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36School af Liberal Arts and Human Services The School of Liberal Arts and Human Services produces a diverse range of graduates with varying skills and competencies including artists, musicians, mathematicians, psychologists, social workers, sociologists, journalists, poets, dramatists, and in general, graduates who can make great contributions towards enhancing the social and cultural development of the nation. The School of Liberal Arts and Human Services consists of four departments: • Department of Social and Behavioural Sciences • Department of Languages, Literature and Communication Studies • Department of Mathematics • Department of Fine and Performing Arts These departments provide students with a range of academic services to meet a growing number of careers and opportunities locally, regionally, and globally. Mission To provide well-designed, contemporary, relevant programmes of study, by attracting quality faculty and support staf who understand the vision and mission of the College and are willing to embrace the watch words “Transforming lives, transforming communities, transforming the nation.....one student at a time.” 37 CATALOGUE 2010-2012 Deartment of Social and Behavioural Sciences The Department of Social and Behavioural Sciences is committed to providing students with an environment conducive to personal and professional growth and development. Focused on broadening access through Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR) and distance education delivery modes, and on meeting students at their point of need, the department provides students with relevant training in sociology, social work, and applied psychology to meet the needs of the private and public sectors. The programmes ofered by the Depart- ment of Social and Behavioural Sciences play a critical role in helping students to understand the functioning of societies, how to successfully negotiate issues arising out of diversity, and to develop appropriate intervention strategies. Programmes The Department of Social and Behavioural Sciences ofers the following degree programme options: Bachelor Degree Programmes Associate Degree Programmes B.Sc. Applied Psychology AA Psychology B.Sc. Psychology AAS Social Work BSW Social Work AAS Sociology 38 Bachelor of Science - Psychology/Applied Psychology This programme is designed to ofer an examination of the distinctive socio-cultural make-up of this society and of the relevance of psychological issues to the local context. Particular attention is paid to current social issues and to training in areas such as confict intervention and resolution. Students enrolled in the B.Sc. programme in Applied Psychology also have the option of pursuing specialised courses in one of the following tracks: • Addiction Studies • School Guidance • Industrial and Organizational Psychology Graduation Requirements: B.Sc. Psychology To be awarded the Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology, students must successfully complete 123 credits with a minimum GPA of 2.0 according to the following distribution: Required courses in the major area of study 48 credits Guided elective courses in major area of study 6 credits Total courses in major area of study 54 credits Core curriculum courses 51 credits Support courses 12 credits Elective courses 6 credits Total Credits Required for Graduation 123 credits COURSES IN THE MAJOR CORE CURRICULUM COURSES CODE COURSE TITLE Cr. CODE COURSE TITLE Cr. PSYC 122 Foundatons of Psychology 3 ARTS 119 Foundatons of Art and Music 3 PSYC 205 Social Psychology 3 BUSI 203 Leadership and Ethics 3 PSYC 212 Life Span Development 3 COMM 117 Fundamentals of Writng 3 PSYC 220 Applied Psychology 3 COMM 118 Communicaton in the Workplace 3 PSYC 233 Psychology Seminar I-Special Topics in Psychology 3 ECON 110 Introducton to General Economics 3 PSYC 261 Psychology of Adjustment 3 ENGL 200 Comparatve Literature 3 PSYC 325 Human Development 3 ENTP 210 Fundamentals of Entrepreneurship 3 PSYC 350 Culture, Diversity and Behaviour 3 ENVH 102 World Issues in Public Health 1 PSYC 360 Theories of Individual Diferences 3 ENVH 121 Environmental Issues and Sustainability 1 PSYC 370 Theories of Learning 3 HIST 210 History of Trinidad and Tobago 3 PSYC 410 History of Psychology 3 LIBS 130 Fundamental Research Skills 3 PSYC 425 Research Designs and Analysis 3 MATH 117 College Algebra 3 PSYC 433 Psychology Seminar II- Field Experience 3 PSYC 103 Understanding Human Behaviour and Diversity 3 PSYC 462 Physiology of Behaviour 3 RELI 205 Comparatve Religion 3 PSYC 468 Cognitve Psychology 3 SCIE 121 Foundatons of Natural Sciences 3 PSYC 499 Senior Thesis - Psychology 3 SCIE 201 Contemporary Issues in Science 1 Total Credits for Required Courses in the Major 48 SOCI 102 Introducton to the Study of Society 3 GUIDED ELECTIVE COURSES IN THE MAJOR SPAN 100 Introducton to Spanish 3 Any two 3-credit courses in major area of study 6 STAT 120 Fundamentals of Statstcs 3 Total Credits in Major Area of Study 54 Total Core Curriculum Credits 51 ELECTIVE COURSES SUPPORT COURSES Any two courses ofered by the College 6 ANTH 250 Caribbean Anthropology 3 39 CATALOGUE 2010-2012 BIOL 109 Introducton to Human Biology 3 STAT 121 Introducton to Inferental Statstcs 3 SOCI 100 Introducton to Sociology 3 Total Electve Credits 6 Total Support Course Credits 12 Graduation Requirements: B.Sc. Applied Psychology To be awarded the Bachelor of Science degree in Applied Psychology, students must successfully complete 132 credits with a minimum GPA of 2.0 according to the following distribution: Required courses in major area of study 48 credits Guided electives in major area of study 6 credits Specialization courses 15 credits Total courses in major area of study 69 credits Core curriculum courses 51 credits Support courses 12 credits Total Credits Required for Graduation 132 credits COURSES IN THE MAJOR CORE CURRICULUM COURSES CODE COURSE TITLE Cr. CODE COURSE TITLE Cr. PSYC 122 Foundatons of Psychology 3 ARTS 119 Foundatons of Art and Music 3 PSYC 205 Social Psychology 3 BUSI 203 Leadership and Ethics 3 PSYC 212 Life Span Development 3 COMM 117 Fundamentals of Writng 3 PSYC 220 Applied Psychology 3 COMM 118 Communicaton in the Workplace 3 PSYC 233 Psychology Seminar I-Special Topics in Psychology 3 ECON 110 Introducton to General Economics 3 PSYC 261 Psychology of Adjustment 3 ENGL 200 Comparatve Literature 3 PSYC 325 Human Development 3 ENTP 210 Fundamentals of Entrepreneurship 3 PSYC 350 Culture, Diversity and Behaviour 3 ENVH 102 World Issues in Public Health 1 PSYC 360 Theories of Individual Diferences 3 ENVH 121 Environmental Issues and Sustainability 1 PSYC 370 Theories of Learning 3 HIST 210 History of Trinidad and Tobago 3 PSYC 410 History of Psychology 3 LIBS 130 Fundamental Research Skills 3 PSYC 425 Research Designs and Analysis 3 MATH 117 College Algebra 3 PSYC 433 Psychology Seminar II- Field Experience 3 PSYC 103 Understanding Human Behaviour and Diversity 3 PSYC 462 Physiology of Behaviour 3 RELI 205 Comparatve Religion 3 PSYC 468 Cognitve Psychology 3 SCIE 121 Foundatons of Natural Sciences 3 PSYC 499 Senior Thesis - Psychology 3 SCIE 201 Contemporary Issues in Science 1 SOCI 102 Introducton to the Study of Society 3 SPAN 100 Introducton to Spanish 3 STAT 120 Fundamentals of Statstcs 3 Total Credits for Required Courses in the Major 48 Total Core Curriculum Credits 51 SPECIALIZATION COURSES IN APPLIED PSYCHOLOGY OPTION (Choose any 5 courses in a specifc track) PSYC 445 Educatonal Psychology 3 SOBE 428 Pharmacology and Substance Abuse 3 PSYC 448 Industrial and Organizatonal Psychology 3 SOBE 438 Interventons and Treatment for Special Populatons 3 PSYC 457 Psychology of Work 3 SOCI 215 Introducton to Gender Studies 3 SOBE 218 Introducton to Addicton Studies 3 SOCI 240 Sociology of Educaton 3 SOBE 322 Interventon for Non-Chemical Dependency 3 SOCI 278 Ageing and the Family 3 SOBE 326 Preventon and Interventon for Addictve Behaviours 3 SOWK 124 Social Work with Children and Family 3 SOBE 328 Theories of Addicton and Treatment 3 SOWK 318 Residental Social Work 3 SOBE 335 Introducton to Confict Resoluton 3 SOBE 375 Introducton to Career Guidance 3 SOWK 324 Social Work Interventon with Substance Abusers 3 SOBE 420 Theories of Guidance and Counselling 3 SOWK 357 Social Work Interventon with the Elderly 3 SOWK 426 Advocacy in Social Work 3 Total Credits for Five Specializaton Courses 15 40 GUIDED ELECTIVE COURSES IN THE MAJOR SUPPORT COURSES Any two 3-credit courses in major area of study 6 ANTH 250 Caribbean Anthropology 3 BIOL 109 Introducton to Human Biology 3 STAT 121 Introducton to Inferental Statstcs 3 SOCI 100 Introducton to Sociological Theories 3 Total Guided Electve Credits 6 Total Support Course Credits 12 Career Options: • Guidance ofcers • School guidance ofcers • Community social service providers • Paraprofessionals in treatment centres or community-based organizations Associate in Arts - Psychology The Associate in Arts degree in Psychology ofers a solid base in the area of psychology. It has been specif- cally designed to furnish participants with the key theoretical understandings and scientifc insights into the complexity of human behaviour and mental processes, and to equip them with practical competencies in spe- cifc areas. This associate degree provides students with the foundation courses in the discipline of psychology required to transfer into a baccalaureate programme at both regional and extra-regional institutions of higher learning. It will also be an invaluable course of study for those wishing to get certifcation as competent para- professionals in all areas of human development services. Graduation Requirements: Associate in Arts - Psychology To be awarded the Associate in Arts degree in Psychology, students must successfully complete 60 credits with a minimum GPA of 2.0 according to the following distribution: Required courses in the major area of study 21 credits 1 guided elective course in major area of study 3 credits Total Courses in Major Area of Study 24 credits Core curriculum courses 24 credits Support courses 9 credits Elective courses 3 credits Total Credits Required for Graduation 60 credits COURSES IN THE MAJOR CORE CURRICULUM COURSES CODE COURSE TITLE Cr. COURSE TITLE Cr. PSYC 205 Social Psychology 3 ARTS 119 Foundatons of Art and Music 3 PSYC 122 Foundatons of Psychology 3 COMM 117 Fundamentals of Writng 3 PSYC 212 Life Span Development 3 COMM 118 Communicaton in the Workplace 3 PSYC 220 Applied Psychology 3 LIBS 130 Fundamental Research Skills 3 PSYC 233 Psychology Seminar I-Special Topics in Psychology 3 MATH 164 Contemporary College Mathematcs 3 PSYC 261 Psychology of Adjustment 3 PSYC 103 Understanding Human Behaviour and Diversity 3 Required Courses in the Major 21 SCIE 121 Foundatons of Natural Science 3 Guided electve in major 3 SOCI 102 Introducton to the Study of Society 3 Total Credits in Major Area of Study 24 Total Core Curriculum Credits 24 41 CATALOGUE 2010-2012 SUPPORT COURSES ELECTIVE COURSES ANTH 250 Caribbean Anthropology 3 Any course from the College 3 BIOL 109 Introducton to Human Biology 3 SOCI 100 Introducton to Sociology 3 Total Support Course Credits 9 Total Electve Credits 3 Career Options: This is a transfer degree which allows graduates to pursue further study in psychology at the bachelor’s degree level. Bachelor of Social Work The Bachelor’s degree in Social Work prepares graduates to function as professional social workers in the education, social services and national security sectors. Students acquire critical social work competencies in individual and group work, youth work, direct practice, community practice and addressing family and child issues. Graduation Requirements: Bachelor of Social Work To successfully complete the Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, students must complete 134 credits with a minimum GPA of 2.0 according to the following distribution: Required courses in the major area of study 47 credits Five elective courses in major area of study 15 credits Total Courses in Major Area of Study 62 credits Core curriculum courses 51 credits Support courses 21 credits Total Credits Required for Graduation 134 credits COURSES IN THE MAJOR CORE CURRICULUM COURSES CODE COURSE TITLE Cr. CODE COURSE TITLE Cr. SOWK 116 Introducton to Social Work 3 ARTS 119 Foundatons of Art and Music 3 SOWK 122 Case Work Practce for Social Work 3 BUSI 203 Leadership and Ethics 3 COMM 117 Fundamentals of Writng 3 SOWK 119 Community Interventon for Social Work Practce 3 COMM 118 Communicaton in the Workplace 3 SOWK 218 Group Work Practce for Social Work 3 SOWK 241 Introducton to Practcum 3 ECON 110 Introducton to General Economics 3 SOWK 234 Social Welfare in the Caribbean 3 ENGL 200 Comparatve Literature 3 SOWK 236 Legal and Ethical Issues in Social Work 3 ENTP 210 Fundamentals of Entrepreneurship 3 SOWK 248 Counselling Skills for Social Workers 3 ENVH 102 World Issues in Public Health 1 SOWK 245 Practcum I: Human Skills Lab 3 ENVH 121 Environmental Issues and Sustainability 1 SOWK 323 Social Work Management and Administraton 3 HIST 210 History of Trinidad and Tobago 3 SOWK 326 Social Research Methods 3 LIBS 130 Fundamental Research Skills 3 SOWK 255 Practcum II 4 MATH 117 College Algebra 3 SOWK 355 Practcum lll 4 PSYC 103 Understanding Human Behaviour and Diversity 3 SOWK 455 Practcum IV 4 RELI 205 Comparatve Religion 3 SOWK 499 Senior Project – Social Work 3 SCIE 121 Foundatons of Natural Sciences 3 SCIE 201 Contemporary Issues in Science 1 SOCI 102 Introducton to the Study of Society 3 SPAN 100 Introducton to Spanish 3 42 STAT 120 Fundamentals of Statstcs 3 Total Required Courses in the Major 47 Total Core Curriculum Credits 51 ELECTIVE COURSES IN MAJOR SUPPORT COURSES SOBE 247 Introducton to Addicton Studies 3 ANTH 250 Caribbean Anthropology 3 SOBE 322 Interventon for Non-Chemical Dependency 3 LAWW 122 Law, Governance and Society 3 SOBE 326 Preventon and Interventon for Addictve Behaviours 3 PSYC 122 Foundatons of Psychology 3 SOBE 328 Theories of Addicton and Treatment 3 PSYC 212 Life Span Development 3 SOBE 428 Pharmacology and Substance Abuse 3 PSYC 360 Theories of Individual Diferences 3 SOBE 438 Interventons and Treatment for Special Populatons 3 PSYC 430 Foundatons of Psychopathology 3 SOCI 215 Introducton to Gender Studies 3 SOCI 101 Caribbean Sociology I 3 SOCI 278 Ageing and the Family 3 Total Support Course Credits 21 SOWK 124 Social Work with Children and Family 3 SOWK 318 Residental Social Work 3 SOWK 324 Social Work Interventon with Substance Abusers 3 SOWK 357 Social Work Interventon with the Elderly 3 SOWK 426 Advocacy in Social Work 3 Five of Any of the Electve Courses in the Major 15 Career Option: • Social Worker Associate in Applied Science - Social Work This Associate in Applied Science degree in Social Work develops social work competencies which enables students to work immediately as paraprofessionals in the feld. It also provides them with a solid foundation to pursue baccalaureate studies, if they so desire. Graduates would have gained exposure to various service areas such as individual and group work, youth work, direct practice, community practice, and family and child issues. Graduation Requirements: Associate in Applied Science – Social Work To successfully complete the Associate in Applied Science degree in Social Work, students must complete 67 credits with a minimum GPA of 2.0 according to the following distribution: Required courses in the major area of study 25 credits Two elective courses in major area of study 6 credits Total Courses in Major Area of Study 31 credits Core curriculum courses 27 credits Support courses 9 credits Total Credits Required for Graduation 67 credits COURSES IN THE MAJOR CORE CURRICULUM COURSES CODE COURSE TITLE Cr. CODE COURSE TITLE Cr. SOWK 116 Introducton to Social Work 3 COMM 117 Fundamentals of Writng 3 SOWK 122 Case Work Practce for Social Work 3 COMM 118 Communicaton in the Workplace 3 SOWK 218 Group Work Practce for Social Work 3 ENTP 210 Fundamentals of Entrepreneurship 3 SOWK 236 Legal and Ethical Issues in Social Work 3 LIBS 130 Fundamental Research Skills 3 SOWK 241 Introducton to Practcum 3 MATH 116 Contemporary College Mathematcs 3 SOWK 245 Practcum I: Human Skills Lab 3 PSYC 103 Understanding Human Behaviour and Diversity 3 SOWK 255 Practcum II 4 SCIE 121 Foundatons of Natural Sciences 3 43 CATALOGUE 2010-2012 SOWK 248 Counselling Skills for Social Workers 3 SOCI 102 Introducton to the Study of Society 3 SPAN 100 Introducton to Spanish 3 Total Credits for Required Courses in Major 25 Total Core Curriculum Credits 27 GUIDED ELECTIVES IN THE MAJOR SUPPORT COURSES Two 3-credit electve courses in the major 6 BIOL 109 BIOL 113 Introducton Human Biology OR Introducton to Anatomy and Physiology 3 PSYC 122 Foundatons of Psychology 3 PSYC 212 Life Span Development 3 Total Support Courses 6 Total Support Courses 9 Career Option: • Paraprofessional in social services agencies or organizations Associate in Applied Science - Sociology This Associate in Applied Science degree in Sociology gives broad coverage of contemporary social issues to produce critical thinkers and solutions-oriented social service providers. This degree programme prepares stu- dents for paraprofessional jobs in administrative and research functions and provides a basis for transfer to complete either a three- or four-year degree programme. Students complete courses in sociological theory, and its application to the Caribbean in particular and the wider international environment in general. They learn about the major social institutions, discuss contemporary social problems, and engage in sociological analysis to identify options to address these problems. They also gain in-depth exposure to sociological research meth- ods and complete a research project on a topic of their choice. Graduation Requirements: Associate in Applied Science - Sociology To be awarded the Associate in Applied Science degree in Sociology, students must successfully complete 63 credits with a minimum GPA of 2.0, according to the following distribution: Required courses in the major area of study 30 credits Two elective courses in major area of study 6 credits Total Courses in Major Area of Study 36 credits Core curriculum courses 27 credits Total Credits Required for Graduation 63 credits COURSES IN THE MAJOR CORE CURRICULUM COURSES CODE COURSE TITLE Cr. CODE COURSE TITLE Cr. SOCI 100 Introducton to Sociology 3 ARTS 119 Foundatons of Art and Music 3 SOCI 101 Caribbean Sociology I 3 COMM 117 Fundamentals of Writng 3 SOCI 104 Caribbean Sociology II 3 COMM 118 Communicaton in the Workplace 3 SOCI 105 Caribbean Sociology III 3 ECON 110 Introducton to General Economics 3 SOCI 220 Quanttatve Research Methods 3 LIBS 130 Fundamental Research Skills 3 SOCI 230 Qualitatve Research Methods 3 MATH 116 Contemporary College Mathematcs 3 SOCI 250 Exploring Caribbean Social Problems 3 STAT 120 Fundamentals of Statstcs 3 SOCI 274 Fundamentals of SPSS 3 SCIE 121 Foundatons of Natural Science 3 SOCI 281 Research Project I 3 SOCI 102 Introducton to the Study of Society 3 SOCI 282 Research Project II 3 44 Total Credits for Required Courses in Major 30 Total Core Curriculum Credits 27 ELECTIVE OPTIONS IN THE MAJOR Two 3-credit electve courses in the major 6 Total Credits for Electve Courses in Major 6 Career Options: While the AAS in Sociology prepare students for specifc jobs requiring broad social sciences competencies, it also serves as a transfer degree which allows graduates to pursue a bachelor’s level in sociology and a related subject area. Faculty Profle – Social and Behavioural Sciences Cheryl Lewis – Department Chair Senior Lecturer - Psychology M.A., M.Ed., B.A. Research Interests: Family dynamics and educatonal achievements; culture and psychology. Roslyn Humphrey Senior Lecturer- Psychology M.A., M. Ed Research Interests: Adult educaton Ayinka Nurse-Carrington Lecturer - Sociology M.Sc., BSc. Research Interests: Criminology- criminal profle Chevonne Agana Senior Lecturer- Psychology M.Sc. Research Interests: Employee motvaton Josie Kennedy Lecturer - Social Work MA (in progress), B.Sc. Research Interests: The relatonship between gender and the instances of deviance in the protectve services Rudolph Paul Senior Lecturer - Sociology M.A., B.Sc. Research Interests: Criminology and prison reform Pamela Degazon Senior Lecturer- Social Work M.A., B.Sc. Research Interests: Domestc violence; dynamics involved in exitng residental care Tricia McIntosh Lecturer- Sociology PGDip., BSc. Research Interests: Family conficts and mediaton Raquel Sukhu Senior Lecturer - Sociology MPhil., BA Research Interests: Gender studies, masculinity, gender violence, sociology of religion Ayanna Gellineau Lecturer- Psychology B.Sc. (M.A. in progress) Research Interests: Deliberate self harm in adolescents; Childhood trauma and resilience in adulthood Vanessa Nelson Senior lecturer - Psychology M.A., B.A. Research Interests: Student percepton of learning in the classroom and its impact on academic performance Rachel Wolsey Senior Lecturer - Psychology M.Sc., B.Sc. Research Interests: Gender identty and sexual orientaton; risk factors for and interventon in delinquency 45 CATALOGUE 2010-2012 Department of Languages, Literatures and Communication Studies The programmes ofered by the Department of Languages, Literatures and Communication Studies are designed to meet the needs of aspiring and working professionals who wish to complement a frm theoretical grounding in communication studies with practical workplace skills. Many of the department’s graduates currently hold supervisory and management functions in public relations, marketing, sales and advertising. Programmes The Department of Languages, Literature and Communication Studies ofers the following degree programme options: Bachelor Degree Programmes Associate Degree Programmes BA Mass Communicaton AAS Journalism/Public Relatons AA Literatures in English AAS Foreign Languages for Business: Spanish Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communication The Bachelor of Arts degree in Mass Communication is designed to create synergies among the various disciplines that comprise the feld of mass communication, such as media studies, public relations and advertising. Students acquire an understanding of current communication theories, which is complemented by practical experience in real world media and public relations and the development of critical thinking, analytical and research skills and capabilities. Students are kept abreast of changes and shifts within the communication industry, and advancements in relevant technologies. Graduates of COSTAATT’s Associate in Applied Science Degree in Journalism and Public Relations will be awarded transfer credits for relevant courses in the bachelor’s degree programme. Graduation Requirements: Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communication To be awarded the BA in Mass Communication, students must successfully complete 121 credits with a mini- mum GPA of 2.0, according to the following distribution: Required courses in the major area of study 49 credits Four elective courses in major area of study 12 credits Total Credits in Major Area of Study 61 credits Core curriculum courses 48 credits Support courses 3 credits Guided elective courses 9 credits Total Credits Required for Graduation 121 credits 46 COURSES IN THE MAJOR CORE CURRICULUM COURSES CODE COURSE TITLE Cr. CODE COURSE TITLE Cr. COMM 121 Introducton to Mass Communicaton 3 ARTS 119 Foundatons of Art and Music 3 COMM 130 Communicaton III: Understanding Human Communicaton 3 COMM 117 Fundamentals of Writng 3 COMM 118 Communicaton in the Workplace 3 COMM 350 Communicaton via Social Networking 3 ECON 110 Introducton to General Economics 3 COMM 365 Audience and Recepton 3 ENGL 200 Comparatve Literature 3 COMM 450 Music as Communicaton 3 ENTP 210 Fundamentals of Entrepreneurship 3 COMM 452 Film as Communicaton 3 ENVH 102 World Issues in Public Health 1 COMM 499 Senior Project – Mass Communicaton 3 ENVH 121 Environmental Issues and Sustainability 1 JOUR 123 Fundamentals of Reportng 3 HIST 210 History of Trinidad and Tobago 3 JOUR 131 Ethics in Journalism