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2012-2013 Undergraduate Bulletin 
    
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2012-2013 Undergraduate Bulletin [ARCHIVED BULLETIN]

Courses

 

Modern Languages and Cultures: French
  
  
  

Modern Languages and Cultures: German
  
  
  

  • GER 210 - Intermediate German I


    4 credit(s)
    Courses emphasize communicative skills and language competence in a cultural context. The first semester provides a comprehensive review of grammar and oral and written practice based on readings of short, authentic, nonfictional, and cultural/literary texts. The second semester concentrates on readings in literary and nonliterary texts, with audio, video, and Internet materials. Increasingly difficult grammar review sessions focus on aspects of syntax, which need continued practice. Classes are conducted in German.
    Prerequisite(s): GER 111  or equivalent.


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  • GER 211 - Intermediate German II


    4 credit(s)
    Courses emphasize communicative skills and language competence in a cultural context. The first semester provides a comprehensive review of grammar and oral and written practice based on readings of short, authentic, nonfictional, and cultural/literary texts. The second semester concentrates on readings in literary and nonliterary texts, with audio, video, and Internet materials. Increasingly difficult grammar review sessions focus on aspects of syntax, which need continued practice. Classes are conducted in German.
    Prerequisite(s): GER 111  or equivalent.


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  • GER 300 - Introduction to German Culture


    3 credit(s)
    Taught in English. This course serves as an introduction to the literary production (poetry, prose, theatre, and film) of Germany and German speaking countries/nations. Throughout the semester, students are introduced to the basics of literary and cultural interpretation and develop their ability to analyze literary texts through writing, in-class discussions, and presentations. Themes and authors may change from semester to semester. No knowledge of German is required, although course materials are available in German to those students interested in furthering their language acquisition.
    Prerequisite(s): GER 211  or ML 240  or ML 241 , or permission of instructor.


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Modern Languages and Cultures: Italian
  
  
  
  
  

  • ITA 300 - Introduction to Italian Culture


    3 credit(s)
    Taught in English. This course is a study of the recent contributions Italy has made in literature, poetry, art, philosophy, and film to international culture. The work of scholars such as Umberto Eco and Giorgio Agamben are used as a lens in approaching aspects of Italian culture. No knowledge of Italian is required, although course materials are available in Italian to those students interested in furthering their language acquisition. Topics include but are not limited to: ”Italy and Its Capitals,” “Style and Italain Style,” “Protest Movements and Their Artistic Expressions,”  “Interviews to Intellectuals in Today’s Italy”.
    Prerequisite(s): ITA 211  or ML 240  or ML 241 , or permission of instructor.


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Modern Languages and Cultures: Spanish
  

  • SPA 110 - Elementary Spanish I


    3 credit(s)
    Introduction to Spanish. Intensive training in understanding, speaking, reading, writing, and using basic communicative patterns. The course also covers cultural materials of Hispanic communities and societies. A student who has taken two years of a language in secondary school is normally assigned to the 111 (Elementary II) level, while a student with four years of language in secondary school is encouraged to enroll in an intermediate course (level 210 or 211).


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  • SPA 111 - Elementary Spanish II


    3 credit(s)
    Introduction to Spanish. Intensive training in understanding, speaking, reading, writing, and using basic communicative patterns. The course also covers cultural materials of Hispanic communities and societies. A student who has taken two years of a language in secondary school is normally assigned to the 111 (Elementary II) level, while a student with four years of language in secondary school is encouraged to enroll in an intermediate course (level 210 or 211).


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  • SPA 300 - Introduction to Hispanic Culture


    3 credit(s)
    A study of modern Hispanic cultures as reflected in the arts, customs, institutions, and value systems of different societies and communities. Students are expected to demonstrate their understanding throughout the course by means of written assignments, tests, in-class discussions, and presentations. Taught in English. Optional readings, assignments, and tests in the Spanish language are made available to those students who are interested in furthering their language acquisition.
    Prerequisite(s): SPA 211  or ML 240  or ML 241 , or permission of instructor.


