MUS 101 - Music Fundamentals

3 Credit(s)

Course Description: Focuses on reading and writing basic music notation. Examines the fundamentals of tonal music including the key signatures, scales, circle of fifth, modes, rhythm, intervals, triads, and seventh chords. Emphasizes terminology and basic musical concepts.

Course Learning Outcomes:

CLO#1: Demonstrate fluency in reading and writing notations in both treble clef and bass clef. (ILO: Critical Thinking)
CLO#2: Identify types of scales both on paper and by listening.
CLO#3: Demonstrate an understanding of rhythm in basic meters.

ACTI Code and Course Type
100 Lower Division Collegiate

Length of Course:
A required state minimum of (30) and a standard RCC delivery of (33) lecture hours per term, not to exceed (36) hours per term.