and Public Relatons 3 LIBS 130 Fundamental Research Skills 3 JOUR 139 Introducton to Strategic Public Relatons 3 MATH 116 Contemporary College Math 3 JOUR 221 Image, Etquete and Protocol 2 PSYC 103 Understanding Human Behavior and Diversity 3 JOUR 244 Media/ Public Relatons Internship 4 JOUR 275 Critcal Analysis of Media and TV Coverage 3 RELI 205 Comparatve Religion 3 SCIE 121 Foundatons of Natural Sciences 3 JOUR 340 Mass Media in the Global Context 3 SCIE 201 Contemporary Issues in Science 1 JOUR 455 Media/ Public Relatons Practcum 4 SOCI 102 Introducton to the Study of Society 3 LAWW 270 Laws Afectng Journalism and Public Relatons 3 SPAN 100 Introducton to Spanish 3 STAT 120 Fundamentals of Statstcs 3 Total Credits for Required Courses in the Major 49 Total Core Curriculum Credits 48 ELECTIVE COURSES IN THE MAJOR SUPPORT COURSES COMM 140 Speech Writng 3 GRDE 127 Digital Communicaton Design 3 COMM 135 Voice and Presentaton 3 Total Support Course Credits 3 JOUR 135 Photo Journalism 3 GUIDED ELECTIVES JOUR 281 Broadcast News Writng 3 ENGL 270 Creatve Writng 3 JOUR 290 Introducton to Video Producton 3 ITEC 240 Web Design 3 JOUR 351 Applied Public Relatons Planning 3 LAWW 133 Law and the Community 3 JOUR 353 Investgatve Reportng 3 MGMT 200 Events Management 3 JOUR 460 Newspaper and Magazine Editng 3 MKTG 202 Principles of Advertsing 3 MKTG 205 Principles of Marketng 3 Total Credits for Any Four Electve Courses in the Major 12 Total Credits for Any Three Guided Electve Courses 9 Career Options: • Advertising specialist • Reporter - print, radio or television • Sub-editor, editor - print, radio or television • Writer – print, radio or television • Communication specialist • Public relations ofcer Associate in Applied Science – Journalism and Public Relations The programme is designed to enable students to function as paraprofessionals in dynamic and fast-paced media environments. It facilitates their advancement to increasingly higher levels of responsibility in the workplace and provides them with a solid foundation of theoretical knowledge and practical skills needed to pursue studies at undergraduate level. Graduation Requirements: Associate in Applied Science - Journalism and Public Relations To be awarded the AAS degree in Journalism and Public Relations, students must successfully complete 60 credits with a minimum GPA of 2.0, according to the following distribution: 47 CATALOGUE 2010-2012 Required courses in the major area of study 27 credits Elective courses in the major area of study 6 credits Total credits in the major area of study 33 credits Core curriculum courses 24 credits Support courses 3 credits Total Credits Required for Graduation 60 credits COURSES IN THE MAJOR CORE CURRICULUM COURSES CODE COURSE TITLE Cr. CODE COURSE TITLE Cr. COMM 121 Introducton to Mass Communicaton 3 COMM 117 Fundamentals of Writng 3 COMM 130 Communicaton III: Understanding Human Communicaton 3 COMM 118 Communicaton in the Workplace 3 JOUR 123 Fundamentals of Reportng 3 LIBS 130 Fundamental Research Skills 3 JOUR 131 Ethics in Journalism and Public Relatons 3 MATH 116 Contemporary College Math 3 JOUR 139 Introucton to Strategic Public Relatons 3 SOCI 102 Introducton to the Study of Society 3 JOUR 221 Image, Etquete and Protocol 2 SPAN 100 Introducton to Spanish 3 JOUR 244 Media/ Public Relatons Internship 4 PSYC 103 Understanding Human Behaviour and Diversity 3 JOUR 275 Critcal Analysis of Media and TV Coverage 3 LAWW 270 Laws Afectng Journalism and Public Relatons 3 Total Credits for Required Courses in the Major 27 Total Core Curriculum Credits 24 ELECTIVE COURSES IN MAJOR AREA OF STUDY (Choose any two of the four courses below) SUPPORT COURSES (Choose one of the two courses below) COMM 140 Speech Writng 3 MGMT 200 Events Management 3 JOUR 135 Photo Journalism 3 ITEC 240 Web Design 3 JOUR 281 Broadcast News Writng 3 JOUR 290 Introducton to Video Producton 3 Total Credits for Two Electve Courses in the Major 6 Total Support Course Credits 3 Career Options: • Advertising specialist • Reporter - print, radio or television • Sub-editor, editor - print, radio or television • Writer – print, radio or television • Communication specialist • Public relations ofcer Associate in Arts - Literatures in English The Associate in Arts degree in Literatures and English provide students with exposure to the major literary genres, through the examination of the works of both renowned and contemporary authors. These studies are complemented by general education courses drawn from a broad range of disciplines, creating a solid foundation for students who wish to pursue studies up to the bachelor’s level or for language and literature teachers who wish to enhance their knowledge base in the feld. This associate degree programme is also suitable for students who wish to pursue careers and/or further study in the areas of journalism, advertising and communications. Graduation Requirements: Associate in Arts – Literatures in English To be awarded the Associate in Arts degree in Literatures in English, students must successfully complete 60 credits with a minimum GPA of 2.0, according to the following distribution: 48 Courses in the major area of study 36 credits Core curriculum courses 24 credits Total Credits Required for Graduation 60 credits COURSES IN THE MAJOR CORE CURRICULUM COURSES CODE COURSE TITLE Cr. CODE COURSE TITLE Cr. ENGL 121 Introducton to Poetry 3 COMM 117 Fundamentals of Writng 3 ENGL 122 Introducton to Drama 3 COMM 118 Communicaton in the Workplace 3 ENGL 123 Introducton to Prose Ficton 3 HIST 210 History of Trinidad and Tobago 3 ENGL 130 The Shakespearean Century 3 LIBS 130 Fundamental Research Skills 3 ENGL 131 Oral Literatures 3 MATH 116 Contemporary College Math 3 ENGL 230 Introducton to Caribbean Prose Ficton 3 PSYC103 Understanding Human Behavior and Diversity 3 ENGL 240 20 th Century Commonwealth Literatures 3 RELI 205 Comparatve Religion 3 ENGL 241 Introducton to 20 th Century American Literature 3 SOCI 102 Introducton to the Study of Society 3 ENGL 242 Caribbean Poetry and Drama 3 ENGL 250 The Moderns 3 ENGL 251 Introducton to Critcal Theory 3 ENGL 270 Creatve Writng 3 Total Credits for Required Courses in the Major 36 Total Core Curriculum Credits 24 Career Options: The degree is a transfer degree which allows graduates to pursue a bachelor’s degree in the relevant subject area-literature; literature and language; literature, language and education; literature and communication. It can also lead to careers/advancement in: • Teaching • Copywriting • Advertising • Journalism Associate in Applied Science - Foreign Languages for Business: Spanish The Associate in Applied Science degree in Foreign Languages for Business: Spanish is designed to provide graduates with a competitive edge in the global marketplace, through an intensive learning experience that focuses on the development of competencies in Spanish language skills, international business and cultural awareness required to efectively conduct or support business activity in a Latin American context. Graduation Requirements: Associate in Applied Science – Foreign Languages for Business: Spanish To be awarded the Associate in Applied Science degree in Foreign Languages for Business: Spanish, students must successfully complete 72 credits with a minimum GPA of 2.0, according to the following distribution: Required courses in the major area of study 36 credits Elective courses in the major area of study 3 credits Total credits in the major area of study 39 credits Core curriculum courses 24 credits Support courses 9 credits Total Credits Required for Graduation 72 credits 49 CATALOGUE 2010-2012 COURSES IN THE MAJOR CORE CURRICULUM COURSES CODE COURSE TITLE Cr. CODE COURSE TITLE Cr. LAST 120 Introducton to Latn American Studies 3 BUSI 203 Leadership and Ethics 3 LAST 121 Internatonal Relatons and Latn America 3 COMM 117 Fundamentals of Writng 3 LAST 225 Doing Business in Latn America 3 COMM 118 Communicaton in the Workplace 3 SPAN 121 Advanced Conversatonal Spanish 4 ENTP 210 Fundamentals of Entrepreneurship 3 SPAN 122 Spanish for Business I 4 LIBS 130 Fundamental Research Skills 3 SPAN 123 Spanish for Business II 4 MATH 116 Contemporary College Math 3 SPAN 130 Spanish Stylistcs I 3 PSYC 103 Understanding Human Behaviour and Diversity 3 SPAN 210 Latn American Civilisaton and Culture I 3 SOCI 102 Introducton to the Study of Society 3 SPAN 211 Latn American Civilisaton and Culture II 3 SPAN 230 Introducton to Translaton 3 SPAN 241 Introducton to Interpretng Techniques 3 Total Credits for Required Courses in the Major 36 Total Core Curriculum Credits 24 ELECTIVE COURSES IN THE MAJOR SUPPORT COURSES SPAN 247 Study Abroad OR 3 BUSI 216 Introducton to Internatonal Business 3 SPAN 277 Independent Study MKTG 205 Principles of Marketng 3 MKTG 330 Internatonal Marketng 3 Total Credits for Electve Courses in the Major 3 Total Support Course Credits 9 Career Options: • Export/Sales representative in a local or international company • International trade and commerce • Bilingual secretary • Foreign services employee Faculty Profle – Language, Literature and Communications Clarinda Jack - Department Chair Senior Lecturer - Communicaton, Literature MA, Dip Ed. BA. Research Interests: Teaching of literature, poetry and the works of Jean Rhys Sophia Edwards Senior Lecturer – Mass Communicatons , Journalism/PR, MA Research Interests: Alternatve forms of media (online, music and flm) and their impact on the Caribbean audience Louella Joseph Senior Lecturer- Communicaton, History MA, BA Research Interests: Poverty reducton in the Caribbean: relevance of Caribbean Single Market Economy (CSME) Luis Arreaza Lecturer - Spanish and Latn American Culture Título de Profesor, Especialidad: Inglés (5- yr undergraduate) Research Interests: Teaching methodologies; translaton; Latn American Studies Mariel Ganpat Senior Lecturer - Spanish and French MA - Languages, MA - Internatonal Relatons Research Interests: Translaton and interpretaton Jada Lee Condappa –Lewis Senior Lecturer – Journalism, Communicaton BA Research Interests: Culture, identty and communicaton in the Caribbean; the psychology of trauma and healing Roddy Batchasingh Senior Lecturer - Communicaton, Literature MA, BA Research Interests: Creatve writng, Caribbean literature, Shakespeare and flm Beulah Garcia Senior Lecturer - Communicaton, History MPhil, MA, BA. Research Interests: History of Arima Simon Lee Senior Lecturer - Communicaton, Literature MA, BA. Research Interests: Contemporary Caribbean cultures (especially music); creole poetcs and linguistcs and Caribbean cultural theory 50 Earl Best Senior Lecturer – Journalism, Communicaton BA Research Interests: The extent to which the secondary school system prepares its citzens for tertary educaton Augustna Debra Greaves Senior Lecturer - Mass Communicatons, Communicaton, Journalism/PR MA Research Interests: The impact of old and new media on how citzens vote in Trinidad and Tobago Joel Nanton Senior Lecturer – Journalism, Communicaton B.Sc. Research Interests: The importance and impact of formal media training on the local media industry Christan Dial Senior Lecturer – Literature, Communicaton MA , BA Research Interests: Post colonialism, modernism and Yeats Abigail Gúzman Senior Lecturer - Spanish MA - Spanish, BA – Spanish Research Interests: Hispanic and Spanish literature; literary analysis; cultural studies Keith Ward Lecturer - Spanish PGCert - Educaton, BA-Spanish, MPhil Applied Linguistcs (incomplete) Research Interests: Structural factors and their impact on teaching methodologies Karen Dougdeen-Gokool Lecturer - Spanish BA- Spanish Research Interests: Teaching methodologies; assessment; second language acquisiton Winnifred Henry Senior Lecturer - Communicaton, Literature MPhil, BA Research Interests: Non-fcton works of V.S Naipaul 51 CATALOGUE 2010-2012 Department of Mathematics Mathematics embodies the spirit of the liberal arts. It is an art, a pure science, a language and an analytical tool for the natural and social sciences; it is a means of exploring philosophical questions and a beautiful edifce that is a tribute to human creativity. The curriculum ofered by the Department of Mathematics is planned with the following varied objectives: • To ofer students an introduction to mathematics as an important area of human thought • To prepare students for graduate study in pure or applied mathematics, and in such related felds as statistics and operations research. • To serve the needs of students in felds that rely substantially on mathematics, such as the physical, biological, social and information sciences, engineering, and business administration. • To provide liberal arts students with an introduction to the kinds of mathematical and quantitative thinking that are important in the contemporary world. Programmes The Department of Mathematics ofers the following degree programme options: Bachelor Degree Programmes Associate Degree Programmes B.Sc. Mathematics AS Mathematics Bachelor of Science - Mathematics The Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics develops many useful career skills: attention to detail, comfort with numbers and computation, and a familiarity with standard mathematical models. It ofers a solid base in both basic and advanced mathematics principles, preparing students to be innovative and imaginative in com- plex situations - ready for a world of challenges. Students also have an opportunity for further specialization in the discipline by taking courses such as Real and Numerical Analysis as well as Complex Variable Theory. Graduation Requirements: Bachelor of Science - Mathematics To be awarded the Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics, students must successfully complete 120 credits with a minimum GPA of 2.0 according to the following distribution: Required courses in the major area of study 63 credits Core curriculum courses 48 credits Support courses 9 credits Total Credits Required for Graduation 120 credits 52 COURSES IN THE MAJOR CORE CURRICULUM COURSES CODE COURSE TITLE Cr. CODE COURSE TITLE Cr. MATH 126 Introducton to Financial Mathematcs 3 ARTS 119 Foundatons of Art and Music 3 MATH 143 Discrete Mathematcs 3 BUSI 203 Leadership and Ethics 3 MATH 150 Linear Algebra I 3 COMM 117 Fundamentals of Writng 3 MATH 151 Linear Algebra II 3 COMM 118 Communicaton in the Workplace 3 MATH 161 Calculus II 3 ENGL 200 Comparatve Literature 3 MATH 257 Diferental Equatons I 3 ENTP 210 Fundamentals of Entrepreneurship 3 MATH 258 Diferental Equatons II 3 ENVH 102 World Issues in Public Health 1 MATH 260 Calculus III 3 ENVH 121 Environmental Issues and Sustainability 1 MATH 261 Calculus IV 3 HIST 210 History of Trinidad and Tobago 3 MATH 340 Abstract Algebra I 3 LIBS 130 Fundamental Research Skills 3 MATH 160 Calculus I 3 MATH 341 Abstract Algebra II 3 PSYC 103 Understanding Human Behaviour and Diversity 3 MATH 350 Numerical Analysis 3 RELI 205 Comparatve Religion 3 MATH 360 Partal Diferental Equatons 3 SCIE 121 Foundatons of Natural Sciences 3 MATH 450 Complex Variable Theory I 3 SCIE 201 Contemporary Issues in Science 1 MATH 451 Complex Variable Theory II 3 SOCI 102 Introducton to the Study of Society 3 MATH 460 Real Analysis I 3 SPAN 100 Introducton to Spanish 3 MATH 461 Real Analysis II 3 STAT 120 Fundamentals of Statstcs 3 STAT 121 Introducton to Inferental Statstcs 3 Total Core Curriculum Credits 48 STAT 200 Mathematcal Probability and Statstcs I 3 STAT 400 Mathematcal Probability and Statstcs II 3 SUPPORT COURSES STAT 401 Advanced Statstcal Inference 3 ITEC 130 Programme Design 3 ITEC 133 Programming I 3 ITEC 235 Object Oriented Programming I 3 Total Credits in Major Area of Study 63 Total Support Course Credits 9 Associate in Science - Mathematics The Associate in Science degree in Mathematics is essentially the frst two years of the bachelor’s degree pro- gramme in mathematics. As students progress through the programme, they develop rigorous, logical thinking and problem-solving skills; an appreciation of and familiarity with complex structures and algorithms, and the ability to learn technical, detailed, or abstract material. Graduation Requirements: To be awarded the Associate of Science degree in Mathematics, students must successfully complete the 60 credits with a minimum GPA of 2.0 according to the following distribution: Required courses in the major area of study 33 credits Core curriculum courses 24 credits Support courses 3 credits Total Credits Required for Graduation 60 credits 53 CATALOGUE 2010-2012 COURSES IN THE MAJOR CORE CURRICULUM COURSES CODE COURSE TITLE Cr. CODE COURSE TITLE Cr. MATH 126 Introducton to Financial Mathematcs 3 COMM 117 Fundamentals of Writng 3 MATH 143 Discrete Mathematcs 3 COMM 118 Communicaton in the Workplace 3 MATH 150 Linear Algebra I 3 LIBS 130 Fundamental Research Skills 3 MATH 151 Linear Algebra II 3 MATH 160 Calculus I 3 MATH 161 Calculus II 3 SOCI 102 Introducton to the Study of Society 3 MATH 257 Diferental Equatons I 3 STAT 120 Fundamentals of Statstcs 3 MATH 258 Diferental Equatons II 3 And any other 6 credits from core curriculum 6 MATH 260 Calculus III 3 Total Core Curriculum Credits 24 MATH 261 Calculus IV 3 SUPPORT COURSES STAT 121 Introducton to Inferental Statstcs 3 ITEC 130 Programme Design 3 STAT 200 Mathematcal Probability and Statstcs 3 Total Credits for Required Courses in the Major 33 Total Support Course Credits 3 Career Options: • Primary or secondary school teacher • Trainee in a range of occupations requiring strong mathematical and analytical skills such as: • data analyst - information technology sector • net developers - web-based industries • research engineer - technology industries • packaging design • reinsurance and risk analysts - insurance industry • credit analysts - banking industry • merger and acquisition operations – fnance sector • power plant manager • technical liaison - engineer-manufacturing companies Full-Time Faculty Profle – Mathematics Paula Sellier Department Chair, Senior Lecturer Mathematics, Calculus M.Ed, B.Sc. Research Interests: Diferentiated instruction in Mathematics to improve success rates at the Tertiary level , Mathematics Education Ramon Hernandez Senior Lecturer Mathematics, Statistics PhD, M.Ed., B.Sc. Research Interests: Applied mathematical theories, bio-statistical theories Doodnath Persad Senior Lecturer - Mathematics, Discrete Mathematics M.Sc., B.Ed. Research Interest: Using linear statistical hierarchical models to measure efciency of secondary schools in Trinidad and Tobago Laura Bridglal Senior Lecturer - Mathematics, Numerical Analysis M.Sc., B.Sc. Research Interests: Fluid mechanics Chantal James Lecturer - Mathematics B.Sc. Research Interests: Mathematics education Tracey Stoute Senior Lecturer - Mathematics, Applied Mathematics MBA, BSc. Research Interests: Econometrics 54 Lennox Celestin Senior Lecturer - Mathematics, Diferential Equations MM, M Phil, B.Sc. Research Interests: Oscillatory integrals and the Path integral approach to option pricing; Stochastic analysis on a path space; Economic dynamics Jefrey Leela Senior Lecturer - Mathematics, Linear Algebra M.Sc., B.Sc. Research Interests: Numerical analysis and fuid mechanics Neil Sylvester Senior Lecturer - Mathematics MBA, M.Sc. Dip. Ed, B.Sc. Research Interests: Financial mathematics Anthea Clarke Senior Lecturer- Mathematics, Algebra M.Ed., B.Ed. Research Interests: Mathematics education Brian Maurice Senior Lecturer - Mathematics, Financial Mathematics CIMA, B.Sc. Research Interests: : Factors afecting successful completion of statistics courses at COSTAATT Hezron Veerasammy Senior Lecturer - Mathematics M.Sc., B.Sc. Research Interests: Applied mathematical theories Adrian Nathai Lecturer – Mathematics, Financial Mathematics and Actuarial Science M.Sc. Actuarial Science Research Interests: Econometrics 55 CATALOGUE 2010-2012 Department of Fine and Performing Arts The Department of Fine and Performing Arts caters to the needs of amateur and professional musicians; students with a desire to teach music, and aspiring graphic artists. Students enrolled in our programmes possess one common trait-passion for music or a fair for the arts. The programmes ofered by the department have been designed to respond industry needs and are benchmarked to international standards. Programmes The Department of Fine and Performing Arts ofers the following degree programme options: Bachelor Degree Programmes Associate Degree Programmes BM – Music: Performance AAS Performing Arts: Music BM – Music Education AAS Graphic Design Bachelor of Music – Performance/Music Education This programme is designed to prepare students for the music industry, and ofers professional preparation for performance and music education careers. Students can major in music performance in such areas as: steel pan, voice, guitar, classical piano, brass, reed, and music education. Courses are taught by professional musicians from many diferent genres and backgrounds-jazz, classical, and other contemporary idioms-who combine academic qualifcations with signifcant experience in the music industry of Trinidad and Tobago. 56 Graduation Requirements: Bachelor of Music To be awarded the Bachelor degree in Music, students must successfully complete the required courses in the major, the courses in the instrument specialization and the core curriculum credits, according to the distribution below. Area of Specializaton Courses in the Major Core Curriculum Credits Instrument Specializaton Guided Electve Credits TOTAL CREDITS Voice 37 credits 51 credits 34 credits 3 credits 125 Guitar 37 credits 51 credits 28 credits 9 credits 125 Piano 37 credits 51 credits 34 credits 3 credits 125 Pan 37 credits 51 credits 31 credits 6 credits 125 Woodwind and Brass 37 credits 51 credits 31 credits 6 credits 125 Music Educaton 37 credits 51 credits 37 credits 0 credits 125 COURSES IN THE MAJOR CORE CURRICULUM COURSES CODE COURSE TITLE Cr. CODE COURSE TITLE Cr. MUSC 155 Music Theory I 3 ARTS 119 Foundatons of Art and Music 3 MUSC 156 Music Theory II 3 BUSI 203 Leadership and Ethics 3 MUSC 157 Aural Skills I 2 COMM 117 Fundamentals of Writng 3 MUSC 158 Aural Skills II 2 COMM 118 Communicaton in the Workplace 3 MUSC 185 History of Music of Western Europe I 3 ECON 110 Introducton to General Economics 3 MUSC 205 Basic Conductng 1 ENGL 200 Comparatve Literature 3 MUSC 290 Music Theory III 3 ENTP 210 Fundamentals of Entrepreneurship 3 MUSC 294 History of Music of Western Europe II 3 ENVH 102 World Issues in Public Health 1 MUSC 315 Computers and Music 3 ENVH 121 Environmental Issues and Sustainability 1 MUSC 329 Survey of the Music Industry 3 HIST 210 History of Trinidad and Tobago 3 MUSC 405 Intermediate Conductng 1 LIBS 130 Fundamental Research Skills 3 MUSC 408 World Music and Caribbean Aesthetcs 2 MATH 117 College Algebra 3 MUSC 409 Poetry and Lyrics in Music 2 PSYC 103 Understanding Human Behaviour and Diversity 3 MUSC 490 Music Theory IV 3 RELI 205 Comparatve Religion 3 MUSP 200 Class Piano I 1 SCIE 121 Foundatons of Natural Sciences 3 MUSP 201 Class Piano II 1 SCIE 201 Contemporary Issues in Science 1 SOCI 102 Introducton to the Study of Society 3 SPAN 100 Introducton to Spanish 3 STAT 120 Fundamentals of Statstcs 3 Total Credits for Required Courses in the Major 37 Total Core Curriculum Credits 51 VOICE SPECIALIZATION The requirements for the voice specialization are 125 credits (37 credits in major, 34 specialized credits, 3 guided elective credits, and 51 core curriculum credits). 