May 18, 2024  
2017-2018 College Catalog 
    
2017-2018 College Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Courses of Instruction


Maybe you’ve known what you wanted to do for a living since age 10. Maybe you only recently decided. Or maybe you want to take some classes because, well, you just want to. Whatever your case, Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College can fit your interests with courses that lead you to a degree, a career, a more fulfilled life.

It’s been proven time and again that a college education means more money and more self-esteem. The instructors of our courses and programs know this, too, and that’s why they keep pace with current trends and technology. And it’s why they bring their knowledge and expertise to the classroom, the lab, the studio, the online course or wherever class may take you.

The three figures in parentheses after the description of each academic and technical course indicate the number of semester hour’s credit for the course, the number of lecture hours each week, and the number of laboratory or activity hours each week, respectively. Instructional hours are indicated for career and technical courses.

 

Music

  
  • MUS 2821 - Music Theatre Workshop IV


    Credit(s): 1

    Workshop is designed to introduce and engage students in all facets of music theatre. One public performance will be given each semester. Open to music majors and non-music majors. (1,1,0)
  
  • MUS 2910 - Recital Class III


    Credit(s): 0

    Required performance of solo and ensemble literature by students majoring in music. Attendance at a prescribed minimum number of departmentally approved musical performances per semester also required.

     

  
  • MUS 2920 - Recital Class IV


    Credit(s): 0

    Required performance of solo and ensemble literature by students majoring in music. Attendance at a prescribed minimum number of departmentally approved musical performances per semester also required.

     


Music/Applied

  
  • MUA 1172 - Brass I (Major)


    Credit(s): 2

    Brass instruction for music education majors with and advanced non-music majors with an emphasis on brass instrumental playing. Designed to teach the fundamental principles of playing, explore moderate to advanced levels of literature, develop the student’s interest in playing and strengthen the student’s playing ability. (2,1,0)
  
  • MUA 1182 - Brass II (Major)


    Credit(s): 2

    Brass instruction for music education majors with and advanced non-music majors with an emphasis on brass instrumental playing. Designed to teach the fundamental principles of playing, explore moderate to advanced levels of literature, develop the student’s interest in playing and strengthen the student’s playing ability. (2,1,0)
  
  • MUA 1211 - Class Guitar I


    Credit(s): 1

    Instruction for beginning guitar player’s that includes basic accompanying styles and an introduction to classical guitar technique. (1,1,0)
  
  • MUA 1212 - Class Guitar I


    Credit(s): 2

    Instruction for beginning guitar player’s that includes basic accompanying styles and an introduction to classical guitar technique. (2,2,0)
  
  • MUA 1221 - Class Guitar II


    Credit(s): 1

    Instruction for beginning guitar player’s that includes basic accompanying styles and an introduction to classical guitar technique. (1,1,0)
  
  • MUA 1222 - Class Guitar II


    Credit(s): 2

    Instruction for beginning guitar player’s that includes basic accompanying styles and an introduction to classical guitar technique. (2,2,0)
  
  • MUA 1272 - Guitar for Music Education Majors I


    Credit(s): 2

    Guitar for music education majors with guitar as their area of emphasis. Introduction to guitar technique, literature and performance of standard literature. (2,1,0)
  
  • MUA 1282 - Guitar for Music Education Majors II


    Credit(s): 2

    Guitar for music education majors with guitar as their area of emphasis. Introduction to guitar technique, literature and performance of standard literature. (2,1,0)
  
  • MUA 1472 - Percussion for Music Education I


    Credit(s): 2

    Percussion instruction for music education majors with an emphasis on percussion instrumental playing. Designed to teach the fundamental principles of playing, explore moderate to advanced levels of literature and develop the student’s interest in playing. (2,1,0)
  
  • MUA 1482 - Percussion for Music Education II


    Credit(s): 2

    Percussion instruction for music majors. Designed to teach the fundamental principles of playing, explore advanced levels of literature and develop the student’s interest in playing. (2,1,0)
  
  • MUA 1512 - Class Piano for Music Majors I


    Credit(s): 2

    Class piano instruction for music majors with no previous piano training. This curriculum is designed to prepare students for their piano proficiency examination upon transfer to university. (2,2,0)
  
