Each semester, students will attend Common Hour Convocations plus a minimum of 5 concerts or productions in which they do not perform. S/U Graded.
A rigorous curriculum that focuses on the foundational elements of music theory including clef reading, calligraphy, rhythmic notation, intervals, scales, key signatures, triads and diatonic chords. Extensive work in ear training and sight singing.
Introduction to basic diatonic harmony, phrase structure, analysis, period form and four part writing in root position. Weekly keyboard labs reinforce the coursework.
Exercises in sight singing, rhythmic reading and dictation. Sight singing of diatonic melodies, intervals, triads. Performance of rhythmic reading exercises. Ear training includes intervals, triad types, diatonic melodies, cadences and rhythmic dictation.
Introduction to harmony through four-part writing. Principles of harmonic progression, modulation, diatonic seventh chords and secondary dominants are included. Analysis of Binary and Ternary forms. Weekly keyboard labs reinforce the written material.
Exercises in sight singing, rhythmic reading and dictation. Sight singing of diatonic, modulating and chromatic melodies. Performance of rhythmic reading exercises which include syncopation and asymmetrical meters. Dictation includes diatonic chord progressions, diatonic and chromatic melodies, seventh chords, and rhythmic dictation with syncopation, and meters including 5/8 and 7/8.
Individual instruction on technique, performance practice, and literature for performance majors.
A non-technical course on the enjoyment and appreciation of music for students with little or no background. Course will be devoted to listening and discussion of assigned listening.
Music in its historical and cultural contexts: stylistic development and connections to the other arts. Intended for majors and musically literate non majors with a knowledge of basic music theory.
This course is an appreciation and social history of American popular musical culture from its beginning to the present.
An introduction to functional keyboard skills for students with little or no background in piano.
For music majors continuing to develop reading skills, technique and style necessary for playing elementary piano music.
Individual instruction on technique, performance, and literature for performance majors.
Study of musical concepts and terminology through research, critical writing, music analysis, and performance.
This project-orientated course introduces the language of MIDI, notation software, and the basic of music sequencing and audio recording. These skills allow the production of computer playback files and engraved scores.
Covers the history and present status of music in the schools, qualifications of music teachers and beginning instructional problems. Weekly observation and aiding required.
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EDFE 110 or Applic for Initial Adm to PTEP with a minimum score of 9)
Exploration of career possibilities through interaction with a variety of successful music professionals.
A study of song lyrics from a literary perspective: includes study of figurative language, poetic devices, rhyme, etc. Critical writing skills are stressed.
Introduction to chromatic harmony. Analysis of larger part forms.
Ear training and sight singing, including chromatic harmonies, chromatic melodies, modulating melodies and rhythmic dictation.
Introduction to musical styles and analysis techniques since 1900.
Ear training and sight singing skills related to musical styles since 1900.
Students will prepare, perform, and critique solo jazz vocal selections, culminating in a public performance. In-class listening to and discussion of representative vocal jazz solo recordings.
An exploration of harmonic syntax, melodic construction, and song forms in jazz. Course will include analysis, directed listening, and practice hearing jazz chords and chord progressions.
Audition Required. Comprised of several guitarists and a rhythm section, the Jazz Guitar Ensemble studies and performs music from diverse jazz styles arranged for this specific combination of instruments.
Groups consist of rhythm section plus three or four horns. Students should have an improvisation background before audition.
This course is an introduction to the art of jazz improvisation. Topics will be covered through live demonstration, solo analysis, transcription, and performance.
Audition required. Each ensemble limited to 20 voices: 4 sopranos, 4 altos, 4 tenors, 4 baritones, 4 basses, plus rhythm section and horns. Sing standard jazz literature; sing scat and deal with contemporary jazz notation. Perform on and off campus. Open to any UNC student.
Audition required. For brass, woodwind and rhythm players. Concentrates on the idioms of jazz music. Get thorough preparation for teaching at both secondary and college levels.
UNC Early Music Ensemble performs pre-Classical Era music in a historically informed style, on period instruments whenever possible.
The UNC Contemporary Music Ensemble performs music of our time, including modern masterpieces as well as commissioned works, in collaboration with composers whenever possible.