57 CATALOGUE 2010-2012 COURSES IN THE AREA OF SPECIALIZATION GUIDED ELECTIVES CODE COURSE TITLE Cr. CODE COURSE TITLE Cr. MUSV 131 Primary Applied Instrument I-Voice 3 MUSC 410 History of Calypso 3 MUSV 132 Primary Applied Instrument II-Voice 3 MUSC 411 Jazz History 3 MUSV 253 Primary Applied Instrument III-Voice 3 MUSC 412 The Art of Transcripton 3 MUSV 254 Primary Applied Instrument IV-Voice 3 MUSC 413 Musical Theatre History 3 MUSV 151 Major Performing Ensemble I-Voice 1 MUSC 414 Calypso Arranging 3 MUSV 152 Major Performing Ensemble II-Voice 1 MUSC 495 Big Band Arranging 3 MUSV 263 Major Performing Ensemble III-Voice 1 Any one of the above 3 MUSV 264 Major Performing Ensemble IV-Voice 1 MUSV 320 Junior Recital-Voice 0 MUSV 351 Primary Applied Instrument V-Voice 3 MUSV 352 Primary Applied Instrument VI-Voice 3 MUSV 485 Major Performing Ensemble V-Voice 1 MUSV 486 Major Performing Ensemble VI-Voice 1 MUSV 301 Dicton for Singers I 2 MUSV 302 Dicton for Singers II 2 MUSC 303 Movement and Actng 3 MUSV 403 Opera Theatre Workshop 3 MUSV 435 Recital Atendance -Voice 0 MUSV 455 Senior Recital-Voice 0 Total Credits for Required Courses in Voice Specializaton 34 Total Guided Electve Credits 3 GUITAR SPECIALIZATION The requirements for the guitar specialization are 125 credits (37 credits in major, 28 specialized credits, 9 guided elective credits, and 51 core curriculum credits). COURSES IN THE AREA OF SPECIALIZATION GUIDED ELECTIVES CODE COURSE TITLE Cr. CODE COURSE TITLE Cr. MUSG 131 Primary Applied Instrument I-Guitar 3 MUSC 410 History of Calypso 3 MUSG 132 Primary Applied Instrument II-Guitar 3 MUSC 411 Jazz History 3 MUSG 253 Primary Applied Instrument III-Guitar 3 MUSC 412 The Art of Transcripton 3 MUSG 254 Primary Applied Instrument IV-Guitar 3 MUSC 413 Musical Theatre History 3 MUSG 151 Major Performing Ensemble I-Guitar 1 MUSC 414 Calypso Arranging 3 MUSG 152 Major Performing Ensemble II-Guitar 1 MUSC 495 Big Band Arranging 3 MUSG 263 Major Performing Ensemble III-Guitar 1 Any three of the above 9 MUSG 264 Major Performing Ensemble IV-Guitar 1 MUSG 320 Junior Recital-Guitar 0 MUSG 351 Primary Applied Instrument V-Guitar 3 MUSG 352 Primary Applied Instrument VI-Guitar 3 MUSG 485 Major Performing Ensemble V-Guitar 1 MUSG 486 Major Performing Ensemble VI-Guitar 1 MUSG 304 Guitar Literature 2 MUSG 305 Guitar Pedagogy 2 MUSG 435 Recital Atendance -Guitar 0 MUSG 455 Senior Recital-Guitar 0 Total Credits for Required Courses in Guitar Specializaton 28 Total Guided Electve Credits 9 58 PIANO SPECIALIZATION The requirement for the piano specialization is 125 credits (37 credits in major, 34 specialized credits, 3 guided elective credits, and 51 core curriculum credits). COURSES IN THE AREA OF SPECIALIZATION GUIDED ELECTIVES CODE COURSE TITLE Cr. CODE COURSE TITLE Cr. MUSP 131 Primary Applied Instrument I-Piano 3 MUSC 410 History of Calypso 3 MUSP 132 Primary Applied Instrument II-Piano 3 MUSC 411 Jazz History 3 MUSP 253 Primary Applied Instrument III-Piano 3 MUSC 412 The Art of Transcripton 3 MUSP 254 Primary Applied Instrument IV-Piano 3 MUSC 413 Musical Theatre History 3 *** Major Performing Ensemble I 1 MUSC 414 Calypso Arranging 3 *** Major Performing Ensemble II 1 MUSC 495 Big Band Arranging 3 *** Major Performing Ensemble III 1 Any one of the above 3 *** Major Performing Ensemble IV 1 MUSP 320 Junior Recital-Piano 0 MUSP 351 Primary Applied Instrument V-Piano 3 MUSP 352 Primary Applied Instrument VI-Piano 3 *** Major Performing Ensemble V 1 *** Major Performing Ensemble VI 1 MUSP 304 Piano Literature 2 MUSP 305 Piano Pedagogy 2 MUSP 328 Keyboard Techniques 3 MUSP 405 Jazz Class-Piano 3 MUSP 325 Recital Atendance -Piano 0 MUSP 455 Senior Recital-Piano 0 Total Credits for Required Courses in Piano Specializaton 34 Total Guided Electve Credits 3 *** There is no piano ensemble. Piano majors will be required to participate in one of the other ensemble classes. PAN SPECIALIZATION The requirement for the pan specialization is 125 credits (37 credits in major, 31 specialized credits, 6 guided elective credits, and 51 core curriculum credits). COURSES IN THE AREA OF SPECIALIZATION GUIDED ELECTIVES CODE COURSE TITLE Cr. CODE COURSE TITLE Cr. MUSS 131 Primary Applied Instrument I- Pan 3 MUSC 410 History of Calypso 3 MUSS 132 Primary Applied Instrument II-Pan 3 MUSC 411 Jazz History 3 MUSS 253 Primary Applied Instrument III-Pan 3 MUSC 412 The Art of Transcripton 3 MUSS 254 Primary Applied Instrument IV-Pan 3 MUSC 413 Musical Theatre History 3 MUSS 151 Major Performing Ensemble I-Pan 1 MUSC 414 Calypso Arranging 3 MUSS 152 Major Performing Ensemble II-Pan 1 MUSC 495 Big Band Arranging 3 MUSS 263 Major Performing Ensemble III-Pan 1 Any two of the above 6 MUSS 264 Major Performing Ensemble IV-Pan 1 MUSS 320 Junior Recital-Pan 0 MUSS 351 Primary Applied Instrument V-Pan 3 MUSS 352 Primary Applied Instrument VI-Pan 3 MUSS 485 Major Performing Ensemble V-Pan 1 MUSS 486 Major Performing Ensemble VI-Pan 1 MUSS 304 Pan Literature 2 MUSS 305 Pan Pedagogy 2 MUSC 404 Acoustcs/Pan Technology 3 MUSS 435 Recital Atendance -Pan 0 MUSS 455 Senior Recital-Pan 0 Total Credits for Required Courses in Pan Specializaton 31 Total Guided Electve Credits 6 59 CATALOGUE 2010-2012 WOODWIND AND BRASS SPECIALIZATION The requirement for the woodwind and brass specialization is125 credits (37 credits in major, 28 specialized credits, 9 guided elective credits, and 51 core curriculum credits). COURSES IN THE AREA OF SPECIALIZATION GUIDED ELECTIVES CODE COURSE TITLE Cr. CODE COURSE TITLE Cr. MUSW 131 Primary Applied Instrument I-Woodwind/Brass 3 MUSC 410 History of Calypso 3 MUSW 132 Primary Applied Instrument II- Woodwind/Brass 3 MUSC 411 Jazz History 3 MUSW 253 Primary Applied Instrument III-Woodwind/Brass 3 MUSC 412 The Art of Transcripton 3 MUSW 254 Primary Applied Instrument IV- Woodwind/Brass 3 MUSC 413 Musical Theatre History 3 MUSW 320 Junior Recital- Woodwind/Brass 0 MUSC 414 Calypso Arranging 3 MUSW 351 Primary Applied Instrument V- Woodwind/Brass 3 MUSC 495 Big Band Arranging 3 MUSW 352 Primary Applied Instrument VI- Woodwind/Brass 3 Any three of the above 9 MUSW 435 Recital Atendance - Woodwind/Brass 0 MUSW 455 Senior Recital- Woodwind/Brass 0 MUSJ 151 Major Performing Ensemble I-Jazz 1 MUSJ 152 Major Performing Ensemble II-Jazz 1 MUSJ 263 Major Performing Ensemble III-Jazz 1 MUSJ 264 Major Performing Ensemble IV-Jazz 1 MUSJ 485 Major Performing Ensemble V-Jazz 1 MUSJ 486 Major Performing Ensemble VI-Jazz 1 MUSI 304 Instrumental Literature 2 MUSI 305 Instrumental Pedagogy 2 MUSJ 151 Major Performing Ensemble I-Jazz 1 Total Credits for Required Courses in Woodwind/ Brass Specializaton 28 Total Guided Electve Credits 9 MUSIC EDUCATION SPECIALIZATION The requirement for the music education specialization is 125 credits (37 credits in the major, 37 specialized credits, and 51 core curriculum credits). COURSES IN THE AREA OF SPECIALIZATION GUIDED ELECTIVES CODE COURSE TITLE Cr. CODE COURSE TITLE Cr. *** Primary Applied Instrument I 3 MUSC 410 History of Calypso 3 *** Primary Applied Instrument II 3 MUSC 411 Jazz History 3 *** Primary Applied Instrument III 3 MUSC 412 The Art of Transcripton 3 *** Primary Applied Instrument IV 3 MUSC 413 Musical Theatre History 3 *** Major Performing Ensemble I 1 MUSC 414 Calypso Arranging 3 *** Major Performing Ensemble II 1 MUSC 495 Big Band Arranging 3 *** Major Performing Ensemble III 1 *** Major Performing Ensemble IV 1 *** Junior Recital 0 *** Primary Applied Instrument V 3 *** Primary Applied Instrument VI 3 *** Major Performing Ensemble V 1 *** Major Performing Ensemble VI 1 MUSC 312 Introducton to Music Therapy 2 MUSG 313 Guitar Accompaniment 2 MUSE 311 Music Educaton I 3 MUSE 411 Music Educaton II 3 MUSE 325 Recital Atendance –Music Educaton 0 MUSC 499 Senior Project - Music 3 Total Credits for Required Courses in Music Educaton Specializaton 37 Total Guided Electve Credits 0 ***Music Education majors are required to choose and study an instrument from the menu of available options. The ensemble must complement the primary applied instrument of study. 60 Career Options: • Music performer • Music educator in early childhood, primary or secondary school • Music school administrator • Studio teacher • Music consultant / supervisor Associate in Applied Arts - Performing Arts: Music This degree programme essentially comprises the frst two years of the Bachelor of Music degree. Students pursuing a Bachelor of Music degree can exit with an Associate in Applied Science degree in Performing Arts: Music, once they have completed the prescribed list of courses below. Graduation Requirements: Associate in Applied Arts – Performing Arts: Music To be awarded the Associate in Applied Science degree in Performing Arts: Music, students must successfully complete 65 credits with a minimum GPA of 2.0, according to the following distribution: Required courses in the major area of study 25 credits Required courses in the area of specialization 16 credits Total courses in major area of study 41 credits Core curriculum courses 24 credits Total Credits Required for Graduation 65 credits MAJOR COURSES CORE CURRICULUM COURSES CODE COURSE TITLE Cr. CODE COURSE TITLE Cr. MUSC 155 Music Theory I 3 COMM 117 Fundamentals of Writng 3 MUSC 156 Music Theory II 3 COMM 118 Communicaton in the Workplace 3 MUSC 157 Aural Skills I 2 LIBS 130 Fundamental Research Skills 3 MUSC 158 Aural Skills II 2 STAT 120 Fundamentals of Statstcs 3 MUSC 185 History of the Music of Western Europe I 3 PSYC 103 Understanding Human Behavior and Diversity 3 MUSC 205 Basic Conductng 1 BUSI 203 Leadership and Ethics 3 MUSC 290 Music Theory III 3 ARTS 119 Foundatons of Art and Music 3 MUSC 294 History of Music of Western Europe II 3 SCIE 121 Foundatons of Natural Science 3 MUSC 315 Computers and Music 3 MUSP 200 Class Piano I 1 MUSP 201 Class Piano II 1 Total Credits for Required Courses in the Major 25 Total Core Curriculum Credits 24 REQUIRED COURSES FOR VOICE SPECIALIZATION REQUIRED COURSES FOR GUITAR SPECIALIZATION CODE COURSE TITLE Cr. CODE COURSE TITLE Cr. MUSV 131 Primary Applied Instrument I-Voice 3 MUSG 131 Primary Applied Instrument I-Guitar 3 MUSV 132 Primary Applied Instrument II-Voice 3 MUSG 132 Primary Applied Instrument II-Guitar 3 MUSV 253 Primary Applied Instrument III-Voice 3 MUSG 253 Primary Applied Instrument III-Guitar 3 MUSV 254 Primary Applied Instrument IV-Voice 3 MUSG 254 Primary Applied Instrument IV-Guitar 3 MUSV 151 Major Performing Ensemble I-Voice 1 MUSG 151 Major Performing Ensemble I-Guitar 1 MUSV 152 Major Performing Ensemble II-Voice 1 MUSG 152 Major Performing Ensemble II-Guitar 1 MUSV 263 Major Performing Ensemble III-Voice 1 MUSG 263 Major Performing Ensemble III-Guitar 1 MUSV 264 Major Performing Ensemble IV-Voice 1 MUSG 264 Major Performing Ensemble IV-Guitar 1 MUSV 320 Junior Recital-Voice 0 MUSG 320 Junior Recital-Guitar 0 Total Credits for Required Voice Specializaton Courses 16 Total Credits for Required Guitar Specializaton Courses 16 61 CATALOGUE 2010-2012 REQUIRED COURSES FOR PIANO SPECIALIZATION REQUIRED COURSES FOR PAN SPECIALIZATION MUSP 131 Primary Applied Instrument I-Piano 3 MUSS 131 Primary Applied Instrument I- Pan 3 MUSP 132 Primary Applied Instrument II-Piano 3 MUSS 132 Primary Applied Instrument II-Pan 3 MUSP 253 Primary Applied Instrument III-Piano 3 MUSS 253 Primary Applied Instrument III-Pan 3 MUSS 254 Primary Applied Instrument IV-Pan 3 MUSP 254 Primary Applied Instrument IV-Piano 3 MUSS 151 Major Performing Ensemble I-Pan 1 *** Major Performing Ensemble I 1 MUSS 152 Major Performing Ensemble II-Pan 1 *** Major Performing Ensemble II 1 MUSS 263 Major Performing Ensemble III-Pan 1 *** Major Performing Ensemble III 1 MUSS 264 Major Performing Ensemble IV-Pan 1 *** Major Performing Ensemble IV-Piano 1 MUSS 320 Junior Recital-Pan 0 MUSP 320 Junior Recital-Piano 0 Total Credits for Required Piano Specializaton Courses 16 Total Credits for Required Pan Specializaton Courses 16 REQUIRED COURSES FOR WOODWIND AND BRASS SPECIALIZATION MUSW 131 Primary Applied Instrument I-Wind 3 MUSW 132 Primary Applied Instrument II-Wind 3 MUSW 253 Primary Applied Instrument III-Wind 3 MUSW 254 Primary Applied Instrument IV-Wind 3 MUSJ 151 Major Performing Ensemble I-Jazz 1 MUSJ 152 Major Performing Ensemble II-Jazz 1 MUSJ 263 Major Performing Ensemble III-Jazz 1 MUSJ 264 Major Performing Ensemble IV-Jazz 1 MUSW 320 Junior Recital-Wind 0 Total Credits for Required Piano Specializaton Courses 16 *** There is no piano ensemble. Piano majors will be required to participate in one of the other ensemble classes. Associate in Applied Science - Graphic Design The Associate degree in Applied Science in Graphic Design is a comprehensive graphic arts programme which develops students’ skills in the latest technologies, while building a solid foundation in traditional art and design. Students learn the basic theories of advertising, layout, type, colour and illustration and become profcient in the use of electronic technologies for graphic communications. Graduation Requirements: Associate in Applied Science - Graphic Design To be awarded the Associate in Applied Science degree in Graphic Design, students must successfully complete 66 credits with a minimum GPA of 2.0, according to the following distribution: Required courses in the major area of study 39 credits Core curriculum courses 24 credits Support courses 3 credits Total Credits Required for Graduation 66 credits 62 COURSES IN THE MAJOR CORE CURRICULUM COURSES CODE COURSE TITLE CR CODE COURSE TITLE CR GRDE 122 Principles of Design 3 COMM 117 Fundamentals of Writng 3 GRDE 123 Introducton to Drawing and Paintng 3 COMM 118 Communicaton in the Workplace 3 GRDE 124 Visual Thinking and Advertsing Concepts 3 MATH 116 Contemporary College Math 3 GRDE 130 Typography I (Calligraphy and Leterform) 3 LIBS 130 Fundamental Research Skills 3 GRDE 153 Image Manipulaton 3 SOCI 102 Introducton to the Study of Society 3 GRDE 182 Vector Graphics 3 ENTP 210 Fundamentals of Entrepreneurship 3 GRDE 215 Digital Photography 3 BUSI 203 Leadership and Ethics 3 GRDE 230 Typography II (Logos and Creatng Identtes) 3 PSYC 103 Understanding Human Behavior and Diversity 3 GRDE 234 Publicaton Design 3 Total Core Curriculum Credits 24 GRDE 244 3D Design: Rendering and Storyboarding 3 GRDE 245 Art History 3 SUPPORT COURSES GRDE 253 Introducton to Moton Graphics 3 GRDE 255 Graphic Design Practcum 3 ITEC 240 Web Page Design 3 Total Credits for Required Courses in the Major 39 Total Core Curriculum Credits 3 Guided prerequisite course GRDE 128 Introducton to Commercial Design 3 Career Options: Entry level in a range of occupations requiring good design skills, such as those listed below: • Advertising • Illustration • Web design • Package design • Publishing • Film and television • Photography studios Full-Time Faculty Profle – Fine and Performing Arts Nadine Gonzales Department Chair Senior Lecturer - Voice M.M., BM Research Interests: Music Educaton Withnold Green Senior Lecturer - Piano F.T.C.L., BM Renwick Paul Senior Lecturer - Music Educaton M.Ed., BM Wayne Bruno Senior Lecturer - Guitar M.M., BM David Hugh Spicer Senior Lecturer - Graphic Design MFA, BFA Research Interests: Contemporary Typography regarding the development of logos in the Southern Caribbean Julie Gouveia Ferguson Lecturer - Graphic Design BFA Research Interests: Technological advancements in visual arts 63 CATALOGUE 2010-2012 Course Descriptions ANTH 250 Caribbean Anthropology This course provides a general introduction to the feld of anthropology and places emphasis on the diversity of Caribbean peoples and cultures. Students will cover the history of the discipline, its sub-felds, the major theories, methodologies and the variety of ways in which Caribbean peoples experience and interpret the world. 3 Credits/ Prerequisite: None ARTS 119 Foundations of Art and Music This course introduces students to the history of Western European art and music and the rich cultural diversity that defnes the musical traditions of Trinidad and Tobago. The course is comprises an overview of Western art and music, a study of local and regional artists, the evolution of the music of Trinidad and Tobago and the function of art within cultural expression. 3 Credits/ Prerequisite: None COMM 104 Language and Communications Skills This course is designed to enhance students’ grasp of the fundamental elements of standard English and improve their oral and written communication skills in their specifc work environment. As such it will combine elements of grammar, vocabulary, comprehension exercises and business communications. Emphasis will be placed on the correct use of grammar and vocabulary in oral situations. 3 Credits/ Prerequisite: None COMM 117 Fundamentals of Writing This course strengthens students’ writing skills with a focus on critical thinking and non-fction writing as imperatives of efective communication. Students will complete a range of tasks that will enable them to write clearly and concisely. This course will also enhance students’ command and critical appreciation of various rhetorical modes. 3 Credits/ Prerequisite: None COMM 118 Communication in the Workplace This course will engage students in learning and practising an array of oral and written communication skills relevant to the workplace. The objective is to produce a graduate who will be confdent and efective in responding to the diverse demands of the modern workplace. 3 Credits/ Prerequisite: None COMM 119 Advanced Grammar for Ofce Professionals This course is designed to enhance the communicative competency of students, with special emphasis on accuracy in grammar and mechanics in written business forms. Students will learn to write efectively in Standard English by correctly using subject verb agreement, pronoun concord, sentence construction and more complex sentence structures. Their editing skills will be honed by correcting errors in memos, agenda, minutes, business letters and reports. They will also be required to convert point form notes and conversations into continuous prose formats in various business forms. 3 Credits/ Prerequisite: None/ Co–requisite: COMM 118 COMM 121 Introduction to Mass Communication This course provides an introduction to the principles and concepts of communicating to mass audiences in an ever changing global environment. Students will examine diferent cultures and the historical impact of diferent types of media, advertising and public relations on society. In addition, the course will explore the theories and efects of mass communication, media freedom, regulation and ethics in today’s world. 3 Credits/ Prerequisite: None 64 COMM 125 English for Court Transcription This course is intended to build or improve students’ ability to recognize, manipulate and produce Standard English grammar in both oral and written contexts. Students will be able to distinguish between local dialect and Standard English linguistic structures. Emphasis will be placed on the development of oral and written competencies in Standard English. 5 Credits/ Prerequisites: None COMM 130 Communication III: Understanding Human Communication This course ofers an in-depth study of the dynamics of human communication and reviews communication at the interpersonal, intra-personal and group levels. Students will examine theories of mass communication. They will also examine ways of improving business communication. 3 Credits/ Prerequisite: None COMM 135 Voice and Presentation This course is designed to develop speaking, presenting, listening and interviewing skills. Emphasis is placed on voice and non-verbal forms of communication, including spatial and body movements (body language), cues and signals which are continuously encoded and decoded. Students will also learn and practice elements of presentation – voice, expression, use of eyes and tone. Efective use of posture, gestures, dress and diferent modes of delivery will also be explored. 3 Credits/ Prerequisite: None COMM 140 Speech Writing Students will learn how to write and present speeches for various audiences and occasions. They will be introduced to the elements of speech writing: formulating, focusing, organizing and rewriting. The theories of understanding and engaging the audience verbally and non-verbally will be explored. 3 Credits/ Prerequisite: None COMM 151 Communication in Nursing (Formerly NURS 103) In this course, students focus on the development of communication skills utilised in professional nursing. Students will acquire verbal and non-verbal communication skills which will enable them to develop efective, caring human relationships with a diverse population of clients. The relationship of the individual with self, oth- ers and groups is discussed. 2 Credits/ Prerequisite: None. COMM 350 Communication via Social Networking This is a dynamic course which shows how social media has afected the ways in which people discover, create and share news and information. The course explores in detail the similarities and distinct diferences among social and industrial media and issues such as the accountability, reach, accessibility, usability, currency and permanence of social networking sites (SNS). 3 Credits/ Prerequisite: None COMM 365 Audience and Reception This course exposes students to some key concepts and thinkers who have shaped the ways in which researchers have addressed how audiences engage with diferent modes of communication. Students will examine audiences of movies, radio, television and news media. 3 Credits/ Prerequisite: None COMM 450 Music as Communication In this course, students will examine the use of music as a tool of communication and explore the diferent genres of music and the feelings of religiosity, patriotism, romance or revolt that music promotes. In addition, they will also assess the impact of music on an individual’s personal, national, regional, cultural, ethnic, generational and gender identity. 3 Credits/ Prerequisite: COMM 365 65 CATALOGUE 2010-2012 COMM 452 Film as Communication Through the viewing of selected flms and flm clips, students will examine the interplay among the elements of flm which create the production of meaning(s) and how this then refects, impacts upon and shapes society. They will also become more critically aware and conscious consumers of media. 3 Credits/ Prerequisite: COMM 365 COMM 499 Senior Project - Mass Communications This is a guided independent research project which may take the form of a written project or an audio-visual project in the feld of mass communication. The topic selected by the student must have lecturer approval and should either be something new or a continuation of work previously undertaken in the feld. 3 Credits/ Prerequisite: None / Co-requisite: JOUR 455 COPR 010 Life Skills In this course, students will develop the knowledge, skills and attitudes that promote personal development, health and well-being. Upon completion, they will be more balanced individuals poised to successfully maneuver through the tertiary level environment and life’s most challenging moments. 3 Credits/ Prerequisite: None COUN 100 Counselling The course introduces the students to the basic tenets of counselling. It emphasizes the need for theory in a concise frame of reference. The student is encouraged to appreciate and practice such skills as listening; sum- marizing and diagnosing which can facilitate referrals. Students are encouraged to understand “work” in various forms and trace developmental stages through vocational theory. 3 Credits/ Prerequisite: None ENGL 121 Introduction to Poetry This is a foundation course that focuses on the study of poetry through reading, discussion, and analysis of the structure and meaning of poems from various genres, periods and styles. Students will develop techniques for reading, understanding and enjoying poetry. 3 Credits/ Prerequisite: None ENGL 122 Introduction to Drama This foundation course examines the key elements, genres, periods and styles of drama. Students will become familiar with the principles and practices of drama, from the infuence of ancient Greek dramatists to contemporary experimental theatre. They will be introduced to a variety of plays and will also gain an appreciation of drama as a performed art. The practical component of this course will help students to interpret, analyze and discuss the distinguishing features of drama. 3 Credits/ Prerequisite: None ENGL 123 Introduction to Prose Fiction This is a foundation course that examines the key elements, genres, periods and styles of prose fction, and is designed to expand the student’s ability to interpret, interact with, and write about prose fction. It focuses on some of the major works of fction written in English in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. Students will examine and analyze the importance and relevance of the historical, social and cultural backgrounds of these works, as well as the changing modes of fction writing over these two centuries. 