Feb 16, 2026  
University Catalog 2021-2022 
    
University Catalog 2021-2022 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


Courses are numbered as follows: freshmen, 100-level; sophomores, 200-level; juniors, 300-level; seniors, 400-level; graduate students, 500- & 600-level. Certain 400-level courses may be taken by graduate students for graduate credit; in such cases, graduate students complete additional research assignments to bring the courses up to graduate level rigor. The letter G in parentheses, (G), appears at the end of those 400-level undergraduate course descriptions which are approved for graduate level work. When taught for graduate credit, those courses are taught by Graduate Faculty. Only students admitted to the Graduate School may enroll in 500- & 600-level courses.

No credit is allowed in any curriculum for any course with a catalog number beginning with zero (0) (e.g. ENGL 099 ).

The numerical listing after each course title gives the following information: the first number represents lab hours per week; the second digit represents the number of 75-minute lecture periods per week; the third digit represents the semester credit hours earned for successful completion of the course. A few courses will have a fourth digit in parentheses. This means the course may be repeated for credit and the fourth digit designates the total amount of semester hour credit that may be earned including repetition of the course. Typically, these courses are research-, performance-, or project-oriented and found in the 300-, 400-levels (undergraduate student) or 500-, 600-levels (graduate student).

Some courses require the student to complete a prerequisite course or to secure special permission from faculty prior to enrolling in the course. These prerequisites are listed immediately after the numerical semester credit hour designations. Each student is responsible for complying with prerequisite course work requirements and special instructions.

NOTES:

  1. Courses designated with an asterisk * mean this course will be accepted for General Education Requirement (GER) transfer credit. A course MAY or MAY NOT be accepted as equivalent to or substitute for a course in a specific discipline or major. Please check the Board of Regents web site at www.regents.state.la.us/ and the school you are transferring to for additional information.
  2. Courses with the designation (IER) meet the Board of Regents International Education Requirement.
  3. Students with a Freshman or Sophomore classification are not eligible to register for 400-level (Senior) courses without the written approval of the Academic Dean (or the Dean’s designated representative) of the college responsible for that specific subject and course)
  4. Course offerings for each term are made available prior to Early Registration via the BOSS website (“Available Course Sections”) and in .pdf format on the Registrars website (Quarterly Schedule of Classes-The Racing Form). Quarterly offerings are subject to change to accommodate the needs of students.

Louisiana Common Course Numbering (LCCN).

Louisiana uses a statewide common course numbersing system “…to facilitate program planning and the transfer of students and course credits between and among institutions.” Faculty representatives from all of the public colleges and universities worked to articulate common course content to be covered for each course included on the Board of Regents Master Course Articulation Matrix. Beginning with General Education Requirements (GER), this initiative will continue with an eye toward expansion throughout the entire Matrix.

Each course is identified by a 4-Alpha character “rubric” (i.e. prefix or department abbreviation) and a four-digit number. Each 4-Alpha rubric begins with “C” to signify that it is a state “Common” number, followed by a standard discipline abbreviation so that when they are included in campus catalogs and web sites, its meaning will be clear. For example, “CMAT” is the standardized LCCN abbreviation for Mathematics courses included in the Statewide Course Catalog. Another example would be “CENL” for English courses.

The 4-Alpha character rubric is followed by four digits, each with their own positional meaning. The first digit of the course number denoteds the academic level of the course (1 = freshman/1st year; 2 = sophomore/2nd year). The second and third digits establish course sequencing and/or distinguish the course from others of the same level, credit value, and rubric. The fourth digit denotes the credit value of the course in semester hours. For example, CMAT 1213 College Algebra (Common, Mathematics, Freshman/1st year, articulated standard sequence 21, 3 semester hours, College Algebra); CENL 1013 English Composition I (Common, English, Freshman/1st year, articulated standard sequence 01, 3 semester hours, English Composition I.

All rubric/number course identifiers correspond to course descriptiors listed in the Statewide Course Catalog, published by the Louisiana Board of Regents with direct faculty input.The Statewide Course Catalog will comprise the academic courses for which there is statewide agreement among discipline faculty representatives as to the minimum course content to be covered so that a student completing the course will be ready for the next course for which it is a prerequisite in a sequence or curriculum. Louisiana Tech University courses that are part of the Statewide Common Course Catalog can be readily identified by the [LCCN: AAAA####] at the end of the course description.