Small chamber groups that rehearse regularly and are coached by a faculty member.
Instruction in a secondary area: instrument, voice, or composition. One 30-minute individual lesson per week.
Individual instruction on technique, performance practice, and literature for jazz studies majors. May include up to 50% classical/traditional music study.
Develop pronunciation skills for speaking and singing in English and Italian, particularly through learning the International Phonetic Alphabet. Rules of grammar that affect pronunciation for poetry and song literature texts.
Develop pronunciation skills for speaking and singing in German and French, particularly through learning the International Phonetic Alphabet. Rules of grammar that affect pronunciation for poetry and song literature texts.
Overview of music composition for beginning majors, prospective majors, or students interested in exploring composition. Fundamentals of composing melody, creating harmony, and formal structures explored.
(Concurrent Prerequisite
MUS 113 and Concurrent Prerequisite
MUS 114 with a minimum grade of D-)
The history of change in music from earliest times through the 16th Century to the end of the Baroque Period with emphasis on the changes in style.
A study of historical changes that took place in music in the Classic and Romantic Periods and the 20th Century.
Definition, history, and scope of Ethnomusicology; its role in the study of human behavior and cultures, and its relationship with musicology, anthropology, history, culture, religion, and humanities. Survey of functional music in different socio-cultural settings. Exploration of ethnomusicological theories, research, and fieldwork study.
Increases students' understanding and appreciation of the music of other cultures through the study of folk music and the methods of ethnomusicology.
Survey of the music of the Asian continent and their roles in society, religion, history, and politics. Examines theoretical systems, modes of learning, musical instruments, ensembles, and performance practices by cultural groups. Also examines significant genres in national and folk traditions. Explores the impact of westernization and modernization on musical cultures as well as new musical practices in the world music markets of the twenty-first century.
The UNC Alternative Styles Ensemble will explore non-classical styles and performance techniques through regular rehearsals and performances.
Audition Required. Practical experience in the production and performance of a complete operatic works in professional productions in Europe. Techniques of acting, singing, character analysis and stage direction will be studied.
Individual instruction on technique, performance practice, and literature for performance majors.
Instruction on technique, performance practice, and literature of jazz music. One 50-minute individual lesson per week.
Development of intermediate-level functional keyboard skills. This course satisfies the piano proficiency requirement for all music majors.
Further development of the functional keyboard skills required of professional musicians and music educators.
A course for beginning jazz, piano students. Study of the harmonic language of jazz, chord voicings, comping techniques, melody playing and improvisation.
Studio performance class is an integral component of applied study. Each music major will attend a regularly scheduled session with all of the students in his or her major discipline. S/U graded.
Studio performance class is an integral component of applied study. Each music major will attend a regularly scheduled session with all of the students in his or her major discipline. S/U graded.
In-depth study of repertoire and refinement of skills for the collaborative pianist.
Audition Required. The UNC Chamber Choir is a highly select auditioned vocal ensemble typically comprised of 16 to 32 performers. The group performs a wide variety of choral chamber works in concerts throughout the year and may tour regularly.
Audition required. Comprised of the best string, wind, brass, and percussion players. Reads and performs standard orchestra repertoire. Performs on and off campus.
This course is open to all bowed string instrument players on campus (violin, viola, cello, bass). Players are expected to have several years of experience in order to be successful with the required repertoire. Each semester the Orchestra will rehearse and prepare for concerts on campus and/or in the community. **String majors are expected to audition for the UNC Symphony Orchestra each year before enrolling in Campus Orchestra (on their primary instrument).
Individual instruction on technique, performance practice, and literature for performance majors.
Individual instruction on technique, performance practice, and literature for performance majors.
Individual instruction on technique, performance practice, and literature for performance majors.
Individual instruction on technique, performance practice, and literature for performance majors.
Individual instruction on technique, performance practice, and literature for performance majors.
Individual instruction on technique, performance practice, and literature for performance majors.
Individual instruction in music composition for composition majors.
Audition required. Open to all students. Performs literature ranging from the classics to contemporary works. Performs concerts on and off campus.
Audition required. Open to all female students. Performs on campus and joins with the Concert Choir in large masterworks with orchestra.