3 Credits/ Prerequisite: None ENGL 130 The Shakespearean Century In this course, students examine the major plays of Shakespeare, Ben Jonson and Christopher Marlowe. The course also includes the study of the metaphysical poets and builds on the skills acquired in ENGL 121 and ENGL 122. 3 Credits/ Prerequisites: ENGL 121 and ENGL 122 66 ENGL 131 Oral Literatures In this course, students will explore various genres of oral literature from the perspective of folklore studies, cultural anthropology and literatures in English. They will also examine the oral genres that have been handed down from generation to generation in the West Indies and other parts of the world. A variety of theories and methods applied to oral literature studies will be introduced in readings and lectures. 3 Credits/ Prerequisite: None ENGL 200 Comparative Literature This course introduces students to examples of nationally and internationally acclaimed literary works. Students will develop critical thinking skills through the analysis of selected texts. They will consequently gain an understanding of literary elements, terms, concepts and genres. 3 Credits/ Prerequisite: None ENGL 230 Introduction to Caribbean Prose Fiction This course covers a selection of the major 20th century Caribbean prose writers such as Naipaul, Rhys, Selvon, Lovelace, Lamming and Kincaid. Students will build upon skills acquired in ENGL 123 and focus on specifc Caribbean elements and issues in literature. 3 Credits/ Prerequisite: ENGL 123 ENGL 240 20th Century Commonwealth Literature This course is designed to introduce students to 20th century literature of the English-speaking Commonwealth. Students will study, and learn to appreciate, a selection of major works of fction which refect the political, social and cultural norms of the societies from which they originate. 3 Credits/ Prerequisites: ENGL 121, ENGL 122 and ENGL 123 ENGL 241 Introduction to 20th Century American Literature This course covers a selection of major works of 20th century American poetry, drama and fction. Some of the unique American concerns and issues that students will discuss and analyze include the American West, the American Dream, Individualism and Race Relations. 3 Credits/ Prerequisites: ENGL 121, ENGL 122 and ENGL 123 ENGL 242 Caribbean Poetry and Drama This course builds upon ENGL 121, 122 and 230 by focusing on a selection of major Caribbean poets and dramatists. Students will study the works of authors such as Walcott, Carter, Brathwaite, Scott, and Hill. 3 Credits/ Prerequisites: ENGL 122 and ENGL 121 ENGL 250 The Moderns In this course, students are introduced to the Modernist movement and the major Modernist writers of the 20th century, whose works redefned the way literature was written, perceived and thought. The course will focus on Eliot’s The Wasteland, Joyce’s Portrait of the Artist As A Young Man and Woolf’s The Lighthouse. 3 Credits/ Prerequisites: ENGL 121, ENGL 122 and ENGL 123 ENGL 251 Introduction to Critical Theory This course introduces students to a basic overview of current major literary theories – Feminist, Marxist, Psychoanalytical and Post-Colonial. In addition, students will examine the Liberal Humanism critical approach. 3 Credits/ Prerequisites: ENGL121, ENGL122and ENGL123 ENGL 270 Creative Writing This is an introductory writing course which provides students with a forum for creating short stories, poems 67 CATALOGUE 2010-2012 and sketches. Students will focus on their West Indian cultural background and use it as a source of inspiration for their writing. They will also be required to critically assess the work of their peers. The course assumes that students do not possess the writing skills of experienced novelists, poets, and playwrights. However, college level writing skills are essential. 3 Credits/ Prerequisite: None FREN 100 Introduction to French This is an introductory course designed to develop the functional skills in speaking, listening, reading and writ- ing required to interact formally and informally with native speakers. It seeks to equip participants with specifc language skills while developing an awareness of the target culture so as to meet a number of basic survival needs. Focus is placed on the development of oral and aural skills. 3 Credits/ Prerequisite: None GERM 100 Introduction to German This is an introductory course designed to develop functional skills in speaking, listening, reading and writing as required to interact formally and informally with native speakers. It seeks to equip participants with specifc language skills while developing an awareness of the target culture so as to meet a number of basic survival needs. Focus is placed on the development of oral and aural skills. 4 Credits/ Prerequisite: None GRDE 095 Introduction to Drawing This is an entry level course in which students’ gain an understanding of the indispensable role of drawing as an important aspect of art making. Upon completion of this course, students will develop a keen, sensitive eye for detail and an understanding of the function and types of drawing material used in graphic design. They will learn the importance of choosing the right drawing material to suit drawing subjects. 3 Credits/ Prerequisite: None GRDE 098 Introduction to Painting This is an introductory studio art course in which students will develop skills and techniques in painting. Through lectures and hands-on studio experience, they will become familiar with the history, process and discipline of painting; and consequently develop an appreciation of painting as it relates to artistic expression. 3 Credits/ Prerequisite: None GRDE 122 Principles of Design This course is designed for students who wish to understand and use design principles and elements efectively in their careers. Students will acquire a comprehensive understanding of the discipline of graphic design. 3 Credits/ Prerequisite: None/ Co-requisite: COMM 117 GRDE 123 Introduction to Drawing and Painting This course focuses on the fundamentals of drawing and painting. Students will acquire an understanding of the elements and principles of dry and wet media. 3 Credits/ Prerequisite: None GRDE 124 Visual Thinking and Advertising Concepts This course provides students with a strong foundation in the fundamental aspects of the graphic designer’s art. Students will develop creativity and ideation skills, learn the elements of visual design and then apply this knowledge to a wide range of graphic design problems. Communication in all forms - visual, verbal and written - will be emphasized. 3 Credits/ Prerequisite: None / Co-requisite: COMM 117 GRDE 127 Digital Communication Design In this course, students will gain basic knowledge of the design and production of newspapers, magazines and 68 other mass media publications using industry-standard desktop publishing and design programs. They will also be taught design theory, creative problem solving, and computer publishing skills. On completion of this the course, students will have developed a public relations piece to add to their portfolios. 3 Credits/ Prerequisite: None GRDE 128 Introduction to Commercial Design This is an entry level course for students who wish to explore commercial design via computer graphics. It is designed to build awareness and skill in creating design, using industry-based software. Students will learn the principles of design and image manipulation as well as efective design theories. 3 Credits/ Prerequisite: None GRDE 130 Typography I (Calligraphy and Letterform) This course covers the history, theory, practice and fundamental principles of letterforms and typography as they apply to graphic design, advertising and other areas of design and visual communication. Students are introduced to strategies of visual communication through type and will explore the expressive potential of typography in a variety of exercises dealing with the evolution of typography. 3 Credits/ Prerequisite: GRDE 122 GRDE 153 Image Manipulation This course focuses on the skills required by the graphic designer to utilize industry-standard desktop publishing software and hardware to create digital photomontages and special efects. In addition students will learn to apply knowledge, practical skills and image adjustment techniques to develop captivating advertising for print. 3 Credits/ Prerequisites: GRDE 122 and GRDE 124 GRDE 182 Vector Graphics This course focuses on developing the advanced vector art skills and techniques needed to create graphic design pieces. Students are introduced to the crisp accuracy in the placement and proportion of lines and letters which are essential in visual identity and advertising. 3 Credits/ Prerequisites: GRDE 122 and GRDE 124 GRDE 215 Digital Photography This course covers the photography terms and concepts essential for gaining an appreciation of the foundations of photography. Students will learn how to edit photos in post-production and create surreal images using industry-standard software. They will also examine the advancements in photography made by many of the 19th 20th and 21st century photography masters. 3 credits/ Prerequisites: GRDE 122, GRDE 124 and GRDE 153 GRDE 230 Typography II: Logos and Creating Identities Students will explore the philosophy and process behind the design of a logo with particular emphasis on typography and fonts. They will learn the importance of creating identities and the diferent stages of a typical logo design project. In addition, they will be introduced to strategies of visual communication through focusing on type through form, rhythm, orientation, color and texture. 3 Credits/ Prerequisite: GRDE 130 GRDE 234 Publication Design In this course, students will focus on the production of print-ready fles using industry-standard desktop publishing software. They will learn the process of delivering images as well as how to produce print-ready electronic fles. 3 Credits/ Prerequisites: GRDE 153 and GRDE 182 69 CATALOGUE 2010-2012 GRDE 244 3D Design: Rendering and Storyboarding Students will cover the basics of designing and producing 3-D computer animation. They will learn how to develop storyboards with an emphasis on clarity of storyline, camera moves, and rendering techniques. 3 Credits/ Prerequisites: GRDE 153 and GRDE 182 GRDE 245 Art History Students will gain an appreciation and understanding of the impact and relevance of the artists in various art movements in the Western Art World. They will also look at local and regional art and artists. 3 Credits/ Prerequisite: GRDE 123 GRDE 253 Introduction to Motion Graphics In this course, students will cover basic skills in motion graphics - color, form, typography, design and movement of design elements. They will also utilize industry-standard desktop publishing and design programmes to create compositions. 3 Credits/ Prerequisite: GRDE 153 GRDE 255 Graphic Design Practicum This course provides students with an opportunity to further develop their design skills through an intern- ship/practicum programme. They will be required to develop portfolios (physical and electronic) and will learn strategies for managing workfow, client relationships and creative teams which will prepare them for employ- ment in companies after graduation. 3 Credits/ Prerequisites: GRDE 130, GRDE 234 and GRDE244 HIST 210 History of Trinidad and Tobago The course examines the history of Trinidad and Tobago during the period 1797 to 1990. It focuses on key events in the historical narrative and on social rather than political or economic history. Students will gain an appreciation of the power relations among the various social and ethnic groups. 3 Credits/ Prerequisite: None JOUR 123 Fundamentals of Reporting Students will learn the techniques of newsgathering; the standard rules of news and feature writing; elements of news judgment; and the guidelines used for efective interviewing. They will become profcient in the “inverted pyramid” style of news reporting and gain an understanding of the importance of using in-house style guides, such as those used by the New York Times and other media houses. 3 Credits/ Prerequisite: None JOUR 131 Ethics in Journalism and Public Relations This course focuses on ethical issues in public relations and in journalism and challenges students to have a view on these issues. The ethical codes of local public relations associations are examined as well as that of the Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ). 3 Credits/ Prerequisite: None JOUR 135 Photo Journalism This course provides an introduction to photography techniques for newspaper and print media production. In addition, students will learn basic composition and layout techniques and how to utilize theoretical and practical approaches. Evaluation will include the assessment of student portfolios and feld projects. 3 Credits/ Prerequisite: None JOUR 139 Introduction to Strategic Public Relations Students are exposed to the concepts of public relations planning and the use of integrated communication strategies to promote the image of organizations and to various publics and target audiences. 3 Credits/ Prerequisite: None 70 JOUR 221 Image, Etiquette and Protocol This course is designed to improve the student’s personal image and to facilitate an understanding of the potential impact of appropriate etiquette and protocol in business and social settings. Students will examine a variety of topics such as greetings, introductions, correct forms of address, personal aesthetics and image management, efective verbal and non-verbal communication and the impact of cultural practice on perception. 2 Credits/ Prerequisite: None JOUR 244 Media/Public Relations Internship In this course, students are assigned to an on-the-job training programme for a minimum of 120 working hours. The internship is intended to provide students with work experience in a press, radio or television environment or in a major PR department. 4 Credits/ Prerequisite: Students must have completed at least 75% of year 1 and year 2 courses. JOUR 275 Critical Analysis of Media and TV coverage In this course, students will gain an understanding of the role of the media in society and the extent to, and ways in which the media infuences and shapes societies. 3 Credits/ Prerequisite: None JOUR 281 Broadcast News Writing This course is designed to expose students to the practical requirements of broadcast journalism and involves actual news writing. At the end of the course, students will be able to function in the very demanding world of broadcast journalism with its tight deadlines and constantly changing requirements of listeners. 3 Credits/ Prerequisite: JOUR 123 JOUR 290 Introduction to Video Production The course seeks to provide an environment where students engage with the technology that currently exists and operates in modern newsrooms. Students will be exposed to voice recording techniques and equipment for both television and radio; video and audio editing software; and shall be taught how to efectively work within and manage a production team. 3 credits/ Prerequisite: None/ Co-requisite: JOUR 281 JOUR 340 Mass Media in the Global Context (Formerly JOUR 279) This course introduces students to the major trends and issues afecting media industries and their clients world-wide. Students will examine how media scholars discuss the role of the media in the construction and deconstruction of national identities. In addition, they will examine the development of the media throughout various regions and assess the extent to which colonialism has shaped the media in these regions. 3 Credits/ Prerequisite: JOUR 275 JOUR 351 Applied Public Relations Planning This course is a follow up to JOUR 139. Students will learn how to apply the concepts introduced in the previous course to real life situations. 3 Credits/ Prerequisite: JOUR 139 JOUR 353 Investigative Reporting This course is designed to enhance students’ skills in information gathering, news and feature writing. Story development, news judgment, computer assisted reporting, interviewing skills and ethics will also be addressed. Students will be able to focus on areas of interest. 3 Credits/ Prerequisite: JOUR 123 JOUR 455 Media/Public Relations Practicum Students will be required to spend a minimum of 120 hours in a press, radio, television or public relations 71 CATALOGUE 2010-2012 environment, under the supervision of experienced professionals approved by the Department. An additional ffteen (15) hours will be devoted to guidance, refection, critical analysis, and oral and written feedback. 4 Credits/ Prerequisite: Students must have completed at least 75% of the degree courses. JOUR 460 Newspaper and Magazine Editing This course is intended for those students who plan to pursue a career in newspapers and magazines, not so much as reporters but as editors, and it is designed to equip them with the essential skills required for desk work in print newsrooms. Students will learn the rudiments of the editing process and be exposed to the production processes that generate high-quality news products. 3 Credits/ Prerequisite: JOUR 123 LAST 120 Introduction to Latin American Studies Students will examine the major themes and issues in Latin America’s development into the 21st century. The course also provides a basic framework for understanding the dynamics of Latin America today through analysis of the region’s development from Pre-Columbian times to the present. 3 Credits/ Prerequisite: None LAST 121 International Relations and Latin America This course is designed to provide the student with a framework for understanding international relations within the Latin American context. Students will be introduced to the major ideas in Latin America’s development as a region and as individual actors in the global arena. In addition, the course looks at predominant issues, both internal and external (regional and international), that have shaped Latin American foreign policy during the 20th century and into the new millennium. 3 Credits/ Prerequisite: None LAST 225 Doing Business in Latin America The course will enable the student to better understand the concepts and reality of the conduct of business in the region. In conjunction with the other core courses on Latin America, the student will acquire general and specifc knowledge to function efectively in any business sphere. 3 Credits/ Prerequisites: LAST 120 and LAST 121 MATH 091 Pre Algebra Students who have never been exposed to arithmetic or have been away from the subject for quite some time will beneft from this course. In this course students will improve and review mathematical skills and concepts as well as gain an appreciation for operations on numbers. They will acquire the mathematical foundation for continued studies and success in college mathematics and other areas. 3 Credits/ Prerequisite: None MATH 092 Basic Algebra Students who have never been exposed to algebra or have been away from the subject for quite some time will beneft from this course. In this course students improve and review basic algebraic skills and concepts. 3 Credits/ Prerequisite: MATH 091 MATH 093 Intermediate Algebra In this course, students will build on and acquire the reasoning skills and mathematical tools necessary to be successful in college-level mathematics courses. While developing mathematical skills, students will focus on in-depth understanding of concepts that will enable them to apply mathematical skills and make meaningful connections to life experiences. 3 Credits/ Prerequisite: MATH 092 MATH 103 Introduction to Biostatistics This course will introduce students to the fundamental principles of statistics which would be required by those 72 working in the medical records and medical transcriptionist felds. It will provide the students with the ability to summarize and analyze data and information. 3 Credits/ Prerequisite: CXC Mathematics or equivalent MATH 106 Laboratory Mathematics This course will provide the necessary background for simple mathematical operations which the medical laboratory technician must undertake while on the job. That is, the preparation of samples and reagents, the diluting of specimens, recording and storage of data, calculations of results and quality control. 3 Credits/ Prerequisite: CXC Mathematics or equivalent MATH 108 Dosage Mathematics This course provides students with the mathematical skills required to be efective in the health science professions requiring competence in dosage calculations. Students will review number systems, fractions, decimals, approximation, percentages, basic algebra, ratio, proportion, subject of the formula and indices. Students will also be exposed to the use of mathematics in everyday life. 3 Credits/ Prerequisite: CXC Mathematics or equivalent MATH 111 Geometry This course will explore geometric topics in an organized, logical fashion, with an emphasis on proof. The course covers topics in Euclidean geometry and will include: inductive and deductive reasoning, points, lines, planes, angles, 2 and 3 dimensional geometric fgures, triangle relationships, congruency and similarity, right angle trigonometry, straight edge and compass constructions and analytic geometry. 3 Credits/ Prerequisite: CXC Mathematics or equivalent MATH 114 Trigonometry This course will focus on the power and versatility of trigonometric functions derived from the fact that their domains can be viewed as either angles or real numbers. The student will use these functions to model any situation that exhibits periodic behaviour. They will understand the relationship between trigonometry and complex numbers and use this relationship to model various situations. 3 Credits/ Prerequisite: CXC Mathematics or equivalent MATH 116 Contemporary College Mathematics This is an introductory course to modern applied mathematics. It is not intended as a numeracy course, or for the remediation of algebraic shortcomings: computational complexity is minimal, and mathematics prerequisites are absent. Instead, the methodology of mathematics is addressed: the use of unambiguous language and simplifcation to model practical problems, the types of answers the discipline can provide, and the notions of generalization and “open” problems. The course will allow students to develop a sense of the nature of mathematics as a discipline, and an appreciation of its role in the modern world. 3 Credits/ Prerequisite: CXC Mathematics or equivalent MATH 117 College Algebra This course will provide the student with a frm foundation on which they can advance through higher college-level math courses. The topics include linear equations, inequalities, polynomials, factoring, rational expressions, exponents and radicals, equations of straight lines, graphing, functions and systems of linear equations in two variables. 3 Credits/ Prerequisite: CXC Mathematics or equivalent MATH 118 Pre-Calculus This course will provide the student with the opportunity to gain a higher level of mathematical sophistication 73 CATALOGUE 2010-2012 using a problem analysis approach to questions. The student will focus on functions and graphing and the integration of mathematical modeling, along with the use of technology. 3 Credits/ Prerequisite: MATH 117 MATH 119 Finite Mathematics This course will introduce students to the practical applications of mathematics in the felds of business, economics, life sciences and social sciences. This course will strengthen the students’ mathematical knowledge and skills through substantial practice with modeling and solution of real-world problems. 3 Credits/ Prerequisite: CXC Mathematics or equivalent MATH 121 Mathematical Methods I This is the frst course of a three part series that provides students with a strong and broad foundation upon which the subsequent courses of the series can be based. The population of students most likely to select this subject will be those who expect to go on to study subjects which have signifcant mathematical content, for example, physics, chemistry and various engineering degree programmes. 3 Credits/ Prerequisite: CXC Mathematics or equivalent MATH 122 Mathematical Methods II This is the second course of a three part series that provides students with a strong and broad foundation upon which the subsequent course of the series can be based. The population of students most likely to select this subject will be those who expect to go on to study subjects which have signifcant mathematical content, for example, physics, chemistry and various engineering degree programmes. 