MUS TECH 259-0 Introduction to Music Technology (1 unit)
Survey of music software and hardware for the professional musician. Topics include music notation, sequencing and MIDI, audio recording and editing, synthesis, multimedia, and web publishing. Assignments include projects demonstrating the practical use of software tools. Prerequisite: None.

MUS TECH 262-0 Technology in the Music Classroom (1)
Survey of music software and hardware in the context of teaching. Topics include computer-aided instruction, music notation, sequencing and MIDI, multimedia, and web publishing. Assignments include projects related to teaching music. Prerequisite: None.

MUS TECH 320-0 Physics of Sound (1)
Principles of physical acoustics. Acoustics of musical instruments, the human voice, and concert halls. Fundamentals of psychoacoustics. Prerequisite: None.

MUS TECH 321-0 Producing in the Virtual Studio (1)
Strategies for writing, recording, and producing music in the context of an integrated MIDI/digital audio production environment. Topics will include MIDI data entry, recording live sound sources, editing, plugins, mixing, mastering, generating MP3s, mixing for picture. Assignments include creative projects and listening/discussion of relevant "popular" and "art" music. Prerequisites: MUS_TECH 259-0, MUS_TECH 262-0 or equivalent experience; permission of instructor.

MUS TECH 335-0 Selected Topics in Music Technology (.5–1)
Topics vary; announced before registration. May be repeated with change of topic.

MUS_TECH 337-0 Multimedia for the Web (1)
Advanced instruction in web design and site maintenance with a focus on the design of multimedia intended for distribution via the Internet. Content will be generated using a mixture of graphical user interfaces and object oriented scripting languages. Prerequisites: MUS_TECH 259-0, MUS_TECH 262-0 or equivalent experience.

MUS TECH 338 Programming (1)
First quarter: Syntax of programming language, program development, user interfaces, and music-specific algorithms. Second quarter: Techniques for creating musical applications; music-specific algorithms and programming techniques, music and sound representation. Prerequisites: MUS_TECH 259-0, MUS_TECH 262-0 or equivalent experience.

MUS TECH 340-0 Composing with Computers (1)
Foundational techniques of composition using music and audio software. Topics include techniques of algorithmic composition, real-time interaction, sound processing, and analysis of electroacoustic music. Assignments include student compositions. Prerequisites: MUS_TECH 259-0, MUS_TECH 262-0 or equivalent experience.

MUS TECH 342-0 Computer Sound Synthesis (1)
Simulation of musical instruments, the voice, room acoustics; digital filtering, effects processing; digital recording, mixing, editing. Prerequisites: MUS_TECH 259-0, MUS_TECH 264-0 or equivalent experience.

MUS TECH 343-0 Sound Design for New Media (1)
Creative projects for the Web and DVD. Authoring of sonically rich Websites using Flash. Creation of DVDs which integrate 5.1 surround sound and image. Discussion of exemplar sites, non-linear sound design concepts, surround mixing techniques. Prerequisites: Ability to use an audio program for soundfile creation/mixing. Prerequisite: permission of instructor.

MUS TECH 344-0 Advanced Projects in Music Technology (1)
Individual instruction in projects related to music technology. Prerequisite: permission of instructor.

MUS TECH 345-0 Technology-Based Performance (1)
The creation, rehearsal and performance of technology-based music in an ensemble setting. Focus on real-time interaction, technological performance interfaces, application of chance and algorithmic methods. Prerequisite: permission of instructor.

MUS TECH 348-0 3-D Sound and Spatial Audio (1)
Techniques and applications of 3-D sound and spatial audio. Topics include the physical acoustics and psychoacoustics of spatial hearing, simulating 3-D cues, stereo sound reproduction, multichannel audio formats, environmental acoustics and environmental simulation, computer-human interfaces, and virtual reality applications. Prerequisites: fundamental knowledge of acoustics.

MUS TECH 385-0 Senior Project (1)
Independent project in music technology. Prerequisite: permission of department.

MUS_TECH 393 Technology Colloquium (0/0.5)
Issues and topics in technology. Presentations by students and guest speakers. Prerequisite: permission of instructor.

MUS TECH 399-0 Independent Study (.5–1)

MUS TECH 434-0 Computers, Technology, and Music Experience
Introduction to resources for musicians, including performers, teachers, and scholars. Advanced computer software and hardware in a hands-on, project-oriented environment; custom design for multimedia and Internet.

MUS TECH 435-0 Selected Topics in Music Technology (.5–1)
Topics vary; announced before registration. May be repeated with change of topic.

MUS TECH 441-0 Advanced Computer Composition (1)
Advanced techniques of algorithmic composition using music and audio software. Topics include stochastic methods, pattern-based models, and interactive techniques. Assignments include extended student compositions. Prerequisite: MUS TECH 340.

MUS TECH 442-0 History and Analysis of Electroacoustic Music (1)
From the musique concrete and electronic music of the 1950’s through today’s acousmatic and computer music. Topics include sound objects, spectral morphology, acoustic representations, perception-based analysis, and sound symbology. Prerequisite: permission of instructor.

MUS TECH 444-0 Advanced Projects in Music Technology (1)
Individual instruction in projects related to music technology. Prerequisite: permission of instructor.

MUS TECH 450-0 Advanced Audio Signal Processing (1)
Techniques for digital-signal processing of audio signals with an emphasis on software design and implementation. Topics include equalization filtering, audio compression, “effects” processing such as flanging and chorusing, spectral display, the fast Fourier transform, fast convolution, reverberation simulation, and wave guide-based physical modeling algorithms. Prerequisite: permission of instructor.

MUS TECH 485-0 Masters Project (1)
Independent project in music technology. Prerequisite: permission of department.

MUS_TECH 493 Technology Colloquium (0/0.5)
Issues and topics in technology. Presentations by students and guest speakers. Prerequisite: permission of instructor.