The University Singers is open to all the university community and performs a wide variety of choral repertoire, from Renaissance motets to contemporary works.
Studio performance class is an integral component of applied study. Each music major will attend a regularly scheduled session with all of the students in his or her major discipline. S/U graded. s.
Open to all male students. Performs on campus and in the community. Sings a wide variety of literature.
Audition required. Practical experience in the production and performance of a complete operatic work. Techniques of acting, singing, character analysis and stage direction will be studied.
Audition required. Studying techniques of acting, singing, character analysis and stage deportment through the staging and performing of selected opera scenes and arias.
Audition required. Comprised of music majors and students from other disciplines. Members perform a wide variety of interesting literature selected from standard and current repertoire.
Audition required. Performs literature drawn from contemporary and traditional repertoire.
Audition required. Comprised of the most outstanding wind and percussion majors in the School of Music. The ensemble performs a repertoire of works requiring from 8 to 35 performers.
Audition required. Open to all university students. To develop marching/playing skills by utilizing current practices in marching band formation design and special marching band musical arrangements.
Studio performance class is an integral component of applied study. Each music major will attend a regularly scheduled session with all of the students in his or her major discipline. S/U graded.
Studio performance class is an integral component of applied study. Each music major will attend a regularly scheduled session with all of the students in his or her major discipline. S/U graded.
Study of the development of jazz music and its relationship to and influence on other popular music genres. Focus on critical listening and writing skills to develop appreciation of this art form. Open to all students.
A study of counterpoint as found in the invention, canon, fugue and chorale prelude.
The study of homophonic and polyphonic forms, beginning with the motif and continuing with the analysis of the sonata, rondo and variation forms as well as the contrapuntal processes of inventions, canon, and fugue.
A course planned to develop knowledge and skill in arranging and orchestrating for various combinations of instruments from a few instruments to a full symphony orchestra.
This course will develop understandings and musical skills related to methodology for a multi-faceted music curriculum in the elementary classroom, including the integration of music with other disciplines.
(Applic for Initial Adm to PTEP with a minimum score of 9 or
EDFE 110 with a minimum grade of S) and (Appl for Grad Lic Adm to PTEP with a minimum score of 9 or Applic for Full Adm to PTEP with a minimum score of 9)
A historical study of the development of musical instruments and the performance practices associated with them.
Receive information about current important ideas in many fields of knowledge from authorities nationally known in their fields of specialization. S/U graded.
A comprehensive study of the teaching of music to students in elementary school general music classes. Clinical experiences required.
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EDFE 110 with a minimum grade of S or Applic for Initial Adm to PTEP with a minimum score of 9) and (
MUS 210 with a minimum grade of D-)
Study the role and nature of required and elective general music, arts and humanities courses in junior and senior high schools.
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MUS 310 with a minimum grade of D-) and (
EDFE 120 with a minimum grade of S or Applic for Full Adm to PTEP with a minimum score of 9)
Examine materials, methods and procedures for teaching instrumental music in elementary schools. In-class presentations and clinical experience required.
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MUS 210 with a minimum grade of D-) and (
EDFE 120 with a minimum grade of S or Applic for Full Adm to PTEP with a minimum score of 9)
This project oriented course gives students a professional level familiarity with electronic musical instruments. The class will focus on the production and design of synthetic and sampled sounds.
Learn to play guitar, including basic folk and classical techniques. Covers development of a guitar program in public school music curriculum.
Develops understanding of skills necessary to maintain an outstanding secondary instrumental music program.
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MUS 312 with a minimum grade of D-) and (
EDFE 120 with a minimum grade of S or Applic for Full Adm to PTEP with a minimum score of 9)
Develop effective hand and baton technique; learn drill and various meter patterns, tempo, style, dynamics, musical terms; study and perform musical scores, using a laboratory band and orchestra.
(Concurrent Prerequisite
MUS 215 and Concurrent Prerequisite
MUS 216 with a minimum grade of D-)
Designed to continue conducting instruction begun in
MUS 319, with emphasis on wind literature and rehearsal techniques appropriate for elementary through high school bands.
