Indian classical music: Raga (melody) and Tala (Rhythm). Students
learn to use these elements to improvise and compose music in this
tradition. Students learn about Raga permutation possibilities and playing in various talas (rhythmic cycles) such as: 10, 4 3/4, 9 1/4 beats.
Students develop a sense of melodic freedom without having harmonic
restrictions and explore many rhythmic possibilities found in Indian
classical music. Students learn to synthesize Indian and Western roots
to create new musical systems.

Prerequisite: None.
Enrollment Limitation: Ability to play a string instrument (violin, viola,
cello, or double-bass), based on the instructors evaluation
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 18 hours LEC; 54 hours LAB
This course is for string players at the beginning and intermediate
levels. Students will be placed on individualized instructional plans
with assignments appropriate to their level of ability. A minimum of two
and one-quarter hours a week practice in the music lab is required for
the two-unit option.

MUIVI 447

World Drumming

Prerequisite: None.
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 18 hours LEC; 18 hours LAB
This course explores drumming techniques and styles of various
cultures around the world. The course also explores the adaptation of
these styles to the modern popular commercial music scene.

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Prerequisite: None.
Enrollment Limitation: Ability to play a brass instrument based on the
instructors evaluation.
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 18 hours LEC; 54 hours LAB
This course is for brass players at the beginning and intermediate
levels. Students will be placed on individualized instructional plans
with assignments appropriate to their level of ability. A minimum of two
and one-quarter hours a week practice in the music lab is required for
the two-unit option.

Music Performance (MUP)

MUSIC

MUP 315

Orchestra

1-2 Units

Prerequisite: None.
Enrollment Limitation: Ability to play an instrument commonly found in
an orchestra and read musical notation.
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 18 hours LEC; 54 hours LAB
This course includes the study and performance of orchestral repertoire. It is open to those who play orchestral instruments. It fulfills the
requirements for all music majors. Students need not be music majors
to enroll in this course. This course may be taken four times for credit.

MUP 325

Jazz Band

MUP 326

Advanced Jazz Band

MUP 335

Concert Band

1-2 Units

Prerequisite: None.
Enrollment Limitation: Ability to play an instrument commonly found in
jazz bands
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 18 hours LEC; 54 hours LAB
This course includes the rehearsal and performance of jazz band
arrangements in a wide variety of styles, such as swing, fusion, Latin,
and funk. It fulfills the requirements for all music majors. Students
need not be music majors to enroll in this course. This course may be
taken four times for credit.

2 Units

Prerequisite: MUP 325 with a grade of C or better

Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 18 hours LEC; 54 hours LAB
This course includes a continued, and more advanced experience in
the rehearsal and performance of jazz band arrangements in a wide
variety of styles, such as swing, fusion, Latin, and funk. It fulfills the
requirements for all music majors. Students need not be music majors
to enroll in this course. This course may be taken four times for credit.

1 Unit

Prerequisite: None.
General Education: CSU Area C1
Enrollment Limitation: Ability to play an instrument commonly found in
a concert band and read musical notation
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 54 hours LAB
Students study and perform concert band literature covering a wide
variety of styles, including classical, popular, Broadway, and jazz.
Instructional assistants, with specialties in brass, woodwinds, and percussion, are available weekly during rehearsal for coaching. Students
need not be music majors to enroll in this course. This course may be
taken four times for credit.

MUP 340

Symphonic Band

2 Units

Prerequisite: None.
General Education: CSU Area C1
Enrollment Limitation: Ability to play an instrument commonly found in
a symphonic band and read musical notation
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 18 hours LEC; 54 hours LAB
This course is the study and performance of symphonic literature in a
wide variety of styles. This course fulfills the requirements for all music
majors. Students need not be music majors to enroll in this course.
This course may be taken four times for credit.