The Master Course Articulation Matrix, and the Louisiana Statewide Common Course Catalogue can be found on the Louisiana Board of Regents website (https://regents.la.gov/master-course-articulation/).

 

Music Applied Private Lessons

  
  • MUPV 373: Applied Trombone

    1(6) Semester Credit Hours . 1-0-1(6) Prerequisite Music Majors only Corequisite MUAP 100  
  
  • MUPV 374: Applied Euphonium

    1(6) Semester Credit Hours . 1-0-1(6) Prerequisite Music Majors only Corequisite MUAP 100  
  
  • MUPV 375: Applied Tuba

    1(6) Semester Credit Hours . 1-0-1(6) Prerequisite Music Majors only Corequisite MUAP 100  
  
  • MUPV 381: Applied Percussion

    1(6) Semester Credit Hours . 1-0-1(6) Prerequisite Music Majors only Corequisite MUAP 100  
  
  • MUPV 391: Applied Composition

    1(6) Semester Credit Hours . 1-0-1(6) Prerequisite Music Majors only Corequisite MUAP 100  
  
  • MUPV 392: Applied Songwriting

    1(6) Semester Credit Hours . 1-0-1(6) Prerequisite Music Majors only Corequisite MUAP 100  
  
  • MUPV 393: Applied Commercial Music

    1(6) Semester Credit Hours . 1-0-1(6) Prerequisite Music Majors only

      Corequisite MUAP 100  

  
  • MUPV 411: Applied Piano - Major

    2(12) Semester Credit Hours . 2-0-2(12) Prerequisite Music Majors Corequisite MUAP 100  
  
  • MUPV 431: Applied Voice - Major

    2(12) Semester Credit Hours . 2-0-2(12) Prerequisite Music Majors MUAP 100  
  
  • MUPV 451: Applied Violin

    2(12) Semester Credit Hours . 2-0-2(12) Prerequisite Music Majors only Corequisite MUAP 100  
  
  • MUPV 452: Applied Viola

    2(12) Semester Credit Hours . 2-0-2(12) Prerequisite Music Majors only Corequisite MUAP 100  
  
  • MUPV 453: Applied Cello

    2(12) Semester Credit Hours . 2-0-2(12) Prerequisite Music Majors only Corequisite MUAP 100  
  
  • MUPV 454: Applied Bass

    2(12) Semester Credit Hours . 2-0-2(12) Prerequisite Music Majors only Corequisite MUAP 100  
  
  • MUPV 455: Applied Guitar - Major

    2(12) Semester Credit Hours . 2-0-2(12) Prerequisite Music Majors Corequisite MUAP 100  
  
  • MUPV 461: Applied Flute - Major

    2(12) Semester Credit Hours . 2-0-2(12) Prerequisite Music Majors Corequisite MUAP 100  
  
  • MUPV 462: Applied Oboe - Major

    2(12) Semester Credit Hours . 2-0-2(12) Prerequisite Music Majors Corequisite MUAP 100  
  
  • MUPV 463: Applied Bassoon - Major

    2(12) Semester Credit Hours . 2-0-2(12) Prerequisite Music Majors Corequisite MUAP 100  
  
  • MUPV 464: Applied Clarinet - Major

    2(12) Semester Credit Hours . 2-0-2(12) Prerequisite Music Majors Corequisite MUAP 100  
  
  • MUPV 465: Applied Saxophone - Major

    2(12) Semester Credit Hours . 2-0-2(12) Prerequisite Music Majors Corequisite MUAP 100  
  
  • MUPV 471: Applied Trumpet - Major

    2(12) Semester Credit Hours . 2-0-2(12) Prerequisite Music Majors Corequisite MUAP 100  
  
  • MUPV 472: Applied Horn - Major

    2(12) Semester Credit Hours . 2-0-2(12) Prerequisite Music Majors Corequisite MUAP 100  
  
  • MUPV 473: Applied Trombone - Major

    2(12) Semester Credit Hours . 2-0-2(12) Prerequisite Music Majors Corequisite MUAP 100  
  