Develop basic conducting technique as a choral musician. Study and apply meter patterns, preparatory beats, cueing and releases. Discuss tone production, diction, blend, score preparation and rehearsal techniques.
(Concurrent Prerequisite
MUS 215 and Concurrent Prerequisite
MUS 216 with a minimum grade of D-)
Continuation of
MUS 323, refining conducting techniques. Examines materials, methods and procedures relevant to teaching vocal music in elementary and secondary schools.
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MUS 323 with a minimum grade of D-) and (
EDFE 120 with a minimum grade of S or Applic for Full Adm to PTEP with a minimum score of 9)
Examine choral literature for use with elementary through high school choral organizations.
(
EDFE 120 with a minimum grade of S or Applic for Full Adm to PTEP with a minimum score of 9) and (
MUS 319 or
MUS 323 with a minimum grade of D-)
Study of jazz improvisation through the analysis of transcribed solos.
Continuation and expansion of materials covered in
MUS 223. Application of advanced scales, chromatic harmony, and soloing concepts. Elements of swing through post-bebop styles.
An introduction to techniques and requirements of stage performance: score and script analysis, elementary acting methods, character development, and stage movement.
The study of the problems of string playing through performance on string instruments and the study of available literature for teaching strings in preparation for establishing string classes upon graduation.
Additional studies in string performance and literature are presented for the instrumental B.M.E. major.
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MUS 319 or
MUS 330 with a minimum grade of D-) and (
EDFE 120 with a minimum grade of S or Applic for Full Adm to PTEP with a minimum score of 9)
This course will help prepare students for their professional careers by familiarizing them with a broad skill set necessary to succeed in the fast-changing music profession. Students will be guided to acquire the essential skills beyond musicianship by covering relevant topics through lectures, required reading, guest presentations, and the final project.
Advanced instruction in the special needs of the singer/actor: staging of arias, improvisation, freeing the voice through movement.
An introduction to the origins of the art song form with in-depth study of the German art song from its historical beginnings through the present day.
Course in the performance of 19th and 20th Century French and Italian Art Song with particular emphasis upon style, technical requirements and diction.
In-depth study of British and American art song. Emphasis will be on research and performance of 20th century materials.
A listening workshop in jazz and commercial music for all instrumentalists. Topics will include important players, group communication, performance styles and classic rhythm sections.
This course will introduce the student to the basic principles and practices of audio recording through a combination of lecture/demonstration and hands-on work in the recording studio or the computer lab.
An introductory study of the historical evolution of jazz music from its nineteenth-century precursors to the present.
Study of arranging techniques for vocal jazz ensemble music in a broad range of styles and with varying voicing and instrumentation.
Fundamental considerations in arranging music for small instrumental jazz ensembles and vocal jazz groups. Stylistic elements of melody, harmony, rhythm, texture, and form. Details of notation, score preparation, and layout.
Discussion of common techniques used by great arrangers. Prepares students to write arrangements for large jazz ensemble and studio orchestra.
Acquaint students with necessary skills for collaborative performance through the study of listening, rhythm, sight reading, technique and 4-hand repertoire. Class performances required.
Acquaint students with skills needed for collaborative performance through score reduction and discussion, listening and performance of song and instrumental literature. Class performances required.
A one semester course concentrating on beginning piano and elementary musicianship. The course will provide a thorough introduction to methods, materials, resources, and techniques for teaching at the elementary level. Students will also survey a substantial amount of elementary to early intermediate piano repertoire.
A one semester course focusing on the intermediate to early advanced piano student curriculum. The course will provide a thorough overview of the technical and musical requirements needed to develop students at the intermediate to early advanced level. Students will also survey a substantial amount of intermediate to early advanced piano repertoire.
Continued development of skills in audio recording and mixing through lecture and hands-on experiences. Students will collaborate on projects using a wide array of tools and recording techniques.
Designed to develop the necessary skills and knowledge needed to organize, administer, plan and teach marching band shows. Clinical experience required.
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EDFE 120 with a minimum grade of S or Applic for Full Adm to PTEP with a minimum score of 9)
Beginning instruction in solo singing, with an emphasis on strategies and materials. Intended for beginning singers and music educators. Study will involve the elements of basic vocal technique, pedagogy and solo repertoire.