MUP 355

College Choir

1-2 Units

MUP 370

Rehearsal and Performance -

Musical Ensemble

.5-3 Units

MUP 402

Vocal Ensemble I

1-2 Units

MUP 403

Vocal Ensemble II

1-2 Units

MUP 404

Vocal Ensemble III

1-2 Units

Prerequisite: None.
Enrollment Limitation: Students should have some choral experience
and/or ability to read music notation. Students must be able to sing
on pitch. These abilities would be evaluated by the instructor.
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 18 hours LEC; 54 hours LAB
This course includes the rehearsal and performance of choral music
covering a wide variety of styles. This course is open to all qualified
students.

Same As: TA 466

Prerequisite: None.
Enrollment Limitation: Students are selected through auditions as singers and instrumentalists.
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 162 hours LAB
This course is open to students performing in theatrical musical productions. It provides a workshop training experience in the preparation
and performance of musical literature. Students are selected through
audition as singers and instrumentalists. The course requires 27 hours
of laboratory for each half-unit of credit. This course is cross-listed with
TA 466.

Course Family: Vocal Ensemble

Prerequisite: None.
Enrollment Limitation: Students should have some choral experience
and/or ability to read music notation. Students must be able to sing
on pitch. These abilities would be evaluated by the instructor.
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 18 hours LEC; 54 hours LAB
This course is an introduction to the rehearsal and performance of
vocal ensemble music covering a wide variety of styles and techniques.
Students will be performing in public and will be representing SCCs
music program.

Course Family: Vocal Ensemble

Prerequisite: MUP 402 with a grade of C or better
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 18 hours LEC; 54 hours LAB
This is an elementary course for the rehearsal and performance of
vocal ensemble music covering a wide variety of styles and techniques.
Students will be performing in public and will be representing SCCs
music program.

Course Family: Vocal Ensemble

Prerequisite: MUP 402 and 403 with grades of C or better
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 18 hours LEC; 54 hours LAB
This is an intermediate course for the rehearsal and performance of
vocal ensemble music covering a wide variety of styles and techniques.
Students will be performing in public and will be representing SCCs
music program.

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Vocal Ensemble IV

1-2 Units

MUP 411

Woodwind Ensemble

1-2 Units

Course Family: Vocal Ensemble

Prerequisite: MUP 402, 403, and 404 with grades of C or better
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 18 hours LEC; 54 hours LAB
This is an advanced course for the rehearsal and performance of vocal ensemble music covering a wide variety of styles and techniques.
Students will be performing in public and will be representing SCCs
music program.

Percussion Ensemble

1-2 Units

String Ensemble

1-2 Units

MUP 417

Brass Ensemble

1-2 Units

Prerequisite: None.
Enrollment Limitation: Ability to play a brass instrument
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 18 hours LEC; 54 hours LAB
This course includes the rehearsal and performance of ensemble
music for brass.

Special Ensemble Participation .5-2 Units

Prerequisite: None.
Enrollment Limitation: Ability to play a musical instrument
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 108 hours LAB
This course is open to all students who sing or play musical instruments. Instrumentation of groups will vary, including jazz combo, piano
quintet, guitar ensemble, and related music as well as choral groups.

MUP 424

Commercial Music Ensemble

Advanced World Music Ensemble 1 Unit

MUP 495
Independent Studies in Music
Performance

1-3 Units

MUP 499

.5-4 Units

Experimental Offering in
Music Performance

Prerequisite: None
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 54 hours LEC; 36 hours LAB
See Experimental Offering. UC transfer credit will be awarded only after
the course has been evaluated by the enrolling UC campus. The units
completed for this course cannot be counted towards the minimum 60
units required for admissions.

Specializations in Music (MUSM)

MUSM 110

2 Units

The Business of Music

3 Units

Prerequisite: ENGWR 51 with a grade of C or better; or placement

through the assessment process.
Hours: 54 hours LEC
This course presents an overview of the many aspects of todays music
industry, including copyrights, music publishing, recording artist contracts, royalties, advances, licensing music for movies and television,
artist management, talent agents, touring, merchandising, producers
and other personnel, band membership and issues, and contracts and
riders.

