CHIPOLA COLLEGE
COURSE SYLLABUS
COURSE TITLE:
COURSE NUMBER:
FUNDAMENTALS OF MUSIC
MUT 1001
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
A pre-theory course for the non-music major, or for the elementary education major. Included
are the studies of reading clefs, rhythm, notation, scales, and doing simple keyboard and sightsinging exercises. The emphasis is on developing music reading skills.
PREREQUISITES:
None
NAME(S) OF INSTRUCTOR(S):
DR. CHRISTINE M. YOSHIKAWA
OFFICE: H117
PHONE:
850-526-2761 EXT 3713
Fax #
850-718-2206
E-MAIL: Yoshikawac@chipola.edu
Extra Information:
E-mail:
christinemari@christineyoshikawa.com
DATE OF LATEST REVISION:
2011
REQUIRED TEXTBOOKS:
Alfred’s Basic Adult Piano Course – Lesson Book Level One
Author: Willard A. Palmer
Published by Hal Leonard Corporation, and distributed by Alfred Publishing Co., Inc
ISBN 0-88284-616-7
GRADING POLICIES:
The standing of a student in each course is expressed by one of the following letters and
corresponding grading system:
A – 100 – 93
B – 92 – 83
C – 82 – 70
D – 69 – 60
F – 59 or less
See your First Day Handout for individual instructor practices.
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The Chipola Catalog provides specific information regarding other outcomes from the grading
system. A student’s Grade Point Average is derived from the grading system/quality point scale
DISCIPLINE SPECIFIC HUMANITIES COMPETENCIES / LEARNING OUTCOMES:
H-1 Demonstrate awareness of the scope and variety of works in the arts and humanities.
H-2 Understand a variety of works in the arts and humanities as expressions of individual and
human values within an historical and social context.
H-3 Respond critically to works in the humanities and fine and performing arts.
H-4 Engage in the creative process or interpretive performance and comprehend the physical and
intellectual demands required of the author or visual or performing artist.
H-5 Articulate an informed personal reaction to works in the fine and performing arts and
humanities.
H-6 Develop an appreciation for the aesthetic principles that guide or govern the humanities and
fine and performing arts.
STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES FOR THE COURSE (objectives):
See chart, last page.
MEANS OF ACCOMPLISHING OBJECTIVES:
The objectives are accomplished by practicing sight singing, using the music lab for ear-training,
studying basic elementary theory and keyboard fundamentals.
LIBRARY AND ON-LINE REFERENCE MATERIALS:
The library is a comprehensive, learning resource center providing information in print,
electronic, and multimedia format to support the educational objectives of the College. In
addition to print media, online catalogs and resources can be accessed through
www.linccweb.org and www.netlibrary.com. Library hours are posted each semester at the
building entrance.
See your First Day Handout for individual instructor recommendations and resources.
TECHNOLOGY RESOURCES:
Music Lab: Auralia ear-training module and MIBAC (Music Instruction by a computer.)
The Information Technology Center, located in the library, is equipped with computer
workstations. Lab hours are posted each semester at the building entrance.
ASSIGNMENT SCHEDULE:
See your First Day Handout for individual instructor assignment schedule.
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ATTENDANCE AND WITHDRAWAL POLICIES:
Chipola College expects regular attendance of all students. Students who are absent from classes
for any reason other than official college activities must satisfy the instructor concerned that the
absence was due to illness or other clearly unavoidable reasons. Otherwise, the student may
suffer grade loss at the discretion of the instructor.
Chipola policy allows each instructor to specify in the course handout the attendance policy. It
also allows the instructor to decide whether or not an absence is excusable and what affect the
absence or tardy may have on the grade.
A student is allowed to repeat a course a maximum of three (3) times. On the third attempt,
(1) a student must bear the full cost of instruction, (2) cannot withdraw, and (3) must
receive a grade.
See your First Day Handout for individual instructor / department specific attendance and
withdrawal policy.