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Multimedia Web Design and Development
  

  • MWD 110 - Foundations of Web Design and Development


    4 credit(s)
    Project-based, hands-on course focuses on developing front-end architectures for websites. Students follow a systematic, user-centered model to develop small/medium size websites. Particular emphasis is on using appropriate standards-based technologies to separate and implement content, structure, presentation, and behavior of Web elements. Students get an introduction to HTML markup, CSS styling (Cascading Style Sheets), and scripting.
    Laboratory fee.


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  • MWD 210 - Developing Dynamic Internet Documents


    4 credit(s)
    This course focuses on Rich Internet Applications (RIAs). Included in these applications are animated sequences, dynamic text and vector graphics, video, sound and interactive design. The focus takes into account both computers (desktop and laptop) as well as mobile devices (smartphones and tablets), including development requirements for both. An emphasis on emerging HCI (human computer interaction) standards recognizes the different requirements for different devices. Students learn concepts for creating interactive objects from both object generation tools and coding objects.
    Prerequisite(s): a minimum grade of C (2.0 or better) in MWD 110 ; or permission of department.
    Laboratory fee.


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  • MWD 230 - Game Design I


    3 credit(s)
    This lecture and project-based course focuses on the theoretical and practical approaches to good game design. Students study art and design principles for developing engaging games, including game play, game balance, storytelling and narrative, character development, software engineering, animation, graphic design, music and sound effects, and game aesthetics. Students analyze many types of games and design many games of their own, using these principles. The principles learned in this class apply to the casual game genre that includes platform games, scrolling games, tile-based games, card games, puzzle games, and shoot-’em-up games (shmups). Throughout the course there is an emphasis on the importance of play testing and revision, including documenting design.
    Prerequisite(s): MWD 110  or permission of instructor.
    Laboratory fee.


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  • MWD 250 - Information Tech and the Law


    3 credit(s)
    Like IT itself, laws affecting IT professionals are constantly changing. This course introduces students to current legal and ethical issues facing (1) programmers and their managers, (2) IT organizations, (3) IT consultants, and (4) Internet entrepreneurs and retailers (e-tailers). In addition, the course addresses the legal issues resulting from groundbreaking technological development, e.g., Napster, profiling, and data mining. The course provides a practical, hands-on overview of U.S. laws and regulations specifically affecting how IT professionals can and should conduct their professional activities, the major legal and ethical issues IT professionals face daily, and the steps IT professionals must take to safeguard their legal rights in the IT marketplace. The course emphasizes practical applications of textbook knowledge to real-world legal and ethical situations likely to confront both the new IT professional and Internet users, including the licensing and use of software and other intellectual property, key business considerations for IT consultants, starting and obtaining venture financing for IT start-up companies, consumer rights on the Internet, privacy and data collection, and the emerging impact of cybercrime on the IT profession.
    Prerequisite(s): Sophomore standing, MWD 110 , and CS 275 ; or permission of department.
    Laboratory fee.


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  • MWD 260 - Computer and Network Administration


    3 credit(s)
    Computer and network system administration is an increasingly complex and essential field. As the reliance of industry and government on computer systems increases so does the number and importance of system administrators. This course provides a practical problem-solving approach to the field of UNIX/LINUX and Windows 2000 computer and network system administration. Upon completion of this course, students are capable of configuring, administering, and supporting users on a UNIX/LINUX and Windows 2000 multi-user networked computer system.
    Prerequisite(s): MWD 110 , CS 114 , or CS 275 ; or permission of department.
    Laboratory fee.


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  • MWD 290 - Special Topics in Multimedia Web Design and Development


    1–4 credit(s)
    These courses address emerging multimedia Web technologies and concepts. Topics under these course headings vary based on faculty interests and expertise and the current developments in the field of interactive information technology. Possible topics include, but are not limited to, e-commerce, e-intelligence, XML, data visualization, wireless networking, Java servlets, Applet Server Protocol (ASP).
    Prerequisite(s): WD 110 or permission of instructor.
    Laboratory fee.


