Southeastern Community College

Curriculum Sequence

ENG-105 - Composition I

Lecture: 3

Credit: 3

A study of the principles of writing. Emphasis on rhetoric, mechanics and development of expository patterns: narration, description illustration, comparison/contrast, classification, process and cause/effect. Required for AA and AS Degrees. Prerequisite: Meet minimum test score requirements.

SDV-108 - The College Experience

Lecture: 1

Credit: 1

This course is designed to empower new students to successfully transition to college. Students will learn academic success skills, strategies for personal development and exploration, college culture and expectations, and how to access college resources and services.

MUS-101 -

MUS-104 -

MUS-120 - Music Theory I

Lecture: 3

Credit: 3

This course is offered to students who wish to increase their musicianship through better understanding of the materials and structure of music and to those who plan to major or minor in music. The general purpose of the course is to help the student gain the necessary basic concepts of music fundamentals and harmony which will support more advanced theoretical instruction. Prerequisite: MUS-102. Corequisite: MUS-135.

MUS-121 - Music Theory II

Lecture: 3

Credit: 3

This course is a continuation of Music Theory I. Requires attendance at music programs as specified by the music faculty. Prerequisite: MUS-120. Corequisite: MUS-136.

MUS-124 -

MUS-125 -

MUS-126 -

MUS-127 -

MUS-170 -

MUS-140 - Concert Choir

Lecture: 0

Lab: 2

Credit: 1

Open to all college students who enjoy the aesthetic experience of choral singing. The choir is a performing group which meets regularly and performs a wide variety of choral literature. The choir presents programs throughout the college area and participates in state community college music activities. Maximum of 4 semester hours may be earned. 

MUS-162 - Instrumental Ensembles

Lecture: 0

Lab: 2

Credit: 1

This course is open to students who seek creative expression through ensemble performance. Credit is granted to those who meet requirements for rehearsals and performances through participation in the Southeast Iowa Symphony Orchestra, the Southeast Iowa Concert Band or an established instrumental ensemble at Southeastern Community College. A maximum of 4 semester hours may be earned. 

MUS-185 - Class Piano I

Lecture: 1

Credit: 1

Class Piano I introduces the student to fundamental aspects of playing the piano including music reading, appropriate performance technique, and keyboard understanding as it relates to basic melodic and harmonic structures.

ZZZ-MAT - Mathematics Course

Lecture: 3-4

Credit: 3-4

Courses fulfilling the Mathematics requirement address the properties and relationships of numbers, formulas, and operations, as well as the real world application of these concepts to analyze data. Any mathematics course of the 100-level or above can fulfill this requirement. Please see your Student Success Advocate to help choose the best option for you.

MUS-100 - Music Appreciation

Lecture: 3

Credit: 3

This is a general overview course which includes basic music concepts and elements of the art, a general historical look and critical approach. Music as it has evolved from the beginning to present-day is studied. This involves listening to musical examples.

ZZZ-SOC - Social Science Course

Lecture: 3

Credit: 3

Courses fulfilling the Social Science requirement address the behavior of humans as individuals and groups. These courses cover the academic disciplines of economics, geography, history, political science, psychology, and sociology. The Associate of Arts and Associate of Science degrees require Social Science courses from at least two different disciplines. Please see your Student Success Advocate to help choose the best option for you.

ENG-106 - Composition II

Lecture: 3

Credit: 3

A continuation of study of the principles of writing begun in ENG-105. Emphasis is placed on persuasive writing, critical analysis and the MLA research paper. Time will also be spent exploring print and electronic research sources and learning effective research strategies. Required for AA and AS Degrees. Prerequisite: ENG-105, with a minimum grade of C-.

MUA-101 - Applied Voice

Lecture: 1

Credit: 1

Private instruction on band and orchestra instruments, voice, piano and organ. The students will be expected to perform on their instrument or voice at a public recital at the end of the term. Credit is granted for the specific areas studied, based on the amount of work, time and involvement as specified by the music faculty before enrollment. An additional fee is charged for each applied music area selected.

