MUC102 Contemporary Music Theory II
Covers music theory as exhibited in contemporary musical styles such as jazz, blues, rock, hip hop, funk, electronic dance music, folk, etc. Includes harmonic function, 12-bar blues, non-chord tones, asymmetrical meter, modes, and applied (secondary dominant-functioning) chords. Includes basic music analysis focusing on diatonic and chromatic harmonies, lead sheet notation, and Roman numerals. Includes written composition. This is the second course in a three-course sequence. Prerequisite: MUC 101 or instructor permission. Audit available. (See course content and outcomes.)
Credits: 3
| CRN | Class type | Location | Days & time | Dates | Seats available | Faculty | More info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10203 | In-person | Cascade MAHB 214 | Monday and Wednesday from 10 to 11:20am | From January 5 through March 18, 2026 | Sarah D Gaskins | Books for CRN 10203
Class details for CRN 10203 Notes: Cohort 1 | |
| 11274 | In-person | Cascade MAHB 214 | Tuesday and Thursday from 2:30 to 3:50pm | From January 5 through March 21, 2026 | Sarah D Gaskins | Books for CRN 11274
Class details for CRN 11274 Notes: Cohort 2 | |
| 12528 | In-person | Cascade TEB 215 | Monday and Wednesday from 2:30 to 3:50pm | From January 5 through March 18, 2026 | Sarah D Gaskins | Books for CRN 12528
Class details for CRN 12528 Notes: Cohort 3 |
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
-
- 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.