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  • MWD 291 - Special Topics in Multimedia Web Design and Development


    1–4 credit(s)
    These courses address emerging multimedia Web technologies and concepts. Topics under these course headings vary based on faculty interests and expertise and the current developments in the field of interactive information technology. Possible topics include, but are not limited to, e-commerce, e-intelligence, XML, data visualization, wireless networking, Java servlets, Applet Server Protocol (ASP).
    Prerequisite(s): WD 110 or permission of instructor.
    Laboratory fee.


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  • MWD 300 - Cooperative Education Program


    1–3 credit(s)
    These courses are intended for students in the cooperative education installations, where they can apply the skills and concepts they have mastered in the classroom setting. The courses carry from 1 to 3 credits. The actual credit awarded is decided by the faculty coordinator and is based on the level of the student’s involvement. Cooperative education courses may not substitute for MWD2 course requirements in the major. All courses are taken as Pass/NoPass.
    Prerequisite(s): Junior or senior standing and a 2.5 GPA in the major.


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  • MWD 301 - Cooperative Education Program


    1–3 credit(s)
    These courses are intended for students in the cooperative education installations, where they can apply the skills and concepts they have mastered in the classroom setting. The courses carry from 1 to 3 credits. The actual credit awarded is decided by the faculty coordinator and is based on the level of the student’s involvement. Cooperative education courses may not substitute for MWD2 course requirements in the major. All courses are taken as Pass/NoPass.
    Prerequisite(s): Junior or senior standing and a 2.5 GPA in the major.


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  • MWD 310 - Fundamentals of Server-side Development


    4 credit(s)
    This course builds expertise in Web languages and technologies currently used in Internet server-side operations and database processing. Students learn the fundamentals of server-side programming using server-side objects to create dynamic user interfaces, the gathering, validation and submission of data as well as its storage, retrieval, modification and deletion. Students have both an individual project and participate in a group project. The group project provides services that meet the needs of their client in business, non-profit organization or other institutional setting.
    Prerequisite(s): a minimum grade of C (2.0 or better) in both MWD 110  and CS 275 ; or permission of department.
    Laboratory fee.


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  • MWD 390 - Special Topics in Multimedia Web Design and Development


    1–4 credit(s)
    These courses address emerging multimedia Web technologies and concepts. Topics under these course headings vary based on faculty interests and expertise and the current developments in the field of interactive information technology. Possible topics include, but are not limited to, e-commerce, e-intelligence, XML, data visualization, wireless networking, Java servlets, Applet Server Protocol (ASP).
    Prerequisite(s): WD 110 or permission of instructor.
    Laboratory fee.


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  • MWD 391 - Special Topics in Multimedia Web Design and Development


    1–4 credit(s)
    These courses address emerging multimedia Web technologies and concepts. Topics under these course headings vary based on faculty interests and expertise and the current developments in the field of interactive information technology. Possible topics include, but are not limited to, e-commerce, e-intelligence, XML, data visualization, wireless networking, Java servlets, Applet Server Protocol (ASP).
    Prerequisite(s): WD 110 or permission of instructor.
    Laboratory fee.


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  • MWD 400 - Cooperative Education Program


    1–3 credit(s)
    These courses are intended for students in the cooperative education installations, where they can apply the skills and concepts they have mastered in the classroom setting. The courses carry from 1 to 3 credits. The actual credit awarded is decided by the faculty coordinator and is based on the level of the student’s involvement. Cooperative education courses may not substitute for MWD2 course requirements in the major. All courses are taken as Pass/NoPass.
    Prerequisite(s): Junior or senior standing and a 2.5 GPA in the major.


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  • MWD 401 - Cooperative Education Program


    1–3 credit(s)
    These courses are intended for students in the cooperative education installations, where they can apply the skills and concepts they have mastered in the classroom setting. The courses carry from 1 to 3 credits. The actual credit awarded is decided by the faculty coordinator and is based on the level of the student’s involvement. Cooperative education courses may not substitute for MWD2 course requirements in the major. All courses are taken as Pass/NoPass.
    Prerequisite(s): Junior or senior standing and a 2.5 GPA in the major.