  • MUA 1522 - Class Piano for Music Majors II


    Credit(s): 2

    Class piano instruction for music majors with no previous piano training. This curriculum is designed to prepare students for their piano proficiency examination upon transfer to university. (2,2,0)
  
  • MUA 1571 - Piano for Non-Keyboard Music Majors I


    Credit(s): 1

    Individual piano instruction for non-keyboard music majors. (1,1/2,0)
  
  • MUA 1572 - Piano for Keyboard Majors (Music Education) I


    Credit(s): 2

    Individual piano instruction including technique, appropriate repertoire, and memorization. (2,1,0)
  
  • MUA 1581 - Piano for Non Keyboard Music Major II


    Credit(s): 1

    Individual piano instruction for non-keyboard music majors. (1,1/2,0)
  
  • MUA 1582 - Piano for Keyboard Majors (Music Education) II


    Credit(s): 2

    Individual piano instruction including technique, appropriate repertoire, and memorization. (2,1,0)
  
  • MUA 1711 - Class Voice I (Non-Major)


    Credit(s): 1

    Class voice is designed to teach the fundamental principles of singing, explore elementary to moderate levels of vocal literature and develop and improve the student’s vocal ability in a group setting. (1,1,0)
  
  • MUA 1721 - Class Voice II (Non-Major)


    Credit(s): 1

    Class voice is designed to teach the fundamental principles of singing, explore elementary to moderate levels of vocal literature and develop and improve the student’s vocal ability in a group setting. (1,1,0)
  
  • MUA 1772 - Voice for Vocal Music Education Majors I


    Credit(s): 2

    Voice for vocal music majors is designed to teach the fundamental principles of singing, explore varied vocal literature, and develop and improve the student’s vocal ability. (2,1,0)
  
  • MUA 1782 - Voice for Vocal Music Education Majors II


    Credit(s): 2

    Voice for vocal music majors is designed to teach the fundamental principles of singing, explore varied vocal literature, and develop and improve the student’s vocal ability. (2,1,0)

     

  
  • MUA 1872 - Woodwinds I (Major)


    Credit(s): 2

    Woodwind instruction for music education majors with an emphasis on woodwind instrumental playing. Designed to teach the fundamental principles of playing, explore moderate to advanced levels of literature, develop the student’s interest in playing, and strengthen the student’s playing ability. (2,1,0)
  
  • MUA 1882 - Woodwinds II (Major)


    Credit(s): 2

    Woodwind instruction for music education majors with an emphasis on woodwind instrumental playing. Designed to teach the fundamental principles of playing, explore moderate to advanced levels of literature, develop the student’s interest in playing, and strengthen the student’s playing ability. (2,1,0)
  
  • MUA 2172 - Brass III (Major)


    Credit(s): 2

    Brass instruction for music education majors with an emphasis on brass instrumental playing. Designed to teach the fundamental principles of playing, explore moderate to advanced levels of literature, develop the student’s interest in playing and strengthen the student’s playing ability. (2,1,0)
  
  • MUA 2182 - Brass IV (Major)


    Credit(s): 2

    Brass instruction for music education majors with an emphasis on brass instrumental playing. Designed to teach the fundamental principles of playing, explore moderate to advanced levels of literature, develop the student’s interest in playing and strengthen the student’s playing ability. (2,1,0)
  
  • MUA 2211 - Class Guitar III


    Credit(s): 1

    Instruction for beginning guitar player’s that includes basic accompanying styles and an introduction to classical guitar technique. (1,1,0)
  
  • MUA 2212 - Class Guitar III (Major)


    Credit(s): 2

    Instruction for beginning guitar player’s that includes basic accompanying styles and an introduction to classical guitar technique. (1,1,0) or (2,2,0)
  
  • MUA 2221 - Class Guitar IV


    Credit(s): 1

    Instruction for beginning guitar player’s that includes basic accompanying styles and an introduction to classical guitar technique. (1,1,0)
  
  • MUA 2222 - Clas Guitar IV (Major)


    Credit(s): 2

    Instruction for beginning guitar player’s that includes basic accompanying styles and an introduction to classical guitar technique. (1,1,0) or (2,2,0)
  
