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Courses of Instruction

 

Mathematics
  

  • MTH 326 - Teaching of Mathematics III (4)

    Prerequisites: MTH 325  and enrolled in professional term, or permission. 
    This course involves critical examination of personal educational philosophy and how it influences classroom practice, and covers topics not included in MTH 324  or MTH 325 . Students successfully completing this course will 1) clarify their personal philosophy of teaching, 2) recognize and use higher order thinking and questioning, and 3) be prepared for student teaching in a mathematics classroom.
  

  • MTH 327 - Middle School Methods (2)

    An examination of topics, concepts, and teaching strategies appropriate for Middle School mathematics courses. Students successfully completing this course will 1) develop effective teaching strategies appropriate for general mathematics curriculum at the Middle School level; 2) become familiar with pedagogy that develops conceptual understanding of algebraic topics that are appropriate for students in their first full year of algebra; and 3) analyze the various geometric relationships to develop different techniques for teaching Euclidean geometry typically present in a year-long geometry course.
  

  • MTH 334 - Complex Variables (3)

    Prerequisites: MTH 335  and MTH 250 .
    A study of complex numbers, functions of a complex variable, complex limits, complex differentiation and integration, series, residues and poles. Students successfully completing this course will demonstrate a mastery of the fundamentals by performing a wide variety of computations which develop the concepts and apply the techniques developed in the course.
  

  • MTH 335 - Advanced Applications of Calculus (4)

    Prerequisite: MTH 235 .
    A continuation of MTH 235  focusing on integration and the applications of derivatives to modeling systems with differential equations. Students successfully completing this course will be able to 1) solve integration problems using a variety of techniques; 2) model systems with differential equations including first-order equations, linear differential equations, and systems of differential equations; 3) apply these concepts to a variety of theoretical and real-life questions and; 4) decisively utilize theoretical and technology-based problem-solving techniques including Laplace transforms and various numerical methods.
  

  • MTH 337 - Multivariate Calculus (4)

    Prerequisite: MTH 335 .
    An examination of differentiation and integration techniques appropriate for functions of multiple variables. Students successfully completing this course will be able to 1) conceptually understand the multiple-variable expansion of single-variable calculus concepts, 2) apply these multivariate concepts to a variety of theoretical and real-life questions, and 3) decisively utilize paper/pencil and technology-based problem-solving techniques.
  

  • MTH 351 - Geometries (3)

    Prerequisites: Sophomore standing, MTH 335  (may be taken concurrently), and MTH 250 .
    Survey of Euclidean geometry, study of selected topics in non-Euclidean, and other geometries.
  

  • MTH 358 - Actuarial Mathematics (2)

    Prerequisites: MTH 335  
    An examination of calculus and probability tools applied in finance and insurance providing preliminary preparation for the Society of Actuaries Exam P. Students successfully completing this course will 1) be capable of determining probability and calculus tools applicable to financial and insurance problems, and 2) become adept at solving multiple-choice questions typical to S.O.A. exams.
  

  • MTH 403 - Abstract Algebra (3)

    Prerequisites: MTH 250  and MTH 303 .
    Introduction to properties of groups, rings, integral domains, and fields.
  

  • MTH 415 - An Introduction to the Theory of Probability and Statistics (3)

    Prerequisites: MTH 235  , MTH 250  , MTH 225  
    This course centers on the theory and development of common probability distributions, joint & conditional pmf/pdfs, moment generating functions, estimation (Maximum Likelihood, Method of Moments, MSE, UMVUE, bias, interval estimation), and hypothesis testing. Students successfully completing this course will demonstrate 1) the development of common probability and statistical tools, 2) the ability to prove propositions regarding these tools, and 3) clear communication of results associated with these tools.  
  

  • MTH 421 - Mathematics Internship (0-12)

    Prerequisite: CED 205  or permission.
    On-the-job experience in mathematics. Graded as pass/fail.
  

  • MTH 433 - Introductory Analysis (3)

    Prerequisites: MTH 250  and MTH 335 .
    An introduction to the theoretical foundations of calculus. Students successfully completing this course will 1) understand the development of elementary calculus tools; 2) be familiar with the history, theorems, and conjectures of traditional mathematical analysis; and 3) communicate mathematically through a variety of proof techniques.
  

