TROY UNIVERSITY
E-Campus
Distance Learning
COURSE SYLLABUS
MUS1131 - Music Appreciation
Term 4
INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION
E-CAMPUS DIRECTOR
Elizabeth P. Black
eblack@troy.edu
910-484-6839
Dr. Deb Gearhart
dgearhart@troy.edu
334-670-5776
OFFICE HOURS: Please contact me via e-mail eblack@troy.edu I will respond
within 24 hours.
INSTRUCTOR EDUCATION:
Bachelor of Arts in music - Meredith College, Raleigh, N. C.
Bachelor of Music in piano performance - Meredith College, Raleigh, N. C.
Master of Music in piano performance - Converse College, Spartanburg, S. C.
LATE REGISTRATION:
Students who register during the first week of the term, during late registration, will already be
one week behind. Students who fall into this category are expected to catch up with all of Week
#1 and Week #2's work by the end of Week #2. No exceptions, since two weeks constitutes a
significant percentage of the term's lessons. Students who do not feel they can meet this deadline
should not enroll in the class. If they have registered, they should see their registrar, academic
adviser, CTAM/eArmyU representative, or Military Education officer to discuss their options.
Also note that late registration may mean you do not receive your book in time to make up the
work you missed in Week #1. Not having your book on the first day of class is not an excuse for
late work after the deadlines in the Schedule.
PREREQUISITES: There are no prerequisites for this course.
CATALOG DESCRIPTION:
Orientation, vocal and instrumental media, forms, historical development and guided
listening.
OVERALL OBJECTIVES:
Students will be introduced to musical terminology as related to the study of musical
eras, composers, styles and forms in musical development particularly regarding Western
civilization.
STUDENT OUTCOMES:
1.
2.
Students will have an understanding of the major historical eras.
Students will have a working knowledge of significant composers from the
various eras.
3. Students will have a working knowledge of musical instruments, musical styles,
as well as form in music.
4. Students will have a greater awareness of the importance of music in everyday
life.
Students will demonstrate the above through their performance on the online
quizzes, the discussion board, and the final comprehensive exam.
TEXTBOOK(S) AND/OR OTHER MATERIALS REQUIRED:
Forney and Machlis, The Enjoyment of Music, Shorter Tenth Edition, Norton
Publishing, 2007. Comes with Student Resource DVD and 4 music CDs. ISBN:
13:078-0-393-17423-6. There will be a publisher’s website for students. Students,
please note that there may be some slight adjustments to the weekly plan. Students
should have their text the first week of class. Not having your book will not be an
acceptable excuse for late work. Students who add this course late should refer to the
“Late Registration” section for further guidance.
The textbook provider for the eCampus of Troy University is MBS Direct. The
web site for textbook purchases is http://direct.mbsbooks.com/tsu.htm.
TECHNOLOGY REQUIREMENTS:
1. Students must have and use their Troy University e-mail address.
2. Students must also have Internet access through one of the following
browsers: Netscape Navigator 4.0 or later, Netscape Communicator 4.0 or
later or Internet Explorer 4.0 or later. A minimum speed of 56k is
necessary. Cable Modem or DSL Modem are recommended. AOL is not
the recommended Internet provider because it is not compatible with
Blackboard.
3. Students should use Microsoft Word for any assignments/reports that will
be submitted through the Blackboard digital drop box.
4. Students must have virus protection software, installed, active, and
updated, to prevent
the spread of viruses via the Internet and email.
RECOMMENDED ADDITIONAL READING:
See “Supplementary Readings” and other opportunities mentioned under “Encore” at the
end of each chapter in the textbook.
COURSE REQUIREMENTS:
1.
2.
3.
7 online open book quizzes.
Discussion Board participation
Final Online Exam
THREE USEFUL WEBSITES FOR THIS COURSE:
Classical Music Pages http://w3.rz-berlin.mpg.de/cmp/classmus.html
Worldwide Internet Music Resources http://www.music.indiana.edu/music_resources/
Genre/Types of Music http://www.music.indiana.edu/music_resources/genres.html
TROY EMAIL:
All Students
Effective July 1, 2005, all students were required to obtain and use the TROY email address that
is automatically assigned to them as TROY students. All official correspondence (including bills,
statements, emails from instructors and grades, etc.) will be sent ONLY to the troy.edu
(@troy.edu) address.
All students are responsible for ensuring that the correct email address is listed in
Blackboard by the beginning of Week #1. Email is the only way the instructor can,
at least initially, communicate with you. It is your responsibility to make sure a valid
email address is provided. Failure on your part to do so can result in your missing
important information that could affect your grade.
Your troy.edu email address is the same as your Web Express user ID following by @troy.edu.
Students are responsible for the information that is sent to their TROY account. You can get to
your email account by logging onto the course and clicking “email link.” You will be able to
forward your Troy email to your earmy email. You must first access your Troy email account
through the Troy email link found on the website. After you log in to your Troy email account,
click on “options” on the left hand side of the page. Then click on “forwarding.” This will
enable you to set up the email address to forward your email to.