  • MUA 2272 - Guitar for Music Education Majors III


    Credit(s): 2

    Guitar for music education majors with guitar as their area of emphasis. Introduction to guitar technique, literature and performance of standard literature. (2,1,0)
  
  • MUA 2282 - Guitar for Music Education Majors IV


    Credit(s): 2

    Guitar for music education majors with guitar as their area of emphasis. Introduction to guitar technique, literature and performance of standard literature. (2,1,0)
  
  • MUA 2472 - Percussion for Music Education Majors III


    Credit(s): 2

    Percussion instruction for music majors, with an emphasis on percussion instrumental playing. Designed to teach the fundamental principles of playing, explore moderate to advanced levels of literature and develop the student’s interest in playing. (2,1,0)
  
  • MUA 2482 - Percussion for Music Majors IV


    Credit(s): 2

    Percussion instruction for music majors. Designed to teach the fundamental principles of playing, explore advanced levels of literature and develop the student’s interest in playing. (2,1,0)
  
  • MUA 2512 - Class Piano for Music Majors III


    Credit(s): 2

    Class piano instruction for music majors with no previous piano training. This curriculum is designed to prepare students for their piano proficiency examination upon transfer to university. (2,2,0)
  
  • MUA 2522 - Class Piano for Music Majors IV


    Credit(s): 2

    Class piano instruction for music majors with no previous piano training. This curriculum is designed to prepare students for their piano proficiency examination upon transfer to university. (2,2,0)
  
  • MUA 2571 - Piano for Non-Keyboard Music Major III


    Credit(s): 1

    Individual piano instruction for non-keyboard music majors. (1,1/2,0)
  
  • MUA 2572 - Piano for Keyboard Majors (Music Education) III


    Credit(s): 2

    Individual piano instruction including technique, appropriate repertoire, and memorization. (2,1,0)
  
  • MUA 2581 - Piano for Non Keyboard Music Majors IV


    Credit(s): 1

    Individual piano instruction for non-keyboard music majors. (1,1/2,0)
  
  • MUA 2582 - Piano for Keyboard Majors (Music Education) IV


    Credit(s): 2

    Individual piano instruction including technique, appropriate repertoire, and memorization. (2,1,0)
  
  • MUA 2711 - Class Voice III (Non-Major)


    Credit(s): 1

    Class voice is designed to teach the fundamental principles of singing, explore elementary to moderate levels of vocal literature and develop and improve the student’s vocal ability in a group setting. (1,1,0)
  
  • MUA 2721 - Class Voice IV (Non-Major)


    Credit(s): 1

    Class voice is designed to teach the fundamental principles of singing, explore elementary to moderate levels of vocal literature and develop and improve the student’s vocal ability in a group setting. (1,1,0)
  
  • MUA 2772 - Voice for Vocal Music Education Majors III


    Credit(s): 2

    Voice for vocal music majors is designed to teach the fundamental principles of singing, explore varied vocal literature, and develop and improve the student’s vocal ability. (2,1,0)

     

     

  
  • MUA 2782 - Voice for Vocal Music Education Majors IV


    Credit(s): 2

    Voice for vocal music majors is designed to teach the fundamental principles of singing, explore varied vocal literature, and develop and improve the student’s vocal ability. (2,1,0)

     

  
  • MUA 2872 - Woodwinds III (Major)


    Credit(s): 2

    Woodwind instruction for music education majors with an emphasis on woodwind instrumental playing. Designed to teach the fundamental principles of playing, explore moderate to advanced levels of literature, develop the student’s interest in playing, and strengthen the student’s playing ability. (2,1,0)
  
  • MUA 2882 - Woodwinds IV (Major)


    Credit(s): 2

    Woodwind instruction for music education majors with an emphasis on woodwind instrumental playing. Designed to teach the fundamental principles of playing, explore moderate to advanced levels of literature, develop the student’s interest in playing, and strengthen the student’s playing ability. (2,1,0)

Music/Organizations

  
  • MUO 1112 - Band I


    Credit(s): 2

    Designed to teach the fundamental principles of playing musical instruments, explore varied levels of literature, and develop the student’s knowledge of performance techniques. May count for HPR credit for graduation purposes at MGCCC. (2,0,4)
  