Prerequisite: None.
Enrollment Limitation: Audition required before students may enroll in
the class. Students must have the ability to play an instrument at
an intermediate level.
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 18 hours LEC; 54 hours LAB
This course includes the rehearsal and performance of contemporary
pop and commercial styles: jazz and rock fusion, rhythm and blues,
soul, folk, urban styles, country, and Latin. This course may be taken
up to four times for credit. (C-ID MUS 180)

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MUP 427

Prerequisite: None.
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 54 hours LAB
This course involves an individual student or small groups of students
in study, research, or activities beyond the scope of regularly offered
courses, pursuant to an agreement among college, faculty members,
and students. Independent Studies in Music Performance offers
students a chance to do research that is more typical of students in
advanced performance courses. UC transfer credit will be awarded
only after the course has been evaluated by the enrolling UC campus.
The units completed for this course cannot be counted towards the
minimum 60 units required for admissions.

Prerequisite: None.
Enrollment Limitation: Ability to play a string instrument
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 18 hours LEC; 54 hours LAB
This course offers coaching in the study and performance of music for
guitar and/or orchestral staring ensembles.

MUP 422

1 Unit

Prerequisite: MUP 426 with a grade of C or better

Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 18 hours LEC; 18 hours LAB
This course explores advanced performance techniques of selected
musical styles of different world cultures, such as Celtic, European,
Asian, African, Latin American, Native American, Middle Eastern, and
combinations thereof. This class accommodates students of various
instrumentation, musical backgrounds, and competence. Performance
is not required, but is encouraged.

Prerequisite: None.
Enrollment Limitation: Ability to play percussion instruments
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 18 hours LEC; 54 hours LAB
This course includes the rehearsal and performance of ensemble
music for percussion.

MUP 415

World Music Ensemble

Prerequisite: None.
Enrollment Limitation: Ability to play an instrument
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 18 hours LEC; 18 hours LAB
This course explores the performance of selected musical styles of
different world cultures, such as Celtic, European, Asian, African,
Latin American, Native American, Middle Eastern, and combinations
thereof. This class accommodates students of various instrumentation,
musical backgrounds, and competence. Performance is not required,
but is encouraged.

Prerequisite: None.
Enrollment Limitation: Ability to play a woodwind instrument, to be
evaluated by the instructor
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 18 hours LEC; 54 hours LAB
This course includes the rehearsal and performance of ensemble
music for woodwinds.

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MUSM 115

The Development and

Management of an Independent
Record Label

3 Units

Prerequisite: MUSM 110 with a grade of C or better

Hours: 54 hours LEC
This course provides students with a detailed study of the creation
and day-to-day management of a music company to release their own
music or the music of others. Topics include: locating talent, staffing,
budgets, contracts, record-keeping, CD production and packaging,
legalities and copyright issues, departments of a record label, developing marketing strategies and schedules, publicity, promotion, channels
of distribution, working with vendors and suppliers, and understanding
todays music consumer.

MUSM 116 Legal Aspects Of The Music

Industry

3 Units

MUSM 306

3 Units

Prerequisite: None.
Hours: 54 hours LEC
This course covers the following legal issues involved with the Music
Industry: Fair Use, First Use, joint works, copyright, trademarks and
service marks, music publishing, licensing, recording agreements,
contracts, ownership of master recordings, grants of rights, webcasting, and work-for-hire.

Live Sound Reinforcement

Prerequisite: MUSM 342 with a grade of C or better

Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 36 hours LEC; 54 hours LAB
The course presents an introduction to live sound mixing directed
toward employment in the sound reinforcement industry and in
operating sound systems in concert venues, churches and other fixed
installations. Students will develop skills in operating mixing consoles,
speaker placement, microphone techniques, room equalization, reverb, delay, and other effects (gate/compressor/limiters etc.). Students
will learn practical techniques for getting the best concert sound.