3 Credits/ Prerequisite: MATH 121 MATH 123 Mathematical Methods III Mathematics Methods III is the last installment of a three part series. This course continues to introduce elementary mathematical ideas useful in the study of Engineering, placing particular emphasis on algebraic structure and methods. It covers further techniques and applications of integration, reduction formulas, diferential equations and an introduction to Laplace transforms. 3 Credits/ Prerequisite: MATH 122 MATH 126 Introduction to Financial Mathematics This course provides a basic understanding of the mathematical functions and applications of fnancial transactions. 3 Credits/ Prerequisite: MATH 118 MATH 143 Discrete Mathematics This course provides the student with an understanding of the specifc language and vocabulary needed for communication and proof in mathematics. The course explores logic, quantifed logic statements and basis of proofs, fundamentals of number theory and methods of proof, sequences and mathematical induction, set theory, probability, functions and relations, recursion, and graph and trees theory. 3 Credits/ Prerequisite: MATH 118 MATH 145 Business Calculus This course will give business students the mathematical foundation to handle the level of mathematical complexity within Managerial Economics along with the ability to do post-graduate studies in Business and Finance. 3 Credits/ Prerequisite: MATH 119 MATH 150 Linear Algebra I This course forms the basis for understanding general and specifc applications of linear and vector functions in 74 mathematical modeling. It explores linear equations, matrix operations, the inverse of a matrix, the transpose, partitioned matrices, matrix factorizations, LU factorizations, subspaces of Rn, column space, null space, dimension and rank. 3 Credits/ Prerequisite: MATH 118 MATH 151 Linear Algebra II This course delves deeper into the mathematical applications of linear and vector functions in mathematical modeling. It highlights the use of vector spaces and their applications to real world modeling. 3 Credits/ Prerequisite: MATH 150 MATH 160 Calculus I This course is the frst in a sequence of four calculus courses in the associate degree. It forms the foundation on which further study of diferentials and integrals will be based. 3 Credits/ Prerequisite: MATH 118 MATH 161 Calculus II This course continues to build a solid foundation for the continued study of diferentials and integrals and their use in modeling real world situations. It explores numerical integration, applications of the integral, exponential and logarithmic functions, the calculus of transcendental functions and techniques of integration. 3 Credits/ Prerequisite: MATH 160 MATH 257 Diferential Equations I This course combines all the structures and basic knowledge gained in calculus courses to develop equations that model and predict real-world situations given specifc conditions. It explores defnitions, elimination of arbitrary constants, equations of order one, separation of variables, homogeneous functions, equations with homogeneous coefcients, exact equations, the linear equation of order one, the general solution of a linear equation, Bernoulli’s equation, the Riccatti equation, elementary applications, and additional topics on equations of order one. 3 Credits/ Prerequisite: MATH 161. MATH 258 Diferential Equations II This course builds on the structures developed in MATH 257. It explores linear diferential equations, linear equations with constant coefcients, non-homogeneous equations: undetermined coefcients, variation of parameters, reduction of order, the Laplace transform, inverse transforms. 3 Credits/ Prerequisite: MATH 257 MATH 260 Calculus III This course explores the fundamental structures and techniques for solving diferent types of modeling equations constructed, using single variable diferential and integral functions. It explores polar coordinates and plane curves, conic sections, infnite series (in depth), vectors, curves and surfaces in space, cylindrical and spherical coordinates. 3 Credits/ Prerequisite: MATH 161 MATH 261 Calculus IV In this course, students will explore the fundamental structures and techniques for solving diferent types of modeling equations constructed using multi-variable diferential and integral functions. The course covers multivariate calculus, derivatives of multivariable functions, multiple integrals (double and triple), the calculus of vectors-line, and surface integrals. 3 Credits/ Prerequisite: MATH 260 MATH 340 Abstract Algebra I This course prepares students for more advanced mathematical work, giving them the foundation principles for 75 CATALOGUE 2010-2012 the solution of multi-dimensional modeling equations. It explores groups, sub-groups, Lagrange’s theorem, homomorphisms and normal subgroups, factor groups, the homomorphism theorems, Cauchy’s theorem; Direct products, fnite Abelian groups, conjugancy and Sylow’s theorems, symmetric group, cycle decomposition, odd and even permutations. 3 Credits/ Prerequisite: MATH 143 MATH 341 Abstract Algebra II This course continues the study of the principles for the solution of more advanced multi-dimensional modeling equations. It explores rings, ideals, ring homomorphism, quotient rings, maximum ideals, polynomial rings, and polynomials over rationals, feld of quotients of an integral domain, felds, vector spaces, fnite feld extensions, constructability, and roots of polynomials. 3 Credits/ Prerequisite: MATH 340 MATH 350 Numerical Analysis This course provides the mathematical background which justifes the numerical techniques used to solve equations, ordinary diferential equations which cannot be solved by analytical methods. 3 Credits/ Prerequisites: MATH261 and MATH258 MATH 360 Partial Diferential Equations This course explores various means by which some real-world situations can be modeled and solved. It explores Fourier series, derivation of equations, heat equation and Laplace equation, solution of the wave equation, classifcation of partial diferential equations, separation of variables, orthogonal functions, applications, Laplace transform methods and numerical solution. 3 Credits/ Prerequisites: MATH261 and MATH258 MATH 450 Complex Variable Theory I This course introduces the concepts, operations and structures of complex numbers which will form the basis for more advanced work with diferential equations. It is an introduction to complex analysis, functions, limits and continuity, complex diferentiation and the Cauchy-Riemann equations, complex integration and Cauchy’s theorem, Cauchy’s Integral formulas and related theorems. 3 Credits/ Prerequisite: MATH261 MATH 451 Complex Variable Theory II This course continues to build on the concepts, operations and structures of complex numbers. It explores Fourier series, derivation of equations, heat equation and Laplace equation, solution of the wave equation, classifcation of partial diferential equations, separation of variables, orthogonal functions. 3 Credits/ Prerequisite: MATH 450 MATH 460 Real Analysis I This course develops the rigorous tools for working with analysis. It explores sets, families and product of sets, algebraic concepts, the real number system, the integers and rational numbers, the completeness axiom, inequalities, metric spaces, open sets, cluster points and closed sets, continuous functions, compactness and completeness. 3 Credits/ Prerequisites: MATH 261 and MATH 341 MATH 461 Real Analysis II This course builds on MATH 460 and the structures underlying more advanced mathematical concepts. This course explores real sequences, continuous real functions on a metric space, continuous real functions on a compact metric space and uniform convergence, diferential calculus, Rolle’s theorem and the frst mean-value theorem, sequences of function, the Riemann integral, the fundamental theorem, integration by substitution and integration of sequences and extensions of the Riemann integral. 3 Credits/ Prerequisite: MATH 460 76 MUSC 003 Introduction to Music Theory In this course, students will understand the most basic principles of music theory. Areas covered in this course include: the notes on the keyboard (chromatic), major scales, intervals, triads, time signatures and key signatures. 3 Credits/ Prerequisite: None MUSC 004 Introduction to Aural Skills In this course students will explore sight reading and ear training. They will develop audiation skills as well as basic dictation and notation skills. 3 Credits/ Prerequisite: None MUSC 155 Music Theory I This course reviews the rudiments of music theory and introduces the student to diferent types of scales, modes, complex intervals and time signatures, transposition and Italian terms, signs and abbreviations. Students wishing to pursue this course must have proven prior knowledge of music theory as determined by a challenge examination, have successfully completed the COSTAATT Pre-College course MUSC 003, or possess prior certifcation in a theory examination at the Grade 3 level or higher, from a recognized institution. 3 Credits/ Prerequisite: MUSC 003 or success at a challenge examination or prior certifcation/ Co-requisite: MUSC 157 MUSC 156 Music Theory II This is an intermediate theory course which builds on topics covered in MUSC 155. It focuses on all classical scale forms, simple arrangements, four-part harmonic writing and other aspects of intermediate music theory. Students wishing to pursue this course must have a Grade C or higher in MUSC 155, or possess prior certifcation at the Grade 5 level or higher from a recognized institution. 3 Credits/ Prerequisite: MUSC 155 (Grade C) or prior certifcation (Grade 3)/ Co-requisite: MUSC 158 MUSC 157 Aural Skills I This is a practical course which is designed to be taken in conjunction with MUSC 155. Students will acquire sight-reading skills which will include time-signatures, notation, pitch and rhythmic patterns. The course will also focus on the development of ear-training skills which will include scale identifcation, harmonic and melodic intervals, chords and cadences, sol-fa notation and the dictation of simple melodies. 2 Credits/ Prerequisite: None/ Co-requisite: MUSC 155 MUSC 158 Aural Skills II In this course, students will develop advanced skills in sight-reading and ear-training and will be required to notate more complex melodic and rhythmic combinations. 2 Credits/ Prerequisite: MUSC 157/ Co -Requisite: MUSC 156 MUSC 185 History of Music in Western Europe I In this course, students examine the history of Western music from the Middle Ages to the Baroque era. The course covers the musical genres, lifestyles and careers of prominent composers and musicians as well as musical styles and compositional techniques. It also examines philosophical, cultural and technological changes in art and music and explores and makes connections between music of the past and present. 3 Credits/ Prerequisite: COSTAATT English Placement Test (60%) or WRIT 097 and READ 098 MUSC 205 Basic Conducting This course introduces students to basic conducting patterns in duple, triple and quadruple time. Students will also learn good conducting posture, entry and cut-of. 1 Credit/ Prerequisite: None 77 CATALOGUE 2010-2012 MUSC 290 Music Theory III In this music theory course, emphasis is placed on advanced four-part harmonic writing, secondary function chords, modulation, musical form and other aspects of advanced music theory. Students wishing to pursue this course must have a Grade C or higher in MUSC 156 or a prior certifcation at the Grade 7 level or higher, from a recognized institution. 3 Credits/ Prerequisite: MUSC 156 (Grade C) or prior certifcation (Grade 7) MUSC 294 History of Music in Western Europe II In this course, which builds on MUSC 294, students will examine Western Art Music from the Baroque era to the present. The course also examines the efects of outside infuences on the course of music history. 3 Credits/ Prerequisite: MUSC 185 MUSC 303 Movement and Acting This course teaches students stage positions and also includes singing, acting and dance components. Students wishing to pursue MUSV 403 must frst complete this course. 3 Credits/ Prerequisite: None MUSC 312 Introduction to Music Therapy This course introduces students to the principles and most common practices of music therapy and will expose students to current research in the area. In addition, students are required to consider the efects of outside infuences on the course of music history. 2 Credits/ Prerequisite: COMM 117 MUSC 315 Computers and Music This course outlines the history of computers and Computer-Assisted Instruction (CAI). Students are introduced to computer applications used in the music industry and MIDI, computer-assisted music writing,sequencing, sampling and various types of electronic music production are also explored. 3 Credits/ Prerequisite: Students wishing to pursue this course must be computer literate MUSC 329 Survey of the Music Industry This course examines the recording industry, copyright law, contracts, promotions, song writing, music publishing and alternative career options. In addition, students will explore the diferences among the various types of music businesses and the implications of each. 3 Credits/ Prerequisite: None MUSC 405 Intermediate Conducting This course reinforces knowledge gained in MUSC 205 and introduces students to more complex rhythms such as compound duple and compound triple time signatures as well as to asymmetrical rhythms such as 5 and 7. 1 Credit/ Prerequisite: MUSC 205 MUSC 408 World Music and Caribbean Aesthetics This course introduces students to various music cultures and the instruments that are indigenous to those cultures. The Caribbean aesthetic provides students with an opportunity to examine diferent aspects Caribbean music culture and the various infuences that defne its uniqueness -particularly the syncopated rhythms. 2 Credits/ Prerequisite: None MUSC 409 Poetry and Lyrics in Music In this course, students examine the use of poetry in the lyrical composition of music. Emphasis is placed on local music. 2 Credits/ Prerequisite: ENGL 200 78 MUSC 410 History of Calypso This course provides an overview of the history of calypso, highlighting some of the factors (social, economic and political) that have infuenced the many manifestations this indigenous art form has undergone. 3 Credits/ Prerequisite: COMM 117 MUSC 411 Jazz History This course covers the origins and innovators of Jazz, its development (blues, bebop, ballad and swing) and the most popular contributors (Count Basie, Louis Armstrong, Duke Ellington Ella Fitzgerald and B.B. King). 3 Credits/ Prerequisite: COMM 117 MUSC 412 The Art of Transcription This course teaches students the importance of accurate spacing in the bar/measure; the correct grouping of notes within the bar/measure; proper stemming method and precise placement of rests. In addition, it builds on the skills acquired in MUSC 315 and provides students with the skills to transcribe, using computer technology and the older practice of artistic transcription by hand. 3 Credits/ Prerequisite: MUSC 315 MUSC 413 Musical Theatre History Students examine the origins of the musical theatre – Broadway and also look at innovators, popular composers, arrangers, lyricists and performers in this area. 3 Credits/ Prerequisite: COMM 117 MUSC 414 Calypso Arranging In this course, students learn the fundamentals of arranging specifcally for calypso. Emphasis is placed on the rules of tonal voice leading principles and jazz theory. 3 Credits/ Prerequisite: MUSC 490. MUSC 490 Music Theory IV This course is built on the skills acquired in MUSC 290. Students are exposed to composition, transcription and orchestration. Students who have not completed MUSC 290 may be allowed to pursue this course at the discretion of the lecturer. 3 Credits/ Prerequisite: MUSC 290 or lecturer approval. MUSC 495 Big Band Arranging (Formerly MUSC 415) In this course, students learn the art of writing music for a larger orchestra that consists of a heavier brass section than the calypso orchestra. Focus is placed on a repertoire that consists mostly of jazz standards. 3 Credits/ Prerequisite: MUSC 490 MUSC 499 Senior Project - Music This is a research course which requires students to submit a research paper on an approved topic. The course is supervised by an assigned lecturer and is a requirement for the music education major. 3 Credits/ Prerequisite: MUSE 311 MUSD 121 Secondary Applied Instrument I: Percussion This course is intended for students who are unable to perform at the required level of profciency for Primary Applied Instrument study. These students will be required to complete four levels of the Secondary Applied Instrument course and will not advance to primary level until they have developed the required profciency to enable them to pursue course at the primary level. 1 Credit/ Prerequisite: None MUSD 122 Secondary Applied Instrument II: Percussion This is Level II of the Secondary Applied Instrument course. It builds on the skills and techniques introduced in 79 CATALOGUE 2010-2012 MUSD 121. Students must complete two additional levels before advancing to the Primary Applied Instrument courses. 1 Credit/ Prerequisite: MUSD 121 MUSD 123 Secondary Applied Instrument III: Percussion Level III of this four-level course, builds on the skills and techniques acquired in MUSD 122. Students must complete MUSD 124 before they can advance to the Primary Applied Instrument courses. 1 Credit/ Prerequisite: MUSD 122 MUSD 124 Secondary Applied Instrument IV: Percussion This is the fnal Level of a four-level course. On successful completion of all four levels, students will advance to the Primary Applied Instrument courses. Students are expected to obtain the necessary skills to advance to the Primary Applied Instrument courses. 1 Credit/ Prerequisite: MUSD 123 MUSD 131 Primary Applied Instrument I: Percussion Level I of a four-level course, this course will help students develop technique and build repertoire while reinforcing sight-reading and ear-training skills. All students are required to begin at level one and complete the four levels of the percussion specialization study. Foundation work will be done at this level to ensure that students are technically ft to advance to the next higher level. 3 Credits/ Prerequisite: Prior certifcation (Grade III or higher), MUSD 124 (90%) or departmental audition. MUSD 132 Primary Applied Instrument II - Percussion Level II of a four-level course, this course requires that students further develop technique and build repertoire while reinforcing sight-reading and ear-training skills. The work done at this level will ensure that students are technically competent to advance to Level III. 3 Credits/ Prerequisite: MUSD 131 MUSD 253 Primary Applied Instrument III - Percussion This course is the third level of the four-level Primary Applied Instrument sequence. It builds on the technique and skills acquired in MUSD 132. On successful completion of this course, students will advance to Level IV. 3 Credits/ Prerequisite: MUSD 132 MUSD 254 Primary Applied Instrument IV - Percussion In this course students will further develop technique and skills acquired at Level III. On successful completion of this course, students will perform in a junior recital. 3 Credits/ Prerequisite: MUSD 253 MUSE 311 Music Education I This course covers the theory and practice of music education and includes lesson planning and class room management. 3 Credits/ Prerequisite: MUSC 156 MUSE 325 Recital Attendance – Music Education In this course, all performance and music education majors are required to attend 12 recitals in order to com- plete the recital attendance component. No credits will be awarded. 0 Credit/ Prerequisite: None MUSE 411 Music Education II This course deals with the practical aspect of music education. Students will be required to complete 120 hours of supervised practice in the music department of selected secondary schools. 3 Credits/ Prerequisite: MUSC 311 80 MUSG 121 Secondary Applied Instrument I – Guitar This course is intended for students who are unable to perform at the level of profciency required for Primary Applied Instrument study. These students will be required to complete four levels of the Secondary Applied Instrument course and will not advance to primary level until they have developed the required profciency to enable them to pursue course at the primary level. 1 Credit/ Prerequisite: None MUSG 122 Secondary Applied Instrument II – Guitar This is Level II of 4 levels of the Secondary Applied Instrument courses. Students must complete this course in order to advance to the next higher level and must complete three additional levels before advancing to the Pri- mary Applied Instrument courses. This course builds on skills acquired in MUSG 121. 1 Credit/ Pre-requisite: MUSG 121 MUSG 123 Secondary Applied Instrument III - Guitar This course builds on the skills and techniques acquired at Level II. Students must complete this course in order to advance to the next higher level and must complete MUSG 124 before advancing to the Primary Applied Instrument courses. This course builds on skills acquired in MUSG 122. 1 Credit/ Pre-requisite: MUSG 122. MUSG 124 Secondary Applied Instrument IV - Guitar This is the fnal level of the Secondary Applied Instrument courses. On completion of this course, students will advance to the Primary Applied Instrument courses. 1 Credit/ Pre-requisite: MUSG 123 MUSG 131 Primary Applied Instrument I - Guitar Level I of a six-level course, this course will help students develop technique and build repertoire while reinforcing sight-reading and ear-training skills. Foundation work will be done at this level to ensure that students are technically ft to advance to the next higher level. 3 Credits/Prerequisite: Prior certifcation (Grade III or higher) or MUSG 124 (90%) or departmental audition. MUSG 132 Primary Applied Instrument II - Guitar Level II of a six-level course, this course requires that students further develop technique and build repertoire while reinforcing sight-reading and ear-training skills. The work done at this level will ensure that students are technically competent to advance to Level III. 3 Credits/ Prerequisite: MUSG 131 MUSG 151 Major Performing Ensemble I – Guitar This is a performance oriented class intended to enhance aural skills, ensemble awareness musical sensitivity and overall performance. Students will be required to sight-read pieces, prepare sections of the score for class rehearsals and perform pieces for ensemble credits. This course builds on the competencies developed at primary applied instrument classes. Piano majors are required to participate in any of the other ensembles as there is no piano ensemble. All pre-requisite requirements for the ensemble of choice must be met. 1 Credit/ Prerequisite: MUSG 254 MUSG 152 Major Performing Ensemble II - Guitar In this course, students will build on the skills acquired at the frst level. Students will be required to further develop tone, technique and stamina thus performing at a higher level of profciency. It will reinforce the competency acquired at primary applied instrument classes. All pre-requisite requirements for the ensemble of choice must be met. 1 Credit/ Prerequisite: MUSG 254 81 CATALOGUE 2010-2012 MUSG 253 Primary Applied Instrument III – Guitar Students will build on knowledge acquired and skills developed from the previous level of this course. More difcult pieces will be assigned as well as a more strenuous warm-up routine as emphasis is placed on the development of stamina to sustain good performance practice and cater to the performance of the required recital. 3 Credits/ Prerequisite: MUSG 132 MUSG 254 Primary Applied Instrument IV – Guitar This is the Level IV of the six-level Primary Applied Instrument course. Students will be expected to build on the knowledge and skills developed from the previous levels of this course. Repertoire with a greater level of difculty will be assigned. Following the fnal jury (examination, successful students will be required to perform and pass a recital hearing in order to perform the junior recital. 