  • MUO 1122 - Band II


    Credit(s): 2

    Designed to teach the fundamental principles of playing musical instruments, explore varied levels of literature, and develop the student’s knowledge of performance techniques. May count for HPR credit for graduation purposes at MGCCC. (2,0,4)
  
  • MUO 1131 - Small Instrument Ensemble I


    Credit(s): 1

    Designed to explore varied levels of literature and develop the student’s knowledge of performance technique in small ensembles and auxiliary groups. (1,1,0)
  
  • MUO 1141 - Small Instrument Ensemble II


    Credit(s): 1

    Designed to explore varied levels of literature and develop the student’s knowledge of performance technique in small ensembles and auxiliary groups. (1,1,0)
  
  • MUO 1151 - Small Mixed Ensemble I


    Credit(s): 1

    Designed to explore varied levels of literature and develop the student’s knowledge of performance technique in small ensembles and auxiliary groups. (1,1,0)
  
  • MUO 1152 - Small Mixed Ensemble I


    Credit(s): 2

    Designed to explore varied levels of literature and develop the student’s knowledge of performance technique in small ensembles and auxiliary groups. (2,2,0)
  
  • MUO 1161 - Small Mixed Ensemble II


    Credit(s): 1

    Designed to explore varied levels of literature and develop the student’s knowledge of performance technique in small ensembles and auxiliary groups. (1,1,0)
  
  • MUO 1162 - Small Mixed Ensemble II


    Credit(s): 2

    Designed to explore varied levels of literature and develop the student’s knowledge of performance technique in small ensembles and auxiliary groups. (2,2,0)
  
  • MUO 1171 - Large Jazz Ensemble I


    Credit(s): 1

    A course designed to give students the opportunity to perform jazz and a variety of music styles in a “big band” setting or similar instrumentation.  Instructor permission required. (1,1,0)
  
  • MUO 1181 - Large Jazz Ensemble II


    Credit(s): 1

    A course designed to give students the opportunity to perform jazz and a variety of music styles in a “big band” setting or similar instrumentation. Instructor permission required. (1,1,0)

     

  
  • MUO 1211 - Choir I


    Credit(s): 1

    A course for music majors and non-majors focused on performing choral music from a variety of style periods. (1,1,0)
  
  • MUO 1221 - Choir II


    Credit(s): 1

    A course for music majors and non-majors focused on performing choral music from a variety of style periods. (1,1,0)
  
  • MUO 1241 - Small Voice Ensemble I


    Credit(s): 1

    A course for select singers focused on performing from one or more genres of music. (1,1,0)
  
  • MUO 1251 - Small Voice Ensemble II


    Credit(s): 1

    A course for select singers focused on performing from one or more genres of music. (1,1,0)

     

  
  • MUO 2112 - Band III


    Credit(s): 2

    Designed to teach the fundamental principles of playing musical instruments, explore varied levels of literature, and develop the student’s knowledge of performance techniques. May count for HPR credit for graduation purposes at MGCCC. (2,0,4)
  
  • MUO 2122 - Band IV


    Credit(s): 2

    Designed to teach the fundamental principles of playing musical instruments, explore varied levels of literature, and develop the student’s knowledge of performance techniques. May count for HPR credit for graduation purposes at MGCCC. (2,0,4)
  
  • MUO 2131 - Small Instrument Ensemble III


    Credit(s): 1

    Designed to explore varied levels of literature and develop the student’s knowledge of performance technique in small ensembles and auxiliary groups. (1,1,0)
  
  • MUO 2141 - Small Instrument Ensemble IV


    Credit(s): 1

    Designed to explore varied levels of literature and develop the student’s knowledge of performance technique in small ensembles and auxiliary groups. (1,1,0)
  
  • MUO 2151 - Small Mixed Ensemble III


    Credit(s): 1

    Designed to explore varied levels of literature and develop the student’s knowledge of performance technique in small ensembles and auxiliary groups. (1,1,0)

     

  
  • MUO 2152 - Small Mixed Ensemble III


    Credit(s): 2

    Designed to explore varied levels of literature and develop the student’s knowledge of performance technique in small ensembles and auxiliary groups. (2,2,0)
  
  • MUO 2161 - Small Mixed Ensemble IV


    Credit(s): 1

    Designed to explore varied levels of literature and develop the student’s knowledge of performance technique in small ensembles and auxiliary groups. (1,1,0)
  