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  • MWD 490 - Special Topics in Multimedia Web Design and Development


    1–4 credit(s)
    These courses address emerging multimedia Web technologies and concepts. Topics under these course headings vary based on faculty interests and expertise and the current developments in the field of interactive information technology. Possible topics include, but are not limited to, e-commerce, e-intelligence, XML, data visualization, wireless networking, Java servlets, Applet Server Protocol (ASP).
    Prerequisite(s): MWD 110  or permission of instructor.
    Laboratory fee.


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  • MWD 491 - Special Topics in Multimedia Web Design and Development


    1–4 credit(s)
    These courses address emerging multimedia Web technologies and concepts. Topics under these course headings vary based on faculty interests and expertise and the current developments in the field of interactive information technology. Possible topics include, but are not limited to, e-commerce, e-intelligence, XML, data visualization, wireless networking, Java servlets, Applet Server Protocol (ASP).
    Prerequisite(s): MWD 110  or permission of instructor.
    Laboratory fee.


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Music Education for Undergraduate Students
  
  
  
  
  

  • MEA 104 - Technology for Music Education


    1 credit(s)
    Participants develop an understanding of technology (e.g., computers, keyboards, hardware, software, and MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) and its practical application. Topics include computer hardware, software (notating, sequencing, digital audio, recording, educational), keyboard controller modules, samplers, CD-ROM, Internet, Web, multitrack recording, mixing, CAI, and other applications.
    Laboratory fee.


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  • MED 303 - Elementary Instrumental Methods


    3 credit(s)
    This course provides music education majors with pedagogical skills necessary to teach beginning band and strings. Topics include philosophy, objectives, recruiting, instrument selection, communication with parents, evaluation, motivation, administration, scheduling, acoustics, sequential instruction, teaching with modeling/singing and rehearsing. In addition to regular, on-campus sessions, the class participates in the Hartt Band and String Projects at the University of Hartford Magnet School on Mondays and Wednesdays from 3:45 p.m. to 5:45 p.m. Students are required to demonstrate proficiency on secondary instruments appropriate for teaching band and strings in an elementary school.
    Prerequisite(s): MEA 102 , MEA 200 , MEA 201 , MEA 300 , MEA 303 , MEA 304 , and CON 316 . Corequisite(s): MED 303 Lab.
    Laboratory fee.


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  • MED 304 - Secondary Instrumental Methods


    3 credit(s)
    This course provides music education majors with pedagogical skills necessary to teach band and strings in secondary schools. Topics include philosophy, objectives, evaluation, motivation, administration, lesson plans, sequential instruction, marching band, professional development, jazz band, alternative string ensembles, score study, teaching with modeling/singing, hiring staff, traveling, and rehearsing. In addition to regular, on-campus sessions, the class spends time observing and teaching instrumental classes at public schools. Instructors arrange these off-campus session, but students are responsible for their own transportation. The class also participates in the Hartt Band and String Projects at the University of Hartford Magnet School.
    Prerequisite(s): MED 303 . Corequisite(s): MED 304 Lab.
    Laboratory fee.


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  • MED 310 - School Choral Program


    3 credit(s)
    A course in the musical skills and methods needed to develop a sequential elective choral program from the middle school through the high school. Rehearsal techniques, laboratory experience in choral conducting, repertoire, piano accompaniment skills, school observations, leadership, planning, and administrative needs are among the topics covered. Spring semester only. Four hours weekly.
    Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of sophomore evaluation.


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  • MED 413 - Improvisation for Music Education


    2 credit(s)
    This class teaches future music educators improvisatory skills and techniques and the pedagogy of improvisation. Course format includes lecture, live performance, hands-on practical application, and analysis. Students gain skill and confidence in improvisation as well as develop strategies for future use in their school music programs.
    Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of the Music Education sophomore evaluation.


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Music Management for Undergraduate Students
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

Music Performance, Class Study for Undergraduate Students
  
  
  
  
 

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