3 Credits/ Prerequisites: MUSG 152 and MUSG 253 MUSG 263 Major Performing Ensemble III - Guitar This course will assist students to acquire more tonal consistency, healthier performance practice, greater understanding of form in music, and exhibit more awareness of the characteristics and performance practice specifc to various eras in music. All pre-requisite requirements for the ensemble of choice must be met. 1 Credit/ Prerequisites: MUSG 152 and MUSG 254 MUSG 264 Major Performing Ensemble IV – Guitar This course builds on MUSC 263 and the competencies developed at primary applied instrument classes. All pre-requisite requirements for the ensemble of choice must be met. 1 Credit/ Prerequisites: MUSG 254 and MUSG 263 MUSG 304 Guitar Literature In this course, students examine the history of the stringed instruments from as early as the Baroque era. Focus is also placed on instruments that preceded the guitar, such as the lute and vihuela. 2 Credits/ Prerequisite: None MUSG 305 Guitar Pedagogy This course focuses on the art of teaching the guitar and examines diferent approaches to teaching and utilizing the instrument for solo performances and accompaniment. In addition, students will also focus on suitable repertoire, approaches to sight reading and the correct technique to be employed in playing the instrument. 2 Credits/ Prerequisite: MUSG 253 MUSG 313 Guitar Accompaniment This course is designed specifcally for music education majors and teaches the art of accompaniment on the guitar. It also focuses on musical and accompaniment sensitivity. Students wishing to pursue this course should have prior certifcation at the Grade I or higher level from a recognized institution or have successfully completed the pre-college course MUSC 003. 2 Credits/ Prerequisite: MUSG 253 MUSG 320 Junior Recital – Guitar In this course, performance majors are required to perform a minimum of 30 minutes of repertoire under the guidance of an assigned lecturer and with the permission of both the lecturer and Department Chair. A pass/fail grade will be assigned. 0 Credit/ Prerequisite: MUSG 352 82 MUSG 351 Primary Applied Instrument V - Guitar The technique and skills acquired at the four previous levels will be further developed. On completion of this course, students will advance to the sixth and fnal level of the Primary Applied Instrument courses. 3 Credits/ Prerequisite: MUSG 254 MUSG 352 Primary Applied Instrument VI – Guitar In this course, students build on the knowledge and skills developed from the previous level and will be assigned pieces of a greater level of difculty. Following the fnal jury (examination) students will be required to perform the senior recital within one year of completing the level VI requirements. Failure to do so will result in the student having to repeat level VI primary study as well as the hearing and recital. 3 Credits/ Prerequisite: MUSG 351 MUSG 435 Recital Attendance – Guitar This course is for all performance and education majors who are required to attend 12 recitals in order to complete the recital attendance component. No credits will be awarded. 0 Credit/ Prerequisite: MUSG 320 MUSG 455 Senior Recital - Guitar This course is intended for all performance majors. Students are required to perform a minimum of 45 minutes of repertoire under the guidance of an assigned lecturer with the permission of both the lecturer and Department Chair. A pass/fail grade is assigned. 0 Credit/ Prerequisite: MUSG 435 MUSG 485 Major Performing Ensemble V - Guitar In this performance oriented class, students will enhance aural skills, ensemble awareness, musical sensitivity and overall performance. At this level the focus is on building the whole musician as opposed to developing one skill at a time. Students will concentrate more on tonal consistency, musical variation of tone, accuracy of rhythm and efective phrasing. 1 Credit/ Prerequisite: MUSG 264 MUSG 486 Major Performing Ensemble VI - Guitar This course reinforces skills and techniques learnt in MUSG 485. At this advanced level students will demonstrate advanced technical profciency on the instrument, healthy performance practice, musical sensitivity, musical expressiveness and intermediate to advanced sight-reading skill while having developed increased stamina for lengthy performances. 1 Credit/ Prerequisite: MUSG 485 MUSI 304 Instrumental Literature This course examines the history of the various woodwind and brass instruments such as the trumpet, French horn, fute and saxophone. Repertoire developed specifcally for these instruments will also be introduced. 2 Credits/ Prerequisite: MUSW 131 MUSI 305 Instrumental Pedagogy This course examines the art of teaching the instrument and will focus on diferent approaches to teaching, utilizing the instrument for solo performance and using the instrument for accompaniment. Students will also learn suitable repertoire, approaches to sight-reading and the correct technique to be employed when playing the instrument. 2 Credits/ Prerequisite: MUSI 304 MUSJ 151 Major Performing Ensemble I - Jazz This course is the frst level of a six-level course and the focus is on foundational work in order to ensure that students are technically ft to advance to the next level. It requires that students develop technique and build 83 CATALOGUE 2010-2012 repertoire while reinforcing sight-reading and ear-training skills. Students who wish to pursue this course must pass a departmental audition. All pre-requisite requirements for the ensemble of choice must be met. 1 Credit/ Prerequisite: Success at an audition MUSJ 152 Major Performing Ensemble II - Jazz This is Level II of a six-level course and it builds on the skills and techniques acquired at the previous level. It also builds on the competency acquired at primary applied instrument classes. Students will be expected to further develop tone, technique and stamina thus performing at a higher level of profciency. All pre-requisite requirements for the ensemble of choice must be met. 1 Credit/ Prerequisite: MUSJ 151 MUSJ 263 Major Performing Ensemble III – Jazz Building on skills acquired at the previous levels, students will now acquire more tonal consistency, healthier performance practice and an understanding of form in music. They will also exhibit a greater awareness of the characteristics and performance practices specifc to various eras in music. All pre-requisite requirements for the ensemble of choice must be met. 1 Credit/ Prerequisite: MUSJ 152 MUSJ 264 Major Performing Ensemble IV – Jazz In this performance oriented class students will build on skills acquired at the previous levels. They will be required to sight-read pieces, prepare sections of the score for class rehearsals and perform pieces for ensemble credits. This course builds on the competencies developed at primary applied instrument classes. All pre- requisite requirements for the ensemble of choice must be met. 1 Credit/ Prerequisite: MUSJ 263 MUSJ 485 Major Performing Ensemble V – Jazz This course builds on the skills acquired at the previous level and also reinforces the competencies developed in the primary applied instrument classes. At this level, the focus is on building the whole musician as opposed to developing one skill at a time. Students will also concentrate on tonal consistency, musical variation of tone, accuracy of rhythm and efective phrasing. All pre-requisite requirements for the ensemble of choice must be met. 1 Credit/ Prerequisite: MUSJ 352 MUSJ 486 Major Performing Ensemble VI – Jazz This is the fnal level of the jazz performing ensemble courses and it builds on the skills acquired at the previous levels. At this advanced level, students will demonstrate advanced technical profciency on the instrument, healthy performance practice, musical sensitivity, musical expressiveness and intermediate to advanced sight reading skills. They will also have developed increased stamina for lengthy performances. 1 Credit/ Prerequisite: MUSJ 485 MUSP 121 Secondary Applied Instrument I – Piano This course is intended for students who are unable to perform at the level of profciency required for Primary Applied Instrument study. These students will be required to complete four levels of the Secondary Applied Instrument course and will not advance to primary level until they have developed the required profciency to enable them to pursue courses at the primary level. It is expected that individuals will not require more than 4 (four) levels of secondary study. 1 Credit/ Prerequisite: None MUSP 122 Secondary Applied Instrument II – Piano This is Level II of 4 levels of the Secondary Applied Instrument courses. Students must complete this course in order to advance to the next higher level and must complete two additional levels before, advancing to the primary courses. This course builds on skills acquired in MUSJ 121. 1 Credit/ Prerequisite: MUSP 121 84 MUSP 123 Secondary Applied Instrument III - Piano This course builds on the skills and techniques acquired at Level II. Students must complete this course in order to advance to the next higher level and must complete MUSP 124 before, advancing to the primary courses. This course builds on skills acquired in MUSP 122. 1 Credit/ Prerequisite: MUSP 122 MUSP 124 Secondary Applied Instrument IV - Piano This is the fnal level for students who were unable to perform at the level of profciency required for Primary Applied Instrument study. On successful completion of this course, students will advance to primary level. 1 Credit/ Prerequisite: MUSP 123 MUSP 131 Primary Applied Instrument I - Piano In this course, students develop technique and build repertoire while reinforcing sight-reading and ear-training skills. Students are required to complete four levels in order to fulfll the requirements of the piano specialization study. The foundation work done at this level will ensure that students are technically ft to advance to the next level. 3 Credits/ Prerequisite: Prior certifcation or success at an audition or MUSP 124 (90%). MUSP 132 Primary Applied Instrument II – Piano In this course, students are expected to build on knowledge obtained from the previous level of study. Additional scale patterns and exercises will be added to routine practice/warm-up regimen in order to support the application of technique to the repertoire selected. The work done at this level will ensure that students are technically competent to advance to Level III. 3 Credits/ Prerequisite: MUSP 131 MUSP 200 Class Piano I This course introduces students to the most basic scales in music as well as right and left hand technique and fnger placement. A simple repertoire is assigned. 1 Credit/ Prerequisite: MUSC 003 or prior certifcation (Grade I)/ Co-Requisite: MUSC 155 MUSP 201 Class Piano II This course builds on the techniques acquired at the previous level in MUSC 200. The student is introduced to more challenging scales and learns the fundamentals of right and left hand coordination. Simple repertoire is assigned. 1 Credit/ Prerequisite: MUSC 200 MUSP 253 Primary Applied Instrument III – Piano Students are expected to build on the knowledge acquired and skills developed from the previous level of this course. They will be assigned more difcult pieces and will engage in more strenuous warm up routines. 3 Credits/ Prerequisite: MUSP 132 MUSP 254 Primary Applied Instrument IV - Piano Students are expected to build on the knowledge and skills developed from the previous level of this course and are assigned a repertoire of a greater level of difculty. Following the fnal jury (examination), students will be required to perform and pass a recital hearing in order to perform the junior recital. Students who fail the recital hearing will not be allowed to perform the recital and the recital must be completed within one year of completing the level four requirements. The recital must consist of a minimum of 30 minutes of music performance. 3 Credits/ Prerequisite: MUSP 253 MUSP 304 Piano Literature This course examines the history of the musical instruments that preceded the piano, such as the harpsichord 85 CATALOGUE 2010-2012 and pipe organ. Students will also learn repertoire developed specifcally for these instruments. 2 Credits/ Prerequisite: MUSP 131 MUSP 305 Piano Pedagogy This course examines the art of teaching the piano and focuses on diferent approaches to teaching and utilizing the instrument for solo performance and accompaniment. Suitable repertoire, approaches to sight reading and correct technique to be employed when playing the instrument are also covered. 2 Credits/ Prerequisite: None MUSP 320 Junior Recital - Piano This class is for performance majors who are required to perform a minimum of 30 minutes of repertoire under the guidance of an assigned lecturer and with the permission of the Department Chair. A pass/fail grade will be assigned. 0 Credit/ Prerequisite: MUSP 352 MUSP 325 Recital Attendance – Piano In this course, all performance and education majors are required to attend 12 recitals in order to complete the recital attendance component. No credits will be awarded. 0 Credit/ Prerequisite: MUSP 320 MUSP 328 Keyboard Techniques This course teaches students various techniques that can be employed when playing the keyboard. 3 Credits/ Prerequisite: MUSP 131 MUSP 351 Primary Applied Instrument V – Piano In this course, students are expected to demonstrate an advanced level of technical profciency. On completion of the course they will be required to perform a recital hearing. 3 Credits/ Prerequisite: MUSP 254 MUSP 352 Primary Applied Instrument VI – Piano Students will build on the knowledge and skills developed from the previous levels of this course and will be assigned pieces of a greater level of difculty. Following the fnal jury (examination) students will be required to perform the senior recital within one year of completing the level VI requirements. Failure to do so will result in the student having to repeat this course as well as the hearing and recital. 3 Credits/ Prerequisite: MUSP 351 MUSP 405 Jazz Class - Piano This course teaches diferent approaches to playing jazz and looks at the ways in which it difers from playing in the classical style. 3 Credits/Prerequisite: MUSP 131 MUSP 455 Senior Recital – Piano This is a practical course. All performance majors are required to perform a minimum of 45 minutes of repertoire under the guidance of an assigned lecturer with the permission of the Department Chair. A pass/fail grade is assigned. 0 Credit/ Prerequisite: MUSP 320. MUSS 121 Secondary Applied Instrument I – Pan Students who are unable to perform at the level of profciency required for Primary Applied Instrument study will be placed at Secondary Applied Instrument level where they will be expected to obtain the necessary skills. They will not advance to the primary level until the necessary profciency is developed to begin study at this level. It is expected that individuals will not require more than 4 (four) levels of secondary study. 3 Credits/ Prerequisite: None 86 MUSS 122 Secondary Applied Instrument II – Pan This is the second level for those students who were unable to perform at the level of profciency required for Primary Applied Instrument study. They will be required to complete four levels of secondary study before advancing to the primary level. 1 Credit/ Prerequisite: MUSS 121 MUSS 123 Secondary Applied Instrument III - Pan This is Level II of 4 levels of the Secondary Applied Instrument courses. Students must complete this course in order to advance to the next higher level and must complete two additional levels before, advancing to the primary courses. This course builds on skills acquired in MUSS 121. 1 Credit/ Prerequisite: MUSS 121 MUSS 124 Secondary Applied Instrument IV - Pan This is the fnal level for those students who are unable to perform at the level of profciency required for Primary Applied Instrument study. On completion of this course, students will be able to advance to MUSS 131. 1 Credit/ Prerequisite: MUSS 123 MUSS 131 Primary Applied Instrument I – Pan In this course, students will develop technique and build repertoire while reinforcing sight-reading and ear-training skills. All students are required to begin at level one of the six levels required for completion of the required pan specialization study. Foundation work done at this level will ensure that students are technically ft to advance to the next level. 3 Credits/ Prerequisite: Prior certifcation or success at an audition or MUSS 124 MUSS 132 Primary Applied Instrument II – Pan Students will build on knowledge obtained from the previous level of study. Additional scale patterns and exercises will be added to routine practice/warm-up regimen to support application of technique to repertoire selected. 3 Credits/ Prerequisite: MUSS 131 MUSS 151 Major Performing Ensemble 1 – Pan This course requires that students develop technique and build repertoire while reinforcing sight-reading and ear-training skills. It is the frst level of a four-level course and the focus is on foundation work in order to ensure that students are technically ft to advance to the next level. 1 Credit/ Prerequisite: Prior certifcation or success at an audition or MUSS 124 MUSS 152 Major Performing Ensemble II - Pan In this course, students will build on skills acquired in MUSS 151. It also reinforces the competency acquired at primary applied instrument classes. All pre-requisite requirements for the ensemble of choice must be met. 1 Credit/ Prerequisite: MUSS 151 MUSS 253 Primary Applied Instrument III - Pan Students are expected to build on knowledge acquired and skills developed from the previous level of this course and will now be assigned more difcult pieces and will engage in more strenuous warm up routines. 3 Credits/ Prerequisite: MUSS 152 MUSS 254 Primary Applied Instrument IV – Pan Students are expected to build on the knowledge and skills developed from the previous level of this course and will now be assigned a repertoire of a greater level of difculty. Following the fnal jury (examination), students will be required to perform and pass a recital hearing in order to perform the junior recital. Students who fail 87 CATALOGUE 2010-2012 the recital hearing will not be allowed to perform the recital and the recital must be completed within one year of completing the level four requirements. The recital must consist of a minimum of 30 minutes of music performance. 3 Credits/ Prerequisite: MUSS 253 MUSS 263 Major Performing Ensemble III - Pan Building on skills acquired at the previous levels, students will now acquire more tonal consistency, healthier performance practice and an understanding of form in music. They will also exhibit a greater awareness of the characteristics and performance practices specifc to various eras in music. All pre-requisite requirements for the ensemble of choice must be met. 1 Credit/ Prerequisite: Prior certifcation or success at a departmental audition or MUSS 152 MUSS 264 Major Performing Ensemble IV - Pan In this course, students will build on skills acquired at the previous levels and will now be required to sight-read pieces, prepare sections of the score for class rehearsals and perform pieces for ensemble credits. It also builds on the competencies developed at primary applied instrument classes. All pre-requisite requirements for the ensemble of choice must be met. 1 Credit/ Prerequisite: MUSS 263 MUSS 304 Pan Literature This course examines the history and development of the steel-pan and the repertoire developed specifcally for the instrument. 2 Credits/ Prerequisite: MUSS 131 MUSS 305 Pan Pedagogy This course examines the art of teaching the steelpan and focuses on diferent approaches to teaching and utilizing the instrument for solo performance and accompaniment. Students will also cover suitable repertoire, approaches to sight reading and the correct technique to be employed when playing the instrument are also covered. 2 Credits/Prerequisite: MUSS 131 MUSS 320 Junior Recital – Pan This course is a requirement for all performance majors who are required to perform a minimum of 30 minutes of repertoire under the guidance of an assigned lecturer and with the permission of the Department Chair. A pass/fail grade will be assigned. 0 Credit/ Prerequisite: MUSS 264 MUSS 351 Primary Applied Instrument V – Pan In this course, students are expected to demonstrate an advanced level of technical profciency and on completion of the course will be required to perform a recital hearing. The recital hearing is required if students are to perform the senior recital. 3 Credits/ Prerequisite: MUSS 254 MUSS 352 Primary Applied Instrument VI - Pan Students will build on the knowledge and skills developed from the previous level of this course and will now be assigned pieces of a greater level of difculty. Following the fnal jury (examination), students will be required to perform the senior recital within one year of completing the level VI requirements. Failure to do so will result in the student having to repeat level VI primary study as well as the hearing and recital. 3 Credits/ Prerequisite: MUSS 351 MUSS 404 Acoustics/Pan Technology This course introduces students to the process that transforms an oil drum into a steel pan. Students are required to burn, sink, groove and tune the oil drum. 3 Credits/Prerequisite: None 88 MUSS 435 Recital Attendance – Pan In this course, all performance and education majors are required to attend 12 recitals in order to complete the recital attendance component. No credits will be awarded. 0 Credit/ Prerequisite: MUSS 320 MUSS 455 Senior Recital – Pan In this course the performance majors are required to perform a minimum of 45 minutes of repertoire under the guidance of an assigned lecturer and with the permission of the Department Chair. A pass/fail grade is assigned. 0 Credit / Prerequisite: MUSS 320 MUSS 485 Major Performing Ensemble V - Pan Building on the skills acquired at the previous levels, students will be required to sight-read pieces, prepare sections of the score for class rehearsals and perform the pieces for ensemble credit. This level of ensemble focuses on building the whole musician as opposed to developing one skill at a time. Students will focus more on tonal consistency, musical variation of tone, accuracy of rhythm and efective phrasing. 1 Credit/ Prerequisite: MUSS 264 MUSS 486 Major Performing Ensemble VI – Pan In this course, students are required to sight read pieces, prepare sections of the score for class rehearsals and perform the pieces for ensemble credit. At this advanced level, students will demonstrate advanced technical profciency on the instrument, healthy performance practice, musical sensitivity, musical expressiveness and intermediate to advanced sight reading skills. They will also have developed increased stamina for lengthy performances. 1 Credit/ Prerequisite: MUSS 485 MUSV 121 Secondary Applied Instrument I – Voice Students who are unable to perform at the level of profciency required for Primary Applied Instrument study will be placed at Secondary Applied Instrument level where they will be expected to obtain the necessary skills. They will not advance to the primary level until they have developed the required profciency is developed to begin study at this level. It is expected that individuals will not require more than 4 (four) levels of secondary study. 1 Credit/ Prerequisite: None MUSV 122 Secondary Applied Instrument II – Voice This is the second of four levels. Students will be required to complete two additional levels of secondary study before advancing to the primary level. 1 Credit/ Prerequisite: MUSV 121 MUSV 123 Secondary Applied Instrument III - Voice This is third of four levels of the Secondary Applied Instrument courses. Students must complete this course in order to advance to the next higher level and must complete one additional level before advancing to the primary courses. 