Las Positas College • Spring 2021

56 SPRING 2021 925.424.1000 | [email protected] SPRING 2021 - COURSE LISTINGS Please refer to the online schedule to access course section details and the course record numbers (CRNs) for registration. MUS 14 or MUS 15 or MUS 16 or MUS 44 or MUS 45 or MUS 46A or MUS 46B or MUS 48. MUS 38 APPLIED LESSONS - BASS 1.0 Units MUS 38 APPLIED LESSONS - GUITAR 1.0 Units MUS 38 APPLIED LESSONS - PIANO 1.0 Units MUS 38 APPLIED LESSONS - JAZZ PIANO 1.0 Units MUS 38 APPLIED LESSONS - TRUMPET 1.0 Units MUS 38 APPLIED LESSONS - VOICE 1.0 Units MUS 38 APPLIED LESSONS - COMPOSITION 1.0 Units MUS 38 APPLIED LESSONS - DRUMS 1.0 Units MUS 38 APPLIED LESSONS - PERCUSSION 1.0 Units MUS 38 APPLIED LESSONS - FLUTE 1.0 Units MUS 38 APPLIED LESSONS - CELLO 1.0 Units MUS 38 APPLIED LESSONS -WOODWINDS 1.0 Units MUS 38 APPLIED LESSONS - VOICE 1.0 Units MUS 38 APPLIED LESSONS - JAZZ PIANO 1.0 Units MUS 41 INSTRUMENTAL CHAMBER MUSIC 1.0 Units This course is an instrumental music ensemble that performs selections from the standard classical repertoire, as well as modern compositions. Students develop all aspects of instrumental performance including technique, sight-reading, intonation, rhythmic interpretation, ensemble balance, and stylistic interpretation. Musical instruments may include members of the brass, woodwind, string, percussion, and keyboard families. Enrollment Limitation: Audition Required MUS 44 CONCERT CHOIR 1.0 Units This course offers an opportunity for students to study, interpret, and perform vocal ensemble music in a variety of styles. Emphasis is placed on building ensemble singing experience and techniques towards a successful audition into higher-level ensembles. Designed for students of all backgrounds and experience levels. Concurrent enrollment in MUS 6 (Basic Music Skills) is highly recommended. Enrollment Limitation: Audition Required MUS 46 VOCAL JAZZ ENSEMBLE 2.0 Units An advanced performance-based class exploring jazz voice in an ensemble setting. Course emphasizes the study of a variety of jazz and pop/rock styles, overall healthy vocal technique, use of microphones and an active sound system, vocal improvisation, and overall musicianship. Singing and ensemble experience highly recommended, as the class requires strong sense of intonation, rhythm, and vocal blend. Performs multiple times per semester. Strongly Recommended: MUS 6, MUS 44 with a minimum grade of C Enrollment Limitation: Audition Required MUS 48 IMPROVISATION LAB 1.0 Units This course exposes students to the fundamental concepts and skills any improviser needs to succeed in a group setting. The course is open to any instrumentalist or vocalist with no audition or experience in jazz required. The course is intended to prepare students for established advanced jazz ensembles and Vocal East. Emphasis will be on group activities, independent practice, basic theory concepts, and performance. Strongly Recommended: MUS 6 or MUS 8A with a minimum grade of C - NONCREDIT - AUTOMOTIVE TECH NAUT INTR AUTO SERVICE AND INTRODUCTION 0.0 Units Bumper-to-Bumper Automotive Knowledge. Starting with hazardous waste handling, tool identification, maintenance and lubrication, moving into engine mechanical, emissions controls, suspension systems, air conditioning, airbags and safety, transmissions, axles, and finishing off with the future of the automotive industry. This is an introductory class for people who want to know more about their vehicle or who are planning an automotive career. NAUT LABA AUTOMOTIVE LAB 0.0 Units Automotive Lab is an open laboratory class for basic automotive students. This class is for students desiring to expand their hands-on experience using their own vehicle. Instructor will provide technical and supervisory support to guide students in completion of their self-initiated projects. Service information via computer service manuals will be available for students to use for vehicle information and research. Prerequisite: AUTO INTR or NAUT INTR with a minimum grade of C; May be taken concurrently NAUT LABB AUTOMOTIVE LAB ADVANCED 0.0 Units Automotive Lab Advanced is an open laboratory class for advanced automotive students. This class is for students desiring to expand their hands-on experience using their own vehicle. Instructor will provide technical and supervisory support to guide students in completion of their self-initiated projects. Students are expected to help others in class and be able to work without guidance. Service information via computer service manuals will be available for students to use for vehicle information and research. Class is recommended for second year students only. Prerequisite: AUTO LABA or NAUT LABA and AUTO INTR or NAUT INTR with a minimum grade of C