MUS170 Music Tech: Beats and Basics
Introduces music technology for musicians and music majors. Covers software-based recording with a focus on the construction of beats and melodies. Presents a foundation in MIDI, sequencing, signal processing, and applied production. Introduces history of electronic music. Recommended: MUS 110. Prerequisite: (WR 115 and RD 115) or IRW 115 and MTH 20 or equivalent placement. Audit available. (See course content and outcomes.)
Credits: 3
| CRN | Class type | Location | Days & time | Dates | Seats available | Faculty | More info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41336 | In-person | Cascade TEB 215 | Tuesday and Thursday from 10 to 11:50am | From September 22 through December 10, 2026 | Max A Krien | Books for CRN 41336
Class details for CRN 41336 Fees: $6 Notes: Cohort 1: 13 seats held for MSA/CCIT teach-outs until 7/30 | |
| 41485 | In-person | Cascade TEB 215 | Monday and Wednesday from 10 to 11:50am | From September 21 through December 9, 2026 | Jesse R Mejia | Books for CRN 41485
Class details for CRN 41485 Fees: $6 Notes: Cohort 2: 12 seats held for MSA/CCIT teach-outs until 7/30 | |
| 42929 | In-person | Rock Creek BLDG3 131 | Tuesday and Thursday from 2 to 3:50pm | From September 22 through December 10, 2026 | Max A Krien | Books for CRN 42929
Class details for CRN 42929 Fees: $6 |
Class schedule definitions
- Cost:
- cost is based on the number of credits – see tuition and fees
- Books:
- $0 or <$40 means low cost books (doesn't include other supplies like calculators)
- Register:
- use the CRN to register in MyPCC – see how to register
- Class types:
- see more about class types
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- In-Person: Instructional time will happen in-person. Class meetings take place at specific times and locations.
- Online (no scheduled meetings): Instruction will take place through regular online activities and assignments with scheduled due dates. Classes do not have meeting times.
- Online (scheduled meetings): Instructional time will happen online. Class meetings will take place at scheduled days/times online.
- In-person & Online (scheduled meetings): Class meetings take place at a specific time & day, with some meetings in-person and some online, usually in Zoom.
- In-person & Online (no scheduled meetings): Class meetings are in-person and have additional online activities.
- Online (scheduled meetings) & Online (no scheduled meetings): classes meet remotely with additional online activities required.