MUA-104 - Applied Voice

Lecture: 2

Credit: 2

Private instruction on band and orchestra instruments, voice, piano and organ. The students will be expected to perform on their instrument or voice at a public recital at the end of the term. Credit is granted for the specific areas studied, based on the amount of work, time and involvement as specified by the music faculty before enrollment. An additional fee is charged for each applied music area selected.

MUA-120 - Applied Piano

Lecture: 1

Credit: 1

Private instruction on band an orchestra instruments, voice, piano and organ. The students will be expected to perform on their instrument or voice at a public recital at the end of the term. Credit is granted for the specific areas studied, based on the amount of work, time and involvement as specified by the music faculty before enrollment. An additional fee is charged for each applied music area selected.

MUA-121 - Applied Piano II

Lecture: 2

Credit: 2

Private instruction on band an orchestra instruments, voice, piano and organ. The students will be expected to perform on their instrument or voice at a public recital at the end of the term. Credit is granted for the specific areas studied, based on the amount of work, time and involvement as specified by the music faculty before enrollment. An additional fee is charged for each applied music area selected.

MUA-124 - Applied Guitar

Lecture: 1

Credit: 1

Private instruction on band an orchestra instruments, voice, piano and organ. The students will be expected to perform either vocal or instrumental at a public recital at the end of the term. Credit is granted for the specific areas studied, based on the amount of work, time and involvement as specified by the music faculty before enrollment. An additional fee is charged for each applied music area selected.

MUA-125 - Applied Guitar II

Lecture: 2

Credit: 2

Private instruction on band an orchestra instruments, voice, piano and organ. The students will be expected to perform either vocal or instrumental at a public recital at the end of the term. Credit is granted for the specific areas studied, based on the amount of work, time and involvement as specified by the music faculty before enrollment. An additional fee is charged for each applied music area selected.

MUA-126 - Applied Strings

Lecture: 1

Credit: 1

Private instruction on band an orchestra instruments, voice, piano and organ. The students will be expected to perform either vocal or instrumental at a public recital at the end of the term. Credit is granted for the specific areas studied, based on the amount of work, time and involvement as specified by the music faculty before enrollment. An additional fee is charged for each applied music area selected.

MUA-127 - Applied Strings II

Lecture: 2

Credit: 2

Private instruction on band an orchestra instruments, voice, piano and organ. The students will be expected to perform either vocal or instrumental at a public recital at the end of the term. Credit is granted for the specific areas studied, based on the amount of work, time and involvement as specified by the music faculty before enrollment. An additional fee is charged for each applied music area selected.

MUA-170 - Applied Woodwinds

Lecture: 1

Credit: 1

Private instruction on band an orchestra instruments, voice, piano and organ. The students will be expected to perform either vocal or instrumental at a public recital at the end of the term. Credit is granted for the specific areas studied, based on the amount of work, time and involvement as specified by the music faculty before enrollment. An additional fee is charged for each applied music area selected.

MUS-135 - Music Theory Lab I

Lecture: 0

Lab: 2

Credit: 1

This course is to develop skills in reading and hearing pitch, rhythm, melodic and harmonic sounds of music. The course is based on the principal that a qualified musician must develop reading, singing and notation skills in order to achieve acuity of aural perception and make this acuity effective in the use of these skills. Corequisite: MUS-120.

MUS-140 - Concert Choir

Lecture: 0

Lab: 2

Credit: 1

Open to all college students who enjoy the aesthetic experience of choral singing. The choir is a performing group which meets regularly and performs a wide variety of choral literature. The choir presents programs throughout the college area and participates in state community college music activities. Maximum of 4 semester hours may be earned. 

MUS-162 - Instrumental Ensembles

Lecture: 0

Lab: 2

Credit: 1

This course is open to students who seek creative expression through ensemble performance. Credit is granted to those who meet requirements for rehearsals and performances through participation in the Southeast Iowa Symphony Orchestra, the Southeast Iowa Concert Band or an established instrumental ensemble at Southeastern Community College. A maximum of 4 semester hours may be earned. 