  • MUPV 474: Applied Euphonium - Major

    2(12) Semester Credit Hours . 2-0-2(12) Prerequisite Music Majors Corequisite MUAP 100  
  
  • MUPV 475: Applied Tuba - Major

    2(12) Semester Credit Hours . 2-0-2(12) Prerequisite Music Majors Corequisite MUAP 100  
  
  • MUPV 481: Applied Percussion - Major

    2(12) Semester Credit Hours . 2-0-2(12) Prerequisite Music Majors Corequisite MUAP 100  
  
  • MUPV 493: Appl Advanced Choral Conducting

    1 Semester Credit Hours . 2-0-1
  
  • MUPV 494: Advanced Instrumental Conducting

    1 Semester Credit Hours . 2-0-1

Music Directed Studies

  
  • MUDS 450: Directed Studies

    1-4 (6) Semester Credit Hours . 0-0-1 to 4(4) Prerequisite Consent of Advisor Selected study in an identified area in Music. Credit depends on the nature of problem and work accomplished. May be repeated for credit.
  
  • MUDS 450A: Directed Studies

    1 (6) Semester Credit Hours . 0-0-1(6) Prerequisite Consent of advisor Selected study in an identified area in Music. Credit depends on the nature of problem and work accomplished. May be repeated for credit.
  
  • MUDS 450B: Directed Studies

    2 (6) Semester Credit Hours . 0-0-2(6) Prerequisite Consent of advisor Selected study in an identified area in Music. Credit depends on the nature of problem and work accomplished. May be repeated for credit.
  
  • MUDS 450C: Directed Studies

    3 (6) Semester Credit Hours . 0-0-3(6) Prerequisite Consent of advisor Selected study in an identified area in Music. Credit depends on the nature of problem and work accomplished. May be repeated for credit.
  
  • MUDS 450D: Directed Studies

    4 (6) Semester Credit Hours . 0-0-4(6) Prerequisite Consent of advisor Selected study in an identified area in Music. Credit depends on the nature of problem and work accomplished. May be repeated for credit.

Music Ensembles

  
  • MUEN 200: Chamber Ensemble

    1 (6) Semester Credit Hours . 1-0-1 (6) Instruction and performance in small instrumental or vocal ensembles.
  
  • MUEN 231: University Concert Choir

    1 (12) Semester Credit Hours . 4-0-1 (12) Major Ensemble. Instruction and performance in large vocal ensemble.
  
  • MUEN 232: Chamber Singers

    . 2-0-1(12) Prerequisite Audition Instruction and performance in advanced vocal ensemble.
  
  • MUEN 234: Opera Workshop

    1 (3) Semester Credit Hours . 4-0-1 (3) A function study in opera performance including vocal, dramatic, and technical aspects of opera production.
  
  • MUEN 251: String Colloquium

    1 (6) Semester Credit Hours . 4-0-1 (6) Prerequisite Audition Instruction and performance in string ensemble.
  
  • MUEN 260: Musical Stage Orchestra

    2 (8) Semester Credit Hours . 3-1-2 (8) Orchestral experience with literature and techniques of music theatre.
  
  • MUEN 261: Musical Stage Production

    2 (8) Semester Credit Hours . 3-1-2 (8) Practical study of theories, practices and techniques of musical stage production.
  
  • MUEN 271: University Marching Band

    1 (4) Semester Credit Hours . 4-0-1 (4) Prerequisite Audition Required Major Ensemble. Instruction and performance in the college marching band. Includes performance in designated football games, bowl games, pep rallies and other presentations as directed.
  
  • MUEN 272: Fall Wind Ensemble

    1 (2) Semester Credit Hours . 1-0-1 (2) Prerequisite Audition. Open to any major. Instruction and performance in concert band. Includes reading and study of selected works from the major standard band repertoire for participating music majors.
  
  • MUEN 273: Symphonic Wind Ensemble

    1 (4) Semester Credit Hours . 4-0-1 (4) Prerequisite Audition Major ensemble. Instruction and performance in advanced band ensemble.
  
  • MUEN 274: University Concert Band

    1 (4) Semester Credit Hours . 4-0-1 (4) Prerequisite Audition Major ensemble. Instruction and performance in band ensemble.
  
  • MUEN 275: University Jazz Ensemble

    1 (6) Semester Credit Hours . 3-0-1 (6) Prerequisite Audition Performance and instruction in stage band ensemble covering a variety of jazz styles and genres.
  
