Apr 24, 2024  
2015-16 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2015-16 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Courses


 

Recording Industry

  
  • RIM 4651 - Multitrack Music Recording: Studio A

    3 credit hours
    Prerequisites: RI majors - RIM 4200  and RIM 4400 ; others - permission of instructor. In-depth study of the technology and techniques of contemporary multitrack music recording. Lectures and labs focus on modern recording techniques, the analog and digital audio hardware/software installed in Studio A, systemic aspects of recording studios, and preparation for professional work in the studio environment. Laboratory required.


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  • RIM 4660 - Advanced Music Engineering

    3 credit hours
    Prerequisites: RI majors - admission to candidacy and RIM 4650  or RIM 4651 ; others - permission of instructor; concurrent or previous completion of RIM 4300  recommended. Project-based class emphasizing creative and aesthetic aspects of multitrack music recording. Topics include microphone techniques, session protocols, incorporation of MIDI elements, sample replacement and augmentation, rough mixing, console automation techniques, signal processing, and ear-training for recording engineers. Laboratory required.


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  • RIM 4670 - Studio Production

    3 credit hours
    Prerequisites: RI majors - admission to candidacy and RIM 4300  or RIM 4650  or RIM 4651 ; others - permission of instructor. Laboratory experience and lectures in commercial music, recording techniques, and business designed to develop the abilities needed to become an independent producer of contemporary commercial recordings. Laboratory required.


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  • RIM 4690 - Digital Strategies for the Music Business

    3 credit hours
    Prerequisite:  RIM 4620  or permission of the instructor. Applied theory on promoting the services and products of the music industry via digital channels. Topics include market research, content strategy, creating digital assets, search engine marketing, online advertising, email marketing, mobile marketing, and using data and insights from analytics to optimize digital marketing efforts.


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  • RIM 4730 - The A&R Function

    3 credit hours
    Prerequisites: RI majors- completion of concentration sub-core. Role and responsibilities of a record company’s artist and repertoire department. Emphasis on finding and guiding an artist as well as the administration of the production and marketing of a project.


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  • RIM 4740 - Studio Business Operations

    3 credit hours
    Prerequisite: RI majors - admission to candidacy; others - permission of instructor. Applications course involving the administrative functions of recording studio operations, including accounting, marketing, personnel, planning, and computer applications.


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  • RIM 4800 - Understanding the Nashville Music Business-Past and Future

    3 credit hours
    Prerequisites: Concurrent with or subsequent to RIM 4000  or RIM 4010 . Acquaints interns and students working in the Nashville music industry with industry practices through a historic perspective and through conducting a research project.


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  • RIM 4810 - Topics in Recording Industry

    1 to 3 credit hours
    Prerequisite: RI majors - admission to candidacy. Examination and critical evaluation of current issues related to the operation and function of various aspects of the recording industry. Subject matter varies. Course may be repeated one time for additional credit.


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  • RIM 4820 - Record Label Operations

    3 credit hours
    Prerequisites: RI majors - admission to candidacy and RIM 4620  or MKT 3820 . Day-to-day marketing tasks conducted onsite for a record label offer students training on the practical application of the latest marketing software. Must be able to travel to Music Row and commit to 10 hours per week at a record label.


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  • RIM 4830 - Recording Studio Maintenance

    3 credit hours
    Prerequisites: RI majors - admission to candidacy, MATH 1710  or higher level math (MATH 1010  will not fulfill this requirement), or permission of instructor; others - permission of instructor. Focuses on studio maintenance and troubleshooting techniques. Includes soldering, wiring standards, machine alignment, and system architecture. Laboratory required.


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  • RIM 4840 - Music Publishing Administration

    3 credit hours
    Prerequisites: RIM 3600 , RIM 3900 , or permission of instructor. Common relationships between music publishers and the community of the music industry as it relates to the licensing and protection of copyrighted materials.


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  • RIM 4900 - Individual Problems in the Recording Industry

    1 to 3 credit hours
    Prerequisites: RI majors - admission to candidacy, approved application, and permission of department. Advanced project in production or music business. Students submit applications to production and technology or music business faculty committees. Once approved, a determination is made as to credit to be awarded. Project is reviewed by a panel of three faculty members to determine grade. No more than three credits toward the major are allowed.


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  • RIM 4910 - Advanced Production Seminar

    3 credit hours
    Prerequisites: RI majors - admission to candidacy and permission of instructor only. The conceptualization, management, and production of a specific program format integrating theory and skills from other EMC/RIM courses. Sports, music, and drama are probable topics. Topics will vary by semester offering.