This course addresses fundamental issues in playing and teaching the clarinet, saxophone, and flute to assist music educators in the instruction of these instruments.
This course addresses fundamental issues in playing and teaching the oboe and bassoon to assist music educators in the instruction of these instruments.
The historical, thematic and stylistic development of black music from ancient Africa to the present.
Develop a teaching knowledge of the brass and percussion instruments. Acquire sufficient playing skill for purposes of demonstration.
Required of all music majors with vocal, piano and general music emphasis (B.M.E.). Covers the teaching fundamentals of brass and percussion instruments.
Practical experience working in the music business. Internship proposal, progress report and final report required. S/U graded.
Reviews tonal harmony, voice leading and analysis. Includes diatonic traids and seventh chords, modulation, chromatic harmonies and form analysis.
Reviews rhythmic dictation, melodic and harmonic dictation using diatonic through chromatic harmony. Sight singing will use moveable do and conducting.
Study of the physical properties of sound as compared with the psychoacoustical characteristics of perceived experience. Emphasis is placed on practical musical applications.
An overview of literature, methodologies, and teaching strategies for the junior high/high school music educator. Hands on experience with conducting and rehearsing literature appropriate to the age level.
Musical genres change over time but the actual process of making a great recording remains the same. This course will give a solid knowledge of the role of the music producer from the creative standpoint of music production. Through the study of historical elements of music production and landmark recordings from the most successful and innovative producers, we will dissect the production process in a variety of musical genres from beginning to end. We will explore specific studio production techniques that can be applied across multiple musical styles and situations in the recording/production process.
An introduction to the science and teaching of singing. Study of the skeletal system, muscles involved in breathing and phonation, vocal acoustics, and learning theories, past and present.
Capstone course to prepare students for student teaching though review of topics including assessment, lesson planning, classroom management, work sample preparation, and special needs students in the music classroom.
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MUS 310 with a minimum grade of D-) and (
EDFE 120 with a minimum grade of S or Applic for Full Adm to PTEP with a minimum score of 9)
Sight reading at Level III or above required. The study of keyboard music from its earliest beginnings through the works of Frederic Chopin and Robert Schumann. Offered every other year.
Sight reading at Level III or above required. Concentrate on keyboard works from Franz Liszt and Johannes Brahms through the Twentieth Century. Offered every other year.
Audition required. Comprised of several guitarists and a rhythm section, the Jazz Guitar Ensemble studies and performs music from diverse jazz styles arranged for this specific combination of instruments.
Groups consist of a rhythm section plus 3 or 4 hours.
Individualized investigation under the direct supervision of a faculty member. (Minimum of 37.5 clock hours required per credit hour.)
Special Notes
Maximum concurrent enrollment is two times.
Designed to help participants correct and refine their body map in order to sing and play music with healthy, efficient movement. This course will not provide information about technique but will give students the information they need to put their technique on a firm somatic foundation.
Audition required. Each ensemble limited to 20 voices: 4 sopranos, 4 altos, 4 tenors, 4 baritones, 4 basses, plus rhythm section and horns. Open to any UNC student.
Audition required. For brass, woodwind and rhythm players. Concentrate on jazz idiom music. Get thorough preparation for teaching at both secondary and college levels.
Emphasis is on professional level performance of standard orchestral literature.
Our time, including modern masterpieces as well as commissioned works, in collaboration with composers whenever possible.
Small chamber groups that rehearse regularly and are coached by a faculty member.
Instruction in a secondary area: instrument, voice, or composition. One 30-minute individual lesson per week.
Individual instruction on technique, performance practice, and literature of jazz music for jazz studies majors.
Students will become familiar with the large body of composition that comprise the standard jazz repertoire. Course will include the study of composers, melodies, lyrics, chord progressions and recordings. Students will also learn techniques for song memorization.
A detailed study of the history of jazz music from its precursors to the present. Critical analysis of the common narrative of jazz history is informed by primary source readings, historical literature and contemporary research in issues of general jazz history.
A course in the performance of English Song Literature with particular emphasis upon the problems of singing in one's own language.
A course in the performance of 19th and 20th century German art song, with particular emphasis upon style and diction.
