Distance Education Course FACTSHEET

SPRING 2010
 

Music Appreciation
MUS101
Prerequisites: none
Credit Hours: 3 credit(s)
Corequisites: None.
Required Lab: None.
Restrictions: None.

An on-campus orientation meeting is scheduled for this course.  Check the schedule linked here for date, time, and location.
 
Students should purchase course discs at the bookstore to bring with them to the on campus orientation meeting.
 

Instructor:
 Jeff McAlister
Address:
 P.O. Box 2545
Muscle Shoals, AL  35660
E-mail:
 j.mcalister@nwscc.edu
Phone:
 256-331-6299
Fax:
  
Course Description:

This course is designed for non-music majors and requires no previous musical experience.  It is a survey course that incorporates several modes of instruction including lecture, guided listening, and similar experiences involving music.  The course will cover a minimum of three (3) stylistic periods, provide a multi-cultural perspective, and include both vocal and instrumental genres.  Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate a knowledge of music fundamentals, the aesthetic/stylistic characteristics of historical periods, and an aural perception of style and structure in music.
 

Course Website :
  ** Access to the website is restricted to registered students and will not be available until the start of the semester.
Learning Management System : Blackboard Campus Edition 6.0
Watch the video! On-campus or Off-campus
 
Primary Delivery Format:
 Internet

Additional Technology Requirements :
 Computer with Internet Access (preferably DSL Connection or Higher)
Personal E-Mail Address (Yahoo, Gmail, etc.)
Lab Information:
 Students are not required to attend an on-campus lab for this course. 
However, students have access to computers in campus computer labs, libraries, and career centers if needed to complete course assignments..
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Going to Campus : Students within commuting distance will be required to come to campus to take two exams during the semester.  Students not within reasonable commuting distance (over 100 miles) will be required to have an approved proctoring arrangement used for all exams. Proctoring arrangements for all exams should be made and confirmed within the first three weeks of classes. Students should speak with the instructor regarding test proctoring, and the Distance Education Office will work with the student to find an appropriate proctor.
 
Special Attendance Requirements : Students are required to take both the mid-term and final exam on campus.
 
An on-campus orientation meeting is scheduled for this course.  Check the schedule linked here for date, time, and location.
Students should purchase course discs at the bookstore to bring with them to the on campus orientation meeting.
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Course Requirements & Assignments: Please refer to course syllabus. The syllabus will be posted for registered students in Blackboard and will be available by the end of the second day of classes.  A sample course syllabus is linked here.  However, the instructor reserves the right to modify the course syllabus and assignments at his/her discretion.

Course Materials:
 
Textbooks:  No textbook is required.  However, students will need to purchase the course CD at the Campus Bookstore.
 
Software Requirements: 

Recommended Supplies:  128 MB Flash Drive
Flash drive will be used to store assignments until they are submitted in Blackboard.
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Tuition & Fees:

Distance education students will pay $110 per credit hour enrolled.  This equals $330 for a 3 credit hour course or $440 for a four credit hour class.
 
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For general information on NW-SCC's Distance Education courses, please contact April Cookson at 256-331-5395 or cookson@nwscc.edu.

For specific information regarding this course, please contact Bob Head, the course instructor, at 256-331-6299 or j.mcalister@nwscc.edu

For registration information, please visit the NW-SCC Admissions Office,  call 256-331-5267 or toll-free 800-645-8967, or e-mail your questions to dhamm@nwscc.edu.
 

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