  • MTH 435 - Mathematical Methods for Physics (3)

    Prerequisite: MTH 335 . (Cross-referenced with PHY 435 .)
    A course designed to integrate mathematics into a coherent foundation for problem solving for upper-level physics and engineering courses. Topics include Laplace and Fourier transformations, Fourier series, vector operators, ordinary and partial differential equations, and orthogonal functions. Emphasis is given to the solution (analytical and numerical) of problems from both physics and engineering. Completion of the course allows the student to define important aspects of each mathematical topic, to describe the relevance of each topic to physics and engineering problems, and to work both formal and physics/engineering problems involving each topic.
  

  • MTH 496 - Mathematics Seminar I (1)

    Prerequisites: Junior or senior mathematics major and 12 credits at the 300 level or above, or permission.
    An introduction to research in a selected area of mathematics, mathematics education, or an application in mathematics. The course increases the students’ abilities to communicate their explorations in mathematics. Each student explores possible topics and develops a plan of action for his/her Mathematics Seminar II project. The student also develops research, writing, and presentation skills to carry out an independent research project.
  

  • MTH 497 - Mathematics Seminar II (2)

    Prerequisite: MTH 496  or permission.
    In consultation with a faculty member, the student executes the plan of action created in Mathematics Seminar I. The project culminates in a formal paper and oral presentation demonstrating the student’s ability to independently research a topic and effectively communicate mathematics.

Army
  

  • MSI 111 - Foundations of Officership (1)
  

  • MSI 111L - Leadership laboratory (0)

    Course description available in the UNL catalog.
  

  • MSI 121 - Basic Leadership (1)
  

  • MSI 121L - Leadership Laboratory (0)

    Course description available in the UNL catalog.
  

  • MSI 212 - Individual Leadership Studies (2)
  

  • MSI 212L - Leadership Laboratory (0)

    Course description available in the UNL catalog.
  

  • MSI 222 - Leadership and Teamwork (2)
  

  • MSI 222L - Leadership Laboratory (0)

    Course description available in the UNL catalog.
  

  • MSI 313 - Leadership and Problem Solving (3)
  

  • MSI 313L - Leadership Laboratory (0)

    Course description available in the UNL catalog.
  

  • MSI 323 - Leadership and Ethics (3)
  

  • MSI 323L - Leadership Laboratory (0)

    Course description available in the UNL catalog.
  

  • MSI 413 - Leadership and Management (3)
  

  • MSI 413L - Leadership Laboratory (0)

    Course description available in the UNL catalog.
  

  • MSI 423 - Officership (3)
  

  • MSI 423L - Leadership Laboratory (0)

    Course description available in the UNL catalog.

Air Force

Military science courses are available to Doane students through a cooperative program with the University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL). Military science is not an academic major, but credits earned in military science courses apply toward graduation from Doane. Courses are taught by UNL military science personnel and are primarily offered on the UNL campus. Upon successful completion of the Advanced Course of ROTC and upon recommendation by the military science faculty at UNL, students may be commissioned during the graduation ceremony when they earn their Doane degree. Army ROTC students are commissioned as Second Lieutenant, United States Army Reserve or Regular Army. Air Force ROTC students are commissioned as Second Lieutenant, United States Air Force.
  

  • MSI 102 - Foundation of the United States Air Force I (1)
  

  • MSI 102L - Leadership Laboratory (0)

    Course description available in the UNL catalog.
  

  • MSI 105 - Foundation of the United States Air Force II (1)
  

  • MSI 105L - Leadership Laboratory (0)

    Course description available in the UNL catalog.
  

  • MSI 210 - The Evolution of US Air and Space Power I (1)
  

  • MSI 210L - Leadership Laboratory (0)

    Course description available in the UNL catalog.
  

  • MSI 211 - The Evolution of US Air and Space Power II (1)
  

  • MSI 211L - Leadership Laboratory (0)

    Course description available in the UNL catalog.
  

  • MSI 325 - Air Force Leadership Studies I (3)
  

  • MSI 325L - Leadership Laboratory (0)

    Course description available in the UNL catalog.
  

  • MSI 339 - Air Force Leadership Studies II (3)
  

  • MSI 339L - Leadership Laboratory (0)

    Course description available in the UNL catalog.
  