  • MUEN 276: Low Brass Ensemble

    1 (6) Semester Credit Hours . 1-0-1 (6) Prerequisite Consent of Instructor. Performance and instruction in low brass ensembles and literature.
  
  • MUEN 281: Percussion Ensemble

    1 (6) Semester Credit Hours . 2-0-1 (6) Prerequisite Audition Performance and instruction in the various combinations of percussion ensemble.
  
  • MUEN 291: Popular Music Ensemble

    1 Semester Credit Hours . 0-1-1 A functional study of popular music performance in the context of a small ensemble.

     

  
  • MUEN 431: University Concert Choir

    1 (12) Semester Credit Hours . 4-0-1 (12) Major Ensemble. Instruction and performance in large vocal ensemble.
  
  • MUEN 432: Chamber Singers

    1 (12) Semester Credit Hours . 2-0-1 (12) Prerequisite Audition Major Ensemble. Instruction and performance in advanced vocal ensemble.
  
  • MUEN 451: Chamber Orchestra

    1(6) Semester Credit Hours . 4-0-1(6) Prerequisite Audition  Instruction and performance in string ensemble.
  
  • MUEN 471: University Marching Band

    1 (4) Semester Credit Hours . 4-0-1 (4) Prerequisite Audition Required Major Ensemble. Instruction and performance in the college marching band. Includes performance in designated football games, bowl games, pep rallies and other presentations as directed.
  
  • MUEN 472: Fall Wind Ensemble

    1 (2) Semester Credit Hours . 1-0-1 (2) Prerequisite Audition. Open to any major. Instruction and performance in concert band. Includes reading and study of selected works from the major standard band repertoire for participating music majors.
  
  • MUEN 473: Symphonic Wind Ensemble

    1 (4) Semester Credit Hours . 4-0-1 (4) Prerequisite Audition Major ensemble. Instruction and performance in advanced band ensemble.
  
  • MUEN 474: University Concert Band

    1 (4) Semester Credit Hours . 4-0-1 (4) Prerequisite Audition Major ensemble. Instruction and performance in band ensemble.

Music General

  
  • MUGN 110: Intro to Songwriting

    3 Semester Credit Hours . 2-0-2 Prerequisite MUTH 102  or Consent of Instructor Instruction in basics of songwriting in the context of producing success in the commercial market.

     

  
  • MUGN 112: Beginning Piano

    3(6) Semester Credit Hours . 3-0-3(6) Prerequisite Consent of Instructor Instruction in beginning piano techniques for th non-music major.
  
  • MUGN 132: Beginning Voice

    3(6) Semester Credit Hours . 3-0-3(6) Prerequisite Consent of Instructor Instruction in beginning vocal techniques.

     

  
  • MUGN 152: Beginning Guitar

    3(6) Semester Credit Hours . 3-0-3(6) Prerequisite Consent of Instructor Instruction in beginning guitar techniques for the non-music major.
  
  • MUGN 200: Digital Musicianship

    2 Semester Credit Hours . 0-2-2 Introduction to music technology, including music engraving software, digital audio production, and music hardware.

     

  
  • MUGN 290: Music Appreciation

    3 Semester Credit Hours . 0-3-3 Satisfies General Education Requirement for Fine Arts Appreciation. For non-music majors. Attempts to answer the question What is Music?” by acquainting students with knowledge and appreciation of music from several cultures and eras.” LCCN:CMUS1013
  
  • MUGN 291: Global Popular Music

    3 Semester Credit Hours . 0-3-3 Overview of popular styles and genres from a variety of cultures and geographic locations outside of the United States.

     

  
  • MUGN 292: Topics in American Popular Music

    3 Semester Credit Hours . 0-3-3 Topics course examining various styles and genres of American popular music from the late 19th century to the present.

     

  
  • MUGN 400: Entrepreneurial Musicianship

    2 Semester Credit Hours . 0-3-3 Prerequisite Music Major or Minor and Junior Standing Course designed to prepare students for current and emerging careers in music.

Music History and Literature

  
  • MUHS 300: Music History Today

    2 Semester Credit Hours . 0-2-2 Prerequisite MUTH 102   An exploration of contemporary issues in music through an overview of music history and culture from antiquity to today, with emphasis on academic writing and research in music.