A course in the performance of 19th and 20th century French art song, with particular emphasis upon style and diction.
A course in the performance of Italian art song and operatic repertoire, with particular emphasis upon style and diction.
UNC Early Music Ensemble performs pre-Classical Era music in a historically informed style, on period instruments whenever possible.
This seminar is designed to provide student teachers in music education with pertinent information and a support system that will aid them during their field experience.
(
EDFE 130 with a minimum grade of S) and (Application for Student Tching with a minimum score of 9)
The UNC Alternative Styles Ensemble will explore non-classical styles and performance techniques through regular rehearsals and performances.
Audition Required. Practical experience in the production and performance of a complete operatic works in professional productions in Europe. Techniques of acting, singing, character analysis and stage direction will be studied.
Instruction on technique, performance practice, and literature. One 50-minute individual lesson per week.
Instruction on technique, performance practice, and literature of jazz music. One 50-minute individual lesson per week.
An introductory course designed to develop basic business skills in the music idiom through the study of copyright law, music licensing and publishing, artist/venue management and promotion, and the recording industry.
Studio performance class is an integral component of applied study. Each music major will attend a regularly scheduled session with all the students in his or her major discipline. S/U graded.
Studio performance class is an integral component of applied study. Each music major will attend a regularly scheduled session with all of the students in his or her major discipline. S/U graded.
In depth study of repertoire and refinement of skills for the collaborative pianist.
Audition Required. The UNC Chamber Choir is a highly select auditioned vocal ensemble typically comprised of 16 to 32 performers. The group performs a wide variety of choral chamber works in concerts throughout the year and may tour regularly.
Audition required. Comprised of the best string, wind, brass, and percussion players. Reads and performs standard orchestra repertoire. Performs on and off campus.
This course is open to all bowed string instrument players on campus (violin, viola, cello, bass). Players are expected to have several years of experience in order to be successful with the required repertoire. Each semester the Orchestra will rehearse and prepare for concerts on campus and/or in the community. **String majors are expected to audition for the UNC Symphony Orchestra each year before enrolling in Campus Orchestra (on their primary instrument).
Individual instruction on technique, performance practice, and literature for performance majors.
Individual instruction on technique, performance practice, and literature for performance majors.
Individual instruction on technique, performance practice, and literature for performance majors.
Individual instruction on technique, performance practice, and literature for performance majors.
Individual instruction on technique, performance practice, and literature for performance majors.
Individual instruction on technique, performance practice, and literature for performance majors.
Individual instruction in music composition for music composition majors.
Audition required. Open to all students. Performs literature ranging from the classics to contemporary works. Performs concerts on and off campus.
Audition required. Open to all female students. Performs on campus and joins with the Concert Choir in large masterworks with orchestra.
The University Singers is open to all the university community and performs a wide variety of choral repertoire, from Renaissance motets to contemporary works.
Studio performance class is an integral component of applied study. Each music major will attend a regularly scheduled session with all of the students in his or her major discipline. S/U graded.
Audition required. Open to all male students. Performs on campus and in the community. Sings a wide variety of literature.
Audition required. Practical experience in the production and performance of a complete operatic work. Techniques of acting, singing, character analysis and stage direction will be studied.
Audition required. Studying techniques of acting, singing, character analysis and stage deportment through the staging and performing of selected opera scenes and arias.
Audition required. Comprised of music majors and students from other disciplines. Members perform a wide variety of interesting literature selected from standard and current repertoire.
Audition required. Performs literature drawn from contemporary and traditional repertoire.
Audition required. Comprised of the most outstanding wind and percussion majors in the School of Music. The ensemble performs a repertoire of works requiring from 8 to 35 performers.
Audition required. Open to all university students. To develop marching/playing skills by utilizing current practices in marching band formation design and special marching band musical arrangements.
Studio performance class is an integral component of applied study. Each music major will attend a regularly scheduled session with all of the students in his or her major discipline. S/U graded.
Studio performance class is an integral component of applied study. Each music major will attend a regularly scheduled session with all of the students in his or her major discipline. S/U graded.
Seminar covering performance, research, education, history and theory that are of concern to contemporary undergraduate student. Topics vary according to student interest and needs.