  • MSI 435 - National Security Affairs and Preparation for Active Duty I (3)
  

  • MSI 435L - Leadership Laboratory (0)

    Course description available in the UNL catalog.
  

  • MSI 436 - National Security Affairs and Preparation for Active Duty II (3)
  

  • MSI 436L - Leadership Laboratory (0)

    Course description available in the UNL catalog.

Music Performance
  

  • MUS 105A - Piano Proficiency I (0-1)

    All music majors must pass out of each level of Piano Proficiency. Student should be able to play all major scales in one octave, and one easy piece with the score to pass.
  

  • MUS 105B - Class Voice (1)

    Class instruction in basic pedagogical skills for the voice. These skills include breath control and vocal health, beginning interpretation and artistry, diction technique and musicianship. Successful completion of the beginning skills elevates the student to MUS 111 (applied voice). All first-year voice students should enroll in class voice unless they have received permission to enroll in MUS 111 (applied voice).
  

  • MUS 106A - Piano Proficiency II (0-1)

    Prerequisite: MUS 105A .
    All music majors must pass out of each level of Piano Proficiency. Student should be able to play all harmonic minor scales in one octave, a simple accompaniment to a given melody (harmonies realized by the student) a hymn in short score, and one easy piece from memory.
  

  • MUS 106B - Class Voice (1)

    Class instruction in basic pedagogical skills for the voice. These skills include breath control and vocal health, beginning interpretation and artistry, diction technique and musicianship.  Successful completion of the beginning skills elevates the student to MUS 111 (applied voice). All first-year voice students should enroll in class voice unless they have received permission to enroll in MUS 111 (applied voice).
  

  • MUS 107 - Piano Proficiency III (0-1)

    Prerequisite: MUS 106A .
    All music majors must pass out of each level of Piano Proficiency. Student should be able to play all major scales in two octaves, a simple accompaniment to a given melody (melody with chord chart), and one intermediate piece with score (Baroque or later). 
  

  • MUS 108 - Piano Proficiency IV (0-1)

    Prerequisite: MUS 107 .
    All music majors must pass out of each level of Piano Proficiency. Student should be able to play all harmonic minor scales in two octaves, two pieces of contrasting styles with the score, and a short hymn in SATB format. 
  

  • MUS 111A - Piano (1-2)

    Prerequisite: Permission.
    First year private instruction.
  

  • MUS 111B - Voice (1-2)

    Prerequisite: Permission.
    First year private instruction.
  

  • MUS 111C - Instruments (1-2)

    Prerequisite: Permission.
    First year private instruction.
  

  • MUS 111I - Improvisation Lessons (1)

    Prerequisite: MUS 115 .
    Lessons for students interested in the art of musical improvisation. Students will demonstrate proficiency in the skills and techniques required to create improvised musical ideas. Students may, after consultation with the instructor, choose to focus on vocal or instrumental improvisation.
  

  • MUS 111S - Composition and Song Writing Lessons (1)

    Prerequisite: MUS 215  or permission.
    Private instruction in the art of composing and/or songwriting. Students will demonstrate proficiency in the skills required to properly notate musical ideas and concepts and be able to accurately transfer their aural image of musical ideas into written form.
  

  • MUS 112A - Piano (1-2)

    Prerequisite: Permission.
    First year private instruction.
  

  • MUS 112B - Voice (1-2)

    Prerequisite: Permission.
    First year private instruction.
  

  • MUS 112C - Instruments (1-2)

    Prerequisite: Permission.
    First year private instruction.
  

  • MUS 112I - Improvisation Lessons (1)

    Prerequisite: MUS 111I .
    Lessons for students interested in the art of musical improvisation. Students will demonstrate proficiency in the skills and techniques required to create improvised musical ideas. Students may, after consultation with the instructor, choose to focus on vocal or instrumental improvisation.
  

  • MUS 112S - Composition and Song Writing Lessons (1)

    Prerequisite: MUS 215  or permission.
    Private instruction in the art of composing and/or songwriting. Students will demonstrate proficiency in the skills required to properly notate musical ideas and concepts and be able to accurately transfer their aural image of musical ideas into written form.
  

  • MUS 211A - Piano (1-2)

    Prerequisite: Permission.
    Second year private instruction.
  

  • MUS 211B - Voice (1-2)

    Prerequisite: Permission.
    Second year private instruction.
  