     

  
  • MUHS 306: Intro To Non-Western Music

    2 Semester Credit Hours . 0-2-2 Prerequisite MUTH 103  or Permission of Instructor An introduction to the music and musical life of the world’s peoples by sampling and by synthesis.
  
  • MUHS 307: Introduction To Jazz History

    2 Semester Credit Hours . 0-2-2 Prerequisite MUTH 103  or Permission of Instructor Cultivate in the student an understanding of jazz music through a comprehensive study of prominent figures and styles from 1900 to the present.

     

  
  • MUHS 435: Special Topics in Music History

    1-3 (6) Semester Credit Hours . 0-0-1 to 3(6) Prerequisite Consent of Advisor Selected study in an identified area in vocal, piano, or wind band literature.  (Variable credit)

     

  
  • MUHS 436: Topics in Popular Music History

    2(8) Semester Credit Hours . 0-2-2(8) Prerequisite MUTH 102  or Permission of Instructor Selected study in an identified area in domestic and/or global popular music.

Music Industry

  
  • MIND 304: Topics in Music Industry Studies

    2(4) Semester Credit Hours . 0-2-2(4) Prerequisite MUGN 200  or permission of instructor

      This course is designed to explore specific, advanced topics in music industry studies.  Course may be repeated, but with a different topic.

  
  • MIND 321: Production audio for Film & TV

    2 Semester Credit Hours . 0-2-2 Prerequisite MUGN 200  or permission of instructor The theory and techniques of recording and mixing sound for film and television.

     

  
  • MIND 322: Sound Design for Film & TV

    2 Semester Credit Hours . 0-2-2 Prerequisite MUGN 200  or permission of instructor The theory and techniques of post-production sound for film and television, including sound design, automatic dialog replacement, and Foley.

     

  
  • MIND 323: Music for Film & TV

    2 Semester Credit Hours . 0-2-2 Prerequisite MUGN 200  or permission of instructor The theory and techniques of composing and producing for film and television; includes scoring-to-picture, orchestration, and music supervision.

     

  
  • MIND 324: Music & sound for Video Games

    2 Semester Credit Hours . 0-2-2 Prerequisite MUGN 200  or permission of instructor The theory and techniques of creating audio assets for video games and other interactive media, such as music, voice-over, and sound design.
  
  • MIND 330: Live Sound Reinforcement

    2 Semester Credit Hours . 0-2-2 Prerequisite MUGN 200  or permission of instructor Theoretical and practical experience with live sound reinforcement with application for live events, concert production, and recording for indoor and outdoor settings.

     

  
  • MIND 340: Radio Production and Podcasting

    2 Semester Credit Hours . 0-2-2 Prerequisite MUGN 200  or permission of instructor Theoretical and practical experience with radio production and programming with a focus on creating content for broadcast on terrestrial and internet radio and podcasts; includes recording, editing, and mixing audio.

     

Music Pedagogy

  
  • MUPD 300: Beginning Conducting

    1 Semester Credit Hours . 1-1-1 Prerequisite MUTH 103  Elementary methods, principles and practice of conducting.
  
  • MUPD 301: Choral Conducting

    1 Semester Credit Hours . 1-1-1 Prerequisite MUTH 201  and MUPD 340    Principles of interpretation and score reading with emphasis on choral conducting. Includes laboratory experience with the choral ensembles.
  
  • MUPD 302: Instrumental Conducting

    1 Semester Credit Hours . 1-1-1 Prerequisite MUTH 201  and MUPD 340    Principles of interpretation and score reading with emphasis on instrumental conducting. Includes laboratory experience with the instrumental ensembles.
  
  • MUPD 304: Marching Band Drill Design

    1 Semester Credit Hours . 3-0-1 This course provides practical application in the elements of marching band show planning, design, and teaching.
  
  • MUPD 311: Piano for Vocal Education

    2 Semester Credit Hours . 2-0-2 Prerequisite Students must have passed all parts of the piano proficiency exam. Practical application of piano skills essential in vocal music education, such as accompanying, improvising, transposing, sight-reading, and leading vocal warm-ups at the piano. 
  