1 Unit

MUSM 322

Introduction to Film Music

3 Units

MUSM 330

Introduction to MIDI: Musical 2.5 Units

Instrument Digital Interface

MUSM 331

Intermediate MIDI: Musical

Instrument Digital Interface

MUSM 336

Music Project Studio

1 Unit

Introduction To Desktop Audio

1 Unit

Prerequisite: None.
Advisory: MUHFL 401 with a grade of C or better or placement
through the assessment process.
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 54 hours LEC
This course is an introduction to the different aspects of writing and
producing music for film and television. Students will explore the mechanics of putting music to film and video, compositional techniques,
and the history of musical styles in film. Students will learn about
finding work in this field and gain hands-on experience by completing
a creative project.

Prerequisite: None.
Advisory: MUFHL 320 or MUIVI 345 with a grade C or better.
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 36 hours LEC; 36 hours LAB
This in an introductory course to the fields of music technology and
desktop music production. Students will utilize contemporary computer, software, and electronic instrument technology to create music
of diverse styles and genres.

2.5 Units

Prerequisite: MUSM 330 with a grade of C or better

Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 36 hours LEC; 36 hours LAB
This course builds on skills learned in MUSM 330 and concentrates
on more advanced electronic arranging techniques using computers,
synthesizers, and music notation software. Through a series of MIDI
projects, students learn how various instruments are combined and
mixed to create demo recordings in various styles of music.

MUSM 315

Careers in Music

Prerequisite: None.
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 18 hours LEC
The course introduces the student to business opportunities, responsibilities, and jobs related to music business, technology, and the field of
education. Students will research areas of interest, such as recording
and performance, manufacturing, wholesaling, retailing, publishing,
copyrighting, agents and managers, songwriting, arranging, producing,
critiquing, promotion, and education.

Prerequisite: MUSM 331 with a grade of C or better

Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 54 hours LAB
This is a lab course for students who have completed MUSM 331, Intermediate MIDI, and who want to work on a creative project independently. A typical project could include completing a demo recording
utilizing the MIDI and audio resources at the college. Students would
work independently, but confer with faculty during the course of the
project and present their final work at the end of the semester for
critique and evaluation.

MUSM 320

Contemporary Songwriting

3 Units

MUSM 340

MUSM 321

Contemporary Songwriting

3 Units

Prerequisite: ENGWR 51 with a grade of C or better; or placement

through the assessment process.
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 54 hours LEC
This course covers the process of writing popular songs, including
writing lyrics, designing instrumental and vocal arrangements, studying
melodic and harmonic skills, learning popular song forms, analyzing
musical styles, and creating lead sheets.

Prerequisite: None.
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 18 hours LEC; 18 hours LAB
This course covers basic audio techniques used at computer workstations for the creation of music and dialog soundtracks for film,
multimedia, and the internet. Some of the areas covered include
acoustics, microphone techniques, desktop multimedia, and internet
and desktop video presentations.

Prerequisite: MUSM 320 with a grade of C or better

Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 54 hours LEC
This course covers advanced processes of popular songwriting, including production and song evaluation, lyrical interpretation, publishing
songs, and the songwriters marketing system.

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Recording Studio Techniques

3 Units

MUSM 344

Recording Studio Techniques

Recording Studio Techniques

3 Units

3 Units

Prerequisite: MUSM 344 and 356 with grades of C or better

Corequisite: MUSM 354
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 36 hours LEC; 54 hours LAB
MUSM 350 is a lecture and lab course that covers the proper operation of multi-track digital and analog studio recording equipment used
in the SCC Audio Control Room, including the Avid Pro Tools HD system and D-Command Worksurface and the Otari Series 54, 24 track
analog console and MX-80 recorder reproducer.