  • MUS 211C - Instruments (1-2)

    Prerequisite: Permission.
    Second year private instruction.
  

  • MUS 211I - Improvisation Lessons (1)

    Prerequisite: MUS 112I .
    Lessons for students interested in the art of musical improvisation. Students will demonstrate proficiency in the skills and techniques required to create improvised musical ideas. Students may, after consultation with the instructor, choose to focus on vocal or instrumental improvisation.
  

  • MUS 211S - Composition and Song Writing Lessons (1)

    Prerequisite: MUS 215  or permission.
    Private instruction in the art of composing and/or songwriting. Students will demonstrate proficiency in the skills required to properly notate musical ideas and concepts and be able to accurately transfer their aural image of musical ideas into written form.
  

  • MUS 212A - Piano (1-2)

    Prerequisite: Permission.
    Second year private instruction.
  

  • MUS 212B - Voice (1-2)

    Prerequisite: Permission.
    Second year private instruction.
  

  • MUS 212C - Instruments (1-2)

    Prerequisite: Permission.
    Second year private instruction.
  

  • MUS 212I - Improvisation Lessons (1)

    Prerequisite: MUS 211I .
    Lessons for students interested in the art of musical improvisation. Students will demonstrate proficiency in the skills and techniques required to create improvised musical ideas. Students may, after consultation with the instructor, choose to focus on vocal or instrumental improvisation.
  

  • MUS 212S - Composition and Song Writing Lessons (1)

    Prerequisite: MUS 215  or permission.
    Private instruction in the art of composing and/or songwriting. Students will demonstrate proficiency in the skills required to properly notate musical ideas and concepts and be able to accurately transfer their aural image of musical ideas into written form.
  

  • MUS 301 - Half Recital (0)

    A public performance event demonstrating a musical competency with faculty-approved literature. Music education and music performance majors are required to present a prepared program of 25 minutes of music. Other majors and minors may request permission to give a half recital. Half recitals may, at the discretion of the music faculty, require a recital preview (both singers and pianists should be fully memorized) two weeks prior to the recital date.
  

  • MUS 311A - Piano (1-2)

    Prerequisite: Permission from a full-time music faculty member.
    Third year private instruction.
  

  • MUS 311B - Voice (1-2)

    Prerequisite: Permission from a full-time music faculty member.
    Third year private instruction.
  

  • MUS 311C - Instruments (1-2)

    Prerequisite: Permission from a full-time music faculty member.
    Third year private instruction.
  

  • MUS 311I - Improvisation Lessons (1)

    Prerequisite: MUS 212I .
    Lessons for students interested in the art of musical improvisation. Students will demonstrate proficiency in the skills and techniques required to create improvised musical ideas. Students may, after consultation with the instructor, choose to focus on vocal or instrumental improvisation.
  

  • MUS 311S - Composition and Song Writing Lessons (1)

    Prerequisite: MUS 215  or permission.
    Private instruction in the art of composing and/or songwriting. Students will demonstrate proficiency in the skills required to properly notate musical ideas and concepts and be able to accurately transfer their aural image of musical ideas into written form.
  

  • MUS 312A - Piano (1-2)

    Prerequisite: Permission from a full-time music faculty member.
    Third year private instruction.
  

  • MUS 312B - Voice (1-2)

    Prerequisite: Permission from a full-time music faculty member.
    Third year private instruction.
  

  • MUS 312C - Instruments (1-2)

    Prerequisite: Permission from a full-time music faculty member.
    Third year private instruction.
  

  • MUS 312I - Improvisation Lessons (1)

    Prerequisite: MUS 311I .
    Lessons for students interested in the art of musical improvisation. Students will demonstrate proficiency in the skills and techniques required to create improvised musical ideas. Students may, after consultation with the instructor, choose to focus on vocal or instrumental improvisation.
  

  • MUS 312S - Composition and Song Writing Lessons (1)

    Prerequisite: MUS 215  or permission.
    Private instruction in the art of composing and/or songwriting. Students will demonstrate proficiency in the skills required to properly notate musical ideas and concepts and be able to accurately transfer their aural image of musical ideas into written form.
  