1 Credit/ Prerequisite: MUSV 122 MUSV 124 Secondary Applied Instrument IV - Voice This is the fnal level of secondary study. On completion of this course, students will be able to advance to MUSV 131. 3 Credits/ Prerequisite: MUSS 123 MUSV 131 Primary Applied Instrument I – Voice In this course, students will develop technique and build repertoire while reinforcing sight-reading and ear- training skills. All students are required to begin at level one of the six levels required for completion of the required voice specialization study. Foundation work done at this level will ensure that students are technically 89 CATALOGUE 2010-2012 ft to advance to the next level. 3 Credits/ Prerequisite: Prior certifcation or success at an audition or MUSV 124 MUSV 132 Primary Applied Instrument II - Voice Students will build on knowledge obtained from the previous level of study. Additional scale patterns and exercises will be added to routine practice/warm-up regimen to support application of technique to repertoire selected. 3 Credits/ Prerequisite: MUSV 131 MUSV 151 Major Performing Ensemble I - Voice This course requires that students develop technique and build repertoire while reinforcing sight-reading and ear-training skills. It is the frst level of a six-level course and the focus is on foundation work in order to ensure that students are technically ft to advance to the next level. All the prerequisite requirements for the ensemble of choice must be met. 1 Credit/ Prerequisite: Prior certifcation or success at an audition or MUSV 124 MUSV 152 Major Performing Ensemble II - Voice In this course, students will build on skills acquired in MUSS 151. It also reinforces the competency acquired at primary applied instrument classes. All pre-requisite requirements for the ensemble of choice must be met. 1 Credit/ Prerequisite: MUSV 151 MUSV 253 Primary Applied Instrument III - Voice Students are expected to build on the knowledge acquired and skills developed from the previous level of this course. They will be assigned more difcult pieces and will engage in more strenuous warm up routines. 3 Credit/ Prerequisite: MUSV 252 MUSV 254 Primary Applied Instrument IV - Voice Students are expected to build on the knowledge and skills developed from the previous level of this course and a repertoire of a greater level of difculty is now assigned. Following the fnal jury (examination) students will be required to perform and pass a recital hearing in order to perform the junior recital. Students who fail the recital hearing will not be allowed to perform the recital. The recital must be completed within one year of completing the level four requirements. Failure to do so will result in the student having to repeat level four applied study as well as the recital hearing and recital performance process. The recital must consist of a minimum of 30 minutes of vocal performance. 3 Credits/ Prerequisite: MUSV 253 MUSV 263 Major Performing Ensemble III - Voice This course is intended to enhance aural skills, ensemble awareness musical sensitivity and overall performance. Students are required to sight-read pieces, prepare sections of the score for class rehearsals and perform pieces for ensemble credits. Students will build on the skills acquired in MUSV 152 and will also display a greater awareness of the characteristics and performance practices specifc to various eras in music. This course builds on competencies acquired at primary applied instrument classes. 1 Credit/ Prerequisite: MUSV 152 MUSV 264 Major Performing Ensemble IV - Voice This course builds on the previous levels of this course. Students are required to sight read pieces, prepare sections of the score for class rehearsals and perform pieces for ensemble credits. This course builds on the competencies developed at primary applied instrument classes. 1 Credit/ Prerequisite: MUSV 263 MUSV 301 Diction for Singers I In this course, students will study Latin and Italian diction to support the required study of Latin repertoire 90 and 16th, 17th and 18th century Italian Art Songs. They will learn the rules of both these languages and the exceptions to these rules that govern the treatment of vowel and consonant combinations for singing. 2 Credits/ Prerequisite: None MUSV 302 Diction for Singers II Students will study French and German diction to support standard classical repertoire and the treatment of vowels and consonants as they pertain to singing. They will learn the open and closed vowel sounds and umlauted vowels associated with French and German as well as the pronunciation of consonants. 2 Credits/ Prerequisite: MUSV 301 MUSV 320 Junior Recital - Voice All performance majors are required to perform a minimum of 30 minutes of repertoire under the guidance of an assigned lecturer and with the permission of the Department Chair. A pass/fail grade will be assigned. 0 Credit/ Prerequisite: MUSV 264 MUSV 351 Primary Applied Instrument V - Voice In this course, students are expected to demonstrate an advanced level of technical profciency. On completion of this level, students will be required to perform a recital hearing. The recital hearing is required if students are to perform the senior recital. 3 Credits/ Prerequisite: MUSV 254 MUSV 352 Primary Applied Instrument VI – Voice In this course students build on the knowledge and skills developed at the previous levels of this course and will be assigned pieces of a greater level of difculty. Following the fnal jury (examination) students will be required to perform the senior recital within one year of completing this course. Failure to do so will result in the student having to repeat level VI primary study as well as the hearing and recital. 3 Credits/ Prerequisite: MUSV 351 MUSV 403 Opera Theatre Workshop. This course combines the elements of drama and singing and builds upon the skills acquired in MUSC 303. Students will be now required to perform a Broadway programme in the frst semester and another larger work in the second semester. 3 Credits/ Prerequisite: MUSC 303 MUSV 435 Recital Attendance All performance and education majors are required to attend 12 recitals to complete the recital attendance component. No credits will be awarded. 0 Credit/ Prerequisite: MUSV 320 MUSV 455 Senior Recital – Voice This is a practical course in which all performance majors are required to perform a minimum of 45 minutes of repertoire under the guidance of an assigned lecturer with the permission of both the lecturer and Department Chair. A pass/fail grade is assigned. 0 Credit/ Prerequisite: MUSV 435 MUSV 485 Major Performing Ensemble V - Voice This course builds on previous levels and at this level, the ensemble focuses on building the whole musician as opposed to developing one skill at a time. Students will focus more on tonal consistency, musical variation of tone, accuracy of rhythm and efective phrasing. 1 Credit/ Prerequisite: MUSV 264 MUSV 486 Major Performing Ensemble VI – Voice This is the fnal level of the ensemble courses. In this course, students are now required to sight read pieces, 91 CATALOGUE 2010-2012 prepare sections of the score for class rehearsals and perform the pieces for ensemble credit. At this advanced level, students will now demonstrate advanced technical profciency on the instrument, healthy performance practice, musical sensitivity, musical expressiveness and intermediate to advanced sight reading skills. They will also have developed increased stamina for lengthy performances. 1 Credit/ Prerequisite: MUSV 485 MUSW 121 Secondary Applied Instrument I – Wind Students who are unable to perform at the level of profciency required for Primary Applied Instrument study will be placed at Secondary Applied Instrument level where they will be expected to obtain the necessary skills. They will not advance to the primary level until they have developed the required profciency to begin study at this level. It is expected that individuals will not require more than 4 (four) levels of secondary study. 1 Credit/ Prerequisite: None MUSW 122 Secondary Applied Instrument II – Wind This is the second of four levels which students who were unable to perform at the level of profciency required for Primary Applied Instrument must study. Students will not advance to primary level until the necessary profciency is developed to undertake the Primary Applied Instrument level of study. It is expected that individuals will not require more than 4 (four) levels of secondary study. 3 Credits/ Prerequisite: MUSW 121 MUSW 123 Secondary Applied Instrument III - Wind This is Level III of the four-level course at the secondary applied instrument level for those students who were unable to perform at the level of profciency required for Primary Applied Instrument study. Students will be required to complete four levels of secondary study before advancing to the primary level. 3 Credits/ Prerequisite: MUSW 122 MUSW 124 Secondary Applied Instrument IV - Wind This is the fnal level secondary study. On completion of this course, tudents will be able to advance to MUSW 131. 3 Credits/ Pre-requisite: MUSS 123 MUSW 131 Primary Applied Instrument I – Woodwind/Brass This course requires that students develop technique and build repertoire while reinforcing sight-reading and ear-training skills. All students are required to begin at level one of the six levels required for completion of the required woodwind/brass specialization study. The foundation work done at this level will ensure that students are technically ft to advance to the next level. 3 Credits/ Prerequisite: Prior certifcation or success at an audition or MUSW 124 MUSW 132 Primary Applied Instrument II – Woodwind/Brass This course builds on knowledge and skills acquired at the previous level. Additional scale patterns and exercises will be added to routine practice/warm-up regimen to support application of technique to repertoire selected. 3 Credits/ Prerequisite: MUSW 131 MUSW 253 Primary Applied Instrument III – Woodwind/Brass Students are expected to build on the knowledge acquired and skills developed from the previous level of this course. Students who wish to pursue this course must have prior certifcation at the Grade 3 level or above from a recognized institution, or have attained a score of 90% in MUSW 124, or have undergone an audition with the department. 3 Credits/ Prerequisite: MUSW 252 or MUSW 132 or MUSW 124 or prior certifcation or successful audition. 92 MUSW 254 Primary Applied Instrument IV – Woodwind/Brass Students are expected to build on the knowledge and skills developed from the previous level of this course and a repertoire of a greater level of difculty is now assigned. Following the fnal jury (examination) students will be required to perform and pass a recital hearing in order to perform the junior recital. Students who fail the recital hearing will not be allowed to perform the recital. The recital must be completed within one year of completing the level four requirements. Failure to do so will result in the student having to repeat level four applied study as well as the recital hearing and recital performance process. The recital must consist of a minimum of 30 minutes of music performance. 3 Credits/ Prerequisite: MUSW 253 MUSW 320 Junior Recital – Woodwind/Brass All performance majors are required to perform a minimum of 30 minutes of repertoire under the guidance of an assigned lecturer and with the permission of the Department Chair. A pass/fail grade will be assigned. 0 Credit/ Prerequisite: MUSV 264 MUSW 351 Primary Applied Instrument V - Woodwind and Brass. In this course, students are expected to demonstrate an advanced level of technical profciency. On completion of this level, students will be required to perform a recital hearing. The recital hearing is required if students are to perform the senior recital. 3 Credits/ Prerequisite: MUSW 254 MUSW 352 Primary Applied Instrument VI – Woodwind/Brass In this course students are expected to build on the knowledge and skills developed from the previous level of this course. They will be assigned pieces of a greater level of difculty. Following the fnal jury (examination) students will be required to perform the senior recital within one year of completing this course. Failure to do so will result in the student having to repeat level VI primary study as well as the hearing and recital. 3 Credits/ Prerequisite: MUSW 351 MUSW 435 Recital Attendance – Woodwind/Brass All performance and music education majors are required to attend 12 recitals to complete the recital attendance component. No credits will be awarded. 0 Credit/ Prerequisite: MUSW 325 MUSW 455 Senior Recital – Woodwind/Brass Students are required to perform a minimum of 45 minutes of repertoire under the guidance of an assigned lecturer with the permission of both the lecturer and Department Chair. A pass/fail grade is assigned. 0 Credit/ Prerequisite: MUSW 320 POLI 150 Introduction to Politics This course introduces students to normative political theories. It depicts the norms within a political environment and the hierarchical structure and functions of political parties. This course also examines the culture of politicians and political parties locally, regionally and internationally. Students will also gain an understanding of the relationship that exist between partisan politics and government. 3 Credits/ Prerequisite: None PSYC 103 Understanding Human Behavior and Diversity This course provides an introduction to the study of human behavior. Students will explore ways to construct coherent and sound theoretical analyses of psychological phenomena that are pertinent to understanding self, others and society. 3 Credits/ Prerequisite: NONE 93 CATALOGUE 2010-2012 PSYC 106 Psychology for the Health Professional This course will examine the relationships between health and a variety of psychological and social factors that afect people’s lives as clients and as caregivers. Topics include health and illness, the impact of diversity, gender and lifestyle on illness prevention, behaviour modifcation techniques, and models of health related behaviour. 3 Credits/ Prerequisites: None PSYC 122 Foundations of Psychology This course is a general overview of the feld of psychology. It is designed to encourage the student to think critically about everyday occurrences and become familiar with the scientifc nature of the discipline. 3 Credits/ Prerequisite: PSYC 103 (minimum Grade C required) / Co-requisite: COMM 117 PSYC 205 Social Psychology This course focuses on the scientifc study of human infuences on social interactions. In addition, the course explores the ways people think about, afect, and relate to each another. 3 Credits/ Prerequisite: PSYC 122 PSYC 212 Life Span Development This course provides a broad overview of contemporary psychological perspectives on human development from conception to death. 3 Credits/ Prerequisites: PSYC 122 and BIOL 109 or BIOL 113 PSYC 220 Applied Psychology This course delves into the amazing array of practical applications spawned by psychology from Industrial to Clinical Psychology. 3 Credits/ Prerequisite: PSYC 122 PSYC 233 Psychology Seminar I – Special Topics in Psychology This course provides students with an opportunity to explore current multicultural and ethical issues that have relevance to our society. 3 Credits/ Prerequisite: PSYC 220 or PSYC 107 PSYC 261 Psychology of Adjustment The course examines how individuals adjust to the demands of everyday life as well as the developmental, emotional, and social factors involved in the adjustment process. 3 Credits/ Prerequisite: PSYC 103 PSYC 325 Human Development This course explores the concepts of continuous human development throughout the adult life span. It focuses on the cognitive, physical and psychosocial changes that occur throughout the life of an individual. 3 Credits/ Prerequisite: PSYC 261 PSYC 350 Culture, Diversity and Behaviour This course is the scientifc study of the infuence of culture on human behaviour. It focuses on lifestyle preferences, beliefs, attitudes and issues of diversity. 3 Credits/ Prerequisites: 6 credits of PSYC PSYC 360 Theories of Individual Diferences This course is designed to show how psychologists defne and use the concept of personality. Students will become acquainted with both the historical roots and contemporary basis of personality theory. 3 Credits/ Prerequisite: PSYC 212 PSYC 370 Theories of Learning This course explores the theories of learning in their historical context and theoretical development. It examines concepts that have shaped our understanding of learning over the years. 3 Credits/ Prerequisites: 9 credits of PSYC 94 PSYC 410 History of Psychology This course explores the history and practice of psychology through an examination of its philosophical and empirical foundations. Through this course, students will broaden their understanding of the impact of research on the science of psychology. 3 Credits/ Prerequisites: 9 credits of PSYC PSYC 425 Research Designs and Analysis This course introduces students to the principles and methods of psychological research. It focuses on the exploration of the scientifc method and examines the importance of systematic exploration in scientifc research. 3 Credits/ Prerequisite: STAT 120 PSYC 430 Foundations of Psychopathology This course is designed to critically examine the biological and psychological factors that account for abnormal behaviour. 3 Credits/ Prerequisite: PSYC 360 PSYC 433 Psychology Seminar II-Field Experience In this course, students are exposed to the varied applications of psychology in real world settings. Primarily, they will observe practice under supervision in order to bridge theory with the delivery of psychological services in society. 3 Credits/ Prerequisites: 9 credits of PSYC at the 300 level PSYC 445 Educational Psychology This second level course forms part of the core Psychology programme of studies for the Associate Degrees in Psychology. It is designed to help the student apply the insights of psychology to current educational issues, to make them aware of the characteristics of students of all ages and stages of cognitive, psychosocial, and moral development as these apply to the classroom environment. 3 Credits/ Prerequisite: PSYC 370 PSYC 448 Industrial and Organizational Psychology Industrial and Organizational Psychology is an investigation and analysis of the psychological principles, theory and applications that manifest themselves in the work environment. It spans the key issues related to the selection and recruitment, psychological testing, appraisal, training, motivation and job satisfaction of employees. This course also explores the fundamentals of leadership factors which promote satisfactory working conditions, health and safety as well as consumer psychology. 3 Credits/ Prerequisites: 6 credits of PSYC courses and BUSI 203 PSYC 457 Psychology of Work This course explores the nature of work and the changing concepts of work and career and provides an opportunity for students to prepare him/herself for the changing world or work. It is designed to allow students to examine work as a means of survival and power, social connection, and self determination. Some topics covered include psychology and the experience of working, traditional perspectives of working, social barriers and working, career concepts and development, and the changing nature of work in the 21st century. 3 Credits/ Prerequisite: PSYC 448 PSYC 462 Physiology of Behaviour This course focuses on the role of physiological mechanisms in the mediation and control of behaviour. A thorough investigation and strong focus will be placed on the components of the nervous system and how those components are arranged into systems and subsystems as they infuence behaviour. 3 Credits/ Prerequisites: 9 credits of PSYC excluding PSYC 103 95 CATALOGUE 2010-2012 PSYC 468 Cognitive Psychology This course looks at human cognition through an examination of the ways in which information is processed and knowledge acquired. Topics include perception, memory, attention and performance, language production and comprehension, learning, and reasoning. 3 Credits/ Prerequisites: 9 credits of PSYC excluding PSYC 103 PSYC 499 Senior Thesis - Psychology This course is intended to help the student develop an understanding of psychological research through practice in research design, data collection, interpreting and critiquing, and practice in writing a research paper. 3 Credits/ Prerequisite: PSYC 425 READ 094 Introduction to Academic Reading I This is the frst of three reading courses ofered in the COMPASS programme. In this course, students will focus on word attack strategies that will help them to engage in academic reading with more confdence. These strategies include phonic strategies, word analysis and context clues. 3 Credits/ Prerequisite: None READ 096 Introduction to Academic Reading II In this reading course students will understand that reading is thinking. They will have the opportunity to improve their comprehension and study skills and their academic vocabulary. Students will also learn strategies that will help them to engage in academic reading with more confdence. 3 Credits/ Prerequisite: READ 094 READ 098 Introduction to Academic Reading III In this third reading course students will continue to perceive reading as thinking. Students will have the opportunity to acquire advanced academic vocabulary, comprehension and study skills which will better prepare them to cope with their academic reading assignments. 3 Credits/ Prerequisite: READ 096 RELI 205 Comparative Religion This course surveys world religions ranging from Christianity, Islam and Judaism to Rastafarianism, Vodun and Orisha. Students will gain an appreciation for the origins of various religious traditions, rituals and beliefs, with a view to encouraging greater understanding and tolerance of diversity necessary for peaceful coexistence in a plural society. 3 Credits/ Prerequisite: None SOBE 247 Introduction to Addiction Studies This course examines the relationship of substance abuse and addiction to individual functioning and emotions, social values, criminality, stress and family organization. Primarily it applies the bio-psycho-social-spiritual model of addiction to behavioural compulsions such as sex, eating, violence and gambling before reviewing methods of treating and preventing addiction from this perspective. Other perspectives and models of addiction are also explored. 3 Credits/ Prerequisites: 3 credits PSYC or 3 credits SOWK SOBE 322 Intervention for Non-Chemical Dependency This course will address those addictive behaviours that are not derived from psychoactive substances. It would look at issues such as gambling, gaming, sexual and food addictions. 3 Credits/ Prerequisites: SOBE 247 and 6 credits SOWK or 6 credits PSYC SOBE 326 Prevention and Intervention for Addictive Behaviours This course provides an overview of primary, secondary and tertiary prevention strategies, with an emphasis on community and educational prevention approaches. A major focus of the course will be upon proven efective community mobilization approaches. 3 Credits/ Prerequisites: 6 credits of SOWK or 6 credits of PSYC 96 SOBE 328 Theories of Addiction and Treatment This course addresses the phases and processes used in the treatment of addiction. It covers a range of perspectives on treatment including emotional, cognitive, legal, social, family and systemic interventions as well as relapse prevention. It examines the biological, psychological and systemic nature of substance abuse and addiction, their overlap with other mental and physical disabilities and relationship to the process of rehabilitation. 3 Credits/ Prerequisites: SOBE 321 and 6 credits PSYC or 6 credits SOWK SOBE 335 Introduction to Confict Resolution This course will examine confict as an omnipresent component of any decision-making environment. It would ofer tools for understanding the nature of confict, for devising individual and group strategies that minimize the destructive consequences of confict. It would also provide participants with tools that would allow them to identify solutions that are satisfactory to all involved. 