MUSM 351

Analog Recording Consoles and 1.5 Units

Tape Machines

Sound Recording Workshop

MUSM 356

Pro Tools 101,

Introduction to Pro Tools

1.5 Units

MUSM 357

Pro Tools 110

Intermediate Pro Tools

1.5 Units

MUSM 358

Pro Tools for Game Audio

1.5 Units

MUSM 359

Analog and Digital Recording

Consoles and Techniques

Prerequisite: MUSM 306 or 342 with a grade of C or better

Corequisite: MUSM 344
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 27 hours LEC
This course is conducted in the Music Departments Mac computer
lab. It is an introductory course to Digidesigns Pro Tools digital audio
workstation software application. This is the first course offering as part
of the Colleges Digidesign Certified Training Location alliance. This
course trains students in the basic operation of Pro Tools LE. Students
learn how to record, edit, and mix music and MIDI within the Pro Tools
application.

Prerequisite: MUSM 356 and 357 with grades of C or better.

Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 27 hours LEC
This course provides students with the opportunity to learn the basic
skills, concepts, and workflows involved in creating audio for use in
gaming using Pro Tools systems. It covers basic sound design techniques along with example workflows. Session time is divided between
demonstration and hands-on practice, with ample time to experiment
with sample material.

3 Units

Prerequisite: MUSM 344 and 356 with grades of C or better

Corequisite: MUSM 350 or 351
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 36 hours LEC; 54 hours LAB
This course provides practical hands-on experience in many sound
and music recording circumstances. This course is for second-year
audio production students in the commercial music program. Students complete a wide variety of recording sessions under real world
situations. Students are given the responsibility for all session duties,
such as engineer, producer, digital audio workstation operator, production assistant, and session setup.

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1.5 Units

Prerequisite: MUSM 342 and 356 with grades of C or better

Corequisite: MUSM 344
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 27 hours LEC
This course offers intermediate level instruction in the skills needed to
operate Digidesigns Pro Tools LE digital audio workstation hardware
and software applications. This course trains students in recording,
editing and mixing audio, and MIDI within the Pro Tools environment.
It is conducted in the Music Departments Mac computer lab.

Prerequisite: MUSM 344 with a grade of C or better

Corequisite: MUSM 354
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 18 hours LEC; 27 hours LAB
This is a lecture/lab course in 24-track analog recording studio equipment and operation. Topics of study will include the operation of
equipment used in the SCC A-225 Control Room including the Otari
Series 54 Recording Console and the Otari MX-80 24-track analog
tape recorder. Proper operation of this equipment in a professional
work environment will be emphasized.

MUSM 354

Advanced Microphone
Techniques and Analog
Session Outboard Gear

Prerequisite: MUSM 344 with a grade of C or better

Corequisite: MUSM 354
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 18 hours LEC; 27 hours LAB
MUSM 355 offers the student a wide ranging discussion of microphone techniques used in a variety of recording sessions. In conjunction with examining microphone techniques, the course will explore
the use of outboard equipment, such as limiters, compressors, and
equalizers in the context of the studio recording session.

Prerequisite: MUSM 306 or 342 with a grade of C or better

General Education: CSU Area C1
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 36 hours LEC; 54 hours LAB
This lecture and hands-on lab class builds on topics covered in
MUSM 342 and MUSM 306. It uses 8-track recording techniques
utilizing the Alesis ADAT Digital Recorder and the Mackie 8-bus Mixer.
Basic, as well as advanced, microphone techniques, acoustics, recording studio design, mixing, monitoring, and audio measurement are
covered. Students have the opportunity to engineer live studio recording sessions during class.

MUSM 350

MUSM 355

3 Units

Prerequisite: MUSM 344 and 356 with grades of C or better

Corequisite: MUSM 354
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 36 hours LEC; 54 hours LAB
This is a lecture/lab course featuring multi-track analog and digital recording studio consoles and other associated recording equipment and
software. Topics of study will be the operation of the Otari Series 54
analog recording console in professional work-flows and the operation
of the Avid D Command digital work surface and associated Pro Tools
HD software in professional work flows.

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Prerequisite: None.
Advisory: ENGWR 101 or ESLW 320 with a grade of C or better or
placement through the assessment process.
General Education: CSU Area C1
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 54 hours LEC
This course is an introduction to audio engineering in the recording
studio including multi-track recording, microphone selection and use,
mixing console, signal processing, and four-track demo production.
MUSM 342 is the first semester course in the audio production degree
program.