SPC-112 - Public Speaking

Lecture: 3

Credit: 3

This course examines both the theoretical and practical basis of speech communication, particularly public speaking. Emphasis is on speech preparation, organization, support, delivery and audience analysis.

MUS-120 - Music Theory I

Lecture: 3

Credit: 3

This course is offered to students who wish to increase their musicianship through better understanding of the materials and structure of music and to those who plan to major or minor in music. The general purpose of the course is to help the student gain the necessary basic concepts of music fundamentals and harmony which will support more advanced theoretical instruction. Prerequisite: MUS-102. Corequisite: MUS-135.

ZZZ-MSC - Math or Science Course

Lecture: 2-4

Credit: 3-5

Courses fulfilling the Math or Science requirement address quantitative and/or scientific reasoning skills. Any course of 100-level or above from mathematics or a science discipline can fulfill this requirement. Please see your Student Success Advocate to help choose the best option for you.

MUS-121 - Music Theory II

Lecture: 3

Credit: 3

This course is a continuation of Music Theory I. Requires attendance at music programs as specified by the music faculty. Prerequisite: MUS-120. Corequisite: MUS-136.

MUS-136 - Music Theory Lab II

Lecture: 0

Lab: 2

Credit: 1

Continuation of MUS-135. Prerequisite: MUS-135. Corequisite: MUS-121.

MUA-101 - Applied Voice

Lecture: 1

Credit: 1

Private instruction on band and orchestra instruments, voice, piano and organ. The students will be expected to perform on their instrument or voice at a public recital at the end of the term. Credit is granted for the specific areas studied, based on the amount of work, time and involvement as specified by the music faculty before enrollment. An additional fee is charged for each applied music area selected.

MUA-104 - Applied Voice

Lecture: 2

Credit: 2

Private instruction on band and orchestra instruments, voice, piano and organ. The students will be expected to perform on their instrument or voice at a public recital at the end of the term. Credit is granted for the specific areas studied, based on the amount of work, time and involvement as specified by the music faculty before enrollment. An additional fee is charged for each applied music area selected.

MUA-120 - Applied Piano

Lecture: 1

Credit: 1

Private instruction on band an orchestra instruments, voice, piano and organ. The students will be expected to perform on their instrument or voice at a public recital at the end of the term. Credit is granted for the specific areas studied, based on the amount of work, time and involvement as specified by the music faculty before enrollment. An additional fee is charged for each applied music area selected.

MUA-121 - Applied Piano II

Lecture: 2

Credit: 2

Private instruction on band an orchestra instruments, voice, piano and organ. The students will be expected to perform on their instrument or voice at a public recital at the end of the term. Credit is granted for the specific areas studied, based on the amount of work, time and involvement as specified by the music faculty before enrollment. An additional fee is charged for each applied music area selected.

MUA-124 - Applied Guitar

Lecture: 1

Credit: 1

Private instruction on band an orchestra instruments, voice, piano and organ. The students will be expected to perform either vocal or instrumental at a public recital at the end of the term. Credit is granted for the specific areas studied, based on the amount of work, time and involvement as specified by the music faculty before enrollment. An additional fee is charged for each applied music area selected.

MUA-125 - Applied Guitar II

Lecture: 2

Credit: 2

Private instruction on band an orchestra instruments, voice, piano and organ. The students will be expected to perform either vocal or instrumental at a public recital at the end of the term. Credit is granted for the specific areas studied, based on the amount of work, time and involvement as specified by the music faculty before enrollment. An additional fee is charged for each applied music area selected.

MUA-126 - Applied Strings

Lecture: 1

Credit: 1

Private instruction on band an orchestra instruments, voice, piano and organ. The students will be expected to perform either vocal or instrumental at a public recital at the end of the term. Credit is granted for the specific areas studied, based on the amount of work, time and involvement as specified by the music faculty before enrollment. An additional fee is charged for each applied music area selected.