  • MUPD 331: Vocal Methods

    1 Semester Credit Hours . 1-1-1 Group instruction in the singing voice including methods and materials of instruction for the music educator. Includes laboratory experiences and observation at the elementary and secondary levels.
  
  • MUPD 340: Intermediate Conducting

    1 Semester Credit Hours . 1-1-1 Prerequisite MUTH 201  and MUPD 300   Continuation of MUPD 300.

     

  
  • MUPD 351: String Methods

    1 Semester Credit Hours . 2-0-1 Group instruction in strings including methods and materials of instruction for the music educator. Includes laboratory experiences and observation at the elementary and secondary levels.
  
  • MUPD 352: Guitar Methods

    1 Semester Credit Hours . 2-0-1 Group instruction in fretted instruments including methods and materials of instruction for the music educator. Includes laboratory experiences and observation at the elementary and secondary levels.
  
  • MUPD 361: Flute Methods

    1 Semester Credit Hours . 2-0-1 Flute Methods. Group instruction in flute including methods and materials of instruction for the music educator. Includes laboratory experiences and observation at the elementary and secondary levels.
  
  • MUPD 362: Single Reed Methods

    1 Semester Credit Hours . 2-0-1 Single Reed Methods. Group instruction in single reed instruments including methods and materials of instruction for the music educator. Includes laboratory experiences and observations at the elementary and secondary levels.
  
  • MUPD 363: Double Reed Methods

    1 Semester Credit Hours . 2-0-1 Double Reed Methods. Group instruction in double reed instruments including methods and materials of instruction for the music educator. Includes laboratory experiences and observation at the elementary and secondary levels.
  
  • MUPD 371: High Brass Methods

    1 Semester Credit Hours . 2-0-1 High Brass Methods. Group instruction in high brass instruments including methods and materials of instruction for the music educator. Includes laboratory experiences and observation at the elementary and secondary levels.
  
  • MUPD 372: Low Brass Methods

    1 Semester Credit Hours . 2-0-1 Low Brass Methods. Group instruction in low brass instruments including methods and materials of instruction for the music educator. Includes laboratory experiences and observation at the elementary and secondary levels.
  
  • MUPD 381: Percussion Method

    1 Semester Credit Hours . 2-0-1 Group instruction in percussion instruments including methods and materials of instruction for the music educator. Includes laboratory experiences and observation at the elementary and secondary levels.
  
  • MUPD 391: Emerging Methods

    1 Semester Credit Hours . 2-0-1 Group instruction in emerging music education, topics, methods, and materials for music educators, including laboratory experiences and observation at elementary and secondary levels.

     

  
  • MUPD 410: Piano Pedagogy I

    2 Semester Credit Hours . 3-1-2 Methods and materials of teaching piano in private studio and/or in the school.
  
  • MUPD 411: Piano Pedagogy II

    2 Semester Credit Hours . 3-1-2 Prerequisite MUPD 410  Continuation of MUPD 410 . Practice teaching of beginning students is integral to this course.
  
  • MUPD 424: Woodwind Pedagogy I

    2 Semester Credit Hours . 3-1-2 Methods and materials of teaching woodwind instruments in private studio and/or in the school.
  
  • MUPD 425: Woodwind Pedagogy II

    2 Semester Credit Hours . 3-1-2 Continuation of MUPD 424.  Practice teaching of beginning students is integral to this course.
  
  • MUPD 426: Brass Pedagogy I

    2 Semester Credit Hours . 3-1-2 Methods and materials of teaching brass instruments in private studio and/or in school.
  
  • MUPD 427: Brass Pedagogy II

    2 Semester Credit Hours . 3-1-2 Continuation of MUPD 426.  Practice teaching beginning students is integral to this course.

     

  
  • MUPD 428: Percussion Pedagogy I

    2 Semester Credit Hours . 3-1-2 Methods and materials of teaching woodwind instruments in private studio and/or in the school.

     

  
  • MUPD 429: Percussion Pedagogy II

    2 Semester Credit Hours . 3-1-2 Continuation of MUPD 428.  Practice teaching of beginning students is integral to this course.

     

  
  • MUPD 430: Vocal Pedagogy II

    2 Semester Credit Hours . 3-1-2 Methods and materials of teaching voice in private studio and/or in the school.
 

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