MUSI 2320 Computers and Technology for Musicians

Dr. Chapman Welch

Class Number 10297
Section 01
MWF 9-9:50AM

ROOM 214 MSM

Office: Room 180
Office Hours: by appointment

Email: chapman.welch@gmail.com

Office Phone Number: (713) 743-3320

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Course Description: The course is designed to provide students with a working
knowledge of various computer programs that will have a practical application in their
teaching careers. The programs taught will include but are not limited to Microsoft
Office, iLife, Logic, and Finale.

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Learning Outcomes: Students will demonstrate a mastery of the following material

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Microsoft Office: Word processing, spreadsheets, databases, presentations

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ILife/Wordpress: Working with digital media, creating a digital portfolio

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Logic Studio: Recording and MIDI Sequencing

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Finale: Musical notation for band, choir, and other ensembles. Creating excerpts for

inclusion in papers.

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Measurements of the learning outcomes:

As material is covered in class, assignments will be given to reinforce the presented
material. Late projects will not be accepted. All exams must be taken on the scheduled
date.

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Materials:

CDs

USB drive

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Grading:
Projects
30%

Mid-Term
15%

Final-Exam
15%

Website
30%

Participation
10%





Attendance is required. Students will be deducted 5% from their final grade for each
absence after their third unexcused absence.

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Academic Dishonesty:

Any student who is caught cheating, plagiarizing from an outside source, or turning in
another student’s work as their own will be immediately dropped from the class and
given a final grade of F.

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Learning Disabilities:

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Please contact me if you have a documented disability that may require some
modification of seating, testing, or other class requirements so that appropriate
arrangements can be made.