MUA-127 - Applied Strings II

Lecture: 2

Credit: 2

Private instruction on band an orchestra instruments, voice, piano and organ. The students will be expected to perform either vocal or instrumental at a public recital at the end of the term. Credit is granted for the specific areas studied, based on the amount of work, time and involvement as specified by the music faculty before enrollment. An additional fee is charged for each applied music area selected.

MUA-170 - Applied Woodwinds

Lecture: 1

Credit: 1

Private instruction on band an orchestra instruments, voice, piano and organ. The students will be expected to perform either vocal or instrumental at a public recital at the end of the term. Credit is granted for the specific areas studied, based on the amount of work, time and involvement as specified by the music faculty before enrollment. An additional fee is charged for each applied music area selected.

MUS-140 - Concert Choir

Lecture: 0

Lab: 2

Credit: 1

Open to all college students who enjoy the aesthetic experience of choral singing. The choir is a performing group which meets regularly and performs a wide variety of choral literature. The choir presents programs throughout the college area and participates in state community college music activities. Maximum of 4 semester hours may be earned. 

MUS-162 - Instrumental Ensembles

Lecture: 0

Lab: 2

Credit: 1

This course is open to students who seek creative expression through ensemble performance. Credit is granted to those who meet requirements for rehearsals and performances through participation in the Southeast Iowa Symphony Orchestra, the Southeast Iowa Concert Band or an established instrumental ensemble at Southeastern Community College. A maximum of 4 semester hours may be earned. 

ZZZ-HUM - Humanities Course

Lecture: 3

Credit: 3

Courses fulfilling the Humanities requirement address human history, languages, literature, philosophy, and the arts. These courses span a wide range of academic disciplines. The Associate of Arts and Associate of Science degrees require Humanities courses from at least two different disciplines. Please see your Student Success Advocate to help choose the best option for you.

ZZZ-SCI - Science Course

Lecture: 2-4

Credit: 3-5

Courses fulfilling the Science requirement address the knowledge and concepts used to understand the physical and natural world through observation and experiment. Any course of 100-level or above from the disciplines of biology, chemistry, physics, physical science, or environmental science can fulfill this requirement. Please see your Student Success Advocate to help choose the best option for you.

ZZZ-LAB - Lab Science Course

Lecture: 2-4

Lab: 2

Credit: 3-5

Courses fulfilling the Lab Science requirement incorporate hands-on experimentation and observation by students in the study of science. Any science course of 100-level or above including laboratory credit from the disciplines of biology, chemistry, physics, physical science, science, or environmental science can fulfill this requirement. Please see your Student Success Advocate to help choose the best option for you.

MUA-101 - Applied Voice

Lecture: 1

Credit: 1

Private instruction on band and orchestra instruments, voice, piano and organ. The students will be expected to perform on their instrument or voice at a public recital at the end of the term. Credit is granted for the specific areas studied, based on the amount of work, time and involvement as specified by the music faculty before enrollment. An additional fee is charged for each applied music area selected.

MUA-104 - Applied Voice

Lecture: 2

Credit: 2

Private instruction on band and orchestra instruments, voice, piano and organ. The students will be expected to perform on their instrument or voice at a public recital at the end of the term. Credit is granted for the specific areas studied, based on the amount of work, time and involvement as specified by the music faculty before enrollment. An additional fee is charged for each applied music area selected.

MUA-120 - Applied Piano

Lecture: 1

Credit: 1

Private instruction on band an orchestra instruments, voice, piano and organ. The students will be expected to perform on their instrument or voice at a public recital at the end of the term. Credit is granted for the specific areas studied, based on the amount of work, time and involvement as specified by the music faculty before enrollment. An additional fee is charged for each applied music area selected.

MUA-121 - Applied Piano II

Lecture: 2

Credit: 2

Private instruction on band an orchestra instruments, voice, piano and organ. The students will be expected to perform on their instrument or voice at a public recital at the end of the term. Credit is granted for the specific areas studied, based on the amount of work, time and involvement as specified by the music faculty before enrollment. An additional fee is charged for each applied music area selected.

