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  • 2.00 Credits

    This course involves the investigation and study of the concepts involved in designing a product for efficient manufacturability. Course material will be based upon current engineering design and manufacturing techniques utilized in industry. The importance of effective designs with improved time-to-market skills are stressed as essential components in today's competitive global market.
  • 3.00 Credits

    A course which surveys music as broad whole including classical music, popular music, and music of other cultures. The course also explores the various uses of music in daily life. Designed to develop perceptive listening through the study of the basic elements of musical properties, forms, applications, and styles.
  • 3.00 Credits

    This is an advanced course dealing with the forms and history of music since the time of W. A. Mozart (1756-1791). Subject material includes the late Classical period, Romanticism, Nationalism, and Impressionism as well as Jazz, Primitivism, Neo-Classicism, folk and popular music of America and music of non-Western cultures. Recorded music will be used in class, and students will be expected to experience live musical performance as part of the academic experience.
  • 3.00 Credits

    This is a course dealing with the forms and history of American popular music from its 19th century origins to the present. Subject material includes early song forms, folk music, the Blues, Ragtime, early Jazz, Big Band music, Bebop, Rhythm and Blues, Country and Western, Rock 'n Roll (early phases as well as recent trends), and Musical Theater. Recorded musical examples will be used. Students will be expected to attend at least one performance outside of class and to present a report on an assigned topic in class.
  • 3.00 Credits

    The course seeks to develop functional skills which enables the student to be able 1.) to recognize and understand the components and structure of music upon hearing. 2.)recognize the key elements in the music which make it successful, 3.)apply new theoretical skills to improve a piece of music or alter its style, 4.)and use new theoretical skills to create specific musical (and emotive) effects within short creative exercises. While the course is intended to develop proficiency for the sound engineer, the skills acquired are also directly applicable for composers and improvisers.
  • 1.00 Credits

    Students study and perform choral music from a variety of styles and historical periods. Vocal techniques, music reading skills and choral elements such as blend, intonation and diction are developed. No previous musical training is required. Students will be expected to do some out-of-class preparation between rehearsals. Public performance is required.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Voices of Inclusion Choral Ensemble (VOICE) is a non-auditioned vocal ensemble that rehearses and performs at Cedar Crest College. This course is taught on Cedar Crest College's campus by their faculty. This 3 credit course was designed to help VOICE members experience a unique and positive atmosphere in which they can learn to be a better performer as well as achieve greater vocal independence and confidence. Participation in VOICE is open to all Cedar Crest College and Lehigh Carbon Community College students as well as alumni and member of the community. Voice members study and rehearse a variety of musical styles and work as an ensemble to perform and share music with the community. Enthusiastic participation, effective rehearsals, and a strong commitment to practice help VOICE members prepare for at least one concert per semester in addition to other performance opportunities that may arise at the college and throughout the local community.
  • 1.00 Credits

    This course provides guidance on exploring the professional opportunities in the Information Technology workforce. The class provides a self-exploration of the careers currently available in the IT workforce. Participants will learn how and where to gather data associated with currently advertised jobs. Each student will complete an extensive job search, perform and analyze their findings and present the employment knowledge, skills and abilities required of each job posting. Participants will also be asked to identify associated professional certifications, professional associations, current issues, and salaries. The course includes a self-assessment survey and creation of a custom study plan for each participant.
  • 3.50 Credits

    This course first introduces the fundamental building blocks that form a modern network, such as protocols, media, topologies, and hardware. Topics such as TCP/IP, Ethernet, wireless transmission, virtual networks, security, and troubleshooting will be introduced. You will be prepared to select the best network design, hardware, and software for your environment. You will also have the skills to build a network from scratch and maintain, upgrade, troubleshoot, and manage an existing network. Finally, you will be well-prepared to pass Comp TIA's Network +N10-007 certification exam.
  • 3.50 Credits

    This course will help you prepare for the CompTIA A+ Core I exam and be prepared to enter the IT field. This course covers mobile devices, network technology, hardware, virtualization and cloud computing and network troubleshooting. CompTIA A+ is the industry standard for launching IT careers. Unlike a bootcamp approach this course focuses on the acquisition of hands on skills.