METHOD OF EVALUATION:
The overall course grade is based upon the student’s performance on the seven
online quizzes, discussion board participation, and the comprehensive online
final exam as follows:
Online Quizzes: 50% of the course grade
Discussion Board: 25% of the course grade
Final Exam Online: 25% of the course grade
ASSIGNMENT SCHEDULE: (SEE DETAILS ON BLACKBOARD)
Week 1 -2 : Orientation and overview of Mus1131. Complete student
biographical material as a student homepage. Enter your Group Discussion
Board (and make replies to your classmates). Access the Group through the
Communications button, then click on Group Pages. Click on your Group,
then on Discussion Board. Click on "Add New Thread" to make your initial
entry. Read textbook Part I, The Materials of Music (pages 1 - 65). Take Quiz
1.
Week 3 : Part II, Medieval and Renaissance Music (pages 66 – 107). Enter
Group Discussion Board (and make replies to your classmates). Take Quiz 2.
Week 4 : Part III, the Baroque Era (pages 108 – 161). Enter the Group
Discussion Board (and make replies to your classmates). Take Quiz 3.
Week 5 : Part III, the Classical Style (pages 162 – 229). Enter the Group
Discussion Board (and make replies to your classmates). Take Quiz 4.
Week 6 : Part III, the Romantic Era (pages 230 – 327). Enter the Group
Discussion Board (and make replies to your classmates). Take Quiz 5.
Week 7 : Part IV, The 20th century and Beyond (pages 328 – 413). Enter the
Group Discussion Board (and make replies to your classmates). Take Quiz 6.
Week 8 : Part IV, The New Music (pages 414 - 469). Enter the Group
Discussion Board (and make replies to your classmates). Take Quiz 7.
Week 9 : Review and take Final Exam. Any final exam not completed will be
recorded as zero and averaged with other grades.
ASSIGNMENT OF GRADES:
Grades will be assigned according to the following scale:
A = 90-100
B = 80-89
C = 70-79
D = 60-69
F = <60
PENALTIES FOR LATE WORK:
5 points for each day an initial entry into Discussion Board is late. Initial entries are
always due on Thursday.
5 points subtracted for each response/reply not completed by Saturday night. There
must be three quality responses. Replies such as "I totally agree" are not quality
responses.
5 points for each day after a quiz is due. A zero will be recorded if the quiz is not
taken within 5 days.
1 point per minute for each minute over the time limit assigned for any quiz or final
exam. One extra minute will be given for the test results to be submitted.
INCOMPLETE GRADE POLICY: Missing any part of the Course Schedule may prevent
completion of the course. If circumstances will prevent the student from completing the course by
the end of the term, the student should complete a request for an incomplete grade.
Note: A grade of incomplete or “INC” is not automatically assigned to students, but rather must
be requested by the student by submitting a Petition for and Work to Remove an Incomplete
Grade Form. Requests for an incomplete grade must be made on or before the date of the final
assignment or test of the term. A grade of “INC” does not replace an “F” and will not be awarded
for excessive absences. An “INC” will only be awarded to student presenting a valid case for the
inability to complete coursework by the conclusion of the term. It is ultimately the instructor’s
decision to grant or deny a request for an incomplete grade, subject to the policy rules below.
Policy/Rules for granting an Incomplete (INC):
 An incomplete cannot be issued without a request from the student.
 To qualify for an incomplete, the student must:
a. have completed over 50% of the course material and have a documented
reason for requesting the incomplete. (50% means all assignments/exams up to and
including the mid-term point, test, and/or assignments.)
b. be passing the course at the time of their request.
If both of the above criteria are not met an incomplete cannot be granted.

An INC is not a substitute for an F. If a student has earned an “F” by not submitting
all the work or by receiving an overall F average, then the F stands.
MAKE-UP WORK POLICY:
Missing any part of this schedule may prevent completion of the course. If it becomes
necessary to take an “I” or incomplete for the course, the student should complete a
request for an incomplete grade. This is the responsibility of the student and it not
automatic. There must be a valid reason for such a request. If you foresee difficulty of
any type (i.e., an illness, employment change, etc.) which may prevent completion of this
course, notify the instructor as soon as possible. Failure to so do could result in a failing
grade.
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITY ACT (ADA):
Troy University supports Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the
Americans With Disabilities Act of 1990, which insure that postsecondary students with
disabilities have equal access to all academic programs, physical access to all buildings,
facilities and events, and are not discriminated against on the basis of disability. Eligible
students, with appropriate documentation, will be provided adaptations and reasonable
accommodations. Further information, including appropriate contact information, can be
found at the following link: http://www.troy.edu/humanresources/ADAPolicy2003.htm
HONESTY STATEMENT:
Students are responsible for following the Standards of Conduct in the TU Bulletin. This
bulletin speaks to disciplinary action for dishonesty, such as cheating, plagiarism or
knowingly furnishing false information to the university, faculty, or other officers or
employees of the university.
COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS:
At TU, the student is our most valuable commodity. If you have any comments or
questions about this course, please do not hesitate to contact me by e-mail at any time.