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Religious Studies

  
  
  • RS 3010 - The Bible: Its Origin and Content

    3 credit hours
    Studies the historical development of biblical and extra-biblical texts with an emphasis on cultivating the skills of critical textual analysis, an understanding of reception history, and the emergence of diverse canons and interpretive approaches across different communities, both Jewish and Christian.


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  • RS 3020 - Comparative Religion

    3 credit hours
    The meaning of religion in life, both ancient and modern. The impact of intellectual and emotional commitment upon conduct is emphasized through a study of world religions.


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  • RS 3030 - Mapping Religious Diversity

    3 credit hours
    Explores religious diversity in North America with a focus on local case studies. Students will conduct original, ethnographic research examining religious sites in Murfreesboro.


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  • RS 3040 - The History of Christianity

    3 credit hours
    A socio-historical survey of Christian thought and practice from the patristic period to the contemporary era. Discusses major events, texts, and figures in Christian history. Includes the study of theological concepts, interpretations of scripture, Christianity and politics, gender and sexuality, and disputes over orthodoxy.


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  • RS 3050 - Rites of Passage

    3 credit hours
    The study of religious rituals and ceremonies that mark specific points in time, namely those in which individuals experience transition (births, weddings, funerals, and initiations). Explores how rites of passage and religious identities around the world are constructed and serve as sites of both conflict and resolution in a variety of religious traditions and cultural contexts.


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  • RS 4010 - Global Christianity

    3 credit hours
    Examines global Christianities focusing on how narratives of the global correspond to and feed into localized religious practices within Christianity in a variety of regional and specific contexts.


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  • RS 4020 - Jesus of Nazareth

    3 credit hours
    Surveys the diverse portraits of Jesus reflected in the socio-culture interface of the first century CE, early Christian literature, the modern scholarly quest for the historical Jesus, and in light of recent discussions, movements, films, and books


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  • RS 4030 - Contemporary Issues in Indigenous Religions

    3 credit hours
    Examines and analyzes contemporary issues in the religious lives of Native American, First Nations, Aboriginal, and other indigenous groups from a religious studies perspective.


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  • RS 4120 - Cults and New Religious Movements

    3 credit hours
    Investigates how new religious movements emerge, develop, and interact with American society and surveys “cult controversies” in the United States, asking why some new religious movements gain cultural legitimacy while others do not.


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  • RS 4130 - Religion and Law

    3 credit hours
    Explores the complex and contested relationship between religion and the law by examining how debates over the proper relationship of religion and government as well as the limits of religious freedom have developed and changed over time.


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  • RS 4700 - Special Topics in Religious Studies

    3 credit hours
    An in-depth study of a specific topic in Religious Studies. Content will vary from semester to semester and will reflect the research interests and expertise of the instructor. May be taken more than once, as topics change for a maximum of 9 hours.


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Russian

  
  
  
  
  
  • RUSS 3010 - Advanced Russian I

    3 credit hours
    Prerequisite: RUSS 2020 or permission of instructor. Advanced level practice in language skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Continued study of the Russian language and culture.


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Safety

  
  • SAFE 4320 - Principles of Accident Control

    3 credit hours
    Basic course on principles, concepts, and methodology of the safety movement. Introductory experiences dealing with accident prevention and control efforts recommended for various social institutions and agencies.


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  • SAFE 4350 - Automotive Transportation Safety Programs

    3 credit hours
    Safety elements of automotive and other forms of transportation. Federal, state, and local legislation concerning transportation control and design.


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  • SAFE 4850 - Driver and Traffic Safety Fundamentals

    3 credit hours
    Prerequisite: Valid driver’s license. Introduction to driver and traffic safety education. Primary focus on current concepts related to safe driving.


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School Personnel Service Education

  
  • SPSE 3220 - Technology in Teaching

    3 credit hours
    Prerequisite: Admission to teacher education program. Enables teachers to use technology to deliver curriculum, prepare course materials, and keep student records. Key concepts and skills include preparation of lesson plans and unit plans; development of an e-portfolio and Web page; and the integration of technology to teaching, learning, and assessment.


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  • SPSE 4260 - Problems in Education

    1 to 3 credit hours
    An opportunity for individuals or groups to work on problems related to their needs. Topic and credit to be determined at the time of scheduling. Maximum of six semester hours credit may be applied toward a degree.


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Social Work

  
  
  
  • SW 3000 - Social Policy

    3 credit hours
    Prerequisite: SW 2570 . Emphasis on recurring themes in social welfare policy development processes, historical turning points; societal ethics; causal relationship–social problems, social change, and social welfare policy analytical frameworks for assessing social welfare policy and programs.