  • MUO 2162 - Small Mixed Ensemble IV


    Credit(s): 2

    Designed to explore varied levels of literature and develop the student’s knowledge of performance technique in small ensembles and auxiliary groups. (2,2,0)
  
  • MUO 2171 - Large Jazz Ensemble III


    Credit(s): 1

    A course designed to give students the opportunity to perform jazz and a variety of music styles in a “big band” setting or similar instrumentation. Instructor permission required. (1,1,0)

     

  
  • MUO 2181 - Large Jazz Ensemble IV


    Credit(s): 1

    A course designed to give students the opportunity to perform jazz and a variety of music styles in a “big band” setting or similar instrumentation. Instructor permission required. (1,1,0)

     

  
  • MUO 2211 - Choir III


    Credit(s): 1

    A course for music majors and non-majors focused on performing choral music from a variety of style periods. (1,1,0)
  
  • MUO 2221 - Choir IV


    Credit(s): 1

    A course for music majors and non-majors focused on performing choral music from a variety of style periods. (1,1,0)
  
  • MUO 2241 - Small Voice Ensemble III


    Credit(s): 1

    A course for select singers focused on performing from one or more genres of music. (1,1,0)

     

  
  • MUO 2251 - Small Voice Ensemble IV


    Credit(s): 1

    A course for select singers focused on performing from one or more genres of music. (1,1,0)

     


Paralegal

  
  • LET 1123 - Introduction to Law


    Credit(s): 3

    This course provides an overview of major principles and functions of the state and federal legal systems, introduces various legal fields for professional opportunities, presents legal vocabulary, gives an overview of different areas of law, and presents ethics. (3,3,0)
  
  • LET 1213 - Legal Research


    Credit(s): 3

    This course is an introduction to basic sources of law and the methods of legal research, including ethics. (3,2,2)
  
  • LET 1513 - Family Law


    Credit(s): 3

    This course is a study of the areas of law pertaining to domestic relations, emphasizing ethics. Prerequisites:  LET 1123  and LET 1213  . (3,3,0)
  
  • LET 1523 - Wills and Estates


    Credit(s): 3

    This course is an introduction to the laws of inheritance and estates, basic concepts of estates and wills, probate procedures, and preparation of documents while emphasizing ethics. Prerequisites:  LET 1123  and LET 1213  . (3,3,0)
  
  • LET 1713 - Legal Writing


    Credit(s): 3

    This course includes composition of legal communications, briefs memoranda, and other legal documents with an emphasis on ethical considerations. Prerequisite: LET 1123 , LET 1213 . (3,2,2)
  
  • LET 2313 - Civil Litigation I


    Credit(s): 3

    This course is designed to study the litigation process. Emphasis is on the structure of the Mississippi Court System and on gathering information and evidence, summarizing and arranging materials, maintaining docket and file control, developing a litigation case, and interviewing clients and witnesses, using ethical standards. Prerequisite: LET 1123 , LET 1213 . (3,2,2)
  
  • LET 2323 - Torts


    Credit(s): 3

    This course provides instruction in the area of law which deals with private and civil wrongs and injuries as distinguished from breach of contract. Concentrates on the elements of a tort, type of tort, damages, ethics, and remedies. Prerequisites: LET 1123 . LET 1213 . (3,3,0)
  
  • LET 2333 - Civil Litigation II and Lab


    Credit(s): 3

    This course is designed to continue the study of the litigation process from discovery through appeal. Prerequisites: LET 1123  , LET 1213  , LET 2313  . (3,2,2)
  
  • LET 2373 - Contracts and Business Law


    Credit(s): 3

    This course provides instruction in the area of contact law, concentrating on the elements of a valid contract, various types of contracts, the Uniform Commercial Code, and ethical issues in contract law. (3,3,0)
  
  • LET 2383 - Criminal Law and Procedure


    Credit(s): 3

    This course provides an overview of criminal law and the   procedures involved in the criminal process. The course focuses on the Mississippi court system, legal terminology involved in a criminal practice, and on gathering Information and evidence, using ethical standards. (3,3,0)
  
  • LET 2453 - Real Property I


    Credit(s): 3

    This course is an introduction to real property law including ownership and transfer, employing ethics. Prerequisites:  LET 1113  and LET 1213  . (3,2,2)
  