3 Credits/ Prerequisite: SOWK 118 or PSYC 261 SOBE 375 Introduction to Career Guidance This course is designed to foster an awareness of how personal characteristics, values, abilities and aptitudes work together with academics to encourage the best career choice for the individual. The course will survey the major theories in career guidance. There will be a strong focus on the principals involved in creating career interest and ultimately career choice. 3 Credits/ Prerequisite: PSYC 212 SOBE 420 Theories of Guidance and Counselling This course introduces the student to theories of guidance and counselling. Students will cover the major theories in the discipline. 3 Credits/ Prerequisite: SOBE 375 SOBE 428 Pharmacology and Substance Abuse This course will examine the interactions of psychoactive substances on the human body. It would also address medicinal treatment options. 3 Credits/ Prerequisites: 9 credits of SOWK or 9 credits of PSYC SOBE 438 Interventions and Treatment for Special Population The focus of this course is to provide opportunities for students to explore current research on the most efective prevention models for a variety of populations. Such populations include adolescents, young adults, pregnant women and older adults. 3 Credits/ Prerequisite: SOBE 326 SOCI 100 Introduction to Sociology Students will examine the historical development of the discipline of sociology. In addition, they will be introduced to some of the works and key issues of some of the major theorists. 3 Credits/ Prerequisite: None/ Co-requisite: COMM 117 SOCI 101 Caribbean Sociology I This course is designed to give students a detailed understanding of the critical theories of sociology. Students examine the issues of methodology and research in the Caribbean. 3 Credits/ Prerequisite: SOCI 100 or SOCI 102 SOCI 102 Introduction to the Study of Society This course is designed to provide students with an understanding of the society in which they live and related contemporary social problems. Students will examine and analyse competing explanations for common sociological phenomena and social trends. 3 Credits/ Prerequisite: None 97 CATALOGUE 2010-2012 SOCI 104 Caribbean Sociology II This course enables students to examine the works of major sociological theorists. It facilitates the application of concepts towards an understanding of the social processes involved in the institutions of religion, family and work. 3 Credits/ Prerequisite: SOCI 101 SOCI 105 Caribbean Sociology III The fnal course in the three-part Caribbean Sociology module examines the social phenomena of poverty, crime and deviance, development and urbanization in the Caribbean community. 3 Credits/ Prerequisite: SOCI 101 SOCI 215 Introduction to Gender Studies This course introduces students to basic concepts and theories used to explain gender diferences. It explores the inequalities faced by males and females in all spheres of society. It examines the way various agents of socialization maintain the existing power imbalances between men and women. 3 Credits/ Prerequisite: SOCI 100 or SOCI 102 or SOCI 103 SOCI 220 Quantitative Research Methods In this course, students will be introduced to quantitative research methods used in sociological research. They will get an understanding of theoretical perspectives and practical procedures used in the conduct of quantitative research projects as well as ethical concerns and investigative limitations of specifc approaches. 3 Credits/ Prerequisite: SOCI 102 or SOCI 104 or SOCI 105 SOCI 230 Qualitative Research Methods This course introduces students to qualitative research methods which are used in sociological investigation and non-numerical data collection. Students will be exposed to guiding theoretical perspectives and practical instruction in conducting qualitative research. 3 Credits/ Prerequisite: SOCI 101 SOCI 240 Sociology of Education This course explores the sociological view of education and the historical development of the sociology of education. It will also look at the sociological processes involved in the educational institution, and the relationships among the school, the society and the social order. Discussions will focus on key concepts such as culture, community, class, environment, status, role, accommodation and assimilation as well as a treatment of socio-educational problems and a cross-societal analysis of educational situations. 3 Credits/ Prerequisite: SOCI 102 SOCI 250 Exploring Caribbean Social Problems This course will expose students to some of the social problems in the Caribbean. The course will take a solutions-oriented approach to examine these issues. 3 Credits/ Prerequisite: SOCI 101 SOCI 274 Fundamentals of SPSS This course is designed to teach students to use the SPSS software package for conducting statistical analyses and generating tables and graphs that summarize data. 3 Credits/ Prerequisite: STAT 121 SOCI 278 Aging and the Family The course examines aging and its dynamics within the family. It will explore holistically those issues that impact upon the lives of individuals as they age as well as the implications for family life. 3 Credits/ Prerequisites: PSYC 212 and SOCI 104 98 SOCI 281 Research Project I This is the frst of a two-part course in which students are required to design and conduct a research project of their choice, based on discussions with the lecturer. This project may be based on either quantitative or qualitative methodologies. 3 Credits/ Prerequisite: SOCI 220 or SOCI 230 SOCI 282 Research Project II This is the second of a two-part course in which students are required to design and conduct a research proj- ect of their choice, based on discussions with the lecturer. This project may be based on either quantitative or qualitative methodologies. The focus of this course is on the conduct of the research, the writing of the research report and the sharing of the fndings. 3 Credits/ Prerequisite: SOCI 281 SOCI 327 Confict Management and Resolution In this course, students will examine theories in confict management and dispute resolution and their application in various contexts. Specifcally, they will explore elements of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR), such as context, culture, relationship and values as key strategies for confict resolution. 3 Credits/ Prerequisite: SOCI 103 SOWK 116 Introduction to Social Work (Formerly SOCI 116) This course will introduce the student to the profession of social work and to the history and development of social welfare and social service systems with emphasis on the Caribbean region. 3 Credits/ Prerequisite: None SOWK 119 Community Intervention for Social Work Practice This course will introduce the social work student to the knowledge, skills and techniques involved in community work practice. During this course it is expected that students will be exposed to knowledge of the theoretical approaches and models within the practice of community social work. Additionally, students are expected to develop an understanding of the various systems existing within the communities, with particular emphasis on the Caribbean. 3 Credits/ Prerequisite: SOWK 116 SOWK 122 Case Work Practice for Social Work (Formerly SOCI 117) This course will introduce the student to the direct practice of social casework. Students will be exposed to the knowledge, skills and techniques required for an introduction to social work practice. 3 Credits/ Prerequisite: SOWK 116 SOWK 124 Social Work with Children and Families This course will provide students with opportunities to examine social work theories, practice modalities and ethical standards while working with children and their families. It will explore the functions of the family and its impact on its individual members. 3 Credits/ Prerequisite: SOWK 116 SOWK 218 Group Work Practice for Social Work (Formerly SOCI 118) This course will introduce students to group work practice within the social work profession. Students will be exposed to the knowledge, skills and techniques of group work practice. It will provide students with an understanding of the process while exposing them to diferent types of theoretical approaches. 3 Credits/ Prerequisite: SOWK 122 SOWK 234 Social Welfare in the Caribbean This course will provide an opportunity for students to gain an understanding of social welfare in its broadest 99 CATALOGUE 2010-2012 terms and the profession of social work. It will focus on the events that emerged as a result of the historical development of Caribbean societies from the colonial, post-colonial, independence, and post independence eras. 3 Credits/ Prerequisite: SOWK 116 SOWK 236 Legal and Ethical Issues in Social Work (Formerly SOCI 200) The aim of this course is to enable students to have a working knowledge of the law with emphasis on professionalism and competency. Students will examine the court systems, legislation and legal processes in relation to the practice of social work. 3 Credits/ Prerequisite: SOWK 116 SOWK 241 Introduction to Practicum (Formerly SOCI 201) This course is designed to orient the student to feld training via classroom instruction. Students will be provided with the foundation needed to prepare them for practicum during the programme. Students will be helped to critically review their decision to become social workers. 3 Credits/ Prerequisite: None/ Co-requisite: SOWK 122 SOWK 245 Practicum I: Human Skills Lab (Formerly SOCI 290) The Human Skills Laboratory is a 90 contact hour preparatory process to help learners develop a deeper understanding of who they are and how the self is used in Social Work practice. Built on a series of self exploration exercises and guided intervention, the Human Skills Lab helps learners prepare for entry into the workplace and for interacting both with clients and their colleagues. 3 Credits/ Prerequisite: SOWK 241 SOWK 248 Counselling Skills for Social Workers This course seeks to expose social work students to skills and techniques used in the therapeutic interviews with clients. The content of this course will compliment knowledge acquired in SOWK 122 and SOWK 218. Students will learn a combination of theoretical and practical knowledge while pursuing this course. 3 Credits/ Prerequisite: SOWK 218 SOWK 255 Practicum II (Formerly SOCI 291) Practicum II builds on the practical experiences that social work students were exposed to in Practicum I. Students are required to complete 180 contact hours at a social service agency under the supervision of a qualifed social worker. 4 Credits/ Prerequisite: SOWK 245 SOWK 318 Residential Social Work This course aims to introduce students to the various types of residential services and the fundamental philosophy, theories and practice models of residential social work in helping individuals who are in need of residential care/rehabilitation in a residential centre. 3 Credits/ Prerequisite: SOWK 316 SOWK 323 Social Work Management & Administration This course will expose students to theoretical knowledge that is applicable to the managing of human service organizations. The issue of entrepreneurship in social work will also be explored. Students will be encouraged to critically review operations of Local NGO’s that cater to the needs of the social sector. 3 Credits/ Prerequisite: SOWK 316 SOWK 324 Social Work Intervention with Substance Abusers The course will explore the dominant cultural views of substance abuse and alternative perspectives. Special emphasis will be placed on gender roles, family systems theory and treatment modalities. It will also review the social worker’s role in working with substance abuse populations. 3 Credits/ Prerequisite: SOBE 218 100 SOWK 326 Social Research Methods This course introduces students to the principles and methods of basic social work research, and the ethical conduct of research within the context of social work purposes and values. In addition, formulation of problems for study that address the social needs of diverse population groups will be explored. 3 Credits/ Prerequisite: SOWK 314 and STAT 120 SOWK 355 Practicum III This course provides students with the opportunity to expand their practicum experience under the supervision of a qualifed social worker. Students will be assigned to various social service agencies where they will complete 180 hours of feld work. 4 Credits/ Prerequisite: SOWK 255 SOWK 357 Social Work Intervention with the Elderly This course aims to equip students with a systematic, humanistic, and integrative perspective when working with older people. It introduces students to some of the major gerontological policies and available services that are pertinent to the practice of social work. 3 Credits/ Prerequisites: SOWK 116 and PSYC 212 SOWK 426 Advocacy in Social Work This course will assist students in developing the repertoire of macro knowledge, skills, and values needed to analyze and assess organizations, communities, social policies and political systems as they relate to client welfare. 3 Credits/ Prerequisites: 9 credits of SOWK SOWK 455 Practicum IV This course provides students with the opportunity to expand their practicum experience under the supervision of a qualifed social worker. Students will be assigned to various social service agencies where they will complete 180 hours of feld work. 4 Credits/ Prerequisite: SOWK 355 SOWK 499 Senior Project - Social Work Students will undertake the study of current issues impacting social workers or the populations they serve. This research will be conducted in pairs to maximize support for students. Each dyad of students will be supervised by a member of the social work faculty. 3 Credits/ Prerequisite: SOWK 455 SPAN 100 Introduction to Spanish This introductory course in Spanish is designed to develop basic speaking, listening, reading and writing skills, required to enable the student to interact with native speakers in formal and informal contexts. The course also provides basic knowledge in the target culture necessary to meet key survival needs. Heavy emphasis is placed on the development of listening and speaking skills. 3 Credits/ Prerequisite: None SPAN 104 Spanish for Communication I This is an introductory course designed to develop functional skills in speaking, listening, reading and writing as required to interact formally and informally with native speakers. It equips participants with specifc language skills while developing an awareness of the target culture so as to meet a number of basic survival needs. These skills include basic greetings and introductions, describing oneself and others, giving personal information, stating one’s likes and dislikes, telling the time and discussing one’s daily routine. Focus is placed on the development of oral and aural skills. 4 Credits/ Prerequisite: None SPAN 106 Spanish for Communication II This course is designed to develop the functional skills in speaking, listening, reading and writing required to 101 CATALOGUE 2010-2012 interact formally and informally with native speakers. It seeks to equip participants with specifc language skills while developing an awareness of the target culture so as to meet a number of basic survival needs. These skills include completing basic transactions at immigration, at a hotel, a bank, a restaurant as well as while shopping and moving around the city. Focus is placed on the development of oral and aural skills. 4 Credits/ Prerequisite: SPAN 104 or Profciency as Demonstrated in Oral Placement Test SPAN 109 Spanish for Communication III This course is designed to develop the functional skills in speaking, listening, reading and writing required to interact formally and informally with native speakers. It equips participants with specifc language skills while developing an awareness of the target culture so as to handle successfully a variety of uncomplicated communicative tasks. These include recounting events in the simple past, talking about occupations and education, talking about oneself and other family members, comparing and contrasting family life, talking about childhood memories, talking about one’s community and certain cultural features of Trinidad and Tobago. Focus is placed on the development of oral and aural skills. 4 Credits/ Prerequisite: SPAN 106 or Profciency as Demonstrated in Oral Placement Test SPAN 121 Advanced Conversational Spanish This course is designed to develop students’ oral/aural profciency in Spanish with a specifc focus on increasing fuency and grammatical accuracy when interacting with Spanish speakers. 4 Credits/ Prerequisite: SPAN 109 SPAN 122 Spanish for Business I This course is designed to develop participants’ oral/aural profciency as well as reading and writing skills in Spanish with an aim toward establishing business contracts with native speakers of Spanish. Some focus will also be given to cultural norms in the business setting and the operations and classifcation of companies. 4 Credits/ Prerequisite: SPAN 121 SPAN 123 Spanish for Business II As a follow up to SPAN 122, this course seeks to further develop students’ communicative ability by introducing broader discussion around topics such as banking and insurance, manufacturing and trade. 4 Credit/ Prerequisite: SPAN 122 SPAN 130 Spanish Stylistics I This course is designed to equip participants with a superior level of grammatical and lexical skills with an aim to develop more efective oral and written communication with native speakers in a social and business environment. 3 Credits/ Prerequisite: SPAN 123 SPAN 210 Latin American Civilisation and Culture I This is the frst of two (2) courses designed to deepen students’ knowledge and appreciation of Latin American culture and civilisation and their ability to understand authentic unedited print, audio and video material intended for native Spanish speakers. 3 Credits/ Prerequisite: SPAN 123 SPAN 211 Latin American Civilisation and Culture II This is the second of two (2) courses designed to deepen students’ knowledge and appreciation of Latin American culture and civilisation. Students will acquire a sound understanding of the history, politics and socio-economic development of selected countries in Latin America. 3 Credits/ Prerequisite: SPAN 210 102 SPAN 230 Introduction to Translation This course is designed to acquaint students with the basic principles and techniques of Spanish to English translation. The theory of translation is introduced in so far as it provides an intellectual framework and a conceptual background to the practice of translation. Students are introduced to the format, features and related translation methods and techniques in translating business correspondence. 3 Credits/ Prerequisites: SPAN 130 and SPAN 210 SPAN 241 Introduction to Interpreting Techniques This course is designed to introduce participants to the cognitive processing skills that are components of the complex process of interpretation. Students are introduced to the basic theories, guidelines, principles and practices of consecutive interpreting, including the role of the interpreter, professional behaviour and the ethics of interpreting. 3 Credits/ Prerequisites: SPAN 130 and SPAN 211 SPAN 247 Study Abroad This two-week study abroad experience in a Spanish-speaking context will provide students with the opportunity to contextualise and consolidate linguistic and cultural knowledge and skills obtained over the duration of the AAS programme. 3 Credits/ Prerequisite: SPAN 241 SPAN 277 Independent Study This Independent Study is one of the fnal courses to be completed by students pursuing the Associate Degree in Foreign Languages for Business. It is a guided independent research project which takes the form of a written project and an oral presentation - both in Spanish. The topic of this research must be agreed upon by the supervisor and the student and should either be something new or a continuation of work previously undertaken in a feld relevant to the courses comprising the Associate Degree in Business Spanish. 3 Credits/ Prerequisite: SPAN 241 SPCH 092 Oral Communication In this course students will focus on the verbal, visual and written aspects of public speaking. Students will learn how voice and body language can be used as powerful tools of communication. They will also learn diferent ways of organizing a speech so as to enhance the delivery of a message. 3 Credits/ Prerequisites: READ 098 and WRIT 097 STAT 120 Fundamentals of Statistics This course introduces the student to key concepts in both descriptive and inferential statistics. Students learn how to collect, describe, display and interpret both raw and summarized data in meaningful ways. 3 Credits/ Prerequisite: Any one of the following math courses – MATH 108, MATH 117, MATH 116, MATH 119, MATH 121 STAT 121 Introduction to Inferential Statistics This course continues to build on the concepts and skills that were developed in STAT 120, and introduces the principles of decision theory. 3 Credits/ Prerequisite: STAT 120 STAT 122 Business Statistics This course will introduce students to the fundamental concepts of business statistics and the associated mathematical principles that form the basis of the discipline. 3 Credits/ Prerequisite: Any college level Math course 103 CATALOGUE 2010-2012 STAT 200 Mathematical Probability and Statistics I This course investigates univariate probability distributions and introduces some advanced statistical analysis. The topics are: the mathematics of discrete variables and discrete probability distributions, the mathematics of continuous variables and continuous probability distributions, transformation of variables and moment generating functions, further sampling distributions and estimation, further linear regression and correlation, hypothesis testing, K-sample case: Anova one–way classifcation, multiple comparison procedures. 3 Credits/ Prerequisites: STAT 121 and MATH 161 STAT 400 Mathematical Probability and Statistics II This course builds on STAT 200 and delves into the principles of multivariate calculus-based probability distribution analysis. It investigates bivariate and multivariate distributions, marginal and joint conditional distributions; functions of random variables, determination of power and sample size, two-way ANOVA and statistical control using the analysis of covariance (ANCOVA). It also looks at other correlation coefcients and introduces some non-parametric tests. 3 Credits/ Prerequisites: STAT 200 and MATH 161 STAT 401 Advanced Statistical Inference This course continues the exploration into decision theory using two-sample tests of hypotheses, further linear correlation and regression, multiple linear regression and certain non-linear regression models, goodness- of- ft tests and categorical data analysis, multi-factor analysis of variance, non-parametric and distribution free procedures, statistical quality control methods. 3 Credits/ Prerequisite: STAT 400 WRIT 093 Introduction to Academic Writing I This is the frst of three writing courses ofered in the COMPASS programme, all of which are designed to prepare students to efectively address the requirements of academic writing at the College. In this course students will focus on the major parts of speech, subject and predicate, the application of spelling strategies and rules of punctuation and diferentiating between sentence fragments and complete sentences. 3 Credits/ Prerequisite: None WRIT 095 Introduction to Academic Writing II In this course, students will acquire skills to become more efective writers. They will learn the functions and uses of major parts of speech, and will be able to apply spelling strategies to diferentiate between sentence fragments and complete sentences. They will also be able to use various types of sentences and paragraph organization in their writing. 3 Credits/ Prerequisite: WRIT 093 WRIT 097 Introduction to Academic Writing III In this writing course students will be launched on the pathway to academic discourse and successful negotiation of academic writing requirements at the College. Students will hone their writing skills by using a variety of sentence structures and appropriate diction. They will also continue to improve their mastery of the rules of grammar and to enhance their paragraph writing and essay writing skills so as to more confdently engage in academic writing. 3 Credits/ Prerequisite: WRIT 095.