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  • SW 3050 - Women and Poverty

    3 credit hours
    Prerequisite: WGST 2100  or SW 2570 . Predominant theories, policies, and programs dealing with poverty among women. Explores the effects of poverty on women in addition to a general knowledge of poverty; ageism, sexism, and racism in relation to poverty; historical treatment of women and views of poverty.


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  • SW 3100 - International Social Work

    3 credit hours
    International dimensions of social work. Explores the impact of globalization on social work problems. Includes status of women, aging populations, family breakdown, drug addiction, child abuse and neglect, poverty, and emerging problems such as civil strife, ethnic cleansing, resettlement, and AIDS.


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  • SW 3120 - Data Analysis for Social Work Practice

    3 credit hours
    Prerequisite: SW 3110 . Data analysis and interpretation. Opportunities for skill development in the use of statistical procedures and knowledge of the meaning of results of such procedures. Instruction in computer use for data entry and data analysis.


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  • SW 3160 - Human Behavior and the Social Environment I: Individuals and Families

    3 credit hours
    Major theories of human development across the life span and life course. Ecological relationship of diverse individuals and families with other systems in the social environment described with focus on biological, psychological, and social context and content.


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  • SW 3161 - Human Behavior and the Social Environment II: Groups, Organizations, and Communities

    3 credit hours
    Prerequisite: SW 3160 . Builds on concepts learned in SW 3160 . Presents theories on and about the development, structure, and function of small groups, organizations, and communities and how they interrelate eco-systemically with individuals and families.


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  • SW 3170 - Family Caregiving Across the Life Span

    3 credit hours
    Caregivers–gender roles, cost of caregiving, managing stress, respite care, finding recourses, financial and legal matters, establishing support groups, differential caregiving tips for various illnesses and disabilities from infancy to old age, emerging trends, and long distance caregiving.


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  • SW 3200 - Cultural Diversity: Competency for Practice

    3 credit hours
    (Same as AAS 3200 .) Examines culturally appropriate practice issues that are essential considerations for effective service delivery, including African American families and ethnic subcultures predominant in the U.S.


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  • SW 3250 - School Social Work

    3 credit hours
    Prerequisites: SW 2570  and SW 2630 . Introduces social work students to practice in school settings. Examines various roles of social workers in school systems and the specifics of practicing with students from 3-21 years of age in individual, group, and organizational level interventions.


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  • SW 4430 - Social Work with the Terminally Ill

    3 credit hours
    Factors and principles involved with the terminally ill which should stimulate students to learn and think about what he/she values and anticipates experiencing in the area of medical social work.


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  • SW 4440 - Social Work with the Disabled Individual

    3 credit hours
    The effects of disability on the individual, the family, and society. An examination of a variety of intervention strategies from a social work perspective.


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  • SW 4680 - Field Instruction II

    9 credit hours
    Prerequisites: SW 4580 , SW 4590 , senior standing, and all other major requirements. Second field placement for social work majors. Application must be made the preceding semester. (Must be admitted to Social Work program.) Pass/Fail.


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  • SW 4690 - Integrative Seminar in Social Work

    3 credit hours
    Prerequisites:  SW 4650  and SW 4680  or concurrent enrollment. An opportunity for the student, with instructor and peers, to explore the knowledge, values, and skills gained from academic and field experiences and to synthesize and integrate theory and practice. (Must be admitted to Social Work program.)


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  • SW 4800 - Special Projects

    1 to 6 credit hours
    Field experiences or reading courses through which special interests or needs of the student may be pursued under individual supervision. Arrangements must be made with an instructor prior to registration.


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Sociology

  
  • ANTH 4400 - Sex Trafficking

    3 credit hours
    (Same as SOC 4400 .) Provides an in-depth analysis of the causes, experiences, and implications of global sex trafficking through a social science and feminist perspective. Utilizes various multimedia methods to examine sex trafficking both globally and locally; includes both an anthropological and sociological perspective, incorporating statistical analysis of-and individual narratives from-the transnational sex industry.


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  • SOC 1010 - Introductory Sociology

    3 credit hours
    Counts toward General Education Social/Behavioral Sciences requirement. Covers the central concepts, theories, and methods of sociology. Focuses on social processes and institutions in modern societies. Assists students in understanding and applying this knowledge in their everyday lives.


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  • SOC 2010 - Social Problems

    3 credit hours
    A survey of issues defined as problems by society; examines programs and agencies that address them. Problems addressed include poverty, crime, environment, energy, health, etc.