  • LET 2463 - Real Property II and Lab


    Credit(s): 3

    This course examines legal documents related to real property as recorded in the chancery clerk’s office, the tax assessor’s office, and the circuit clerk’s office and compile a title abstract and complete an assignment to prepare a real estate file from transaction through closing and post-closing implementing ethics. Prerequisite: LET 1123 LET 1213 LET 2453 . (3,2,2)
  
  • LET 2653 - Law Office Management


    Credit(s): 3

    This course provides practical application of daily legal office skills needed in the legal field, professional enrichment presentations, history of the profession, professional ethics through fact analyzation, and an overview of law office management. Prerequisite:  LET 1123  . (3,3,0)
  
  • LET 2923 - Internship for Paralegals


    Credit(s): 3

    Supervised practical experience in a private law office, courts, government offices and agencies, corporations or trust departments of banks. Provides students the opportunity to apply theory presented in the classroom in a supervised work setting. (3,135 clock hours)

Philosophy and Bible

  
  • PHI 1113 - Old Testament Survey


    Credit(s): 3

    The student will survey the Old Testament (Hebrew Bible) with regard to its worth as a literary work, along with significant dates, themes, concepts and contributions of its characters to that history and literature. (3,3,0)
  
  • PHI 1133 - New Testament Survey


    Credit(s): 3

    A study of the New Testament covering the life of Jesus of Nazareth and the establishment of the early church as presented in the Gospels, Acts, and other New Testament books. (3,3,0)
  
  • PHI 2113 - Introduction to Philosophy I


    Credit(s): 3

    An introduction to the major themes and history of the discipline of Philosophy with an emphasis on the development of critical thinking skills. (3,3,0)
  
  • PHI 2113H - Honors Introduction to Philosophy


    Credit(s): 3

    An introduction to systematic and philosophical thinking and study of significant men and trends of philosophy both past and present. The emphasis is on learning how to think properly and how to come to grips with “proper” thinking of great philosophers. (Open through invitation only.) (3,3,0)
  
  • PHI 2613 - World Religions I


    Credit(s): 3

    An introduction to the beliefs and development of Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam, Judaism, and other religious traditions. (3,3,0)

Physical Science and Physics

  
  • PHY 1114 - Introduction to Astronomy


    Credit(s): 4

    A combined lecture and laboratory course that includes surveys of the solar system, our galaxy, and the universe. Labs associated with this course contain experiments and exercises that reinforce the principles introduced in lecture classes. (4,3,2)
  
  • PHY 2244 - Physical Science Survey I


    Credit(s): 4

     A combined lecture and laboratory course that includes studies of measurements and units, electricity, mechanics, heat, sound, light, and astronomy. Labs associated with this course contain experiments and exercises that reinforce the principles introduced in lecture classes. (4,3,2)
  
  • PHY 2254 - Physical Science Survey II


    Credit(s): 4

    A combined lecture and laboratory course that includes studies of chemistry, geology and meteorology. Labs associated with this course contain experiments and exercises that reinforce the principles introduced in lecture classes. (4.3.2)
     
  
  • PHY 2414 - General Physics I


    Credit(s): 4

    A combined lecture and laboratory  course covering mechanics and conservation laws. This is a non-calculus based course primarily for pre-professional majors. Labs associated with this course contain experiments and exercises that reinforce the principles introduced in lecture classes. Prerequisite: MAT 1313  and MAT 1323  or special consent of instructor. (4,3,2)
  
  • PHY 2424 - General Physics II


    Credit(s): 4

    A combined lecture and laboratory course covering electricity, magnetism, and optics. This is a non- calculus based course primarily for pre-professional majors. Labs associated with this course contain experiments and exercises that reinforce the principles introduced in lecture classes. Prerequisite: PHY 2414  . (4,3,2)
  
  • PHY 2514 - General Physics I-A


    Credit(s): 4

    A combined lecture and laboratory  course covering mechanics and conservation laws. This is a calculus based course primarily for students of engineering, science, or mathematics. Labs associated with this course contain experiments and exercises that reinforce the principles
    introduced in lecture classes. Corequisite or Prerequisite: MAT 1613 . (4,3,2)
 

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