MUA-124 - Applied Guitar

Lecture: 1

Credit: 1

Private instruction on band an orchestra instruments, voice, piano and organ. The students will be expected to perform either vocal or instrumental at a public recital at the end of the term. Credit is granted for the specific areas studied, based on the amount of work, time and involvement as specified by the music faculty before enrollment. An additional fee is charged for each applied music area selected.

MUA-125 - Applied Guitar II

Lecture: 2

Credit: 2

Private instruction on band an orchestra instruments, voice, piano and organ. The students will be expected to perform either vocal or instrumental at a public recital at the end of the term. Credit is granted for the specific areas studied, based on the amount of work, time and involvement as specified by the music faculty before enrollment. An additional fee is charged for each applied music area selected.

MUA-126 - Applied Strings

Lecture: 1

Credit: 1

Private instruction on band an orchestra instruments, voice, piano and organ. The students will be expected to perform either vocal or instrumental at a public recital at the end of the term. Credit is granted for the specific areas studied, based on the amount of work, time and involvement as specified by the music faculty before enrollment. An additional fee is charged for each applied music area selected.

MUA-127 - Applied Strings II

Lecture: 2

Credit: 2

Private instruction on band an orchestra instruments, voice, piano and organ. The students will be expected to perform either vocal or instrumental at a public recital at the end of the term. Credit is granted for the specific areas studied, based on the amount of work, time and involvement as specified by the music faculty before enrollment. An additional fee is charged for each applied music area selected.

MUA-170 - Applied Woodwinds

Lecture: 1

Credit: 1

Private instruction on band an orchestra instruments, voice, piano and organ. The students will be expected to perform either vocal or instrumental at a public recital at the end of the term. Credit is granted for the specific areas studied, based on the amount of work, time and involvement as specified by the music faculty before enrollment. An additional fee is charged for each applied music area selected.

MUS-140 - Concert Choir

Lecture: 0

Lab: 2

Credit: 1

Open to all college students who enjoy the aesthetic experience of choral singing. The choir is a performing group which meets regularly and performs a wide variety of choral literature. The choir presents programs throughout the college area and participates in state community college music activities. Maximum of 4 semester hours may be earned. 

MUS-162 - Instrumental Ensembles

Lecture: 0

Lab: 2

Credit: 1

This course is open to students who seek creative expression through ensemble performance. Credit is granted to those who meet requirements for rehearsals and performances through participation in the Southeast Iowa Symphony Orchestra, the Southeast Iowa Concert Band or an established instrumental ensemble at Southeastern Community College. A maximum of 4 semester hours may be earned. 

ZZZ-SOC - Social Science Course

Lecture: 3

Credit: 3

Courses fulfilling the Social Science requirement address the behavior of humans as individuals and groups. These courses cover the academic disciplines of economics, geography, history, political science, psychology, and sociology. The Associate of Arts and Associate of Science degrees require Social Science courses from at least two different disciplines. Please see your Student Success Advocate to help choose the best option for you.

ZZZ-SOC - Social Science Course

Lecture: 3

Credit: 3

Courses fulfilling the Social Science requirement address the behavior of humans as individuals and groups. These courses cover the academic disciplines of economics, geography, history, political science, psychology, and sociology. The Associate of Arts and Associate of Science degrees require Social Science courses from at least two different disciplines. Please see your Student Success Advocate to help choose the best option for you.

MUS-205 - Jazz History and Appreciation

Lecture: 3

Credit: 3

Studies the elements and history of jazz music with concentration on critical listening skills. Includes a review of jazz history, styles, genres, form and content, composers and social and historical events of the past and present that influence music selections.

MUS-306 - Digital Music Production I

Lecture: 3

Credit: 3

Digital Audio Production I introduces students to basic theories and techniques of digital audio recording, editing and mixing. Instruction utilizes current industry software digital audio workstation and covers the fundamentals of the operation of the software, as well as audio and MIDI recording and editing. This course provides students with real-world examples and frequent hands-on assignments, that will provide a solid foundation in all aspects of audio production. Prerequisites: MUS-120 or MUS-185. Corequisite: MUS-185, if prerequisite is not met.