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MUSM 362 Mixing and Mastering Music

Projects

3 Units

Prerequisite: MUSM 350, 354, 356, and 357 with grades of C or

better
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 36 hours LEC; 54 hours LAB
This course instructs students in the methods used to create professional mixes from multi-track master recordings in analog or digital
formats. Advanced techniques in equalization, spatial placement,
automation, and reverberation are investigated. Students lab work is
regularly presented in class for critical evaluation. A routine component
of the course is listening exercises to develop critical listening skills in
the students. The Music Departments Avid Pro Tools HD Digital Audio
Workstation will be used by students for their mixing projects. Student
final mix projects will then be mastered and converted into a number
of possible final output formats.

MUSM 366

Pro Tools 201,

Advanced Pro Tools

1.5 Units

Prerequisite: MUSM 350, 354, and 357 with grades of C or better

Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 18 hours LEC; 27 hours LAB
This is the second course offering as part of the SCC Digidesign Certified Training Location alliance. Pro Tools 201 focuses on a foundation
of skills needed to competently operate a Pro Tools TDM system in
a professional environment. This course may be taken two times for
credit. The third course needed to become a Certified Pro Tools Operator is not offered at SCC. The third course is offered at off-campus
private learning centers.

MUSM 367

Audio for Video

Post Production

MUSM 368

Advanced Audio Lab -

Independent Project

1.5 Units

Prerequisite: MUSM 350, 354, and 356 with grades of C or better

Corequisite: MUSM 357
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 22 hours LEC; 15 hours LAB
In MUSM 367 students learn Post Production, the art and science of
adding sound to picture for television, feature films and commercials.
Students work in the Pro Tools digital audio workstation environment.
Projects include actual work from Post Production Studios submitted
to the College.

1 Unit

Prerequisite: MUSM 366 with a grade of C or better

Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 54 hours LAB
This is a lab course for students who have completed MUSM 366 - Pro
Tools 201, Advanced Pro Tools, and who want to work on a creative
project independently. A typical project could include completing
a demo recording utilizing the audio resources at the the college.
Students would work independently but confer with faculty during
the course of the project and present their final work at the end of the
semester for critique and evaluation.

MUSM 494

Topics in Music Specializations .5-4 Units

in Music

MUSM 495

Independent Studies in
1-3 Units
Music Specializations in Music

MUSM 498

Work Experience in
1-4 Units
Music Specializations in Music

MUSM 499

Experimental Offering in
.5-4 Units
Music Specializations in Music

Prerequisite: None
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 54 hours LEC; 54 hours LAB
This course is designed to give students an opportunity to study a
variety of topics dealing with performance and or Musicology. Selected
topics would not include current course offerings. This course may be
repeated for credit, providing there is no duplication of topics.

Prerequisite: None.
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 54 hours LAB
This course involves an individual student or small groups of students
in study, research, or activities beyond the scope of regularly offered
courses, pursuant to an agreement among college, faculty members,
and students. Independent Studies in Music Specializations offers
students a chance to do research that is more typical of students in
advanced audio production, song-writing, arranging, or music business
courses.

Prerequisite: None.
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 18 hours LEC
This course provides a supervised work experience in a professional
music industry job setting. Students may be assigned work such as
the following: recording studio session assistant, post production assistant, assistant sound designer, studio front office worker, business
agent/manager assistant in training, arranger/songwriter/performer,
assistantships and in other areas such as live sound production, music
therapy, music retail, instrument repair, studio equipment repair, music
education, etc. In addition, the student is required to fulfill 18 hours
lecture and 75 hours of related, paid work experience or 60 hours of
volunteer work experience for one unit; 75 or 60 hours of related work
experience for each additional unit. The program allows the student to
combine practical, paid or non-paid work experience with college training. The course may be taken up to four times when there is new or
expand learning on the job for up to 16 units.

Prerequisite: None
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 54 hours LEC; 36 hours LAB
See Experimental Offering.

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