Reedley College Catalog 2018-19

235 Course Descriptions 2018-2019 Catalog Music - Natural Resources 111 THE MUSIC BUSINESS 3 units, 3 lecture hours ADVISORIES: Eligibility for English 125, 126, and Mathematics 201. Survey of topics of importance to the professional musician: copyright, publishing, contracts, promotion, and career development. (A) 331 COMMUNITY CHORUS 0 units, 1 lecture hour, 1 lab hour, pass/no pass only The singers will read, rehearse, polish, and perform choral music from a variety of styles and eras. Tone quality, blend, interpretation, style, and musicianship are the focus of rehearsal. A minimum of two performances per semester are required. 380A COMMUNITY BAND 0 units, 1 lecture hour, 1 lab hour This course includes the study and performance of a wide variety of concert band and wind ensemble literature. Participation in all performances required. This course is designed for community members to maintain and improve their musical skills. 381A COMMUNITY JAZZ ENSEMBLE 0 units, 1 lecture hour, 1 lab hour This course includes the study and performance of popular dance, jazz, and jazz-rock literature as well as improvisation drills. This course is designed for community members to maintain and improve their musical skills. 382A COMMUNITY INSTRUMENTAL ENSEMBLE 0 units, 1 lecture hour, 1 lab hour Appropriate solo and ensemble literature will be studied and performed. Students must be able to read music and play a musical instrument. This course is designed for community members to maintain and improve their musical skills. 383A COMMUNITY PIANO 0 units, 1 lecture hour, 1 lab hour This course is class piano instruction for community members who have completed the Music 20, 21, 22 series and wish to continue to develop their piano skills. This course is designed for community members to maintain and improve their musical skills. 385A COMMUNITY ORCHESTRA 0 units, 1 lecture hour, 1 lab hour This course includes the study and performance of a wide variety of orchestral literature. Participation in all performances required. This course is designed for community members to maintain and improve their musical skills. NATURAL RESOURCES (NR) 1 INTRODUCTION TO FORESTRY 3 units, 2 lecture hours, 3 lab hours ADVISORIES: English 125 and 126. This course is an overview of natural resources management and technician skills. It is intended for those who wish to work as a technician for natural resource entities such as the U.S. Forest Service. History of resources management, governmental and private land management entity structure, basic hand tool identification and use, map reading, wood characteristics, forest health, personal safety and first aid, and forest measurements will be included. Field trips may be required. (A, CSU) 3 COMPUTERS IN NATURAL RESOURCES 1 unit, .5 lecture hour, 1.5 lab hours ADVISORIES: English 125 and 126. This course is for natural resources students with little or no knowledge of microcomputers. Topics include an introduction to microcomputers, their importance in the field of natural resources, and various problem-solving software packages commonly used in the natural resources industry. (A, CSU) 4 FOREST ECOSYSTEMS 3 units, 2 lecture hours, 3 lab hours ADVISORIES: English 125 and 126. The forest community is used as a model to discuss the role of ecology in forest management. Students will become familiar with basic biological concepts which are the building blocks for understanding forest ecosystems. Students will gain a better understanding of biological processes and organization, the physical environment, and ecological processes such as: nutrient cycling, succession, natural selection, and application of the scientific method. (A, CSU, UC)