  • MUS 401 - Full Recital (1)

    Prerequisite: Permission.
    A capstone event demonstrating a mature performance level with faculty-approved literature. Music (Performance Emphasis) majors are required to present a prepared program of 50 minutes of music. Full recitals require a recital preview (singers and pianists should be fully memorized) two weeks prior to the recital date. Performance majors may repeat course if desired.
  

  • MUS 411A - Piano (1-2)

    Prerequisite: Permission from a full-time music faculty member.
    Fourth year private instruction.
  

  • MUS 411B - Voice (1-2)

    Prerequisite: Permission from a full-time music faculty member.
    Fourth year private instruction.
  

  • MUS 411C - Instruments (1-2)

    Prerequisite: Permission from a full-time music faculty member.
    Fourth year private instruction.
  

  • MUS 411I - Improvisation Lessons (1)

    Prerequisite: MUS 312I . 
    Lessons for students interested in the art of musical improvisation. Students will demonstrate proficiency in the skills and techniques required to create improvised musical ideas. Students may, after consultation with the instructor, choose to focus on vocal or instrumental improvisation.
  

  • MUS 411S - Composition and Song Writing Lessons (1)

    Prerequisite: MUS 215  or permission.
    Private instruction in the art of composing and/or songwriting. Students will demonstrate proficiency in the skills required to properly notate musical ideas and concepts and be able to accurately transfer their aural image of musical ideas into written form.
  

  • MUS 412A - Piano (1-2)

    Prerequisite: Permission from a full-time music faculty member.
    Fourth year private instruction.
  

  • MUS 412B - Voice (1-2)

    Prerequisite: Permission from a full-time music faculty member.
    Fourth year private instruction.
  

  • MUS 412C - Instruments (1-2)

    Prerequisite: Permission from a full-time music faculty member.
    Fourth year private instruction.
  

  • MUS 412I - Improvisation Lessons (1)

    Prerequisite: MUS 411I .
    Lessons for students interested in the art of musical improvisation. Students will demonstrate proficiency in the skills and techniques required to create improvised musical ideas. Students may, after consultation with the instructor, choose to focus on vocal or instrumental improvisation.
  

  • MUS 412S - Composition and Song Writing Lessons (1)

    Prerequisite: MUS 215  or permission.
    Private instruction in the art of composing and/or songwriting. Students will demonstrate proficiency in the skills required to properly notate musical ideas and concepts and be able to accurately transfer their aural image of musical ideas into written form.

Music Pedagogy
  

  • MUS 121 - Introduction to Music Education (1)

    A course designed to provide an overview and framework for study of music education. Students will become familiar with the basic concepts of music education through reading, writing, discussion and experiences. Students will also assess their attitudes, skills, and appreciation of music as an art form and education as a means by which one enriches the lives of young people in grades K-12.
  

  • MUS 204 - Basic Conducting (2)

    Prerequisite: MUS 115 .
    An introduction to the basic grammar of conducting. Objectives include the mastery of basic beat patterns, beat styles, cuing and other interpretive gestures. Upon successful completion, students will have an understanding of the basic conducting gestures, patterns, position, and style.
  

  • MUS 205 - Percussion/String Methods (2)

    A pragmatic approach to the study of instrumental performance. Students develop a basic playing proficiency on string and percussion instruments.
  

  • MUS 207 - Brass Techniques (1)

    An experiential course in the techniques of playing brass instruments for all future music educators. Students will be able to successfully demonstrate 1) familiarity with and nomenclature of each instrument, 2) proper playing position, 3) proper embouchure formation, 4) basic technical proficiency, and 5) an awareness of how to teach beginning students.
  

  • MUS 208 - Woodwind Techniques (1)

    An experiential course in the techniques of playing woodwind instruments for all future music educators. Students will be able to successfully demonstrate 1) familiarity with and nomenclature of each instrument, 2) proper playing position, 3) proper embouchure formation, 4) basic technical proficiency, and 5) an awareness of how to teach beginning students.
  

  • MUS 221 - Elementary Music Methods (3)

    This course examines developmentally appropriate techniques and approaches to teaching music in the elementary grades. Dalcroze, Kodaly, Orff, as well as other music learning approaches, are examined. Students have the opportunity to develop and collect resources and materials to support a comprehensive music program in the elementary schools. At the completion of this course, students will be able to successfully administer and teach in a general music program.
 

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