MAKE-UP POLICY:
Quizzes may not be made up. There will be three exams and a final. Make-ups will be given for
valid medical or emergency reasons. (See catalog, p. 29 for college policy.)
ACADEMIC HONOR CODE POLICY:
Students are expected to uphold the Academic Honor Code. Chipola College’s Honor Code is
based on the premise that each student has the responsibility to
1) uphold the highest standards of academic honesty in his/her own work;
2) refuse to tolerate academic dishonesty in the college community; and
3) foster a high sense of honor and social responsibility on the part of students.
Further information regarding the Academic Honor Code may be found in the Chipola Catalog,
Student Governance section.
STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES POLICY:
Chipola College is committed to making all programs and facilities accessible to anyone with a
disability. Chipola’s goal is for students to obtain maximum benefit from their educational
experience and to effectively transition into the college environment.
Students with disabilities are requested to voluntarily contact the Office of Students with
Disabilities, located in Building A, to complete the intake process and determine their eligibility
for reasonable accommodations.
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LINKING COURSE-LEVEL OUTCOMES WITH DISCIPLINE-SPECIFIC
COMPETENCIES AND ASSESSMENT METHODS
COURSE-LEVEL STUDENT LEARNING
OUTCOMES – MUT 1001
The student will learn the following:
1. Basic sight singing, ear-training, dictation,
and keyboard skills as well as an
elementary knowledge of music theory
COLLEGELEVEL AND
DISCIPLINESPECIFIC
GENERAL
EDUCATION
COMPETIENCIES
H3, H5, H6
T3
2. To sing using the movable “do” system of
syllables with “la” minor/numbers
H1,H2
3. To use basic keyboard skills to play
elementary school songs
H1, H2, T3
4. Beginning dictation skills
H1, H2, T3
5. Use diatonic melodies in simple and
compound meter, major and minor keys,
treble, bass, alto and tenor clefs
H1, H2, T3
6. Syncopation, time signatures, and meter
changes
H1, H2, T3
7. Note values: whole, half, quarter, eighth,
sixteenth and triplets
H1, H2, T3
8. About ledger lines and scoring
H1, H2, T3
9. Rests: whole, half, quarter, eighth, and
sixteenth
H1, H2,T3
10. Intervals, diatonic and chromatic and
transpositions
H1, H2,T3
11. Dotted notes, ties and slurs
H1, H2,T3
12. Major-minor chords and triads, chord
progressions and inversions
H1, H2, T3
ASSESSMENT METHODS USED BY
FACULTY
Homework, Quizzes, Tests,
Skills Performance, Teacher
Observation
Homework, Quizzes, Tests,
Skills Performance, Teacher
Observation
Homework, Quizzes, Tests,
Skills Performance, Teacher
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Skills Performance, Teacher
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Skills Performance, Teacher
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Skills Performance, Teacher
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Skills Performance, Teacher
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Skills Performance, Teacher
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COURSE-LEVEL STUDENT LEARNING
OUTCOMES – MUT 1001
The student will learn the following:
COLLEGELEVEL AND
DISCIPLINESPECIFIC
GENERAL
EDUCATION
COMPETIENCIES
13. Repeat signs; 1st and 2nd endings
H1, H2, T3
14. Whole and half-steps
H1, H2, T3
15. Major and chromatic scales
H1, H2, T3
16. Circle of fifths
H1, H2, T3
17. Dynamic markings and tempo markings
H1, H2, T3
18. Compose melodies and harmonize
H1, H2, T3
ASSESSMENT METHODS USED BY
FACULTY
Homework, Quizzes, Tests,
Skills Performance, Teacher
Observation
Homework, Quizzes, Tests,
Skills Performance, Teacher
Observation
Homework, Quizzes, Tests,
Skills Performance, Teacher
Observation
Homework, Quizzes, Tests,
Skills Performance, Teacher
Observation
Homework, Quizzes, Tests,
Skills Performance, Teacher
Observation
Homework, Quizzes, Tests,
Skills Performance, Teacher
Observation
For a list of Chipola’s College-Level Competencies, see www.chipola.edu.
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