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185 English and Italian Diction A laboratory course in English and Italian diction for singers, utilizing the International Phonetic Alphabet. Offered in alternate years, fall. 195 German and French Diction A laboratory course in French and German diction for singers, utilizing the International Phonetic Alphabet. Prerequisite: MUS 185. Offered in alternate years, spring. 324 Song Literature (.5) A survey of Art Song Literature from the 18th century through the present day. Emphasis on song study, interpretation, performance practice and skill study in the art of programming a solo voice recital performance. Prerequisite: MUS 202 or consent of instructor. Offered as needed. 325 Vocal Pedagogy (.5) A course designed to foster the development of a practical philosophy of singing and teaching. Prerequisite: MUS 225. Offered as needed.

Organizations and Ensembles

The various ensembles listed below are open for participation by all students in the University regardless of major. The following ensembles require an entrance audition before approval to register can be granted: Illinois Wesleyan Symphony Orchestra, Collegiate Choir, Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Lab Band and Combos, Symphonic Winds, Wind Ensemble.

The “X” listing indicates that the ensemble may be taken for no credit. “X” courses will not count toward the accumulation of units required for a degree. However, coursework will be evaluated and a grade recorded on the student’s transcript.

Music degree candidates enrolling in more than one ensemble in a single term must register for the “X” (no credit) number in each ensemble beyond the first. 21, 21X Illinois Wesleyan Symphony Orchestra (.25) (0) A symphony orchestra open by audition to all string, wind and percussion students of the University. The orchestra performs the standard orchestral repertoire and presents many concerts each year. Offered each semester. 22, 22X Wind Ensemble (.25) (0) The Wind Ensemble is comprised of the more experienced wind and percussion students at the University and performs the finest in wind and percussion literature. Besides performing many concerts at home, the Wind Ensemble also tours. Offered each semester. 23, 23X Collegiate Choir (.25) (0) A mixed ensemble that perfects the finest sacred and secular choral literature of the past five centuries. Open to all students by audition. Numerous on-and off-campus performances, including an annual tour. Offered each semester. 25X Titan Band (0) An activity band that performs at home football and basketball games. Students must register for the season, which runs from late August through the first half of March. Open to all students of the University. 26, 26X University Choir (.25) (0) A mixed ensemble maintained for the study and performance of sacred and secular choral literature of different periods and styles. Performs at least three times per year. Open to all students by placement audition. Offered each semester.

31, 31X Chamber Music: Strings, Brass, Woodwinds, Percussion, Voice, Piano

Accompaniment, and Piano Ensemble (.25) (0) Ensembles of varying size and instrumentation which engage in the study and performance of chamber music. Offered as needed. 34, 34X Jazz Ensemble (.25) (0) Rehearsal, study and performance of all styles of music in the jazz idiom. Jazz improvisation is stressed in rehearsals and out of class

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assignments. Student arrangers and composers are encouraged to have their works performed. Open by audition to all students of the University. Offered each semester. 35, 35X Jazz Lab Band and Combos (.25) (0) Rehearsal, study, and performance of a variety of music for jazz combos. Jazz improvisation is stressed in rehearsals. Several combos will be formed each semester. Open by audition to all students of the University. Offered each semester.

General Education Credit in “The Arts” for Music Ensemble Participation and Applied Lessons

Students interested in fulfilling General Education requirements in “The Arts” through participation in ensembles and/or applied music lessons may choose from among the following four options:

A. Four semesters of piano lessons (MUS 100) OR one semester of Beginning Class Piano for Non-Music Majors (MUS 101) plus two semesters of applied piano (MUS 100).

B. Four semester of applied voice (MUS 100) OR two semesters of applied voice (MUS 100) with concurrent enrollment in either University Choir (MUS 26) or Collegiate Choir (MUS 23).

C. Two semesters of one of the following ensembles – Orchestra (MUS 21), Wind Ensemble (MUS 22), Jazz Ensemble (MUS 34), or Jazz Lab Band (MUS 35) – with concurrent enrollment in the appropriate applied instrumental lessons (MUS 100).

Admission into these ensembles, with the exception of Jazz Lab Band (MUS 35) is based upon audition. All applied study requires the consent of the instructor. An extra fee is charged for private lessons.

See page 102 of this Catalog for a full description of the general education category, “The Arts”.

NEUROSCIENCE

A. Kerr, Director

Neuroscience examines the structure and function of the nervous system at a variety of levels, from individual molecules involved in neural function, to brain network analysis, to behavior of the whole organism. As a field, Neuroscience combines elements of Biology, Chemistry, and Psychology. At Illinois Wesleyan University, the Neuroscience program is designed to provide students with a basic understanding of scientific concepts of each of these disciplines as they relate to the structure and function of the brain.

The major in Neuroscience includes a minimum of 13-15 courses depending on the concentration, at least 7-9 of which are 300-level or higher. Students will complete core sequences in Biology (that will give students a foundation for understanding human anatomy and physiology), Chemistry (that will give students a foundation in general chemistry), and Psychology (that will teach students about the field of neuroscience in general and provide a more in-depth study of the field through a content specific study) in addition to 300-level electives and a capstone course.

Major Sequence in Neuroscience:

Six core courses. Students must also complete the course work in one

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of two concentrations (Behavioral Neuroscience or Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience).

The Neuroscience Core

1) Biol 107: Human Biology: Anatomy and Physiology I 2) Biol 108: Human Biology: Anatomy and Physiology II 3) Chem 201: General Chemistry I 4) Chem 202: General Chemistry II 5) Psyc 213: Behavioral Neuroscience 6) Neur 400: Neuroscience Capstone

Behavioral Neuroscience Concentration

A minimum of 13 courses (at least 7 of which are 300-level or above) to include the following (In addition to the core courses listed above): 7) Psyc 227: Statistics 8) Psyc 300: Research Methods 9) Two additional Psychology courses from the following: Psyc 311: Foundations of Learning Psyc 313: Advanced Behavioral Neuroscience Psyc 314: Advanced Human Neuroscience Psyc 321: Brain Injury and Recovery Psyc 329: Special Topics in Neuroscience (as approved by program director) 10) Three additional courses at the 300- or 400- level. Biol 307: Animal Physiology Biol 311: Developmental Biology Biol 312: Genetics Biol 325: Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience Biol 410: Molecular Foundations of Developmental Biology Biol 411: Experimental Embryology Biol 412: Molecular Genetics Psyc 311: Foundations of Learning Psyc 313: Advanced Behavioral Neuroscience Psyc 314: Advanced Human Neuroscience Psyc 316: Neuropsychopharmacology Psyc 321: Brain Injury and Recovery Psyc 329: Special Topics in Neuroscience (as approved by program director) Neur 395: Directed Study Neur 499: Research/Thesis 11) At least one of the above courses at the 300- or 400- level must include a laboratory component. In Psychology, these courses are denoted in the course Catalog with an EXP designation. In Chemistry and Biology, laboratories are included in course descriptions and/or carry 1.25 unit credit. Neur 499 and Neur 395 (with director’s approval) can also fulfill this requirement.

Cellular/Molecular Neuroscience Concentration

A minimum of 15 courses (at least 9 of which are 300-level or above) to include the following (in addition to the core courses listed above): 7) Choose one of the following a. Biol 323: Biostatistics and Experimental Design

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