MUS 430 - Computer Applications in Music

3 Credit Hours

An introduction to basic computing with emphasis on the practical usage of personal computers and its components; concepts of recorded programs, computer organization, operating systems, mainframes; selected applications of personal computers; word processing, databases, spreadsheets and societal impact of computers. This course will also cover practical experience in MIDI, scoring for the small ensemble, as well as band, orchestral, and choral arrangements via computer notation software.

Prerequisite: MUS 241 or consent of the instructor.