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  • SOC 2500 - Marriage and Family

    3 credit hours
    Social, cultural, and personal factors relating to mate selection, intimate relationships, and family life with an emphasis on families in the United States.


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  • SOC 3050 - Data Analysis

    4 credit hours
    Analysis, interpretation, and reporting of social science data. Incorporates the use of a statistical package such as SPSS or SAS. Offers fundamental applied research skills for the job market. Laboratory required.


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  • SOC 3060 - Sociological Theory

    3 credit hours
    Theoretical foundations of sociology with emphasis on the major theories in sociology and their development. Addresses diverse intellectual traditions in both classical and contemporary theory.


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  • SOC 3250 - Social Deviance

    3 credit hours
    A general survey and theoretical review of the definitions, causes, and consequences of deviance and social control. Analyzes drugs, panics, sex, media violence, and emotions in society.


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  • SOC 3770 - Organizational Conflict, Negotiation, and Dispute Resolution

    3 credit hours
    Prerequisite: SOC 1010 . Analysis of multiple approaches to assessing conflict at individual, group, and organizational levels; review of multiple negotiation processes and skills associated with successful negotiating strategies and tactics. Consideration of alternative dispute resolution domains, including mediation and arbitration. Emphasis on organizationally based conflict and skill building through exercises wherein students master analysis of conflict, practice negotiating contracts, and engage in mock mediation and arbitration activities using case study materials.


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  • SOC 4011 - Social Inequality

    3 credit hours
    The origins, variations, and consequences of class, status, and power in society. Individual and group economic interests, social prestige, ideology, market and institutional inequality.


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  • SOC 4040 - Health Care Delivery Issues

    3 credit hours
    Sociological analysis of health care delivery and major issues facing providers, patients, and citizens in the twenty-first century, from the level of social interaction through the broader structures of health care systems and policies. Includes sociological approaches to health and medicine, health care institutions, insurance and reimbursement structures, and vulnerable populations, along with future issues and directions in U.S. health care delivery.


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  • SOC 4100 - Sociology of Work

    3 credit hours
    Comparative analysis of work structure and processes in organizational contexts, including study of management and employee organizations and legal environments regarding workplace relations.


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  • SOC 4140 - Violence in the Family

    3 credit hours
    (Same as CDFS 4140 .) The causes, dynamics, and consequences of violence in the family. Includes a discussion of violence toward children, spouses, dating partners, siblings, and elders. Emphasizes the social conditions that lead to these types of violence.


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  • SOC 4155 - Media and Emotions in Global Perspective

    3 credit hours
    Prerequisite: SOC 1010  or permission of instructor. Examines sociological and social-psychological perspectives on emotions, emotion management, and emotional behavior. Particular attention paid to emotions in global media.

     


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  • SOC 4160 - Sociology of Gangs

    3 credit hours
    Prerequisite: SOC 1010 . History of gangs in the United States, the factors that account for their formation and perpetuation, and current empirical data on gang composition, demographics, and culture. Policy strategies for prevention, law enforcement, and nonlegal intervention assessed.


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  • SOC 4360 - Medical Sociology

    3 credit hours
    Sociological analysis of health, biomedicine, epidemiology, and disease, along with critical analysis of major issues facing providers, patients, and citizens in the twenty-first century. Focuses on social epidemiology, social determinants and patterning of disease, health care delivery, institutions, and policy in the U.S. and other nations, and major theoretical developments in the sociology of health, illness, and healing.


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  • SOC 4361 - Contemporary Issues in Women’s Health

    3 credit hours
    Examines the social and cultural issues that shape women’s health-related experiences and disparities in health and illness in contemporary culture. Critically analyzes problems associated with medicalization, technological favoritism, and for-profit intrusion. Explores issues and experiences among women by race/ethnicity, socioeconomic class, age, sexual orientation, and abilities.


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  • SOC 4400 - Sex Trafficking

    3 credit hours
    (Same as ANTH 4400 .) Provides an in-depth analysis of the causes, experiences, and implications of global sex trafficking through a social science and feminist perspective. Utilizes various multimedia methods to examine sex trafficking both globally and locally; includes both an anthropological and sociological perspective, incorporating statistical analysis of-and individual narratives from-the transnational sex industry.


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  • SOC 4500 - Social Interaction and Identities

    3 credit hours
    Individual behavior in social contexts and symbolic interaction in groups. Includes social influences on perception, conformity, attitudes, communication, group structure, leadership, and role behavior.


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  • SOC 4511 - Social Movements and Social Change

    3 credit hours
    Study of the major sociological theories of revolutions, rebellions, civil wars, and protest movements of the past and present and their relationship to significant social changes.


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